Professional Development

In doing anti-racist work, people will likely make mistakes along the way as we grapple with different ways of thinking, being, and knowing. Making mistakes can have harmful consequences, including breaking trust. Trust is a part of the foundation of community. Without trust, it is difficult for people to show up and participate in space…

Join us in welcoming visiting College of Education scholar Dr. Cigdem SAHIN TASKIN, Professor at the Faculty of Education, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey. Dr. Sahin Taskin has a particular research interest in students’ social-emotional learning as well as teachers' and pre-service teachers’ beliefs and curriculum and instruction. The presentation will provide an overview of…

In this PGU, participants will engage in a conversation with Dr. Vance Kite, Director of the Kenan Fellows Program, about the importance of education/industry partnerships, developing leadership capacity, and fellowship opportunities for classroom teachers. Date: Thursday, September 29th, 2022 Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM Location: Online Audience: Undergraduate Students and Master of Arts in Teaching…

Need practice crafting a lesson plan? Teaching Wars is the perfect event for you! Participants will be organized into teams and given 30 minutes to create their best lesson plan. Our select panel of judges will choose the best lesson, and that group will receive a prize. This is a great opportunity to practice lesson…

Meet with Pack Recovery to learn about the use/misuse of alcohol and other drugs within the college student population. The training will cover risk reduction strategies, overdose warning signs, and how to respond to emergencies. Date: Thursday, October 6th, 2022 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Location: Poe Hall, Room: 216 Audience: All CED students (Undergraduates…

How can educators foster the use of data science for positive social impact? Come to a 1-hour session where we will dive into data science(DS) for social good in the elementary classroom. You will learn key definitions, a DS workflow, standards, and best practices for "littles" to upper elementary. We will then get our hands…

In this PGU, students will participate in an interactive Q&A session with middle and high school administrators. Date: Thursday, October 13th, 2022 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM Location: Online Audience: Undergraduate Students and Master of Arts in Teaching Graduate Students Contact/Instructor: Gary Wright (gwwright@ncsu.edu) Credit: 0.5

Dr. Anneliese Singh will present a lecture, "Racial Healing: Practical Activities to Help You Explore Racial Privilege, Confront Systemic Racism, and Engage in Collective Healing." This event is co-sponsored by the CALS Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, the Poole College of Management, and the College of Natural Resources.…

This event will include a screening of the documentary, Resilience: The Science of Stress and the Biology of Hope which describes the pioneering research behind the trauma-informed schooling movement. Following the film, we will hold small and large discussion groups to consider the impact of the film, research, and potentially our own action steps. Date:…

Hybrid panel discussion (offered in-person and via Zoom) of three experienced teachers (primary and secondary) who will discuss classroom management strategies and challenges with preservice teachers. Aimed primarily at NCSU Teaching Fellows but open to any interested preservice teacher. Date: Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 Time: 5:45 - 7:45 PM Location: Cox Hall Audience: Preservice Teachers…

Come to the Student Diversity Programming Board's coloring event to showcase your culture and people and educate those around you. You will also have the opportunity to design a bracelet and a personal flag representing who you are, your culture, your sexuality, and so on. Date: Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 Time: 4:30 - 5:30 Location:…

Are you an undergraduate student interested in semester Study Abroad programs? Come meet Alex Wesner and learn about the Prague summer 2023 program, ask your questions, and earn a .5 PGU credit. To register for the event, go to go.ncsu.edu/pragueinfo by October 20, 2022, at 12p.m. Date: October 20, 2022 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM…

Are you an undergraduate student interested in semester Study Abroad programs? Come meet Alex Wesner and learn about the Prague program, summer 2023 , ask your questions, and earn .5 PGU credit. Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Poe Hall, 512 Audience: Undergraduate Students Contact: Ajaya Francis Jonas (cedglobalprograms@ncsu.edu) Credit:…

Special Education encompasses a lot of classroom settings and services. This panel of four educators who have worked with Elementary, Middle, and High School Special Education will be talking IEPs, 504s, and exactly what being a Special Educator looks like at different stages of development. This session will be offered online. Join via Zoom: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/98210770577…

Many of us can remember participating in an elementary school field day. We raced through various outdoor activities, participating in a combination of fun team and individual events. Imagine typical field day activities: three-legged races, egg-on-a-spoon relays, tug-of-war, sack races, or ring toss. We have mathematized these activities! Students will compete in teams of four…

The Statewide Teaching Fellows program has enlisted the help of several panelists for a virtual professional development. They have opened this up to all education students, so please feel free to join if you can! The Featured Panelists will be: Xavier Adams- 2022 NC Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Prudential NC Beginning Teacher…

One of the first steps to engaging in anti-racist work requires reflexive praxis. Reflexive praxis is a process of critical internal dialogue and reflection about one’s positionality or social location in relation to others. Drs. Zak Foste and Tenisha Tevis published a book entitled “Critical Whiteness Praxis in higher education: Considerations for the Pursuit of…

Want to learn how to use escape rooms in your future classroom? This is the perfect event for you! You will be working through a Grade 6 unit while also trying to escape the room. This is a great way to incorporate technology and fun into your math classroom! Date: Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 Time:…

Dr. Erin Horne discusses the proposed changes to the North Carolina State Teacher Licensure and Compensation Structure. Date: Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Poe Hall, Room 512 Audience: All CED Students Contact: Amanda Beller (aldunca3@ncsu.edu) Credit: 0.5

In this PGU, participants will craft a light-up card which will enhance students' problem-solving ability and creativity in learning and teaching. In this PGU, the participants will make a light-up Fall/Halloween card. The participants will make a circuit with foil tape to light up the decoration lights. And at the end of PGU, the staff…

Come learn about strategies for sifting through the huge amount of information regarding voting and elections. Date: Thursday, October 27th, 2022 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Poe Hall, METRC Audience: All Undergraduate Students Contact: Amanda Beller (aldunca3@ncsu.edu) Credit: 0.5

NC State University’s Park Scholarships Class of 2023 will present the 24th Annual William C. Friday Award to Molly Barker. Barker was selected by the Class of 2023 for her outstanding activism and social entrepreneurship. About Molly Barker: Molly is best known as the founder of Girls on the Run International, the self-esteem, youth-development, and…

Students interested in using METRC's 3D printers in the Maker Space should complete this self-paced course prior to printing. Students may access the course by clicking on the link. https://go.ncsu.edu/metrc3dselfpaced

This session is designed for undergraduate students interested in pursuing an Elementary Education major with add-on licensure in Special Education. Dr. Jordan Lukins, program coordinator, will provide an overview of the program requirements, discuss special education career pathways, and answer your questions. Date: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Online Audience:…

Come join us and learn about the upcoming election and issues that face our public schools here in North Carolina. What can we all do as a College to support our public schools? Come to learn and discuss with pizza! Bring your own beverages! Date: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 Time: 4:30 - 5:30 PM Location:…