For decades, UIS has produced Ãå±±½ûµØ' strong and successful leaders in Education. Choose your path and become a professional educator, complete a certificate, add an endorsement, or obtain a Masters degree to lead you to the next step in your career.

The School of Education has long adapted academic offerings to busy teachers and administrators who wish to further their education. Faculty members know what it is like to work full-time and participate in cohorts and internships themselves. Most importantly, however, faculty have practical experience, having served as building principals, district superintendents, and K-12 classroom teachers.

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Grow Your Own Ãå±±½ûµØ

Are you a community leader or paraprofessional with interest in becoming a licensed teacher in Ãå±±½ûµØ? The School of Education was awarded a Grow Your Own grant to address the teacher shortage and prepare you to think critically, act boldly, and inspire brilliance as an educator.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

We are so proud of the graduating class of 2025. This year's graduating class is set to work in schools across Ãå±±½ûµØ, bringing with them the skills and lessons learned during their time at UIS. We know you will be a credit to your profession, and will represent us well. Keep shining bright, Prairie Stars!

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May 10, 2023
Dear Teachers, Alumni and Students: On behalf of the College of Public Affairs and Education let me extend a most sincere “thank you…
Apr 02, 2025
The University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield has named Yanhui Guo, associate professor of computer science, as the recipient of the Louise Hartman Schewe and Karl…
Sep 19, 2024
Jennifer Martin, associate professor in the School of Education at the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield, is partnering with Springfield Public Schools…
Jun 24, 2024
The University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield School of Education is partnering with Springfield Schools District 186 to establish the UIS Restorative Schools…
Apr 22, 2024
Hanfu Mi, professor in the School of Education at the University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield, has been selected as a U.S. Department of State Fulbright U.S.…
Feb 28, 2024
The University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield School of Education has been awarded a $145,000 grant from Grow Your Own Teachers (GYO) to develop a consortium aimed…