Creating a Master Schedule

A school's master schedule is the blueprint that allows the school day to flow seamlessly. It must effectively balance academic needs, school culture, student choice, and both local & state mandates. In this session, we will explore different scheduling options and formats, as well as some p

Game On! Coding in the Elementary Classroom

There always seems to be so many apps and resources available to teach coding, especially ones that are geared towards kids! In this course, we'll look at different approaches to engage young learners in coding and algorithmic thinking. We'll cover everything from activities, apps, websites,

Break into a New Year with Breakout EDU

It's a new year! Recharge and refresh with some brain break - breakout challenges! In this session, we'll focus on how you can design and create your own unique games on the Breakout EDU platform. You'll also help foster important skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, and

ParentSquare: Communication with Families - Best Practices

As a part two to the Intro to ParentSquare course, we will dive deeper into some best practices for using this phenomenal app to communicate with families and the community. We will then explore the Messages and Posts features in-depth to ensure that all stakeholders stay informed within your school

New Year, New Mindset-Using AI to Support SEL

As educators, we are always concerned about the social and emotional well-being of our students. Thankfully, in society today, it has never been easier to harness the power of AI. Join us for this session where we will combine these two forces, AI and SEL, to explore how AI can support both students

Work Smarter with NotebookLM

Haven't heard of NotebookLM yet? Join us for this session where we'll introduce you to the new Google research and writing tool powered by AI. Take notes and prepare for lessons like you've never done before! We'll show you how to get started with your first notebook and even how to

Ozobot Evo Does Math!

Looking for engaging ways to teach math with robotics? Join us for this session where we will showcase the Ozobot Evo and how you can utilize this multi-functional robot to work on elementary math concepts!

Summer School - Why and How?

Summer school is often a "catch-all" solution for students who struggle academically throughout the school year, as they are either in danger of repeating a grade or failing. In this course, we will look at how summer sessions can help accelerate learning and build capacity for students.

Celebrating President's Day with Cricut

Celebrating U.S. history and learning about our nation's presidents has never been more fun with Cricut! We'll show you how to use your Cricut smart cutting machine to do everything from streamlining your lessons, making engaging activities for students, and even personalizing your classroom

Building an Educational Toolkit with MagicSchool

MagicSchool is your one-stop-shop for saving time, differentiating content, and inspiring new ideas. With over 70 AI tools, and more on the way, there is something for every educator. In this session, we'll show you how to select the best tools to meet your needs and pave the way for using AI sa

Intro to Brisk Teaching

Join us for this session where we will dive into the wonderful world of Brisk - an AI tool for teachers that can make life so much easier! Learn how to differentiate texts, create presentations, and use the "something else" feature to do just about anything! We will also cover Brisk Boost,

Immerse & Engage Your Students with Umety

Let's meet students in a learning environment that they can relate to. In this session, we will look to engage and immerse our students in the world of VR with Umety. Umety's content engages students in complex topics where they can experience different scenarios, experiments, and so much mo

Intro to Scratch

Are you "scratching" your head to introduce coding into your school or classroom?  Not sure where to start? Scratch is a great program to get the ball rolling and create some interest.  Scratch is a block-based coding application that can be used to create interactive s

Creating in Cricut Design Space

The foundation of a great Cricut project starts with a great design! This session is all about Cricut Design Space, Cricut's software for designing and creating exciting projects. We'll show you all the ins and outs of Design Space, from creating your own designs to importing and uploading y

Mechanical Inventions with Strawbees

Build cross-curricular learning opportunities with Strawbees! In this session, we will explore how you can create mechanical designs that will bring students' creations to life! Suggested projects will incorporate topics such as the engineering design process, coding, and critical thinking skill

Creating a Project-Based Learning Environment

Project-based learning helps students develop skills for learning, living, and succeeding in our ever-expanding world of tech. Applying new skills and solving complex problems requires students to have both fundamental skills (ELA and math) as well as 21st-century skills (teamwork, problem-solving,

Limericks with Lumio

Note, this course was previously aired but because of its popularity we are running a recording of this session live at this time. The presenter will not be able to address your questions, but our Professional Development team members will be in the chat box to answer any questions you hav

Supporting Special Needs Students with Social Stories

Social stories have so many benefits and uses for students with special needs! In this course, we'll dive into some already existing resources, as well as digital tools and methods that can help you create social stories for whatever need or situation may arise. After this course, you'll wal

Creating Props with xTool

Need some new activities for your imaginative play center? Perhaps you need engaging props for story time, an escape room, or drama class? Students and educators alike can make a multitude of set pieces and props using xTool. In this session, we'll show you how to utilize xTool to design, print,

Elevating Learning with Edpuzzle

Join us for this session as we explore all things EdPuzzle, including some newer tools and features. The "Teacher Assist" feature will help you save time when creating interactive videos to use in your classrooms. Are you ready to let students take the lead? Learn how to elevate learning b

Language Learning with Lumio

Lumio is a powerful tool for turning your lessons from static to outstanding. Learning the English language can be tough for students of all ages, whether primary students or English language learners (ELLs). This course will show you all the practical ways that you can help students become better E

Chromebook Accessibility Tools

Note, this course was previously aired but because of its popularity we are running a recording of this session live at this time. The presenter will not be able to address your questions, but our Professional Development team members will be in the chat box to answer any questions you hav

Introducing AI with UBTECH

UBTECH has always been a leader when it comes to STEM and robotics. By incorporating AI into the fold, we can continue to engage students in new and exciting ways!  Join us for this course where we will discuss the newest curriculum from UBTECH that will seamlessly introduce your students to AI

Going Further with Scratch

Did you catch our Intro to Scratch course? Did it leave you wanting to explore more engaging features? Maybe you've already using Scratch in your classroom, and you want to take it to the next level. Whatever the case, this course will help you become an expert in all things Scratch! Join us as

Using Desmos for Financial Math

Note, this course was previously aired but because of its popularity we are running a recording of this session live at this time. The presenter will not be able to address your questions, but our Professional Development team members will be in the chat box to answer any questions you hav

Rethinking Order of Operations: Innovative Strategies Beyond PEMDAS for Deepening Number Sense

Note, this course was previously aired but because of its popularity we are running a recording of this session live at this time. The presenter will not be able to address your questions, but our Professional Development team members will be in the chat box to answer any questions you hav

Earth Day Activities for the Elementary Classroom

Earth Day is a great opportunity to raise awareness for environmental issues, create artwork, take on recycling challenges, and much more. In this course, we'll explore science challenges, experiments, and simulations you can do with your students to help them learn about critical environmental

Promoting Financial Literacy in the Secondary Classroom

Note, this course was previously aired but because of its popularity we are running a recording of this session live at this time. The presenter will not be able to address your questions, but our Professional Development team members will be in the chat box to answer any questions you hav