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.
Tag: College of Education
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.
Redbird Educator Career Prep Week, October 23-27
The Larry and Barbara Efaw Center for Educator Excellence, the Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Education Center, the Office of Sustainability, and Career Services are partnering to kick-off the inaugural Educator Career Prep Week from October 23-27.
College of Education receives a grant of over $440,000 to support first-year teacher education students
The College of Education (COE) at Illinois State University received a grant of just over $440,000 from the Illinois State Board of Education to build the Redbird Educator Scholars Program.
College of Education announces Hall of Fame inductees and Outstanding Young Alumni
The College of Education at Illinois State University will induct four alumni into its Hall of Fame on Friday, October 13 during the University’s 2023 Homecoming celebration. One Outstanding Young Alumni will also be recognized during this event. Hall of Fame Kim Carthans, Normal, IL, ‘94, M.S. ‘99 earned a Bachelor of Science in elementary
Fundraising campaign supports Redbird educators in the classroom
Help the Larry and Barbara Efaw Center for Educator Excellence support Redbird Educators in the classrtoom.