Special Education and Inclusive Practices News
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Student teaching takes an unexpected turn as schools move online
When Sierra Parce began student teaching, she knew there would be some bumps in the road. But a pandemic that closes schools wasn't a scenario she ever imagined. Watching teachers step up to support their students in new ways is inspiring, she says.
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Esports creating new opportunities, connections at UW-Eau Claire
UW-Eau Claire’s new esports club, created around the League of Legends video game, already has attracted more than 160 students.
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Blugolds receive record six Fulbright awards for 2019-20
Four UW-Eau Claire alums and two current students expected to graduate this spring have received 2019-20 Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards.
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Blugold Spotlight features Dr. Rosemary Battalio
"Blugold Spotlight" is celebrating the UW-Eau Claire community in a new profile video series. Featured in this video is Dr. Rosemary Battalio, professor of special education at UW-Eau Claire.
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Blugold partners with Eye to Eye, mentors children with learning disabilities
In the United States alone, more than 2.4 million high school students suffer from learning disabilities. Only 68% of these students will graduate with a high school diploma. If this number surprises you, you aren’t alone.
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Alum receives lifetime excellence award
Mary Jo Quinn ('77) has had a longtime and successful commitment to her career and community. She has made a positive and dramatic impact through enthusiastic dedication to service and living her life as a testimony to UW-Eau Claire’s motto, “Excellence.”
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Future teacher gains knowledge, confidence by studying abroad
A self-described homebody, Megan Dougherty took a chance when she decided to study abroad in Scotland. The future teacher says the summer special education program gave her knowledge and experiences that will make her a better teacher.
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True grit: Student overcomes, owns invisible disability to become mentor
Maddy Mahoney refused to let bullies and high school teachers who failed to see her potential stand in the way of a great college career.
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Classroom experience helps special education major discover her passion
Brittany Franz, senior majoring in special education, finds the perfect fit through her experiences as an educator in the classroom.
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Blugolds lead Blackhawk special education program
Bloomer school district employs five UWEC special education alumni within their program. The bond of being a Blugold has helped their team collaborate and succeed as Bloomer Blackhawks.
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Building friendship and awareness through Best Buddies
Like most students, John Schiel likes to spend his down time with friends. The pal he often shares his time with is a friend he met through Best Buddies, a program that pairs Blugolds with adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Cyberbullying expert to present Martin Mogensen Education Lecture at UW-Eau Claire
Helping all teens make responsible decisions online and helping parents and educators be partners in those efforts will be the focus of a March 10 presentation by Dr. Justin Patchin, an internationally known expert on cyberbullying, at UW-Eau Claire.
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Blugold is championing special education while nurturing passion for theater
Senior Clarissa Cleven-Peterson, a special education major and theatre education minor, hopes to combine her passions for education and theater to teach kids who need additional support.
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Blugolds help area youth overcome reading challenges
A UW-Eau Claire program trains undergraduate students to develop and deliver evidence-based interventions to school-aged children who need extra help with their reading. Based on outcome data, the program is a success.
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Special education graduate receives Distinguished Alumni Award for 2015
A special education graduate from the class of '82 received the Alumni Distinguished Achievement award from the Blugold Alumni Foundation in December 2015.
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Special education major Karen Fraser reflects on study abroad at the University of Ghana
UW-Eau Claire sophomore special education major Karen Fraser shares her thoughts about her study abroad experience at the University of Ghana
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Working like a dog: Canine visitors help schoolchildren improve reading skills
The UW-Eau Claire College of Education and Human Sciences is participating in a therapy dog reading program at Eau Claire area elementary schools that helps students improve their reading skills.
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Mogensen Lecture to feature expert in youth transformative learning
Amy Vatne Bintliff, an educator known for her groundbreaking work in youth transformative learning, is the featured speaker for the 12th annual Martin Mogensen Education Lecture at UW-Eau Claire.
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New kid on the block
The newly constructed Centennial Hall brings tremendous improvements in facilities, equipment and technology to education students.