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.
TLC/ML Workshop 3: Family and Community Engagement
Monday, March 4 to Monday, April 1, 2024 (all day)
Please register here. TLC Credit: ML
*This is asynchronous and RESTRICTED to students in the ML Track ONLY. Please access this on the TLC/ML Online Workshop page on ICON.
Presenter(s): Lia Plakans, Professor of Multilingual Education David Degollado, Assistant Professor of Multilingual Education Marina Durinova, Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Multilingual Education
Description: The session on family/community engagement aligns with the Core Principle of engaging in equitable and justice...
Fitting STEAM Into Your Classroom: Disciplinary Integration, Assessment and Standards Alignment
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Lindquist Center
Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, STEAM
Presenter(s): Kay Ramey, Assistant Professor, Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology; Darrell Currington, Makerspace Facilitator
Description: In this workshop, students will participate in a hands-on, "quick-fire" STEAM activity and learn how they can best fit STEAM into their classrooms. This will include a discussion of how to integrate tools, knowledge, and practices from different STEAM fields, align activities with standards, and assess...
Using Classroom Technology to Support ALL Students and Skills for Learning
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, SEBMH, UI REACH
Presenter(s): Mary Ball, MA, LPSC, Couple and Family Therapy PhD Student
Description: Technology can be utilized to help students build greater connections and address developmental and social gaps which naturally complements skills for learning (SFL) practices and themes. This workshop will briefly review key concepts of SFL, illustrate how SFL and classroom technology intersect and support all students especially students with...
Socioemotional Factors of Dyslexia
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Virtual
Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, D
Presenter(s): Nina Lorimor-Easley, MS, MEd, Assistant Director of Education and Outreach at IRRC Lindsay Seydel, M.Ed., Education and Outreach Coordinator at IRRC Stephanie Edgren, M.A., Education and Outreach Coordinator at IRRC Ramona Parris, M.A., Education and Outreach Coordinator at IRRC
Description: Individuals with dyslexia are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem as compared to individuals without reading disorders...
Cultivating Vitality through Acceptant and Commitment - Part 2
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Virtual
Please register here. TLC Credit: IS, SEBMH, REACH
Presenter: Emily Thomas, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor
Description: To follow-up on Part 1, Dr. Thomas will follow-up on the assignment to implement one values-based goal. This session will focus on developing awareness of one’s experiences, including thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and external circumstances. Moreover, participants will develop skills in intentionality—making purposeful choices.
Learning Objectives: 1) Develop...
Sparking STEAM Interest: STEAM Learning with Electronics
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Lindquist Center
Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, STEAM
Presenter(s): Kay Ramey, Assistant Professor, Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology Darrell Currington, Makerspace Facilitator
Description: In this workshop, students will gain hands-on experience participating in and designing STEAM activities using electronics tools or kits. For the hands-on STEAM challenge, students will get to choose between making a Makey Makey musical instrument, an Arduino musical light show, or an electronic textile...
One Day for Iowa | The University of Iowa's 24-Hour Giving Day
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 (all day)
Every year, thousands of Hawkeyes come together to make an important—and meaningful—impact for Iowa. All gifts made in March will count toward the One Day for Iowa total.
Assistive Technology in Your Future Classroom
Thursday, March 28, 2024 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, UI REACH
Presenter(s): Mary Ball, MA, LPSC, Couple and Family Therapy PhD Student
Description: This workshop will highlight multiple assistive technologies (AT) widely utilized in schools. Participants will learn why students may require AT and how it can support their academic, social, and emotional success.
Learning goals: Participants will gain understanding of assistive technologies Participants will explore the countless ways assistive...
safeTALK
Monday, April 1, 2024 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Lindquist Center
Please register here. TLC Credit (2): IS, SEBMH
Presenters: Ashley Rila, PhD, Research & Training Project Coordinator; Kaitlin Poock, LMSW, Social Worker
Description: 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.
Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the role of an alert...
TLC/ML Workshop 4: Oral Language Development
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Lindquist Center
Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, ML
Presenter(s): Lia Plakans, Professor of Multilingual Education David Degollado, Assistant Professor of Multilingual Education Marina Durinova, Postdoctoral Researcher of Multilingual Education
Description: This session aligns with the Core Principle of developing learners' skills and supporting their intellects. Upon completion of the workshop, students will be able to deliver and facilitate content learning by using scaffolding strategies that...
Cultivating Vitality through Acceptant and Commitment - Part 3
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Virtual
Please register here. TLC Credit: IS, SEBMH, REACH
Presenter: Emily Thomas, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor
Description: This final session will focus on how to utilize skills in awareness to cultivate openness to our internal experiences, even those that are painful or challenging (e.g., sadness, anxiety). This session will also focus on the barriers that may arise when trying to pursue personally chosen values, as well as how one responds to these barriers. Participants will learn to...
Assistive Technology
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Virtual
Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, D
Presenter(s): Nina Lorimor-Easley, MS, MEd., Assistant Director of Education and Outreach at IRRC Lindsay Seydel, MEd., Education and Outreach Coordinator at IRRC Stephanie Edgren, MA, Education and Outreach Coordinator at IRRC Ramona Parris, MA, Education and Outreach Coordinator at IRRC.
Description: Assistive technology includes devices, software, or equipment purposefully chosen to help children with reading disabilities complete academic and...
Second Language Acquisition Graduate Symposium
Friday, April 5 to Saturday, April 6, 2024 (all day)
Virtual
Attending and presenting at this two-day event is an excellent opportunity for graduate students to gain experience presenting their own research, as well as meeting other researchers with similar interests.
This year’s conference will be in a blended format. Presenters and attendees can attend virtually or in person. This format invites graduate students from the host institutions (the University of Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin-Madison), within the United States, and internationally.
Title...
The Use of Seclusion and Restraint in the Educational Setting
Friday, April 5, 2024 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Virtual
Please register here. TLC Credit: IS, REACH
Presenter: Collin Glazek, Graduate Student, School Psychology
Description: Seclusion and restraint are often used in education for students with disabilities. However, these tactics are often misused which can result in unpleasant situations such as injury and lawsuits. When implementing these procedures it is essential to follow procedures correctly and ensure that everything is being done correctly. This workshop will give and overview on why these...
Introduction to Social Emotional Behavioral Mental Health (SEBMH)
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, SEBMH
Please DO NOT REGISTER if you have already attended the other workshop with the same title. You can only count 1 TLC Credit for attending workshops with the same content.
Presenter(s): Mary Ball, MA, LPSC, Couple and Family Therapy PhD Student
Description: This session is required for all teacher candidates who have registered for the TLC/SEBMH track, however all students are welcome to attend. It is recommended that you complete this session...
Twice-Exceptionality Tips for Teachers
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Virtual
Please register here. TLC Credit: IS, AATD
Presenter: Katie Schabilion, PhD.
Description: Twice-exceptional (2e) students are those who manifest areas of both high ability and disability (Reis, Baum, & Burke, 2014). This workshop will describe this seemingly paradoxical group of students and provide tips for recognizing them, understanding their needs, and helping them succeed in school.
Learning Goals: 1) Define twice-exceptionality. 2) Discuss the challenges twice-exceptional students...
WorldCanvass: Connecting Iowa with the World and the World with Iowa
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Virtual
Join International Programs for a special WorldCanvass event entitled, “Connecting Iowa with the World and the World with Iowa.” This event will be streamed virtually over Zoom.
Design, Cut, Stick: STEAM learning with Vinyl Cutters and Other Subtractive Manufacturing Tools
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Lindquist Center
Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, STEAM
Presenter(s): Kay Ramey, Assistant Professor, Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology Darrell Currington, Makerspace Facilitator
Description: In this workshop, students will gain hands-on experience participating in and designing STEAM activities using vinyl cutters, laser cutters, and other subtractive manufacturing tools. For the hands-on STEAM challenge, students will get to make a vinyl cut design or logo of their choice. They will also...
Special Education for Students With Language-Based Learning Disabilities
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Virtual
Please register here. BTLC Credit: IS, D
Presenter(s): Nina Lorimor-Easley, MS, MEd, Assistant Director of Education and Outreach at IRRC Lindsay Seydel, MEd, Education and Outreach Coordinator at IRRC Stephanie Edgren, MA, Education and Outreach Coordinator at IRRC Ramona Parris, MA, Education and Outreach Coordinator at IRRC.
Description: Students with dyslexia often require specially designed instruction to be successful in a general education classroom. This may involve accessing special...
safeTALK
Friday, April 19, 2024 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Lindquist Center
Please register here. TLC Credit (2): IS, SEBMH
Presenter: Ashley Rila, PhD, Research & Training Project Coordinator; Samara Harms, Graduate Research Assistant
Description: 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.
Learning Objectives: 1) Describe the role of an...
The LSEP Design Expo and Symposium
Friday, April 26, 2024 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Lindquist Center
Have you ever wanted to learn how, when, or why people learn both in and outside of school?
Now is your chance to find out the latest in design and context during our bi-annual LSEP design expo and symposium event!
Graduate students in the LSEP program will present their design posters and research talks.
College of Education Undergraduate Commencement and Teacher Education Program Recognition Ceremony
Thursday, May 9, 2024 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 will open one hour prior to ceremony start; please check back for additional information.