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Academy of Art University* Hope International University Stanford University Alliant International University* Humphreys University Teachers College of San Joaquin Antioch University-Santa Barbara The Master’s University Azusa Pacific University Loyola Marymount University Touro University Worldwide Bard College United States University* Mount Saint Mary’s University Brandman University National University University of Phoenix* Apply now for this new educational California Baptist University Notre Dame de Namur University funding opportunity in California. California Lutheran University Pacific Oaks College University of San Diego For more information contact the Pacific University of San Francisco Claremont McKenna College Pepperdine University University of Southern California Golden State Teacher Grant Program at: Concordia University Irvine Point Loma Nazarene University University of the Pacific [email protected] Dominican University of California San Diego Christian College www.csac.ca.gov/goldenstateteachers Fresno Pacific University Santa Clara University Western Governors University 1.888.224.7268 Hebrew Union College Holy Names University Saint Mary’s College of California William Jessup University *Proprietary What is a “High-Need Field”?

A “high-need field” means any of the following: (1) Bilingual education. (2) Mathematics or science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), including career technical education in STEM areas. (3) Science. (4) Special education. (5) Multiple subject instruction. How do I know if I’m eligible for a (6) Other subjects as designated annually by the Golden State Teacher Grant? Commission on Teacher Credentialing based on All applicants must meet the following an analysis of the availability of teachers in eligibility criteria: California pursuant to Education Code Section 44225.6. • Be enrolled on or after January 1, 2020 in a teacher preparation program approved by the What is a “Priority School”? CTC.

A “priority school” means a school with a high What is a Teaching Agreement? The Golden State Teacher Grant Program percentage, as determined by the Commission The Teaching Agreement explains the student’s on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) in consultation obligations under the provisions of the grant. The Golden State Teacher Grant Program (GSTG) encourages students to consider earning a teach- with the California Department of Education (CDE), Non-compliance with the Teaching Agreement ing credential and teach in a high-need field, at a priority school, in California for four years, within five of teachers holding emergency-type permits, based will result in partial or full grant repayment. years after completing a teacher preparation program. The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) on the most recent data available to the CTC and the will award $20,000 Golden State Teacher Grants to over 4,400 eligible students across California, that CDE. By January 1, 2020, the CTC shall publish • Maintain good academic standing while are enrolled in a Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved teacher preparation program on a list of priority schools. enrolled in the CTC approved teacher or after January 1, 2020. Applicants must agree to all terms and conditions of the GSTG program or be preparation program. required to repay the grant. “Emergency-type permits” include, but are not • Upon completion of the teacher preparation limited to, any of the following: The GSTG awards will be allocated to CTC approved teacher preparation institutions based on the num- program, satisfy the state basic skills ber/percentage of preliminary teacher credential recommendations the schools graduated, the previous (1) Provisional internships. proficiency test requirements. academic year. College and University campuses will nominate applicants using their own selection crite- (2) Short-term staff permits. • Commit to teach in a “high-need field” at a ria and procedures to identify eligible students. To apply for a Golden State Teacher Grant, send an email “priority school” for four (4) years, within five to [email protected]. All applicants who meet the program eligibility criteria requirements (3) Credential waivers. (5) years after graduation from your teacher will be sent a Letter of Acceptance and a Teaching Agreement contract. (4) Substitute permits. preparation program.