The Holmes Center for School Partnerships and Educator Preparation provides professional development and partnership opportunities for educators and school districts in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region and North Country. Our goal is to support current and future educators throughout New Hampshire.
The Holmes Center offers on-site graduate courses, coaching, conferences and educator suppor for school districts. In addition, there are professional development opportunities for educators at Plymouth State during the Fall and Spring semesters. We will work with your school or district to design customized professional learning activities. If you have any questions or want to learn more, please email psu-holmescenter@plymouth.edu or call 535-2220.
Thinking about participating in National History Day? Join us online to learn more and get all the tips and tricks you need to succeed!
Date: September 6
Time: 6:30 - 7:00pm
Cost: Free
Location: Online
Presented by Kelsie Eckert
Welcome to our online event where we will guide you through the exciting world of National History Day! Whether you're a student, teacher, or parent, this event is perfect for anyone interested in diving into historical research and presentations. Join us to learn about topics, resources, and tips for a successful NHD project. Get ready to unleash your inner historian!
Silencing Stigma Around Substance Use: Understanding the Presence in School
Date: September 24
Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm
Cost: Free
Location: Webinar
Presented by April Mariska
A timely talk on recognizing the signs of substance use in students, students with substance use in their home, and emerging trends. Including discussion on understanding the implications of substance use on developing brains and fostering connections to support students.
Integrating Current Events in the World Language Classroom
Date: September 27
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Location: Plymouth State University
Presented by Dr. Wilson García
This workshop will review strategies for integrating current events into the world language classroom. Current events expand vocabulary and reinforce grammar structures. Additionally, they promote global awareness and critical thinking by connecting students with real-life situations in the target communities. The workshop will be conducted in English, with examples provided in multiple languages.
Media Literacy Symposium
Date: October 18
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: Free
Location: Plymouth State University
Spend this beautiful fall day on campus in Plymouth with Dr. Pam Harland and the Library Media and Digital Learning Specialist faculty while we host Mike Caulfield, the creator of the SIFT framework and author of Verified, as our keynote. The symposium will include lunch and presentations from school librarians around the state.
Get ready to unleash the power of media and information literacy and empower our K-12 students to:
- Navigate the digital world with confidence and competence;
- Become discerning consumers of information, immune to manipulation and bias;
- Embrace a lifelong love of learning, fueled by the ability to evaluate and synthesize information effectively.
We Have Technology! Now What Do We Do With It?
Date: October 23
Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm
Cost: Free
Location: Plymouth State University
Presented by Dr. Stacey Curdie
The Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework is an excellent lens for examining technology use in the classroom. This webinar will explore the ideas of social, cognitive, and teaching presence and how each contributes in creating dynamic and collaborative learning environments. We’ll examine how these concepts can be applied in choosing the appropriate technology for our classrooms.
Bright Spots in English and Social Studies Education
Date: November 1
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Location: Plymouth State University
Presented by Kenneth Logan and Kelsie Eckert
Please join middle and high school English and Social Studies teachers for conversations about bright spots in teaching. What's working well in your classroom? What are practices, assignments, or routines that are worth sharing? This is a small, informal conference. Our aim is to give teachers time to talk with one another, ask questions, and get excited to try something new. Lunch will be provided.
“The collaboration between Franklin public schools and Plymouth State University is a win-win for teachers and students at Franklin and for the faculty and student interns from PSU. By investing in a master’s degree course that is offered at no cost to our teachers, and the addition of PSU’s in-classroom faculty support, we hope to strengthen educator skills and limit turnover while improving the educational experience for teachers and students alike."
- Daniel LeGallo, School Administrative Unit 18 Superintendent
