Professional Learning

We have a wide range of courses, webinars and resources to support teachers' ongoing professional learning.

What we do

We provide a wide range of professional development events and non-credit-bearing courses, including:

webinars and seminars
short courses
year-long courses
hosted visits

For our education-focused courses, our ultimate goal is to have a positive impact on the learning and wellbeing of children by providing educators and other professionals with high-quality, innovative professional learning.

Short courses

We offer a variety of short courses on timetabling, leadership of learning and assistive technology.

Intensive and longer courses

Our intensive courses run throughout a term or the full academic year to advance individuals' professional learning in a variety of areas.

Bespoke professional learning

We offer tailored professional learning opportunities for schools and local authorities across Scotland, as well as for international groups.

Professional learning events

Join us for in-person seminars and workshops focusing on a variety of subjects to help with professional development.

Resources for teachers

We offer a variety of online resources and professional learning opportunities for teachers so that children and young people continue to benefit from high-quality learning experiences.

Move & Read research project

Move & Read is a physically active learning programme initially developed to support early literacy skills. We are looking for more schools that would like to take part in the next steps of the project.

Professional learning webinars

Catch up on our past webinars.

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Subscribe to the Professional Learning mailing list to receive monthly updates about events and resources.

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Our team

We are a small and friendly team with big ambitions, located in Thomson's Land at Moray House School of Education and Sport.

Team members

Steph Donneadieu - Professional Learning and Placements Manager

Jo Laing - Professional Learning Officer

Beth Richardson-Mills - Professional Learning Officer

Get in touch

If you would like us to help you, please complete the Bespoke Professional Learning Request Form below to provide details about your group’s interests and needs. With any additional questions, please email the Professional Learning Team.

Bespoke Professional Learning Request Form

Professional Learning Office

We do not have a contact telephone number and the best way to contact us is by email.

Email: professionallearning@ed.ac.uk

Street: Room 3.08
Charteris Land
Holyrood Road
EH8 8AQ

This article was published on 19 Sep, 2024