Unlock the power of storytelling to transform biotech education. This hands-on workshop empowers instructors to use AI tools to craft engaging story wrappers around biotechnological concepts and lab skills. Learn to teach mitosis and breast cancer biomarkers through patient journeys, explore the science of heartbreak to explain anatomy and physiology, or unpack the mystery of Auto-Brewery Syndrome to spark discussions around diagnostic panels and legal implications. We’ll also dive into the role of SNPs in opioid addiction and metabolic signals in drugs like semaglutide/Ozempic—all framed within compelling, student-centered narratives. Participants will practice building story-driven lesson hooks that tie directly into core skills like ELISA and PCR testing. Leave with ready-to-adapt scenarios and strategies that bring complex science to life, while deepening student engagement and curiosity in biotechnology’s real-world impact.
Join representatives from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office for an in-depth session on wage and hour laws, compliance, and best practices. This presentation will cover key topics such as minimum wage, overtime, child labor laws, earned sick time, and wage enforcement. Attendees will gain valuable insights into legal requirements, and how to ensure fair labor practices within their institutions. There will also be an opportunity for Q&A to address specific concerns. Don't miss this essential session to stay informed and compliant with Massachusetts labor laws.
This presentation helps vocational teachers understand their retirement options under MTRS, including pension benefits, Social Security coordination, and service buybacks. It also emphasizes the importance of saving outside the pension and offers support through Diamond Point Wealth Partners.
Social stigma can impede our ability to connect with others in ways that are fair and meaningful. In order to improve our relationships with community members, we must unpack stigma and examine our biases. In this workshop, participants will discuss the ways in which stereotypes can negatively impact the way people perceive other identities. Participants will examine their own identities and explore the roles that privilege and oppression may have played in their personal experiences. They will also learn how to challenge personal biases against stigmatized groups, and how to navigate different conversations in the classroom.
Session Objectives: • Understand how stigma impacts our relationships • Learn ways to combat our own personal stigma-based biases • Explore our own potential privilege and oppression. • Apply multiple aspects of empathy and bias reduction in our everyday lives
Are you considering administration? This session will give you an overview of some of the job details, best practices, identifying what needs to be addressed asap, what can wait, resources for help, and more. This will be an open Q & A addressing assumptions and realities involved with a leadership role.
M.G.L. Chapter 71, Sections 37H, H1/2, H3/4... often cited, often misunderstood. This session is meant for teachers who wish to learn the basics of school discipline law in Massachusetts and what assistant principals and deans of students go through when it's time for discipline. Participants will be able to interpret each of the three school discipline laws under M.G.L. c. 71 and apply what they learned to real-world situations in their classrooms, shops, and schools.
This hands-on session explores the creative frontier of generative AI and its implications for the future of work. Discover how educators can leverage experimental AI tools to engage students in innovative, real-world learning experiences that align with emerging industry trends. From AI-generated media to no-code prototyping, you’ll explore how schools can become launchpads for future-ready talent in a rapidly evolving workforce.
