Director's Message

 The vision teachers forge for their students emanate from their own educational experiences. When teacher education programs engage teacher candidates in interdisciplinary inquiry, experiential and collaborative curricular development for diverse learners in linguistically and culturally diverse contexts, teacher candidates are more likely to create such learning environments for their students when they embark on their own professional careers.

PEP's Conceptual Framework encapsulates the diverse perspectives that forge our shared vision and drive our practices in the teachers' and administrators' professional education at Stony Brook University. Our goals are embedded in current research in the disciplines and in pedagogy and are aligned with state, national, and professional standards across disciplines. These guide our reflective practices, support our professional endeavors, and provide a foundation for self-renewal as we move forward in the professional community. The following are deeply rooted within our practices and guide our conceptual vision:

• Professional Excellence and Growth
• Community and Diversity
• Leadership and Service

We invite you to join Stony Brook University's nationally accredited teacher education programs as we engage in research-based investigations, standards-driven curriculum development, and reflective practices in pursuit of a shared vision and diverse professional endeavors. We would like to thank our partners in P-12 schools, our students, our alumni, and our colleagues whose immeasurable contribution has guided the professional growth of our students and the educational endeavors of our program.

Dorit H. Kaufman, Ph.D.
Director
Professional Education Program