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 |
|---|---|---|
Supporting Preschoolers and Families as They Return to SchoolSeptember 22 |
We will be discussing strategies to support the trickiest parts of the preschool day, including transitions, following behavioral expectations and building friendship skills. We will also be sharing strategies for building relationships with families. |
Early Childhood Professionals |
Successfully Supporting ALL Students in the General Education ClassroomSeptember 29, October 13, October 27 |
Learn a variety of evidence based approaches that enable both General Education teachers and Specialists to feel comfortable and confident providing support in the classroom setting to students with diverse needs or atypical profiles. Register for the three-part series or an individual session. |
Elementary Teachers, Special Education Professionals |
Culturally Responsive Family PartnershipsOctober 20 |
As students and families re-enter schools, it is crucial to establish collaboration between teachers and families. This requires new approaches that address racial inequalities, while focusing on racial equity and the collective trauma of the pandemic. This session will share strategies for partnering with families, building equity focused school communities, and creating strong alliances with families. |
Community Leaders, Early Childhood Professionals, Elementary Teachers, School Leaders, Special Education 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 professionallearning@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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