Research Units

The College of Education consists of educators who provide innovative and cutting-edge research and teaching in an effort to further the field of education and prepare educators to contribute to a just and democratic society.

The College includes two major research units:

Center on Disability Studies

The Center on Disability Studies conducts a wide range of education, research, and service activities in collaboration with other disciplines. Core activities consist of education, interdisciplinary training, and technical assistance; community and university service; and research, dissemination, and evaluation. These activities are carried out under five initiative areas: School and Community Inclusion; Special Health Needs; Transition, Postsecondary Education, and Employment; Mental Health; and Pacific Outreach.

Curriculum Research & Development Group

The Curriculum Research & Development Group is proud of nearly 40 years of commitment to quality. CRDG brings together teams from over 100 classroom teachers, curriculum specialists, educational designers, content scholars, editors, evaluators, media specialists, publishers, and staff developers to research and create innovative and effective solutions to today's educational problems. Expert teams draw upon our own experience as well as the relevant research and expertise of others to create effective, award winning programs for grades K-12.