SUNY Cortland's Conceptual framework,like any framework document, serves as a guide and explaination of how all the componets of the teacher education program come together to create knowlegeable and well-rouned teaching canidates.  The essay linked to below explains the six major points of Cortland's framework, and how Cortland's program has shaped me to be the best teacher I can be.  After you read it, I hope you can get a better sense of my educational background and how I approach my work in the classroom.