LCSN

What are the key functions of the Latham Clinical Schools Network?

• Provides a network in which public schools and East Carolina University can collaborate
  
• Seeks to enhance recruitment, retention, and renewal of teachers from pre-service to in-service
  
• Provides quality field placements and clinical experiences for teacher education candidates
  
• Facilitates the implementation of innovative practices and new initiatives in both public schools and universities
  

• Provides continuous professional development for public school and university partners

 What are the benefits of the Latham Clinical Schools Network?

• Collaborative power of 36 public school systems and the largest teacher preparation institution in the State of North Carolina
  
• Quality field placements for pre-service teachers with trained clinical teachers in diverse public school settings
  
• A shared responsibility for the recruitment, induction, retention, and renewal of teachers in eastern North Carolina
  
• Authentic clinical experiences in which university faculty, public school faculty, teacher education candidates and public school students can interact

 Latham Clinical Schools Network Distinguishing Features

• Over 700 Senior Year Experience interns placed within the Network
  
• Over 2500 undergraduate practicum students placed within the Network
  
• "Latham Awards for Excellence in Teaching" Medals and $1500.00 cash awards given to four graduating teacher education seniors
  
• Clinical Schools Network Training Sessions for faculty and clinical teachers
  
• Clinical Teacher Conference for clinical teachers and university faculty annually
  
• Professional Development Sessions for clinical teachers and faculty on a variety of topics

The Walter and Daisy Carson Latham Clinical Schools Network
East Carolina University
110 Speight Building
Greenville, NC 27858
Phone: 252-328-6051
Fax: 252-328-2361

* Located in Sampson County
** Located in Halifax County