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Please note that times in the calendar below are in PACIFIC TIME. To access all of Common Sense Education's ongoing professional development sessions and self-paced videos for educators, please click here.
For Families
Share Connected Schools parent education events featuring timely conversations on what it means to raise healthy and happy kids in the digital age (including past webinars).
For Educators
Join our professional learning community of educators to participate in chats, webinars, and interactive workshops where you'll learn practical strategies for teaching with technology and supporting students in their digital lives. We will also offer two sessions just for our Connected Schools member educators (see below).
This calendar is updated throughout the school year. Check back for new events and dates.
The Future of Work: Understanding AI and Preparing Kids for a Rapidly Changing Economy
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5pmPST/8pm EST (one hour)
Today's kids will have multiple careers in their lifetimes and may wind up in jobs that haven't yet been invented. Adding to the unknown is artificial intelligence (AI), which is accelerating change at dizzying speed.
Being a good student will always be important. And the ability to analyze data produced by AI will be key, so critical and analytical thinking top the necessary skills list. Preparing kids to thrive in an unknown future also involves fostering an adaptable mindset. Problem-solving and strong communication skills will help workers collaborate, and creativity and a strong sense of empathy will serve them well in a changing landscape. Being comfortable with technology will continue to be foundational as well.
Join this live webinar for a timely look at the skills kids need to develop to thrive in the future, as well as guidance for parents working to adjust to this new normal. Panelists include a corporate futurist who has witnessed younger generations joining the workplace, and a young entrepreneur whose company pairs recent college graduates with high school students for mentorships centered on career preparedness. Plus, learn what Common Sense is doing to help families and educators navigate AI literacy and education to support all kids.
This live, hour-long webinar will be recorded. All questions submitted at registration will be shared with the panelists ahead of time. There will also be a live chat.
Educator Professional Development
Navigating the AI Policy Landscape in Schools
Monday, June 3, 2024, 11–12 p.m. PDT
Join us for an insightful edWebinar on clear, adaptable generative AI policies that foster responsible, ethical, and safe use in your schools! You won’t want to miss Ty Gorman, Director of Innovation, and Dr. Matt Fuller, Assistant Superintendent of Technology and Innovation, from Barrington 220 School District. They’ll be sharing actionable insights to lead your school toward a future where AI enhances education responsibly and inclusively.
How to promote your exclusive parent education events
Common Sense Connected Schools membership gives your community of families and educators access to a series of invite-only virtual parent talks that will be held throughout the school year.
Flyers for each event, including details, descriptions, and registration links, can be found here in the resource hub and will be updated throughout the school year for you to download and distribute.
Here are some easy tricks to ensure that parents take advantage of the opportunity to attend these events:
▪ Promote the events early and often!
▪ Designate a lead person from your school to coordinate outreach and communications.
▪ Share flyers via email and include registration links on your school calendar.
▪ Incorporate a description about the event in your parent newsletter and on your website.
How to promote professional development events
Common Sense Connected Schools membership gives your educators access to several invite-only virtual professional development sessions. Flyers for each event, including details, descriptions, and registration links, can be found on this page and will be updated throughout the school year for you to download and distribute. All educators, technology directors, librarians, and heads of schools are welcome to attend. There's no limit to the number of participants who can attend from your school.
These sessions are in addition to the many free trainings offered throughout the year by Common Sense Education.
The Future of Work_ Understanding AI and Preparing Kids for a Rapidly Changing Economy.pdfTestimonials
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