New Book Publication for COE Professors

Dr. Astramovich

Dr. Hoskins

UNLV COE's Dr. Randy Astramovich and Dr. Wendy Hoskins, both Associate Professors in the Educational and Clinical Studies department, recently published the second edition of their text,Organizing and Evaluating Data-Driven School Counseling Programs. 

This edition provides practicing school counselors with a structured approach to planning, implementing, and evaluating outcomes of school counseling programs and services. Based on the authors’ Accountability Bridge counseling program evaluation model, the text helps school counselors develop data-based decision making skills and helps ensure today's professional school counselors are leaders and advocates for school reform and accountability.

New Book Publications for COE Educational and Clinical Studies

Dr. Jesse Brinson, Full Professor, and Dr. Shannon Smith, Associate Professor, both of UNLV COE's Educational and Clinical Studies Department have published their new book, Racialized Schools: Understanding and Addressing Racism in Schools. 

"While racism continues to be a persistent and pervasive issue in our schools nationwide, the professionals charged with creating safe and nurturing educational environments have few resources available to address racism directly.Racialized Schools is on the leading edge of books that do just that and includes the latest research and praxis to help school personnel confront racism in a professional manner. A national qualitative survey of students, school counselors, teachers, and administrators sets the stage by providing readers with a 360-degree picture of today's schools and the many ways racism creeps into the lives of our students. The authors present a number of different models and perspectives on understanding and addressing racism, beginning with their own personal and professional experiences. Significant attention is also given to empowering school personnel and students to become racially aware, sensitive, and competent to address racism and racial conflicts in schools. Racialized Schools is not only a comprehensive look at racism within our schools; it is also a practical tool for use by teachers, school counselors, administrators, etc., for implementing preventative measures to combat racism directly." (Barnes & Noble).

Graduate of UNLV COE's Educational and Clinical Studies Program Named a "White House Champion of Change"

Dr. Rory Sipp

Dr. Rory Sipp was recently named by President Obama as a "White House Champion of Change." 

Dr. Sipp is the ultimate Rebel, having earned his Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. in Special Education from UNLV.  He currently works as the Executive Director of the Acelero Learning Clark County Head Start Program, which is the largest provider of preschool programming in the state of Nevada.

"[Dr. Sipp]  has devoted his efforts and his dedication to children and families and he works side by side with parents in their work to close the achievement gap." (Champions of Change).

UNLV's College of Education is proud to have someone as wonderful as Dr. Sipp working towards making our community a better place to educate our future.