7 Courses 2 Categories
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.
Learning by Mistake: 12 Strategies to Turn Student Errors into Opportunities - Book Study
- LIVE: 03/03/2026
- 6 Hours
Learning by Mistake: 12 Strategies to Turn Student Errors into Opportunities - Book Study
Course Description:This text shows how educators can turn student errors into powerful learning moments. The author shares 12 practical strategies for using mistakes to spark reflection, improve understanding, and build confidence. Overall, it’s about helping students see that getting something wrong is actually an important part of learning
Presenter: Mike Bogdan, MA, NBCT
LIVE Book Discussion Session:: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Course Completion Criteria
To complete this course, participants must:
1. Read the book in full and complete the Reading Attestation to confirm.
2. Reflect by completing the Reflection Guide questionnaire.
3. Discuss the book during the LIVE Book Discussion through PEARL on March 3, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
OR by responding to Book Discussion Forums and replying to at least one post in each forum.
OR by responding to Book Discussion Forums and replying to at least one post in each forum.
4. Confirm you finished all required activities by completing the Confirmation of Active Participation attestation.
5. Evaluate your learning experience by completing the Feedback to PSEA About this Course form.
Number of Learning Hours for this Course
Members who complete this course receive 6 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 hours for this course include 4 hours to read, 1 hour for the Reflection Guide, and 1 hour to complete the discussion.
See Me After Class: Advice for Teachers by Teachers - Book Study
- LIVE: 04/22/2026
- 8 Hours
See Me After Class: Advice for Teachers by Teachers (2024 edition) - Book Study
Course Description: An honest, funny, and refreshingly real look at the teaching life through Roxanna Elden’s See Me After Class. This book pulls back the curtain on the everyday challenges teachers face—from classroom chaos to moments of quiet triumph—and reminds us that we’re not alone in the struggle. Through witty anecdotes and heartfelt reflections, Elden captures the exhaustion, humor, and humanity of working in schools today, including relatable stories from special education and inclusion settings. Through discussion and reflection, this book study encourages educators to rediscover their purpose and passion for teaching with a focus on resilience, authenticity, and the everyday courage it takes to keep showing up for students.
Presenter: Pamela Watts, MA
LIVE Book Discussion Session:: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Course Completion Criteria
To complete this course, participants must:
1. Read the book in full and complete the Reading Attestation to confirm.
2. Reflect by completing the Reflection Guide questionnaire.
3. Discuss the book during the LIVE Book Discussion through PEARL on April 22, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
OR by responding to Book Discussion Forums and replying to at least one post in each forum.
OR by responding to Book Discussion Forums and replying to at least one post in each forum.
4. Confirm you finished all required activities by completing the Confirmation of Active Participation attestation.
5. Evaluate your learning experience by completing the Feedback to PSEA About this Course form.
Number of Learning Hours for this Course
Members who complete this course receive 8 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 8 hours for this course include 6 hours to read, 1 hour for the Reflection Guide, and 1 hour to complete the discussion.
Americanized: Rebel Without a Green Card - Book Study
- LIVE: 04/14/2026
- 8 Hours
Americanized: Rebel Without a Green Card - Book Study
Course Description: Follow author, Sara Saedi, through her teenage journey as an Iranian immigrant living the United States. In this memoir, Saedi humorously depicts the awkward challenges of high school while tackling the complexities of discovering and navigating her status as an undocumented immigrant. In this book study, participants start by reflecting on their expectations for the book before reading Americanized: Rebel Without a Green Card. This book study is perfect for educators who work students who are immigrants or just want a window into the experience of newcomers like Saedi.
Presenter: Dr. Gina L. Gullo, EdD, Med
LIVE Book Discussion Session:: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Course Completion Criteria
To complete this course, participants must:
1. Read the book in full and complete the Reading Attestation to confirm.
2. Reflect by completing the Reflection Guide questionnaire.
3. Discuss the book during the LIVE Book Discussion through PEARL on April 14, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
OR by responding to Book Discussion Forums and replying to at least one post in each forum.
OR by responding to Book Discussion Forums and replying to at least one post in each forum.
4. Confirm you finished all required activities by completing the Confirmation of Active Participation attestation.
5. Evaluate your learning experience by completing the Feedback to PSEA About this Course form.
Number of Learning Hours for this Course
Members who complete this course receive 8 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 8 hours for this course include 5.5 hours to read, 1.5 hours for the Reflection Guide, and 1 hour to complete the discussion.
Authentic Resources in the World Language Classroom
- LIVE: 03/24/2026
- 1 Hour
Authentic Resources in the World Language Classroom
Course Description: You found a great authentic resource! Now what? And is it the right one? Discover best practices for selecting and integrating these materials in the world language classroom as well as pitfalls to avoid. Enhance student engagement, language acquisition, and cultural awareness through comprehension and analytical tasks based on target language oral and visual texts.
Presenter: Mike Bogdan, MA, NBCT
Course LIVE Session: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Course Completion Criteria: To complete this course, participants must:- Join and participate in the 1.5 hour LIVE webinar on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
- Complete the Confirmation of Active Participation quiz by sharing the code word from the LIVE webinar.
- Complete the Feedback to PSEA About this Course form AFTER the LIVE webinar.
Creating Legally Sound and Student-Centered IEPs
- LIVE: 03/11/2026
- 1.5 Hours
Creating Legally Sound and Student-Centered IEPs
Course Description: Developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that truly meets a student’s needs requires more than filling out forms—it requires understanding the legal framework, team collaboration, and a commitment to meaningful outcomes. This session provides educators with a clear, practical overview of the laws that govern special education, including IDEA, Chapter 14, Section 504, and the role of FAPE. Participants will walk through each step of IEP development—from pre-referral through implementation—with a focus on compliance, defensibility, and compassion. Real-world examples, recent hearing officer decisions, and case studies will illustrate how to balance legal requirements with individualized support and family collaboration
Presenter: Pamela Watts, MA
Course LIVE Session: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Course Completion Criteria: To complete this course, participants must:- Join and participate in the 1.5 hour LIVE webinar on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
- Complete the Confirmation of Active Participation quiz by sharing the code word from the LIVE webinar.
- Complete the Feedback to PSEA About this Course form AFTER the LIVE webinar.
Effective Classroom Management for Today’s Teacher: What Does the Research Tell Us Works?
- LIVE: 4/28/2026
- 1.5 Hours
Effective Classroom Management for Today’s Teacher: What Does the Research Tell Us Works?
Course Description:This contemporary session is for both elementary and secondary teachers and introduces participants to Harry Wong’s work on classroom procedures and Robert Marzano’s work on the most effective research-based classroom management strategies. It encourages educators to examine and reflect upon their own practices in terms of Marzano’s descriptions and categories. Participants will walk away with an enhanced understanding of where their own practice is strongest and learn from the strategies, techniques, and examples of other teachers. Attendees will leave with numerous resources and strategies to improve their own craft and technique immediately within the confines of their own classroom
Presenter: Dr. Chris M. Clayton Sr., NBCT, PhD
Course LIVE Session: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Course Completion Criteria
To complete this course, participants must:
1. Join and participate in the the book in full and complete the Reading Attestation to confirm.
2. Reflect by completing the Reflection Guide questionnaire.
3. Discuss the book during the LIVE Book Discussion through PEARL on April 28, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
OR by responding to Book Discussion Forums and replying to at least one post in each forum.
OR by responding to Book Discussion Forums and replying to at least one post in each forum.
4. Confirm you finished all required activities by completing the Confirmation of Active Participation attestation.
5. Evaluate your learning experience by completing the Feedback to PSEA About this Course form.
Number of Learning Hours for this Course
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. The 1.5 hours for this course include to read, for the Reflection Guide, and to complete the discussion.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Classroom Today: What Is It and What Does It Look Like in the Classroom?
- LIVE: 3/19/2026
- 1.5 Hours
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Classroom Today: What Is It and What Does It Look Like?
Course Description:In this session, participants will explore Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) approaches, including a comprehensive model of SEL to integrate into everyday content instruction, no matter what subject or grade level they teach. Research draws on experts and authors in the field such as Nancy Frey, Douglas Fisher, Dominique Smith, Marilee Sprenger, Jeffrey Benson, and more. Participants will come away with a toolbox of strategies for addressing essential competencies and real-world examples highlighting the many opportunities for social and emotional learning within the K–12 academic curriculum as well as approaches, strategies, techniques, and resources for educators to operationalize SEL more effectively in their classrooms.
Presenter: Dr. Chris M. Clayton Sr., NBCT, PhD
Course LIVE Session: Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
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Course Completion CriteriaTo complete this course, participants must:
1. Join and participate in the the book in full and complete the Reading Attestation to confirm.
2. Reflect by completing the Reflection Guide questionnaire.
3. Discuss the book during the LIVE Book Discussion through PEARL on March 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
OR by responding to Book Discussion Forums and replying to at least one post in each forum.
OR by responding to Book Discussion Forums and replying to at least one post in each forum.
4. Confirm you finished all required activities by completing the Confirmation of Active Participation attestation.
5. Evaluate your learning experience by completing the Feedback to PSEA About this Course form.
Number of Learning Hours for this Course
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. The 1.5 hours for this course include to read, for the Reflection Guide, and to complete the discussion.
