Learning & Leadership Grant 2014-2015 Presentation Theresa Capra, Ph.D. Associate Professor Education Mercer County Community College 1200 Old Trenton Road West Windsor, NJ 08550

Grant Objectives: Attend Journey into the Future of Community College Education Programs Conference, sponsored by the National Association for Community College Teacher Education Programs Engage and network with professional colleagues who are leading teacher education programs throughout U.S. Acquire updated information on the transfer process, the new Common Core initiative, and evolving state and federal requirements for teacher certification Turnkey information to education colleagues on the campus Apply newly acquired information during student advisement sessions Incorporate information into course lessons and curriculum

Conference: Feb. 28th –Mar. 2nd 2014 Journey into the Future of Community College Teacher Education Programs Conference: Feb. 28th –Mar. 2nd 2014 Anaheim, California

Conference Sponsored by the National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs

Some Conference Workshops Technology, Trends, & Issues; workshop explored technological applications that are shaping student learning. Field Placements for Online Courses; ways to implement teaching practicums into online and hybrid courses Creating Collaborative Partnerships: Successes & Challenges; building articulations with 4-year schools for smoother transfer Forging New Transfer Paths; information about changing state and federal requirements affecting the transfer process Walking the Talk--Implementing the Common Core Standards into Teacher Preparation Courses; strategies for implementing Common Core standards into existing curriculum

Activities Since Conference Shared information with education colleagues on campus Updated Introduction to Education course outline to include Common Core information Revised program advisement sheets for transfer students Incorporating information about state and federal guidelines affecting the transfer process into student advisement sessions Posted information about grant, conference, and activities on education department website