Advance your expertise with Project LEAP-IT (Leaders in Education Promoting Academic Achievement and Positive Behavior through Interdisciplinary Training), a grant-funded program supported by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). LEAP-IT provides interdisciplinary training for special education teachers and school psychologists, helping you build skills in evidence-based practices, collaboration, and AI integration to improve outcomes for students with high-intensity needs.
About the Program and Required Coursework
Learn about Project LEAP-IT, a U.S. Department of Education-funded program preparing leaders in special education and school psychology. Explore program highlights, funding details, core competencies, and required coursework for scholars.
Information Sessions
Learn about Project LEAP-IT at an upcoming information session. Explore program benefits, coursework, funding, and application steps. Contact our team if no sessions are listed.
Eligibility & How to Apply
Find out who can apply for Project LEAP-IT and how to submit your application. Learn about program expectations, competencies, and application deadline.
Meet the Team
Project LEAP-IT is led by Principal Investigator, Dr. Dana Wagner (Special Education) along with Co-Principal Investigators Dr. Kiersten Hensley, (Special Education), Dr. Alexandra Hilt-Panahon (Special Education), and Dr. Shawna Petersen-Brown (School Psychology).
