NEWS
Counseling Psychology Program Accredited
The College of Education’s counseling psychology doctoral program was accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) Commission on Accreditation at its meeting on April 3-6, 2008. The program is accredited until the next Commission visit scheduled in 2014. Accreditation is a voluntary process and accredited programs have been judged to be consistent with established guidelines and principles.
Research for Special Needs Students Recognized with Award
Emily Bouck, assistant professor of special education, and gh, LLC were honored by the National Center for Technology Innovation (NCTI) with a 2008 Technology in the Works award. The award recognizes outstanding researchers who examine the impact of assistive technologies for special needs students. Bouck and the research team are investigating “Exploring the Benefits of Speech-Enabled Calculators.” Press release
Book Distribution Honors Memory of Susan Nierstheimer
Faculty and staff distributed books to first-graders in the third annual effort to honor the memory of Susan Nierstheimer, former assistant professor of literacy and language. Press Release
School Counseling Student Receives Scholarship
Jennifer Brodar (pictured above with Indiana Counseling Association president, Jan Evans), a graduate student in school counseling, received the Joe Hollis Memorial Scholarship at the Indiana Counseling Association convention on April 21, 2008.
Faculy, Staff and Students Honored at Awards Convocation
On April 13th, Purdue faculty, staff and students were recognized for their achievements during the university's annual Honors Convocation.
College of Education awardees:
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Sarah Templin, clinical instructor of educational studies, Outstanding Teacher Award.
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Joseph Camp Jr., senior in social studies education, McGaughey Award
Faculty Promotions
On April 11th, the Board of Trustees approved faculty promotions that will be effective beginning with the 2008-2009 academic year.
College of Education Promotions:
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Lynn Bryan, professor of curriculum and instruction
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Brenda Capobianco, associate professor of curriculum and instruction
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Brian French, associate professor of educational studies
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Sarah Mahurt, clinical professor of curriculum and instruction
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Jennifer Richardson, associate professor of curriculum and instruction
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Ala Samarapungavan, professor of educational studies
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Scott Schaffer, associate professor of curriculum and instruction
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Phillip VanFossen, professor of curriculum and instruction
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Yan Ping Xin, associate professor of educational studies |
EVENTS
Ackerman Center
Summer Institute
The Ackerman Center Summer Institute, "Integrating Digital Primary Sources into the Classroom," offers 5th and 8th grade teachers the chance to develop skills in Internet-based curriculum development and integrating digital primary sources into their instruction. Participants will take away valuable technology-based curriculum development skills that can be useful in a variety of contexts. Registration deadline was April 15.
GERI Super Summer: Day Camp for Kids 4 Years - Grade 4
Super Summer, developed and organized by GERI (Gifted Education Resource Institute), is an enrichment program designed to meet the needs of academically, creatively, or artistically gifted students from age four (PreK) through fourth grade. The program offers a variety of course topics in mathematics, science and technology, visual and performing arts, and interdisciplinary studies.
Register online by May 23.
English Language Learners Workshop
"Working with English Language Learners (ELL) in the Mainstream Classroom: Issues and Strategies for Grades 1-6" will provide participants strategies for working with ELLs. The workshop will feature Luciana C. de Oliveira, assistant professor of literacy and language.
Download a registration form (PDF, 273kb)and return by June 25.
GERI Summer Residential Camp: For Kids Grades 5-12
- June 22-July 5 (grades 7-12)
- July 6-12 (grades 5-6)
- July 6-19 (grades 7-12)
- July 13-19 (grades 5-6)
The Summer Residential Camp, provides gifted and talented students the opportunity to stimulate their imaginations and expand their abilities. The program offers a wide range of recreational activities and a chance for students to get a taste of college life as they live on campus in Purdue's residence halls. Registration deadline is May 14.
DISCOVER! Summer Institute for Educators
DISCOVER! is Purdue’s high-quality summer institute is for all P-12 educators who want to learn more about talent development, differentiation, and raising student achievement. Come learn, enjoy, network, share, and exchange ideas in a collegial atmosphere. The mission of the DISCOVER! Institute is to help educators effectively serve children with gifts and talents, and to help educators discover and develop talents in all children. Registration deadline is June 9.
Summer Literacy Institute
The CLEAR Summer Institute, "Making Connections: Conversations on Comprehension for all Learners," features stimulating theoretical and highly practical information concerning reading comprehension in K-6 classrooms. Speakers include Peter Johnston, Ph.D., David Pearson, Ph.D. and Cris Tovani.
Download a registration form (PDF, 348kb) and return by July 11. |
