Negative labels may be removed for aspiring educators
California’s ESSA State Plan proposes that instructors with intern and preliminary teaching credentials should no longer be labeled as “ineffective teachers.”
The Rewards of Working With Children
Learn about the creative and fulfilling joys of working with children. See how we can prepare you for careers working with children in early childhood education.
How to Get an Online Early Childhood Education Degree
Online early childhood education degrees allow you to start a new career path on your own terms. Discover what you can study in an online ECE degree program
How to Become a Special Education Teacher
Interested in becoming a special education teacher? Learn more about the role and requirements needed to become a certified special education teacher in this article.
Radical Inclusiveness: Marsha Swindler and Pacific Oaks Change the Future for Struggling Learners
Marsha Swindler, Ph.D., core faculty in Special Education at Pacific Oaks College, wants to transform teacher training in service of all students.
Development techniques for early childhood educators
Early childhood education can change children’s lives. Learn different techniques to improve motor, language, and socio-emotional development.
Golden State Teacher Grant awardee affirms her passion for special education
Seeking recertification in special education, Nicole Alise chose Pacific Oaks College because she loved its commitment to diversity. Her determination earned her a Golden State Teacher Grant.
A guide to teacher education programs in California
Teacher education programs can provide the tools and knowledge to handle today’s culturally diverse classrooms with dignity and respect.
How to become a teacher in California
Learn about the requirements to become an elementary school teacher in California, and how an online teaching credential can help you become a teacher.
Early Childhood Education: Bullying in the Classroom
Bullying in both the classroom and online is a pervasive issue that spans across several age groups. This article examines ways to keep your students safe.
How To Become School Superintendent: Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education
Looking to become a school superintendent? Learn what the job entails, how to prepare for the role, and what the salary expectations are for this career.
Reading as science and art
Catherine Walter, Ed.D., of Pacific Oaks’ School of Education shares her thoughts on a recent op-ed from The New York Times.
