College of Education at Illinois State

09/04/2026

Family Weekend with the College of Education! 🍎
Bring your family to the DeGarmo Patio and celebrate Family Weekend with your fellow ! Enjoy free snacks, games, activities, and plenty of photo opportunities with your friends and family. 📸

You’ll also have the chance to connect with your school or department and visit Studio Teach to explore and interact with assistive technology!

📅 Saturday, September 19
⏰ 10–11:30 a.m.
📍 DeGarmo Patio

RSVP Here: https://redbirdlife.illinoisstate.edu/event/12610425

09/04/2026

Meet our INCREDIBLE 🥳🍎

Department of Educational Administration and Foundations (EAF) doct...

09/04/2026

Our by the numbers 🍎✨

More than 21,500 Redbirds are on campus this fall, and there’s a lot more to this year’s incoming class than a number. ❤️ From the largest incoming Honors class in Illinois State history to a student who speaks 15 languages, this year’s newest Redbirds bring plenty of stories, talents, and ambitions with them to campus. Get to know the Class of 2026 by the numbers. ▶️ https://go.illinoisstate.edu/4dcMCDZ

09/02/2026

What a way to kick off the year! 🍎❤️

Thank you to all our who joined us for our Back to School celebration and braved the heat with us! ☀️ We loved seeing so many familiar faces and welcoming everyone back to campus.

It’s going to be a GREAT year, Redbirds! 🎉📚✨

09/02/2026

Our are always up to something awesome! 😎🍎

Join Dr. Beth MacDonald for Early Childhood STEM Exploration and Le...

09/02/2026

TODAY! Applications are open for our LBS-1 Minor program.

09/02/2026

Today is the DAY! 🍎✨ We can't wait to see y'all at the Back to School event this evening on the DeGarmo Patio from 5-6:30pm. See you there ! 🥳

08/26/2026

From Normal “townie” to ! 🍎❤️ Inspired by her experience with Best Buddies, one of our newest Redbirds is turning a passion for inclusion into a future career in special education. We’re excited to see where her journey takes her! ✨

Read more about her story below! 👇

With a Best Buddies Scholarship, freshman Julia Stephens is pursuing her passion through Illinois State University’s nationally renowned special education program.

08/26/2026

Our are the BEST! Have a great semester! 🍎✨

Education pathway alum, Alexis Allen class of 2024, is back in McLean County U5 schools as a substitute teacher while she finishes her degree at College of Education at Illinois State! We love seeing our former interns in their new roles and are so excited to hopefully welcome them as certified teachers soon!

08/26/2026

of our incredible Lab Schools! 🎊✨

The 2026-2027 high school rankings from US News & World Report place University High School at #21 among all IL high schools. Congratulations to all of the faculty associates, staff, and administrators for their dedication to education! 💚🏫