CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE NITE 2008 National Institute for Teaching Excellence Cambridge College l NITE l Academic Programs Summer Residency l Admission Policy l Highlights NITE 2008 Summer Term in Greater Boston Cambridge College 1000 Massachusetts Avenue & 80 Prospect Street Cambridge, MA 02138 1-800-380-1218 www.cambridgecollege.edu/nite Welcome from the Dean I wish to extend my personal invitation to educators all across America to come to our unique, leading-edge programs for educators known as the National Institute for Teaching Excellence (NITE). At NITE, thousands of educators have gained the skills and knowledge, passion and perspectives to meet the challenges of educating our young people in the 21st century. Our graduates not only cope successfully in their classrooms, but achieve the extraordinary in their careers and school districts. This summer you will come together to study and share ideas about teaching and learning, leading classrooms and schools, using effective theories and strategies. NITE students come from across the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and other countries to study and socialize with fellow teachers and administrators in this five week, intensive summer residency which begins the degree program. You will study with a diversity of professors who are some of the most highly quali- fied scholar/practitioners in their fields. Explore real questions in light of the latest research and best practices. We offer a large variety of programs. Some lead to teacher or administrator licenses, and others are for professional advancement. Our previous students say that, after experiencing five weeks of collaborative learn- ing, they leave re-invigorated and excited to bring their newly learned knowledge and skills back to their schools. At the same time, they have experienced a sadness at leaving new friends and colleagues. I invite you to learn more about NITE and to join this exciting learning community of professional educators and leaders. I look forward to meeting you this summer. Sincerely, Anthony J. DeMatteo, PhD Dean, School of Education NITE 2008 Summer Calendar Subject to change Mar./Apr. TBA Summer course registration opens; Date will be supplied with your acceptance packet As soon as you apply for admission, apply for financial aid at www.cambridgecollege.edu/financialaid June 1 Application deadline June 13 Summer term fees due or payment plan application due with deposit; late fee charged if payment arrangement is not made by this date June 21 Saturday Arrive & Check-in Day 9am-5pm — Arrive and check in to residence June 22 Sunday Morning— Offices open: Registrar, Financial Aid, Bursar Afternoon — Introduction to Professional Seminar Evening — Student and faculty convocation June 23 Monday Classes begin July 4 Independence Day — no classes, offices closed (classes on Saturday July 5) July 19 Saturday Undergraduate & CAGS students depart (end of week 4) July 26 Saturday Master’s students depart (end of week 5) Aug. 1 Payment plan: first payment due Aug. 2 Saturday Doctoral students depart (end of week 6) i NITE 2008 Guide to Programs Master of Initial Professional Non- Bachelor of Arts MEd Education Licensure Licensure Licensure BA Degree Completion Multidisciplinary Studies — degree completion; Licensure programs for public school K-12 educators; 60 prior credits required; 90 credits may be accepted. approved by the Massachusetts Dept. of Education Early Childhood (PreK-2) . l Recommended for paraprofessionals and others who wish to Elementary Teacher (1-6) . l . l continue on for a Master of Education. English as a Second Language (PreK-6 or 5-12). l . l Certificate General Science (1-6 or 5-8) . l . l CAGS of Advanced Instructional Technology (all levels) . l . l Graduate Study in Educational Initial Non- Library Teacher (all levels) . l . l Leadership (EdS) Licensure Licensure Mathematics (1-6, 5-8, or 8-12) . l . l . l School Administration . l . l School Administration . l . l Special Education Administration . l . l School Guidance Counselor Education Specialist in Curriculum & Instruction l (PreK-8 or 5-12) . l Teacher of Students With Moderate When you complete your CAGS, you’re invited to apply Disabilities (PreK-8 or 5-12) . l . l to our EdD executive pathway. Non-licensure programs recommended for credentialled Doctor of Education teachers for professional advancement & renewal EdD in Educational Leadership Behavioral Management. l EdD Professional Pathway with CAGS — Choose any CAGS History . l concentration; 12 transfer credits may be accepted. Literacy Education . l EdD Professional Pathway without CAGS — 21 transfer credits Mathematics Education . l may be accepted. School Nurse Education. l EdD Executive Pathway — 27 transfer credits required; Teaching Skills & Methodologies. l 33 credits may be accepted, including Cambridge College CAGS. ii Accreditation Cambridge College is accredited by the New England Association Accreditation by the New England Association is not partial but of Schools and Colleges, Inc. through its Commission on Institu- applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee tions of Higher Education. of every course or program offered, or the competence of indi- vidual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the New the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the England Association indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for institution. the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the New England which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substan- institution. Individuals may also contact: tially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue Commission on Institutions of Higher Education to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also New England Association of Schools and Colleges addressed through accreditation. 209 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA 01730-1433 Telephone (781) 271-0022. E-Mail: [email protected] CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE Authorization & Approval Massachusetts — All Cambridge College’s degree programs are Georgia — Cambridge College is authorized under the Nonpublic authorized by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education. Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990. The Col- Cambridge College programs preparing students for educator lege meets the requirements of the Nonpublic Postsecondary licensure are approved by the Massachusetts Department of Education Commission to offer selected programs in the state Education and are subject to its regulations and standards. of Georgia: B.A. in Multidisciplinary Studies, B.S. in Manage- ment Studies; M.Ed. in School Administration, School Guidance, In addition to the Cambridge campus, authorized instructional School Library, and Special Education; C.A.G.S. in Educational sites are located in Springfield, Lawrence, Marlborough, Newton Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction, School Administration, (Newton-Wellesley Hospital), and Boston (Massachusetts General and Special Education Administrator; Master of Management in Hospital). Health Care Management. Virginia — Cambridge College is certified by the State Council of Tennessee — Cambridge College is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) to operate as an institution of Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed higher education and to confer degrees at two regional centers: each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards l 1403 Greenbriar Parkway, Suite 300, Chesapeake, VA. concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health l Southern Virginia Higher Education Center, 820 Bruce Street, and safety, and fiscal responsibility. (Tennessee Higher Education South Boston, VA. Commission: www.state.tn.us/thec/). The following programs are approved: bachelor’s degrees in Mul- tidisciplinary Studies, Psychology, Human Services, and Manage- The following programs are authorized: M.Ed. in Education, Math- ment Studies; Master of Education programs in Early Childhood ematics (1-6, 5-8), Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities, Teacher, Education, Elementary Education, Mathematics (5-8), School Administration, School Guidance; C.A.G.S. in Educational Mathematics Education, School Guidance Counselor, Teacher of Leadership with concentrations in Curriculum and Instruction, Students with Moderate Disabilities, School Administration; and School Administration, and Special Education; Master of Manage- C.A.G.S. programs in Curriculum and Instruction and in School ment in Health Care Management. Administration; and Master of Management. Tennessee student grievances — Any grievance not resolved on California — Cambridge College is approved by the Bureau for the institutional level may be forwarded to the Tennessee Higher Private Post-Secondary and Vocational Education to offer the Education Commission, Nashville, TN 37243-0830, 615-741-5293. following programs in the state of California: bachelor’s degrees in Puerto Rico —The Puerto Rico Council on Higher Education has Multidisciplinary Studies, Psychology, and Management Studies; authorized Cambridge College to offer M.Ed. programs in Art M.Ed. in Education, Early Childhood Teacher, Elementary Teacher, Education,