Tag: Education

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!

Join us at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit to learn about why it is important and how to help students visualize math through concrete and pictorial representations specific to your grade level. We will host two-day training sessions to engage you in mathematical tasks utilizing physical and virtual manipulatives, then transitioning to diagrams for each of the critical concepts in your grade level.

In the Grades K-2 cohort – We will focus on counting, place value, addition, subtraction, and measurement through use of base ten blocks, number line models, and number path models.

In the Grades K-2 cohort – We will focus on counting, place value, addition, subtraction, and measurement through use of base ten blocks, number line models, and number path models.

Price: Free for AIU school districts. Non-AIU school districts: $300* Thanks to the generosity of the PPG Foundation, Non- AIU school districts that are High-Needs can participate in this PD at no cost. To check if your school district qualifies, view this list.

Audience: Grades K-2 mathematics teachers and leaders (including interventionists)

When: November 19, 2024 and January 29, 2025

Where: In-person at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit

Act 48 hours will be awarded pending approval by PDE for those who attend all sessions and complete related assignments.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and grow! See you there at East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, USA.

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.

Join Us at MiniCon 2024—Western PA’s Largest Commercial Design Tradeshow for K-12 Educators!

Explore the latest trends in classroom, STEAM, and e-sport environments that are shaping K-12 school districts today. MiniCon takes place in Pittsburgh’s Strip District from Tuesday, 10/22 to Thursday, 10/24.

By attending, you’ll also have a chance to win a full classroom of Smith System furniture! The lucky winner will collaborate to design their dream classroom and receive furniture for up to 30 students—an exciting opportunity to reimagine learning spaces.

At MiniCon, you’ll:

-Get hands-on with innovative products from top K-12 manufacturers like Smith System.
-Discover cutting-edge solutions for STEAM, cafeteria, and e-sport environments.
-Attend a lunch-and-learn CEU focused on sensory learning and how design impacts student growth and development.
-Network with industry experts and exchange ideas on K-12 design innovations.

Don’t miss this chance to elevate your school’s learning environment and bring fresh ideas back to your classroom!

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit’s Evaluation, Grants, & Data (EGD) team is excited to announce the relaunch of the AIU Grant Network!

For those who sign up, we will be sharing regular updates on educational grants that could benefit you or your organization. Additionally, you will receive notifications about upcoming AIU grant training sessions and tips for improving your grant writing skills.

Membership is free. For more information and to sign up, please visit the AIU’s EGD webpage: https://www.aiu3.net/administrators-and-educators/administrative-services/evaluation-grants-and-data/.
Questions may also be directed to Jesse Thornton at Jesse.Thornton@aiu3.net.