THE MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY NETWORK FOR EDUCATIONAL RENEWAL School/University Partnership

PARTNER DISTRICTS: MORRIS Parsippany/Troy Hills Randolph Rockaway Township PASSAIC Clifton Hawthorne Little Falls Passaic Valley Regional BERGEN Englewood Fair Lawn Fort Lee Maywood Pascack Valley Ridgewood Teaneck Tenafly HUDSON Kearny ESSEX Belleville Bloomfield Caldwell/West Caldwell Cedar Grove East Orange Glen Ridge Livingston Montclair Newark Nutley South Orange/Maplewood West Orange UNION Elizabeth Hillside

US News & World Report Ranks Montclair State University in Top 20 for Education Programs Montclair State University's graduate programs in secondary teacher education and elementary teacher education were ranked 14 and 17 respectively in the 2010 US News and World Report rankings of America's Best Graduate Schools. The rankings include 278 doctoral-granting schools of education from throughout the United States, and Montclair State University placed ahead of renowned institutions including Harvard, New York University, and the University of California- Berkeley in these categories.

edutopia Magazine Names MSU Teacher Education Program in Top 10 Emphasis on Partnership: “For our students to have a vision of teaching as something that is an intellectually challenging and collaborative learning experience, they must have experiences in schools where teachers learn together.” “For our students to have a vision of teaching as something that is an intellectually challenging and collaborative learning experience, they must have experiences in schools where teachers learn together.” ~Dean Ada Beth Cutler

Carnegie Policy Brief cites MSU The MSU’s Teacher Education Program was profiled as one of four exemplary school-university partnership models Montclair State University Montclair State University’s (MSU) teacher education program focuses on all three TNE design principles: data- driven decisions, engagement of Arts & Science faculty, and an emphasis on teaching as a clinical practice profession. Data from MSU’s Teacher Education Assessment System as well as evidence derived from performance assessments is analyzed to inform programmatic adjustments and improvements. Its Center of Pedagogy engages arts and science and public school colleges as equal partners in teacher education. MSU also is increasing and intensifying mentoring during field experiences coupled with on-site courses for teacher candidates in partner schools. In its partnership with Newark (New Jersey) City Schools, MSU has convened clinical faculty and mentors in forums to learn common strategies and skills that can be utilized both at the pre- service and induction programs. The partnership utilizes NTC’s formative assessment system to provide a common framework for conversations about teaching practice and to accelerate new teacher growth and development.

The MSUNER… Promotes the mission of the National Network for Educational Renewal (NNER)

The MSUNER… Works with the Teacher Education Program at MSU

The MSUNER… The MSUNER… Provides veteran teachers in the partner schools opportunities for professional development, curricular development, and research

The MSUNER… The MSUNER… Promotes the simultaneous renewal of schools and the education of educators

What is Membership in the MSUNER? Member districts: Pay annual dues Pay annual dues Accept MSU pre-service teachers for fieldwork and student teaching Accept MSU pre-service teachers for fieldwork and student teaching Receive ten (10) hours of MSU faculty consultation Receive ten (10) hours of MSU faculty consultation Receive Action Research Team, Teacher Study Group, and Teacher Incentive grants Receive Action Research Team, Teacher Study Group, and Teacher Incentive grants Gain open and free access to all professional development opportunities, including Teachers As Scholars and the Annual Technology Conference Gain open and free access to all professional development opportunities, including Teachers As Scholars and the Annual Technology Conference

Professional Development Teacher Study Group grants Teacher Study Group grants Teacher Incentive grants Teacher Incentive grants Fall and Spring PD Series Fall and Spring PD Series Summer Conference Summer Conference ADP Center for Teacher Preparation and Learning Technologies ADP Center for Teacher Preparation and Learning Technologies Action Research Teams Action Research Teams Digital Scholars Digital Scholars Teachers as Scholars Teachers as Scholars The Annual Advance The Annual Advance Leadership Associates Leadership Associates

Teaching for Critical Thinking Culturally Responsive Teaching Mentoring and Coaching Strategies Integrating Music & Movement Coming of Age: In Literature & the Media Exploring Issues of Diversity in the Classroom Differentiated Instruction Literature through Art Formative Assessment Science Teaching & Learning Introduction to SMART Boards Web 2.0 in the Classroom

ACTION RESEARCH GRANT: A TEAM APPROACH TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Competitive grant Competitive grant Request for Proposals is released in April Request for Proposals is released in April 4 teams are selected each year 4 teams are selected each year Teams consist of 5 teachers and Teams consist of 5 teachers and 1 administrator Action Research Action Research $ for resources ($ for 2 nd year) $ for resources ($ for 2 nd year) $ stipend for each team member $ stipend for each team member

Teachers As Scholars Teachers as Scholars provides MSUNER teachers and administrators an opportunity to immerse themselves in scholarly topics and issues in small, liberal arts seminars offered by university faculty. Montclair State University offers seminars that focus on three main areas: Great Lives and Literatures; Living, Learning, and the Arts; and Science Matters.

SAVE THE DATE! MSUNER Summer Conference June 29, 2012

MSUNER Community Partners The Newark Museum The Newark Museum The Kasser Theatre and Peak Performances at MSU The Kasser Theatre and Peak Performances at MSU The Yogi Berra Museum The Yogi Berra Museum The Mountainside Health Foundation The Mountainside Health Foundation

Contact Information Dr. Connie Donvito, Interim Director, MSUNER Center of Pedagogy Montclair State University Montclair, NJ Phone: Visit us at