Professional Educators Partnership (PEP)
Our Mission
The Professional Educators Partnership seeks to establish mutually beneficial relationships between Valparaiso University and community educators through highly effective professional development workshops and conferences aimed to improve teaching and learning.
About PEP
The Department of Education at Valparaiso University established the Professional Educators Partnership (PEP) in 2001. Today, regional educators have access to Valpo’s annual events.
The Professional Educators Partnership at Valpo offers a variety of workshops and courses to educators in Northwest Indiana. These resources help teachers stay in touch with current research and develop technology and best practices. Teachers have the opportunity to earn Professional Growth Plan points for attending conferences and workshops, as well as deepen their knowledge of the education profession. Make sure to check out our upcoming events for 2022-2023!
2023 Professional Development Workshops
2023 International Conference on Multi-Sensory Environments Creating Meaningful Moments within the Multi-Sensory Environment September 28-30, 2023
Dr. Julia B. Lindsey Reading Above the Fray: Reliable Research-Based Routines for Developing Decoding Skills November 2, 2023
We are currently reviewing suggestions for PEP workshops for 2024. If you have a topic or speaker that you would like to see at Valpo, please fill out our Workshop Wishlist below.
