SPU School of Education

We want to congratulate all of our amazing School of Education graduates! 🎉🎉

From everyone at SOE, we are extremely proud of all the work you have accomplished thus far, and cannot wait to see where you all go from here!

No matter how far you go, remember you always have a home here at the School of Ed! ❤️

Congrats, again, class of 2024! 🎊🎊

If you are interested in earning graduate-level credits this summer for a step increase or to refine your leadership skills, Seattle Pacific has some flexible opportunities for you! 😯

In just 10 days of three-hour classes, you can earn 3 educational leadership credits (up to 12 credits this summer). No need to enroll in a full program — these courses are open to non-matriculated students. You’ll receive the 6000-level credits on an official transcript for documentation. Should you choose to enroll in SPU’s principal or program administrator certification programs later, these courses will transfer for full credit.

Enrollment for these courses is open through June 21. Contact Dr. Julie Antilla, [email protected] for additional course information!

To register, click the link in our bio, tap the sticker in our story, or scan the QR code on the last slide! Once completed, please scan and email it directly to Student Academic Services at [email protected] 😎

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NEWS: CPE Supports Lake Stevens ELL Add-on Endorsement Cohort!

The Center for Professional Education has enjoyed supporting a grant-funded cohort of 17 educators in the Lake Stevens district as they gain skills in multilingual education and work toward their ELL endorsement.

Sarah Danielson, and SPU alum and the current Lake Stevens Executive Director of Student Interventions, reached out to SPU’s Center for Professional Education to foster this partnership. She had the following to say about the experience: “SPU has been a terrific partner in helping a cohort of 17 teachers in our district earn their ELL endorsement this year through a grant we were awarded from OSPI. The staff there have been flexible in customizing the experience for our group of educators. The knowledge that our staff is gaining is also elevating the conversations about supporting our multilingual learners. Thank you to SPU for being such a great partner!”

Dr. Grace Blum, Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction in SPU’s School of Education, taught several of the CPE courses in multilingual education, and reflected on her experience teaching for CPE: “It’s really rewarding to work with practicing educators. They can take what they are learning and immediately try on some of the practices and methods that they are learning about in their classrooms. Also, the connections the students make are so much more rich and meaningful because of the wealth of experiences that they bring to class.”

In the spring, our Lake Stevens cohort will complete their final capstone practicum as part of the ELL Endorsement program. They will work with SPU alum and current CPE Field Supervisor, Dr. Alice Lau. Dr. Lau enjoys the collaborative, peer-coaching model within the CPE Field Experience course, sharing the following: “I deeply value the commitment to inclusivity and collegiality that each multilingual endorser has demonstrated in this program. I'd like to extend my gratitude to these wonderful educators for generously sharing their expertise and diverse teaching experiences. This special community of practice is filled with individuals who are eager to elevate their practice and advocate for learners in their local schools, and I feel privileged to have met them all.”

After completing their Field Experience, the Lake Stevens cohort will be officially endorsed through OSPI to work in K-12 ELL classrooms. We look forward to congratulating these hardworking educators, and we are thankful for the chance to support them as they gain valuable skills to create inclusive schools and classrooms.

Last month, the School of Education had the amazing opportunity to host Tukwila Elementary for this year's Kinder to College! 😱

From college trivia to story time and more, this year's experience was not only a rewarding and informative time for the kindergarteners, but also for the students and staff, as well!

Check out the photos below for a glimpse into this year's event! 😯

Last week, our fourth-year teacher education students spent an hour in an online conversation with their counterparts at the School of Education's partner school, Seirei Christopher University, in Hamamatsu, Japan. 🗾

Using breakout rooms, the students discussed their experiences preparing to become teachers, compared daily life in the United States and Japan, and one group even found common ground in their love for the game of baseball. ⚾️

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Last week, our undergraduate interns completed a two-day Resilience Retreat led by SPU faculty that focused on strategies for self-care to help them thrive in the classroom and avoid burnout.

Check out the photos below for a peek into what their refreshing retreat looked like! 😯

Did you know that two, yes, TWO! of our faculty have completed the grueling Chicago Marathon? 👀

Both Professors Huff and Renn (pictured below) accomplished the seemingly impossible in their respective years, and have the medals to prove it! 🏅

Want to know more about our amazing faculty? Click the link in our bio or visit bit.ly/spusoenews to sign up for On Point, the School of Education's one and only newsletter! 📝

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Today is SPU GIVING DAY! 🎉🎉

For this year's giving day, we're asking for your support to help the Martinez Fellowship! 📝

The Martinez Fellowship program strives to change the culture of education by promoting the flourishing of teachers of color in Washington state. Fellows gain the critical tools required for navigating the early years of teaching and develop a network for sustainability in the profession.

For more info and to donate, click the link in our bio, tap the sticker in our story, or visit bit.ly/martinezgivingday ❤

Looking to retrain as a literacy specialist? 👀

Now is the perfect time to start CPE’s Reading Endorsement Add-on Program, with our Spring 2024 course, EDRD 5641 Foundations of Reading Instruction, open for registration through 4/3/24!

The program as a whole can be completed in one year and is often partially funded through the WSAC Retooling Scholarship.

For more info and to apply, email [email protected]!

"He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay." - Matthew 28:6

Happy Easter! We hope the joy of Easter fills your hearts with blessings and renewal. 🌟

“…The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised to life.” - Matthew 17: 22-23

Reflecting on the solemnity of Good Friday, a day of remembrance, grace, and profound significance. May this day bring contemplation and renewal to all. 🙏

Current student looking for a job after graduation? Looking to make connections before you head out into the world? Well, we have the perfect opportunity for you! 😱

Our annual Job and Community Engagement Fair is coming up on April 16th! We will have many of our top school district partners in attendance, as well as community-based organizations.

We hope for students to leave the event with promising job leads and great connections with the community organizations.

Last year's fair was a great success, with over 20 districts and organizations sending representatives to network with graduating Education students.

More info is coming soon, so check back within the next few weeks! 🎉

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This year's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Conference for P–12 Educators is almost here! 😱

This year's conference is jam-packed with incredible speakers, covering everything from multi-lingual learning to inclusionary practices and more!

Plus, not only is it totally FREE, but clock hours are available for Washington state educators!

For more info and to register, click the link in our bio, tap the sticker in our story, or visit bit.ly/soedei2024

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NEWS: Baliram, doctoral student awarded grant! 😱📣

Connor Desai, doctoral student, and Nalline Baliram, associate professor of teacher education, were awarded the Mathematics Education Trust (MET) Classroom Research Grants PreK-6 through the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics. This award grant came with a $6,000 budget. The funds will be used for Connor's dissertation research and beyond. Part of the grant requirement is to publish the work in one of the NCTM journals.

For more info, click the link in our bio!

Registration for this year's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Conference for P–12 Educators is NOW OPEN! 😱

This year's conference is jam-packed with incredible speakers, covering everything from multi-lingual learning to inclusionary practices and more!

Plus, not only is it totally FREE, but clock hours are available for Washington state educators!

For more info and to register, click the link in our bio, tap the sticker in our story, or visit bit.ly/soedei2024

CALLING ALL WASHINGTON K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS! 📢📢

Applications are now being accepted for the Ellison Education Grants. Grants are for K-12 public school teachers in Washington State. Over the past six years, the Ellison foundation has awarded 101 grants and $501,000 to Washington State teachers.

Grants will range from $1,000 to $10,000 and be awarded this spring to be used for the 2024 – 2025 school year. Applications must be submitted by March 30, 2024.

For more info and to apply, click the link in our bio, or scan the QR code!

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Free tomorrow? Join us for a captivating presentation that offers an evaluation of the UKRIDA Goes East (UGE) community outreach project, led by Dr. Ira Rasikawati, an esteemed SPU alumna and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at Krida Wacana Christian University (UKRIDA).

This initiative, a collaborative effort by the UKRIDA Department of English, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Faculty of Engineering and Computer Sciences in partnership with SPU’s Digital Education Leadership program, aimed to empower teachers and students with innovative, multidisciplinary methods and technology-integrated multiliteracy approaches.

The presentation will guide you through the UGE's mission to enhance teaching skills and student engagement across Java and Bali, highlight the experiences of UKRIDA and SPU professors and students during their immersive ten-day outreach, and discuss the effective strategies developed for managing stress, fostering inclusive environments, and boosting digital and visual literacy. Attendees will gain insights into the significant achievements, faced challenges, and the overall impact of the program.

For more info and to register, click the link in our bio, tap the sticker in our story, or visit bit.ly/soeedtalkfeb2024

CALLING ALL EVERETT, KING COUNTY, AND PIERCE COUNTY TEACHERS! 📢📢

Are you a social studies or history teacher? Looking for grant money? Well, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

SPU’s history department and doctoral student Jim Chesemore submitted a $25,000 grant from the Library of Congress to fund professional development for social studies and history teachers in the Everett School District and King and Pierce Counties to observe how historians do historical literacy as they read and write to unpack the meanings of primary source documents around history that has not been well recognized in schools.

For more info, click the link in our bio, scan the QR code, or contact Dr. Kris Gritter at [email protected]

Ever consider getting a digital educator certificate or leadership degree? Well, we have the perfect opportunity for you! 😱

In today’s dynamic educational landscape, technology is not only revolutionizing teaching and learning practices, but it is also facilitating a new era of interaction and understanding. At the forefront of these advancements is Artificial Intelligence (AI). With an awareness of the immense potential that AI and other digital technologies possess, we realize that educators need comprehensive support to fully harness these tools.

We’re thrilled to introduce an updated focus in Seattle Pacific’s MEd in Digital Education Leadership (DEL) and Digital Educator Certificate. Our reimagined curriculum now places a strong emphasis on the ethical and critical integration and utility of AI in all courses, preparing you to make research-based decisions regarding the implementation and support of cutting-edge technologies in various learning environments.

And there’s more good news! Our MEd in DEL program has been streamlined to a 36-credit course that can be completed in your choice of one or two academic years, making it more flexible for you to acquire the knowledge and skills you need to become a leader in digital education.

To sweeten the deal, if you apply by Thursday, August 31, we will waive $50 off your application fee!

For more info and to apply, click the link in our bio, or visit bit.ly/spusoedel