Tag: Education

We all know that teaching the Holocaust is emotionally taxing, not just for your students, but also for you. The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh believes that you (the teacher) must first take care of yourself before you can take care of others (your students). With that in mind, we’re holding our first-ever “Act 70 Wellness Day” on Friday, March 7, 2025, on Chatham University’s campus in Shadyside.

The day will be centered on supporting you and giving you the tools and connections to other educators so you can continue to do the difficult work. The day will include self-care activities, networking opportunities to meet other Holocaust educators, and information about local organizations that can help you teach the Holocaust more easily. Act 48 credits will be provided.

Session III: Thursday, January 23, 2025, 11:00am-12:30pm (ET)

MAEC’s Collaborative Action for Family Engagement (CAFE) and Center for Education Equity (CEE) present Complementing the School Day: Tools and Supports for Out-of-School Time (OST) Providers, a five-part family engagement series.

In both classrooms and out-of-school time (OST) settings, we share a common goal: improving the academic achievement of students. The Biden-Harris Administration’s 2024 Improving Student Achievement Agenda highlights three key strategies to boost academic performance, one of which is increasing summer learning and extended or after-school learning time. OST programs, bridging school and home life, play a key role in this effort.

In this five-part webinar series, we will equip OST providers with the tools and supports they need. Join us to explore the following focus areas:
-Program Quality and Equity
-Amplifying Family Voice
-Mental Wellness for Staff and Students
-Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
-Community and School Partnerships

A community of practice for family engagement practitioners in Maine, Maryland, and Pennsylvania
Join our four-session Community of Practice on asset mapping, a powerful tool for creating effective family engagement plans by identifying and leveraging strengths within communities or families. This series will guide attendees in tailoring family engagement plans, fostering cultural inclusivity, and identifying potential collaborators. Participants will also explore practical strategies for incorporating asset mapping into strategic planning and resource allocation to maximize the impact on family engagement.

Perfect for educators, administrators, family engagement coordinators, community leaders and organizers, and policymakers and advocates, this series will provide opportunities to connect with peers and learn from experts in the field.

Science and engineering education is undergoing a transformation (Kober et al, 2023). We all know that children learn science best by engaging inthe subject from an early age in the way that scientists and engineers do, but…

How can we find the time to teach science consistently and in a phenomenon-based, three-dimensional way in K through 5?
What does it look and sound like in an elementary science classroom these days?
How can we possible teach all the math and ELA we have to teach and still find time for science?
There are environmental literacy standards now, too?! What?
If you’ve asked yourself any of those questions (or others about elementary science) since the release of the PA STEELS (Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability) standards in July, 2022, then you can benefit from joining the Allegheny Intermediate Unit Math & Science Collaborative at the Elementary Science Symposium.

Advance your career and become an advocate for equitable change within education and society! The University of Pittsburgh Doctor of Education (EdD) program offers eight majors, including a major in out-of-school learning—the only such doctoral program in the country.

The program is designed for working professionals and combines an online learning environment with monthly Saturday in-person sessions.

Those who apply before the February 1, 2025 application deadline can begin the program in summer 2025.

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
Join our five-day interdisciplinary workshop and learn thecore principles behind artificial intelligence and machinelearning through hands-on activities using free and easilyaccessible computing platforms. Participants will discoverhow this technology works and explore its impact onhuman decision-making in the criminal justice system,public policy, the allocation of scarce resources, andmedical diagnoses. In addition, effective strategies for theuse of generative AI in the classroom will be addressed.Educators will leave this workshop with a set of teacher-tested units and assignments, ready to be implementedwhere appropriate into their existing curriculum.

ATTENDEE TESTIMONIALS
“The workshop’s insights into the ethical implications and biases of AIsystems were of great value to me, as they highlighted theimportance of responsible AI implementation.”“This is one of the best professional development workshops I haveattended.”

AUDIENCE
Teachers and administrators passionate aboutincorporating AI and its societal implications into theircurriculum. No prior coding, computer science, or AIbackground is required. Workshop attendees fromPennsylvania will receive Act 48 continuing educationcredits. Attendees from outside Pennsylvania willreceive a certificate of completion after the event.

Join us for an interactive open house to create your own holiday-themed decor! Laser-cut snowflakes, 3D print an ornament, record a custom holiday e-card, or simply enjoy hot cocoa and the company of fellow STEM educators!

Stop in anytime between 3 and 6!

This year’s Teacher Open House will feature the current exhibition: KAWS + Warhol, which pairs the work of contemporary artist and designer, KAWS, with the work of Andy Warhol to explore themes of commercialism and the dark side of popular culture. The evening will include networking, gallery talks, art-making, and classroom resources. Teachers in attendance receive information about school partnerships and can receive four Act 48 credit hours.

Three Rivers Educational Technology Conference (TRETC) is an exciting professional development opportunity to advance the integration of educational technology for teachers, K-12 administrators, industry experts, and higher education decision makers in South Western PA.

Join us for a transformative conference where we delve into the dynamic journey of educational technology and its profound impact on teaching and learning. This conference explores how innovations evolving from traditional chalkboards to cutting-edge chatbots, are reshaping the educational landscape.

Discover how technology integration offers students unprecedented opportunities to engage with the future of education while in the classroom. Engage with thought leaders, educators, and technologists as we uncover the tools and strategies that are revolutionizing how knowledge is imparted and absorbed- from interactive lessons and virtual reality to AI-driven personalized learning experiences

Whether you’re an educator, administrator, policy-maker, or technology enthusiast, this conference promises to provide valuable insights and practical solutions to enhance the educational experience. Be a part of the conversation that is shaping the next generation of learning.

ELIE Circle’s 3-part Holistic Health Framework is specifically designed for community-based educational spaces to support the holistic health of both young people and staff. The framework consists of describing holistic health, barriers to holistic health, and holistic health tools.

The first session is focused on staff, I will introduce participants to the framework, discuss barriers to holistic health (oppression – adultism and staff’s stress/identity), detail holistic health tools (advocacy/activism – dismantle adultism, connecting – intentionally build relationships, and introspection), and finish with participants practicing to use the framework in their own work.

Staff Focused Session Dates/Times:
Series 1: Friday, October 25, 2024 10a-1p ET
Series 2: Saturday, October 26, 2024 10a-1p ET
Series 3: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 5p-8p ET

The second session is focused on stress and safety, I will introduce participants to the framework, discuss barriers to holistic health (stress/trauma), detail holistic health tools (connecting – perspective taking and facilitating safety), and finish with participants practicing to use the framework in their own work.

Stress and Safety Focused Session Dates/Times:
Series 1: Friday, November 1, 2024 10a-1p ET
Series 2: Saturday, November 2, 2024 10a-1p ET
Series 3: Wednesday, November 6, 2024 5p-8p ET

The third session is focused on oppression and liberation, I will introduce participants to the framework, discuss barriers to holistic health (oppression manifestations and inaccurate history), detail holistic health tools (advocacy/activism, critical self-reflection, connecting – affinity groups, evaluating curriculum/activities, and learn accurate history), and finish with participants practicing to use the framework in their own work.

Oppression and Liberation Focused Session Dates/Times:
Series 1: Friday, November 8, 2024 10a-1p ET
Series 2: Saturday, November 9, 2024 10a-1p ET
Series 3: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 5p-8p ET

If you attend all 3 Holistic Health sessions, I will provide you with a free one-on-one 15-minute follow up Zoom meeting.

There are 30 tickets available for each session. Five of the tickets are $17.85 per person and the other 25 tickets are $23.18 per person. If you are looking to train your whole staff, please email debralyn@eliecircle.com.