IXL PD (4 hours total, 1 hour each module)

Here you will find PD sessions all about using IXL. Please only complete these trainings if you have a district access to IXL. Session titles include: Introduction, Creating Assessments, Diagnostic Action Plan, and Classroom Live View.

NGSS/Steels (3 hours total, 1 hour each module)

This three-hour course series is your gateway to mastering NGSS & Steels PD in science education. Dive into foundational principles in the first two modules, covering NGSS integration and inquiry-based instruction. Then, choose a third module tailored to your instructional level—elementary, middle, or high school—for targeted strategies and resources. Transform your teaching and inspire the next generation of scientists with NGSS & Steels PD!

🌟Pro Tip: If you haven't done so already, download our Flex Day Tracker for your personal use by clicking here. :)

Teaching Difficult Issues from Penn State (6.5 Hours) 

This interactive, professional learning module assists educators with the multilayered challenges of supporting K-12 students, teachers and other school community members in navigating difficult issues in their communities. Please click here to sign up!

Canva (1 hour)

A tool for creating images, worksheets, etc.

Edpuzzle (1 hour)

A tool for creating video lessons.

Gimkit (1 hour)

A tool for gamifying a lesson.

Jamboard (1 hour)

A tool for collaborative work.

Mentimeter (1 hour)

A tool for engaging lessons that all students participate in real-time. 

Nearpod (1 hour)

A tool for creating engaging student-paced and live lessons.

Peardeck (1 hour)

A tool for creating engaging student-paced and live lessons.

Edinsight (1 hour)

EdInsight brings state, national, & district assessment scores, attendance history, conduct history, grades, benchmark/diagnostic assessment results, and special information all in one place.  

Automagical (1 hour)

A tool that allows you to convert assessments made on Google Forms (and other files) to Canvas automatically.

TeacherMade (1 hour)

A tool that lets you convert all of your printed material into digital activities.

SeeSaw (1 hour)

A tool for unique activities in a portfolio-like set up to keep track of student progress. 

Canvas Assignments (1 hour) 

Explore and practice different types of assignments available on Canvas as a student to reconsider what you could use as a teacher. 

Only PE; all other buildings ineligible.

Growing with Canvas (6.5 hours)

 A self-paced course to provide a basic working knowledge of Canvas, our Learning Management System.

NO LONGER FLEX ELIGIBLE, RECOMMENDED FOR NEW STAFF

SAMR (2 hours)

This course will provide an overview of the SAMR Framework, designed to facilitate teachers' transition to integrating technology to support learning.  Teachers will identify and reflect upon current technologies they use and execute a lesson. 

Brain Breaks (3 hours)

This module, designed by IU 21, provides an opportunity to learn about the research supporting brain breaks and develop strategies for their use in your classroom. It will be conducted up until December 5 to support the interactive components.

Lightspeed Classroom Mangement (1 hour)

 In this professional development, you will be given an overview of all the features of Lightspeed Classroom Management. You will then be shown how to configure your classes if you haven't already. Finally, you will be given classroom management strategies using the software to help retain better focus for your students.  

COMING SOON!

This course is designed for educators in the English Language Arts content area to support a deeper understanding of how best to move your students beyond general reading comprehension to inferential strategic thinking. The course will assist you in understanding close reading and text-dependent analysis, measuring text complexity, designing text-dependent questions and TDA prompts, and analyzing student work.  

Safe Schools (30 minutes, 45 minutes, and 60 minutes depending on the module)

The following has modules from Safe Schools on various topics that are preapproved for Flex Time. Once each topic is complete, click on the Certificate Submission link and upload the certificate.

Embracing Our Community (2 hours)

Within, you will find a complete module on community relationships and cultural awareness. The module is created and hosted by a free provider with directions for submission through Canvas to receive FLEX and ACT 48 credit.

Family Engagement (2 hours)

Within, you will find a complete module on family engagement. The module is created and hosted by a free provider with directions for submission through Canvas to receive FLEX and ACT 48 credit.

Sold A Story: A Podcast Study (6.5 hours)

Each episode prompts pre-listening and in-listening questions, along with supplementary readings and activities for extended engagement. Accompanying discussion threads invite perspectives from teachers, parents, community members, or students, totaling 6.5 hours.

Canvas Quizzes (1 up to 2 hours)

Canvas Quizzes is an effective and flexible tool that can be used to assess student comprehension and understanding of course material. Learn about all the new question types and try them out!