ABOUT SRTAC

The Statewide Residency Technical Assistance Center (SRTAC) is dedicated to providing targeted, developmentally appropriate technical assistance to local education agencies and institutions of higher education partnerships, ensuring alignment with residency program outcomes. By harnessing the collective expertise of our consortium members, including Hub leaders and county offices of education (COEs), SRTAC aims to:

Build the capacity of COE regional hubs to support the launch, scaling, and sustainability of residency programs.
Increase awareness and support for the residency models across the state.
Expand residency initiatives and address educator workforce shortages through established relationships and connections between local education agencies and institutions of higher education.
Develop a Community of Practice (CoP) to sustain these efforts beyond the grant period.

SRTAC is committed to enhancing the effectiveness and longevity of residency programs, contributing to a stronger and more resilient educational landscape in California.

Efforts to enhance the educational workforce across the state, thus strengthening the quality of public education. Read the News Release to find out more.

The California state budget signed by the Governor in July 2022 includes a total of $20 million in funding for a competitive grant to create a Statewide Technical Assistance Center.

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) awarded its intent to fund the Statewide Technical Assistance Center Grant Program to the Santa Clara County Office of Education.

This funding will provide a cohesive and effective technical assistance center that promotes high-quality support for California’s teacher and school counselor residency programs.

Improving Residency Outcomes

To implement SRTAC, The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) is partnering with the following Regional Hub COEs:

Humboldt County Office of Education (HCOE)
Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE)
San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE)
Tulare County Office of Education (TCOE)

and:

The Residency Lab
WestEd
Teacher Education Program - University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

SCCOE is also collaborating with CCTC, CalState TEACH, the California Teachers Association (CTA), the California School Employee Association (CSEA), the California Association of School Counselors (CASC).