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

LIVE Webinar: 11/12/2025 7:00-8:30 PM
Asynchronous Available? No

Learning Hours: 1 hour

Course Description: This session features the research and work of Dr. Carol Dweck and author Mary Cay Ricci’s book entitled “Mindsets in the Classroom,” along with examples from Dr. Clayton’s own practice and a multitude of other experts in the field as it explores the importance of cultivating a “Growth Mindset” so foundational to effective learning, growth, and development. Participants will explore specific strategies for changing the paradigm of assessment and grading from one that is focused on measurement in order to sort and classify students (which reinforces “fixed” mindset thinking) to one that focuses on growth and development which reinforces learners having a “growth” mindset about learning.  Participants will emerge from the session with an understanding of “growth” versus “fixed” mindsets and be armed with knowledge, skills, and resources to effectively implement productive “growth mindsets” in their classrooms in order to cultivate and foster consistent student growth, persistence, and intrinsic motivation for learning in their classrooms.

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.