Evaluating and Improving Teacher Preparation Programs
Commissioned Paper SeriesAs part of the Evaluating and Improving Teacher Preparation Programs project, this commissioned paper series covers key aspects of teacher preparation and evaluation methods that support high-quality preparation and continuous program improvement.
PUBLISHED PAPERS
Links Among Teacher Preparation, Retention, and Teacher Effectiveness
Matthew Ronfeldt, University of Michigan
Landscape of Teacher Preparation Programs and Teacher Candidates
Suzanne M. Wilson, University of Connecticut
Shannon L. Kelley, University of Connecticut
Landscape of Teacher Preparation Program Evaluation Policies and Progress
Stafford L. Hood, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Mary E. Dilworth, Education Advisor
Constance A. Lindsay, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
"Best Practices" for Evaluating Teacher Preparation Programs
Marilyn Cochran-Smith, Boston College
Emilie M. Reagan, Claremont Graduate University
Evaluation of Clinical Component of Teacher Preparation Programs
Etta R. Hollins, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Connor K. Warner, The University of Utah
Using Teaching Performance Assessments for Program Evaluation and Improvement in Teacher Education
Charles A. Peck, University of Washington
Maia Goodman Young, University of Washington
Wenqi Zhang, University of Washington
The Evolution of Accreditation as Professional Quality Assurance in Teacher Preparation
Steven K. Wojcikiewicz, Learning Policy Institute
Susan Kemper Patrick, Learning Policy Institute
International Insights on Evaluating Teacher Preparation Programs
Mistilina Sato, University of Canterbury
Jane Abbiss, University of Canterbury
STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
- Linda Darling-Hammond (Co-Chair)
Learning Policy Institute - Kenneth Zeichner (Co-Chair)
University of Washington - Shari Albright
Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation - Eva Baker
University of California, Los Angeles - Deborah Ball
University of Michigan - Eric Brown
National Education Association
- Robert Floden
Michigan State University - Gloria Ladson-Billings
University of Wisconsin - John Papay
Brown University - Mary Sandy
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - Marla Ucelli-Kashyap
American Federation of Teachers
CONTACT
Amy Berman, Deputy Director
Dian Dong, Senior Program Officer, Research
The project and research are supported by funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The papers were prepared for the National Academy of Education (NAEd) to inform and support the work of the steering committee for Evaluating and Improving Teacher Preparation Programs, including the consensus report. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the NAEd or the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.