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.
| Course | Description | Audience |
|---|---|---|
Leading Towards Justice SeriesJanuary 23 to June 5 |
This monthly series brings national authors and scholars into conversation with local leaders and students to discuss leading towards racial equity and justice in education. The series — organized as three two-part engagements — is designed to open conversations about the research and practice needed to catalyze change in the education field and on the ground. Each webinar will be followed by a discussion co-facilitated by local leaders and graduates of our leadership programs. |
Community Leaders, District Leaders, Early Childhood Professionals, Elementary Teachers, Informal Educators, School Leaders, Secondary Teachers, Special Education Professionals |
Building Positive Mealtime Experiences in the Classroom and BeyondJanuary 18 |
Mealtimes are often described as challenging in early learning settings. Within this presentation, participants will learn about gathering information about mealtimes, setting up the environment for success, and mealtime support strategies. Participants will leave with concrete strategies to implement in their own settings. |
Early Childhood Professionals |
Understanding Sensory Disabilities in Students with Special NeedsFebruary 15 |
Students with sensory disability cannot access learning without specific supports and strategies. In this presentation, participants will learn how sensory disabilities impact development and learning. Participants will leave with greater with a better understanding of how to meet the needs of these unique learners and understand what supports can be best utilized for building supportive learning environments and activities. |
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.
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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