College for Education and Engaged Learning at Montclair State University

This winter, our Staff Advisory Board organized a "20 Days of Giving" campaign to benefit the Red Hawk Pantry, Montclair State University's on-campus food pantry. Together, our staff donated over 200 items, ranging from shelf-stable pantry items to personal care products. 🥫🧃🪥🧴 Thank you to all who participated! Learn more about the Red Hawk Pantry: https://lnkd.in/dSJ8GqPk

Shout-out to every #MontclairGrad who walked across the stage this week at Montclair State University commencement! 🎓 We wish you all the best in this next phase of your lives, and even though you've flown from the nest as #RedHawks and are now Montclair State University Alumni, we are always here to support you in your personal and professional endeavors. ❤️ #MontclairNJ #EssexCountyNJ #MontclairStateUniversity #NJEducation #NJEducators Prudential Center

Meet Anum Haqqani, a freshman in our CGES program! Last month, the first-ever cohort of CGES students presented their accomplishments from the Fall 2024 semester to family, friends, faculty, and staff. As part of the program, students can request to be connected with fellow Red Hawks to serve as peer companions. 🤝 Together, the partners can engage in social activities around campus, like grabbing Panda Express 🥡🥢, assisting with academic accountability, and ultimately helping them build confidence in navigating college life. The Certificate in General Education Studies (CGES) program started with our first cohort this fall and is Montclair State University's first credential-granting inclusive postsecondary education program. The program empowers students to realize their potential for higher education and life. The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) allowed for the development of college programs such as CGES to support the needs of the under-served group of individuals considered to have intellectual or developmental disabilities who are college-bound. Montclair joins over 300 US colleges and universities that offer programs for students with intellectual disability. ✉️ If you’re interested in becoming a peer companion and connecting with CGES students, email CGES@montclair.edu. #MontclairNJ #MontclairStateUniversity #EssexCountyNJ #NJEducation #DisabilityAwareness #IntellectualDisability Kathryn Leonard, LMSW

The College for Education and Engaged Learning wishes our students, alumni, faculty, and staff a restful winter break and a happy, healthy holiday season! ☃️🎄🎅🕎 #MontclairNJ #EssexCountyNJ #MontclairStateUniversity #NJEducation #NJTeachers

Our faculty and staff had a great time at this month's Winter Celebration hosted by President Jonathan Koppell! ☃️ ❄️ A special shout-out to Montclair State University's EATS by Gourmet Dining for the festive food and warm hot cocoa!

Wonderful event with the Department of Teaching and Learning representing at the Graduate Student Showcase sponsored by Graduate Admissions. College for Education and Engaged Learning at Montclair State University

Are you an educator interested in equity- and justice-oriented education? Transform your teaching with an M.Ed. in Teaching for Equity and Justice! This program is stackable, accessible, and flexible, allowing you to build on existing certificates and additional certifications. The program's core courses focus on traditional areas of interest for all educators (e.g., curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment, and teacher research), and each topic is explored through the lens of equity and social justice in education. If you have diverse specializations and are ready to deepen your career-ready skills, apply today! Contact Dr. Douglas Larkin with any questions at larkind@montclair.edu. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dAAnAFtJ 📆 December 6th is the deadline to apply.

Teachers are an important part of establishing and maintaining healthy environments for children to learn and grow.  Listen to Interim Dean Vincent Alfonso's feature on the American Psychological Association's Mental Health Primers Audio Series, where he shares his expertise on students experiencing sadness with Amanda Dettmer, PhD, a research scientist at Yale School of Medicine's Child Study Center. This series was developed to help teachers respond to students needing support. Check it out ⤵️ 🎧 https://lnkd.in/ek2xCXjb #Psychology #MontclairNJ #EssexCountyNJ #MentalHealth #TeacherSupport

There is still time to join our team as a Pre-Program Advisor! The role primarily advises current Montclair students interested in applying to the Teacher Education program and will be part of our broader team focused on student success within CEEL. Please apply directly here: https://lnkd.in/eZk4Z5uD.

With more than 30 years of professional experience as a psychologist, consultant, educator, and academic officer, Interim Dean Vincent Alfonso has been selected as President of the Trainers of School Psychologists (TSP) for the 2024-2025 academic year. As President of TSP, Alfonso will work to address the shortage of school psychologists nationwide who provide critical support to children and families in New Jersey and beyond. TSP directly supports the education and professional development of faculty who prepare and foster future school psychologists at higher education institutions across the U.S. https://lnkd.in/e6WWXKXN #SchoolPsychology #MontclairNJ #MontclairStateUniversity #EssexCountyNJ