Pictured here are USM/Lewiston-Auburn College teacher
education student Kenneth Mashke, left, working with Auburn students
Coreen Robert, center, and Katie Philbrick, right. An informational workshop
on 'CLASS,' the teacher education program at USM/L-A, will be held April
19.
April 2005
An informational workshop on the teacher education program
at USM's Lewiston-Auburn College will be held April 19. This
undergraduate program called CLASS (Collaborative Learning
and School Success) prepares students for rewarding careers
in the classroom as “teacher-leaders.” CLASS
enables students to complete a bachelor’s degree in
an academic major of their choice in the arts and sciences,
and to become certified teachers in grades K - 8. Applications
to the CLASS PDS program for the Fall 2005 semester are still
being accepted.
This exciting program provides all the education courses
and experiences required for students to become highly qualified,
state certified candidates for teaching positions in the
21st century. The education courses, field experiences and
seminars all occur “on site” in local public
schools. By the end of this program, students will also have
completed at least 35 graduate credit hours towards USM’s
Master’s in Teaching and Learning (MTL). This innovative
program is based on the Professional Development School (PDS)
model with the college’s partner schools being located
in Auburn.
This informal session on the CLASS PDS program will be held
Tuesday, April 19, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., at USM/L-A on Westminster
Street in Lewiston. This will be an excellent opportunity
to meet with college and partner school faculty, as well
as with students currently in the program. Refreshments will
be served. Those who wish to attend are asked to call 753-6618
or email jbradley@usm.maine.edu. Space is limited, so advance
registration is encouraged.
The CLASS PDS program is designed specifically for undergraduate
students. Anyone interested in teaching who already holds
a bachelor's degree may want to consider the ETEP program.
ETEP is a post-baccalaureate teacher education program offered
through USM's College of Education and Human Development.
Those interested in ETEP are encouraged to call 780-5306
for more information.
