Upcoming Events

For specific information and to register, please visit pd.ndunited.org.

Online Book Studies (By Category)

Book studies are typically one credit courses that last approximately six weeks. One credit equates to 15 hours of study. Expectations include reading the book, answering discussion questions, responding to others’ responses, and a reflection paper/action plan.

Anxiety/Trauma/Addiction

> The Vulnerable Heart of Literacy: Centering

Trauma as Powerful Pedagogy – October 25, 2021 Cost: Members $50; ESP $25; Student members $0; Non-Members $100 The cost associated with this registration is for course participation only. These courses are eligible for 1 graduate credit through UND at an additional cost of $50 per credit paid directly to UND.

Behavior/Management/Success

> The Behavior Code: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Teaching the Most Challenging Students – October 18, 2021 > Teaching When the World is On Fire – November 1, 2021 > Classroom Management Matters: The Social Emotional Learning

Approach Children Deserve – November 15, 2021 > Motive the Unmotivated: A Step-by-Step System You Can Use to Raise

Motivation in Your Classroom Tomorrow – December 13, 2021

Innovation/Success

> Learner Centered Innovation: Spark Curiosity, Ignite Passion, and

Unleash Genius – December 6, 2021

Leadership

> Leading Schools in Disruptive Times: How to Survive Hyper-Change –

October 11, 2021

Literacy

> Reading Instruction That Works: The Case for Balanced Teaching –

November 8, 2021 > Writing Strategies Book: Your Everything Guide to Developing Skilled

Writers – November 22, 2021 > Write Like This: Teaching Real World Writing through Modeling and

Mentor Texts (High School) – December 6, 2021

Mindset

> Poor Students, Rich Teaching: 7 High Impact Mindsets for Students from Poverty – November 29, 2021

Relationships/Bullying

> Connections Over Compliance: Rewiring Our Perceptions of Discipline –

October 4, 2021

SEL for Students

> Teaching with the Heart in Mind: A Complete Educator’s Guide to SEL –

November 22, 2021

Self-Care for Educators

> Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break

Bad Ones – December 13, 2021

Social/Racial Justice

> Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other

Conversations about Race – October 25, 2021

Student Success

> The Talent Code: Unlocking the Secret of Skill in Sports, Art, Music,

Math, and Just About Everything Else – October 4, 2021

Mini-Courses:

Mini-Courses are short duration trainings that consist of a two-hour webinar presentation/discussion plus a short reflective paper. FIVE mini-course sessions plus reflection papers equal ONE credit. Earn up to FOUR credits through UND. Mini-Courses will be offered weekly from 7-9 pm via Zoom.

Cost: Members $50; ESP $25; Student members $0; Non-Members $100 The cost associated with this registration is for course participation only. These courses are eligible for 1 graduate credit through UND Reading Basics Part 1: (1 credit) at an additional cost These mini-course sessions will discuss different aspects of The Science of of $50 per credit paid directly to UND. Reading. Ideas and tips on how to teach different areas of Reading will be given. September 29, October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27

Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia and How they Affect Learning: (1 credit)

These mini-course sessions offer a look at what dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia are and how they affect how students learn. Information about what to look for and teaching tips will be given. The facilitator is an Orton-Gillingham certified instructor. November 3, November 10, November 17, December 1, December 8