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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 - 2022
Educator preparation program improvement goals for the upcoming program year
Annual Goals - 2021
Educator preparation program improvement goals from the prior year
Goal #1
Continue to strengthen recruitment plan for all programs, with focus on STEM and candidates from under-represented groups. Success will be measured by increased enrollment and (licensure program) completion a) of candidates from under-represented groups b) in STEM-licensure programs Possible initiatives include: establishing a teacher pipeline (standing/steering) committee with Framingham Public Schools, following up with local groups, offering a dedicated recruitment fair/future teacher event, developing an introductory course for first-year students to investigate the education field, opening EDUC 205 Equity in Educational Settings to all FSU students.
Goal #2
Review committees and organizational structure to strengthen connection and alignment between graduate programs and undergraduate programs/departments, including establishment of a leadership council or committee. One continued organizational objective from 2020-21 will be to form an advisory board to provide guidance to professional/advanced licensure programs.
Goal #3
Incorporate culturally-responsive teaching, diversity, and antiracism instruction into all Initial and Professional licensure programs. Success will be measured by modification of programs and/or syllabi to address culturally-responsive teaching, diversity, and antiracism instruction in each licensure program.
Annual Goals - 2020
Educator preparation program improvement goals from the prior year
Goal #1
Establish Recruitment plan for all programs, with focus on STEM and candidates from under-represented groups. Success will be measured by increased enrollment 1. of candidates from under-represented 2. in STEM-licensure programs
Goal #2
Establish advisory board to provide guidance to professional/advanced licensure programs. Board will include deans, chairs, coordinators, P-12 representatives; bringing stakeholders together.
Goal #3
Strengthen candidate subject matter knowledge. Success will be measured through candidates' grades, MTEL scores, and performance in the practicum.
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