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LIPDRC – October 2023 Newsletter

Greetings from the Long Island PD Resource Center (PDRC) Welcome, Lifelong Learners, to the October Edition! October has arrived with its vibrant leaves and a symphony of colors, and so has your Long Island PD Resource Center newsletter! We're delighted to kick off this autumn month with a burst of educational energy. From unforgettable workshops that have ignited your passion for teaching to the exciting events, resources, and invaluable insights we have in store, October is set to be an enriching experience you won't want to miss. Let's dive into this season of growth, knowledge, and collaboration together. In this [...]

2023-10-10T14:58:03-04:00October 5th, 2023|

Empowering educators through holistic teacher PD

Balancing teacher workload and maximizing the outcomes of PD--to create immediate impact, lasting skills, educator engagement--requires a thoughtful approach I vividly remember 20 years ago when I first entered the education field as an elementary school teacher. My lifelong career dream became a reality as I proudly entered my classroom, ready to nurture and positively impact young minds. Also memorable was that it didn’t take long to recognize I was missing key training and resources that could help make me a more effective educator. I approached this realization with optimism, eager to learn and grow, reaching out for the support [...]

2023-10-04T14:41:39-04:00October 4th, 2023|

EmpowerU: Reimagined Student Mental Wellness Support

Webinar EmpowerU: Reimagined Student Mental Wellness Support October 12, 2023 | 2:00 PM EST Hosted By: Katie Dorn, Co-Founder, EmpowerU Watch this webinar to learn how EmpowerU, FullBloom’s newest service offering, can effectively help your students build resilience and self-regulation skills with a low lift from your school support staff. More than 93% of students who complete EmpowerU make a dramatic shift to improved behaviors, well-being, motivation, and academic success. EmpowerU helps students increase persistence and build resilience skills by pairing interactive daily lessons with 1:1 support from highly trained coaches through EmpowerU’s online [...]

2023-10-16T12:02:41-04:00September 29th, 2023|

Holistic PD: Strategies for District Leaders to Equip and Empower Today’s Educators

Webinar Catapult Learning Holistic PD: Strategies for District Leaders to Equip and Empower Today’s Educators Presented by District Administration Originally Held: October 17, 2023 | 2pm-3pm ET Watch Webinar Recording Today’s district leaders face a daunting array of challenges, from addressing pandemic learning loss, to complying with inclusion mandates and improving teacher retention rates. Additionally, student behavioral challenges and low levels of engagement hinder both student and educator success. Taking a more holistic approach to professional development can equip and empower educators to address all student needs and challenges at scale, no matter how complex, whether they [...]

2023-11-09T14:45:21-05:00September 25th, 2023|

FullBloom Acquires EmpowerU, Deepening Its Commitment to Mental Health Services

Move enhances company mission of supporting students' resilience and mental well-being to unlock learning potential and academic outcomes PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FullBloom, a leading provider of special education, instructional intervention, behavioral health, and professional development solutions, today announced the acquisition of EmpowerU, a premier provider of evidence-based programs that improve student motivation, behaviors, and mental health. EmpowerU provides both Tier 1 teacher-led curriculum and Tier 2 one-on-one counseling support that improves mental health, behavior and academic outcomes for students and educators. The acquisition expands FullBloom's student and educator services to support schools [...]

2023-12-08T14:50:07-05:00September 20th, 2023|

Making the Most Out of Your Investment in Educators

The most recent NAEP scores are not pretty…especially in reading and math, with the latter seeing its largest drop since 19901. But academics is just one issue facing educators today— non-academic barriers to learning are on the rise across all student populations.Many teachers are simply not prepared to handle the situations—both academic and non-academic—that arise in classrooms. Behavioral disruptions, mental health challenges, specialized learning needs…these are everyday realities in the general education classroom, and teachers must possess the tools to effectively address these scenarios. Catapult Learning’s integrated professional learning approach offers a holistic development approach that promises an effective solution to [...]

2023-09-13T09:16:42-04:00September 7th, 2023|

LIPDRC – September 2023 Newsletter

Greetings from the Long Island PD Resource Center (PDRC) As the summer days gradually give way to the buzz of a new school year, we are thrilled to extend our warmest welcome to all the dedicated teachers who are returning to our vibrant learning community. The journey ahead promises exciting opportunities for growth, discovery, and creating meaningful connections with our students. To kickstart this academic year on a high note, we are delighted to introduce you to our revamped resources designed to enrich your teaching experience and enhance student engagement. Explore our newly updated resources section, where you'll find downloadable [...]

2023-09-22T13:40:23-04:00September 5th, 2023|

EmpowerU: Reimagined Student Mental Health Support in Arizona

Webinar EmpowerU: Reimagined Student Mental Health Support September 13, 2023 K-8: 9:00 AM PST | High School: 1:00 PM PST Hosted By: Teresa Gregory, Director of Strategic Partnerships & Erika Cedergren, Director of Strategic Partnerships | EmpowerU Join us for a webinar to hear how EmpowerU programs can effectively help your students build resilience and self-regulation skills with a low lift from your school support staff. More than 93% of students who complete EmpowerU make a dramatic shift to improved behaviors, well-being, motivation, and academic success. EmpowerU helps students increase persistence and build resilience [...]

2023-09-29T10:17:50-04:00September 1st, 2023|

LIPDRC – August 2023 Newsletter

Greetings from the Long Island PD Resource Center (PDRC) As we gear up for another exciting new school year, our special edition newsletter for August is dedicated to classroom management and routines—the building blocks for a successful and enriching learning environment. From tried-and-true strategies to innovative approaches, we've curated a wealth of expert insights and practical tips to help you foster a positive and productive classroom culture. Be sure to click on ALL icons below: ELA Shelf, Math Corner, and the Tech Update, as they have been replaced this month in this special edition Discover the latest research-based techniques, time-tested [...]

2023-09-22T12:03:39-04:00August 11th, 2023|

Improved Literacy Scores Require Improved Literacy Instruction

Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) District, looking to improve test scores through more holistic and effective PD, engaged Catapult Learning to provide job-embedded literacy coaching workshops on how K-5 teachers can apply the Science of Reading through structured literacy. Here's how: Literacy scores are lower than they’ve been in decades. In fact, the National Assessment of Educational Progress long-term trend assessments showed the average reading score for 13-year-olds dropped seven points in the 2022-23 school year compared to a decade ago. Prior to the fall of 2022, the Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) District in Maryland [...]

2023-09-06T09:32:32-04:00August 4th, 2023|