 |
|
|
| |
|
|
Southern Connecticut State University Takes Lead in Boosting Quality of Preschools
NEW HAVEN, CT
Southern Connecticut State University's Early Childhood Education program has been tapped as a partner for the creation of a statewide "model preschool" at the oldest childcare center in Connecticut.
The university was recently awarded a two-year, $200,000 grant from the state Department of Education to serve as the program coordinator. It will work with Leila Day Nursery School in New Haven, which was founded in 1878.
The project includes several components. Southern faculty will provide workshops and professional development programs for the teachers at Leila Day, already recognized as a leader among preschools in Connecticut. The university will organize "observation days," when teachers from other schools throughout Connecticut will be invited to watch how Leila Day operates. Southern also will organize professional development programs for Connecticut preschool teachers. The grant will also be used to pay for materials and a program coordinator.
 Follow SCSU on Twitter
Student teachers from Southern will work at the school, while field placements in which Southern students observe and assist Leila Day teachers as part of their class work will continue.
Judith Buzzell, professor of education, says the grant is part of the state Department of Education's effort to strengthen the quality of state preschools and to make pre-kindergarten programs available to all children.
"There is a lot of research that says if a child participates in a highly qualified preschool program, he or she is successful in later schooling," Buzzell says. "That is why the state is increasing its emphasis on early childhood education. The model will combine the hands-on experience of the Leila Day teachers with the theoretical foundations offered by our faculty."
 Follow SCSU on Facebook
The state's Early Childhood Education Research and Policy Council has generated a proposal that would provide universal access to high quality pre-school for low-income families. It would also lengthen the daily programs for those children. The plan was recently presented to the state Board of Edu-cation and is being reviewed by Gov. M. Jodi Rell.
Gladys Deutsch, Leila Day director, says she is excited about the partnership with Southern. "Southern has the expertise to help educate the educators and to help us turn an already strong school with excellent teachers into a model for the rest of the state," Deutsch says.
She notes that the school enrolls about 100 children, of whom more than 60 are preschool age. It also includes after-school programs for students up to grade three. Deutsch adds that about a half dozen of the 20 or so teachers in the school are Southern alumni.
The project involves Deutsch, Buzzell and Beena Achhpal, an associate professor of education. "It's exciting and offers an opportunity for our faculty to work with preschool parents, who are also involved in making it a model school," Achhpal says.
For more information visit www.gradstudies.southernct.edu.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
SPONSORED PROGRAMS |
Queens College
Queens College offers a wide range of master's degrees and advanced certificates in the liberal arts, sciences, social sciences, and teacher education.
|
Excelsior College - MBA
Waive up to 15 credits through challenge exams or relevant undergraduate courses you've taken. Transfer previous graduate credits. No GMAT or on-campus requirement.
|
The University of Findlay
NEW! The Certificate in Health Informatics graduate program demonstrates uniqueness by offering varied options for practice or research focus.
|
Kaplan University
Start your Kaplan University online degree training today. Request information about our accredited online graduate degrees.
|
Lesley University
Make a difference as an artist, environmentalist, teacher, therapist, or intercultural specialist. Classes in Cambridge, MA, 23 states, and online.
|
Temple University - Engineering
Earn your graduate degree in one of five Master’s programs or our PhD in Engineering. Become a part of one of the largest, most comprehensive research universities in the US.
|
Emporia State University
Make a difference, be Empowered by E. ESU is celebrating 150 years of
quality, nationally recognized and accredited graduate programs.
|
Emerson College
One of the premiere colleges dedicated to communication and the arts
offering 10 distinctive master-level degree programs, Emerson draws
enthusiastic, creative minds from around the world.
|
Union Institute & University
Specializing in low-residency, hybrid and online degrees. Redefining higher education by placing students at the center of their own education. Emphasizing social justice.
|
Thomas Edison State College
Graduate degree programs at Thomas Edison State College are designed to transform students into leaders while meeting the demands of working adults.
|
Florida Tech - MBA
Earn your MBA 100% online from traditional, U.S. News-ranked Florida Tech. No GMAT or GRE required!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
