Spring Conference
April 18, 2008
Sturbridge Host Hotel and Conference Center Sturbridge, MA
Registration starts at 8:30
Keynote Speaker :
Dr. Paul Reville
Chair of the Massachusetts Board of Education
Conference Fee: $ 80.00
For any questions, please contact:
Dr. James Martin-Rehrmann
Westfield State College
Phone: 413-572-5713 or 5326
Email: jrehrmann@wsc.ma.edu
MA DOE PROGRAM APPROVAL UPDATE!!
November 16, 2007
At the Fall Conference
Bob Bickerton Associate Commissioner of Education
NEWS..........................
MACTE SPRING EVENT
The Massachusetts chapter of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education held a legislative event at the Massachusetts statehouse on April 23, 2007. The event entitled “Meeting the Challenge of High Quality Education for All Children” highlighted School-College partnerships across the state. Two large, lighted showcases displayed on either side of the grand staircase provided details and pictures from select P-16 collaborations. A compendium of these partnerships was also distributed to attendees. The 2006-2007 president of MACTE, Mary Ann McKinnon, provided welcoming remarks followed by the education advisor to Governor Duval Patrick, Dr. Dana Mohler-Faria, who spoke of the importance of P-12/higher education partnerships to improving student learning. Other speakers included Dr. Patricia Plummer, Chancellor of the MA Board of Higher Education and Mr. Robert Bickerton, Senior Associate Commissioner of the MA Department of Education. Several representatives were in attendance including Geraldine Creedon (11th Plymouth), Ted Speliotis (13th Essex)), James Marzilli (23rd Middlesex), Lida Harkin (13th Norfolk) and Tom Calter (12th Plymouth). Lt. Governor Tim Murray also stopped by the event and posed for a photo with the MACTE board.
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President's Message
Dear Colleague,
As President of the Massachusetts Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (MACTE), I welcome you to our web page and invite you to become a member of our professional association. As a public school classroom teacher, school administrator, department of education personnel or a current university professor of education, or a MA Department of Education personnel, I know that your involvement in MACTE will be a rewarding experience.
Over 50 institutions of higher education are members of MACTE. When you join the Massachusetts Association of Colleges for Teacher Education you will have opportunities to become affiliated with the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. MACTE members collaborate with other associations and with state government, businesses, policymakers, and grassroots organizations in order to advocate for high quality teacher education. MACTE IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE HIGHEST QUALITYOF PRESERVICE AND IN-SERVICE TEACHER EDUCATION IN THE COMMONWEALTH.
In order to learn more about MACTE, browse through our web site. You will learn about our mission, FALL AND SPRING special conferences, committee opportunities, and personal touch services. Call or e-mail any member of the executive board with questions.
More than 25 years ago, MACTE was founded. I hope that you will respond YES to my invitation TO BE AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN and join the Massachusetts Association of Colleges of Teacher Education today. Your PARTICIPATION in MACTE will increase the support of children, youth, families, and teachers statewide as well as enhance your professional development.
Warmest regards,
Lorne Ranstrom
