- Special and Early Education
- Student Resources
Student Resources
Advisors
Allie Shirar
Gabel Hall 138
815-753-4802
ashirar@niu.edu
Involvement Opportunities
We recommend you become involved in professional organizations, community service and/or honorary societies in order to increase your awareness of the field of education, issues in education and to improve your leadership and communication skills.
Special Education Licensure Exam
Additional Exam Preparation Resources
Scholarships
You can search and apply for scholarships with MyScholarships. Additional external scholarship opportunities include:
- Minority Teachers of Illinois
- TEACH Grant
- Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation (Special Education)
- SETTW (Special Education)
- Gateways Reimbursement Scholarship (Early Childhood)
Clinicals
Student Teaching
- Student Teacher Role and Expectations
- Application for Early Childhood Student Teaching - SEEC 485/585 (DOCX)
- Substitute of Life Experience (Early Childhood) (PDF)
For additional academic, campus, educator and career resources, please visit our Office for Student Success.
Contact Us
Special and Early Education
Gabel Hall 159
815-753-1619
815-753-8594 (fax)
seed@niu.edu