- News Updates 2005
February 18, 2005 - Frameweld develops web portal for Reading First Teacher Education Network (RFTEN)
The Reading First Teacher Education Network (RFTEN) engages professors who prepare teachers in a series of collaborative seminars designed to enhance their knowledge base of scientifically-based reading strategies which are incorporated into their curriculum and instructional practices. RFTEN professional development in reading serves approximately 40 faculty from 25 primarily minority-serving institutions the first year, 60 the second year, and 30 the third year. Sessions conducted by the Vaughn Gross Center for Reading and Language Arts (VGCRLA), along with experts from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHHD), ultimately improve the preparation of preservice teachers preparing to teach reading at the K-3 level or special education.
Frameweld developed over 15 hours of video synchronized presentations for the program, as well as the web portal www.rften.org. The website features an interactive map of the HBCUs, TBCUs and HSIs participating in the program, as well as a members-only section featuring collaborative seminars, and participant information.
