Grant Projects
Our Grants
The Saluki spirit is one of learning, caring, and giving and that is readily apparent with our many externally-funded research and service projects. We collaborate with academic units and departments across campus as well as with schools, government entities and others, providing valuable services and information to schools and communities wherever research, technical assistance, innovation, and help are needed. Millions of dollars in external grant funding from private foundations and state and federal agencies enable us to change lives for the better.
Behavior Assessment Training
The Special Education Behavior Assessment Training (BAT) project will provide comprehensive, professional learning for special education personnel on culturally responsive Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) practices and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students across all grade levels. Districts identified with a disproportionate rate of suspension and expulsion for students with disabilities will receive training and support on FBAs and BIPs. State-level guidelines will be developed, per 105 ILCS5/14-8.05, to address culturally responsive, evidence-based behavior interventions for students across all grade levels. This project is funded by the Illinois State Board of Education through an IDEA Part B Federal Grant. Learn More
Educating with Evidence
Educating with Evidence, formerly known as Teaching with Primary Sources is a resource for K-20 teachers, teacher educators, history faculty, and curriculum directors for utilizing free resources to teach and assess with informational sources from the Library of Congress on topics ranging from local to world history. Learn More
Grow Your Own Teachers Program (GYO)
SIU Carbondale and a state-sponsored Grow Your Own Teachers grant (GYO) are seeking non-traditional students who desire to work in high-need teaching positions in Early Childhood, serving rural and minority communities throughout Illinois.The program strives to promote diversity, the wisdom of community, and the best education possible. Learn More
Illinois Tutoring Initiative
The Illinois Board of Higher Education and the Illinois State Board of Education are supporting a statewide tutoring initiative to address the learning needs of students. The Illinois Tutoring Initiative is based on High-Impact Tutoring Practices grounded in research from the National Student Support Accelerator. Learn More
Rural School Collaborative
The Rural Schools Collaborative is comprised of people who recognize the value of local schools and small communities. We believe innovative instruction, thoughtful collaboration, and targeted philanthropy strengthen the fabric of rural places. Learn More
Saluki Teacher Residency Partnership (STRP)
The primary goal of the STRP is to bring together local educators from the schools and the university in a partnership with community mentors to recruit and support diverse teacher candidates from admission into the Teacher Education Program through their first two years of teaching. Learn More