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

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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 alumna Karen Allen named UI WILD director

University of Iowa alumna Karen Allen joins the College of Education as the new director of UI WILD, Wildlife Instruction and Leadership Development, bringing more than two decades of experience as an administrator and educator in K-12 settings.

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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

Making Future STEAM Educators: An Introduction to Makerspace Tools, Technologies, and Teaching

Monday, February 10, 2025 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Lindquist Center
Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, STEAM Presenters: Kay Ramey, Assistant Professor, Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology, and Darrell Currington, Makerspace Facilitator  Description: This workshop is required for participation in the STEAM track and should be attended first, if possible. In this workshop, students will participate in a hands-on, "quick-fire" STEAM activity and get an introduction to what STEAM is, why it's important, and how to facilitate it in their classrooms...

Introduction to UI REACH

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Virtual
Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, UI REACH Presenter(s): Jenny McGinn, Senior Program Specialist – UI REACH Program Description: This session will give students an overview of UI REACH and is MANDATORY for students in the UI REACH track. This session will also discuss some strategies for working with students with IDD. Learning goals: 1) Students will be able to describe UI REACH. 2) Students will be able to identify 2 strategies for working with individuals with IDD. By registering for...
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Educator Well-Being: Skill for Empowerment

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Virtual
Please register here.  BTLC Credit: IS, SEBMH Presenter: Ryan Kidder, Behavioral Health Clinician, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Description: During this presentation, educators, school mental health professionals, para-educators and administrators will learn the rationale behind using skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to enhance well-being. Participants will enhance their understanding of mindfulness skills, self-care skills, and will learn a skill in order to be...

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