Visalia Residency Inspiring Supporting Educators (RISE)
Sign Up for a Residency Program informational session!
5:15 PM
Zoom Meeting
Virtual
4:00 PM
VUSD District Office
5000 W Cypress Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
4:00 PM
Fresno Pacific University
245 N. Plaza Drive
Visalia, CA 93291
4:00 PM
Fresno Pacific University
245 N. Plaza Drive
Visalia, CA 93291
Teacher residency programs are pathway options available to future educators who have completed their bachelor’s degree and are now looking at obtaining their teaching credential.
Fresno Pacific University® (FPU) and Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) have partnered together to offer a one year residency program. Residents receive financial support for student teaching while working alongside an experienced mentor teacher.
Our commitment is to enroll and prepare a diverse cohort of teacher candidates to serve students and families in the community. Visalia RISE strives to develop effective and passionate teachers that create equitable learning experiences for students.
Hear from our Residents
Credential type:
Multiple Subject or Single Subject Teacher Credential
Highlights:
- 12-month program starting in summer
- Year-long residency placement with mentor teacher in Visalia Unified
- Integration of coursework and classroom experience
- District professional development opportunities
- $35,000 stipend
- Financial aid and grants may be available
- Priority employment consideration with Visalia Unified upon successful completion of the program
- Master of Arts in Teaching option available, post-credential
Get Started!
Step 1:
Submit your FPU application and required admission documents at apply.fresno.edu/apply/
Step 2:
Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid at Studentaid.gov
Apply now at Fresno Pacific University:
Questions about our Residency Programs?
We'd love to hear from you!
Visalia Unified
Serena Arias
Human Resources Director
sarias01@vusd.org
(559) 730-7550
Fresno Pacific University
Maria Lemus
Program Coordinator
(559) 302-4106
maria.lemus@fresno.edu