Do you want to become a Spanish-English bilingual teacher? The Yolo Bilingual Teacher Residency Program offers a specialized residency pathway to get you started.

The Yolo Bilingual Teacher Residency Program provides future Multiple Subject and Single Subject Spanish-English bilingual teachers in the UC Davis Teacher Education Program with the funding, resources, and support they need to succeed in their preparation, acclimate to their school district, and transition seamlessly into full-time bilingual teaching positions in Yolo County.

Through the UC Davis Teacher Education Program, participants earn their teaching credential, bilingual authorization, and Master of Education degree, with $30,800 in funding from the Yolo Bilingual Teacher Residency Program to cover tuition.

Graduates commit to teaching at a Spanish bilingual school in Yolo County for four years, during which time they will continue to receive support from the Yolo County Office of Education to build their skills and confidence in the classroom.

Who is eligible?

Applicants to the Yolo Bilingual Teacher Residency Program must:

• Have applied to enter the UC Davis School of Education Teaching Credential and M.Ed. program for fall 2027, 2028, or 2029. Acceptance into the program is required in order to participate in the residency.
• Express interest in the UC Davis Spanish bilingual authorization and pass the in-house Spanish proficiency exam for entry into the bilingual pathway. 
• Commit to teaching in bilingual schools in Yolo County for four years after completion of the credential program, and specifically to pursue a position in a dual language setting that requires the bilingual authorization.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this program funded?

The Yolo Bilingual Teacher Residency Program is funded by the State of California in response to the shortage of bilingual teachers in California public schools, and is administered in a partnership between the UC Davis School of Education and the Yolo County Office of Education.

How is the UC Davis Teacher Education bilingual residency program structured?

UC Davis offers a one-year program to prepare students to become bilingual teachers. The program is a combination of coursework taken at UC Davis and hands-on teaching experience in K–12 classrooms with residency mentor teachers. Graduates earn their California Teaching Credential, bilingual authorization, and Master of Education degree.

What can I do with a California bilingual authorization?

Teachers with a bilingual authorization often teach in bilingual classrooms, including dual-language immersion programs such as two-way immersion.

How does the bilingual residency program work?

Like other UC Davis teacher education students, participants in the bilingual residency program, called bilingual resident teachers, are paired with highly trained and supportive mentor teachers for the entire academic year. In addition, the bilingual resident teacher receives wrap-around support from experienced UC Davis faculty, field supervisors, and Yolo County and district staff to ensure a successful professional preparation experience. They are also invited to participate in resident-specific convenings to enrich learning and build community among program participants.

In which Yolo County school districts are the bilingual residencies located?

Davis JUSD, Washington USD, Woodland JUSD, and Winters JUSD.

How much financial support do bilingual resident teacher participants receive?

Participants receive a $30,800 stipend, which covers the cost of the UC Davis Teaching Credential and Master of Education program.

How is the stipend paid?

The Yolo County Office of Education pays the stipend to participants in two parts: one during fall, the other in spring.

What are the requirements after graduation?

Upon successful completion of the bilingual residency, graduates commit to teaching for four years in a bilingual school within Yolo County and specifically to pursue a position in a dual language setting that requires the Bilingual Authorization.

Who do I contact for more information?

Email program coordinators Claudia Rodriguez-Mojica at crodriguezmojica@ucdavis.edu and Margarita Jimenez-Silva at mjimenezsilva@ucdavis.edu.