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Characteristic 6: Residents engage in a full year of clinical practice teaching alongside an accomplished mentor teacher.
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.
The following evidence-based indicators should be used for each level of residency development.
Resident co-teaches alongside a mentor teacher for no less than one full school year
Resident gradually takes on teaching responsibilities throughout the school year
Resident has consistent opportunities to observe other mentors and debrief observations at the school site
Residents are coached, assessed, and given regular feedback by mentors, teacher educators, and program staff
IHE coursework and other professional learning opportunities are designed or adjusted to support and align with clinical practice
Content focuses on the most critical characteristics needed to operate a successful residency program.
Content focuses on developing effective and functioning residency programs.
Content focuses on building and ensuring program and financial sustainability.
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