Humble Beginning

The College of Education (CED) began as an academic department of the College of Liberal Arts in 1948. It became an independent professional degree-granting college on August 25, 1997.

The College of Education, responding to the needs of the Philippines and the Asia Pacific Region in the next decade for balanced and relevant education programs, commits itself to assist and facilitate personal and social transformation through research, training, and development of teachers, scholars and other professionals committed to serve and imbued with the Ignatian spirituality and charism.

The College of Education aims to prepare top caliber teachers who are sensitive and responsive to the needs of the Bicol Region, in particular and of the Philippine society, in general and who can provide leadership and effective service to their respective communities and to the nation as a whole.

Milestone of the College of Education

1948	The Permit to Offer Curriculum I of Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BSE) was granted through Government Recognition Number 399 s. 1948.
1954	Bachelor of Elementary Education was finally offered. Government Recognition Number 111, s. 1954 which allowed the offering of Curriculum II of BSE was awarded.
1956	Government Recognition to offer Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (BSEEd) was granted.
1960	In the 1960's, scheme was devised to five-year courses. Other than the BSE and BSSEd, BS-BSE and AB-BSE courses were offered until 1970. In the 1960's and 1970's, the Department was run by Miss Milagros Z. Reyes. Although small in number, it produced graduates of high caliber.
1971	Young Educators of Ateneo de Naga (YEAN) was formed. This died with the closure of the Department in 1974.
1974	The Department had to close due to dwindling enrollment and financial problem.
1980-1981	Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE) was re-offered.
1981	Ateneo de Naga was granted by PAASCU three years accreditation status, Level I for its Liberal Arts, Education and Commerce programs
1982	The Ateneo Guild of Education Students (AGES) was formed.
1983-1984	Miss Maria P. Almonte was named chairperson of the Social Sciences and Education Department.
1984-1985	Enrollment started to take its peak because of the COCOFED Scholarships. Mr. Ireneo P. Llana took over the post.
1985	PAASCU Level II re-accreditation status for a period of five to seven years
1985-1986	Mrs. Lydia T. Goingo was tasked with the management of the Education Department. The Department not only grew in quantity but also in quality. She initiated the Group Growth Activities to address the low self-esteem among the students. Facilitators' Guild (FG) and Leadership Training Seminar-Workshops (LTS) were conducted. With the influence of more nationalistic sentiments, AGES was renamed Samahang Tagapagtaguyod ng Edukasyong Pilipino (STEP).
1988	Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) was awarded through Government Permit 008, s. 1988.
1989	In response to the need of Bikol for quality education through the formation and continuing professional education of teachers, the Ateneo Teacher Training Center was established with Mrs. Lydia T. Goingo as founding Director. Special Learning Package (SLP) and seminar-workshops were conducted.
1990-1991	The number of students rose to over 300 during the first semester – a growth of 411% within five years. KADUNONG, the official publication of the Education Department was founded.
1992	PAASCU Level II re-accreditation status for a period of five to seven years
1993	Dr. Victoria F. Enojado assumed post as Department Chair. Ma. Gracia Dorotea Nobleza was 3rd national placer at the Professional Board Examination for Teachers.
1994	The Department was under the leadership of Mr. Arnulfo Aaron R. Reganit.
1995	Ateneo Teacher Training Center was accredited as Continuing Professional Education Provider by the Professional Regulation Commission as per PRC Resolution Number 381 s., 1995 under the directorship of Mr. Ronald SP. Elicay.
1996	Cynthia Borromeo landed seventh national placer in the Professional Board Examination for Teachers
1997	The Department was separated from the College of Arts and Sciences on August 25 and became an independent college.
1998	Dr. Arnulfo Aaron R. Reganit was appointed as the first Dean of the College. 1998 Mr. Levi Francisco topped (1st Placer) the Licensure Examination for Teachers in the entire country. The College of Education was granted Level II Accreditation by the PAASCU.
1999	Mr. Bernardo R. Marquez obtained second highest rating in the Licensure Examination for Teachers in the entire Philippines. Early Childhood Education was offered as one of the areas of specialization for the BEED.
2000	Ateneo Child Learning Center was established with Mrs. Romelita D.V. Panga as the first Director.
2001	The Professional Regulation Commission and the Commission on Higher Education designated the College of Education as one of the top performing teachers training institutions in the Licensure Examination for Teachers in the entire country. Guidance and Counseling was offered as a new area of specialization in the BEEd curriculum. The Filipino Cluster was created with Mrs. Delia E. Volante as the first Program Director.
2002	Ma. Victoria C. Bernido was a national second placer in the Licensure Examination for Teachers .
2003	Re-accreditation Level II status was granted by PAASCU. Daves Tonga became 3rd national placer in the Licensure Examination for Teachers.
2004	The College obtained the Level III PAASCU Accreditation and became the first training institution in Bikol and in Southern Luzon with such distinction. To attract the best and brightest in the teaching profession, the Education Honors Program was created. The Department of Education granted the Ateneo Child Learning Center Government Recognition on September 9 with Government Recognition Number 004, s. 2004.
2005	The following innovative courses were offered, namely: Bachelor of Library Information Science (BLIS), double degree programs (BS-BSE and AB-BSE) and Bachelor of Science in Special Education (BSSped) . The College of Education partnered with Intel Teach Philippines in the implementation of ICT curriculum.
2006	The Innovative Mentoring Program for Authentic Classroom Teaching (IMPACT) was formulated for the experiential learning courses. SPED Executive Program was offered for the professionals who wish to earn units in special education.
2007	Miss Julie Lucille H. del Valle was selected as one of the Top Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP). The College formulated the core competencies, skills and attitudes (Scholarship, Leadership, Commitment to Others, Reflective Teaching) expected of a graduate from the College of Education. The graduates dominated the regional top ten in the Licensure Examination for Teachers.
2008	The Commission on Higher Education designated the College of Education as Center of Excellence in Teacher Education. The Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education designated the College of Education as Center of Training. Miss Estefani S. Vargas was the 7th national topnotcher in the Licensure Examination for Teachers. Eight graduates dominated the regional top ten in the Licensure Examination for Teachers. Miss Ira Sheena C. Howard was named as one of the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines and was elected as President of the Student Supreme Government. She graduated as class valedictorian. The Ateneo Teacher Training Center was accredited by the Commission on Higher Education as Review Center for Teacher Education Program with Permit No. 032, s. 2008. Nine freshmen qualified for monthly stipend from the 1000 Teachers Program of the Philippine Business for Education. International Exchange Program with Malang State University, Indonesia was implemented. 20 Indonesian students came on November 14 for their experiential learning.
2009	SPED and Elementary Education Cluster was created with Mrs. Ma. Jeannette Naval as the first Program Director. Miss Dianna Aborde became one of the regional qualifiers in the search for Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines. Miss Ira Sheena C. Howard was conferred Mayoral Recognition Award for her outstanding service and performance in her chosen field of endeavor