Fresno State and Fresno Unified are teaming up to provide information on California's new Student Teacher Stipend Program, which offers a $10,000 one-time incentive, and an additional $5,000 for student teachers in science, math, and special education. (Shutterstock)
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Fresno State and Fresno Unified are teaming up to provide details on California’s new Student Teacher Stipend Program, which offers a $10,000 one-time incentive.
The informational meeting is open to the public and is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, outside of the university’s Kremen School of Education and Human Development.
Aspiring teachers must complete at least 600 hours of clinical practice as part of their credential programs, a requirement that has typically been unpaid.
Additional $5,000 for Science, Math, Special Ed Student Teachers
California is investing $708 million through 2032 in the new stipend program, and it is expected to support about 12,500 teacher candidates annually.
In addition, beginning with the 2027-28 school year, candidates in high-need fields such as science, math, and special education could qualify for an additional $5,000 stipend.
Scheduled to Attend
Among those scheduled to attend the informational meeting:
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Dr. S. Marshall Perry, dean of the Kremen School of Education and Human Development at Fresno State
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Dr. Heather Horseley, associate professor of early childhood education at Fresno State
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Traci Taylor, director of teacher development for Fresno Unified School District
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Fresno State student teachers
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