UW Accelerated Certification for Teachers (U-ACT) is an online alternative teacher education program with a focus on learning in the context of direct and daily practice. U-ACT is designed to support candidates who are teachers-of-record in schools in Washington with coursework that grounds teachers’ learning in the context of the school community as well as the realities of daily teaching practice.

Come join us online to learn more about how to become an elementary school teacher and earn your Master in Teaching (M.I.T.) degree through our intensive one-year program. 

A Celebration of Ideas in Education

EduTalks brings together educators, researchers and community leaders to share bold ideas shaping the future of education.

In just five minutes — and with a single powerful image — each presenter explores innovative approaches to today’s most pressing challenges.

Solving for X

At the UW College of Education, we’re "solving for x," taking inspiration from high school algebra to step into the complicated, often uncertain challenges in education with imagination and heart.

In math, x represents the unknown. In education, it symbolizes the complex questions we face as we strive for a more just, equitable and joyful future for all learners. Solving for these challenges takes imagination, persistence and, above all, community.

Join us for an inspiring evening of insight and connection as we explore what it means to solve for x together.

• Tuesday, March 31, 2026  
• 5:00-7:00 PM PT (reception to follow)
• Jones Playhouse Theatre - Google Map
   

This event is free and open to the public.
 

Click here for more information on the event and speakers!
 

Join us for this virtual information session to learn how the Special Education M.Ed. Programs (High-incidence Disabilities & Early Childhood) can help you develop the expertise to improve the lives and outcomes of students with disabilities from birth through adulthood.  With an emphasis on social justice, educational equity, families and fieldwork experiences, the UW's College of Education prepares teacher candidates to ask questions, collaborate, self-reflect, and critically problem solve.

In this virtual session, we will share an overview of the program, curriculum, requirements, and application process.
 

Join us for this wonderfully sweet event where you can make cards of love and appreciation while enjoying delightful cupcakes. All from the UW College of Education community are welcome.

The Research & Inquiry Conference is a half-day event where students present their research in a supportive, scholarly setting. Students share their work through panel presentations or structured poster sessions, engaging in discussion with moderators and attendees. Participation in the R&I Conference, with advisor approval, helps students prepare for future professional scholarship and is required before defending a dissertation. The conference also promotes mentorship, academic community building, and professional research practices within the College.