The Clinical Practice Imperative Conversations with AACTEs Commission

The Clinical Practice Imperative: Conversations with AACTE’s Commission Saturday, March 4, 2017, 10: 30 a. m. -11: 45 a. m. American Association of Colleges for Teacher Preparation (AACTE) 69 th Annual Meeting Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL

Introduction and Welcome Rodrick Lucero, Vice President for Member Engagement and Support, AACTE

Panel Conversation Jennifer Robinson, Montclair State University, Moderator Panelists: Michael Alfano, Central Connecticut State University Diane Fogarty, Loyola Marymount University John Henning, Monmouth University Rene Roselle, University of Connecticut Jennifer Roth, Poudre School District, CO Christy Smith, University at Albany, SUNY

Panel Question Reflecting on the CPC White Paper proclamation that you are most comfortable speaking to… How was the proclamation derived by the CPC? Why has the CPC chosen to emphasize these components of Clinical Practice within the White Paper?

Proclamations THE PLUMB LINE PROCLAMATION: We assert that clinical practice is the plumb line that anchors high quality teacher preparation building upon a strong foundation of pedagogy. (Rene Roselle, University of Connecticut) GUIDING CONCEPTUAL MODEL

Proclamations THE PEDAGOGY PROCLAMATION: We assert that as pedagogy is the science of teaching, the intentional integration of embedded pedagogical coaching into an educator preparation program is the cornerstone of effective clinical practice. (John Henning, Monmouth University) THE SKILLS PROCLAMATION: We assert that clinical practice includes, supports, and complements efforts to improve teacher education as part of a commitment to continuous renewal. (John Henning, Monmouth University)

Proclamations THE MUTUAL BENEFIT PROCLAMATION: We assert that Boundary-Spanning, School-Based and University-Based Teacher Educators play necessary, vital, and synergistic roles in clinical educator preparation. (Mike Alfano, Central Connecticut State University) THE PARTNERSHIP PROCLAMATION: We assert that clinical partnerships are the foundation of highly-effective clinical practice. (Jennifer Roth, Poudre School District, CO)

Proclamations THE DEVELOPMENTAL PROCLAMATION: We assert that clinical partnerships are facilitated and supported through an understanding of the continuum of development and growth that typifies successful, mutually-beneficial collaborations. (Christy Smith, University at Albany, SUNY) THE EMPOWERMENT PROCLAMATION: As emerging professionals, teacher candidates are essential contributors and collaborators within clinical programs and partnerships. (Christy Smith, University at Albany, SUNY)

Proclamations

Proclamations THE INFRASTRUCTURE PROCLAMATION: We assert that a sustainable and shared infrastructure is required for a successful clinical partnership. (Diane Fogarty, Loyola Marymount University) THE COMMON LANGUAGE PROCLAMATION: We assert that coalescing the language of teacher preparation and teaching around a common lexicon will facilitate a shared understanding of and reference to the roles, responsibilities, and experiences essential to high-quality clinical educator preparation practice and partnership across local contexts and varying levels of stakeholder engagement. (Diane Fogarty, Loyola Marymount University)

Peer Conversations Facilitated by Jennifer Robinson, Montclair State University, Moderator

Peer Conversation Prompt #1 Select one or two of the proclamations that you would like to discuss further in terms of your own practice. What are some of the key themes that resulted from your discussion?

Peer Conversation Prompt #2 Discuss either a barrier or support you have experienced when seeking to implement or through your planning to implement a clinical practice model. If you have not yet tried to implement a clinical practice model, discuss a barrier or support that you would anticipate experiencing. What supports or barriers did you discuss?

Peer Conversation Prompt #3 Identify a goal that you would like to pursue to advance clinical practice within your own program or institution and propose an action or partnership that could help to achieve that goal, as well as any resources or supports that would be needed. What action did you propose and why?

Question & Answer with Panel Moderated by Jennifer Robinson, Montclair State University, Moderator

THE POLICY AND PRACTICE EXPERTISE PROCLAMATION We assert that teaching is a profession requiring specialized knowledge and preparation. PK-24 educators, as experts within the profession, must drive and inform the process and visions for renewing educator preparation. All stakeholders committed to improving educator preparation must be willing to invest in advancing and sustaining high-quality clinical practice as a center-point for renewal.

Closing Rodrick Lucero, Vice President for Member Engagement and Support, AACTE

CPC White Paper Draft Executive Summary To get a copy of the CPC’s White Paper draft Executive Summary, visit: http: //aacte. org/cpc