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 - 2022 |
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Educator preparation program improvement goals for the upcoming program year |
| Goal #1 |
We will collaborate with the Physics Department to share a Physics Education faculty member who will support the teacher prep program while teaching WPI introductory physics courses. |
| Goal #2 |
We will leverage partnerships with Worcester and Leominster Public Schools and Worcester community-based organizations to expand the number and quality of pre-practicum and post-practicum (during senior year) experiences. |
| Goal #3 |
We will explore adding a Computer Science licensure program. |
| Annual Goals - 2021 |
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Educator preparation program improvement goals from the prior year |
| Goal #1 |
Expand long-term partnership with Worcester Public School District and develop new partnership with Leominster Public School District to provide high quality practicum placements and increase the pipeline of WPI teacher prep undergraduates entering the teaching profession. This goal is supported by a Noyce Scholarship grant. |
| Goal #2 |
Strengthen existing and explore new community-based organization partnerships to provide high-quality pre-practicum experiences. Expand these field-based experiences to include summer STEM Education internships. |
| Goal #3 |
Diversify teacher prep program through targeted recruitment, guidance in fulfilling program requirements, and career advising. Partnership with WPI's Office of Multicultural Affairs will support this goal. |
| Annual Goals - 2020 |
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Educator preparation program improvement goals from the prior year |
| Goal #1 |
The number and quality of field-based pre-practicum experiences will be increased and will include formal feedback. |
| Goal #2 |
Formal partnerships with the Office for Multicultural Affairs and Academic Advising will be formed to increase the percentage of underrepresented candidates entering the program through targeted recruitment activities. |
| Goal #3 |
Data/feedback collected through the Noyce Capacity Building grant will be analyzed and used to drive next year's improvement plan. |
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