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CVUSD Teacher Residency

Overview of Program

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What is Teacher Residency?

Our Teacher Residency Program is an innovative teacher preparation program built upon an integrated course of study centered around a yearlong student teaching placement at a single school site.

Teacher Resident

University Faculty

Professional Learning

Host Teacher/�Mentor

District and Site Administrators

Immediate Implementation

of Learning

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Teacher Residency Overview

  • Year-long (180 days) student teaching placement with a Guide Teacher
  • Candidate sees first day and last day of a school year
  • Coursework in the evenings
  • Gradual release of teaching responsibilities
  • Structured and ongoing observations and feedback
  • Embedded professional learning opportunities
  • Staff member opportunities and responsibilities

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Teacher Residency Overview

  • Staff member opportunities and responsibilities
  • Opportunities to observe and work in other classrooms
  • Teacher Residency Stipend of $32,000
  • Income opportunities as guest teacher and support staff at $190.00 per day
  • Grants for credential coursework up to $23,500
  • Commitment of 4 years of employment with successful service

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Credential Pathway of focus:

Education Specialist

Mild Moderate Support Needs

&

Extensive Support Needs

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Weekly Resident Teacher Schedule

Semester 1: (heavier coursework)

  • 3 days a week in the classroom as a Resident
  • 1 day a week as a substitute (if desired)
  • 1 day a week for coursework/off

Semester 2:

  • 3-4 days as a Resident
  • 1-2 days a week as a substitute

Option to participate in before and after-school extended day for additional income

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Professional Learning

Month

Location

Resident Activity

Focus

July/Aug

University/School District

Teacher Residency Orientation

  • Meet your Mentor
  • Program Orientation and Expectations

Weekly

School District

professional collaboration and planning

  • Lesson Planning/curriculum development with Mentor
  • IEP development with program specialists
  • Co-teaching strategy development

Aug/Nov/Jan/April

School District

4 Professional Learning Seminars

  • Principles of Supporting Students with Special Needs
  • Curriculum & Learning Outcomes
  • Fostering Social Emotional Learning
  • Tools of Special Education including working with families & IEPs
  • Tools for Special Education-Attending to Health Needs of Students with Special Needs, working with Paras and Health Needs

January

University

Clinical Supervision begins

  • Meet your university supervisor

February

School District

Preparing for your employment

  • Resume development
  • Interview skills

June

School District

Capstone Experience

  • Launching into your own classroom
  • Induction overview