Teacher Education Archives - APP News /news/category/college-of-education-and-behavioral-sciences/teacher-education/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:26:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 APP Earns National ‘A’ Rating for Teacher Preparation in Reading /news/2026/06/24/nicholls-state-university-earns-national-a-rating-for-teacher-preparation-in-reading/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:58:04 +0000 /news/?p=10237 THIBODAUX, La. – The elementary teacher education program at APP has earned an “A” from the National Council on Teacher Quality for how effectively it prepares future educators to teach children to read. In the national report “Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation,” APP was recognized for fully aligning its curriculum […]

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]]> APP Among Top in U.S. for Preparing Future Teachers in the Science of Reading /news/2023/06/22/nicholls-state-university-among-top-in-u-s-for-preparing-future-teachers-in-the-science-of-reading/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:38:57 +0000 /news/?p=9179 THIBODAUX, La. – The undergraduate elementary education program at APP has been recognized by the National Council on Teacher Quality for its rigorous preparation of future teachers in reading instruction, earning an “A” grade in NCTQ’s new report, Teacher Prep Review: Strengthening Elementary Reading Instruction. The program is among just 23% nationwide to earn an […]

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]]> APP Partners with Louisiana Board of Regents to Host Dyslexia Symposium /news/2023/05/23/nicholls-partners-with-louisiana-board-of-regents-to-host-dyslexia-symposium/ Tue, 23 May 2023 14:32:37 +0000 /news/?p=9159 THIBODAUX, La. – APP partnered with the Louisiana Board of Regents to offer a Dyslexia Symposium on April 19 at the Claiborne Conference Center in Baton Rouge. Jason Talbot, APP director and coordinator of assessments and research for the Dyslexia Center, along with Kayla Reggio, director of Dyslexia Resource Center and academic consultant of Louisiana […]

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]]> APP & Max Charter School Renew Five-Year Partnership /news/2023/03/03/nicholls-max-charter-school-renew-five-year-partnership/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 15:50:20 +0000 /news/?p=9070 THIBODAUX, La. — The Maxine Giardina Charter School and APP have renewed their five-year affiliation to provide engagement and support through the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences and Louisiana Center for Dyslexia and Related Learning Disorders. “For years, the affiliation between MAX Charter and APP has provided incredible opportunities for our teacher […]

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]]> APP Partners with Smart Start Ascension Early Childhood Learning Academy /news/2022/10/13/nicholls-partners-with-smart-start-ascension-early-childhood-learning-academy/ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 22:17:19 +0000 /news/?p=8898 THIBODAUX, La. — APP is partnering with Ascension Parish Government to provide a team of specialists to establish the Smart Start Ascension Early Childhood Learning Academy , a Type III early learning center in Donaldsonville. Program development and a continued operational framework will be in collaboration with Ascension Parish Government and members of the APP’ […]

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]]> ISTE Awards APP Professor for Excellence in Teacher Education /news/2021/08/20/iste-awards-nicholls-professor-for-excellence-in-teacher-education/ Fri, 20 Aug 2021 21:30:00 +0000 /news/?p=8551 THIBODAUX, La. — The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) has recognized Dr. Cynthia Vavasseur for her achievements in educational technology. The nonprofit honored the professor of teacher education with the 2021 ISTE Teacher Education Network Award for Excellence in Teacher Education. Every year, ISTE recognizes educators who make a difference in education. The […]

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]]> APP to Provide STEM Assessment Training to Local Teachers with Brown Foundation Grant /news/2021/06/14/nicholls-to-provide-stem-assessment-training-to-local-teachers-with-brown-foundation-grant/ Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000 /news/?p=8494 THIBODAUX, La. — Three APP professors will provide professional development to local K-12 STEM teachers, thanks to a new grant. The $19,900 grant from the Brown Foundation will fund training for 20 elementary school teachers from the Tri-Parish area. Teacher education assistant professors Drs. Aimee Hollander and Ke Wang wrote the grant. Dr. […]

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]]> APP Professor receives $70,000 to Bring 3D Models to Science Classrooms /news/2021/05/05/nicholls-professor-receives-70000-to-bring-3d-models-to-science-classrooms/ Wed, 05 May 2021 17:30:00 +0000 /news/?p=8455 THIBODAUX, La. — The Louisiana Board of Regents has awarded a APP professor more than $69,000 to enhance molecular education in the Bayou Region. The Board awarded Dr. Aimee Hollander, assistant professor of teacher education, $69,056 for the project. Dr. Hollander also serves as the program director for science secondary education and the […]

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]]> Board of Regents Grant to Promote Diversity, Quality Assurance Training /news/2021/04/27/board-of-regents-grant-to-promote-diversity-quality-assurance-training/ Tue, 27 Apr 2021 21:30:00 +0000 /news/?p=8439 THIBODAUX, La. — APP will advance and enhance teacher training thanks to a grant from the Louisiana Board of Regents. Dr. Leah Peterson, assistant professor of teacher education, received $30,000 to use for quality assurance and diversity initiatives in the Department of Teacher Education. The grant money will hire consultants to guide training […]

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]]> APP Named Third Provider for Leading Educational Technology Certification /news/2021/03/29/nicholls-named-third-provider-for-leading-educational-technology-certification/ Mon, 29 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000 /news/?p=8399 THIBODAUX, La. — The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) has officially certified APP as the third higher education institution to provide the ISTE Certification for Educators. “The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the need for educational technology leaders to the forefront of education at all levels,” said Dr. Cynthia Vavasseur, professor of […]

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