Special Education
Prioritizing mental health in Iowa’s schools
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Learn how the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health is improving outcomes for Iowa’s youth and educators.
In Memoriam: Remembering John Kiraly Jr.
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Special education faculty emeritus John Kiraly Jr., 88, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. Kiraly is remembered as a pioneer of the concept of a flipped classroom and a dedicated and kind professor and scholar.
Into the wild
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
After spending over a year indoors, kids were ready to get outside with School of the Wild.
Loyd honored for inclusion of people with disabilities
Monday, July 12, 2021
UI REACH Director Bill Loyd was recently recognized for his long-term contributions and commitment to the inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Iowa Department of Education, UI launch new pre-K-12 school mental health center
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
The new Scanlan Center for School Mental Health, a partnership between the Iowa Department of Education and the University of Iowa College of Education, will provide mental health support and expertise to teachers and students across the state.
Didion receives Carver Trust grant to help at-risk readers
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Elementary students with or at risk for reading disabilities will improve their fluency thanks to a new $85,000 Carver Trust grant. Lisa Didion, College of Education special education assistant professor, is the grant principal investigator.
Amato and Nylen receive 2021 Teaching and Learning Graduate Student Research Paper Award
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Brendon Nylen and Nicole Ann Amato are this year’s recipients of the 2021 Teaching and Learning Graduate Student Research Paper Awards.
Faculty, staff honored at year-end College of Education meeting
Thursday, May 13, 2021
The University of Iowa College of Education recognized and celebrated the contributions of faculty and staff at the Spring Faculty and Staff meeting.
"Where Do You Work?" Wednesday: Erica Kaldenberg
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Welcome back to “Where Do You Work” Wednesday! This week we would like you to meet alumna Erica Kaldenberg (Ph.D. Special Education).
Graduating senior Megan Meyer sees potential in all students
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Megan Meyer sees the potential in all students. That’s why this graduating senior is pursuing a career as a special education teacher.
College of Education and Engineering faculty awarded Obermann Research Grant
Monday, December 7, 2020
An interdisciplinary team of College of Education and College of Engineering faculty were awarded with an Obermann Center for Advanced Studies Interdisciplinary grant for virtual mathematics education for teachers.
College of Education Special Education and School Psychology faculty awarded $1.6 million grant
Monday, October 5, 2020
Faculty from the University of Iowa College of Education Special Education and School Psychology programs were awarded a $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
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