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Browse live PD academy offerings by category below. As we offer both virtual and in person academies, be sure to note the location. Google Meet links for any virtual offerings can be found on the Calendar. Please bring your laptop to all EdTech sessions.
The professional development (PD) structure requires staff to complete six District Directed hours annually. Links below include the focus for these hours for each level as well as a list of asynchronous virtual options. In addition, for other district directed options, checkout the academies with the blue badges in the offerings listed below.
FEATURED SERIES: AI Pathway 2.0
Earn 6 hours of District Directed (6-12) hours in the format that works best for you!
10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 (ATTEND ALL 4 TO COMPLETE THE PATHWAY) | 3:00 PM-4:00 PM | VIRTUAL
AI Pathway 2.0 moves teachers beyond AI literacy to advanced instructional design and efficiency. In partnership with Google and ISTE, AI Pathway 2.0 offers teachers:
- Official Google AI Educator Badges
- Job-embedded development that creates high-quality instructional assets they can use immediately in their classrooms
- An official pathway towards Gemini Certification for advanced users
- #ParklandPride SWAG Package* upon completion of the pathway
The Google AI Educators Series is built from 10–15 minute snackable & stackable sessions meant to fit into the pockets of an educator’s day. After each session, learners will take a quiz to earn a badge. This cohort is for those who want to be guided through the content.
Perfect for educators who value live, collaborative learning, this 4 week series consists of 1-hour academies covering 4 of the microcredentials, and 30 minutes to work independently to complete quizzes and earn badges.
BY POPULAR DEMAND: There is also an option to complete the pathway and knock out all 6 district directed hours through asynchronous independent study.
Both options will result in 6 hours of district directed PD for secondary teachers upon completion of the pathway.
Learn more about Pathway 2.0 on the EdTech site here!
Facilitators: JR Renna & Lauren Will
Ed Tech
true confessions of an AI Teacher
9/16 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM | VIRTUAL
Yup, I did it. I went through the pathway and opened Gemini to my 7th grade ELA class. . . and now it's time for me to share my deepest secrets and bare my teaching soul. Come learn about what I would definitely do again, what I would definitely change, and all the secrets of having an AI partner in your class. This will be an audience-participation experience, so come with questions!!
Facilitator: Kerin Steigerwalt
phs teacher chromebook make & Take
9/22 | 3:00 PM-4:00 PM | PHS LIBRARY CLASSROOM | SECONDARY
Like our Digital Make & Take academies, this session does not feature any direct instruction. Instead, come with your questions on how to best use you new PHS teacher chromebook. We'll also be able to highlight new tools you haven't heard of yet, and set you up to transition smoothly.
Facilitators: JR Renna & Lauren Will
bUILDING BELONGING
10/5 | 4:00PM-5:00 PM |VIRTUAL
Our students are stressed—and so are we! Explore simple, practical ways to use technology you already have to reduce cognitive load, create predictable learning spaces, support executive function, encourage reflection, and build belonging. Walk away with strategies you can use tomorrow to help ALL students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.
Facilitators: Kerin Steigerwalt
Crash Course in CAnva
10/14 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM | VIRTUAL
Designed for staff at any tech skill level, "Crash Course in Canva" provides an introduction to graphic design fundamentals and template creation within Canva. Staff will learn how to transform lesson concepts into visually appealing presentations, graphic organizers, and student-facing activities that improve engagement and accessibility. We will discuss how to create curriculum items and time-saving shortcuts, and take a quick look at Canva AI features to help generate and edit classroom content in seconds.
Facilitator: Kaitlyn DeGerolamo
aPPTEGY: ROOMS & mESSAGES q&a
10/21 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM | VIRTUAL
Bring your Apptegy questions and get answers and best practices. This will address any of your questions from the Connect section of Apptegy, covering Rooms and Messages. This is not covering the media/live posting that has migrated from Class Intercom.
Facilitator: JR Renna
structured literacy
structured literacy: decoding, syllabication & Morphemes
10/6 | 3:00PM-4:00 PM |SPRINGHOUSE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ROOM A145
Phonics and decoding aren't just for early readers—our secondary learners need explicit tools to tackle multisyllabic, domain-specific text. Join us for a high-impact session that aligns with the Structured Literacy framework to transform how you teach word analysis in content-area classrooms.
Facilitators: Laura Coulson
structured literacy: decoding, syllabication & morphemes
10/6 | 3:00PM-4:00 PM | OREFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ROOM 204
Phonics and decoding aren't just for early readers—our secondary learners need explicit tools to tackle multisyllabic, domain-specific text. Join us for a high-impact session that aligns with the Structured Literacy framework to transform how you teach word analysis in content-area classrooms.
Facilitators: Robin Roberts
structured literacy: EXPLICIT VOCABULARY INSTRUCTION
10/27 | 3:00PM-4:00 PM | OREFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ROOM 204
Context clues alone aren't enough for secondary learners tackling dense subject matter. Join us for an actionable session rooted in Structured Literacy practices that focus on direct, systematic vocabulary routines that make academic terms stick.
Facilitators: Robin Roberts
structured literacy: EXPLICIT VOCABULARY INSTRUCTION
10/27 | 3:00PM-4:00 PM |SPRINGHOUSE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ROOM A145
Context clues alone aren't enough for secondary learners tackling dense subject matter. Join us for an actionable session rooted in Structured Literacy practices that focus on direct, systematic vocabulary routines that make academic terms stick.
Facilitators: Laura Coulson
structured literacy: SYNTAX & SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION
11/17 | 3:00PM-4:00 PM | OREFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ROOM 204
Explicit instruction in syntax and sentence construction is the bridge that takes students from short, choppy writing to sophisticated, academic writing. Join us for a session that frames writing instruction within a Structured Literacy approach.
Facilitators: Robin Roberts
structured literacy: SYNTAX & SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION
11/17 | 3:00PM-4:00 PM | VIRTUAL
Explicit instruction in syntax and sentence construction is the bridge that takes students from short, choppy writing to sophisticated, academic writing. Join us for a session that frames writing instruction within a Structured Literacy approach.
Facilitators: Laura Coulson
book club
fall pbis book club
12/3 | 3:30PM-5:00 PM | VIRTUAL
Fall Book Club: Transforming the Difficult Child: The Nurtured Heart Approach by Jennifer Easley & Howard Glasser
Shift your focus from managing difficult behaviors to building "Inner Wealth." This book club explores the Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA) via Howard Glasser’s Transforming the Difficult Child. Participants will learn how to supercharge their Tier 1 PBIS expectations by actively recognizing student greatness and maintaining absolute neutrality during consequences. Streamline your classroom management, reduce referrals, and fuel positive student choices.
Requirement: Participants must acquire their own copy of the book
Facilitators: Brooke Bonavita
cpr & Cpi trainings
CPI Full Class
9/14 & 9/16 | 4 PM-7 PM | EDUCATION & OPERATIONS BLDG ROOM 313B
This class is for those who have never attended a CPI class or for those whose certification has expired. This class teaches the basic CPI principles of crisis de-escalation and personal safety techniques. This class also certifies you for 12-18 months in nonviolent crisis intervention. There will be a hands on portion that participants will be required to demonstrate the skills that they've learned. Must attend both classes!
Facilitator: Ashley Joseph
CPI refresher
10/6 | 4:00 PM-6:00 PM | EDUCATION & OPERATIONS BLDG ROOM 313B
Recertification in Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention
This CPI course is for anyone who has a current CPI card due to expire. To have a current card, you would have been trained on CPI in the last 18 months.
Facilitator: Michelle Strohl
CPI refresher
11/10 | 4:00 PM-7:00 PM | EDUCATION & OPERATIONS BLDG ROOM 313B
Recertification in Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention
This CPI course is for anyone who has a current CPI card due to expire. To have a current card, you would have been trained on CPI in the last 18 months.
Facilitator: Kristy Caamano
CPR Skill Session
9/16 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM | EDUCATION & OPERATIONS BLDG ROOM 313B
This blended learning course prepares participants to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants. Whether you are seeking your initial certification or need a refresher before your current certification expires, this combined session will provide the necessary hands-on training.
How It Works:
Online Portion (Required): You will receive an email link to the online module one week prior to the session. It must be completed on a PC or tablet with a high-speed internet connection before attending the in-person class. Allow approximately 2 - 3 hours to complete.
In-Person Skill Session: Join us on Wednesday, September 16th for the mandatory instructor-led classroom skills check.
Hours:
Initial Certification: This 4 hour course includes 3 hours of online training and a one hour in person skills session.
Refresher Certification: This 3 hour course includes 2 hours of online learning and a one-hour in person skill session.
Facilitator: Kim McHenry
CPR Skill Session
12/3 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM | EDUCATION & OPERATIONS BLDG ROOM 313B
This blended learning course prepares participants to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants. Whether you are seeking your initial certification or need a refresher before your current certification expires, this combined session will provide the necessary hands-on training.
How It Works:
Online Portion (Required): You will receive an email link to the online module one week prior to the session. It must be completed on a PC or tablet with a high-speed internet connection before attending the in-person class. Allow approximately 2 - 3 hours to complete.
In-Person Skill Session: Join us on Thursday, December 3rd for the mandatory instructor-led classroom skills check.
Hours:
Initial Certification: This 4 hour course includes 3 hours of online training and a one hour in person skills session.
Refresher Certification: This 3 hour course includes 2 hours of online learning and a one-hour in person skill session.
Facilitator: Kylee Lobb
CPR Skill Session
10/20 | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM | EDUCATION & OPERATIONS BLDG ROOM 313B
This blended learning course prepares participants to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants. Whether you are seeking your initial certification or need a refresher before your current certification expires, this combined session will provide the necessary hands-on training.
How It Works:
Online Portion (Required): You will receive an email link to the online module one week prior to the session. It must be completed on a PC or tablet with a high-speed internet connection before attending the in-person class. Allow approximately 2 - 3 hours to complete.
In-Person Skill Session: Join us on Tuesday, October 20th for the mandatory instructor-led classroom skills check.
Hours:
Initial Certification: This 4 hour course includes 3 hours of online training and a one hour in person skills session.
Refresher Certification: This 3 hour course includes 2 hours of online learning and a one-hour in person skill session.
Facilitator: Tyler Rosario
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