The Residency Foundations Module is designed to support educator preparation programs that are just getting started, onboarding new team members, or developing new partnerships. Whether you are a new practitioner seeking to understand the key components of a residency or a program leader refining your design, this module offers a practical entry point. It includes 13 content-specific, characteristic-aligned slides and activities that guide users through the essential elements of effective residency program design and implementation. Use this resource to ground your team in shared language, clarify core structures, and begin building or strengthening your residency model.