Welcome to the ACT-R Program!
Are you interested in making a difference?
ACT-R is a combined 24 month Credential/Master’s Degree
Program offered collaboratively by California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).
The program prepares teachers to serve students with
disabilities in high-need schools. Candidates obtain a
credential in one year through full-time study as a teacher
in residence. In the second year of the program, graduates are employed in LAUSD and complete their Master’s Degree while on-the-job. With an additional semester, candidates may obtain an Education Specialist Clear Credential. Candidates in ACT-R are eligible for a stipend of up to $35,000 through a Teacher Quality Partnership Grant,
funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Why Join the ACT-R Special Education Program?
- Complete a combined credential/MA program in 24 months
- Learn with a cohort of talented and highly capable colleagues
- Receive initial and ongoing support from university faculty and district personnel
- Work alongside an exemplary special education teacher
- Gain expertise in serving English learners with special needs
- Improve the education of students in low-performing schools
Eligibility Requirements for ACT-R Participants
- Committed to serving students with disabilities in high-needs schools
- Available for full-time study (fieldwork during the day and late afternoon/evening classes)
- Evidence of experience with diverse students and a strong academic record
- Meets admission requirements for CSUN credential and master's degree programs
- Has not previously served as a teacher of record
- Must be a US citizen or resident
Service Obligation:
- Teach in a special education position in a LAUSD high-need school for three years
The ACT-R Program will accept applications from January 23, 2012 - May 14, 2012.