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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 January 16, 2025.
Annual Goals - 2021
Educator preparation program improvement goals for the upcoming program year
Annual Goals - 2020
Educator preparation program improvement goals from the prior year
Goal #1
We are working to better align prepracticum with our programs and have created courses that focus on this . We are working closely with our partner schools to integrate students' preprac experiences to meet their student needs
Goal #2
We are working to strengthen our partnerships with schools. We have increased our responsiveness our partner's needs during the pandemic. We continue to focus on quality partnerships.
Goal #3
We are working to more strongly align SMKs with coursework needed to prepare students for the license, identifying courses that address these SMKs and offering support in areas that need attention.
Annual Goals - 2019
Educator preparation program improvement goals from the prior year
Goal #1
We have developed a common assessment for Disposition in the Teacher Preparation programs and will be implementing them across all programs for the coming semesters. There will be three (3) points in the programs when students are assessed: 1. After the first field experience semester; 2.Before the prepracticum semester; 3. Before the practicum semester. At each point, there will be options for students to improve, or if necessary, change programs.
Goal #2
We are in the process of introducing a 4+1 pathway to licensure for our undergraduate students. This pathway will benefit students who are interested in teaching, yet may not have enough room in their undergraduate program due to additinal major, minor, or programs of study. This pathway will also better accommodate the large numbers of students who transfer in to UMass Boston.
Goal #3
We are developing deeper and stronger relationships with partner schools so that we may be able to provide more consistent and high quality services to students enrolled in them. In keeping with our urban mission, we are working to support the success of these PK-12 pupils from PK to college.
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