Connect Leaders
We bring together leaders in educator preparation who want their programs to consistently prepare effective beginning teachers. We build the capacity of these leaders to drive change.
Impact Academy 2022Deans for Impact works to ensure that every beginning teacher is good on day one, and on the path to become great over time.
We do this by connecting with leaders of educator-preparation programs; helping them to transform their programs; sustaining these transformations over time; and influencing policy that affects their work.
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Transform Programs
We help leaders transform their programs through evidence, including our best scientific understanding about how students learn. We believe networks are critical to making this happen.
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Sustain Change
We help leaders sustain the transformations of their programs over time. We believe common indicators of teacher-candidate skill and knowledge are a key component of sustained improvement.
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Influence Policy
We build the capacity of leaders in educator preparation to influence education policy. We believe policy change is critical to fostering a healthy education ecosystem.
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Spotlight
Learning by Scientific Design Network
This spring, we’re training mentor teachers to provide coaching that is grounded in principles of learning science. “There’s a gap between what the college is telling teacher-candidates versus what they’re experiencing in the classroom,” one mentor teacher says. “We need to fill that gap.” Learn more
