1. Building an Inclusive Educator Topical Action Group
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2. CEEDAR Facilitators Lisa Bennett, Fresno State
Teri Clark, Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Lynn Larsen, Brandman
Shireen Pavri, CSU Long Beach
Nancy Robinson, SF State
Sharon Russell, CA Council on Teacher Education
Cathy Yun, Fresno State

3. What is a Topical Action Group (TAG) ?
Jane West, Ph. D.
AACTE
Senior Vice President for Policy, Programs, and Professional Issues
Tim Finklea
AACTE
Director of Member Engaement
How might AACTE help structure and support our work?

4. Discussion: Rationale and Opportunities
5 minute “turn and talk”
How might a TAG promote sustainability and collaboration?

5. AACTE Affiliate Engagement: From National to State Level
Sharon Russell, Ph.D.
President, California Council on Teacher Education

6. Facilitated Discussion, Part 1
Form groups
Brainstorm how the formation of a Topical Action Group might sustain the work of CEEDAR
Consider policy, research, leveraging expertise, sharing best practices, professional development, etc.
Record ideas on chart paper using the format depicted on the graphic organizer
We also need a group to develop a Draft Statement of Purpose...

7. Inclusive Educator TAG
Focal Area
How would a TAG promote your inclusion work?
Research
Collaboration
Policy
Practice
_______

8. Facilitated Discussion, Part 2
Select an area of interest (policy, research, etc.)
Identify one initiative or intended project in that area
Create a poster to present to the group
Include leadership team, target actions, participants, budget (if applicable), and a timeline
Teams will “pitch” their ideas to the whole group
We will vote on initiative(s) to pursue in Year 1 of the TAG
Selected initiatives will be added to the TAG application

9. Facilitated Discussion, Part 3
Read Draft Statement of Purpose
Provide Feedback

10. Facilitated Discussion, Part 4
Nominations for:
TAG Chair
TAG Secretary
TAG Treasurer

11. Next Steps Discuss the TAG with colleagues
Volunteer to help with specific tasks, such as:
A national newsletter
Website monitoring
State TAG
Publicity and communications
Consider forming a “local” TAG in your state
Commit to joining a follow-up conversation

13. For more information…. Lisa Bennett, Fresno State University
Marty Hougen, CEEDAR Center

14. Thank you!