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E. Paula Crowley: "At Illinois State University I continue to appreciate the long history of our dedicated department and the history of teacher preparation here. It is obvious to me that teacher preparation is the centerpiece of the program here and that there is a serious commitment to special education. I will always be thankful for the decision I made to come here ...."

 

 

Over 150 years after it began as a small teacher's college in rural Illinois, the College of Education at Illinois State University continues to prepare current and future educators for the classroom and beyond.

With nearly one in eight Illinois teachers holding a degree from Illinois State, the University is recognized as one of the ten largest producers of teachers among American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education institutions.

Teacher Education at Illinois is a vital part of many other colleges on campus. Realizing the Democratic Ideal establishes a shared vision for the thirty-seven Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) accredited programs.

If you want to be an educator, come to Illinois State.