Department of Special Education at Northeastern Illinois University

Focus Candidates admitted in late fall 2012 or early spring 2013 are required to attend Focus Orientation on Wednesday, March 13 at 7:00 pm.
Please visit the Department of Special Education website (neiu.edu/~specedu) for more information.

The first annual Empowered by Love for Love art show, sponsored by Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC), displayed original art work created by individuals with disabilities from across the country.

Students enrolled in either the LBS I - Graduate program (M.A.) or the LBS I - Undergraduate (B.A.) are strongly encouraged to review the revised scoring rubric for the evaluation of professional reflections required in the Program ePortfolio. Visit the Department website for more details.

http://www.neiu.edu/~specedu/NEIU__Department_of_Special_Education/Portfolio_Information.html

Are you a Focus candidate in the LBS I Program? If so, visit the News section of the Department website for information on the mandatory Orientation sessions on Tuesday, February 28 and Saturday, March 3.

Interesting story on the ramifications of educators using Facebook and other forms of social media.

Friendly Advice For Teachers: Beware Of Facebook : NPR A New Jersey teacher posted comments on Facebook against a gay history exhibit at her school. Another teacher could lose her job for a post in which she called her students future criminals. Incidents like this around the country spark heated debates over privacy and free speech.

Great story on the impact of using Apple iPad to assist in the development of communication for individuals with Autism.

Apps for Autism - 60 Minutes - CBS News 60 Minutes on CBS News: Apps for Autism - Autistic people whose condition prevents them from speaking are making breakthroughs with the help of tablet computers and special applications that allow them to communicate, some for the first time. Lesley Stahl reports.

Are you a Focus graduate candidate who started the program in Fall 2011? If so, follow the link to read information on the mandatory Focus Orientation taking place over the next two weeks.

News Focus candidates who have been admitted to the Department of Special Education Focus program for Fall 2011 or Spring 2012 must attend one of the following orientation meetings as part of the program requirements.

The clock is ticking... July 20 is the deadline for fall admissions. Visit the NEIU admissions page for both undergraduate and graduate studies. The field is waiting for future special education teachers. Take the first step to join us at NEIU.

Northeastern Illinois University :: Admissions Admissions - Admissions Office

The Department of Special Education would like to wish a sincere congratulations to all of our Spring 2011 graduates. Go out into the world and be the positive change you would like to see!