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Celebrating EdBird excellence
Tag: Department of Special Education
The EdBird E-tutoring experience
When the pandemic began, students’ lives were turned upside down, and their education experiences were immediately moved to virtual learning.
College Factual names Department of Special Education best in Illinois and the United States
The Department of Special Education was recognized by College Factual as the number one school on the lists of Best Colleges for Special Education in both Illinois and the United States.
Celebrating College of Education retirees
Thank you to each of our colleagues who are retiring this year for your exceptional contributions to the College.
Recognizing COE Award recipients and nominees
We are proud to announce several award recipients and nominees this year for the College of Education (COE).
Department of Special Education alumni recognized as ISBE Regional Teacher of the Year
Brandon Thornton ’11, M.S. ’16, was recently named a Regional Teacher of the Year by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Educational entrepreneur
Special education alum Parker Duwelius ’19 saw an opportunity to create an environment to help others develop deeper relationships with their peers while volunteering in a special needs classroom.
Video: Crystal Rodriguez, scholarship recipient
Crystal Rodriguez was inspired to study deaf education because of her two older siblings who both have special needs. Earning the Evelyn J. Rex Scholarship in the College of Education helped her financially and also motivated Rodriguez. “Knowing that someone chose to give me this money coming into ISU has made me want to be
The Autism Place experience preps psychology alum for private practice
Joseph Gentry ’01, Ph.D. ’06, met his future wife at Illinois State when they were both undergraduate students. Their shared passion for helping children with autism would eventually evolve into a lifelong calling for both of them.
ISU professor receives Excellence in Teaching Award
Illinois State Special Education Professor Maribeth Lartz has received the Excellence in Teaching Award 2015 in the Illinois Teacher Education Division from the Council for Exceptional Children.
