About the Kern urban teacher residency

The Kern Urban Teacher Residency (KUTR) is a transformational program that creates a  sustainable teacher preparation residency pathway in partnership between the Bakersfield City School District and CSU Bakersfield.  KUTR prepares cohorts of Multiple Subject Credential Candidates in an intensive, academic year long clinical experience in Bakersfield City K-6 classrooms with an emphasis on preparing candidates who are trained to integrate STEM education into K-6 curriculum using the CCSS-Math and NGSS. ​

Financial Support

Residents participating in KUTR will receive a $6,000 scholarship for credential program coursework, as well as a $1,000 monthly living stipend.  Residents are also provided the opportunity to earn extra income through substitute teaching for their Mentor Teacher.

Clinical Practice & FRIday coursework 

Resident Teachers in the Kern Urban Teacher Residency participate in clinical practice Monday through Thursday alongside a passionate, effective Mentor Teacher.  All coursework is completed on Fridays, leaving evenings free and open.  Coursework is held off campus at a Bakersfield City school site. 

co-teaching in lab school

​Coursework includes a lab school experience in which BCSD students are bused to the CSU Bakersfield campus for fun, engaging learning opportunities. Resident Teachers are able to practice their learned skills in an authentic setting with faculty support.

Professional Development

Residents participating in KUTR will receive monthly professional development that is co-taught by the CSU Bakersfield Coordinator and the BCSD Coordinator.  Residents in the program also receive up to $3,000  in conference and travel in order to participate in the latest professional development opportunities and trainings.