ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY

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Chicago Region #10

• Ph.D. in Mathematics Education

Illinois State University proposes to extend its coursework leading to the Ph.D. in Mathematics Education to Chicago Region #10. The program will be delivered off campus, in part, at various sites in Chicago. However, the program will also require students to spend three summers and either a fall or spring semester in residency at the Illinois State University campus in Normal, Illinois.

The program is designed to prepare individuals for careers as college or university professors where the primary responsibilities will be to conduct and direct basic research on the teaching and learning of school mathematics and to teach courses to prospective and in-service mathematics teachers. Graduates will also be qualified to assume positions as mathematics curriculum consultants in school districts, researchers in educational laboratories, or staff members in educational publishing companies. The program places special emphasis on the mathematics curriculum in grades K-12. The program requires a minimum of 72 hours of course work, 15 hours of dissertation credit and one semester residency at Illinois State University in Normal.

With the exception of the shorter residency requirement, all curriculum requirements are the same as the on-campus requirements.

Traditional classrooms, computer laboratories and library resources will be scheduled through local school and community college districts convenient to the enrolled cohort. Students will have available required texts, on-line resources, and distributed reading lists. Students will be able to use their Illinois State University user-logon identification (ULID) to access indexes and databases and will be able to borrow materials at 45 ILCSO member libraries. University librarians will be available for consultation through phone and email. Finally, graduate faculty members teaching on campus will be assigned to teach in the off-campus cohorts, assuring that the program's academic standards are maintained.

Illinois State University plans to enroll 20-25 students in the Ph.D. in Mathematics Education at this site. It is anticipated that nearly all of the students will be teachers of mathematics from the Chicago area. The University currently has authority to offer this program in South Metropolitan Region #6 and this proposed new off-campus site will be served on an alternating basis, depending on the cohort demand for the program.

Requests for additional information regarding the proposed program should be directed to Dr.

Elizabeth Chapman, Associate Provost, [email protected], Campus Box 4000, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, 61790-4000.

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ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY North Suburban Region #1

Fox Valley Region #2 Chicago Region #10

• M.S., M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction

Illinois State University will request authorization for operating and degree granting authority for the M.S. and M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction in North Suburban Region #1, Fox Valley Region #2 and Chicago Region #10.

The goals of the M.S. and M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction are based upon five core propositions of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. The core propositions articulate what teachers should know and be able to do. In their simplest form, the propositions state that teachers

§ are committed to students and their learning

§ know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students

§ are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning

§ think systematically about their practice and learn from experience

§ are members of learning communities.

The program is designed to provide graduate students in education an understanding of theory and practice in curriculum, teaching, learning, student diversity, and instructional technology. The program requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of coursework. The core curriculum consists of 18 hours of coursework. Several 12-hour specialization courses are available based on teachers’ interests or professional needs. Teachers may choose from two capstone experiences to complete their Masters' program: they may choose to complete a thesis or may choose the portfolio option, demonstrating they have met the five goals identified in the Master’s program. Students selecting the portfolio option are required to complete a comprehensive examination as well.

The M.S. program is designed to serve practicing K-12 schoolteachers with completed bachelor's degrees in education that wish to advance their theory, understanding, and practice in the classroom. The M.S.Ed. program, although an overlapping curriculum, serves alternative certification students seeking initial certification. Cohort groups of students will be selected for the program and the classes will be delivered in the evenings, on weekends, and during the summer at times convenient to the cohort.

Traditional classrooms, computer laboratories and library resources will be scheduled through local school and community college districts convenient to the enrolled cohort. Students will have available required texts, on-line resources, and distributed reading lists. Students will be able to use their Illinois State University user-logon identification to access over 100 indexes and databases and will be able to borrow materials at 45 ILCSO member libraries. University librarians are available for consultation through phone and email. Finally, graduate faculty members teaching on campus are assigned to teach in the off-campus cohorts, assuring that the program's academic standards are maintained.

The University estimates that approximately 20-30 students will be admitted in each on-site cohort. The University intends to schedule a rotation of the program to each of these sites based on the College of Education statewide plan and on regional needs.

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Betty Chapman, Associate Provost, [email protected], Campus Box 4000, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, 61790.

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ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY North Suburban Region #1

Chicago Region #10

• B.S. in Special Education

Illinois State University will request authorization for operating and degree granting authority for the B.S. Ed. in Special Education in North Suburban Region #1 and Chicago Region #10.

The Special Education program at Illinois State is the only program in Illinois preparing teacher in all seven major disability areas recognized by the State. The completion of degree requirements and the successful completion of appropriate state certification tests entitle students to an Illinois Type 10 teaching certificate in their major area.

The off-campus program is designed to serve Illinois State University undergraduate Special Education majors from the Chicago and North Suburban areas seeking the B.S.Ed. in Special Education with the Illinois Type 10 teaching certificate. Cohort groups of students will be selected for the program and the classes will be delivered on-site in professional development schools. Less than the full degree may be offered off campus: cohort students may be selected from 1) native students who have completed their general education requirements, and 2) transfer students.

Traditional classrooms, computer laboratories, and library resources will be scheduled through local school and community college districts convenient to the enrolled cohort. Students will have available required texts, on-line resources, and distributed reading lists. Students will be able to use their Illinois State University user-logon identification to access over 100 indexes and databases and will be able to borrow materials at 45 ILCSO member libraries. University librarians are available for consultation through phone and email. Finally, graduate faculty members teaching on campus are assigned to teach in the off-campus cohorts, assuring that the program's academic standards are maintained.

The University estimates that approximately 20-30 students will enroll in the cohorts at these sites. Initially, the sites may operate as regional need and resources allow. As professional development schools are developed in these areas, the University intends to operate consistently at these sites.

Requests for additional information about the proposed program should be directed to Dr.

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North Suburban Region #1 Chicago Region #10

• M.S., M.S.Ed. in Special Education

Illinois State University will request authorization for operating and degree granting authority for the M.S. and M.S. Ed. in Special Education in North Suburban Region #1 and Chicago Region #10.

The Special Education program at Illinois State provides leadership training for students to be teachers and consultant professionals for children and adults with disabilities. The Illinois State program is the only program in the state that prepares teachers in all seven major disability areas recognized by the State. The completion of degree requirements and the successful completion of appropriate state certification tests entitle students to an Illinois Type 10 teaching certificate in their major area.

The off-campus programs in North Suburban Region #1 and Chicago Region #10 are designed to serve practicing K-12 public school teachers who have completed bachelor's degrees in education and wish to advance their theory, understanding, collaborative/consultative methodology and practice in the classroom or expand into additional disability areas. Cohort groups of students will be selected for the program and the classes will be delivered in the evenings, on weekends, and during the summer at times convenient to the selected cohort.

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ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY Fox Valley Region #2

Chicago Region #10

• M.S.Ed. in Reading

Illinois State University will request authorization for operating and degree granting authority for the M.S. Ed. in Reading in Fox Valley Region #2, Chicago Region #10.

The Master's in Reading program is intended for K-12 educators teaching reading and writing. The program prepares teachers to plan reading and writing curriculum in Illinois' schools, improve their teaching of reading and writing, and design effective programs of children's reading and writing assessment.

The off-campus programs in Fox Valley Region #2 and Chicago Region #10 are designed to serve practicing K-12 teachers with completed bachelor's degrees in education. The program will support educators to understand the reading and writing process and improve their practice of literacy instruction and assessment in the classroom. Student cohorts will be selected for the program and courses will be delivered in the evenings, on weekends, and during the summer at times convenient to the cohort.

The University estimates that approximately 20-30 students will be admitted in each on-site cohort. The University will schedule a rotation of the program to each of these sites based on the College of Education statewide plan and on regional needs.

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Chicago Region #10

• M.S.Ed. in Educational Administration

Illinois State University will request authorization for operating and degree granting authority for the M.S., M.S. Ed. in Educational Administration in Chicago Region #10.

The Master's in Educational Administration program enables students to achieve an advanced understanding of the broad and systematic context of education and educational policy for leadership roles in education. The program is designed to improve the initial preparation of school leaders and the continuing professional development of current school leaders.

The M.S. in Education degree program leading to the K-12 Type 75 administrative certification (principalship) requires 39 credit hours of coursework. A required seminar and six hours of professional practice serve as synthesizing experiences.

For the off-campus program in Chicago Region #10, students will be selected for the cohort program and classes will be delivered in the evenings, on weekends, and during the summer at times convenient to the cohort.

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Illinois State University North Suburban Region #1

South Metropolitan Region #6 Chicago Region #10

• M.S. in Instructional Technology

Illinois State University will request authorization for operating and degree granting authority for the M.S. Instructional Technology in North Suburban Region #1, South Metropolitan Region

#6, and Chicago Region #10.

The Instructional Technology Masters degree program at Illinois State University provides critical training and experiences to prepare instructional leaders in technology for the schools and the workplace. The focus of this interdisciplinary program will be on research, learning, instructional design and development, and the preparation for the State of Illinois’ K-12 Technology Specialist endorsement. Two curricular options are available in this program: the Technology Specialist sequence and the Business/Industry/Education sequence.

For the off-campus program in North Suburban Region #1, South Metropolitan Region #6, and the Chicago Region #10 students will be selected for the cohort program and classes will be delivered in the evenings, on weekends, and during the summer at times convenient to the cohort.

Traditional classrooms, computer laboratories, and library resources will be scheduled through local school and community college districts convenient to the enrolled cohort. Students will have available required texts, on-line resources, and distributed reading lists. Students will be able to use their Illinois State University user-logon identification to access over 100 indexes and databases and will be able to borrow materials at 45 ILCSO member libraries. University librarians are available for consultation through phone and email. Finally, graduate faculty members, primarily from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, are assigned to teach in the off-campus cohorts, assuring that the program's academic standards are maintained.

The University estimates that approximately 20-30 students will be admitted in each on-site cohort. The University will schedule a rotation of the program to each of these sites based on the College of Education statewide plan and on regional needs.