Single Subject Candidates (English, Math or Science)

RiSE Program Plan and Handbook

• RiSE Single Subject Program Plan (PDF)
• RiSE Program Coursework (Single Subject) (PDF)
• RiSE Single Subject Handbook 2018-19 (PDF)

Timeline

Spring Semester (prior to entering the program)

• Submit RiSE application and complete interview
• Complete program prerequisites, if required
• Apply to graduate school

Summer Term

• RiSE coursework begins in June and July

August Workshop

• Meet your Mentor Teacher and begin to plan for the school year
• Attend a 2-3 day workshop with your Mentor to prepare for the residency

Fall Semester

• Work Monday through Thursday in the residency classroom with your Mentor
• Continue coursework on some evenings and some weekends
• Participate in professional development and professional learning activities
• Engage in site-based inquiry to develop a plan for your action research project
• Complete instructional planning, instruction, and assessment components for PACT (Performance Assessment for California Teachers)

Winter Intersession

• Complete and submit PACT response

Spring Semester

• Continue with residency and coursework
• Participate in professional development and professional learning activities
• Implement action research and collect data
• Complete professional paper and poster presentation
• Attend School of Education Recognition Ceremony for Credential Candidates
• Graduate with a Master’s Degree and a Teaching Credential