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.

Stay On the CUSP with our Spring 2012 newsletter

The Spring 2012 edition of On the CUSP brings you all the recent news from CUSP, including updates on the new National Science Foundation TEACH! SouthCoast program, information on the latest offerings from the School Leaders Network, news from the Noyce scholars, and much more.

Download On the CUSP Spring 2012 of today.

Save the Date! “Navigating the Way II” 2012

Make sure to bookmark your calendar for the School Leaders’ Network’s second annual “Navigating the Way” conference, to be held June 28-29 at White’s of Westport. This innovative and instructive conference  will cover vital topics in educational technology, rigor, and relevance. You won’t want to miss keynote speakers Willard Daggett, president of the International Center for Leadership in Education, and Alan November, an international leader in education technology.

Teachers, administrators, education faculty and other interested members of the education community are encouraged to attend.

Announcing the Compact's 2012 College Planning Guide!

The Southcoast Education Compact is pleased to announce the publication of their 2012 SouthCoast College Planning Guide, a resource for high school students providing information on college preparation, admission and application procedures. The guide is free for all high school students and families, so get your copy today!

NSF Awards 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 education.

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

2009-2010 Annual Report

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

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 JET Brochure (pdf)
• Download a JET Application  (pdf)