This article describes in detail the objectives and components of the Peoria Teacher Education Center, which is a collaborative arrangement between Illinois State University and the Peoria Public School System. (JA)

Information for this outline on teacher centers was taken from unpublished documents, most of which were written in 1971 and 1972 under the auspices of the U.S. Office of Education. The information is arranged by topic to make evident the points of agreement and disagreement among educators about teacher centers; all statements of fact or opinion…

This paper defines field-based teacher education and offers some generalizations concerning field-based teacher education programs. Field-based teacher education is defined as an on-site teacher education center in a school or group of schools that may be used for observing, practicing methodology, and learning and practicing methods on-site the…

This proposal for the creation of a teacher center is divided into three sections: (a) a statement of the goals of the initiators, (b) budgetary information, and (c) needs statements of Alachua County school personnel and the University of Florida, College of Education. The goals are: (a) to strengthen the relationship between university and…

School-university collaboration occurs only as a result of deliberate effort. Using trade between Nepal and Tibet as an illustration, elements of a successful collaboration are discussed, and examples are presented from Florida's Teacher Education Centers. (MT)

Describes four programs in Oregon, North Dakota, Missouri, and Maryland. (RT)

The West Genesee/Syracuse University Teaching Center consists of a three-person staff coordinating supervision of students, organization of staff development programs, and instructional and leadership responsibilities. Financial support is divided between the University and the school district. Tuition credits are offered by the University to the…

Several milestones in the emergence of field experiences for education students are recounted. (JD)

Central Minnesota Teacher Education Council (CMTEC) Centers are public school districts under contract with CMTEC who designate "cluster buildings" that serve a minimum of 10 student teachers per quarter each. In all CMTEC Centers, emphasis is placed on providing opportunities for student teachers to teach under guidance in both major and minor…

The pilot summer session of this program was Phase I in the establishment of year-round, in-service centers within operating public schools. Teachers who seek advanced credentials in administration, counseling, or reading specialization will be able to apply for reassignment to the center for the duration of their advanced training. For this…