Master in Teaching Program

Certification and Advising Office The Evergreen State College

2700 Evergreen Parkway N.W. Sem 2 A 2117

Olympia, WA 98505

360-867-6559 foranm@evergreen.edu

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Preparing Teachers to Change Lives – that is the goal of the Master in Teaching Program (MIT) at THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE in Olympia, WA.

Our nationally recognized, state accredited teacher preparation program works with candidates to earn a master’s degree and certification while obtaining the critical understanding and skills needed to teach in today’s diverse public schools. We strive to prepare teachers to create culturally responsive, equitable learning environments that support student engagement and achievement. Program graduates are being hired in Washington state, around the U.S. and internationally. Our 2007 placement rate at 89% continues the tradition of being first or second in the state among certification programs the past five years.

Evergreen’s MIT program mirrors the original mission of the college with its cross curricular program, interactive student-teacher dialogue, learning across significant differences, small group seminars, group problem solving activities, and narrative evaluations instead of letter grades. We:

start a learning community of 45-60 students each fall with a multidisciplinary faculty team

incorporate extensive experience in regional schools that include rural, suburban and urban environments

provide guidance towards practicing democratic, inclusive decision making within public school classrooms as a means of helping K12 students become citizens who care about equity and justice

create curriculum that reflects the interests of children and youth, as well as local, state and national learning goals

We invite people into this program who are eager to accept the challenge of discovering what it means to be a compassionate, critically reflective practitioner with a focus on helping all children and youth.

Your assistance in referring potential applicants would be appreciated. We have enclosed program brochures for you to post and distribute. Check out our website for further information and video-clips at www.evergreen.edu/mit. People are also welcome to contact us for a catalog, further assistance with questions, or to arrange an individual advising appointment or visit to a MIT workshop or seminar.

If you need additional materials or would like a program poster, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Maggie Foran

MIT Associate Director

Enc: program brochures, catalog