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Department of Educational Foundations

Mission

The Department of Educational Foundations and its partners exemplify and prepare professional educators who are reflective, ethical, lifelong learners. We prepare professionals who:

  • Are committed to standards based practice and assessments.
  • Integrate current technologies, content, and pedagogical expertise to effectively promote depth of student learning.
  • Provide educational opportunities that support cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development of all learners.
  • Establish and enhance learning communities to support learning of diverse student populations.

The Department of Education Foundations is comprised of the following program areas:

  • Child and Family Studies
  • Elementary Education
  • Secondary Education

In the News

CSI and ISU-Twin Falls students work on 'Read and Feed' project to benefit Twin Falls elementary students
ISU Headlines, posted November 16, 2011

ISU Department of Educational Foundations receives $97,500 in scholarship grant funding
ISU Headlines, posted November 16, 2011

Contact Information

David Mercaldo
Department Chair
Email: mercdavi@isu.edu
Phone: (208) 282-4262


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