ECET2 Delaware: Connecting Innovative Educators is a free conference that brings together educators from across the state for an inspirational and empowering day of teacher-led and teacher-focused programming. This event was formerly known as the Rodel Teacher Council Personalized Learning Workshop.
Register now to celebrate teacher leadership, learn about innovative classroom practices, explore technology in the classroom at the demo lab, and build connections with other Delaware educators.
Keynote and breakout sessions will cover topics relevant to elementary, middle, and high school educators, as well as those in early childhood, CTE, and special education. Delaware educators can also earn five clock hours toward their continuing license renewal.
ECET2 stands for Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teaching and Teachers. Teachers across the country organize regional and local ECET2 convenings with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The conferences provide a space for teachers to collaborate with, learn from, and support one another.
Transportation from Wilmington and Georgetown will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. There are 50 seats available at each location. To reserve your seat or learn more, click here.
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