SRVUSD Hosting 'Teachers For Tomorrow' Info Session Wednesday

The following is a press release from the San Ramon Valley Unified School District.

DANVILLE, CA — SRVUSD is recruiting for a second cohort of future teachers in its Teachers for Tomorrow Residency Program, in partnership with Saint Mary’s College. A virtual information session will be held on December 11th: bit.ly/TeachSRVUSD.

Following the success of the first cohort, the district looks to recruit a second group of twenty aspiring teachers, specifically in the areas of Special Education and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The Teachers for Tomorrow Residency Program is funded entirely by a grant awarded to SRVUSD by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) and has no financial impact on the district budget.

"The Teachers for Tomorrow Residency Program is an incredible opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in education, and the stipend helps remove financial barriers to this rewarding profession," said SRVUSD Superintendent, CJ Cammack. "By combining hands-on classroom experience with the academic excellence of Saint Mary’s College, aspiring teachers will be fully prepared to step into their own SRVUSD classrooms with confidence and skill."

"The support from our experienced SRVUSD mentor teachers is invaluable, and we are excited to invest in the next generation of educators who will continue our legacy of excellence in SRVUSD," said Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Melanie Jones.

Invest in SRVUSD. Invest in Yourself: What is the Teacher Residency Program?

Teacher residents will work at a school in SRVUSD during the 2025-26 school year with support from experienced SRVUSD mentor teachers. They will gain hands-on experience in lesson planning, classroom management, and student support. SRVUSD’s partnership with Saint Mary’s College will combine this yearlong classroom residency with an aligned sequence of coursework. Upon completion of the program, teacher residents will earn a preliminary teaching credential.

Benefits of the Teachers for Tomorrow Residency Program:

• Stipend of $32,500 for tuition and expenses
• High-caliber mentor teachers for each resident teacher (more information to come for SRVUSD teachers who may be interested in serving as mentors)
• Individualized support and mentorship
• Priority hiring upon completion of the program
• $500 towards reimbursement of exam fees (RICA, CalTPA, CSET, etc.)

Learn More

Attend the information session to learn more about the program, which is open to those interested in a special education or STEM credential. Register for the information session at: bit.ly/TeachSRVUSD

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
5:00-6:00 p.m. (virtual)

The information session will cover important details about the Teachers for Tomorrow program, including:

• Interview selection process with SRVUSD Human Resources
• Required interest in becoming a teacher in a Special Education setting (mild/moderate) or in a STEM subject (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
• Proof of BA degree completion
• Submission of the application for the Saint Mary’s College Teacher Residency Program

SRVUSD is seeking individuals with a strong desire to teach in a Special Education or STEM class and make a difference in the lives of our students. Program space is limited. Register for an information session today!

Questions can be directed to Cynthia Goin at cmg15@stmarys-ca.edu, Melanie Jones at mjones@srvusd.net or Nadine Rosenzweig at nrosenzweig@srvusd.net.

This press release was written by the San Ramon Valley Unified School District. The views expressed are the author's own.