1. 2003-2004: The Year in Anticipation New York Higher Education Support Center for SystemsChange Prepared for the Statewide meeting of the Task Force on Quality Inclusive Schooling October 3, 2003

2. Goals: 1) to plan & implement an inclusive teacher education program, or to sustain such a program already in effect 2) to engage in & support the professional development efforts of selected high need schools

3. HESC Activities Statewide Meetings Regional Task Force Groups Website www.systemschange.syr.edu Initiatives

4. Statewide Meetings October 3, 2003 April ?, 2004

5. 2002 – 2003 Regional Task Force Groups Long Island – Dara Pace, Hofstra & Dolores Burton, NYIT Hudson – Joan Black, Marymount Fordham East – Terri Ward, College of St. Rose MidState – Stephanie Leeds, Cazenovia College MidWest – Ann Monroe-Baillargeon, U of Rochester West – Chandra Foote, Niagara University NYC – TBD

6. www.systemschange.syr.edu Refinements to: Materials list Initiatives section Links and references New developments may include: Lending library Private forums for regional groups and study groups New Forums A database of job openings and prospective hires

7. Initiatives Co-teaching Partnerships Faculty Fellowships Continuing Study Groups UDL Teacher Decision-Making Preparing Teacher to Engage with Families Teacher Retention New Initiatives to be developed

8. Changes for 2003 - 2004

9. Individuals who receive awards for initiatives will be expected to participate in state and/or regional task force meetings. Copies of subcontracts will be sent to both applicants and their institutional representatives. All initiatives will be awarded as subcontracts. Initiatives and Subcontracts

10. Sponsorship Issues HESC & VESID personnel should be invited to participate in meetings, events and activities related to the project. Publications, brochures or advertisements related to or supported by the project should be shared with HESC & VESID personnel prior to copying/distribution.