Professional Development
11/18 Special Education PD: Understanding Easy I.E.P.
The PFT Health & Welfare Fund is proud to offer members a series of special education professional development sessions.
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Upcoming Programs
Ongoing Programs
Professional Development
PFT Health & Welfare Fund Teacher Mentor Program
The PFT Health & Welfare Fund's Teacher Mentor Program matches experienced educators with new teachers to support professional development and classroom success. The first few years of an educator's career are critical for developing skills and confidence. The PFT is proud to offer professional development programs to ensure our members advance in their careers and salaries, and thrive.
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Professional Development
Discounted Online PD Courses!
Purchase an annual subscription to gain access to online graduate courses at a significant savings available to AFT Pennsylvania members. You'll be able to take one or two courses each term for a total of three courses per year. Courses are offered through a partnership with Misericordia…
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Professional Development
Need in Deed's Civic Action Teacher Network
Need in Deed provides free training and support for 3rd-8th grade Philadelphia teachers looking to bring community and empathy building, civic action, and social inquiry to the classroom. Participating classes complete a year-long civic action process tied to their curriculum, and teachers…
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Professional Development
National Board Certification Information
Interested in applying for National Board Certification? Check out these resources.
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Professional Development
Special Ed Paras Need 20 Hours Prof Dev Each Year
On July 1, new Pennsylvania Regulations on Special Education (Chapter 14) went into effect. One of the most profound changes in those regulations is the mandate that all paraprofessionals paid for by special education monies obtain at least 20 hours of professional development training each and…
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Past Programs
Professional Development
10/14 Special Education PD: ER & RR Resources
The PFT Health & Welfare Fund is proud to offer members a series of special education professional development sessions.
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Professional Development
9/16 Special Education PD: Let's Get Organized
The PFT Health & Welfare Fund is proud to offer members a series of special education professional development sessions.
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Professional Development
8/3-8/6: Praxis Exam Preparation
Join the PFT Health & Welfare Fund for an intensive Praxis Prep Week designed just for School District of Philadelphia employees in emergency certification status or a Career Pathways program! This four-day Praxis PD series is designed to support educators preparing for Praxis 5511, 5154, 5155:…
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Professional Development
7/27-7/30: Start the Year With Great Classroom Management
Join the PFT Health & Welfare Fund for a four-day PD session that will get you all set with managing your class for the upcoming school year.
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Professional Development
Philadelphia Center for Teacher Certification
Are you teaching on an emergency PreK-4 certification in The School District of Philadelphia? The PFT has worked with SDP to create a PA Department of Education-approved certification program that is tuition free. See the details below and apply now! Learn more at tinyurl.com/PCTCInfoHub
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Professional Development
4/11 & 4/18: Building Science & Social Studies Confidence for the Praxis Exam
Join the PFT Health & Welfare Fund for a professional development series designed to support educators preparing for the Praxis 5511, 5154, 5155: Fundamental Subjects exam and similar tests! This workshop series focuses on building foundational understanding and confidence in science and social…
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Professional Development
3rd to 6th Grade Science Teachers Program
The Arkema Inc. Science Teachers Program is for teachers in grades 3, 4, 5, or 6. The goal of the program is to bring Arkema scientists and local teachers together to spark an interest in science among elementary school students. The program aims to make teachers more expert when teaching science.
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Professional Development
2/21 & 2/28: Building Science & Social Studies Confidence for the Praxis Exam
Join the PFT Health & Welfare Fund for a professional development series designed to support educators preparing for the Praxis 5511, 5154, 5155: Fundamental Subjects exam and similar tests! This workshop series focuses on building foundational understanding and confidence in science and social…
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Professional Development
1/14: Working With Paras
This Professional Development session is being held on Wednesday, January 14, by the PFT ER&D's special education team. Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftm8_BQGrl3gJmuCqVcwVSamp-DkPKZsmHh3iPMeKhDA5DNA/viewform
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