College of Education.

Center for Educator Support

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The College of Education (COE) Center for Educator Support (CES) provides professional development for educators in P-12 and university classrooms and to prepare mentor teachers and supervisors to provide equitable access to mentoring, to support the retention of students in teacher preparation programs, and to support the retention of teachers throughout their careers.

Purpose

The Center for Educator Support provides quality professional development experiences that help all teachers become more confident, capable, and effective practitioners.

Coaching Cycles to Develop Effective Teaching (CCET)

The Center for Educator Support (CES), University Faculty and Supervisors, and Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSAs) are committed to providing essential support for pre-service teacher candidates through highly effective mentoring processes.

Cognitive Coaching Foundation Seminar

Cognitive CoachingSM is a powerful approach to enhancing performance of all school staff members.

TOSA and Fellow Program

The TOSA/Teaching Fellow program aims to meet the needs of partner districts and the University by releasing P-12 master teachers from their classroom duties for a minimum of three years to work directly between the University and the partnering school district.

AVID

College of Education | Center for Educator Support

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nonprofit that changes lives by helping schools shift to a more equitable, student-centered approach.

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