The Accelerated Collaborative Teaching (ACT) program is the fastest way to earn your credential through a comprehensive credential program. You will take all the required courses, a full student teaching program and preparation for the edTPA in 2 semesters.
Join the 2-Semester ACT Program
- Enrollment in courses guaranteed
- Learn with a Cohort of peers
- Personalized advisement and mentoring
- Hands-on classroom experiences with an experience mentor teacher
- ACT virtual boot camp to get you ready for the classroom
What ACT graduates say...
It was an unforgettable experience. A wonderful, balanced, fast-paced program that was very beneficial.
Thank you for empowering me to learn. This was boot camp for future teachers.
ACT prepared me well, helped me obtain a teaching position, and continued to provide resources for ongoing teaching.
Opportunities for ACT students
- $35,000 stipend opportunity for ACT residents interested in teaching in the Los Angeles Unified School District
- $35,000 stipend opportunity for ACT residents interested in teaching in the LA Charter Schools Consortium
- Up to $20,000 stipend opportunity with the Golden State Teacher Grant (GSTG) program
- Residency programs FAQs
- Why choose a residency program?
- Roadmap to Teaching
Upcoming Events
Application deadline for 2026-2027 ACT program is July 1, 2026
For information and advisement email act@csun.edu
ACT Graduates in the News
Congratulations to ACT graduate Aiden Brown-Rivkin, a teacher at Valley Academy of Arts and Sciences, who received a 2023 Heroes in Education Award from the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce