International Higher Education MEd Cohort Fall 2013

The Cultural and Educational Policy Studies and Higher Education programs at Loyola University Chicago are launching the second International Higher Education MEd cohort to begin Fall 2013.more

Ed.D. in School Psychology Begins Fall 2013

The Ed.D. in School Psychology is designed for practicing school psychologists who view themselves as leaders for social justice and wish to advance their careers through the pursuit of a targeted doctoral degree. The Ed.D. Program will accept applicants who already hold a valid Type 73 School Psychologist Certification in Illinois or have been nationally certified by National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).more

New Educational Specialist Degree in Clinical Mental Health

The Ed.S. degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling prepares professionals who are knowledgeable about cultural influences on human development and who can meet client concerns from diverse cultural perspectives. A central goal of the program is to prepare culturally sensitive practitioners who, regardless of the setting, base their practices on scholarly inquiry.Applications for fall 2013 are still being accepted and will be considered based on space availability.more

Perspective of a Graduate Student

Amy Derringer, current master degree student in the Higher Education program, shares her experiences and insights.more

Dr. Gina Coffee – Promoting Wellness in Children and Adolescents

As a school psychologist, Dr. Coffee’s research program is driven by effective collaboration with schools, families, and communities to promote wellness in children and adolescents. Within this broad program of research, Dr. Coffee’s work follows two focused strands: the study of assessment and intervention practices within multi-tiered systems of supports in schools and the prevention of sex-risk behaviors among adolescents. Click for more information.more

“Education in Small States: Fragility, Vulnerabilities and Strengths”

In collaboration with past and current masters and doctoral students in the Cultural Educational and Policy Studies (CEPS) program together with Andrew Shiotani, (ABD, Teachers College University and Managing Editor and the Center for Comparative Education successfully undertaken and executed the leadership of a full Special Issue on “Education in Small States: Fragility, Vulnerabilities and Strengths” for Current Issues in Comparative and International Education (CICE) Journal. Click for more information.more

Acting Dean of the School of Education

Terry E. Williams, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Higher Education, was appointed Acting Dean of the School of Education effective January 1, 2013 until a new dean is appointed.more

Professionalism in the Service of Social Justice

Dr. David Shriberg, Assistant Professor in Loyola University Chicago's School of Education, discusses the function of the conceptual framework and explains its foundation in social justice. more

Principal Preparation Program Approved

The School of Education (SOE) is one of four approved providers chosen by the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to be part of the Chicago Leadership Collaborative.more

An effective Catholic leader

In October, Lorraine Ozar, PhD, associate professor and director of Loyola's Center for Catholic School Effectiveness, was recognized at the Seton Awards ceremony in Washington, DC. Ozar, who was among six individuals to receive the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award from the National Catholic Educational Association this year, received the organization's President’s Award for her vision and leadership in the development of effective Catholic school curricula and instruction.

David Prasse, PhD, Vice Provost for Academic & Faculty Resources

Beginning January 1, 2013, Dr. Prasse will assume the role of Vice-Provost of Academic and Faculty Resources. Dr. Prasse has led the School of Education as dean since 2004.more

Juan Bottia

Juan Bottia was inspired by his Loyola professors to go the distance in his own classroom. Find out how he is making a difference in the lives of his bilingual education students.more

2013 Editor-Elect

David Shriberg, PhD, Associate Professor in the School of Education, is the 2013 Editor-Elect for the Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation. Dr. Shriberg assumes the role of Editor in 2014 for a 5-year term.more

2011-2012 Outstanding Local Excellence Award

The School of Education's Future Teachers/Illinois Education Association Student Organization was awarded the 2011-2012 Outstanding Local Excellence Award by the National Education Association (NEA).more

Collaboration

Nicholas Senn High School (CPS) and Loyola’s School of Education began this fall a collaborative partnership. more

Meet Dr. Charlie Tocci

Dr. Charles Tocci is clinical assistant professor of education as well as the faculty coordinator for Senn High School Partnership at Loyola University Chicago.more

$2-million dollar Grant Awarded

Chicago-land Partners for English Language Learners (CPELL), a $2-million dollar grant awarded to the School of Education started its first cohort this fall at the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens in Vernon Hills. more