MACTE MN Day at the Capital
Tentative date - February 28, 2012
Cyndy Crist email.  cyndy.crist@gmail.com

 

What is MACTE?  Many of you are familiar with MACTE. But, for new BOT members and some people observing this meeting, we would like to provide a brief introduction to our organization.  The Minnesota Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, or MACTE, is a state chapter of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.   MACTE is a voluntary organization comprised of 32 educational institutions and one affiliate member.  MACTE serves all learners in an ever-changing society through its commitment to high and consistent standards for every teacher.

MACTE represents all three Minnesota education systems, including seven Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, four University of Minnesota campuses, and 21 independent colleges. Our teacher preparation programs offer diversity in size, focus and delivery, but all are designed to prepare quality teachers for Minnesota’s schools. MACTE was founded in 1973 to clarify and address issues in teaching and learning; to promote quality teacher preparation and development; and to share the collective knowledge and data of all state-approved teacher education programs.  We are dedicated to providing leadership in the preparation and development of highly qualified professional educators. (See full position paper)