Investing in Our Educators
We must invest in fostering the excellence and professional advancement of our team, recognizing their vital role in our students’ success.
Investing in Our Educators
At KIPP SoCal, we recognize the vital role of talented teammates in our students’ success.
Support Current & Future Teachers
In California, we’re amidst the largest educator workforce crisis in history, ranking third in the nation for teacher shortages. Over half of new California teachers enter the classroom with emergency-style credentials.
GOAL $100 Million
Your investment will expand and sustain a highly qualified, diverse team of teachers and leaders through enhanced residency programs, leader fellowships, targeted recruitment, and comprehensive support systems.
$ 100M
Teacher Residency Program
KIPP SoCal Teacher Residency in partnership with Alder Graduate School of Education is a teacher apprenticeship program that offers an effective pathway to becoming a teacher. In one year, residents gain a master’s degree, required credentials for California, and in- classroom experience with a mentor teacher.
Teacher Retention
Teacher Retention
Teacher Stipend
Teacher Stipend
Teacher Graduates
KIPP Teacher
BIPOC
BIPOC
Your Support
Your support provides KIPP SoCal with a cost-effective solution to meet the increasing demand for high-quality teachers aligned with our mission. It also aids in retaining highly effective veteran teachers who serve as Teacher Residency Mentors.
Funding Opportunities
We need your support to continue to invest in our school communities and provide state of the art spaces to enhance learning. Funding opportunities listed include an option to be recognized for your generous support.
Generous supporters are recognized for these donation options:
- $10,000,000 School Campus
- $5,000,000 Playground/Gymnasium
- $1,000,000 Enrichment Space
- $500,000 School Library
- $250,000 Teacher’s Lounge
- $100,000 Garden
- $25,000 Classroom
School Leader Fellowship
The nationwide educator shortage, worsened by the pandemic, extends to experienced school principals. To address this, KIPP SoCal is committed to cultivating leaders through the two-year School Leader Fellow Program, preparing educators for successful, high-performing school leadership.
Your Support
Your support provides KIPP SoCal’s leadership residencies targeted professional development, and formal learning aligned with the KIPP Leadership Framework, ensuring that our School Leader Fellows strengthen their instructional and adaptive skills for successful leadership or school funding.
Funding Opportunities
We need your support to continue to invest in our school communities and provide state of the art spaces to enhance learning. Funding opportunities listed include an option to be recognized for your generous support.
Generous supporters are recognized for these donation options:
- $10,000,000 School Campus
- $5,000,000 Playground/Gymnasium
- $1,000,000 Enrichment Space
- $500,000 School Library
- $250,000 Teacher’s Lounge
- $100,000 Garden
- $25,000 Classroom
As a teacher, my love for my students is manifested in what I do day-to-day, from the simplicity of being present every day to the challenge of holding and keeping students accountable. Love motivates me to do whatever it takes to ensure my students are in a space where they feel valued, respected, loved, safe, heard, and seen.
Laprea Smith, KIPP SoCal Teacher
Funding Opportunities
We need your support to continue to invest in our school communities and provide state of the art spaces to enhance learning. Funding opportunities listed include an option to be recognized for your generous support.
Generous supporters are recognized for these donation options:
- $10,000,000 School Campus
- $5,000,000 Playground/Gymnasium
- $1,000,000 Enrichment Space
- $500,000 School Library
- $250,000 Teacher’s Lounge
- $100,000 Garden
- $25,000 Classroom