• 1.5 Hours
• LIVE Session: 

About this session: July 29, 2025 from 10-11:30 AM

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.

Parts of this session may be recorded for use in a future PEARL course. By enrolling, you consent to be recorded and understand that the recording may be viewed by others.

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.  

• 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

• 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.  

• LIVE: 2/26/2026
• 1 Hour

Taking PVAAS Beyond the Score: Using Student Reports to Inform Instruction

Course Description: Tired of seeing PVAAS as just an accountability score? This session moves beyond accountability to explore the powerful, actionable insights that teachers can access in the PVAAS Student Reports module. Leave with practical strategies on how PVAAS can help to inform your teaching with a focus on student needs and how you can dive even deeper through the seamless integration of the platform with PA Firefly and Classroom Diagnostic Tools. Transform your teaching and student outcomes by shifting your focus from evaluation to utility.

Presenter: Dr. Gina L. Gullo, EdD, Med

Course LIVE Session: Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

• Join and participate in the 1.5 hour LIVE webinar on Thursday, February 26, 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.  

• LIVE: 01/28/2026
• 1.5 Hours

Elementary Behavior Reboot: From Chaos to Calm

Course Description: Teachers and paraprofessionals in grades K-5: this course is for you! In this session, you will learn seven essential, research-backed strategies for addressing and preventing challenging behaviors in your elementary classroom. This hands-on session will equip you with the practical tools to proactively manage behavior and implement effective, tiered interventions right away. This session is based on and supported by Teacher-Delivered Behavioral Interventions in Grades K-5: A Practice Guide.

Presenter: Dr. Gina L. Gullo, EdD, Med

Course LIVE Session: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 7:00:00 PM to 8:30:00 PM

• Join and participate in the 1.5 hour LIVE webinar on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 7:00:00 PM to 8:30:00 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.  

• 5 Hours

Course Description: 

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:

Teacher: Calendar Event

• 6.5 Hours

About this session: Demystifying Disability is a practical, accessible guide to understanding disability and becoming a better ally to the disability community. Written by disability rights advocate Emily Ladau, the book offers clear, actionable advice for how to engage respectfully and inclusively with disabled people. With a conversational tone and real-world relevance, Demystifying Disability serves as a much-needed resource for anyone who wants to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable world. Whether you're new to disability awareness or looking to deepen your understanding, this book offers insight, guidance, and a call to action. 

Learning Hours: Those who complete this course will earn 6.5 Act 48 hours or a certificate of completion that may be submitted for possible Chapter 14 hours. The 6.5 hours for course completion includes 4.5 hours to read the book, 1 hour to complete the Reflection Guide, and 1 hour to complete the discussion.

Instructor: Pamela Watts, MA 

Teacher: Calendar Event

• 6.5 Hours

About this session: 

Looking for some great Halloween reads? Join your PSEA union siblings in a celebration of spooky children’s literature in this Halloween-themed book study. Read Alvin Schwartz’s classic, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and your choice of any three (3) of the following:

• 2X2=Boo! A Set of Spooky Multiplication Stories by Loreen Leedy
  
• Crankenstein by Samantha Berger 
• Creepy Carrots! by Aaron Reynolds
• Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson
• The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams
• Vlad, the Fabulous Vampire by Flavia Z. Drago

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. The 6.5 hours for this course include 4 hours to read, 1.5 hours for the Reflection Guide and Planning Databases, and 1 hour to complete the discussion.

Facilitator: Dr. Gina L. Gullo, Ed.D.

• 5.5 Hours

Course Description: 

Learning Hours: 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.

• 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:

Teacher: Gina Gullo

Course Description: When You Wonder, You’re Learning: Mister Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids by Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski shares the never-before-seen side of America’s favorite neighbor and Pennsylvania native, Mr. Rogers, in his essential work with the “tools for learning” in school, work, and life. “These tools can boost academic performance, social-emotional well-being, and even physical health. They cost almost nothing to develop, and they’re up to ten times more predictive of children’s success than test scores.” Perfect for educators at any point of their career, this book shares a fresh and human-centric approaches to learning for anyone who cares about children.

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 10 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.

• 10 Hours

Course Description: This course explores the purpose of author studies to get students reading and provide differentiation through leveled texts. Author Studies provide an opportunity to connect readers to a variety of texts, both fiction and non-fiction.  Author studies can be used to enhance the curriculum, explore types of writing or simply get students reading great texts!  Author studies get your students reading and writing.  It provides the teacher with an engaging tool to differentiate instruction and teach high interest text.

Course 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.

• 1 Hour

Extended Course Name: Wonder Women: The Importance of Strong Female Characters, Everyday Heroes, and Making Connections to Children’s Books

Course Description: Children’s books have always included spunky, feisty female characters like Ramona and Beezus Quimby, Matilda, and Harriet the Spy. But is spunky and feisty enough? The blockbuster success of the 2017 Wonder Woman movie and 2018’s Black Panther indicates there is room for much more - in movie theaters and children’s books. Female characters that overcome obstacles, solve problems, break stereotypes, and empower others have great appeal to both boys and girls. This class focuses on choosing books for our classrooms and libraries that affirm positive roles for girls and boys. Ms. Bissonette discuss the assumptions we make when we think in terms of “girl books” and “boy books”; the effect gender stereotypes have on young readers (and the publishing industry’s puzzling role in perpetuating those stereotypes); and the role children’s books have in developing empathy among young readers (which can lead to reduced bullying among other things). Partiticpants explore the evolving theory about children’s books as "mirrors, windows, and sliding doors" and how reading the right books helps students rehearse for and succeed in real life situations. Finally, children's author Aimee Bissonette talks about the reactions and responses she's gotten from girls and boys with whom she has shared her own “strong women” books

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 2 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.

• 2 Hours

Course Description:  This session, presented by NEA members and Chrissy Waldhoer (Oklahoma Elementary Teacher)  and Elizabeth Luis (Michigan Secondary ELA Teacher), was captured from a live PSEA CPL webinar broadcast on July 15, 2021, and it presents ideas for implementation of culture into all literature and standards for reading/writing in the classroom. In this course, participants learn about approaches to learning in the classroom that use cultures and backgrounds to connect students to the literature, particularly at the elementary level. 

Course 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.

• 1.5 Hours

Course Description: In this session, educators receive practical and immediate steps to assess the manner in which their curriculum is providing equitable representation to all students.

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 2 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.

• 2 Hours

Course Description: In this course you will watch the 2022 documentary Divided Attention which focuses on the Chester Upland School District during the pandemic. Not only are these educators navigating the challenges of hybrid learning, but they are also trying to address the mental health concerns of their students. Specifically, the film highlights four students and their mindfulness teacher as they participate in activities to face the challenges of returning to the classroom and living in strenuous homes and neighborhoods. On top of this, district schools are under receivership and facing charterization. What can educators do to keep students in school and address their social emotional well-being? While Divided Attention was filmed during the pandemic, the topics addressed (e.g., SEL, school funding, and the school to prison pipeline) are still relevant today.

Following the documentary, participants will complete a written reflection activity and share ideas with PSEA colleagues in a discussion forum.

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 2 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.

• 2 Hours

Course Description: This presentation, taken from a live PSEA Center for Professional Learning Webinar broadcast session on September, 21, 2021 is rooted in relational equity and culturally responsive social emotional learning. Participants will learn about the importance of building authentic relationships with students, families, and staff members and how these essential relationships impact student success, resiliency, and hope. They will learn how relationships are the core to beginning the work of SEL, and once secure relationships are established, SEL tools can be incorporated.

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 2 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.

• 2 Hours

Course Description: Learn how to meet the needs of English language learners, special needs students, and students who are above or below grade level in reading and writing.  In the course participants will learn how to Identify common accommodations, learning scaffolds and Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) features, understand elements of explicit instruction that support all learners in an asynchronous distance learning environment, and learn how to write learning objectives for asynchronous learning and choose accommodations that are aligned with your objectives.

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 3 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.

• 3 Hours

• 1.5 Hours

Course Description: This session by PSEA's Dr. Christopher M. Clayton helps educators think through shifting their instructional practices to more effectively align with current research and best practices for creating more engaging distance-learning experiences for students. Delivering effective remote instruction for educators and distance learning for students and families present different challenges from face-to-face instruction, and drawing on the work of experts such as Jennifer Gonzalez, AJ Juliani, Caitlyn Tucker, and many more, this session helps members learn about and explore these shifting educational paradigms of instruction and presents attendees with immediately actionable information, tips, strategies, and “take-away” tools and resources that educators can immediately use in their practice, including an introduction to the powerful DAT (Device Agnostic Technology) resource, NearPod.

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 2 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.

• 2 Hours

Course Description: This session, captured from a live PSEA CPL webinar broadcast by NEA members and current educators Kristal Jaaskelainen & Jeffrey Austin, helps educators think about the importance and process of building and maintaining a "humanized" classroom. While educators know the enduring value of trusting relationships with students, building and maintaining a humanized classroom requires us to rethink our purposes, practices, and pedagogies to ensure our classrooms exist at the intersection of equity and care. This webinar helps educators foster imagination and purposeful action around community, hospitality, and justice.

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 2 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.

• 2 Hours

Course Description: For many students, a lack of experiential learning has an impact that negatively impacts learning.  This course explores strategies to build background knowledge so that new learning can be accelerated.

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 2 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.

• 2 Hours

Course Description: How can physical classroom routines (submitting work and getting help) be transformed for effective use in virtual spaces? This webinar discusses how to teach students necessary skills to confidently navigate virtual learning communities and also help students transition to virtual/remote learning that seems familiar to face-to-face instruction.

Course Hours:  Members who complete this course receive 2 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.

• 2 Hours

Course Description: In this recorded conversation, two experienced teachers discuss the use of various free resources to support the elementary classroom curriculum. They review a variety of sites for finding these sources to enhance standards-based lessons in Math, Science, Social Studies, and ELA. After watching the video, participants will find and share other possible resources as well as reflect on the best use of them in the courses that they teach or plan to teach.

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 1 HOUR of Act 48 and/or a certificate that may apply for Chapter 14 hours.

• 1 Hour

Course Description: Tools like Seesaw, Flipgrid and Google Classroom can be used to serve our students with direct, targeted assignments via enrollment in multiple classes or with the use of Co-Teachers. Entire grade levels may benefit from a shared space, and special area teachers and support staff can be linked to their students more easily. Get some strategies to maintain multiple groups of students in classes or getting yourself included in pre-existing ones!

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 2 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.

• 2 Hours

Course Description: This professional learning session, presented by NEA members and current Michigan classroom teachers Chris Thomas and Ellen Brooks, was captured from a live PSEA CPL webinar broadcast May 26, 2020 and provides tips and strategies to up your remote instruction game and allow you to reflect on your distance learning experiences. Participants learn about identifying key tech tools and tips for planning and delivering more effective remote instruction and distance learning experience for students.

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 2 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.

• 2 Hours

Course Description: This session, captured from a live PSEA CPL Webinar Broadcast by NEA's Sarah Van Loo and Kelly Newton focuses on how quality practice looks, sounds and feels different virtually and focuses on tools that teachers and para-educators can use with students for quality practice in remote learning. Participants learn about best practices for online learning, including instructor presence, learning objectives, real world applications, clear expectations, engaging students, prompt feedback, and netiquette, and it incorporates elements from two primary LMS's, Seesaw and Google Classroom, specifically.

Course 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.

• 1.5 Hours

Course Description: How can I use common Google and ed-tech tools to support collaborative math practice and discussion at a distance? In this recorded webinar from 2020, participants explore one learning cycle and deeply engage in the design thinking behind the how the ed-tech selected supports student engagement, virtual discourse and opportunities for elaboration and student evaluation.

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 2 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.

• 2 Hours

Course Description: When students are exposed to the same content in different subjects and through multiple senses, they are able to make connections across the disciplines and from home to school. In this session, participants will see examples of cross-curricular lessons that incorporate science, writing, social studies, music, and visual arts. Participants will see and hear examples from the classroom, and they will have an opportunity to immediately apply what they've learned.

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 2 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.

• 2 Hours

Course Description: Centering your K-12 science instruction around phenomena can build student engagement and understanding, even in a virtual or blended classroom environment. In this course participants explore key aspects of science instruction, share NGSS-aligned resources for the new school year, and consider strategies (like Driving Question Boards) that support science in K-12 (possibly virtual) classrooms.

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 2 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.

• 2 Hours

Course Description: This course reviews the mandatory reporting obligations that school employees have under the Child Protective Services Law and the Educator Discipline Act. Learners will also learn about the procedure for filing reports and will consider various hypothetical scenarios in determining whether a report would be required.

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 1 HOUR of Act 48 and/or a certificate that may apply for Chapter 14 hours.

• 1 Hour

Teacher: Carla Claycomb

Course Description: Empathy and compassion are important skills and orientations for every educator. Learning how to practice these skills with our students without burning out is an important way to take care of ourselves and our students. 
In this course, participants learn:

1. The definitions of empathy and compassion and how they relate to one another
2. The ways we can use empathy and compassion to support others
3. The ways we can increase out ability to have empathy and compassion for others without burning out.

Course Completion Criteria: In this course, participants review several videos and complete several related activities, which are described in each section of the course. Please note that as a requirement to maintain our Act 48 approved provider status, PSEA is obligated to gather information to confirm course completion and gather feedback on each course. To help PSEA meet these obligations, participants must complete a brief Confirmation of Completion and a brief Feedback activity at the end of this course.  

Course Developers: CREATE for Education and PSEA Education Services Staff. ProfessionalLearning@psea.org

Course Description: How can physical classroom routines (submitting work and getting help) be transformed for effective use in virtual spaces? This webinar discusses how to leverage best practices of virtual learning communities to suport face-to-face instruction and student engagment.

Course 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.

• 1.5 Hours

Course Description: Every day, educators put their students’ physical, emotional, and mental well-being first. We also consistently encourage our students to think “outside the box” and adapt new perspectives focused on growth and resilience. Educators, too, can benefit from stepping "outside the box" when it comes to our own well-being, and we can build new ways to help our students understand the relationship between wellness and learning. This session introduces PSEA members to simple mindful practices. Participants will gain knowledge, tools, and techniques for creating an at-home mindfulness practice and also be provided resources to share with students of all ages.

Course 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.

• 1 Hour

Course Description: Each of us feels personal and professional stress that impacts our home and work lives. The good news is that there are things we can do to help us find calm in chaos, cultivate compassion, and engage in compassionate self-care to protect our brains and bodies from the negative health effects of stress and uncertainty. In this class, participants are introduced to mindfulness practices and the basic science behind their impact on our bodies. These healthy life skills and knowledge can help each of us thrive personally and help our students find calm, too. This class is part of PSEA's ongoing commitment to provide supports to members for personal and professional success. 

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 2 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.

• 2 Hours

Course Description: Does your "inner critic" leave you feeling down sometimes? Practicing self-compassion is an important wellness excercise that helps us stand up to our inner critica and also develop emotional resilience, a more accurate self-concept, and more caring relationships. It also can foster less narcissism and lower levels of reactive anger. All of this can help us become more effective and more grounded in our personal and professional lives. Learning to practice self compassion in our own lives also can give us insight in how to encourage it in our students.  The three primary objectives for this course are as follows: You will learn the definition of self-compassion and how it manifests in your own life. You will understand the research that has been conducted on self-compassion. You will have an opportunity to explore your own ability to cultivate self-compassion.   

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 3 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.

• 3 Hours

Course Description: As educators, we face lots of circumstances, both anticipated and surprising, that require us to reimagine what is possible. Let’s also reimagine our response to challenging situations! This class is a recording of a session held with PSEA members during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although that year of stress and change may be behind us, many of us experiencing personal and professional stress that can feel overwhelming and tumultuous. The good news is that there are things we can do to find calm in chaos, cultivate compassion, and engage in self-care to protect our brains and bodies from the negative effects of stress and uncertainty. Join us to learn more! 

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 4 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.

• 4 Hours

Course Description: Student engagement remains a top priority for educators as we welcome students back to school. We will use this session to develop or improve on SEL and safe space practices. With an emphasis on communication and practices building empathy, participants will work to improve their EQ within themselves and within their instructional practice. Building relationships and making connections is critical in these unprecedented times, and by doing so we can increase student engagement in rigorous curricular lessons.  

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 2 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.

• 2 Hours

Course Description: This course introduces members to some basic tools to regulate our emotions and provides a framework for educators to consider social and emotional learning for ourselves and our students.

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 4 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.

• 4 Hours

Course Description: How can you create meaningful relationships with and between students in a safe virtual space? This webinar seeks to answer this question with "already tried it" practices. Learn about different strategies, exercises, and activities that put SEL at the forefront in an intentional and transparent way. 

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 2 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.

• 2 Hours

Course Description: Self-care is often the first thing that gets ignored when life becomes stressful. Taking care of yourself will help you to better care for those you teach. This webinar will help you define and better understand the importance of self-care and become a self-care advocate for yourself and others. NEA's Judith O'Loughlin and Brenda Custudio presented this webinar to PSEA members on August 17, 2021.

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 2 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.

• 2 Hours

Course Description: The boundaries between work and home are blurrier than ever. This webinar explores strategies and tools that will help you take care of yourself first so that you may take care of others.

Course 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.

• 1.5 Hours

Course Description: Students have faced a perfect storm of traumatic events including a nationwide pandemic, economic instability, racial unrest over police killings, months of anxiety and isolation caused by school and community shutdowns, family illness, bullying, anxiety, and more. In this recorded webinar educators consider the social and emotional impacts of trauma on our students and their learning, identify the signs of trauma, and how to address the underlying needs of our students.

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receiv 2 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.

• 2 Hours

Course Description: This course examines how to become a trauma-informed educator, with special application to to the COVID-19 pandemic. The course helps participants solidify concepts about trauma-informed teaching and process —and how they can be useful in an online or physical classroom, learn about trauma and the impact it can have on students in a school setting, identify trauma specifically related to COVID-19 and be introduced to activities, apps, and tools to support students.

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 3 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.

• 3 Hours

Course Description: Discover how to better serve students in a more positive way, to de-escalate anger, and foster a more constructive relationship with the student.

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 2 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.

• 2 Hours

Course Description: This session, taken from a live PSEA Center for Professional Learning Webinar event held on Oct 5, 2021 investigates the impact that trauma has on students in our classrooms. The presenters analyze and explain different forms of trauma and interventions to help mitigate the impacts of this trauma on learning. The session will help prepare educators on how to develop and sustain a trauma-sensitive classroom that is compassionate and nurturing for all students.

Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 2 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.

• 2 Hours

Course Description: Information regarding the implementation of programs for students who experience brain trauma and concussion is by presenter, Roni Robinson, MSN, RN, CRNP  (coordinator of the Trauma/Concussion program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)).  Strategies for school staff as well as Concussion Management Teams are shared in order to support students and families to achieve the best possible outcomes for recovery.

Course 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.

• 1.5 Hours