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Explore the many routes to becoming a credentialed teacher. Whether you're just starting your journey or advancing your career, EFC provides clear guidance, resources, and opportunities to help you understand your options and take your next step with confidence.

Pathways to teaching with Education for Change

 

Teacher Residency

One-year of immersive hands-on practice in the classroom with educational theory and research in both seminars and online.

This is a great option for prospective educators looking for an appreticeship model with a highly skilled mentor teacher in a mission-aligned school community.

We offer a $47,500 stipend to help offset the cost of tuition. Scholarships and financial aid are available.

 

Click here to learn about our Alder Teacher Residency Program

Intern Teacher

Flexible, two-year, hybrid pathway that allows aspiring educators to earn a credential while working full-time as a teacher in their own classroom.

Interns receive coaching, practical experience, and targeted professional development to build strong teaching skills and lay the foundation for a successful career in education. They also earn a full time teacher's salary.

This program is recommended for educators with at least 1 year of teaching experience.

Click here to learn about the different Intern Program options.

Career Technical Education Credential

Teach a Career Technical Education (CTE) course at our unique high school, Latitude 37.8. CTE provides practical, career-focused courses that prepare students for high-demand, real-world jobs.

This option is perfect for educators with industry experience and knowledge. They bring their expertise into the classroom, and support students in gaining job-ready skills, certifications, and pathways to college and careers.

Click here to learn about the different CTE Program options.

Highlight Intern Program: ACOE Path Program

 
 

Affordable 2-year intern program in a hybrid setting. The cost per year is $500. Candidates work as the teacher of record, while engaging in graduate-level coursework, one-on-one coaching, and on-site mentorship to become credentialed. This program is in partnership with Reach University, Santa Clara County Office of Education, and San Diego County Office of Education.

Available Credentials:

  • Multiple Subjects
  • Single Subject: Art, Business, English, Health Science, Foundational-Level Mathematics, Mathematics , Music, Physical Education, Science (Biological Science, Chemistry, Foundational-Level Science, and Physics), Social Science
  • Education Specialist
  • PK-3
  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing teaching

Path program also offers free CSET preparation program sessions through a Precredential Program. This is available for prospective teachers who have not yet met the subject matter competency, 

Program Overview   ACOE Intern Program FAQ   Interest Form

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