The WWUHS Professional Development event will occur on August 12th, 2025 in Communications Facility 316 and via Zoom.
August 12th Schedule
WWUHS New Faculty and Teacher Orientation
9 – 10:30 am: Required only for those who have not completed a prior WWUHS orientation.
- 8:00 – 9:00 – Coffee
- 9:00 – 9:30 – Welcome / Overview of WWU in the High School
- 9:30 – 10:00 – Roles, Responsibilities, Collaborations, and Supports
- 10:00 – 10:30 – Registration and Student Records
WWUHS Annual Professional Development Meeting
11 am – 4 pm:
- 11:00 – 11:30 – Updates and Changes for WWUHS for 2025-26
- 11:30 – 12:00 – Scheduling Class Visits, Outreach, and Engagement
- 12:00 – 12:30 – WWU Library Resources and Student Supports
- 12:30 – 1:00 – Lunch
- 1:00 – 4:00 – Faculty and WWUHS Teacher Work Sessions (Discipline-Specific)
Professional Development Event Resources
These resources are provided in a printed format to individuals who attend the face-to-face session. If you would like a printed version and are participating via Zoom, please email WWUHS@wwu.edu.
- 2025 Event Agenda with Zoom Links
- WWUHS Faculty Coordinator Role and Responsibilities (PDF Version for Printing)
- WWUHS Teacher Role and Responsibilities (PDF Version for Printing)
- WWUHS Instructional Resources (PDF Version for Printing)
- WWUHS Timeline (PDF Version for Printing)
- NACEP Standards (NACEP Website)
Training and Professional Development Institute
Western’s WWUHS program will coordinate two instructor training and professional development opportunities for high school teachers interested in participating in the WWUHS program. One will be a face-to-face event, held on August 12th, 2025 (also available via Zoom), the other will be a virtual option.
Learning Outcomes
WWUHS Teacher participants will be able to…
- Identify resources and strategies to support the instruction of a WWUHS course.
- Review course design, content, and assessments in a collaborative, supportive environment.
- Develop strategies for aligning high school curriculum with Western’s standards and expectations.
- Plan curriculum and assessments aligned with the Western course within their WWUHS course.
Both professional development opportunities will award high school teachers with 50 in-service clock hours (subject to review and approval).
