Want to boost collaboration among educators at your site? Explore varying approaches to build up the STEM facilitators at your site to learn from and uplift one another. This will be an in-person event held at ExpandED Schools Office: 11 West 42nd Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10036
Lesson planning is foundational to good instruction. New staff and veterans alike may struggle with questions about what a quality lesson plan looks like. Join us in this session as we organize content, explore methods of lesson delivery and plan actual lessons together. School-Age Child Care training regulations satisfied: 3 Location: Remote. A link to the training […]
In this interactive workshop, participants will be introduced to a baseline understanding of after-school programming which includes key elements/concepts that can be used to improve program quality. Participants will learn best practices for classroom management, activity observations, compliance, and incident reporting. Participants will also develop a baseline understanding of how to work/engage students in various […]
Who are the Multilingual Learners and how can you support them? This workshop will teach you how English Language Learners are identified in NYC and how you can support them. Come learn how diverse their background is and some important concepts of second language acquisition. This workshop is designed for educators who serve English Language […]
As we quickly move toward an ever-increasing digital worldview, it’s becoming more and more important to build computer literacy and computational thinking skills. CS:101 is a virtual workshop to help you introduce computation and computer science in after-school. This session does not require any computer science background and will provide resources for high quality computer […]
Looking to support learners in planning, building, and testing their own designs? Join us to explore STEM facilitation techniques and activities focused on the engineering design process! This session will feature the Spaghetti Marshmallow Design Challenge and a tour of the newly renovated exhibition hall at the New York Hall of Science.
Activities in this workshop will cover the Individualized Education Plan (IEP), the types of disability classifications, learning styles, and strategies that enhance an inclusive environment. We’ll also practice making accommodations together so you can best support a child with special needs in your program School-Age Child Care training regulations satisfied: 3 Location: Remote. A […]
In this virtual workshop, we’ll explore STEM in afterschool. The workshop will take an in depth look at the Next Generation Science Standards, Scientific and Engineering Practices to help us understand how to implement authentic STEM experiences. Participants will also receive virtual and physical curricular resources to continue their implementation.
Learn the effects of trauma on youth and families and how to integrate supportive and healing practices within a school community. This is a virtual event held on Zoom. The Zoom link will be available to you through email and on this page after you register.
How can you adapt lessons for Multilingual Learners? This workshop will teach you how to make sure that all the students in your class are capable of completing the tasks you have assigned them. Come learn how to understand the different levels of literacy of your students and how to plan lessons that take that […]
The heart of all scientific investigation and discovery is curiosity. This virtual session explores inquiry through questioning and facilitation strategies to guide students through scientific investigations. Participants will learn how to set up inquiry-based questions and work through investigations to become champions of inquiry. Participants will also receive virtual and physical curricular resources.
How do you assess learning? This workshop will teach you how to effectively evaluate if your students learned a topic and identify areas where they may need additional support. Participants will learn how to use different types of assessments to help measure learning in their classrooms. This workshop is designed for educators who want to be […]
CS: 201 is a virtual workshop that moves us further along in our computer science training. Participants will take a deeper dive into computer science and computational thinking by challenging participants to build on existing projects and create their own experiences for students.
Representatives from charter networks, the NYC DOE, and graduate schools will meet with Pathways Fellows to talk about their schools, teacher preparation programs, and what they look for in candidates. This is a virtual event held on Zoom. The Zoom link will be available to you through email and on this page after you register.
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In this session, Pathways Fellows will learn the various ways literacy is incorporated into afterschool activities. Attendees will also learn the fundamentals of literacy instruction. This is a virtual event held on Zoom. The Zoom link will be available to you through email and on this page after you register.
Learning how to create youth oriented programs that highlight student voice and community leadership. This is a virtual event held on Zoom. The Zoom link will be available to you through email and on this page after you register.
Comic books have a powerful potential to help English language learners (ELLs) become more adept at reading and writing in English, and more engaged in books and reading in general. This workshop brings together Dr. Bitz and Dr. Leathers, who have worked together in numerous literacy-based environments, to present a workshop focused on the process […]
This virtual session is designed to offer tools to help staff understand the importance of building agency in STEM with youth. To prepare youth for future STEM careers, they need to see themselves in, and connect to that world. Participants will be equipped with an understanding of STEM Identity and tools to lead youth in […]
Facilitators: Alex De La Cruz and Tiffany Perry In this workshop, we will examine the different characters from the mystery genre and the diverse character traits that make each role vital to the book. In a successful mystery, the author must create characters that are so vivid and realistic that readers feel they know […]
How can you foster SEL through Literacy? This workshop will teach you how to blend SEL and Literacy for students with various emotional needs. Participants will learn how to develop SEL skills through literacy activities. This workshop is designed for educators who want to be better prepared to support the needs of their students in […]
CS: Unplugged is a virtual workshop designed to explore computer science through hands-on activities that do not require computers. This workshop helps prepare computer science educators for times when access to machines is not available or to enforce a computational thinking concept. Participants will learn to facilitate activities while introducing computational concepts and vocabulary relevant […]
Wondering how you can share decision-making power with youth in your STEM programming? In this session, we will explore techniques to support authentic collaborations with young people and strategies that make more space for youth voice and participation. This will be an in-person event held at ExpandED Schools Office: 11 West 42nd Street, 3rd Floor, […]
Have your multilingual learners ever looked like they simply had no idea about what you were talking about? Come learn how you can make learning easier for your students. In this webinar, you will learn concepts of second language acquisition and strategies you can use to help build background for your students. You will receive […]
What is good classroom management? This workshop will teach you how to establish and sustain an orderly classroom environment. Participants will learn how to create an inclusive environment that fosters appropriate academic behavior and encourages student leadership. This workshop is designed for educators who want to be better prepared to support the needs of their […]
Are you interested in pursuing a career as a certified teacher? This session explores various teacher preparation pathways and certification options. We take a deep dive into the New York State teacher certification process to better understand the exam requirements need for each teacher preparation pathway. The goal is to leave this session equipped with […]
Who said that learning couldn’t be fun? This workshop will teach you how to use Kahoot to create online games that increase engagement and learning. Participants will learn how to create games aligned with learning goals. You will also learn how those games can improve student learning and boost literacy skills. This workshop is designed […]
