Professional Learning

Rigorous practice, community engagement and clinically rich educator preparation prepare our students to lead. The School of Education, our students and our graduates respond to shifting demographics and drive meaningful change across educational systems through leadership in the field and professional learning that strengthens practice and improves outcomes for children, families, schools and communities 

The primary drivers of professional development training for educators in the School of Education are the following four centers. 

School Leadership Institute/SURN 

SURN’s annual outreach and engagement with school divisions throughout the state reached 2,368 participants and an estimated 70,000 students in 2025-2026, nearly double the number reached last year. 

T/TAC: Training and Technical Assistance Center 

In 2025-2026, W&M T/TAC served nearly 19,000 educators from 55 school divisions and 125 schools across the state, most notably in Regions 2 & 3. In addition, T/TAC’s digital resources reached 7,934 email subscribers and online library patrons, and the website and newsletter earned close to 60,000 clicks 

The Center for Gifted Education (CFGE) 

CFGE professional development events reached 916 educators. CFGE curriculum materials are used in all 50 states and approximately 30 countries. 

Project HOPE-VA 

Project HOPE-VA reached nearly 5,000 participants in 2025-26 with trainings and resources for nearly 21,000 PreK-12 Virginia students experiencing homelessness and 4,000 in foster care. National and regional presentations also supported students across the nation.