The population of children identified with hearing loss is getting younger and younger, a challenge that Illinois State University is addressing head-on by training highly skilled early interventionists.
Unit: College of Education
New book explores assault on communities of color
Nicholas Hartlep is co-editor of a new book, The Assault on Communities of Color: Exploring the Realities of Race-Based Violence. The collection of essays from leading scholars across the nation offers a platform for voices of a new movement forming in the wake of race-based violence.
Department of Special Education graduate teaches at unique school
Alumnus Jeremy Bower explains how Illinois State prepared him for his role as a special education teacher.
Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline to host urban teacher education conference
The complex teacher retention issue will be at the forefront of the CTEP’s first-ever urban teacher education conference, a free-to-attend event on September 12-13 at Hotel Chicago.
Five free fall events for education alumni
Five free fall events for education alumni to connect with the University and the College of Education.
The Statewide Standard: Message from the director of development
As College of Education alumni, friends and donors, you are a part of a community united through a common purpose of advancing the field of education and supporting educator preparation at Illinois State.
The Ferrell Family Endowed Scholarship for Professional Development School in the College of Education
The Ferrell family endowment was established in 2013 by Audrey Ferrell ’71.The Ferrell family endowment will help the College of Education realize the goal of placing all students at a PDS by removing possible financial barriers.
The Statewide Standard: Message from the dean
Within this issue, you will read about four of the more than 50 externally funded grant programs focused on the subjects of urban education, early intervention in special education, diverse cultural and linguistic needs, and educational leadership. You will also read about two alumni who have each been recognized as the best of the best by the state they serve and two dedicated education majors who have “dug deep” to make the most out of their time at Illinois State and ready themselves for the next step in their careers.
Naperville native garners California Teacher of the Year honors
The line “I’m moving out to California to establish my career” is not often reserved for new teachers from Illinois. But Naperville native Amy (Brophy) Laughlin ’98 found herself sharing that exact news with her parents after attending the University’s annual education career fair.
Bringing it to the field
While completing one of the most difficult, time-intensive undergraduate programs offered on campus, Lovgren met each and every obligation set forth by his major and his team. He pulled 12-, 13-, and 14-hour days without complaint. And he did so while transitioning between a professional, reserved academic setting to the grueling environment that is division I football.