CECI partnership developing PK-12 teachers
A partnership between GVSU's College of Education and Community Innovation and the West Michigan Teacher Collaborative is shaping the next class of PK-12 teachers.
Jul 23, 2024
Why Study Education at GVSU?
Grand Valley State University's Education programs are ideal for undergraduate and graduate students to study education, teaching, and counseling. Offering courses in education and teaching since 1964, GVSU provides high-quality programs with small class sizes. With a commitment to educational principles such as active learning, interaction of theory and practice, and learning relevancy, the Education programs offer students the personalized attention needed to become leaders in their fields.
Welcome to the College of Education and Community Innovation
In July 2021, Grand Valley State University merged the College of Education and the College of Community and Public Service into a new college, the College of Education and Community Innovation.
“Through our programs, we educate students to become professionals within fields in which a broader understanding of the larger community remains essential. We see opportunities for interdisciplinary synergies because of our shared focus on community engagement, social justice, and our support for societal structures.” — Dr. Sherril Soman, Dean
GVSU Education Programs News
Alumni create PBS show Wimee's World
Wimee's World, created by GVSU alumni, provides interactive educational TV for kids. Stephanie Kammeraad '01, is an alumnus of GVSU's Master of Education and serves as the show's Author, Educational Consultant, and Tech Director.
Jul 2, 2024
Groundswell showcases K-12 students environmental projects
K-12 students exhibited environmental projects at GVSU's Groundswell Stewardship Initiative Annual Showcase.
Jun 5, 2024
GVSU programs show success in teacher retention
Two mentoring programs from GVSU's College of Education and Community Innovation are proving to be valuable tactics in retaining early-career teachers in Battle Creek Public Schools.
Apr 17, 2024
Events
Financial Aid for Teacher Education
October 8, 2024 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Explore funding options for your Teacher Education program. In this presentation co-presented by Financial Aid and the Office of Certification and Accreditation, we will discuss: options...
Study Abroad for Teacher Apprenticeship and Teacher Internship Info Session
October 10, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Did you know there are study abroad options for your Teacher Apprenticeship and Teacher Internship? Learn about the Ireland Teacher Apprenticeship experience and the COST program for Teacher Interns....
Financial Aid for Teacher Education
October 17, 2024 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Explore funding options for your Teacher Education program. In this presentation co-presented by Financial Aid and the Office of Certification and Accreditation, we will discuss: options...
Be a Special Education Teacher
October 28, 2024 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
If you are wondering what it takes to become a Special Education teacher, this info session will allow you to talk with the Special Education faculty and staff about the program. Learn about the...
National Accreditation
The Education programs' accreditation for our initial teacher preparation programs was most recently renewed by CAEP (the national Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) in 2019.
