College of Education students have ample opportunities to be involved in professional organizations related to their majors.
A professional organization for those involved in the education of children from infancy through early adolescence. Members of ACEI share a dual commitment to the fulfillment of every child's potential and to the professional development of the classroom teacher. Open to all students interested in children from infancy through early adolescence.
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Student Leader: Ashley Farrell
An organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships. Monthly meetings bring all Best Buddies on campus for group activities with individuals with disabilities. Also, we have individual contacts with our Best Buddy on a weekly basis. For example, A Night at the Movies is a fun activity enjoyed by Best Buddies. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month.
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The Collegiate Middle Level Association (CMLA) is a professional organization for all Middle Level Teacher Education majors or those interested in the education of young adolescents. This association offers members a chance to interact with others interested in Middle Level Education on both a professional and social level, as well as hearing guest speakers who deal with current topics concerning future middle level educators.
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Student Leader: Madison Cacioppi
An organization providing opportunities for socialization between people who are deaf or hard of hearing and people who desire contact with the deaf community. We wish to establish deaf awareness through athletic and service activities.
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Jill Hanson and Melissa Wiersig
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A national education fraternity that requires a 3.0 GPA for honorary membership. KDE promotes the cause of education by fostering a spirit of fellowship, high standards of scholastic attainment, and professional ideals among its members. Illinois State was one of the founding chapters in 1933.
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An international honorary society in education. Membership in Mu chapter is open to undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty members, and other professional educators without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, or disability, dependent upon fulfillment of the certain qualifications. Illinois State's KDP was the twelfth chapter to be established by Professor Schroeder (Schroeder Hall is named after him) and Stella Henderson (each spring a monetary award is given in her honor to an education major) on March 4, 1922.
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An association providing dual language teacher education students with a social and academic student organization that will provide understanding of the bilingual educator and a sounding board in matters affecting their profession.
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An organization dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all young children, birth through age 8. Membership is open to all individuals who share a desire to serve and act on behalf of the needs and rights of all young children.
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Chapter provides members with opportunities to share fun, learning, and leadership experiences with a diverse group of people on the Illinois State campus, who share a concern for all children with special needs. Social and professional events/speakers provide an environment for education majors to discuss issues and pursue activities related to special education. Meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month, except when they fall on finals or university breaks.
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An association allowing prospective educators to develop an understanding of the education profession. It provides for a united student voice in matters affecting their profession. It aims to influence the conditions under which prospective educators are prepared and to advance the interest and welfare of students preparing for careers in education.
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An organization providing service-based activities to support individuals with disabilities. Unlike other student organizations, SSID is not affiliated with state or national chapters, but began as a grassroots organization born from an interest in serving individuals with disabilities within the Bloomington-Normal communities. Meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month. There are currently no fees for joining our organization.
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The organization provides learning opportunities and informs members of emerging and current applications of technology in education. It also provides opportunities to connect with others in the educational community with an emphasis on technology innovation. The group advocates use of contemporary technologies within the Illinois State campus community. Membership is open to all majors who want to increase their knowledge of technology.
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The purpose of the organization is to raise awareness of theatre education and theatre/drama in education through support for future theatre educators producing works with students. The goals of the organization are to apply educational theory and best practice ideas through real-life experiences in theatre. This organization works in the local communities and connects with other theatre education professionals in Illinois.
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Student Leader: Trevor Neff
Offers students opportunities to learn about urban education through hands-on experience and introductions to education's most influential professionals.
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