PARTNERSHIP WITH PACIFIC UNIVERSITY

ACT Teacher Residents attend Pacific courses delivered at Arbor School and at Pacific University's Forest Grove campus. This coursework spans requirements established by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) and Pacific University, focusing on such areas as child development, assessment, social justice, educational linguistics for ESOL, science and place-based education. Strong emphasis on literacy and reading underpins Teacher Residents' preparation for work with young children from many backgrounds and cultures. 

Qualifications

We seek people from diverse backgrounds who are innovative and perseverant workers, rigorous and inquiring thinkers, and reliable and worthy role models for children.  Applicants should be deeply interested in teaching and engage collaboratively with other adults and children.  Prior to admission, applicants should have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.  The Arbor Center for Teaching is an equal-opportunity employer.

Inquiries

We encourage you to contact us for more information and to schedule a visit.  

Annmarie Chesebro, Arbor Teacher Residency Director
503-638-6399 — act@arborschool.org

Denise Ready, Assistant Director of Admissions at Pacific University
503-352-7332 — teach@pacificu.edu

Application Process

Applications will open in fall 2025 for 26-28 ACT Cohort: Apply through Pacific University, selecting “Arbor Residency Cohort.”

Due dates: The earlier you submit your application, the better the possibility of acceptance. Because the Pacific University College of Education and Arbor Residency committee review applications on a rolling basis, well-qualified applicants may be admitted to the cohort throughout the year. Our preferred due date is March 15.  However, we will accept applications through June 3 if placements remain.

Interviews: Promising candidates will be invited for day-long interviews at Arbor School following application review– at any point in the year.

Late June 2026: Program begins for 2026-2028 cohort.