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Annual Goals

This report lists the annual improvement goals reported to ESE in the educator preparation program provider’s state annual report. Providers may report up to three goals for the upcoming year and are asked to report on progress made toward the prior year’s goals. Annual goals are reported in May of the academic year listed.
Data last updated October, 04 2023.

Annual Goals - 2018
Goal #1 We are planning on piloting an assessment plan that we created this year within the teacher preparation program to better monitor student outcomes. These learning outcomes will include meeting programmatic expectations, areas of significant growth through the program, and authentic alignment with the Professional Standards for Teachers (including the 6 Essential Elements).
Goal #2 We are in the process of revising our Education Administration program so as to align the professional standards for administrators with coursework and internship experiences that address the needs of current educational leaders in the public schools. We are working with our partner districts to ensure the relevance and importance of the program.
Goal #3 We are in the process of restructuring our pre-practicum requirements to require supervision from university personnel in keeping with DESE revisions. We are working with partner schools enhance our pre-practicum activities and assignments that will better inform the candidate's coursework and fieldwork throughout the pre-practicum to practicum continuum.

Annual Goals - 2017
Goal #1 The consistent and ongoing use of internal and external evidence, including ESE data, informs strategic decisions that impact the SO, the education programs, candidates and employing organizations.
Goal #2 Strategic plan includes activities, timelines and supports for meeting educator preparation programs' annual goals
Goal #3 Supervising Practitioners and Program Supervisors receive training, support and development from the SO that impacts candidate effectiveness

Annual Goals - 2016
Goal #1 Broaden and strength our relationships with our P-12 partners to enhance our candidates educator preparation experiences and to provide targeted and meaningful assistance and resources to the districts.
Goal #2 Working with our partners, solicit and incorporate feedback from supervising practitioners and school administrators.
Goal #3 Create and sustain meaningful field-based experiences for our candidates, using the CAP as a guide.