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ASU Public School Partnership
"Connect, Communicate, Collaborate"

Partnership Highlights

• 	Cultural Diversity Quilt The Partnership project is getting closer to completion. Each school in the Partnership is sending in a painted "friendship" tile and a photograph that represents cultural diversity in their region.
  " What They Know Can Hurt Them : Preparing Pre-Service Teachers for Real World Students." Congratulations to: Tracy Smith-ASU Cogie Reed-Cove Creek Elementary School Wanda Calvert-ASU Gayle Snyder-Central Wilkes Middle School Kelly Johnson, Ashe Middle School	The Middle School Language Arts PLC The Middle School Language Arts PLC received notice of publication in the North Carolina Middle School Association Journal.

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Partnership Activities

 

	Scholar Weekend Nov. 14th and 15th More Information
	Partnership Mini-Grants due November 15th These grants are designed to support collaborative work with public school teachers.  Some examples might be teacher research, projects in the classroom with students, teachers, interns or student teachers or professional development for teachers. For more information-call 828-262-6108 or email mccalisterlm@appstate.edu. Â
	Science Seminars Mathematics & Science Education Center Everyone is cordially invited to attend this year’s science seminars on the ASU campus. Teachers may receive up to 1.6 recertification credits; each seminar carries 0.2 credit. You may attend all the seminars or choose particular ones that interest you. The seminars are free and parking is free after 5:00 P.M. in any legal spaces (excluding Handicapped and Reserved spaces). While not required, letting us know ahead of time the seminars that you plan to attend will aid us in preparing adequate materials and refreshments (phone, fax, or email). More Information
	International Student Classroom Visitors More Information

 

 

 

 

Partnership Mission

Formally established in 1987, the Appalachian State University Public School Partnership has as its goal the development of a strong collaborative program among the members of the Partnership. Members have agreed to work closely as equals for the purpose of making educational improvements in areas that are of mutual concern to the Partners. Attention is given to enhancing the preparation of teachers as well as to the continuing professional development of teachers. Shared decision making exists as members work toward educational initiatives and improvements within the Partnership schools.

Members of the Partnership

• Alexander County
• Alleghany County
• Ashe County
• Avery County
• Burke County
• Caldwell County
• Watauga County
• Wilkes County
• Reich College of Education
• College of Arts and Sciences
• Northwest Regional Educational Service Alliance (NWRESA)