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Preparing Students to Teach and Lead in a Diverse, Globally Connected World

It has never been more important for educators and other professionals engaged in the field of education to be globally conscious and equipped to instill global competency in their own students. Through engagement with international students, institutional partnerships, on-campus international programming, study abroad opportunities for both graduate and undergraduate students, and research with visiting scholars, we prepare globally conscious citizens, teachers, administrators, researchers, and policymakers who are ready to confront the global challenges and embrace the worldwide possibilities of our time.

News

  • New Initiative Brings Asian American Authors to Champaign Schools

    May 17, 2021, 13:00 by Ben Zigterman, News-Gazette Media
    In a virtual visit to University Primary School on Friday, a Chinese American author read from her latest picture book and shared how she grappled with feeling different growing up in a small Ohio town.
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  • In-Demand Endorsement Trains Teachers of Emergent Bilinguals

    Oct 14, 2020, 14:43 by Tom Hanlon
    The need for a bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement has never been greater in the state of Illinois, and the College of Education is helping to fulfill that need through a fully online endorsement program for practicing teachers.
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  • Resilience in Education: Reflections from Studying Abroad in New Zealand

    Feb 12, 2020, 16:33 by Asmaa Elsayed & Ashley Lawrence, College of Education
    In summer 2019, Education at Illinois’ Office of International Programs partnered with the University of Canterbury to launch its first study abroad program in New Zealand. Asmaa Elsayed, PhD student in Global Studies in Education, led the first New Zealand study abroad experience for Illinois students.
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Events

Instructor-Focused Workshop: Understanding Accommodations vs. Accessibility and the DRES Process

Event Title: Instructor-Focused Workshop: Understanding Accommodations vs. Accessibility and the DRES Process

Zoom Link: https://illinois.zoom.us/j/81360169050?pwd=JhyYh0ffigdSp5iLdjdoJOWnLq5IJH.1 

In-Person Location: Education Room 15/17

 

Event Description:

Join us for a collaborative session hosted by the Disabled Student Task Force and the Accessibility Task Force, where we’ll explore the key differences between accommodations and accessibility, and provide a detailed overview of how the DRES (Disability Resources and Educational Services) process works. This event is designed to help instructors and TAs understand their role in supporting students with disabilities, clarify common misconceptions, and provide practical guidance on creating inclusive learning environments. Whether you're new to working with DRES or seeking a refresher, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to support all students better.

 

If you cannot make the event recordings of all trainings are available online in Media Space here: https://mediaspace.illinois.edu/channel/Education%2BBuilding%2BAccessible%2BCourses/359240392.