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Early Intervention Certificate
Start a Career or Advance Your Knowledge in Early Intervention
Online, 6-12 Credits
Courses Approved by Illinois Provider Connections
Open to Undergraduate, Graduate, and Non-Degree-Seeking Students
For more information, contact Jessica Hardy at [email protected].
https://ecse.education.illinois.edu/early-intervention-certificate

Corr Reflects on Experience in the Emerging Research Leader Academy Corr Reflects on Experience in the Emerging Research Leader Academy May 12, 2026 2:15 pm by Orion Buckingham Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Catherine Corr, associate professor C&I SPED, was a member of the 2025-26 Emerging Research Leaders Academy (ERLA). In a recent article from the Interdisc...

Congratulations to our award winners!

The College of Education celebrated Dr. Cheryl Light Shriner and her 29 (and a half!) years of service to the Department of Special Education! Here she is flanked by Dean Chrystalla Mouza and Department Head Matt Lambert.

Joy Chen (a doctoral student) and Sangjee Ha (a doctoral student) received the Teaching Certificates from CITL. Congratulations to Joy on receiving the Certificate in Foundations of Teaching, and to Sangjee on receiving the Graduate Teaching Certificate.

Mercedes Gravley (master's student), Dr. Erica Mason, Dr. Camille Griffin ('25), and Joy Chen (doctoral student) shared their research at the American Educational Research Association's 2026 Annual Conference in Los Angeles, CA!

Please share with your networks and anyone you know who might be interested in pursuing a PhD!!

April 8, 2026 @ 7pm CST
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/UIUCSpedPhd2026

We’re proud to share that Dr. Michele Schutz recently presented her research at the Evidence in Action event hosted by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Social Work. Alongside her team, she presented “Systems Collaboration: Transition Age Foster Youth and Vocational Rehabilitation.”

This impactful event brought together leaders from across many fields to engage in meaningful discussion and action planning focused on integrating research into child welfare training and practice. We’re excited to see this important work contributing to stronger systems and better outcomes for youth with disabilities in the child welfare system.

Congratulations to Dr. Kelly Fulton-Armer for successfully defending her dissertation Friday, 3/27/26. It was titled: Early Intervention Service Coordinators’ Knowledge and Skills. Her committee included her advisor, Micki Ostrosky, and members Catherine Corr, Meghan Burke (Vanderbilt), and Jessica Hardy. We are very proud of you, Dr. Fulton-Armer!

On Tuesday, March 31 from 6:00 – 8:00pm at the Campus Instructional Facility, there will be a screening of the documentary Left Behind, which explores the dyslexia advocacy movement.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with an expert panel.

If you are interested in attending, please register for the event. Complimentary dinner will be provided for those who register.