National Association for School-University Partnerships (NASUP) Affiliate
New Jersey School-University Partnership Schools (NJSUP) is an ad hoc group within the New Jersey Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (NJACTE). As an ad hoc, NJSUP has representatives from each participating colleges/universities who have School-University Partnerships (SUP). NJSUP holds several events and activities, including a yearly conference that is open to all school-university partnerships and teacher preparation stakeholders.
NJSUP is an affiliate of the National Association of School-University Partnerships (NASUP). NASUP believes in advancing the education profession by providing leadership, advocacy, and support to create and sustain school-university partnerships, such as Professional Development Schools, to function as learning communities to improve student learning, prepare educators through clinical practice, engage in reciprocal professional learning, and conduct shared inquiry.
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Vision
The vision of NJSUP is to nurture and sustain partnerships between P-12 schools and institutions of higher education.
Mission
NJSUP is an affiliate of the National Association of School University-Partnerships (NASUP). NJSUP is a non-profit professional organization that comprises P-12 school districts, Educator Preparation Programs, and community partners. Members work collaboratively to strengthen the education of P-16 learners and educators through shared resources, networking, and advocacy for school-university partnerships. Embracing New Jersey’s diversity, NJSUP is built on the four cornerstones of teacher preparation and ongoing professional development: enhance student learning, prepare educators through clinical practice, engage in reciprocal professional learning, and conduct shared inquiry.
Events
NJSUP is in the process of reorganizing and information about upcoming events TBD.
Past Events
NJSUP was pleased to host the 3rd Annual Virtual MLK Day of Action. This virtual symposium was held on Monday, January 16, 2023, 10 am – 12 noon. The symposium began and ended with engaging presentations from dynamic educational leaders. All higher education faculty and administrators, P-12 partners, and other professional networks were invited to attend. The zoom webinar link was shared with program participants using the email address provided during registration.