The Residency Lab
The Characteristics of Effective Teacher Residency Programs (Detailed)
The Characteristics Detailed Handout is a comprehensive framework that defines and elaborates on the ten research-based characteristics of an effective California Teacher Residency Program. For each characteristic, such as Equitable Systems and Collaborative Partnership, the document provides a detailed description and a list of specific indicators (evidence) that programs can use to guide their design, implementation, and evaluation efforts. This resource helps residency partners understand the scope and complexity of the model and provides the necessary detail for program self-assessment and continuous improvement.