3 credit(s) Through this Residency experience, candidates will become immersed in a classroom in Grades PreK-6 for at least 1000 hours (full school year). While completing this residency, students will also take relevant coursework (2 classes per semester) and apply knowledge from these courses in the classroom setting. During this first year, candidates must meet the NYSED contact areas of contact with socioeconomically disadvantaged students, students who are English language learners, parental contact and students with disabilities and provide documentation.