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THE MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY
NETWORK FOR EDUCATIONAL
RENEWAL
Partnership in Play
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
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.
MSU K-12 Partnerships Highlighted in AACTE’s “Day on the Hill”
June 19, 2008Capitol Hill
Washington , D.C.The day
highlighted examples of partnership
between higher education
institutions and K-12 school
districts
NNER’s Richard W. Clark Partner School Awards
2005 Grover Cleveland
MS
2009 Benjamin Franklin
ES
Caldwell/West Caldwell Newark
The MSUNER…
Promotes the mission of the National Network for Educational Renewal
(NNER)
The MSUNER…
Works with the Teacher Education Program at MSU
The MSUNER…
Provides veteran teachers in the partner schools opportunities for professional development, curricular
development, and research
The MSUNER…
Promotes the simultaneous renewal of schools and the education of educators
PARTNER DISTRICTS: 2009-2010
MORRISParsippany/Troy HillsRandolph
PASSAICCliftonLittle FallsPassaic Valley Regional
BERGENDumont EnglewoodFair LawnFort LeeMaywoodRiver ValeTeaneckTenafly
HUDSONKearny
ESSEXBellevilleBloomfieldCaldwell/West CaldwellCedar GroveEast OrangeGlen RidgeLivingstonMontclairNewarkNutleySouth Orange/MaplewoodWest Orange
UNIONHillside
MSUNER Community Partners
The Newark Museum
The Kasser Theatre and Peak Performances at MSU
The Mountainside Health Foundation
Professional Development
Teacher Study Group grants Teacher Incentive grants Fall and Spring PD SeriesSummer Conference ADP Center for Teacher Preparation
and Learning TechnologiesDodge TeamsTeachers as Scholars
Teaching for Critical Thinking
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Mentoring and Coaching Strategies
Differentiated Instruction
Introduction to SmartBoards
Web 2.0 in the Classroom
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
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
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.
teaching with the stars
MSUNER Summer Conference 2009
An Email Message from
Rafe Esquith 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.”
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
and Rocky may visit your district!
Contact Information
Cheryl Hopper, Director, MSUNER
Center of Pedagogy
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ 07043
Phone: 973-655-7641
Visit us at http://msunernj.ning.com
