Upcoming Events
Tackle the FoRT with Confidence
Session 1 & 2
Saturday, 03/07/2026 & Saturday, 03/14/2026
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Urban Learning Collaborative at Summit Place
The Urban Learning Collaborative is offering a 2-day Foundations of Reading Test “FoRT” workshop. The workshop is offered on 2 Saturdays, March 7 and March 14, from 9:00am – 3:00pm. During this IN-PERSON workshop, you will engage in hands-on activities that cover phonological awareness, concepts of print and alphabetic principles, phonics, word analysis, fluency and reading comprehension, instruction and assessment. Participants will take both parts of the practice test and engage in analysis of the test questions. The objective of the workshops is to prepare participants to apply their learning to successfully pass the Foundations of Reading Test.
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Space is limited to the first 25 candidates. Registration is required. Ticket purchase secures a seat for both sessions.
U & Me: Building Literacy Together
Session 4: Author Talk Back
Saturday, 03/07/2026
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Join us for a free quarterly family literacy experience that connects caregivers, children, and the community. Each session offers interactive learning, free books, and strategies that make reading fun and meaningful.
Session 4: Meet a guest children’s author who will share their work, talk about the
creative process, and answer questions from kids and caregivers. Leave inspired to tell your own stories.
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This event is FREE and geared toward children aged 3 to 14. Registration is required.
Breakfast & Belonging – Networking Series
Supporting Today’s Workforce through Connection and Collective Impact
Friday, 03/13/2026
Time: 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Location: TBD
Breakfast & Belonging is a curated speaker series that brings together educators, nonprofit and organizational leaders, and community partners for shared learning, reflection, and connection. Each session fosters honest conversation and practical insight while exploring strategies that support belonging, wellness, mentorship, and thoughtful leadership – key elements of healthy workplaces, sustainable leadership, and strong, resilient communities.
Breakfast & Belonging – Networking Series
Supporting Today’s Workforce through Connection and Collective Impact
Friday, 04/10/2026
Time: 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Location: TBD
Breakfast & Belonging is a curated speaker series that brings together educators, nonprofit and organizational leaders, and community partners for shared learning, reflection, and connection. Each session fosters honest conversation and practical insight while exploring strategies that support belonging, wellness, mentorship, and thoughtful leadership – key elements of healthy workplaces, sustainable leadership, and strong, resilient communities.
U & Me: Building Literacy Together
Session 5: Stories in Bloom: Growing Readers for Life
Saturday, 05/02/2026
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Mount Mary University
Join us for a free quarterly family literacy experience that connects caregivers, children, and the community. Each session offers interactive learning, free books, and strategies that make reading fun and meaningful.
Session 5: Celebrate a year of reading, learning, and growing together. Explore book picks, create a personalized summer
reading plan, and take home resources to keep literacy blooming all season long.
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This event is FREE and geared toward children aged 3 to 14. Registration is required.
Breakfast & Belonging – Networking Series
Supporting Today’s Workforce through Connection and Collective Impact
Friday, 05/08/2026
Time: 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Location: TBD
Breakfast & Belonging is a curated speaker series that brings together educators, nonprofit and organizational leaders, and community partners for shared learning, reflection, and connection. Each session fosters honest conversation and practical insight while exploring strategies that support belonging, wellness, mentorship, and thoughtful leadership – key elements of healthy workplaces, sustainable leadership, and strong, resilient communities.
Breakfast & Belonging – Networking Series
Supporting Today’s Workforce through Connection and Collective Impact
Friday, 06/12/2026
Time: 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Location: TBD
Breakfast & Belonging is a curated speaker series that brings together educators, nonprofit and organizational leaders, and community partners for shared learning, reflection, and connection. Each session fosters honest conversation and practical insight while exploring strategies that support belonging, wellness, mentorship, and thoughtful leadership – key elements of healthy workplaces, sustainable leadership, and strong, resilient communities.
ULC Fall Ball Masquerade
October 3rd, 2026
Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel
139 E. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Save the date! To celebrate 30 years of impact, Urban Learning Collaborative invites you to an unforgettable Fall Ball Masquerade. Join us on October 3, 2026, at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel for an evening of celebration, connection, and support for ULC’s mission.
Past Events:
ULC Fall Ball 2025
October 18th, 2025
Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel
139 E. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Thank you for joining us in creating educational opportunities for urban communities and students across Wisconsin. We had a wonderful time at our recent event, where we came together to inspire change and foster growth. We appreciate everyone who participated and contributed!