PSEA is a community of education professionals who make a difference in the lives of students every day.
PSEA also offers a wide array of in person and online professional learning opportunities in both synchronous and a-synchronous formats. Members can earn Act 48 credit (PSEA is an approved Act 48 provider by PDE) and Chapter 14 verification to submit for district consideration toward the fulfillment of annual hours for HQT.
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January 18, 2024
The future is here and brings an onslaught of questions: How much screen time is too much? What does education look like when Artificial Intelligence can write essays, complete homework assignments, and write lesson plans? Explore how educators can begin to think about navigating the strengths and weaknesses of technology and AI to create meaningful educational experiences for students and work more efficiently for themselves. Join us to dive into these questions and more key strategies and guidance for educators serving today’s students living in this new world.
Presented by Dr. Christopher Clayton, Assistant Director of Education Services, PSEA
January 31, 2024
Implicit Bias in Schools: A Practitioner’s Guide by Dr. Gina Gullo, Kelly Capatosto, & Cheryl Staats
Join Dr. Gina Gullo of PSEA and leading author of Implicit Bias in Schools for a guided journey to understanding implicit bias, how it functions in schools, and what you can do about it. This book study begins with a 1-hour introduction to the book and how the content connects to the experiences of educators in PA like you. With group explorations and reflections, this interactive session will prime you for an informative and rewarding reading journey. Continue by reading the book and completing the discussion guide prior to the discussion session. In the 1.5 hour discussion session, Dr. Gullo will provide a series of discussion prompts to consider how the book relates to your work, your lived experiences, and your students. With plenty of learning, self-exploration, and a bit of humor; you are sure to leave this session ready to take a deeper look at your perspectives and counteract your biases.
From Amazon:
“Implicit bias is often recognized as one of the reasons for instances of discrimination and injustice, despite most people explicitly believing in the importance of equality and justice for all people. Implicit Bias in Schools provides practitioners with an understanding of implicit bias and how to address it from start to finish: what it is, how it is a problem, and how we can fix it. Grounded in an accessible summary of research on bias and inequity in schools, this book bridges the research-to-practice gap by exploring how implicit bias affects students and what educators and school leaders can do to mitigate the effects of bias in their schools. Covering issues of discipline, instruction, academic achievement, mindfulness, data collection, and culturally relevant practices, and full of rich examples and strategies, Implicit Bias in Schools is a must-have resource for educators today.”
Presented by the author, Dr. Gina Gullo, Assistant Director of Education Services, PSEA
February 21, 2024
Learn to create and implement online polls, surveys, and live text discussions with the free version of Poll Everywhere. As students engage in easy-to-use, nonthreatening, and highly visual informal assessment, teachers receive instant feedback on student comprehension. Attendees will participate in multiple examples of polls for learners of a variety of content areas and grade levels.
Presented by Michael Bogdan, Assistant Director of Education Services, PSEA
April 10, 2024
This event will be held in person at the NW Region office.
Universal Design for Learning (EA/ESP)
This session will review the framework behind Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and explore the application for classroom planning and practice. By using UDL, teachers can plan differentiated instruction in the classroom. With the ever-expanding skill set of students in the classroom, planning, instruction, and assessment present a challenge. UDL can support this endeavor.
The Desire to Learn: Creating a More Active Learning Environment (EA)
This professional learning reviews evidence-based practices to actively engage students in the learning process. New information as well as small group discussion will guide educators in ways that can activate a student’s desire to engage in content.
Presented by Judith Petruzzi, Assistant Director of Education Services, PSEA
May 07, 2024
This event will be held in person at the NW Region office.
Building relationships with parents is the most effective way to support your classroom and school community, raise student achievement and increase positive behavior in the classroom. This session reviews the research behind effective communication and building relationships with parents.
Presented by: Michael Bogdan, Assistant Director of Education Services, PSEA
