Educational Studies Committee

The Educational Studies Committee (ESC) has the responsibility of reviewing the academic programs of education students according to the requirements set out in the Education Program Self Study and is authorized to recommend students for certification to the State Department of Education. The committee reviews and evaluates the Teacher Education program, supports its development, and works with advisors and advisees to inform and support students wishing to become teachers or study education as an essential element of the human experience.

Subcommittee of Academic Affairs Commitee. 

About

This committee typically meets once monthly during the academic year, with additional meetings as needed. Students are welcome to join this committee. Those pursuing teaching certification are encouraged to attend formal and final reviews of teaching candidates to learn more about the standards by which the committee assesses candidates’ readiness for student-teaching and for recommendation to the Maine Department of Education for certification. The committee consists of COA students, staff, and faculty as well as school and community partners from area elementary and high schools, the Jackson Lab and, MDI Biological Laboratory. 

Committee Chair

Linda Fuller

Committee Co-chair

Bonnie Tai

Meeting Time

One Wednesday each month, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Meeting Location

Rabineau Educational Studies Center