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Alumni Spotlight: Sara-Kay Bonti

After spending more than two decades serving in the classroom as an English teacher, USF alumna Sara-Kay Bonti moved into a school leadership role to help support other educators in the field.

May 5, 2020Alumni and Friends

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David C. Anchin Center launches free professional development series to help educators teach online

The David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching has launched a new series of online professional development courses to help K-12 teachers learn best practices for effectively teaching online.

May 4, 2020Centers and Institutes, Resources for Educators

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FCIT launches free online course series to support K-12 teachers through virtual instruction

The Florida Center for Instructional Technology, in partnership with USF Corporate Training and Professional Education, has launched the first in a series of fully-online professional development courses to help support K-12 teachers in virtual teaching environments.

April 23, 2020Centers and Institutes, Resources for Educators

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Alumna adapts to rapid changes in education while teaching in Italy during COVID-19 pandemic

Malina Pakulak knew becoming an educator would require flexibility. Yet, when the global coronavirus pandemic struck Italy, forcing the country into a nation-wide lockdown on March 9, Pakulak wasn’t sure what the teaching profession would look like in the coming weeks.

April 16, 2020Alumni and Friends

ChooSELove To Thrive

USF School Psychology Program joins national initiative to bring free social emotional learning resources to parents, educators

Faculty and graduate students in USF’s School Psychology Program have joined a collaboration of nonprofit organizations to launch the "ChooSELove To Thrive" series, a campaign that provides parents and educators with social emotional learning strategies for supporting students and families through the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

April 14, 2020Community Engagement

University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research University

College of Education teacher candidates adapt to changes in schooling amid COVID-19 pandemic

Though teaching their students face-to-face in a classroom is no longer an option, seniors completing their final internship in one of the College of Education’s teacher preparation programs are adapting to a “new normal” by virtually teaching and connecting with their students in creative ways.

April 9, 2020Academics, Student Life

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How to meet the social, emotional needs of your child during COVID-19

USF School Psychology Instructor Kahlila Lawrence provides some strategies for how parents can best support their children socially and emotionally while the whole family is at home full-time.

April 3, 2020Resources for Educators

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How parents can support their K-12 student in online learning

USF Instructional Technology Instructor James Hatten shares tips for parents who are currently learning how to best support their child’s success in a newly created online classroom.

April 3, 2020Resources for Educators

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Tips for Parents: How to Talk to Your Child About COVID-19

USF Counselor Education Instructor Cynthia Topdemir shares strategies and resources for parents and educators to use while talking about the coronavirus with their children.

April 3, 2020Resources for Educators

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10 Tips for Success in Online Classes

USF Instructional Technology faculty members James Hatten and Sanghoon Park share tips and strategies to help you successfully navigate online learning.

April 3, 2020Academics

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Doctoral student accepts faculty position at University of Wisconsin-Madison

College of Education doctoral student Ashley L. White has accepted a position as assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the Department of Rehabilitation Psychology & Special Education.

March 31, 2020Student Life

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Student Spotlight: Robert Bhoolai

Following a career change to teaching, Robert Bhoolai enrolled in USF's Educational Leadership master's program to learn how to better drive student learning and achievement.

March 26, 2020Student Life

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As the home for more than 2,200 students and 130 faculty members across three campuses, the University of South Florida College of Education offers state-of-the-art teacher training and collegial graduate studies designed to empower educational leaders. Our college is nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and our educator preparation programs are fully approved by the Florida Department of Education.