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The NIU-CEA is pleased to introduce the Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Adolescence for NIU undergraduate students. More information about this new certificate program at Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Adolescence.

View our videotaped recordings of presentations from invited speakers!

Check out our new presentations from recent research conferences as well as our NIU-CEA Newsletter Articles, on such topics as Asking Important Questions, Developing Interests, Goal Setting, No Child Left Behind, and Helping Your Teen Transition to High School!

The NIU-CEA is now offering exciting new workshops for schools! These workshops are offered in a wide range of topics that would be of interest to educators and administrators, such as Diversity in the Classroom, School Transitions, Motivating Adolescents to Learn, etc. CPDU credits are also available!

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Campus Visit: About 300 students from DeKalb's Clinton Rosette Middle School visited the campus on April 19th for a fun day learning about the KNPE department along with games and activities. The campus visit was organized and led by KNPE professors and members of the PALS Group Clersida Garcia, Ethel Gregory, Jin Jung, So-Yeun Kim, Jenny Parker, Jim Ressler and Paul Wright.

New course listed for Fall 2013! KNPE 496, Youth Development through Physical Activity to be taught by Dr. Paul Wright, Fulbright Scholar and Director of the Physical Activity and Life Skills (PALS) Group.