The College of Education is excited to open nominations for the Redbird Educator Teaching Awards.
Nominations open for Redbird Educator Teaching Awards
Unit: Special Education
Walking the red carpet: Special education major featured in Girls State attends Emmys
It’s not every day that a student gets an excused absense to attend the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. But that’s exactly what happened to Illinois State University sophomore special education major Maddie Rowan this semester.
Special Education Department welcomes new faculty members
With the school year underway, the College of Education’s Department of Special Education (SED) is proud to announce five new faculty members joining the college. The two clinical faculty and three tenure-track faculty are passionate, dedicated individuals who are now using their expertise to support and prepare future special educators.
Online students building community on campus for PULSE Day
The Department of Special Education’s Paraprofessionals Unlocking Licensure in Special Education (PULSE) program has created an active community since it was launched in May 2023. One year later, program organizers hosted the first PULSE Day on May 18th, 2024 to welcome new and current students to campus for a day of professional development and community building.
Dr. Allison Kroesch named Special Education Graduate Program Coordinator
The Special Education Department (SED) at Illinois State University is proud to announce that Dr. Allison M. Kroesch has taken on a new role as the Graduate Program Coordinator. In this position, she will work closely with current and prospective students looking to further their education, as well as develop SED’s graduate programs to better meet the needs of these students.
Educators flock to the capitol for Redbird Advocacy Day
On May 1st, 2024, a number of Illinois State students visited the Capitol in Springfield to meet with legislators and discuss the needs of young educators across the state. SED student ambassadors Bella Chlada and Logan Hall were among those who attended and shared their experience during Advocacy Day.
Special Education launches initiative to aid students with extensive support needs
The Special Education Department has launched a campaign with the aim of raising $9,000 for students with extensive support needs.
Revitalizing the Department of Special Education’s SEAT Center
The Department of Special Education’s SEAT Center is fundraising to continue efforts for supporting students’ knowledge of inclusive classroom practices.
Dr. Natalie Shaheen wins $1.5 million NSF CAREER grant
Dr. Natalie L. Shaheen, assistant professor in the Department of Special Education (SED) is the recipient of a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER grant of just over $1.5 million.
Meet the 2023 Outstanding University Teaching Awards honorees
Acting Provost Dr. Ani Yazedjian presented awards to the 2023 Outstanding University Teaching Award winners in January.
