Da Vinci 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 our 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 through Alder Graduate School of Education.
• Apprentice four days a week with an expert teacher in your residency 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.

Da Vinci & Alder Cohort Program Details:
For the 2021-2022 Residency Cohort, Da Vinci Schools is seeking qualified applicants in the following areas:

• Single Subject Math
• Single Subject Science
• Special Education (mild to moderate), RSP​

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Costs and Financial Aid

Program Costs
​(based on 20-21 cohort, TBD for 21-22 cohort residents)
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Tuition

• $19,000 (estimated , will be finalized in December of 2020)

Books, tests, etc.

• Approximately $2,000

​Financial Support
(based on 20-21 cohort, TBD for 21-22 cohort residents)

Da Vinci Provided Living stipend 

• $15,000 (TBD for 21-22 cohort)

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	Early September 2020
Priority Application Deadline	October 12th
Regular Application Deadline	November 9th
Conditional Acceptances Notification Deadline	December 15th
Round 2 Application Deadline	February 15th

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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,  or grab a time to meet with Natalie via phone directly here.
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Alder Admissions: http://aldergse.org/admissions/ 

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