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Igniting Faculty Capacity for Competency-Based Education

This program is designed to increase the workforce readiness of Maryland’s nursing graduates, ultimately increasing statewide nursing capacity, by preparing nursing faculty to incorporate competency-based education (CBE) best practices in their academic programs.

Save the Date for the CBE Summit: April 23, 2027

This in-person summit will bring faculty from across Maryland together to share their experiences with CBE. Attendees and teams are encouraged to submit abstracts to exchange ideas on CBE implementation, with the chance to win the ‘Igniter of the Year’ award for exemplary work.

CBE Abstract Writing Workshop*

Writing Abstracts That Showcase CBE: Ignite Your Impact

Friday, Oct. 16
11 a.m. -1 p.m.
Online via Zoom

Register for the Workshop 

Overview:

This virtual interactive workshop will guide nursing faculty across Maryland through the process of developing a compelling abstract for submission to the CBE Igniter Summit on April 23, 2027. Participants will learn how to communicate their competency-based education initiatives, innovations, outcomes, and lessons learned effectively in a concise and engaging format. Through examples, peer discussion, and dedicated writing time, attendees will leave with a draft abstract and a clear plan for submission.

Objectives:

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  1. Identify the key components of a successful conference abstract, including purpose, methods, outcomes, and implications.
  2. Align their CBE project, innovation, or initiative with the CBE Igniter Summit abstract submission criteria.
  3. Develop a clear and concise abstract that highlights outcomes of their work.
  4. Apply strategies for writing audience-focused abstracts that effectively communicate results and lessons learned.

CBE Implementation Support

Fireside Forums

An opportunity to share strategies, lessons learned, and challenges in incorporating CBE, ask questions, practice workshop concepts, and receive targeted feedback from peers and project faculty.

Catalyzing Consultations*

The CBE Igniter team invites Maryland Nursing Faculty to take advantage of our virtual Catalyzing Consultation Services. These collaborative, practical, and personalized sessions are designed to support CBE ideas, projects, and challenges at any stage of development. Whether you are exploring an early concept, refining a course or program, or navigating implementation questions, these consultations offer a focused space to clarify goals, generate solutions, and move your work forward.

To make the most of your session, we recommend bringing:

  • A brief overview of your CBE idea or current progress
  • Specific questions or areas where you’d like feedback
  • Optional materials you’d like us to review together

Schedule a Consultation

Previous Activities

Regional Faculty Development Workshops

Overview:

This faculty development workshop is designed to support Maryland nursing faculty in designing and implementing competency-based education (CBE). Grounded in evidence-based practices and practical strategies, the session will guide participants through the essential components of CBE, with a focus on student success and workforce readiness.

Using the principles of backward design, faculty will explore how to align program outcomes, course objectives, assessments, and teaching strategies to create a clear and cohesive learning experience. By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with actionable strategies to enhance learning and build a curriculum that supports the development of practice-ready graduates.

This program is funded in part by NSPII Grant #25-112 and offered at no cost to Maryland nursing faculty.

Objectives:

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

  1. Describe the benefits of CBE for students, faculty, and practice partners.
  2. Use backward design to align program outcomes, learning objectives, assessments, teaching strategies, and resources.
  3. Design formative and summative assessment strategies that align with learning and program outcomes.
  4. Identify the need to scaffold learning across courses, levels, and settings.
  5. Coach learners with diverse learning characteristics to help them meet program outcomes.

*All Nursing Faculty Across Maryland are invited to participate in these follow-up activities, regardless of prior attendance at a CBE Igniter Workshop.

This program is funded in part by NSPII Grant #25-112 and offered at no cost to Maryland nursing faculty.

For more information, email instituteforeducators@umaryland.edu.