College of Education

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The College of Education produces scholars and leaders in teaching, counseling, psychology, higher education, assessment, and more. Our programs are led by world-class experts in a diverse range of fields and disciplines.

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College of Education in Iowa (U.S. News & World Report)

Top-Ranked College of Education in Iowa

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job/graduate school placement rate

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Research

Katharine Broton discusses her research on food insecurity.

Jacob Priest, Director of the LGBTQ Counseling Clinic, shares his insights.

Jonathan Templin speaks about adaptive assessment.

News

Ogren receives grant to write book on life, legacy of Lyle Spencer

Thursday, January 6, 2022

Christine Ogren, associate professor, is the recipient of a Spencer Foundation grant to write a scholarly book on education research philanthropist Lyle Spencer.

Adapting through COVID-19: Adam Perkins

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Nash, ICCSD receive grant to recruit, retain teacher education students of color

Friday, December 17, 2021

Amira Nash, associate director of partnerships and programs in the Baker Teacher Leader Center, received one of the University of Iowa’s 2021 Diversity Catalyst Seed Grant Awards for her work on the recruitment and retention of BIPOC teacher education students.

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UI REACH

UI REACH (Realizing Educational and Career Hopes) is a comprehensive transition program for students ages 18-25 years old with intellectual, cognitive, and learning disabilities.

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Events

10th Annual Intensive Fulbright Program Workshop

Friday, January 28, 2022 9:30am to 11:30am

Virtual

Would you like to teach English, study, or do research or creative work abroad for an academic year at no cost? Join International Programs for the tenth annual intensive Fulbright U.S. Student Program workshop on Friday, January 28, 2022, from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. via Zoom. Please join UI Fulbright Program Advisor Karen Wachsmuth, Fulbright Faculty Mentors, and recent UI Fulbright grantees, and alumni to find out more about applying for Fulbright! This session will cover application basics for...

Authentic Online Activities for Your Language Classroom

Thursday, February 3, 2022 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Lindquist Center

Please register online. TLC Credit: Traditional Zoom or In-person (TLC Commons) Click to access the BTLC Zoom Meeting Room to attend this workshop. Presenter: Tarek Chaouch, ETC TA Do you think being in an online classroom is boring, distracting, and takes away all the pleasure and the authenticity of in-person classrooms? Do you doubt the efficiency of the synchronous and online classrooms in teaching languages? Well, join me to know more about how the online environment can provide you...

Introduction to Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Thursday, February 3, 2022 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Virtual

Please register online. TLC Credit: Traditional, SEL Click to access the BTLC Zoom Meeting Room to attend this workshop Presenter: Ashley Banta, TLC Graduate Assistant This session is required for all teacher candidates who have registered for the TLC/SEL track. However, all students are welcome to attend. It is recommended that you complete this session prior to completing other SEL credit PD sessions for your certificate as it will give you important foundational knowledge. This...

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