Department of Early, Middle and Special Education
The Department of Early, Middle and Special Education, accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), is responsible for the program at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The department has a goal to prepare elementary and early childhood teachers with the knowledge, skills and disposition essential to becoming successful members of the teaching profession. We support a constructivist model of teaching and learning, which has as its foundation the developmental theories of Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky. Ten standards, based on the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) standards, define constructivist teaching and provide a performance-based process for preparing preschool through sixth grade teachers.
Expert Teaches Children with Autism How to Play
Dr. Pamela Wolfberg, an internationally recognized expert on teaching children with autism how to play, will lead an “Integrated Play Group” seminar for educators, therapists and parents Feb. 1 in the Performance Center.
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 | 3/20/2012 David Newell, also known as Mr. McFeely of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," will bring his "speedy delivery" to Cal U on April 2. Newell will hold a discussion with Cal U students and others on campus, and give a public presentation in Steele Hall. |
 | 2/28/2012 Registration is open now for the fifth annual Autism Conference, set for May 15 in the Convocation Center at Cal U. Nationally recognized autism specialists Drs. Bob and Lynn Koegel will be the featured presenters. Click "more" for a complete conference schedule and registration. |
Keystone Hall
Career Outlook
With the anticipated retirements of millions of public school teachers, the future looks bright for those students interested in a professional career in early childhood, middle and special education.
Location
Keystone Hall
Room 302
Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
