RETIREMENT

It is with mixed emotions that the SPED Department is announcing the retirement of Professor Janet Gaffney, effective June 30, 2012. Throughout her 25 years at Illinois, Professor Gaffney has worked tirelessly to develop expertise of teachers to promote children's literacy skills. Upon her retirement, Professor Gaffney will embark on an exciting adventure as she joins the faculty at The University of Auckland as Professor of Educational Psychology - Literacy this summer. Click here to read more about Professor Gaffney's accomplishments.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Department of Special Education is seeking a full-time nine month Visiting Lecturer with a start date of August 16, 2012.  This is a non-tenure track position. Applications are due by May 21, 2012. Click here to learn more about this position.  

CONGRATULATIONS

to Professor Stacy Dymond

who was selected to receive the prestigious College of Education Graduate Teaching Award for 2012. She is being recognized for her sustained excellence in graduate teaching and advising. Stacy will be honored at the College of Education Spring Faculty Meeting on May 2012.

Faculty, Staff, and Student Awards: The department is proud of the many accomplishments of its faculty, staff and students.

In 2012, the US News and World Report ranked the Department of Special Education at Illinois among the top 10 best graduate programs in the nation.

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