Centers and Programs

Dr. Candace Burns, Dean

Dr. Candace Burns
Dean, College of Education
email:  burnsc@wpunj.edu
Phone:  973-720-2138

Dr. Feola

Dr. Dorothy Feola
Associate Dean, College of Education
email:  feolad@wpunj.edu
Phone:  973-720-2138

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Mission Statement

The College of Education of William Paterson University of New Jersey serves as a major resource for educational practitioners and institutions by preparing students for entry into teaching and educationally-related professions; providing educators with additional and advanced professional preparation and continuing development in selected disciplines; and preparing students to participate effectively in a diverse society. The College promotes teaching and learning by contributing to the collaborative participation of students and faculty in society. In pursuit of this mission, the College of Education is dedicated to promoting student success and academic excellence in the advancement of teaching and life long learning through scholarly work, constant reflection, and ongoing assessment.

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COE SPOTLIGHT 

 

William Paterson University Receives Funding from Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation in Support of Integrating Arts with Science and Math in Paterson School

Cotsakos Family gives $1 Million in stock to WPU

PDS in Action:  Ms. Anderson, Dr. Wilder and Dr. Golden at School #12 featuring WP students Adriana Verta and Giselle Aguila

National Recognition for Outstanding Teaching to Dr. Janis Strasser  

Read Across America Week - COE Newsletter Article

Teacher Professional Development in Sheltered English Instruction at WPU

Future Educators Association of New Jersey Visit WPU 

Professional Development School Partnerships

COE wins AACTE Best Practice in Global Diversity Award, 2011

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 

New Elementary Education Praxis Exam Effective September 1, 2012

Foundation & Alumni Association Scholarships

New Vistas 18 Month Fast-Track Program - Information Session, April 5, 2012

7th Annual Teaching Asia Conference - Friday, April 13, 2012

3rd Annual New Jersey Professional Development Schools Conference – May 16, 2012

Research and Reception on May 17th, 2012 for Master's Graduates

Strategic Plan Blog for Faculty & Staff

COE Newsletter (Fall 2011)

FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENT NEWS

Congressional Commendation for Dr. Jeanne D'Haem Author of The Last Camel: True Stories about Somalia

Hong, C.E. & Lawrence, S. A. (2011).  Action research in teacher education:  Classroom inquiry, reflection, and data-driven decision making.  Journal of Inquiry and Action in Education, 4(2), 1-17.

Christine Besko-Maughan & Dr. Brian Friedlander - Reference Guide - IPad™:Enhancing Learning & Communication for Students with Special Needs.

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GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS & SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Garden State Partnership for Teacher Quality

New Vistas Program

REFORMS II

TEACH Grant Information

Robert Noyce Scholarships

24-Hour Pre-Service Program 

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Educators Advancing Technology

William Paterson's Education Technology Conference continues to prepare inquiring educators for the future.

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Read more about the EducationTechnology Conference in the Wayne Today newspaper.

Wayne Today article on the Education Technology Conference.

ACCREDITATIONS

NCATE Accreditation Visit April 2012

The College of Education at William Paterson University of New Jersey is hosting an accreditation visit by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) in April 2012. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the visiting team. Please note that comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of professional education programs offered, and should specify the party's relationship to the institution (i.e., graduate, present or former faculty member, employer of graduates).

We invite you to submit written comments to:
Board of Examiners
NCATE
2010 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036-1023
Or by e-mail to: callforcomments@ncate.org