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
Effective Online Learning Practices
Due to recent circumstances, you may be asking yourself, “All my classes are online. What do I do now?” Sitting behind a screen for hours on end may be exhausting, so it is important to remember these steps in order to be successful academically and prioritize your mental health. Manage Your Time As an online
6 Steps to Becoming a High School Teacher
Whether you’ve known you wanted to be a teacher since kindergarten or you’re simply looking for a rewarding and meaningful career, as a high school teacher you can make a difference every day. But where to start? This step-by-step guide will walk you through the steps to becoming a high school teacher in California. Step
Ethnic Studies Summit
On Saturday, April 4, 2020, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Chapman University will be holding its 5th Annual Education and Ethnic Studies Summit on the theme “Ethnic Studies Narratives: Situating the Personal as Political.” Featuring a day full of interactive workshops, live performances, art exhibitions, and keynote speakers, including Dr. Miguel Zavala (former Attallah