Philadelphia

Bettina L. Love | Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal

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 …

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Student-Centered Educators’ Job Fair

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 …

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The IEP Training Series for Parents ~ Spring Semester 2023

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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FREE PD: Teaching the History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict Using Primary Sources

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 …

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Powerful Interventions to Accelerate Foundational Skills Across K–12 with SIPPS

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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Visual Playwriting

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 …

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The Urgent Need to Support Older Readers: Keys to Accelerative Foundational Skills Instruction in the Intermediate, Middle, and High School Grades

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. …

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AMPL!FY Youth Voice Symposium

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 …

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Policy Pulse on Literacy: Pennsylvania

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 …

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Free Community Health Fair

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 …

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Helen Oakes Literacy Institute

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 …

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Surrounding Teachers with Support

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.  

Community Health Fair

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 …

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Awaken Your Dreams Art Show

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 …

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CLI’s Raise a Glass for Reading Annual Fundraiser w/Jason Reynolds

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, …

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Summer Book Study – “Shifting the Balance”

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.

The toll on students: Philadelphia’s gun violence epidemic and mental health

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 …

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You’ve Had LETRS Training. Now What? Virtual Learning Series

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, …

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Understanding the Influence of Linguistic Variation on Reading: Implications for Teaching – AIM Institute Research to Practice Symposium

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 …

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Virtual Information Session

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 …

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Helen Oakes Literacy Institute

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 …

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What a Year: A Family Day of Healing

“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 …

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