College of Education International Programs

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

Careers in Education: Instructional Design Speaker Series

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Join us for an engaging online session in the Careers in Education Speaker Series featuring Mrs. Peg Mischler, Director of Education and Research at CheckIT Learning, and hosted by Dr. Xinran Zhu. This webinar will explore dynamic career pathways in instructional design and related fields, offering valuable insights for prospective students, current students, and alumni interested in expanding their impact in education.


Date & Time:
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 PM Central Time

Presenters:
Mrs. Peg Mischler, Director of Education and Research, CheckIT Learning
Hosted by Dr. Xinran Zhu

Location:
Online via Zoom

Register Online:

Registration is required. You will receive the Zoom link upon registration.

Sponsor:
Department of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership (EPOL) and the Office of Online Programs


What You’ll Learn During the Session

  • Career pathways in instructional design and related education roles
  • How classroom and educational experience translates into instructional design careers
  • The connection between research, learning science, and instructional innovation
  • Practical advice for students and professionals exploring careers beyond the traditional classroom

Featured Speaker

 

Peg has over two decades of experience and has dedicated her career to empowering students and supporting educators along their paths. From special education to district diagnostics, classroom teaching, and leadership roles as an administrator and director, she has seen firsthand the transformative power of learning when it is grounded in purpose and equity—experiences that have given her a deep, systems-level understanding of how students learn and how educational environments support that learning.

Her passion lies in connecting research and practice, helping teachers unlock every student’s potential through innovative, neuro-based approaches that make learning meaningful, inclusive, and lasting.

 


Who Should Attend

  • Prospective students exploring careers in instructional design
  • Current students interested in instructional design
  • Alumni seeking career advancement or career transitions
  • Educators curious about roles beyond the traditional classroom

Please register if you plan to attend. You will receive the Zoom link after registration. We recommend downloading the free Zoom software and setting up an account prior to the session.

Click here to register.

All event times are listed in Central Time.

 


College of Education International Programs
1310 S. Sixth St.
Champaign, IL 61820-6925
Phone: 217-333-0960