Characteristic 5: Specific hiring needs are defined and filled each year with the recruitment of resident candidates who reflect the LEA's and community's unique diversity

The following evidence-based indicators should be used for each level of residency development. 

• Resident recruitment targets set based on LEA need and student demographics

• Recruitment efforts target and prioritize candidates who reflect the students they will serve

• Resident recruitment strategy includes explicit tactics to recruit candidates who reflect the students they will serve

• Resident and program expectations shared with candidates

• Recruitment processes include differentiated support for candidates who reflect the students they will serve (e.g., testing support or waivers, flexible deadlines to apply)

• Resident selection strategy screens and vets’ potential residents using multiple measures (e.g., paper application, interview, model lesson, group tasks)

• Resident selection strategy includes assessment of candidate awareness of the impact of identity and institutionalized racism on teaching and learning in California

• Resident recruitment and selection utilize and lifts up the work of current residents, mentors, principals, and partners

Level 2 residencies have an established mission and vision and have met the indicators in Level 1. Level 2 residencies are focused on creating and revisiting data-based residency goals. They are paying particular attention to institutionalizing equity and justice work, developing 3-5 year strategic and financial plans, developing program assessment and improvement systems, centering on the resident experience (in coursework and clinical practice), and developing a rigorous mentor recruitment and selection process. 

Research-Based Evidence and Indicators