Shaping the Future of EducationPromoting advocacy, equity, leadership, and professionalism in teacher education
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Annual MeetingATE's 2025 Annual Meeting will be held
March 7–12, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana |
Call for ProposalsCall for Proposals is Open for
ATE's 2025 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. Deadline Extended to Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 |
Summer ConferenceWe met in Denver, Colorado for
ATE's 2024 Summer Conference July 26–29, 2024 |
ATE InternshipATE is seeking a Communications Intern for Spring / Summer 2025
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Clinical Experience Standards Webinar SeriesJoin ATE for a series of webinars over the coming year (2024-2025) focused on the third edition of ATE’s Clinical Experience Standards
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ATE SIG Coordinator Position OpeningJoin the ATE team! ATE is seeking to fill the Association Development Specialist SIG Coordinator Position
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From ATE's President
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“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”
— Mother Teresa As we embark on this new academic year, I am inspired by Mother Teresa’s profound reminder that small acts, when driven by great love, have the power to effect significant change. This quote serves as the cornerstone of our advocacy efforts as we aim to Advance our understandings, Transform our connections, and Energize our commitment to education. Our ongoing advocacy work continues to build upon the work of the ATE Commission on Advocacy: its Handbook and wonderful panel presentation at our recent summer conference in Denver. As teacher educators, it is often easy to forget to advocate for ourselves. I encourage you to take a moment to consider one new/additional way in which you will advocate for yourself…. - **Well-Being**: How do we attend to our overall well-being? Prioritizing self-care ensures that we remain effective and resilient in our roles. - **Growth**: In what ways do we seek opportunities for personal, professional, and pedagogical growth? Continuous development enriches our practice and keeps us engaged. - **Modeling**: How do we model and encourage growth in others? By setting examples, we inspire those around us to strive for excellence. - **Recognition**: How do we recognize and celebrate our accomplishments? Celebrating achievements fosters a positive and supportive environment. What might each of us do differently this year to advocate for others? - **Alignment**: How do we align teacher preparation and professional development with educational expectations? Ensuring that our programs meet current standards supports student success. - **Diversity**: How do we advance equity, diversity and inclusion authentically? Addressing these issues proactively enhances educational outcomes for all learners. - **Preparation**: How do we prepare future teachers to meet the needs of all learners? Comprehensive preparation ensures that new educators are equipped to address diverse classroom challenges. As we consider advocating for the profession of teacher education, what small steps might each of us take? - **Engagement**: In what ways do we engage in local conversations about current educational issues? Active participation in these discussions helps shape the future of our schools. - **Professionalization**: How do we support the professionalization of teachers and teaching? Advocating for our profession strengthens its stature and influence. - **Policy**: How do we engage with policymakers on educational issues? Building relationships with decision-makers enables us to influence policies that affect education. - **Research**: How do we contribute to research that informs teacher education? Engaging in and supporting research drives evidence-based improvements in our field. In addition to our ongoing advocacy for ATE, please consider inviting a new colleague or future teacher educator to attend our upcoming annual 2025 conference in New Orleans (March 7-12). The documents highlighted below are foundational to our work as teacher educators…in what ways might you integrate these into your work? - **Core Values**: How do we integrate the ATE Core Values in our work? Embracing these values ensures that our efforts align with our organizational mission. - **Standards**: How do we align our work with ATE Standards for Teacher Education and Clinical Experiences? Adhering to these standards guarantees high-quality teacher preparation. - **Handbook Utilization**: How do we use the ATE Advocacy Handbook to support our work? Leveraging this resource enhances our advocacy strategies and effectiveness. What small things might each of us do with great love this year? I look forward to hearing from each of you and learning more about the ways in which you ADVOCATE.
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