We hope you had a restful break with loved ones, and are looking forward to all of the exciting new opportunities that 2025 will bring!
January brings about a wonderful chance to set new goals for our personal and professional lives. Here at the PDRC, our goal for this year is to provide you with the development you need to reach your goals. Our upcoming events, both virtual and in-person, are designed to help meet those needs.
Our January virtual workshop series with Jessie Weinberg, educational consultant at the Cooke Institute, focuses on implementing various effective literacy techniques in the classroom. If you want to learn more about foundational literacy strategies, these sessions are for you!
We know that for educators to care for their students and teachers, they must also care for themselves. Join us for an in-person self-care workshop with Sara Steinwess of Conflict Resolution Systems. This workshop includes instruction in concrete mindfulness practices that educators can use in daily activities for themselves and their students. This workshop will be offered in three locations- please see the registration link for the most convenient location! Hope to see you there!
We are very excited to host in-person sessions in various religious and independent schools across New York State and welcome all educators to participate in all our sessions.
Student Self-Actualization and Personal Expression through Music by Dr. Carol Kennedy Ph. D, and Reginald Bennett, Jr. M.A. Kennedy Bennett Solutions, LLC
Implementing Phenomenon Based Learning by Chris Link Ph. D, Education Consultant (Grades 7-12
(Recorded on August 17th, 2023)
Additional Resources
SOCIAL STUDIES THROUGH DIGITAL RESOURCES
Engaging social studies lessons that promote critical thinking and higher-level discussions are achievable in early elementary and middle grades, according to Alexis D'Angelo from the Fordham Center for Educational Partnerships.
(PODCAST) IMPROVING SCHOOL CULTURE THROUGH SEL PRACTICES*
In this podcast, Jennifer Connolly, Principal of Preston High School, discusses how improving school culture can be achieved through the collective efforts of educators and the community using SEL practices.
Erin Cain, Program Associate at the NYS Professional Development Resource Center for Religious and Independent Schools at Fordham University, discusses the numerous advantages that AI offers in education, though it must be implemented with caution.