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Santa Ana Residency Grant for Math and Science Candidates

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The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Residency Program is funded by a grant awarded by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. SAUSD and UCI collaborated to design a residency program that would increase the support provided to both mentor teachers and student teachers. This residency program provides a potential pathway to employment within the SAUSD. The SAUSD residency grant is in its last year of implementation in 2022-23. The UCI Master of Arts in Teaching program is seeking other opportunities to establish residencies with local districts but cannot guarantee that a similar opportunity will be offered for 2023-24 math and science candidates.

Grant Highlights

  • Strong district/university partnerships 
  • Coursework tightly integrated with clinical practice  
  • Full-year residency teaching alongside an expert mentor teacher
  • High-ability, diverse candidates recruited to meet specific district hiring needs, typically in fields where there are shortages
  • Financial support for residents in exchange for a three- to four-year teaching commitment
  • Cohorts of residents placed in “teaching schools” that model good practices with diverse learners and are designed to help novices learn to teach
  • Expert mentor teachers who co-teach with residents
  • Ongoing mentoring and support for graduates
SELECTION CRITERIA
A total of 10 candidates (five Math and five Science) will be selected for this grant opportunity. Interested candidates must commit to working in a high-need Title I school with diverse learners. Candidates must pass all of their CSETs prior to completing an application. Applications will be reviewed by the Single Subject Coordinator and MAT Director. 


TUITION REIMBURSEMENT 
Residents will submit a request for reimbursement to SAUSD twice (December 10th and June 10
th) — total reimbursement for three quarters (fall, winter and spring) will be between $8,620.00- $10,000. Residents will receive two checks varying in the amount of $4,310 - $5,000. The request for reimbursement will include a progress letter from the coordinator in December and a letter of good standing in June.


EMPLOYMENT WITH SAUSD
Residents will be given priority over other candidates when applying for jobs in SAUSD. The district will interview residents before posting positions.


DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS FOR RESIDENTS
  • Commit to co-teaching 20 hours per week in the fall semester (two full days and one half day) from the first day of school and 40 hours per week (full day) in the spring semester. This is necessary to meet the expectation that residents participate in all of the duties of a regular teacher for 50% of the school year. 
  • Sign and adhere to “Expectations Agreement for Residence Participants”.
  • ​Participate in an MAT cluster – meet with fellow MAT candidates, mentors, and district coaches at the school site throughout the year.
  • Take advantage of opportunities for professional development.

RESIDENCY LOCATION (for most residents) 
Valley High School and Santa Ana High School

Residency Newsletter

Looking to learn even more about the SAUSD Residency Program? Be sure to check out the Residency Newsletter. The newsletter, compiled by the residents, features profiles, tips, news and more from the program.
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