K12 Teaching Webinars & Workshops
The Center for Critical Thinking and Creativity is pleased to offer free professional development to P12 teachers. This online webinar and in person workshop series focuses on a wide range of teaching strategies and support for teachers at all levels of education. All webinars are posted on the College of Education's YouTube Channel and freely available to all.
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An Introduction to Project-Based Learning: Making PBL Manageable and Starting Small September 24, 2022 at 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Zoom Presenters: Dr. Gavin Tierney and Teacher Susie Min gtierney@fullerton.edu Are you interested in Project-Based Learning (PBL), but unsure how to get started? In this workshop, we will learn about the core principles of PBL, explore PBL examples, and discuss the impact PBL can have on student access, learning, and engagement. We will specifically focus on how to start small, providing resources for those new to PBL to create and implement short PBL tasks and lessons. |
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Virtual Reality and Social Emotional Learning Lessons Saturday, October 1, 2022 @ 9:00 - 11:00 AM, CSUF campus Presenter: Mrs. Jennifer Lopez Participants will practice using virtual reality goggles and participate in a lesson demonstration about social emotional learning to support empathy among students. Limited to 20 participants. Participants will receive a VR view headset to use in future lessons. |
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Proud to be “YOU” Social Emotional Learning and Social Media October 1, 2022 @ 10:00 – 11:00 AM online Presenter: Dr. Sangeetha Carmona scarmona@fullerton.edu Participants will practice hands-on three effective classroom strategies that can be used the very next day to build their students' skills in digital wellness through community building and empowering individual voices. |
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Social Emotional Learning Coaching in Special Education October 8, 2022 @ 9:00 AM -10:00AM online Presenter: Dr. Tiffany Row trow@fullerton.edu Participants will learn strategies to enact the role of an SEL "coach" to students with disabilities, providing routinized modeling, meaningful practice, and feedback that promotes growth. |
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Literacy Strategies to Engage Learners October 15, 2022 @ 9:00 – 11:00 AM online Presenter: Dr. Joyce Gomez-Najarro jgomez-najarro@fullerton.edu Participants will examine approaches to literacy and reading assessment and intervention/instruction that are anchored in just, equitable, and inclusive principles. |
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Podcast Like a Pro: Students and Educators November 3, 2022 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST, online Presenters: Dr. Hoffmann and Christianne Sainz mahoffman@fullerton.edu When individuals know their work will be made public, they create a higher quality product. Learn how to write a script, produce, record, edit, publish, and create authenticity. All this can be done with no studio or extra equipment. |
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Promoting Student Growth with HyperRubrics November 11, 2022 @ 4:00 – 6:00 PM online Presenters: Dr. Hoffman and Christianne Sainz mahoffmann@fullerton.edu Create clarity of expectations for student projects. This workshop will help educators differentiate instruction through individualized rubrics that serve as a guide for student learning. Students can self-assess to work towards subject mastery. |
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Podcast Like a Pro: Students and Educators February 16, 2023 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST, online Presenters: Dr. Hoffmann and Christianne Sainz mahoffman@fullerton.edu When individuals know their work will be made public, they create a higher quality product. Learn how to write a script, produce, record, edit, publish, and create authenticity. All this can be done with no studio or extra equipment. |
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Promoting Student Growth with HyperRubrics February 23, 2023 @ 4:00 – 6:00 PM online Presenters: Dr. Hoffman and Christianne Sainz Create clarity of expectations for student projects. This workshop will help educators differentiate instruction through individualized rubrics that serve as a guide for student learning. Students can self-assess to work towards subject mastery. |
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Proud to be “YOU” Social Emotional Learning and Social Media February 11, 2023 @ 10:00 – 11:00 AM online Presenter: Dr. Sangeetha Carmona scarmona@fullerton.edu Participants will practice hands-on three effective classroom strategies that can be used the very next day to build their students' skills in digital wellness through community building and empowering individual voices. |
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Social Emotional Learning Coaching in Special Education February 25, 2023 @ 9:00 AM -10:00AM online Presenter: Dr. Tiffany Row trow@fullerton.edu Participants will learn strategies to enact the role of an SEL "coach" to students with disabilities, providing routinized modeling, meaningful practice, and feedback that promotes growth. |
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Literacy Strategies to Engage Learners February 25, 2023 @ 9:00 – 11:00 AM online Presenter: Dr. Joyce Gomez-Najarro jgomez-najarro@fullerton.edu Participants will examine approaches to literacy and reading assessment and intervention/instruction that are anchored in just, equitable, and inclusive principles. |
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Independent Literacy Activities to Support Struggling Readers Teachers will learn how to create engaging and content-rich independent literacy activities that are effective with elementary-level students in Tier 2 or Tier 3 levels of Response to Intervention. Activities shared will incorporate sensory experiences, technology, and partner practice. |
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Critical Thinking and Writing Skills for High SchoolersPresenters: Dr. Street and Mrs. Jimenez cstreet@fullerton.edu Join us for this engaging and interactive session to learn more about strategies to support the writing process. We will focus on a wide range of literacy activities that can be completed by high school students. |
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Building a Class Library That Reflects Your Students Building a class library that is representative of your students’ identities helps students feel more connected to your classroom, literature, learning content, and the school as a whole. Students achieve greater academic gains when they recognize themselves in book characters and topics. In this webinar, several book recommendations will be shared, along with engaging learning activities to go along with a selection of the books. |
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August 13, 2022 from 9:00 am - 10:00 am ONLINEAuthor's Corner Participants will learn how to design a diverse “Author’s Corner” in their classroom which highlights different authors and provides in-depth engagement in the authors’ published works as well as their background. Several examples will be shared along with related learning activities. |
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Building Literacy Skills through Art Exploration |
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Supporting Relationship Building Skills |
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SEL Activities for Early Childhood Special Education |
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Making Reading Fun! |
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What is embedded instruction? Join us and find out more! |
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Teaching Practices That Help Introverted Students Thrive Introverted students have so much to offer, but many of the common practices in our schools are centered around the needs of extroverted students. In this workshop, you will learn some simple practices to create a rich learning environment where everyone can thrive. |
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Sensitive Children: The Hidden Gems in Our Schools Did you know that high sensitivity is a normal genetic trait present at birth in 20% of the population? And did you know that sensitive people are often creative, empathetic, highly attuned, and very intelligent? Sensitive children have so much potential, but they are very susceptible to their environments, for better or worse. In the right setting, they shine! But too much overwhelm and they may shut down – for years. In this workshop, you will learn more about high sensitivity and how to help sensitive children thrive in a world that often feels too loud. |
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Shaming in Schools: How to Interrupt A Harmful Common Practice Presenter: Dr. Row Shaming as a disciplinary tool in schools comes in many different forms, all of which do more harm than good. And it can be especially harmful to quiet or sensitive students who tend to internalize shame in a way that interrupts their ability to learn. Shame in schools is so common and often very subtle that it can be hard to even recognize. This workshop aims to shine a light on common shaming practices and provide tools for developing healthier and more effective ways to connect with students. |
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Inspiring Quiet Leaders Presenter: Dr. Row Just because a student is quiet doesn’t mean they can’t be effective leaders. Quite the opposite! Some of our most respected leaders throughout history were/are introverts who learned to use their quiet nature as an advantage in developing impactful leadership skills. In this workshop, you will learn how to provide opportunities in your classroom that allow all students the opportunity to find their voice and lead. |
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Writing Effective IEP Goals Presenter: Jennifer Taberski |
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Successful IEP Meetings Presenter: Jennifer Taberski |
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Encouraging Student Participation in IEP Meetings Presenter: Rosalinda Larios |
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Making Reading Fun! Presenter: Dr. Melinda Pierson |
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Strategies that Support Students with Special Needs Presenter: Dr. Pierson Grades: K-12 |
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Online Teaching Webinar: Humanizing Online Teaching Presenter: Ms. O'Neill Grades: K-12 |
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Creating Clarity in Virtual Teaching Presenter: Dr. Row Grades: K-12 |
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Active Engagement for the Literacy Rich Classroom Presenter: Dr. Pierson Grades: K-12 |
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Disrupting Math Inequities Presenter: Dr. Brye Grades:K-6 |
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Using Flipgrid as an Assessment Tool Presenter: Ms.Nigro Grades: K-6 |
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Resources for Collaboration and Accountability in Online Environments Presenter: Dr. Ylagan-Nicanor Grades: K-6 |
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Engaging P6 Students in Online Learning Environments Presenter: Dr. Gonzalez Grades: K-3 |
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Nutrition Education: Why it Matters and How to Make it Work in Distance Learning Presenter: Pheobe Peterson, Daily Council of California Grades: K-12 |
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Active Engagement for the Literacy-Rich Classroom Presenter: Dr. Pierson Grades: K-6 |
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Make Learning Fun! Virtual Learning Ideas Presenter: Dr. Pierson Grades: K-6 |
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Special Education High Leverage Practices: Practical Ideas for Instruction Presenter: Dr. Tiffany Row Grades: K-12 |
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Make It Meaningful: Virtual Instruction that doesn't feel like busy work Presenter: Dr. Row Grades K-12 |
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Building Authentic Connections with Students Presenter: Dr. Row Grades K-12 |
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Backwards Design Strategies Presenter: Ms. O'Neill Grades K-12 |
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Creating Deeper Discussions in Online Sessions Presenter: Dr. Street Grades 7-12 |
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Rehumanizing Online Teaching Presenter: Ms. O'Neill Grades K-12 |
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Growing Young Scientists with Online Teaching Strategies Presenter: Dr. Cox-Peterson Grades K-2 |
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Strategies to Teach Writing Skills Online Presenter: Dr. Street Grades 7th - 12th |
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NGSS, Local Habitats, and Online Teaching Strategies Presenter: Dr. Cox-Peterson Grades 3rd - 6th |
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Incorportaing Films to Teach Literature Online Presenter: Dr. Ambracetti Grades 7th- 12th |
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Reaching Struggling Learners Virtually through High Leverage Practices Presenter: Dr. Row Grades P-12 |
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NGSS, Decomposition/Chemistry and Online Instruction Presenter: Dr. Cox-Peterson Grades 6th - 8th |
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Creating Clarity in Virtual Teaching Students Learn More and Stress Less Presenter: Dr. Row Grades P-12 |
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Teaching Literacy in a Remote Learning Context Presenter: Dr. Gomez-Najarro Grades K-5 |
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Free Apps for Educators Teaching Online Presenter: Ms. O'Neill Grades: P-12 |
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