Each issue we will be using this space to shine a spotlight on a different research center at Illinois State University. First up is the Office of the Cross Chair in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
Unit: College of Education
Training school leaders in high-needs districts
Illinois State’s Center for the Study of Education Policy is using a five-year, $4.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support the Illinois Partnerships Advance Rigorous Training (IL-PART) project.
Mini-conference to explore race and justice, March 17-18
Richard Miller, director of the Center for Urban Education at the University of Pittsburgh, will lead an interactive seminar on creating a more racially just campus environment.
Illinois School Leadership Advisory Council (ISLAC) final report released
The final report of the Illinois School Leadership Advisory Council was released. It was made possible through funding by The Wallace Foundation and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.
Digital mapping unlocks students’ STEM knowledge
A team of Illinois State researchers is conducting an innovative project in elementary schools to determine whether digital mapping can help students improve their spatial thinking skills.
ISBE pays National Board candidate fees for teachers and counselors
The Illinois State Board of Education has announced the opening of the 2016 spring window for the $1,900 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) Candidate Fee Subsidy.
Education Career Fair connects students with education professionals
Illinois State University students and alumni are invited to the Career Center’s Education Career Fair from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday, February 26, in the Brown Ballroom at the Bone Student Center.
Education faculty to share cutting-edge research February 29
The next Research and Recognition Event, which was created to provide a forum for graduate students, faculty, and staff interested in educational research to share their ideas, will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, February 29, in 551 DeGarmo Hall.
College of Education faculty, staff recognized at Founders Day Convocation
Six faculty and staff from the College of Education were recognized for outstanding achievement for their work at the Founders Day Convocation on February 18.
Reflections of a special education doctoral alum: Sara Jozwik
Alum of Chicago-based hybrid special education Ed.D. program Sara Jozwik talks about her experience in the program.