About
Who 911±¬ÁÏÍø Are
Our Mission
The mission of the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching is to work with K-12 teachers toward restructuring schools in ways that improve the quality of education, and to restructure the teaching profession in ways that enhance our ability to attract and retain able teachers.
Our Approach
Empowering Educators Today to Build the Schools of Tomorrow
Education is an ever-evolving and interdisciplinary field. 911±¬ÁÏÍø partner with a diverse group of stakeholders to address today's most pressing issues in the teaching profession.
These groups include:
- Early Education and K-12 Teachers
- School and District Leaders
- Parents and Families
- Community Organizations
- Higher Education Institutions
- Private and Governmental Entities
As teachers ourselves, we value and respect the work of the education community. 911±¬ÁÏÍø aim to complement the strengths of this talented group of professionals by:
- Providing learning opportunities for practicing educators. Our professional development programs focus on evidence-based instructional strategies.
911±¬ÁÏÍø also provide technical assistance and workshops for school- and district-level
educators interested in creating strengths-based policies and practices.
- Creating intellectually stimulating and cognitively-enriching learning experiences
for all students. 911±¬ÁÏÍø envision an education system in which every student thrives in a supportive and
engaging environment tailored to their individual strengths and needs.
- Collaborating with partners to promote the teaching profession. 911±¬ÁÏÍø understand our schools could use more individuals who are passionate about teaching and serving their communities. 911±¬ÁÏÍø partner with school districts, community groups, and other stakeholders to help attract, develop, and retain a diverse pool of high-quality educators to the teaching profession.
911±¬ÁÏÍø Believe

Education is a pathway to personal growth and opportunity.

All students should have access to excellent teachers and to rich educational experiences.

Ongoing professional development can enrich teachers’ expertise and experiences.

Caregivers and communities are critical partners in education.

Exceptional teachers of tomorrow are shaped by the great teachers of today.

911±¬ÁÏÍø bring inherent strengths and assets to the teaching and learning space that should be valued.

Strong and effective education policies and practices create meaningful learning opportunities for students.