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.
Raptor Reader Series: OWLS
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 10:00am to 10:45am
Macbride Nature Recreation Area - Iowa Raptor Project's Bird Blind
Raptor Reading Series: OWLS
Belin-Blank Advanced Learner Institute (B-BALI)
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (all day)
Lindquist Center
The Belin-Blank Advanced Learner Institute (B-BALI) is a full-day, in-person professional learning opportunity for educators and administrators interested in talent development.
Raptor Reader Series: HAWKS
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 10:00am to 10:45am
Macbride Nature Recreation Area - Iowa Raptor Project's Bird Blind
Raptor Reading Series: HAWKS
Raptor Reader Series: VULTURES
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 10:00am to 10:45am
Macbride Nature Recreation Area - Iowa Raptor Project's Bird Blind
Raptor Reading Series: VULTURES
From Stress to Success: 5 Top Back-to-School Strategies for K-12 Administrators
Wednesday, August 19, 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.
Being Well in Our Modern World
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Virtual
Please register here for Being Well in Our Modern World.
In today’s fast-paced and overstimulating world, many of the systems designed for convenience are also contributing to increased stress, distraction, burnout, and declining wellbeing. This session helps participants better understand how the modern environment impacts focus, energy, habits, and overall performance both personally and professionally. Participants will learn practical strategies to build awareness around daily behaviors...
LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Thursday, September 17, 2026 8:15am 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.
Owl-O-Ween
Friday, October 23, 2026 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Macbride Nature Recreation Area, Falcon Shelter
Owl-O-Ween