Teacher Residency
TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAM
The RUSD Teacher Residency Program is an innovative partnership between Rialto Unified School District (RUSD), California State University San Bernardino (CSUSB) and Alder Graduate School of Education (Alder GSE) to build a diverse teacher workforce. Teacher Residency Programs are helping to address teacher shortages and support both students and teachers. High-quality residencies that offer aspiring teachers financial support and mentorship can help address targeted teacher shortage areas, recruit a more diverse pool of teachers, and improve new teacher retention. The RUSD Teacher Residency Program offers financial support and mentoring while candidates complete the required university coursework with either CSUSB or Alder GSE for a teaching credential and a Master’s degree. The residency program allows teacher candidates to learn in authentic contexts with skilled mentors, ensuring they enter the teaching profession fully prepared.
Alycandria Johnson
RUSD Program Specialist
Teacher Residency with CSUSB
abaker@rialtousd.org
(909) 820-7700 x 2437
LaVees Best
RUSD Program Specialist
& Alder GSE Partner Director
Teacher Residency with Alder GSE
lbest@rialtousd.org
(909) 820-7700 x 2433




































