Early Childhood and Elementary Education

The College of Education & Human Development’s Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education prepares teachers, scholars and community and school leaders in the field of early childhood and elementary education. Students gain extensive content knowledge, hone innovative teaching methods and learn to work effectively within diverse classrooms.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Apply for the Developing Elementary Mathematics Specialists (DEMS) Project for a partial scholarship of $4,600. You must complete two of Georgia State University’s online endorsements, including K-5 Mathematics and Teacher Support & Coaching.

We are now accepting applications for the TSCE for fall 2022. The application deadline for fall is July 1, 2022. For Summer Term 2022, we are accepting applications through May 1, 2022.

For more information about our programs, fill out our inquiry form so we can better serve you.

What Type of Program Are You Interested In?

DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION PROGRAMS

What you need to know about our Dual Language Immersion programs. Visit our Graduate and Endorsement Programs in Dual Language Immersion Education page to learn more.

Dual Language Immersion Education

…programs available now

We Need Teachers

…with dual language ability.

A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

The Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education offers study abroad trips to Germany, South Africa, China and the Netherlands. Explore our study abroad programs and see how you can learn from other cultures.

ALL THE PLACES YOU CAN GO STUDY

ECEE Stories

Screenshot of Yali Zhao on a conference call with international students

Zhao Named Inaugural Recipient of Georgia State’s Virtual Exchange Faculty Fellowship

Published June 17, 2022 in Georgia State News Hub

Associate Professor Yali Zhao is one of two inaugural recipients of Georgia State University's Virtual Exchange Faculty Fellowship. read more ❯

Black mother and father sit with their children at home

Research Snapshot: Mathematics Learning for Black Communities

Published April 19, 2022 in Georgia State News Hub

Assistant Professor Naomi Jessup co-authored an article that explores how schools began relying heavily on Black parents to be responsible for their children’s learning during the pandemic, and how math curriculum designed to be one-size-fits all doesn’t allow students across all backgrounds to be successful.read more ❯

Research Snapshot: Meaningful Writing Experiences for Young Children

Published March 23, 2022 in Georgia State News Hub

Professor Gary Bingham co-authored an article in American Educator that details specific practices that early childhood educators can incorporate into their teaching to support literacy development for children ages 3-5. read more ❯

Young teacher kneels beside a preschooler writing at a table in a classroom

Georgia State Faculty Member Receives $2 Million Grant To Support Preschool Children’s Early Writing Development

Published November 12, 2021 in Georgia State News Hub

Professor Gary Bingham and colleagues from Michigan State University and Texas A&M University have received a four-year, $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences to support preschool-aged children’s early writing development. read more ❯

From the ECEE Blog

2022 – 2023 Virtual Exchange Faculty Fellows Announcement

The Office of International Initiatives is pleased to announce Drs. Hongmei Zhang and Yali Zhao of two inaugural Virtual Exchange (VE) Faculty Fellowships.

Rhina Fernandes Williams, Katie Kurumada and Namisi Chilungu pose for a photo at the Faculty Awards Luncheon on March 31, 2022

Fernandes Williams, Kurumada Receive CEHD Faculty Awards for Teaching, Service

Rhina Fernandes Williams and Katie Kurumada, faculty members in the in the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, are two of eight recipients of the College of Education & Human Development’s Faculty Awards for 2022.

A group of CREATE teacher residency students pose for a photo in Atlanta's Sweet Auburn Historic District

Social Justice-Focused Summer Institute for Atlanta Educators Teaches Local History, Community Organizing

This summer, students in the college’s CREATE teacher residency program participated in the Ella Baker-Lugenia Hope-Septima Clark Summer Institute, named after three important yet often overlooked black women who organized and advocated for social change in Atlanta and throughout the South.

Honors Day Highlight: Zoe Thornton

Zoe Thornton is the 2021 recipient of the Outstanding Undergraduate in Elementary and Special Education Award, given in recognition of outstanding leadership and service to the educational community in the bachelor of science in education program in elementary education with a concentration in special education.

Contact Us

PHONE
404-413-8020

EMAIL
ecemail@gsu.edu

Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education
College of Education & Human Development, Suite 550
30 Pryor St. SW
Atlanta, GA 30303

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