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  • VariABILITY 2017: A call for interested students

    VariABILITY 2017 is a two-day event that aims to bring together students from different backgrounds to collaborate and understand some ongoing challenges that people with disabilities experience. Our goal is to take a proactive approach to disability awareness and advocacy through human-centered design. This is a great chance to become part of a community conversation on inclusion. We are looking for Illinois students from all academic disciplines and backgrounds who are passionate about this area, or just want to learn more!

    For more information, visit our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/VariABILITY-2017-255958794856110/?fref=hovercard

    Register here to attend the event: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/1108043.

    Location: BIF Atrium

    Date: Friday, March 31 2017 6-8 PM - Saturday April 1 2017 10AM-5PM (Food and snacks will be provided on both days)

    Contact us for more questions at variabilityuiuc@gmail.com!​ Looking forward to seeing you there!

  • U.S. News & World Report Ranks College's Graduate Programs Among Nation's Best

    U.S. News & World Report released their 2023-24 Best Graduate Schools rankings today, and the College of Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s on-campus graduate programs all continue to rank in the top 25 nationwide.

  • Dr. Christopher Span

    "Using Our History to Dismantle Racism" Podcast Episode with EPOL's Dr. Chris Span

    Listen to this episode to learn more about Dr. Span's background, how important knowing our history is, and how we can use it to create tangible change.

  • Using Gramsci to understand the Arab uprisings

    This interview and accompanying video is part of the series Critical Voices in Critical Times, coordinated and edited by Linda Herrera, a professor in the Department of Education Policy, Organization & Leadership (EPOL).

    In the interview, Peter Mayo, a professor at the University of Malta and a renowned scholar on Antonio Gramsci and Paulo Freire, engages with Egyptian sociologist Nadim Mirshak from the University of Manchester. The conversation covers civil society, hegemony, and the Modern Prince, and explores the challenges of doing critical work under authoritarian contexts and the need to develop a globalization from below as an alternative to neoliberal globalization.

    Watch the interview.

     

    Arabic subtitles in video done by EPOL doctoral student Abdullah Mansoor.

  • User Services - Special Hours for August

    Starting Monday, August 10th, User Services will be open from 8am to 4pm until August 21st. We will hold special office hours on Sunday, August 23rd, that will be announced later in the month. Regular semester hours will begin with the first day of classes.

  • User Services - Reduced Service Hours

    During the week of Thanksgiving break, User Services will be open on Monday and Tuesday 8am to 4pm and Wednesday 9am to 12pm with reduced staff.

    Happy Thanksgiving!

  • User Services Open this Sunday for Assistance

    User Services - Copy Center will be open this Sunday, 1 pm - 5 pm, to assist with any copy or scanning needed prior to the first day of classes. User Services has recently moved to 25 Education Bldg. We look forward to assisting you.

  • User Services - Holiday Hours

    User Services will be closed beginning Monday, December 23, until Thursday, January 1st. We will reopen on January 2nd at 8am. Office hours will be 8am to 4pm through January 17th.

    Please contact User Services at userservices@illinois.edu or 217-244-6053 if you have questions.

  • Urbana Elementary Schools Seeking Classroom Volunteers

    Yankee Ridge Elementary School in Urbana is looking for volunteers, either with some French background or not. Volunteers are needed in 4th and 5th grade classes from 12:50pm-1:50pm and in the 1st grade class from noon-1pm. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the classroom, particularly in a dual language environment. Email international@education.illinois.edu for the volunteer application and with any questions.

  • UPDATED: Education Leads Several Funded Projects in 2021-22 Call to Action to Address Racism & Social Injustice Research Program

    Chancellor Jones has announced the first U of I projects to be awarded funding under this $2 million annual commitment by the university to respond to the critical need for higher ed institutions across the nation to prioritize research focused on systemic racial inequities and injustices, as well as the expansion of community-based knowledge that advances the understanding of systemic racism and generationally embedded racial disparity.

  • Upcoming Winter Break Closures: Bureau of Educational Research and Sponsored Programs Administration

    Winter Break office closures will impact submission timelines for external research proposals having deadlines between December 20, 2017 and January 4, 2018. We ask faculty and researchers to please plan accordingly.

    The Bureau of Educational Research and the Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) offices will close the afternoon of Friday, December 22, 2017 and re-open on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

    All proposals having a sponsor due date between December 15, 2017 and January 4, 2018 should be submitted to the Bureau as soon as possible to allow sufficient time for submission set-up, post-production and submission to campus. The staff at SPA pre-award intend to submit proposals due on December 20, 2017, through January 4, 2018, on or before December 20, 2017, and to use December 21 - December 22 for resubmission of proposals presenting fatal errors within sponsor submission systems.

    College faculty and researchers who anticipate proposal submissions with due dates on or before January 6, 2018 are encouraged to communicate with Jane Schingel (jschinge@illinois.edu or 244-3564) as soon as possible to discuss individual submission needs.

  • Upcoming registration for Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK)

    The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) is broadly recognized by Chinese educational institutions and employers and provides Chinese learners a means to assess their proficiency. The Confucius Institute at Illinois serves as a test center for the online HSK test, two of which will be available to take on April 16 at the Education building.

     

     

  • Upcoming i-Programs at the Illinois Leadership® Center

    The Illinois Leadership® Center is a resource center on campus that provides free leadership training and education to all University of Illinois students. Please encourage your students to register for these unique programs.

  • University Primary School to hold open house Oct. 19

    University Primary School, the laboratory school of the College of Education, will host an open house for the community on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Children’s Research Center, 51 Gerty Drive, Champaign.

  • University Primary School Summer Camps

    Visit our website http://education.illinois.edu/ups/ to register for camp or call us at 217-333-3996 for more information! We welcome College of Education student volunteers.

    University Primary School Summer Camp is a weekly camp June 8-July 31 Monday- Friday, 8:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m and/or 1:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. for children ages 3-12 years old. Campers need not attend University Primary School during the regular school year to attend summer camp. Campers may sign up for single or multiple weeks. Camp experiences for the 3-7 year old group will primarily occur in the school yard gardens and playground where campers will spend time working with plants, water, and new friends. Camp experiences for the 7-12 year old group will include art proj- ects and exploration in sciences. Both groups will have indoor time each day to “cool off” with inside activities including literacy time. 

  • University Primary School Summer Camp Registration

    Camp experiences for the 3-7 year old group will primarily occur in the school yard gardens and playground where campers will spend time working with plants, water, and new friends. Camp experiences for the 7-12 year old group will include art projects and exploration in sciences. Both groups will have indoor time each day to “cool off” with inside activities including literacy time. University Primary School Summer Camp is offered June 8-July 31 Monday- Friday, 8:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m and/or 1:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. for children ages 3-12 years old.  Visit our website http://www.education.illinois.edu/ups/ to download a registration form and sign up by May 15th to secure your spot!

  • University Primary School Project Studies Exhibit

  • University Primary School Project Studies Exhibit

    University Primary School, our College of Education's preschool-fifth grade laboratory school, is hosting their Project Studies Exhibit in the Education Building first and third floor lounges, Thursday, February 9 to Wednesday, February 15.

  • University Primary School open house happening Oct. 19

    University Primary School, the lab school of the College of Education at Illinois, is hosting an annual open house for the community on Thursday, October 19, 2017. Prospective families, researchers, and community members may see the preschool class from 9:00 a.m. until noon and kindergarten through 5th grade classrooms from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The School is located in the Children's Research Center at 51 Gerty Drive, Champaign. Applications for the 2017-18 academic year will be available in January. For more information, visit the website http://education.illinois.edu/ups/ or contact Director Ali Lewis at 333-3996 or alilewis@illinois.edu.

  • University Primary School "Music & Sound" Project Culminating Event

    Please join University Primary School in our "Music & Sound" Project Culminating Event, opening Wednesday, January 20 6:00 PM through Friday, January 23 3:00 PM in the College of Education first and third floor lounges. Wednesday, January 20, University Primary families and friends will be meeting to celebrate in the lounges and College faculty, staff, and students are welcome to join. Project work features preschool-5th grade childrens' discoveries and understandings during their semester long study of this topic. Look for photos of our College of Education student teachers in action, as well as University collaborators and researchers. Instructors discussing inquiry approaches, the various roles of teachers and students, and children's social-emotional-congitive-physical development may wish to tour the event displays with their College students!

  • University Primary School First Day of School!

    University Primary School, the preschool-5th grade lab school of The College of Education, celebrates our first day back to school Wednesday, August 21st! We welcome our student teachers on Monday, August 26th. A big cheer to children, families, faculty, and staff as they begin the new school year! 

  • University Primary School expands through 5th grade.

    University Primary School, The University of Illinois College of Education’s lab school will open a combined 4th/5th grade class beginning AY 2014-15 at the Children’s Research Center building on campus. The preschool-5th grade Reggio Emilia inspired classrooms engage children in creative, challenging, and meaningful curricular inquiries using The Project Approach. For admissions materials and information please visit school website: http://education.illinois.edu/ups/

  • University Primary School Enrollment Begins

    Admissions for enrollment in University Primary School for the 2021-2022 academic year are now open.

  • University Primary School Enrollment Begins

    University Primary School will be acepting enrollment applications for the 2014-2015 academic year from January 15th - March 19th. University Primary School is The University of Illinois College of Education preschool-third grade Reggio Emilia inspired lab school where children are engaged in creative, challenging, and meaningful inquires using The Project Approach. For more information, families may visit the school website: http://education.illinois.edu/ups/ or call 217-333-3996. University Primary School is located at 51 Gerty Drive, Champaign in the Children's Research Center building. Children must be 3 years old on or before September 1st to enroll in the preschool classroom and 5 years old on or before September 1st to enroll in kindergarten.

  • University Primary School Enrollment Begins

    University Primary School is now accepting enrollment applications for the 2017-2018 academic year. University Primary School is the University of Illinois, College of Education lab school, serving children preschool through fifth grade in a Reggio Emilia, project-based curriculum. For more information, visit the school website: http://education.illinois.edu/ups or call 217-333-3996. University Primary School is located on campus at 51 Gerty Drive, Champaign in the Children's Research Center building. Children must be 3 years old on or before September 1st to enroll in the preschool classroom and 5 years old on or before September 1st to enroll in kindergarten.

    Families applying to the school are invited to attend the Community Open House on Wednesday February 8 between 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon for preschool and 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. for grades K-5; children are encouraged to visit at this time. Families may also choose to schedule a site visit outside of the Open House time. Enrollment applications may be downloaded from the website or picked up at the school office. Applications submitted by March 10, 2017 will be given first consideration for enrollment.

  • University Primary School Enrollment

    University Primary is the Lab School of the College of Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for children in preschool-grade 5. At Uni Primary, children are valued as competent, curious citizens, engaged in creative, challenging, and meaningful project studies and curriculum. For more information, visit our website or call 217-333-3996. University Primary School is located on campus at 51 Gerty Drive, Champaign, in the Children's Research Center building.

    Applications submitted by March 1 will be given first consideration for fall enrollment. We look forward to sharing our school as a place where “learning is serious delight!”

  • University Primary School Community Open House

    University Primary School, the Reggio Emilia inspired lab school of the College of Education at University of Illinois, is hosting an annual fall community open house Wednesday, October 12, 2022.  Prospective families, researchers, and community members may visit the preschool through 5th grade classrooms from 9:00 a.m. until noon. 

    .  Admissions for the 2023-2024 school year will begin mid-January.  For more information, visit the school website https://uniprimary.illinois.edu/ and/or contact the Director, Dr. Ali Lewis alilewis@illinois.edu. University Primary School is located on campus at The University of Illinois, 51 Gerty Drive, Champaign.

  • University Primary School "Birds & Flight" Project Exhibit

    Please enjoy University Primary School's exhibit featuring the "Birds & Flight" project this Wednesday, January 21-Friday, January 23 in the College of Education first and third floor lounges. University practicum and volunteer students from Elementary, Early Childhood, and Special Education, Speech-Hearing Science and The Autism Program supported children alongside Uni Primary faculty during this semester-long inquiry. Audiences interested in collaborative learning, The Project Approach, assessment, students and teachers as researchers, and/or early childhood and elementary school curriculum development are encouraged to spend time viewing the discoveries and documentation.

  • University Primary School Application Deadline 3/14/16

    University Primary School Applications are due by Monday March 14, 2016 to be considered for enrollment for the 2016-17 academic year.  Applications will be accepted after the deadline date, however priority is given to those recieved by the deadline date.  Applications can be found on our website

    http://education.illinois.edu/ups/

  • University Primary School 2023-24 Admissions Season Begins

    At Uni Primary, children are valued as competent, curious citizens, engaged in creative, challenging, and meaningful project studies and curriculum.

  • University Primary School 2015-2016 Enrollment Begins

    University Primary School is now accepting enrollment applications for the 2015-2016 academic year. University Primary School is the University of Illinois, College of Education lab school, serving children preschool through fifth grade in a Reggio Emilia, project-based curriculum. For more information, visit the school website: http://education.illinois.edu/ups or call 217-333-3996. University Primary School is located on campus at 51 Gerty Drive, Champaign in the Children's Research Center building. Children must be 3 years old on or before September 1st to enroll in the preschool classroom and 5 years old on or before September 1st to enroll in kindergarten.

    Families applying to the school should attend the Community Open House on Thursday February 19 between 9:00 a.m.-12:00p.m. for preschool and 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. for grades K-5; children are encouraged to visit at this time. Families may also choose to schedule a site visit outside of the Open House time. An informational meeting for prospective families will be held at the school Tuesday, February 24 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Enrollment applications may be downloaded from the website or picked up at the school office. Applications submitted by March 20, 2015 will be given first consideration for enrollment.

  • University Library Winter Break Hours

    Please note that the Library will have significantly reduced hours during the winter break. The Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library (SSHEL) will be open regular Fall semester hours through the end of finals, Friday, December 20 at 6pm. SSHEL will be open on Monday and Tuesday, December 22-23 from 8:30am-5:00pm. SSHEL will be closed December 24 through January 2. From Monday, January 5 through January 16, SSHEL will be open 8:30am-5pm Monday through Friday. The Library will be closed on weekends during the winter break. Regular Spring semester hours resume on Tuesday, January 20.

    If you need Library materials or services for your research or studies, please plan ahead.

    For a complete list of library hours during fall finals, see: http://www.library.illinois.edu/services/hours.php?semester=146

    For a complete list of library hours during winter break, see: http://www.library.illinois.edu/services/hours.php?semester=153

    The following library service points (2nd floor, Main Library) will be open on Dec 29, 30 & 31 and January 2 from 8:30am-5:00pm:
    *Central Circulation
    *Main Stacks
    *Information Desk

    All Libraries will be closed Friday, January 9, 8am-1pm except for Law, Health Sciences, and Prairie Research Institute.

  • University Library's Data Purchase Program

    The University Library is soliciting applications from faculty and graduate students who need to purchase numeric or spatial data for their research. Through a Data Purchase Program, funds will be awarded for such data purchases, with a maximum award of $5,000. The application deadline for first consideration is October 7, 2013.

    Visit www.library.illinois.edu/sc/datagis/purchase/description2013.html for more details, including a description of the program and how to apply.

  • Univeristy Primary School Accepting Applications

    University Primary School is the University of Illinois, College of Education lab school, serving children preschool through fifth grade in a Reggio Emilia, project-based curriculum. Enrollment applications may be downloaded from the website https://education.illinois.edu/ups or picked up at the school office. Applications submitted by March 14, 2016 will be given first consideration for enrollment.

  • Uni High is hosting: New World of Learning seminar.

    University of Illinois Laboratory High School is hosting a New World of Learning seminar. New World of Learning is presented by Jim Stelter, founder and president of Vanerum•Stelter. Jim is a dynamic leader with a passion for environments that inspire the exchange of knowledge and lifelong learning and has shared this topic all across the country.  He will explore the drivers of change in education and identify the implications these changes have on the classroom and learning spaces in all organizations.

    Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 6:30 pm at Beckman Institute #1005

  • Undergraduate Student Scholarships Available for 2015-2016 Academic Year

    Students, the College of Education Undergraduate Honors & Awards Committee invites you to review the college scholarships available for the 2015-2016 academic year and to apply for those scholarships for which you meet the criteria. Scholarship criteria vary depending on the donors' wishes. Examples of donor wishes include, but are not limited to, the following: financial need, educational interests and or goals, support for non-traditional students, and support for students from specific Illinois counties.

    The deadline for scholarship application submission is Wednesday, April 1, 2015.  Scholarship application and instructions and a complete list of available scholarships can be found at http://education.illinois.edu/students/undergrad_awards. Scholarship announcements will be made in late May, and scholarship recipients will be honored at the College of Education Student Recognition Banquet held annually in the fall semester.

    If you have questions, please contact your adviser.

  • Undergraduate scholarships available for 2018-2019 academic year

    The College of Education Undergraduate Honors & Awards Committee invites students to review the College scholarships available for the 2018-2019 academic year and to apply for those scholarships for which they meet the criteria. Scholarship criteria vary depending on the donors' wishes.  Examples of donor wishes include, but are not limited to, the following: financial need, educational interests and or goals, support for non-traditional students, and support for students from specific Illinois counties.

    The deadline for scholarship application submission is Friday, April 6, 2018. Scholarship application and instructions as well as a complete list of available scholarships can be found at http://education.illinois.edu/undergrad_awards. Scholarship announcements will be made in late May and scholarship recipients will be honored at the College of Education Student Recognition Banquet held annually in the fall semester.

    If you have questions, please contact your adviser.

  • Undergraduate Hourly Position in COE Office of International Programs

    Undergraduate Hourly Position:
    Develop and maintain social media and web-based communication for the Office of International Programs in the College of Education. Flexible hours, 10 hour per week. Familiarity with College of Education programs, initiatives and experience with Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms and applications. Starting date immediately. To apply, contact Allison Witt, awitt1@illinois.edu, by February 6. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

  • Ujima Freedom School in Champaign Hiring Servant Leader Interns for Summer 2023

    The Ujima Freedom School in Champaign is hiring Servant Leader Interns to teach in the summer program. The mission of the Freedom Schools program is to boost student motivations to read, generate more positive attitudes toward learning, increase self-esteem and connect the needs of children and families to the resources of their communities. The program serves children in grades kindergarten through ninth grade for six weeks. 

  • UI approved as Entitled Institution for Gateways to Opportunity Credentials

    The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has been approved as an entitled institution for the Gateways to Opportunity EGE Credential Level 5 through 2023. As an entitled institution, students at Illinois have the opportunity to qualify for state-recognized credentials as they take courses or complete a degree through the Department of Curriculum & Instruction in the College of Education.

    The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is among a small group of institutions in Illinois to be selected for the Gateways to Opportunity Credentials. All Gateways to Opportunity Credentials have competencies that reflect multiple professional standards, including the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards. The faculty members at Illinois have worked diligently to align their courses with the Gateways to Opportunity competencies.

    In a time when early childhood education is defining itself as a field that promotes professional development, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champiagn has become entitled to help further this goal by graduating students who are ready to provide quality care and education to young children in Illinois.

    The Gateways to Opportunity within the Illinois Professional Development System is designed to provide guidance, support, and recognition to practitioners who serve children and families in Illinois. Gateways to Opportunity is administered by the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (INCCRRA) on behalf of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). Visit the Gateways to Opportunity website at www.ilgateways.com to learn more.

  • UI Alumni Association honors Education alumnus

    College of Education at Illinois alumnus Dale H. Flach has been honored with a Distinguished Service Award by the University of Illinois Alumni Association for his insight and innovation in developing programs that serve communities throughout the state.

  • U Can Help: CU One-to-One Mentoring Program

    The One-to-One mentoring program matches willing adults with Champaign-Urbana students in 3rd -7th grade.  The mentors receive an initial training and then come to the schools, during the school year once a week, to meet with their mentees.  The pairs play games, visit, eat lunch, and share together.  It is a hugely rewarding program that provides encouragement and support to kids who need it!
     
    Here is the link to the website: http://cu1to1.org/  There is great information here for anyone who may be interested.  We are currently recruiting and training our next group of mentors; so if you are interested or know anyone who may be interested, please let us know!  The fall Mentor Training is Tuesday, October 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the Mellon Administration Building (703 New St in Champaign).
     
    There are students on our waiting list at every school…won’t you consider being a part of the life of a child?

  • Catherine Corr and Lynn Burdick

    Two from College of Education named to State Committee on Teacher Licensure

  • Stephanie Toliver and Asif Wilson

    Two from College of Education Named Public Voices Fellows

    Stephanie Toliver and Asif Wilson were named to the cohort by Nicholas P. Jones, Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

  • Two EPOL Graduate Students Part of AERA's Inaugural Summer Retreat

    Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership doctoral students Nathan Tanner and Marisol Jimenez recently represented the College at the first-ever AERA Graduate Student Council (Division J) summer retreat in Washington, D.C.

  • Big Ten Distinguished Scholars

    Two Education Student-Athletes Named Big Ten Distinguished Scholars

    Eddie Lennon of Men's Track and Field and Sydney Stephens of Women's Soccer were among the 1,717 students selected for this honor by the Big Ten Conference.

  • Two Education scholars honored by campus for mentoring, teaching

    College of Education scholars Liora Bresler and David Zola were two of 21 faculty and staff members who were recognized this semester with Campus Awards for Excellence in Instruction.

  • Two Education Grad Students are 2022 Image of Research Semifinalists

    The Graduate College and the Scholarly Commons of the University Library are pleased to announce the 2022 Image of Research semifinalists and encourage you to vote for your top three entries for People’s Choice award.

    Congratulations to two of the 30 semifinalists that are College of Education grad students:

  • Two Education freshmen named Chancellor’s Scholars

    Freshmen Grace Oberg and Michael Rotter, both of whom are studying in the Department of Special Education, have been designated Chancellor’s Scholars in the Campus Honors Program this fall, chosen for their academic excellence and leadership potential.

  • Two Education Faculty Members Honored with 2019 Campus Awards

    Two members of the College of Education are among the 23 faculty and staff members and graduate teaching assistants honored for excellence in teaching, mentoring and advising through the 2019 Campus Awards.