We are very pleased to share that, based on stakeholder feedback, the PDS has redirected its funds to support professional development opportunities for PDS partners -- teacher candidates, student teachers, student teaching supervisors, mentors, classroom teachers, school leaders, international colleagues (IPDS, IGPE), and higher education/teacher education faculty. We know that great challenges face us in the coming year and hope that PDS can provide support and colleagueship.
Scroll to the bottom to find recordings of previously held sessions and to view a list of new offerings that are in development.
Register Here. After completing online registration for Buffalo State you will receive an e-mail containing directions for registering with Franklin Covey | The Leader in Me to access the meeting. Thank you for your patience in completing both forms. Understanding who is participating in the workshop will reinforce our ability to ensure future collaborations and programming.
Meg Thompson and Christina Leauthold, FranklinCovey practice leaders
There’s no denying we are in uncertain times, and that change is now a feature of our lives. Amidst all the disruption, The Change Model offers a larger perspective and context for administrators working to support educators, students, families, and the community that supports them all. Join FranklinCovey practice leaders Meg Thompson and Christina Leauthold as they dive into the Change Model to: (1) Help you understand where you are in the curve, and (2) Discuss the importance of understanding where each person on your team is in their world.
Register Here. After completing online registration for Buffalo State you will receive an e-mail containing directions for registering with Franklin Covey to access the meeting. Thank you for your patience in completing both forms. Understanding who is participating in the workshop will reinforce our ability to ensure future collaborations and programming.
Robin Sampson, Coach and Consultant, Franklin Covey
Do you wonder how to keep engagement high in a hybrid learning environment? Creating a learning environment that can flourish beyond the four walls of the classroom IS possible, even in a world that’s impossible to predict. Join Robin Sampson, Coach and Consultant to: (1) Envision what can be achieved in today’s virtual classroom, (2) Create a sense of belonging felt by students, and (3) Inspire a culture of trust, community, and collaboration that communicates worth and potential to all.
Register Here. After completing online registration for Buffalo State you will receive an e-mail containing directions for registering with Franklin Covey to access the meeting. Thank you for your patience in completing both forms. Understanding who is participating in the workshop will reinforce our ability to ensure future collaborations and programming.
Heather Lyon, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology, Lewiston-Porter Central School District
How often do you hear the term “engagement” regarding teaching and learning? Now, how often do you think that you and the person next to you have agreement about what engagement means? How can so many people use the term engagement but not agree on what they mean? In her new book, Heather Lyon has a created an Engagement Framework which creates consistency about the meaning of engagement. In addition to explaining 4 different levels of engagement—both what they are and why they matter, Heather’s book provides numerous strategies to help teachers and administrators increase engagement for those with whom they work. Join Heather to learn about The Engagement Framework and discuss some strategies you can use starting tomorrow.
Available August 14 to September 30Register Here. After completing online registration you will receive an e-mail containing directions for accessing the video.
Kristin Souers, Partner, Fostering Resilient Learners
Pete Hall, Executive Director, EducationHall
Childhood trauma has become sort of a buzzword in educational spheres of late, and in this keynote address, Kristin Souers and Pete Hall clear up the confusion. What is childhood trauma? What are trauma-informed and trauma-invested practices? How does stress impact our brains? What can we do, as educators, parents, and caregivers, to build resilience in ourselves and our kids? What, exactly, is a Culture of Safety? If you're looking for an opportunity to build your team's background knowledge, enhance your team's use of common language, understand the impact of trauma, embrace a slew of strategies designed to support your children, build resilience, and foster a safe space for all to thrive, this keynote should help! In this "course," you'll have an opportunity to view Kristin & Pete's 41-minute keynote and engage in a handful of reflective questions designed to prompt dialogue with your team. This work is too important to leave to chance, so bring the experts to your building/department/district/team to help you guide the work and strengthen your team.
This presentation is similar to what was presented by Wendy Turner at Buffalo State in March 2020. Those who were not able to attend Wendy Turner’s presentation or those who would like a refresher are encouraged to participate.
Available August 14 to September 30Register Here. After completing online registration you will receive an e-mail containing directions for accessing the video.
Kristin Souers, Partner, Fostering Resilient Learners
Pete Hall, Executive Director, EducationHall
Let's face it, things have been challenging for us all! Our country is under immense stress, and the lack of certainty in terms of education and what our educational future will look like can really impact our sense of safety and trust. This keynote was designed to address this in a manner that we hope will be helpful. If you're looking for an opportunity to motivate your team, celebrate successes, emphasize self-care, practice effective brain-health, view student behaviors through a trauma-invested lens, and reinforce the importance of relationships in a virtual environment...well, this keynote may be just what you need! Inspired by the challenges we face, Kristin Souers and Pete Hall have put together a presentation to bring your team together, to offer words of encouragement, to tell stories of success, and to share strategies and tips for being at our strongest when we're facing tough times. In this "course," you'll have an opportunity to view Kristin & Pete's 47-minute keynote and engage in a handful of reflective questions designed to prompt dialogue with your team. This work is too important to leave to chance, so bring the experts to your building/department/district/team to help you guide the work and strengthen your team.
This presentation builds on the first keynote from Kristen and Pete (above) and what was presented by Wendy Turner in March 2020.
Available beginning September 25Register Here. After completing online registration you will receive an e-mail containing details for accessing the video.
Rachel Murat, Social Studies Teacher at Maine Endwell High School & 2020 New York State Teacher of the Year
Please enjoy this inspiring video of one teacher's efforts to meet the needs of all students. Ms. Murat's reach is vast, but we can all pick up a nugget or two of inspiration from her to try to make a difference in the life of a youth.
In life, all things must change, teaching included. 20/20 is perfect vision, but 2020 has been anything but. We've learned several lessons from this "gift" of a year. Let's talk about that.
One Friday Each MonthNo registration required. A link will be emailed directly to the entire Teacher Education Unit one week prior to the corresponding meeting date. Watch your email and please join!
Monthly Zoom meetings to discuss school-college partnerships and field placements. This space will be an informal opportunity to share ideas for best practices for field experiences during the pandemic and to brainstorm possible solutions for the challenges that will arise. No formal agenda; instead, the group will discuss the interests and concerns of those attending as they relate to partnerships and field placements.
Pixita del Prado Hill, PDS Co-Director
Keli Garas-York, PDS Co-Director
Access: Register Here. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a link and password to access the recorded meeting.
Live Date: September 23 | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Presenters: Kyle Jarrell, Computer Technology Teacher (grades 6-8), Dunkirk Middle Schoo
Audience: fall 2020 Student Teachers and Student Teaching Supervisors; Teacher Candidates; higher/teacher education faculty; school partners (classroom teachers, school leaders); international colleagues (IPDS, IGPE)
Description: This professional development opportunity will meet the needs of any educator who needs to check for student’s understanding in a digital world. We will look at digital tools that provide teachers with instant feedback on the effectiveness of their teaching. We will learn about the usefulness and how to use tools like Google Forms, Problem-Attic, Quizizz, Kahoot! and GimKit (all free), all which provide teachers with the ability to assess students within both a face-to-face and virtual setting.
Access: Register Here. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a link and password to access the recorded meeting.
Live Date: August 27 | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Presenters: Shannon Budin, Professor, Exceptional Education; Andrew Hashey, Assistant Professor, Exceptional Education; Andy Markelz, Assistant Professor of Special Education, Ball State University
Audience: Higher/teacher education faculty, Teacher Candidates, school partners (classroom teachers, school leaders), international colleagues (IPDS, IGPE)
Description: In this session we will address how teachers can be prepared to maintain a consistent, organized, environment while keeping students engaged and respectful to their peers and teacher during virtual classroom meetings. We will discuss how to modify effective face-to-face classroom management practices in virtual class meetings.
Access: Register Here. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a link and password to access the recorded meeting.
Live Date: August 25 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenters: Jeremy Ventura (Mentor), First Grade Teacher and Elizabeth Burgess, Student Teacher Spring Semester 2020, Henry Hudson School #28 (RCSD)
Audience: Mentor/Cooperating Teachers, Student Teachers, Student Teaching Supervisors
Description: In this presentation, Jeremy Ventura and Elizabeth Burgess will discuss their experiences co-teaching together in a remote setting. They will address how to get started collaborating and teaching remotely, how to communicate effectively with students and parents, share examples of how to use different online platforms, and discuss the roles as a mentor and student teacher.
Audience: higher/teacher education faculty, school partners (classroom teachers, school leaders), international colleagues (IPDS, IGPE), Teacher Candidates
Description: K-12 schools around the world use Google’s G suite for Education Apps and Tools to communicate, instruct, and assess students. Many of these schools host Buffalo State students in methods courses and during student teaching. In this series of workshops, you will learn how to use G Suite tools with your Buffalo State students so they are prepared to work seamlessly with our partner schools. PRESENTER BIOS
Access: Register Here. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a link and password to access the recorded meeting.
Live Date: Tuesday, August 18 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presented by: Chris Shively, Assistant Professor, Elementary Education
Access: Register Here. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a link to the recorded meeting.
Live Date: Wednesday, August 19 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presented by: Chris Shively, Assistant Professor, Elementary Education
Access: Register Here. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a link and password to access the recorded meeting.
Live Date: Thursday, August 20 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Presented by: Chris Shively, Assistant Professor, Elementary Education & Alex Salansky, 1st grade teacher, Lake Shore Central School
Access: Register Here. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a link and password to access the recorded meeting.
Live Date: Thursday, August 20 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Presented by: Chris Shively, Assistant Professor, Elementary Education & Liz Malinowski, 7th and 8th grade math teacher, West Buffalo Charter School
Access: Register Here. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a link to the recorded meeting.
Live Date: August 13 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Presenters: Lori Peterson, Associate Professor, College of Behavioral Sciences, University of Northern Colorado
Audience: Teacher Education Unit, school partners (classroom teachers, school leaders)
Description: This is the second of two amazing professional development opportunities put together for the Buffalo State TEU by the CEEDAR Center, based on our work with them as part of the State Leadership Team. These professional development sessions will gear you up to prepare teachers in remote settings. The first session was held July 29.
Access: Register Here. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a link to the recorded meeting.
Live Date: August 12 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenters: Patricia (Patty) George and Elizabeth (Liza) Bair, Lecturers, Elementary Education
Audience: higher/teacher education faculty, school partners (classroom teachers, school leaders), international colleagues (IPDS, IGPE)
Description: Flipgrid is a free discussion forum that allows students to post video reflections to classroom topics. Join us for this introductory workshop to learn Flipgrid basics. You will explore how Flipgrid can be used to increase student engagement at all levels -PreK-PhD!
Access: Register Here. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a link to the recorded meeting.
Live Date: July 29 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Presenter: Corey Pierce, Associate Dean, College of Behavioral Sciences, University of Northern Colorado
Audience: higher education faculty
Description: The first of two amazing professional development opportunities put together for the Buffalo State TEU by the CEEDAR Center, based on our work with them as part of the State Leadership Team. These professional development sessions will gear you up to prepare teachers in remote settings. The second session was held August 13.
Access: Register Here. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a link to the recorded meeting.
Live Date: July 27 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenters: Patty George and Susanna Schenk, Lecturers, Elementary Education
Audience: Teacher Candidates, Student Teachers
Description: A fun, creative, and interactive workshop on how to create foldables, three-dimensional graphic organizers used to improve your study skills. What we learn can apply to instructional tools for your future students as well! Bring pen/pencil, 15 sheets copy paper (any color), scissors, stapler, markers, Ziplock bag.
Moving Face-to-Face Engagement Structures to an Online Format
with Patty George and Kathy Brachmann
Teaching Abroad During a Time of Great Change
with Molly Rutter, MIITC/TESOL graduate currently teaching in Turkey
