Wednesday, January 30, 2019, 9:45 am – 2:30 pm Ligonier Valley High School 40 Springer Road Ligonier PA 15658 USA Inventionland Institute’s Away Day of Innovation offers free professional development centered on STEAM and innovative learning, and Inventionland Institute’s Day of Innovation is coming to Ligonier Valley High School for the first Away Day of Innovation […]
Dancing Our Way Through STEM
Date: December 8, 2018 Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm Location: Trust Arts Education Center, 807 Liberty Avenue Instructor: Joanna Abel Intended for Early Childhood Educators Providing children opportunities to explore creative movement can spark so many natural connections to STEM concepts. During this interactive workshop, educators will participate in a variety of dance focused strategies that […]
WEBINAR: Innovations in SEL Action Research and Practice
This upcoming webinar hosted by CASEL’s Vice President of Research, Dr. Robert J. Jagers and CASEL Board Member, Dr. Kimberly A. Schonert-Reichl, will showcase the work of pioneers and innovators in SEL research, all of whom were recently awarded CASEL’s Joseph E. Zins Award. Mon, Nov 5, 2018 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM EST […]
Youth Mental Health First Aid – At Carlow
September 29 I 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Carlow University: A.J. Palumbo Hall of Science & Technology Corner of Fifth & Craft Avenues, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Enter 3333 Fifth Avenue into GPS) All educators, youth leaders, parents or anyone interested in this topic are welcome to attend. No fee. Morning coffee, box lunch & training […]
State of Black Learning Pittsburgh
August 17th-18th Historically, education has been seen as a ‘one size fits all’ system for students. Research shows this is not the case with Black students. Whether considering a child’s home life or integrating a learning strategy to enhance student engagement, it is essential to hone in on the ways in which educators interact with […]
2018 CUE Summer Educator Forum
June 26-27, 2018: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. David L. Lawrence Hall University of Pittsburgh: 3942 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15260 The Center for Urban Education Summer Educator Forum (CUESEF) is a professional learning experience for education professionals (pre- and practicing educators) in Pittsburgh and the surrounding region that focuses on supporting Culturally Responsive Education. During this intensive, two-day […]
Meeting the Challenge: PA’s Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program
October 11-12, 2017 Holiday Inn Harrisburg-Hershey Grantville, PA This conference will provide valuable information for educators, homeless liaisons, shelter personnel, educators, pupil services personnel, guidance counselors, social workers and other professionals working with students experiencing homelessness. Topics will include McKinney-Vento and the Every Student Succeeds Act, rural poverty, the role of the homeless liaison, early […]
Global Fluency Training for Educators
Global Fluency Training for Educators October 9 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Global Fluency Training for Educators Cross-Cultural Competence in Educational Settings South Fayette High School 3640 Old Oakdale Rd McDonald, PA 15057 ABOUT THE TRAINING This specialized training prepares educators to maximize the diversity and global nature of their classrooms. Through a combination of discussion, activities such as role play, […]
WEBINAR – Social Belonging for Youth Success: Research and Promising Practices
Social Belonging for Youth Success: Research and Promising Practices September 14, 2017 2:00 PM in Eastern Standard Time (US and Canada) Description: A strong sense of social belonging means feeling valued and accepted by others. Social belonging has been linked to many aspects of success in school, career and adult life, including physical health, mental health, […]
Free Sustainable Systems Training with Jessica Lawrence
Are you an educator, school board or council member, a leadership team, school administrator, educational consultant or structure reformer? Join Penn State PRO Wellness for a FREE workshop with nationally recognized Healthier Generation Hero, Jessica Lawrence. Learn first-hand about Lawrence’s solo cycling trip across the US to raise $23,000 to fight childhood obesity. Her enthusiastic […]