The College of Education’s collaboration with the Teach Chicago Tomorrow (TCT) pathways program supports Chicago Public School (CPS) graduates looking to become licensed educators in CPS schools. The program provides individual and community resources to support students of all backgrounds in starting their teaching career. Elementary Education student Yehiri Gonzalez speaks on her experience as a CPS graduate, and how the TCT program is supporting her education as a Bilingual educator.
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Help Redbird educators reach the next step of their teaching career
Birds Give Back, Illinois State University’s day of giving, is Thursday, February 22. This year, the School of Teaching and Learning is focusing on raising gifts to help cover the cost of content exams for future teachers.
Ashley Dowd prepares to graduate in the first cohort of the ECE Online Workforce Program
ECE Online Workforce student Ashley Dowd speaks on her experience in the program as she looks forward to graduation this spring.
Redbird Village at Homecoming 2023 recipient of the Environmental Stewardship Award for 2023-24
The Redbird Village during Homecoming 2023 was awarded the 2023-2024 Environmental Stewardship Award.
Dr. Kyle Miller works to make Bloomington-Normal Father-Friendly
Dr. Kyle Miller, professor of child development in the School of Teaching and Learning, leads a research initiative and helps support a subsequent family support program in the Bloomington-Normal community, focusing on the needs of fathers.
Wheeler Scholarship recipient Kelli Wielgus’s journey to the PULSE program
Kelli Wielgus is currently enrolled in the Department of Special Education’s Paraprofessionals Unlocking Licensure in Special Education (PULSE) program with the support of the Wheeler Foundation.
Dr. Kim Fisher receives grant to advocate for better technological education for students with disabilities
Dr. Kim Fisher, associate professor in SED and interim coordinator for the Special Education Assistive Technology Center (SEAT), is applying her research about technology use to SED course curriculum, working to bridge the gap between people with disabilities and the digital age.
High impact tutoring through Illinois Tutoring Initiative recognized by the White House as a driver of student growth throughout the state
The Illinois Tutoring Initiative (ITI) has provided high-impact tutoring for students in over 125 schools in districts impacted by the pandemic since 2020.
College of Education’s Teacher of the Year nominations open
The College of Education opened nominations for the Illinois State University Teacher of the Year awards program. Nominations are open through December 10th.
Student Danielle Diamond’s journey from school librarian to PULSE program
Former school librarian and current student Danielle Diamond is enrolled in the Department of Special Education’s Paraprofessionals Unlocking Licensure in Special Education (PULSE) program. She was inspired to make a career change by a group of special education teachers and students while working as an early childhood and elementary school librarian. Diamond transformed the educational experience of two special education classes by creating unique and accessible library programming.