The Characteristics and Evidence of an Effective California Teacher Residency Program (the Characteristics) serve as a common framework for teacher residencies in the state. They exemplify the scope and complexity of the development of teacher residency programs by which all partnerships can define and develop their program implementation. 

Each characteristic has defining indicators for each level of residency development, as outlined in the table below. Below, click on the characteristic for which you would like to explore our available resources.