Professional learning at the UW College of Education aims to support educators to transform inequitable systems of education to create just, sustainable and culturally-thriving democracies. We value the expertise that educators bring to their work and care deeply about the experiences of children and the communities that they live in.
Professional learning opportunities designed specifically to support educators working with young children
Research-based continuing education for teachers, school leaders, and district administrators
The UW is a national leader in training related to inclusive education, special education, applied behavior analysis and related disciplines
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| Course | Description | Audience |
|---|---|---|
Healing and Rehumanizing Ourselves As/For Racial Justice (In Person)August 29 |
The National SEED Project partners with communities, organizations, and institutions to build capacity for change toward educational equity and social justice. In this session, we will explore what it means to believe that Black, Indigenous, & People of Color (BIPOC) wholeness and wellness are possible. We will self-reflect to cultivate our own stories. We will share with one another in culturally-grounded and critically-conscious ways. We will dream about what it is that we individually and collectively might do to heal and rehumanize ourselves and our racial justice work moving forward. |
District Leaders, Early Childhood Professionals, Elementary Teachers, School Leaders, Secondary Teachers, Special Education Professionals |
Curriculum Modifications: Small Changes, Big ImpactOctober 12 |
Are you wondering how to support children’s participation in classroom routines and activities? Curious how to promote active engagement for children who are not as involved? Join us for a webinar on Curriculum Modifications, small changes to instruction, materials, and the classroom environment to support participation of all learners. |
Early Childhood Professionals |
Embedded Learning Opportunities: Strategies for Providing Instruction within On-Going RoutinesNovember 9 |
Are there children in your classroom who are not making progress on their goals and objectives? Are you wondering how to provide instruction on children’s goals within the context of the existing routines and activities in your program? Have you implemented curriculum modifications and some children are still not making progress? Join us for the second series in our Building Blocks webinar, on Embedded Learning Opportunities. This webinar will discuss strategies and tools for embedded instruction, including ways to use an Activity Matrix to create plans for embedded learning. |
Early Childhood Professionals |
In addition to our ongoing professional learning offerings, the College of Education also offers more customized approaches. Let’s work together to design professional learning that meets the particular needs and interests of your context. This can take many forms, such as a facilitated book study, a workshop series, job-embedded experiences that involve trying out instructional practices together with students, or providing building- or district-level leadership support. Partnerships range from brief collaborations to multi-year engagements and can involve a team of teachers, an entire school, or multiple schools, and develop leadership that can sustain the effort.
Let’s work together to co-design professional learning opportunities for your community. To get started, tell us a little more about your context and learning goals in the form below. You can also contact us at ConnectEd@uw.edu.
Our facilitators are College of Education faculty, doctoral candidates, and professional staff, as well as practicing teachers, educational leaders, and community partners. Our facilitators share commitments to creating more just schools, value the expertise that educators bring to their work, and care deeply about the experiences of children and the communities that they live in. Professional learning facilitators represent a broad range of expertise within the College.
Clock hours for professional learning events: Request clock hours for a professional learning event that you’re hosting. Events must meet standards set by OSPI. Approved events will be provided with an online registration portal, event evaluation, and official clock hour documentation sent directly to registered participants. Clock hours cannot be issued retroactively. Please submit clock hour requests 30 days prior to the start of your event allowing time for us to process your request, set up registration, and enroll participants.
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