CovED is a community of undergraduates from some of the top colleges/universities across the U.S. who are interested in supporting K-12 students in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our goal is to create a virtual platform for pairing mentors from higher-ed institutions with K-12 students affected by school closures. We...
Read MoreWe offer both 8-week virtual Computer Science courses for grades K-8 as well as tutoring for school courses at all grade and skill levels (K-12). We believe in the importance of equal and accessible educational opportunities for all students, regardless of their backgrounds, so we offer all of our services...
Read MoreStudents, researchers, and faculty in our Department believe that public outreach and community engagement are important components of our public service mission. By actively partnering with local K-12 schools and other groups, we strive to inspire students of all ages in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Every year, we...
Read MoreThe PHOTONBooth provides an avenue for children to experience fluorescence – the emission of light by a substance that has absorbed light or other electromagnetic radiation. The booth is coupled with demonstrations of household fluorescent materials and the creation of “glowsticks” using highlighters. In the “PHOTONBooth,” a clever word play...
Read MoreThe mission of the ExcEL Leadership Academy is to provide professional learning opportunities for all K-12 teachers to support high quality, equitable education for English Learners. We believe every teacher wants, and needs, the skills needed to ensure English Learners are successful in their classrooms. ExcEL provides personalized, collaborative, purposeful...
Read MoreHoused at UCLA and UC Riverside, the Leveraging Equity and Access in Democratic Education (LEADE) initiative works with communities and districts to ensure students have access to high quality civic learning opportunities. LEADE presents a conceptual framework, develops tools to help districts collects data on equity and access, contributes to...
Read MoreThe Science Lab Teaching Club was formed at UCLA Department of Physics and Astronomy in January of 2012. We are a group of undergraduate physics students who volunteer to go to local schools and present on a physics-related topic in the setting of one 45-minute class. We meet weekly during...
Read MoreFor over two decades, the Music Partnership Program has allowed passionate students to provide music training and mentoring to talented at-risk youth in Los Angeles’ most underserved communities. Each year, UCLA music students teach and inspire hundreds of inner-city youths across the partnership sites. While weekly lessons constitute the program’s...
Read MoreThis K-12 teacher training and curriculum development workshop series, under the theme “Sites of Encounter in World History,” aim to increase capacity and resources for K-12 educators by providing them opportunities to hear from area studies faculty experts, gain content knowledge of world regions and civilizations, and receive pedagogical training...
Read MoreDIYnamics develops inexpensive apparatuses for teaching fundamental concepts in Earth sciences, with an emphasis on geophysical fluid dynamics (GFD), in classrooms from the elementary school to university levels. We provide assembly instructions, lesson plans, and instructional videos to enable students and teachers to experiment with Earth science concepts by doing...
Read MoreArtsBridge is a University of California program created to put the arts to work within the Los Angeles Unified School District. Each year, the UCLA School of Theater Film and Television prepares 10-12 undergraduate and graduate theater students to apply their university training in a K-12 classroom setting. The students...
Read MoreDevelop educator’s knowledge base of culturally responsive instructional strategies that support diverse student populations academic success while sustaining their cultural norms, beliefs and values. Provide educators with the tools to rethink and re-imagine relationships, policies and teaching and learning through a cultural and equity lens.
Read MoreCenter X Coaching Partnerships supports schools in becoming self-directed, resourceful, and collaborative communities committed to social justice. We support schools and districts in growing their leadership capacity through on-site coaching and our offering of the Cognitive Coaching℠ and Adaptive Schools® Foundations Seminar.
Read MoreFounded in 1997, the UCLA Parent Project was envisioned to partner with schools, communities and families to develop, nurture, and sustain parent engagement and parent leadership in schools. This project brings parents and educators together, stressing that dialogue, collaboration, and mutual learning are pivotal for the enhancement of students’ scholastic...
Read MoreThe National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Project provides support for PreK-12 educators engaging in the National Board Certification process requirements.
Read MoreProject EXCEL addresses the unique needs of school districts with substantial EL populations by providing professional development and support to educators in K-12 schools. The project uses a data-driven, tiered approach to instruction that builds on community partnerships to create personalized learning opportunities for students inside and outside of school....
Read MoreGeffen Academy at UCLA is a university-affiliated school that provides academic depth, inspiration, and a humane experience based on the science of adolescence to students in grades 6-12. Geffen Academy students are encouraged to be questioners, analysts, and presenters who are creative, collaborative, and active young adults. Our students practice...
Read MoreIf you are a teacher, K-12, we offer tours of our Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (AOS) Department. Our AOS professor and director of meteorology, Dr. Janine A. Baijnath-Rodino, will present the instrumentation and methods behind meteorology and weather forecasting, explaining weather and climate terminologies, talk about careers in meteorology, and...
Read MoreAn innovative school for children and a laboratory for teachers and researchers. The practices developed and refined here have an impact on K-12 education around the world. Inside the classroom, the process starts with a curriculum aligned with state and national standards. The teacher listens to students and guides their...
Read MoreThree self-paced, online modules that introduce teachers of world and heritage languages to basic concepts of heritage language pedagogy. Modules 1 will help you gain a better understanding of the important differences between heritage language learners (HLLs) and foreign language learners (FLLs). In the second module, you will learn about...
Read MoreUCLA’s Teacher Education Program (TEP) prepares aspiring teachers to become social justice educators in urban settings. To serve a wide range of aspiring educators, the Teacher Education Program offers several pathways that culminate in a teaching credential and a master of education degree. The UCLA Teacher Education Program is designed for...
Read MoreTaught by UCLA Lab School faculty, our classes are designed to actively involve children in the learning process. They provide a boost in science, math, reading, writing, social studies and art, all in the context of a nurturing, caring and fun environment. Our campus adds to the enjoyment by offering...
Read MoreThe UCLA Stunt Ranch Reserve is a fantastic place for your students to learn about the history of the Santa Monica Mountains, local plant and animal ecology, and the ongoing research conducted at Stunt Ranch. The Reserve – through the talent of the Cold Creek Docents – offers a three-hour school...
Read MoreUCLA Recreation Youth Programs offers a wide variety of summer camps for grades K–12. Located at UCLA, the camps emphasize each child’s needs and personal development within a group setting. Activities for younger children feature cooperative play and include indoor/outdoor games, arts and crafts, swimming, and field trips.
Read MoreThe California Reading and Literature Project (CRLP) is one of the California Subject Matter Projects (CSMP), a statewide professional development network comprised of the nine disciplines required for graduation from high school and university admission. The CRLP goal is to design programs that identify, develop and provide effective instruction in...
Read MoreScience education outreach program designed to stimulate interest in science for children and young adults by providing hands-on learning experiences that emphasize the function and importance of the brain.
Read MorePEERS is a manualized, social skills training intervention for youth with social challenges. It has a strong evidence-base for use with adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder, but is also appropriate for preschoolers, adolescents, and young adults with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other socioemotional problems.
Read MoreOur professional development programs for educators offer a dynamic learning experience in an inspiring, collaborative environment. We provide support for helping students become active, engaged learners who have the academic foundation to be successful in an increasingly complex world.
Read MoreThe purpose of the Principal Leadership Institute (PLI) is to recruit, train, and support a diverse group of individuals committed to the principles of academic excellence, equity, and integrity as a way to maximize achievement and opportunity for students in urban schools. The PLI at UCLA has designed a rigorous...
Read MoreThe UCLA Planetarium offers planetarium shows, telescope shows and other astronomical activies free of charge to school and educational groups.
Read MoreSince 1982, the UCLA Parenting & Children’s Friendship Program has helped thousands of families by teaching parents how to increase cooperation and giving children the skills to form meaningful friendships. If you have a child with behavioral problems or a child who struggles in social situations, our experts are here...
Read MoreThis project brings parents of diverse ethnic backgrounds together to share their expertise and to experience interactive California Curriculum Framework presentations by the UCLA Center X Subject Matter Projects. Parents have an opportunity to dialogue with principals, visit classrooms, and explore assessment practices. The participants then design action plans to...
Read MoreThis program trains teachers Nanoscience experiments, supports teachers’ efforts to use Nanoscience topics in teaching the NGSS standards, and provides one free kit each workshop for teachers to use with 90-180 students.
Read MoreSince 1996, the UCLA Gluck Fellows Music Outreach Program has been the beneficiary of a generous grant from the Max H. Gluck Foundation, which enables our finest UCLA music students to offer educational performances at over 150 schools, libraries, senior centers, and other nontraditional venues throughout Los Angeles County. Free...
Read MoreOffers free docent led tours as part of its public education program. Tours are designed for specific ages, interests, restrictions, and the scientific knowledge of the visitors.
Read MoreThe UCLA Mathematics Project (UCLAMP) at Center X is part of a statewide program that strives to make a positive impact on TK-12 educators, students, communities and school districts in the Los Angeles basin. Our goal is to partner with these entities to provide rich and transformative Mathematical experiences in...
Read MoreAssists students at middle and senior high schools (and some elementary schools) so they excel in math and science and become competitively eligible for the most rigorous colleges and universities. The MSP partners with teachers, administrators, school district officials and industry representatives to provide this academic enrichment model.
Read MoreMDTP serves Los Angeles and Ventura county teachers by distributing, scoring, and reporting the results of tests that measure student readiness for secondary mathematics courses. The diagnostic information resulting from MDTP testing can help students and teachers identify specific areas where additional study or review is needed. New online testing...
Read MoreCertificate programs that provide leadership and management training to participants, enabling them to implement strategic improvements within their organizations.
Read MoreOutreach at the LAI offer academic enrichment and professional development opportunities to local K-12 educators. Funded through a Title VI Federal Area Studies grant sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, the LAI workshops offer analyses of major themes related to the Latin American Region. The workshops include comparative and...
Read MoreK.A.M.P. is a unique family fundraiser that provides kids of all ages the chance to be creative with Los Angeles-based artists. Each year, local artists host hands-on art workshops throughout the museum.
Read MoreLearn about planetary science and our place int the universe through hands-on demonstrations, workshops, lab tours, and talks by planetary scientists. The program is designed to bring the exciting world of planetary research to the local community and to help educate the next generation of UCLA planetary scientists. Instagram: @UCLAiPLEX...
Read MoreMission is to create and foster interest, excitement, and curiosity about the brain. We travel to schools in disadvantaged Los Angeles areas to work with students at schools receiving poor funding in the sciences.
Read MorePrograms and projects that support educators at all stages of their career.
Read MoreProgram couples the excitement and tradition of UCLA Athletic events with a message about the importance of higher education.
Read MoreThese brief videos provide an introductory appreciation of how we learn skills and information, move, think, feel, speak and remember.
Read MoreThe UCLA History-Geography Project at Center X is one of the sites of the California History Social Science Project. We collaborate with educational researchers, historians and practitioners to design and lead professional development programs that enrich K-12 history-social studies instruction. The focus of our work is teachers and students in...
Read MoreTours transport visitors to the traditional ancient gardens of Kyoto, which were closed to the public. Experience the colorful Koi fish, an original Tea House from Kyoto, the 5 tier Pagoda overlooking the streams and waterfalls.
Read MoreTours of exhibitions at the Armand Hammer Museum offer students the opportunity to question and reflect on art, ideas, and the world through close looking, critical thinking, and dialogue in a welcoming setting. All guided and self-guided groups of 10 or more must be pre-arranged through the museum.
Read MoreResources for K-12 teachers include professional development workshops and downloadable guides for engaging with art before, during, or after your visit to the museum.
Read MoreActivities such as artist-led drop-in workshops, writing workshops, family-friendly movie screenings, and family experiences in the galleries offer various ways for kids and their families to experience the museum.
Read MorePrograms make professional theatrical productions available to students who may never have the opportunity to see live theatre. (Free matinee performances are available for students, as well as tours for K-12.)
Read MoreTours of the Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden offer students the opportunity to question and reflect on art, ideas, and the world through close looking, critical thinking, and dialogue in a welcoming setting. Guided and self-guided tours of the Murphy Sculpture Garden are scheduled through the Hammer Museum.
Read MoreThe Fowler Museum at UCLA provides gallery lessons for K-12 students that address different learning styles through collaborative investigation, engaging conversation, and thoughtfully planned activities.
Read MoreExtension’s Education Department provides staff development, in-service, and professional outreach to practitioners at all levels of education. You can earn university professional development credit applicable to state licensing/credentialing requirements, salary advancement, or university/college degrees.
Read MoreProvides tours for elementary and junior high school students. Cub tours are led by current UCLA student volunteers and will highlight academic programs, resources, and student life.
Read MoreUCLA Community Schools are public school partnerships between UCLA and LAUSD serving K-12 students as a site of learning where UCLA is informing best practices in teacher development and student learning. We currently support two sties of learning, the UCLA Community School at RFK serving students K-12 and the Mann...
Read MoreThe California Mathematics Project (CMP) is a statewide professional development network of K-12 and university mathematics educators dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the subject. Each CMP site supports collaboration among and between teachers and university faculty to improve classroom instruction and student learning.
Read MoreProvides eight weeks of arts-based curriculum in under-resourced LAUSD public schools by pairing UCLA Arts majors, Visual and Performing Arts Education minors and Arts Education Teaching Sequence participants with K-12 guiding teachers, primarily working at the UCLA Community School, the Lab School and the UCLA Tie-In Schools
Read MoreOrganize outreach events for students featuring hands-on demos and activities, solar telescope viewing, workshops, and science talks.
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