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Teacher Education Collaborative Residency Program (TE)

Introduction

School and district administrators report that graduates of the TE Collaborative are typically 1-2 years ahead in their teaching ability compared to their new teacher peers. The reason…?

The TE Collaborative Residency Program is a K-6 credential program conducted as a close partnership between San José State University and several school districts in our service area. This option focuses on providing candidates with a realistic full year experience in a school classroom. We emphasize a strong, continuous link between the theory provided in coursework and practice provided in the year-long field assignment.

The TE Collaborative is an accelerated program in which candidates are able to complete all requirements for the Preliminary Teaching Credential in one year plus summer courswork prior to starting the residency. Teacher candidates work in a classroom right along side an excellent classroom teacher (Faculty Associate) three full days each week, starting at the beginning of the school year. So, our candidates get to experience how the classroom, curriculum, and students develop over the course of an entire academic year and develop a strong working relationship with both the teacher and the children.

We believe it takes a community to develop an outstanding teacher. So, candidates participate as part of a cohort group that becomes a supportive learning community. Friends and colleagues are made that last a lifetime. University faculty work closely with both the schools and each other to insure that candidates have every opportunity to grow and succeed in their chosen profession.

Student teachers may receive substitute pay (or a small stipend) for some of their field days as they are provided the opportunity to “fly solo” while their Faculty Associate leaves the classroom to help other new teachers.

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What Makes This Program Unique?

Application Process

  1. ATTEND A GROUP ADVISEMENT SESSION. These orientation sessions, held twice a month, are required of all students who wish to enroll Multiple Subject Credential Program.
  2. APPLY TO THE MULIPLE SUBJECT TEACHING CREDENTIAL PROGRAM. Follow the general applicaton for admission to the credential program through the Department of Elementary Education. On the application form, indicate your interest in the TE Residency Program.

Candidate Selection Process

  1. Initial paper screening of all applications reviewed by the Elementary Education Department.
  2. Candidates who pass paper screening will be interviewed by the TE program coordinator.
  3. A second interview is required and is conducted jointly by the TE program coordinator and district representatives.

Program Course Schedule (subject to change)

Summer Prior to Fall Semester

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

NOTE: The courses below may be taken before or anytime during the program, however ALL must be completed prior to applying for the Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.

Participating School Districts (subject to change)

Contact Information

Judi Schierling
Program Coordinator
judith.schierling@sjsu.edu
408-924-3773

Ha Thai
Administrative Assistant
ha.thai@sjsu.edu
408-924-3759

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