PD in Your PJs offers teachers convenient, online professional development sessions. Learn new strategies and best practices from the comfort of your home or anywhere with an internet connection. Our 45-minute sessions cover a variety of topics, and PJs are optional! Register in Eduphoria. Links for sessions will be shared prior to scheduled events. Note: FLEX hours can only be earned through direct participation in live event.
Date and Time
September 10, 2025
Session Details
No Phones? No Problem. Kami Can Do That.
Navigate Kami’s interface with an emphasis on accessibility, reading, and collaborative tools.
Use features like text-to-speech, translation, and voice comments to support student access in the “no cell phones allowed” classroom environment.
Explore ways to use Kami for interactive learning, discussion, and engagement, not just digital worksheet completion.
Registration Link
October 8, 2025
Chat GPT Edu 101
Baseline differences between Edu and regular Chat
Myths and misconceptions
Customizing your ChatGPT
Touring the interface
Managing Chats - Renaming, reusing, sharing, etc
Creating Chat Canvas documents - editing them, download options
Custom GPTs v Projects (an overview)- What are they? What’s the difference? Use cases for one over the other
November 12, 2025
Canva New Features
Join us for PD in PJs as we explore Canva’s newest features!
Discover fresh tools and updates that make creating, collaborating, and teaching with Canva easier and more engaging than ever.
January 14, 2026
Discovery Ed
In this session, we’ll dive into Discovery Education’s platform features and explore the cool ways it can support all subject areas.
You’ll also see how the platform offers varied types of learning opportunities to meet diverse classroom needs.
February 11, 2026
Student Engagement Tools
Discover real classroom examples of innovative technology integration shared by expert teachers across content areas for elementary AND secondary
Identify at least one new digital tool, strategy, or workflow that enhances student engagement or learning
Reflect on how featured tech practices could be adapted for their own grade level or subject area
Ask questions and collaborate with presenters to explore practical implementation ideas
Leave with ready-to-use ideas and inspiration to elevate instruction through meaningful tech use
March 4, 2026
Adobe Express for Education
Explore key features of Adobe Express designed for educators and students
Learn how to design visually engaging assignments, presentations, and learning materials
Discover creative ways to use the platform for teacher-created content and classroom resources
Practice combining and editing PDF documents for streamlined workflows
PD @ the PMC offers in-person professional development workshops led by EdTech Coaches. These sessions focus on improving teaching practices aligned with district goals and standards through direct instruction. Register in Eduphoria.
Date and Time
Session Details
Registration Link
September 25, 2025
No Phones? No Problem. Kami Can Do That.
Navigate Kami’s interface with an emphasis on accessibility, reading, and collaborative tools.
Use features like text-to-speech, translation, and voice comments to support student access in the “no cell phones allowed” classroom environment.
Explore ways to use Kami for interactive learning, discussion, and engagement, not just digital worksheet completion.
October 23, 2025
Chat GPT Edu 101
Baseline differences between Edu and regular Chat
Myths and misconceptions
Customizing your ChatGPT
Touring the interface
Managing Chats - Renaming, reusing, sharing, etc
Creating Chat Canvas documents - editing them, download options
Custom GPTs v Projects (an overview)- What are they? What’s the difference? Use cases for one over the other
November 13, 2025
School AI/Brisk Boost
A teacher-focused AI assistant that supports instruction in real time by generating questions, summaries, and scaffolds to save time and boost engagement.
Show how Sidekick generates prompts, questions, or extension activities on the fly
Demonstrate real-time feedback (summarizing discussions, suggesting next steps).
A student-centered AI tool that drives active learning through interactive features like Character Chat and Inquiry-based activities.
Show how Character Chat lets students interact with historical figures, authors, or custom characters.
Model how to design Inquiry activities that guide students through problem-solving or research.
January 29, 2026
Discovery Ed
In this session, we’ll dive into Discovery Education’s platform features and explore the cool ways it can support all subject areas.
You’ll also see how the platform offers varied types of learning opportunities to meet diverse classroom needs.
February 19, 2026
Student Engagement Tools
Discover real classroom examples of innovative technology integration shared by expert teachers across content areas for elementary AND secondary
Identify at least one new digital tool, strategy, or workflow that enhances student engagement or learning
Reflect on how featured tech practices could be adapted for their own grade level or subject area
Ask questions and collaborate with presenters to explore practical implementation ideas
Leave with ready-to-use ideas and inspiration to elevate instruction through meaningful tech use
March 5, 2026
Adobe Express for Education
Explore key features of Adobe Express designed for educators and students
Learn how to design visually engaging assignments, presentations, and learning materials
Discover creative ways to use the platform for teacher-created content and classroom resources
Practice combining and editing PDF documents for streamlined workflows