Are you ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of students with disabilities? Project I-CORE will equip you with the interdisciplinary skills and experience to lead change in schools and communities.
Program Overview
The Interdisciplinary Competency-Oriented Behavioral Education in Applied Behavioral Analysis (I-CORE) project was designed to create a highly skilled workforce that improves educational and behavioral outcomes for students with disabilities.
Through interdisciplinary coursework, coordinated fieldwork, and mentorship, Project I-CORE will prepare 14 masters-level scholars in Special Education and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). Cohorts of 7 students will be enrolled in Fall 2026 and Fall 2028. This training grant will address critical workforce shortages and advance evidence-based services for students and children with disabilities and high-intensity needs.
Scholars will gain expertise in academic intervention, behavior support, collaboration, and ethical service delivery.
Student Support
- Fully funded tuition for two years, including one summer
- Approx. $10,000 yearly stipend
- Two semesters of approved ABA-supervision in a high-quality community setting
- One semester of approved ABA-supervision in University of Iowa bio-behavioral clinic
- One semester of approved ABA-supervision in Iowa City school district
How to Apply
Interested applicants should contact Program Director Seth King. Applicants will be required to apply and be accepted for admission to the MA Special Education - Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) program before being considered for this project. Additional interviews will be scheduled following admission to the program.
Funding Agency: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education
Years: (5 years)
Funded Amount: $1,200,000
"This grant will address staff shortages in key service areas with two cohorts of professionals who have high-quality, hands-on experience."
Seth King, project director
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