US PREP

To learn more about how the US PREP coalition is raising the standard for teacher preparation and disrupting inequities in PK-12 districts across the nation, please visit: usprepnationalcenter.com

@SFACOE completed a rigorous process to demonstrate their commitment to transform their teacher prep and to join the ranks of the other provider institutions in the coalition committed to disrupting inequities in PK-12 districts by renewing their own teacher preparation programs.

We are excited to announce the addition of a new Cohort VI institution into the US PREP Coalition - @SFASU! @SFACOE will now engage in a four-year transformation process to pilot, refine, scale, and sustain the quality objectives across all pathways and programs.

Visit our website to learn more about US PREP Coalition: usprepnationalcenter.com

They also heard from researchers in the field from US PREP’s Self-Study Research cohort and built their network of colleagues who are equally committed to the work of transformation. Thank you to all the presenters and attendees for a great event!

@US_PREP convened leaders from 25+ colleges and universities for the 2023 US PREP Coalition Leadership Retreat. Participants learned from each other as they explored key leadership skills and mindsets necessary to implement US PREP’s transformed model of teacher preparation.

Read more about scaling the Site Coordinator role: tinyurl.com/ScalingSiteCoo… Read more about the impact of yearlong residencies: usprepnationalcenter.com/why-residencies

Participants engaged in learning and collaboration on the clinical aspects of yearlong student teaching and the role of the Site Coordinator - both fundamental components of the US PREP transformed model.

This week, @US_PREP convened Site Coordinators and leaders from over 30 colleges and universities for the Clinical Convening. The commitment of participants to ensure that they prepare PK-12 educators to be Day One Ready was inspiring!

National headlines echo: states like DE need to better support its teachers. Delaware state and national partners are now working on long-term solutions for teacher retention and to increase teachers of color. @US_PREP @RelayGSE @DellFdn bit.ly/43Jf1KR

Since 2018, @US_PREP has partnered with @EPIC_UNC to implement a third-party evaluation of US PREP’s technical assistance. In a new brief, EPIC details its findings and some of the positive impacts of the transformed model on teacher preparation. 🖱🔗 tinyurl.com/NewEPICBrief

UTEP’s College of Education hosted Match Day for our teacher candidates who will be completing their residency during the 2023-2024 school year.

“The university and partner districts involved in the Islander Residency pilot program are committed to a transformational partnership centered on shared governance, positive student learning outcomes, and teacher recruitment and retention,” said Dr. Robin Johnson

US PREP Coalition institution, @TAMUCCCOE , was recently featured in the Spring 2023 issue of The Islander Magazine for their implementation of a yearlong residency pilot and other innovations underway. 🖱🔗 tinyurl.com/TAMUCCArticle

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you, teachers! 🍎 All teachers deserve great preparation. ✏️ Read more about how teachers are positively impacted by yearlong residencies and high-quality preparation at the link below. 🔗 tinyurl.com/whyresidency #TeacherAppreciationWeek

“Instead of telling your story, you want others telling your story. That’s when you’re winning.” - Dr. Clif Tanabe, UTEP

Drs. Erika Mein (@UTEP), Cliff Tanabe (@UTEP), and Amber Thompson (@UHouston) share with the @gatesfoundation Teacher Preparation Transformation Centers across the nation how they’ve scaled and sustained high-quality teacher preparation at their own programs.

“We had solid partnerships in place with Pk-12 schools… but the the shared governance structure provided a more systematic approach for us to improve our development of teacher candidates.” - Dr. Erika Mein

“We had a good program [prior to transformation] at UH, but there were things we knew we could do to be great!” - Dr. Amber Thompson

Last week @ArkansasEd, @ForwARdArkansas, @2Revolutions, and @US_PREP brought together 16 EPPs from across AR to reflect on components of teacher residency and identify necessary shifts in their programming. EPPs in AR are taking important steps in improving teacher preparation!