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).

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Now accepting applications for the 2025-26 cohort!

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Teacher Residency

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Teacher residents will:

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!

Program Costs & Financial Support

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2025-26 tuition/books/exams: $23,290
2025-26 resident living stipends: $35,000
Up to $30,000 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!