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Governor’s Commission on Training America’s Teachers

Governor’s Commission on Training America’s Teachers. EPLC Conference Presentation March 13, 2006. Organization. Appointed by Governor Rendell in August 40 members Chaired by Dick Kneedler 3 staff members Meets monthly (October-May) 4 regional meetings. Commission Members.

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Governor’s Commission on Training America’s Teachers

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  1. Governor’s Commission on Training America’s Teachers EPLC Conference Presentation March 13, 2006

  2. Organization • Appointed by Governor Rendell in August • 40 members • Chaired by Dick Kneedler • 3 staff members • Meets monthly (October-May) • 4 regional meetings

  3. Commission Members • HE deans and presidents • PK-12 teachers and administrators • Parents, business and community leaders • 4 Legislators

  4. Commission Goals • Assure world class preservice teacher education • Link preservice and continuing professional education • Address need for quality teachers in shortage areas (subjects and districts) • Capitalize on “over-supply”

  5. Work to Date • 5 Commission meetings • 4 regional meetings • Research on the goals distributed prior to each Commission meeting • After school teleconference for teachers • Surveys of superintendents (35%) and deans (53%) • Website: www.pateach.org

  6. AACTE and PACTE MARPT INTASC CIC NAICU Arthur Levine Savannah-Chatham County Schools Fulton County Schools Ohio Department of Education Ohio Board of Regents Ohio Educational Standards Board Pennsylvania Business Roundtable Workforce Investment Board Work to Date – Key Meetings

  7. Work Scheduled • Survey of classroom teachers • Discussions with major recruiters of Pennsylvania teachers • 3 remaining Commission meetings

  8. Emerging Themes/Ideas • Connect preservice with the first few years of teaching • Foster partnerships between PK-12 and teacher education institutions • Address urban staffing problems • Diversity

  9. Emerging Themes/Ideas • Shortage areas • Exporting teachers to other states • Specialized expertise • National accreditation

  10. Connect Preservice and Early Teaching • Academic content, pedagogy, clinical experience in preservice • Induction • 24 credits for Instructional II • Support for new teachers

  11. PK-12/Higher Education Partnerships • Faculty in PK-12 schools • Joint appointments of PK-12 teachers • Improved clinical placements • Professional development schools

  12. Address Urban Staffing Problems • Recruitment • Retention and school environment issues • No consequences for teachers who do not honor commitments

  13. Diversity • Of students • Of PK-12 teachers • Pipeline issues • Recruitment and support • Retention

  14. Shortage Areas • Urban, rural • Science, math, languages, special education • Pipeline issues – recruitment, advising, incentives • Retention issues – induction, professional development, workplace quality

  15. Exporting Teachers • Realize economic advantages of preparing teachers for other states • Assure we meet Pennsylvania’s needs

  16. Specialized Expertise • No institution can be excellent at everything • Develop specialized expertise related to pipeline issues to share with other institutions

  17. National Accreditation • Should it be required? • Should it be offered as an alternative to PDE program approval?

  18. Governor’s Commission on Training America’s Teachers Robert E. Feir Executive Director 2986 North Second Street Harrisburg, PA 17110 717/720-4239 rfeir@pateach.org www.pateach.org

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