Professional Development Teachers Actually Want
CURATED, CLASSROOM-READY TRAININGS WITH TOOLS YOU CAN IMPLEMENT IMMEDIATELY.
June 29–July 3 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
SPCA Education Center | Largo, FL
Tired of leaving professional development inspired but unsure how to apply it on Monday?
Each summer, we curate a professional development series designed to move beyond inspiration and into implementation. Every session is built around what teachers actually ask for, with practical tools, inclusive strategies, and classroom-ready systems that support real students in real classrooms.
Thanks to scholarship funding provided by Florida’s Unique Education Learning Support (FUELS), this summer series is offered at no cost to educators.
Registration is required to reserve your seat.
🦋 June 29
Rewiring for Resilience
St. Clair Butterfly Foundation
🦋 June 30
Beyond Behavior: Advanced Applications
St. Clair Butterfly Foundation
🎨 July 1
Room Transformations
Danielle Biggs
🧩 July 2
Autism in the Classroom
Sherrill McCarthy
🌟 July 3
Giftedness in the Classroom
Sherrill McCarthy
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Build the foundation for a regulation-first, healing-centered classroom rooted in neuroscience and emotional intelligence.
You’ll Learn To:
• Recognize trauma-impacted behaviors as communication, not defiance
• Apply real-time de-escalation and regulation tools
• Build relational safety through intentional routines
• Implement the Seven Waystations framework for emotional awareness and problem-solving
• Support executive function through regulation-first practicesYou’ll Walk Away With:
• Practical classroom strategies you can use immediately
• Tools for co-regulation and boundary setting
• A new lens for understanding student behavior -
Deepen your trauma literacy and explore advanced strategies for supporting complex learners with confidence.
You’ll Explore:
• How identity, neurodivergence, and culture shape trauma responses
• Reframing student resistance as a need for agency
• Moving from compliance-based systems to curiosity-driven engagement
• Trauma-responsive grading and classroom systems
• Ethical use of Kaleidoscope AI for in-the-moment classroom supportYou’ll Walk Away With:
• Inclusive strategies for diverse learners
• Developmentally responsive classroom tools
• Access to SCBF digital resources and LMS for 6 months -
Danielle Biggs, Senior Instructional Specialist
Curious about all the buzz around classroom transformations? Experience this engaging strategy firsthand and discover why it has become such a powerful tool in classrooms.
In this interactive training, you will explore how everyday classrooms can be transformed into exciting, themed learning environments that spark curiosity and bring lessons to life. From construction zones and hospitals to ice cream shops and beyond, classroom transformations turn review days into immersive experiences students remember.
You’ll Learn To:
• Design themed classroom experiences that boost student engagement
• Connect transformations to academic standards in meaningful ways
• Increase motivation and content retention through immersive learning
• Keep planning manageable and sustainableYou’ll Walk Away With:
• Practical ideas you can implement right away
• Inspiration for creative classroom themes
• Tools to plan your own classroom transformation
• Strategies to support diverse learners through experiential learningWho It’s For:
Especially beneficial for K–5 teachers, instructional coaches, and ESE professionals seeking creative ways to energize their classrooms.
PCSB Staff may register for 3 PLN credits in PLN with section #139272
Please be sure to register with FUELS and in PLN to receive credit.
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Support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder with greater understanding, empathy, and effectiveness.
You’ll Learn About:
• Communication differences and sensory sensitivities
• Behavior as a form of communication
• The importance of structure and routine
• Creating inclusive learning environmentsYou’ll Walk Away With:
• Strategies for adapting instruction
• Tools for building positive relationships
• Greater confidence supporting students on the spectrumPCSB Staff may register for 10 ESE credits in PLN with section # 138916
To earn the 10 credits, registrants must attend both Thursday July 2nd and Friday July 3rd.
There will also be homework included due at the beginning of each meeting, which will include reading and an activity.
Books must be picked up prior to Thursday 2nd to be able to complete required reading and homework.
Please be sure to register with FUELS and in PLN to receive credit.
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Explore the many ways giftedness presents in students and how to nurture diverse strengths in your classroom.
You’ll Discover:
• Characteristics of gifted learners across multiple domains
• How giftedness can intersect with learning differences
• Strategies for differentiating instruction
• Ways to foster creativity and critical thinkingSpecial Focus:
Understanding how autism and giftedness can intertwine, including twice-exceptional learners.You’ll Walk Away With:
• Practical differentiation strategies
• Tools for recognizing overlooked talents
• A broader understanding of diverse learnersPCSB Staff may register for 10 ESE credits in PLN with section # 138916
To earn the 10 credits, registrants must attend both Thursday July 2nd and Friday July 3rd.
There will also be homework included due at the beginning of each meeting, which will include reading and an activity.
Books must be picked up prior to Thursday 2nd to be able to complete required reading and homework.
Please be sure to register with FUELS and in PLN to receive credit.
Ready to Join us?
Register for one individual day or the full five-day series and walk into next school year equipped, confident, and ready.
June 29–July 3 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
SPCA Education Center | Largo, FL
In partnership with:
DYSLEXIA
in partnership with Inclusiveology
October 6, 13, 20th 6pm - 7pm
Fall Workshop Series
DYSGRAPHIA
DYSCALCULIA
Decoding Dyslexia: Practical Strategies for the Classroom
October 6, 2026 6pm - 7pm
Dyslexia impacts approximately 1 in 5 students, yet it often remains misunderstood in the classroom. This interactive workshop is designed to move beyond theory and provide teachers with a "real world" understanding of how dyslexia manifests in young learners. Participants will discover the neurological roots of dyslexia, identify common "hidden" classroom presentations, and engage in real-life scenarios to practice identification and support. We will finish the session with a deep dive into highly effective assistive technologies and learning tools that support students in bridging the gap between their intelligence and their literacy challenges.
PCSB Staff may register for 1 ESE/Reading Credit in PLN with section #138976
Please be sure to register with FUELS and in PLN to receive credit.
Beyond the Pencil: Navigating Dysgraphia in the Classroom
October 13, 2026 6pm - 7pm
Writing is one of the most complex tasks we ask of the developing brain. For kids with dysgraphia, the "simple" act of putting thoughts onto paper can be an exhausting barrier that impedes learning. This interactive, 60-minute workshop is designed for educators who want to move past the frustration of "messy" handwriting and encourage their students' true written expression. Participants will explore how dysgraphia presents in the classroom, from motor coordination issues to spatial and linguistic challenges. We will dive into a "toolkit" of practical accommodations, multi-sensory strategies, and assistive technology that foster independence and agency. By the end of this session, you’ll have "ready-to-use" strategies to ensure every student can demonstrate what they know, regardless of their ability to hold a pencil.
PCSB Staff may register for 1 ESE/Reading Credit in PLN with section #138977
Please be sure to register with FUELS and in PLN to receive credit.
Numbers that Don't Add Up: Supporting Kids with Dyscalculia
October 20, 6pm- 7pm
Dyscalculia is often called "math dyslexia," but for the 3–6% of students living with it, the challenge goes far deeper than just "being bad at math." It is a neurodevelopmental learning disability that affects a kid's ability to understand number-related concepts, perform accurate calculations, and reason mathematically. Participants will move beyond theory to identify how dyscalculia manifests in the classroom, from "finger counting" to severe math anxiety. Teachers will identify and create solutions in “real life” scenarios and will leave with a toolkit of evidence-based strategies to support academic success and emotional resilience in their students.
PCSB Staff may register for 1 ESE Credit in PLN with section #138982
Please be sure to register with FUELS and in PLN to receive credit.