The countdown is on! Whether you’re a teacher officially on break or school is still in session, we’re celebrating another successful year. You’ve earned the time off to relax and maintain your skills with OTIS for educators! We’ve got tons of engaging PD courses all year round and have curated courses that will perfectly pair with your summer feels. Dive into 7 low-stress PD sessions to prep for next year!

Check Out Brand New, Low-Stress PD Sessions This Month!

• Building a Vision for STEM Leadership with Dr. Jacie Maslyk

To strengthen STEM teaching and learning across school districts, it is critical to focus on effective leadership at both the school and district levels. This webinar is designed for district leaders, principals, instructional coaches, and teacher leaders who play a key role in shaping curriculum, instruction, and school culture. We will address a critical component of STEM leadership, providing practical strategies, research-based insights, and opportunities for reflection and collaboration. Participants will craft their vision and identify strategies for effectively articulating it to all stakeholders.

• Lesson Planning for ELLs with AI

Are you maximizing engagement for your ELL students? This webinar reveals how to leverage accessible AI platforms to instantly generate differentiated curricula that are tailored to individual needs. We’ll show you how to move beyond basic translations to create culturally responsive assessments and learning activities. Unlock the secret to providing highly effective scaffolding while reclaiming hours in your week.

• Beyond Trivia Games: Level Up with Kahoot!

Kahoot! isn’t just for quizzes! While many know it for high-energy trivia, the platform offers so much more! Join us as we reimagine your instructional practice with this game-changing platform.

• Supporting Effective STEM Instruction and Integration with Dr. Jacie Maslyk

The purpose of this webinar is to build leadership capacity for high-quality, equitable STEM education across all schools in the district. Leaders will define the characteristics of effective STEM education in a K–12 context and explore ways they can support instructional practices that promote deep learning.The session will identify characteristics of effective STEM instruction; the thoughtful integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. We will discuss strategies to support teachers through professional learning and ongoing coaching, using data and observation to strengthen STEM teaching and learning for all.

• Google Workspace for Education: Google Classroom

Google Classroom has come a long way and is no longer just a digital filing cabinet but should be considered your proactive assistant. Join us for this session in which we will demonstrate a modernized instructional workflow. Create differentiated assignments, interactive YouTube lessons and personalize feedback with Gemini in Classroom. Utilize student grouping tools, seamless grading and personalized instruction. See what you can improve in your workflow.

• The Home Literacy Toolkit: High to No Tech

How do we help families support reading without turning the dinner table into a battlefield? This session provides a tiered ‘menu’ of evidence-based literacy activities designed for real life. From high-tech AI tools and digital libraries to low-tech sensory play and no-tech oral games, you will walk away with a ready-to-use ‘Home Literacy Toolkit.’ Learn how to empower parents to build phonics skills through play, bypass student resistance, and bridge the gap between classroom instruction and the living room.

• Demystifying AI Tools

Join us for a grounded exploration of the top AI platforms being used in education. We’ll uncover the ideal use cases, abilities, and limitations of these tools to help you find the best fit for your workflow, thereby allowing you to reclaim time for what matters most: authentic connections in your classroom.

An overall look at OTIS for educators

Dive into low-stress PD courses and more! Visit the online PD course calendar for a complete list of courses for June. Furthermore, with OTIS for educators, you’ll always get:

🧠 A diverse course library

In fact, OTIS now offers over 900 courses across 50+ categories, covering everything from instructional strategies to edtech tools. Moreover, these are designed by experienced educators and align with standards like ISTE, making them practical and relevant.

📅 Live weekly sessions

Additionally, new live content is broadcast weekly, so June will feature timely sessions on trending topics in education. These often include AI in the classroom, Microsoft and Google tools, management, and inclusive teaching practices.

📚 On-demand access

All courses are available anytime, anywhere, and also on any device–perfect for summer learning. Additionally, educators can explore tutorials, state-approved PD, and curated playlists to meet their goals.

🎓 For all roles

Whether you’re a teacher, admin, or paraprofessional, OTIS PD supports unlimited users per school or district license. This undeniably makes OTIS a great resource for team-wide growth.

You can visit OTISpd.com to sign up and also explore the full course catalog. Want help picking a low-stress PD course based on your interests or goals? In that case, we’d love to help with that! To learn more, visit teq.com!

For more tips, tricks, and tools for teaching in and out of the classroom, check out more content on the Teq Talk blog or our YouTube channels OTIS for educators and Tequipment.

We also offer virtual professional development, training, and support with OTIS for educators. Explore the technology and strategies that spark student success — no matter where teaching or learning are happening!

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