- April 25, 2024
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Daytona State College’s elementary teacher preparation program has been named among the best in the country by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ). Daytona State stood out as one of only 17 elementary programs out of more than 1,000 programs that earned an “A” in both clinical practice and classroom management, and according to the NCTQ, “serves as a model of excellence for others.”
“The faculty and staff of the DSC School of Education are honored to be recognized by the NCTQ for our achievement in the areas of clinical practice and classroom management,” said Dr. Amy Ringue, Chair of the DSC School of Education. “With the support of our local school districts, we offer students a first-class education to prepare them as highly effective teachers.”
The ratings were released as part of the NCTQ’s 2020 Teacher Prep Review: Clinical Practice and Classroom Management. The nonpartisan, not-for-profit research and policy organization found encouraging progress in teacher preparation programs’ adoption of evidence-based classroom management strategies that are universally effective, regardless of student age or the subject being taught.
Along with the other top-performing programs, Daytona State was recognized for its strong clinical experience requirements, which include calling for candidates to spend ten or more weeks in an experienced teacher’s classroom, and at least four days (or the equivalent) in the classroom each week. The program also screens potential mentor teachers for mentorship skill and/or instructional effectiveness as measured by student learning. Furthermore, DSC requires program supervisors to give student-teachers written feedback based on observations at least four times during the clinical practice experience.
Now in its fourth edition, the Teacher Prep Review assigns a team of experts to evaluate teacher preparation programs on their adherence to evidence-based classroom management strategies and their requirements that support quality clinical practice experiences. The full report can be found at www.nctq.org/2020TPRPractice.
Best Value Schools has listed Daytona State College in another prominent position in its collection of comprehensive educational rankings, with DSC ranked No. 2 on the list of Florida’s most affordable colleges. The College has not raised tuition in 10 years and even lowered it in 2015.
With a tuition of $79.22 per credit hour, Daytona State is a tremendous value for students, with 12 bachelor’s degree programs along with its wide selection of certificates and associate degrees.
Rankings were determined using the listed cost of tuition for resident students and does not cover required fees, supplies, housing, or other costs of attending the college or university. Best Value Schools is an online publication dedicated to helping college-bound students make decisions regarding their future education. Schools are evaluated in a variety of categories with both state and national rankings compiled. In August, Daytona State was listed among the top online college and university programs in Florida.
