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KBEACH "Mornings on the Beach" 

Morning Show

Wake up to another annual Education Week morning call-out from our very own student representatives, Emely Lopez and Chloe Calder, as they advertise for the upcoming week of educational events and experiences for students to attend across campus. Go Beach, Go Teach!

Information Booth: Explore Our Programs

10:30AM - 2:30PM

Central Quad by the Heart Statue

Learn more about our programs and have the opportunity to speak with College of Education staff and faculty.Major/Program Advisors at the booth today: Liberal Studies, Multiple Subject Credential Program, Single Subject Credential Program, Special Education Credential Program, and Master’s Degree/Advanced Credential Programs.  No RSVP Required.

Pizza with the Dean

1:00PM - 2:00PM

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Join the College of Education ASI Senators for an open conversation with the Dean of the College of Education. This is an exciting opportunity to ask questions, give feedback, and voice your concerns about your College of Education experience! No RSVP Required.

Beyond Lip Service: Understanding, Promoting, and Quantifying Equity and Excellence in Urban Education

Reception at 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Lecture at 5:00PM - 6:30PM

USU Ballroom

Lecture By Dr. Donna Ford, Vanderbilt University

This presentation focuses on barriers to equity and excellence in urban education. Key issues are addressed, along with recommendations to close achievement gaps, decrease under-representation in gifted education, and decrease over-representation in special education and discipline. Methods to quantify and set equity goals are introduced. Readings and recommendations are provided. RSVP is Required at Sign-Up Page.

Donna Y. Ford, PhD, is Professor of Education and Human Development and Cornelius Vanderbilt Endowed Chair at Vanderbilt University. She is the former Betts Chair of Education & Human Development, and currently holds a joint appointment in the Department of Special Education and Department of Teaching and Learning. Dr. Ford has been a Professor of Special Education at the Ohio State University, an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Virginia, and an Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky.  \

Professor Ford conducts research primarily in gifted education and multicultural/urban education, and is the author/co-author of several books, including Recruiting and Retaining Culturally Different Students in Gifted Education (2013), Reversing Underachievement Among Gifted Black Students(1996, 2010), Multicultural Gifted Education (1999, 2011), Gifted and advanced Black Students in School: An Anthology of Critical Works (2011), In Search of the Dream: Designing Schools and Classrooms that Work for High Potential Students from Diverse Cultural Backgrounds (2004), Diverse Learners with Exceptionalities: Culturally Responsive Teaching in the Inclusive Classroom (2008), and Teaching Culturally Diverse Gifted Students(2005). 

Resume Writing for Educators

5:00PM - 6:00PM

AS-242

Coordinated by Robert Wendt

This workshop is specifically geared toward students and alumni who are interested in a career in education. Learn how to develop a professional resume that can uniquely describe your career objectives, skills, education and experience. No RSVP Required.

Association for Future Science Educators: Engaging in Issues-Based Science

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Hall of Science, Room 382

Would you agree with a proposal to use DNA to bring back the woolly mammoth? Why or why not? Come experience ways to investigate scientific concepts and think critically about an issue using scientific evidence. Open to pre-service and in-service teachers, and/or those interested in a possible career in education. No RSVP Required.

Information Booth: Explore Our Programs

10:30AM - 2:30PM

Central Quad by the Heart Statue

Learn more about our programs and have the opportunity to speak with College of Education staff and faculty.Major/Program Advisors at the booth today: Liberal Studies, Multiple Subject Credential Program, Single Subject Credential Program, Special Education Credential Program, and Master’s Degree/Advanced Credential Programs. No RSVP Required.

How Do Chinese and U.S. Pedagogy Practices Compare?

3:00PM - 4:00PM

Anatol Center in AS-119

Presented by Dr. Lesley Farmer; Co-Sponsored by Phi Beta Delta

How do Chinese and U.S. pedagogy practices compare? Find out from a panel of Chinese and CSULB College of Education faculty! No RSVP Required.

Liberal Studies Mixer

4:30PM - 6:00PM

Anatol Patio Room

A Social Mixer for current Liberal Studies students and recent local alumni. Come meet and mingle with recent graduates who are in credential programs and teaching in their own classrooms! RSVP Required at our Sign Up Page.

Going Beyond the Single Narrative: Using Positive Media Images of African Americans to Navigate Professional and Academic Spaces

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Anatol Center in AS-119

​Presented by Dr. Shametrice Davis & SDHE (Student Development in Higher Education) Master’s Students

​Images of African Americans in the media tend to promote a singular narrative from a deficit lens, that is not entirely reflective of our diverse experiences, accomplishments, and contributions. Come to this interactive discussion where current students will share how more recent media portrayals of Africans Americans (Black Panther, Insecure, Blackish,) have promoted more positive images that help us navigate microaggressions in professional and academic spaces. Videos, songs, and other media clips will be shown to moderate an interactive discussion with audience members. No RSVP Required.

Campus Advisor Information Session and Breakfast

8:30AM - 10:00AM

Chartroom - Pacific Room

The Campus Advisor Info Session & Breakfast is an interactive session with College of Education staff and faculty. Our goal is to work together on finding ways to inspire students to pursue their dreams of becoming teachers, counselors, and other education professionals. College of Education Representatives will answer questions on prerequisites, length of time to achieve credentials and degrees in education, and the job outlook in education, as well as provide information on where to refer students for help. RSVP is Required - By Invitation Only. 

Financing Your College of Education Academic Career

2:00PM - 3:00PM

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Students are invited to explore many options for financial aid and assistance for schooling through this "Money for School" Presentation. There are many opportunities to take advantage of including but not limited to general financial aid, UDCP & UTEACH Scholarships, TEACH Grant Scholarships, as well as other College of Education Scholarships as well, and we look forward to sharing this knowledge with our students at CSULB! No RSVP Required.

COESA Mixer : "COE-Chella"

3:00PM - 5:00PM

Lawn Area between EED & AS Buildings

College of Education students, staff and faculty are invited to the COESA (College of Education Student Assembly) COE-Chella Spring Mixer. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore all the different resources and programs within the college and network with students, faculty and staff! Funding provided by CSULB ASI. No RSVP Required.

Prepare for the Education Job Fair

4:00PM - 5:00PM

LA1-314

Coordinated by Robert Wendt

This workshop is specifically geared toward students and alumni who are interested in a career in Education. Learn how to prepare and present yourself the day of the fair. You will learn specific things you can do to be successful at the job fair. No RSVP Required.

Information Session: MA in Education, Curriculum & Instruction with Linked Learning Emphasis

4:30PM - 6:30PM

EED-17

Coordinated by Dr. Corinne Martinez

This degree program addresses the needs of teachers, in school districts wanting to expand Linked Learning pathways, and current and future teachers seeking a deeper understanding of college and career pathways in secondary schools. The program incorporates current California curriculum standards and frameworks, standardized assessments as well as Linked Learning principles and practices as part of the regular program curriculum. No RSVP Required.

Art in the Classroom

5:00PM - 7:00PM

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“Arts integration” is an educational approach that incorporates the arts into other areas of study. The approach has been proven to increase performance in other academic areas if the connections are based on mutual concepts. In this workshop, participants will learn how to successfully integrate the arts into curriculum, making student learning more engaging and interactive. No RSVP required.

Vicarious Trauma in Children and Educators; Managing the Impact of School Violence

2:00PM - 3:30PM

AS-244

Presenters: Alexis Begué and Heather Hutchison, Clinicians and Victim Advocates at the Long Beach Trauma Recovery Center

Due to the recent tragedies in the schools, this presentation was created in order to provide an overview of what trauma and vicarious trauma is and how it impacts students and educator’s everyday life as well as the long-term effects. It provides examples of possible warning signs seen in students as well as educators and resources on how to cope with these symptoms. No RSVP required.

Credential Center Added Authorization Workshop

3:00PM - 3:30PM

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Are you planning to pursue a Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential? Or do you already have a Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential?  If so, did you know you can add additional subject areas onto a general education teaching credential?This can help open up more teaching opportunities!  Come learn about Added Authorizations!Added Authorizations are available in Math, Science, English, Social Science, and many more subjects.  RSVP required at Credential Center Website.

UDCP Meet & Greet

3:30PM - 4:30PM

EED-1

Come learn about the Urban Dual Credential Program (UDCP) and meet current candidates to ask questions. The UDCP program allows candidates to complete their Multiple Subject Credential Program and Education Specialist Credential Program concurrently in a clinical setting. The UDCP program is a 2 year program where candidates are doing clinical practice (fieldwork) their first year and then student teaching during the second year while completing the required coursework for the program. No RSVP required.

Ed.D in Educational Leadership Information Session

4:00PM - 5:00PM

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Interested in pursuing a Doctoral Degree in the field of Education? Then, this session is for you. This information session will cover the application process, program requirements, a brief introduction to the program and what to expect in the program. If you’re a prospective student, it is recommended you attend a session. No RSVP required.

Meet Your Future Employer: A Session with Select Job Fair Employers for College of Education Candidates

6:00PM - 8:00PM

LA4-120

On the evening before the Educator’s Job Fair, there will be informal time for networking with a few employers and a panel discussion about what students can do now to make themselves more marketable to employers. This event is a good fit for master’s-level students and teaching credential candidates in the College of Education representing subject areas such as School Counseling, School Psychology, Administration, Special Education and K-12 teaching. This event is sponsored by College of Education Student Assembly (COESA) and the Graduate Student Association (CEDGSA). No RSVP Required.

Celebration of S.T.E.M. Teaching

10:30AM - 12:00PM

Anatol Center in AS-119

Meet our panelists and learn about opportunities for future teachers in STEM. Learn from CSULB alum and AP Medical Biology teacher and STAR Program alum Michael Perez, Dr. Babette Benken Director of Graduate Studies, College of Natural Science and Mathematics, and Elodia Montano, a Professional Credential Advisor from the Teacher Preparation Advising Center.  Light snacks and refreshments will be offered. RSVP Required - Please RSVP with our Sign-Up Page.

Multiple Subject Credential Program Information Session

3:00PM - 4:30PM

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Interested in Elementary Education and Teaching? Come learn about the Multiple Subject Credential Program including admission requirements and a detailed step-by-step on the application process with a Credential Advisor. No RSVP required.

Graduate Programs Information Session

3:30PM - 5:00PM

Meet in EED Lobby

The Graduate Studies Office in the College of Education will hold a Graduate Programs Information Session.  This information session will provide an overview of the Master's Degrees and Programs that we offer.  The session will cover the application and admission criteria in detail. No RSVP required.

Educator's Job Fair

12:00PM - 4:00PM

USU Ballrooms

Hosted by the Career Development Center

With over 90 employers participating, this is an excellent opportunity for educators of all kinds to explore jobs possibilities. Be sure to bring a resume, because districts will be eager to interview and even hire teachers that day.  More information about Education Job Fair and list of participating employers at the Career Development Center website. No RSVP Required.

Math At the Beach: Integrating STEAM Projects in the Classroom

8:30AM - 9:00AM Registration & Breakfast

9:00AM - 10:30AM Keynote Talks

10:40AM - 12:00PM STEAM Workshops

Anatol Center - AS-119

All teachers and preservice teachers are welcome to attend this event, featuring a free continental breakfast, keynote talks by educational professionals, and interactive workshops. Sponsored by the Graduate Program in Education, Option in Math Education. For more details on the event, refer to the Math at the Beach Flyer (PDF). No RSVP required.