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.
College of Education Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, December 18, 2025 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.
Dean Dan Clay will give the welcome and confer degrees along with UI President Barbara Wilson.
Matt Degner, an alumnus of the College of Education and superintendent of the Iowa City Community School District, will be the...
What is Psychiatry?
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 5:00pm to 5:40pm
Virtual
Learn about the field of psychiatry and its place in mental health, the educational and clinical training required to become a psychiatrist, the work a psychiatrist does, and gain a foundational understanding of the conditions psychiatry addresses and the approaches used in treatment.
Decoding Adolescent Mental Health: Recognizing and Responding to Subtle Signs in the Classroom
Thursday, February 5, 2026 4:00pm to 4:40pm
Virtual
This webinar helps educators recognize and respond to adolescent mental health challenges in the classroom. Participants will learn to identify subtle behavioral signs, such as emotional reactivity and communication difficulties, and apply practical strategies to create supportive environments that foster open dialogue, emotional expression, and student well-being.
Supporting Anxious Students
Monday, February 9, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Virtual
In this webinar, participants will be provided an overview of anxiety disorders and common symptoms, as well as strategies for supporting anxious students at home and school. This webinar will also offer an introduction to Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), an empirically-validated treatment for anxiety and OCD.
Move More, Teach Better: Simple Strategies to Integrate More Physical Activity Into Your Day
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 5:00pm to 5:45pm
Virtual
February is Active Classrooms Month! Join us for an energizing and practical webinar designed to help educators integrate more movement into their workday. Research shows that even small amounts of physical activity improve focus, mood, and academic outcomes—for students and adults alike. Learn realistic strategies to increase your physical activity throughout the school day without adding stress to your schedule.
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.
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.