Coaching Strategies to Transform Your School

Program for New Principals from College of Education will provide a workshop incorporating the new evaluation criteria for principals (TPEP). The workshop will be available from June 26 - 28, 2013 or August 5 - 7, 2013. You will have the opportunity to create a culture, improve instruction, align curriculum, manage resources, and more. For more information, visit the website | view the PDF.

Former EDLR Professor Beverly Anderson Forbes Dies

Beverly Anderson Forbes died April 2, 2013 in Blaine, Washington. Dr. Forbes was an Associate Professor in the Doctoral Program of Educational Leadership in the late 1980s and 1990s. She was a nationally recognized theorist and speaker and developed the Theory F Transformational Leadership Model. Read her obituary in the Seattle Times.

Dr. Deanna Sands Named Dean of the College of Education

Seattle University President Stephen V. Sundborg, S.J., announced on Wednesday, April 3, that Dr. Deanna Sands has been appointed the dean of the College of Education beginning July 1, 2013. Dr. Sands has spent the past 26 years serving as professor and associate dean of research and professional learning in the School of Education at the University of Colorado Denver (UC Denver) . She coordinates the Ph.D. program in Educational Leadership and Innovation (EDLI) and serves as an advisor and one of the lead faculty for the Urban Schools Doctoral Research Lab. Deeply dedicated to diversity and inclusive education, Dr. Sands has devoted much of her career to enhancing educational opportunities for people with disabilities. An active and prolific scholar, her research has been supported by grants from such esteemed entities as the Institute of Education Sciences and the National Science Foundation. Read more about Dr. Sands.

College of Education to Offer New ELL Endorsement and Certificate Program

This spring, current teachers and MIT teacher candidates will have the opportunity to enhance their degree with an ELL endorsement or certificate. “The innovative program is designed to meet prospective students where they are,” says Dr. SusanEllen Bacon, Associate Dean of the College of Education and Program Director of Professional Development and Continuing Education.  “We are offering an opportunity for professionals who are teachers, adult educators, English instructors and special education practitioners who want 12 or 24 credit program conveniently offered on weeknights and weekends.” These class assignments are tailored to their personal and professional goals. Click here for more information on this program.

The Dr. Sue A. Schmitt Scholarship Fund