2010-2011

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

The C.W. Post Chapter of PDK holds free monthly programs presented by highly qualified professionals who address unique issues and hot topics in education. Meetings are open to graduate students, educators, administrators, and those interested in public education.

Click on a program below to find out more and to reserve your seat.

<Past Events>

October 5 (Tu) – Introduction to the Smart Board and Clickers: A Hands-on Workshop (Click here for full descriptions)

Presented by: Professors Manju Prasad-Rao and Maria Zarycky
Instructional Media Center (IMC)* Room 113, Schwartz Library 4:30-6:30 p.m.

October 7 (Th) – Read for the Record: The Snowy Day, by Ezra Jack Keats (Click here for Full descriptions)

A day of shared reading across the country. See: www.tinyurl.com/pdkchapter1524
Participants should register with Nicole Doran, pdkeventcoordinator@gmail.com

November 10 (W) – Understanding Children With Autism Spectrum (Click here for full descriptions)

Presented by: Professor Kathleen Feeley
Top of the Commons (TOC)**, Hillwood Commons 4:30-6:30 p.m.

December 2 (Th) – Holiday Party / Planning Ahead (Click here for full descriptions)

Top of the Commons (TOC)**, Hillwood Commons 4:30-6:30 p.m.

December 17 (F) – Student Teacher of the Year Award – Fall Application Deadline

See: Student Teacher of the Year Award
Return to: Maria Zarycky, Instructional Media Center (IMC)*, Schwartz Library

January 25 (Tu) - A Hands-on Computer Workshop: Smart Boards and Clickers for Students and Teachers(Click here for full descriptions)

Presented by: Professors Manju Prasad-Rao & Maria Zarycky
Time and place: Instructional Media Center (IMC)* Room 113, Schwartz Library 4:30-6:30 p.m.

February 8 (Tu) – Teacher Certification(Click here for full descriptions)

Presented by: Associate Dean Michael Hogan.
Time and place: Pioneer Room, Hillwood Commons, 4:30-6:30 pm

March 8 (Tu) - Thinkfinity: Classroom Resource to Improve Student Achievement

Presented by: Professor Jean Uhl
Instructional Media Center (IMC)* Room 113, Schwartz Library 4:30-6:30 p.m.

April 8 (F) – Student Teacher of the Year Award – Spring Application Deadline

See: Student Teacher of the Year Award
Return to: Maria Zarycky, Instructional Media Center (IMC)*, Schwartz Library

April 12 (Tu) – What an Educator Needs to Know About Islam

- Presented by Zeshan Hamid, President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Youth Auxiliary

Time and place: The Long Island Room, Winnick Center, 4:30-6:30 pm

May 11 (W) – Induction Dinner and Awards

The Great Hall & Hunt Room, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Induction Ceremony for new members
Lifetime Achievement Awards
This year, PDK Ch1524 also celebrates its 25th Anniversary.
Buffet dinner, refreshments, door prizes.

* IMC (Instructional Media Center is in the lower level of the C.W. Post Library)

** TOC (Top of the Commons is on the third floor of Hillwood Commons)

To reserve your FREE seat for the next program, contact Nicole Doran: pdkeventcoordinator@gmail.com