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Dean’s Message

As you read this, you are probably moving from a slower pace suited for summer into that faster pace that gets an academic year started. I sincerely hope that your summer was filled with many good things---a time for enjoyment, opportunities to refresh yourself, and memories made with family and friends. I also hope you are looking forward to this academic year and the opportunities to grow personally and professionally through connecting with and working with others in the CCOE, across campus, and out in our local communities where fieldwork and service happen. This fall, the college takes an important step to posthumously honor a distinguished alumni and history maker, Mr. Sal Castro. After receiving his training as an educator, in the early 60s, in the College of Education at LA State College (which today is the CCOE at Cal State LA), he found himself teaching in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).  In 1968, he, along with the youth leaders with whom he worked, led walkouts from five area high schools by Latinx students and supporters (about 25,000 strong) to call attention to the discrimination and poor schooling they were experiencing. This changed the course of history. One result, more and more Latinx students went to college in that period, a legacy which continues to this day. Your success is important to us! We are here to prepare you to you to think, to learn, to teach, to lead, and to respond to the needs of your communities and schools! Please let us know how we can assist in your goals and studies as you prepare to meet the needs of the children, youth, and families of Los Angeles! 

I hope you have a richly rewarding semester!

Bush Named as New Chair of Pan-African Studies

Nana Lawson Bush, V, Ph.D. has been named Chair of Pan-African Studies in the College of Natural and Social Sciences at Cal State LA. Dr. Bush is a Professor of Educational Leadership and Administration in the Division of Applied and Advanced Studies in Education and has also taught courses in the Pan-African Studies Department for many years. Last year, Dr. Bush was one of six Cal State LA faculty members who were recognized for excellence in teaching and outstanding achievements during the 2018 Fall Convocation. In addition to his book, Can Black Mothers Raise Our Sons? and recently the released book/workbook co-authored with his brother, Dr. Edward Bush, and others, The Plan: A Guide for Women Raising African American Boys from Conception to College and The Plan Workbook, he has published over 30 articles addressing African American educational history, African-centered education, school desegregation, and Black male schooling and developmental issues. We wish Dr. Bush the very best and will look forward to future collaborations between the Pan-African Studies Department and the CCOE.

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Events

Events Calendar

30th Annual Distinguished Educators Award Dinner
Save-the-Date
Friday, November 22, 2019

Reception & Silent Auction at 5 p.m.
Dinner and Program at 6 p.m.

Golden Eagle Ballrooms
Cal State LA

Invitation Forthcoming
For first access to event tickets visit: www.calstatela.edu/ccoe/ded

Event Sponsorship Welcome
Jim Loduha, Director of Development 323-343-6151 or jloduha@calstatela.edu

Proceeds from this fundraiser provide much needed scholarships for our students, many who are the first in their families to attend college.
Funds also enhance professional development for our outstanding faculty and staff.

Highlights from last year’s Distinguished Educators Award Dinner​

Scott Gives Guglielmo Endowed Chair Lecture
Save-the-Date and Bring Your Class

On Thursday, October 10, 2019, join the CCOE for the Matthew Guglielmo Endowed Chair Lecture. Dr. Haleigh Scott, an expert at the UC Davis Medical Investigation of Neurological Disorders Institute (MIND), will share her expertise on supporting the mental, behavioral, and physical health of individuals with intellectual disabilities across the lifespan. Save-the-date and consider incorporating this talk into your Fall semester plans- bring your class! For additional information, contact Jennifer Symon - jsymon@exchange.calstatela.edu

Join the CCOE for the Annual Education Career Fair! Over 20 organizations/employers will be her to meet individuals completing degrees and credentials in Multiple-Subject Teaching, Single-Subject Teaching, Reading, Special Education, Counseling, and Administrative Services! This is your chance to meet your next career opportunity. The Education Career Fair will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2019, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the King Hall Walkway (adjacent to the KH Lecture Halls). Questions? Contact the Office for Student Services at 323-343-4320.

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