Escondido Teacher Residency Program at National University

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In partnership with Escondido School District, National University students have the opportunity to engage with high-quality mentorship in a classroom for an entire school year, as well as earn a stipend alongside the option to serve as a paraeducator in their education specialist mentor’s classroom. This program provides aspiring teachers with affordable, high-quality coaching while they learn to plan and lead instructional activities while pursuing degrees through National University. Upon successful completion of residency, residents will be prioritized for hire into special education teaching assignments within our district.

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Program Highlights

$20,000 stipend from Escondido School District
Ability to work as a paraeducator in mentor classroom
18-month credentialing and master’s program
Collaborative training
Hands-on teaching experience
Pathway to full-time employment
Mentorship support

Applying for the Escondido Program:

Application for 2025-2026 Residency Cohort
Prepare for an interview to be admitted to program

Contacts for Escondido Residency:

Hannah Arp, Escondido Residency Liaison
[email protected]
(760) 432-2384

McKayla Carpenter-Robertson, National University Teacher Residency Program Liaison
[email protected]

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Upcoming Webinars or Interest Meetings

Workforce Education Solutions K-12 at National University is excited to provide online information sessions for prospective Escondido Teacher Residency Program students.

Topics include:

How to apply to the program
Program overview and requirements
Course schedule and time commitment
Stipend, grants, and scholarships

Why Choose National University?

San Diego’s largest private nonprofit university
Over 150+ Academic programs, including associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, plus credentials and certificates
Four-week classes offered on campus or online
Convenient class schedules and year-round enrollment
Transfer credits accepted at any time
Financial aid opportunities
Dedicated student support

About National University

Founded in 1971, National University is among the largest, private, nonprofit universities in California. With more than 240,000 alumni, National University is dedicated to making lifelong learning opportunities accessible, challenging, and relevant to a diverse population of students.