Bay Area Teacher Training Institute

A teacher training institute. It prepares aspiring teachers and school leaders for work in public, charter, and independent schools. Its two-year combined credential and Master of Arts in Teaching program is designed for full-time working professionals. Participants pursue a preliminary multiple-subject teaching credential and a master's degree through personalized, experiential learning in schools. The institute also offers teacher induction for educators who already hold a preliminary credential and want to clear it. Program features include opportunities to pilot new teaching approaches and contribute to school change. Its graduates develop essential teaching practices and a collaborative professional community, with an emphasis on culturally sustaining pedagogy. The institute is located in Oakland, California.