Teacher Residencies in California: Enrollment, Preparation, and Outcomes of Residency-Prepared Teachers. Brief
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| Title: | Teacher Residencies in California: Enrollment, Preparation, and Outcomes of Residency-Prepared Teachers. Brief |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Susan Kemper Patrick, Tiffany S. Tan, Julie Fitz, Cathy Yun, Learning Policy Institute |
| Source: | Learning Policy Institute. 2026. |
| Availability: | Learning Policy Institute. 1530 Page Mill Road Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Tel: 650-332-9797; e-mail: info@learningpolicyinstitute.org; Web site: https://learningpolicyinstitute.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | Gates Foundation |
| Document Type: | Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Teacher Education Programs, Program Effectiveness, Student Diversity, Race, Ethnicity, Program Design, College Faculty, Teacher Role, Rural Education, Graduates, Intellectual Disciplines, Teacher Competencies, Teacher Attitudes, Internship Programs, Student Teaching, Public School Teachers, Employment, Time, Teacher Persistence |
| Geographic Terms: | California |
| Abstract: | Teacher residencies offer a comprehensive preparation model addressing local needs. Residents work alongside an experienced mentor teacher for a full year while completing credential coursework. California has invested more than $740 million in the residency model since 2018, and residencies are also funded through other sources. This study examines California's residency programs, analyzing the experiences and outcomes of residents and comparing them to those of new teachers from other preparation pathways. The number of residents statewide has more than quadrupled between 2018-19 and 2024-25, now accounting for 10% of teaching candidates. This analysis finds that California's residencies recruit a racially diverse teacher workforce, offer better-supported clinical experiences, and are highly rated by their graduates. Compared to other new teachers, residents have higher passing rates on the California Teaching Performance Assessment, have higher entry rates into teaching while working in schools serving more economically disadvantaged students and students of color, and have higher retention rates in their schools and districts. |
| Abstractor: | ERIC |
| Entry Date: | 20260101 |
| Accession Number: | ED682293 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Teacher residencies offer a comprehensive preparation model addressing local needs. Residents work alongside an experienced mentor teacher for a full year while completing credential coursework. California has invested more than $740 million in the residency model since 2018, and residencies are also funded through other sources. This study examines California's residency programs, analyzing the experiences and outcomes of residents and comparing them to those of new teachers from other preparation pathways. The number of residents statewide has more than quadrupled between 2018-19 and 2024-25, now accounting for 10% of teaching candidates. This analysis finds that California's residencies recruit a racially diverse teacher workforce, offer better-supported clinical experiences, and are highly rated by their graduates. Compared to other new teachers, residents have higher passing rates on the California Teaching Performance Assessment, have higher entry rates into teaching while working in schools serving more economically disadvantaged students and students of color, and have higher retention rates in their schools and districts. |
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