Professional Development

Customized training built for
your school’s unique needs.

PD is available in English + Spanish

PD is available in English + Spanish

Your mission. Together.

At the Center for Urban Teaching (CfUT), partnership isn’t just a word; it’s the foundation of how we work. For nearly 25 years, we’ve walked alongside close to 100 schools and school networks, providing top-tier teacher and leader placement, coaching and professional development. Our longevity and stability aren’t just advantages; they reflect the deep trust schools place in us year after year.

Tailored support your team
Our process starts with the school leader. Together, we customize training and support to meet the specific needs of faculty members. From there, we take care of every detail, ensuring a seamless experience for teachers and leaders, while freeing school and network leaders to focus on other priorities. Our support is designed to feel like a natural extension of your team, aligning with your mission and driving meaningful growth.

Training beyond Milwaukee
Don’t live in or around Milwaukee? CfUT offers virtual coaching and professional development sessions, and we can arrange in-person training too.

Your mission. Together.

At the Center for Urban Teaching (CfUT), partnership isn’t just a word; it’s the foundation of how we work. For nearly 25 years, we’ve walked alongside close to 100 schools and school networks, providing top-tier teacher and leader placement, coaching and professional development. Our longevity and stability aren’t just advantages; they reflect the deep trust schools place in us year after year.

Tailored support for your team

Our process starts with the school leader. Together, we customize training and support to meet the specific needs of faculty members. From there, we take care of every detail, ensuring a seamless experience for teachers and leaders, while freeing school and network leaders to focus on other priorities. Our support is designed to feel like a natural extension of your team, aligning with your mission and driving meaningful growth.

Training beyond Milwaukee

Don’t live in or around Milwaukee? CfUT offers virtual coaching and professional development sessions, and we can arrange in-person training too.

Professional Development Workshops

Professional Development Workshops

Let’s tackle your toughest challenges together!

Let’s tackle your toughest challenges together!

Our professional development workshops are designed to address the challenges that matter most to you. We provide practical strategies and hands-on support to help your team thrive.

  • Team Building

  • Student Culture
  • Academic Processes
  • Rigor in the Classroom
  • Leadership Training
  • Classroom Management
  • Staff Culture
  • State Testing Prep

  • Leading a Team

  • Managing Difficult Conversations
  • Building and Achieving Mission and Vision
  • Setting and Maintaining High Expectations
  • Creating Safe Learning Spaces
  • Engaging Learners
  • Data Analysis
  • Student Culture
  • Academic Processes
  • Rigor in the Classroom
  • Leadership Training
  • Classroom Management
  • Staff Culture
  • State Testing Prep
  • Managing Difficult Conversations
  • Building and Achieving Mission and Vision
  • Setting and Maintaining High Expectations
  • Creating Safe Learning Spaces
  • Engaging Learners
  • Data Analysis

Not finding exactly what you need? Let us know what’s keeping you up at night, and we’ll create a solution tailored just for your team.

“CfUT’s professional development provides hands-on practice and live feedback that immediately strengthens the skills of our teachers and leaders, giving them the confidence and tools they need to succeed in the classroom.”

Shaun Luehring

President & Chief Executive Officer, LUMIN Schools

    Upcoming Events

    Urban Teaching & Leadership Conference (UTLC)

    Practical strategies, inspiration and networking for teachers and leaders shaping the future of urban education.

    • Location | Alverno College: 3400 S 43rd St, Milwaukee

    • Friday, Oct. 24, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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