Power Up: Mentor Recruitment and Selection: UCLA Center X (2022-23)

The Mentor Recruitment and Selection segment features education leaders from the UCLA Center X describing their long-standing teacher residency programs and partnerships, including STEM, bilingual, and diversity-focused pathways supported by federal and state grants. They explain how mentors are intentionally recruited and selected through trust-based district partnerships, alumni networks, equity-aligned criteria, and ongoing professional learning that supports reciprocal mentor–resident relationships. Overall, the presentation highlights how sustained partnerships, equity-centered professional development, and continuous research-informed improvement strengthen teacher preparation and support under-resourced school communities. Characteristic of an Effective Teacher Residency Program: 8 Resources for this segment: https://ucla.app.box.com/s/crsa5pc6hxpril3hkww1gqd8xzjtcg23 https://ucla.app.box.com/s/llrj72x36lqjzob90n687gz44hgkrqp5 https://ucla.app.box.com/s/omb5cifedgot80oukredvfr9ahltt8x2 https://youtu.be/Xm-_Txs7M8o bit.ly/2022-23PowerUp1_UCLA