Research & Initiatives
Explore research and initiatives at UL Lafayette's College of Education & Human Development, from teacher preparation to gifted education and STEM outreach.
Our faculty focus on research for a reason: developing better teaching practices, including in STEM, and finding the most effective ways for people to move and exercise. Through teaching, scholarship, and service, the college builds public and private partnerships that improve education across Louisiana.
Featured Projects
The Center for Gifted Education, the Center for Innovative Learning and Assessment Technologies (CILAT), the Louisiana Center for Research and Education on Languages and Literacies, and Educators Rising.
Teacher Preparation Hub
Everything teacher candidates need, from admission to the Teacher Preparation Program through field experiences, Praxis, the yearlong residency, and certification.
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Research & Publications
More than $10 million in funded projects since 2016, supported by the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Education, and state and private partners.
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Student Research Opportunities
Research labs, clinics, theses, and undergraduate research support for students in education, counseling, and kinesiology.
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Awards & Recognition
College awards for outstanding students and national recognition for our programs.
Community Engagement
Camps, gifted programs, reading evaluations, and free counseling for children, families, and the UL Lafayette community.