Teacher Preparation Programs, Partnerships and the New Landscape for the Profession: The Time for Change Is Now

In this book, readers will have the opportunity to reflect on the multidisciplinary ideas and experiences presented by higher education and PreK-12 leaders seeking to establish effective partnerships in order to impact collaboration, opportunities for innovation, and growth. Authors explored how identifying, nurturing, and sustaining partnerships in systematic and structured ways is not a one size fits all experience. Partnership development requires flexibility and ongoing engagement with stakeholders. The impact of individualization, access to resources and support systems, and the value of multiple perspectives and experiences is also shared. Each chapter ends with reflective questions to support further reflection on experiences and ideas presented.

Contributors are: Louis Bruschi, Eileen Corigliano, Jane DeFazio, Lorrie DeSena, Jose Luis Diaz Jr., David Gordon, Josephine Marcantonio, Dina Prisco, Vannessa Smith-Washington, Patricia Tooker and Joao Arnaldo Vembane.

Katia González, Ed.D., Teachers College Columbia University, is Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, Chair, and Professor of Education at Wagner College in New York. Dr. González serves as an Accreditation Commissioner for the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) co-chairing AAQEP’s standards renewal process. Her publications and presentations focus on the impact of intercultural connections and culturally responsive practices for effective partnerships and pedagogy.

Rhoda Frumkin, Ed.D., Rutgers University, was Professor of Education and Director of Field Placement and Student Teaching at Wagner College. She won numerous accolades and awards for her teaching and community work. As a literacy expert, her publications included culturally responsive literacy learning and instruction, in-service and pre-service teaching training, and working closely with families and communities.

Paul Gold, Ed.D., Dowling College, is Clinical Professor of Education and Director of Graduate Education Programs at Wagner College in New York. Dr. Gold was a teacher and administrator in NYS public schools for 31 years, President of the New York State Council for Social Studies, and serves as a consultant for the New York State Education Department.