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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 January 16, 2025.
| Annual Goals - 2024 |
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Educator preparation program improvement goals for the upcoming program year |
| Goal #1 |
Expanding Community Partnerships Objective: To expand and diversify partnerships with local schools, districts, community organizations, and other stakeholders to enrich educator preparation programs and enhance student learning experiences. . Key Actions: 1. Identify potential partner organizations and establish mutually beneficial collaboration agreements to support various aspects of educator preparation, such as field experiences, professional development, and research. 2. Facilitate networking events, forums, and workshops to foster communication and collaboration between the institution and its community partners. 3. Develop joint initiatives and projects that address common challenges and priorities within the education sector, leveraging the expertise and resources of both partners. 4. Provide training and support for educators and staff members involved in partnership activities to ensure effective implementation and sustainability. 5. Evaluate the impact of partnership initiatives on student learning outcomes, educator preparation program quality, and community engagement, using data to guide future partnership development efforts. |
| Goal #2 |
Enhancing Program Evaluation and Assessment Objective: To enhance the institution's capacity for continuous improvement by implementing robust program evaluation and assessment processes within educator preparation programs. Key Actions: 1. Review and revise program learning outcomes to ensure alignment with accreditation standards, industry best practices, and emerging trends in the field of education. 2. Collect and analyze data on student learning outcomes, candidate satisfaction, and employer feedback to identify areas of strength and areas for improvement within educator preparation programs. 3. Utilize findings from program evaluations and assessments to inform strategic decision-making, resource allocation, and curriculum development efforts. 4. Establish a culture of continuous improvement by involving faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders in ongoing dialogue and reflection on program outcomes and opportunities for enhancement. |
| Goal #3 |
Strengthening Instructional Practices Objective: To enhance instructional practices within educator preparation programs, equipping candidates with the knowledge and skills needed to excel as educators in diverse learning environments. Key Actions: 1. Review and update curriculum materials and course syllabi to incorporate research-based instructional strategies and pedagogical approaches. 2. Provide professional development opportunities for faculty members to enhance their expertise in innovative teaching methodologies and instructional technology integration. 3. Integrate culturally responsive teaching practices and inclusive pedagogies throughout coursework and field experiences to better prepare candidates for diverse classrooms. 4. Implement peer observation and feedback protocols to promote collaboration and sharing of best practices among faculty members. 5. Utilize student feedback surveys and course evaluations to gather insights on the effectiveness of instructional practices and make necessary adjustments. |
| Annual Goals - 2023 |
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Educator preparation program improvement goals from the prior year |
| Goal #1 |
After participating in the TPI formative review of early literacy programs, we plan to devote this next year to improving our early literacy content and instruction. |
| Goal #2 |
In preparation for our next formal review, we have begun preparations, taking a systematic review of all of our programs and practices. |
| Goal #3 |
We have entered into several partnership agreements with area school districts and charter schools to make a Wheelock education more accessible to staff and faculty at areas schools with the goal of strengthening our program enrollment and address teacher shortage concerns at our partner schools. |
| Annual Goals - 2022 |
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Educator preparation program improvement goals from the prior year |
| Goal #1 |
Finalize and implement two mutually-beneficial field placement partnerships with the Burke High School and Mendell School in Boston. |
| Goal #2 |
Increase number of courses that can be completed online to facilitate greater access to our programs and hopefully increase enrollment in high-need areas. |
| Goal #3 |
Expand 'add-on' licensure options to complement existing programs and help fulfill need in districts to employ teachers who posses more than one license. We are currently reviewing the ESL add-on option for our Secondary, Elementary, SPED, and World Languages program. |
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