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.
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Raquel Schmidt, Chair, Exceptional Education, Buffalo State
Dr. Schmidt has 20+ years of experience as a certified meditation and yoga teacher, including training through the University of Massachusetts (Wooster) Medical School and the Kripalu and Omega Institutes. She has led trainings throughout the world on mindfulness, meditation, and its integration with classroom practice.
Many of us aspire to being "Zen" in our day to day lives. Being mindful, being meditative. A few deep breaths in a hectic day. Shutting the door to close out the outside world while we recalibrate, problem solve, and determine the best way to move forward in any challenging situation. This session is designed to show how we can all integrate meditative practices into our day to day lives without needing a soft cushion, a quiet room, or a dark corner. Mindful Meditation is in part about giving your active brain a break so it can focus on other priorities, including being still. This session will teach skills of teaching yourself to becoming a Zen Educator.
Register Here. After completing online registration you will receive an e-mail containing details for accessing the meeting. 15 PERSON LIMIT.
Due to the nature of this workshop it will be open to the first 15 registrants only. Those who attempt to register after the workshop has filled will receive a message indicating that registration is closed. The presenter as agreed to offer a second workshop if there is ample interest. Please email Keli Garas-York for details.
Mary Wolf, Associate Professor, Art Education, SUNY Buffalo State
Teaching is stressful. Take some time for you and tap into your creative side. Make a mindful collage with direction from Dr. Wolf. No art skills required. Minimal art materials needed. Details provided after registering.
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Molly Rutter, is a graduate of Buffalo State's Childhood Education Initial Teaching Certification (Grades 1-6), M.S.Ed. and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programs. She was one of two students to participate in Buffalo State's first internataional student teaching experience through the IPDS Italy - Student Teaching program in Siena, Italy and is currently teaching 3rd grade in Istanbul, Turkey.
Have you ever longed to experience more of the world and push the boundaries of your comfort zone? Have you ever contemplated living or teaching in a foreign country? Perhaps these may seem like far-fetched ideas given the current state of the world, but if education, travel and culture are what you seek, this session is here to show you that it is possible!
Buffalo State graduate Molly Rutter will share her experiences teaching and living abroad, including what inspired her to travel in the first place, and how she has turned her passions into a prospering professional career. She will provide job search tips to those interested in the same international teaching journey, as well as guidance for those looking to simply make their classroom more internationally-minded.
For the teacher who realizes that the whole wide world is open to them, the possibilities truly are endless.
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Wendy Paterson, Dean, School of Education, SUNY Buffalo State
JoAnne Ferrara, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Advising, Professor and PDS Coordinator, Childhood Education, Manhattanville College & book editor
Pixita del Prado Hill, Professor, Elementary Education, Literacy, and Educational Leadership, SUNY Buffalo State & book co-editor and chapter author
Keli Garas-York, Professor, Elementary Education, Literacy, and Educational Leadership, SUNY Buffalo State & book co-editor and chapter author
The SUNY Buffalo State PDS Consortium is thrilled to announce the release of its second book. For this volume, all 22 chapters are written collaboratively by Consortium members who considered the impact of their partnerships on various stakeholder groups. Please join us for a chance to speak with Dean Wendy Paterson (who wrote the book’s Foreword), Dr. JoAnne Ferrara (the series editor), and chapter authors. Copies of the book can be ordered at: https://www.infoagepub.com/products/The-Impact-of-PDS-Partnerships-in-Challenging-Times
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Gholdy Muhammad, Associate Professor of Language and Literacy & Director of the Urban Literacy Collaborative and Clinic, Georgia State University
In Cultivating Genius, Dr. Gholdy E. Muhammad presents an equity framework—one that is grounded in history and restores excellence in literacy education. This framework, which she names Historically Responsive Literacy, was derived from the study of literacy development within 19th-century Black literacy societies. The framework is essential and universal for all students, especially youth of color, who traditionally have been marginalized in learning standards, school policies, and classroom practices. In her book, Muhammad presents practical approaches to cultivate the genius in students and within teachers.
In this session, Dr. Gholdy Muhammad will clearly define culture, equity, anti-racism and culturally & historically responsive education. Together, equity will be explored and revisited in deep, multifaceted ways, emphasizing the need for equity education across the nation. By the end of this session, educators will understand equity, anti-racism, and responsive education and will be charged to engage in self-identity work. In addition, educators will be introduced to a five-layered equity model for teaching and learning: (1) identity, (2) skills, (3) intellectualism, (4) criticality and (5) joy.
No 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
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Live Date: Fall Semester+
Presenter: Rachel Murat, Social Studies Teacher at Maine Endwell High School & 2020 New York State Teacher of the Year
Audience: open to all
Description: 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. 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.
Access: Register Here. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a link to access the recorded meeting.
Live Date: October 20 | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Presenter: Denise M. Harris, Director, Buffalo State Career Development Center
Audience: Student Teachers; Teacher Candidates; Practicing Teachers
Description: These unprecedented times have resulted in professionals to pivot and add to their traditional teaching strategies and methods. These additional skills and attributes need to be reflected in your professional documents. Have you updated your resume? What does your LinkedIn profile include? How are you supporting your own personal and professional growth? This workshop will provide tangible and concrete suggestions to leverage this unique opportunity and provide upskilling strategies in a remote environment.
Access: Register Here. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a link to access the recorded meeting.
Live Date: September 30 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Presenter: Heather Lyon, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology, Lewiston-Porter Central School District
Audience: fall 2020 Student Teachers and Student Teaching Supervisors; higher/teacher education faculty; school partners (classroom teachers, school leaders); international colleagues (IPDS, IGPE)
Description: 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.
Access: Register Here. After registering, you will receive an e-mail containing a link 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 to access the recorded meeting.
Live Date: September 17 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Presenters: Meg Thompson and Christina Leauthold, FranklinCovey practice leaders
Audience: fall 2020 Student Teachers and Student Teaching Supervisors; higher/teacher education faculty; school partners (classroom teachers, school leaders); international colleagues (IPDS, IGPE)
Description: 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.
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 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
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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
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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 Brachman
Cultivating Genius with Gholdy Muhammad on Tuesday March 23 from 4:00-5:30 (pending approval for funding)
