Join our Learning Labs for engaging, no-cost professional development designed for K–12 educators and school leaders.
Hosted by the Penn Learning Network (PLN) and funded by Penn GSE, these interactive virtual sessions provide practical strategies, expert insights, and actionable tools to support student success.
Over 96% of participants report that Learning Labs are relevant and useful to their professional practice.
Learning Lab Participants Gain
Leave with practical, research-informed strategies that can be applied immediately in the classroom.
Expert PLN faculty and collaborators share evidence-based insights on today's most pressing educational challenges, trends, and practices.
Penn GSE funded sessions provide high-quality professional learning at no cost to participants.
About Learning Labs
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1-hour Interactive virtual sessions
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Free To all participants
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Over 96% Report learning labs are relevant and useful
Upcoming Labs
You Can't Say That: The Censorship of American Teachers from Horace Mann to Donald Trump
Overview: Coming Soon
Date: November 9, 2026
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM EST
Host: Dr. Jonathan Zimmerman
Water from and Ancient Well: Restorative Justice Practices in the Classroom
Overview: Participants will explore the foundational principles and key touchstones of Restorative Justice Practices (RJP) in schools, including the philosophy behind restorative justice, strategies for districtwide implementation, and practical approaches for integrating restorative practices into classroom instruction
Date: November 17, 2026
Time: 4:00-5:00 PM EST
Host: David Yusem and Kyle McClerkins
What I've Learned Traveling With Students Abroad: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Overview: Participants will explore practical strategies for fostering a global mindset in students and creating opportunities for them to engage with diverse perspectives, cultures, and ideas. Participants will gain insights into how global-minded thinking can be intentionally integrated into everyday classroom experiences and discover ways to translate these concepts into meaningful learning.
Date: TBD
Host: Lisa Pietropola
A View from Administration
Overview: Participants will have an opportunity to participate in discussions around "Big Topics" facing public education. Some of the topics will be predetermined and other topics will be elicited from the educators attending this session.
Date: Coming Soon
Time: TBD
Host: Randy Grove
Welcoming a Student with Autism Spectrum Disorder into a General Education Classroom
Overview: Participants will explore key characteristics of ASD and examine how differences in social communication, sensory processing, and executive functioning can influence student learning, participation, and behavior. Through discussion and practical examples, educators will identify strategies they can use to support students with ASD and respond more effectively to their individual needs.
Date: Coming Soon
Time: TBD
Host: Dottie Mazullo
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