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Mar 6, 2025

4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

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Please register here. BTLC Credits: IS, AATD Presenter: Randy Lange, Associate Director, Belin-Blank Center  Description: This IN-PERSON workshop will have two components. First, we will experience the social justice tour at the Stanley Art Museum. This tour focuses on the artists, activists, and equity. Second, the workshop will conclude with a discussion of its application to enriching lesson plans. This workshop meets at the Stanley Art Museum and is limited to 16 UI students. Please r...

Mar 10, 2025

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, AATD Presenter(s): Jolene Teske and Randy Lange, Associate Directors, Belin-Blank Center Description: One of the best parts of a career in education is the variety of opportunities for expertise and personal interest. There are different subjects to teach, different ways to teach, different clubs/sports/organizations to lead, and specialty areas of focus. One such specialty area is the world of advanced learners. Come to this session to learn more abo...

Mar 10, 2025

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, STEAM Presenters: Kay Ramey, Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology and Darrell Currington, Makerspace Facilitator Description: *This workshop is required for participation in the STEAM track.* In this workshop, students will learn how they can best fit STEAM into their classrooms. This will include a discussion of how to integrate tools, knowledge, and practices from different STEAM fields, align activities with standards...

Mar 12, 2025

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

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Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS Presenter(s): Theodora Kourkoulou, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Teaching and Learning  Description: Discover the top three AI-powered tools transforming teaching and learning today. This workshop will equip participants with practical skills and hands-on experience to create dynamic lesson plans in minutes, design activities that spark student curiosity, automate tedious tasks and improve productivity.  Learning Goals: 1) Master th...

Mar 13, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Please register here. BTLC Credit: GO, IS  *This workshop is mandatory for the GO track. Presenter: Theodora Kourkoulou, Assistant Clinical Professor of Elementary Education Description: Students are entering a world that is more globally interconnected and complicated than ever before, yet often lack the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to effectively operate in that space. In this workshop, teacher candidates will learn the fundamentals of global education, and internationalization, a...

Mar 13, 2025

5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

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Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, AATD Presenter(s): Katie Schabilion, Supervisor of Clinical Services, and Zeus Pichardo, Licensed Psychologist, Belin-Blank Center Description: Twice-exceptional (2e) students are those who manifest areas of both high ability and disability (Reis, Baum, & Burke, 2014). This workshop will describe this seemingly paradoxical group of students and provide tips for recognizing them, understanding their needs, and helping them succeed in school. Learning ...

Mar 24, 2025

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Please register here. BTLC Credits: IS, UI REACH Presenter(s): Stacie Nelson, UI Reach Instructor Description: In this workshop, students will learn how to create a classroom environment where every student feels valued, respected and safe, while creating a sense of belonging and active engagement. Learning goals: 1) Apply differentiated teaching to accommodate diverse learning styles. 2) Use collaborative activities to help students form connections and learn from each other. 3) Create r...

Mar 25, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Please register here. BTLC Credits: IS, UI REACH Student engagement is one of the core pillars of Universal Design for Learning. This workshop will explore engagement strategies, and highlight why student engagement should be at the top of the list for any educator! Content Covered: Multiple Means of Engagement: This principle emphasizes providing various ways to motivate and engage students. It includes offering choices, fostering collaboration, and encouraging self-assessment. Relevanc...

Mar 25, 2025

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Please register here.   Students presenting with both high cognitive/academic ability and a disability (e.g., Autism, ADHD, Learning Disorder) are referred to as “twice exceptional.” This population presents with a unique set of social-emotional needs due to their asynchronous development and limited access to specialized support. This presentation will provide an overview of twice-exceptionality, identify key challenges and vulnerabilities for this population, and offer evidence-based reco...

Mar 26, 2025

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Please register here.  Participants will be provided psychoeducation on grief, including different types of grief, common symptoms of grief, and how grief can manifest differently across people. Strategies that educators can use to support students who are experiencing grief and loss will be reviewed. What You Will Learn:  Define aspects of grief and loss Discuss various presentations of grief and loss Identify common emotions associated with grief and loss Learn ways to emotionally ...

Mar 27, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Please register here. BTLC Credits: IS, GO Presenter(s): Hannah Gorsh, PhD student, Former 5-12 Social Studies and PK-12 TAG Teacher Description: Globalization is only mentioned in the standards in 15 U.S. states. Why is that? In this workshop, we will learn a brief history of global citizenship education, and the research which examines the hesitance to embark on GCE in the k-12 classroom. Participants will build capacity on how to infuse a global lens into their future classrooms and mak...

Mar 27, 2025

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, ML Presenter(s): Dr. Lia Plakans, Professor of Multilingual Education, Dr. David Degollado, Assistant Professor of Multilingual Education,  Dr. Marina Durinova, Visiting Assistant Professor of Multilingual Education,  Description: This workshop is MANDATORY for students in the ML Track. The session on reading and vocabulary development aligns with the Core Principle of developing learners' skills and supporting their intellects. Upon completion of the...

Mar 28, 2025

12:00 PM - 11:59 PM

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Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, ML Presenter(s): Lia Plakans, Professor of Multilingual Education, David Degollado, Assistant Professor of Multilingual Education, Marina Durinova, Visiting Assistant Professor of Multilingual Education,  Description: **This is an asynchronous workshop through ICON. Registered students will have access to the ICON workshop beginning March 28 with a completion deadline of April 11. This workshop is MANDATORY for students in the ML Track.** This session...

Apr 1, 2025

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Please register here.  BTLC Credits: IS, UI REACH In this workshop, students will learn more ways to create a classroom environment that values, welcomes and supports all students. This will provide a sense of belonging for all students. What You Will Learn:  Apply strategies for creating family engagement within the classroom. Foster cultural responsiveness to create a sense of belonging.  Integrate support services to enhance student learning and well-being. Workshop Details:  ...

Apr 3, 2025

5:15 PM - 6:00 PM

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Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, UI REACH This presentation describes applied behavior analysis (ABA), a discipline often involved with services for students with disabilities. Common roles served by professionals in ABA and a brief explanation of how these techniques might be relevant to instruction are explained. What You Will Learn: Describe applied behavior analysis. Understand applications of functional thinking to common classroom situations. Workshop Details: ...

Apr 7, 2025

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, STEAM Presenters: Kay Ramey, Assistant Professor, Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology, and Darrell Currington, Makerspace Facilitator  Description: In this workshop, students will gain hands-on experience participating in and designing STEAM activities using 3D design software and 3D printers. For the hands-on STEAM challenge, students will get to design and print a 3D object of their choosing. They will learn about 3D design tools and be pro...

Apr 8, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Please register here. In this interactive workshop, educators will explore the signs and symptoms of burnout, understand its impact on both personal well-being and professional effectiveness, and learn practical strategies for prevention and recovery. Participants will gain valuable tools for identifying burnout early, managing stress, and creating a sustainable balance between work and self-wellness. This workshop is designed to help educators feel supported, connected, and confident in na...

Apr 9, 2025

5:00 PM - 6:15 PM

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Please register here. Eating disorders in students have more than doubled over the last several years and school mental health providers may be the first to notice. Build awareness of the signs and symptoms of eating disorders and how to connect students and families with resources and support. What You Will Learn:  Develop awareness of signs and symptoms of eating disorders. Increase knowledge about the levels of care and support available for individuals with eating disorders. Gain ...

Apr 10, 2025

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, ML Presenter(s): Dr. Lia Plakans, Professor of Multilingual Education, Dr. David Degollado, Assistant Professor of Multilingual Education, Dr. Marina Durinova, Visiting Assistant Professor of Multilingual Education Description: This workshop is MANDATORY for students in the ML track. This session aligns with the Core Principle of developing learners' skills and supporting their intellects. Upon completion of the workshop, students will be able to deli...

Apr 16, 2025

5:00 PM - 5:50 PM

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Please register here.  In this session, we will discuss the role that emotions, and emotional labor, play in the professional lives of teachers. Then, we will focus on strategies to effectively instruct in an affectively healthy and beneficial manner. The professional development will provide teachers with tools to improve their vocational health, along with strategies to implement in the classroom.   What You Will Learn:  Participants will recognize the ways in which emotional labor, ...

Apr 24, 2025

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Please register here.   ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. As the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop, LivingWorks’ ASIST program is supported by numerous evaluations including independent and peer-reviewed studies. Results demonstrate that ASIST helps participants become more willing, ready, and...

Apr 30, 2025

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Please register here.  safeTALK prepares people to be more alert to suicide and to help persons with thoughts of suicide make safe connections. The intervention goal is that persons with thoughts of suicide connect with someone who will help them keep safe from suicide and access further support. What You Will Learn:  Describe the role of an alert helper/ connector. Identify ways in which personal, cultural, and social attitudes can lead people to miss, dismiss, and avoid opportunities...

Jun 9, 2025

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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BTLC Credit: IS, SEBMH (2 credits) Registration Information: This is a fee-based event but free to University of Iowa students in the Teacher Education Program. *University of Iowa TEP students: please reach out to TLC@uiowa.edu for the non-fee registration link. Registration deadline is one week prior to the workshop. Cancelation deadline is 48 hours prior to the workshop by emailing TLC@uiowa.edu. If TEP students cancel less than 48 hours, they will be assessed the registration cost of $4...

Jun 9, 2025

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Please register here.   safeTALK prepares people to be more alert to suicide and to help persons with thoughts of suicide make safe connections. The intervention goal is that persons with thoughts of suicide connect with someone who will help them keep safe from suicide and access further support. What You Will Learn:  Describe the role of an alert helper/ connector. Identify ways in which personal, cultural, and social attitudes can lead people to miss, dismiss, and avoid opportunitie...