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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.
Data last updated October, 04 2023.

Annual Goals - 2018
Goal #1 To retain 75% of the students of color currently in the Teacher Education Pathway.
Goal #2 To introduce Culturally Responsive Teaching Pedagogical strategies among faculty and staff in the Education Department.
Goal #3 To provide support for our external partners and Professional Development Schools in meeting their most urgent need to obtain teacher licensure for paraprofessionals.

Annual Goals - 2017
Goal #1 Recruit a cohort of 20 students from underrepresented groups to pursue teacher education in fall 2017.
Goal #2 Intentionally integrate technology in education courses to focus on pedagogy and expand the use of technology beyond the use of ipads
Goal #3 Utilize the expertise of alumni as a valuable resource for prospective teachers clinical practice in the field.

Annual Goals - 2016
Goal #1 To continue the task of developing a pipeline to attract "students of color" into the field of education. This goal is aligned with the University's Strategic Goal; "To attract and retain diverse and motivated students"
Goal #2 Develop rubrics for four key assignments (lesson plan, unit plan, differentiated lesson plan, and classroom management plan) and determine reliability and validity for these rubrics. This goal is tied to the university's strategic goal of academic excellence.(Enhance our undergraduate academic programs and expand graduate program in a community of learning that promotes academic excellent and innovation.)
Goal #3 Enhance pre-practicum activities so that they are more closely tied to course work and to partner districts. This goal is tied to the university's strategic goal of Community and Global Outreach (Leverage our distinctive strengths, both to enhance our reputation and to prepare our students to lead serve, and make a difference in the world.)