Today, Lenora Henderson brought On the Go Labs to Vernon Middle School, where Mrs. Buntin’s 5th-grade scientists took on a NASCAR Air Challenge to discover how moving air can make objects move! Hands-on learning, teamwork, and fun were in full gear!
Yesterday, science teachers gathered for Session 2 of the Science Cadre to explore Florida’s Formula for Success, Backward Design, and Achievement Level Descriptions. They discussed using these frameworks to intentionally plan instruction and elevate student thinking.
Friday, Lenora Henderson partnered with science teachers in Gulf County to explore Achievement Level Descriptions to elevate student cognitive demand.Teachers collaborated on practical ways to design learning experiences that drive deeper thinking and higher achievement
Lenora Henderson brought Design & Dash to Port St. Joe in Gulf County on Friday. Teachers collaborated and explored innovative instructional strategies designed to promote deeper student thinking and enhance overall success.
Lenora Henderson brought On the Go Labs to Shadeville Elementary School in Wakulla County this Thursday, turning students into hydrologists for the day. Students built water cycle models and eagerly tracked the changes, proudly declaring, "We are scientists on the run!"
Session 2 of the PAEC District Teacher of the Year Cadre welcomed 2024 FL TOY Adrianna Swearingen for a leadership self-assessment. Educators also explored Florida’s Formula for Success and Hattie’s Visible Learning, highlighting collective efficacy to elevate student outcomes.
Our second Cadre meeting for secondary ELA has been moved to November 17, we look forward to seeing you there!
Join us next Monday, November 2, at PAEC for Stronger Leaders. Stronger Teams. Stronger Schools. a free, high-impact Franklin Covey training grounded in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to elevate your communication, productivity, and leadership capacity!
Administrators and teachers: Claim your spot for our free hands-on learning Sphero Symposium on Nov 14 at Tallahassee State College. Participants earn continuing education credit and receive a free lunch! There are limited spots available, so sign up today to explore and learn!
Second-grade teachers at Bonifay K-8 joined Stephanie Walters on Oct 14 for professional learning grounded in the Science of Reading. They explored hands-on strategies to strengthen instruction, develop skilled readers, and boost student engagement through active learning.
Math Network Session 2 featured deep discussions on the EdCredible presentation, FAST assessment items, and teacher surveys. By aligning teacher voices with student expectations, educators identified key ways to strengthen instruction and prepare for the upcoming math adoption.
Monday at Lincoln HS, PAEC, ROOTS Robotics & BlueGrass Education hosted a Manufacturing in Education Workshop. Educators tested ROOTS Cobots & FTM Boards. Admins explored industry-education alignment, grants & regional partners like FSU ASCENT, CareerSource & FL Commerce.
Last Wednesday, more than 30 new teachers from Calhoun, Jackson, and Washington districts participated in PAEC's New Teacher Academy workshop, "Optimizing Classroom Setup for Instructional Learning," presented by Toyka Holden.
SCHEDULE CHANGE
Classroom AI: Automating the Heavy Lifting with GeminiNotebook Webinar Session 1 will be on 10/28/26, and Session 2 will now be on 11/4/26. If you are interested in this interactive AI Webinar, email Daniel Williams at [email protected].
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the Naval Surface Warfare Center, and PAEC are partnering again for "SeaPerch What Team Sponsors Need to Know - Fall 2026." Led by NSWC Panama City engineers, this day-long PD covers rover assembly, navigation tips, and competition guidelines
On Oct 1, Grades 3-5 ELA educators from Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson & Washington counties joined Stephanie Walters to explore "The Knowledge Gap." They collaborated to analyze ELA standards, mapping how decoding, morphology & fluency progress to build proficient readers.
