Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

​ATE’s Special Interests Groups (SIG) Coordinator is Vanessa Louis.

Assessment and Evaluation

The Assessment and Evaluation SIG offers teacher educators with dedicated times and spaces to discuss topics and issues, share their research, and explore presentation and publication opportunities associated with assessment and evaluation. Additionally, this SIG supports the 2024 ATE Teacher Educator Standards.

Contact(s):
Nancy P. Gallavan, Chair
University of Central Arkansas
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Joanne Philhower, Co-Chair
Austin Peay State University

Certification and Accountability

The Certification and Accountability SIG was developed to bring together professionals concerned with the standards for certification and accountability issues locally, statewide, regionally, or nationally.

Contact(s):
Gina Anderson, Co-Chair
Texas Women's University
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Christina Sinclair, Co-Chair
Steven F. Austin State University

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Classroom Management

Classroom management is a critical part of teaching and, therefore, an interest of many ATE members serving in a range of positions. From these multiple perspectives this SIG studies issues related to course content, curriculum design or delivery, plus research in the field.

Contact(s):
​Brandon Juarez, Chair
Grand Canyon University

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Early Childhood Teacher Education

ATE's Early Childhood Teacher Education SIG provides a forum for the dissemination of current research and practice among early childhood teacher educators. 

Contact(s):
Laurel Byrne, Co-Chair
La Salle University

Dawn Gatlin, Co-Chair
Sam Houston State University
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Educational Leadership

The Educational Leadership SIG brings together a national network of educational leaders and provides a forum in which members (1) identify common understandings, (2) engage in inquiry and scholarship, and (3) chart new directions in educational leadership to be proactive in the improvement of practice.

Contact(s):
Mary J. Goggins Selke, Chair
Grand Canyon University

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Inclusive Education

ATE's Inclusive Education SIG has a goal focused on exploring current issues and research related to the creation of inclusive school environments that are positive and effective for all students.

​​Contact(s):
Jenalee Hinds, Chair
Northern Kentucky University
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Literacy

ATE’s Literacy SIG provides a community of inquiry and learning about the many facets of literacy across all disciplines. Members are encouraged to share current research, policy, teaching ideas, and resources.

​​Contact(s):
Laura Jacobs, Co-Chair
Towson University
 
Kim Barker, Co-Chair
Augusta University

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Mathematics Teacher Education

The Mathematics Teacher Educators SIG focuses on issues related to mathematics content, curriculum design and delivery, and research in the field.
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​Contact(s):
Lingguo Bu, Co-Chair
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
 
David Arneson, Co-Chair
Leadership Foundation for Teacher Education

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Multicultural Education

The purpose of the Multicultural Education SIG is to establish, within ATE’s organizational structure, an ongoing forum dedicated to the generation, dissemination, and critique of scholarship that informs curricular and pedagogical thought, practice, and policy in relation to social justice in teacher education.
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​Contact(s):
Vanessa Louis, Chair
University of Michigan, Marsal Family School of Education

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Practitioner Research

The purpose of the Practitioner Research SIG is to foster a culture of inquiry and reflection among educators, empowering them to engage in systematic and intentional study of their own practice to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
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​Contact(s):​
Nancy Dana, Co-Chair
University of Florida
 
Craig Mertler, Co-Chair
Barry University

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Professional Dispositions

The ATE Professional Dispositions SIG purpose is to form a community of learners among teacher educators interested in teaching and assuring teacher candidates possess and display appropriate dispositions in their campus studies, their field experience, and their work in the community.
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​Contact(s):
Larry Bohannon, Chair
Southeast Missouri State University
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Laurie Bobley, Secretary
Touro College

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Retired Teacher Educators

The purpose of the Retired Teacher Educators SIG is to maintain engagement and support for the membership of ATE. This includes sponsorships, guest speakers, and maintaining relationships among members.

​Contact(s):
Marilyn Nicholas, Co-Chair
Towson University
 
Jim Whiteman, Co-Chair
Polly Fox Academy
 
Fancy Funk, Co-Chair
Florida State University

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School Violence Prevention

The School Violence Prevention SIG provides a forum for discussion of issues and concerns impacting school violence in Preschool - 12th grades.

​Contact(s):
TBD, Chair

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Science Educators

The Science Education SIG promotes the preparation of science teachers for all levels. Papers dealing with contemporary practices in preparing science teachers are presented each year at the Annual Meeting of ATE.

​Contact(s):
Edith Davis, Co-Chair
Florida A&M

Ute Kaden, Co-Chair
University of Alaska-Fairbanks

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Self-Study of Teacher Education Practices (S-STEP)

ATE’s Self-Study of Teacher Education Practices (S-STEP) SIG aims to provide a forum to educate and collaborate so that ATE members are supported as they engage in self-study research.

​Contact(s):
Dawn Turkovich, Co-Chair
St. Vincent College

Kristin Harty, Co-Chair
St. Vincent College

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Social Studies

The Social Studies SIG provides a positive, solution-based forum for the preparation and support of social studies teachers at all levels. Papers addressing current issues in practice and praxis are presented each year at the Annual Meeting of ATE.

​Contact(s):
Amber Godwin, Chair
Sam Houston State University

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Students in Teacher Education

The Students in Teacher Education SIG encourages the active participation of teacher education students in ATE. The primary mechanism for accomplishing this is through student presentations at the SIG meeting at the national conference.

​Contact(s):
Giang-Nguyen Nguyen, Chair
University of West Florida

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