As part of our mission, the College of Education offers low- and no-cost professional
learning opportunities to assist our students, faculty, staff, and alumni to acquire,
enhance, and refine the knowledge, skills, practices, and dispositions necessary to
create and support high achievement in all areas of study.
The college hosts workshops, conferences, expos, courses, certifications, school-based
cohorts and more in the pursuit of professional excellence.
"As we confront persistent, and often perplexing, issues related to mental health,
wellness, and intellectual development, our faculty at the COE remains committed to
responsive and relevant research and teaching. The professional learning opportunities
we offer reflect our commitment to high-impact teaching and superior professional
counseling and kinesiology practices as our standard, not an exception." Dr. Zach Kelehear, Vice President for Instruction and Innovation
Upcoming Workshops & Conferences
National Writing Project Author Series
The National Writing Project Summer Institute offers professional development for
educators focused on improving writing and literacy. The program features an immersive
summer institute where teachers explore writing, learn how to improve their own writing,
and discover how to better teach writing.
Join us March 15, 2025 for practical strategies for enhancing P-12 student learning,
targeting teacher candidates, practicing teachers, and professors. The conference
features concurrent sessions, networking opportunities, and techniques that participants
can immediately implement in their classrooms.
A one-day conference showcasing research from kinesiology students and professors
featuring speakers discussing research topics from related fields including exercise
science, sports psychology, and physical therapy, culminating in a keynote address
from a leading expert in the field.
The AU National Writing Project Summer Institute offers professional development for
educators focused on improving writing and literacy through an immersive summer institute
where teachers explore writing, learn how to improve their own writing, and discover
how to better teach writing.
Spaces fill quickly for the annual Kids University Summer Camp. Held weekly in June
on the Summerville campus, this camp offers an integrative STEM/STEAM curriculum with
a different interactive topic each week. Engaging programs are available for rising
first through eighth graders.
An exciting day of professional learning, networking, and college visitation for students
who may be considering a career in education, Future Georgia Educators Day is organized
in partnership with the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (P.A.G.E.).
