Welcome to the Center for University, School and Community Partnerships (CUSP) at UMass Dartmouth's satellite location in Fairhaven. CUSP offers professional development and alternative licensing programs for teachers and administrators.

CUSP News

NSF awards new STEM grant to CUSP

CUSP has been awarded a $2.86 million grant from the National Science Foundation aimed at improving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.

Visit the TEACH SouthCoast STEM page for the full press release, and please contact Tyra Lopes Mendes (tlopes@umassd.edu) if interested in more information.

Stay On the CUSP with our recent newsletters

The Spring 2011 edition of On the CUSP summarizes all the recent news from CUSP, including TEACH UrbanSouth's latest celebration, the SouthCoast Education Compact's new College Planning Guide, and more.

The Summer 2011 edition is also available now.

2009-2010 Annual Report

CUSP's 2009-2010 Annual Report is now available for download (pdf).

Paraprofessionals: JET into teaching

Are you a paraprofessional, and interested in becoming a teacher? The Journey into Education and Teaching (JET) program at CUSP can help. This accelerated teacher licensure program enables paraprofessionals to earn associate's and bachelor's degrees from Bristol Community College and UMass Dartmouth, leading to state teaching licensure in Elementary Education and Moderate Disabilities. Participants complete courses together as a cohort, and are eligible for tuition scholarships from the state.

For more information:

• Visit the program homepage
• Download the program flyer (pdf)
• Download an application (pdf)

National Education news from Edweek.org

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