Upcoming Offerings
UTeach Table Talk Monthly Series
In this monthly series, a UTeach graduate teaching or leading in K-12 education will join us to discuss issues facing STEM educators today. Discussions will include time for Q&As and breakout rooms.
The sessions are open to UTeach students, graduates, faculty, and staff.
Upcoming Session
December 16, 2021, 6:00-7:00 p.m. CT
Speaker: Lauren Benoit, 2010 UTeach Austin graduate and current 9th-12th Secondary Assistant Principal, NYOS Charter School
Please let us know if you plan to attend.
Zoom Meeting ID: 948 3804 8426
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Future Sessions
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January 20, 2022
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February 17, 2022
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March 24, 2022
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April 21, 2022
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May 19, 2022
New Year, New Mindset
To kickoff the new year, join us for two professional development trainings on how to shift your mindset to create a healthier you, both in and outside of the classroom.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
UTeach is partnering with Clover Educational Consulting to offer another FREE ($170 value) Youth Mental Health First Aid Training. Learn the signs of mental health crisis in your middle and high school students and strategies to help them get the care they need. Apprentice Teachers and Alumni teaching in K-12 schools are encouraged to attend. Space is limited.
Sunday, January 16, 2022, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. CT
How to Not Take Things Personally, Or at Least Try
Sassy students, disastrous parent-teacher conferences, flopped lessons, bombed test scores. Struggling with how to not let disappointments in the classroom get to you? You’re not alone. Learn the psychological, cultural, and biological reasons why it is so hard for teachers to not to take things personally, as well as steps you can take to reframe a healthier mindset. All are welcome to attend.
Monday, January 17, 2022, 6:00-7:00 p.m. CT
Zoom Link: https://utrgv.zoom.us/j/7668183293
If you have an idea for an PD offering, please let us know!
Past Offerings: Recordings and Resources
UTeach Alumni Mid-Semester Slump Event
UTeach PD - Thursday, October 29, 2020
Schoology and Instructional videos
UTeach PD - August 18, 2020
Zoom meeting recording
Schoology resources
Bitmoji Classroom with resources for Instructional Videos
Implementing Projects Remotely & Remote Learning Assessment
UTeach PD - September 1, 2020
Zoom meeting recording
Resources for Implementing Projects Remotely
Resources for remote and blended learning assessment
UTeach PD held interactive conversations over blended, remote, and hybrid learning. Topics were chosen based upon participant input. All USEA members, including UTeach alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend.
In spring 2021, meetings will be held the fourth Wednesday of the month, Central Time
- Jan 27, 2021, 4:30 PM CT - Engaging students and keeping students organized across multiple platforms and locations
- Feb 24, 2021, 4:30 PM CT (cancelled due to weather)
- March 24, 2021, 4:30 PM CT - Engaging students in virtual learning projects
- April 28, 2021, 4:30 PM CT - Getting ready for school in the fall
Virtual Inquiry Lesson – Electric Circuits
Sumudu Lewis of UTeach UMass Lowell, September 16, 2020
Computer Science Professional Development
Free Micro-credentials from UTeach Computer Science
UTeach Computer Science provides free micro-credentials on a variety of research-backed skills. These micro-credentials allow any K-12 educator to personalize their learning and highlight the competency-based skills they've developed. View micro-credentials.
Professional Development for AP Computer Science Principles or AP Computer Science A
UTeach Computer Science provides College Board–endorsed professional development for AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A, which may be substituted for an AP Institute. During the engaging online PD, teachers master foundational course content and AP requirements while practicing collaborative, project-based instructional strategies. View upcoming professional development options.
Webinars from UTeach Computer Science
UTeach Computer Science provides free, public webinars on a variety of topics for computer science educators. View upcoming webinars.