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Supporting English language learners

September 30, 2021 by Strategic Communication

When Dr. Kennedy Ongaga, assistant professor in the department of counseling, leadership and special education, found out he won the Spencer Foundation research grant, he ran to his front yard and shouted, “Thank you, God!”   “When we have a crisis, marginalized students and English learners are always left behind,” Ongaga said. “During COVID-19, our homes, our students' … [Read more...] about Supporting English language learners

Filed Under: Faculty Spotlight Tagged With: clse, college of education, faculty, research

COE professor receives national award

March 9, 2021 by Strategic Communication

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Dr. Nicole West is the 2021 Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) Faculty Council Excellence in Teaching Award recipient.   The Excellence in Teaching Award is given to a faculty member who demonstrates “excellence, enthusiasm and innovation in teaching.”  West, assistant professor in the department of counseling, leadership and special … [Read more...] about COE professor receives national award

Filed Under: Faculty Spotlight, Uncategorized Tagged With: clse, college of education, graduate college, NASPA, Student Affairs in Higher Education

Congratulations to Dr. Megan Boyle

February 19, 2021 by Strategic Communication

Silhouette of Dr. Boyle working with a child to develop treatment options for children with autism spectrum disorders.

Dr. Megan Boyle’s in-depth research into treatment options for children with autism spectrum disorders is featured in the 2021 issue of Mind’s Eye. The full story is available on the site now.   Here is an excerpt:   Wandering and bolting are both considered eloping – a term used for leaving an area without permission. It’s a problem behavior, especially for children with … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Dr. Megan Boyle

Filed Under: Faculty Spotlight, News, PreK-12 Education Tagged With: clse, college of education, Special Education, Teachers

Fostering community for refugee families in Springfield

May 7, 2019 by Abigail Blaes

Kennedy Ongaga

Refugees are compelled to flee their country of birth. They are usually running from life-threatening situations like civil war.  Springfield Public School District serves around 1,030 English Language Learners (ELL). These students come from 16 different countries and speak more than 14 languages. A good number of them are refugees.  Dr. Kennedy Ongaga, assistant … [Read more...] about Fostering community for refugee families in Springfield

Filed Under: Faculty Spotlight, News, Partnerships Tagged With: clse, international, research

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