Mission Statements of our Partners

The mission statements were created between the partnering schools and Bridgewater State University to define the goals each school would like to achieve. 

Edgar B. Davis School

​Bridgewater State University and the Edgar B. Davis School share a commitment to advancing educational excellence through collaboration and research-based practice. By welcoming future teachers into our classrooms, we create meaningful learning experiences that benefit both aspiring educators and our K-8 students. Together, we uphold high expectations and inspire learning, growth, and achievement for all.​

Edward F. Leddy School

​Through developing and supporting prospective teachers, it is our mission to foster powerful and relevant learning experiences for all students. The Professional Development School Partnership between Bridgewater State University and the Edward F. Leddy Preschool will serve as a model for innovation and collaboration in teaching and learning amongst preschools in the Commonwealth and throughout the nation.  The Edward F. Leddy Preschool thrives on collaboration with BSU, ancillary agencies, Head Start, and other local preschools to provide an excellent foundation for our students at Leddy Preschool.  Our collective students will mutually benefit from a strong partnership and their students in turn will benefit from strong teachers trained in excellence and collaboration.

Foxborough Regional Charter School

The Foxborough Regional Charter School and Bridgewater State University, together in partnership, are committed to supporting the development of conditions for high student achievement in our K-12 school district. Through our partnership, we will work together to further FRCS’ goals to create a learning environment that is inclusive and rigorous, well-resourced and diverse, affirming to all and uncompromising in our expectations, and support BSU’s commitment to high-quality post-secondary learning experiences in the field of K-12 education. We commit to the following strategic work to further this work:

• Developing well-trained and developed pre-professional and professional educators in our community
• Increasing the formal certification and licensure of FRCS educators and BSU educator candidates, especially in high needs areas such as special education and multilingual learning (including both initial licensure and dual-licensure for general education teachers)
• Supporting a quality teacher pipeline for FRCS, including strong pre-professional experiences, accessible para-educator learning and licensure opportunities, and career advancement opportunities for professional educators
• Building educator capacity, inclusive of the ability to support student teachers, mentor novice educators, and lead collegial learning and teams.
• Increasing access to high-quality professional learning experiences, for both pre-professional educators in a supportive, structured environment, and for FRCS educators in easily accessible online and on-campus learning experiences.

Through this strategic work, we believe that our partnership can help FRCS achieve our existing Mission and Vision–to provide students with a challenging academic program to prepare them for college and to serve as leaders in their communities– and creates a path for FRCS to become a top performing school district in our region that truly lives up to our motto, “Enter to Learn, Exit to Lead” for our current students and family community.

Whitman Hansen Regional School District

​The Whitman-Hanson Regional School District and Bridgewater State University Professional Development Partnership collaborate to prepare and support creative, caring, and skilled educators while enriching learning opportunities for all K–12 students. Grounded in a shared commitment to engagement, innovation, and high-quality education, the partnership fosters meaningful experiences for preservice teachers, relevant and impactful professional development for educators and leaders, and expanded academic and extracurricular programming for students. Together, we cultivate safe, student-centered learning environments that emphasize critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration. By working in supportive partnership, these two learning institutions strive for continuous improvement and ensure every student and educator is empowered to grow, lead, and succeed.

Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School

As collaborative partners in education, our two schools are committed to helping all students master the 21st century skills to become career & college ready.

• Provide opportunities for continuous growth for professional educators, both vocational and academic, and joint preparation of future educators.
• Promote opportunities for  all educators that help build both strong pedagogical practice and content knowledge.
• Integrate disciplines so that students can practice responding to varying real-world demands of audience, task, and purpose.
• Ensure that all educators use technology and digital media strategically and capably and explicitly teach technology tools within disciplines to all students.

Central Elementary School

​Central School in partnership with Bridgewater State University, strives to create a rigorous and well-rounded instructional environment that promotes individual excellence for all students through high quality professional development, authentic learning experiences, and continuous collaboration on evidence based practices in the field of education.  
Together we:

• Strive to create a nurturing Early Childhood educational environment that is child-centered and supports students’ social, emotional, linguistic, cognitive and physical development.
• Partner to develop and deliver literacy instruction focused on the Science of Reading.  This includes listening, speaking, writing, and the five areas of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Promote and implement STEAM education through professional development and hands-on inquiry based instruction.
• Provide high-quality professional development and authentic learning opportunities for teachers and practicum students.
• Encourage culturally responsive inclusive teaching practices to meet the diverse needs of students.

Support future educators by providing them with varied learning opportunities across grade levels and educational environments that allow them to work with students with diverse needs.

​Carlos Pacheco Elementary School

Carlos Pacheco Elementary School, in partnership with Bridgewater State University and our community organizations, is committed to developing a collaborative Professional Development School that promotes excellence in teaching and learning for both K–5 students and university teacher candidates. Together, we are dedicated to meeting the academic, social-emotional, and cultural needs of the whole child while preparing future educators through authentic classroom experiences, mentoring, and professional learning for all staff. Our partnership is built on shared responsibility, equity, and innovation, ensuring that instruction is inclusive, high-quality, and responsive to every learner.
Through strong relationships with families, faculty, and community partners, we strive to close achievement gaps, celebrate diversity, and create pathways for student success—developing confident learners today and future Whaler graduates for tomorrow.  ​

East Middle School

East Middle School and Bridgewater State University are united by a shared belief in possibility, purpose, and the power of learning. East is a community where every student is empowered to achieve, and every educator is inspired to grow. Our partnership invites future teachers into a living, learning environment where curiosity, reflection, and collaboration thrive. Centered on high expectations, trauma-sensitive practices, and deep respect for diverse cultures and learning styles, we create a place where all students and adults continually evolve. Together, we cultivate hope, resilience, and excellence—preparing learners and leaders who will shape a more just and vibrant future.