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Student Teacher Success Through Strengthened Connections Between Theory and Practice. Teachers for a New Era Who We Are and What We Do:. Carnegie Foundation Grant partnership California State University, Northridge Special Education Liaison/instructor Dr. Sandy Ritter
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Student Teacher Success Through Strengthened Connections Between Theory and Practice
Teachers for a New EraWho We Are and What We Do: Carnegie Foundation Grant partnership California State University, Northridge Special Education Liaison/instructor Dr. Sandy Ritter retired SPED teacher & administrator Los Angeles Unified School District Site Coordinators Paul Graber -Senior /Magnet teacher Natalie Messinger - Elementary retired & principal/seminar instructor
TNE Committee 3 Site Coordinators Elementary Middle School Secondary 10/14 CSUN Professors 5 School Administrators
Our Goal The structure of this teacher preparation credential program will positively impact the success of student teachers working with a diverse student population.
Theory to Practice ________________________________ Application Successful Student Teaching
CSUN Coursework: • Including students with special needs • Reading/language arts • Math • Social sciences • Science • Fine arts • Diversity • Student Teaching Seminar
Focused ObservationsSeeing It In Action • Math (algebra) • Physical & Life Science • Social Science • English Language Learners (3 additional sites) • English/language arts • Special Education • Art & Music
Networking: CollaborationCSUN & LAUSD • Seminars & Practicum History Kinesiology • Professor teaching middle school class • Guest lecturers for student teachers & site staff • Demonstrations art dance music • “Effective Teacher” PD by CSUN and Middle School teachers • LAUSD itinerants • Workshops Resume’ building & Interviewing
Professional Development • CSUN staff/mentor teachers preservice 1 day training • ongoing training • Subject Areas/collaboration • Mentoring English/Language Arts Social Studies Arts (art, music, dance) History Special Needs
Application: Successful Student Teaching Experience • Hands-on Student Teaching • Site coordinators • Seminars • Supervision • Support from university support personnel cohort members
TNE ModelSummary Theory>>Observe It>>Practice It Understand the Connection !!
For Further Information If you would like further information about the TNE program, we may be reached at the following email addresses. Dr. Sandy Ritter sandra.ritter@csun.edu Natalie Messinger Nataliemessinger@yahoo.com Paul Graber Pamialjo@aol.com