Education Issues Archive - Attallah College of Educational Studies

Attallah College’s Dr. Jennifer E. Kong and Ph.D. Students Shine at the 45th International Council for Learning Disabilities Conference

December 12, 2023 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Dr. Jennifer E. Kong, Assistant Professor at Attallah College of Educational Studies, has made an impactful presence at the 45th International Conference of the Council for Learning Disabilities. Dr. Kong, known for her innovative approaches to special education research, spearheaded multiple presentations focusing on the integration of technology in learning disabilities. One of the highlights

The New York Times: Snowplow Parents Are Ruining Online Grading Attallah College of Educational Studies Dean Roxanne Greitz Miller, Professor Emeritus John Brady and Assistant Professor Jared T. Izumi, discussed their collaborative research and the impact of online grading.

December 7, 2023 by Ronda Kalaji | News

During the 2011-12 school year, Roxanne Greitz Miller was a professor-in-residence at a California middle school that had just started using an online grade book app that allowed parents and students to see students’ grades as soon as they were posted. I recently spoke to Miller, who is now the dean of the College of

Attallah College’s Ph.D. in Education Student, Mirvais Mir Aminy, Earns Prestigious Health Policy Scholars Fellowship

December 5, 2023 by Ronda Kalaji | Attallah College of Educational Studies

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

November 28, 2023 by Ronda Kalaji | News

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

Chapman’s Thompson Policy Institute on Disability Receives $2.5 Million Gift to Advance Inclusive Education

November 10, 2023 by Ronda Kalaji | News

A $2.5 million gift from longtime donors Bill and Nancy Thompson to Chapman University’s Thompson Policy Institute (TPI) on Disability in the Attallah College of Educational Studies will make a tangible and transformative impact on the lives of California’s students. TPI works alongside the disability community to develop and improve equitable, accessible and nurturing learning and community environments for

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

October 5, 2023 by Ronda Kalaji | News

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.

September 19, 2023 by Ronda Kalaji | News

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

August 9, 2023 by Ronda Kalaji | News

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

July 25, 2023 by Ronda Kalaji | News

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

July 11, 2023 by Ronda Kalaji | News

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