UCI Educator Professional Development Certificate Programs

Independent educational consulting is changing fast, and there’s a lot to navigate.

We’re excited to be joined by Stephanie Simpson, CEO of IECA--Independent Educational Consultants Association, for an upcoming webinar on what the future of the field may look like.

From AI and workflow efficiencies to the shift toward more specialized expertise, this session will offer a thoughtful look at the opportunities and challenges ahead. If you’re looking to stay current, or thinking about entering the field, it’s a great opportunity to hear directly from a leading voice in the profession.

📅 Monday, April 27, 2026 | ⏰ 12–1 p.m. PT
💻 Complimentary webinar

Save your seat: https://ce.uci.edu/events/event-details?serialId=00369

📚 Free Webinar Alert!
If you’re a school or literacy leader looking to spark student motivation to read, this is for you. Join Zeke Vanderhoek for a rich, research-backed session on “The Science of Reading Motivation," a vital topic often missing from traditional Science of Reading trainings.

🗓 When: Thursday, December 4
🕓 Time: 4:00–5:00 PM EST
✅ Cost: Free
📍 Register here: principalpoweredreading.com/free-webinar

Explore how motivation research can translate into practical shifts in your literacy curriculum, staffing, instruction, and culture.

Whether you’re overseeing a literacy program, supporting teachers, or guiding school strategy, this webinar will help you make a meaningful impact.

Free Webinar: The Science of Reading Motivation — Principal Powered Reading For School and Literacy Leaders: Rarely addressed research that drives student reading outcomes, filling a critical gap in Science of Reading professional development.

📢 Webinar Share: Rethinking Teacher Evaluation

Looking for ways to turn your teacher evaluation process into a tool for meaningful growth?

Check out From Compliance to Commitment: How to Use Your Teacher Evaluation Process to Build a Culture of Deep Learning, a free webinar from Thoughtful Classroom.

🔹 Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
🔹 Time: 4–5:30 PM ET
🔹 Location: Online

Designed for school and district leaders who want to foster a culture of trust, growth, and deep learning.

🔗 Details & registration:

From Compliance to Commitment: How to Use Your Teacher Evaluation Process to Build a Culture of Deep Learning | Silver Strong & Associates / Thoughtful Education Press Learn how you can refine your work in teacher evaluation so that it fires up your team’s passion for collaborative growth and provides practical support for what matters most: Helping every teacher raise the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom.