Hallmarks of the School
The School is characterized by interdisciplinary collaboration, deep and sustained engagement with schools and communities, and work that fundamentally integrates research and practice to strengthen teaching and learning for all students.
These are the hallmarks of the School:
- Foundation of 90-year tradition of teacher training at UC Davis.
- Focus on serving all of California's learners and strengthening education across the state and nation.
- Home to premier provider of teacher professional development for Northern California.
- Expertise in math and science education and focus on training more qualified teachers in these critical areas.
- Proximity to Sacramento, capital of California, and expertise in education policy.
- Interdisciplinary structure provides balanced perspective and ample opportunity for cross-curricular research and teaching.
- Land grant mission strengthens commitment to partnerships with business and community organizations, and deep engagement in schools.
- Commitment to bridging research and practice.
- Expertise in needs of language minority students.