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.

"Snackable Skills" Workshop - Getting Along Without Losing It: When You Just Have to Make It Work
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Virtual
Struggling to collaborate with that one coworker who always pushes your buttons? Their approach clashes with yours, their tone feels dismissive, and collaboration feels like a chore. Yet, success hinges on your ability to work together even when personalities clash. You're not alone — and you’re invited to a workshop that can help.Join our next Snackable Skills online workshop, “Getting Along Without Losing It: When You Just Have to Make It Work,” on Tuesday, June 24, from 2–3 p.m. The session...

LivingWorks safeTALK
Friday, July 25, 2025 8:30am to 12:30pm
Lindquist Center
Please register here.safeTALK prepares people to be more alert to suicide and to help persons with thoughts of suicide make safe connections. The intervention goal is that persons with thoughts of suicide connect with someone who will help them keep safe from suicide and access further support.What You Will Learn:Describe the role of an alert helper/ connector.Identify ways in which personal, cultural, and social attitudes can lead people to miss, dismiss, and avoid opportunities to seek or...

August Write-on-Site
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Lindquist Center
College of Education graduate students are invited to join "Write-on-Site" sessions hosted by the Writing Resource this summer. These sessions will provide space for focused writing time with the option to consult with Writing Resource staff.

Advanced Tier 2 Training
Thursday, August 14, 2025 8:30am to 3:30pm
University of Iowa College of Education
Now enrolling up to 8 Iowa K-12 school teams (4-5 educators/staff members per team)Transform your school’s Tier 2 intervention support from scattered efforts into a systematic approach that delivers results. This intensive 2-day training delivers exactly what your team needs to effectively implement Tier 2 systems and interventions that produce measurable results for students who need additional support.This training will provide your team of educators with the rationale for Tier 2 and the step...

Advanced Tier 2 Training
Friday, August 15, 2025 8:30am to 3:30pm
University of Iowa College of Education
Now enrolling up to 8 Iowa K-12 school teams (4-5 educators/staff members per team)Transform your school’s Tier 2 intervention support from scattered efforts into a systematic approach that delivers results. This intensive 2-day training delivers exactly what your team needs to effectively implement Tier 2 systems and interventions that produce measurable results for students who need additional support.This training will provide your team of educators with the rationale for Tier 2 and the step...

EmpowerED Minds: The School Wellness Summit
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 7:30am to 4:00pm
Iowa Events Center
EmpowerED Minds: The School Wellness Summit (formerly known as the Iowa BEST Summit) is a premier professional learning event dedicated to fostering well-being and mental health within educational communities. Participants will gain practical strategies, insights from cutting-edge research, and access to innovative solutions that enhance mental health outcomes. EmpowerED Minds is where K-12 educators, school leaders, and school mental health providers from across the country come to shape the...

2026 InspirED Leadership Summit: Empowering K-12 Leaders for the Future
Friday, June 12, 2026 8:15am to 4:00pm
Courtyard Marriott University Heights
The summit will focus on innovative strategies to enhance student engagement, prioritize well-being, support teacher development, and lead with belonging and empathy.Audience: K-12 school and district leaders, including administrators and superintendentsDate: Thursday, June 12 from 8:15 a.m. – 4 p.m.Location: Courtyard Marriott University Heights (901 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246)Register: REGISTRATION COMING IN JANUARY 2026!GoalsEmpower leaders to drive change by embracing new models for...