The Preparation to Practice Group (PPG) promotes a culture of professional learning and engagement concerning issues central to P-12 professionals. Our services span the continuum of development from initial preparation through professional practice. The PPG provides a model infrastructure to advance research, share knowledge, coordinate policy and practice, and collaborate with education partners to strengthen the profession and positively impact P-12 student development.

Fall semester 2008

Fall courses - Check out a wide variety of courses, many of which are in the evening and are open to any practicing educator!
 

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Events for practicing educators

Urban Leadership Academy schedule for 2008-09:

• Changing Beliefs and Practices, Closing Gaps in Achievement (November 13, 2008)
• Communicating Across Cultures: Intercultural Conflict Styles (December 9, 2008)
• Promoting Powerful Professional Development to Advance Student Learning (January 28, 2009)
• From Resistance to Resilience: Improving Achievement in Literacy (February 24, 2009)

2008-09 Solutions Series: Getting Ready for the GRAD
Exploring effective strategies for helping high school students succeed on the Graduation-Required Assessments for Diploma (or GRAD) tests in language arts and mathematics. Please contact ppg@umn.edu or 612-625-7517 to register. For more information download the 2008-09 Solutions Series: Getting Ready for the GRAD flyer [.pdf].

Using Data as a Catalyst to Achieving Equitable Outcomes with all Students
Data viewed with a cultural proficient lens becomes a powerful force for seeing and reaching each and every child. Registration is limited. Register online or call 612-625-5060.
 

Professional development programs and opportunities

The following classes are being offered for Continuing Education Clock Hours (CEUs). Please click to download a PDF of the registration form.

• EDPA 5080 Person-Centered Thinking and Planning for Persons with Disabilities
• EPSY 5400-101 Integrative Wellness: Mind-Body Approaches
• EPSY 5400-002 Working with Suicidal and Potentially Violent Clients

Cultural Competence Advisory Board
Discussion group between school based professionals and the college.

Horizon forum

Minnesota Principals' Academy
The Minnesota Principals' Academy enables cohorts of practicing principals to put leadership best practices from education, business, and other fields to work on behalf of their students and schools. The University of Minnesota's Consortium for Post-Secondary Academic Success is coordinating with the Academy.

Urban Leadership Academy

Workshop and e-learning opportunities
 

Advance your career with additional credentials

Certificate programs offer shorter, concentrated courses of study in specific program areas for additional credentials and professional advancement. Programs include:

• Dual language and immersion education
• Early childhood policy
• Online distance learning
• PK-12 administration
• PK-12 professional development
• Program evaluation
   

Additional teacher licensure programs

K-12 reading, English as a second language, world languages and cultures, and others
 

Class schedules

• Fall 2008
• Spring 2009

• Online courses