On September 9, 2016, the PAC-TE Board of Directors adopted the following strategic plan goals for the 2016-2018 fiscal years.
PAC-TE
Strategic Plan
2016 – 2018
PURPOSE: PAC-TE is a nonprofit corporation for all those in Pennsylvania who are engaged in the preparation and development of professional educators. The purpose of PAC-TE as the voice for professional educator preparation in Pennsylvania shall be to promote quality professional educator preparation programs and to provide opportunity for individual professional growth for all persons in Pennsylvania engaged in professional educator preparation. (from PAC-TE Bylaws, Preamble)
PAC-TE’s strategic plan for 2016-18 is organized around four major areas:
- Advocacy
- Membership
- Resources
- Administration
I. Advocacy
PAC-TE will enhance its ability to advocate effectively for issues related to teacher education and the organization’s mission.
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Actions |
Responsible |
Target Date |
Status |
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a. Develop and disseminate position papers on policy issues.
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Government Relations |
Ongoing |
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b. Hold “Teacher Education Day” annually in Harrisburg.
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Government Relations |
May 2017 May 2018 |
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c. Attend bi-monthly meetings of the State Board of Education.
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President |
Ongoing |
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d. Meet with PDE officials regularly to discuss teacher education issues.
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President |
Ongoing |
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e. Involve PAC-TE members in advocacy activities and building relationships in Harrisburg.
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Government Relations President |
Ongoing |
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f. Build relationships with other education-related organizations at the state and national levels.
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Government Relations President |
Ongoing |
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g. Expand the member organizations of KCEA and engage KCEA in advocacy activities.
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Past President |
Ongoing |
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h. Work with member institutions to conduct pilot studies for the PaTCEA.
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PaTCEA Committee |
2016-2018 |
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II. Membership
PAC-TE will expand its membership (individual and institutional) and increase opportunities for member involvement.
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Actions |
Responsible |
Target Date |
Status |
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a. Contact community colleges that have teacher preparation programs and invite them to become members of PAC-TE.
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President Executive Director |
December 2016 |
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b. Invite PAC-TE members who are not actively involved to serve on ad hoc committees and working groups as needed.
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President |
Ongoing |
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c. Challenge all current PAC-TE members to bring one new member into PAC-TE.
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President |
Fall TEA |
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d. Create opportunities for undergraduate students to attend and participate in the fall and spring conferences.
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Conference Planning Committees |
2017 Spring Confer |
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III. Resources
PAC-TE will expand its sources of revenue.
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Actions |
Responsible |
Target Date |
Status |
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a. Identify sponsors to support various aspects of the fall and spring conferences.
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Sponsorship Committee |
2017 Spring Confer |
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b. Identify advertisers for the PAC-TE Journal.
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Sponsorship Committee Journal Committee |
2017 Edition |
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c. Identify advertisers for the PAC-TE website.
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Sponsorship Committee |
Initially by April 2017 and ongoing thereafter |
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IV. Administration
PAC-TE will enhance its administrative organization and communication strategies.
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Actions |
Responsible |
Target Date |
Status |
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a. Upgrade website to promote new communication strategies and engage members with the organization
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Executive Director |
November 2016 |
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b. Explore the possibility of utilizing social media to enhance communication. Develop a comprehensive written plan for Board consideration.
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President-elect, Past President |
September or October 2016 Board meeting |
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c. Evaluate the current Focus Group structure and develop a plan to improve its effectiveness.
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Committee: Price, Rogers, Strouse, Cyr |
September Board Mtg |
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d. Develop an organized repository for PAC-TE policies and procedures.
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Executive Director President |
January 2017 and ongoing |
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We encourage you to contact any member of the PAC-TE Board of Directors with your ideas for implementation or to volunteer to assist.
