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  • Tami Charles is an award winning and New York Times bestselling author of children’s, middle grade, and young adult books.

    DeshlerMoving the Needle on Adolescent Literacy Presented by Dr. Don DeshlerJolita Hylland Benson Endowed Chair in Elementary Education In 2009, a gift from the Benson Family Foundation of Portland, Ore., created the Jolita Hylland Benson Endowed Chair in Elementary Education at PLU. The chair position is in honor of Jolita Benson’s tireless work as an educator.  Dale and Jolita Benson, both attended PLU in the early 1960s. The Benson Chair in Elementary Education is funded through the Benson Family

  • designated by the academic unit. (1 to 4) EDUC 391 : Foundations of Learning Investigation into theories of learning and development and into historical and current practices, values, and beliefs that influence efforts to shape learning in educational settings. Topics include: self as learner, theories of learning, others as learners, exceptionalities, technology, values literacy, and factors influencing learning and literacy. Limited to music and health and fitness education majors. Prerequisite

  • When Kaila Harris ’24 received her PLU acceptance letter, it was a special moment for her and her family. Upon its arrival, Harris read the letter, which included the contents of her financial aid package, aloud to her parents. “When I finished, my dad stood…

    -12 students in the Bethel and Franklin Pierce school districts. Tutoring is led by PLU student volunteers, and an average of 15 students each semester regularly donate their time. With goals to provide support to adult English language learners in the near future, the Parkland Literacy Center is fast becoming an educational cornerstone in the local South Sound community. “My goal is not only to do what I can to provide access to education for everyone, but to make sure that the community knows

  • A graduate degree can help optimize your career opportunities and achieve future success. PLU Office of Graduate Admission and Alumni & Student Connections are pleased to present Graduate

    April 2, 3, & 4, 2019A graduate degree can help optimize your career opportunities and achieve future success. PLU Office of Graduate Admission and Alumni & Student Connections are pleased to present Graduate Education Week for 2019 to explore the value of graduate education for developing successful careers. Career panels will be held at 6 p.m. and lunch workshops from 12 to 1 p.m. on April 2, 3 and 4, Tuesday to Thursday. Come join us to explore your goals and consider your next steps. Lunch

  • The Education Advisory Board of the Confucius Institute of the State of Washington meets quarterly or more often, as needed, to plan the educational programs for the Confucius Institute for teachers

    Education Advisory BoardThe Education Advisory Board of the Confucius Institute of the State of Washington meets quarterly or more often, as needed, to plan the educational programs for the Confucius Institute for teachers and students. Michele Anciaux Aoki, Director of the CIWA Education Center, chairs the CIWA Education Advisory Board. Contact her at maaoki@seattleschools.org. Many thanks to our founding Director, Karen Kodama, who has now retired from Seattle Public Schools. Education

  • Our context: Highly secular and diverse in terms of religion, culture, and race. This context makes us work harder to define and embody Lutheran Higher Education because one cannot fall back on

    LUTHERAN HIGHER EDUCATION AT PLU is a distinct form of rigorous higher education that asks students to bring their whole self to their education and clarify their life’s vocation. Distinct Form of Higher Education Our context: Highly secular and diverse in terms of religion, culture, and race. This context makes us work harder to define and embody Lutheran Higher Education because one cannot fall back on religious or cultural commonality. It is an advantage because it makes us a leader in

  • In Fall 2022, the PLU faculty approved a revision of the core general education requirements. You can find more information on the new program requirements here.

    Fall 2023 General Education Transition - Student InformationIn Fall 2022, the PLU faculty approved a revision of the core general education requirements. You can find more information on the new program requirements here.  All students arriving for the Fall 2023 academic semester will see the new requirements on their CAPP report. Students who arrived to PLU prior to Fall 2023 are currently still under the previous core. However, we are offering a one-time opportunity for current students to

  • PLU Master of Arts in Education – Teacher Preparation We offer three pathways to becoming a teacher, MAE – Teacher Certification, MAE – Alternative Routes, and MAE – Non-Certification

    program designed to allow students to earn their Master’s and Teaching Certification in just under one year* Available for elementary or secondary education One year, 12 months coursework, full time program Begins each summer in mid-June Students attend Summer – Fall – Spring – Summer Strong relationships with schools in the South Sound One of the top teacher placement rates in the state *Degrees are awarded in August Students complete year-long internships in K-12 schools. During their internships

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  • 12:45   Check-in and Registration 1:00     Welcome / Introductions / Making a Smooth Transition to College 1:30     Focus Sessions for Choir, Band and Orchestra, and Elementary General Music -

    2023 Music Education SummitThe 2023 Music Education Summit has been canceled, please check back in the future for information about next year’s event.

  • Strategies for Healing Among Traumatized Youth Struggling with Substance Use Problems: An Integrated Treatment Approach Presented by: Liza Suarez, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology in

    issued by PLU upon successful completion of the workshop. Any questions may be directed to David Simpson, Associate Professor of Social Work, Chair of Social Work at simpsoda@plu.edu or the Wang Center for Global and Community Engaged Education at wang.center@plu.edu.