Residency Handbook

Residency I and Residency II Handbook

The year-long residency is an integral component of the teacher education program and crucial to the preparation of future
teachers. This handbook is one way of communicating the policies, procedures, and roles/responsibilities of residents, EMTs,
and USs. The purpose of this handbook is to strengthen the residency experience for all program stakeholders.

The handbook provides resident-specific policies and procedures; however, this is not an exhaustive list. Arkansas State University (A-State) Residents are acting as school district employees and must adhere to all district policies.

Failure to meet expectations, as outlined in the Residency Handbook, including excessive absences, may disqualify a Resident from meeting the requirements of this program; and therefore, will prevent the Resident from obtaining an Arkansas teaching license. Residents may request special consideration for extenuating circumstances from the Residency Coordinator and the A-State Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) as needed.