OWL Teacher Center - FALL 2026 PD in Your PJs

A series of 90 minute workshops offered in the evening, when the day is done, the kids are in bed, the kitchen is cleaned up, and you can learn in the comfort of your own quiet place in an outfit unfit for anywhere but home. Take one, or take them all. Mix and match any combination of workshops.

FEE: $5 per workshop/ $50 for 10 TIME: 7:00pm- 8:30pm

EACH WORKSHOP YIELDS 1.5 CTLE HOURS.

15 CTLE HOURS/1 INSERVICE CREDIT FOR TAKING any 10 WORKSHOPS.

All workshops are suitable for Grades K-12 unless otherwise indicated.

FALL 2026

Educator Credibility: The Do’s and Don’ts of Earning Your Students’ Respect - Creating a safe and inviting learning environment is crucial to academic and social emotional success. Learn a variety of ways to earn students' respect."

D. Salitsky K-12 Tuesday, Sept.29, 2026

How to Reach the Quiet Child- Practical strategies to engage quiet students, build their confidence, while helping them to feel safe to participate, connect, and succeed. D. Salitsky K-12 Monday, October 5, 2026

Lesson Planning with AI- This workshop will highlight the power of AI as a time-saving tool for all educators. We will discuss the many uses of Generative AI and prompting strategies to develop what you need for your classroom.

C. Sanfratello K-12 Thursday, October 15, 2026

Using AI in the Classroom-This workshop will examine how students can use AI in the classroom to support their learning, not replace it, to drive understanding, not foster a lack of knowledge.

C. Sanfratello K-12 Thursday, October 22, 2026

Google Workspace: Tips & Tricks You Don't Know - Do you use Gmail, Drive, Docs, Classroom, etc? Ever wonder how to do "that"? Or wonder what else you can do? This workshop will show you the tips and tricks needed to use Google Workspace more efficiently to organize your workspace and save you time.

C. Sanfratello K-12 Tuesday, October 27, 2026

From Surviving to Thriving: Helping Students Overcome Economic Barriers - Students often bring challenges from outside the classroom that impact how they learn, behave, and connect with others. This workshop explores the impact of poverty on students and provides strategies to build understanding, empathy, and meaningful support within the school setting

M. Levy K-12 Thursday, October 29, 2026

Canva's Learn Grid To The Rescue! -This workshop will introduce Learn Grid, a new Canva design feature that allows you to create engaging and interactive activities with the help of AI to support your lessons and reinforce your content.

C. Sanfratello K-12 Thursday, November 5, 2026

Bringing Mindfulness To The Elementary Classroom -Discover practical, age-appropriate mindfulness strategies that can be seamlessly integrated into the elementary school day to support students' focus, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. This workshop provides educators with simple activities, breathing exercises, and classroom routines that foster a calm, positive learning environment while strengthening students' social-emotional skills

K. Finnick K-5 Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Barriers to Learning (and What We Can Do) - Sometimes what looks like a lack of motivation or effort is actually a sign that a student is facing a barrier. This workshop explores the many factors that can get in the way of learning and focuses on ways we can better understand, support, and connect with our students.

M. Levy K-12 Thursday, November 19, 2026

Mindfulness In the Middle School and HS Classroom - Adolescence is a time of significant academic, social, and emotional change, making it especially important for students to develop healthy coping and self-regulation skills. This workshop explores how mindfulness can help reduce stress, improve attention and emotional regulation, strengthen resilience, and foster positive relationships—creating a classroom environment where students are better prepared to learn and thrive. Learn simple, ready-to-use techniques they can easily integrate into daily classroom routines to support both student well-being and academic success.

K. Finnick 6-12 Tuesday, December 1, 2026

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