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Schools First Center for Creativity & Critical Thinking Inquiry and Innovation Professional Learning Series for Teachers

 

The College of Education at California State University, Fullerton, and The SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Center for Creativity and Critical Thinking are pleased to offer this unique professional learning experience led by teams of teachers and experts in the field. The College of Education is committed to the professional development of innovative and transformative educators who advance just, equitable, and inclusive education. As part of that mission, we are pleased to offer The Inquiry and Innovation Professional Learning Series as free professional development to TK-12 classroom teachers. Teachers may select from a series of workshops, and are encouraged to register for multiple sessions.

  • Workshops are held online through Google Classroom and Zoom, or in person.
  • Teachers receive free online resources and materials to support classroom implementation.
  • All sessions include planning time for teachers to develop curriculum or action steps for their own classroom.

Workshop

Workshop Title and Topic

Workshop Title and Topic

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Inclusion in Action: Foundations and Strategies for Supporting Students With Disabilities In General Education

Date: April 18, 2026

Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: CSUF campus, in person

Instructor: Dr. Row

This workshop is designed to equip teachers with a strong foundation for inclusive practices. Participants will explore what meaningful inclusion means and why inclusive education matters for students with and without disabilities. The session will introduce key principles of inclusion, highlight common challenges and misconceptions, and provide practical, classroom-ready strategies that can be applied across grade levels and settings. This workshop is ideal for educators seeking a clear framework and starting point for inclusive practice. Special educators will develop a deeper understanding of how to collaborate with IEP team members to support students with complex support needs in general education classrooms, while general educators will identify high-impact shifts they can make within their instructional practice to effectively reach and include all learners.

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Planning for Your First Classroom (New Teacher Workshop)

Are you a new teacher? Preparing for the first week of a new school year can be a daunting task.

We are pleased to offer this workshop design for new teachers to support you in your new career

as you prepare for your students and plan.

Please join Ms. Barbara Finnell

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026

Time: 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Location: In person, CSUF campus

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Interactive Art Journaling Workshops with Kristine Quinn

DATES:

Jan. 18, 2026,

Feb. 21, 2026,

Mar 28, 2026,

Apr 25,2026

TIME: 9:00-12:00 PM

WHERE: Education. Classrooms Building, Room EC 62 (basement)

California State University, Fullerton Campus

Title: Art journaling, strategies and best practice for you and your classroom

Brief synopsis: It's a new year, help your students make attainable goals with art journaling and best practices. This is an interactive, in-person art workshop designed to engage the learner.

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