UCDS Institute Spring Courses with Clock Hours via Seattle University
- Curriculum Design for Social Justice and 21C Skills ($300 and 2 credits). Tuesdays, April 1–June 3 from 4:30–6:30 pm (asynchronous class on April 15) at UCDS Graduate School of Education, 5320 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105.
- Inquiry in the Classroom ($300 and 3 credits). Thursdays, April 3–June 5 from 6:00–8:00 pm (asynchronous class on April 17) at UCDS Graduate School of Education, 5320 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105.
PDF with additional details on both courses.
Preventing Sexual Assault with Sex Education
Free live webinar on Thursday, April 10, from 10 –11 am PST. Sign up here. Join Dr. Mandy Sanchez and sex education experts Amy Lang and Kerri Isham for a conversation on sexual assault prevention and how to help, exploring:
- Reasons to teach sex ed early and proactively
- What children need to know and when
- How to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy sexual behaviors
- Why and how to include neurodivergent children in the conversation
Anyone interested in sexual assault prevention — parents, caregivers, educators of young children — is encouraged to attend.
Neural Education – Shining a Light on Engagement: Cultivating Productive Struggle for Deep Learning
Via Zoom on April 17 from 4–6 pm. This is Session 3 of a 3-part series to follow up on the OSPI Summer Workshop. Agenda
FREE to private school educators, all materials provided. 2 CCDEI clock hours. Register
For your families: Parents of Adolescents and Teens (PAT) cohort
Hamlin Robinson Learning Center is hosting the final PAT Cohort of the school year – an opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside other parents navigating the journey of raising teens. Whether joining in person in Seattle or virtually from anywhere, this program is designed to provide the tools, insights, and support needed to strengthen relationships, build confidence, and navigate the ups and downs of adolescence. Register to attend in person or virtually. $130 for four Thursdays – April 17, April 24, May 1, and May 8, 2025 from 5:30-7:30 pm.
Beyond Classroom Walls: Cultivating Students’ Sense of Wonder and Respect in the Outdoors – through PSESD
5-week hybrid course for PreK–5th grade educators. Earn Equity and STEM clock hours. Cultivate a deeper connection between students and the natural world while exploring the integration of literacy and social studies into science curriculum and outdoor experiences. Synchronous Zoom sessions on Tuesdays, April 25 – May 27, 4:15–5:15 pm with resources on Canvas (asynchronous work). Details & Registration.
Employee and Volunteer Screening: What You Need to Know
Free Nonprofit Risk Management webinar on May 14 at 11 am via Zoom. Register HERE. Learn how the screening field is evolving and how your organization can develop a fair and thorough process for selecting individuals who fit its needs.
2025 Judicial Institute for Teachers
- When: 8 am, June 30 to July 2 at 3 pm. Group dinner Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
- Where: U.S. District Court, 700 Stewart St., 19th floor, Seattle, WA 98101
- Who: Forty teachers, grades 5-12, from 19 western counties of Washington who did not participate in a prior Judicial Institute.
23 clock hours from Seattle University, at no cost to teachers. Details at https://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/sites/wawd/files/JudicialInstituteFlyer.pdf
