04 Sep2024
By AACTE
Early bird registration for the AACTE 2025 Annual Meeting, set to take place February 21-23 in Long Beach, CA, has officially opened. This year’s theme, “Beyond the Horizon: Charting the Course for Educator Preparation,” promises to be a transformative event, reflecting AACTE’s ongoing commitment to revolutionizing education for all learners.
The Annual Meeting will bring together educators, researchers, policymakers, and thought leaders from across the nation to explore and address the critical advancements in educator preparation. The meeting will delve into innovative strategies and practices designed to enhance educator preparation programs and, ultimately, improve educational outcomes for students.
04 Sep2024
By AACTE
As the nomination deadline for the AACTE Awards nears on Sunday, September 15, it is essential to consider the benefits of showcasing your institution’s achievements.
Specifically, the Best Practice category of AACTE Awards Program highlights the collective efforts institutions are making to progress teacher preparation to create more inclusive and high-quality programs for students.
“It is an honor to be recognized by AACTE,” said Dawn Williams, Ph.D., dean of Howard University’s School of Education, who won the 2024 AACTE Best Practice Award in Support of Global and International Perspectives. “This collective effort to foster cross-cultural understanding for our pre-service teachers underscores the importance of interconnected education in our increasingly interconnected world.”
26 Aug2024
By AACTE
The call for applications for the second cohort of the Journal of Teacher Education (JTE)-Holmes Co-Editorship is now open. Selected scholars will co-author an editorial or manuscript that will appear in JTE’s special anniversary issue on teacher residency programs in 2025. This opportunity is specifically for Holmes Scholars who would like to learn how to write and publish a piece of quality scholarship in a high-impact academic journal.
Through JTE, AACTE is committed to ensuring that the next generation of education scholars, particularly underrepresented scholars, are supported as they advance their research and scholarship. The first cohort of JTE Holmes guest editors will speak about their experiences in a webinar on Thursday, September 5, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST.
19 Aug2024
By AACTE
The United States is grappling with a severe teacher shortage, with a notable deficit of Black male educators. This shortfall is raising concerns about its impact on learning outcomes and the academic potential of PK-12 students across the nation.
AACTE board member and dean of the College of Education at Bowie State University, Rhonda Jeter, Ph.D., shared her insights on the Bowie Black Male Educators Project — a proactive initiative to counter the shortage of Black male educators in the U.S. The initiative is supported by the critical funding of the U.S. Department of Education’s Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence (Hawkins) Program.
According to Jeter, studies have indicated that having a Black teacher significantly increases the likelihood of Black students graduating high school and enrolling in college.
Read the full post on Diverse: Issues In Higher Education‘s website below.
19 Aug2024
By AACTE
The AACTE Holmes Scholars Program is committed to providing its members with exceptional professional development opportunities throughout the year. Two upcoming webinars will spotlight the groundbreaking work of the AACTE Holmes Scholars Program and the work of scholars.
Both webinars offer a unique opportunity to gain deeper insights into the Holmes Program and its impact on educational leadership and research. AACTE encourages you to participate in these discussions and explore how these models of mentorship and research can enhance your own professional journey.
12 Aug2024
By AACTE
AACTE invites members to nominate their institutions for a prestigious award honoring the incorporation of global diversity educator preparation.
2025 Best Practice Award in Support of Global and International Perspectives
This award recognizes exemplary practice in the intercultural, global, cross-cultural, and international arenas. It is overseen by AACTE’s Committee on Global Diversity as part of its mission to ensure that a worldwide/international perspective is brought to policy and programs associated with the preparation of education professionals.
Nominees must be members of AACTE. Learn more and submit an entry. By nominating your institution, you are invited to use the application to highlight the important work you or your program is innovating and incorporating directly into your preparation program. Nominations are due by September 15.
Visit the AACTE Awards Program page for a complete list of calls for award applications. The 2024 winner of the Best Practice Award in Support of Global and International Perspectives, Howard University, awards visited AACTE in a webinar earlier this year, detailing the importance of their work and what it means to be recognized. Watch the recording now.
05 Aug2024
By AACTE
AACTE invites members to nominate their institution for a prestigious award highlighting programs that infuse technology into their coursework.
The Best Practice Award for the Innovative Use of Technology overseen by AACTE’s Committee on Innovation and Technology, recognizes an innovative use of educational technologies in an AACTE member institution, school, college, or department of education (SCDE).
By nominating your institution, you are invited to highlight the innovative practices and significant contributions you and your colleagues have made in integrating technology into your programs, practices, and activities. Nominations are due by September 15. Learn more and submit an entry.
05 Aug2024
By AACTE
AACTE strives to meet the professional development goals of its members through programs like AACTE Coaching — a new initiative to engage with deans, assistant deans, and other faculty leaders with catered executive coaching to help them accomplish their career goals and excel in leadership.
AACTE sat down with Shari Baker, Ed.D., vice president of professional learning and growth, who coordinates the AACTE Coaching program, to learn more about what the initiative can provide through personal and cohort coaching later this year.
05 Aug2024
By AACTE
AACTE is one of nearly 70 organizations that supports a bill seeking to make advancements in teaching and learning.
U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the New Essential Education Discoveries (NEED) Act to create a national center that advances high-risk, high-reward education research projects, similar to the model employed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
“As a former school superintendent, I know our teachers are doing everything they can to overcome today’s educational challenges – especially as COVID, social media, and nationwide mental health crisis have made their jobs more difficult than ever. They need new tools to overcome these obstacles and educate the next generation of Americans, and Congress can help by investing in cutting-edge education research,” said Bennet. “This bipartisan bill will help schools, educators, and policy makers meet today’s education challenges and make necessary, data-based adjustments in the future.”
30 Jul2024
By AACTE
AACTE invites members to nominate their institutions for two prestigious awards honoring the critical role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in educator preparation.
2025 Multicultural Education and Diversity: Best Practice Award
This award celebrates schools, colleges, or education departments that prioritize diversity in educator preparation and development by integrating culture, language, demographics, ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, and exceptionalities. Learn more and submit your entry.
2025 Increasing Educator Diversity: Promising Practice Award
This award honors outstanding practices that promote international perspectives in educator preparation and recognizes innovators who bring global perspectives to education policy and programs. Celebrate your institution’s excellence in integrating intercultural and global education to you programs. Learn more and submit your entry.
29 Jul2024
By AACTE
The call for applications for the second cohort of the Journal of Teacher Education (JTE) Holmes Co-editorship is now open. Selected scholars will co-author an editorial or manuscript that will appear in JTE’s special anniversary issue on teacher residency programs in 2025. This opportunity is specifically for Holmes Scholars who would like to learn how to write and publish a piece of quality scholarship in a high-impact academic journal.
Through JTE, AACTE is committed to ensuring that the next generation of education scholars, particularly underrepresented scholars, are supported as they advance their research and scholarship. The first cohort of JTE Holmes guest editors will speak about their experiences in a webinar on Thursday, September 5, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST.
Read more about the application or apply now. Applications are due on Wednesday, September 18 at 6 p.m. EST.
15 Jul2024
By AACTE
AACTE’s Holmes Program continues to grow, onboarding new programs and Scholars throughout the summer. Join AACTE in welcoming Holmes Scholars from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and Old Dominion University to this vibrant community.
08 Jul2024
By AACTE
The AACTE Awards Program recognizes excellence in both member institutions and individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of educator preparation. In identifying notable programs, practices, and activities, the AACTE 2025 Best Practice and Professional Achievement Awards are now accepting entries through September 15.
08 Jul2024
By AACTE
Special education teachers and advocates are invited to utilize resources developed by CEEDAR to improve student outcomes, implement new strategies, and gain valuable leadership skills. AACTE collaborates with CEEDAR to offer insights from comprehensive educator preparation programs and educational partners who have excelled in recruiting and preparing candidates to become fully licensed special educators.
18 Jun2024
Submit by June 28
By AACTE
Do you want to feature your work at the AACTE 2025 Annual Meeting in Long Beach, CA, being held February 21 – 23? The theme, “Beyond the Horizon: Charting the Course for Educator Preparation,” illuminates the continuous forward-thinking AACTE members make in their work and aligns with the current Call for Proposals, as AACTE seeks those that share perspectives on addressing current issues and providing innovative ways to approach that which has yet to be considered in educator preparation.
Top 5 Tips for Submitting a Successful Annual Meeting Proposal
- Follow the Format – Your proposal will be evaluated based on the criteria outlined in the revised rubric. Familiarize yourself with these before writing your proposal.
- Structure Your Session – Identify the type of session you want to present at the Annual Meeting. When you review the guidelines, pay attention to the AACTE session types, and ensure your proposal reflects the format of your selected session type.
- Speak to the Strand – Address not only the conference theme but one of the five strands as well. Review AACTE’s official Call for Proposals, select the strand your work best supports, and ensure your proposal answers one or more of its guiding questions.
- Talk about Takeaways – Reviewers will be looking for outcomes that attendees can implement, and your proposal should outline what knowledge those attending your session can both gain and apply at their institutions.
- Engage Authentically – Prepare a proposal that presents your story and use your proposal to engage attendees and incorporate multiple viewpoints and feedback.
The deadline to submit a proposal is June 28. Learn more on AACTE’s website.
