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 five 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 and entrenchment in programs and partnerships.
Assists all teacher education majors as they work on meeting university-wide teacher education requirements.
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.
Provides research and expertise to policymakers and practitioners geared towards implementing systemic and sustainable education reform strategies for elementary, secondary, and postsecondary issues.
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.
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.
Provides resources to National Board Certified Teachers and candidates for high quality professional development.
Provides support to preservice and practicing professionals as well as parents and families of children and youth with autism spectrum disorders.
Provides ongoing training, promotes facilitation, and enhances linkages with agencies and programs who serve individuals with academic and economic challenges.
Works to increase urban teacher recruitment and improve urban teacher retention through mentoring and support.
Provides professional development, publications and technical assistance to career and technical education administrators, coordinators, and instructors.
Provides professional development opportunities related to geography as well as a variety of quality curriculum resources.
Provides teacher education students the opportunity to spend their entire senior year in a partnership school.
Supports the implementation of Reading Recovery in 30–40 Central Illinois school districts.
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