We hold symposia on college readiness, conferences on politics in the classroom, courses on Student-Centered Coaching, equity-focused math and science conferences and summer writing institutes. Our programs serve teachers, the community in Wisconsin, and the world.
Upcoming K-12 Professional Learning Programs Professional Learning Staff
District or organization specific programming is available. Contact Mark Dziedzic at mdziedzic@wisc.edu or individual program coordinators to learn more.
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Online Programs for Summer and Fall 2020
AP Summer Institute
This Advanced Placement Summer Institute offers a unique learning experience for teachers interested in expanding their knowledge of AP course content, structure, and methodology.
Instructional Coaching Opportunities
The goal of school-based instructional coaching is to increase student learning by providing continuous, relevant and job-embedded support to teachers.
Women’s Leadership Incubator
A new program designed to serve as a launchpad for the next, most diverse generation of K-12 school leaders—coming in July 2021. Sign up now for the free prequel: a monthly series of Feminist Fireside Chats throughout summer 2020!
PLAY MAKE LEARN
The Play Make Learn Conference promotes high-quality learning opportunities.
GMWP Online Yearlong Institute
Dedicated to learning from the pandemic and creating a more humane, responsive, and equitable education for all students, educators, and communities.
College, Career, and Community Writers Program
C3WP answers the contemporary call for respectful argument discourse.
Math Professional Learning Opportunities
Explore a variety of programs focused on supporting the teaching and learning of mathematics in the classroom.
The Wisconsin Arts Integration Symposium
The Wisconsin Arts Integration Symposium is designed for teachers, teaching artists, and community educators.
College Readiness Symposia Series
Join us for an inspiring day-long workshop where you will leave with tangible ways to get your students ready for college and life.
PowerUp: Real Teaching for Virtual Learning
In these challenging times, high-quality practices that blend online and in-person teaching are more valuable than ever before.
Planetary Health
Our goal is to build a network of educators and researchers in order to form an interdisciplinary agenda for changing how issues of Planetary Health are taught in schools.
IN-PERSON PROGRAMS—RETURNING IN 2021
Early Career Educator Academy
Hosted by the Greater Madison Writing Project, this weeklong academy is specifically geared towards those of you in the first five years of your teaching careers and is devoted to helping you find your path to sustainable teaching.
Invitational Summer Institute
The Invitational Summer Institute brings together a select group of outstanding teachers working with student-writers in all academic content areas and at all grade levels, kindergarten through college.
Hip Hop in the Heartland
Hip Hop in the Heartland draws from educational theories such as socio-cultural theory, culturally relevant pedagogy, critical race theory, and hip hop and social justice pedagogies. Participants learn proven, hands-on techniques to develop lesson plans and strengthen their course study.
The Sandra Alpert Nathan Summer Institute
Join us for The Sandra Alpert Nathan Summer Institute where we will explore this year’s theme of Cultivating a Literate Community.
Invitational Yearlong Institute
The Yearlong Institute represents the first leg in what thousands of Writing Project Teacher-Leaders around the country have described as a career-transforming journey.
The Science of Running Workshop
A program for cross country and track coaches along with recreational runners who wish to gain a deeper understanding and insight into the science behind the training.
Upcoming K12 Professional Learning Programs
Covid-19 Update
All of our virtual programs will be running as planned. We are following UW–Madison campus policy regarding in-person program cancellations. Please check the UW-Madison COVID-19 website for updates.
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July 2020
Foundations of Student-Centered Coaching (Online)
Participants in this course will be introduced to the coaching model of student-centered coaching and the seven core practices that are essential to the role. Assignments will engage you in discussion, analysis, and reflection on…
Find out more »August 2020
PowerUp: Real Teaching for Virtual Learning (Online)
In these challenging times, high-quality practices that blend online and in-person teaching are more valuable than ever before. PowerUp: Real Teaching for Virtual Learning builds on cutting-edge ideas of instructional design and blended learning in…
Find out more »Play Make Learn (Online)
The Play Make Learn Conference promotes high-quality learning opportunities for educators, researchers, developers, designers, foundation leaders, policy makers, museum and library professionals, and school leaders who are dedicated to the promotion of making, gaming, and…
Find out more »PowerUp: Real Teaching for Virtual Learning (Online)
In these challenging times, high-quality practices that blend online and in-person teaching are more valuable than ever before. PowerUp: Real Teaching for Virtual Learning builds on cutting-edge ideas of instructional design and blended learning in…
Find out more »Leading Through Uncertainty: Public Health, Social Inequity, and the Return to School (Online)
Calling all feminist educators! You’re invited to join us for our final Feminist Fireside Chat. We are thrilled to announce that the 14th president of Wellesley College, Dr. Paula A. Johnson, will be joining us for…
Find out more »October 2020
College Readiness in Writing
Discuss best concerns, best practices, and shared goals with fellow education and a panel of experts.
Find out more »College Readiness in Math
Discuss concerns, best practices, and shared goals in the teaching of mathematics with fellow math educators.
Find out more »November 2020
Instructional Coaching Symposium
The Instructional Coaching Symposium is intended to give current and aspiring coaches an opportunity to discuss promising practices and problems of practice.
Find out more »College Readiness in Science
Connect with fellow educators to discuss common concerns and challenges in STEM education.
Find out more »January 2021
Math Support for English Learners Workshop (Online)
Math Support for English Learners Workshop provides math educators with an opportunity to learn about and implement supports for English Learners. Research-based pedagogical practices in math education encourage teachers to use a student-centered approach which…
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Jen Breezee
BS, MS, MA
Instructional Coaching Specialist
225 N. Mills Street
Suite #264
Madison, WI 53706
Mark Dziedzic
BS, MS
Greater Madison Writing Project Director
(608) 890-3091
225 N. Mills Street
Suite #264
Madison, WI 53706
Matthew Freid
BA, MA
Director of Conference and Event Planning Services
(608) 890-3091
225 N. Mills Street
Suite #264
Madison, WI 53706
Bryn Orum
BA, MS
Greater Madison Writing Project Specialist
225 N. Mills Street
Suite #264
Madison, WI 53706
Christina Stefonek
BA, MS
Math and Science Professional Learning Specialist
608-263-3516
225 N. Mills Street
Suite #264
Madison, WI 53706
Sandra Taylor-Marshall
BA, MS
Instructional Coaching Program Coordinator
608-261-1932
225 N. Mills Street
Suite #264
Madison, WI 53706