TQ Online
One of our tools for building the capacity of states and IHEs to enhance the use of scientically based research in literacy (SBR‑L) in teacher preparation and professional development is TQ (teacher quality) Online, a dynamic online space for those with a stake in teacher education.
It provides a meeting ground where teacher educators, state education personnel, and others throughout New England and New York can test new ideas, brainstorm solutions, share resources, and seek advice from colleagues and experts about how to align instruction with scientific findings—and to do so across geographic boundaries.
Participants have praised TQ Online as a resource that supports their work, saying it “is almost like free professional development” and “supports my teaching in ways that are only limited to my own participation.”
TQ Online offers the following benefits:
- Unlimited conversation with a network of diverse colleagues;
- The chance to build partnerships with cross-role colleagues;
- Access to the latest scientifically based research in literacy, including research on special education, English language learners, and adolescent literacy;
- Webinars featuring in-demand speakers on topics requested by participants;
- Facilitated follow-up conversations online after each webinar;
- “Ask the Expert!” forums in which participants can have discourse with a visiting expert on SBR‑L or policy for prescribed periods.
There are currently two collaboration areas:
Syllabi-Sharing and Resources Group
Membership: Exclusive to IHE teacher education faculty and New England and New York Comprehensive Center staff.
In this online area, teacher educators, including full-time faculty, adjuncts, and graduate teaching assistants, can share and discuss syllabi for literacy-related teacher preparation courses. Discussions focus on enhancing the alignment of course content and materials with SBR‑L, and incorporating SBR‑L into teacher preparation coursework.
To access the membership request form for this area, please go to: http://necomprehensivecenter.org/form_ws1.
Scientifically Based Research in Literacy (SBR‑L) & State Standards Group
Membership: Teacher educators, leaders from state and local education agencies, and others with a stake in teacher education.
Here members can:
- share and discuss resources about SBR‑L and teacher education;
- examine best practices for increasing SBR‑L into teacher preparation programs and professional development initiatives; and
- dialogue about aligning teacher preparation programs with state standards.
To access the membership request form for this area, please go to: http://necomprehensivecenter.org/form_ws2.
TQ Online is co-sponsored by the New York and New England Comprehensive Centers.