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College of Education
Our mission is to provide students in kinesiology, professional education, and other human service with a quality education through academic, cultural, and leadership experiences, and to provide leadership through scholarship and service to the community and professions. Programs in the College of Education prepare students for challenging, gratifying, and socially significant careers.
In addition to its teaching function, the college has a strong service commitment to public schools, human service agencies, and the University Interscholastic League. Each year the college plays host to a variety of professional development institutes for educators and interscholastic events for public schools. Tarleton professors actively provide consultation and technical assistance to schools and human service agencies.
If you are a prospective student, I hope you'll find our online resources helpful as you make a very important decision, and if you've already chosen wisely and call yourself a Tarleton Texan, please know that our faculty and staff are here for you!
Dr. Jordan M. Barkley, Dean
Crystal Apple Society
The College of Education at Tarleton State University established a new award to honor educators who have made a positive impact on the lives of students. We all can think of special educators who made a difference in our lives and the lives of others. The Crystal Apple Society is the perfect opportunity to honor these dedicated individuals. Learn how you can honor an educator.
Texas Center for Educational Facilities
The mission of the Facilities Center is to provide evidence-based research to Texas public schools regarding the educational impact of facility design. The Facilities Center seeks to provide information and technical assistance to Texas public schools.
Effective Schools Project
Tarleton State University's Effective Schools Project (ESP) has evolved into one of the nation's largest and longest-running school-improvement ventures. With the Effective Schools research as its foundation, ESP is a school improvement network linking the Tarleton faculty with campus leadership teams from over fifty Texas schools in an ongoing effort to enhance school effectiveness.
Cross Timbers School Development Council
The Cross Timbers School Development (CTSD) Council is a non-profit organization designed to serve the needs of its member schools. The CTSD Council serves as a forum for school administrators to meet and share ideas and service and has been serving school districts across the region for over 25 years. Membership to the CTSD Council is open to all school districts.