Free Informational Webinar

Learn More About Keene State College’s Graduate Education Programs

Thursday, May 30, 2024

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

Keene State College offers Master’s, Post-Master’s, and Graduate Licensure programs allowing you to become a teacher leader, special educator, principal, and special education administrator. In addition, KSC offers post-baccalaureate teacher licensure options.

The webinar will be led by:

• Steve Bigaj, Professor of Education, Coordinator Graduate Education Programs
• Jennifer Fritz, Director of Graduate Studies and Extended Education

Reasons to Explore Summer Classes at KSC

• Flexibility: Our online summer courses often have more flexible schedules. Whether you’re working, traveling, or pursuing other activities, summer courses can be a good fit with your summer plans.
• Accelerated Learning: Summer courses are often condensed, allowing you to cover a semester’s worth of material in a shorter time. This can be an excellent way to immerse yourself in a subject and gain a deep understanding quickly.
• Explore Interests: Summer courses often offer unique subjects or electives that aren’t available during the regular academic year. It’s an opportunity to explore a passion or interest that might not fit into your usual schedule.
• Our Technology Integrated Teaching course will include a module on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The module will explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in educational settings, while critically examining the ethical, practical, and pedagogical challenges it presents. Students will learn about the benefits and limitations of AI in educational contexts, developing skills and strategies to make informed decisions about the safe and appropriate integration of these tools in their own teaching situation.

Learn more at www.keene.edu/summer

Summer Educators Institute & New Teachers Retreat at KSC

The KSC Summer Educators Institute will be held on campus on Wednesday, July 31st from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. This year's theme is Engaging and Empowering Students & Teachers in Learning. The day will start with the keynote presentation "Be Who You Needed: Building Stronger Connections & Healthier boundaries with Students" by Brooklyn Raney author of One Trusted Adult.

We are excited to be offering this full day of high quality programming at no cost to attendees. Check out the detailed schedule and presenter bios for more information. Registration will begin on May 14th.

We'll also be offering a concurrent New Teachers Retreat on July 31st for newly hired teachers with three or less years of teaching experience. The New Teachers Retreat is an annual event where we nurture and develop early-career educators with workshops tailored to their unique needs. With a mix of instructional sessions taught by current and former teachers, we build skills, community, and confidence, so that teachers feel equipped and inspired to stay in the profession long-term. The one-day 2024 New Teachers Retreat will take place concurrently with the Summer Educators Institute. Participants will join the keynote presentation and participate in a full-day retreat for the remainder of the day. We're pleased to offer the New Teachers Retreat at no cost to attendees. Registration will begin on May 14th.

Visit www.newteachersretreat.com for more details!

CPI Institute

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Trainer Certification Training

KSC will be hosting Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Trainer Certification training on August 13-15, 2024. This is an opportunity to have one or more staff members certified by CPI to provide turnkey training in your school. Individuals who are currently certified and need to renew their certification can attend on August 15th only to renew. REGISTER NOW with CPI.

Customized Courses and Programs

for Educators

The Southwest Center and Education Department at KSC can work with your school or district to design a program to meet your unique needs. Some examples of what's possible:

• Teacher Academy cohorts to support newly hired teachers on site-based learning plans
• Leadership Academy cohorts to develop teacher and school leadership skills
• Consulting/coaching on a wide variety of topics including leadership and co-teaching

Contact Steve Bigaj if you're interested in learning more about these innovative initiatives!

Regional Professional Learning Offerings & Resources

Discovery Education

Please find the May Timely and Relevant Content newsletter here. If you are unable to open the link send an email to Nancy Rose (nrose@discoveryed.com) and she can email it as an attachment.

Remember that Discovery Education is here to support you as you are considering summer school and ESY programs, take-home learning opportunities and messaging for families, or your Back-To-School professional development planning. Reach out to see how we can help!

Courses offered for 2.7 or 4 CEUs with fees starting at just $330. Contact Continuing-Ed@keene.edu for more information.



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