1. Models of Transformative Change in the Preparation of Teachers Sharon P. Robinson President and CEO American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education CSU Summit on the Preparation of Teachers February 14, 2011

2. Five High-Impact Practices First-year Seminars Learning Communities Service Learning Undergraduate Research Capstone Courses and Projects 2 Wabash, NSSE, Kuh, Swaner and Brownell, CSU-Northridge, etc.).

3. New Rules for Teacher Quality

4. Rule 1 Only the experts get the challenging assignments. Candidates in training are neither “Teachers of Record” nor “Highly Qualified.”

5. Rule 2 All programs of educator preparation must provide rich and rigorous clinical development.

6. Rule 3 All providers must document candidates’ essential skills through valid performance assessments.

7. Rule 4 All providers must contribute to data systems that permit: 1.Evaluation of program impact on student learning 2.Productivity based on labor market demands

8. Rule 5 All programs must be accredited based on these rules and other standards deemed appropriate for the interests of students… from Day One.

9. www.aacte.org Annual Meeting: San Diego, CA, February 24- 26 th, 2011