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Teacher residency
at Alder GSE
Grow Public Schools
Teacher Residency at Alder GSE
Grow Public Schools is excited to announce our Teacher Residency partnership with Alder Graduate School of Education (GSE). The Alder GSE Program is a residency model (developed by the Aspire charter network) that combines immersive hands-on practice in the classroom with a rigorous curriculum of research-based coursework — consisting of in-person seminars as well as online instruction — culminating in a Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Teaching or Special Education and Teaching Credential.
Each Resident is paired with an expert mentor educator, spending four days a week in the classroom participating in hands-on teaching, and approximately one day a week spent in collaboration with a regional cohort in seminars that bridge educational theory and research with the direct experience taking place in the classroom.
Alder GSE provides an affordable and supportive path to a rewarding and successful teaching career. As an Alder student, you will receive:
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A Master’s Degree and Teaching Credential
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A year-long apprenticeship with an excellent, trained mentor teacher
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A cohort with whom to learn and grow
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Academic support from an expert Instructional Director dedicated to your development and to creating a strong cohort experience
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Access to financial aid (federal loans and grants), scholarships, and other financial benefits
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Eligibility for loan deferral during the program
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A 50% discount on credential test preparation courses and additional testing supports, including free test preparation resources
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A financial stipend (availability and amount varies by partner schools)
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Priority hiring at one of the Grow Public Schools campuses
We are currently recruiting a cohort of teacher residents who want to join our mission to close the opportunity gap for underserved communities in rural Kern County. This is an innovative and affordable pathway to a full-time teaching career in our community while gaining hands-on classroom experience.
Grow Public Schools & Alder Cohort Program Details
For the 2023-2024 Residency Cohort, Grow Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants
in the following areas:
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Single Subject Math
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Single Subject Science
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Single Subject English
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Single Subject History
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Multiple Subject
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Special Education (mild to moderate), RSP
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Physical Education

Cost &
Financial Aid
Program Costs
Program & Living Costs
2022-2023 Tuition*
General Education: $20,500
Special Education: $20,500 (net of $1,721 Alder Residency SPED grant)
Test Registration Fees
Approximately $1,000 depending on the number of tests a student
takes
Credential &
Certification Fees
$340
Live Scan & TB Fees
Approximately $150 based on the provider
Books & Materials
$600
Other Living Expenses
Varies depending on your personal circumstances
*Tuition for the class of 2023-24 will be set in January 2023.
Financial Support
Financial Support
For more detailed information about financial aid supports and how to apply, please see our full Financial Supports Page.
Amounts of financial support vary by partner and location; below are representative ranges:
Credential test preparation support
$250 on average
Excellent preparation and priority consideration for a paid, full-time teaching position
PRICELESS!
Living Expenses Stipend (taxable)
$12,000–$30,000
Golden State Teacher Grant
Up to $20,000
Cal Grant Teaching Credential Program
Extra Year of Cal Grant
Federal TEACH Grant
Up to $5,658
Federal Loans
Up to $55,000*
Alder Residency Scholarships (dependent on funding availability and eligibility)
Up to $10,000
Test registration fee support
$200
*Total financial aid (grants + scholarships + loans) cannot exceed the cost of attendance; therefore eligible loan amounts are reduced based on other aid received.

Make more of
a difference
Make more of a difference in Kern County by becoming a part of
Grow Public Schools' mission-driven community and staff.
2023 - 2024 Application Open September 1, 2022
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Important Dates
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Priority Application Deadline: October 15, 2022
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Fall Application Deadline: November 5, 2022
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Winter Application Deadline: February 3, 2023
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Program Summary
Mentor & Resident Experience
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