The Golden State Teacher Grant Program
The Golden State Teacher Grant Program
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.
(6) Other subjects as designated annually by the Commission on
Teacher Credentialing based on an analysis of the availability of
teachers in California pursuant to Education Code Section
44225.6.
What is a “Priority School”?
A “priority school” means a school with a high percentage, as
determined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) in
consultation with the California Department of Education (CDE),
of teachers holding emergency-type permits, based on the most
recent data available to the CTC and the CDE. By January 1, 2020,
the CTC shall publish a list of priority schools. “Emergency-type
permits” include, but are not limited to, any of the
following:
(1) Provisional internships.
(2) Short-term staff permits.
(3) Credential waivers.
(4) Substitute permits.
How do I know if I’m eligible for a Golden State Teacher Grant?
All applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be enrolled on or after January 1, 2020 in a teacher preparation program within a California institution of higher education approved by the CTC.
- Meet the selection criteria identified by their institutions.
What is a Teaching Agreement?
The Teaching Agreement explains the student’s obligations under
the provisions of the grant. Non-compliance with the Teaching
Agreement will result in partial or full grant repayment.
• Maintain good academic standing while enrolled in the CTC
approved teacher preparation program.
• Upon completion of the teacher preparation program, satisfy the
state basic skills proficiency test requirements.
• Commit to teach in a “high-need field” at a “priority school”
for four (4) years, within five (5) years after graduation from
your teacher preparation program.
For more information contact the
Golden State teacher Grant Program at:
goldenstateteachers@csac.ca.gov
www.csac.ca.gov/goldenstateteachers
1.888.224.7268