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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.
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.