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New Partnership Signed with Thompson Autism Center at CHOC Children’s Agreement Marks New Site Implementation of TPI's Families, Agencies, and Schools Together (FAST) Program

April 24, 2020 by Cheryl Baltes | News

Chapman University’s Thompson Policy Institute on Disability has signed a new five-year agreement with the Thompson Autism Center at CHOC Children’s to license the Families, Agencies, and Schools Together (FAST) program. This partnership will allow TPI’s demonstrated FAST program to be implemented at the new CHOC Children’s center. FAST Program Model Originally developed in 2012

Thompson Policy Institute Develops Active Education Webinars to Support California Teacher Candidates

April 15, 2020 by Cheryl Baltes | News

School closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic have brought about virtual classrooms throughout California for both K-12 and higher education. This has created a challenge for teachers-in-training (teacher candidates) trying to complete the necessary clinical practice hours and observations to meet the requirements for both student teaching and residency models. The current pandemic is compounded

Attallah Graduate Student Awarded Competitive STAY Fellowship National fellowship offers networking and training opportunities to help meet the behavioral health needs of underserved youth

April 14, 2020 by Cheryl Baltes | News

Alec W. Burrola, a student in Chapman’s Attallah College of Educational Studies School Psychology Program, has been awarded a 2020 Services for Transition Age Youth (STAY) Fellowship. Funded by a grant from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the American Psychological Association (APA) created the STAY Fellowship as part of its Minority Fellowship

Career Services for Attallah College Students and Alumni

April 10, 2020 by Cheryl Baltes | Community

For those hoping to continue or start a job search during these challenging times, the good news is many companies are still hiring. Your Attallah College Career Advisor Dr. John Bacolores has put together some advice, tips, and resources on locating open positions, conducting video interviews, career workshops, virtual career fairs, and more. We will

Attallah College Receives Full, Maximum Seven-Year Accreditation CTC Accreditation Affirms College Programs Meet High Standards

April 3, 2020 by Cheryl Baltes | News

After a rigorous, multiyear review process, Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies has been awarded the full and maximum seven-year accreditation of its teaching, school counseling, and school psychology programs by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). To receive or reaffirm accredited status, institutions must demonstrate that they are in compliance with state

Effective Online Learning Practices

March 18, 2020 by Caity McGuigan '21 | Community

Due to recent circumstances, you may be asking yourself, “All my classes are online. What do I do now?” Sitting behind a screen for hours on end may be exhausting, so it is important to remember these steps in order to be successful academically and prioritize your mental health. Manage Your Time As an online

6 Steps to Becoming a High School Teacher

February 28, 2020 by Tiffany Chen ’22 | Community

Whether you’ve known you wanted to be a teacher since kindergarten or you’re simply looking for a rewarding and meaningful career, as a high school teacher you can make a difference every day. But where to start? This step-by-step guide will walk you through the steps to becoming a high school teacher in California. Step

Ethnic Studies Summit Advocating for Diversity and Inclusion

February 28, 2020 by Eden Jacnuk ‘21 | Community

On Saturday, April 4, 2020, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Chapman University will be holding its 5th Annual Education and Ethnic Studies Summit on the theme “Ethnic Studies Narratives: Situating the Personal as Political.” Featuring a day full of interactive workshops, live performances, art exhibitions, and keynote speakers, including Dr. Miguel Zavala (former Attallah

Shirley Lapier ’55, 1933–2020 Legacy Donor and Educator

February 14, 2020 by Tiffany Chen '22 | News

A devoted teacher and counselor, Shirley Lapier was beloved by those whom she taught and worked with throughout her life. A member of the Chapman family for 68 years, Lapier supported the academic community by being a legacy donor for the Attallah College of Educational Studies. In 1955, Shirley graduated from Chapman University with a

Attallah Awarded International Accreditation for School Psychology Program

January 8, 2020 by Cheryl Baltes | News

The Attallah College of the Educational Studies’ School Psychology graduate program at Chapman University was recently awarded full accreditation for another five years by the International Association of School Psychologists (ISPA). Chapman University is one of only five school psychology programs in the United States accredited by ISPA. Although 16 school psychology training programs are