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
Early Childhood
Professional learning opportunities designed specifically to support educators working with young children
K-12 Education
Research-based continuing education for teachers, school leaders, and district administrators
Special Education
The UW is a national leader in training related to inclusive education, special education, applied behavior analysis and related disciplines
Athletics Leadership
Designed for administrators, coaches and policy-makers to maximize the positive impact sports can have on students and community
Upcoming Courses & Events
| Course | Description | Audience |
|---|---|---|
Codesigning Educational Justice InstituteJune 30 to July 1 |
The FLDC Codesigning Educational Justice Institute is a 2-day engagement to support systems-based formal leaders and family/community leaders of color in collaborating together in justice-based systems change. We will take up solidarity-driven codesign as a collective practice to reimagine education this summer and into next fall. |
Community Leaders, District Leaders, Families, School Leaders |
Formative Assessment in Elementary Mathematics: Interviewing Children About Their Mathematical Thinking (PreK-1)August 3 to August 17 |
After the tumultuous 2020-2021 school year, many teachers are wondering what mathematical knowledge and experiences their students will bring in fall. Despite concerns about “learning loss,” we know that all children bring important social, linguistic, cultural, and mathematical knowledge to their work in the math classroom. So, what do our students know and what is next on the horizon for them? This three-session course, designed for PreK-1 educators, provides practical guidance for teachers seeking to take an asset-based approach to formative assessment. |
Early Childhood Professionals, Elementary Teachers, School Leaders |
Every Teacher Can Lead: Finding Your Niche as a Strengths-Based Teacher LeaderAugust 16 to August 18 |
All teachers are capable of impacting student growth and systemic change, both within and beyond their own classroom. In this interactive course, we will use a strengths-based approach to explore the various ways you can bring your passion, knowledge, and equity-focused orientation to a variety of teacher leadership roles, ranging from leading teams to coaching and mentoring colleagues, and much more. |
Elementary Teachers, School Leaders, Secondary Teachers |
Partnerships & Custom-Designed Experiences
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, and develop leadership that can sustain the effort.
Let’s Connect
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
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, including facilitators from the following affiliated centers.
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Do you have questions or requests? Contact us at professionallearning@uw.edu.