Moving Toward Sustainability

A Conceptual Model for Teacher Residency Partnerships

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ID21313745
AuthorsEmilie Mitescu Reagan (0009-0004-1160-9863, Claremont Graduate University, corresponding author), Eliud Partida (0000-0002-1334-123X, California State Polytechnic University), Rebecca Hatkoff (Claremont Graduate University), Debra Russell (0000-0003-4838-7147, Thompson Policy Institute on Disability, Chapman University), James Huerta (Claremont Graduate University), Yoné Rodríguez (Claremont Graduate University), Maria Sotelo (Claremont Graduate University)
Year2026
Volume90
Issue3
Pages355-373
Publication date2026-07-03
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe Educational Forum (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0013-1725 • E-ISSN: 1938-8098
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00131725.2026.2664838
OpenAlexW7164015402
LanguageEN
References cited27

This conceptual article advances understanding of teacher residency partnerships between educator preparation programs and local education agencies. Drawing on established educational partnership frameworks and emerging research on residency partnerships, we propose a structural–relational model highlighting purposeful planning, shared values and goals, leadership, trust, communication, and commitment. Using two residency partnerships as illustrative cases, we demonstrate how structures and relational dynamics interact over time, revealing tensions, adaptations, and conditions that may contribute to long-term sustainability

Conceptual framework · Conceptual model · Faculty Development · Higher education · Qualitative research · Environmental Education and Sustainability · Sustainability in Higher Education · Teacher Education and Leadership Studies

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