Alder Graduate School of Education

One of our Clinical Faculty members was recently very happy to deck out their new work corner with Alder GSE and hedgehog gear! Did you know - Alder GSE’s mascot is a hedgehog!

A hedgehog sighting spotted on a recent walk-and-talk! Did you know - Alder GSE’s mascot is a hedgehog!

“Even in my first year of teaching, I felt more prepared than other teacher friends.” Great commentary from Aspire Public Schools and Alder alum Annika Emmanuelle Mendoza. See the full EdSource article at link: https://bit.ly/annikaalum!

COMMENTARY: How strong teacher residency programs can help us retain teachers in California While we can’t solve the teacher shortage overnight, we can ensure we’re training people to become highly effective educators and stay in the profession. 

“When I think of belonging, I think of the classroom community I have strived to build since day one,” - Luiz V, Alder recent class of 2023-2024 resident and future excellent teacher. This past year, Alder GSE’s DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) work was centered around learning more about belonging. https://vimeo.com/882307005?share=copy

Alder Summit Video Luiz Vazquez This is "Alder Summit Video Luiz Vazquez" by Alder GSE on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

A well deserved congratulations to our class of 2024. Next up: being excellent teachers! Have a great commencement weekend!

The newest class of teachers and leaders will graduate this weekend from Alder GSE! We are honored to have Dr. Travis Bristol join our Northern California Commencement ceremony as keynote speaker.

We look forward to celebrating one year of cumulative achievements of our Alder GSE residents! Dr. Betina Hsieh will join us to give an inspirational keynote address at our Southern California Commencement ceremony.

The countdown to commencement has begun!
We are honored to welcome Dr. Travis Bristol and Dr. Betina Hsieh as keynote speakers for our ceremonies. The newest class of Alder graduates have worked hard and are ready to be strong teachers and leaders in their communities. Congratulations!

Calling all Alder GSE alums, partners, and friends to be a part of the Master's Orals panel this year! Scan the QR code or sign up at this link: https://bit.ly/MPanel24. You must have a Master’s degree or higher to serve on the panel.

Thank you Kimberly for sharing your thoughts on inclusivity and belonging as an Alder resident. Kimberly is a current Class of 2023-2024 resident student. See video here: https://vimeo.com/883810582?share=copy Cheers for being a !

My Video-1 This is "My Video-1" by Alder GSE on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Are you an Alder GSE alum, partner, or friend? Be a Master’s Orals panelist! Scan the QR code or sign up at this link: https://bit.ly/MPanel24. A Master’s degree or higher is required.

ICYMI: Ray Pun, Alder’s Academic and Research Librarian, was the recipient of the 2024 APALA Gayatri Singh Award this year - Congrats!! How impressive

Announcing the 2024 APALA Gayatri Singh Award Recipient – APALA Announcing the 2024 APALA Gayatri Singh Award Recipient January 16, 2024 Grants Press Release – 2024 APALA Gayatri Singh AwardThe Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) Scholarships and Awards Committee is excited to announce the recipient of the 2024 APALA Gayatri Singh Award: Ray ...

Alder GSE alums, partners, and friends, would you like to be a panelist for Alder GSE's Master's Orals this year? Scan the QR code or sign up at this link: https://bit.ly/MPanel24. A Master’s degree or higher is required.

See what Johanna has to say about what belonging means and how belonging feels as an Alder resident. Johanna is a current Class of 2023-2024 Master’s only Pathway student! https://vimeo.com/880696889?share=copy

Belonging This is "Belonging" by Alder GSE on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Thank you Jennifer for sharing your thoughts on what belonging looks and feels like as an Alder resident. Jennifer is a current Class of 2023-2024 resident student. Full video here: https://vimeo.com/880708478?share=copy. Cheers for being a !

Jennifer Pope A Proud Hedgehog on Belonging This is "Jennifer Pope A Proud Hedgehog on Belonging" by Alder GSE on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Social justice and community are a big part of the heart of Alder GSE curriculum.

Wishing everyone a cozy winter season, and energy and focus for the start of Spring Term!

Alder continues to remain intentional in policies around unique new tools such as AI in education. Shout out to Alder GSE’s Academic and Research Librarian in this article! https://bit.ly/aimarksnextchapterAlder

Congrats to Hemet Unified School District for winning the Golden Bell Award for the Hemet Unified School District Teacher Residency at Alder GSE! The Golden Bell Award is a prestigious award sought out by school districts and county offices of education throughout California and is in its 44th year, and we are so honored to be a part. https://bit.ly/alderhemetgolden

We will teach you the tools you need to bring social justice, cultural competency, and an equity lens into your future classroom.

The influence of our mentor teachers is profound, and we are proud of how we support them.

Are you a college graduate looking to begin a career as an educator? In the Lindsay / Alder Residency program you can earn your Master's Degree and Teaching Credential in one year while working alongside an expert mentor learning facilitator. Apply today at https://aldergse.edu/apply/ and help us shape the future of education.

No one’s job is harder than a teacher’s.

Alder is dedicated to teaching all children.

"Alder is really unique in that we have the opportunity for our resident teachers to work day in and day out with their mentor teacher at the school site." ICYMI: Check out this spotlight on our Palm Springs Unified School District Teacher Residency!

Civic Solutions: A Palm Springs Unified School District Residency Program Brings People Who Want to Teach Into the Classroom - Coachella Valley Independent Palm Springs Unified School District is accepting applications for its new teacher-residency program. Over the course of a year, community members interested in teaching can earn their master’s degree and get credentialed while also getting real-world experience in the classroom.

Let Alder GSE prepare you to be an excellent teacher in your own community. Alder GSE has partner schools across California.

After a rigorous year of Master’s level coursework and hands-on experience in a classroom, many of our graduates are starting their first years as teachers! Wishing you all an excellent teacher journey.

Alder GSE honors the expertise of our mentor teachers.

Hear what program enrollees have to say about the Alameda County Office of Education Teacher Residency at Alder GSE!

Teacher Residency Program This is "Teacher Residency Program" by ACOE on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.