Professional Development Webinars 2025-2026
Thursday,
September 25th, 11:00 am EST
(10:00am CST/9:00am MST/8:00am PST)
Transforming Teacher Preparation through Study Aboard Experiences
Explore strategies for leading and customizing study abroad courses for teacher preparation students. This session will highlight transformative experiences that empower future educators by immersing them in diverse educational environments, fostering global perspectives, and equipping them to confidently lead increasingly multicultural and international US classrooms.
Tuesday,
November 4th, 12:00 pm EST
(11:00am CST/10:00am MST/9:00am PST)
From Vision to Impact: Building a Culture of Research
Explore strategies to foster an impactful research culture. Using the establishment of a research center as a key example, we will discuss its ongoing development—from vision and infrastructure to programming and outcomes -- demonstrating how a center can serve as a cornerstone for facilitating faculty and student research.
Thursday,
February 12, 2026 12:00 pm EST
(11:00am CST/10:00am MST/9:00am PST)
HEROES: A MARVEL-ous Framework for Systems Convening Leadership
Leadership isn’t a solo mission; it thrives on collaboration. Inspired by the Marvel Universe, this session introduces HEROES, a new framework for applying Systems Convening Leadership: Harnessing Strengths, Engaging Networks, Resiliently Leading, Optimizing Impact, Empowering Others, and Strategically Acting. Through this analogy, participants will explore how assembling diverse strengths fosters innovation, collaboration, and success in leadership.
Tuesday,
April 14, 2026 12:00 pm EST
(11:00am CST/10:00am MST/9:00am PST)
Reimagining Readiness: Transforming Teacher Education Internships for Now and the Future
Explore redesign of internship experiences to meet the evolving realities of candidates and classrooms. With candidates balancing part-time study, employment, and caregiving responsibilities, one-size-fits-all internship models are no longer sustainable. Discussion of innovative, flexible, and equity-centered approaches to internship. Attendees will engage with emerging models that prioritize both rigor and accessibility, preparing teacher candidates to thrive in dynamic, technology-rich, and community-rooted learning environments.