THE MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY NETWORK FOR EDUCATIONAL RENEWAL

1. THE MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY NETWORK FOR EDUCATIONAL RENEWAL Partnership in Play

2. edutopia Magazine Names MSU Teacher Education Program in Top 10 Emphasis on Partnership: “For our students to have a vision of teaching as something that is an intellectually challenging and collaborative learning experience, they must have experiences in schools where teachers learn together.” ~Dean Ada Beth Cutler

3. Carnegie Policy Brief cites MSU The MSU’s Teacher Education Program was profiled as one of four exemplary school-university partnership models Montclair State University Montclair State University’s (MSU) teacher education program focuses on all three TNE design principles: data- driven decisions, engagement of Arts & Science faculty, and an emphasis on teaching as a clinical practice profession. Data from MSU’s Teacher Education Assessment System as well as evidence derived from performance assessments is analyzed to inform programmatic adjustments and improvements. Its Center of Pedagogy engages arts and science and public school colleges as equal partners in teacher education. MSU also is increasing and intensifying mentoring during field experiences coupled with on-site courses for teacher candidates in partner schools. In its partnership with Newark (New Jersey) City Schools, MSU has convened clinical faculty and mentors in forums to learn common strategies and skills that can be utilized both at the pre-service and induction programs. The partnership utilizes NTC’s formative assessment system to provide a common framework for conversations about teaching practice and to accelerate new teacher growth and development.

4. MSU K-12 Partnerships Highlighted in AACTE’s “Day on the Hill” June 19, 2008 Capitol Hill Washington , D.C. The day highlighted examples of partnership between higher education institutions and K-12 school districts

5. NNER’s Richard W. Clark Partner School Awards 2005 Grover Cleveland MS 2009 Benjamin Franklin ES Caldwell/West Caldwell Newark

6. The MSUNER… Promotes the mission of the National Network for Educational Renewal (NNER)

7. The MSUNER… Works with the Teacher Education Program at MSU

8. The MSUNER… Provides veteran teachers in the partner schools opportunities for professional development, curricular development, and research

9. The MSUNER… Promotes the simultaneous renewal of schools and the education of educators

10. PARTNER DISTRICTS: 2009-2010 BERGEN Dumont Englewood Fair Lawn Fort Lee Maywood River Vale Teaneck Tenafly MORRIS Parsippany/Troy Hills Randolph HUDSON Kearny PASSAIC Clifton Little Falls Passaic Valley Regional ESSEX Belleville Bloomfield Caldwell/West Caldwell Cedar Grove East Orange Glen Ridge Livingston Montclair Newark Nutley South Orange/Maplewood West Orange UNION Hillside

11. MSUNER Community Partners • The Newark Museum • The Kasser Theatre and Peak Performances at MSU • The Mountainside Health Foundation

12. Professional Development • Teacher Study Group grants • Teacher Incentive grants • Fall and Spring PD Series • Summer Conference • ADP Center for Teacher Preparation and Learning Technologies • Dodge Teams • Teachers as Scholars

13. Teaching for Critical Thinking Culturally Responsive Teaching Mentoring and Coaching Strategies Differentiated Instruction Introduction to SmartBoards Web 2.0 in the Classroom

14. Literature through Art Formative Assessment Science Teaching & Learning Integrating Music & Movement Coming of Age: In Literature & the Media Exploring Issues of Diversity in the Classroom

15. DODGE GRANT: A TEAM APPROACH TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • Competitive grant • Request for Proposals is released in April • 4 teams are selected each year • Teams consist of 5 teachers and 1 administrator • Action Research • $1500.00 for resources ($750.00 for 2nd year) • $600.00 stipend for each team member

16. Teachers As Scholars Teachers as Scholars provides MSUNER teachers and administrators an opportunity to immerse themselves in scholarly topics and issues in small, liberal arts seminars offered by university faculty. Montclair State University offers seminars that focus on three main areas: Great Lives and Literatures; Living, Learning, and the Arts; and Science Matters.

17. teaching with the stars MSUNER Summer Conference 2009

18. An Email Message from RafeEsquith to the Summer Conference participants: “It is so kind of you to write. I am honored that you have made my book a part of your conference. .. If any teachers ever need to reach me, I am here for them My phone number is 213.200.4700.”

19. What is Membership in the MSUNER? Member districts: • Pay annual dues • Accept MSU pre-service teachers for fieldwork and student teaching • Receive ten (10) hours of MSU faculty consultation • Receive Dodge Team, Teacher Study Group, and Teacher Incentive grants • Gain open and free access to all professional development opportunities, including Teachers As Scholars

20. and Rocky may visit your district!

21. Contact Information Cheryl Hopper, Director, MSUNER Center of Pedagogy Montclair State University Montclair, NJ 07043 Phone: 973-655-7641 hopperc@mail.montclair.edu Visit us at http://msunernj.ning.com