Partnership Teacher Residency at Alder Graduate School of Education

The Partnership Teacher Residency with Alder Graduate School of Education is a one-year teacher credential + master’s degree program that prepares educators to serve in our network of schools. We are seeking teacher residents for secondary math, science, English, special education, and multiple subjects (K-6).

We are not currently recruiting for the Teacher Residency

Teacher Residency

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Teacher residents:

  • Earn their master’s degree and teaching credential in one year
  • Apprentice four days a week with a mentor teacher in the Partnership for LA Schools network (which is part of LA Unified School District)
  • Learn alongside a cohort of peers who are also assigned to a Partnership school
  • Build a relationship with their mentor teacher and get individualized support through observation, co-planning, and dialogue
  • Engage in critical conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion in education
  • Receive priority consideration for a full-time position in the LA Unified School District (and specifically the Partnership for LA Schools network) upon completing the program
  • Do all of this with a minimal cost of tuition and with access to financial support!
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Program Costs & Financial Support

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  • 2025-26 tuition/books/exams: $23,290
  • 2025-26 resident living stipends: $35,000
  • Up to $35,000 in grant funding, depending on your credential area
  • Up to $10,000 in Alder Scholarships, depending on funding availability and candidate eligibility
  • Federal financial aid (loans for tuition and living expenses): Up to $40,000
  • Test registration fee support: $200+
  • Credential test preparation support: $250 on average
  • Many out-of-pocket costs are reimbursable, such as licensure/credential fees, fingerprinting fees, and physical/TB clearance fees
  • Excellent preparation for a full-time teaching position serving the students of Los Angeles: priceless!
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A group of teacher residents standing in a library presenting a poster they made during a workshop.
A group of teacher residents standing in a library presenting a poster they made during a workshop.

Meet Our Teacher Residents

Sara Alvarez-Flores

Sara Alvarez-Flores

Jordan High School

Mikayla Ancira

Mikayla Ancira

Jordan High School

Sofia Andom

Sofia Andom

Jordan High School

Chris English

Chris English

Roosevelt High School

Regina Espinoza-Fajardo

Regina Espinoza-Fajardo

99th Street Elementary

Veronica Huffington

Veronica Huffington

Markham Middle School

Max-Rose Ko

Max-Rose Ko

Roosevelt High School

Jason Maya

Jason Maya

Roosevelt High School

Fallou Ndoya

Fallou Ndoya

Mendez High School

Emmanuel Ortiz

Emmanuel Ortiz

Dolores Huerta Elementary

Gloria Ortiz

Gloria Ortiz

Carver Middle School

Robert Santos

Robert Santos

Sunrise Elementary

Michael Shockley

Michael Shockley

107th Street Elementary

Von Silagan-Bush

Von Silagan-Bush

Mendez High School

Chase Stafford

Chase Stafford

Dolores Huerta Elementary

Ashley Theirry

Ashley Theirry

Markham Middle School

Michelle Torres

Michelle Torres

20th St Elementary

Kenny Zigler

Kenny Zigler

Roosevelt High School