About Us

NYACTE is the New York Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. We are a professional association representing New York State institutions of higher education who prepare teachers and other professional educators. We are also the state-level affiliate of the national professional association AACTE, the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. The vision, mission, and strategic priorities of NYACTE align with those of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education as they apply in and for the State of New York, and are as follows.

Vision

NYACTE envisions a future where every learner in New York State is taught by high-quality, well-prepared educators who have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to help every learner thrive.

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Mission

NYACTE’s mission is to advance high-quality educator preparation by bringing together educator preparation programs, schools, districts, policymakers, and other partners to work in concert for the benefit of all learners across New York State.

Strategic Priorities

1. Advocacy

Speak with a strong, collective voice in support of policies that strengthen the preparation, recruitment, induction, and retention of educators.
 

2. Collaboration and Collective Learning

Build a strong statewide professional community in which educator preparation programs learn from one another and work collectively to address shared challenges.
 

3. Opportunity and Success for Every Educator and Learner

Promote an education profession that reflects the diversity of New York State’s communities and prepare educators to recognize and respond to the strengths, needs, experiences, and aspirations of every learner.
 

4. Excellence and Innovation in Educator Preparation

Advance evidence-informed, innovative approaches to educator preparation that strengthen the knowledge, skills, and readiness of future educators.