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Rewriting the Narrative: Unforgetting the Past and Reimagining the Future of Teacher Preparation
Sun, April 12, 7:45 to 9:15am PDT (7:45 to 9:15am PDT), JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, Floor: 4th Floor, Diamond 7Session Type: Symposium
Abstract
In alignment with AERA’s 2026 theme—Unforgetting Histories and Imagining Futures—this symposium explores teacher residency as a transformative model for reimagining equity, excellence, and sustainability in educator preparation. Presenters will share innovative practices addressing persistent challenges, including preparing bilingual teachers, sustaining district-university partnerships through school leaders, and expanding residency models in rural and underserved communities. The session brings together voices from five teacher preparation programs in distinct Texas communities. Rather than offering a single model, the symposium highlights localized strategies and leadership practices that respond to community needs while informing broader efforts in the field. Together, this symposium offers a vision for the future of teacher education rooted in justice, collaboration, and context-responsive innovation.
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Reimagining the Future of Teacher Preparation through High-Quality Teacher Residency Program: The role of school leadership - Zulmaris Diaz, University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley; GoMee Park, University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley; Lileana Ríos-Ledezma, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Evolution of a Bilingual Education Residency Program: Growing and Preparing Culturally Efficacious Bilingual Education Teachers - Claudia T Garcia, University of Texas San Antonio; Gilberto P. Lara, University of Texas - San Antonio; Belinda Bustos Flores, University of Texas - San Antonio; Juanita Santos, University of Texas - San Antonio; Helyde Adán-Torres, University of Texas San Antonio
Building Bilingual Teacher Pipelines: Insights from a University–District Residency Partnership - Catherine A. Lammert, Texas Tech University; Lacy D. Brice, Texas Tech University
Perceptions of Rural Campus Leaders on the Impact of Year-Long Teacher Residents on Student Achievement in Texas - Helen Berg, Sam Houston State University; Britine Perkins, Prairie View A&M University