Celebrating Our Wins!

At TPI we are furiously preparing for our Spring Celebration event next Monday.  We will be reflecting on what we have accomplished these past few years, as well as celebrating the contributions of our P-12 and SCSU faculty, staff and administration who are the heart and soul of this work. 

Sometimes when you are in the midst of change, you can lose sight of the progress that has been made and the foundation that has been created to support that work.  We are looking forward to shining a light on our current initiatives and celebrating our wins.

Did you know?

• TPI had an ad in Seventeen magazine last Spring
• Over 200 P-12 participants are involved in TPI Collaboration Structures and Induction
• 56% of Faculty in the Teacher Education Unit at SCSU have been/are currently involved in TPI work
• TPI engaged with three P-12 districts around induction for first and second year teachers this year

Attend our Spring Celebration on Monday, April 22 from 4:00-6:00 for more information about TPI! 

Education Policy: What Legislators Should Know and Be Able to Do

As we focus on making changes to our teacher education program, we can’t ignore the reality of the laws, mandates and policies that come from our legislature, often without the resources needed for implementation.  When I read the blog post below, it seemed to capture the essence of the conversations we have been having both in TPI, as well as across all of the NExT partners. 

This blog was written by Nancy Flanagan, and is from Education Week Teacher. 

http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/teacher_in_a_strange_land/2013/03/ten_things_legislators_should_know_and_do_when_making_education_policy.html?cmp=SOC-SHR-FB

What would you add to the list?