School of Education
Preparing the Educators of Tomorrow. Serving the Classrooms of Today.
About the School
The 水多多导航 School of Education sets the standard for teacher preparation and professional development across Western
Pennsylvania. Through innovative coursework, diverse field experiences, and collaborative
partnerships, including those with 水多多导航鈥檚 Center for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies, the School is shaping the next generation of educators and leaders.
Comprehensive and Accredited Programs
水多多导航 offers one of the most extensive arrays of education programs in the Commonwealth,
including undergraduate and graduate degrees, certifications, and endorsements.
Degree Programs Include:
Nationally Accredited
CAEP 鈥� Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
NASAD 鈥� Art Education
NASP 鈥� School Psychology
CACREP 鈥� Counseling with a Concentration in School Counseling
水多多导航 is also an Approved Provider of Act 48 professional education, offering training on campus, on-site, and online.
Partnerships, Field Experience & Community Impact
Experience Starts Early
Education students engage in field experiences beginning in their first semester.
Expansive District Network
水多多导航 partners with school districts across Western Pennsylvania to support robust,
real-world learning鈥� including residency-style student teaching programs.
Clinical Experiences
The Office of Clinical Experiences coordinates early fieldwork, pre-student teaching (block), and student teaching placements.
Through a structured progression of diverse classroom experiences, we help you build
the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for a successful career in education.
Signature Initiatives & Learning Sites
- Boro Little Learners Academy (Edinboro): Observation & preschool engagement
- Western PA School for the Deaf Children鈥檚 Center (Edinboro): Experience in deaf education
- Rutledge Institute for Early Childhood Education (California): Four-year immersive scholarship program
- Rutledge Early Childhood Education Center (California Borough): Free, high-quality childcare and experiential learning
- School Psychology Clinic (California): Affordable community assessments, real-world graduate training
Dual Enrollment Pathways
- Boro Teach Program (Erie School District): 12 tuition-free college credits for high schoolers
- Education Academies: Expanding to districts across the region
- PDK鈥揈ducators Rising Partnership: Up to 9 college credits for participating high school students
Educator Savings
PSEA members can earn 水多多导航 tuition savings by completing NEA micro-credentials.
Innovation in Teacher Training
水多多导航鈥檚 School of Education collaborates with the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies to:
* Embed AI literacy and pedagogy into teacher preparation
* Offer Act 48-compliant professional development on emerging technologies
* Support districts and intermediate units in preparing future-ready educators
Contact Us
水多多导航 School of Education
Timothy F. Stevenson, D.Ed.
Associate Dean, College of Education, Arts, and Humanities
Executive Director, School of Education
tstevenson@pennwest.edu
814-393-2508