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Closing Out The Year and SummerPD - PPD149


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In Episode 149 of PodcastPD, host Chris Nesi flies solo to help educators wrap up the school year with intention and head into summer feeling empowered and inspired. From meaningful end-of-year classroom strategies to practical and rejuvenating summer professional development ideas, this episode is packed with actionable advice for teachers at any grade level.

Chris shares seven thoughtful tips for closing out the school year—from celebrating student growth and collecting feedback, to documenting success and preparing your future self for the fall. He also outlines seven summer PD ideas, including books to read, tech tools to explore, conferences to attend, and the importance of simply resting and rediscovering your “why.” Whether you’re finishing the school year or planning your summer, this episode has something for every educator.

Key Topics Discussed:

7 end-of-year classroom wrap-up strategies

  • Celebrate growth beyond grades
  • Student feedback surveys
  • Classroom cleanup and organization
  • Documenting student and professional success
  • Reflective teaching practices
  • Recognizing colleagues and collaborators
  • Writing a message to your future self

7 summer PD ideas to fuel your growth

  • Read a professional or personal development book
  • Try a new edtech tool (ex: Canva, Padlet, MagicSchool)
  • Attend conferences (ISTE, Edcamp NJ, ASCD, ACTE)
  • Listen to educational podcasts (House of #EdTech, Education Podcast Network)
  • Enroll in a course or earn micro-credentials
  • Redesign curriculum with UDL or SEL integration
  • Take time to relax, recharge, and rediscover your "why"

Resources & Mentions:

  • Edcamp New Jersey – August 14, 2025 at Monmouth University
  • House of #EdTech podcast
  • Start with Why by Simon Sinek
  • Education Podcast Network
  • Canva for Education
  • Padlet


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