Themes in World History: Democracy & Power

Online

In this three-day free workshop we will explore themes of democracy and power through three fascinating historical case studies: The Mexican Revolution, the August Revolution in Vietnam, and the Arab Spring, while learning from esteemed historians and receiving classroom and pedagogy support.

Info Session – National Board Certification Support

Online

A free information session for educators interested in pursuing National Board Certification in 2023-2024. Find out if National Board Certification is right for you and if UCLA can help to support you on your journey.

Summer Institute – National Board Certification Support

Online

Four-day workshop to build the foundation for your National Board Certification journey. Learn about the process, experience applicable strategies for your classroom, connect with like-minded educators, and plan for successful teaching and learning. Highly recommended for first time candidates.

Geometry Across the Grades (Grades 4 – Algebra 1)

El Monte City School District

Workshop for 4th grade -Algebra 1 teachers. Participants will build connections between 4th grade -Algebra 1 geometry concepts, make connections to algebra concepts and more.

The Meaning of Race: Conversations about Evolution, Biology, and Culture

TBD Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join the UCLA Science Project, Faculty and Researchers for a workshop that investigates the relationships between evolution, human genetic diversity and race. Participants will leave with tools and lesson plans to deepen understanding of these concepts and the complexities of students’ lived experiences situated within a social justice context.

National Board Certification Support BIPOC Cohort – Apply by Aug. 25th

Online

The California Teachers Association (CTA), the National Education Association (NEA), the UCLA National Board Project, and the National Board Resource Center at Stanford (NBRC) are partnering to launch a second fully-funded cohort of  Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) teachers committed to earning National Board Certification and serving as teacher-leaders in their communities.

Adaptive Schools Foundations Training

Centinela Valley Union High School District Office 14901 South Inglewood Avenue, Lawndale, CA, United States

Four-day training to learn how to build strong collaborative and caring work cultures at your site. This foundational professional development is specially designed to support site administrators, teachers, district and agency personnel and staff developers who convene and manage work teams, site councils, shared decision making groups and faculty committees.

Between Mothers: The Power of Creativity

UCLA Kerckhoff Hall

This event celebrates Black women writers, discusses storytelling as a mechanism to heal and build, and unites creatives from all walks of life. Preview scenes from the documentary, "Between Mothers," engage in a panel discussion with the featured women, network with others, and explore a library of art!

With Different Eyes Conference

Moore Hall, UCLA CA

One-day conference for teachers and administrators focusing on access and equity for all students, with diverse multilingual and multicultural students center stage. The keynote speaker will be Elyse Eidman-Aadahl, Executive Director of the National Writing Project, followed by three sessions of workshops led by teachers.

Maintenance of Certification Support – National Board

Online

These sessions are designed for NBCTs and intended to support the development of Components 1 and 2 for Maintenance of Certification. Each session is a live, synchronous event with a facilitator and curriculum that guides participants through a process of reflection, dialogue, and planning.

Professional Leadership and Coaching Academy

Online

A five-month online academy designed to explore personal and social identities, equity, trust, conflict, and trauma sensitivity, as related to individual and systems work. Learning and networking will be generative as participants develop their leadership and coaching skills, tools, and resources.

Imagine If…Powering Learning Through Creativity and the Arts

Carnesale Commons

Join us for a free one-day convening inspired by the teachings of Sir Ken Robinson and the promise of Prop. 28. This conference will bring together K-12 teachers, arts educators, principals, district leaders, and museum and community arts partners to learn together, make connections, and co-construct actionable ways to enact the promise of Prop. 28.

Component 1 Support – National Board Certification

Online

One-day workshop. Collaborate with other teachers to explore the possibilities offered for preparation for the assessment. Engage in practice sessions, pool your collective resources, and consider test-taking strategies and advice from other candidates.

Reading & Writing for Justice: Literacy Series 2024

Online

This series will focus on the best practices for embedding literacy in your history and ethnic studies classrooms. You will learn how to support English Learners and Students with Disabilities in developing important literacy skills, as outlined in the California Common Core and ELD Standards, through a focus on culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy and its connection to reading, writing, speaking, and listening.