Teacher: Calendar Event

Tools, Strategies, & Resources to Help New and Early Career Educators

• LIVE: 08/06/26
• 1.5 hours

LIVE Session: August 6, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Course Description: Your first few years of teaching will test you more intensely than just about anything you’ve done up to now. It will be exhausting, super stressful, and make you question your skill, talent, and decision to become an educator. It can also be so rewarding and will leave you better and stronger than you are today. Advice is available everywhere you look—some good, some bad; it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer volume of it all. So, join us for this webinar and let PSEA help you with a focused array of articles, videos, and other resources that are chock-full of tips and advice for early career educators.

Presenter: Dr. Chris M. Clayton Sr., NBCT, PhD

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. 

LIVE Sessions

Personal Finance: In the Books! (A Picture Book Study)

• LIVE: 08/12/26
• 4 Hours

Course Description: 

The 2026-27 school year brings new Personal Finance academic standards and a Personal Financial Literacy course requirement for all high school students. Join fellow PSEA members as you read and engage with your choice of picture books related to four (4) themes aligned with the new standards: Personal finance fundamentals; income & earning; saving, investing & spending; and risk, insurance, & credit.  Teachers and school librarians will benefit from this exploration and discussion of how personal finance picture books can be used with students across all grade levels as introductions and prompts for rich discussions about real-world financial literacy. 

Learning Hours: Those who read one of the book options for each social and emotional learning competency, complete the guided reflection and planning guides for each competency/book, and respond to and reply to all Discussion Forums will receive a total of 4 hours of Act 48 or a certificate of completion. This includes 60 minutes to read (15 minutes per book), 80 minutes for asynchronous book exploration activities (20 minutes per book), 40 minutes to complete the Reflection Guide, and 1 hour for participation in the live discussion session

LIVE Sessions

Doing Special Education Right (and Still Having a Life)

• LIVE: 08/04/26
• 1.5 hours

LIVE Session: August 4, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Course Description: Designed for both special and general education teachers, this session focuses on realistic ways to survive special education paperwork and timelines without burnout. Learn how to navigate IEPs, progress monitoring, and documentation with clarity, purpose, and fidelity, turning paperwork into a useful tool rather than a constant stressor. Participants will gain practical strategies to streamline tasks, avoid common compliance pitfalls, and focus on what truly impacts student outcomes. We’ll also connect strong documentation to effective instruction and explore manageable ways to implement accommodations in everyday classwork without adding unnecessary workload.

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. 

LIVE Sessions

Back to School Open Chat: Fall 2026

• LIVE: 08/13/26
• 1 hour

LIVE Session: August 13, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Course Description: Get ready for an interactive and engaging conversation designed specifically for K-12 school educators and support professionals. Instead of a formal presentation, this session offers a collaborative space to share ideas, ask questions, and discuss challenges as we prepare for a new school year. Whether you're looking for classroom management tips, engagement strategies, instructional resources, or simply support from fellow school staff, this open chat is the perfect place to swap insights, troubleshoot common challenges, and gain fresh inspiration. The session facilitator will guide the conversation and form small groups based on the needs and interests of those in attendance. Let’s start the year stronger together!

Presenter: Mike Bogdan, MA, NBCT

Learning Hours: Members who complete this course receive 1 hour  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.