2019 Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education Conference: Gifted Inside and Out: Serving the Needs of the Whole Child
Best Western Premier Central Hotel & Conference Center 800 East Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesThe Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education is a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to helping gifted learners through awareness, advocacy, and action. The 2019 conference is open to all teachers, administrators, and parents. Attendees will need to preregister for the Thursday AM sessions. Keynote speakers include Dr. Kristina Henry Collins who is the core faculty for
10th Annual Educational Technology Conference: Supporting the Development of Computational Thinking Skills for All Learners (PD)
William Paterson University 1600 Valley Road, Wayne, NJ, United StatesHere’s your opportunity to learn how to prepare your students for a bright future in this changing age of technology. Highly regarded faculty members from William Paterson University, Salisbury University, Carnegie Mellon University, University of California San Diego, and various other schools will address the key aspects of computational thinking and the importance of developing
Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities through Data-Based Instruction (PD)
The College of New Jersey 2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing, NJ, United StatesDr. Lauren Foxworth is pleased to share her knowledge with teachers and other school personnel on how to support students with learning disabilities. Her teaching experience within the NJ public school system will enable participants to relate to the challenges in monitoring students’ progress, communicating with colleagues and families, and instructing effectively. This three hour
Addressing Sexual Harassment in the #MeToo School Environment (PD)
Southern Regional Institute & Educational Technology Training Center - Stockton University 10 W. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, NJ, United StatesJoin international keynote speaker, Coach Randy Nathan, in an engaging workshop addressing sexual harassment in schools. Thousands of individuals have benefited from Coach Randy’s motivation, training, facilitation and coaching services. It’s your turn to find out how to raise awareness and learn about intervention, prevention, and responding strategies. Course materials, Certificate of Completion, and three
Making Best Use of GOOGLE CLASSROOM to Enhance Student Learning (Grades K-6)
The Wilshire Grand Hotel - West Orange 350 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ, United StatesWork smarter, not harder! This unique one-day seminar will provide educators with practical ways to incorporate Google Classroom into elementary schools. Teachers will explore Google Classroom’s newest features, apps, and tools. Stacy Schuh, outstanding teacher and Google certified trainer, will be presenting time saving strategies, sample projects, and valuable tips to enhance content instruction and
School-Based Occupational Therapists: Reducing Disconnected, Defiant and Other Challenging Behaviors to Increase Student Success
Hyatt Place - Bethlehem 45 West North Street, Bethlehem, PA, United StatesIf you’re an Occupational Therapist, Therapy Assistant, or part of an education team working with students in Preschool-Grade 12, you won’t want to miss this holistic presentation by Gregory Santucci. Greg is an experienced and practicing occupational therapist certified in sensory integration who is looking forward to sharing new self-regulation and behavior strategies that will
Penn State Football Educator Appreciation Day vs. Rutgers
Penn State University 1 Beaver Stadium, University Park, PA, United StatesGet your game face on! The Penn State vs. Rutgers game on November 30th is Educator Appreciation Day. Tickets and parking passes are being offered to all active and retired educators at a special rate! Educators can park and get in the game for only $55 (if purchased in advance). After purchasing tickets, educators will
Differentiating Instruction in Math: “It’s not as hard as you think!” (Grades 3-5)
Rutgers University - Busch Campus 100 Sutphen Road, Piscataway, NJ, United StatesHow can you keep your students motivated and engaged while meeting New Jersey’s state standards in mathematics? Take this workshop with renowned author Judith T. Brendel to find out. If accessible, bring a laptop or tablet to experience effective instructional and learning strategies hands-on. Participants will receive six professional development hours and materials that will
Developing Powerful Modern Learners
Maggiano's Little Italy 70 Riverside Square, Hackensack, PA, United StatesLearner agency has become an important focus for classrooms at every level. This seminar provides hands on opportunities to experience what learner agency looks like in practice and how to create powerful, modern learning environments at schools. Leading the seminar is Dr. Stager, one of the world’s leading experts and advocates for computer programming, robotics
Health Education Conference (K-12)
The Wardlaw-Hartridge School 1295 Inman Avenue, Edison, NJ, United StatesMind Matters: Focusing on Student Social & Emotional Well-being. When schools support social and emotional well-being, students typically have fewer disciplinary issues, can focus more on school work, and can develop skills to communicate better. This can translate to improved academic outcomes and better health later in life. The Mary Jo Health Education conference was