Convenings

Despite the limitations of gathering in-person during the pandemic, our scholars, students, and staff found many ways to convene, communicate, and collaborate through virtual workshops, webinars, and professional learning opportunities. Here is a sampling of 2020/2021 engagement opportunities sponsored by the Accelerator.

September 2020

“Tips for Caregivers of K-5 Students on Distance Learning” A webinar to support parents and teachers of elementary students.

October – December 2020

“Build Together, Learn Better” A four part series for San Jose students with learning differences & their families, Silicon Valley technology partners, and education leaders

November 2020

“Supporting Students with Learning Differences During Remote Learning” A webinar for parents and teachers.

May 2021

Virtual Field Trips: Increasing Access and Innovating Pathways A webinar conversation on the development of virtual field trip experiences including sharing how a proliferation of tools, technologies, and practices increase accessibility to remote places.

May – June 2021

“Normal was Never Good Enough” A three-part series for K-12 school and district leaders on research-based considerations for a restorative restart.

June 2021

Inaugural Transforming Learning Accelerator Spring Summit. Panel discussions and audience Q&A.

July 2021

“An Applied Science to Support Working Learners” A four-session convening with academic and industry leaders to set an agenda for studying issues of working while studying.

August 2021

“Design Your Own Field Trip” A workshop for students.