Changes to State Eligibility Requirements to Teach Transitional Kindergarten (TK) in California
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is the first year of a two-year kindergarten experience in California. In addition to holding a Multiple Subject Credential, after August 1, 2025, all TK teachers must also meet one of the following requirements: Have completed at least 24 credits in early childhood education, child development, or both, from an accredited institution of higher education; or
How Educators and Mental Health Professionals Are Rethinking Student Support in the Digital Age: Inside Chapman’s Imagining a Resilient Future Conference
Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies hosted its third annual Imagining a Resilient Future in the Schools conference on Nov. 7, 2025, bringing together educators, school psychologists, counselors, mental health professionals and community partners to address one of the most pressing issues facing youth: mental health in a digital world. The conference examined how technology, social
Attallah College Undergraduate Senior Symposium Highlights Student Research on Learning, Well-being and Agency in K-12 Schools
The Attallah College of Educational Studies hosted its annual undergraduate Senior Symposium during the fall 2025 semester, bringing together students and faculty for a showcase of capstone research from the CES 492 course. The symposium, a culminating experience for Liberal Studies, Community Educational Studies and Integrated Educational Studies majors, featured formal presentations, Q&A sessions and discussions
California Approves New $10,000 Stipend for Student Teachers Beginning in 2026–27
California has approved a new statewide stipend program designed to provide financial support to student teachers completing the unpaid classroom hours required for credentialing. Signed into law on June 27, Assembly Bill 121 establishes the Student Teacher Stipend Program, which will provide a $10,000 stipend to eligible student teachers who complete a minimum of 500 hours of student teaching.
Chapman University's Attallah College Hosts Third Annual Peace Leadership in Schools Summit
Chapman University’s Attallah College, with support from The Miner Anderson Family Foundation, hosted its third annual Peace Leadership in Schools Summit this fall 2025 semester. Organized by Associate Professors Anna Abdou and Whitney McIntyre Miller and Instructional Associate Professor Trisha Sugita, the summit brought together school leaders from Southern California districts and educational institutions to share strategies for promoting peace and wellness within their
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CASC Names Chapman’s Randee Kirkemo 2026 Counselor Educator of the Year
Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies proudly celebrates Instructional Assistant Professor of School Counseling Randee Kirkemo, who has been named the 2026 Counselor Educator of the Year by the California Association of School Counselors (CASC). This prestigious award recognizes one school counselor educator in California each year who demonstrates exceptional leadership, mentorship, and dedication to advancing the
Professor Scot Danforth Publishes "An Independent Man: Ed Roberts and the Fight for Disability Rights"
Chapman University’s Attallah College Assistant Dean of Research and Professor Scot Danforth, Jack H. and Paula A. Hassinger Chair in Education, has released his new book, An Independent Man: Ed Roberts and the Fight for Disability Rights, published by University of California Press. Professor Danforth, a leading scholar in disability studies and inclusive education, said the inspiration for
Advancing Social Justice Through Research: Cristal Flores Awarded Provost’s Dissertation Fellowship
Cristal Flores, Ph.D. in Education candidate, has been awarded Chapman University’s Provost’s Dissertation Fellowship for the 2025-2026 academic year. This honor recognizes Flores’s commitment to advancing equity and social justice through her research on immigrant Latina motherhood and community resilience. A Journey Rooted in Advocacy and Representation Flores has long been involved in social justice work,
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Dean Roxanne Greitz Miller is Leading Attallah College with a Student-First Vision
Roxanne Greitz Miller, dean of Chapman University’s Donna Ford Attallah College of Educational Studies, brings a career-long commitment to students and educators to her leadership role. She became Attallah’s dean in February 2022 and recently completed the evaluation process for a second dean appointment, building on her prior service as interim dean and vice provost
Attallah College Welcomes Dr. Carla Smith, Instructional Assistant Professor of School and Clinical Counseling
Attallah College of Educational Studies is pleased to welcome Carla Smith, Ph.D., as an instructional assistant professor of school and clinical counseling. Dr. Smith brings more than two decades of experience as an educator and professional school counselor, most recently serving as counseling faculty and program coordinator for the school counseling program at Texas A&M
Attallah College Spring 2025 Dean’s List
In recognition of academic excellence, we are proud to announce the Attallah College Dean’s List at Chapman University for the Spring 2025 semester. This select group of students has a grade point average of 3.6 – 3.799 in at least 12 credits of in-residence coursework taken for a letter grade with a declared major in