Everything you wanted to know about the Early Childhood Birth to 8 Concentration

Posted by Kelly Norris on May 3, 2016 at 3:20 PM

What? You missed the Birth to 8 concentration webinar? We've got you covered. We saved a recording just for you! If you're just looking for answers to the questions, then jump below the video.

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100 reasons to take a summer class at Fitchburg State

Posted by Kelly Norris on May 2, 2016 at 2:47 PM

Well not 100 reasons, that would be crazy, but Fitchburg State has been offering summer classes for over 100 years and continues to offer these classes for students to catch up, get ahead, and advance their career. 100.jpg We’ve been at it for over 100 years so we must be doing something right.  We know you’re busy, and your time is valuable, so we’ll give you the top 4 reasons why you should take a course this summer:

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It’s never too early to think about grad school

Posted by Kelly Norris on April 25, 2016 at 10:37 AM

You’re just about finished with your junior year of college and you’re starting to think about your future, or maybe you're just about to graduate with your bachelor's degree. Where are you going to work? Is your resume up to date? What about graduate school? You've still got time, right? There's no need to rush. But it’s never too early to start thinking about graduate school.

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Fitchburg State Alum Barbara Wilson to Speak at Commencement

Posted by Matthew Bruun on April 21, 2016 at 1:59 PM

Barbara A. Wilson, a 1980 alumna of Fitchburg State and the co-founder and president of Wilson Language Training, will deliver the address at Fitchburg State University's undergraduate commencement exercises on Saturday, May 21.

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New Dyslexia Specialist Graduate Program through Fitchburg State University

Posted by Kimberly McCoy-Blauser on April 14, 2016 at 1:48 PM

Thank you to our partners at Wilson Language Learning for sharing this post which originally appeared on their website.

Wilson is proud to be part of Fitchburg State University’s new Dyslexia Specialist Concentration. This graduate program awards an M.Ed. in Special Education and incorporates Wilson Reading System® (WRS) certification into the curriculum.

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Summer Courses & Institutes for Teachers

Posted by Kimberly McCoy-Blauser on April 12, 2016 at 3:01 PM

Work toward a degree or professional development and still have time for that much-deserved vacation this summer!

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Top 5 reasons to register early for summer classes

Posted by Kelly Norris on April 11, 2016 at 9:16 AM

Have you ever heard the saying “the early bird gets the worm?" Well it’s true for course registration too! Students who register for courses early receive the most benefits.

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Did you want to come back to school, but don't know exactly where to start?

Posted by Amber Deschenes on April 5, 2016 at 10:56 AM

So you stopped out of school for a while and now you're thinking about returning and you're not quite sure what your first, second or even third step should be.  Lucky for you we know exactly what you need to do and we can help you get started. Chances are you probably fall into one of the three categories below, so take a look and take that first step in returning to school. Do it for you!

 

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Did you take time off and are finding it hard to return to school? You’re not alone!

Posted by Amber Deschenes on March 21, 2016 at 3:52 PM

My name is Amber Deschenes and I am the Recruitment and Retention Specialist for Graduate and Continuing Education here at Fitchburg State University. I speak with students all the time regarding restarting their programs and returning to school and I've heard every reason for not returning and for stopping your studies. I want you to know that you are not alone. Most of the people who stop out do this for the same reasons. To help you figure it out, I've put together this post on the top three reasons why students stop out of school and the one main reason why you should return!

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Applying to grad school at Fitchburg State? 4 things you need to know now!

Posted by Kelly Norris on March 8, 2016 at 3:39 PM

You’ve made the decision to apply to a graduate program at Fitchburg State. Congratulations on taking the next step in reaching your goal! After all of your research about graduate schools, you may be asking yourself “what now?” We’re here to tell you what you should be doing right now to get started in the summer or fall semester.

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