The Department of Special Education at Illinois State is excited to announce the newly created Master’s in Low Vision and Blindness. Illinois is experiencing a severe shortage in educators licensed to teach in the area of low vision and blindness. This fully online program will provide licensed teachers an opportunity to add an endorsement in low vision and blindness while obtaining a master’s degree.
Unit: College of Education
Celebrating College of Education retirees
Thank you to each of our colleagues who are retiring this year for your exceptional contributions to the College.
Lab Schools rising to the challenge
The Laboratory Schools within the College of Education have a wealth of excellent teachers who are going above and beyond in extremely difficult times.
Recognizing COE Award recipients and nominees
We are proud to announce several award recipients and nominees this year for the College of Education (COE).
Zooming in: What it’s like to student teach during a pandemic
Grace Brannen never thought she’d be student teaching from a pingpong table in her family’s basement, positioning herself against a wall so no one would walk behind her with a basket of laundry.
A teacher of teachers
When Bobby Witt-Kannady ’76 was just starting out in the field of special education, she couldn’t predict that one day she would be celebrating her 30th year at Illinois State University.
In memoriam: Remembering EAF founder Dr. Don Prince
The Illinois State community mourns the loss of Dr. Donald Prince, the visionary leader who almost single-handedly established the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations (EAF) in 1960.
Congratulations to Illinois teachers who achieved National Board Certification
The National Board Resource Center (NBRC) celebrates 117 new, Illinois National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) who achieved certification in 2020.
American Physical Society recognizes ISU for teaching graduates
The American Physical Society and the American Association of Physics Teachers honored Illinois State University as part of the 5+ Club.
Remembering Adam: CSPA alum’s passion lives on through student fund
Adam Riegle’s commitment to college students is perpetuated through a scholarship in his name.