Ronda Kalaji

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Virtual Reality and AI Could Transform Behavioral Assessments in U.S. Schools

April 1, 2025 by | Attallah College of Educational Studies

The primary method that U.S. schools use to assess the behavioral abilities of young children may be biased against students from underserved communities. This is all the more alarming considering behavioral assessments can impact the educational trajectory of a student’s life. Jared Izumi, assistant professor of counseling and school psychology in the Attallah College of

Dr. Whitney McIntyre Miller Honored with 2024 Valerie Scudder Award

June 20, 2024 by | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Attallah College’s Dr. Whitney McIntyre Miller, Associate Professor, is one of the distinguished recipients of the 2024 Valerie Scudder Award at Chapman University. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding achievement in teaching, scholarly and creative activity, and service to the university. Recipients are selected by a university-wide faculty review panel for their exceptional contributions. The Valerie

Chapman University’s Attallah College Welcomes New Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society Initiates

June 17, 2024 by | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Chapman University’s Attallah College is thrilled to welcome new initiates to the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) International Honor Society with the support of chapter advisor Dr. Kristen Doorn, Instructional Assistant Professor, and Chapman’s Chi Beta KDP Chapter President Peyton Stryker. KDP, founded in 1911, is an international honor society in education representing the top 20%

From Chapman Alumna to Teacher of the Year Kendra (Cornell) LeFevre, IES '14, MA SPED '16, celebrates successes and shares advice with future educators at Attallah College

May 10, 2024 by | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Attallah College of Educational Studies is thrilled to be a pillar in the teaching community. Did you know that Attallah College’s teacher education program is the longest, continuously operating academic program at Chapman University? For more than 160 years, Chapman has prepared teachers to serve their local communities. We connected with our alumna Kendra (Cornell)

Dr. Stephany Cuevas Secures Spencer Foundation Grant for Research on Central American Unaccompanied Minors in Schools

May 7, 2024 by | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies celebrates the achievement of Dr. Stephany Cuevas, Assistant Professor, who has been awarded a grant of $49,015 from the Spencer Foundation. This grant supports her pivotal research project titled “Precarity and Education: Examining the Experiences of Central American Unaccompanied Youth in California Public Schools” and will be conducted

It’s National Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6, 2024 by | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Attallah College is celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with current students who will start as teachers this fall! Did you know that Attallah College of Educational Studies’ teacher education program is the longest, continuously operating academic program at Chapman University? For more than 160 years, Chapman University has prepared teachers to serve their local communities. We

Attallah College Excels with 24 Presentations at the 2024 AERA Conference

April 30, 2024 by | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Chapman University is proud to have been strongly represented in the prestigious 2024 American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference. The Attallah College of Educational Studies’ faculty, staff, and alumni showcased its expertise in 24 meetings, panels, and paper and poster presentations during the conference. Sessions featuring current faculty, staff, and students as presenters or moderators

Chapman University Hosts “Autism Acceptance” Photographic Exhibition and Panel Discussion

April 29, 2024 by | Attallah College of Educational Studies

Chapman University’s Leatherby Libraries hosted an impactful photographic exhibit and panel event titled Acceptance: A Step to Promote Awareness and Understanding of Autism. The photographic exhibition was curated by lecturer Bernie Dickson in the Doy and Dee Henley Reading Room of the Leatherby Libraries. The event marked a significant stride from raising awareness to fostering

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