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Past Webinars
This category includes all Webinars for which the LIVE session has already occurred and a repeated session is not yet planned. Book Studies move to the "Book Studies" folder for asynchronous completion instead of
Courses move to these categories around two weeks after the LIVE session.
Educating for Global Competence: Preparing Our Students to Engage the World
- LIVE 12/03/25
- 7 Hours
About this session: 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.
Learning Hours: Those who complete this course will earn 7 Act 48 hours or a certificate of completion that may be submitted for possible Chapter 14 hours. The 7 hours for course completion includes 5 hours to read the book, 1 hour to complete the Reflection Guide, and 1 hour to complete the discussion.
Instructor: Mike Bogdan, MA, NBCT
Collaborating, Communicating, and Connecting to Build Strong School Teams
- LIVE: 12/11/2025
- 1.5 Hours
LIVE Session: Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Course Description: This engaging session is designed for special education teachers, paraeducators, general education teachers, related service providers, and school leaders. Together, we’ll explore practical strategies to strengthen collaboration, improve communication, and foster meaningful connections across roles. Participants will learn how to build trust, clarify responsibilities, and align goals to support inclusive practices and student success. Through real-world examples and team-based activities, this training will empower school teams to work more effectively, resolve challenges collaboratively, and create a positive, unified school culture.
Presenter: Pamela Watts, MA
Learning Hours: Members who complete this course receive 1.5 HOURS of Act 48 and/or a certificate that may apply for Chapter 14 hours. Your employer has sole discretion to determine if this course qualifies for Chapter 14 hours.
Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally
- LIVE 11/05/25
- 6.5 Hours
About this session: Demystifying Disability is a practical, accessible guide to understanding disability and becoming a better ally to the disability community. Written by disability rights advocate Emily Ladau, the book offers clear, actionable advice for how to engage respectfully and inclusively with disabled people. With a conversational tone and real-world relevance, Demystifying Disability serves as a much-needed resource for anyone who wants to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable world. Whether you're new to disability awareness or looking to deepen your understanding, this book offers insight, guidance, and a call to action.
Learning Hours: Those who complete this course will earn 6.5 Act 48 hours or a certificate of completion that may be submitted for possible Chapter 14 hours. The 6.5 hours for course completion includes 4.5 hours to read the book, 1 hour to complete the Reflection Guide, and 1 hour to complete the discussion.
Instructor: Pamela Watts, MA
Spooky Stories to Read in the Classroom
- LIVE 10/29/25
- 6.5 Hours
About this session:
Looking for some great Halloween reads? Join Dr. Gina Gullo for a celebration of spooky children’s literature in this Halloween-themed book study. Read Alvin Schwartz’s classic, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and your choice of any three (3) of the following:
- 2X2=Boo! A Set of Spooky Multiplication Stories by Loreen Leedy
- Crankenstein by Samantha Berger
- Creepy Carrots! by Aaron Reynolds
- Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson
- The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams
- Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire by Flavia Z. Drago
Participate in a series of hands-on reflection and planning activities where you will share your ideas for using the books in your own context. Then, join fellow educators in a discussion of the books. This book study features books written for elementary grades, but those who will use the books with older students are welcome to join as well!
Learning Hours: Members who complete this course receive 6.5 HOURS of Act 48 and/or a certificate that may apply for Chapter 14 hours. Your employer has sole discretion to determine if this course qualifies for Chapter 14 hours. The 6.5 hours for this course include 4 hours to read, 1.5 hours for the Reflection Guide and Planning Databases, and 1 hour to complete the discussion.
Facilitator: Dr. Gina L. Gullo, Ed.D.
From Paper to Pixels in 2026: Your Complete Guide to PA’s Online Standardized Assessments
- LIVE: 11/19/2025
- 1.5 Hours
LIVE Session: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
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.
Presenter: Dr. Gina L. Gullo, Ed.D.
Learning Hours: Members who complete this course receive 1.5 HOURS of Act 48 and/or a certificate that may apply for Chapter 14 hours. Your employer has sole discretion to determine if this course qualifies for Chapter 14 hours.
From Classroom to Career: Strengthening Educator Support & Development
- LIVE: 11/18/2025
- 1.5 Hours
LIVE Session: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
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.
Presenter: Dr. Chris M. Clayton Sr., NBCT, Ph.D.
Learning Hours: Members who complete this course receive 1.5 HOURS of Act 48 and/or a certificate that may apply for Chapter 14 hours. Your employer has sole discretion to determine if this course qualifies for Chapter 14 hours.
Fostering a “Growth Mindset” in the Classroom Today
- LIVE: 11/12/2025
- 1.5 Hours
LIVE Session: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
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.
Presenter: Dr. Chris M. Clayton Sr., NBCT, Ph.D.
Learning Hours: Members who complete this course receive 1.5 HOURS of Act 48 and/or a certificate that may apply for Chapter 14 hours. Your employer has sole discretion to determine if this course qualifies for Chapter 14 hours.