The faculty research residency (FRR) model was launched in 2010, with the goal of transforming coursework to improve the preparation of teachers for high-need schools. The FRR model leveraged school-university partnerships and situated university faculty in high-need schools to conduct research related to the university courses they taught. This…

We believe that one powerful model for preparing culturally responsive teachers who are well equipped to increase family involvement is through established partnerships between universities and high-need schools. Participants in this program are involved in a variety of cross-cultural experiences in a school that serves culturally, linguistically,…

There is a need for better evaluation of teacher education programs. This article spotlights the need for a conceptual model which can serve as a framework for the evaluation of teacher education programs and provide the basis for collaboration among institutions engaged in these efforts. (JD)

A "Collaborative Approach to Leadership in Supervision" is one area of school and university collaboration in the University of New Hampshire's five-year teacher education program. The article describes the project which develops, refines, and extends the repertoire of supervisory skills of participating principals, teachers, and…

Emerging field experience trends are analyzed, and five models of the classroom teacher educator are presented. Alternative governance arrangements are identified, and different types of contractual agreements described. (JD)

Discusses collaboration in teacher education in Maryland, describing the development of four projects addressing national issues in teacher education and involving school system, college, and state education department personnel. The projects have functioned at least two years and are successful because of common purpose, autonomy, incentives,…

The emergent model for student teaching is the clinical training sites approach. This paper describes this model, as implemented by Memphis State University, and the changes that occurred in program philosophy and participant roles and responsibilities. It also identifies factors that contributed to successful implementation. (IAH)