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CEEDAR Cross-State Convening June, 2017 Chicago, Illinois. Marquita Grenot-Scheyer, Ph.D., Assistant Vice Chancellor Teacher Education & Public School Programs. Developing and Sustaining an Inclusive Model of Educator Preparation. Perspectives, Dean Member of CEEDAR state team
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CEEDAR Cross-State Convening June, 2017Chicago, Illinois Marquita Grenot-Scheyer, Ph.D., Assistant Vice Chancellor Teacher Education & Public School Programs
Developing and Sustaining an Inclusive Model of Educator Preparation Perspectives, • Dean • Member of CEEDAR state team • Assistant Vice Chancellor Reflections, 1970’s-to present Urban Dual Credential Program Description
Reflections…1970’s • Segregated schools and classrooms • Mainstreaming • Community based curriculum • Functional skills training • Student interventions
Reflections….2017 • Culturally responsive instruction which builds upon students funds of knowledge • Collaboration with families & other educators • Multi-tiered systems of support • Positive behavioral supports • Re-thinking inclusion: Focus on structures & interventions, and not solely on the student.
Urban Dual Credential Program • Undergraduate- 4th and 5th year program • Post baccalaureate option • Program guiding principles • Collaborative and inclusive models (UDL, MTSS) • Evidence based practice • Culturally responsive framework • Clinical model
Program Development • Faculty team from general education and special education • Components of an ideal inclusive preparation program • (Revised) State standards for MSCP and ESCP • Administrative support from the College Dean and Department Chairs • Support from CEEDAR Center • District Partners
Successes • Robust clinical preparation • Strong cohort community • Cross disciplinary collaboration and faculty PD • Growing partnerships with districts and schools
Challenges • Inclusive clinical sites • Opportunities for collaborative PD with district partners • Logistics – calendar, schedule, placements • Sustainability • Scaling up
Lessons Learned • Strong District Partnerships • Faculty Commitment (including time and expertise) • Flexibility of Students • Co-teaching Model • Year 1 Supervised Clinical Experience • Becoming Part of the School Community