Events Archive - Attallah College of Educational Studies

Chapman University’s Attallah College Hosts Second Annual Peace Leadership in Schools Summit

December 10, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Chapman University’s Attallah College, supported by external funding from the Miner Anderson Family Foundation, successfully held its second annual Peace Leadership in Schools Summit during the Fall 2024 semester. The summit, organized by Assistant Professor Anna Abdou, Associate Professor Whitney McIntyre Miller, and Instructional Associate Professor Trisha Sugita, provided a platform for school leaders from

Chapman’s Attallah College Hosts 2nd Annual “Imagining a Resilient Future” Conference Focused on LGBTQ+ Youth in Schools This fall 2024 conference aimed to equip educators and mental health professionals with tools to foster inclusive environments for LGBTQIA+ students.

December 2, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies held its second annual “Imagining a Resilient Future” conference, an event dedicated to addressing critical issues faced by youth in schools. While the 2023 conference focused on helping students attend school and thrive, the 2024 conference centered on enhancing support for LGBTQIA+ youth. The one-day event, hosted by

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

June 17, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

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%

Attallah College Excels with 24 Presentations at the 2024 AERA Conference

April 30, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

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 Ronda Kalaji | News

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

Attallah College’s Great Success at the 2024 National Association of School Psychologists Annual Conference

April 16, 2024 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Chapman University is honored to have participated in the 2024 National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) annual conference. The Attallah College of Educational Studies was represented in a total of 20 activities, demonstrating the college’s strong commitment to the field of school psychology. Attallah College Faculty at the 2024 NASP Conference Dr. Annmary Abdou was

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

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.

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

It’s National Teacher Appreciation Week Attallah College celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week with our alumni and current students

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

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 are thrilled to share the individual stories of some of our alumni, who have dedicated their careers