During the Resident Educator Program, Resident Educators (with mentors' support) have systematically and consistently engaged in inquiry and reflection as they progressed through the Teaching and Learning Cycle. The Ohio RESA gives Resident Educators the opportunity to reflect on their practice and receive objective feedback, based on the evidence they have chosen, by submitting a video of their classroom teaching and written commentary.

Resident Educators must be registered to take the RESA and must complete and submit their Lesson Reflection by the deadline. After a Resident Educator submits the Lesson Reflection, a well-trained assessor will carefully review the work and provide comprehensive feedback.