THE MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY NETWORK FOR EDUCATIONAL RENEWAL

1. THE MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY NETWORK FOR EDUCATIONAL RENEWAL School/University Partnership

2. PARTNER DISTRICTS: 2012-2013 BERGEN Englewood Fair Lawn Maywood Pascack Valley Ridgewood Teaneck Tenafly MORRIS Parsippany/Troy Hills Randolph Rockaway Township HUDSON Kearny PASSAIC Clifton Hawthorne 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 Elizabeth Hillside

3. US News & World Report Ranks Montclair State University in Top 20 for Education Programs Montclair State University's graduate programs in secondary teacher education and elementary teacher education were ranked 14 and 17 respectively in the 2010 US News and World Report rankings of America's Best Graduate Schools. The rankings include 278 doctoral-granting schools of education from throughout the United States, and Montclair State University placed ahead of renowned institutions including Harvard, New York University, and the University of California-Berkeley in these categories.

4. 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.” ~Former Dean Ada Beth Cutler

5. 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.

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

7. Agenda for Education in a Democracy Goal: The simultaneous renewal of the schools and the education of educators

8. Agenda for Education in a Democracy Based on the 4 Moral Dimensions: • Enculturation-Educate the young for citizenship in our social and political democracy • Equity and Excellence-Provide access to knowledge for all children • Nurturing Pedagogy-Support high student achievement consistent with established standards, effective principles of learning and student learning needs. • Stewardship-Serve as models of best practice for student learning.

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

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

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

12. 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 Action Research Team, Teacher Study Group, and Teacher Incentive grants • Gain open and free access to most MSUNER professional development opportunities, including Teachers As Scholars and the Annual Technology Conference

13. Professional Development • Teacher Study Group grants • Teacher Incentive grants • Fall and Spring PD Series • Summer Conference • ADP Center for Teacher Preparation and Learning Technologies • Action Research Teams • Digital Scholars • Teachers as Scholars • The Annual Advance • Leadership Associates

14. Teaching for Critical Thinking Culturally Responsive Teaching Mentoring and Coaching Strategies Integrating Music & Movement Coming of Age: In Literature & the Media Exploring Issues of Diversity in the Classroom Differentiated Instruction Literature through Art Formative Assessment Science Teaching & Learning Introduction to SMART Boards Web 2.0 in the Classroom

15. ACTION RESEARCH 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. SAVE THE DATE! MSUNER Summer Conference June 28, 2013

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

19. Contact Information Dr. Connie Donvito, Director, MSUNER Center of Pedagogy Montclair State University Montclair, NJ 07043 Phone: 973-655-7641 donvitoc@mail.montclair.edu Visit us at http://msuner.org