Meditation for Educators
Kadampa Meditation Center - Massapequa Branch 516 Broadway, Massapequa, NY, United StatesStart the school year off right by learning how meditation can reduce stress in the classroom and in your daily life. The Kadampa Meditation Center Long Island invites all educators, administrators, paraprofessionals, instructors, and teachers to this monthly class as a way to develop a calm and peaceful mind for themselves and their students. With
Hometown Heroes and Teacher Appreciation Weekend
Roba Family Farms 230 Decker Road, North Abington Township, PA, United StatesRoba Family Farms has attractions for all ages, delicious eats, and scenic views. This special event offers free admission to members of the U.S. Armed Forces, Emergency Responders, and their immediate families (spouse & children), as well as free admission to a teacher and their guest of choice. Valid ID is required. The weekend will
Back to School – Staying Healthy with Essential Oils
b.kind 1000 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT, United StatesBekki Levine, a Silver Leader with Young Living Essential Oils, is excited to share her knowledge of essential oils and how they can be used in the classroom. As the school year begins and everyone rolls back into school, it’s important to promote healthy eating habits and ways to boost the immune system. Teachers will
TEACHER CAFÉ: Back to School with the Free Library
Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesParkway Central Library is hosting an Educator Reception and interactive Resource Fair for K-12 educators! This is an opportunity to explore the grand Beaux-Arts building which has been a valuable and critical resource to Philadelphians. More importantly, the Free Library and its staff are key supporters for teachers. Attendees will get a sneak peek of
Discovering Mycology
Duke Farms 1112 Dukes Parkway West, Hillsborough, NJ, United StatesEnjoy a day of professional development at Duke Farms learning about the importance of fungi. Dorothy Smullen is a teacher, naturalist, and mycology expert. She will provide a display of fungi and lichen use in art and culture, present a lecture, and guide educators outdoors for specimen collection and ID. This workshop will be held
Teacher Research and Knowledge: A Celebration of Writing and Literacy
Penn Graduate School of Education, Stiteler Hall 208 S. 37th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPhiladelphia educators of all grades and disciplines are welcome to join the Philadelphia Writing Project’s (PhilWP) annual one-day conference, either as participants or presenters. This year’s event is focused on teacher knowledge and research and the relationship between theory and practice. It’s a time to explore literacy, writing, teaching, and learning all while sharing promising
NJCSA Annual Conference
Harrah's Resort Atlantic City 777 Harrah's Blvd, Atlantic City, NJ, United StatesOctober 14th marks the beginning of the 11th Annual NJCSA Charter School Conference where hundreds of colleagues from across the state gather to exchange ideas and meet face-to-face with policymakers and stakeholders. This is the only professional development conference dedicated to bringing together the entire NJ charter school community. With 25 breakout sessions, registrants can
Generating Excellence & Equity in Mathematics – NYCMP 2019 Conference
Lehman College 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY, United StatesFor thirty years, the New York City Mathematics Project (NYCMP) has supported New York public school teachers and administrators with the belief that all students have a right to high quality educational opportunities. The NYCMP is a nationally recognized professional program of the Institute for Literacy Studies deepening teachers’ conceptual understanding of mathematics, mathematics curricula
Talk About Teaching Conference (ACT 48)
Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 2 West Lafayette Street, Norristown, PA, United StatesThis three day conference will focus on professional growth, instructional excellence, and the FFT and Framework clusters. Attendees will indulge in a private screening of the documentary The Infamous Future, featuring Eagle Academy. Afterwards, the film’s executive producer will lead a discussion about equity and school improvement efforts. Charlotte Danielson, founder of The Danielson Group
Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, Summer of Sorcery Tour 2019
Beacon Theatre 2124 Broadway, New York, NY, United StatesBefore Steven Van Zandt became a member of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, he was just another kid who struggled to stay motivated in school. But then Rock and Roll came into play and he’s forever grateful with how music changed the course of his life. Inspired by the connection between music and education, Steven