Residency Pathway

Mission Statement

The mission of the Warriors Teach! Residency Pathway is to accelerate the achievement of all students through the preparation, support, and retention of exceptional teachers who are advocates for children and their communities.

Application Information

Residents are selected through a careful screening process. Residents must be of the highest caliber in commitment to students, enthusiasm, collaboration, and excellence. Potential residents must meet ALL criteria for the Credential Program , including the Basic Skills requirement (BSR) and Subject Matter Competency (SMC) prior to admission.

2027-28 Application Now Available

Now accepting applications for the 2027-28 academic year!

Complete the online Credential Program Application by March 1, 2027. Please note, you must be fully admitted into a credential program for Fall 2027 to be considered for the Residency pathway.
Complete the Residency Application and include your written or recorded response to the following Prompt by March 19, 2027. Please ensure that you have followed all instructions and that your application is complete before submitting.
Notifications for interviews will be sent out via email in early to mid April 2027.

Attend an Information Session!

Open to all credential candidates in Ceres Unified School District or MCS.
Complete a two-semester residency with a mentor teacher and evening coursework.
Earn a $32,000–$40,000 stipend over 10 months, plus potential substitute teaching income.
Receive priority hiring consideration with a four-year teaching commitment.
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Credential Programs

ESCP

Education Specialist

Corridor inside the Demergasso Bava Hall building at Stan State.

MSCP

Multiple Subject

SSCP

Single Subject

Interested in pursuing a rewarding teaching career?

Complete a full year of student teaching (2 semesters) alongside an experienced mentor teacher in a carefully selected school within your chosen partner district: Ceres Unified School District (open to all credential programs; 30 spots available) or Modesto City Schools (MSCP and SSCP–Math/Science only; 10 spots available).
Take evening coursework while immediately applying new knowledge and skills in the classroom.
Gain hands-on experience through co-teaching and participation in an entire school year, from start to finish.
Receive a $32,000–$40,000 living stipend (before taxes), paid monthly, over 10 months, to help cover living and tuition expenses.
Earn additional income by being hired as a substitute teacher in your residency district and receiving priority access to substitute teaching opportunities throughout the school year.
Access exclusive scholarship opportunities available only to residency participants.
Receive priority consideration for employment in your residency district upon completion of the program.
Fulfill a 4-year teaching commitment by applying and interviewing for positions in your residency district and, if offered a position, accepting employment there. If not offered a position, fulfill your commitment in another high-needs school district.