This guide from Prepared to Teach explores how the Narrative Shift Framework might be used to support policy change in educator preparation. The resource uses the example of how expanding teacher residencies may improve educator effectiveness and student success. It outlines guiding principles and processes for multiple education stakeholders, such as school districts, preparation programs, teacher unions, and state education agencies, to improve educator preparation. The principles include creating a shared vision across actors, centering a clear policy goal, and intentionally changing perspectives. The process follows three steps: analyzing existing dominant narratives, collaboratively crafting stories that are values-based, and building intentional networks and systems to share the narrative for policy change. The resource emphasizes the use of storytelling to build human connection and change perspectives. The framework may be useful for teacher educators, preparation program leaders, and policy affiliates looking to build shared narratives that support high-quality educator preparation policy initiatives.