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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# 1

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

Top-Ranked College of Education in Iowa

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93 %

job/graduate school placement rate

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# 46

Best public university in the country (U.S. News & World Report)

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Research

Katharine Broton discusses her research on food insecurity. 

Jonathan Templin speaks about adaptive assessment.

News

Saba Rasheed Ali, PhD, professor of counseling psychology and associate dean for research

Ali selected as UI Distinguished Chair

Counseling Psychology Professor Saba Ali has been selected as a 2025 University of Iowa Distinguished Chair, one of the highest honors bestowed on UI faculty.

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Alumnus Jon Sexton inspires others as a leadership champion

Alumnus Jon Sexton returned to the University of Iowa as the keynote speaker for the 2024 College of Education fall commencement, where he shared his experiences and insights from college and his career. 

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Research of six UI College of Education students selected for 'Dare to Discover' campaign

Every year, the Office of the Vice President for Research’s Dare to Discover banner campaign highlights researchers and scholars from across the university. 

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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.

UI REACH

Events

Creating an Inclusive Classroom

Monday, March 24, 2025 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Lindquist Center
Please register here. BTLC Credits: IS, UI REACH Presenter(s): Stacie Nelson, UI Reach Instructor Description: In this workshop, students will learn how to create a classroom environment where every student feels valued, respected and safe, while creating a sense of belonging and active engagement. Learning goals: 1) Apply differentiated teaching to accommodate diverse learning styles. 2) Use collaborative activities to help students form connections and learn from each other. 3) Create...

It Starts with Engagement

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Lindquist Center
Please register hereBTLC Credits: IS, UI REACH Student engagement is one of the core pillars of Universal Design for Learning. This workshop will explore engagement strategies, and highlight why student engagement should be at the top of the list for any educator! Content Covered: Multiple Means of Engagement: This principle emphasizes providing various ways to motivate and engage students. It includes offering choices, fostering collaboration, and encouraging self-assessment. Relevance...
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Supporting the Social-Emotional Needs of Twice-Exceptional Students

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Virtual
Please register here.   Students presenting with both high cognitive/academic ability and a disability (e.g., Autism, ADHD, Learning Disorder) are referred to as “twice exceptional.” This population presents with a unique set of social-emotional needs due to their asynchronous development and limited access to specialized support. This presentation will provide an overview of twice-exceptionality, identify key challenges and vulnerabilities for this population, and offer evidence-based...

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