A survey was conducted of faculty members at the 19 campuses of California State University regarding what the beginning teacher should know and be able to do. The resulting profile of characteristics of effective beginning teachers is presented in this document, focusing on nine areas of knowledge, skills, and attitudes. These areas are: foundations; K-12 curriculum content; pre-instructional factors; during-instruction factors; post-instructional factors; climate factors; multicultural factors; school and community environment factors; and professionalism and self-growth. The nine areas are presented in tabular form; supportive literature is cited side by side with each citation of knowledge, skills, and attitudes prescribed for beginning teachers. Future steps to be taken to ensure effective conditions for teaching prospective teachers are delineated. References and a bibliography are included. (Author/CB)