Attallah College’s Ph.D. in Education Student, Mirvais Mir Aminy, Earns Prestigious Health Policy Scholars Fellowship
Attallah College of Educational Studies is thrilled to announce that one of its very own, Mirvais “Mir” Aminy, a Ph.D. in Education student, has secured a spot in the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Scholars Fellowship program. Among thousands of applicants, only 40 were selected this year as Healthy Policy Research Scholars (HPRS). Dr.
Attallah College Professor Amy Jane Griffiths Co-Authors Essential Guide for School-Based Psychological Service Providers
Attallah College’s own Dr. Amy Jane Griffiths, along with a team of distinguished psychologists and educators, has co-authored a groundbreaking book titled “Psychology in the Schools.” This comprehensive guide is poised to become an essential resource for psychological service providers working in educational settings. “Psychology in the Schools” delves into the diverse and complex roles
Changes to State Eligibility Requirements to Teach Transitional Kindergarten (TK) in California Teacher education candidates will need to meet new requirements after Aug. 1, 2023 to be eligible to teach Transitional Kindergarten
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, 2023, 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; or Have professional experience in
Thompson Policy Institute on Disability Leads the National DEI Discussion with the 2023 Summit on Disability and Inclusion, Putting Disability at the Forefront The eighth annual summit included a powerful examination of belonging and disability in K-12 school environments, with keynote speaker, Shelley Moore, Ph.D.
The Thompson Policy Institute on Disability (TPI) garnered immense interest for its 2023 Summit on Disability and Inclusion. The annual event gathered 600 registered participants — including education faculty, teachers, medical professionals, business leaders, service providers, families, and self-advocates — all eager to engage in this crucial discussion. The eighth annual cornerstone event organized by
Attallah College Awarded $249K Grant to Enhance Special Education Programs
Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies has been awarded a $249,106 planning grant to develop a new Special Education teacher preparation pathway. The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing’s (CTC) grant program aims to develop four-year integrated teacher preparation programs, targeting areas of recognized teacher shortages, through bachelor’s degree programs that contain a teaching credential.
Chapman University Dean of Attallah College Earns National Impact Academy Fellowship Through Deans for Impact
Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies is thrilled to announce that Dean Roxanne Greitz Miller has been named an Impact Academy Fellow by the national nonprofit organization, Deans for Impact (DFI). Dean Miller joins a respected group of educational leaders recognized for their deep commitment to transforming and improving teacher preparation. Educator preparation programs
Attallah College Faculty New Research Funded by Solutions Grants Competition Celebrating the Success of Our 2023-24 Solutions Grants Recipients
Three esteemed faculty members from the Attallah College of Educational Studies have recently garnered recognition as principal and co-principal investigators for community-focused research projects totaling over $19,000. Funding for these projects was awarded from the second annual Attallah College Solutions Grants competition. In keeping with Attallah College’s five-year strategic plan, the Solutions Grants initiative encourages
Backpack/School Supplies Drive at Attallah College for Project Hope Alliance
Attallah College is proudly hosting a Backpack/School Supplies Drive in Reeves Hall. We are joining CHOC’s program in a unified show of support for local children served by Project Hope Alliance, an organization ardently dedicated to ending the cycle of homelessness, one child at a time. Our collective efforts can help 300 youth experiencing homelessness