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EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · 3d

2025–26 New Special Education Teacher Academy beings October 23!

Designed for new #SPED teachers - explore the process, write strong IEPs, monitor progress & gain resources/support.

Register today at https://go.edplus.org/NewSPEDAcademy_October

#EdPlus #STLedu #K12 #specialeducation

2025-26 New Special Education Teacher Academy | October 23, 2025 - November 20, 2025 |8:30 - 3:30

This multi-session training is designed for New Special Education Teachers. In addition to the information provided about the Special Education Process, Writing Quality IEP’s and Progress Monitoring, we will discuss struggles new teachers often face and share helpful resources. Compliance to the Missouri State Plan and the Standards and Indicators will be stressed.Attendance is required at all three sessions:Thursday, October 23, 2025Thursday, November 6, 2025Thursday, November 20, 2025

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EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · 5d

Join Oct. 20 for the FREE Youth #MentalHealth First Aid workshop.

This workshop is perfect for teachers, school staff, coaches, counselors, parents, and anyone working with young people.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/Y07I50X3P5I
#EdPlus #STLedu #worldmentalhealthday

Mental Health First Aid

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EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · 7d

October 5 - 11 is #BannedBooksWeek.

This year’s Banned Books Week theme reminds us that the right to read belongs to everyone and that censorship has no place in contemporary society.

Learn more: https://bannedbooksweek.org/
#WeReadBannedBooks #CensorshipIsSo1984 #EdPlus

Banned Books Week | October 5-11, 2025

Legendary Actor/Author/Activist George Takei Named Honorary Chair of Banned Books Week 2025 Pioneering actor, author, and activist George Takei has been named honorary chair of Banned Books Week, which will take place October 5 – 11, 2025. Takei will be joined in leading the annual event by youth ho…

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EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · 9d

This October, let’s recognize the principals who shape our schools and communities. Visit principalsmonth.org for ideas on how to celebrate and show appreciation.
#ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth

EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · 10d

Your results can inspire others. 🚀

Share your strategy at **#innovate26** → https://edplus.org/proposals
First round CFP scoring begins October 30!

#EdPlus #EdTech #STLedu #K12

#innovate26 Call for Proposals

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EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · 11d

Join us Oct. 27 for a FREE lunch & learn from Wilson Language Training - Structured Literacy in Action: Success in MTSS. Explore IDA’s Structured Literacy InfoMap + see how Science of Reading principles work in practice.
Register 👉 https://lnk.bio/educationplusstl
#EdPlus #MTSS #Literacy #STLedu

EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · 12d

Last week, the Saint Louis Science Leadership Consortium (SSLC) toured the Made Makerspace & learned more about opportunities from Defined Learning.

Check out all the #PLN's we support at https://lnk.bio/educationplusstl & find the one that's right for you

#EdPlus #STLedu #ScienceEdu #K12 #STEM

EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · 16d

NEW DATE!

This isn’t just a workshop—it’s an immersive #AI showcase facilitated by schoolai with #EdPlus on December 4!
Explore real classroom applications, connect with peers, and leave with concrete strategies for meaningful AI use in #K12.

Register at https://go.edplus.org/SchoolaiShowcase

EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · 17d

Young people face mental health challenges too - and they need adults who know how to help. 💙

Join our Youth Mental Health First Aid workshop to learn how to:
✔ Recognize signs
✔ Offer support
✔ Build confidence

Learn more: go.edplus.org/MentalHealth...
#EdPlus #mentalhealth #K12

EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · Sep 11

Resources on talking to children about violence in the news, compiled by the Minnesota Children’s Museum
mcm.org/helping-chil...

Helping Children Cope: Talking to Kids About Violence and Tragedy in the News - Minnesota Children's Museum

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EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · Sep 3

Do you have an innovative idea making an impact? 🎉

Share it at #innovate26 June 2–3, 2026!
Call for proposals open now through Dec. 10 → edplus.org/proposals
#EdPlus #STLedu #K12

EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · Sep 2

Ep. 9 of the #threadED podcast "Celebrating Dr. Ford" is out now!
Listen on our website, or where ever you get your podcasts www.edplus.org/threaded
#EdPlus

EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · Aug 26

Join our year-long virtual study club on Ambitious Science Teaching! Explore strategies to engage students with real-world science while building community. Book included with registration.
Begins Sept. 17.

Learn more: www.edpluslearn.com/Ambitious-Sc...
#EdPlus #ScienceTeachers #bookstudy

EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · Aug 18

Congratulations to the St. Louis area Teacher of the Year semifinalists!
Read the press release: dese.mo.gov/dese-announc...

#EdPlus #STLedu #K12

EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · Aug 11

Final days to sign up for the EdPlus Family Fun Walk/Run on Aug. 23 at Creve Coeur Park!
$25 registration includes a t-shirt, medal & more. Proceeds fund $1,000 scholarships for future educators. Register: runsignup.com/Race/MO/Sain...

#EdPlus #STLedu #RunSTL

EducationPlus Family Fun Walk/Run

The EducationPlus Family Fun Walk/Run is on Saturday August 23, 2025.

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EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · Aug 8

Welcome Neighbor STL seeks volunteer tutors for weekly 1-hr in-home English lessons with refugee women in St. Louis.

No experience needed—training & materials provided.
Sign up: bit.ly/4g6pCmC #ELL #STLedu

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EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · Aug 6

Ep. 7 of the #threadED podcast:

Hear how Building Thinking Classrooms is shifting the focus to student-led problem solving in our latest threadED episode. 🎧 #MathEd #BTC #threadEDpodcast #EdPlus

edplus.org/threaded

EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · Jul 1

As more educators enter the profession through alternative certification, strong support is key. The MTDS Teach Now: Alt Cert Institute is designed to help these teachers build essential skills!

Learn more & register at edpluslearn.com.

EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · Jun 24

The new school year will be here before we know it. Now is a great time to start planning your 2025-26 school year PD!

Check out our current events calendar at edpluslearn.com!

EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · Jun 17

Need help finding free summer meals for kids in your area? MO DHSS offers an interactive map to help families locate nearby Summer Food Service Program sites.

Find the interactive map here: bit.ly/43NihYx

You can text “Summer Meals” to 914-342-7744 or call 888-435-1464 for info.

EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · Jun 11

🎧 Check out the threadED podcast—real talk with educators and innovators shaping the future of learning. From AI to equity, we dive into the topics that matter most in education.

🔗 Listen at edplus.org/threaded or wherever you get your podcasts.

EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · Jun 4

We're hiring an Event Coordinator!
Help plan and run conferences, recognition events & more at #EdPlus.

If you're detail-oriented and thrive on managing logistics, timelines and vendor relationships—we want to hear from you!

🗓 Apply by June 12: edplus.org/jobsno

EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · May 29

#ELevateSTL25 is next week—there's still time to register!

Join K-12 educators to explore best practices for supporting English Learners. Open to leaders, EL educators and content teachers.

Register: lnk.bio/educationplu...
#ELeducators #K12 #EdPlus #MOedu

EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · May 20

🌞 Summer Hours Announcement 🌞

Starting June 2, our summer hours are:
Monday–Thursday: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Fridays through July 24

We’ll be closed Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth and Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4 for Independence Day

Regular office hours resume Monday, July 28

EducationPlus @educationplusstl.bsky.social · May 7

Did You Know - We support more than 20 job-alike PLNs in the St. Louis area?

Find YOUR #PLN and connect with colleagues! #EdPlus go.edplus.org/PLNs