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For those of you that missed TED, we introduced a new logo. Members suggested we update the logo as the old logo could seem to foster the “elusive Ivory Tower” image of higher education. WE are more than institutions. We submitted ideas to a graphic artist competition and this was the winning design. Below is a description of the meaning
TED is a person centered organization, it is also a place for growth and professional journey. We grow through relationships. The figures represent the multiple relationships within our field. For some this may mean Researcher/Practitioner, or Teacher Educator/Candidate. TED is a dynamic organization where members grow. Therefore we also see the figures as TED members engaged with Colleagues. For our Kaleidoscope and Early Career members we hope you find Mentor/Mentee relationships to facilitate your growth in the profession. It is our hope you make it represent you in your many roles within Special Education Teacher Education. The figures are positioned inside a vessel. Throughout literature a boat symbolizes a meaningful journey on the sea of life. You cannot get anywhere by remaining on the shore.
For continuity, the logo features three elements and remains green. This was intentional. The old logo had 3 pillars of Higher Education, we wanted to break away from the perception of an Ivory Tower but keep some familiarity. The three elements represent our Vision, Mission, and Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.
Our mission guides and moves us forward. It states: Every professional educator possesses the knowledge, skills, dispositions, and values to enable students with exceptional needs to reach their potential. Don’t you see the vessel, guiding educators and students to reach new destinations.
Our Mission and Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion are both people centered so the figures represent these two elements. Our Mission: TED is a professional organization that leads and supports teacher education on behalf of students with exceptionalities and their families. We accomplish this through our strategic plan (which incidentally also has 3 goals). Finally our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion states: TED is committed to mutual respect and inclusion of all individuals without bias based on differences of any kind and is committed to efforts that build dignity, fairness, and equity in teacher education preparation programs for faculty and teacher candidates.
We hope you feel the new logo captures these elements as well as we do.
For those of you that missed TED, we introduced a new logo. Members suggested we update the logo as the old logo could seem to foster the “elusive Ivory Tower” image of higher education. WE are more than institutions. We submitted ideas to a graphic artist competition and this was the winning design. Below is a description of the meaning
TED is a person centered organization, it is also a place for growth and professional journey. We grow through relationships. The figures represent the multiple relationships within our field. For some this may mean Researcher/Practitioner, or Teacher Educator/Candidate. TED is a dynamic organization where members grow. Therefore we also see the figures as TED members engaged with Colleagues. For our Kaleidoscope and Early Career members we hope you find Mentor/Mentee relationships to facilitate your growth in the profession. It is our hope you make it represent you in your many roles within Special Education Teacher Education. The figures are positioned inside a vessel. Throughout literature a boat symbolizes a meaningful journey on the sea of life. You cannot get anywhere by remaining on the shore.
For continuity, the logo features three elements and remains green. This was intentional. The old logo had 3 pillars of Higher Education, we wanted to break away from the perception of an Ivory Tower but keep some familiarity. The three elements represent our Vision, Mission, and Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.
Our mission guides and moves us forward. It states: Every professional educator possesses the knowledge, skills, dispositions, and values to enable students with exceptional needs to reach their potential. Don’t you see the vessel, guiding educators and students to reach new destinations.
Our Mission and Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion are both people centered so the figures represent these two elements. Our Mission: TED is a professional organization that leads and supports teacher education on behalf of students with exceptionalities and their families. We accomplish this through our strategic plan (which incidentally also has 3 goals). Finally our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion states: TED is committed to mutual respect and inclusion of all individuals without bias based on differences of any kind and is committed to efforts that build dignity, fairness, and equity in teacher education preparation programs for faculty and teacher candidates.
We hope you feel the new logo captures these elements as well as we do.
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