One of the strongest and most comprehensive examples of university–school
partnerships in the nation is the exemplary Watson School of Education Professional
Development System Partnership. This 13-year collaborative has established
collegial working relationships with ten school districts. The university
recognized early that true systemic reform of teacher preparation would require
honest and aggressive partnerships among schools of education, public schools
and the general public.
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There are two Technology Liaison's that work at the Watson School of Education.
They provide professional development opportunities for interns, partnership
teachers, and administrator's.
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Field experiences play an integral role in Watson School of Education undergraduate, graduate, and licensure-only teacher education programs. Field experiences begin in introductory education courses, continue as a requirement of more advanced and intensive pre-internship methods courses, and culminate in a full-time practicum (internship). With the help of a collaborative partnership between the Watson School and its partnership school systems, field placements are coordinated by the Field Experience Coordinator in conjunction with Professional Development System (PDS) Site Coordinators at each of the partnership schools.
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The Watson School of Education is very active in seeking and gaining financial
support from external sources for research, professional development and innovations.
Many of these awards are a result of collaborative partnerships with P-12
schools, agencies, professional organizations, and university-wide colleagues.
From 2001- January 2006 over eight million dollars in external funding has
been received by the Watson School. This total includes funding received by
the Science and Math Education Center in 2004-2005(when it began to report
to the Watson School). Check here to see details of awarded grants, contracts,
and foundation support received since 2000.
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