SUMMER TEACHER WORKSHOP
June 25 to July 1, 2026*
a focus on experiential and collaborative education
Gather with fellow educators to enhance your existing classroom practice through project-and play-based approaches. In this free professional development workshop for teachers, participants will explore the New Haven area’s rich resources alongside mentors from a variety of disciplines.
New Workshop Dates to Accommodate Extended School Calendars
Improve and reinvigorate your practice through authentic and engaging experiences.
When: Wednesday, June 25th through Friday, July 1st, 2026* (break over weekend)
9 a.m. to approximately 3 p.m. (Monday 9am to 4pm)
*While we cannot make a final call on these dates until schools have officially announced their last day, we are as confident as we can be that these new dates will stay in place for the 2026 workshop.
*While we cannot make a final call on these dates until schools have officially announced their last day, we are as confident as we can be that these new dates will stay in place for the 2026 workshop.
Where: Hopkins School, New Haven, Conn.
Who: Connecticut public, parochial, and independent school teachers, pre-school to grade 6
What: This free workshop brings teachers together for a week of collaboration, inquiry, and inspiration.
Through integrated project- and play-based activities, we explore local resources and teaching practices applicable in any school environment.
In a supportive and actively engaging environment, New Haven-area educators...
- Explore New Haven and connect with community resources.
- Forge ongoing relationships with colleagues and mentors.
- Develop innovative teaching practices that meet state and national standards.
- Leave with tools to support them throughout their careers.
“By far the most effective workshop I have ever been to as an educator!
I loved every minute of it!”
“I have a renewed sense of purpose!"
The application period for the Summer 2026 Workshop is closed.
