Lauriello Recognized by Lehigh Valley Business
Jennifer Lauriello has been selected by Lehigh Valley Business as one of five regional leaders for their annual Power List – Health Care and Human Services.
Special Education
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ImmersED Project Bridges Science Learning and Social-Emotional Growth Through Next-Gen Technology
Lehigh's College of Education is leading a new era of educational research and innovation with ImmersED, a pioneering project harnessing immersive technology and social-emotional learning (SEL) to reimagine how students experience and succeed in science. Built on collaboration between faculty researchers, classroom educators, and Lehigh undergraduate and graduate students, and supported by the Office of Creative Inquiry, ImmersED aims to engage diverse learners through active participation in dynamic, 360-degree science lessons that build both academic and social-emotional skills.
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Burke Joins Special Education Faculty
The College of Education welcomes Assistant Professor Kathryn Burke to the Special Education program.
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- Counseling Psychology
- School Psychology
- Special Education
- Alumni
- Educational Leadership
- Teaching, Learning and Technology
Finding Joy in Education
In 2025, the field of education faces unprecedented challenges. For instance, the National Center for Education Statistics reports that during the 2024-2025 school year, 74% of public schools in the United States faced difficulty hiring teachers to fill vacant positions. Furthermore, teachers indicate that a common reason why they leave the profession is they feel that teaching is an undervalued profession.
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Centennial School Marks 60 Years of Transforming Lives in Special Education
Lehigh University’s Centennial School marks its 60th anniversary, celebrating six decades as a guiding light for children with behavioral and learning challenges and for the educators committed to helping them succeed. Founded in 1965 by Lehigh’s College of Education during the University’s centennial, Centennial has grown into much more than just a school — it is a vibrant, supportive community where each child’s potential is recognized and nurtured through expertise, compassion, and a belief in second chances.
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Upcoming Book Calls for Action on Equity for Multilingual Students with Disabilities
A new book by Sara Kangas, an associate professor and program director in the COE's Special Education program, is set to challenge longstanding assumptions about how public schools serve multilingual learners with disabilities.
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Morin Leaving Academia to Pursue Entrepreneurship
Kristi Morin is stepping down from her position as an associate professor in the Special Education program to pursue opportunities that support individuals preparing for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam.
During her tenure at Lehigh, Morin was awarded a highly competitive early career grant from Institute of Education Sciences, United States Department of Education, in which she developed a mentoring program to reduce attrition among early career teachers working with autistic children. In addition, she led a state-funded grant to address the extreme shortage in special education teachers throughout Pennsylvania. This included developing curriculum for an accelerated program to fully certify multiple cohorts of prospective special education teachers. -
Behavioral Interventions Effective Tool in ADHD Treatment
A recent op ed by COE professors George DuPaul and Lee Kern published in Penn Live suggests that the role of behavioral parent training [BPT] may be underutilized. For young children, especially those under six, leading health authorities, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), recommend that parents pursue behavioral interventions (specifically BPT] before turning to medication.
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- Counseling Psychology
- School Psychology
- Special Education
- Educational Leadership
- Global Programs
- Research
- Teaching, Learning and Technology
Spring COE Newsletter Focuses on Research
The Spring 2025 issue of COE News focuses on research taking place across the College. COE Associate Dean for Research Bridget Dever introduces the issue:
As I look back on my first year as the COE's Associate Dean for Research, I appreciate the opportunity to support our talented faculty and students and promote their research. I am so proud of our many successes and the impact our research has in the communities we serve. -
- Counseling Psychology
- School Psychology
- Special Education
- Educational Leadership
- Research
- Teaching, Learning and Technology
COE Grad Students Present at 2025 Colloquium
What a great event! Thirty-three COE graduate students shared their high-impact research at the Inaugural College of Education Student Research Colloquium last Friday. Students from the Counseling Psychology, Educational Leadership, School Psychology, Special Education and Teaching, Learning and Technology programs participated in the Mountaintop campus poster session.
Thank you to everyone who came out to show their support.
