The Department of Special Education’s SEAT Center is fundraising to continue efforts for supporting students’ knowledge of inclusive classroom practices.
Revitalizing the Department of Special Education’s SEAT Center
Unit: Special Education Assistive Technology Center
Campus hero: Kim Fisher
Redbird Impact named Kim Fisher the fall 2023 Campus Hero for her work as technology expert and a passionate advocate for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), Fisher has worked in public school systems as an inclusion specialist, a learning behavior specialist, and as an assistive technology consultant.
New online master’s program in Low Vision and Blindness
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.
Department of Special Education launches campaign for new assistive technology
A crowdfunding campaign is underway for the Department of Special Education to raise money for new and updated assistive technologies (AT). Illinois State’s special education program is one of only two in the U.S. that prepares teachers in D/deaf and Hard of Hearing, Low Vision and Blindness, and Learning and Behavior Specialist. Our students take
Winner of Dancing with the Stars Nyle DiMarco to speak about access, March 29
Nyle DiMarco, the winner of Dancing with the Stars and America’s Next Top Model and an ambassador for the deaf community, will give a talk March 29.
Doubly blessed as donor became valued mentor
Blake Slutz ’15 had finished an associate’s degree at Illinois Valley Community College and was ready to complete his undergraduate studies in special education.
College of Education Annual Report illustrates impact on field
The 2016 College of Education Annual Report highlights the size, national rankings and overall impact of educator preparation at Illinois State University.
Redbird education alums invited to New Teacher Conference, June 17
All teacher education alumni who are completing their first or second year in the field are encouraged to register for the New Teacher Conference on June 17.
College of Education seeks Hall of Fame/Outstanding Young Alumni nominations
The College of Education at Illinois State University is actively seeking nominations for the 2016 Hall of Fame and the Outstanding Young Alumni Award.
Grab a donut, explore possibilities at Education Showcase, Saturday, October 3
Whether you’re an education major or considering a switch, the Family Weekend Education Showcase can help you uncover opportunities you hadn’t considered here at Illinois State.
