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eakTHROUGHtraditionimpactengagEmentCOLLEGE OF EDUCATIONUNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN<strong>2010</strong>pr<strong>of</strong>ile


FROM OURSTUDENTSI have never felt morea part <strong>of</strong> an educ<strong>at</strong>ionalcommunity, and I thank myteachers, classm<strong>at</strong>es, and the<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Illinois</strong> for givingme th<strong>at</strong> opportunity.Ashley BansbergEd.M. Diversity and Equity, <strong>2010</strong>I have been able to take qualitycourses from the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Illinois</strong> from the comfort <strong>of</strong> myown home. New technologiesallow us to meet online <strong>at</strong> aspecific time each week and tocollabor<strong>at</strong>e with people fromaround the world. The <strong>University</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Illinois</strong> is known worldwidefor innov<strong>at</strong>ive programs.Lynnette RotramelEd.M. student,<strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>al Policy StudiesIn three years I have becomea teacher-leader and achange-agent, been involvedin writing curriculum witha focus on differenti<strong>at</strong>ion,leading in-services onbuilding rapport withstudents and co-teachers,and recently earned a secondMasters in Reading and Literacy.Chris W<strong>at</strong>ersEd.M. Special <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>, 2007Congr<strong>at</strong>ul<strong>at</strong>ions to Michaelene Ostrosky on her appointment asPERMANENT DEPARTMENT HEAD AND NEW GOLDSTICK FAMILY SCHOLARIn conjunction with having been appointed permanent head <strong>of</strong>the Department <strong>of</strong> Special <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>, Michaelene Ostrosky hasbeen named the new Goldstick Family Scholar in Communic<strong>at</strong>ionDisorders, a role th<strong>at</strong> had been filled by inaugural Goldstick FamilyScholar Jim Halle for the past five years. Ostrosky had been servingas interim head since April 2009. Since joining the college in 1997,Ostrosky has advanced the field <strong>of</strong> special educ<strong>at</strong>ion throughexceptional scholarship, mentoring, and service.image: L. Brian StaufferOstrosky’s productive, 20-year program <strong>of</strong> research has focused onsocial emotional competence and challenging behavior, inclusion,and n<strong>at</strong>uralistic communic<strong>at</strong>ion interventions, garnering severalgrant awards and a design<strong>at</strong>ion as <strong>University</strong> Scholar in 2009. Shehas advised more than 30 doctoral students who have assumedpositions <strong>at</strong> highly ranked special educ<strong>at</strong>ion programs in the U.S.and throughout the world. Ostrosky continues to contribute hertime and energy to the n<strong>at</strong>ional scholarly community and to be anadvoc<strong>at</strong>e for special educ<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>at</strong> the local level.educ<strong>at</strong>ion.illinois.eduFind us on Facebook:<strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> - <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Illinois</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Urbana</strong>-ChampaignFollow us on Twitter:@edILLINOIS


CONTENTSimpacttradition • engagement • breakthroughBUILDING OUR FUTURE 4Introducing EPOL 6TURNING AROUND SCHOOLS 8REACHING ACROSS THE GLOBE 12TRAINING LEADERS IN TECHNOLOGY 16SPOTLIGHTING STUDENT SUCCESS 20FORGING PATHWAYS FOR CHANGE 22INVESTING IN THE STEM PIPELINE 26ENHANCING EARLY EDUCATION 30GRANTS 34BOOKS PUBLISHED 38The <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> <strong>2010</strong> <strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>ile</strong> was produced by the Communic<strong>at</strong>ions Group<strong>of</strong> the Office <strong>of</strong> Advancement: Lori Herber and Rachel Weberwith He<strong>at</strong>her Johnson Baseler, K<strong>at</strong>e Leifheit, and Greg ZeckContact: communic<strong>at</strong>ions@educ<strong>at</strong>ion.illinois.edu or (217) 244 8335The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Illinois</strong> is an Affirm<strong>at</strong>ive Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.Thanks to the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>, and the newly formed<strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> Policy, Organiz<strong>at</strong>ionand Leadership department,I have had the opportunityto pursue my goal <strong>of</strong> helpingindividuals and organiz<strong>at</strong>ionsto improve their performanceand social impact. I appreci<strong>at</strong>ethe donors who have supportedme, making this pursuit less <strong>of</strong>a financial burden on my family.Torrence SparkmanEd.M student,Human Resource <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>


BUILDING OUR FUTURECOLLEGE LEADERSHIPFROM LEFT:James Anderson, Head, <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>Policy, Organiz<strong>at</strong>ion and Leadership;Micki Ostrosky, Head, Special<strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>; Violet Harris, Associ<strong>at</strong>eDean for Academic Affairs; JoséMestre, Associ<strong>at</strong>e Dean for Research;Tom Schwandt, Chair, <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>alPsychology; Mary Kalantzis, Dean;Scott Johnson, CIO and Associ<strong>at</strong>eDean for Online Learning; StaffordHood, Head, Curriculum andInstruction; Joan Tousey, Associ<strong>at</strong>eDean for AdvancementIt is my pleasure to present the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> <strong>2010</strong> Annual <strong>Pr<strong>of</strong>ile</strong>. At the <strong>University</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Illinois</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>, we pride ourselves on preparing undergradu<strong>at</strong>e and gradu<strong>at</strong>estudents to thrive in an ever-changing landscape <strong>of</strong> educ<strong>at</strong>ion. We continue reaching outto our communities by helping improve student performance in local schools. We partnerwith entities across the university and local organiz<strong>at</strong>ions to better serve our neighbors. Wecontribute breakthrough knowledge to scholarship and influence public policy.Despite the n<strong>at</strong>ional economic challenges and ongoing stress placed on the st<strong>at</strong>e anduniversity budgets, our college has had the best year yet in terms <strong>of</strong> research dollars awarded,quality <strong>of</strong> our student intake, demand for our programs, increased income from tuition, andcontribution to shaping st<strong>at</strong>e policies. Our partnerships with local schools have never beenstronger. Our research is practical and applicable; our academic departments house superbfaculty; and our students excel in the classroom and are in high demand in the workplace.In short, nothing stops us from meeting our missions and scholarly aspir<strong>at</strong>ions.image: L. Brian StaufferTop: Dean Mary Kalantzis with honorary degreerecipient Betty Chan. Bottom: Stanley O. Ikenberry,President Emeritus and Regent Pr<strong>of</strong>essor withhonorary degree recipient Arnold L. Mitchem.The work <strong>of</strong> our tier-one research college <strong>at</strong> the st<strong>at</strong>e’s land-grant university continues to be<strong>of</strong> value to <strong>Illinois</strong> and its citizens as well as to the n<strong>at</strong>ional and intern<strong>at</strong>ional community.As the saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” View the photos and readthe articles about our faculty, staff, and student achievements fe<strong>at</strong>ured in the pagesahead. Please share our pride and partner with us as we continue to serve the nextgener<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> scholars and leaders.— Dean Mary Kalantzis4 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN


image: Gorski Reifsteck ArchitectsCurrent plans for the <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> Building, designed in 1964 byA. Richard Williams (B.S. ’36), are to restore and repurpose thestructure, bringing it back to the open environment cre<strong>at</strong>ed46+ years ago and incorpor<strong>at</strong>ing modern efficiencies to provideflexible space and promote sustainability.The college has identified donors interested in upd<strong>at</strong>ing andexpanding the building and has embarked on a formal buildingcampaign. Dean Mary Kalantzis has worked tirelessly withcolleagues on campus to ensure th<strong>at</strong> the new <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> Building isincluded on the 2012 capital appropri<strong>at</strong>ions request to the st<strong>at</strong>e.The overarching goal is to build an environment th<strong>at</strong> supports aculture <strong>of</strong> leadership, innov<strong>at</strong>ion, teamwork, and collabor<strong>at</strong>ionth<strong>at</strong> will enable us to expand our capabilities. We hope th<strong>at</strong>you will take a proactive interest in assisting the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> in our quest to upgrade our living, working, andlearning environment.YOUR GIFTS CHANGE LIVES, enable successFiscal year 2009-10 revealedcontinued generous support fromalumni and friends <strong>of</strong> the <strong>College</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>. The college has animpressive history <strong>of</strong> supportingstudents <strong>at</strong> the undergradu<strong>at</strong>e andgradu<strong>at</strong>e levels, through a variety<strong>of</strong> named awards, scholarships, andfellowships, as well as the annualefforts <strong>of</strong> donors giving to TheWilliam Chandler Bagley ScholarshipFund. In 2009, 132 undergradu<strong>at</strong>eand gradu<strong>at</strong>e students receivedmore than $235,000 in supportthrough the generosity <strong>of</strong> donors!The tagline for much <strong>of</strong> the BrilliantFutures campaign has been “Wh<strong>at</strong>happens when you give someone achance?” We are taking th<strong>at</strong> to heartand increasing our annual supportfor scholarships in educ<strong>at</strong>ion andacross campus, focusing our <strong>at</strong>tentionon the needs <strong>of</strong> our students –tomorrow’s academic leaders.Transform<strong>at</strong>ional gifts from some<strong>of</strong> our most loyal donors, includingAnn and Dick O’Leary, have providedthe level <strong>of</strong> support required tohave significant impact on collegeiniti<strong>at</strong>ives such as the Forum onthe Future <strong>of</strong> Public <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>,focused on public policy issues ineduc<strong>at</strong>ion. The endowment fromthe l<strong>at</strong>e Charles Dunn Hardie, aWalt and Joan Tousey, Bagley Scholarshipdonors; Brooke Kennedy, Bagley Scholarshiprecipient; and Chris Roegge, Executive Director,Council on Teacher <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>scholar in Tasmania, Australia,provides support for pr<strong>of</strong>essionaldevelopment opportunities forgradu<strong>at</strong>e students and facultyalike, and supports a number <strong>of</strong>scholarly activities in keeping withthe legacy <strong>of</strong> Dr. Hardie.COLLEGE OF EDUCATION • <strong>2010</strong> PROFILE5


Introducing EPOLEDUCATIONPOLICY,ORGANIZATION& LEADERSHIP“I am excited about the potential <strong>of</strong>the new department,” said JamesD. Anderson, department head. “Wehave the capacity to sustain traditionalstrengths while fostering newcollabor<strong>at</strong>ive research, teaching, andpublic engagement opportunities.”At right is a cross section <strong>of</strong> thedepartment’s faculty members.THREE college UNITs merge into one powerful DEPARTMENTJames D. Anderson, departmenthead, <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> Policy,Organiz<strong>at</strong>ion and LeadershipThe <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Illinois</strong> is delighted to announcethe new Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> Policy, Organiz<strong>at</strong>ion andLeadership (EPOL), effective January 2011.Drawing upon traditional strengths in social found<strong>at</strong>ions, educ<strong>at</strong>ionalleadership, higher educ<strong>at</strong>ion, and human resourcedevelopment, the reorganized department will enable gradu<strong>at</strong>estudents and faculty to support and collabor<strong>at</strong>e witheach other in coordin<strong>at</strong>ed new synergies to address the mostcritical issues in Preschool-12 and postsecondary educ<strong>at</strong>ion.It will foster an interdisciplinary understanding <strong>of</strong> educ<strong>at</strong>ionalpolicy and practice across traditional divides amongphilosophers, historians, social scientists, organiz<strong>at</strong>ionaltheorists, policy analysts, and educ<strong>at</strong>ional administr<strong>at</strong>ors.EPOL, a department <strong>of</strong> more than 30 faculty members andapproxim<strong>at</strong>ely 380 on-campus gradu<strong>at</strong>e students, has severalmajor concentr<strong>at</strong>ions. Scholars will engage in collabor<strong>at</strong>iveresearch and teaching efforts th<strong>at</strong> take them across majorconcentr<strong>at</strong>ions within the department as well as into otherdepartments within the college and larger university.In addition the new department is a strong leader in thecollege’s commitment to provide innov<strong>at</strong>ive online gradu<strong>at</strong>eprograms to students irrespective <strong>of</strong> loc<strong>at</strong>ion. EPOL <strong>of</strong>fersonline instruction to approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 360 gradu<strong>at</strong>e studentsenrolled in nine different programs.Without question, EPOL enables the college to studyeduc<strong>at</strong>ion and to train a new gener<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> researchersdifferently and better to address long-standing and newissues in educ<strong>at</strong>ional policy and practice.As one <strong>of</strong> the largest departments in the college, EPOL hasn<strong>at</strong>ionally prominent scholars who study the educ<strong>at</strong>ionalimplic<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> the emergent knowledge-based globaleconomy; the growing diversity <strong>of</strong> America’s schools andworkplaces; ubiquitous learning; the cultural dimensions <strong>of</strong>global rel<strong>at</strong>ions; the reform <strong>of</strong> educ<strong>at</strong>ional organiz<strong>at</strong>ion andmanagement structures; the transition <strong>of</strong> students fromP-12 to postsecondary educ<strong>at</strong>ion systems; and the role <strong>of</strong>educ<strong>at</strong>ion in family life, corpor<strong>at</strong>e environments, and theworkplace, among other topics.EPOL enables us to bring the theoretical frameworks,methodological tools, and substantive perspectives <strong>of</strong>traditional areas <strong>of</strong> strength in the social sciences and thehumanities to bear on the most pressing issues in AmericanP-12 and postsecondary educ<strong>at</strong>ion, as well as the study <strong>of</strong>educ<strong>at</strong>ion in changing global contexts.6 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN


While I served in my encore performance aspresident this past year (2009/10), the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> moved forward in bringing together thedepartments <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>al Policy Studies, HumanResource <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>, and my academic home, <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>alOrganiz<strong>at</strong>ion and Leadership. The process<strong>of</strong> combining the resources <strong>of</strong> these three entitiesshould result in one powerful department movingforward. The synergies achieved through thisnew entity will not only make the administr<strong>at</strong>ion<strong>of</strong> those three departments more efficient, but itwill enrich and strengthen the faculty base andstudent development. This successful exercise should serve as an exampleto others across campus and beyond, and enable the college to continue tocompete n<strong>at</strong>ionally in <strong>at</strong>tracting high-achieving faculty and students.— Stanley O. Ikenberry, President Emeritus, Regent Pr<strong>of</strong>essorThis merger will provide anopportunity to cre<strong>at</strong>e new programand research synergies th<strong>at</strong> willbenefit everyone involved. It was agre<strong>at</strong> achievement by college anddepartmental leadership to fosterthis process in a way th<strong>at</strong> facultyfully supported and bought into.It's a model <strong>of</strong> how to do thesemergers in the right way.— Nicholas Burbules, Pr<strong>of</strong>essorPrior to the departmentalreorganiz<strong>at</strong>ion, staff membersfrom <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>al Policy Studies,<strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>al Organiz<strong>at</strong>ion andLeadership, and Human Resource<strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>, combined forces toredistribute their workloads andmeet the support needs <strong>of</strong> thecurrent three units. The cre<strong>at</strong>ion<strong>of</strong> the Shared Services Centerallows support staff gre<strong>at</strong>erunderstanding <strong>of</strong> the programs,research, and services acrossthe relevant units combining tocre<strong>at</strong>e the Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>Policy, Organiz<strong>at</strong>ion and Leadership.By removing previous departmentalstructures, this synergy opens uppossibilities for collabor<strong>at</strong>ion th<strong>at</strong>have the potential to enhanceour program <strong>of</strong>ferings, studentexperiences, and community. Itis an exciting time to think aboutthe numerous research, teaching,and service opportunities th<strong>at</strong> thischange in structure makes possible.— Jennifer Delaney, Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essorSHARED SERVICES MODEL EMERGESimage: L. Brian Stauffer“This action has resulted inincreased efficiencies andimproved service to faculty andstudents,” said Laura Ketchum,Business Manager. From theseefforts Ketchum (in blue) receivedthe <strong>2010</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>Distinguished Staff Award.EPOL SCHOLARSJohn Alberts, Visiting LecturerKern Alexander, Pr<strong>of</strong>essorJames Anderson, Pr<strong>of</strong>essorAlexandre Ardichvili, Adjunct Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essorPamela Artman, Visiting LecturerLorenzo Baber, Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essorBernice Barnett, Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essorAthlone Besley, Research Pr<strong>of</strong>essorMolly Biglari, Visiting LecturerJon Bowermaster, Clinical Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essorDebra Bragg, Pr<strong>of</strong>essorMary Brown, Visiting LecturerRuth Nicole Brown, Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essorNicholas Burbules, Pr<strong>of</strong>essorTimothy Cain, Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essorJeanne Connell, Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essorEdward Cooper, Visiting LecturerWilliam Cope, Research Pr<strong>of</strong>essorRose Mary Cordova-Wentling, Pr<strong>of</strong>essorCheryl Cornell-Powers, Visiting LecturerScott Critchfield, Visiting LecturerAntonia Darder, Pr<strong>of</strong>essorJennifer Delaney, Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essorRobert DeMent, Visiting LecturerPradeep Dhillon, Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essorSteven Epperson, Clinical Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essorWalter Feinberg, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor EmeritusSteven Fromm, Visiting LecturerDebra Grand, Visiting LecturerDonald Hackmann, Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essorRichard Haney, Visiting LecturerLinda Hererra, Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essor (2011)Richard Herman, Pr<strong>of</strong>essorChristopher Higgins, Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essorDenice Hood, Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essorWen-Hao Huang, Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essorRichard Hunter, Pr<strong>of</strong>essorDeborah Hutti, Visiting LecturerStanley Ikenberry, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor EmeritusScott Johnson, Pr<strong>of</strong>essorP<strong>at</strong>ricia Justice, Adjunct Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essorDebra Klamen, Clinical Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essorRussell Korte, Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essorK. Peter Kuchinke, Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essorYu-Chung Liu, Visiting Faculty ScholarMichael Loui, Adjunct Pr<strong>of</strong>essorChristopher Lubienski, Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essorCris Mayo, Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essorCameron McCarthy, Pr<strong>of</strong>essorKristopher Newbauer, Visiting LecturerJohn Noak, Academic HourlyDale Nugent, Visiting LecturerYoon Pak, Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essorMichael Peters, Pr<strong>of</strong>essorRaymond Price, Pr<strong>of</strong>essorDonna Riechmann, Visiting LecturerJane Sack, Visiting LecturerHoward Schein, Adjunct Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essorCarolyn Shields, Pr<strong>of</strong>essorLinda Slo<strong>at</strong>, Clinical Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essorJill Smart, Visiting LecturerSusan Snowden, Visiting LecturerChristopher Span, Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essorMartina Stovall, Visiting LecturerPaul Thurston, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor EmeritusTod Tre<strong>at</strong>, Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essorWilliam Trent, Pr<strong>of</strong>essorReed Williams, Clinical Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essorSandra Williams, Clinical Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essorCOLLEGE OF EDUCATION • <strong>2010</strong> PROFILE7


turning around schoolsAFTER SCHOOL ARTSPROGRAM (ASAP):When Franklin MiddleSchool in Champaignlost its arts programs,the Center for <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>in Small UrbanCommunities steppedin with ASAP to fillthe void.At right, Sonja Warfel,ASAP program coordin<strong>at</strong>or,learns dancemoves with an ASAPparticipant.8


In an era <strong>of</strong> evolving educ<strong>at</strong>ion, it is important th<strong>at</strong> we knowabout the best research-based pedagogical approaches tomake sure our students learn wh<strong>at</strong> they need to know in orderto succeed in life. The Center for <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> in Small UrbanCommunities <strong>at</strong> the U <strong>of</strong> I plays a critical and infinitely valuablerole in providing best-practice educ<strong>at</strong>ional str<strong>at</strong>egies.— Preston Williams, Superintendent <strong>of</strong> District 116, <strong>Urbana</strong>, ILTeacher collabor<strong>at</strong>or Brad Thompson callsan elementary school home base as heworks with teachers to frame m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>icsinstruction with children’s liter<strong>at</strong>ure. ForThompson, books like “The Doorbell Rang”serve as tools for helping children makesense <strong>of</strong> m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ical concepts such asdivision, fractions, and even algebra.Thompson is one <strong>of</strong> six teacher collabor<strong>at</strong>orsin the Center for <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> in SmallUrban Communities, housed in the <strong>College</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>. Together, teacher collabor<strong>at</strong>orsand educ<strong>at</strong>ors explore opportunitiesto improve instruction and learning.To d<strong>at</strong>e, teacher collabor<strong>at</strong>ors have particip<strong>at</strong>edin over 300 teaching situ<strong>at</strong>ions.“Teacher collabor<strong>at</strong>ors really turn aroundhow teachers think about instruction,”said Lisa Monda-Amaya, Director <strong>of</strong>Research Collabor<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>at</strong> the Center for<strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> in Small Urban Communities,adding th<strong>at</strong> the teachers act as changeagents, influencing others in the building.One teacher, a 20-year veteran, said theteacher collabor<strong>at</strong>or “is supportive andcomplimentary <strong>of</strong> wh<strong>at</strong> we’ve done...it gears me up and makes me feelinspired, and therefore I think I do abetter job.”Thompson notes th<strong>at</strong> the power <strong>of</strong> theongoing work integr<strong>at</strong>ing children’s liter<strong>at</strong>ureand m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics instruction hasbeen continually evident.As one teacher commented, “The waychildren engage and particip<strong>at</strong>e totallychanges when we use children’s books.”COLLEGE OF EDUCATION • <strong>2010</strong> PROFILE9


turning around schools“Student teaching has been one<strong>of</strong> the most exciting, as well aschallenging parts <strong>of</strong> my collegecareer,” said Chrissy Garcia, <strong>2010</strong>Elementary <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> gradu<strong>at</strong>e.Garcia shared a photo <strong>of</strong> her UnityEast School classroom, <strong>at</strong> right.“I will take with me all <strong>of</strong> thestudents’ light bulb moments,the silly outbursts th<strong>at</strong> had theentire class giggling, and thetrying moments th<strong>at</strong> kept me onmy toes. I am ready to shine in aclassroom <strong>of</strong> my own.”BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, INTO THE COMMUNITYlearn more about our outreach efforts:educ<strong>at</strong>ion.illinois.edu/impactvisit the public engagement portal:engagement.illinois.eduThe college continues to expand its outreach efforts.Recently the St<strong>at</strong>e Farm Found<strong>at</strong>ion made a gift tothe Center for <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> in Small Urban Communities,based on a proposal from Director Lisa Monda-Amaya,to cre<strong>at</strong>e and establish an evalu<strong>at</strong>ion program th<strong>at</strong>will identify, collect, and analyze critical d<strong>at</strong>a rel<strong>at</strong>ed toteacher and student performance. Preliminary resultsfrom educ<strong>at</strong>ors indic<strong>at</strong>e improved student particip<strong>at</strong>ionand engagement. In addition, for six years now, localeduc<strong>at</strong>ors have <strong>at</strong>tended the Chancellor’s Academy,a pr<strong>of</strong>essional development program focused onenhancing teaching practices, shown <strong>at</strong> left.Additional outreach includes I-Parents, a collabor<strong>at</strong>ionbetween the college and various campusunits, parent-teacher organiz<strong>at</strong>ions, and communitygroups th<strong>at</strong> seek to present resources for parentsand families. Summer Extravaganza is I-Parents’banner event, a showcase <strong>of</strong> summer activities forPreschool-12 students. An estim<strong>at</strong>ed 350 people<strong>at</strong>tended the extravaganza in <strong>2010</strong>, connecting withmore than 35 campus and community organiz<strong>at</strong>ions.Another key collabor<strong>at</strong>ionbetween the universityand community is theYouth Liter<strong>at</strong>ure Festival,a partnership betweenthe college, the <strong>University</strong>Library, and local educ<strong>at</strong>orsand librarians. The event invites more than a dozenauthors, illustr<strong>at</strong>ors, and presenters to celebr<strong>at</strong>e theircraft in select schools around East Central <strong>Illinois</strong>, aswell as a community day. This year’s Youth Liter<strong>at</strong>ureFestival Community Day was held on S<strong>at</strong>., Oct. 9,<strong>2010</strong>, <strong>at</strong> the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.At the campus-level, the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>’sOffice for M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics, Science, and Technology<strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> (MSTE) helps promote all communityoutreach events via its Public Engagement Portal <strong>of</strong>the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Illinois</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Urbana</strong>-Champaign. Theportal serves as the most comprehensive sourcefor inform<strong>at</strong>ion about all public engagement programsand events <strong>of</strong>fered by the university.10 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN


OUR EXPERTS ADVANCE EQUITY in EDUCATION127In 2002, Champaign Unit 4 schools adopteda “consent decree” to elimin<strong>at</strong>e disparitiesbetween black and white students inachievement, discipline, <strong>at</strong>tendance, andeduc<strong>at</strong>ional opportunities.With the help <strong>of</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>essor William Trent <strong>of</strong><strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>al Policy Studies, the school districtand plaintiffs reached a settlement inJuly <strong>2010</strong> to address special educ<strong>at</strong>ion, altern<strong>at</strong>iveeduc<strong>at</strong>ion, and additional elementaryse<strong>at</strong>s in targeted neighborhoods.“Dr. Trent assisted the district and plaintiffsin developing the Collabor<strong>at</strong>ion and Oper<strong>at</strong>ionalPlans, and he then made schoolsite visits to monitor the implement<strong>at</strong>ion<strong>of</strong> these plans,” said Arthur Culver,Superintendent, Champaign Unit 4 schools.“He facilit<strong>at</strong>ed rel<strong>at</strong>ionships between thedistrict, the court monitoring team, andthe plaintiffs’ <strong>at</strong>torney by leading workingretre<strong>at</strong>s for these groups.”Trent has served as an expert witness inmore than a dozen desegreg<strong>at</strong>ion casesaround the country and has played an activerole in the local school district since arriving<strong>at</strong> the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> in the early 1980s.“We were able to secure several improvementsas a result <strong>of</strong> the consent decree,”Trent said, adding th<strong>at</strong> the renov<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong>Booker T. Washington school into a science,technology, engineering, and m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>icsmagnet school is a significant step. It willbe one <strong>of</strong> a few such elementary schools inthe country fe<strong>at</strong>uring the STEM theme.Culver praised the successful completion<strong>of</strong> the consent decree as a tremendous milestone,adding, “The university and our entirecommunity can be proud and gr<strong>at</strong>eful forthe commitment and expertise th<strong>at</strong> Dr. Trentdemonstr<strong>at</strong>ed as we completed the importantwork <strong>of</strong> ensuring equity and excellencefor all students in Unit 4 schools.”schools in <strong>Illinois</strong>host student teachersfrom the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> each year86%<strong>of</strong> teachers who<strong>at</strong>tended theChancellor’s Academyand worked with <strong>at</strong>eacher collabor<strong>at</strong>or<strong>at</strong>tempted newliteracy str<strong>at</strong>egies inthe classroomMENTORS ADVISE NEW TEACHERSThe first year <strong>of</strong> teaching is usuallythe toughest. Th<strong>at</strong> is why the <strong>Illinois</strong>New Teacher Collabor<strong>at</strong>ive (INTC)hosted a one-day conference to supportteachers who just finished theirfirst year in the classroom. Approxim<strong>at</strong>ely75 new teachers <strong>at</strong>tendedthe “Y2: Moving Beyond Survival”conference in Champaign.The conference <strong>of</strong>fered time tonetwork with other teachers fromaround the st<strong>at</strong>e and to <strong>at</strong>tendbreakout sessions on classroommanagement, differenti<strong>at</strong>ion, assessment,and str<strong>at</strong>egies for highstudent engagement.“A new teacher’s first year in theclassroom shapes his or her entirecareer,” says Chris Roegge, Director<strong>of</strong> INTC, adding th<strong>at</strong> preliminaryresults indic<strong>at</strong>e th<strong>at</strong> mentoring andinduction techniques work. Accordingto Roegge, the ISBE-funded programsserved by INTC reported th<strong>at</strong>recent hires who particip<strong>at</strong>ed in theinduction and mentoring programwere less likely to voluntarily leavetheir district than were new teacherswho had not particip<strong>at</strong>ed.First-year teacher Jackie Risley<strong>at</strong>tended the INTC first-yearteacher conference and plans tostay involved in the collabor<strong>at</strong>ive.“All <strong>of</strong> the lesson plan ideas andother resources from the conferenceare online,” said Risley, a Spanishteacher <strong>at</strong> Mahomet-Seymour HighSchool, adding th<strong>at</strong> she was inspiredto help with next year’s conference.In addition to <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>mentoring efforts like INTC, Risleysaid the college influences her daily.“My special educ<strong>at</strong>ion class, taughtby Dr. Lisa Monda-Amaya, was byfar the most influential teachingclass I took <strong>at</strong> the university. Shehad incredible stories and personalexperiences to share with us th<strong>at</strong>really helped prepare us for thethings we would face in teaching.She was able to teach us things th<strong>at</strong>aren’t in the textbooks.”COLLEGE OF EDUCATION • <strong>2010</strong> PROFILE11


REACHING ACROSS THE GLOBEGLOBAL NETWORKING:This year nearly 50educ<strong>at</strong>ion studentsstudied abroad,working with facultyand students fromdiverse cultures andperspectives.At right from thetop, Marisa Kapinos,Liz Hein, and K<strong>at</strong>ieJanicek traveled on aninterdisciplinary studytrip to Morocco.12


Globaliz<strong>at</strong>ion presents new opportunities to transform the lives <strong>of</strong>people across the globe. <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> is clearly a critical variable foraddressing the impact <strong>of</strong> globaliz<strong>at</strong>ion and preparing our studentsfor a changing world. In this era <strong>of</strong> globaliz<strong>at</strong>ion and knowledgebasedsocieties, cultural sensitivity and cultural competence are asimportant as ever, for faculty and students alike.— Scott Johnson, Director <strong>of</strong> Intern<strong>at</strong>ional ProgramsAccording to Shakespeare, all the world’sa stage; for <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> students,all the world’s a classroom. In <strong>2010</strong>students ventured abroad to places likeMorocco, Argentina, and Turkey.Mark Dressman, Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong>Curriculum and Instruction, led 11 studentsto Morocco for two weeks this summer.From a course-centered website to Skypeand Facebook contact with their Moroccancounterparts, students employed technologyto foster a better understanding <strong>of</strong>expect<strong>at</strong>ions prior to the trip.During the visit students integr<strong>at</strong>ed flipcameras, blogs (“<strong>Illinois</strong>, Islam, andEnglish”), and videos <strong>of</strong> informal school interactionsinto daily life. These interactionscontributed to revel<strong>at</strong>ions about the students’divergent worldviews and concernsabout each other’s culture.Dialogue about the perceptions <strong>of</strong> Islamin America and the importance <strong>of</strong> Islam inMorocco reminded Benjamin Franks, seniorin History and Secondary <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>, aboutthe challenges he will face in his ownclassroom in the future.“I gained a better understanding <strong>of</strong> (othercultures’) perspective <strong>of</strong> the world,” Frankssaid, adding th<strong>at</strong> the students found commonground in sports, music, and movies.“Study abroad not only provides studentswith global perspectives, it alsodemonstr<strong>at</strong>es a level <strong>of</strong> commitment th<strong>at</strong>is indispensable when applying for jobsin the intern<strong>at</strong>ional arena,” said GarettGietzen, gradu<strong>at</strong>e assistant in the Office <strong>of</strong>Intern<strong>at</strong>ional Programs. “Our students whostudy abroad leave <strong>Illinois</strong> well-preparedfor employment as educ<strong>at</strong>ors in the U.S.,and in countries around the world.”COLLEGE OF EDUCATION • <strong>2010</strong> PROFILE13


REACHING ACROSS THE GLOBEFor a month, 13 <strong>Illinois</strong> preservice students had placements inpriv<strong>at</strong>e, public, C<strong>at</strong>holic, and special needs schools in Argentina.“Wh<strong>at</strong> intrigued me most about the trip was the opportunityto use my Spanish with n<strong>at</strong>ive speakers in an educ<strong>at</strong>ionalsetting,”said Josh Bodenheimer, senior in Spanish <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>.Marilyn Parsons, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor in the Department <strong>of</strong> Curriculumand Instruction, met with students before the trip to discussArgentinean culture and then after to process the experience.Students interacted with Parsons’ family <strong>at</strong> a typical asado: anArgentinean barbecue. Most importantly, the exchange influencedstudents’ thinking about diversity in their future classrooms.Kelsey Gilmore, senior in Elementary <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> and Spanish,said she appreci<strong>at</strong>ed the unique classroom setting th<strong>at</strong>allowed her “to work on my own abilities, as well as toexperience wh<strong>at</strong> it is like to be in a situ<strong>at</strong>ion where themajority <strong>of</strong> the people do not speak my first language.”WELCOMING STUDEnts FROM ABROAD AND ONLINElearn more about intern<strong>at</strong>ional programs:educ<strong>at</strong>ion.illinois.edu/intern<strong>at</strong>ionalIn <strong>2010</strong>, the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> continues itstradition <strong>of</strong> providing educ<strong>at</strong>ional programs tostudents abroad, whether they come to campus orstudy in their home countries. There are 16 differentonline options th<strong>at</strong> lead to master’s degrees,certific<strong>at</strong>es, and endorsements, with intern<strong>at</strong>ionalstudents particip<strong>at</strong>ing in many <strong>of</strong> them.There is also an innov<strong>at</strong>ive program <strong>of</strong>fered inPoland th<strong>at</strong> provides courses in Human ResourceDevelopment for Polish MBA students. By adding ahuman dimension to coursework, students gain abetter understanding <strong>of</strong> the rel<strong>at</strong>ionship betweeninvestments in people and business success.A new exchange program began this fall with 20students coming to <strong>Illinois</strong> from the Hong KongInstitute <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>. The students, in the photo<strong>at</strong> left, enrolled in a variety <strong>of</strong> courses, spent timein local schools, and lived with local families.“The <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> has historicallyreached out intern<strong>at</strong>ionally to other countriesand institutions for research collabor<strong>at</strong>ion,exchange programs, study tours, and educ<strong>at</strong>ionalseminars and courses,” said Scott Johnson,Director <strong>of</strong> Intern<strong>at</strong>ional Programs.The Office <strong>of</strong> Intern<strong>at</strong>ional Programs supports thecollege’s str<strong>at</strong>egic objective to expand its intern<strong>at</strong>ionalimpact.As a result, Johnson said, “Our intern<strong>at</strong>ional str<strong>at</strong>egyis focused on proactively considering newopportunities, new markets, and new tactics forenhancing the pr<strong>of</strong>essional development <strong>of</strong> ourfaculty, broadening the scope <strong>of</strong> our curriculum,and expanding our impact through research andteaching abroad.”For now the college is actively seeking newintern<strong>at</strong>ional projects and exchange programs. Atthis time negoti<strong>at</strong>ions are taking place to expandcollabor<strong>at</strong>ive rel<strong>at</strong>ionships in Korea, to cre<strong>at</strong>ejoint degree programs in China, to implement anexchange program with universities in Norway,and to design research projects with educ<strong>at</strong>ionalproviders in Brazil.14UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN


In September <strong>2010</strong>, Lublin TechnicalHRE PROGRAM PARTNERS18<strong>University</strong> awarded diplomas and certific<strong>at</strong>esWITH POLISH UNIVERSITY <strong>of</strong> achievement to students <strong>of</strong> postgradu<strong>at</strong>estudies in Management and Marketing,Human Resource Development, and BusinessAdministr<strong>at</strong>ion. The ceremony was hostedby notable faculty from Lublin <strong>University</strong>,as well as <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> faculty Scott Johnson,Pr<strong>of</strong>essor and Associ<strong>at</strong>e Dean, and JamesLeach, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Emeritus, pictured bottomrow, second and fourth from left.The MBA program, delivered in cooper<strong>at</strong>ionwith Lublin Technical <strong>University</strong> and the<strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>, ranked 6th best in Poland,according to the Polish weekly “Wprost.”So far 1500 students have gradu<strong>at</strong>ed fromthe program, working for various companiesin Poland and throughout Europe.<strong>of</strong> our facultymembers hold oneor more degreesfrom an intern<strong>at</strong>ionalinstitution <strong>of</strong> highereduc<strong>at</strong>ion24%<strong>of</strong> our gradu<strong>at</strong>estudents, includingonline and on campus,are intern<strong>at</strong>ionalOUR STUDENTS HAIL FROM AROUND THE WORLDThe map indic<strong>at</strong>es – in green – the countries our students call home.EDUCATING STUDENTSTO WORK IN BRAZILBrazil is one <strong>of</strong> the United St<strong>at</strong>es’ biggesttrading partners, and the country is linked tothe <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Illinois</strong> through numerousresearch projects in renewable energy. Since2008, the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> is contributingto this effort with a student exchangeprogram with the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Sao Pauloand <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Brasilia in a project titled,“Global Talent Development for Agriculturaland Environmental Sciences.”Through a grant from the U.S. and BrazilianDepartments <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>, the exchange isdirected by K. Peter Kuchinke, Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essorin Human Resource <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>. Twelvestudents from the Universities <strong>of</strong> <strong>Illinois</strong> andMinnesota have studied in Brazil so far, andan equal number <strong>of</strong> Brazilian students havecome to the U.S. The program is expected tocontinue after the grant expires in 2012.AlbaniaArgentinaAustraliaBangladeshBrazilBurkina FasoCanadaChinaColombiaEgyptEl SalvadorGaza StripGermanyGreeceHaitiHong KongIndiaIndonesiaItalyJamaicaJapanKenyaLebanonLiberiaMalaysiaMexicoNorth KoreaPakistanPanamaParaguayPhilippinesPolandRomaniaSingaporeSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth KoreaTaiwanTanzaniaThailandTurkeyUnitedKingdomUnited St<strong>at</strong>es<strong>of</strong> AmericaVenezuelaZambia“Future leaders in agriculture and environmentalsciences will need to be excellent researchers,but their pr<strong>of</strong>essional success will alsodepend on their ability to work in teams, leadwork groups, take leadership in administr<strong>at</strong>ivepositions, and be effective in working acrosscultures,” Kuchinke said. “Students will not justfurther their science educ<strong>at</strong>ion, but will gainimportant cross-cultural and language skills andbuild rel<strong>at</strong>ionships th<strong>at</strong> will help them transitionfrom school to future work settings.”COLLEGE OF EDUCATION • <strong>2010</strong> PROFILE15


TRAINING LEADERS IN TECHNOLOGYENDLESS POSSIBILITIESWITH JUST ONE CLICK:I-LLINI Partnershipscoach <strong>Urbana</strong> MiddleSchool teachers onintegr<strong>at</strong>ing technologyinto everyday lessons.Here, Co-PrinicipalInvestig<strong>at</strong>or MikeWilliams observesstudents as theyexplore new iPads.16


Pull As a quote leader goes in educ<strong>at</strong>ional here. Idunt technology, incilis nim the verostrud <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> delessi. <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>Put continues nos esse exploring magna ways faccum in which nis ercip new ex tools eui can tis be eu deployed feugait, forsum more ad effective dolumsan methods velis <strong>of</strong> dolore teaching, dolortincin learning, henis and nisi. assessment.At the Ubiquitous Learning Institute launch (ULI), Harvard scholar ChrisTeacher Dede publicly Name, Elementary congr<strong>at</strong>ul<strong>at</strong>ed School us for being ahead <strong>of</strong> the game with theestablishment <strong>of</strong> ULI and for the work associ<strong>at</strong>ed with th<strong>at</strong> initi<strong>at</strong>ive.— Mary Kalantzis, DeanKeeping educ<strong>at</strong>ors on par with their techsavvystudents, the Learning Technologiesgroup in the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> equipseduc<strong>at</strong>ors across the st<strong>at</strong>e with the l<strong>at</strong>esttools and lessons on how to use them.“Our challenge as 21st century educ<strong>at</strong>ors isbalancing out the fundamental principles <strong>of</strong>teaching and learning for gener<strong>at</strong>ions whohave grown up unknowingly immersed intechnology and for whom the expect<strong>at</strong>ions<strong>of</strong> the workforce have changed,” saidEvangeline S. Pianfetti, Assistant Dean <strong>of</strong>Learning Technologies.In addition to supporting methods andpreservice students in the college, theI-LLINI Partnerships grant teamed up withlocal schools, focusing on effective integr<strong>at</strong>ion<strong>of</strong> technology in teaching and learning,d<strong>at</strong>a-driven instruction, and UniversalDesign for Learning. The Learning Technologiesteam also expanded the technologyinstitute, “A Moveable Feast,” to include“Kids’ Feast” in two additional counties.Partnering with the ENLIST grant, LearningTechnologies is consulting with a localschool, Booker T. Washington, in prepar<strong>at</strong>ionfor their new science, technology,engineering, and m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics (STEM)magnet school redesign. This collabor<strong>at</strong>ionhighlights progressive outreach effortsto the Champaign Unit 4 district.On the college’s inform<strong>at</strong>ion technolgyside, one new service makes st<strong>at</strong>istical applic<strong>at</strong>ionsavailable to faculty and studentswherever they are, from any computer.Th<strong>at</strong> server and many others are beingvirtualized and outsourced to promote flexibilityand to save energy, time, and money.COLLEGE OF EDUCATION • <strong>2010</strong> PROFILE17


TRAINING LEADERS IN TECHNOLOGYIn <strong>2010</strong>-11, certific<strong>at</strong>e programs in the college willask students to make e-portfolios. Curricum andInstruction gradu<strong>at</strong>e student Jeremie Smith praisesthe move. “My e-portfolio augments my resume.It is an archive <strong>of</strong> my experiences as a student andwill act as a toehold in the inform<strong>at</strong>ion superhighway.It helps me develop and maintain rel<strong>at</strong>ionshipswith other educ<strong>at</strong>ors and fosters collabor<strong>at</strong>ionand sharing with a network <strong>of</strong> other teachers.”Johnell Bentz, Clinical Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong>Special <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>, lauds the college’s commitmentto technology. “Our undergrads in SPED receivea one semester technology class, learningvarious tools to help not only in their e-portfoliocompletion, but in tech tools they’ll use asteachers... Each year students leave the programwith more and more tech skills.”As part <strong>of</strong> the Mobile Learning Initi<strong>at</strong>ive, facultymembers may <strong>at</strong>tend workshops to learn how tointegr<strong>at</strong>e new technology into their lessons. Thissession focused on building podcasts.MOBILE LEARNING INITIATIVE: EMPOWERING MINDSImagine starting your student teaching placement.You’re on your own for the first time. How do youkeep learning and sharing wh<strong>at</strong> you learn? This isthe research challenge Curriculum and InstructionPr<strong>of</strong>essor Arlette Willis took on when she becamea participant in the college’s Mobile Learning Initi<strong>at</strong>ive(MLI). She designed an experience in whichher student teachers used iPod Touches and communic<strong>at</strong>ionsites to find common ground and seekadvice from her and their peers.“Students share inform<strong>at</strong>ion with the group asa whole about books they read, workshops andconferences th<strong>at</strong> they <strong>at</strong>tended, and websites th<strong>at</strong>they found really helpful,” Willis said. “On occasionthey would query the entire group about aconcern they had and wanted people to brainstormwith them about wh<strong>at</strong> to do.”The MLI is a three-year program, spearheaded byEvangeline S. Pianfetti, Assistant Dean <strong>of</strong> LearningTechnologies, th<strong>at</strong> provides faculty not only with alaptop, iPod Touch, and other resources, but alsopr<strong>of</strong>essional development opportunities in whichthey explore how technologies enhance theirteaching and research. The MLI is supported bythe college’s Investment Fund, established to fostercre<strong>at</strong>ivity and innov<strong>at</strong>ion. To d<strong>at</strong>e 55 tenuredand non-tenured track faculty from the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> have been part <strong>of</strong> the MLI.Through the MLI, faculty are finding new dimensionsto their pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice. With a Webcamera on the laptops, supervisors were able torecord student teachers in action.“They could record and w<strong>at</strong>ch it after the observ<strong>at</strong>ionand review it immedi<strong>at</strong>ely with the student,”Suzanne Lee, Lecturer in Special <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>, said.Yoon Pak, Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>alPolicy Studies, uses her MLI resources to researchhow storing inform<strong>at</strong>ion on digital media – instead<strong>of</strong> in written document<strong>at</strong>ions – will affect society.“The Mobile Learning Initi<strong>at</strong>ive is a gre<strong>at</strong> program,”Pak said, adding, “I hope th<strong>at</strong> it continuesto provide opportunities for faculty to developnew skill sets.”18UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN


TECH TOOLS AID ASSESSMENT, LESSON PLANNING85%learn more about this tool:assess-as-you-go.comWith the Assess-As-You-Go Writing Assistant,spearheaded by Bill Cope, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>al Policy Studies, students receivecomputer gener<strong>at</strong>ed feedback, as well ascomputer assisted peer and teacher feedbackon individual and collabor<strong>at</strong>ive work.Funded with a federal grant from the Institute<strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> Sciences, Assess-As-You-Gohas developed a text editor, a peer reviewcomponent, a grammar and spell checker,and a computer adaptive testing componentth<strong>at</strong> allows teachers to assess student contentknowledge. The tool has been trialed bymiddle school teachers in three schools andwill soon be introduced into their classrooms.Project researchers aim to conduct efficacystudies in order to refine the Writing Assistanttool through feedback from students,teachers, and advisory board members.learn more about this tool:iepq.educ<strong>at</strong>ion.illinois.eduTeachers throughout South Dakota havebegun to use a tutorial website to cre<strong>at</strong>emore effective Individualized <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>Programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities.James Shriner, Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Special<strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>, partnered with Web developersin the college’s IT Group to craft and test aWeb-based tutorial th<strong>at</strong> has been shown tohelp teachers write higher quality goals andobjectives based on learning standards.The tutorial <strong>at</strong>tracted the <strong>at</strong>tention <strong>of</strong> SouthDakota educ<strong>at</strong>ional administr<strong>at</strong>ors <strong>at</strong> a timewhen st<strong>at</strong>e standards are rapidly changing.Because the tutorial was built on a flexiblepl<strong>at</strong>form designed to accommod<strong>at</strong>e adiverse set <strong>of</strong> learning standards, it waseasily adapted for use across multiplest<strong>at</strong>es. This fall portions <strong>of</strong> the tutorial willbe launched to the entire st<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong> <strong>Illinois</strong>.<strong>of</strong> faculty memberswho received newequipment fromthe Mobile LearningIniti<strong>at</strong>ive reportedincreased productivityas a result1,100laptops were given toBradley-BourbonnaisCommunity High Schoolas part <strong>of</strong> the “E2T2”grant, <strong>of</strong> which theOffice <strong>of</strong> M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics,Science, and Technology<strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> (MSTE) is acontracted partnerGloriana González, Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Curriculum andInstruction, says when students use dynamic geometry s<strong>of</strong>twarethey are more successful in discovering new m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>icalideas than when they use st<strong>at</strong>ic, paper-based diagrams.“There’s been a big push to have teachers use technology inthe classroom, and there’s a lot <strong>of</strong> incentives for them to useit, the chief one being the motiv<strong>at</strong>ion kids get from usingtechnology,” González said. “But the powerful thing is th<strong>at</strong>integr<strong>at</strong>ing technology in the classroom allows teachers toprovide students more opportunities for learning, which getsstudents thinking about m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ical ideas in a new light.”González said educ<strong>at</strong>ors have a difficult job gauging how studentswill react to a lesson, while simultaneously teaching thecontent they need to learn and keeping students engaged.“If we help teachers try to understand wh<strong>at</strong> kind <strong>of</strong> thinkingstudents will have when using technology, then we canhelp students to have a deeper understanding <strong>of</strong> m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>icalideas,” González said. “Wh<strong>at</strong>ever we can do to supportteachers’ work in terms <strong>of</strong> having a better understanding<strong>of</strong> student thinking about m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics, the better, becauseteachers have a challenging job.”image: L. Brian StaufferCOLLEGE OF EDUCATION • <strong>2010</strong> PROFILE19


SPOTLIGHTING STUDENT SUCCESSMore than 170 gradu<strong>at</strong>e students, faculty, andalumni particip<strong>at</strong>ed in the Inaugural <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Student Conference.Through paper present<strong>at</strong>ions, symposia, and amorning poster session, the research and scholarship<strong>of</strong> approxim<strong>at</strong>ely 62 gradu<strong>at</strong>e studentswas highlighted. The <strong>2010</strong> Distinguished AlumniAward Recipients also <strong>at</strong>tended the event.The conference was initi<strong>at</strong>ed and organizedby gradu<strong>at</strong>e students representing each <strong>of</strong> thecollege’s six departmental units and was supportedby a generous don<strong>at</strong>ion from <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Illinois</strong> alumna, Dr. K. P<strong>at</strong>ricia Cross, a well-knownscholar in higher educ<strong>at</strong>ion.At right, the Gradu<strong>at</strong>e Student Conference organizingcommittee poses (left to right): Justin Kim,Jason Taylor, Erin Castro, Raynika Trent, Nora Gannon,Lance Neeper, and Vance Martin.As assistant principals in Champaign, both D’Andre and ChylaWeaver seek to be change agents in educ<strong>at</strong>ion. The partnersobtained their Ed.M. in summer and are now pursuing their Ed.D.with hopes <strong>of</strong> becoming superintendents.STUDENTS PRIORITY for HUSBAND-WIFE DUOBefore the challenges <strong>of</strong> organizing an entirestaff and finding the best ways to serveall types <strong>of</strong> students, D’Andre and ChylaWeaver s<strong>at</strong> across from each other theirsophomore year <strong>at</strong> Morgan Park High School.Eight years l<strong>at</strong>er, the now-married duo usetheir educ<strong>at</strong>ion skills as assistant principals inthe Champaign Unit 4 schools: Chyla <strong>at</strong> SouthSide Elementary, D’Andre <strong>at</strong> Centennial High.The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Illinois</strong> was a steppingstonefor Chyla and D’Andre who firstpursued their undergradu<strong>at</strong>e degrees thencompleted their Ed.M. degrees in <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>alOrganiz<strong>at</strong>ion and Leadership this summer.This fall they enrolled as Ed.D. students inthe <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> with their sightsset on becoming superintendents.“We are here to help students.” D’Andresaid. “Th<strong>at</strong>’s seriously why we got intothis business.”While growing up in Chicago, Chyla sawdrugs, gangs, and violence around her.School felt like her one escape.“When you grow up in th<strong>at</strong> sort <strong>of</strong> poverty,even <strong>at</strong> 10 years-old you’re thinking aboutyour kids, because you don’t want them toever go through this,” Chyla said.“The <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> has been morethan wonderful to us,” Chyla said. “D’Andreor I can call or e-mail any <strong>of</strong> our old pr<strong>of</strong>essors,and they are going to welcome us withopen arms.”Chyla aspires to work with curriculum, instruction,and assessment. D’Andre wants toreach out to a gre<strong>at</strong>er number <strong>of</strong> kids withhis work in policy and leadership.“When I learned more about wh<strong>at</strong> it is to bea leader, I learned th<strong>at</strong> it means you have tokeep growing,” D’Andre said. “And to havetwo Dr. Weavers – th<strong>at</strong> is just phenomenal.”20UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN


The <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>granted over 570 degrees in<strong>2010</strong>, including 360 <strong>at</strong> thisyear’s convoc<strong>at</strong>ion ceremony.Our Outstanding Student Medalwinners spoke on behalf <strong>of</strong>their respective classes duringthe ceremony. From left,Joseph Cella, B.S., Curriculum &Instruction; Colleen M. Gleason,Ed.M., Special <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>;Casey George-Jackson, Ph.D.,<strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>al Policy Studies.RACING AHEAD ON THE TRACK, IN THE FIELDThere’s only one speed th<strong>at</strong> AnjaliForber-Pr<strong>at</strong>t knows in life: all out.It’s exactly how she set an Americanrecord in the 200 meter dash <strong>at</strong> the<strong>2010</strong> U.S. Paralympics Track and FieldN<strong>at</strong>ional Championships.Forber-Pr<strong>at</strong>t is a Human Resource<strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> Ph.D. student who usesher accomplishments in <strong>at</strong>hletics toinspire people with disabilities togive it their all in wh<strong>at</strong>ever they do.Forber-Pr<strong>at</strong>t gradu<strong>at</strong>ed with abachelor’s and master’s degreefrom the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Illinois</strong>. Sheis now pursuing her doctor<strong>at</strong>e.Forber-Pr<strong>at</strong>t is the recipient <strong>of</strong>two <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> honors,the Donna Riechmann Award andBagley Scholarship.“The support <strong>of</strong> the alumni anddonors allows me to pursue mydream,” she said. “I travel so much,and I have to have a supportive collegeto do wh<strong>at</strong> I do <strong>at</strong>hletically.”She said she chose the U <strong>of</strong> I because<strong>of</strong> how wheelchair accessibleit is; joining the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>to pursue her doctor<strong>at</strong>e seemed likea n<strong>at</strong>ural fit.“I was looking for a program th<strong>at</strong>would jive with my own personalinterests,” Forber-Pr<strong>at</strong>t said. “<strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>is something I value verymuch in educ<strong>at</strong>ing kids and adultsabout disability.”for the full article:go.illinois.edu/pr<strong>of</strong>ile10_anjaliCOLLEGE OF EDUCATION • <strong>2010</strong> PROFILE21


FORGING PATHWAYS FOR CHANGEPOLICY DEBATE:Jason Tyszko, formerpolicy analyst forGovernor P<strong>at</strong> Quinn,<strong>at</strong>tended the O’LearyP-20 Institute, hostedby the Forum onthe Future <strong>of</strong> Public<strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> and theUbiquitous LearningInstituteTyszko now works<strong>at</strong> the Department<strong>of</strong> Commerce andEconomic Opportunity.22


Any time we bring to light important policy issues and student d<strong>at</strong>afrom <strong>Illinois</strong>, th<strong>at</strong>’s a gre<strong>at</strong> thing, and I think the Forum helps to doth<strong>at</strong>... We’ve really never been <strong>at</strong> such an exciting time in educ<strong>at</strong>ionas now, and it’s more important than ever th<strong>at</strong> we promote andencourage discourse about those policy changes.— Christopher Koch, <strong>Illinois</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Superintendent <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>Our faculty lead by example as they serveon prominent boards, influence educ<strong>at</strong>ionpolicy decisions, and edit top-tier journals.Jenny Singleton, Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>al Psychology, served asCommissioner for the <strong>Illinois</strong> Deaf andHard <strong>of</strong> Hearing Commission. Chris Roegge,Executive Director <strong>of</strong> the Council onTeacher <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> and Director <strong>of</strong> <strong>Illinois</strong>New Teacher Collabor<strong>at</strong>ive, was appointedto the St<strong>at</strong>e Teacher Certific<strong>at</strong>ion Board.Sharon Tettegah, Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong>Curriculum & Instruction, will work withthe N<strong>at</strong>ional Science Found<strong>at</strong>ion as aprogram <strong>of</strong>ficer in the Director<strong>at</strong>e <strong>of</strong><strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> and Human Resources.Working with the Governor’s Office,Lizanne DeStefano, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>alPsychology, serves as Coordin<strong>at</strong>or<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illinois</strong> P-20 Council to developa vision, cre<strong>at</strong>e a short and long termagenda, identify metrics, and assess theprogress and impact <strong>of</strong> the council.Also <strong>at</strong> the P-20 Council, the college’s“New Learning Charter” was presented byformer Sen. Miquel del Valle to the <strong>Illinois</strong>Board <strong>of</strong> Higher <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> as an examplefor the <strong>Illinois</strong>’ P-20 constituency to follow.Our faculty engage as senior, executive,or co-editors for 23 journals, includingseven published in-house: Early ChildhoodResearch & Practice; Journal <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>alTheory; Human Resource DevelopmentIntern<strong>at</strong>ional; Intern<strong>at</strong>ional Journalfor <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> and Art; Research in theTeaching <strong>of</strong> English; Journal <strong>of</strong> Aesthetic<strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>; and Spectrum, Journal <strong>of</strong> the<strong>Illinois</strong> Science Teachers Associ<strong>at</strong>ion.COLLEGE OF EDUCATION • <strong>2010</strong> PROFILE23


FORGING PATHWAYS FOR CHANGEJoseph P. Robinson, AssistantPr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>al Psychology,has conducted several studies th<strong>at</strong>illustr<strong>at</strong>e the importance <strong>of</strong> validassessments for educ<strong>at</strong>ional decisionmaking.In a forthcoming paperwith Sarah Lubienski, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong>Curriculum and Instruction, Robinsonexamines gender achievement gapsin elementary and middle school.Robinson and Lubienski hypothesizeth<strong>at</strong> teachers may confl<strong>at</strong>e girls’good behavior with content mastery,cautioning th<strong>at</strong> such mis<strong>at</strong>tributionmay contribute to the earlyemerging advantage for boys inm<strong>at</strong>h during elementary school.image: L. Brian StaufferFORUM UNITES RESEARCHERS, POLICYMAKERSDebra Bragg, Forum Director and Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> Organiz<strong>at</strong>ion and Leadership;Christopher Koch, <strong>Illinois</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Superintendent<strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>; and Elaine Johnson, Vice President<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Illinois</strong> Community <strong>College</strong> Board;<strong>at</strong>tended the O’Leary P-20 Institute.for more about the Forum:forum.illinois.eduReaching out to Springfield, the Forum on theFuture <strong>of</strong> Public <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> builds a bridge betweenresearchers who study educ<strong>at</strong>ional policy and thepolicymakers who fund those policies and programs.“There are a multitude <strong>of</strong> challenges th<strong>at</strong> educ<strong>at</strong>ionis facing today,” said Debra Bragg, Forum Directorand Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> Organiz<strong>at</strong>ion and Leadership.“Those challenges are particularly acute forpublic educ<strong>at</strong>ion because <strong>of</strong> the dwindling dollarsth<strong>at</strong> st<strong>at</strong>es are providing to schools, communitycolleges, and universities.”According to Bragg, the Forum’s focus spans theentire spectrum: Preschool-12, higher educ<strong>at</strong>ion,and workforce training. Drawing on a network <strong>of</strong>premier scholars, the Forum’s research is bolsteredby collabor<strong>at</strong>ion with the <strong>Illinois</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Board <strong>of</strong><strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> (ISBE), the <strong>Illinois</strong> Community <strong>College</strong>Board, and the <strong>Illinois</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Higher <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>.“We are very committed to identifying critical issuesand then using our expertise and our rel<strong>at</strong>ionshipswith experts throughout the st<strong>at</strong>e, across the country,and intern<strong>at</strong>ionally to address the issues,” Bragg said.Part <strong>of</strong> th<strong>at</strong> collabor<strong>at</strong>ion involved drafting <strong>Illinois</strong>’Race to the Top applic<strong>at</strong>ion for federal funding, proposinga st<strong>at</strong>ewide educ<strong>at</strong>ional policy collabor<strong>at</strong>iveto facilit<strong>at</strong>e the use <strong>of</strong> longitudinal d<strong>at</strong>a. <strong>Illinois</strong> wasa finalist in both rounds <strong>of</strong> funding, and the Forum’sefforts to facilit<strong>at</strong>e the use <strong>of</strong> longitudinal d<strong>at</strong>asetsfor research continues to be a high priority.St<strong>at</strong>e Superintendent Christopher Koch said theForum’s goal to more effectively leverage researcharound student d<strong>at</strong>a plays a crucial role in Springfieldas educ<strong>at</strong>ion policy evolves.“I don’t know <strong>of</strong> any system<strong>at</strong>ic research effortsin any other st<strong>at</strong>e th<strong>at</strong> involve all higher educ<strong>at</strong>ioninstitutions, so I think th<strong>at</strong> makes the Forumsomewh<strong>at</strong> unique,” Koch said.In addition to sponsoring research institutes, theForum dissemin<strong>at</strong>es <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> Policy in the News,an online newsbrief th<strong>at</strong> highlights projects associ<strong>at</strong>edwith the Forum, including college and careerreadiness, collegi<strong>at</strong>e outcomes assessment, publicexpect<strong>at</strong>ions, school choice, and underrepresentedundergradu<strong>at</strong>es in STEM.24UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN


INFLUENCING NEW TEACHING STANDARDSFor the first time in 10 years, the <strong>Illinois</strong>St<strong>at</strong>e Board <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> (ISBE) approvednew core standards for its teachers, andLisa Monda-Amaya, Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong>Special <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> for the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>,helped construct them.Revisions include gre<strong>at</strong>er stress on helpingchildren who are English language learners, aswell as helping children with special needs.Other changes include specialized educ<strong>at</strong>ionto gifted students and found<strong>at</strong>ionalknowledge requirements <strong>of</strong> reading andwriting for classroom teachers.“Even though there were sets <strong>of</strong> standardsth<strong>at</strong> addressed some <strong>of</strong> thesethings, there really wasn’t a sense <strong>of</strong> th<strong>at</strong>across the board,” Monda-Amaya said.“There has to be a common understandingamong all teachers by the time they leaveteacher educ<strong>at</strong>ion programs.”Teachers must now consider the background<strong>of</strong> the students, such as language,socio-economic st<strong>at</strong>us, ethnicity, and religionwhen it comes to cre<strong>at</strong>ing curriculum.Currently the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> hasassembled an inter-departmental committeeto re-envision teacher educ<strong>at</strong>ion. Thetaskforce is not being driven by the newstandards, but r<strong>at</strong>her, it was an opportunetime to think about how the college ispreparing teachers.Monda-Amaya is optimistic about the standardsand is glad she helped design them.“It’s really exciting to think <strong>of</strong> the effectthese standards will have on students,” shesaid. “Ultim<strong>at</strong>ely, th<strong>at</strong>’s the only indic<strong>at</strong>orwe need. Hopefully we get teachers to thinkdifferently about their practice, the studentsin their rooms, and how they may be ableto meet all the needs <strong>of</strong> all learners.”85researchers and policyleaders <strong>at</strong>tended aPreschool-20 researchsummit to begindrafting a researchagenda for the st<strong>at</strong>e<strong>of</strong> <strong>Illinois</strong>55%<strong>of</strong> the college’scurrently fundedgrants and projectshave leadership andpolicy implic<strong>at</strong>ionsBULLYing RESEARCHERS MAKE CLASSROOM, INTERNET A SAFER PLACEFrom left: Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Philip Rodkin,Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Dorothy Espelage, Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essorBrendesha Tynes; all <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>al PsychologyMany top bullying experts call the<strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> home, bringingin more than $6 million in researchgrants. Each researcher also providesevalu<strong>at</strong>ion and problem solvingservices to the community.For example, Philip Rodkin, Associ<strong>at</strong>ePr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>al Psychology,and his researchers g<strong>at</strong>her d<strong>at</strong>a andhelp schools develop bullying preventionprograms <strong>at</strong> schools like ThomasPaine Elementary in <strong>Urbana</strong>, Ill.“The work they have done has been apivotal force in changing the clim<strong>at</strong>e<strong>at</strong> Thomas Paine,” Principal SandyCooper said. “We know bullying hasalways been around and will alwaysbe, but by consistently talking about‘we don’t do this <strong>at</strong> Thomas Paine,’we will lower the incidents.”To address bullying in the digital arena,Brendesha Tynes, Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong><strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>al Psychology, earned a grantfrom the N<strong>at</strong>ional Institutes <strong>of</strong> Health toresearch online racial discrimin<strong>at</strong>ion.Her study will include 1,000 studentsin Chicago area schools.“We’re trying to see whether kids’ culturalresources or family support protectthem from some <strong>of</strong> the neg<strong>at</strong>ive outcomestypically associ<strong>at</strong>ed with onlineracial discrimin<strong>at</strong>ion,” Tynes said.On the policy side, new st<strong>at</strong>e legisl<strong>at</strong>ionoutlaws harassment in schools basedon sexual orient<strong>at</strong>ion and expands thelegal scope <strong>of</strong> bullying to include e-mail, text messages, and websites.“Previous legisl<strong>at</strong>ion only requiredschools to have a bully-interventionpolicy in place,” said Dorothy Espelage,Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>al Psychology.“The focus on the role <strong>of</strong> bullyingand sexual orient<strong>at</strong>ion is outstanding.We know th<strong>at</strong> upward <strong>of</strong> 50 percent<strong>of</strong> bullying perpetr<strong>at</strong>ion includeshomophobic epithets, and th<strong>at</strong> thistype <strong>of</strong> harassment is tremendouslydamaging to teens, as adolescence isa time <strong>of</strong> self-discovery.”Espelage has <strong>of</strong>fered her expertisefrequently in mainstream media suchas The Oprah Winfrey Show and theDiscovery Channel special, Blackboardsand Bullies: Are Your Kids Safe? She iscurrently continuing work on a grantfrom the Centers for Disease Control asprincipal investig<strong>at</strong>or on Middle SchoolBullying and Sexual Violence: MeasurementIssues and Etiological Models.for the full article:go.illinois.edu/pr<strong>of</strong>ile10_bullyingCOLLEGE OF EDUCATION • <strong>2010</strong> PROFILE25


INVESTING IN THE STEM PIPELINEPROJECT NEURON:Or, ‘Novel <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>for UnderstandingResearch OnNeuroscience’ isfunded by the N<strong>at</strong>ionalInstitutes <strong>of</strong> Health.At the NeuroscienceTeacher Institute, 25-year teaching veteranGermaine Light learnedhow to take back thel<strong>at</strong>est in stem cellresearch to her highschool classroom.26


The U.S. is <strong>at</strong> a critical juncture in terms <strong>of</strong> maintaining its current dominancein Science, Technology, Engineering and M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics (STEM):We must transform our P-16 educ<strong>at</strong>ion system to strengthen the STEMpipeline and prepare diverse and highly qualified educ<strong>at</strong>ors, researchers,and workforce pr<strong>of</strong>essionals to meet the challenges <strong>of</strong> STEM research,development, innov<strong>at</strong>ion, and leadership in the 21st century.— Fouad Abd El Khalick, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> C&I, Director <strong>of</strong> STEM@EDUCATIONOne STEM initi<strong>at</strong>ive is Project NEURON, afive year grant fe<strong>at</strong>uring collabor<strong>at</strong>ion betweenthe <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>, the Officefor M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics, Science, and Technology<strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> (MSTE), and the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Illinois</strong> Neuroscience Program (NSP).This summer, Project Neuron hosted the<strong>2010</strong> Neuroscience Teacher Institute,bringing together scientists and teachersto develop a curriculum th<strong>at</strong> integr<strong>at</strong>escurrent research into high schoolscience coursework. The project is ledby Pr<strong>of</strong>essors Barbara Hug, (Curriculum& Instruction); Donna Korol (NSP); andGeorge Reese (MSTE).Project Neuron is an NIH Science <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>Partnership Award grant from the N<strong>at</strong>ionalCenter for Research Resources, a component<strong>of</strong> the N<strong>at</strong>ional Institutes <strong>of</strong> Health.Another grant, Project STEP-UP (STEMTrends in Enrollment and Persistence forUnderrepresented Popul<strong>at</strong>ions) investig<strong>at</strong>esthe m<strong>at</strong>ricul<strong>at</strong>ion and degree <strong>at</strong>tainment <strong>of</strong>undergradu<strong>at</strong>e students in scientific fields<strong>at</strong> large research universities. Of interestare the factors th<strong>at</strong> impact the particip<strong>at</strong>ionand success <strong>of</strong> women, racial and ethnicminorities, and low-income students.Funded by the N<strong>at</strong>ional Science Found<strong>at</strong>ionand the Ford Found<strong>at</strong>ion, the researchis led by Pr<strong>of</strong>essor William Trent withCasey George-Jackson, Adjunct AssistantPr<strong>of</strong>essor, <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>al Policy Studies.Much <strong>of</strong> the d<strong>at</strong>a collection was completedthe first year, George-Jackson said, addingth<strong>at</strong> the current focus is on analysisand dissemin<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the findings viaconferences and public<strong>at</strong>ions.COLLEGE OF EDUCATION • <strong>2010</strong> PROFILE27


INVESTING IN THE STEM PIPELINEA core group <strong>of</strong> about 20 <strong>College</strong><strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> faculty members areengaged in significant federallyfunded research and developmentefforts addressing various aspects<strong>of</strong> the P-16 STEM educ<strong>at</strong>ionsystem, including recruiting andpreparing highly qualified scienceand m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics teachers,understanding early learning inm<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics, strengthening theparticip<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> minorities in theSTEM fields, and preparing 21stcentury science teacher leaders.At right is a photo from GeoJam, acommunity outreach STEM event <strong>at</strong>Champaign Central High School.LEARNING WITH WIND TURBINES, MUSEUM EXHIBITSThe Office for M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics, Science, and Technology<strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> (MSTE) <strong>at</strong> the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Illinois</strong>oper<strong>at</strong>es on one simple goal: enhance studenteduc<strong>at</strong>ion in these areas in the classroom.“Without your involvement, it wouldn’t have beenpossible to bring the exhibit ideas to life,” saidthe Executive Director <strong>of</strong> Orpheum Museum, SonyaDarter to MSTE staff and exhibit cre<strong>at</strong>ors.for more about MSTE outreach:mste.illinois.eduMSTE is housed in the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>, workingwith the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> Engineering and M<strong>at</strong>h departmentto bridge theory into practice. Director George Reeserepresents MSTE on the board <strong>of</strong> directors for the<strong>Illinois</strong> Council <strong>of</strong> Teachers <strong>of</strong> M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics (ICTM),the leadership organiz<strong>at</strong>ion for K-16 m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>icseduc<strong>at</strong>ion in the st<strong>at</strong>e. ICTM’s decisions influence its1,500 members and other teachers in their schools.In addition to projects like Etoys and TrustworthyCyber Infrastructure for the Power Grid (TCIP) workfor the N<strong>at</strong>ional Science Found<strong>at</strong>ion, Department <strong>of</strong>Energy, and Department <strong>of</strong> Homeland Security, MSTE ishelping Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High Schoolimplement new technology into its classrooms withAmerican Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding.MSTE also worked with the Office <strong>of</strong> the Vice Chancellorfor Public Engagement to establish an exhibit<strong>at</strong> the Orpheum Children’s Museum about electricity.Alongside new developments, MSTE continues tocollabor<strong>at</strong>e with Project Lead the Way (PLTW), an<strong>at</strong>ional not-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it, which trains teachers toeduc<strong>at</strong>e students in the engineering fields.“This helps (teachers) take their science instructionto the next level,” PLTW staff member P<strong>at</strong>rick Kirksaid. “It’s wh<strong>at</strong> they’ve always wanted to do in theirclassroom, but because <strong>of</strong> the constraints <strong>of</strong> st<strong>at</strong>etesting and how much curriculum they want to pushthrough, they never really could do it.”New to PLTW this year is an energy and environmentunit, which covers sustainability and ways touse renewable resources. One activity instructedteachers to build a wind turbine, which was thenplaced in front <strong>of</strong> a fan and <strong>at</strong>tached to a masswith the goal <strong>of</strong> lifting the mass. The PLTW programcontinues to grow and is projected to one dayimpact more than 1 million students each year.28 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN


‘ENLIST’ REACHES BEYOND illinois, into haiti40%After just one year, the EnLiST program <strong>at</strong>the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Illinois</strong>’ STEM <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>Initi<strong>at</strong>ive has started to impact teachersthroughout the st<strong>at</strong>e and beyond.The five-year $5 million grant to fund theEntrepreneurial Leadership in STEM Teachingand Learning is entering its secondyear, and 64 educ<strong>at</strong>ors from three districtsare already improving the community andbeyond through teaching.One science teacher from Thornton TownshipHigh School in Harvey, Ill., works witha group <strong>of</strong> students to develop biodieseland solar energy power sources, thenships them to Haiti to power a rural school,which previously had no electricity.“You can imagine how the students learnedabout energy, biodiesel fuels, and solarenergy,” STEM Director Fouad Abd El Khalicksaid. “Here’s somebody who’s going beyondhis own classroom, school, and n<strong>at</strong>ion toengage in science th<strong>at</strong> is connected to realeveryday life applic<strong>at</strong>ions.”In the near future, EnLiST will <strong>at</strong>tempt toexpand and to help assist the BloomingtonSchool District, as well as a school inSouthern <strong>Illinois</strong>, El Khalick said.By the end <strong>of</strong> the grant, which is fundedby the N<strong>at</strong>ional Science Found<strong>at</strong>ion,El Khalick hopes th<strong>at</strong> more than 150teachers will particip<strong>at</strong>e and becomeleaders in the communities.increase in the number<strong>of</strong> secondary educ<strong>at</strong>ionstudents enrolled toreceive certific<strong>at</strong>ion ina science, with a 13%increase for those enrolledto receive certific<strong>at</strong>ionin m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics35%<strong>of</strong> the college’scurrently funded grantsinvolve STEM research,representing a 23%increase from last yearFor m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics students in the <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>, the “GeoJam” crowns a year <strong>of</strong>planning, designing activity st<strong>at</strong>ions, and seekingdon<strong>at</strong>ions from local businesses. The eventinvites m<strong>at</strong>h students <strong>at</strong> a local high school,along with families and friends, to particip<strong>at</strong>e inteams as they unlock the key to fun geometricchallenges <strong>at</strong> numerous st<strong>at</strong>ions along the way.Four years ago Rochelle Gutiérrez, Associ<strong>at</strong>ePr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Curriculum and Instruction,brought GeoJam to Champaign after havingresearched m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics educ<strong>at</strong>ion during aFulbright Fellowship in Mexico.“One <strong>of</strong> my goals is not just getting our teachereduc<strong>at</strong>ion students to cre<strong>at</strong>e a sense <strong>of</strong> identityaround m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics,” Gutiérrez said, “but alsogetting current teachers to see th<strong>at</strong> studentscan be engaged in m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics in differentways th<strong>at</strong> you might not expect.”Gutiérrez is seen here <strong>at</strong> GeoJam with Curriculumand Instruction Head, Stafford Hood.COLLEGE OF EDUCATION • <strong>2010</strong> PROFILE29


ENHANCING EARLY EDUCATIONWEB RESOURCES:<strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>faculty have received$5.2 million in awarddollars for websitesproviding resourcesto <strong>Illinois</strong> teachers,administr<strong>at</strong>ors, st<strong>at</strong>e<strong>of</strong>ficials, parents, andearly educ<strong>at</strong>ionservice providers.30


Our success is directly rel<strong>at</strong>ed to the synergy <strong>of</strong> our faculty andstaff, who lead our n<strong>at</strong>ional organiz<strong>at</strong>ions, serve as editors <strong>of</strong>journals, and consistently win significant funding for innov<strong>at</strong>iveresearch, program development, and the recruitment <strong>of</strong> topgradu<strong>at</strong>e students, who will become our next gener<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> leaders.— Susan Fowler, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Special <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>The <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Illinois</strong> is <strong>at</strong>rail blazer in diverse early childhoodeduc<strong>at</strong>ion initi<strong>at</strong>ives, thanks to a widerange <strong>of</strong> outreach and research projects.The Clearinghouse on Early <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> andParenting (CEEP) is part <strong>of</strong> the Early Childhoodand Parenting (ECAP) Collabor<strong>at</strong>ive.It currently oper<strong>at</strong>es five projects in earlycare and educ<strong>at</strong>ion, sponsors Web projectson special topics, works with organiz<strong>at</strong>ionsin the early childhood field to maintaintheir websites, and provides transl<strong>at</strong>ionservices to projects across the country.CEEP also provides public<strong>at</strong>ions and inform<strong>at</strong>ionto worldwide early childhood andparenting communities.According to Susan Fowler, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<strong>of</strong> Special <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>, early childhoodeduc<strong>at</strong>ion m<strong>at</strong>ters because the first years<strong>of</strong> life set the found<strong>at</strong>ion for each personand determine their course for success.“Growth and learning is very rapid inthe first five years <strong>of</strong> life. Children arelearning constantly about the worldaround them,” Fowler said. “Theyacquire the ability to communic<strong>at</strong>e, toexplore. They develop rel<strong>at</strong>ionships withadults th<strong>at</strong> shape their disposition towardthe world. Their early experiences helpshape their <strong>at</strong>titude toward trying newthings, becoming more independent,and developing a sense <strong>of</strong> selfcompetenceand worth.”COLLEGE OF EDUCATION • <strong>2010</strong> PROFILE31


ENHANCING EARLY EDUCATIONWh<strong>at</strong> to do with your child on a hot summer day?Grab a book and read under a tree, suggeststhe <strong>Illinois</strong> Early Learning Project website, a source<strong>of</strong> evidence-based, reliable inform<strong>at</strong>ion for parents,caregivers, and teachers <strong>of</strong> young children.Some <strong>of</strong> the site’s most notable fe<strong>at</strong>ures includeprintable “Tip Sheets” in English, Spanish, andPolish; answers to Frequently Asked Questions; acustomized question-answer service; a st<strong>at</strong>ewidecalendar <strong>of</strong> events for parents and caregivers;activities rel<strong>at</strong>ed to the <strong>Illinois</strong> Early LearningStandards; and periodic “Ask an Expert” events.The IEL website became publicly accessible in2001 and in the past fiscal year alone received1,085,408 page views from around the world.The <strong>Illinois</strong> Early Learning Project:illinoisearlylearning.orgAmy Santos, Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Special<strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>, works with a DELL-D participant.for more inform<strong>at</strong>ion:dell-d.illinois.eduearly reading STUDY SERVES low income familiesBubbles rise to the top <strong>of</strong> a glass tank where theeager eyes <strong>of</strong> 3-5 year-olds observe a fish. The classroomis adorned with pictures <strong>of</strong> an octopus andother sea cre<strong>at</strong>ures.“I gave them experience with it, like transformingthe classroom into an ocean,” Lisa Williams,teacher <strong>at</strong> East Central <strong>Illinois</strong> Community ActionAgency, said. “I am able to teach them differentwords th<strong>at</strong> went with the ocean – like the animals– and then having the animals in the classroom.”The program, Developing Early Learning and Literacyin Danville (DELL-D) arms teachers in Danville,Ill., with skills to help children in a low-incomearea excel. The project trains teachers with 50hours <strong>of</strong> formal intervention, 100 hours <strong>of</strong> coaching,and provides new classroom m<strong>at</strong>erials.“I am getting the training now to teach and developchildren,” Williams said.The American Institute for Research visited DELL-D,one <strong>of</strong> the highest performing Early Reading Firstprograms in the country, to extract details on wh<strong>at</strong>makes an early literacy program successful.DELL-D uses programs such as mentoring teachers,classroom assessment learning, and familycenteredactivities.“Families come on a Friday evening and learn str<strong>at</strong>egieson how to pick out books for children and helpthem write their name,” said Susan Yorde, VisitingProject Coordin<strong>at</strong>or. At the start <strong>of</strong> family programsYorde estim<strong>at</strong>ed only 1-2 families particip<strong>at</strong>ed; nowan average <strong>of</strong> 60 families <strong>at</strong>tend the sessions.The three-year, multi-million dollar grant, funded bythe U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>’s Early ReadingFirst (ERF) program, is funded for a fourth year. Thisfinal year will help teachers transition and maintainthe quality <strong>of</strong> lesson plans into the future.Jeanette McCollum, Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Emerita <strong>of</strong> Special<strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> and writer <strong>of</strong> the grant, evalu<strong>at</strong>es theprogress students and teachers make in the DELL-D program; after three years DELL-D classroomsimproved in the quality <strong>of</strong> emotional support, classroomorganiz<strong>at</strong>ion, and instructional support.McCollum continues to present the d<strong>at</strong>a <strong>of</strong> theprogram <strong>at</strong> n<strong>at</strong>ional and st<strong>at</strong>ewide conferences.32UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN


unique website maps d<strong>at</strong>a, informs policyBy the end <strong>of</strong> December 2009, 2,500 SwineFlu cases and 79 de<strong>at</strong>hs in the UnitedSt<strong>at</strong>es prompted a nurse from St. ClairCounty, Ill., to call the <strong>Illinois</strong> Early Childhoodand Parenting Collabor<strong>at</strong>ive for help.Children <strong>at</strong> the gre<strong>at</strong>est risk <strong>of</strong> flu areseven-months to three-years-old, and itwas the nurse’s job to order the correctnumber <strong>of</strong> vaccines for her county.The <strong>Illinois</strong> Early Childhood Asset Map(IECAM) gave her those numbers in asimple, easy-to-read form<strong>at</strong>.“When you go to IECAM you can findthe standard report, and you can alsodownload d<strong>at</strong>a for any geographic region<strong>of</strong>fered on the website,” said DawnThomas, Project Coordin<strong>at</strong>or.There are also demographic filters: popul<strong>at</strong>ion,working families, children living <strong>at</strong>Federal Poverty Level, or linguistic isol<strong>at</strong>ion.“A lot <strong>of</strong> times legisl<strong>at</strong>ors are part <strong>of</strong> differentcommittees,” Thomas said. “Many <strong>of</strong>them are going to be voting on childcare.They need things th<strong>at</strong> are quick, concise,and to the point without having them reada lot or delve deep into the research.”<strong>Illinois</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Board <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> requiresany preschool grant to find their d<strong>at</strong>a fora grant proposal on IECAM. Anyone cancall the IECAM <strong>of</strong>fice to help interpret thed<strong>at</strong>a. The d<strong>at</strong>a are just the starting point.“We don’t want people to find the numbersth<strong>at</strong> they think make their communitylook the best or simply makedecisions,” Thomas said. “We want peopleto take those numbers and go talk tomembers <strong>at</strong> a community meeting.”The <strong>Illinois</strong> Early Childhood Asset Map:iecam.crc.illinois.edu150unique, researchbasedTip Sheets inEnglish, Spanish, andPolish are available <strong>at</strong>llinoisEarlyLearning.org3measures were usedto r<strong>at</strong>e children’sperformance <strong>at</strong> thebeginning and end <strong>of</strong>Kindergarten year. Dell-Dgradu<strong>at</strong>es outperformedother low-incomeKindergarten children oneach measure.More than 2,500 books, videos, andjournals line the shelves <strong>at</strong> the EarlyIntervention (EI) Clearinghouse, afree resource for <strong>Illinois</strong> parents andpr<strong>of</strong>essionals seeking inform<strong>at</strong>ionabout young children with specialneeds. The EI Clearinghouse, fundedby the <strong>Illinois</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> HumanServices, also produces a quarterlynewsletter, resource lists, and EINotes in English and Spanish aboutearly intervention topics. Staff answerquestions rel<strong>at</strong>ed to parenting,child development, developmentaldelays, and disabilities.The Early Intervention Clearinghouse:eiclearinghouse.orgEarly Childhood Research & Practice(ECRP) is a peer-reviewed, openaccess,bilingual (English-Spanish)journal fe<strong>at</strong>uring research reports,essays, interviews, and commentaryon emerging trends by scholarsand practitioners in early careand educ<strong>at</strong>ion around the world.ECRP has an intern<strong>at</strong>ional readership,with more than 1.2 millionvisitor sessions annually from morethan 100 countries.Dr. Sonja Kim, assistant pr<strong>of</strong>essor<strong>at</strong> Kean <strong>University</strong> in New Jersey,came across the journal online andfound it so useful th<strong>at</strong> she hasmade don<strong>at</strong>ions to the college tosupport the journal.“ECRP is a priceless resource formy students, many <strong>of</strong> whom arescholarship students,” Kim said.“It allows them to research <strong>at</strong>opic <strong>of</strong> interest and to provideother students with valuable, upto-d<strong>at</strong>einform<strong>at</strong>ion.”Early Childhood Research & Practice:ecrp.illinois.eduCOLLEGE OF EDUCATION • <strong>2010</strong> PROFILE33


GRANTS“With the aid <strong>of</strong> Jane Schingel and the Bureau<strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>al Research, our faculty havebeen building cross-disciplinary researchcollabor<strong>at</strong>ions,” said José Mestre, Associ<strong>at</strong>eDean for Research. “Those efforts have doubledour funded research projects.”Listed below, these 92 funded projects from FY2009-10 represent the interdisciplinary impacteduc<strong>at</strong>ion research has on physics, chemistry,engineering, m<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics, and K-12 throughhigher educ<strong>at</strong>ion policy.Over 70% <strong>of</strong> research dollars are in federal funds;55% <strong>of</strong> projects have leadership and policyimplic<strong>at</strong>ions; and 35% <strong>of</strong> projects represent STEMresearch, a 23% increase from 2009.Entrepreneurial Leadership inSTEM Teaching & Learning (EnLiST)$5,000,000N<strong>at</strong>ional Science Found<strong>at</strong>ionM<strong>at</strong>s Selen (PI-Physics),Fouad Abd-El-Khalick, P<strong>at</strong>riciaShapley (Chemistry)Mindful Instruction <strong>of</strong>Nonmainstream Children$2,984,069Institute <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> SciencesRichard AndersonComputer-guided ComprehensiveM<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics Assessment forYoung Children$557,565N<strong>at</strong>ional Institutes <strong>of</strong> Health(Teachers <strong>College</strong>, Columbia<strong>University</strong>)Arthur BaroodyFostering Fluency with BasicAddition & Subtraction Facts$3,099,995Institute <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> SciencesArthur BaroodyShifting Gears Evalu<strong>at</strong>ion$563,000<strong>Illinois</strong> Community <strong>College</strong> BoardDebra BraggThe Adult Learner and the AppliedBaccalaure<strong>at</strong>e$128,200Lumina Found<strong>at</strong>ion for <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>(<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Missouri-Columbia)Debra BraggPerkins IV Planning, Consult<strong>at</strong>ion,and Technical Assistance Initi<strong>at</strong>ive$679,000<strong>Illinois</strong> Community <strong>College</strong> BoardDebra Bragg<strong>College</strong> and Career Readiness(CCR) Evalu<strong>at</strong>ion$241,000<strong>Illinois</strong> Community <strong>College</strong> BoardDebra Bragg, Lorenzo BaberPerkins IV Consult<strong>at</strong>ion andTechnical Assistance$300,000<strong>Illinois</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Board <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>Debra BraggThe Adult Learner and the AppliedBaccalaure<strong>at</strong>e$170,017Lumina Found<strong>at</strong>ion for <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>Debra BraggProposal for Continu<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong>Evalu<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> <strong>Illinois</strong>’ ShiftingGears Initi<strong>at</strong>ive - Supplement forP<strong>at</strong>hways to Results (PtR)$160,000<strong>Illinois</strong> Community <strong>College</strong> BoardDebra BraggShifting Gears Bridge St<strong>at</strong>us Study$8,000<strong>Illinois</strong> Community <strong>College</strong> BoardDebra BraggProposal for Evalu<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> <strong>Illinois</strong>’Adult <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> Bridge Grants$75,000<strong>Illinois</strong> Community <strong>College</strong> BoardDebra BraggApplied Baccalaure<strong>at</strong>e DegreeConvening$18,000Lumina Found<strong>at</strong>ion for <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>Debra BraggPrograms <strong>of</strong> Study and P<strong>at</strong>hwaysto Results$50,000<strong>Illinois</strong> Community <strong>College</strong> BoardDebra BraggStord Pr<strong>of</strong>essorship$36,209Hogskoken Stord/HaugesundLiora BreslerThe <strong>Illinois</strong> Critical TechnologiesPartnership$190,471<strong>Illinois</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Board <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>David BrownM<strong>at</strong>t Grenda (ENG)34 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN


Advances in Computerized AdaptiveTesting: Modeling ResponseTimes and Constraint Managementfor Skills Diagnosis$131,266N<strong>at</strong>ional Science Found<strong>at</strong>ionJeffrey Douglas (PI-Engineering)Hua-hua ChangImplementing Cognitive Diagnosisin Large-Scale Assessment$65,633McGraw-Hill CompaniesHua-hua ChangCAREER: The Role <strong>of</strong> Good-EnoughProcessing in Language$575,000N<strong>at</strong>ional Science Found<strong>at</strong>ionKiel ChristiansonIntroduction and MentoringPilot Programs$1,244,253<strong>Illinois</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Board <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>Renee CliftThe Assess-As-You-Go Writing Assistant:A Student Work EnvironmentTh<strong>at</strong> Brings Together Form<strong>at</strong>iveand Summ<strong>at</strong>ive Assessment$1,500,000Institute <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> SciencesWilliam CopeDiscourse-Based Form<strong>at</strong>ive AssessmentPractices in U.S. M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>icsTeachers’ Instruction:A Preliminary Study$40,000The Spencer Found<strong>at</strong>ionMichele CrockettEvalu<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> N<strong>at</strong>ional Collabor<strong>at</strong>iveCenter on Standards andAssessment Development$290,980U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>Lizanne DeStefanoEvalu<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> Charting a Courseto Literacy: ERF in Chicago CharterSchools$180,000U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>(<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Chicago)Lizanne DeStefanoProposal for the External Evalu<strong>at</strong>ion<strong>of</strong> the Chicago Literacy Initi<strong>at</strong>ivePartnership (CLIP), Year 2$250,600Chicago Community TrustLizanne DeStefanoProposal for the External Evalu<strong>at</strong>ion<strong>of</strong> the Chicago Literacy Initi<strong>at</strong>ivePartnership (CLIP), Year 3$250,000Chicago Community TrustLizanne DeStefanoISBE Eastern Central <strong>Illinois</strong>Nanotechnology TeacherEnhancement Program$267,153<strong>Illinois</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Board <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>Placid Ferreira (PI-Engineering)Lizanne DeStefanoProject Access: AccessingCurriculum in <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>al Settingsfor our Students$800,000U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>Stacy Dymond, Adelle RenzagliaPreparing Leaders in SecondaryCurriculum, Outcomes, andResearch (SCORE) for Youth withSevere Disabilities$800,000U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>Stacy Dymond, Adelle RenzagliaMiddle School Bullying and SexualViolence: Measurement Issues andEtiological Models$891,060Centers for Disease ControlDorothy EspelageMulti-site Evalu<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> SecondStep: Student Success ThroughPrevention (Second Step-SSTP)in Preventing Bullying and SexualViolence$1,128,855Centers for Disease ControlDorothy EspelageCurrent Initi<strong>at</strong>ives to Teach Courseson Religion in Public Schools:Visions <strong>of</strong> American Citizenship<strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>$379,000The Spencer Found<strong>at</strong>ionWalter FeinbergThe Fudan-UIUC Advanced Trainingand Research Seminars onPhilosophy <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>$237,802The Spencer Found<strong>at</strong>ionWalter Feinberg<strong>Illinois</strong> Early Childhood Asset Map:IDHS Support$275,000<strong>Illinois</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> HumanServices (<strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> ACES)Susan FowlerThe <strong>Illinois</strong> Early Learning Website$810,000<strong>Illinois</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Board <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>Susan Fowler<strong>Illinois</strong> Early Childhood Asset MapProject$2,103,946<strong>Illinois</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Board <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>Susan Fowler, Dianne Rothenberg<strong>Illinois</strong> Early Learning Website$2,050,771<strong>Illinois</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Board <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>Susan FowlerEarly Intervention Clearinghouse(EIC)$480,558<strong>Illinois</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> HumanServicesSusan FowlerEntrepreneurial Leadershipin <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>$15,000Academy for Entrepreneurial LeadershipFaculty Fellows ProgramJanet Gaffney, Raymond PriceA Comprehensive Approachto Improve the Prepar<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong><strong>University</strong> Faculty, Pre-service, andIn-service Teachers to EffectivelyTeach Limited English Pr<strong>of</strong>icientStudents$1,024,635U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>Georgia Earnest Garcia, EurydiceBouchereau Bauer, ChristinaDeNicoloProposal for the study <strong>of</strong> schoolclim<strong>at</strong>e in Champaign Unit 4schools$11,399Champaign School District Unit 4Mark Aber (PI-Psychology)Jennifer Greene, Maurice SamuelsNoyce: Preparing Excellence andDiversity in Secondary M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>icsTeachers for <strong>Illinois</strong>’High Needs Schools [STIMULUSFUNDING]$900,000N<strong>at</strong>ional Science Found<strong>at</strong>ionRochelle Gutierrez,Joseph Miles (M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics)Area V Comprehensive, SystemicSchool Improvement Proposal$77,000<strong>Illinois</strong> Regional Offices <strong>of</strong><strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>Donald HackmannThe Development <strong>of</strong> a Community-WideEffort to SupportPeople with Autism and theirFamilies: Building Capacity withinChampaign-<strong>Urbana</strong>$880,451<strong>Illinois</strong> Department <strong>of</strong> HumanServices (Hope Institute forChildren and Families)James HalleMichaelene Ostrosky, Aaron Eb<strong>at</strong>a(Human & Community Dev)Making Words Meet: Using computerizedFeedback to Facilit<strong>at</strong>eWord Combin<strong>at</strong>ions in Childrenwith ASD$157,386Autism SpeaksLaura DeThorne (PI-Speech & Hearing)James HalleCOLLEGE OF EDUCATION • <strong>2010</strong> PROFILE35


GRANTSThe N<strong>at</strong>ional Science Found<strong>at</strong>ion Science <strong>of</strong>Learning Center on Visual Language and VisualLearning (VL2), based <strong>at</strong> Gallaudet <strong>University</strong>,brings together deaf and hearing scientists andpractitioners from 15 universities, including the<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Illinois</strong>, and 90 partner institutes fromaround the world. In her work with VL2, JennySingleton, Associ<strong>at</strong>e Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>alPsychology, studies how deaf preschoolers buildthe capacity to learn to sign from such a complexand visually demanding language environment.With these discoveries, Singleton and her VL2 colleaguesaddress issues <strong>of</strong> language and literacydevelopment in early childhood deaf educ<strong>at</strong>ion.The work will also contribute to understanding <strong>of</strong><strong>at</strong>tention and reading difficulties in popul<strong>at</strong>ions<strong>of</strong> children without hearing loss.A Learning Progression forScientific Modeling$218,936N<strong>at</strong>ional Science Found<strong>at</strong>ion(Northwestern <strong>University</strong>)Barbara HugM<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics Science Partnership:Sense-Making in Science andM<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics$915,515<strong>Illinois</strong> St<strong>at</strong>e Board <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>Barbara Hug, Sarah LubienskiProject NEURON (Novel <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>for Understanding Research OnNeuroscience)$1,334,226N<strong>at</strong>ional Institutes <strong>of</strong> HealthBarbara HugPreparing Rel<strong>at</strong>ionship-basedEarly Intervention/Early ChildhoodSpecial <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> Personnel(PREP)$800,000U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>Mary Alayne HughesMichaelene Ostrosky, Amy SantosMaking Learning Outcomes Usableand Transparent: Mapping theTerritory, Documenting the Journey$940,000Lumina Found<strong>at</strong>ion for <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>Stanley IkenberryMaking Learning Outcomes Usableand Transparent: Mapping theTerritory, Documenting the Journey$599,800Carnegie Corpor<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> New YorkStanley IkenberryMaking Learning Outcomes Usableand Transparent: Mapping theTerritory, Documenting the Journey$150,000Teagle Found<strong>at</strong>ionStanley IkenberryN<strong>at</strong>ional Center for Engineeringand Technology <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>$1,160,161N<strong>at</strong>ional Science Found<strong>at</strong>ion(Utah St<strong>at</strong>e <strong>University</strong>)Scott JohnsonFormul<strong>at</strong>ing the Conceptual Basefor Secondary Level Engineering<strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>: A Review and Synthesis$12,800N<strong>at</strong>ional Science Found<strong>at</strong>ion(N<strong>at</strong>ional Center for Engineeringand Technology <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>)Scott JohnsonJoseph MeyerProject Proposal to Evalu<strong>at</strong>e theMicros<strong>of</strong>t Partners in Learningproject (PiL)$31,750RMIT <strong>University</strong> (Micros<strong>of</strong>t)Mary KalantzisUnderrepresented Undergradu<strong>at</strong>esin STEM: From M<strong>at</strong>ricul<strong>at</strong>ionto Degree Completion <strong>at</strong>Large, Research-Intensive, PublicUniversities$44,286Alfred P. Sloan Found<strong>at</strong>ionGregory Kienzl, William TrentA Particip<strong>at</strong>ory Investig<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong>Learning in Intern<strong>at</strong>ional ServiceProjects$400,000N<strong>at</strong>ional Science Found<strong>at</strong>ionJ. Bruce Litchfield (PI-Ag & BioEngineering)Russell KorteConceptual, Organiz<strong>at</strong>ional andTechnological Change in Engineering<strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>$267,368Hewlett PackardDavid Goldberg, Russell KorteGlobal Talent Development forSustainable Agricultural and EnvironmentalSciences Fields$219,966U.S. Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong>K. Peter KuchinkeA Longitudinal Study <strong>of</strong> Genderand M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics Using ECLS D<strong>at</strong>a$314,367Institute <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> SciencesSarah Lubienski36 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN


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<strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> faculty and staff from fiscal year 2009-<strong>2010</strong> • Bernhard A’cs • Fouad Abd El KhalickSuzanne Albers • Kern Alexander • Carolyn Anderson • James Anderson • Jeremy AndersonRichard Anderson • Laurie Andrews • Steven Aragon • Joyce Atkinson • Lorenzo BaberJohn Barclay • Bernice Barnett MaryElin Barnish • Sharon Baroody • Eurydice BauerN<strong>at</strong>han Baxley • Johnell Bentz • Shirley Berbaum • Tina (A.C.) 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