Urban Teacher Education Program

Summer is a time for educators to rejuvenate! Take time for you and enjoy everything the Chicago summer has to offer including these upcoming festivals and summer events.

2026 Chicago Summer Festival Guide Get ready for fun with this guide to neighborhood street fests, art shows, outdoor concerts, cultural celebrations and events of all sizes across Chicago and the suburbs.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for our August Workshop:
Launching the School Year Strong.

⭐️ Monday, August 10 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Edith Abbott Hall – University of Chicago: 969 E 60th Street

Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help teachers start the school year with confidence and clarity. While this session is tailored for teachers in our UTEP Induction Program, all educators are welcome!

We’ll focus on practical strategies to build a strong foundation in the first weeks of school, including:
🍎Classroom set up
🍎Culture, routines, and procedures
🍎Relationship building with students/families
🍎Teacher wellness

Whether you're a new teacher or simply looking to reset your classroom culture, this session offers time, tools, and community to plan intentionally—and feel ready. Register today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9VIvT13ienlIA8REsADlvX1ZbEYA4wbRyXSS8zD7eyeRdhA/viewform?mc_cid=ce9f77fdb8&mc_eid=3eece58324