Peer Observation in Practice: Perspectives on Models and Strategies for Supporting Meaningful Teaching Conversations

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Friday, July 17, 2026, 1–2 EST

Facilitators: Lauren Barbeau, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lori Mumpower, University of Illinois Chicago; Marguerite Regan, Newman University and Darryl Yong, Harvey Mudd College
Is your institution interested in peer observations of teaching? Join us for a panel on institutional peer observation practices. Panelists share their experiences developing programs that stem from CTL, departmental, and faculty senate initiatives.

Mentoring Educational Developers: Using the Educational Developer Competency Framework to Encourage Growth in Our Colleagues

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Friday, May 8, 2026, 1–2 EST

Julia Metzker, Evergreen State College and Shelley Reid, George Mason University
In this third workshop of a four-part series, participants will explore how to use the Educational Developer Competency Toolkit as they mentor others to encourage reflection on areas of growth and support the creation of a mentee’s professional development plan.

Planning for Your Future: Using the Educational Developer Competency Toolkit to Design Your Own Professional Development

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Friday, April 10, 2026, 1–2 EST

Facilitators: Larry Hurtubise, The Ohio State University, Elina Salminen, Washington University in St. Louis, and Jennifer Keys, Northwestern University
In this second workshop of a four-part series, participants will use the results from their Educational Developer Competency Self Assessment to consider their professional development needs, and explore programs offered through POD.

Assessing your Strengths and Areas of Growth Using the Educational Developer Competency Framework

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Friday, March 13, 2026, 1–2 EST

Facilitators: Wells Castonguay, Bates College; Elina Salminen, Washington University in St. Louis; Anna Donnell, University of Cincinnati
In this first workshop of a four-part series, we will begin with an introduction to the purpose, design, and development of the Educational Developer Competency Toolkit.

Bridging the Divide: Connecting Educational Developers to Higher Education in Prison (HEP) Programs

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Friday, February 13, 2026, 1–2 EST

Facilitators: Christopher Grabau, St. Louis University; Tanya Erzen, University of Puget Sound; Elizabeth Shatswell, Senior Advisor/Research Lead, FEPPS Alum; Trip Taylor, Bridging the Divide Project Consultant
This interactive webinar will provide examples of how educational developers can partner with faculty to support teaching inside the prison and to adapt existing teaching and learning supports for the prison context.