This training is designed to strengthen the skills of special educators in authentic assessment, data-driven decision-making, and writing individualized education programs that meet the requirements of PDE and the Bureau of Special Education. Through this series, participants will build internal capacity to create IEPs that are educationally useful, legally defensible, and tailored to student needs.
Discover AI basics in this supportive, judgment-free, education-focused workshop.Do you hear about AI everywhere, but you’re not quite sure what it actually is? You will leave this workshop with a basic understanding of what AI is and will have opportunities, through guided exploration, to try some well-known tools. The implications of AI on teaching and […]
Effortlessly create stunning materials to utilize in your work with Canva’s most basic features.DescriptionBy now, you’ve probably heard how much people love using Canva. Come find out what the buzz is all about!Canva allows us to design beautiful media (think digital and hard copy flyers, signs, student activity sheets, presentations and more) with ease. Even […]
This comprehensive professional development series is designed specifically for special education teachers to deepen their knowledge and instructional practices in literacy. Participants will explore the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy frameworks, equipping them with the tools and strategies necessary to support students with dyslexia and other reading disabilities. Meets Chapter 49 requirements. Content will […]
?In this training session, participants will learn how to cultivate a supportive learning environment through Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Participants will explore strategies to empower students by developing agency, fostering a sense of belonging, forging meaningful connections, and promoting equity within educational settings. Participants will gain practical insights and resources to effectively integrate SEL practices […]
Local Task Force 3 Meetings are VIRTUAL only. Link to Online Meeting will be sent to Task Force members.
This professional development series provides in-depth training on effective classroom management, grounded in evidence-based practices that help reduce challenges and promote positive student behavior. Participants will explore the six key evidence-based practices of classroom management and gain practical strategies, tools, and procedures to design and implement a classroom management plan that supports a structured, engaging, […]
Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) is an evidence-based model of psychosocial treatment originated and developed by Dr. Ross Greene, and described in his books The Explosive Child, Lost at School, Raising Human Beings, and Lost & Found. This session will discuss application of his model across all three tiers of a PBIS framework. Resources and […]
Join us for a series of professional learning that centers on the development of teachers of students receiving emotional support. Teachers will begin with two days of training where they will establish beginning of the year rules and routines with a trauma-informed lens. Teachers will also learn how to use the Pennsylvania Career Ready Skills […]
Use podcasting in your classroom to boost student expression, conversation skills, empathy, and civil discourse.DescriptionLooking for new ways to document, share, and celebrate the voices of your students? Spend a day at the SLB Radio Youth Media Center and explore how to include podcasting and other audio projects in your curriculum. Discover how audio can […]
Do you want to learn new practices to support discipline at both the classroom and office level? This training aims to empower educators with knowledge and practical strategies to create a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment through restorative and preventative discipline practices. This series will support teachers and administrators in developing a classroom and […]
Student success extends beyond academic skills as all children and youth require essential cognitive and behavioral skills to be prosperous at home, school and the community. Join this virtual, nine-part professional learning series focused on developing and integrating the two domains and 11 core skills of executive functioning in K–12 classrooms. Each session will spotlight […]
