Archive: Professional Development
February 13th, 2025
STEAMING It Up! inspires participants to integrate science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics (STEAM) throughout the school. If you are looking for a school engineering challenge, a family science festival, online games, inter-disciplinary lessons aligned to standards, artistic endeavors or STEAM activities that improve literacy skills – you’ve come ...read more
January 29th, 2025
Teachers are facing unprecedented issues with attendance, behavior and engagement. Based on the book "Spark" by John Ratey, MD, this session will offer practical and effective strategies based on neuroscience. The first five people to enroll will receive a copy of the book available for pickup at the DeKalb Regional ...read more
January 29th, 2025
Participants will review nine strategies and select three for implementation and practice creating a culture of empathy and responsibility using the tenets of Restorative Justice. Strategies that will be covered include: Let's Talk, Circle, Up, Repairing the Harm and more. The first five people who sign up will receive a ...read more
December 20th, 2024
In this professional learning session, educators will explore strategies focused on fostering a positive classroom environment, such as effective classroom management, promoting student engagement, and techniques to encourage positive student behavior. Participants will learn how to implement practical strategies for maintaining classroom order, building strong student-teacher relationships, and creating an ...read more
November 28th, 2024
The Seven Powers of Conscious Discipline help you develop your inner resources and create purposeful, positive change in your life. Through this course, you’ll become aware of the mental models, limiting beliefs, unconscious biases, and intentions that drive your feelings and behaviors. With consciousness comes the opportunity to choose differently ...read more
November 28th, 2024
Based on the book of the same title, this workshop is designed to introduce participants to self-awareness and self-regulation strategies for reducing stress and increasing job and life satisfaction.
November 28th, 2024
This workshop introduces educators to AI tools designed to streamline teaching tasks. Participants will learn how to integrate AI into lesson planning, grading, and student engagement, making their workload more manageable. We will aim to equip teachers with practical skills to enhance their teaching methods through technology using tools like ...read more
November 28th, 2024
This hands-on workshop is designed for teachers of all grade levels interested in exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom. Participants will learn about the basics of AI, including its different types and applications. They will also explore how AI can be used to support teaching and ...read more
October 17th, 2024
STEAMING It Up! inspires participants to integrate science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics (STEAM) throughout the school. If you are looking for a school engineering challenge, a family science festival, online games, inter-disciplinary lessons aligned to standards, artistic endeavors or STEAM activities that improve literacy skills - you've come ...read more
September 4th, 2024
Administrators have an unwavering commitment to those they serve. In this often lonely role, it is common for leaders to put their needs behind the demands of students, families, and teachers under their charge. Based on Dr. Brené Brown's research, this four-series workshop is designed to help individuals develop deep ...read more