School of Education
Organizations
A student organization, the Education Student Advisory Council (EdSAC), represents elementary student concerns to the School of Education to faculty and administration. In addition, EdSAC provides opportunities for education and service to students beyond the formal classroom. The organization promotes educational leadership skills and assists the School in various professional activities.
meshEd
At Indiana University Kokomo, students may obtain their grades 5-12 licensure in one of six content areas: Mathematics, English/Language Arts, Science (Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Earth/Space Science, or Life Science), Social Studies (History, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, or Economics), Fine Arts: Visual Arts, and Exceptional Learners: Mild Intervention. It is the goal of meshEd to work together to represent the interests of all six content areas, as well as Education. Members of meshEd plan events and workshops, as well as schedule speakers to supplement the Education classes offered by IU Kokomo.
Pi Lambda Theta
Pi Lambda Theta is an international honor and professional association of professionals from all levels of education, the health professions, and library science who have achieved high academic excellence and have a demonstrated potential for leadership. Organized in 1910, Pi Lambda Theta now has more than 16,000 members in campus and community-based chapters. The Indiana University Kokomo chapter, Gamma Gamma, has won awards for both innovation and leadership.
Professional Organizations
Students in the education programs at IU Kokomo are strongly encouraged to join and support external associations in their field, including the International Reading Association, the Association for Childhood Education, the National Science Teachers Association, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the National Council for the Social Studies, and the National Council for Teachers of English.
meshEd
At Indiana University Kokomo, students may obtain their grades 5-12 licensure in one of six content areas: Mathematics, English/Language Arts, Science (Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Earth/Space Science, or Life Science), Social Studies (History, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, or Economics), Fine Arts: Visual Arts, and Exceptional Learners: Mild Intervention. It is the goal of meshEd to work together to represent the interests of all six content areas, as well as Education. Members of meshEd plan events and workshops, as well as schedule speakers to supplement the Education classes offered by IU Kokomo.
Pi Lambda Theta
Pi Lambda Theta is an international honor and professional association of professionals from all levels of education, the health professions, and library science who have achieved high academic excellence and have a demonstrated potential for leadership. Organized in 1910, Pi Lambda Theta now has more than 16,000 members in campus and community-based chapters. The Indiana University Kokomo chapter, Gamma Gamma, has won awards for both innovation and leadership.
Professional Organizations
Students in the education programs at IU Kokomo are strongly encouraged to join and support external associations in their field, including the International Reading Association, the Association for Childhood Education, the National Science Teachers Association, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the National Council for the Social Studies, and the National Council for Teachers of English.