School of Education at Sonoma State University

Through rich & diverse classroom discussions, SSU provides students with the skills necessary to confidently advocate on behalf of children & their families.

Sarai Islas, BA in Early Childhood Studies, 2022

The program is providing me the skills & knowledge to develop my academic success & professional development to be an effective agent of change in my community.

Joseph Lofton, BA in Early Childhood Studies, 2021

Attending the School of Education at SSU has helped me embrace my gender identity & made me feel like I have a place as a non-binary educator.

Sarah Kangastone, Single Subject Credential, 2022 & Residency Scholarship Winner

I want to build deep and meaningful connections with my students, their parents, and the staff at my school site.

Sandra Cortes, Multiple Subject Credential, 2021 & Residency Scholarship Winner

I want to be a teacher to promote inclusivity of diverse learners and inspire young women in STEM fields.

Erin Rose, Multiple Subject Credential, 2022

I feel like this program is perfect for those who need support, need to be challenged, and like small class sizes.

Alexandra Sanchez, Multiple Subject Credential, 2021

Thank You

Fall 2022 Mentor Teachers

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Neves Evans

Social Justice Lecture Series

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Important Update

Basic Skills Requirement

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SEEDS

The Seawolves to Education Specialists (SEEDS) Project, funded by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education, aims to increase the number of diverse credentialed special education teachers with the knowledge and skills to serve children and youth with disabilities (ages 5-22). SEEDS recognizes that all students learn better with diverse teachers and that multiple aspects of diversity (e.g., race, ethnicity, disability status, language) enrich classroom communities. Students enrolled in the Education Specialist credential program, including those in the ECS-ITEP major, at SSU are eligible to become SEEDS scholars in their last year of the program.

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The PUERTA Project

PUERTA Project The PUERTA (Preparing Underrepresented Educators to Realize their Teaching Ambitions) Project seeks to increase the number of Latinx teachers serving in K-12 public schools. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, PUERTA seeks to improve the practices and remove the barriers that prevent undergraduate Latinx students from earning a teaching credential at our institution. PUERTA has three primary goals: 1) to increase Hispanic and Latina/o student persistence and graduation rates, 2) to increase the number of Hispanic and Latino students who earn a teaching credential and 3) to increase the number of students who transfer to SSU from a two-year HSI.

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STEP Program

STEP - STEM Teacher Education Pathways Sonoma State University Sonoma State’s STEM Teacher Education Pathways (STEP) Center strives to expand and diversify the pool of highly prepared TK-12 educators to teach and integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in classrooms across the North Bay and the surrounding region. We provide high quality pathways and programs for undergraduates, credential candidates, and practicing teachers that support the teaching and learning of STEM through training, professional development, scholarships, and research.