Program Overview

In the Oakland Teacher Residency, you apprentice for a full year with a mentor teacher while working toward a Preliminary credential. 

During this time, you earn a stipend in exchange for committing to work for the district for four years following the teaching residency year. You also have access to below-market-rate housing through Teachers Rooted in Oakland (TRiO Plus). 

To become a resident, you will need to: 

1. Apply to and be accepted into the Oakland Teacher Residency

2. Be accepted into a partnering credential program

3. Pass the CSET or Subject Matter Competency (in some cases during your residency year). The Subject Matter Competency requirement can also be met with a degree major or coursework, or a combination of the above. The credential program is authorized to do a transcript evaluation to see if you have met part or all of the CSET through coursework. 

4. Obtain a Certificate of Clearance with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) which must be completed after acceptance and prior to starting the Residency. 

5. Obtain a 30-day Sub Permit with the CTC 

6. Pass the US Constitution Test (or equivalent coursework). Note: if you graduated from a CSU, you have already met the requirement through coursework. 

7. Earn CPR certification

Our residency partners are:

• UC Berkeley

• CSU-East Bay

• Cal State Teach

• Alder GSE

• Urban Ed