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Kremen School of Education and Human Development

Department of Literacy, Early, Bilingual and Special Education

Innovative, accredited programs promoting educational excellence and success for all students

 

Mission

The mission of the Department of Literacy, Early, Bilingual and Special Education (LEBSE) is to engage and holistically support our teacher candidates and graduate students in developing competencies, knowledge, and resources to equitably serve our broader communities.

Vision

To empower education professionals, schools and communities.

We Believe...
  • in inclusive education and that all means all students.
  • our diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, languages and literacies are assets.
  • in creating developmentally appropriate educational experiences that encourage development of the whole person through deep questioning, research, and reflection.
  • the discovery and advancement of new knowledge through collaborative inquiry, innovation, and research.
  • in engaging our broader communities as partners to maintain open communication, build trust, and foster relationships with students, educators and families.

 

Academic Programs

Through recognizing the value of working with diverse populations and are dedicated to social justice, culturally-sustaining pedagogies for the equity and success of all students, we prepare those aspiring to teach at elementary, middle (TK–8th grade) or high school (9th–12th grade) levels, and in special education and offer graduate-level coursework through master's degrees, advanced credentials and certificate programs.


 

Faculty

Office

Department of Literacy, Early, Bilingual and Special Education
Kremen Education Building, Room 250 (ED250)
Open Monday through Friday. Closed at noon for lunch.
Semesters: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Summer: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Mailing Address
5005 N. Maple Ave. M/S ED202
Fresno, CA 93740-8025

Contact Us

Dr. Imelda Basurto
Department Chair (Faculty Profile)
559.278.0285
ibasurto@csufresno.edu

Rose Lee Vang
Administrative Support Coordinator
559.278.6254
rlvang@csufresno.edu