Residency Pathway
Start Strong with the Residency Pathway at Texas A&M University-Victoria
The Residency Pathway is a real, hands-on classroom teaching experience that helps future teachers meet the Texas certification requirements TAC §228.65. It takes place at the end of your teacher training courses, during your senior year, and gives you the chance to practice what you've learned.
After completing freshman and sophomore core courses and then following the recommended course plan, you can complete the courses that train you to become a teacher — including the residency — in just 5 semesters.
Explore the great benefits of completing your residency at A&M-Victoria below.
| Year Long Clinical Teaching Experience | Two semesters (Fall and Spring) Spend 3-4 days per week in a host teacher’s classroom. |
|---|---|
| Data Driven Residency Seminar | CUIN 4307 Residency I Seminar (online, synchronous) CUIN 4309 Residency II Seminar (online, synchronous) Data from residency observations is shared, analyzed, and discussed to engage residents in using data to improve outcomes. |
| POP Cycle and High Quality Feedback | Formal Feedback provided via POP = Pre-conference, Observation, Post-conference (4-5 cycles per year) Informal Feedback provided via Walkthroughs = 15-20 minute observations in residency classroom (6-8 visits per year) Feedback is aligned to the teacher candidate evaluation tool (TTESS) |
| Co-Teaching | Co-teaching models are employed by the host teacher and teacher candidate throughout the entire residency experience. Host teachers receive A&M-Victoria training in co-teaching models. |
| Site Coordinator Role | A&M-Victoria faculty who are trained to evaluate and support teacher candidates using the TTESS evaluation tool. A&M-Victoria faculty site coordinators meet regularly to calibrate the TTESS evaluation tool and build capacity in coaching teacher candidates. |
| **Quarterly Partnership Meetings | A&M-Victoria and **partnership school districts meet 4 times throughout the year. A&M-Victoria and school districts share data in an effort to support host teachers and teacher candidates during the residency. |
**The following school districts currently maintain a partnership with A&M-Victoria which enables teacher candidates who participate in the traditional residency in these school districts to earn an Enhanced Standard Teaching Certificate.
Katy ISD, Lamar Consolidated ISD, Victoria ISD, Bay City ISD, Edna ISD
Testimonial
Katy Donaldson, Alumni
Two of my four children have been diagnosed as dyslexic. The education, tools, and resources that A&M-Victoria provided me, extended into helping the ones dearest to my heart. Being able to educate my own children has been one of my greatest achievements.
2010 BS in Humanities & 2014 M.Ed.
Sharon de Marin
Every child's brain works in miraculous ways and is wired uniquely. Some students try hard but still cannot succeed in certain areas, like reading or math. Diagnosticians solve the puzzle to understand why students struggle with academic achievement. Be a part of that discovery that will empower struggling students by getting your special education master's degree and/or diagnostician certification.
Assistant Professor
Michael J. Wiblishauser
Each class should be used as a special occasion for every student, to make the most of each second of each class with them.