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In response to teacher shortages and inequities in teacher diversity and retention, Saint Mary’s College of California (SMC) launched three equity-centered residencies in partnership with local school districts. These residencies provide paid, yearlong co-teaching experiences with mentor teachers engaged in ongoing professional learning with a focus on building trust-based partnerships while advancing professionalism and innovation. The model prioritized recruiting local candidates in critical need areas, addressing barriers to entry, and ensuring high-quality, LEA-connected coursework. This presentation shared examples and tools from Saint Mary’s College of California’s sustainable, humanizing, and equity-centered teacher residencies and detailed enactment strategies, mentor supports, and practices for addressing barriers that can arise in partnerships.
Publication Date
Fall 2025
Publisher
California Council on Teacher Education
Keywords
teacher residencies, equity-centered preparation, advocacy, mentorship
Disciplines
Disability and Equity in Education | Educational Administration and Supervision | Other Teacher Education and Professional Development
Recommended Citation
Cosier, M., Goin, C., Hawkins, S., & Stratz, T. (2025). Humanizing teacher residencies: Moving at the speed of trust to advance professionalism, advocacy, and innovation in educator preparation. In: The CCTE Fall 2025 Research Monograph (pp. 79-83). California Council on Teacher Education.
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Disability and Equity in Education Commons, Educational Administration and Supervision Commons, Other Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons