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Is Alder GSE for You?

Alder GSE welcomes both recent college graduates and career changers. A few considerations that may help you decide if you are a good fit for Alder:
Does the idea of equitable education for all students inspire you?

Are you ready to devote wholehearted effort over the course of a year
in order to earn your degree and credential?

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to including those who come from the same communities in which they will eventually teach. If you are from one of our partner school communities, we especially encourage you to apply.

Attend a Webinar!

We’re excited to share that we have more My Life at Alder webinars coming up in January! While you wait, we invite you to watch: Our Impact Video, About the Mentor-Resident Experience, and Interviews with STEM Alder Alumni videos to learn more.

My Life at Alder: Residency Experience + Beyond

Wednesday, January 20, 2027, from 6:00 to 6:45 PM PST

Join us for a short 30-minute panel where you’ll get to hear directly from a current Alder Graduate School of Education resident and recent alumni. They’ll discuss their experiences with Alder’s model, their impact on students, and how the residency continues to impact their current work.

REGISTER HERE

My Life at Alder: Our Mentor Model

Tuesday, January 26, 2027, from 6:00 to 6:45 PM PST

Join us for a short 30-minute panel where you’ll get to hear directly from a current Alder Graduate School of Education resident and their mentor teacher. They’ll discuss their experience with Alder’s mentor model, their time together in the classroom, and how the residency impacts their work. You’ll also learn about what makes our mentor model so effective.

REGISTER HERE

Connect with Alder!

Schedule a call with one of our recruiters to learn more about Alder’s program:

 

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