The Residency Lab
The Characteristics of Effective Teacher Residency Programs (Overview)
The Characteristics resource visually presents the ten research-based characteristics of an effective California Teacher Residency Program. It functions as a foundational guide for program design, with each characteristic clearly labeled to frame discussions around best practices in areas such as Equity and Justice, Authentic Partnerships, and Mentorship. This image serves as a quick reference to align program goals with the core components of the residency model.