Instructor: Dr. Chris M. Clayton Sr., NBCT, Ph.D.

LIVE Webinar: 11/18/2025 7:00-8:30 PM
Asynchronous Available? No

Learning Hours: 1 hour

Course Description: Addressing the need for stronger educator recruitment and retention, this session highlights PSEA-led initiatives that inspire high school students to pursue education careers, support early career educators, and enhance professional growth for all school staff. Hear about those leading these efforts in their schools and explore ways to get involved. Additionally, discover valuable professional learning resources, including a new master’s degree partnership.

Instructor: Dr. Gina L. Gullo, Ed.D.

LIVE Webinar: 11/19/2025 7:00-8:30 PM
Asynchronous Available? No

Learning Hours: 1.5 hour

Course Description: The shift to online assessments in Pennsylvania is set for Spring 2026 with the PSSA and Keystone Exams being delivered in an online format to nearly all tested students in the Commonwealth. In this session, you will learn more about the updates to State Assessments including the implementation of primarily online testing, enhancements built into the online testing platform (including the addition of technology-enhanced questions and integrated accessibility tools), and the newly released benchmarking tool (PA Firefly) designed to help educators predict students’ performance on the standardized exams. The session is designed for teachers with students in tested grades/subjects and any educators who work with student data. By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of the drivers of the change, first-hand experience with the online testing platform, and more answers than questions about the details of these updates.

Instructor: Mike Bogdan, MA, NBCT

LIVE Webinar: 12/3/2025 7:00-8:00 PM
Asynchronous Available? After 12/4/2025

Learning Hours: 7 hours

Course Description: Exploring and engaging with global issues and perspectives can benefit all students regardless of the content area. Through numerous examples of lessons from multiple grade levels and subject areas, authors Veronica Boix Mansilla & Anthony W. Jackson provide practical strategies for incorporating intercultural themes that support curricula and the interests of young people.