East Stroudsburg University College of Education

09/08/2026

Local educators, please join us for a reception showcasing the College of Education's relaunch of the ESU Schisler Wildlife Museum and McMunn Planetarium. RSVP (link in comments) required by Friday, 9/11/26.

It's a night of cheese, wine, exploration of updated curriculum and participant feedback as we plan for a full launch in Spring 2027. This is a 21+ yrs event, sorry, no children for this event.

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08/18/2026

The College of Education faculty and staff were back at it at our summer retreat planning for a year of focused inspiration! It takes a village and our village is ready for students ❤️🖤❤️

08/18/2026

We celebrated the success of our 3rd ABA Bootcamp. See you at our 4th ABA Bootcamp in 2027!

08/17/2026

Graduates, the job market is wide open...here's a posting that just came in.

08/04/2026

Day 2 of the 3rd Annual ESU ABA Bootcamp!

Today, we're "in school"—exploring how to bring high-quality, evidence-based ABA practices into school settings. Participants asked thoughtful, real-world questions, shared experiences, and learned practical strategies from our expert presenters to better support students.

We also celebrated the strength of our ABA community with great conversations and delicious homemade zucchini cookies, generously shared by one of our participants!

We're looking forward to Day 3!

06/25/2026

Day 3 of the Things That Matter Writing Retreat with the Pocono Writing Project 🌿✏️
Today, participants explored how to bring students' funds of knowledge into the classroom through an asset based approach. 🍎With snowball writing❄, free writing, and perspective taking, ESU pre-service teachers designed lessons that fostered student voice, ownership, and meaningful connections to learning.
Learning begins by recognizing the strengths every student already brings.

06/23/2026

Day 1 of the Things That Matter Writing Retreat with the Pocono Writing Project 🎨✍️
Today, participants explored the Pocono WritingProject to them through both writing and painting during a special session led by Peters Valley School of Craft.
By slowing down, observing, and creating, writers discovered new perspectives on familiar objects.

One participant reflected: "I feel like the painting helped me notice things about my object that I didn’t before."
Sometimes, paying close attention reveals stories that were there all along.
📸 Participants proudly sharing their painted objects and the stories behind them.

05/22/2026

🌿✍️✨ THINGS THAT MATTER” WRITING RETREAT ✨
June 22–24, 2026
📍 ESU’s Stony Acres: Step away from the noise and reconnect with creativity, reflection, and community in a beautiful outdoor setting with Pocono Writing Project (https://www.esu.edu/academics/pocono-writing-project.php). 🌲📖
Retreat Highlights:
🎶 Interaction with singer/songwriter Slade Heller
🥾 Guided hike with a National Park Ranger
🎨 Facilitated opportunities for artistic expression
🖋️ Community writing experiences
🍽️ Meals included throughout the retreat
📚 Up to 16 hours of Act 48 credit available for educators
💵 Cost: Just $200 
🔗 Register here (https://secure.touchnet.com/C20699_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=133&SINGLESTORE=true)
❓Contact Andrew Gavalis:  [email protected]
Space to write. Space to think. Space for the things that matter. ✨
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05/19/2026

So thankful to have k12 school partners who understand the importance of field experience. It takes a village to create a Warrior teacher!

Over 200 future educators from ESU’s College of Education gained hands-on experience through field experience and student teaching during the Spring 2026 academic semester.

05/19/2026

So proud of all of our graduates. Go out and show everyone the Warrior way!

This past Friday, East Stroudsburg University proudly celebrated five students as they graduated from the Career, Independent Living & Learning Studies (CILLS) program.

Hosted though the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation, the CILLS program helps participants with disabilities pursue a meaningful college experience where they can learn, build friendships, grow their confidence, and work toward their goals of living and working in an inclusive community.

Learn more about CILLS: https://bit.ly/4dbvSfH