
The Collaboratory for Teacher Education at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education
Creating programs that uniquely and creatively address local and national needs for teacher learning.
Designing, testing, refining, and disseminating innovative approaches to teacher education pedagogy, curriculum, and routines.
Designing and implementing empirical research on teacher education programs, teacher learning, and novice teacher support.
Working in partnership with schools, districts, community organizations, and other entities to enhance the quality, reach, and effectiveness of the programs and pedagogies developed and research undertaken.
Contributing to the capacity and diversity of the field of teacher education by preparing future teacher educators.
Attracting teachers from underrepresented groups and preparing teachers for a wide range of teaching situations.
Leading and contributing to the national conversation on teaching in U.S. schools, approaches to preparation, and related policies.
Supporting teacher-led efforts to improve teaching and learning conditions in P-12 schools.