Professional DevelopmentMultiple professional development programs and courses are available to our LA GEAR UP partners for the 2020-2021 year. There are credit and non-credit bearing online professional development opportunities that cover content from the introduction to cyber educational concepts to sessions focused on providing social and emotional learning activities that not only educate but also encourage and support. While some sections are exclusively for teachers, there are some opportunities for counselors and parents to engage and learn more.
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Coursera Opportunity
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Summer 2021 Opportunities
Summer Institute of Positive PsychologyLafayette Summer Experience
WEEK ONE June 1 - 4, 2021
Join us as we walk with you on your journey of Positive Psychology. We have an exciting experience planned! The goal of this learning experience is to promote the development of Positive Psychology at your schools, in your classroom, and in your homes. When camp begins, you will be able to follow the below link to log into the Camp Portal!
Learn more about the Lafayette GEAR UP program by visiting their website! |
Mind Matters WorkshopLafayette Summer Experience
WEEK TWO June 8 - 11, 2021
For week two, we will continue our exploration of Positive Psychology. We have an exciting experience planned! The goal of this learning experience is to promote Positive Psychology using interventions, with mindfulness, and with courageous conversations at your schools, in your classroom, and in your homes. When camp begins, you will be able to follow the below link to log into the Camp Portal!
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Engineering byDesign™ Gear Up Workshop
July 7 - 8, 2021
Through problem- and project-based learning, all educational professionals who attend will:
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Connect2Success with
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Cyber Education
June 21 - 25, 2021
Teachers will learn about how to build and teach using robots. They will also learn how to engage students in critical thinking, problem solving, and engineering design to name a few.
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Discovery EducationJune 28 - 30, 2021
Educators learn how to integrate the educational programs from Discovery Ed. Into their teaching content.
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Are you ready to sign up?
Would you like to register for a spot for one of our upcoming professional development workshops or courses? If so, email scitec@latech.edu today!
Mary Margaret Livingston Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences |
Brandon Waits Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences |
Cathi Cox-BonialSTEM Education Consultant
Affiliate Representative EbD State Consortium Director |
Previously offered Courses and PD
If you are interested in one of our previous professional developments or courses offered in the past, please let us know you would like it offered again. If there is enough interest in a particular topic, we will make it happen!
Professional Development
2019-2020
NICERC Intro Cyber Resources PD
ITEEA STEM Safety Instruction PD The Importance of SEL PD OpenSciED Introduction PD |
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2020-2021
Introduction to Utilizing Tier 1 Science Inquiry Methods
OpenSciED Initial Training OpenSciED Follow-up Training |
Courses
2019-2020
Computational Thinking Course
Intro to Cyber Education Course
Intro to EBD Instruction Course
Intro to Cyber Education Course
Intro to EBD Instruction Course
2020-2021
Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology Interventions
Mindset
Mindset Approaches
Positive Psychology Interventions
Mindset
Mindset Approaches
Thank you to our sponsors!
Louisiana Board of Regents | Engineering by Design | ITEEA | Louisiana GEAR UP | LOSFA | NICERC | VISTA
College of Education | College of Engineering & Science | College of Liberal Arts | School of Biological Sciences
College of Education | College of Engineering & Science | College of Liberal Arts | School of Biological Sciences