Through the Center for Community Engagement, our work at the Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling is rooted in communities. Our teaching, research, and service draw upon deep understandings of professional knowledge and the needs and assets of the vibrant and varied communities in the Portland metro area, state, region, and beyond.

Use the links on the right side of this page to find out about our current projects in each of our focus areas. Our ongoing, major projects include:

• The Oregon Writing Project
• Northwest Writing Institute
• Indigenous Ways of Knowing Project
• Courage to Teach
• Center for Equitable and Effective Leadership
• District-Affiliated Programs

An Invitation to Connect

Through the Center for Community Engagement, we collaborate with a wide range of professional organizations, educational institutions, community groups and more. Have questions or ideas about how we might be able to work with you or your organization? Contact us. 

Continuing Education and Professional Development

You can find out about current classes, workshops, and conferences in our Continuing Education area. If you are a teacher looking for information about training opportunities in your district, visit our District-Affiliated Programs website.