Month | PreK—Grade 2 Parent and Teacher PD Topics | Grade 3 - 5 PD Parent and Teacher Topics |
1 | Updated Self-Efficacy and Perseverance (Research and Activities for PreK-2) | Updated Self-Efficacy and Perseverance (Research and Activities for Grades 3 - 5) |
2 | Vicarious Experiences—How to promote Self-Efficacy and Perseverance: culturally relevant examples (ex. Movie Hidden Figures and Others) | Vicarious Experiences—How to promote Self-Efficacy and Perseverance: culturally relevant examples (ex. Movie Hidden Figures and Others) |
3 | Mastery Experiences—PreK-2 STEM Lab—Pedagogy | Mastery Experiences—Grade 3 - 5 STEM Lab—Pedagogy |
4 | The Power of Hard Work and Dedication—Developing a strong work ethic (home/school examples) | The Power of Hard Work and Dedication—Developing a strong work ethic (home/school examples) |
5 | Social Persuasion—The Power of Words: Receiving positive verbal feedback that instills within a child that they can accomplish a task | Social Persuasion—The Power of Words: Receiving positive verbal feedback that instills within a child that they can accomplish a task |
6 | Emotional States—“What do I feel about my abilities?” —The Power of Emotions | Emotional States—“What do I feel about my abilities?” —The Power of Emotions |
7 | How to Foster a Growth Mindset Part 1 | How to Foster a Growth Mindset Part 1 |
8 | How to Foster a Growth Mindset Part 2 | How to Foster a Growth Mindset Part 2 |
9 | Leveling Up—Next Level Resources: Providing ongoing activities and resources that are at or above grade level. (Ongoing and end of year) | Leveling Up—Next Level Resources: Providing ongoing activities and resources that are at or above grade level. (Ongoing and end year) |