PJI Teachers Academy 2022 Session 3

The PJI Teachers Academy, a week-long intensive program is designed for educators by educators. This immersive cohort-based program supports teachers in reflecting on their lives and current practices and with an eye to deepening equity in their hearts, minds, and classrooms. Based on the latest neuroscience and teaching literature, participants will explore topics such as privilege, race, gender, LGBTQ, trauma, resilience, empathy, mindfulness, and missing histories while also building relationships and community with others. Connect back with your love for teaching and share your experience and expertise with others as you move beyond compliance to connection in your vocation and with your students. To learn more go to our PJI Academy website.

PJI Teachers Academy Session 3 will be hosted online via ZOOM beginning with a Prelude on Sunday evening from 7:00pm-8:30pm and then daily sessions in two 3-hour blocks between 9:00am-4:00pm. These sessions will be Synchronous (live session via Zoom with your facilitators and fellow participants). You will have access to materials on our online learning management platform Canvas.

Part of our PJI model is connecting through a shared purpose during learning sessions, coffee breaks, and lunch. We are creating authentic and supportive learning using Zoom through our experience with virtual mindfulness, music, art, and breakout rooms that have proven to be quite effective in uniting participants around our shared goals.

Workshop Completion Requirements:

• Attendance at the PJI Academy Prelude and all daily sessions.
• Completion of all reading assignments.
• Open-minded and respectful approach toward participants and activities.
• In-depth self-reflection and application.
• Upon completion of the Academy, return to home institution to lead at least three Professional Learning opportunities to share the PJI topics and takeaways.

FAQs

Are there scholarships available to cover the registration cost?

We encourage all participants to first identify potential financial resources through their institution or other avenues to cover registration costs. If not available, please fill out this Scholarship application form. Eligible applicants may receive a partial discount on their registration.

How can I access my session and workshop materials?

For in-person sessions: All materials will be provided via email and/or during the session.

For Zoom sessions: Three days prior to the beginning of the session you will receive an email with the Zoom and Canvas login information.

For questions or inquiries regarding the PJI Teachers Academy, who can I reach out to?

If you have any questions please email Jen Danilowski, PJI Academy Coordinator at jdanilowski@valenciacollege.edu.