Communitopia will be hosting its 5th cohort of the Climate Change Teacher Fellowship on January 11 & 25. Join other regional educators interested in incorporating solutions-centered climate education into their curriculum. Gain the confidence to teach about climate change, empower your students, and connect to solutions regardless of which subject you specialize in! Open to certified K-12 teachers from Western PA. Educators completing fellowship requirements (approximately 30-hours) will receive one Act 48 credit and a $500 stipend.
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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.
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!
Explore Innovations in AI Research!
October 10, 2024 – Simmons Auditorium, Carnegie Mellon University
AI research is powering improvements in how we work, learn, build, and so much more. AI Institutes Expo Day 2024 is your chance to see the forefront of this research.
Discover cutting-edge research in multiple fields and learn how AI research is being conducted
to benefit society in many ways. See demonstrations of AI research in robotics, education,
agriculture, physical sciences, weather, and many other areas – and how we make ethical
decisions about the use of AI.
• Connect with 25 AI Institutes and partners and engage with their work
• Watch interactive panel discussions with AI and industry experts
• Network with 200+ attendees, researchers, and industry leaders
This event is open to the public. Register now!
HEAR FROM THOUGHT LEADERS IN AI RESEARCH
• Remarks from Carnegie Mellon University President Farnam Jahanian
• Panel on Innovations in Generative AI Research & Use-Inspired Solutions
ABOUT THE AI INSTITUTES
The National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture-NIFA began establishing AI Institutes in 2020 to serve as national nexus points for collaborative AI efforts spanning higher education institutions, federal agencies, industry, and nonprofits/foundations. These 25 AI Institutes will showcase their research at AI Institutes Expo Day.
To learn more about all 25 AI Institutes, visit the AIVO website at aiinstitutes.org.
Meaningful Play 2024 is a conference about theory, research, and game design innovations, principles and practices. Meaningful Play brings scholars, industry professionals and games practitioners together to understand and improve upon games to entertain, inform, educate, and persuade in meaningful ways.
For over 35 years, the Faraday Lecture has been presented by prominent educators and scientists throughout the nation. Its astonishing demonstrations in chemistry and physics have both amazed and encouraged the middle and high school students to whom it is focused. Attendance to this event is FREE!
Don’t Blink!
Presented By Ray Euler, University of Pittsburgh
Ray Euler, Chemistry Demonstrator at the Univeristy of Pittsburgh, will present his unique blend of demonstrations sure to delight and inspire your students.
Basic properties such as pressure, temperature and color will be explored to show the links between the world we live in and the scientific principles that we use to describe what we observe.
The event is free to attend. Parking for cars, vans, and buses will be available.
Questions or need help? shousec@pittcon.org
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
10:00 am – 11:30 am
(doors open at 9:00 am)
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall
Reserve Your Class
Attendance to this event is FREE!
What is a Science Olympiad?
A Science Olympiad consists of different hands-on events where students take an active role in exploring science topics related to the school’s science curriculum. The events can be scheduled to occur as half-day up to three-day competitions.
The program helps students of all abilities succeed in science by making science fun and exciting. It is designed for students in grades 4 through 7; however, it can be adapted to include lower grade levels.
Each event, either competitive or non-competitive in design, meets the current National Science Standards, as well as the Science Standards set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
The EMSSOP Workshop will be held on November 15, 2024.
The purpose of the Elementary/ Middle School Science Olympiad Program (EMSSOP) is to excite, inspire, challenge, and foster the fun side of science for all elementary students of all abilities.
The EMSSOP provides information, manuals, training, and grant money for teachers and administrators to promote Science Olympiad programs in their schools or districts.
This informational workshop will provide an overview of actual elementary science olympiads. Three schools will present an overview of a one, two and three day science olympiad program.
During the presentation, various materials and manuals are distributed to the attendees. Fundamental information is shared regarding how to start and implement a Science Olympiad along with the application process for obtaining grant funds up from the SSP for materials and equipment.