THE MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY NETWORK FOR EDUCATIONAL RENEWAL School/University Partnership
Dec 26, 2015
THE MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY
NETWORK FOR EDUCATIONAL
RENEWAL
School/University Partnership
PARTNER DISTRICTS: 2013-2014
MORRISParsippany/Troy HillsRandolphRockaway TownshipPASSAIC
CliftonHawthorneLittle FallsPassaic Valley Regional
BERGENEnglewoodFair LawnMaywoodPascack ValleyRidgewoodTeaneckTenafly
HUDSONKearny
ESSEXBellevilleBloomfieldCaldwell/West CaldwellCedar GroveEast OrangeGlen RidgeLivingstonMontclairNewarkNutleySouth Orange/MaplewoodWest Orange
UNIONElizabethHillside
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.
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
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.
The MSUNER…
Promotes the mission of the National Network for Educational Renewal
(NNER)
Agenda for Education in a Democracy
Goal: The simultaneous
renewal of the schools and the education of
educators
Agenda for Education in a Democracy
Based on the 4 Moral Dimensions:• Stewardship-Serve as models of best practice for
student learning.
• Access to Knowledge– Provide equity and excellence for all children.
• Nurturing Pedagogy-Support high student achievement consistent with established standards, effective principles of learning and student learning needs.
• Democracy-Educate the young for citizenship in our social and political democracy.
The MSUNER…
Promotes the simultaneous renewal of schools and the education of educators
The MSUNER…
Works with the Teacher Education Program at MSU
The MSUNER…
Provides experienced teachers in the partner schools opportunities for professional development,
curricular development, and research
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
Professional Development
Teacher Study Group grants Teacher Incentive grants Fall and Spring PD SeriesSummer Conference ADP Center for Teacher Preparation and
Learning TechnologiesAction Research TeamsDigital ScholarsTeachers as ScholarsThe Annual AdvanceLeadership Associates
Teaching for Critical ThinkingCulturally Responsive TeachingMentoring and Coaching StrategiesIntegrating Music & MovementComing of Age: In Literature & the MediaExploring Issues of Diversity in the Classroom
Differentiated InstructionLiterature through ArtFormative AssessmentScience Teaching & LearningIntroduction to SMART BoardsWeb 2.0 in the Classroom
ACTION RESEARCH GRANT: A TEAM APPROACH
TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Competitive grant Request for Proposals is
released annually Teams are selected each
year Teams consist of up to 5
teachers and 1 administrator
Action Research $1500.00 for resources
($750.00 for 2nd year) $500.00 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.
SAVE THE DATE!
MSUNER Summer Conference
June 27, 2014
MSUNER Community Partners
The Newark Museum
Montclair Art Museum
The Yogi Berra Museum
Montclair Fund For Educational Excellence
Contact Information
Dr. Connie Donvito, Director, MSUNER
Center of Pedagogy
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ 07043
Phone: 973-655-7641
Visit us at http://msuner.org