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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

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.

Nurturing Independence: How Parents Can Support Their College-Bound Future Educator Message from the Dean

August 1, 2023 by Dean Roxanne Greitz Miller | News

Dear Attallah College Families, Sending your child off to college is an exhilarating and bittersweet moment for any parent. As the parent of an aspiring educator, you have an incredible opportunity to foster your child’s growth and independence during their college journey. While your love and support are invaluable, it is equally important to strike

Chapman Education Student Earns Fulbright Scholarship to Teach in South Korea Sarah Wilson (MACI ’23) is the fifth Attallah College of Educational Studies student in the past decade to become a Fulbright Scholar.

May 15, 2023 by Ronda Kalaji | News

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

Attallah College Shines at 2023 AERA Conference Chapman University's Attallah College Excels with 21 Presentations and 4 Awards at AERA Conference

May 1, 2023 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Chapman University is proud to have been strongly represented in the prestigious 2023 American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference. The Attallah College of Educational Studies’ faculty, staff, and alumni showcased its expertise in 36 meetings, panels, and paper and poster presentations during the conference. Furthermore, faculty and staff members earned recognition through four awards presented

Angela Ramirez’s Journey as a Chapman C-TAG Student

April 4, 2023 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Chapman University’s Attallah College Welcomes New Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society Initiates and Advisor in Spring 2023 Ceremony

March 30, 2023 by Ronda Kalaji | News

Chapman University’s Attallah College is thrilled to welcome new initiates to the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) International Honor Society and introduce the new chapter advisor, Dr. Kristen Doorn, Assistant Professor, at the Spring 2023 Initiation Ceremony. KDP, founded in 1911, is an international honor society in education representing the top 20% of students entering the

Chapman and Shanghai Normal University Partnership Welcomes Second Cohort of PhD Students to Campus for Spring 2023

March 9, 2023 by Élan Murray | News

After a series of delays due to pandemic restrictions, Attallah College’s Ph.D. in Education program is thrilled to welcome 10 students from its second cohort with Shanghai Normal University (SNU) for the 2023 spring semester. “The program provides a rich learning experience for our international colleagues in Shanghai, China, as they pursue a Ph.D. in

Attallah College Fall 2022 Dean’s List

February 16, 2023 by Ronda Kalaji | News

In recognition of academic excellence, we are proud to announce the Attallah College Dean’s List at Chapman University for the Fall 2022 semester. The requirement for joining this select group of students is a grade point average of 3.6 – 3.799 in at least 12 credits of in-residence coursework taken for a letter grade (students