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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

Early Intervention Certificate Program Info Session - Education at Illinois, Online Programs

Join us for an informative session on the Early Intervention (EI) Graduate Certificate Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This fully online program is designed for educators and professionals who want to develop the skills necessary to support young children (ages 0-3) with disabilities or developmental delays and their families. Through coursework focused on child development, family-centered practices, ethical considerations, and collaboration, this certificate prepares students for impactful careers in early intervention while offering a flexible and high-quality graduate education.

Date & Time: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM CT
Presenters: Professor Jessica Hardy & Online Programs Staff
Location: Online via Zoom
Sponsor: The Office of Online Programs
Registration is required. [Register Now]

What You’ll Learn during the Info Session:

  • Eligibility & admissions requirements
  • Program structure & coursework
  • Career pathways for graduates

Program Highlights:

  • 100% online graduate certificate program
  • Focus on evidence-based early intervention strategies
  • Designed for educators, therapists, and service providers
  • Alumni pursue careers in early childhood education, special education, and developmental therapy

Career Outcomes

This program prepares current and prospective professionals for careers such as:

  • Special Instructors
  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Physical Therapists
  • Social Workers

Join us for this session to learn about eligibility, admissions, program structure, and how this certificate can support your professional goals.

Register now to take the next step in advancing your career in early intervention!

Students completing a Graduate Certificate can apply the course credits earned toward a master’s or doctorate program in the College of Education, upon admission to those programs.

For more information, visit the program page.

All are welcome. Please register if you plan to attend! Click here to register. You will receive the Zoom link upon registration. Please download the free Zoom software and set up an account to participate.

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