As the school year is coming to an end, we wanted to share some exciting opportunities for professional development that may be of interest to you. These programs are not endorsed by the Keystone Teachers Association, but we believe they could be valuable resources for interested educators.
Foundation for Economic Education Free Professional Development for High School Economics Teachers
This professional development opportunity is available exclusively to 30 Pennsylvania high school Economics teachers in the following counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland.
Dates: June 21-22, 2023
The program includes an evening reception and dinner in downtown Pittsburgh on June 21, followed by a complimentary hotel stay for teachers who request it. Alternatively, teachers who do not require accommodation will receive an additional $50 Amazon gift card. The next day, there will be a full day of professional development for Economics teachers at PNC Park, with breakfast and lunch provided.
Upon completion of this professional development, every teacher will receive a $150 Amazon gift card. To qualify, teachers must meet the following requirements: • Teach in one of the following counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Somerset, Washington, Westmoreland. • Complete 5 on-demand professional development modules on the FEE Learning Center before June 22, 2023. • Complete the registration form and submit a $49 deposit that will be refunded once you attend the workshop.
For more information, please click here.
The Teacher Institute for Watershed Science and Conservation
The Ecology School and Poland Spring® are partnering to bring K-8 Science Teachers from around the United States to Maine for a free 4-day professional development institute focusing on watershed science, outdoor learning, and community partnerships.
Program dates are July 17 – 20, 2023 or July 27 – 30, 2023.
Immersed in field-based ecology lessons, teachers have opportunities to network and collaborate with colleagues from schools around the country to reimagine their teaching to include outdoor learning, place-based experiences, and community partners.
Teachers who are accepted into the Institute will attend free of charge, thanks to their sponsor Poland Spring. In addition, travel including airfare will be reimbursed, and attendees will stay on-site in their dormitory during the program. An initial $250 stipend will be awarded upon completion of the 4-day Institute, and a second $250 stipend may be earned upon implementation of a community-based project after the Institute, and participation in ongoing project evaluation. Additional scholarships to supplement childcare costs, lost summer income, etc. are available based on need.
For more information, please click here.
Teacher Freedom Summit
To equip teachers with tools to counter the political agenda of teacher unions, the Freedom Foundation is hosting a first-of-its-kind teacher conference in Denver from July 10-12, 2023. All travel, lodging, and expenses are covered, and a refundable application deposit of $250 is required to hold your spot. However, entering discount code KEYTA2023 will get you $50 off your refundable registration fee.
For more information about the conference and to register, please click here.
We hope you find these opportunities valuable and relevant. Please let us know if you have any questions or if there are any other programs you think we should know about.
