(March 8, 2006) Thomas Metcalf Middle School has been ranked as number 45 on a new Chicago Sun-Times list of the highest-scoring middle-grade programs in Illinois. The Chicago Sun-Times recently identified its list of the Top 50 Elementary Schools and The Top 50 Middle Schools in Illinois by analyzing the Illinois Standards Achievement Test scores of every public school
Category: College of Education
The Statewide Standard – 2006
What is the Autism Spectrum Institute (ASI) at Illinois State University? The ASI is a collaborative effort among the Departments of Special Education, Psychology, and Speech Pathology and Audiology. The primary purpose of the ASI is to provide support to pre-service and practicing professionals as well as parents and families of children and youth with autism spectrum disorders. The ASI offers resources including textbooks, resource guides,
SEAT Center increases assistive technology training nationally and internationally
(February 7, 2006) Over the past year, the SEAT Center has increased the number of teachers who have received assistive technology (AT) training. Through its partnership with Infinitec, a program committed to advancing independence and promoting inclusive opportunities for children and adults with disabilities through technology, and other groups, teachers across the country and in
SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (SEAT) CENTER Annual Report 2005
The Illinois Board of Higher Education approved the establishment of the Special Education Assistive Technology (SEAT) Center on August 21, 2001. The SEAT Center, housed in Fairchild Hall on the Illinois State University (ISU) campus, is composed of a community of individuals, including faculty, staff, school administrators and teachers, professionals from public and private organizations,
The following publications reflect the scholarly work of faculty members actively involved with the SEAT Center.
2006 Completed compilation of textbook materials for the following: Parette, H. P., Peterson-Karlan, G. R., & Ringlaben, R. (Eds.). (in press). Research-based practices in developmental disabilities (2nd ed.). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed. Chapters reflecting SEAT Center input include: Parette, H. P., Huer, M. B., & Peterson-Karlan, G. R. (in press). Working with persons with developmental disabilities across cultures.
College of Education Advances in U.S. News and World Report Rankings
Illinois State University’s College of Education moved up in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of the top graduate schools in America. The 2007 edition of “America’s Best Graduate Schools” lists the College of Education (COE) at 77th, up from 93rd in last year’s rankings. “An important part of Illinois State’s heritage is its internationally respected
Illinois State University Makes AACTE Top Producer List
Illinois State University was listed in seven areas of the newly released American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) list of top producers of teachers in the nation among the 780 member AACTE institutions. Illinois State was the top producer in the Elementary Teacher Education (551 teachers) and Special Education (178 teachers) categories, ranked
Special Education Assistive Technology (SEAT) Center Annual Report 2004
The Illinois Board of Higher Education approved the establishment of the Special Education Assistive Technology (SEAT) Center on August 21, 2001. The SEAT Center, housed in Fairchild Hall on the Illinois State University (ISU) campus, is composed of a community of individuals, including faculty, staff, school administrators and teachers, professionals from public and private organizations,
The following publications reflect the scholarly work of faculty members actively involved with the SEAT Center.
2005 Angell, M. E. (2005). South Koreans share cultural and educational treasures at international conference. The Statewide Standard, 11(3). [Newsletter Publication of the College of Education, Illinois State University] Bailey, R. L., & Angell, M. E. (2005). Improving feeding skills and mealtime behaviors in children and youth with disabilities. Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 40(1), 80-96.
Illinois State University makes AACTE top producer list
Illinois State University was listed in seven areas of the newly released American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) list of top producers of teachers in the nation among the 780 member AACTE institutions. Illinois State was the top producer in the Elementary Teacher Education (551 teachers) and Special Education (178 teachers) categories, ranked
