Bridges in Higher Education
Ā The vision of the Bridges in Higher Education Consortium is that all educators will be prepared to learn and implement the science of reading through training received in their pre-service training programs and their advanced degree programs.
The mission of the Bridges in Higher Education Consortium is to support:
- faculty in continually deepening their understanding of the science of reading and developing and implementing evidence-based practices in coursework and field experiences in their program and across programs in their IHE,Ā
- faculty to create supports for recent program graduates to advocate for change and leadership in their early career roles,
- public school districts in partnering with IHEs for field-based instructional training opportunities, and
- state education agencies in aligning program reviews across disciplines in educator preparation (e.g., literacy, linguistics, education leadership, special education, TESOL, school psychology, etc.), accreditation, faculty learning opportunities, and licensure exams with the current body of reading research.
To accomplish this mission, the Consortium supports a network of higher education faculty who are interested in collaborating, learning and sharing resources. Priorities actions include:
- Ā Presentations on the science of reading in higher education at professional conferences
- Professional development for faculty including webinars and conference gatheringsĀ
- Scholarly publications in professional journals on the science of reading in higher education
- Ongoing engagement in a private Facebook groupĀ
- Outreach to local, state and national policy makers and non-profit organizations advocating for change
The advisory board oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of consortium activities. It also serves as a resource to institutions of higher education, state departments of education, nonprofit organizations, and legislators seeking guidance on advancing the science of reading and learning.
Advisory board members:
Krista Erikson
Ronda Fritz
Stacy Hurst
Doreen Mazzye
Cara McDermott-Fasy
Vicki Piquette
Leslie Sharp
Stephanie Stollar
Papae Wymore
For more information contactĀ bridgesinhe@gmail.
