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Long Beach Education Partnership
“Seamless Education at Its Best”
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S E A M L E SS E D U C AT I O N AT I TS B E ST:
Extending the Promise of Higher Education to the Greater Long Beach Community
“T
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
he role of public colleges
and universities in
American society has never been
more important than it is today.
This is not only true for individual
students hoping to acquire a
college degree, which has become
A public, urban, comprehensive university, California State University,
Long Beach (CSULB) provides exceptional educational experiences
for its diverse students through nationally recognized academic programs and extensive support services. With a focus on student success
measured by retention, progress toward degree and graduation, the
university cultivates a campus environment that is student-centered,
service-oriented, data-driven and globally engaged. During its 2009-10
academic year, CSULB graduated the largest, most diverse and most
successful graduating class in its 60-year history, with more than
8,000 students receiving over 9,000 degrees.
an essential component of future
economic success and stability, but
is also true for society in general,
which is increasingly demanding
a more educated and skilled
workforce to address evolving
global challenges. At CSULB, we are
working tirelessly to prepare our
students to meet these challenges
A SEAMLESS EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
In the early 1990s, the Seamless Educational Partnership was
formed among CSULB, Long Beach City College and Long Beach
Unified School District (LBUSD) to ensure that more students would
graduate from high school prepared for college. The partnership
encouraged and supported ongoing collaboration and reciprocal
learning between the institutions.
Characterized by commitment from the leadership of CSULB President
F. King Alexander, Long Beach City College President Eloy Oakley,
and LBUSD Superintendent Chris Steinhauser, the Seamless
Partnership continues to thrive.
and to redefine what it means to
be a modern public university in
this global context.
”
Data are shared among the three institutions and utilized to identify,
prioritize and promptly address needs of freshmen and transfer students. Equitable student access, retention, progress toward degree
and graduation are hallmarks of the partnership agenda.
—President F. King Alexander
The Long Beach College Promise is signed, March 2008.
CSULB continues to receive national
recognition for academic excellence
and university impacts. Recent
university distinctions include:
• Named one of the nation’s top 50
“Best Value” public colleges
by the Princeton Review.
• Among the nation’s top 10
annually in conferring bachelor’s
degrees to students of color and
fourth in the nation for awarding
mathematics and statistics
graduate degrees to minority
students, according to Diverse
Issues in Higher Education .
• Annually recognized for having
the lowest percentage of students
graduating in debt, according to
the U.S.News & World Report’s
“America’s Best Colleges Guide.”
• Named annually among the top
best public master’s universities
in the West by U.S.News & World
Report’s “America’s Best Colleges
Guide.”
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S E A M L E SS E D U C AT I O N AT I TS B E ST:
Preparing Teachers and Other Educational Leaders for Today’s Schools
MAJOR CHANGES IN PREPARATION OF NEW TEACHERS
California State University, Long Beach and Long Beach Unified School District, along with area community
colleges, have worked together through the Seamless Education Partnership to reform the teacher
preparation program so that teachers who graduate from CSULB are better prepared to meet school
districts’ needs. A few examples of enhanced features include:
• Highly structured early field experiences in diverse, urban classrooms
• Teachers and administrators from Long Beach Unified School District teach education courses
• For elementary teachers
° Strengthened science and math instruction
° Full year of student teaching
Already, this collaboration has reaped benefits with Long Beach Unified School District now serving
as the largest employer of teachers who graduate from CSULB.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU) SYSTEMWIDE EVALUATION OF TEACHER PREPARATION:
NEW TEACHERS ARE SUCCEEDING IN DIVERSE CALIFORNIA CLASSROOMS
At the end of their first year in the classroom, new teachers complete a survey evaluating their preparation
to teach in real world classrooms. Their perceptions of their own performance and readiness to teach are
compared to the professional judgments of their supervisors. The California State University Systemwide
Evaluation, begun in 2001, is the longest running initiative of its kind in the history of American teacher
education. California State University, Long Beach teachers show sustained, accelerating progress, supporting Long Beach Unified School District Superintendent Chris Steinhauser’s observation that: “New
teachers from CSULB are getting better every year!”
NEW TEACHER WARRANTY
CSULB has taken the bold step to extend a New Teacher Warranty for their graduates during their first
year of teaching. If any new teacher or employer of a new teacher contacts the university to express
concerns, the university will provide assistance at no cost.
CSULB: AMONG THE NATION’S LARGEST TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS
The university prepares over 1,000 professionals a year, including teachers, principals, school counselors,
school psychologists, as well as community counselors and leaders.
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS: CSULB PREPARES SCHOOL LEADERS FOR K-12 AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES
CSULB is a university of choice for people who prepare to become leaders in area schools, such as principals
and superintendents. The master’s degree program has a long-standing tradition of graduating future
leaders in Long Beach and surrounding communities.
DOCTORAL PROGRAM FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERS
CSULB was one of the first California State University campuses to award doctoral degrees—Ed.D.s in
educational leadership. The program is designed for working professionals who seek to further influence
educational policy and decision making. Over 20 educational leaders for public schools and higher
education settings graduate each year.
Teacher Training Academy
(TRAC) Program:
Removing the Barriers for
Community College Transfers
The Teacher TRAC Program at
Cerritos College is a nationally
recognized model for a community
college pre-teaching program. In
the past decade, over 400 students
have transferred seamlessly and
successfully completed teaching
credentials at CSULB.
Urban Teaching Academy:
Award-winning Teacher
Residence Program
The American Association for
Colleges of Teacher Education
recognized the College of
Education for its Urban Teaching
Academy’s success in turning
around low-performing schools.
The Urban Teaching Academy is
an on-site residence program
that prepares new teachers and
also offers a master’s program
for experienced teachers.
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S E A M L E SS E D U C AT I O N AT I TS B E ST:
Extending the Promise of Higher Education to the Greater Long Beach Community
SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
Long Beach College Promise: Under this initiative, three education
sectors promise all Long Beach students the opportunity to receive
a college education. The Promise provides a variety of educational
benefits and services, including:
•
Early and continued outreach for students and families
•
Tuition-free first semester at Long Beach City College
for LBUSD graduates beginning in 2011
•
Guaranteed admission at California State University, Long Beach
for students who complete minimum college preparatory or
community college transfer requirements
“I
can count on the
fingers of one hand the
number of communities that even
come close to this kind of crosssystem planning and action.
”
Kati Haycock, President,
Education Trust, 2010
Early Assessment Program (EAP): The California Early Assessment
Program is administered in conjunction with the
state standards test. Its purpose is to provide
early feedback on potential remedial needs so
that students can address those needs before
they leave high school.
•
Long Beach Unified School District was the
first California school district to mandate
the EAP for all 11th grade students.
•
Long Beach City College became one of the
first community colleges to accept the EAP
as a measure of student proficiency.
•
EAP courses are jointly designed by school
district teachers and university faculty.
Percent of LBUSD Juniors Taking EAP Test
Distinguished Faculty in Residence: CSULB appoints select teachers
and educational leaders from our partner school districts and community colleges to serve as Distinguished Faculty in Residence.
These exceptional practitioners infuse new ideas and enrich the
educational programs at CSULB.
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California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-0115
In addition to meeting fully its obligations of nondiscrimination under federal and state law, CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance,
civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, without regard to economic status, ethnic background, veteran status, political views, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.
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