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Welcome to DARTEP!

(Directors and Representatives of Teacher Education Programs in Michigan)

Dartep event For many years, Deans, Directors of Teacher Education, Directors of Student Teaching, Certification Officers, Michigan Department of Education officials and others who have a keen interest in the preparation of Michigan K-12 teachers have met to discuss the pertinent issues of the day. This organization has been a sounding board as well as a forum for careful analysis of best practice in the preparation of teachers. Although at times there may be disagreement over controversial issues, the tone of debate has always been cordial. As such, this organization serves as a kind of fraternity/sorority of like-minded professionals who value highly their association with one another. With the ever increasing complexity of the certification process, it is reassuring to know that DARTEP continues to serve as a forum where accurate information can be disseminated.

DARTEP is in recess until next fall

DARTEP members,

I'd like to begin by acknowledging the work of Donna Fiebelkorn this past year as DARTEP President, and welcome to the executive committee Reuben Rubio as our new president-elect/secretary for 2009-2010. Hal Dittenber continues to serve as treasurer.

Next year's meeting schedule is tentatively as follows:
October 2, 2009 - Central Michigan University; Afternoon session: MACTE
December 4, 2009 - Clinton RESA; Afternoon session: presentation on relevant topic: TBD
February 5, 2010 - Clinton RESA; Afternoon session: Certification Officers training & update
April 9, 2010, - Siena Heights University, Adrian; Afternoon session: MACTE

Please review the materials described in Susan's email related to the MNRTC (posted to the listserv) and the post-BA program inventory and respond as appropriate. Also be alert to an invoice coming from MACTE (Steve Barbus) to defray the cost of the October TEAC conference. The fee will be proportional to the number attending from your institution, and will offset costs incurred by SVSU on our behalf to host that very valuable workshop.

David Myton, President

Two of our officers for 2009-10 are pictured below: Dave Myton, President, Lake Superior State University; and Reuben Rubio, Secretary and President-Elect, Spring Arbor University. Not pictured is Hal Dittenber, Treasurer, Wayne State University.

2007-08 DARTEP officers

 
News:

Meeting dates for 2009-2010 are: October 2, December 4, February 5, and April 9.

Michigan Non-traditional Route to Teacher Certification Information:

  • The route as proposed by the State Superintendenrt.
  • each institution: corrections in review of summary document MS Word doc of existing non-traditional programs to Sue English by June 15
  • field review survey (under review by MDE)

The most recent of Jerry Robbins' MACTE public affairs notes is available as of March 5, 2009. Download the latest here, and look up the archive here.

AICUM institutions working together to align TEAC quality principles and cross-cutting themes with MDE standards in vartious specialty areas. The results are freely available to use.

Criteria for Teacher Preparation:
Download the 2007-08 TPI reporting forms and worksheets. zip file

The new elementary education standards ms word icon were approved by the State Board of Education on Jan. 8, 2008. All information pertaining to the upcoming review may be found on the MDE web site right here.

Exceptions to the requirement that secondary teacher candidates pass MTTC tests in minor areas of certification

Proposed Administrative Rule Changes (Teacher Certification, School Counselors, School Psychologists, Suspension/Revocation of Certificates)

Development Timeline for New Program Standards

Press Release: Governor Signs Bills Establishing Rigorous High School Curriculum

USA Today Article: Teacher Testing

Panel Considers Revamping College Aid and Accrediting

School Board Superintendant Monthly Podcast


Last updated 5/29//09. Maintained by Reuben Rubio; for other questions please view the contact list.