This is a group for anyone interested in education technology and promoting education in the classroom for teachers, entrepreneurs, and policy makers in the Washington DC region. We will be organizing keynotes, panel discussions, and more. We will try to meet monthly to explore various topics at the intersection of education and technology; to learn about the latest technologies that are supporting teachers; and to hear from teachers about the problems in education that must be fixed now. In add …

DC PE/Health teachers and teachers of other subject areas who are interested in learning more about physical education or incorporating movement activities into their instruction.

First through Third Grade teachers in DC schools or teachers in other grade levels or subject areas who are interested in learning more about lower elementary instruction.

DC English as a Second Language teachers and teachers of other subject areas who are interested in learning more about second language acquisition.

Early Childhood (preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten) teachers or teachers of other grade levels or subject areas who are interested in learning more about ECE.

DC Fourth and Fifth Grade teachers and teachers of other grade levels and subject areas who are interested in learning more about upper elementary instruction.

I am a high school biology teacher who would like to have extra motivation to read science-related books and discuss them outside of school. These wouldn't be textbooks, they would be more "popular science" that are educational and entertaining as well! Authors will include Richard Dawkins, Natalie Angier, E.O. Wilson, Carl Sagan, and Rachel Carson among others. There are many of these that have been on my "to-do" list for a long time. Of course other science teachers would be great for this gro …

DC art teachers and teachers of other subject areas who are interested in learning more about art instruction.

DC Dual Language teachers and teachers of other subjects who are interested in learning more about bilingual education and second language acquisition.

DC Secondary English teachers and teachers of other content areas who are interested in learning more about English instruction.

Digital Harbor Foundation presents the monthly Baltimore EdTech Meetup as well as various activities undertaken by teacher-fellows in our EdTech Link program and students in our STEM Engine and STEM League programs.

We are so excited about coaching and sharing ideas related to more joy, self-healing, selfempowerment, peace of mind, spiritual development and enlightenment. The 3rd Sunday community events are opportunities for educators, teachers, principals, personal coaches, chaplains, spiritual directors, life coaches, executive coaches, success coaches and human resource consultants to connect with the community in the metropolitan Washington DC area. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! WHEN: This monthly community lu …

DO YOU WANT TO APPLY ACIM (A COURSE IN MIRACLES’ PRINCIPLES) IN YOUR LIFE? DO YOU WANT TO CONNECT WITH OTHER STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF ACIM AND FIND OUT WHAT THEY ARE UP TO? DO YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW OTHER ACIM STUDENTS ARE APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES IN THEIR LIVES? YOU HAVE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE! EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! NOTE: The third Sunday series of events are NOT in a typical study groups format, they are networking opportunities to connect teachers and students of A Course In Miracles with o …

WHAT WE DO: We provide a variety of mindfulness meditation experiences (classes, workshops, retreats, mentoring, one-to-one teaching, and therapy), including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) 8-week classes. "As long as you are breathing, there is more right with you than there is wrong with you, no matter how ill or hopeless you may feel." - Jon Kabat-Zinn Our mission is to help you open up to all that you are and all that you can be thr …

What: This is a *free, open ongoing mindfulness meditation group for both beginners and experienced practitioners. *The class is free for all participants. Donations are gratefully accepted, but are in no way required our sought. While the forms of meditation we practice are rooted in Buddhist teachings, the study and practice of mindfulness and insight meditation is applicable to anyone from any background or religion, and all are welcome. Each class will include: guided meditation, instruction …

Belly Dance! Here we are- professional belly dancers, students, teachers, drummers, musicians and friends in Maryland and surrounding areas! Meet fellow Bellydancers near you! Come to a local Bellydancing Meetup to share the joy of belly dancing (Raqs Sharqi or Dance Oriental if you prefer). Our calendar is the best feature- see where classes are, post your own events? fill out the polls to help teachers plan. Learn about costumes and veils, shows, dancers, styles and more! Those interested in …

Eastern Market Tango is The Place to learn and dance Argentine Tango in the DC area. Since June 23, 2004, Eastern Market Tango has acted as home to all segments of the DC Tango Community. During this time we have continued to offer the DC-MD-NOVA Community the finest Tango Teachers & Dancers from around America and around the world. We also offer In-House Teachers, some of whom have taught with us on a weekly basis since 2005. If you've ever wanted to learn this soulful dance, the way they have …

What: This is a *free, open, ongoing weekly meditation group that began in September 2010, and includes both beginners and experienced practitioners. Most nights, there are about 20-30 of us. (... even though Meetup might show that only one person is attending!) *There is a suggested donation of $5 for the church. While the forms of meditation we practice are rooted in Buddhist teachings, the study and practice of mindfulness is applicable to anyone from any background or religion. All are welco …

This is the re-birthing of a unique spiritual community. It is a bringing forth of a "Beloved Community". Our purpose is creating an environment where each Individual can realize (be) his/her Authentic SELF, Higher SELF, God-SELF, Christ-SELF, Buddha-SELF, ATMAN, Krishna-SELF, by whatever name this SELF may be called. Stated another way, our purpose is to enlighten, empower, encourage, and enrich the life and lives of each other. We are trans-denominational which means we draw from a number of s …

“As long as you are breathing, there is more right with you than wrong with you, no matter how ill or hopeless you may feel.” - Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Thank you for your interest in pursuing mindfulness in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia! Along with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) workshops, we offer a variety of classes, workshops, and daylong retreats throughout the valley designed to help you reduce your stress and pain (emotional and …

WELCOME, Peace, Love & Light to you ! We study and use "A COURSE IN MIRACLES" as our foundation and guide to Spiritual Enlightenment, and Learning the Truth of Who We Are. At WORLD IN HANDS we teach to learn. Teachers and Students are one in the same. As Brother J. (Jesus) instructed. We also incorporate other materials into our studies and conversations to enhance our knowledge, stay current and aware, and incorporate it into our life. A Course In Miracles is a modern spiritual masterpiece, of …

This is a group for like-minded individuals who want to raise their level of self-awareness. Have you ever asked yourself “Is this all there is?” Whether life has been pain and suffering or you have achieved everything you wanted, still there is within us that feeling that there must be something more. Something beneath the surface that gives life a deeper meaning. A suspicion, that, when you leave this life, you will say “Ah hah! I knew it! It was there all along and I never even put in 80% eff …

This group is here to openly discuss, exchange skills & talents and practice the martial arts. I invite you to meet others with different backgrounds and/or  experiences than you. Some of the seminars and classes are geared to students with less exposure to martial arts and those who shy away from full contact; other times are for hardcore, hardened and knowledgeable, practitioners. But martial arts is more than fighting. The martial artist cares for the body, thought processes, knowledge, and y …

5th Generation Appalachian Folk Medicine Practitioner of Cherokee and Celtic Descent. Medical Intuitive,Trance Medium Healer.folk medicine herbalist, shamanic trance medium healer , teacher of the Sacred Healing Ways, crystal and vibrational healer, medical intuitive , big picture visionary, maker of herbal concoctions to heal, painter of folk art angels. https://www.facebook.com/SandraBearDavisMedicineWoman#!/SandraBearDavisMedicineWoman Usui and Seichim Reiki Master Teacher Certified Haumana …

Are you interested in exploring, studying and practicing meditation in the Himalayan yoga tradition?  A small group or groups will meet regularly to pursue spiritual growth through meditation. Our time will be split between exploration and study of the traditional 8-fold path of yoga based on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the practices on that path, with the focus always on meditation. Prayag is a Sanskrit word meaning a confluence or joining of sacred streams or rivers. Each of us is such a …

DC elementary special education teachers and teachers of other subjects who are interested in learning more about special education and instructional strategies for students with special needs.

DC secondary social studies teachers and teachers of other subject areas who are interested in learning more about social studies instruction.

DC elementary science teachers and teachers of other subject areas who are interested in learning more about science instruction.