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William and Nancy Thompson Family Foundation Honored at Chapman’s State of Research Event For Support of the Thompson Policy Institute

November 19, 2018 by Cheryl Baltes | News

Chapman University’s recent Second Annual State of Research and Creative Activity celebrated the university’s accomplishments in research and creative activity as well as recognized the support of selected sponsors. This year’s award recipients included the William and Nancy Thompson Family Foundation, which is a national leader in autism-related legislative efforts and an active partner with

Local Solutions to California’s Teacher Shortage Attallah and District Partners Jointly Awarded Teacher Residency Capacity Grants

November 6, 2018 by Cheryl Baltes | News

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) has jointly awarded Teacher Residency Capacity Grants to the Attallah College of Educational Studies and two of its local district partners. The $50,000 grants will allow Attallah to further develop collaborative partnerships with Fountain Valley School District (FVSD) and Magnolia School District (MSD), both in Orange County, California.

The Magic of the MACI Program

November 2, 2018 by Cheryl Baltes | News

Current MACI program residency students, Marina Ballesteros and Danielle Pomeroy, along with MACI advisor and IES Associate Professor Dr. Noah Golden share their insights on the MACI program, an accelerated program in the Attallah College of Educational Studies that allows for the completion of a bachelor’s degree, Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction (MACI),

Why I’m Running for Office? Ph.D. in Education Student Beatriz “Betty” Valencia Talks about Her Chapman Community and Leadership for Change

October 29, 2018 by Beatriz “Betty” Valencia | News

Beatriz “Betty” Valencia, a third-year Ph.D. in Education student, is running for Orange City Council. The following is based on a speech she gave at Chapman’s Town & Gown October 2018 Lunch at the Forum Let me share a little bit about myself. I am the last of 12 children, with seven brothers and four

Attallah Award Fosters Student-Focused, Teacher-Led Public School Program ePrize Parent Engagement Project Enters Implementation Phase

October 19, 2018 by Cheryl Baltes | News

It’s not uncommon to see small groups of parents or teachers popping in and out of classrooms during the day at Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) schools. Classroom guests visit each classroom for just a few minutes and then gather in small groups to discuss what they observed. Unlike many classroom observations, the focus

Attallah Celebrates Scholars and Community Leaders at Annual Scholarship and Award Luncheon

October 3, 2018 by Cheryl Baltes | News

A communal swell of pride and optimism for the future flooded the room last week as Attallah College of Educational Studies students, parents, faculty, and community members gathered for its Scholarship and Award Luncheon. In her welcome speech, Attallah’s Dean Margaret Grogan said, “We come together today to honor the scholarship of Attallah College students

Getting Down to Facts in California Education Attallah Administrator Contributes to Large-Scale, State-Wide Research Study

September 28, 2018 by Cheryl Baltes | News

Dr. Michelle Hall, Attallah College of Educational Studies’ Director of Program Assessment and Improvement, was one of the contributors to a major update to a key research project, Getting Down to Facts II (GDTF II), that examines the many facets of California’s public education system. The report provides a broad snapshot of the current state

New Attallah Faculty Bring Practical Experience, STEM Backgrounds, and Student-Centered Focus

September 10, 2018 by Cheryl Baltes | News

The Attallah College of Educational Studies is pleased to welcome four new faculty this fall: Dr. Ryan Allen, Assistant Professor of Education; Dr. Tara Barnhart, Assistant Professor of Teacher Education in Science; Dr. Sarah Golden, Assistant Professor of School Counseling; and Dr. Angel Miles Nash, Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies. Following a nation-wide search, each

Chapman Launches Partnership with Shanghai Normal University Ph.D. in Education Students from Shanghai Began Courses This Week

August 31, 2018 by Cheryl Baltes | News

Thirteen students from Shanghai Normal University (SNU) joined the incoming Chapman University 2018 Ph.D. in Education cohort this week, beginning courses on Chapman’s Orange campus. The students, enrolled in the Attallah College of Educational Studies Ph.D. in Education program, are part of a Chapman-SNU three-year pilot program, the first of its kind at Chapman. The

The Forefront of Inclusive Education Attallah College Receives National Grant for Major Graduate Program Redesign

August 13, 2018 by Cheryl Baltes | News

The Attallah College of Educational Studies was recently awarded a special grant by the California Council on Teacher Education (CCTE) Special Interest Group (SIG) on Inclusive Education. The grant, made possible by the CEEDAR Center, a national center funded by the US Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs, is part of a state