Professional Development

Learn the importance of using LinkedIn as a tool to shape your professional influence and how to create your profile efficiently and effectively. Participants will receive one-on-one guidance in setting up or updating their LinkedIn profile, as well as the opportunity to have a free professional headshot taken. Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 Time: 5:30…

In this workshop, we will walk through the purpose and process of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). We will practice writing and exploring several necessary components. By the end of the workshop, learners will be able to describe how IEPs can support students with disabilities and how teachers can create proper IEPs. Date: Tuesday, September 26,…

In this session, students will learn about and engage with high-quality mathematics tasks. Students will experience firsthand what it is like to learn from a high-quality mathematics task. We will then explore what makes the task effective for teaching mathematics. This is the first of three sessions to help prepare students to successfully create and…

Studying abroad is a lifelong transformational opportunity. Come by and learn from the experiences of past study abroad participants. Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM Location: Poe Hall 512 Audience: Undergraduate Students Contact: Ajaya Francis Jones Credit: 0.5

Join us for a professional development event that celebrates the potency of young adult literature in fostering civic engagement and bearing witness to history. This event features a special virtual session with YA author, Emily Inouye Hue, who will discuss her transformative novel Beneath the Wide Silk Sky. Afterward, expert panelists, including Dr. Angela Wiseman,…

This webinar explores critical issues of the freedom to read, censorship dangers, and the pivotal role of educators in nurturing a love for books. Panelists from different universities will discuss how we can teach diverse books in today's political climate and how we continue to share diverse voices and stories. NC State students can register…

Make it a powerful learning experience instead of just a fun day out. During this workshop, we will share a variety of activities designed for every grade level. Learn about free and paid educational opportunities as well as the tips and tricks needed to make sure you have the best field trip ever! Date: Tuesday,…

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…

Students will get an overview of the submission process. Date: Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM Location: Online Audience: Student Teachers Contact: Kimberly Ideus Credit: 0.5

In this workshop, we will describe strategies for involving and supporting families raising students with disabilities in and beyond the IEP process. We will discuss the importance of cultural responsiveness, work through common parent concerns, and reflect on ideas for involving all members of the family in the education process. Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023…

Listen to a panel of graduate students who studied abroad in Spain during the summer of 2023. They will describe their experiences, what they learned, and how it impacted them. Ask your questions and learn how you, too, can study abroad in 2024. Date: Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 Time: 4:30 - 5:30 PM Location: Poe…

“When will I ever use this?” is a common question in a math classroom. Dr. Jay Martin of Wake Tech Community College and Tamara Ormandy, a Wake County high school mathematics teacher, have the answer! Join us to engage in math tasks that are connected to various industries such as forensics, civil engineering, culinary arts,…

Drawing as a science practice can support elementary students’ reasoning and communication in the classroom. This PGU session will provide an overview of different purposes for science drawings in grades K-5, specific guidance on instructional practices for drawing to reason about science phenomena, and practice using drawings as a tool to assess students’ ideas. This…

This PGU is open to all College of Education students, but best suited for elementary education majors. Robots have been widely used in teaching elementary classes and align with state and national standards for technology integration. Research has demonstrated that new technology materials enhance student learning motivations. Future prospective teachers should understand how to integrate…

Build resilience, improve emotional balance and increase attention through yoga practices curated with teachers in mind. In this session, you will empower yourself with tools and practices like breathwork, yogic movement, and meditation to be able to stay centerED. Each practice is carefully chosen to address the unique demands of the teaching profession, ensuring you…

This is the second of 3 sessions on designing high-quality mathematics tasks. In this session, students will learn about modifying and designing high-quality mathematics tasks. You did not have to attend the first session to attend this one. Date: Thursday, November 3, 2023 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Location: Poe Hall 117 Audience: Anyone interested…