model now exists through which pre service teachers from SUNY Potsdam and other universities can provide opportunities for pre service experiences at Massena and other schools across the state. "Partner" Teacher Pilot Teacher Feedback Forms indicated high levels of success with the model. Future school administrators in the Ed. Administration program at ST. Lawrence University studied scenarios in which pre service teachers could be utilized in local schools for the mutual benefit of all. These scenarios have been passed to the local superintendents and associated colleges for their input.

G. Other:

1. Summary of Administrator Evaluation Session, February 4,2000

What's Working:    Partner Teacher concept
                                Improved student results (State Assessments)
                                Increased parent involvement
                                Partner teachers as resources

Teachers allow students to become more independent learners

Personal growth as professionals
Teachers learn the value of student interaction
Pilot spilling over to other classrooms
Increased use of technology
Helps gifted students and students needing remediation

Problems-Glitches:    Need to go building - wide
                                    Providing time for planning, dissemination of successes
                                    Matching partner teachers to mentors
                                    Other teachers want to get involved - provide the
                                    opportunity

Solutions:                    Set aside money to provide resources to support
                                      teachers ready to change

Needs:                         How can we expand to others -mentor I coach other
                                    teachers

                                    A website to disseminate information, gain awareness of
                                    other project work, and an audience for teachers and
                                    students