Iacte Information

IACTE is a professional organization of colleges and universities with undergraduate and/or graduate programs to prepare professional educators and is a state organization of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE). It is made up of university administrators and faculty, and actively seeks input from a variety of constituent groups. Association membership is at the institutional level. Colleges and Universities which show progress toward state-level program approval may qualify to be a Candidate Member in accord with the IACTE Constitution. IACTE serves its members in three major areas:Advocates for public policy - the association works in close collaboration with the Indiana Professional Standards Board and the Indiana Department of Education and has served as a major player in shaping policy within the state. Professional Initiatives - in association with AACTE, the state association works to expand the knowledge base about teaching and teacher education through meetings and technology. Peer support - the association encourages and supports members in accomplishing the agenda of the educational community. It holds 4-5 meetings annually, supports the Outstanding Future Educator Award and the Outstanding Teacher Educator Award. For more information about IACTE, contact:Jill D. Shedd, IACTE Executive Secretary201 North Rose Avenue, Suite 1020Bloomington, IN 47405Phone: (812) 856-8013Fax: (812) 856-8518E-Mail: jshedd@indiana.eduUse the contact formif you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for information on this site. IACTE is an affiliate of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Information can be obtained through the AACTE web site or by calling:(202) 293 - 2450.Funding for this site has been provided by:Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.Affiliate of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education