Registration begins December 10, 2025

Creative Ways to Discourage Cell Phone Use in the Classroom: Cell phone use in the classroom interrupts academic instruction while also tempting students to become anxious. This PD will review creative suggestions to help both educators and students to remain focused.                                                                                 D. Salitsky K-12 Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Kami Classroom Essentials: Engage, Collaborate, Innovate! :Unlock the full potential of Kami in your classroom! This one-hour session is designed to help K-12 teachers across all subjects discover how Kami can transform everyday teaching tasks into interactive, collaborative learning experiences. We’ll start with the basics, showing you how to annotate, collaborate, and distribute assignments with ease. Then, we’ll dive into some of Kami’s newest features, designed to enhance engagement and streamline workflows. Whether you’re new to Kami or looking to get more out of it, this workshop will equip you with practical skills and ideas you can implement right away.            J. Freedman       K-12 Tuesday, January 23, 2024

If I Knew Then What I Know Now -Teaching is a journey filled with surprises, and often, the most valuable lessons emerge only after years of experience. We'll uncover insights many teachers wish they had known from day one. Through shared stories, reflective discussions, and practical strategies, we’ll explore how empathy, flexibility, and strong relationships can transform your classroom and career.                                         M. Levy K-12 Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Supporting At- Risk Students - Discover practical strategies to support at-risk students in your classroom. We’ll explore ways to build trust, use trauma-sensitive approaches, and integrate social-emotional learning to foster resilience. Create a more inclusive, supportive learning environment through tools that can make a difference for students who need it most.      M. Levy K-12 Tuesday, February 4, 2025

How to Assist the Grieving Child/Adolescent: Educators may feel ill equipped to assist a grieving child. This PD will review strategies increasing educators' approach and confidence with this delicate issue.                         D. Salitsky K-12 Wednesday, February 5, 2025

ParentSquare Pro: Strengthening School-Home Connections -Enhance your communication toolkit with ParentSquare! In this focused one-hour workshop, K-12 educators will explore the various types of communication tools ParentSquare offers, from quick updates to more in-depth engagement options. We’ll cover how to effectively utilize announcements, private messages, and group posts, as well as delve into add-on features that streamline parent engagement and improve accessibility. Whether you're looking to simplify communication or maximize parental involvement, this session will provide actionable insights to make ParentSquare a seamless part of your school-home connection strategy.                                                                           J. Freedman K-12 Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Incorporating Music into the Classroom - Bring the power of music into your classroom to transform learning! Discover how to use music as a tool to enhance focus, support social-emotional growth, and create an inviting atmosphere for all students. We will discuss practical ways to integrate music into daily routines, manage transitions, and create easy-to-implement playlist ideas that make learning memorable and fun. Join us to unlock music's potential to enrich every student’s classroom experience!                                                         M. Levy K-12 Tuesday, February 11, 2025

How to Assist Children/Adolescents of Divorce: Divorce can impact our students. This PD will assist educators with becoming more aware of how divorce can impact our students and what we can do when it happens.   D. Salitsky K-12 Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Healthy Habits for Managing Stress - Discover effective, easy-to-apply techniques for reducing stress and creating healthier routines to support your well-being. From quick mindfulness practices to prioritization tips and physical self-care, we will create a toolkit of techniques to keep stress manageable and energy high.         M. Levy K-12 Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Embracing your NO! (ENCORE)This workshop will present ways you can reclaim agency over your time and talents. We all struggle with saying NO! This has detrimental consequences not only to our ability to perform effectively, but on our overall mental and physical health.   S. Durio K-12 Thursday, February 27, 2025

Strategies for Teachers/Support Staff to Discuss Cheating with Students: Conversations about cheating can be challenging. This PD will focus on building an educational environment and culture promoting academic integrity. D. Salitsky K-12 Monday, March 3, 2025

Motivating Students to Achieve & Ensure Success - Teachers will discover strategies to inspire students to reach their highest potential. Let’s review how to build resilience, foster a growth mindset, and create a supportive classroom environment that empowers students to succeed. Let’s ensure every student feels capable, confident, and driven to achieve. M. Levy K-12 Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Canva for Educators: AI-Powered Docs and Presentations: K-12 teachers will explore Canva Docs and Presentations, focusing on how to leverage AI tools to create engaging, curriculum-aligned resources quickly and easily. Participants will learn to design interactive documents and presentations that enhance student learning and streamline lesson planning. J. Walsh K-12 Tuesday, March 11, 2025