NEW! Proceedings from the 25th NC Teacher Education Forum

The Proceedings from the 25th Annual NC Teacher Education Forum are nearing completion. For further information, contact Dr. Carol Maidon, Editor, at maidonc@campbell.edu

The 25th Annual NC Teacher Education Forum theme was The Educational Landscape: Developing Learning Communities. The presentations followed these strands:

• Preparation of High Quality Teachers, School Leaders, and/or School Support Personnel;
• Action Research, Teacher Inquiry, Self-study Practices, or Transformative Education;
• Curriculum Development, Instruction, or Assessment;
• Cultural, Social, or Gender Issues;
• Collaborative Partnerships;
• Recruiting, Retaining, and/or Mentoring Educators;
• Utilizing Best Practices;
• Building Diverse/Equitable Communities;
• Developing Research Bases; or
• Supporting Learning through Technology.

PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR THE 25TH ANNUAL NC TEACHER EDUCATION FORUM
Members included:
Planning Committee Co-Chairs:
Randy Kohlenberg, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Carol Maidon, Campbell University

Committee Members:
Elizabeth Belford Horan, Methodist University
Dale Carpenter, Western Carolina University
Rebekah Kelleher, Wingate University
Gerald Dillashaw, Elon University
Sara Simmons, University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Jillian Ardley, East Carolina University
Patricia Brewer, North Carolina Wesleyan College
Betty Brown, University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Tyrette Carter, North Carolina A & T State University
Kim Dial, University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Sherell Fuller, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Paula Grubbs, Salem College
Thurman Guy, North Carolina A & T State University
Juanita Heyward, Methodist University
Thurman Guy, North Carolina A & T State University
Bettie Willingham, Barton College

At the NC-ACTE Teacher Education Forum on Thursday, September 20, 2007, Dr. Sharon Robinson, President and CEO of the AACTE, will delivered the Keynote Address at the General Session.

Dr. Sharon Robinson, President and CEO of AACTE

Click to download Dr. Robinson's Address.

The Thursday Luncheon featured Dr. Alan Mabe, Vice-President for Academic Planning and University-School Programs for The University of North Carolina General Administration.

Dr. Alan Mabe, Vice-President for Academic Planning and University-School Programs,
UNC General Administration

Concurrent Sessions of Research Presentations were held Thursday, 1:00-4:15 p.m., including Student Poster Presentations 4:15-5:00 p.m., and Friday 8:20-11:40 a.m.

A GALA RECEPTION celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Fall Teacher Education Forum provided an opportunity to visit and network, while enjoying the music of the Market Street Brass.

The Friday Luncheon beginning at 11:45 a.m. featured the 2007-2008 NC Teacher of the Year, James Bell, and Dr. Kathy Sullivan, Senior Policy Analyst, NC State Board of Education, with the NCDPI UPDATE.

James Bell, Chowan Middle School, Edenton Chowan Public Schools, 2007-2008 NC Teacher of the Year

Download 25th Annual North Carolina Teacher Education Forum Schedule-at-a-Glance (click on link)

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