Education faculty to share cutting-edge research, April 4

The Research and Recognition Events feature cutting-edge research by education faculty.

The Research and Recognition Event was created to provide a forum for graduate students, faculty, and staff interested in educational research to share their ideas. The next session is at 3 p.m. Monday, April 4, in 551 DeGarmo Hall. Refreshments will be provided.

Support ISU Best Buddies at Friendship Walk, April 16

Participants of the 2014 Best Buddies Friendship Walk

Illinois State’s chapter of Best Buddies will host the Illinois Best Buddies Friendship Walk on Saturday, April 16, at Normal Community West High School from 9:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Community members are encouraged to register to walk or to sponsor a participant.

Principal Supply and Demand white paper released

Illinois Public Act 096-0903 was enacted in 2010 and reformed the way principals were recruited, prepared and credentialed throughout the state of Illinois.  The new Act mandated that all programs seeking to prepare principals apply for state approval under the new requirements; and in 2012, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) began accepting applications