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Mar 24, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Please register here. BTLC Credits: IS, UI REACH Presenter(s): Stacie Nelson, UI Reach Instructor Description: In this workshop, students will learn how to create a classroom environment where every student feels valued, respected and safe, while creating a sense of belonging and active engagement. Learning goals: 1) Apply differentiated teaching to accommodate diverse learning styles. 2) Use collaborative activities to help students form connections and learn from each other. 3) Create r...
Mar 25, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This workshop has been canceled and rescheduled for Thursday, April 10, 4:30-5:30pm and has a new title "Engaged Minds, Inspired Hearts: The UDL Approach to Student Motivation." Please navigate to that workshop session for registration information. Thank you! BTLC Credits: IS, UI REACH Student engagement is one of the core pillars of Universal Design for Learning. This workshop will explore engagement strategies, and highlight why student engagement should be at the top of the list for any...
Mar 25, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Virtual Event
Please register here. Students presenting with both high cognitive/academic ability and a disability (e.g., Autism, ADHD, Learning Disorder) are referred to as “twice exceptional.” This population presents with a unique set of social-emotional needs due to their asynchronous development and limited access to specialized support. This presentation will provide an overview of twice-exceptionality, identify key challenges and vulnerabilities for this population, and offer evidence-based reco...
Mar 26, 2025
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Please register here for this in-person masterclass series, held on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4:30p.m. on March 26, April 2, 9, and 16. You are in your office, thinking about a recent interaction with a student that left you troubled. Many things are running through your mind. Is this a big deal? Should I call someone? Can I help this student myself? Should I even get involved? The "Working with Students in Distress Masterclass" is designed to help Staff/Faculty respond to students in distre...
Mar 26, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Virtual Event
Please register here. Participants will be provided psychoeducation on grief, including different types of grief, common symptoms of grief, and how grief can manifest differently across people. Strategies that educators can use to support students who are experiencing grief and loss will be reviewed. What You Will Learn: Define aspects of grief and loss Discuss various presentations of grief and loss Identify common emotions associated with grief and loss Learn ways to emotionally ...
Mar 27, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Please register here for this in-person masterclass series, held on Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. on March 27, April 3, 10, 17. You are in your office, thinking about a recent interaction with a student that left you troubled. Many things are running through your mind. Is this a big deal? Should I call someone? Can I help this student myself? Should I even get involved? The "Working with Students in Distress Masterclass" is designed to help Staff/Faculty respond to students in distress. Facul...
Mar 27, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Virtual Event
Please register here. BTLC Credits: IS, GO Presenter(s): Hannah Gorsh, PhD student, Former 5-12 Social Studies and PK-12 TAG Teacher Description: Globalization is only mentioned in the standards in 15 U.S. states. Why is that? In this workshop, we will learn a brief history of global citizenship education, and the research which examines the hesitance to embark on GCE in the k-12 classroom. Participants will build capacity on how to infuse a global lens into their future classrooms and mak...
Mar 27, 2025
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, ML Presenter(s): Dr. Lia Plakans, Professor of Multilingual Education, Dr. David Degollado, Assistant Professor of Multilingual Education, Dr. Marina Durinova, Visiting Assistant Professor of Multilingual Education, Description: This workshop is MANDATORY for students in the ML Track. The session on reading and vocabulary development aligns with the Core Principle of developing learners' skills and supporting their intellects. Upon completion of the...
Mar 28, 2025
12:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, ML Presenter(s): Lia Plakans, Professor of Multilingual Education, David Degollado, Assistant Professor of Multilingual Education, Marina Durinova, Visiting Assistant Professor of Multilingual Education, Description: **This is an asynchronous workshop through ICON. Registered students will have access to the ICON workshop beginning March 28 with a completion deadline of April 11. This workshop is MANDATORY for students in the ML Track.** This session...
Apr 1, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Virtual Event
Please register here. Topic 1: Begin with framework of trauma experiences that are common to youth in Iowa. Then we will further mental health outcomes of trauma and how that might result in classroom behaviors. We will then wrap up the session discussing level 1 interventions that would provide support for students whom may have experienced trauma in their life. Topic 2: Disruptive Behaviors through a Mental Health Lens: Let's talk about what disruptive behaviors look like in the classro...
Apr 1, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Please register here. BTLC Credits: IS, UI REACH In this workshop, students will learn more ways to create a classroom environment that values, welcomes and supports all students. This will provide a sense of belonging for all students. What You Will Learn: Apply strategies for creating family engagement within the classroom. Foster cultural responsiveness to create a sense of belonging. Integrate support services to enhance student learning and well-being. Workshop Details: ...
Apr 2, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Virtual Event
Please register here. BTLC Credits: IS, GO *This workshop is mandatory for the GO track. People, communities, cultures, and countries are more connected with others across the globe than they have ever been. Globalization, however, is not without problems, both ethical and social. This workshop will explore the global and local dimensions of social, historical and cultural issues that shape us, with a particular lens on how schools and educators act as mediators in these issues. What you ...
Apr 2, 2025
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Please register here. BTLC Credits: IS, UI REACH Challenging behaviors are prevalent in 20% of individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities (DD). Behaviors such as aggression and self-injury often interfere with classroom dynamics and prevent students with DD from being placed in inclusive settings. This presentation addresses these challenges by reviewing functional communication training (FCT), an evidence-based behavioral intervention. FCT teaches individuals an alternative comm...
Apr 3, 2025
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Virtual Event
Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, UI REACH This presentation describes applied behavior analysis (ABA), a discipline often involved with services for students with disabilities. Common roles served by professionals in ABA and a brief explanation of how these techniques might be relevant to instruction are explained. What You Will Learn: Describe applied behavior analysis. Understand applications of functional thinking to common classroom situations. Workshop Details: ...
Apr 7, 2025
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, STEAM Presenters: Kay Ramey, Assistant Professor, Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology, and Darrell Currington, Makerspace Facilitator Description: In this workshop, students will gain hands-on experience participating in and designing STEAM activities using 3D design software and 3D printers. For the hands-on STEAM challenge, students will get to design and print a 3D object of their choosing. They will learn about 3D design tools and be pro...
Apr 8, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Virtual Event
Please register here. In this interactive workshop, educators will explore the signs and symptoms of burnout, understand its impact on both personal well-being and professional effectiveness, and learn practical strategies for prevention and recovery. Participants will gain valuable tools for identifying burnout early, managing stress, and creating a sustainable balance between work and self-wellness. This workshop is designed to help educators feel supported, connected, and confident in na...
Apr 9, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Virtual Event
Please register here. Eating disorders in students have more than doubled over the last several years and school mental health providers may be the first to notice. Build awareness of the signs and symptoms of eating disorders and how to connect students and families with resources and support. What You Will Learn: Develop awareness of signs and symptoms of eating disorders. Increase knowledge about the levels of care and support available for individuals with eating disorders. Gain ...
Apr 10, 2025
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, ML Presenter(s): Dr. Lia Plakans, Professor of Multilingual Education, Dr. David Degollado, Assistant Professor of Multilingual Education, Dr. Marina Durinova, Visiting Assistant Professor of Multilingual Education Description: This workshop is MANDATORY for students in the ML track. This session aligns with the Core Principle of developing learners' skills and supporting their intellects. Upon completion of the workshop, students will be able to deli...
Apr 11, 2025
2:30 PM
Attendees will get the chance to: See the Available Equipment – They will be introduced to the types of equipment available for checkout. This may include a physical demonstration, a presentation with images, or a walkthrough of the equipment storage area. Examples of equipment could include laptops, cameras, projectors, lab tools, or specialized research instruments. Learn About the Checkout Process – They will receive information on how to borrow equipment, including: Where and...
Apr 16, 2025
5:00 PM - 5:50 PM
Virtual Event
Please register here. In this session, we will discuss the role that emotions, and emotional labor, play in the professional lives of teachers. Then, we will focus on strategies to effectively instruct in an affectively healthy and beneficial manner. The professional development will provide teachers with tools to improve their vocational health, along with strategies to implement in the classroom. What You Will Learn: Participants will recognize the ways in which emotional labor, ...
Apr 24, 2025
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Please register here. ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. As the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop, LivingWorks’ ASIST program is supported by numerous evaluations including independent and peer-reviewed studies. Results demonstrate that ASIST helps participants become more willing, ready, and...
Apr 25, 2025
4:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The second annual Connecting K-12 and Higher Education Conference will take place April 25-26 at the Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa. This free conference aims to bring together local stakeholders from K-12 education, the University of Iowa, and other educators from the state of Iowa to share knowledge related to student learning, effective teaching, and innovative educational practices. Day one of the event will take place from 4 - 8 p.m. on Friday, April 25. Day two is...
Apr 30, 2025
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Please register here. safeTALK prepares people to be more alert to suicide and to help persons with thoughts of suicide make safe connections. The intervention goal is that persons with thoughts of suicide connect with someone who will help them keep safe from suicide and access further support. What You Will Learn: Describe the role of an alert helper/ connector. Identify ways in which personal, cultural, and social attitudes can lead people to miss, dismiss, and avoid opportunities...
May 8, 2025
5:30 PM
In a world full of noise, we often try listening to something: conversations with colleagues and family, music in our headphones, videos blasting from our smartphones. We hear all these things daily, but what does it mean to truly listen? In what sense do devices also listen to us? What is the role of silence in listening? How has listening changed over time? Can political tensions be solved through “listening”? How is listening both an art and a science? This Wide Lens event brings together...
May 15, 2025
4:00 PM
College of Education Undergraduate Commencement and Teacher Education Program Recognition Ceremony is held at the end of the fall and spring semesters to recognize all of the graduating Teacher Education Program students. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.
Jun 9, 2025
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
N116, Professional Development Area
BTLC Credit: IS, SEBMH (2 credits) Registration Information: This is a fee-based event but free to University of Iowa students in the Teacher Education Program. *University of Iowa TEP students: please reach out to TLC@uiowa.edu for the non-fee registration link. Registration deadline is one week prior to the workshop. Cancelation deadline is 48 hours prior to the workshop by emailing TLC@uiowa.edu. If TEP students cancel less than 48 hours, they will be assessed the registration cost of $4...
Sep 30, 2025
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
EmpowerED Minds: The School Wellness Summit (formerly known as the Iowa BEST Summit) is a premier professional learning event dedicated to fostering well-being and mental health within educational communities. Participants will gain practical strategies, insights from cutting-edge research, and access to innovative solutions that enhance mental health outcomes. EmpowerED Minds is where K-12 educators, school leaders, school mental health providers, and higher education campus well-bei...