Professional Development

Distance Learning Approaches Part 1: Educator Forum

The spring was especially challenging for teachers, caregivers, and students. Working together, the education community met the tasks head on. Whether you felt more challenges or successes along the way, you will find something useful in this educator forum. Examine the successes and challenges of distance learning to identify key components of high-quality remote instruction and to explore possible approaches. Gain an understanding of what distance learning looks like for other educators to inform your planning.

Available Sessions:

• July 7, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
• July 7, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
• July 14, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
• July 14, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
• July 21, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
• July 21, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
• July 28, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
• July 28, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Registration Information:

• We recommended following this session with Distance Learning Approaches Part 2: Sharing Treasures and Distance Learning Approaches Part 3: Workshop
• 1.5 CPE hours will be awarded for each individual course completed.
• Registration for an individual Distance Learning Approaches course is $15. 
• Registration for the full Distance Learning Approaches course sequence, which includes Distance Learning Approaches 1 – 3 is $40. 
• Registration for all 6 courses in the Distance Learning & Caregiver Support and Distance Learning Approaches sequences is $75. 
• Registration for all Live Streaming Sessions can be done at one using the Register link below. 

Distance Learning Approaches Part 2: Sharing Treasures

In this age of an overabundance of digital resources at our fingertips, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, and it’s time-consuming to separate what works from what doesn’t. Collect tools and strategies for distance learning tried by other educators. Discover resources and best practices to elevate your remote instruction and enhance the experience of your remote learners.

Available Sessions:

• July 8, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
• July 8, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
• July 15, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
• July 15, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
• July 22, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
• July 22, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
• July 29, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
• July 29, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Registration Information:

• We recommended Distance Learning Approaches Part 1: Educator Forum as a prerequisite and to follow this session with Part 3: Workshop.
• 1.5 CPE hours will be awarded for each individual course completed.
• Registration for an individual Distance Learning Approaches course is $15. 
• Registration for the full Distance Learning Approaches course sequence, which includes Distance Learning Approaches 1 – 3 is $40. 
• Registration for all 6 courses in the Distance Learning & Caregiver Support and Distance Learning Approaches course sequences is $75. 
• Registration for all Live Streaming Sessions can be done at one using the Register link below. 

Distance Learning Approaches Part 3: Workshop

Working with other educators and using approaches and tools from Distance Learning Approaches 1 and 2, design an engaging activity or lesson plan ready to use for remote instruction. Identify areas of comfort and discomfort within your remote teaching experience to leverage tools to engage your learners and take your remote instruction to the next level.

Available Sessions:

• July 9, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
• July 9, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
• July 16, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
• July 16, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
• July 23, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
• July 23, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
• July 30, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
• July 30, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Registration Information:

• Required Prerequisites: Distance Learning Approaches Part 1: Educator Forum and Distance Learning Approaches Part 2: Sharing Treasures.
• 1.5 CPE hours will be awarded for each individual course completed.
• Registration for the full Distance Learning Approaches course sequence, which includes Distance Learning Approaches Parts 1 – 3 is $40. 
• Registration for all 6 courses in the Distance Learning & Caregiver Support and Distance Learning Approaches course sequences is $75. 
• Registration for all Live Streaming Sessions can be done at one using the Register link below. 

Distance Learning & Caregiver Support 1: Educator Forum

Building strong relationships with caregivers is an important element for success in the classroom, but it can be challenging. Educators require the support of caregivers to manage student success and caregivers need the support of educators to continue learning at home. The challenges of distance learning have amplified these needs. Join our Educator Forum to examine challenges and successes. Together we will discover essential elements of success and explore approaches to improve caregiver support as we prepare for the upcoming school year.

Available Sessions:

• July 7, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• July 7, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
• July 14, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• July 14, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
• July 21, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• July 21, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
• July 28, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• July 28, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Registration Information:

• We recommended following this session with Distance Learning & Caregiver Support Part 2: Caregiver Engagement and Distance Learning & Caregiver Support 3: Online Workshop.
• 1.5 CPE hours will be awarded for each individual course completed.
• Registration for an individual Distance Learning & Caregiver Support course is $15. 
• Registration for the Distance Learning & Caregiver Support sequence, which includes Distance Learning & Caregiver Support 1 – 3 is $40. 
• Registration for all 6 sessions in the Distance Learning & Caregiver Support and Distance Learning Approaches sequences is $75. 
• Registration for all Live Streaming Sessions can be done at one using the Register link below. 

Distance Learning & Caregiver Support 2: Caregiver Engagement

Schools are diverse communities providing great opportunities for children and their families. Yet this diversity also presents challenges when engaging students and their caregivers in learning opportunities at home. Reflect, analyze, and discuss strategies for improving relationships with caregivers. Discover resources and best practices to provide support for caregivers so they can support their children.     

Available Sessions:

• July 8, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• July 8, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
• July 15, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• July 15, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
• July 22, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• July 22, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
• July 29, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• July 29, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Registration Information:

• We recommended Distance Learning & Caregiver Support Part 1: Educator Forum as a prerequisite and to follow this session with Distance Learning & Caregiver Support 3: Online Workshop. 
• 1.5 CPE hours will be awarded for each individual course completed.
• Registration for an individual Distance Learning & Caregiver Support course is $15. 
• Registration for the Distance Learning & Caregiver Support sequence, which includes Distance Learning & Caregiver Support 1 – 3 is $40. 
• Registration for all 6 sessions in the Distance Learning & Caregiver Support and Distance Learning Approaches sequences is $75. 
• Registration for all Live Streaming Sessions can be done at one using the Register link below. 

Distance Learning & Caregiver Support 3: Online Workshop

Work with other educators and use approaches, resources, and best practices from Distance Learning & Caregiver Engagement 1 and 2 to embed caregiver support strategies in a lesson plan. Define specific caregiver challenges and identify elements of success to design caregiver-focused components in your lesson plan to improve learning opportunities for students at home.

Available Sessions:

• July 9, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• July 9, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
• July 16, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• July 16, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
• July 23, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• July 23, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
• July 30, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• July 30, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Registration Information:

• Required Prerequisites: Distance Learning & Caregiver Support Part 1: Educator Forum and Distance Learning & Caregiver Support Part 2: Caregiver Engagement
• 1.5 CPE hours will be awarded for each individual course completed.
• Registration for the Distance Learning & Caregiver Support sequence, which includes Distance Learning & Caregiver Support 1 – 3 is $40. 
• Registration for all 6 sessions in the Distance Learning & Caregiver Support and Distance Learning Approaches sequences is $75. 
• Registration for all Live Streaming Sessions can be done at once using the Register link below. 

Look at the world around you and consider how human-made objects and systems have been thoughtfully designed. In this session, you will learn how the maker framework contributes to the development of agency: the ability to see the world as designed and the empowerment to innovate and invent. Experience maker-centered learning using thinking routines. Discover and design ways to incorporate the maker framework into core content areas and project-based learning.

Registration Information:

• A session begins every Monday from June 15 - July 27 but all coursework is due by August 3
• 6 CPE Hours awarded upon completion of the Maker-Centered Learning: The Maker Framework course
• Registration for Maker-Centered Learning: The Maker Framework is $50
   

All children are curious. Curiosity is the door to the path of learning. What can educators do to keep the door open? In this session, You will explore the connections of the inquiry structure for learning science and the student-directed research process of an “I-search” writing project, Discover visual thinking strategies that enhance understanding of visual art and promote the STEM skill of looking closely. Learn to design STEAM activities and lesson plans that activate inquiry.    

Registration Information:

• A session begins every Monday from June 15 - July 27 but all coursework is due by August 3
• 6 CPE Hours upon completion of the STEAM & Inquiry course
• Registration for STEAM & Inquiry is $50