OUR MISSION
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The Institute for Educational Excellence and Entrepreneurship (3E Institute) identifies, supports, and mentors entrepreneurial educators who collaborate with colleagues, parents, businesses, and the community to meet the needs of all students.
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What's New at 3E Institute? Teachers as Learning Project Managers
| Thanks to a seed grant and the knowledge of volunteer experts from the Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF), 3E Institute has developed a seminar in Project Management Skills customized for the needs of K-12 Educators. If you are interested in honing your skills in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and closing a learning project, visit the 3E website www.3einstitute.org to download FREE seminar power point and other materials. |
Congratulations to New Members of the EE Certificate Circle!
Three additional educators have completed the coursework for their Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurial Education and will join the growing number of teacher leaders who hold this credential:
Steve Finegan Kennett Consolidated School District
David Kelly West Chester Area School District
John Kim Tredyffrin/Easttown School District
Patti Pullin Interboro School District
Lanny Schwartz Eastern Lancaster School District
Julie Womer Coatesville Area School District
To learn more about the certificate, follow this link (Graduate Certificate) or contact the 3E Institute on 610-738-0582.
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3E Goes Global 
On October 5, 3E Institute hosted a meeting of several school leaders and West Chester University representatives with Mr. Eddy Tang who visited our area on behalf of Hebei Province, China Department of Education. To learn more follow this link: www.3einstitute.org .
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2010 21st Educator Externships Sponsored by County Workforce Development Organizations
Last summer, seven teachers enrolled in the 21st Century Educator Externship taught by Dr. Christian Penny. The Externship is part of the College of Education’s Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurial Education. Five teachers received tuition support from the Delaware County Office of Employment and Training and the Chester County Economic Development Council. To learn about teacher extern insights, visit the web site with this link: Externship video presentations. Scroll to the bottom of the page Media Links to view sample clips of extern presentations on September 28th to guests from schools, host businesses and the 3E Advisory Council.
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Welcome New 3E Advisory Council Members!
Three new members joined the 3E Advisory Council. We look forward to working and learning with them:
George Drake Interim Dean WCU College of Education
Nan Odenthal CEO Phoenixville Education Foundation
Christian Penny Associate Professor WCU College of Education
To view the full list of Advisory Council members, click here.