Since 1980, middle level teachers, administrators, and counselors have gathered each summer in late July on the UW-Platteville campus for the Teaching the Transescent Seminar. The seminar attracts over 500 participants from around the United States. The Seminar is in session from Sunday afternoon until Thursday noon.
Participants attend the Seminar as members of a team.
CEYA believes there is more likelihood for change or implementation of organizational and instructional concepts to occur if there is commitment from a team as opposed to an individual. The suggested number for a team is six, however CEYA will accept a minimum of three. Very often teams will elect to include a parent or school board member. The team focuses on a project unique to their school, community, or situation. The project is developed throughout the school year and finalized during the week of the Seminar.