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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Online Professional Learning Programs
AP Summer Institute
We are continuing to offer an online APSI this summer due to the uncertainty of how COVID-19 will impact face to face learning opportunities this summer, June–August 2021.
BUILDING THE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING OR SEL CLASSROOM
Building the Social-Emotional Learning or SEL Classroom is about supporting teachers to integrate the concepts of SEL into their everyday teaching. | Asynchronous, Online, Available June 30
Coalition for Leading Anti-Racist Schools
The Coalition for Leading Anti-Racist Schools is an invitation to instructional leaders around the world who are committed to equity and anti-racism in their school communities. | Begins July 26–29
College, Career, and Community Writers Program
Answer the contemporary call for respectful argument discourse. This program provides educators with instructional resources and formative assessment tools for the teaching of evidence-based argument writing. | Begins Summer 2021
Facilitating Feedback for Mathematical Reasoning
This one-day workshop provides educators with an opportunity to learn about strategies for sharing feedback on mathematical reasoning with students.
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.
Math Equity Project
Collaborate as a professional community of math educators to investigate, experience, and implement research-based teaching practices that promote equity in math education. | Begins August 2–6
Play Make Learn
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 promoting making, gaming, and playful learning.
Real Talk for Real Change Symposia Series
The Real Talk for Real Change symposia series is open to the public and focuses on the critical issues of racial justice in education by centering the voices of UW–Madison scholars of color and community members.
Student-Centered Instructional Coaching Certificate Program
This year-long certificate program consists of four online courses offered one at a time each semester. Through authentic, job-embedded professional development, apply the practices of Student-Centered Coaching. Program fee varies by course.
The Teacher Studio
The Teacher Studio is a learning community made up of educators interested in hands-on, making, tinkering, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math)-based learning experiences.
Women’s Leadership Incubator
Transform your career! Gain access to a powerful network of all-female practitioners, scholars, and experts while you develop the skills needed to leverage your own strengths as an aspiring K-16 educational leader. The WLI will take place on July 19, 2021–May 29, 2022.
Online Lifelong Learning Programs
Hip Hop and House Dance Series
Dancers of all skill levels will experience four different classes—each featuring different regional hip hop dance skills originating in New York City, California’s Bay Area, and Chicago.
Play Make Learn
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 promoting making, gaming, and playful learning.
Online Youth Programs
Graphic Novel Writing Camp
KaBOOM!!! If you are a motivated youth artist with a knack for storytelling, this is the writing camp for you! | July 19–22, 2021
Nature Writing Camp
Celebrate the flora and fauna just outside your door! Join us this summer for a youth camp that allows our surroundings to motivate our writing. | June 28–July 2, 2021
Rise Up & Write
Use your voice. Change the world. Join other passionate young activists and use writing to create change on the issues that matter to you. | August 3, 5, 10, and 12, 2021
Online Art Programs
Hip Hop and House Dance Series
Dancers of all skill levels will experience four different classes—each featuring different regional hip hop dance skills originating in New York City, California’s Bay Area, and Chicago.
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
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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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 »The Teacher Studio (Online)
The Teacher Studio is a learning community made up of educators interested in hands-on, making, tinkering, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math)-based learning experiences. Each month, participants will make something together and share…
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 »Building the Social-Emotional Learning or SEL Classroom
Educators know that the best instruction considers the needs of the whole child and includes social and emotional development. Building the Social-Emotional Learning or SEL Classroom supports teachers to integrate the concepts of SEL into…
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 »College, Career, and Community Writers Program (Online)
College, Career, and Community Writers Program (C3WP) is an intensive professional development program that provides educators with instructional resources and formative assessment tools for the teaching of evidence-based argument writing. C3WP is available to school…
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 »Coalition for Leading Anti-Racist Schools
The Coalition for Leading Anti-Racist Schools is an invitation to instructional leaders around the world who are committed to learning, asking questions when they don't know, and engaging in tough, meaningful conversations focused on equity…
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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