3 Courses
Limited Access
Teaching with Graphic Novels: From Intimidation to Immersion
- LIVE: 01/26/2026 & 03/09/26
- 5.5 Hours
Teaching with Graphic Novels: From Intimidation to Immersion
Course Description: High-level non-fiction texts are often essential but can be overwhelming or inaccessible for many students. In this two-part book study, participants will explore how graphic novel adaptations can transform challenging content into an immersive and highly readable experience. Participants will engage in an "eyes-on" reading experience, reflecting on their own reading of a graphic adaptation of Timothy Snyder's On Tyranny (or similar text) to directly mirror and understand the student's journey. Participants will leave with practical strategies for using graphic non-fiction across all subjects to boost student engagement, deepen comprehension, and make complex topics accessible to every learner.
Facilitator: Dr. Gina L. Gullo, EdD, Med
LIVE Prereading Session:
Monday, January 26, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
LIVE Book Discussion Session
: Monday, March 9, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Course Completion Criteria
To complete this course, participants must:
1. Attend and participate in the pre-reading session on Monday, January 26, 2026 from 6-7:00 PM.
2. Read the book in full and complete the Reading Attestation to confirm.
3. Reflect by completing the Reflection Guide questionnaire.
4. Discuss the book during the LIVE Book Discussion through PEARL on March 9, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
5. Confirm you finished all required activities by completing the Confirmation of Active Participation attestation.
5. Confirm you finished all required activities by completing the Confirmation of Active Participation attestation.
6. 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 5.5 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 5.5 hours for this course include 2 hours to read, 1 hour for the Reflection Guide, and 2.5 hours for attending and participating in the live sessions.
Local Belonging Toolkit
The purpose of this Local Belonging Toolkit is to provide locals with supports and resources that will help them to form, maintain, and/or facilitate groups focused on building member belonging and/or addressing issues related to belonging that impact members in their Local.
The Toolkit is for use by The Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advisory Council (DAC) and PSEA Staff. Resources from the toolkit will be dispersed to Local Belonging Groups under the purview of the DAC.
PSEA MAC Network
The purpose of this space is to provide members who are Native People and People of Color with the ability to network across the state, share stories and triumphs, announcements and conversation. The members of the MAC have long recognized that in order to build community, we must allow for people to interact, even when we are on different sides of the state!
Those who wish to join this group should contact Linda Torres at LTorres@psea.org for th enrollment key.
