Chapman University Educator Preparation Programs Earn National Accreditation
The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) announced that Chapman University has earned full national accreditation for the educator preparation program (EPP) within its Attallah College of Educational Studies. Chapman’s Attallah College is only the second institution in the state of California to achieve CAEP accreditation. CAEP is the sole nationally recognized accrediting
The Next Chapter
The Attallah College Undergraduate Newsletter interviewed Nicole Williams ’20 and Cala Gin ’20, two graduating leadership chairs of the Attallah College Undergraduate Leadership Council. As the 2019-2020 academic year comes to a close, we asked about their thoughts and reflections, their goals and aspirations for the future, as well as some words of advice for
Reflections on an Academic Life
Dr. Kim Padulo has served as Program Coordinator for the Integrated Educational Studies (IES) program and Director of Undergraduate Education. She has taught undergraduate courses in both Leadership Studies (LEAD) and IES since 2002. Here, Dr. Padulo shares some reflections as she concludes her time at Chapman and begins a new chapter in her life
Reflections on the 2019-2020 Academic Year
Attallah College Dean Margaret Grogan and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education Michelle Samura share some end-of-the-year reflections on the unexpected turns we’ve all faced during this unique academic year. Dr. Margaret Grogan, Dean of Attallah College First and foremost, I hope this message finds you safe and in good health. As the global community continues
Let’s Build It
Even before the Chapman University campus pivoted to online instruction, Cathery Yeh was bringing math concepts out of the classroom for her teaching credential students and the children they teach. As founder of Chapman’s Community Math Partnership Program, the Attallah College Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education has partnered with local educators for years to incorporate
New Partnership Signed with Thompson Autism Center at CHOC Children’s
Chapman University’s Thompson Policy Institute on Disability has signed a new five-year agreement with the Thompson Autism Center at CHOC Children’s to license the Families, Agencies, and Schools Together (FAST) program. This partnership will allow TPI’s demonstrated FAST program to be implemented at the new CHOC Children’s center. FAST Program Model Originally developed in 2012
Thompson Policy Institute Develops Active Education Webinars to Support California Teacher Candidates
School closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic have brought about virtual classrooms throughout California for both K-12 and higher education. This has created a challenge for teachers-in-training (teacher candidates) trying to complete the necessary clinical practice hours and observations to meet the requirements for both student teaching and residency models. The current pandemic is compounded
Attallah Graduate Student Awarded Competitive STAY Fellowship
Alec W. Burrola, a student in Chapman’s Attallah College of Educational Studies School Psychology Program, has been awarded a 2020 Services for Transition Age Youth (STAY) Fellowship. Funded by a grant from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the American Psychological Association (APA) created the STAY Fellowship as part of its Minority Fellowship
Career Services for Attallah College Students and Alumni
For those hoping to continue or start a job search during these challenging times, the good news is many companies are still hiring. Your Attallah College Career Advisor Dr. John Bacolores has put together some advice, tips, and resources on locating open positions, conducting video interviews, career workshops, virtual career fairs, and more. We will
Attallah College Receives Full, Maximum Seven-Year Accreditation
After a rigorous, multiyear review process, Chapman University’s Attallah College of Educational Studies has been awarded the full and maximum seven-year accreditation of its teaching, school counseling, and school psychology programs by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). To receive or reaffirm accredited status, institutions must demonstrate that they are in compliance with state