PLACE offers a variety of virtual learning and connection opportunities with engaging topics and relevant curriculum. Due to COVID-19, all our offerings are currently online. Sign up for our Professional Development Opportunities Newsletter and explore upcoming events, below.
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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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March 2021
Hip Hop in the Heartland (Online)
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…
Find out more »April 2021
Facilitating Feedback for Mathematical Reasoning (Online)
This one-day workshop provides educators with an opportunity to learn about and plan for mathematical discussions while supporting students to provide justification for their answers. We will focus on recognizing and teaching mathematical conjecturing, generalizing,…
Find out more »May 2021
Hip Hop in the Heartland (Online)
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…
Find out more »June 2021
AP Summer Institute: Week One (Online)
Week One of the AP Summer Institute features five Advanced Placement (AP) courses: Computer Science Principles, English Language, English Literature, Environmental Science, and U.S. Government. Each institute brings together both new and experienced AP teachers,…
Find out more »AP Summer Institute: Week Two (Online)
Week Two of the AP Summer Institute features seven Advanced Placement (AP) courses: Art & Design, Calculus AB/BC, European History, Human Geography, Statistics, U.S. Government, and U.S. History. Each institute brings together both new and…
Find out more »July 2021
AP Summer Institute: Week Three (Online)
Week Three of the AP Summer Institute features two Advanced Placement (AP) courses: Calculus AB/BC and Psychology. Each institute brings together both new and experienced AP teachers, alike, to brush up on the latest curricular…
Find out more »AP Summer Institute: Week Four (Online)
Week Four of the AP Summer Institute features eight Advanced Placement (AP) courses: Biology, Computer Science A, Economics, English Literature, Physics C, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, and World History. Each institute brings together both…
Find out more »Women’s Leadership Incubator (Online)
The Women’s Leadership Incubator will serve as a launchpad, offering growth and support to the next, most diverse generation of K-12 school leaders. Anchored by a commitment to transformative feminist leadership, Members of the Incubator…
Find out more »AP Summer Institute: Week Five (Online)
Week Five of the AP Summer Institute features seven Advanced Placement (AP) courses: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science A, English Language, Physics 1, Psychology, and U.S. History. Each institute brings together both new and experienced AP…
Find out more »August 2021
AP Summer Institute: Week Six (Online)
Week Six of the AP Summer Institute features one Advanced Placement (AP) course: World History. Each institute brings together both new and experienced AP teachers, alike, to brush up on the latest curricular updates from…
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