Teacher residency programs are a pathway option available to future educators who have completed their bachelor’s degree and are now looking at obtaining their teaching credential. FPU partners with local school districts to offer these residency programs where residents receive financial support for student teaching or where residents receive financial support while working alongside an experienced mentor teacher.
- Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
- Fresno Unified School District
- Golden Charter
- Sanger Unified School District
- Tulare City School District
- Visalia Unified School District
Fresno County Superintendent of Schools RURAL TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAM
The Rural Teacher Residency program offered by the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, plays a pivotal role in fostering teacher development, economic growth and enhancing rural communities within Fresno County.
Credential type: Single Subject or Multiple Subject Teacher Credential
Highlights
- One-year program
- Focused on equipping teachers with a culturally sustaining mindset and best practices to serve rural communities in Fresno County
- Option to earn a Bilingual Authorization in preparation for teaching in dual language immersion programs.
- Financial aid and grants may be available
- $35,000 stipend
- For more details about the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools RURAL TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAM, please click here
Fresno Unified School District Teacher Residency Program
The FUSD Teacher Residency Program was created with you in mind, allowing you to earn your credential in one year. We have partnered with FUSD to give you a year-long residency that meets your needs.
Credential type: Multiple Subject, Single Subject, Early Childhood Special Education
Highlights
Teaching credential and Master of Arts in Teaching from FPU. Credential program is one year. MAT program is optional and is one additional year and 12 additional units.
- Learn from district professionals
- Year-long residency placement
- Teaching position in the Fresno Unified School District
- $34,000 financial stipend
- Financial aid and grants may be available
- For more details about the Fresno Unified School District Teacher Residency Program, please click here
Golden Charter Academy Teacher Residency Program
Join the Golden Charter Teacher Residency to empower young learners through innovative, environmentally focused education with our Multiple Subject Credential program.
Credential type: Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Highlights
- Start credential program in May and complete in 12 months
- Cohort model of learning
- Year-long residency placement co-teach alongside experienced mentor teacher
- High-quality, innovative professional learning experiences
- Culture of collaboration and community action
- Teaching position at Golden Charter Academy
- Master of Arts in Teaching option available, post-credential
- $30,000 residency program stipend
- $5,000 summer training and teaching stipend
- Financial aid and grants may be available
- For more details about the Golden Charter Academy Teacher Residency Program, please click here
Next Steps:
Step 1: Apply for the Golden Charter Academy Teacher Residency Program by clicking here
Step 2: Submit your FPU application and required admission documents at fpu.edu/applydc
Step 3: Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid at Studentaid.gov
Sanger Teacher and Residency (STaR) program
Fresno Pacific University is proud to offer select teaching credential programs with a residency model in Sanger Unified School District. Our commitment is to recruit and prepare a diverse cohort of teacher candidates dedicated to serving students and families in the Sanger community.
Credential type: Single Subject or Early Childhood Special Education Credential
Highlights
- 12-month program starting in summer
- Year-long student teaching placement in award winning Sanger Unified School District
- Integration of coursework and classroom experience
- District professional development opportunities
- Priority employment with Sanger Unified upon successful completion of the program
- $35,000 stipend
- Financial aid and grants may be available
- Master of Arts in Teaching or Special Education option available, post-credential
- For more details about the Sanger Teacher and Residency (STaR) program, please click here
Tulare City School District
Tulare Residency becoming Unbelievable Educators (TRUE)
Fresno Pacific University and Tulare City School District are committed to developing caring, confident, and creative teachers that foster student excellence. This one-year teacher residency program is rooted in high-quality field experience and ongoing professional learning to develop the next generation of passionate, responsive teachers.
Credential type: Multiple Subject or Education Specialist (Special Education) Teaching Credential
Highlights
- 12-month program starting in summer
- Year-long residency placement mentor teacher in Tulare City School District
- Integration of coursework and classroom experience
- District professional learning opportunities
- $35,000 stipend
- Financial aid and grants may be available
- Priority employment consideration with Tulare City School District
- Master of Arts in Teaching option available, post-credential
Step 1: Submit your FPU application and required admission documents at fpu.edu/applygrad
Step 2: Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid at Studentaid.gov
Visalia Unified School District Residency Inspiring and Supporting Educators (RISE)
Fresno Pacific University and Visalia Unified School District have partnered together to offer a one-year teacher residency program. Our commitment is to enroll and prepare a diverse cohort of teacher candidates to serve students and families in the community. Visalia RISE strives to develop effective and passionate teachers that create equitable learning experiences for students.
Credential type: Multiple Subject, Single Subject, TK/K and Special Education Teaching Credential
Highlights
- 12-month program starting in summer
- Year-long residency placement with mentor teacher in Visalia Unified
- Integration of coursework and classroom experience
- District professional development opportunities
- $35,000 stipend
- Financial aid and grants may be available
- Priority employment consideration with Visalia Unified upon successful completion of the program
- Master of Arts in Teaching option available, post-credential
- Visalia Unified School District RISE program flyer – Click Here
- For more details about the Visalia Unified School District Residency Inspiring and Supporting Educators (RISE) program, please click here
Step 1: Submit your FPU application and required admission documents at fpu.edu/applygrad
Step 2: Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid at Studentaid.gov
Contact graduate.studies@fresno.edu or call 559-453-3690 for more information.