LIVE Sessions

Tech for Teacher Wellness - Book Study

• LIVE (03/25/25)
• 5 Hours

Course Description: 

This text by Meredith Masar Boullion provides practical strategies for using technology to make positive changes in your life, in the classroom, and on campus. Also, it covers techniques for using technology to support effective family and student communication as well as to promote efficiency in planning and assessment.

Learning Hours: Members who complete this course receive 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. These hours breakdown as follows:

Hours breakdown:

LIVE Sessions

The Mindful Teacher's Toolkit - Book Discussion

• LIVE (04/02/25)
• 6.5 Hours

Course Description: Kevin Hawkins and Amy Burke provide readers with clear directions to help students (and educators) develop mindful practices and build their social and emotional skills in this interactive book. With detailed guidance on how to work with different age groups and applications for different professional roles, the authors share activities that educators can easily adapt to meet their unique school context and begin using immediately. 

Due to the nature of this book, participants may limit their reading of some sections to those that are most relevant to their work. Participants may limit their reading of Chapters 1-4 to any of ONE of the following based on the age group of their students:

Participants may limit their reading of Chapters 6 and 7 to only the chapter that best aligns with their professional role. See “Pick ‘n Mix: Section II” in “How to Use This Book” to help determine which chapter best fits your needs.

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. These hours breakdown as follows:

Hours breakdown: 4 hours to read and enjoy the book, 90 minutes to complete the discussion guide (and related activities), 60 minutes for participation in the discussion session; for a total of 6.5 hours of Act 48 or a certificate of completion. 

LIVE Sessions

Apps-olutely Engaged! Free Apps to Engage Students in Learning

• LIVE (03/19/25)
• 1.5 Hours
  

About this session: 7-8:30 PM

Keeping kids engaged in a screen-filled world can be tough, but there are free resources available to help. This hands-on, interactive session will introduce six apps that bring game-based learning into the classroom. Participants will experience both the student and educator sides of Quizizz, Blooket, Gimkit, and Quizalize as they explore the variety of uses each has to offer. Whether you are an early career teacher looking to explore ed tech options, an experienced educator browsing new ways to keep your students engaged, or a support professional looking for a deeper understanding of the apps your students may encounter, this course is for you. Come ready to be that gamer and the game show host for this fun and participant-driven session. Leave with new ideas and a wealth of additional resources to take a deeper dive into any of the apps explored during the session.

Learning Hours: Those who attend and participate in the webinar on March 19^th will earn 1.5 Act 48 hours or a certificate of completion that may be submitted for possible Chapter 14 hours. 

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

Teacher: PEARL Center for Professional Learning

Social and Emotional Learning with Dr. Seuss

• LIVE (02/26/25)
• 6 Hours

Course Description: 

The collection of children’s books by Dr. Theodore Geisel (Dr. Seuss) holds a special place in the childhood and adulthood of many educators. In this hybrid book discussion, participants will (re-)read a selection of these classics considering a different competency of social and emotional learning for each: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Reading one book for each component, participants will take a deeper dive into the books as they complete a guided reflection and planning tool through PEARL. This tool will help facilitate a LIVE group discussion on Zoom through PEARL focused on how the different books can be used with students of all ages to teach social and emotional skills through literature and art.

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 in PEARL (by 02/25/25), and actively participate in the LIVE book discussion session on February 26^th from 7:00-8:00 PM will receive a total of 6 hours of Act 48 or a certificate of completion. This includes 60 minutes per book for reading and completing activities before the discussion session (5 hours total) and an additional 60 minutes for the live discussion session.

LIVE Sessions

Your AI Assistant: Using AI in Planning & Preparation

• 1.5 Hours
• Course Already Occurred. Check Back for Asynchronous version.

About this session: 7:00-8:30 PM

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not only a tool for students but can offer educators assistance in their instructional planning. In this hands-on, interactive session, you will explore ways to use your AI of choice so that you have more time to refine your plans and be the best teacher you can be. With a few targeted AI prompts, you can have your AI assistant search the web for lesson plan ideas, report on the latest evidence-based strategies to address students’ needs, suggest customized assessment items that align with state standards and assessment benchmarks, and more. Come to this session ready to use your preferred AI platform. This session may be recorded. By registering, you consent to be recorded and understand that the recording may be viewed by others.

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

LIVE Sessions

Intro to the 3-D Science Standards: Coming This Fall!

02/05/2025

• LIVE (02/05/25)
• 1.5 Hours
  

About this session: 7-8:30 PM

It’s time to get ready for the new Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy, and Sustainability (STEELS) academic standards that will be implemented starting in the 2025-26 school year! Join Dr. Gina Gullo for a walk through the policy and process that led to the STEELS standards and what the policy means for you. Then, take a closer look at the three-dimensional learning framework that supports each standard through practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. Finally, take a tour of the wealth of resources from the PA Department of Education on the STEELS Hub designed to provide the support and implementation resources you need for a positive and successful experience. has available to support your implementation. This session is designed for elementary teachers, middle and high school science teachers, paraprofessionals, instructional coaches, library and technology specialists, and educators involved in curriculum planning.

Learning Hours: Those who attend and participate in the webinar on February 5^th will earn 1.5 Act 48 hours or a certificate of completion that may be submitted for possible Chapter 14 hours. 

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