MACTE Conference History

The Massachusetts Association of Colleges of Teacher Education sponsors a fall and spring conference each year. The conference themes vary based on the needs of members. Past Conferences include:

Nov 16, 2007
"Educators as Professionals "
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mary Diez, Professor of Education and Dean of Graduate Studies at Alverno College

April 27, 2007
"Educators as Leaders"
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sharon Robinson, President and CEO AACTE

October 27, 2006
"Educating for Diverse Learning"
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jane Ward

April 28, 2006
Keynote Speaker: Janet Gless
New Teacher Center, Santa Clara, CA

October 28, 2005
"Sustaining Learning Communities "
Keynote Speaker: Andrew Hargraves

April 22, 2005
"PreK-12/Higher Education Partnerships: Collaborations that Inspire"
Keynote Speaker: Lee Teitle

October 29, 2004
“Advocating for Highly Qualified and Caring Teachers”
Keynote Speaker: David G. Imig

April 23, 2004  
Advocating for Highly Qualified and Caring Teachers
 Panel Presentations : "NCLB: Where Are We Now?"  

November 7, 2003
“ Innovations and Change: Where are we now and how have
we moved?  
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Marilyn Cochran-Smith

May 2, 2003
“Accountability and Social Justice: Are They Compatible
Goals?”
Panel discussion presentations

November 1, 2002
Accountability in the era of "No Child Left Behind" - A
balancing act
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kathleen Rasch

April 26, 2002
“Reading/Literacy Instruction: Best Practices and
Political Concerns”   
Keynote Speaker:  Dr. Karen Adams

November  2001
“Controversial Issues Regarding State Regulations and Teacher Approval”

April 27, 2001
“The Road Ahead: Assessment in Teacher Education”
Keynote Speaker: Donna M. Gollnick

November 3, 2000
“The Road Ahead: The Future for Schools of Education”
Keynote Speaker: Marilyn Cochran-Smith

April 28, 2000 –
“The Road Ahead: The Future of Teacher Education”
Keynote: David G. Imig

April 30, 1999
“Preparing Competent and Caring Teachers Part V:
Supporting the Professional Development of Experienced Teachers” 
Keynote: Lynne Miller