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Read the blogs of current ME-PD students as they share their experiences, both successes and frustrations, throughout the two years.

 

Vision & Mission

Vision (What do we hope to become):

A leader in educational transformation.

Mission (Why do we exist):

The Learning Community program empowers educators to transform their professional and personal lives as they become agents of change and improve PK-16 student learning.

Learning outcomes of mission. Every LC graduate student will…

  1. Improve content and pedagogical knowledge.
  2. Experience professional and personal transformation.
  3. Conduct action research.
  4. Utilize authentic assessment.
  5. Exhibit teacher leadership.
  6. Improve PK-16 student learning.
  7. Support PK-16 student development and self efficacy.

Values (How must we behave):

We are committed to…

Excellence in Academics, therefore we will…

  • lead with passion and professionalism
  • cultivate resourcefulness
  • model best practices
  • communicate effectively

Reflective Practice, therefore we will…

  • engage in constant assessment and evaluation
  • seek to understand
  • strive for continuous improvement
  • listen, question and provide feedback to self and others

Learning in Community, therefore we will…

  • foster collaborative learning
  • embrace the art of facilitation
  • value human diversity and complexity
  • create and maintain a safe, respectful and ethical environment where all voices are honored

Empowerment, therefore we will…

  • focus on students
  • include and honor all stakeholders
  • inspire teacher leaders
  • challenge students to use their voice to advocate for others