VAI's Network of Eccentric Educators (Spring 2026)

Up to 4 SCECHs available.

VAI’s Network of Eccentric Educators creates an inclusive community that:

• Gets WEIRD! If you like bold ideas, this is the place for you. Bring an open mind and be ready – anything might happen!
• Tackles hot topics in education and provides practical strategies to address them in creative and innovative ways.
• Provides resources to encourage teachers’ professional growth and support their work in the classroom.
• Acknowledges the challenges that teachers face and seeks out solutions to address these both positively and professionally.
• Creates a safe place for teachers to share their experiences in a supportive environment.
• Offers individualized support with expert coaches that can address new teachers’ specific classroom challenges.
• Connects teachers from across schools and districts, so that they can share best practices and learn from one another.
• Fosters passion so teachers can do what they set out to do in the most effective way — TEACH!

Schedule:

• January 14 | 4-5 PM EST | Student (and TEACHER) Engagement | 1 SCECH
• February 11| 4-5 PM EST | Get Real! Adding Authenticity to ANY Lesson | 1 SCECH
• March 11 | 4-5 PM EST | Re-igniting Curiosity in the Screentime Generation | 1 SCECH

• April 15 | 4-5 PM EST | Social-Emotional Learning: From Rocks to Rocket Science | 1 SCECH

$10 for ALL four virtual sessions!