K-12 educators are invited to join the Museum’s Group Sales and School Programs teams to learn more about our field trip experiences. The Museum is delighted to offer K-12 educators the opportunity to preview our student field trip experience. Meet our School Programs and Group Sales teams and gain access to our educational resources. We’ll …
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In conversation with Marc Lamont Hill Bettina L. Love is the author of the bestseller We Want to Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom, winner of the 2020 Society of Professors of Education Outstanding Book Award. The William F. Russell Professor at Columbia University’s Teachers College, she is a co-founder of …
On June 2, ArtWell is hosting the second annual Awaken Your Dreams Poetry and Art Show! The show will kick off with an opening reception from 5-8PM at 1040 Creative, a cultural art center and gallery in Liberty Walk. The theme of this year’s show is Love, and what better day to reflect on the power …
Educators interested in teaching in schools with true student-centered models, this unique job fair is for you. Fourteen of Philadelphia’s most innovative – public, private, and charter schools will be at one job fair. One-on-one interviews will be granted on the spot. Our schools abide by our key distinguishers and feature strong advisory programs where …
We invite Pennsylvania PK–5 teachers, coaches, and leaders to attend this interactive, virtual event where experts from the PA Writing Projects and Collaborative Classroom will share the research base for ensuring the reading-writing connection for student success as writers. We will explore writing lesson examples of this across the PK–5 grade levels and have an …
The Arc of Philadelphia presents: IEP Training Series for Parents. Sessions start at 7:00pm followed by a Q&A. Topics include: 2/28/23 – ESY: Everything you need to know and more ~ Presented by: Liliana Yazno-Bartle, Esq, Oberman & Yazno-Bartle LLC 3/07/23 – Social Pragmatics/Social Skills ~ Presented by: Cory French, MS, CCC-SLP 3/14/23 – ADD/ADHD & Executive Functioning …
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This self-paced, online course uses primary sources, videos, and engaging learning tools to trace the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict. You’ll start with the rise of Arab nationalism and Zionism, unpack the broken promises made during World War I, tackle the Mandate Era, the major wars and peace treaties, and reflect on the continuing conflict …
FREE PD: Teaching the History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict Using Primary Sources Read More »
During these webinars, participants will learn how SIPPS® (Systematic Instruction in Phonological Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words) helps striving readers quickly develop the accuracy and automaticity needed for fluent, independent reading. Learn about the systematic decoding instruction and coordinated lesson structure and explore the consistent, level-specific instructional routines that allow students to focus their attention on decoding to …
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Please join us at PennGSE for our DVCEE Annual Educators of Color Career Open House (formerly the DVCEE Recruitment Fair) on March 9th, 2023! Attendees will have an opportunity to connect in-person with educators and HR staff from dozens of DVCEE member districts in the greater Philly region. Educators can learn more about the districts …
The student loan debt crisis has made it nearly impossible for many women to afford the cost of living after college, let alone build wealth. Black women in particular have been burdened by college debt more profoundly than any other group due to the intersecting factors of gender and race. In the midst of the …
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This is a program for students who are visual learners or visual communicators. Essentially, we are using drawing as a form of storytelling. There is NO prerequisite for the students to be artists. The idea, is to get ideas down on the page in clear concise quick sketches. Sketches can be stick figures or any …
Educators and school leaders recognize the urgent need to support intermediate, middle, and high school students who struggle to read. Foundational skills knowledge is at the heart of this work and it is crucial to provide this learning with respectful, dignified, and age-appropriate instruction so that older students enjoy their journey toward becoming successful readers. …
Youth Communication and national education leaders will discuss strategies to address complex education challenges and create culturally responsive learning communities to: Help young people heal from experiences with racism, sexism, and other injustices Support students to achieve their personal and academic goals Uplift teen voices in a world that too often marginalizes them This event is in-person in …
The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently issued new professional development structured literacy competencies. Join Pennsylvania education leaders and AIM Institute for Learning & Research facilitators Dr. Megan Gierka and Dr. Ernesto Ortiz Jr. as they dive into the competencies and share how the new requirements impact educators and can impact instruction for students. This webinar …
We are very excited to announce a new program for girls interested in STREAM (Science, Technology, Recreation, Engineering, Art, and Math). Four events over the course of the 2022-23 school year will give girls in Chester County the chance to go canoeing, shadow a scientist, participate in World Water Day, and meet other youth interested …
Stroud Water Research Center: Herstory in STREAM Read More »
The health fair is going to be on Saturday September 17, 2022, the location is Mercy Neighborhood Ministries on West Venango, and it will be from 10 AM to 4 PM. This is a comprehensive health fair for families and attendees of all ages. There will be booths about cultivating wellness in all forms including …
The Helen Oakes Literacy Institute (HOLI) was established in 2019 to honor the legacy of its namesake, Helen Oakes. Helen, a former member of the Philadelphia Board of Education, was a fierce advocate for improving literacy outcomes for the children of Philadelphia. Foundations, Inc. hosts the free event for elementary teachers working in Philadelphia public schools …
This webinar is designed for administrators and coaches. Consider the significant changes for educators when they are surrounded by a cohesive and coherent system of professional learning support. Learn how to leverage Collaborative Classroom’s professional learning resources accessible via the Learning Portal to build a cohesive support system.
A comprehensive health fair for families and attendees of all ages. There will be booths about cultivating wellness in all forms including nutrition, exercise, movement, housing, maternal care, sexual health, and even more. There will also be light snacks and refreshments. The free health fair is going to be on Saturday September 17, 2022, the …
Join us to check out student artwork and poetry while celebrating their voices! We’ll also display artwork from our accomplished Teaching Artists and team members. Sign up below to join us on Sunday, June 26th at 2:00-5:00PM. Refreshments will be provided. *Mask wearing is encouraged. Participating Schools: Al-Aqsa Islamic Academy, C.C.A. Baldi Middle School, Emlen …
The 18th Annual DVCEE Educators of Color Recruitment Fair will take place on June 7th from 4:30p-6:30p. The event will be held in the 5th Floor Conference Rooms of the 3440 Market St Building. HR directors and school staff from 30+ DVCEE member school districts in the Greater Philadelphia area will be on site and …
Join us as we raise funds to support programs that help teachers and students succeed. Come celebrate literacy, equity, and the joy of learning with a national coalition of supporters and advocates. Raise a Glass for Reading is Children’s Literacy Initiative’s annual fundraising event that recognizes the amazing work and incredible stories of coaches, teachers, …
CLI’s Raise a Glass for Reading Annual Fundraiser w/Jason Reynolds Read More »
This book study is comprised of three 30-minute informal Zoom sessions. The discussion will focus on K–2 literacy instruction. Each session is from 9:00–9:30 am ET. Participants need to purchase their own copy of the book.
Philadelphia is experiencing historic levels of gun violence — and the city’s students are among those directly impacted by this community trauma. This reality is taking a toll on schools, which are already reeling from the disruption of the pandemic and now struggling to meet the mental health needs of students who have been shot, involved in a shooting, or …
The toll on students: Philadelphia’s gun violence epidemic and mental health Read More »
Session 1: LETRS and Collaborative Literacy Overview Tuesday, March 15 at 4:00 PM ET As educators engage in LETRS training, it is time to ensure teachers are using a curriculum that meets the criteria for systematic, explicit foundational skills intervention. Participants will learn how Being a Reader and SIPPS (Systematic Instruction in Phonological Awareness, Phonics, …
You’ve Had LETRS Training. Now What? Virtual Learning Series Read More »
Join the AIM Institute for Learning & Research in Conshohocken, PA in-person or via live stream for this FREE daylong learning event for educators. Language is the foundation for the development of reading and writing. Our nation represents a broad range of language varieties and patterns of language development. Presenters at AIM’s 10th Annual Research …
NOTE: Zoom Link to be sent once registration is confirmed! About this event KIPP New Jersey is excited to announce our Camden Elementary School Virtual Information Session! In Fall 2022 we will open the doors to our founding elementary school, KIPP Sumner Elementary, which will begin by serving grades K-1. We will continue to serve …
JOIN US for our 3rd annual Helen Oakes Literacy Institute! The event is FREE for Philadelphia teachers! Saturday, November 6 | 9:30 am – 1:00 pm LIVE Virtual Programming Helen Oakes was passionate about the students and teachers of Philadelphia. For nineteen years her newsletter framed the conversation around teaching and learning in schools throughout …
Meet and network with mastermind speakers and other agency owners in a relaxed environment!
The 2021-2022 school year will not look like any school years prior. With most schools starting back up as remote /hybrid and teachers and administrators still figuring out if the in-person option is feasible because of Covid, parents are considering starting up their at-home pandemic pod. Curious about how learning pods work? How much it …
Learning Pod: Everything you need to know before starting one? Read More »
The Sugar Cane Festival is a beloved tradition in the Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM) family. Now in summer 2021, we embark on a new chapter with the kick-off of Sugar Cane Festival Month. We invite you to reflect and find enjoyment with us every Wednesday throughout the month of August with virtual performances and …
APM’s Sugar Cane Festival: Early Childhood Education Read More »
“This outdoor family event will focus on self-care, mental health wellness, violence prevention, and celebration. Workshops on the following topics will be available: healing-centered art-making for all ages; meditation and mindfulness practices; accessing free to low-cost mental health services; self and community-care tools and practices; de-escalation and conflict resolution tools; nutrition and healing the human …