Characteristic 4: Formative and outcome data are collected, analyzed, and used for continuous improvement.
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.
Data-sharing agreement between stakeholders
Program assessment and evaluation plan with multiple measures that are all tied to the Characteristics and Evidence of an Effective California Teacher Residency Program
Protocols to communicate about and share data
Regular meetings scheduled to analyze data across stakeholder groups
Data used in real-time to revise residency program as needed
Mentors model how to collect, disaggregate, and make evidence-based analyses that inform their teaching 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.