Professional Development

ExcEL Leadership Academy

ExcEL offers job-embedded, learn-by-doing program to help PK-12 teachers become more effective educators of multilingual learners in all academic areas. We are now offering two “micro-credential-based pathways” for teacher development:...

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Jumpstart

Jumpstart is a national early education organization that recruits and trains college students to work with preschool children in low-income neighborhoods. Through a proven curriculum, these children develop the language...

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The Culture and Equity Project

We offer professional development to expand educators’ knowledge of how to empower their students and use students’ cultural and linguistic capital as an asset in the classroom. We provide educators...

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Coaching Partnerships

Center 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...

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AP Readiness Program

The AP Readiness Program uses an academy model; mentor Advanced Placement instructors work with pre-advanced placement and advanced placement teachers to teach them how to help their students with the...

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Introduction to Data Science (IDS) Project

The Introduction to Data Science (IDS) Project is the leading national provider of high school data science education materials, professional development, and technological support. By 2025 we intend to be...

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Project EXCEL

Project 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...

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Professional Development at UCLA Lab School

Our 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...

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Principal Leadership

The 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...

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Near Eastern Studies K-12 Outreach

The Center’s outreach activities in the area of K-12 education strive to create dynamic and diverse professional development opportunities for Los Angeles-based school teachers. Curriculum and resource development and dissemination...

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Nanoscience Institute for 3-12 Educators

For more than a decade, in collaboration with colleagues at the UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, CNSI has maintained a network of UCLA scientists and education researchers...

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UCLA Mathematics Project

The 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...

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Mathematics Diagnostic Testing Project

MDTP UCLA 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...

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Latin American Institute (LAI)

Outreach 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...

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The UCLA History-Geography Project

The 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...

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Hammer Museum Teacher Resources

Resources for K-12 teachers include professional development workshops and downloadable guides for engaging with art before, during, or after your visit to the museum.

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Extension’s Education Department

Extension’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...

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Exploring Computer Science

Exploring Computer Science is a year-long, research-based, high school intro-level computer science curriculum and teacher professional development program that focuses on broadening participation in computing. We support teachers and districts...

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College Counseling Certificate

This online program is designed to be a preparation for counseling high school students effectively and helping them identify their postsecondary options.

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California Mathematics Project

The California Mathematics Project (CMP) is a K-16 network dedicated to providing students a rich, rigorous, and coherent mathematics curriculum taught by competent and confident mathematics teachers who foster ALL...

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