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Message From The President
What is the Good Message in your Day?
As you begin this newsletter, please ponder, "What is the Good Message of your day?" I have recently heard more than one teacher from pre-kindergarten through the university ask their students to share the Good Message of the day. At first I thought to myself, is this necessary? The more I considered the question the more I realized, what if we all thought about the Good Message of our day in education. Would we be surprised at our answers? Despite all the sabotage on education, we have a great deal of Good Messages to share. Maybe this is a tough question during tough economic times but in a profession founded in leadership and learning, we must all search and share Good Messages! READ MORE |
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Director's Note
Dear NACCTEP Members, Friends, and Colleagues:
It is hard to believe that we are approaching the end of the year. It is also surprising that with the arrival of 2012, NACCTEP will celebrate its 10 year anniversary. Over the past few months, I have been contacting the NACCTEP Past Presidents to gather information for a future article. As I read their responses to the questions, I am reminded of the knowledge, skills, and ability that each contributed to the Association. I was reminded of the impact that NACCTEP has had on each of them. The Past Presidents shared how NACCTEP helped them grow professionally. With their assistance, NACCTEP has positively impacted many individuals, institutions, and teacher education programs. READ MORE |
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| Transfer General Education Cores in Community Colleges |
| By Julie Bilz, Ivy Tech Community College, Columbus, IN |
David (not a real student) wants to go into teaching. He decides he is going to attend a community college to ease into the college climate since he has been out of school for many years. He contacts his local community college and makes an appointment with an advisor. As he sits down with his advisor, he is asked what four-year university he wants to attend. David has no idea at this point. His advisor tells him he needs to know where he wants to transfer because his program and courses will be based on the four-year institution he wants to attend. David asks about his choices. The advisor pulls out 25 transfer agreements for David to view. David also needs to know what age group he wants to teach because his decision will affect his program. David is not sure. David goes ahead and registers for classes based on what he thinks he might want to do not knowing whether all his credits will transfer. This scenario is typical for education majors. Early childhood, elementary, and secondary pathways all have varying requirements depending on the receiving four-year institution. This situation can be complicated for students and advisors. READ MORE |
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| Discovery Learning: What it is, How it is Taught, Why it is Important in Teacher Preparation Courses |
| By Tawn Hauptli, Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ |
Of all of the roles I have in life, I believe my role as a mother is the most important. In an effort to engage and to be as fully present as possible in my daughter's life, I have been her soccer coach for the past four years. At the start of this season, I attended a U10 soccer clinic for coaches. During the informative three hour session, the facilitator talked about the importance of using the guided discovery method for coaching youth soccer. With this method, coaches set the parameters of the practice session, allow players to play, and ask focused questions that allow the players to discover what works best to score a goal, pass to a teammate, or defend against the opposing team. READ MORE
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| Pearson Press Release - INDIANAPOLIS – Oct. 6, 2011 |
| Indiana Awards Pearson's Evaluation Systems Group Contract to Deliver Rigorous Educator Licensing Testing Program |
New Tests Will Be Aligned With Common Core to Promote Teacher Effectiveness
Today the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) awarded Pearson a contract to develop and administer the Indiana educator licensing testing program. In 2010, the IDOE selected Pearson as its partner for developing new teacher standards to support its shift to a content-focused approach to teacher licensure. Together, IDOE and Pearson's Evaluation Systems group developed comprehensive, rigorous teacher standards, which included making Indiana the first state in the nation to align its teacher standards with the Common Core State Standards. READ MORE |
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| NACCTEP Executive Board Meeting Highlights |
On September 22-23, 2011, the NACCTEP Executive Board convened for the annual fall Executive Board meeting in Washington, D.C. The Board discussed goals and strategies to grow the Association; developed avenues for membership recruitment and retention; discussed the role of the NACCTEP Ambassadors; and listened to several guest presentations. READ MORE |
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Painting by Andreina Martinez Iraldo, Hostos Community College (HCC) Student. The painting is of Eugenio Maria de Hostos the man HCC was named after. |
Spotlight College – Hostos Community College |
| By Sarah Church, Hostos College, Bronx, NY |
| Some 45 years ago, a diverse group of community leaders, students, educators, activists, and elected officials came together to demand a higher education space in one of New York City’s most neglected communities. Like the great education reform activist for whom our institution was named, they believed in the transformational power of institutions of higher education. They realized that the creation of a community college would dramatically change the educational, cultural, social, and economic life of the South Bronx. In short, these visionary “founding elders” recognized what the country is discovering today: how community colleges can improve the quality of life, not just for the students who attend, but also for the surrounding community. READ MORE |
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Leading the Way to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and the NACCTEP National Conference
The NACCTEP 2012 annual national conference, Leading the Way in Community College Teacher Education Programs, will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 2-4, 2012, at the Marriott Downtown hotel. For conference details click here.
Philadelphia is famous as the birthplace of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Cultural, culinary, artistic, and ethnic treasures abound the city. A great concentration of American history can be found just blocks away from the conference hotel at Independence National Historical Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Philadelphia's compact downtown places all of this and so much more within a short walk or cab ride from the Marriott Downtown hotel. For additional information, click here.
A great place for lunch and across the street from the Marriott entrance is the Reading Terminal Market. This unique and extraordinary historic farmers market features mouth-watering aromas, fresh produce, Amish specialties, fresh meats, seafood, poultry, unique, hand-made pottery, jewelry and crafts from around the world. For additional information on the Reading Terminal Market click here. |
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Conference Registration is Now Open!
The National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs (NACCTEP) national conference, Leading the Way, will be held March 2-4, 2012, at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown hotel. Please click here to register.
Keynote Speakers
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Jessica Lynch, a former Private First Class in the United States Army and former prisoner of war, will share her inspirational and educational journey on her path to becoming a teacher.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Dr. Walter Bumphus is president and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). Ten years ago, he played a key role in the formation of NACCTEP. Dr. Bumphus will discuss the role of community colleges in teacher education then, now, and in the future.
Friday Forums (free to all paid attendees)
National Science Foundation Grant Opportunities for Community College Teacher Education Programs
In this interactive session, representatives from the National Science Foundation will share grant opportunities and ideas for developing a successful grant proposal.
Web 2.0 Tools to Enhance Learning
In this session, the presenters will share Web 2.0 tools that have been integrated into their education courses (online, hybrid, and face-to-face) to prepare students for the 21st century classroom.
Pre-registration is encouraged, please click here to register. |
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The National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs' Scholarship Program
The National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs (NACCTEP) is proud to offer two $1,000 scholarships to students at member colleges who are studying to become teachers. In these difficult economic times, we understand that students continue to need financial assistance to help them realize their dreams. We are dedicated to helping two students on their way to becoming educators.
Click here to find out more about this scholarship opportunity.
Scholarship applications, and all associated documentation, are due by Friday, April 20, 2012. |
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NACCTEP and Western Governors University (WGU) Teacher Education Scholarship Program
The goal of this scholarship program is to provide graduates with a smooth transition between the two-year teacher education associate's degree programs and finishing their bachelor's degree online. As part of the program, WGU will provide both graduates and staff members of a NACCTEP member institution the following benefits:
- An application fee waiver (a $65 savings).
- Eligibility to apply for the WGU NACCTEP Teacher Education Scholarship - WGU has agreed to fund 20 annual scholarships, each valued up to $2,000, which are disbursed at $500 per six-month term for up to four terms.
- This scholarship is available only for graduates and staff members who want to earn one of WGU's teaching degrees.
Click Here for details. |
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The New NACCTEP Website
The new NACCTEP website is online! The general public will have access to basic Association information. However, only members with accounts will have access to its many resources and interactive functions. If you have not already created your membership account, sign up today at www.nacctep.org and begin to enjoy everything this website has to offer.
Thank you for being a part of NACCTEP! |
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