Elementary Education News

Dr. Cynthia Desrochers (Elementary Education, professor emerita) has co-authored and co-edited two new volumes published as part of her co-edited series, Transforming Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Information Age Publishing. Read more

This past summer, as part of a Ballmer grant, 51 LAUSD primary grade teachers successfully earned a CSUN Reading & Literacy Certificate by taking 3 summer courses in the Elementary Education Department. The intense summer program included tutoring of 35 elementary school students from the community through the L.A. Times Literacy Center, one of the centers in the Teaching, Learning, and Counseling Consortium. Forty-two teachers will continue this fall and earn their CTC Reading & Literacy Added Authorization. We expect over 100 teachers to participate in the program next summer. Read more

The Summer Academic Enrichment Program (SAEP) celebrated its 45th year this past summer! With over 250 secondary students on campus, SAEP offered 5-week classes ranging from 2D Computer Animation to Culinary to Watercolor. 

For the younger kids, the Summer Academic Program for Elementary School Students (SAPESS) held its 39th program this past summer! Eighty students enjoyed 5 weeks of English, arts and crafts, science, and theater arts in the Education building. Read more

The Department of Elementary Education is seeking a part-time teacher to teach EED 648: Seminar in Elementary School Science Education. Applications are due December 1, 2022. Get more information and learn how to apply here. Interested applicants should email completed applications to eed@csun.edu