Release time, geographic isolation/location, lack of specialty knowledge and expertise, and an opportunity to collaborate with colleagues, is an ongoing struggle for educators, administrators, special service providers and other staff in the educational setting in rural/frontier locations.
The ECHO model offers discussion and coaching opportunities with an interdisciplinary group of highly skilled educators and professionals as a way to build capacity in the application of effective practices supporting classroom, school, district, and student outcomes.
The UW ECHO in Education networks provide ongoing support for professionals working with students in the PreK-12 setting by offering consistent virtual professional development, specific program planning and evidence-based strategies, allowing participants a real-time option to learn about and share best practices.
» Are you new to the ECHO community? Review the ECHO Participant guide to learn more about joining and participating in an ECHO session.
» Sign up for our weekly ECHO newsletter to receive upcoming session information and updates.
» Case presentations are a key component in the Project ECHO model and critically important for knowledge building and sharing. Submit your problem of practice or question for an opportunity to brainstorm evidence-based solutions or share successes with colleagues and other professionals within the network.
» Many of our networks offer PTSB credit, STARS credit, UW graduate credit, and/or a certificate of attendance. Visit our UW ECHO credit page to learn more.
» Access past session materials and professional development recordings.
