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Professional Development

Professional Development

Enhance your knowledge and skill set with our professional development programs. The School of Education and Human Development offers courses in leadership, training and education for teachers, administrators and other professionals. Explore our opportunities below.
Administrative Leadership Institute

Our annual conference aims to re-energize school leaders who help children succeed as students and members of society. ALI features nationally recognized speakers and experts addressing critical issues in education.

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APLUS MOOPILS

How do you ensure your English learners are engaged and understand the lessons in the classroom? Our Massive Open Online Professional Individualized Learning helps teachers and administrators in our state meet this need.

APLUS MOOPILS is housed in our Center for Research & Development in Dual Language & Literacy Acquisition (CRDLLA).

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Camp Adventure
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Become a counselor leading kids ages 8-12 during a two-week day camp with indoor and outdoor activities such as pickleball, arts & crafts and archery. You can also help teen counselors in training gain leadership skills while they volunteer at camp.

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Center for Translational Research in Aging and Longevity
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CTRAL performs clinical research on how nutrition, exercise and metabolism relate to aging and common diseases. The center aims to translate research from science to care for older adults.

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Center on Disability and Development
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CDD provides training and technical assistance to people with disabilities, their families and those who support them. The center partners with local, state and national organizations to achieve its goals.

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ChallengeWorks
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You and your colleagues can benefit from high-quality indoor and outdoor activities tailored to each group’s goals and objectives, including team building and stronger relationships.

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Thornton-McFerrin Coaching Academy
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Through our programs and modules, we instill aspiring coaches with fundamentals and the ability to develop their coaching philosophy.

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Project Enhancing Quality Teacher Preparation Through Research-based Instructional Best Practices For Bilingual And English Learners (EBEST)

Project EBEST helps prepare and certify Texas in-service teachers for bilingual education or English as a second language (ESL).

Project EBEST is housed in our Center for Research & Development in Dual Language & Literacy Acquisition (CRDLLA).

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Massively Open Online Virtual (MOOV)

Teachers can enhance reading comprehension and writing in the classroom through this practice-based professional development opportunity, while also earning credentials from our Center on Urban School Partnerships.

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Project Massive Open Online Professional Individualized Learning (MOOPIL)

Texas teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators and parents can benefit from this professional development opportunity to improve the comprehension and engagement of their English-learning students.

Project MOOPIL is housed in our Education Leadership Research Center (ELRC).

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Mentoring & Coaching Academy
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Teachers with two or more years of experience can learn best practices in mentoring and coaching to inspire the next generation of beginning teachers. This program also allows teachers to earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours and fulfill required Texas mentor training.

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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Certificate

Become certified to teach English to speakers of other languages anywhere in the world and online. Our certified teachers will expand your instructional knowledge and skills, including developing lesson plans, syllabi and teaching philosophy.

TESOL is housed in our Center for Research & Development in Dual Language & Literacy Acquisition (CRDLLA).

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Teaching, Autism, and Practitioner Preparation (TAPP)
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Project TAPP provides workshops and follow-up support to paraprofessional and teacher teams working with students with autism in Texas. During follow-up, we provide check-ins, resources related to the workshops, and individualized support based on need.

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Top Class

Our program is designed to enhance schools at all levels. Educational Leadership Fellows and esteemed educational leaders discuss and evaluate the impact of school leadership, mentoring and coaching and practical strategies for using technology to enhance teaching.

Top Class is housed in our Education Leadership Research Center (ELRC).

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Training & Development Professional Certification
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Our program empowers novice and seasoned professionals with research-based best practices to train and develop adults while building a professional network.

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Virtually-Infused Collaborations for Teaching and Learning Opportunities for Rural Youth (VICTORY)

Project VICTORY collaborates with rural school districts in Texas to enhance STEM learning. We will serve teachers, students and families through professional development, technology, science mentors and other benefits to participating schools.

Project VICTORY is housed in our Center for Research & Development in Dual Language & Literacy Acquisition (CRDLLA).

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