Computer Science Summer Workshops for Educators – Apply by May 10th

Virtual and In-person

These free workshops in June and July will prepare you to teach and integrate computer science concepts in your class next year, with elementary and secondary workshop options. There are virtual workshops or in-person workshops offered throughout California.

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.

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.

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!

SEL into Literature with the California Reading & Literature Project (PK-3)

Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join us as a community of learners for two days as we engage in the field of social emotional learning as it connects to literacy, experience opportunities to reconnect with ourselves to better support our students, and participate in professional discourse.

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.

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.