Cohorts and Site Coordinators
Preliminary Teaching Credentials, General Education
Each cohort in our Preliminary Teaching Credential Program is closely supported by a dedicated Site Coordinator. These coordinators play a vital role in guiding cohort members through every stage of the program, from student teaching placements to professional assessments that lead to a credential recommendation.
The cohort model itself fosters a strong system of social and emotional support. Students collaborate, share their experiences, and learn from one another, creating a rich environment for professional growth. Site Coordinators enhance this experience by wearing many hats—they provide mentorship, coordinate field placements, and offer ongoing guidance to ensure each student is well-prepared to become an effective educator.
Multiple Subject Cohorts and Site Coordinators
The Cajon Valley Cohort is a two-semester, hybrid program with some online courses and in-person student teaching in Cajon Valley Union School District. Focused on diverse learners, it offers rigorous training in inclusive, standards-based instruction.
The Chula Vista Partnership is a two-semester hybrid program with courses at SDSU and local schools, plus in-person student teaching in Chula Vista Elementary School District. Focused on diverse learners, it offers rigorous training in inclusive, standards-based instruction.
The cohort is a two-semester program partnering with La Mesa-Spring Valley School District, focusing on whole-child teaching and inclusive practices. Courses are held in person at a LMSV school site. It emphasizes collaboration with teachers, faculty, and families.
The San Diego Unified Partnership cohort is a two-semester program placing student teachers in diverse Area E schools. It emphasizes asset-based teaching for multilingual and underrepresented learners using research-based practices. Courses are primarily in person at Oak Park Elementary, with some online classes.
Single Subject Cohorts and Site Coordinators
The Cross-Curricular Collaborative cohort offers a mix of online synchronous and asynchronous classes for all single-subject areas. Candidates work with the same guide teacher and grade level all year, building strong relationships and gaining hands-on experience in designing lessons, projects, and curricula.
The Math and Science Cohort prepares student teachers to engage adolescents through content-focused coursework, fieldwork with expert guide teachers, and an inquiry-based approach. Students take classes together, collaborate with faculty, and gain hands-on experience teaching in diverse math or science classrooms.
The Project-Based Career Prep Cohort emphasizes teamwork, real-world applications, and interdisciplinary, project-based learning. It prepares student teachers for both traditional and Linked Learning schools, blending rigorous academics with career-focused education through collaboration with peers and industry partners.
he Visionary Educators Cohort fosters innovative, tech-integrated, and inclusive teaching practices. It prepares educators to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and adaptability while driving transformative change in classrooms. Courses are mainly at SDSU, with one per semester in the Grossmont Union High School District.