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1. REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Program: Online Courses

Dates: On-Going (Ends Dec 31, 2035)

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CTLE Hours and In-Service Credit Workshops and courses that are listed in the MESTRACT catalog are assigned a category to indicate if they are being offered for CTLE hours in either Pedagogy, Content, or ELL. If the activity is not being offered for CTLE hours, the category will show as Non-CTLE. Individual school districts must approve activities if they are to be used for in-service credit since you are in service to your school district. Typically, 15 CTLE hours of seat time equals 1 in-service credit in your collective bargaining agreement.

Certificates of Completion Once attendance has been received from the instructor and the participant has completed the activity evaluation in My Learning Plan, a certificate of completion will be generated in My Learning Plan for printing. If your certificate is missing either your birthday, last 4 SSN, signature or CTLE category, the error will need to be corrected in your school district's My Learning Plan system. Please ask your district person to contact Frontline Support at pgsupport@frontlineed.com or 866-504-8222 - Option 2 for Support.

Course Participation Participants are expected to attend all required synchronous meetings and complete all asynchronous work to receive credit for the course. If one required meeting is missed, the participant should contact the instructor by email to makeup the missed meeting.
  • Enrolled: 0/0
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2. **MESTRACT 6 Online Cohort** Stony Brook University's-EDL 571 School Business Administration

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: Aspiring Administrators

Dates: 1/9/2025 to 3/20/2025

Stony Brook University EDL Students Only
This course presents an examination of the duties and responsibilities of the school business administrator including an understanding of the role in relation to other members of the administrative team. Also examined during the course are other aspects of the business administrator's work such as office management, budget procedures, financial management, accounting and auditing, purchasing and supply management, insurance programs, capital outlay and debt service, school plant operation and maintenance, food service, and transportation. At the core of this administrative role is that you can effectively act ethically and professionally in personal conduct, relationships with others, decision- making, stewardship of the school's resources, and all aspects of school leadership, while being able to effectively establish and sustain a professional culture of engagement and commitment to shared vision, goals, and objectives pertaining to the education of the whole child; high expectations for professional work; ethical and equitable practice; trust and open communication; collaboration, collective efficacy, and continuous individual and organizational learning and improvement; while confronting institutional biases of student marginalization, deficit-based schooling, and low expectations associated with race, class, culture and language, gender and sexual orientation, and disability or special status. The major goal of this role is for you to be an effective, responsible, ethical, and accountable steward of the school's monetary and non- monetary resources, engaging in effective budgeting and accounting practices. (PSEL Standards 2a, 3e, 3g, 7c, and 9d)

The course content will be delivered through both virtual meetings via Zoom and asynchronous work in Brightspace.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 17/25
  • Wait: 0/0

3. Beyond Tolerance: Creating a Culturally Inclusive and Civically Aware Classroom

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: This course is designed for educators in K-12.

Dates: 2/3/2025 to 2/24/2025

No matter the content area, as teachers we are tasked with being on the frontline of educating our youth to live in an ethnically and culturally diverse America. Educators have a responsibility to create a culturally inclusive classroom and provide a means for students to become more culturally and civically aware. In this course participants will learn approaches to teaching about cultural responsiveness and civic responsibility by discussing and learning strategies to create both a tolerant and accepting classroom. We will discuss how to navigate difficult conversations and engage students in lessons that will prepare them for their future beyond their K-12 education.

The content of this course will be delivered through synchronous meetings and asynchronous work in Google Classroom.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (15 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Hours: 15
  • Enrolled: 15/20
  • Wait: 0/5

4. Embracing 21st Century Learning: Using Technology, Not Abusing It -Online

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: All Educators K-12

Dates: 2/24/2025 to 3/21/2025

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21st Century learning is centered upon student collaboration, exploration, and connectivity. The essence of today's learning experience is an interdisciplinary and problem-solving approach that encourages innovation. Technology has changed how classrooms are designed and how students learn. The resources and applications available to teachers and students is incredibly vast. But which technology should we use? How should we use it? When should we use it? Should technology replace traditional methods? When does too much of a good thing become bad? The answers can be overwhelming to consider. This course will examine the use of various technology, devices, and applications within the classroom as we explore the SAMR model to incorporate good tech in a meaningful way and in a way that promotes student engagement. Throughout this course, participants will explore a wide variety of tech resources and applications that can be used within the classroom and further determine when and how to use them to better promote student active learning while avoiding student "burn out.” Whether your knowledge of technology is advanced or beginning, this course will allow you to discover and assess a variety of available resources and to determine when it is best to incorporate them into your lesson designs.

The content of this course will be delivered through synchronous meetings and asynchronous work in Google Classroom.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (10 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Hours: 15
  • Enrolled: 20/20
  • Wait: 0/0

5. Make it Stick - A Book Study

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 2/25/2025 to 5/6/2025

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Learning is one of the key success ingredients in any area of life. Yet, most of us are learning the wrong way. Make It Stick explains why many of our existing learning strategies are ineffective, and presents a better approach that will deliver deeper, more precise and more lasting learning. These ideas and tips are useful for students, teachers, trainers, and anyone who believes in lifelong learning. In this book study we will discuss the findings of the authors but also create materials for our own classrooms that put the theory into practice. Every assignment for this class will be directly related to what the participant teaches, predominantly built around them making lessons, activities, assessments and more that they can use the next day with their students.

The content of this course will be delivered through synchronous meetings and asynchronous work in Google Classroom.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (30 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Hours: 30
  • Enrolled: 16/16
  • Wait: 0/0

6. Understanding and Responding to Suicide Risk in Schools

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: K-12 School Social Workers, School Psychologists, School Counselors

Dates: 2/25/2025 to 3/18/2025

*The content of this course may be sensitive to some.* School Social Workers, School Psychologists, and School Counselors frequently assess for safety risk in their students throughout the school year. This course will analyze the current data related to the very sensitive and serious topic of suicidality in K-12 students, and will explore best practices for responding to our most at-risk students experiencing a mental health crisis in the school setting. This course will also cover available Suffolk County resources that are specific to responding to mental health crisis situations. This course will also provide opportunities for case conferencing and will offer resources to prevent burnout.

The content of this course will be delivered through synchronous meetings and asynchronous work in Google Classroom.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (15 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Hours: 15
  • Enrolled: 16/20
  • Wait: 0/5

7. Be A Game Changer: 'Live to Lead" - The power of being the change you want to see in the world!

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 2/26/2025 to 4/2/2025

This course will provide participants with the opportunity to develop coordinate and integrate the power of being the change they want to see in the world into their daily lives. This expertise will enable them to grow professionally and personally and internalize the importance of being a life-long learner. As society changes we need to reflect on the changes and make adaptations that enable us to continue to grow, learn and achieve in a collaborative manner. Each assignment will be targeted for a different purpose and audience. Audiences may include the participant, students, parents, educators, or community members. Participants will be required to select at least one assignment and use themselves as the audience. Participants will develop a vision that encompasses the leadership necessary to be the change they want to see in the world.

The content of this course will be delivered through synchronous meetings and asynchronous work in Google Classroom.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (15 CLTE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Hours: 15
  • Enrolled: 8/20
  • Wait: 0/5

8. The Intersection of Creativity and Artificial Intelligence

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 2/26/2025 to 3/3/2025

Learn about the evolving world of artificial intelligence and how it can be used to create. We'll explore the variety of tools available and how educators can leverage them to support student creativity and the arts. We'll also examine how to avoid some of the negative issues that these technologies may cause and how they may actually help boost innovation in schools. Issues of equity and inclusivity will also be raised in terms of AI technology tools and accessibility when using artificial intelligence. We'll also learn about how these new tools can help educators and their teaching as well as allow for more free time to work with students.

Attendees will learn new artificial intelligence tools that are focused on creativity for students and educators, creative uses and implementation of these artificial intelligence tools, and ways to teach students about how artificial intelligence works to prepare them for the future. We will touch on tools such as Magic School AI, Google Gemini, Chat GPT, Microsoft CoPilot, Adobe Firefly, Adobe Express, Adobe Podcast, Midjourney, Claude, Dall-E, Stable Diffusion, Quizizz, Canva, Discovery Education, Formative, Wakelet, Code.org, Suno Ai, Google Quick Draw, Google Experiments, Music FX, Teach AI, Khan Academy, Skill Struck AI, Curipod, Diffit, Twee, Brisk, Craiyon, Eleven Labs, Speechify, Scribble Diffusion, BrickIt, Autodraw, Zooniverse, Perplexity, Byte, and others.

The content of this course will be delivered through synchronous meetings and asynchronous work in Google Classroom.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (5 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 8/20
  • Wait: 0/5

9. LINC-eBook Study-Leading the Teacher Induction and Mentoring Program

Program: Long Island Network of Teacher Centers

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 3/3/2025 to 3/31/2025

In Leading the Teacher Induction and Mentoring Program, Second Edition, Barry W. Sweeny provides an effective, proven model for developing, implementing, evaluating, and sustaining an induction and mentoring program that results in highly qualified teachers. A nationally known mentoring expert, the author offers comprehensive guidance and a wealth of practical strategies that allow leaders to support mentors and novice teachers and to promote school improvement and professional development initiatives. Extensively revised to include the latest research, this second edition: Presents step-by-step directions for each part of the program development and implementation process Links induction and mentoring to districtwide goals for improved teaching practice and increased student achievement Includes sample schedules, templates, and reproducible forms Provides solid recommendations for avoiding pitfalls and increasing program effectiveness Ideal for principals, district administrators, teacher trainers, and mentor leaders, this resource offers essential tools for designing and implementing a new induction and mentoring program or improving an existing one. <

The content of this course will be delivered online through both synchronous and asynchronous work. (15 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 5/8
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10. Mastering Habits: Build the Good Ones and Break the Bad Ones

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 3/3/2025 to 3/24/2025

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This course explores methods for building better habits for teachers and students. Beneficial habits can increase productivity, provide daily structure and stability, foster personal growth, and aid in achieving goals. The Four Principles of Habit Formation from James Clear's Atomic Habits will be thoroughly analyzed. Excerpts from several other notable texts will be examined, including The Power of Habit, Tiny Habits, and How to Change Your Habits and Transform Your Life. The psychological and practical behaviors that preclude beneficial habit formation will be explored, including resistance, procrastination, inconsistency, and the desire for immediate gratification. Teachers can use strategies for advancing professional growth as well as promoting student development.

The content of this course will be delivered through synchronous meetings and asynchronous work in Google Classroom.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (15 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Hours: 15
  • Enrolled: 15/15
  • Wait: 0/0

11. Leveraging Technology and Best Practices to Support the MTSS Framework

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 3/3/2025 to 4/21/2025

A Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) is a framework that helps educators provide educational and behavioral strategies for students with various needs. This framework can be successful by utilizing tools and best practices that support students emotionally, academically, and behaviorally.

More students are struggling than ever before. We will delve into the MTSS framework and explore best practices and tools that provide equitable learning and create positive learning experiences to support the current learning environment and meet the needs of ALL students.

The content of this course will be delivered through synchronous meetings and asynchronous work in Google Classroom.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (45 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Hours: 45
  • Enrolled: 8/20
  • Wait: 0/5

12. eBook Study Culturally Responsive Teaching for Multilingual Learners

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: Classroom Teachers

Dates: 3/3/2025 to 4/28/2025

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"Culturally Responsive Teaching for Multilingual Learners” is NOT just for English as a New Language (ENL) Teachers. It is a guide for ALL teachers who have students from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds in their classrooms. In their innovative book, Sydney Snyder and Diane Staehr Fenner share research-based tools, case studies, videos, and sketches to promote the success of Multilingual Learners in and out of the classroom. In this 8-week course, participants will keep a reflection journal where they will reflect on each chapter. Participants will collaborate through discussion questions on Google Classroom. Finally, participants will create a lesson plan focusing on the five principles of culturally responsive teaching.

An electronic copy of the book will be provided through our Gale eBook library.

The content of this course will be delivered through synchronous meetings and asynchronous work in Google Classroom.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (45 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 20/20
  • Wait: 0/5

13. LINC-Collaborative Conversations for Mentors

Program: Long Island Network of Teacher Centers

Audience: pre K-12 Mentors, other educators interested in mentoring

Dates: 3/3/2025 to 3/26/2025

This 6-hour hybrid workshop equips mentors with essential communication skills to foster effective and meaningful dialogues. Combining both synchronous and asynchronous learning methods, this workshop provides a flexible and comprehensive approach to mastering collaborative conversations. Participants will engage in interactive live sessions and self-paced modules to explore key topics such as active listening, constructive feedback, and conflict resolution. By the end of the workshop, mentors will be equipped with practical tools and techniques to build stronger, more supportive relationships with their mentees, enhancing both personal and professional growth. (6 CTLE Hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 7/15
  • Wait: 0/0

14. Strengthening Character through Service Learning

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: School counselors, social workers, classroom teachers, support staff

Dates: 3/3/2025 to 3/31/2025

The purpose of this course is to assist teachers, counselors, support staff, etc. with integrating Service Learning into their school environments. Educators will be able to identify the need for Service Learning and how its benefits may be felt throughout the school and greater community.

The content of this course will be delivered through synchronous meetings and asynchronous work in Google Classroom.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (15 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Hours: 15
  • Enrolled: 6/20
  • Wait: 0/5

15. LINC - Book Study Every Teacher a Leader

Program: Long Island Network of Teacher Centers

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 3/3/2025 to 4/9/2025

In this book study course, you will discover the secrets of successful teacher leadership. Every teacher is a leader in their own right. When teachers embrace certain dispositions, knowledge, and skills for leadership, the whole school culture is changed for the better. Whether you're a teacher who's ready to take on new roles or an administrator looking to develop strong leaders, this book is for you. This practical handbook prepares teachers for leadership roles with specific how-tos for the essential skills they'll need most: running meetings, teaching colleagues, providing feedback, conducting needs assessments, delivering effective professional development, resolving conflicts, employing technology, and more.

The book Every Teacher a Leader written by Barbara B. Levin and Lynne R. Schrum is available for purchase through Amazon or Barnes and Noble ISBN #978-1506326436.

Please note: Asynchronous dates and times are simply placeholders for the hours of the course. District approval needed for in-service credit. (15 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 9/15
  • Wait: 0/0

16. Resources for Enhancing School Climate: Empathy, Compassion, UPSTANDER Responsibility and Responsible and Ethical Decision Making

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: K-12 Teachers, Support Staff and/or Administrators

Dates: 3/4/2025 to 4/4/2025

Throughout this course, we will explore the research-based strategies and skills that will enable educators and parents to help students build effective relationships and work through life's challenges in constructive and ethical ways. These tools will enhance school climate, make a difference in the lives of your students, change the fabric of your classroom communities and impact systemic change in school districts.

The course will enable participants:
- to internalize and role-model the behaviors and attitudes they expect of their students,
- educate, involve and gain the support of all constituencies, and
- create a school culture that focuses on developing emotionally intelligent student leaders.

The content of this course will be delivered through synchronous meetings and asynchronous work in Google Classroom.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (15 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Hours: 15
  • Enrolled: 4/20
  • Wait: 0/5

17. New Tools for ELs

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: All Teachers

Dates: 3/4/2025 to 4/1/2025

This course will provide participants with a second set of "tech tools” to use in the classroom. This course is a different from a previous course of a similar name. While the main audience of these tools is English Language Learners, these tools could be use with all students. As the course progresses, it will follow the components of the SIOP model in order to align technology with a model of instruction for English Language Learners.

The content of this course will be delivered through synchronous meetings and asynchronous work in Google Classroom.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (15 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Hours: 15
  • Enrolled: 11/20
  • Wait: 0/5

18. Exploring Apps, Extensions and AI Tools for Classroom Integration

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 3/5/2025 to 3/19/2025

This course offers educators a comprehensive exploration of a diverse range of educational apps, extensions, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, providing practical insights for seamless integration into the classroom environment. Participants will gain hands-on experience with a variety of AI applications, as well as browser extensions, all designed to enhance teaching, engage students, and optimize educational processes. The course covers a range of apps and extensions applicable across different subjects and grade levels, offering practical insights into their implementation for improved learning outcomes. Upon completion, participants will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to adeptly integrate a variety of apps, extensions, and AI tools into their classrooms, creating a technologically enriched and engaging learning environment.

The content of this course will be delivered through synchronous meetings and asynchronous work in Google Classroom.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (15 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Hours: 15
  • Enrolled: 9/20
  • Wait: 0/0

19. trAIn your brAIn - All About AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: All Educators, grades K-12

Dates: 3/5/2025 to 4/2/2025

With all the buzz surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI), it is time to experience exactly what AI is all about. In this class, you will be introduced to the possibilities and the challenges that AI can bring. Gain a solid understanding of AI vocabulary, tools within our technology platforms, responsible use and ethical considerations. Learn how to apply AI to current teaching practices and explore time-saving techniques for school and home. You will end this course with skills, confidence and understanding of AI.

The content of this course will be delivered through synchronous meetings and asynchronous work in Google Classroom.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (15 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Hours: 15
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/5

20. Developing Digital Citizenship in a Digital World - Online

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: All educators, K-12

Dates: 3/5/2025 to 3/7/2025

In a digital age full of advancing technology, social media, and a vast world of online information it is more important than ever to help students develop the skills they need to become digital learners and leaders. Digital citizenship is defined as the ability to effectively navigate the digital world in safe and responsible ways. These skills must be taught to not only safeguard our young learners but also help create a digital environment that is respectful and welcoming to all. In today's world is it important that our students are able to make smart choices, fully participate in a digital world, and contribute in positive socially-responsible ways. This workshop will introduce the importance of digital citizenship, its 6 core topics, and simple strategies to incorporate digital citizenship learning into every classroom (and family) today! (3 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Hours: 15
  • Enrolled: 1/20
  • Wait: 0/5

21. Digital Creation for ELLs

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: All Teachers

Dates: 3/5/2025 to 4/2/2025

This course will provide participants an opportunity to explore ways for English Language Learners to create digital products in the classroom. They will learn tools that help to support speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

The content of this course will be delivered through synchronous meetings and asynchronous work in Google Classroom.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (15 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Hours: 15
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/5

22. Introduction to Teaching Multilingual Learners

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: All Teachers

Dates: 3/6/2025 to 4/3/2025

Students join our schools with knowledge steeped in their own languages and cultures. This course shows how we can address the needs of Multilingual Learners in the classroom. We will explore how we identify students and their levels of support. This will help to transition us to relevant pedagogy needed to support these varying subgroups of Multilingual Learners.

The content of this course will be delivered through synchronous meetings and asynchronous work in Google Classroom.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (15 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Hours: 15
  • Enrolled: 4/20
  • Wait: 0/5

23. Artificial Intelligence Infused Tools for Teachers

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Dates: 3/11/2025 to 3/13/2025

Explore the world of AI infused teacher tools to expedite teachers administrative, assistive, and assessment work. We will review popular tools, such as Quizziz, Canva, Adobe Express, and EdPuzzle as well as Google's Gemini and Microsoft's CoPilot to support educators workload, differentiation for students, and teaching. We will discuss best uses as well as how to maximize efficiency and utilize these tools to support teaching.

The content of this course will be delivered through synchronous meetings and asynchronous work in Google Classroom.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (5 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 5/20
  • Wait: 0/5

24. Strengthen Your Teaching Game

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 3/13/2025 to 3/17/2025

Learn ways to empower students as they develop essential skills with gamification. Explore fun and versatile digital tools for learning and assessment that allow for collaboration, interaction, and learning. We will explore a variety of free and low-cost tools and projects with demonstrations and interactive modeling in which attendees participate. These tools are great for a do-now, a project, an exit ticket, or an assessment and help students to navigate the digital world while building communication and collaboration skills. We'll also explore the evolving world of gamification and examine ways to create games in collaboration with students that can teach and engage others. (3 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 1/20
  • Wait: 0/5

25. LINC-Teaching in a Digital World

Program: Long Island Network of Teacher Centers

Audience: K - 12 Educators

Dates: 3/17/2025 to 4/2/2025

This course will focus on best practices and strategies to implement the new NYS Computer Science & Digital Fluency Learning Standards into K-12 classrooms. In this course, participants will explore Computational Thinking, Networks and Systems Design, Digital Literacy, and Impacts of Computing along with several edtech resources and tools that can support the integration of these learning standards into the classroom. This course is appropriate for all K-12 educators.

The content of this course will be delivered through synchronous meetings and asynchronous work in Google Classroom.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (15 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 12/20
  • Wait: 0/0

26. Travel the World with Virtual Field Trips

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 3/18/2025 to 3/20/2025

Explore the many options available for educators in the emerging world of virtual field trips. Technology now allows us to explore any place on earth and beyond with amazing tools that aid teaching and offer an engaging, memorable experience for students. We will touch on virtual field trip options for every level, subject area, and any classroom from live streams to guided tours to virtual visits from professionals. These are fun learning opportunities and we will share how they work from a low-tech environment to virtual reality headsets and look at the different technologies available. Experience some of the options available to teachers from free virtual field trips with groups like National Geographic, Google, NASA, and museums around the world to popular educational offerings to low-cost Virtual Reality tours and subscription options like Discovery Education. (3 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 4/20
  • Wait: 0/5

27. The Best Edtech of 2025

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 3/25/2025 to 3/27/2025

Remember circling toys in the catalog as a kid, this is the professional educator's version! We will explore the favorite educational technology of 2025 with a focus on creativity, innovation, and learning. This fast-paced, fun session highlights tools, projects, pros, and cons of tools like Artificial Intelligence, Animation, 3D printing, laser cutting, design, gamification, and more! Attendees will leave this session knowing more about the tools they want to use with staff and students. (3 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 2/20
  • Wait: 0/5

28. **MESTRACT 7 Cohort** Stony Brook University's EDL 515 School District Leadership

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: Aspiring Administrators

Dates: 3/25/2025 to 6/3/2025

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This course is an examination of theories and practices related to school district leadership, administration, supervision, and evaluation. Topics included are organizational structure, engaging teachers, staff, and parents in the decision-making process, curriculum, leadership, supervision, staff development, monitoring and evaluating the school's or program's performance and involving staff in making changes, mechanisms for effecting change, establishing and maintaining ongoing cooperation and collaboration between the home and the school, personnel administration, business management, and school law. (3 graduate credits)

This course will take place online through Brightspace and face to face meetings will be arranged by the instructor.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

29. Visual Storytelling-Online

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 3/27/2025 to 3/28/2025

Learn a variety of innovative and creative approaches to storytelling using different visual technologies that can be utilized in any learning environment. We will explore different approaches to visual storytelling and create a short visual story together using free, online tools. We'll see how it can be used in any educational environment to build connections, develop empathy, and engage students. We'll learn the fundamental aspects of storytelling and create a true, visual story together.

The content of this course will be delivered through synchronous meetings and asynchronous work in Google Classroom.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (3 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 2/20
  • Wait: 0/5

30. **MESTRACT 6 Cohort** Stony Brook University's EDL 555 Supervision of Instruction

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: pre K-12 Educators

Dates: 3/27/2025 to 6/5/2025

Stony Brook University Students Only
New
This course covers the basic aspects of the supervisory process. Areas included are an overview of supervision, theory and research, organization and function, roles of various personnel in the supervisory process, factors influencing change, improving instruction through individuals and groups, curriculum development, effective use of learning resources and evaluating supervisory programs.

This course will take place online through Brightspace and face to face meetings will be arranged by the instructor. (3 Graduate Credits)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

31. **Three Village 2nd Cohort (MESTRACT 5)** Stony Brook University's EDL 595 Educational Leadership Research Project Seminar

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: Aspiring Administrators

Dates: 3/27/2025 to 6/5/2025

New
The goal of Stony Brook University's EDL Research Project Seminar is to teach students to understand and conduct graduate-level research that culminates in a final research paper. All of the work for this course will be completed online in Brightspace with virtual face to face meetings scheduled throughout the course.

Prerequisite: Completion of all foundation and required coursework.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. Synchronous course meetings will be arranged by the instructor.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

32. Getting Organized with Google

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 4/1/2025 to 4/3/2025

Learn how to organize Gmail, Google Drive, Slides, Calendar, Chrome, Docs, and Classroom with tips and tricks such as labels, folders, filters, and other time-saving tips like email signature and scheduling emails. Time will also be dedicated to actually putting the learning into action and organizing during the session. (3 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 6/20
  • Wait: 0/5

33. Using Augmented/Virtual Reality in the Classroom

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 4/3/2025 to 4/7/2025

Learn the basics of the emerging field of augmented reality and how you can engage students with AR/VR in your teaching. We will look at a variety of free and low-cost tools and explore how they can be used on every level in a range of different disciplines. We will also create some augmented reality work ourselves and discuss creative projects that can use AR in learning. We'll also look at where the technology is heading and how to develop our own projects that will support the curriculum and add interactivity to our teaching. Well explore a wide array of different AR/VR tools and learn how to choose the right tools for your classroom. (3 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 4/20
  • Wait: 0/5

34. Spark Creativity with Adobe Express

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 4/8/2025 to 4/10/2025

Learn how to use Adobe Creative Cloud Express (formerly Adobe Spark) for any classroom on any level. The free tool is a new web or mobile app that works on any device and uses simple drag-and-drop technology enabling users to make multimedia content including posters, infographics, animation, social media posts, slideshows, films, websites, portfolios, GIFs, and visuals like logos, flyers, and banners. We'll learn how to use templates for class projects and how to work with numerous creative assets such as fonts, backgrounds, and royalty-free photos and music. We'll explore how to infuse these creative, visual elements into any lesson and share them easily to heighten student learning. (3 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 5/20
  • Wait: 0/5

35. Digital Drawing: Learn Ways to Engage with Creativity in any Environment

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 4/10/2025 to 4/14/2025

Learn a variety of ways to infuse art into your curriculum with free and low-cost apps and programs that can be used at home for every level and discipline. We'll explore visualizing learning with sketch notes, drawing with code, creating digital mandalas to support mindfulness, time-lapse art, recreating famous portraits, and digital comics. Support equity and social-emotional learning with these fun, engaging ideas and projects. (3 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/5

36. Understanding the Obsessive Compulsive Child

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: teachers, counselors, social workers, psychologists, coaches

Dates: 4/21/2025 to 5/12/2025

Closed
This online class will help educators get a better understanding of children who may experience the internal challenges of being Obsessive Compulsive. Some challenges may be due to stress, depression, anxiety, predisposition and even trauma. Children may also experience conflict with peers and adults in addition to their own internal confusion and disturbances. Learn how we, as educators/adults can show understanding and give support to a child experiencing these disengaging challenges and also understanding what exposure response prevention is.

The content of this course will be delivered through synchronous meetings and asynchronous work in Google Classroom.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (15 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Hours: 15
  • Enrolled: 10/10
  • Wait: 0/0

37. GIF you Build it, They will Learn: Using and creating GIFs and Memes in Teaching

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 4/23/2025 to 4/25/2025

Opportunities for self-expression in the classroom lead to more academic ownership. In this session, we will learn ways to use GIFs and Memes to enhance teaching as well as to create memes and gif animations from scratch. These tools can help foster connection and engagement with digital literacy as well as engage students in a fun way. (3 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 2/20
  • Wait: 0/5

38. Think Inside the Box - How Strategic Games Relate to Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: All Educators, grades K-12

Dates: 4/23/2025 to 5/21/2025

Strategic games and board games can offer fun and engaging ways to teach Social Emotional Learning skills and incorporate Computer Science and Digital Fluency Skills. Take part in hands-on activities, foster a deeper knowledge of the standards and identify ways to incorporate the skills your students develop across all curriculum areas.

The content of this course will be delivered through in person and synchronous meetings along with asynchronous work in Google Classroom.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (15 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Hours: 15
  • Enrolled: 2/20
  • Wait: 0/5

39. Introduction to Animation

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 4/29/2025 to 5/1/2025

Learn the basics of animation and how it can be used in any learning environment to help engage students in fun learning. We will examine different methods of animating using a variety of free and low-cost digital on the desktop, Chromebook, and tablets as well as traditional tools such as clay, toys, and pencils. We will explore some diverse and inspiring examples from professionals and students then go through the process ourselves and create a short animation for your class. (3 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 2/20
  • Wait: 0/5

40. What is Project Based Learning (PBL) and Why Do It?

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 4/29/2025 to 5/21/2025

Rather than feeling like you must jump all the way, consider taking small steps toward project-based learning. This can be as simple as providing less direction and more choice within a project you already do. Together, we will explore exciting activities and how implementing project-based learning can make your classroom a super fun and engaging place for your students.

The content of this course will be delivered through synchronous meetings and asynchronous work in Google Classroom.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (15 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Hours: 15
  • Enrolled: 8/20
  • Wait: 0/5

41. Taking Animation to the Next Level

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 5/1/2025 to 5/5/2025

Learn various beginner and intermediate animation techniques from traditional stop motion to emerging forms of 3D digital animation and how they can enhance learning. We will explore different methods of animating using both digital and traditional tools and highlight the strengths of each method in teaching. We will also go through the process ourselves and create short animations which you can use in class. (3 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 1/20
  • Wait: 0/5

42. The Hidden Culture of Female Aggression

Program: Mid East Suffolk Teacher Resource and Computer Training Center

Audience: Teachers K-12

Dates: 5/5/2025 to 5/19/2025

The instructor will guide participants through the hidden culture of female aggression and steps educators can take to reduce these behaviors in our students. Relational aggression can take on many different forms, both verbal and nonverbal, and they can vary depending on the individual perpetrating the aggression as well as the culture in which it is occurring.

The content of this course will be delivered through synchronous meetings and asynchronous work in Google Classroom.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (15 CTLE hours)

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Hours: 15
  • Enrolled: 4/15
  • Wait: 0/0