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Professional Development Courses

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STEM Day for Teachers: Conservation and Exploration of Mobile Bay
facilitated

STEM Day for Teachers: Conservation and Exploration of Mobile Bay

Join us on Saturday, March 22nd, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the Pelican’s Nest Science Lab for an exciting STEM Day for Teachers.

Educator GradeK-2 Educator | 3-5 Educator | 6-8 Educator | 9-12 Educator

SubjectsEnvironment | STEM

LocationOn-Site

Kindergarten Readiness: Essential Math Skills for Preschoolers
facilitated

Kindergarten Readiness: Essential Math Skills for Preschoolers

April 7, 2025 - April 28, 2025

Research indicates that the development of mathematics skills in preschool is a predictor of school success in kindergarten and beyond. Throughout this fun, free, 3-week, facilitated training, participants will learn tips, activities, and best practices for preparing preschoolers for academic success by incorporating intentional math interactions and exercises into everyday lessons and activities. Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate for 15 DHR training hours.

Educator GradePreschool Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline

AELG Online (Alabama Early Learning Guidelines) ​| Spring 2025
facilitated

AELG Online (Alabama Early Learning Guidelines) ​| Spring 2025

April 7, 2025 - May 25, 2025

The Alabama Early Learning Guidelines were developed by DHR to promote continuity of high-quality care and learning for children ages 0-5.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator

SubjectsCareer | Child Development

LocationOnline

Healthy Habits for a Healthy Start: CCDF 1, 8, & 13 | Spring 2025
facilitated

Healthy Habits for a Healthy Start: CCDF 1, 8, & 13 | Spring 2025

April 7 - April 28, 2025

Join us for this three-week facilitated training to learn practical solutions and relevant methods for integrating healthy lifestyle concepts into the child care setting.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline

Talking to Young Children About Race and Racism | Spring 2025
facilitated

Talking to Young Children About Race and Racism | Spring 2025

May 5 - May 26, 2025

Explore how educators can learn to lay the foundation for inclusion and acceptance in the childcare setting.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator

SubjectsDiversity

LocationOnline

Sesame Street in the Classroom: Training, Resources, and Support for Early Childhood Educators | Spring 2025
facilitated

Sesame Street in the Classroom: Training, Resources, and Support for Early Childhood Educators | Spring 2025

May 5 - May 26, 2025

Learn how to use Sesame Street in Communities content and resources to support you in providing a high-quality education to the children in your care.

Educator GradeInfant and Toddler Educator | Preschool Educator

SubjectsChild Development

LocationOnline

A STEM Day for Teachers | Day 1
facilitated

A STEM Day for Teachers | Day 1

June 26, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Take a walk on the wildlife side as we discover ways to integrate wildlife and conservation into your classroom at Alabama Nature Center!

Educator Grade6-8 Educator | 9-12 Educator

SubjectsEnvironment | STEM

LocationOn-Site

A STEM Day for Teachers | Day 2
facilitated

A STEM Day for Teachers | Day 2

June 27, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Take a walk on the wildlife side as we discover ways to integrate wildlife and conservation into your classroom at Alabama Nature Center!

Educator Grade6-8 Educator | 9-12 Educator

SubjectsEnvironment | STEM

LocationOn-Site

Explaining Today: The Future of Americas Past Educational Initiative Workshop
facilitated

Explaining Today: The Future of America's Past Educational Initiative Workshop

American Public Television and Alabama Public Television are offering a series of summer train-the-trainer workshops for upper elementary, secondary and pre-service teachers.

Educator Grade3-5 Educator | 6-8 Educator

SubjectsDiversity

LocationOn-Site | Zoom

STEM Day for Teachers: Innovate and Ignite at Sloss Furnaces (TEAMS)
facilitated

STEM Day for Teachers: Innovate and Ignite at Sloss Furnaces (TEAMS)

July 24, 2025

History and innovation come together at Innovate and Ignite at Sloss Furnaces on July 24th from 8:30-3:30.

Educator GradeK-2 Educator | 3-5 Educator | 6-8 Educator | 9-12 Educator

SubjectsSTEM

LocationOn-Site

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APT EDUCATION SPONSORS

These educational programs and services of Alabama Public Television made possible by the generous support of the following contributors:

Community Events & Engagement
  • Books-A-Million, Young Heroes
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama, Be My Neighbor Day/Young Heroes
  • Brookmont Capital Management, Young Heroes
  • C. W. Daniel Charitable Trust, Young Heroes
  • Medical Properties Trust, Young Heroes
  • Fred Rogers Productions/PNC, Be My Neighbor Day
  • WNET-CPB, Sesame Street in Communities
General Support
  • Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB)
  • Public Broadcasting Services (PBS)
Learning Adventures
  • Alabama Bicentennial Commission
  • Alabama Humanities Foundation
    a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities
  • Alabama State Council on the Arts
    a state program of the National Endowment for the Arts
  • American Graduate
    a program of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
  • Daniel Foundation of Alabama
  • Malone Family Foundation
  • Robert Meyer Foundation
  • Sybil Smith Foundation
  • Troy Univiersity
  • U.S. Space & Rocket Center
  • Wells Fargo Foundation
Media Library
  • Corporation for Public Broadcasting, American Graduate
  • Corporation for Public Broadcasting, American Graduate, Getting To Work
PBS Kids Programs
  • Alabama Department of Human Resources
  • Alabama Power Company
  • Books-A-Million
  • Children’s of Alabama
  • HEAL United
  • Medical Properties Trust
  • U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Professional Development for Educators
  • Community Foundation of South Alabama, PBS KIDS EdCamp
  • Sybil Smith Foundation, PBS KIDS EdCamp
Workforce Development
  • CAWACO, Career Forward
  • Southeast Alabama Works, Career Forward

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