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College of EducationCertification ProgramsCertification in Rehabilitation CounselingSuccessful completion of the rehabilitation counseling curriculum in the MEd program in counselor education will qualify the student for national certification by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification and for certification by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations as a rehabilitation service provider.Secondary Education; Special EducationSee the “Institute for Teacher Education” and the “Special Education” sections within the College of Education for more details. Research UnitsCenter on Disability Studies1776 University Avenue, UA4-6 The Center on Disability Studies (CDS) is a UH Board of Regents recognized center focused on interdisciplinary education, community service and technical assistance, research and evaluation, and information dissemination. The CDS was established in 1988 as the Hawai‘i University Affiliated Program, and is a charter member of the Association of University Centers on Disability (AUCD). This national network of university centers focuses on education, research, and service activities, which impact upon the quality of life of persons with disabilities across the nation. Beginning in 1988 with core funding of only $250,000 and a staff of four, the CDS has leveraged resources to its current level of funding of over seventeen million dollars and 50 projects, with more than 100 faculty and staff. The CDS conducts a wide range of education, research, and service activities in collaboration with other disciplines. These activities are centered around several initiative areas: school and community inclusion; special health needs; transition, postsecondary education, and employment; mental health; and Pacific outreach. These initiative areas reflect a commitment to evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary cooperation within an academic, community, and family context. Activities strive to be culturally sensitive and demonstrate honor and respect for individual differences in behavior, attitudes, beliefs, and interpersonal styles. CDS activities reflect an organizational commitment to excellence and evidence-based practices. Faculty and staff are mentored, supported, and encouraged to excel. The CDS offers an interdisciplinary Certificate in Disability and Diversity Studies, a 15-credit coursework grounded in the interdisciplinary process to promote effective, efficient, and culturally sensitive services for persons with disabilities of all ages. This program enables graduate students to acquire the skills needed to collaborate through joint planning, decision-making, and goal setting, gaining the perspective of mutual understanding and respect for persons with disabilities and the contributions of other disciplines. Each year, the CDS sponsors the Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities (Pac Rim), to promote collaboration and to impact future choices for persons with disabilities. Pac Rim focuses on disseminating information on promising practices, evidence-based research, and emerging issues with the communities it serves. This conference has been held annually for the past 25 years, with an attendance of approximately 1,000 from the state, region, nation, and international communities. Special efforts are made to provide support to enable persons with disabilities, self-advocates, and parents and family members of persons with disabilities to attend. CDS publishes an international scholarly publication in the field of disability studies, The Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal (RDS). The late Dr. David Pfeiffer served as the founding editor of the journal, initiated in 2003. RDS is an internationally-focused academic journal in the field of Disability Studies, containing research articles, essays, bibliographies, and reviews of materials relating to the culture of disability and people with disabilities. It also publishes forums on disability topics brought together by forum editors of international stature. Poetry, short stories, creative essays, photographs, and art works related to disability are also published. RDS is published four times a year, in both print and electronic format. Curriculum Research & Development GroupCastle Memorial 132 The Curriculum Research & Development Group (CRDG), including the University Laboratory School, is an organized research unit of the College of Education that conducts systematic research, design, development, publication, professional development, and related in-service support in grades PreK to 12. CRDG serves the public and private schools of Hawai‘i and others within the university’s broad service area. CRDG has ongoing research, curriculum development, and teacher professional development efforts in five focus areas: mathematics and science education; Hawai‘i, Asia and the Pacific; serving diverse learner needs; educational technology development; and designing effective school systems. Research and school service projects focus on educational policy, standards-based education, program evaluation, teacher development, reduction of in-school segregation of students, and programs for students educationally at risk. The University Laboratory School, with its culturally diverse student body, provides an essential experimental ground for developing and testing educational ideas and programs aimed at improving teaching, learning, and assessment. The school enrolls approximately 420 students in grades K–12 and serves as a demonstration site for exemplary school practices. Student OrganizationsThe College of Education Student Association (CESA) is open to all persons interested in teacher education. CESA members participate in college committees and projects and sponsor various activities for education students. CESA is an affiliate of the Student National Education Association. For more information, call (808) 956-7849 or email cesa@hawaii.edu. All doctoral students are eligible to participate in the College of Education Doctoral Student Association (COEDSA). COEDSA sponsors activities and workshops on matters of concern to doctoral students. For more information, visit COEDSA’s website at: www.hawaii.edu/coedsa/. Honors and ScholarshipsEach semester, the College of Education recognizes the scholastic performance of students who achieve a GPA of 3.5 or better by placing them on the Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must successfully complete at least 15 credits during the semester. Additionally, the college awards the distinction of being student marshals at commencement exercises to those students who demonstrate high scholastic achievement, outstanding character, and extraordinary potential for teaching. Exemplary students also are invited to join the College of Education’s chapter of Pi Lambda Theta, a national education honorary society. The College of Education makes scholarship support available to classified undergraduate and graduate students. In 2008-2009, students received scholarships totaling over $190,000. 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