Tarleton State University
Founded in 1899, Texas-based Tarleton State University, a founding member of the Texas A&M System, has been and continues to be a critical preparer of teachers for central and north Texas. With campuses in Stephenville, Waco, and Fort Worth, the College of Education produces approximately 230 newly certified teachers each year.
The leadership team learned about University-School Partnerships for the Renewal of Educator Preparation (US PREP) and the transformation work they were doing with other Teacher Preparation Programs across the country. They participated in a US PREP Learning Tour, where they observed how other teacher preparation programs had transformed their preparation models. This was a pivotal experience that helped them see the potential of how, in partnership with US PREP, they could transform their program. Dr. Sloan was initially hesitant about partnering with US PREP, but quickly realized it was the right decision. “I was the biggest skeptic. Now I’m the biggest champion.” Tarleton State dove in with both feet to begin an ambitious redesign effort, with the goal of shifting to a yearlong residency at all three of their campuses over two years.
