University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education

Program led by UW–Madison’s Tansey supports job training for individuals with disabilities in American Samoa

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By Laurel White A School of Education faculty member recently partnered with the government of American Samoa to improve how the territory provides job training for individuals with disabilities. The intensive, on-site training for counselors in the territory’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation was part of the ongoing work of the Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center for Quality …

UW–Madison School of Education again ranked No. 1 by U.S. News

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UW–Madison is home to the top-ranked school of education in the nation for a second consecutive year, according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Education Graduate Schools rankings published on Tuesday. The UW–Madison School of Education is solely at the top of this year’s U.S. News education school rankings, after tying for No. 1 …

NPR reports on UW–Madison special education teacher training program cut by new administration 

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Milwaukee’s National Public Radio affiliate, WUWM-FM/89.7, put the spotlight on a UW–Madison teacher residency program that is designed to place special education teachers in the Milwaukee Public Schools — but that was halted last month by the Trump administration. Funding for the program has since been reinstated by a federal judge, but its future remains uncertain …

Two School of Education faculty honored in 2025 Vilas Associates Competition

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Two faculty members from the UW–Madison School of Education are winners of the 2025–26 Vilas Associates Competition, which recognizes “research of the highest quality and significance.” The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research announced that Jina Chun, an assistant professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, and Katie Hudnall, an assistant …

Alumni Q&A: Ashton Weida, Special Education

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Graduates of the UW–Madison School of Education are enjoying successful careers in fields across the arts, health, and education — and we are excited to share what they are doing today. Following is a Q&A with Ashton Weida, who graduated in 2024 with a BS in Early Childhood Special Education and Cross-Categorical K-12 Special Education. …

Four from UW–Madison School of Education named 2025 AERA Fellows

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The American Educational Research Association (AERA) announced the selection of 29 exemplary scholars as 2025 AERA Fellows — including four who are faculty members with UW–Madison’s School of Education. The AERA Fellows Program honors scholars for their exceptional contributions to, and excellence in, education research. Nominated by their peers, the 2025 Fellows were selected by …

Andrew Trampf from the School of Education’s Rehabilitation Psychology major

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The UW–Madison School of Education offers academic excellence in areas spanning the arts, health, and education. We are a proud community of innovative leaders, creative thinkers, and fearless trailblazers. Our talented students are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals.  Following …