University Partnerships
The Goalbook University Partnership Program enables accredited teacher education programs to provide Goalbook Toolkit at reduced cost to student-teachers. The purpose of this program is to augment the work of teacher education programs in preparing the next generation of educators by increasing their knowledge and confidence in leveraging the latest educational technology to ensure the success of all students.
“At High Point University our educator preparation programs of study reflect the latest research on best practices in teaching. The faculty of the Specialized Curriculum Department strives to include practical tools and innovative technology into coursework to better prepare future special education teachers for the classroom. Goalbook’s visionary program provides our students an opportunity to learn how goals for students with disabilities are developed, linked to standards, integrated into lesson plans, and realistically implemented in a classroom. We look forward to continuing and expanding our partnership with Goalbook as we prepare the next generation of special educators.“
Teresa Owens
Clinical Instructor, Specialized Curriculum
Stout School of Education
High Point University High Point, North Carolina
About Partnerships
With Goalbook, future educators have a powerful resource that:
- Aligns teaching methods to current best practices
- Incorporates research from leading academic institutions, such as Harvard’s Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) and The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)
- Is built on frameworks such as Universal Design for Learning and Understanding by Design
Case Study: San Francisco State University
Two professors at San Francisco State University examined IEP goals written by their graduate students, and discovered that they were missing many key elements. They then partnered with Goalbook and provided the resource for their students. Goalbook Toolkit resulted in a significant improvement in crafting IEPs that were personalized, aligned with Common Core State Standards, and more useful in monitoring student progress.
“Goalbook has been a tremendous resource for my students at UW-Oshkosh. Students in the first semester of the program find the easy-to-use UDL features tremendously helpful, and advance practicum students rely on Goalbook’s research-based strategies and Common Core resources in helping them complete assignments and prepare for edTPA requirements during student teaching.”
Joe Cook, M.S.E.
Lecturer, Department of Special & Early Childhood Education