1. 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

2. 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

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

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

5. 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

10. 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