The College of William and Mary and the School of Education is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against students or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age or handicap. The College believes that future U.S. economic competitiveness depends upon our ability to fully tap the human resources, the intellect and the creativity of all segments of our population, especially in education careers requiring graduate-level training. This belief is reflected in the School’s active encouragement of graduate enrollment by men, African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans and differently abled students, especially in educational fields in which they are significantly underrepresented.

Our Mission:  The pursuit of excellence in the education of learners across the lifespan.  The school of Education fulfills this mission through its three-fold commitment to teaching, research and service.  

Our Faculty:  Are committed to excellence in teaching, to serving as role models of exemplary instructional practice, and to experimenting with new instructional forms and structures.   

Our Shared View:  To prepare graduates to deliver services to children, schools, families, and communities in a manner that will promote educationally and psychologically health environments in a pluralistic society.      

Our Conceptual Framework:     Is comprised of the four main strands of             the Content Expert, the Reflective Practitioner, the Educational Leader, and the Effective Collaborator.

Our Belief:  That these strands constitute a highly qualified professional who will positively and productively contribute to the lives of students, clients, community, and the profession.