Boise State University College of Education

05/26/2026

Brooke Barnhill, coordinator from Idaho SESTA in the Boise State University College of Education Center for School and Community Partnerships, was featured by the National Center On Deafblindness in their publication series, "Teaching Children Who Are Deafblind".
You can more at the link in their post!

“As educators, we need to be able to share with families and teach our students who are deafblind about the wide range of possibilities that are possible after they leave school. This involves living situations, work options, navigating resources, and different ways to be involved in their community. But in order to share and teach this, we need to increase our knowledge of what is possible.”
– Brooke Barnhill, M.Ed., teacher of the deafblind, statewide coordinator, Idaho Special Education Support and Technical Assistance

From the latest module in the “Teaching Children Who Are Deafblind” series, “Preparing for Life After High School” https://www.nationaldb.org/products/modules/pd/preparing-for-life-after-high-school/

05/07/2026

We are proud to recognize our student marshals Skyla Davis and Julia Heiden who will lead the class of 2026 Boise State University College of Education graduates at commencement on Saturday! Skyla is graduating with a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, Julia with a Bachelor's in Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education and Elementary Education.

05/04/2026

05/04/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Monique Pinczynski, who won the Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year Award for the College of Education! 👏

Students who nominated Dr. Pinczynski describe her as a "mentor who is both deeply caring and relentlessly committed to their growth and future opportunities." 💙🧡

05/01/2026

Our PEERS students presented their job skills to local partners at a reverse job fair as part of the Community and Career Readiness Studies certificate program! Thank you to all who visited the booths to interact with our students!

Learn more about the Community and Career Readiness Studies/PEERS program ⬇️

https://www.boisestate.edu/education-ugc-ccrs/

04/30/2026

Graduation at is just over a week away on May 9!

As we celebrate all of our Education grads, one standout grad is Chandler Beasley, the first woman at Boise State to graduate with a Physics/Secondary Education degree! Learn more about Chandler and her passion for astronomy, physics and education 🎓 🪐 🧡 💙

https://www.boisestate.edu/news/2026/04/16/sharing-idahos-dark-skies-meet-physics-major-chandler-beasley/

04/27/2026

Seven cities, one mission: Supporting Idaho’s educators!

Idaho SESTA (Special Education Support & Technical Assistance) wrapped up a statewide training tour delivering Comprehensive Evaluation and Advanced Essential Components of the IEP training! The "Team Idaho" effort - a partnership between Boise State, University of Idaho, and the Idaho Department of Education - provides free, high-quality training and resources to K-12 special educators in Idaho.

Huge thanks to the talented students at Creative Hive Group for capturing the journey at the Boise State Alumni & Friends Center!

Visit the SESTA website https://idahotc.com/SESTA to see upcoming training opportunities and access the SESTA resource library.

04/24/2026

This week, the Special Education Research Lab presented at the Undergraduate Research Showcase, highlighting impactful, student-engaged research across special education.

Dr. Aaron Mowery’s team presented “Sensory Supports in K–12 Classrooms: Practical Strategies and Recommendations,” focusing on actionable approaches educators can use to better support sensory needs in school settings.

Dr. Monique Pinczynski and Dr. Jeremy Ford’s team shared “Let’s Go! Teaching Bus Riding Skills to Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities,” showcasing practical strategies to promote independence and community access.

Dr. Katie Conley’s team presented “Building Strong Foundations for Collaboration in Rural Schools" and "Collaborative Futures,” emphasizing the importance of partnership and collaboration in rural education contexts.

The Special Education Research Lab, part of Boise State University’s Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) program, brings together faculty and students to engage in meaningful, applied research that supports individuals with disabilities and advances inclusive education practices.

Learn more about the lab here: https://www.boisestate.edu/vip/special-education-research-lab/

04/08/2026

Research and Creative Activity Month brings together scholars and researchers to highlight the amazing work we do at and COED students from several programs presented in person and virtually at today’s Graduate Student Showcase.

Education research contributes to innovation in education that can positively impact teaching and learning in schools and for students in Idaho and beyond!

03/25/2026

Student teachers met with district representatives today at the College of Education career fair to connect and find employment. Thank you to our partner districts and schools for attending and supporting our future teachers! hashtag