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    Extending Reading and Writing: PLN 3B (EDCE 6610)

    In this course, participants explore how to establish a literature-centered reading and writing classroom using mentor texts.

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    Start Date 06/01/2026
    Duration 2 months
    Registration Deadline 05/30/2026
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    Implementing AI in the Classroom (Summer '26 Cohort)

    Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to design innovative learning experiences, explore cutting-edge AI tools, and collaborate with peers to integrate AI into your classroom.

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    Start Date 06/09/2026
    Duration 4 months
    Registration Deadline 06/01/2026
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    Re-Energizing Our School Communities: Mindfulness-Based Strategies to Support Teaching and Learning: PLN 11B (EDCE 6540)

    This course helps participants make fundamental changes in how they react to stress through a series of techniques grounded in a traditional form of meditation known as mindfulness, specifically aimed at classroom implementation across the curriculum.

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    Start Date 06/11/2026
    Duration 2 months
    Registration Deadline 06/09/2026
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    Social-Emotional Teaching & Learning in the Trauma-Informed Classroom

    Create supportive, brain-based learning environments that address the social-emotional needs of all students through courses on trauma-informed practices, mindfulness, and brain-based learning processes.

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    Start Date 06/11/2026
    Duration 3 semesters
    Registration Deadline 06/09/2026
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    Brain-Based Learning Processes: Supporting Your Students/ Helping Students Needing Learning Support in the Inclusive Classroom: 12B

    In this course participants have the opportunity to explore brain based learning and behavioral issues to increase their ability to address the needs of all students. Participants gain a broad understanding of how special education works and how to navigate the system to ensure that no student “falls through the cracks”.

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    Start Date 06/22/2026
    Duration 1 week
    Registration Deadline 06/19/2026
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    Informational Reading and Writing: PLN 5 (EDCE 6110)

    In this course, teachers use PLN frameworks to develop strategies for helping students access and produce the academic language of content area and non-fiction texts.

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    Start Date 06/29/2026
    Duration 1 week
    Registration Deadline 06/26/2026
  • Talent Development Executive

    Gain the skills, insights, and strategies needed to apply innovative learning approaches and strengthen business acumen to lead with confidence and impact.

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    Start Date 07/08/2026
    Duration 5 months
    Registration Deadline 07/01/2026
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    Building Thinking Classrooms, Book Study: PLN 13H (EDCE 6880)

    In this course participants will use the text, Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, K-12: 14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning by Peter Lilijedah and gain a deeper understanding of mathematics teaching practices while integrating the PLN Frameworks: PLN Mathematical Processes and The Four Lenses of Learning.

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    Start Date 07/13/2026
    Duration 1 week
    Registration Deadline 07/10/2026
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    Addressing the Needs of English Language Learners (ELLs): Forming and Reforming Reading, Writing, and Literacy Practices: PLN 9 (EDCE 6120)

    In this course, participants learn how to address the language, literacy, and learning needs of English Language Learners in their classes through active, hands-on experiences that model the concepts and strategies that are to be applied in their schools.

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    Start Date 07/27/2026
    Duration 1 week
    Registration Deadline 07/23/2026
  • Health Professions Education Certificate

    Gain evidence-based teaching practice, interprofessional skills, and leadership strategies for the future of health profession education.

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    Start Date 09/19/2026
    Duration 9 months
    Registration Deadline 08/01/2026
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    Instructional Coaching

    Earn a certificate in Instructional Coaching and become an intentional and skillful agent of growth for your educational colleagues.

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    Start Date 09/07/2026
    Duration 8 months
    Registration Deadline 08/28/2026
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    Implementing AI in the Classroom (Fall '26 Cohort)

    Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to design innovative learning experiences, explore cutting-edge AI tools, and collaborate with peers to integrate AI into your classroom.

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    Start Date 09/15/2026
    Duration 4 months
    Registration Deadline 08/31/2026
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    Forming & Reforming Reading, Writing, and Talking Across the Curriculum: Introduction to Teaching & Learning through the PLN Frameworks: PLN 1 (EDCE 5330)

    In this course, educators learn how to address the language, literacy, and learning needs of learners using evidence-based, active, hands-on experiences.

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    Start Date 09/09/2026
    Duration 3 months
    Registration Deadline 09/07/2026
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    Data in Action: Inquiry Into Student Learning to Inform Practice: PLN 10 (EDCE 6300)

    This course helps educators use assessment and student data to make informed instructional decisions, plan targeted lessons and small group instruction, and respond effectively to student learning needs.

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    Start Date 09/15/2026
    Duration 3 months
    Registration Deadline 09/11/2026
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    Principles of School Coaching: Building Capacity Through Instructional Leadership: PLN 19 (EDCE 6390)

    This course presents practical, research-based strategies tied to reading, writing, talking, and listening across the content areas to build confidence and provide a supportive framework for the work of coaches.

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    Start Date 09/15/2026
    Duration 3 months
    Registration Deadline 09/11/2026
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    Instructional Coaching Endorsement & Certificate

    This program equips K–12 educators with the knowledge and practical skills to become effective instructional coaches and change agents while earning a Pennsylvania Instructional Coaching Endorsement.

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    Start Date 09/15/2026
    Duration 3 Courses
    Registration Deadline 09/11/2026
  • Executive Coaching

    The Executive Coaching certificate program aims to empower leaders with the tools and strategies needed to foster positive transformation in others.

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    Start Date 10/01/2026
    Duration 3 months
    Registration Deadline 09/17/2026
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    Social-Emotional Brain: PLN 12C (EDCE 6240)

    Understanding how the social-emotional brain impacts student behavior, learning, and development creates a well-managed, emotionally supportive classroom.

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    Start Date 09/24/2026
    Duration 4 months
    Registration Deadline 09/21/2026

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