El Segundo Schools Teacher Residency at Alder GSE

This innovative teacher residency program combines immersive hands-on practice in the classroom with educational theory and research in both in-person seminars and online courses. It takes place in partnership with K–12 schools in historically underserved communities, and 97% of Alder graduates obtain full-time teaching positions after completing the program. 

In this residency year you will:

  • Earn your Master’s Degree and Teaching Credential in one year.

  • Apprentice four days a week with an expert teacher in an El Segundo Unified School District School

  • Learn within a cohort of peers with whom you will work (and laugh) all year, paving the way to becoming lifelong friends and colleagues.

  • Build a relationship with an expert instructional leader in K–12 education, who will advise and support you through one-on-one observation and dialogue.

  • Engage in critical conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion with your mentor, instructors, and peers.

  • Receive priority consideration for a full-time position upon completing the program.

  • Do all of this at a cost that is affordable and includes financial support.

El Segundo Unified & Alder Cohort Program Details:

For the 2024-2025 Residency Cohort, ESUSD is looking for qualified applicants in the following areas:

  • TBD

Costs and Financial Aid

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Program Costs

Tuition
$19,500 (estimated out-of-pocket cost net of Alder Teacher Grant, will be finalized in December of 2023)

Books, tests, etc.
Approximately $2,000 

Medical
Alder provides a way to access health care coverage, whether provided by Alder or the state of CA.

Financial Support

ESUSD Provided Living Stipend  - $29,000

Federal financial aid (loans for tuition and living expenses) - Up to $40,000

Support for transportation, room, and board to in-person sessions - Approximately $1,500​

Test registration fee support - $200

Credential test preparation support - $250 on average

Excellent preparation and priority consideration for a paid, full-time teaching position - PRICELESS!

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Key Dates ​For 2021-2022 Cohort

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

September 1

PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE

October 15th

REGULAR APPLICATION DEADLINE

November 5th

CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCES NOTIFICATION DEADLINE

December 15th

ROUND 2 ACCEPTANCE DEADLINE

February 4th 

To apply, please visit www.aldergse.org/apply (applications will be available in early September)

For more information about the admissions process including upcoming webinars and supports please visit here,  or reach out to Alder Los Angeles Recruitment and Admissions Specialist Natalie Cooke at ncooke@aldergse.edu, 

Alder Admissions
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