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Annual Goals
This report lists the annual improvement goals reported to ESE in the educator preparation program provider’s state annual report. Providers may report up to three goals for the upcoming year and are asked to report on progress made toward the prior year’s goals. Annual goals are reported in May of the academic year listed.
| Annual Goals - 2016 |
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Educator preparation program improvement goals for the upcoming program year |
| Goal #1 |
Successful implementation of redesigned competency-based Teacher Education Program and advisory component of program. |
| Goal #2 |
Successful implementation of redesigned School Leadership Program that more clearly delineates principal licensure and school developer program and fieldwork pathways. |
| Goal #3 |
Successful implementation of Reading Specialist candidate performance assessment, designed through cooperative planning with school partners and partners from other sponsoring organizations. |
| Annual Goals - 2015 |
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Educator preparation program improvement goals from the prior year |
| Goal #1 |
Align both coursework and field-based experiences with the new Professional Standards for Teachers to submit action plan to ESE. |
| Goal #2 |
As part of continuous improvement, determine if there is no longer a need to offer particular educator preparation programs. |
| Goal #3 |
Apply learning from field testing of the assessment tasks of the Performance Assessment for Leadership to integrate modifications as needed to coursework and fieldwork in leadership program, as part of continuous improvement. |
| Progress Toward Goals - 2015 |
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Progress made toward prior program year goals |
| Goal #1 |
Coursework and field-based experiences are aligned with Professional Standards for Teachers for full implementation in Fall 2016. Action plan was submitted to ESE. |
| Goal #2 |
Organization conducted needs assessments and made decision to expire the following programs effective August 31, 2016: • Teacher Biology 5-8 Initial Baccalaureate, 5-8 Initial Post-Baccalaureate • Teacher Chemistry 5-8 Initial Baccalaureate, 5-8 Initial Post-Baccalaureate • Teacher Earth Science 5-8 Initial Baccalaureate, 5-8 Initial Post-Baccalaureate • Teacher Earth Science 8-12 Initial Baccalaureate, 8-12 Initial Post-Baccalaureate • Teacher Physics 5-8 Initial Baccalaureate, 5-8 Initial Post-Baccalaureate • Teacher Political Science/Political Philosophy 5-8 Initial Baccalaureate, 5-8 Initial Post-Baccalaureate • Teacher Political Science/Political Philosophy 8-12 Initial Baccalaureate, 8-12 Initial Post-Baccalaureate |
| Goal #3 |
Program modified coursework to expand alignment of course assignments to PAL tasks requirements. Intensified communication with school partners around candidate support so that access to field site resources provided deeper alignment with standards/indicators assessed PAL. Intensified support of coaches so that they can be effective in supporting candidates in fieldwork. Complemented candidate coursework with additional beyond class-time structured learning opportunities focused on Performance Assessment for Leaders. |
| Annual Goals - 2014 |
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Educator preparation program improvement goals from the prior year |
| Goal #1 |
Institute SEI approved course as a required course for teachers and reading specialists |
| Goal #2 |
Deepen school and programs partnerships with focus on supervising practitioner professional development |
| Goal #3 |
Course scheduling resolution so as to better accommodate multiple program student needs re: SEI course. |
| Progress Toward Goals - 2014 |
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Progress made toward prior program year goals |
| Goal #1 |
Goal 1 achieved. |
| Goal #2 |
Goal 2 achieved with support and mutual interest in continuing focus on supporting supervising practitioner professional development. |
| Goal #3 |
Goal 3 achieved. |
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