Equipping Educators: Leading AI Professional Development
A conversation with Meaghan Crowley-Sullivan (iDEAL Institute)
Before AI can transform student learning, educators must first develop confidence, clarity, and a foundational understanding of the technology. In this session, iDEAL’s Curriculum and Professional Learning Developer Meaghan Crowley-Sullivan joins Fr. Nate and Lewis to explore what effective AI professional development looks like in Catholic schools. Together, they’ll discuss how to balance hands-on skill-building with mission-aligned formation, ensuring teachers feel empowered, not overwhelmed. Learn how the Higher-Powered Learning and others like the iDEAL Institute are supporting schools and (arch)dioceses through high-impact, sustainable PD.
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | 3:00-4:00 PM ET
Location: Virtual
Foundations of Blended Learning: Back-to-School Training
2025 Dates:
Session 1: July 28, 29, 30
Session 2: August 11, 12, 13
9-12pm, 1-3pm PT (each day)
Location: Virtual
Start the year strong with this two-day virtual training designed for new teachers joining blended learning schools.
This foundational workshop introduces educators to the key mindsets, structures, and strategies that support a successful blended learning classroom. Participants will explore what blended learning is, why it matters, and how it creates space for student ownership, differentiation, and meaningful use of instructional time.
Throughout the training, teachers will learn how to design and manage station rotation models, set up classroom systems that support self-directed learning, and create tech-integrated lessons that align with instructional goals. Sessions also introduce essential concepts like digital citizenship, copyright basics, and ethical technology use, ensuring that new teachers not only feel confident using digital tools but also understand how to support students in doing so responsibly.
This interactive training includes opportunities for collaboration, reflection, and practical planning, so participants leave with a solid foundation and a good idea on how to get started.
Perfect for any teacher new to a blended learning school, whether new to the profession or simply new to the model.
The iDEAL Teacher Mini-Conference: BlendED 2025
Hosted by Loyola Marymount University’s iDEAL Institute
Event Details:
- November 12, 2025
- 4:00-6:00 pm (PT)
- Virtual (Zoom)
- FREE!
- Limit of 450 attendees - Register now!
Event Description:
Back by popular demand, BlendED 2025 is our annual virtual mini-conference that brings together educators from across the country to celebrate innovation in instruction.
Join us for two dynamic hours of idea-sharing, classroom inspiration, and real talk about what it means to teach in today’s blended learning environments. Whether you’re brand new to blended learning or looking to take your practice to the next level, you’ll hear directly from teachers and school leaders who are creatively integrating technology to boost student engagement and outcomes.
This year’s theme spotlights practical strategies that work, with sessions that highlight small moves with big impact, tools that make planning and feedback easier, and school-wide systems that support sustainable change. Attendees will walk away with ready-to-use ideas and a renewed sense of purpose.
Join us as we continue to celebrate and learn from these exceptional educators, exploring the dynamic capabilities of collective expertise in shaping the future of education!
What to expect in a session?
Each session is scheduled for 25 minutes and will focus on a specific structure or instructional decision a presenter makes to ensure greater success and student mastery with blended learning in their classroom. The session topics will span grade levels and content areas so that attendees can choose a session that best serves their individual needs and interests.
Event Schedule & Details:
- 4:00-4:15 Welcome
- 4:15-4:45… Session 1
- 4:45-5:15… Session 2
- 5:15-5:45… Session 3
- 5:45-6:00…. Closing w/Raffle, Feedback Form, and Thank You!
This two-hour Zoom event will allow attendees to self-select three sessions to attend that interest them and support their ongoing understanding and growth regarding blended learning. Sessions will be recorded and available for viewing by attendees for two months following the event. This will allow attendees to see more than three sessions if they desire.