Goals

Teaching

• Create a curriculum that responds to current research, state and national competencies, teacher candidate outcomes and stakeholder input
• Partner with schools to develop field experiences that model exemplary practices and to ensure implementation and application of practices and strategies presented in courses (continuous improvement approach to school improvement)
• Continuously evaluate and improve the efficacy of our own practices, pedagogy, and partnerships in preparing teachers and partnering with the community
• Partners with schools and in community initiatives that create opportunities for students to participate in advocacy, leadership and systems for change in diverse and inclusive environments
• Recruit individuals with varied life experiences and languages who are committed to serving all learners and communities

Service

• Raise awareness of and advocate for evidence-based practices
• Provide training and technical assistance that responds to current needs, research, and policy in educational community
• Increase the capacity of partners (schools, community, state, and national) to implement systems supporting the sustainable use of evidence-based practices

Research

• Develop research partnerships with universities, school districts, the state department, and others
• Engage in research to develop and advance effective educational theory, practices, and implementation
• Improve infrastructure to support efforts to obtain funding and conduct research
• Disseminate research to professional community and seek publication
• Disseminate evidence-based practices to administrators, teachers, and families