Professional Development

Upcoming Professional Learning

AEA's Education Policy & Professional Practice Department is actively developing webinars, Zoom sessions, Twitter edChats and other events for educators to continue learning during this unprecedented event. This list will continue to change so please check back often to find what you need. For more information, contact: Dr. Pamela Fossett at pamelaf@alaedu.org EARN CEU CREDITSFree for AEA Members$50 per CEU study for Non-AEA Members EARN PLU CREDITSFree for AEA Members$500 per PLU study for Non-AEA Members

Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

July 10, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. (cst)

Moderator: Jackie Abdullah, NBCT

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Morning Messages with A Distance Learning Twist

July 13, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. (cst)

Moderator: Jackie Abdullah, NBCT

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Getting Started with Google Classrooms

July 14, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. (cst)

Google Classroom isn’t just a place to post homework; it can help improve your ability to connect with your students, respond to their needs, and challenge them with personalized assignments. Join this session to learn how to set up your very own Google Classroom and get up and running with remote teaching & learning quickly!

Target Grade Level: Elementary, Middle, or High

Course Level: Beginner

Planning for a Week of Distance Learning

July 16, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. (cst)

Explore a few examples of what distance education might "look" like in K-12 classrooms from EdTech experts. We will also explore the transition thinking required that may best support student engagement and (hopefully) success.

Target Grade Level: Elementary, Middle, or High

Course Level: Any Level

Google Classroom (ADVANCED)

July 21, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. (cst)

Did you know that there are hundreds of apps that can be integrated into Google Classroom? In this advanced training, come learn how to use some of these integrations to make more complex assignments, provide an interactive learning environment, utilize tools for one-on-one student support, and differentiate work to fit your students' needs.

Target Grade Level: Upper Elementary, Middle, or High

Course Level: Advanced

Providing Accomodations and Scaffolds

July 23, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. (cst)

How do you support students with IEPs, language learners, and older students with developing literacy skills in a distance learning environment? Learn strategies for providing accommodations, scaffolds, SIOP features, and elements of explicit instruction in an asynchronous setting that support all students. This virtual session will begin with a survey and will be tailored based on participants' needs.

Target Grade Level: Elementary, Middle, or High

Course Level: Any Level

eLEARNING COURSES

AEA does not facilitate e-Learning. This program is implemented through the Alabama State Department of Education Technology in Motion. For more information about e-Learning, go to https://elearning.atim.cc/.

The eLearning courses scheduled for June 2020, will be the last eLearning courses that will end in time to be used for 2020 certification renewal. All of the 6-week courses will earn 30 clock hours and end on July 21, 2020. The next eLearning semester will not begin until October 1.

Upon PowerSchool registration, you will receive an email from eLearning with course login information.

21st Century Classroom

EDU4403 Virtual Tours

EDU4468 Using Google Classroom

EDU4499 Teaching First ELLs

EDU6611 Becoming Online Instructor (10wks/55hrs)

REA6451 Dyslexia: What is It and What to Do

Teachers, School and District Leaders

(can lead to a PLU with additional work)

EDU5501 Data-driven School Reform

EDU5502 Integrate Tech with Curriculum

EDU5503 Internet Safety for Schools