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Northwestern’s School of Education and Social Policy (SESP) Teacher Education programs are committed to nurturing ways of learning and teaching that can help all students thrive by centering our work around four guiding commitments.
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Teacher Leadership Program
The Teacher Leadership Program at Northwestern’s School of Education and Social Policy researches the impact of teacher leadership, develops educators’ leadership skills, and promotes teacher leadership in schools and communities.
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Masters in Learning Sciences
The Learning Sciences concentration prepares masters students to advance the understanding and practice of teaching and learning.
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Educational Studies
The Master of Science in Education Program’s concentration in Educational Studies allows you to explore learning, child development, and schooling in America.
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Intensive Summer Institutes for Educators
Choose whether to take the classes for graduate credit, or for professional development hours only.
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Educational Coaching Network
The Educational Coaching Network (ECN) connects educators who want to learn, collaborate, and problem solve in areas related to Instructional Coaching.
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Period Positivity Statement
5/24/23 by Erin Swank Alumna Erin Swank (M.S. Ed, Class of 2021) created this Period Positivity Statement to display in her classroom. Please feel free to download this and hang it in your classroom! Posted in celebration of Menstrual Hygiene Day.
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Reflections of a Student Teacher
5/15/23 by Dhruvi Soni MSED Student Dhruvi Soni reflects upon her student teaching experience at Elk Grove High School.
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School Safety Panel: Learn How Teachers Can Build a Culture of Safety
5/10/23 by Caitlin Dunlap Sikes On May 4th, 2023, the Master of Science in Education Program held a panel discussion about violence prevention in schools. Three panelists from local school districts spoke about their approaches to safety and supporting students during and after crises. The panelists included Jadine Chou, Chief of Safety and Security for Chicago Public Schools, Mary Kalou, Assistant Superintendent for Maine Township School District, and Angelica Schab, Director of Family Services for East Maine School District. The conversation was moderated by Dr. Timothy Dohrer, Director of Teacher Leadership and former principal.
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