Educational Psychology
Positive Behavioral Interventions Center Receives $21 Million to Revolutionize K-12 Education
The Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (Center on PBIS), a multi-institution initiative headed by researchers at the University of Oregon, the University of Connecticut, and the University of South Florida, has been changing the way kids learn for over 20 years – and counting
Dutch Educators, Neag School Partner to Implement Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
Last month, the Neag School of Education hosted a group of educators from the Netherlands to learn more about implementing Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in the classroom.
Wolff Entrepreneurship Competition Crowns Startup That Brings Emotional-Coping Skills to Elementary-Age Kids
The Wolff competition awarded almost $60,000 in funds for UConn-affiliated startups
Neag School’s Annual Scholarship Celebration Spotlights Students and Donors
The event on Oct. 6 commemorated students’ academic achievements and the generosity of donors who have financially enabled those students to continue pursuing higher education.
Startup ‘Feel Your Best Self’ Helps Young Kids Express, Address Their Emotions
A startup that grew in response to overwhelming demand
Neag School Creates Mentoring Program for Teacher Education Students
The initiative pairs master’s degree and junior-year students in the Integrated Bachelor’s/Master’s program, with the aim of retaining more future educators
Neag School Launches New Licensed Professional Counselor Program
The online certificate program is an extension of the Counselor Education master’s program and will help meet Connecticut's demand for licensed counselors in the wake of the pandemic
Neag School Welcomes New Faculty, Celebrates New Program Director
Risa Isard and Zachary Collier join the Neag School as assistant professors, while Tracy Sinclair has been named director of the Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates
Neag School Expands its Early College Experience Courses, Allowing High School Students to Explore Careers in Education
More than 350 students from 21 partner schools were enrolled in the Neag School's ECE courses in 2022-2023, an increase from 201 students in five districts the year before.
Feel Your Best Self Collaborative Puppetry Project Wins Telly Awards
The free educational toolkit that helps children cope with big emotions has been recognized in four categories.