Funded to provide training opportunities for the Illinois Community College Board and Illinois adult and family literacy administrators.

Provides research and expertise to policymakers and practitioners geared towards implementing systemic and sustainable education reform strategies.

Offers undergraduate degree programs in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle School Education. Provides pedagogical training for Secondary School majors receiving degrees from other departments throughout the University. Offers master's degrees in Reading, Curriculum and Instruction, and Instructional Technology and Design. A Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree with a Curriculum and Instruction emphasis is also offered. The Alternative Route to Secondary Teacher Certification is a non-degree program also offered at the graduate level.

Describes how this college is living up to the goals of its mission statement, and what places it among the top-ranked educational institutions in the nation.

Describes the programs, units, and degrees offered to prospective and current students.

The only teacher preparation program in the state of Illinois to offer teacher certification in all disability areas: Low Vision and Blindness, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Learning and Behavior.

Focuses on teaching pre-service and practicing professionals the skills they need to meet the technology needs of people with disabilities through instruction that is practical, "hands-on", and performance-based. Aims to improve the education and quality of life for people with disabilities.

Focuses on preparing students for leading educational organizations of all levels.