The BEST (Belong, Engage, Support, and Transform) Teacher Residency Program launched October 1, 2024! The BEST program is a Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) grant-funded opportunity for teachers interested in earning a Master’s degree and Multiple Subject teaching credential. We are accepting applications due Spring 2025 (March 1) for our first cohort starting in Summer (June) 2025.
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The BEST Program is a yearlong Teacher Residency that helps you launch your teaching career while earning a Master of Arts in Teaching and a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential—all in an accelerated timeline. With a living wage stipend to support you, you’ll join a welcoming community of peers, learning practical teaching strategies like inclusive pedagogy, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed practices to make a real difference in the lives of your students.