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Online Master’s Programs Rank Top-tier
January 14, 2020
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University College of Education online graduate programs received accolades in the newest U.S. News & World Report rankings issued Tuesday (Jan. 14). The report listed four College of Education online master’s programs in the top fifteen nationally with our overall ranking for all online master’s programs collectively ranked in the […]
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500+ teachers will attend STEM education conference
January 14, 2020
More than 500 teachers and education professionals from across the state will attend the Indiana STEM Education Conference this week. The annual conference runs from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 15) in Stewart Center. This is the fifth year for the event, sponsored by Purdue’s Center for Advancing the Teaching and Learning of […]
Continue ReadingCollaborative Research Grants with Purdue Polytechnic High School
December 16, 2019
The Purdue Polytechnic High School (PPHS) Collaborative Research Grant program provides funding for collaborations of researchers from Purdue Polytechnic Institute (PPI) and the College of Education (COE), for projects that are of benefit to PPHS. We received a great response with a total of 11 proposals. All proposals were reviewed by a team of eight […]
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Unplugged gift ideas for gifted and talented children
December 9, 2019
Parents searching for suitable gifts for their gifted and talented child can look beyond those with a charging cord. “While there are plenty of fun and educational gifts for devices of all sorts, board games are an excellent way to engage the brain to develop problem-solving skills, apply logic, devise winning strategies and, at times, […]
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Toys and games provide both education and entertainment for children with autism
December 9, 2019
This holiday season, toys and games can provide more than just fun for children dealing with autism spectrum disorders. Families shopping for holiday gifts have options that can build social skills, problem solving skills, and language and communication skills. Gifts can provide moments for sensory processing and creative play, said Mandy Rispoli, co-director of the […]
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Comforting the grieving while gathered for Thanksgiving
November 22, 2019
How can we assist those grieving when everyone is celebrating during Thanksgiving and the holiday season? Tangible support can be key to supporting individuals who are grieving in light of the holiday season, says Heather Servaty-Seib, a professor of counseling psychology in Purdue University’s College of Education. Servaty-Seib researches the experiences of grief and loss and […]
Continue ReadingCollege of Education earns accreditation
November 15, 2019
Purdue University’s College of Education earned accreditation this week for its continuing development of promising teachers. The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) issued notice to the College of Education and Purdue President Mitch Daniels indicating it had been granted accreditation specifically for the college’s undergraduate teacher education programs. The news is a […]
Continue Reading$2 Million grant to fund Gifted Education students
November 3, 2019
A $2.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education was awarded to the Purdue College of Education to investigate closing excellence and opportunity gaps for students from underserved populations in gifted education. Nielsen Pereira, assistant professor in gifted, creative and talented studies, will spearhead this research project. Pereira will be joined by co-principal investigators […]
Continue ReadingDepartment of Education grant to fund Purdue Special Education students
November 3, 2019
A $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education Office for Special Education Programs was awarded to the Purdue College of Education to provide special education doctoral students with full funding throughout their program of study. This project, named Project Co-LEAD, is a consortium between Purdue University, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and […]
Continue ReadingPurdue University honors alumni for the Distinguished Education Alumni Awards
October 18, 2019
Purdue University’s College of Education will honor three distinguished Purdue alumni during its 2019 Distinguished Education Alumni Awards (DEAA) event on Friday, Nov. 1. Pamela R. Clinkenbeard, James T. McDonald, III, and Martha Nyikos are the recipients of this year’s distinguished alumni award. The DEAA was established in 2006 to honor outstanding professional achievements in […]
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