Welcome to the Summer Educator Academy 2021 information page!
It has been over a year since we have all had to pivot to online teaching, learning, communicating, and seeing one another. And once again, we are faced with decisions about whether to hold our usual summer events face to face or virtually. Given the times which remain, we have decided to keep Summer Educator Academy 2021 virtual. The Educational Issues professional development team along with AFT’s national trainers, have been designing online train the trainer versions of offerings. We will continue to help your local build internal capacity to lead the professional development your members need and deserve. As in the past, the local leader or designee must recommend participants for the Train-the-Trainer sessions.
See Course Descriptions for more details on these Train-the-Trainer courses:
Pre-requisite: Developing Effective Professional Development
Beginning Reading Instruction
Creating a Supportive Learning Environment Through Social Emotional Learning
ELL 101 Special Virtual Edition: Planning for the Success of English Language Learners
Foundations of Effective Teaching: Organizing the Classroom Environment for Teaching and Learning
Instructional Strategies That Work with All Disciplines
Managing Behavior in School Communities
Reclaiming Assessment: Using a Balanced Classroom Assessment System to Strengthen Student Learning
Strategies for Student Success (SSS): From the 'New Normal' to the 'New Future'
Dimensions to a Better Life
Navigating the Journey Between Stress and SEL
Electrifying Online Teaching and Learning
The Game Factor
Roundtables
Culturally Responsiveness, Inquiry, Problem, Project-based Learning: A Pathway to Equity
The Mental and Emotional Health of Educators and Students
Thinking Mathematics 3-5
Transforming Your Teacher Identity: Who am I as an Educator?
Participant Only Courses:
10 Trauma-Informed Strategies to Help Students Heal
Managing Behavior in School Communities for Support Staff