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The Preparation: AACTE 2020 Inaugural Virtual Day on the Hill – Ed Prep Matters | AACTE Blog

As first and third time AACTE Day on the Hill participants, we eagerly participated in this inaugural virtual event to prepare for congressional visits. Although we were not physically together, Lynn M. Gangone, president and CEO, made us feel welcomed and valued members of AACTE during her opening greeting to attendees.    Why Day on the […]

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MACTE Successfully Advocates for Michigan EPPs – Ed Prep Matters | AACTE Blog

Organized collective voices can make a difference. Over the past four years, the Michigan Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) and other stakeholders have worked closely with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) in the development and implementation of dramatic changes to the licensure guidelines and standards for PK-12 teachers. The Michigan Department of […]

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2021 MACTE Spring Meeting

April 23, 2021 @ 9:00 am 12:00 pm

Although we can’t get together for our annual Hope Conference, we are happy to announce that we will be convening a virtual spring meeting that is sure to please (although nothing can replace the gathering at Hope College).

This year, because of the challenges of COVID19, MACTE made the decision to waive dues for membership.  As such, we would like to extend this invitation to all institutions in Michigan, even those who have not been a member in the past.  Please feel welcome trying us out, even if you can’t make it the whole time.

Tentative Agenda

9:00-10:00:   AACTE and MACTE Update
   Dr. Anne Tapp ( AACTE Board of Directors, ACSR Chair-Elect and SVSU): MACTE update
   Dr. Jacqueline Rodriguez, Vice President, Research, Policy, & Advocacy, AACTE: AACTE Membership Update
   Dr. Ward Cummings, Director of State Relations, AACTE: Washington DC update
10:00-11:00: Supporting Completers in their Induction Years – Ideas from the field.
   Dr. Wendy Burke and Dr. Nelson Maylone (EMU), Dr. Gail Richmond (MSU), Dr. Joe Lubig (NMU),  Mr. Doug Braschler (Hope) will share their plans and ideas about support as a panel discussion with the intention of others sharing ideas.  
11:00-11:15: Break
11:15-11:45: CAEP Standard Update
   Dr. Malina Monaco, Vice President Accreditation, CAEP
11:45-12:00: Planning for June.