The Windgate Foundation has awarded a two-year, $469,420 grant to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to support teacher preparation programs for students through its Educator Preparation Program.
The program aims to increase the number of highly effective educators by supporting evidence-based practices that prepare, develop and strengthen the skills of UAPB students through its competency-based curriculum.
“This opportunity will serve to address many of the preparation and training issues we too often wrestle with in preparing the next generation of teachers,” Vice-Chancellor of Institutional Advancement George Cotton Sr. said in a news release. “This funding can also serve as an institutional springboard in helping to carve out UAPB’s space as a go-to institution in making a difference in teacher preparation.”
The money will allow the university to develop, expand and evaluate practices; the School of Education will help collect information about the program’s performance and provide feedback to improve the educational experience for teacher candidates.
“Windgate is proud to be able to provide support to UAPB as they work to enhance and create greater educational opportunities for future teachers,” Patricia Forgy, executive director for the Windgate Foundation, said. “We look forward to hearing of their successes and accomplishments in the coming year.”
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