A State-Level Model for Collaboration among Teacher Education Institutions.

Overview & Synopsis

In January 1982, the West Virginia Board of Regents, the governing board for the 16 public colleges and universities in the state, established a state-level advisory committee for teacher education. This Teacher Education Advisory Committee (TEAC) consisted of a representative from each of the public and private senior institutions having one or more teacher education programs. The Committee was charged with considering any and all matters related to teacher education and offering recommendations and proposals to the Board. The Committee was also requested to consider and react to items that may be presented from the Board. The Committee functions as the primary advisory group for teacher education as a new master plan for higher education through 1990 is being developed by the Board of Regents. This paper reviews the development of the TEAC, describes its activities and functions, and outlines the future teacher education concerns and issues in West Virginia. Applicability of this model to other states is considered. (JD)