GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Teacher Residency Program
in partnership with Alder Graduate School of Education
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APPLY TO COHORT 2027-2028! | PRIORITY DEADLINE OCT. 9 | FALL DEADLINE NOV. 6
The GGUSD Teacher Residency Program is a one-year pathway to earning a teaching credential and Master's degree through the Alder Graduate School of Education. Through master’s-level coursework and a hands-on classroom apprenticeship alongside an experienced GGUSD teacher, residents put theory into practice—building skills grounded in the Garden Grove Way and its three district's goals:
PROGRAM BENEFITS
PROGRAM BENEFITS
AVAILABLE CREDENTIAL PLACEMENTS
AVAILABLE CREDENTIAL PLACEMENTS
Multiple Subjects
Special Education - Mild/Moderate Support Needs
Single Subject: Math, Science, English, Social Science
Bilingual Authorization
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Degree: Bachelor’s degree completed by June 2027
GPA: 2.65+ preferred (GPA under 2.65 can appeal)
Work Status: Eligible to work in the United States
TUITION
$23,970
*2027-28 tuition is finalized in Dec. 2026
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Contact Us
Eduardo Rodriguez
Recruitment and Admissions Manager
erodriguez@aldergse.edu
Kaye Katsuda
Alder GSE Teacher Residency Partner Director
kkatsuda@ggusd.us
Ivy Trac
Director, Office of Personnel Services
itrac@ggusd.us
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