The School of Education hosts a number of centers, institutes and special projects of value both to the Salem State community and to the community at large. Northeast Global Education Center , one of six National Geographic Society affiliates in Massachusetts, and the Center for Professional Development offer professional development programs for our students and area teachers. The Institute for Family and Community Education Partnerships sustains several projects that provide school-based educational and social services to children and their families. On campus, the Education Resource Library, Instructional Design Laboratory, and the Education Computer Laboratory support undergraduate and graduate students with current materials and technology for research and practice in education.
Faculty are active in securing public and private grants to support educational programs.
A federal grant funds a large bilingual teacher preparation program. State grants have supported educational technology and science education programs. Local foundations fund our Partnership for the Educational Village as well as research and community service projects.