Teachers learn the key principles of backward design and apply that knowledge by designing a unit of study. There are 8 sessions offered annually, the location appears in parentheses next to the dates.

July 27, 28, 29, 2004 (ACES) Open to all subject area, K-12
October 28, 29, Nov. 19, 2004 (CREC) English/Social Studies, K-12
December 2, 3, 2004, Jan. 7, 2005 (ACES) World Languages, K-12
December 13, 14, 2004, Jan. 21, 2005 (CREC) P.E./Health, K-12
January 13, 14, Feb. 11, 2005 (CREC) Elementary, K-6
February 3, 4, Mar. 11, 2005 (CREC) Fine & App. Arts, Tech Ed, Voc Ed
March 3, 4, April 8, 2005 (ACES) Math/Science, K-12
May 5, 6, June 3, 2005 (ACES) Course/Program design, K-12

cost: $325 per participant; lunch will be provided. This cost includes a copy of The Understanding by Design Professional Development Workbook (2004) and a l year membership to the UbD Exchange. Placement is available on a first-come-first serve basis.