Summer Institutes

Literacy Institute - Culturally Responsive Instruction for Readers, Writers and Thinkers

It is required for Pennsylvania educators to be Culturally Responsive in the classroom. However, what does this mean? Come learn the answer to this question and more by attending this summer institute. Learn how to infuse culturally responsive instruction to create stronger readers, writers, and thinkers. Our dynamic guest speakers will provide you with the instructional tools and ideas to equip your classroom. This will foster your students’ reading, writing, and thinking at high levels. Come and benefit from our engaging speakers, hands-on activities, and relevant assignments to help you incorporate the concepts covered during the course into your teaching (K-8).

Ideal for Elementary Classroom Teachers, Middle-level Classroom Teachers, Curriculum Coordinators, and Elementary Building Principals.

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This institute empowers K-12 educators to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their classrooms effectively and ethically. Participants will explore AI tools to enhance teaching practices, personalize learning, and foster critical thinking among students. Through hands-on activities and discussions, the institute addresses the opportunities and challenges of AI, emphasizing equity, safety, and innovation in education. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to navigate the evolving AI landscape and prepare their students for a future shaped by emerging technologies

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Participants will explore, discuss, and create maps in a variety of manners: map as an approach to thinking, map as a means to organize data, map as a tool to represent place (real or imagined), and map as art.  We will create individual and collaborative work while developing ways to incorporate this limitless, interdisciplinary theme into lesson planning and instruction.   

 

Millersville University's Micro-Residency for Art Educators is a week-long intensive studio experience for art educators. Participants will have 24/7 studio access, participate in daily group critiques, and be inspired by a series of artist talks.

Each participant will have access to Millersville University's studio facilities. The following studios will be available for participants to use: drawing, painting, fine art metals, sculpture, printmaking, computer/design lab, and photography. Participants will draft proposals prior to the residency that outline what they hope to work on and accomplish. Each participant will be assigned to a small group and a studio mentor for the purpose of group and individual critiques.

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This course focuses on problem-based learning experiences appropriate for your content and grade level which can be incorporated into your curriculum. Participants spend a week immersed in hands-on activities learning how to solve real world problems using creativity and critical thinking. All types of teachers can learn how to put PBL to use as an important teaching strategy.

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Evidence based, strength focused practices to equip teachers in supporting schools and communities.

 

Learn and implement innovative trauma-informed strategies for individuals, classrooms & building-wide.

 

This year's hands-on Gifted  institute is designed to equip educators with practical strategies to foster creativity and challenge in the classroom. While tailored for gifted learners, these approaches benefit all students by promoting deeper thinking, engagement, and innovation. Participants will explore research-based methods to differentiate instruction, integrate creative problem-solving, and design rigorous learning experiences that inspire curiosity and critical thinking. Through interactive workshops and collaborative activities, educators will leave with ready-to-implement strategies that enhance student learning and motivation. Get ready to spark creativity, encourage intellectual risk-taking, and transform your classroom into an environment where all students thrive!