Professional Development Opportunities Offered by KBTC Public Television
KBTC Public Television is your go-to resource for enhancing your teaching skills and providing your students with an exceptional learning experience. We offer a variety of Professional Development opportunities to help you achieve your goals, including:
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Virtual Professional Development: Join KBTC's customized virtual sessions and learn how to use PBS resources within your classroom, extracurricular programs, and even at home. With our interactive and engaging sessions, you'll have the tools you need to create a dynamic and effective learning environment.
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In-Person Professional Development: For those who prefer to learn in a classroom setting, KBTC also offers in-person sessions led by experienced educators and subject matter experts. You'll have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities and collaborate with other educators to enhance your teaching skills.
EVENTS
SOWA Bridge Conference 2024
Fostering Inclusive Family Engagement Through Creative Play: Enhancing Social-Emotional Learning and Equity in Community Settings
KBTC will be presenting PBS's Learn & Grow Together workshop, participants will explore a series of interactive, hands-on activities designed for families with young children. This session will focus on implementing social-emotional learning, character development, and executive function skills through creative play and exploration. Emphasizing family engagement, attendees will learn how to use and adapt flexible, modular resources to involve families deeply and support their children's development in various community settings. By the end, participants will be equipped with practical tools and strategies to foster meaningful, multi-generational learning experiences that promote racial equity and inclusivity.
Educators
Tuesday November 5, 2024
11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Greater Tacoma Convention Center
SUMMER BLAST 2024
How To Plan High-Quality Programs with PBS
Join us for Summer Blast, an exciting event where KBTC will be proudly presenting our educational resources and engaging activities. Summer Blast has been a partnership between School’s Out Washington (SOWA) and The Foundation for Tacoma Students for several years. In recent years, the focus has been on grounding the work in the “why” and “getting back to the basics. KBTC is dedicated to creating meaningful and enriching experiences for our community. Come and be part of the excitement and learn more about what KBTC has to offer!
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Learning Goal: By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to design and implement inclusive summer programs using PBS KIDS' curriculum, establish effective group norms, and engage children with fun hands-on activities.
Educators
Monday
June 17th
AM Session (TBD)
PM Session (TBD)
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB SCHATZ BRANCH, TACOMA
SOWA Bridge Conference 2023
SOWA’s annual Bridge Conference brings together school-age care providers, youth development professionals, leaders, community organizers, funders, and policymakers from across the country. Join us for two days of reflection, connection, and re-imagination as we participate in engaging workshops and hear from inspiring keynote speakers and exhibitors.
KBTC will be presenting
Empowering youth: Focusing on climate change solutions to reduce anxiety in kids. Ages 5-16
Educators
2:30 am - 3:30pm,
Monday
November 6, 2023
Greater Tacoma Convention Center
WWNAEC
September meeting
KBTC has been invited to present at the September meeting of the Western Washington Native American Education Consortium (WWNAEC).
Educators
9:00 am - 12:00 pm,
Thursday
September 8, 2023
WSSDA office
Olympia