“Temple University’s College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is proud to announce the establishment of the Temple Partnership Schools Network (TPSN) in partnership with the School District of Philadelphia.”
Based upon the nationally recognized Professional Development School model, CEHD will now work directly with two schools located near our North Philadelphia campus, Tanner G. Duckrey School and Mary McLeod Bethune School, to create a community-embedded, practice-based learning environment that will ultimately strengthen the local schools and the entire North Philadelphia community.
We do not come into this partnership with any preconceived notions. Rather, our job is to first listen and take an asset-based approach that builds off the deep experience and expertise amongst Duckrey and Bethune teachers and leadership. As the partnership develops, we hope to accomplish five goals.
- Enhance pre-K–12 student success
- Advance educator preparation
- Strengthen learning for school-based professionals
- Deepen family and community engagement
- Generate research that impacts practice
While this program has the potential to greatly benefit our North Philadelphia neighbors, we believe the positive implications will be just as profound for our students, staff and faculty members. Our launch schools, Tanner G. Duckrey School and Mary McLeod Bethune School, will also serve as pilots, as we hope to expand the network in future years.
We invite you to learn more about the innovative program in this Temple Now piece and on the TPSN website.
SOURCE: Temple University College of Education and Human Development
