Residents are placed in a SFTR teaching academy under the guidance of a demonstration teacher.
Over the course of the year residents gradually assume greater responsibility for the planning, instruction, and assessment in their classrooms.
Residents participate in a teacher education program (either at Stanford University for math and science candidates or University of San Francisco for math, science, Spanish bilingual or elementary) concurrent with the clinical experience.
A weekly SFTR seminar addresses issues that are specific to San Francisco schools and students.
Weekly meetings with supervisors who have intimate knowledge of both the coursework and fieldwork settings of the program.
Instructional rounds to expand understanding of a wide range of pedagogical approaches through guided observations in different classrooms.
At the end of the residency year, graduates earn a California Preliminary Teaching Credential and coursework leading to a master’s degree in education.
1st/2nd year teaching
Individual coaching and BTSA support (Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment) to complete state induction requirements for clear teaching credential.
Continued support and development of lasting teacher networks and professional growth from the cohort.
