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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 - 2024
Educator preparation program improvement goals for the upcoming program year
Annual Goals - 2023
Educator preparation program improvement goals from the prior year
Goal #1
Convene an advisory board for the licensure programs (graduate, PBTL, and undergraduate) in fall 2023.
Goal #2
Using data from MTEL pass rates, student surveys and focus groups, and student performance in their courses and field experiences, we will conduct a full review of our current MTEL policy and propose changes in the 2023-2024 academic year.
Goal #3
Create a process for teacher candidates to earn additional fractional credit for their field-based experiences to accurately reflect the federal definition of the credit hour.
Annual Goals - 2022
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 of candidates from under-represented groups and in STEM-licensure programs. Possible initiatives include: - First cohort in Teacher Residency program with Framingham Public Schools - Updating transfer agreements with community colleges - Beginning to offer dual-enrollment courses through the MetroWest College Planning Center - Promoting the 4+1 program (M.Ed. in special education with moderate disabilities license) - Developing a 4+1 program leading to the M.Ed. and license in TESL
Goal #2
Continue to refine committees and organizational structure to strengthen connection and alignment between graduate programs and undergraduate programs/departments. Possible initiatives include: - Continuing committees focused on key elements of the quality assurance system and licensure requirements (e.g., dispositions, gateways, SMKs) - Regular advisory board meetings seeking input from a diverse board of P-12 partners - Focus group for professional/advanced licensure programs
Goal #3
Strengthen the training and support we provide to supervising practitioners. Areas of focus will include: - CAP elements, process, and ratings - Lesson observations and feedback - Anti-racist pedagogy and practices to support diversity, equity, and inclusion
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