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Simmons maintains special relationships with other educational institutions throughout the Northeast, offering our students unique learning opportunities beyond the scope of general programming.

General Education

The Beginning Teacher Center

To help support and retain new teachers, Simmons teamed up with Teachers21 — a nonprofit educational consulting group that works to strengthen teacher quality — and launched the Beginning Teacher Center (BTC) in 1999. The BTC works to increase retention of new teachers, improve teacher skills and confidence, and promote dialogue among school systems, state agencies, and colleges in order to ensure responsive training techniques. Today, the center offers courses and consulting, and it supports mentorship for new teachers in 170 communities throughout New England.

Westford Public Schools

Beginning in 2004, the Department of General Education established a partnership with Westford Public Schools to address issues faced by practicing classroom teachers. The program offers a Master of Science (M.S.Ed.) or a C.A.G.S. degree in Advanced Pedagogy, and includes courses such as Fair and Effective Classrooms, Diverse Learners, Achieving Mathematical Power, and Understanding Curriculum. The program runs in a cohort format with weekday courses in the summer and weekend courses during the school year.

For more information about any of these collaborative partnerships with the Department of General Education, please call 617-521-2543.

Special Education

ACCEPT Metrowest Education Collaborative

Simmons College and the ACCEPT Metrowest Education Collaborative in Framingham, Massachusetts joined together in 2000 to create graduate level educational experiences for teachers in the Metrowest region of the state. The partnership offers a Master of Science in Education without and with initial licensure in Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 or 5-12. The Simmons program at ACCEPT Metrowest Education Collaborative is comprised of approximately 14 courses and is completed in two years of study. Most courses are taught on-site in the ACCEPT Education Collaborative area.

The Landmark School

Simmons College and the Landmark School in Prides Crossing, Massachusetts have collaborated since 1995 to offer a Master of Science in Education with the option of initial licensure in Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 or 5-12 to Landmark School employees. The Simmons program at Landmark School must be completed in five years. Most courses are taught on-site at the Landmark School. Most courses run on a weekend cycle – Friday evening, all day Saturday, and some Sundays.

The New England Center for Children

Simmons College and the New England Center for Children based in Southborough, Massachusetts have collaborated since 1992 to offer a Master of Science in Education with the option of initial licensure in Severe Disabilities PreK-12 to NECC employees. The Simmons program at NECC must be completed in four years. Courses are taught on-site at the New England Center for Children.

South Coast Educational Collaborative

Simmons College and the South Coast Educational Collaborative based in Seekonk, Massachusetts joined together in 1991 to create graduate level educational experiences for teachers in the Southeastern region of the state. The partnership offers a Master of Science Degree in Education with the option of initial licensure in Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 or 5-12. The Simmons program at South Coast Collaborative is a 14-course sequence that is completed in approximately two years. Most courses are taught onsite in the South Coast Collaborative area.

Horace Mann Education Associates

Simmons College and the HMEA based in Franklin, Massachusetts joined together in 2001 to create graduate level educational opportunities for educators in the field of behavioral education. The Simmons program at HMEA is an 11-course sequence that is completed in four years. Students have the option of choosing a Master of Science in Education or an Education Specialist degree, depending on their prior degrees. Most courses are taught onsite at HMEA.

The Reading Institute

Simmons College and The Reading Institute based in Williamstown, Massachusetts joined together in 2001 to offer graduate level educational opportunities to teachers in the western portion of New England and eastern New York. The partnership is a unique approach to training professionals. It provides the opportunity for professionals who work in this region to earn the Simmons College degree with a concentration in Language and Literacy for Language – Based Learning Disabilities. In addition, a candidate has the option to pursue Massachusetts licensure as a teacher of reading. Students have the option of choosing a Master of Science in Education or an Education Specialist degree, depending on their prior degrees. Courses are held in the Williamstown region. The program must be completed within four years.

For more information about any of these collaborative partnerships with the Department of Special Education, please call 617-521-2570.

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