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Metropolitan State University of Denver’s School of Education established the Office of Education Solutions (Ed Solutions) with the goal of providing innovative support to the preK-12 education community. Ed Solutions works with schools and educational agencies in addressing and seeking solutions in teaching, curriculum, equity, and other persistent problems in preK-12 educational settings in the community, nation, and world.
Ed Solutions aims to provide support to current and future preK-12 educators via the following programs (expand each program for more information).
The MSU Denver Literacy Research Center and Clinic investigates all aspects of reading and literacy-related skills across the lifespan to respond to the pressing problems of practice, policy, and research in Colorado.
The Literacy Research Center and Clinic also provides diagnostic reading screenings for children and adults to identify reading difficulties; provide professional development workshops to support school districts to improve the reading achievement of elementary and high school students; and provide adult literacy workshops.
Visit the Literacy Research Center and Clinic page for more information.
Trauma-Informed Practices are a culturally-sustaining set of practices, policies and procedures to recognize, understand and address the learning needs of students impacted by trauma and all students. These practices, policies and procedures are universal precautions; they can help all students.
Visit the Trauma-Informed Practices page for more information.
Educators of Principle (EoP) is a program in the MSU Denver School of Education dedicated to cultivating a community of educators committed to excellence through diversity and educational justice. We recruit and retain outstanding students from underrepresented groups in education, promote a deep understanding and respect for diverse perspectives, nurture critical reflection and engagement, develop culturally sustaining teaching practices, and build multi-generational support networks. Educators of Principle seeks to radically humanize the teacher education experience.
Visit the Educators of Principle Program page for more information.
Inclusive Higher Education Solutions is a fee-based program at the Metropolitan State University of Denver, School of Education, Office of Education Solutions that provides support for neurodiverse learners with Learning Disabilities, and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), students on the Autism Spectrum, students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), and students who have a history of learning differences. Inclusive Higher Education Solutions (IHES) provides a comprehensive strategic vision founded on evidence-based practices in learning support services that help students learn, persevere, and succeed as members of the MSU Denver community with a focus on the learner’s transition to employment and adult life.
The Global Seal of Biliteracy is a partnership with the Department of Modern Languages to bring on an international credential that conveys proficiency skills in two or more languages. It offers a competitive advantage for bilingual individuals by helping them earn scholarships, higher pay, advanced placement, increased study abroad opportunities and much more.
The Colorado STEM Ecosystem 2.0 (CO STEM) is a statewide grassroots coalition to (1) uplift existing successful efforts, and (2) jumpstart cross-sector collaboration to bridge educational and economic needs across Colorado. Our definition of STEM is broad, interdisciplinary, and inclusive.
Visit the Colorado Stem Ecosystem page for more information.
MSU Denver’s School of Education is leading the path forward in recruiting and preparing more Black/African American and Hispanic/Latinx male teachers for the state of Colorado through its Call Me MISTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) program. The mission of Call Me MISTER is to increase the pool of available teachers from a broader and more diverse background, primarily within the Denver metro area.
Visit the Call Me MISTER page for more information.
The Anna Jo Garcia Haynes Legacy Project was established to sustain and build upon the legacy and impact of Anna Jo’s leadership and advocacy in early childhood education (ECE). The Anna Jo Garcia Haynes Endowment will create system-wide change in the state’s early childhood education ecosystem. Anna Jo deeply believes that parents and teachers are the best advocates because they are with children every day and understand their needs, potential, challenges, and promise more than anyone else.
Visit the Anna Jo Garcia Haynes Legacy Project site for more information.
MSU Denver is one of 12 institutions nationwide to receive funding from the Hawkins grant, which aims to support potential teachers from historically under-served populations by expanding teacher-preparation programs.
Visit the Hawkins Center for Excellence Program site for more information.
Did you miss the Tapping Into the Power of Our Students conference?
Check out this PDF with takeaways from the event, including links to some great resources!
Newsletters
OES Newsletter – December 2021
OES Newsletter – November 2021
Trauma-Informed Practices Newsletter September 2021
Trauma-Informed Practices Newsletter May 2021
Trauma-Informed Practices Newsletter March 2021
Trauma-Informed Practices Newsletter January 2021
Trauma-Informed Practices Newsletter November 2020
Trauma-Informed Practices Newsletter September 2020
Trauma-Informed Practices Newsletter May 2020
Trauma-Informed Practices Newsletter March 2020
Our Staff
Dr. Andrea Thyrring
Interim Executive Director and Senior Program Manager, Office of Education Solutions
athyrrin@msudenver.edu 303-605-7913 Full Profile
Cathi Allen
Inclusive Higher Education Solutions Interim Director
allecath@msudenver.edu 303-605-7971 Full Profile
Dr. Rashad Anderson
Call Me MISTER Program Director
raanderson@msudenver.edu 303-605-5849 Full Profile
Claire Ashton
Inclusion Coordinator, Inclusive Higher Education Solutions
clashton@msudenver.edu Full ProfileCheck out the recording of Dr. Janine Davidson's Executive Update from April 2021 featuring Dr. Elizabeth Hinde discussing the School of Education's new Office of Education Solutions.
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Advancing the mission of Ed Solutions relies on support from our community.
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