A network of universities, schools, community agencies and national professional organizations working in partnership to create high quality professional development and significant school renewal to improve teaching and learning for all children.

GOAL 1: High Quality Professional Preparation

Provide exemplary professional preparation and development programs for public school educators. These programs must demonstrate rigor, innovation, and attention to the needs and build on the strengths of diverse children and youth. Their design, content, and delivery must reflect research and best practice.

GOAL 2: Simultaneous Renewal

Engage in the simultaneous renewal of public K-12 schools and the education of beginning and experienced educators by establishing strong partnerships of universities, schools, and professional organizations and associations.

GOAL 3: Equity, Diversity and Cultural Competence

Actively work on equity, diversity and cultural competence in the programs of K-12 schools, higher education, and the education profession by recruiting, preparing, and sustaining faculty and students who reflect and deeply understand the implications of the rich diversity of cultural perspectives in this country and our global community.

Goal 4: Scholarly Inquiry and Programs of Research

Conduct and disseminate educational research and engage in other scholarly activities that advance knowledge, improve teaching and learning for all children and youth, inform the preparation and development of educators, and influence educational policy and practice.

Goal 5: School and University-Based Faculty Development

Provide high quality doctoral programs for the future education professoriate and for advanced professional development of school-based educators. Redesign the work of both university and school faculty to enable accomplishment of The Holmes Partnership goals-better preparing educators in improving learning for children and youth. Promote conditions that recognize and reward education professionals who better serve the needs of all learners.

Goal 6: Policy Initiation

Engage in policy analysis and development related to public K-12 schools and the preparation of educators. Advocate policies that improve teaching and learning for all students, promote school improvement and enhance the preparation and continuing professional development of all educators.