Upcoming College of Education Events
This calendar lists events presented by faculty, staff, students, alumni, or community partners affiliated with the College of Education or events formally co-hosted or co-sponsored with the College of Education.
K-12 Educator Career Fair Prep
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Lindquist Center
The Baker Teacher Leader Center is excited to announce that the 2026 K-12 Educator Career Fair Prep will be offered again this year and hosted by Pomerantz Center Career Coaches!
Get tools and strategies to navigate the K-12 Educator Career Fair!
Build confidence!
Receive resume tips!
Review elevator pitches!
Learn networking strategies!
Hear from past attendees on the value of the Prep:
“I found it really helpful, especially for resume tips. I enjoyed having someone in the education field who could...
Supporting Student Eating Disorders in Schools
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Virtual
Eating disorders in students have more than doubled over the last several years, and school staff may be the first to notice. In this webinar, build awareness of the potential signs and symptoms of eating disorders and how to connect students and families with resources and support.
Winter Woodpeckers
Friday, February 27, 2026 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Iowa Raptor Project
Winter Woodpecker Hike
K-12 Educator Career Fair
Monday, March 2, 2026 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Education students will have the opportunity to meet with districts from around the country. This event is open to all students in the state — not just UI students. Bring your résumé and dress business casual or business professional for this event.
Connection and Calm: Techniques that Ground Student Behavior
Monday, March 2, 2026 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Virtual
In this webinar, explore and practice research-based calming strategies and tools, like mindful breathing, short movement breaks, and visual scaffolds, to help students navigate stress. Participants will practice calming strategies and walk away with a plan to implement these strategies in their own classrooms.
Using Conditions for Learning Data to Improve School Climate and Culture
Thursday, March 5, 2026 5:00pm to 5:45pm
Virtual
In today’s educational landscape, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to thrive academically and emotionally is more urgent than ever. This 45-minute webinar, hosted by the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health, explores how Iowa schools are improving student outcomes by enhancing the Conditions for Learning—a framework that integrates school climate, culture, and systems-level supports.
Winter Woodpeckers
Saturday, March 7, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am
Iowa Raptor Project
Winter Woodpecker Hike
Youth Suicide Prevention & Intervention 2026
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Virtual
In this webinar, participants will gain a clear, up-to-date understanding of youth suicide risk, what prevention efforts are supported by evidence, and common practices that may unintentionally miss the mark. The session highlights the importance of connection, caregiver involvement, and environmental safety over purely skills-based or risk-management approaches.
Working with Students in Distress Master Class
Thursday, March 26, 2026 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Lindquist Center
Feel prepared and confident to support students in distress with the Working with Students in Distress Master Class —a 4-part, in-person training designed to equip you with the confidence, language, and practical tools to navigate these challenging moments.
Mental Health Within the Family System
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 5:00pm to 5:50pm
Virtual
Mental Health Within the Family System is a professional development webinar designed to enhance K-12 educators’, school mental health providers’, and community professionals’ understanding of how a child’s mental health condition impacts the entire family.
CelebrateED: An Evening for Educators
Friday, April 17, 2026 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Voxman Music Building
Join us for CelebrateED: An Evening for Educators, a night designed to celebrate and uplift those who make a lasting difference in students’ lives every single day. Kick off the evening with a lively Educator Mix & Mingle, a networking activity complete with refreshments, appetizers, and energizing conversation. Then, settle in for an unforgettable performance from Devin Siebold—an award-winning comedian and former teacher whose laugh-out-loud takes on education remind us why humor is one of the most powerful tools in learning and leadership. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, school leader, school counselor, or proud University of Iowa College of Education alum, this is your night to celebrate, recharge, and reconnect with the joy of being an educator.
LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Thursday, April 23, 2026 8:30am to 4:30pm
Blank Honors Center
LivingWorks 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.
College of Education Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 14, 2026 4:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
College of Education Undergraduate Commencement and Teacher Education Program Recognition Ceremony is held at the end of the fall and spring semesters to recognize all of the graduating Teacher Education Program students.
Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.
2026 InspirED Leadership Summit: Empowering K-12 Leaders for the Future
Friday, June 12, 2026 7:30am to 3:30pm
Courtyard Marriott University Heights
The summit designed for K-12 school and district leaders, including administrators and superintendents will focus on innovative strategies to enhance student engagement, prioritize well-being, support teacher development, and lead with belonging and empathy.
From Stress to Success: 5 Top Back-to-School Strategies for K-12 Administrators
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 10:00am to 10:45am
Virtual
As the school year begins, administrators often find themselves balancing excitement with the weight of responsibility. This engaging 30–45 minute webinar invites educational leaders in districts, schools, and AEAs to reflect on the rhythms of the back-to-school season—both personally and professionally—and explore five practical strategies to lead with impact while nurturing social-emotional-behavioral health in themselves and their teams.