CCS Elementary Mini-Conference

This presentation, titled "Cultivating Teacher Excellence: How Appalachian State’s College of Education and the Academy at Middle Fork Lab School Collaborate to Empower Pre-Service and Beginning Educators," explores the dynamic partnership between the university and the lab school in supporting teacher development. It highlights how the College of Education provides targeted mentorship, professional development, and hands-on teaching experiences for pre-service educators, while the Beginning Teacher Support Program (BTSP) at the lab school offers ongoing coaching and instructional feedback for early-career teachers. By blending innovative teaching practices with reflective supervision, this collaboration helps cultivate skilled, confident educators prepared to excel in the classroom.