Information Session Clovis Unified Residencies

Who Are We?

• Dr. Michael Mahoney, Professor in Residence
• Cheryl McDonald, Credential Coordinator

Clovis Unified District Personnel

• Sonia Torossian, Director, Instructional Technology and Induction, Curriculum Instruction and Accountability
• Laura Hart, Principal of Miramonte Elementary
• Carrie Carter, Director, Special Education

Agenda

• Overview of residencies
• Next Steps
• Q and A

Before we begin..

• Please write your questions on stickies.
• We will answer them at the end

Clovis Unified Residencies

What Is a Residency?

Pathway to complete your credential, with preferential employment offer after program completion

Two Clovis Residencies

Multiple Subject Residency

• Focused on Culturally and Linguistically Sustaining Pedagogy

Dual Residency

• Multiple Subject and Education Specialist

Overview both residencies

• Rigorous and compressed programs
  • Unit overload each semester
• Coursework and clinical practice held in Clovis Unified
  • 7:00am-6:00pm daily
  • Cannot be employed during the school day M-F

Who is Eligible?

• Graduates or
• Seniors graduating in May or Summer 2020
• Passed prerequisite courses:
  • EHD 50 or waiver
  • CI 100
  • SPED 120 [Duals]
• Desire to work hard

Who is Eligible?

Must meet Fresno State admission requirements

• CBEST passed
• Liberal Studies waiver or 3 MS CSETs passed
• GPA 3.0 or higher
• Credential program application submitted to ED 100
• Admission to university and program
• Satisfactory post session interview tonight and drop-in interview in Clovis later

Financial Aid and Scholarships Available

• Grants
• Loans
• Scholarships available

Multiple Subject Residency

What is CLSP?

“Teaching and leading in such a way that more of your students, across more of their diversity and languages, achieve at a high level and engage at a deeper level, more of the time, WITHOUT giving up who they are.” [Barker et.al.]

• Classroom students realize that they are unique, valued, and bring different skill sets that they can offer to the class, school, and their communities

Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning

What Does It Look Like?

• Rigorous 2 semester compressed program focusing on integrating culturally and linguistically sustaining practices into teaching
  • Unit overload both semesters
• Courses and student teaching at Miramonte Elementary School
  • No stipend
  • Possible offer of employment in district after program completion

CLSP Clinical Practice Hours

• General education classroom student teaching begins day 1
• Keep same schedule as teachers at the site
• Student teaching will be mixed in with classes during the week

Start-End dates

• August 6-7 university meetings
• August 10 – June 4 [school schedule]

Meet Laura Hart, Principal

Welcome and additional comments

Dual Residency

Dual Program

2 credentials in one streamlined program

• Multiple Subject grades K-grade 8 GE
• Education Specialist grades K-age 22 in special education, co-teaching in GE or support in inclusive settings
  • Streamlined MA option after program completion

What Does it Look Like?

• Rigorous, compressed and continuous 3 semester program with 18-24 units per phase
• $13,000 stipend to cover tuition
  • Repay stipend with 3 years teaching service in Clovis after program completion
• Teaching position offered at program completion

Dual Clinical Practice Hours

• Mixed SPED and GE student teaching across entire program
• Teaching begins day 1
• Co-teaching model with high leverage practices
• Keep same schedule as teachers at the site

Co-teaching Video

Start-End Dates

• May 18- end of July summer session
  • 5-7 days off
• August 6-7: university meetings
• August 10 – June 4: follow school schedule

Next Steps

I Am Interested !

• You must be eligible for Fresno State admission to join the residencies.
• Stay for interview tonight
• Submit program and university application to ED 100 quickly.
  • Fall 2020 application for MS CLSP
  • Summer 2020 application for Dual

I am not sure if I am interested or eligible

• Apply in September for Spring 2021 admission to next Clovis dual residency
• Apply for Fall 2020 admission for evening cohort
• Apply for Fresno Unified Residencies Summer start
  • Dual residency: MS + SPED
  • Multiple Subject and BAP

Attend an application info session with Kremen Advisors

http://fresnostate.edu/kremen/teaching-credential/apply-credential/credapp.html

• March 12, 5:30-6:30pm ED 54
• April 13, 3:30-4:30pm ED 360
• Or view video on website

Additional Questions?

• Contact Dr. Michael Mahoney, Professor in Residence
• Please take his business card before you leave

Questions?

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