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Optimum School Counselor Residency in Rural Settings (OSCRRS)


Purpose

OSCRRS prepares, supports, and retains highly effective school counselors for rural, high-need schools by recruiting committed residents and mentoring school counselors through strong institutional and district partnerships.

Vision

To build a dynamic, collaborative pipeline of school counselors who are deeply rooted in rural communities and equipped to meet the needs of diverse learners.


What is OSCRRS?

The Optimum School Counselor Residency in Rural Settings (OSCRRS) project is a countywide Pupil Personnel Services Credential program between the Tulare County Office of Education, in partnership with Fresno Pacific University, and school districts in Tulare, Kings, and Fresno counties. ​

The Master of Arts in School Counseling degree with Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Counseling authorizes an individual to work as a credentialed school counselor in a public school setting. 


Program Overview

OSCRRS offers a robust project design, extensive professional development, and additional benefits.  

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Program Overview

Application Timeline

Learn more about the OSCRRS application requirements and timeline. New cohort begins in the Fall.

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Information Sessions

Join an information session for the OSCRRS project to gain insights, discover what makes a standout candidate, and build the confidence you need to apply successfully.


OSCRRS Project

Ready to take the first step toward your career? Sign up for an information session today!


OSCRRS Staff

Leslie Kelly, Program Manager
leslie.kelly@tcoe.org
 

Jose Covarrubias, Senior Recruitment Specialist
jose.covarrubias@tcoe.org 

To reach OSCRRS staff by phone, please call 800-336-6549.

Non-Discrimination Policy

TCOE’s Educator Preparation Programs do not discriminate against or permit harassment of any applicant on the basis of the person’s actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation.