Centers
Office of Academic Affairs emphasizes centers
One of the Provost's goals and priorities for fiscal year 2007 is to identify and enhance Academic Centers. View the 2005-2006 Program Planning and Budget Presentation.
The work of the College of Education is extended through service, academic, and research centers as well as through special initiatives. The service center provide access points for teacher education students and professionals to gain information regarding programs and certification procedures. The Illinois Board of Higher Education-approved academic centers conduct research and perform public service activities on current and emerging education issues. The research centers and initiatives enhance the work of the College through engagement in programs and partnerships.
Service Center
Cecilia J. Lauby Teacher Education Center
Assists all teacher education majors as they work on meeting university-wide teacher education requirements.
Academic Centers
Mary and Jean Borg Center for Reading and Literacy
Offers opportunities through a range of programs, partnerships and collaborations to promote the literacies of all residents, throughout their life spans, in their homes, schools, workplaces and communities.
Center for the Study of Education Policy
Provides research and expertise to policymakers and practitioners geared towards implementing systemic and sustainable education reform strategies for elementary, secondary, and postsecondary issues.
Special Education Assistive Technology (SEAT) Center
Focuses on teaching preservice and practicing professionals the skills they need to meet the technology needs of people with disabilities through instruction that is practical, "hands-on," and performance-based.
Academic Centers with which the College collaborates
Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology (CeMaST)
Promotes excellence in the learning and teaching of mathematics, science, and technology so that all students (pre-K through Ph.D.) can thrive in a technological world.
Research Centers and Initiatives
Association of Illinois Middle-Level Schools
Builds and promotes excellence and equity in professional preparation and practice for the middle-level, typically ages 10-14, in grades 5-8 and their transition into 9th grade.
Autism Spectrum Institute
Provides support to preservice and practicing professionals as well as parents and families of children and youth with autism spectrum disorders.
Center for the Advancement and Support of Educational Initiatives
Supports educational initiatives and collaborates at all levels — classroom, administrative, or agency level
Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline™ Programs and Partnerships
Works to increase urban teacher recruitment and improve urban teacher retention through mentoring and support.
Illinois Center for Specialized Professional Support
Provides professional development, publications and technical assistance to career and technical education administrators, coordinators, and instructors.
Illinois Geographic Alliance
Provides professional development opportunities related to geography as well as a variety of quality curriculum resources.
National Board Resource Center
Provides resources to National Board Certified Teachers and candidates for high quality professional development.
Professional Development Schools
Provides teacher education students the opportunity to spend their entire senior year in a partnership school.
Reading Recovery Teacher Training Site
Supports the implementation of Reading Recovery in 30–40 Central Illinois school districts.