Here's what teachers are saying about our Virtual PDs:

• "Honestly, these sessions have all been amazing! I have used so much due to the PDs!"!
• "I am absolutely inspired...I am more prepared to teach my students in the fall."
• "Each time I join the sessions, I come away with new knowledge, insights and ideas on how to use this information with my students."

We have a full slate of professional development opportunities this week for teachers. Each will help you earn credit towards NGPF Academy. 

All times listed below are Pacific Time. 

Virtual Professional Development: a one-hour hands-on workshop with multiple opportunities for teacher collaboration

Monday

• Psychology of Online Learning (Application) led by Abby at 9am Pacific Time
• Nearpod for Beginners led by Tori at 3pm Pacific Time

Tuesday

• Teach Like a (Virtual) Champion: Part I led by Sonia at 3pm Pacific Time

Wednesday

• Special Education Resource Share led by Brian at 6am Pacific Time
• How Taxes Can Be Filed for Students for Free in Your Classroom led by Brian at 7am Pacific Time
• Job Paperwork and Paying Incoming Taxes led by Brian at 8am Pacific Time
• Virtual 5-E Lesson Plans for Week 1 led by Christian at 2pm and 3pm Pacific Time

 Thursday

• Brush Up On: The FAFSA led by Amanda at 6am Pacific Time 
• Brush Up On: Federal Student Loans & Repayment led by Amanda at 7:30am Pacific Time 
• NGPF + Google Classroom Helpdesk led by Amanda at 9am Pacific Time 
• Brush Up On: Auto Insurance led by Jessica at 10am Pacific Time 

Friday

• NGPF Speaker Series: Let's Talk College and Alternative to College with Authors Eric Tyson and Ryan Craig hosted by Tim at 8am Pacific Time

Webinars: a one-hour session led by NGPF team members

• Brush Up On: Insurance led by Jessica on Thursday at 11am Pacific Time

Office Hours: a one-hour opportunity to ask NGPF team members any questions you may have

[Disclaimer: NGPF Office Hours do not count towards Academy Credit]

• Office Hours with Ren on Tuesday and Friday at 12pm Pacific Time

About the Author

Ren Makino

Ren started interning at NGPF in 2014, and worked part-time through high school and college. With his knowledge growing alongside NGPF, he joined the team to work full-time after graduating from college in 2020. He is also the producer of the NGPF podcast. During his free time, he likes to try out coffees from different roasters across the world.