In addition to pre-practicum and practicum placements, the Wheaton College Education Department collaborates with public school districts in a number of ways. Our Partnership Advisory Group, consisting of school district leaders, meets annually with the department. Local administrators and teachers routinely visit our seminars in order to discuss assessment, special education, English language learners, the hiring process, and other topics. The department has invited teachers in partner districts to trainings on topics such as equitable pedagogy, gender-inclusive teacher, teaching English learners, and MTEL exams.