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There are many, many events that are having to train teachers this summer. I will not be posting all of them. The events I am posting I am either attending or would be willing to attend. While I can not guarantee any of them, I firmly believe in the organization or people hosting/presenting at these events. 

Blog post for PBS SoCal about ways teachers can learn over the summer

June Events

TCEA
June 14-16
$169
Register

The Elementary Technology Conference isn’t your average tech conference. This year’s virtual conference is designed expressly with elementary educators in mind. From makerspaces and active learning to computational thinking and robotics, you’ll find the resources and strategies you need to prepare your students for the future.

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Kahoot EDU Summit
June 18
Free

Register

This virtual event for teachers and school admins will let you explore new products, get inspired, and learn new skills to kick-start back to school 2020. It will feature sessions from the Kahoot! team, Kahoot!’s partners, change-makers in education, and inspiring educators.

​This all-day summit is free, and perfect for those interested in learning how they can be better prepared for the coming year in K-12 and Higher Education. Not only is it free but all attendees will receive a certificate of attendance for professional development along with shareable badges!



EdCamp Arts 2020
June 18
Free
Register

A FREE online professional learning opportunity open to any educator from any school or district, as well as college instructors and professors, administrators, and anyone involved in PK-12 education. 


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STEM Summit
June 19-20
$20-$30
​Tickets

​The Inclusive STEM & CS Summit aims to provide quality professional development for educators focused on pedagogy and instruction in STEM and computer science. 100% of the proceeds of The Inclusive STEM & CS Summit will be donated to organizations that support STEAM/CS programs, such as Black Girls Who Code, Indigenous STEAM/AISES, LatinoSTEM, APIA Scholars.

​Co-founded by
Alicia Johal and Shana V. White


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Abolitionist Teaching
Tuesday, 6/23 at 5 PM

http://ow.ly/LdHw30qMK7A   
Schomburg Center's Brian Jones and Prof. Bettina Love, author of We Want To Do More Than Survive, discuss abolitionist teaching and the curriculum our schools need.


National Geographic classes
begin June 24
Free

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/education/professional-development/courses/

CONNECTING THE GEO-INQUIRY PROCESS TO YOUR TEACHING PRACTICE

TEACHING GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE IN YOUR CLASSROOM

COLLECTING DATA TO EXPLORE PLASTIC POLLUTION IN OUR COMMUNITIES

MAPPING AS A VISUALIZATION AND COMMUNICATION TOOL IN YOUR CLASSROOM INTEGRATING SERVICE WITH LEARNING GOALS


EdCamp Quarantine
June 27
Free
​Tickets


We are excited to host Edcamp Quarantine on Saturday, June 27th! This edcamp will include topics decided by participants on the day of the event, and will focus on educational topics, teacher self care, and sharing about our talents and hobbies (since we have more time on our hands now!). Our organizers are members of a Florida PLN, but the event is open to educators across the globe!

Other edcamp opportunities


From Harvard Graduate School of Education
​6/22/20 - 7/5/20
$149

 Education Redesign: Building 21st Century Systems of Child Development and Education is an online professional development program for policymakers and civic leaders, K-12 educators, community-based providers, healthcare and social service representatives, and those committed to helping all students thrive.


ISTE Digital Storytelling Network webinars and training June 24, 25, 26
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FlipGrid Live
June 29
Tickets

The annual education celebration and launch event! Join us for updates, special guests, awards, announcements, and surprises!


EdCamp Georgia: Digital Learning For All
June 30
Free
Register

​Sessions are 90 minutes each and you can attend up to 2 sessions.
Session topics include: Digital learning STEM/STEAM/STREAM Extracurriculars/Career Explorations


BARWE Summer reading series
June 30, July 14 - Stamped
July 28, August 11 - We Want to Do More Than Survive
subscribe here

Stamped by Jason Reynolds & Ibram X. Kendi 
We Want to Do More Than Survive by Bettina Love. 
For more information
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https://barwe215.weebly.com/summer-2020-reading-series.html


Future ready Technology Summit
June 30
Free
Register

Future Ready Technology Leaders Virtual Summit is a FREE, virtual, interactive, high-quality professional learning experience for CIOs, superintendents,  technology directors, tech leaders and district leaders serving K-12 schools and districts. The summit is designed to provide effective leadership strategies and evidence-based practices to support technology directors in preparing for remote learning this fall. 

July Events

CUE Book Study
July 8-Aug 5
$20 book club plus book cost
Tickets

Come join us for an in-depth study of Blended Learning In Action by Catlin Tucker, Tiffany Wycoff and Jason Green. Share ideas, make a plan for the fall and receive feedback from other educators! When: Every Wednesday night from 7 - 8 pm starting July 8th and ending August 5th.


EdChange Global
July 10-11
Free
Sign Up


We connect educators around the world through EdChange Global online conferences we organize.

Proposal submissions


Sign up: ​https://www.heinemann.com/pd/institutes/

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ISTE Summer Learning Academy
July 13-31
$20-$60
Register

Enhance your online teaching skills!
3 weeks of learning for just $20! Online
learning support for K-12 educators in a flexible format that works for you! Whether you’re teaching online or in a blended setting, ISTE’s three-week Summer Learning Academy will prepare you for school this fall. Flexible formats: Webinars, microcourses and a professional learning community.



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Rethink Learning Summit
July 20-21
​$49
Tickets

Join educators from around the world for two full days of synchronous and asynchronous learning sessions to pause, breathe, and reflect over what we are experiencing around the world. Where do we go from here? What lessons can be extracted from our current situation? We want to take what we have learned and continue to learn with us as we move into our "new normal" in education. Engage with the global education community in conversations that can lead to powerful shifts in what we do moving forward. Learn more at RethinkLearningSummit.com


Florida Association of Science Teachers virtual mini conference
July 21 9am-5pm
​Register


Making Sense of Online Learning Virtual Playground
July 21 and 22
Free
Register


We’re calling it a playground: an interactive, community-based event that takes advantage of no- and low-cost tools to learn, share and grow together. We have reserved two days for live events including keynotes, discussions, maker workshops, virtual environments explorations, and, of course, karaoke. But, the content will be collected and shared online and offer opportunities for continuing participation in the community.


2020 STEM Forum & Expo
July 27–30
$97-$200 (members are less)

 Register

The NSTA STEM20: Virtual Event—although different in format from any previous NSTA conference—promises exciting prospects both familiar and innovative. It will feature an engaging array of sessions, panels, and presentations, many focused on distance learning and teaching. Each day of the four-day event will concentrate on a different grade level and will include virtual exhibits, networking opportunities, the Elementary STEM Showcase, and a Robot Roundup!


BE UNSTOPPABLE THIS FALL
The Quizlet Unconference 2020
A free virtual event for Teachers
DAY 1
Wedne‌sday, Ju‌ly 2‌9DAY 2
Thur‌sday, Ju‌ly 3‌0
 
 
Save the date for Quizlet’s Unconference
Mark your calendar for Ju‌ly 2‌9 and 30; Quizlet’s fourth annual free unconference is coming!

Join us for two days of learning how Quizlet can help you feel prepared to teach this fall no matter the environment. Come hear from fellow teachers, Quizlet staff and from our partners about how to use Quizlet and technology like a pro in both your classroom and specific subject area. The fall may be uncertain, but your students’ success won’t be after you’ve prepared with the tips and tricks from the 2020 Unconference. Not to mention, you’ll also receive a PD Certificate to share with your school and administrators.

Register now to stay in the loop — we will announce more details soon!

Register now


Coming up on July 28-30!
​The Adobe Education Summit!
Open to all educators! Creativity across all subject areas and best practices for distance learning!  Registration

August events

G-Tech Summit
August 3rd and 4th
Free
Register: bit.ly/registergtech

For more information go to http://g-techsummit.genoaschools.com and follow us on Twitter at @GTechSummit2020 #GTechSummit2020

We are very excited to have author and gamification expert, John Meehan, kicking off this year's virtual summit! Check out his book, website, and free resources at https://edrenalinerush.com/.

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Ongoing learning opportunities

The 2020 Transforming Learning Summit Is Now A Monthly Speaker Series!
Register 
The Transforming Learning Summit creates an annual opportunity for practitioners, leaders and stakeholders within the state’s education community to come together to advance learning and share best practices. We were looking forward to bringing educators together once again this August, however we’ve recently made the decision to offer professional development that is more responsive, timely and supportive– the Transforming Learning Summit Speaker Series, supporting educators during transforming times.
These FREE, live virtual sessions will be hosted monthly by education experts from around the country and will address the urgent needs of educators and school administrators in the areas of student and educator mental health, equity and using technology to transform learning. We understand the challenges educators are facing right now and want to be responsive and supportive, which is why we are offering these live sessions on a monthly-basis at no-charge. (Recordings will be available for purchase.)

Equity Playbook for Coaches with Courtney Teague and friends

Are you an agent for change? Do you believe in educational equity? Join me and
@JimKnight  @joilunsford  
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@KathyPerret
and many more as we collaborate and build an instructional coaching playbook for equity! Click the link to sign up https://tinyurl.com/equity4all #equityplaybook


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​The Ed Tech Institute was a TWO day professional development opportunity of awesome sessions planned for teachers around the world to join from the comfort of their home in their PJs! Most sessions were recorded on YouTube. Below you will find a playlist from Day 1 and Day 2. You can also scroll down to the schedule and simply click the link to watch the replay. We hope you enjoy these amazing sessions!
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https://sites.google.com/palmbeachschools.org/edtechtraining/Institute


Intel® Teach Elements Engaging eLearning Courses for K-12 Educators

​Classes are self-paced modules and free. 
Explore and begin

Project-Based Approaches

Moving into Mobile Learning

Creativity in the Mobile Classroom

Designing Blended Learning

Assessment in 21st Century Classrooms

Collaboration in the Digital Classroom

and more


Otis for Educators 

We Help Educators Succeed! We offer virtual professional development, training, and remote learning support for educators. Explore the technology, tools, and strategies that can spark student success — no matter where teaching or learning are happening. SIGN UP


Discovery Education—the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms—today announced the launch of its new Summer of Learning initiative. Designed for all learners, the Summer of Learning initiative features a diverse collection of grab-and-go lessons and at-home student activities and relevant, on-demand professional development for educators. Together, these resources provide educators the materials they need to keep students engaged during the summer months and also helps teachers and administrators prepare for the 2020-2021 school year, no matter what it brings.