Professionalism Goals
The Graduate Will:

                   1. display the behaviors of a reflective professional practitioner who seeks opportunities to grow 
                        professionally. 

                   2. foster collegial relationships with others (e.g., school personnel, parents, and agencies in the 
                        larger community) as an advocate for students' learning and well being.

                   3. understand and apply legal and ethical concepts related to professional conduct.

                   4. compile and maintain important educational information in order to share with the school and 
                         community.

Instructors Goals
 In planning and implementing instruction, the graduate will:

                   1. understand and apply major developmental principles and theories.

                   2. assess prior knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs of diverse student populations.

                   3. use appropriate instructional techniques for a variety of learning styles, modalities, and 
                         intelligences.

                   4. use a knowledge of historical, philosophical, social, and cultural factors.

                   5. integrate curriculum effectively

                   6. select, use, and evaluate a variety of appropriate instructional approaches, formats, materials, 
                         and technologies.

                   7. assess student progress using formal and informal assessment strategies to ensure (a) the 
                         continuous intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of the learner, and 
                          (b) the achievement of specified outcomes. 

                   8. demonstrate knowledge of the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the 
                         disciplines she or he teaches and makes these aspects of subject matter meaningful to students. 

Manager Goals
  In managing the educational environment and experiences, the graduate will:

                   1. evaluate and implement developmentally, culturally, and ethically appropriate classroom 
                         management strategies.

                   2. plan, implement, and sustain a responsive learning environment.