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Resident Educator
“What do I need to know and do?”
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What is Residency?
Residency is a time to practice, refine and gain
a deeper understanding of the art and science of
teaching under the guidance of a certified mentor and
the support of a professional learning community.
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Ohio Resident Educator Program
Resident Educator Program: Foundation
 Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession
 Ohio Continuum of Teacher Development
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Ohio Resident Educator Program
Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession
The Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession
were developed for use as a guide for teachers
as they continually reflect upon and improve
their effectiveness as educators through all
stages of their careers.
The Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession are available on ODE’s website at
education.ohio.gov, search key words “educator standards board”
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Ohio Resident Educator Program
The Ohio Continuum for Teacher Development delineates
five levels of teacher development and correlates with OTES.
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Level
Describes
Emerging
Pre-Licensure; the teacher education candidate
Developing
Residency; the teacher whose skills are developing
Proficient
The teacher who is applying knowledge and skills
independently
Accomplished
The teacher who is fully skilled and able to integrate
knowledge and experience - in instruction, curriculum and
professional development - into practice
Distinguished
A teacher leader, consistently innovative, contributing to
the professional learning community
Ohio Resident Educator Program
The Ohio Continuum of Teacher Development
is a tool to:
 Help teachers
• Self-assess to determine level of development in each of
the standards
• Set goals to focus on areas of growth
 Target professional development that will advance growth
 Aid mentors in meeting the needs of their Resident Educators
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Ohio Resident Educator Program
Resident Educator Program Components
required by ODE:
 Work with a state trained mentor
 Participate in required meetings
 Complete formative assessment tools
 Maintain documentation
 Create/submit Summative, PerformanceBased Assessment – Year 3 or 4 of program
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The Ohio Resident Educator Program
Reflects the Teaching and Learning Cycle
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Ohio Resident Educator Program
 Formative Assessment is an important
component of Ohio’s Resident Educator
Program & Ohio Teacher Evaluation System
 Formative Assessment includes an
ongoing cycle of data collection and
feedback
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Ohio Resident Educator Program
Formative Assessment
 Communicate with mentor and principal
 Resident Educator Program processes,
protocols and tools
 Evidence and artifacts
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Ohio Resident Educator Program
Mentor will Monitor and Document
Resident Educator Progress
 Mid-Year Goal Review
 End-of-Year Formative Progress Review
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Ohio Resident Educator Program
Years 1-2 Formative Assessment
Processes and Tools
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Resident Educator Self-Assessment
Assessment of Student Learning
Instructional Planning
Mentor Observation of Resident Educators
Professional Goal Setting Process
Resident Educator: Year 2
During YEAR 2 of the Resident Educator Program,
the Resident Educator will
 Continue processes, protocols and tools from Year 1
 Utilize differentiated support and resources to move
toward meeting goals
 Complete Year 2 Formative Progress Review
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Resident Educator: Years 3-4
During YEARS 3-4 of the Resident Educator Program,
the Resident Educator will
YEAR 3
 Prepare for summative assessment
Year 3/4
 Successfully complete summative assessment
Year 4
 Participate in professional development and leadership activities
 Re-take deficient portions of summative assessment
 Complete Resident Educator Program requirements then apply for
the 5-year professional license and secure signatures of mentor and
superintendent or designee
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System of Support
What will the
DISTRICT/SCHOOL
do to support my
residency?
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District/School: Year 1
During YEAR 1 of the Resident Educator Program, the
District/School will
 Provide an orientation
 Determine eligibility and register Resident Educators
 Select, assign and support mentors
 Provide time and support for mentor training
 Provide support and professional development for
Resident Educators and mentors
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System of Support
What will the
PRINCIPAL
do to support my
residency?
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Principal: Year 1
During YEAR 1 of the Resident Educator
Program, the principal will
 Work with program coordinators to select and assign mentors
 Ensure mentors attend state training
 Provide time for mentor-Resident Educator collaboration
 Provide opportunities for reciprocal observations
 Collaborate with mentor/Resident Educator to align Resident
Educator goals
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Communication: RE-Mentor-Principal
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System of Support
What will the
MENTOR
do to support my
residency?
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Mentor: Year 1
During Year 1 of the Resident Educator Program,
the mentor will
 Attend all required training to obtain certification
 Communicate with the Resident Educator and building
administrator
 Respect the confidential relationship with the Resident
Educator and principal
 Support the Resident Educator through the use of formative
assessment processes, protocols and tools
 Collaborate with the program coordinator to complete
end-of-year Formative Progress Review
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Mentor: Years 2-4
YEAR 2:
 Provide differentiated support to meet the needs of each Resident
Educator
YEAR 3:
 Facilitate and support the Resident Educator in preparing for the
Resident Educator Summative Assessment (RESA)
YEAR 4:
 Facilitate and support the Resident Educator to “re-take“ deficient
portions of the RESA
 Facilitate Resident Educator participation in professional
development and leadership activities
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Resident Educator Program Year 1 Timeline
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Resources to Ensure A Successful “Journey to Excellence”
 District Program Coordinator
 ODE website: education.ohio.gov
 search key words, Resident Educator
 Program Questions:
 REProgram@ode.state.oh.us
 Licensure Questions:
 educatorlicensure@ode.state.oh.us
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The one question to never stop asking…
“How can I be a better educator
tomorrow than I am today?”
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