Explore TLA's residency research

Explore TLA’s residency research.

Successful residency programs address a dual challenge facing districts – particularly those in rural areas or underserved communities: quality of instruction and educator retention. Residency programs address these needs by serving as a vehicle through which to recruit educators with specific skills and qualifications, preparing novice teachers with content knowledge and practical skills, supporting teachers with early-career mentoring, and providing financial incentives — all of which encourage retention.