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Differentiated Instruction and Notes from the Field

[By Dr. Kelli Woodrow, assistant professor at Regis University School of Education.] Some of the most important skills for new teachers to develop are those related to Differentiated Instruction. Differentiated Instruction, a simple concept, is a real challenge in practice—it refers to providing instruction that meets the needs of all learners. Carol Ann Tomlinson, professor at [...]

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Educators: How To Prevent Initiative Fatigue

[By Regis University Assistant Professor of the School of Education and Counseling, Dr. Vicki Caruana, Ph.D] Hundreds of teaching and learning strategies bombard educators every year. How educators (at every level) do what they do is under scrutiny like never before. In this age of accountability, educators are expected to meet the needs of each and [...]

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Educator Effectiveness Bill – How Regis Prepares Principals to Succeed

[By Dr. Kay Uchiyama, an assistant professor in the School of Education and Counseling] As the Regis Educational Leadership for Innovation and Change (formerly known as the Principal Licensure) Program Coordinator, I often talk with prospective principal candidates and statewide district human resources directors about the need for good principals; the impact of the new Educator [...]

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Teacher Education Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Vicki Caruana

Teacher Education Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Vicki Caruana

Dr. Vicki Caruana has been the program coordinator for graduate programs in Special Education since her arrival in June 2011. Having recently completed her doctorate in Special Education, she is current in her field. The programs housed within Special Education include at this time Special Education Generalist (initial license and added endorsement), Early Childhood Special [...]

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Jessica McKee – Regis Enrollment Counselor – Volunteer Spotlight

“One of the many things we value here at CEO (Community Educational Outreach) is our remarkable volunteers,” said Vanessa Montano, CEO Instructor about Jessica McKee, one of our esteemed Enrollment Counselors at Regis University College for Professional Studies featured within the “Volunteer Spotlight” of the CEO newsletter. “In addition to dedicating their time and knowledge [...]

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What It Means to Be Called Teacher – Beyond Metrics and Mandates

[By Dr. Christy M. Moroye, assistant professor at Regis University] I recently attended an Information Session for those interested in attending Regis University Teacher Education programs.  A speaker discussed the implications of Senate Bill 191 on new teachers, pointing out that those going into this profession need to know that they will be evaluated using some [...]

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Regis University Fall Education Events – CAEYC, SPEAC, CAEA

Fall is just around the corner and educators in Colorado are gearing up for another school year. Regis University’s School of Education is sponsoring a number conferences in Colorado aimed at supporting our state’s teachers and educators in the realm of professional development.   Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children (CAEYC) Fall Conference [...]

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Regis hosts Higher Ed Symposium for Special Education Teachers

[By Paula Nowfel, Lead Affiliate Faculty for Special Education] In the spring of this year, “Connecting Colorado Academic Standards to Teacher Education” and “A More Perfect Union: shifting Paradigms of Disability in Higher Education” were the hot topics of a symposium sponsored by The Colorado Consortium of Special Education Teacher Educators (CCSETE) and hosted by [...]

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Mentorship is Key in Teacher Education - Paula Humphrey - CPS Faculty

Mentorship is Key in Teacher Education – Paula Humphrey, CPS Faculty

For over 18 years Paula Humphrey has been in the teaching profession. With her wealth of experience, the most important aspect of teacher training she sees is mentorship. “This is the last stop before students become teachers. They need proper guidance before they get into the workforce.” As an assistant professor at Regis University’s School [...]

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Regis Grad Influences the Lives of Children with Autism

Jason Gruhl had graduated from Regis University with a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies: Psychology. From there he found himself drawn into the world education. “I taught some kids with autism in the public schools system, and thought to myself, ‘What if we created something different and better for kids with autism and developmental [...]

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