Our workshops and seminars provide a deeper dive into the core themes introduced in our microlearnings. Each seminar synthesizes Power Skills, Imagination, and Strategies for Embracing Change. Participants collaborate on real-life case studies, develop group projects, and receive guidance based on their professional contexts. In doing so, they transform foundational concepts into hands-on, practical experience for their careers.
Writing Ourselves In: Exploring Accessibility Through Creative Practice
Educators and writing instructors seek to make creative writing more inclusive but often struggle with designing curricula that accommodate our diverse learners effectively.
This comprehensive interactive seminar provides educators and writing instructors with in-depth training on redesigning creative writing instruction through the lens of accessibility and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Participants will engage in hands-on creative exercises while exploring how various forms of creative expression can break down barriers and create inclusive learning environments for all students. The seminar includes detailed examination of UDL principles, collaborative development of accessible writing curricula, and practical strategies for accommodating diverse learning styles, abilities, and communication needs. Through interactive workshops, peer collaboration, and reflective practice, participants will develop comprehensive approaches to creative writing instruction that celebrate diversity, foster inclusion, and ensure that every learner can access and engage with the transformative power of creative expression. This 10 hour-seminar with PDPs equivalency will be led by alumni Zofia Provizer and Taylor Liljegren.
Facilitators
Taylor Liljegren, 12', BA, English Literature, Secondary Education, Creative Writing
Taylor Liljegren is a writer and public educator from Central Massachusetts. She received her undergraduate degree in English Literature & Secondary Education from Lesley University and earned her master's in English Literature through the Bread Loaf School of English at Middlebury College. Her debut book of poetry, Slapstick, was published under Nixes Mate Press in 2018.
Zofia Provizer, ‘19, BFA, Creative Writing and Poetry
Zofia Provizer is a trans writer residing in Boston, MA. Their work appears in Gnashing Teeth Press’ 2025 anthology, “__figuration: an anthology of trans writers”, Discount Guillotine, Stone of Madness Press, Peach Mag, A Velvet Giant, elsewhere. Zofia is a M.F.A candidate with Cedar Crest College, studying fiction and poetry. They work in special education in Brookline, MA with 7th and 8th graders. Zofia is the host of the T4T Reading Series in Allston MA, writes from the gut, yearns for a good swim, and basks in desire.
Dates and times
10 hours, 5 asynchronous sessions and 5 synchronous sessions
Dates and times for the synchronous times (the seminar repeats up to four times, so audience members have the opportunity to enroll at different times):
- 1st session: November 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th – 5:00 - 6:00 pm EST
- 2nd session: December 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th – 5:00 - 6:00 pm EST
- 3rd session: TBD
- 4th session: TBD
Seminars cost $75 for Lesley alumni and $100 for non-alumni participants
AI Fundamentals for Business Professionals
As AI increasingly becomes part of our daily business operations, organizations face uncertainties and challenges in successfully adopting and integrating these solutions.
This comprehensive seminar provides business professionals with in-depth training on artificial intelligence applications, implementation strategies, and business impact assessment. Participants will explore practical AI tools and technologies through hands-on demonstrations, learning how to evaluate and integrate AI solutions that align with their organizational goals and industry needs. The seminar includes detailed guidance on developing AI implementation strategies, conducting business impact assessments, and navigating the challenges and opportunities of AI adoption in professional settings. Through interactive workshops, case study analysis, and strategic planning exercises, participants will develop concrete action plans for leveraging AI effectively in their organizations, equipped with the knowledge and frameworks needed to drive successful AI initiatives and maximize business value. Coming Soon.
Facilitator
Maria Laws, ‘16, M.Ed. Integrated Teaching in the Arts
Maria Laws, M.Ed. Integrated Teaching through the Arts, is a learning and development executive, author, and advocate for ethical innovation. A graduate of one of Lesley’s national master’s cohorts in Sacramento, she has led curriculum and workforce initiatives at UC Berkeley, Stanford, and now Ahura AI, where she is Vice President of Learning & Development. She supports emerging leaders through programs including A4AI (Alliance for Affordable Internet) and All Tech is Human, and serves on the board of Art for Oakland Kids to expand access to arts education. Maria is also the author of AI Empowered: A Practical Guide for Teachers, Learners, and Parents in the Age of AI.
