AFT PD Trainer must attend Summer Educator Academy July 9-14 2026 for train-the-trainer preparation. Training and travel is paid for by NEA and ATPPS. This comprehensive and intensive training institute prepares educators to return to their locals as facilitators. The description of the content for the course and additional required virtual meetings are listed below. Managing Behavior in School Communities is scheduled to run in Princeton Public Schools during the 2026-2027 school year. Trainers will identify training dates.

 

Managing Behavior in School Communities:

This course provides effective strategies for managing challenging behavior across a variety of school settings. Examining and exploring root causes of challenging and disruptive behaviors requires different skill sets: pedagogy grounded in trauma-informed and restorative practices, navigating physical and virtual environments, and straddling your own personal and professional demands and their influence across learning communities. This is a 40-hour train-the-trainer course that offers two hours of graduate credit through Trinity Washington University. Additionally, this course may be accessed virtually with a live trainer or virtually through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning. Grade level K-12.

 

Pre-Virtual Instructional Dates: June 11, 18 — 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. and June 30 – 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. EDT

Post-Virtual Follow-up: Aug. 6, Aug. 20 — 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. and Sept. 10 – 7 p.m.-8 p.m. EDT

 

 

Qualifications for AFT PD Trainer:

Member PEA

Personal commitment to district improvement.

Demonstrates proficiency in classroom management, instructional methods, curriculum, and assessments.

Demonstrates ability to build and maintain trust with peers.

Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrate positive leadership skills.

Full dues paying member of the PEA.

Responsibilities of AFT PD Trainer in Princeton Public Schools:

Connects AFT PD training to the Princeton Paradigm.

Participates in state AFT PD conferences and training.

Participates in AFT PD schedule planning.

Coordinates with partnering University for course credit if available (at least one trainer for each course).

Tracks hours and assignment completion for staff working toward Princeton Credits

Completes National AFT PD Course training (travel, lodging, and food are covered) (No stipend will be paid for the training.)