Research Centers

Center for Educational Innovation and Strategic Partnerships

  • College for Education and Engaged Learning

The Center for Educational Innovation and Strategic Partnerships (CEISP) is charged with strengthening, sustaining, and empowering organizations within the broader educational ecosystem. This mission is advanced through intentional engagement, including quarterly meetings with the Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal (MSUNER), sessions with the Advisory Executive Committee composed of school superintendents, and regular convenings of the MSUNER District Operations Committee comprised of superintendent-appointed teacher leaders. In this capacity, CEISP now serves as an interdisciplinary hub that brings together public and private institutions, including colleges, schools, and community organizations at the local, regional, national, and international levels.

Center for Education Innovation and Strategic Partnerships
davism@montclair.edu
973-655-4247
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What we do

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Support School Districts: Our innovative network offers exclusive resources and professional development designed to empower school districts from urban and suburban to rural, across New Jersey.

Professional Development: We deliver state-approved workshops that help teachers maintain their certifications and continually improve classroom practice.

Off-Site Graduate Programs: With flexible, satellite graduate credit certificate programs, veteran educators can further their careers without having to leave their school communities or home countries.

Collaborative Partnerships: We serve as the essential bridge between New Jersey’s educational institutions and local communities, working together with business and philanthropic partners to drive lasting change.

Why Work With Us?

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Proven Impact: Our network has grown to include over 4,000 dedicated educators, a testament to our commitment to collective efficacy.

Trusted Expertise: With decades of history and a reputation built on quality partnerships, we’re proud to be the trusted resource for educational innovation in New Jersey and beyond.

Dynamic Events: Join us at our annual education conference, an inspiring event that gathers the best minds in education. Set annually in June, with expert keynote speakers such as Mark Brackett, you do not want to miss this event.

What We Offer

Offerings Include

·           CEU-compliant workshops on teacher professional development AI in education, instructional coaching and mentoring strategies, and more

·           Led by expert Montclair faculty affiliated with the College for Education and Engaged Learning, and interdisciplinary collaboration with the College for Science and Mathematics

·           Sessions are offered in-person and virtually

·           Off-site and online pathways in:  Bilingual/Bicultural Endorsements; Teaching English as a Second Language; and Educational Leadership Administrative Certifications; Reading Specialist and programs and school district curated programs.

·           Support International Teacher Preparation and English Immersion and American Culture experiences.

·           Accessible from anywhere in the world

·           $3,000 - $5,000/year per district

·           Grants, research support, faculty consultation, and annual conference access

·           Join over 4,000 educators across 30+ NJ school districts who are Clinical Faculty members of MSUNER.

·           4-week summer ESL teaching practicum

·           Designed to inform the practice of international students preparing to teach in diverse learning settings around the world.

·           For paraprofessionals with or without a bachelor’s degree

·           Paid training, embedded mentorship, alternate route certification

·           Built to solve New Jersey’s teacher shortage

Milestones and Impact

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Membership Impact: Serves a robust network of over 4,000 teachers included in the MSUNER database, underscoring widespread impact and long-term retention.

Annual summer education conference featuring nationally renowned speakers (e.g., 2024 Keynote: Marc Brackett, Permission to Feel)

Long-term partnerships with school districts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Collaborations with the City of Newark, international universities, and statewide districts within and outside the United States

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