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1. GREENBURGH CSD NEW TEACHER INSTITUTE September 26, 2023 - June 12, 2024

Location: Woodlands HS/MS (Hartsdale, NY) - Innovation Lab

Dates: 9/26/2023 to 6/12/2024

Location: Innovation Lab

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THIS CLASS IS ONLY OPEN TO NEW TEACHERS IN THE GREENBURGH CSD DATES AND TIMES: 3:30 - 5:00PM September 26, 2023 November 14, 2023 January 9, 2024 March 12, 2024 April 30, 2024 June 12, 2024 ***6 additional hours will be spent on assignments outside of our sessions. In order to receive the 1 in-service credit from EWTC you MUST attend. ALL sessions and complete all assignments.
  • Max Class Size: 30

2. AMTNYS High School Math Network (Zoom)

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 4/16/2024

Join NYSED leaders and teachers/teacher leaders at High School grade level from across the state as we explore NYSED resources, discuss curriculum issues and trends, and network with fellow educators and friends. Great opportunity to develop partnerships and share ideas with colleagues throughout the state. Facilitated by AMTNYS Grade level Reps with support from the NYSED Curriculum and Instruction office. Facilitated by Anne Bratt, Nicolle Haynes, Christopher O'Sullivan and Marianne Strayton.
  • Max Class Size: 50

3. ONLINE-DASA Dignity for All Students Act - Mandated 6 hour Certification Workshop (April 21 - April 28, 2024)

Audience: Open to All

Dates: 4/21/2024 to 4/28/2024

Location: ZOOM

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In accordance with Article 2 Sections 10-18 of the Education Law, all applicants for Certification in NYS registered programs are required to complete six clock hours of Training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training). This workshop will be both asynchronous and synchronous. The first 3 hours will be provided through Google Classroom (a Google invite will be provided). You will need to join using a personal Gmail account. The asynchronous portion will consist of a self-directed module-based approach that will ask candidates to review the background and some of the laws associated with the DASA, timelines and concrete concepts. The modules will include both free responses and multiple-choice quizzes to ascertain your understanding before a certificate for Part 1 can be issued. You will have four days to complete the first 3 asynchronous hours. This 3-hour session must be completed prior to Part II which is on Sunday, April 28th. Part 2, also a 3-hour time frame, will dive deeper into the strategies and reporting procedures as well as proactive mechanisms for tracking, reporting, and preventing bullying and harassment in the educational/school environment, including cyber bullying. All participants must be available on Sunday, April 28th from 10:00am - 1:00pm to participate in synchronous Part II of the workshop which will be held via Zoom.
  • Max Class Size: 35

4. Hybrid: Enhancing Student Learning through Project-Based Learning: Strategies, Assessments, and Rubrics

Location: Online (online, ny)

Audience: Educators

Dates: 4/24/2024 to 5/22/2024

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In this 15 hr hybrid course, educators will delve into the realm of Project-Based Learning (PBL) with a focus on designing effective strategies and assessments to enhance student learning. Participants will explore various methodologies to create engaging PBL experiences while keeping students on track and fostering self-assessment skills. Throughout the course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the expectations associated with tasks and assignments within a PBL framework. They will learn how to develop clear rubrics that align with learning objectives and promote student success. By the end of the course, participants will have the skills and knowledge to integrate these elements seamlessly into their instructional practices, thereby enhancing student learning outcomes in the PBL environment. Through practical examples and hands-on activities, educators will gain the confidence to diversify their assessment portfolio and promote deeper engagement and understanding among their students. 7.5 hours synchronous/ 7.5 hours asynchornous. Sponsored by the Lower Hudson Network: Washingtonville TC, Bedford SDC, Bronxville PDC, East Ramapo TC, Edith Winthrop TC, Hudson River TC, Middletown TC, New Rochelle SRC, Newburgh TC, Nyack TC, NWP TC, Ossining SDC, Richard Gazzola TC, Rockland TC, Scarsdale TI, SCTC, The TC of Central Westchester, & White Plains SDC.
  • Max Class Size: 20

5. Hybrid: Grade 1 - Building and Managing Classroom Libraries, April 28 - June 6, 2024 (EWTC)

Audience: Kindergarten Educators

Dates: 4/28/2024 to 6/6/2024

Location: Hybrid

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OPEN TO TARRYTOWN TEACHERS ONLY - This course is only open to grade 1 teachers in the Tarrytown School District.This course provides educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to establish, organize, and maintain effective classroom libraries. Participants will learn strategies for creating a welcoming reading environment. Emphasis will be placed on fostering a love of reading, promoting literacy development, and supporting students' diverse interests and needs. By the end of the course, participants will have developed a comprehensive plan for building and managing their own classroom libraries tailored to their students' unique characteristics and learning goals. This will be a hybrid course. The one synchronous session will meet via Google Meet on 4/29 from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm. All other assignments are self paced. Participants MUST ATTEND THE SYNCHRONOUS SESSION TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT FOR THIS COURSE.
  • Max Class Size: 20

6. Hybrid: Kindergarten - Building and Managing Classroom Libraries, April 28 - June 6, 2024 (EWTC)

Audience: Kindergarten Educators

Dates: 4/28/2024 to 6/6/2024

Location: Hybrid John Paulding Elementary School Room 13

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OPEN TO TARRYTOWN TEACHERS ONLY - This course provides educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to establish, organize, and maintain effective classroom libraries. Participants will learn strategies for creating a welcoming reading environment. Emphasis will be placed on fostering a love of reading, promoting literacy development, and supporting students' diverse interests and needs. By the end of the course, participants will have developed a comprehensive plan for building and managing their own classroom libraries tailored to their students' unique characteristics and learning goals. This will be a hybrid course. Meeting dates will be on 5/2, 5/9 and 5/23 from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm in room 13 at John Paulding Elementary School. All other assignments are self paced. Participants MUST ATTEND THE IN-PERSON SESSIONS TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT FOR THIS COURSE.
  • Max Class Size: 20

7. Language Revitalization and the ENL Classroom (4/29-5/3/2024)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 4/29/2024 to 5/3/2024

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Language revitalization can be defined as learning activities, including language immersion schools and programs, to cultivate new speakers, especially where intergenerational transmission of the language has been disrupted. Participants will explore the various ways in which each Indigenous speaker is keeping his/her language alive while also learning English. While there are suggested timelines for work completion, this course does NOT require any synchronous sessions so you may plan your time accordingly. All work is due by the end of the last day of the course. You will receive a Rockland Teacher Center gmail account to participate in this course. Participants print their own CTLE certificate. After the following has been completed, 1. The course officially ends: 2. MLP Evaluation is completed 3. Attendance is confirmed by instructor: 4. Once the MLP admin marks the course complete, participants will be able print their CTLE certificate. Please note that initial class information, including your new RTC gmail, will be sent to the email you have registered on Frontline MLP.
  • Max Class Size: 20

8. Book Besties Book Club 4/30/24 at 10:00 (NOT FOR CTLE OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Location: ZOOM AT HOME (ZOOM, NY)

Dates: 4/30/2024

Join us for a discussion of the book The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Candace will lead us in an interesting and thought provoking discussion on April 30 at10:00 AM. To receive the summary and the questions in a timely manner, please register by April 23.
  • Max Class Size: 15

9. Elementary Math PLC 23-24 (Zoom)

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 4/30/2024

The Elementary Math Professional Learning Community is designed to be an interactive professional learning community where teachers explore and discuss curriculum highlights, updated NYSED resources and best instructional practices with teachers at their grade level throughout the state. Key topic highlights in the 23-24 agenda include positioning multilingual learners for success in math class, NASA curriculum connections, standards-based math play/center activities and more.
  • Max Class Size: 50

10. Book Study: We're Gonna Keep on Talking: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Elementary Classroom by Matthew R. Kay & Jennifer Orr, May 1 - June 17, 2024 (EWTC)

Audience: Classroom teachers, specialists, school librarians who work with students in grades PreK-5

Dates: 5/1/2024 to 6/17/2024

Location: Hybrid

This Free class is open to consortium members only In this book study, we will discuss strategies for building safe and supportive classrooms and ways to tailor race conversations to specific grade level standards. We will look at how art, picture books, historical photographs and current events can help facilitate meaningful conversations. At the end of this book study, you will have the tools needed to make your classroom a comfortable, safe and supportive space that will translate into a more productive learning environment. Participants will read We're Gonna Keep On Talking: How To Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Elementary Classroom by Matthew R. Kay & Jennifer Orr. There will be 3 required synchronous Zoom sessions from 4:30 - 6:30pm on Wednesday, May 8, 22 and June 12 to discuss the book. Participants will be also asked to complete online assignments after each session. Your camera must be on and you must be present on-screen at all times during the Zoom sessions. Participation in the sessions, including responding to prompts in the chat and engaging in breakouts, is required. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND ALL SYNCHRONOUS SESSIONS TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT FOR THIS COURSE.
  • Max Class Size: 20

11. Adjusting Your Mindset: Be Passionate, Be Patient, Be Persistent and Persevere (5/2/24-6/7/24)

Location: Online (online, ny) - Virtual

Dates: 5/2/2024 to 6/7/2024

Location: Virtual


Throughout this 15 hour online course participants will providewith the opportunity for independent inquiry, learning in cooperation with others, and reflective practice. Participants will design a toolbox of research-based strategies and competencies that will utilize virtues as a springboard for program design. Additionally, these activities will enhance professional dialogue and effectively blend different, innovative, and practical strategies for program implementation.

At the conclusion of this course, participants will have the tools they need to help their students:




• develop a mindset using integrity and ethics as a framework for social, emotional and academic growth




•navigate through life's challenges in a positive and constructive manner by cultivating a passionate mindset that utilizes zest and optimism




•understand the importance and inter-relatedness of passion, patience, persistence and perseverance in developing a growth mind-set




•contribute to creating a resilient and compassionate school community

Social Work CEUs provided by Rockland BOCES - $25 fee paid directly to Rockland BOCES.

This course will be delivered via google classroom. Registrants will be provided a Rockteach email address to participate. Dates listed are the start and end date
  • Max Class Size: 20

12. Creating Classroom Culture & Community (5/2/24 - 6/7/24)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/2/2024 to 6/7/2024

This 15 hour course will provide training and information on how to create an inclusive and thriving classroom culture that is positive and productive for all learners. As educators, we want our students to be successful in the chaotic world outside of our classroom. To develop the skills necessary to succeed in a workplace environment, it is important that we focus on instilling and honing those skills now so that students can thrive after their schooling years. But how do we do this? By creating an environment where students feel safe to make mistakes, take risks, and trust one another and themselves. Participants will be exposed to multimedia resources that will guide them on a journey of self discovery to determine how they can pivot within their current classroom dynamics as well as integrate new, timely and relevant ideas that will empower students to be engaged and motivated while you, the teacher, establish clear and authentic expectations, rules, and procedures. Participants of this course will explore the rationale behind various classroom management strategies, the correlation between classroom community and motivation and engagement, different ways of implementing various connectivity methods, and specific research based practices to successfully carry out culture building activities in your own classroom. If you are ready to transform your classroom teaching and level up this school year for yourself and your students, then this course is for you! This course will be conducted in an asynchronous online setting utilizing Google Classroom as the delivery platform. Participants will work at their own pace to complete the course expectations and assignments. Dates listed are start and end dates.
  • Max Class Size: 25

13. Integrating Social & Emotional Learning in the K-12 Classroom (5/2/24-6/7/24)

Location: Online Only (Online, )

Dates: 5/2/2024 to 6/7/2024


Integration of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is a critical component in students' success in the classroom and beyond. SEL has five essential components; self awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, social awareness, and relationship skills. Throughout this course we will engage in readings, videos, personal reflectionS, and online forums to enhance our understanding of SEL as an approach to improving academic performance. Participants will explore each component of SEL, identify how SEL impacts academics, and learn how to integrate the SEL components into their classrooms to meet the needs of their students.

This course will be utilizing Google Classroom as the Learning Management System for instruction and collaboration. All materials and assignments will be posted to be completed asynchronously with weekly deadlines for submission.
RTCI/WTCI course
  • Max Class Size: 20

14. Key Strategies for English Language Learning (5/2/24-6/7/24)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/2/2024 to 6/7/2024

This 15 hour course, which will run through Google Classroom, is designed to prepare educators to teach English New Language students using key and relevant strategies. This course will include an exploration into strategies that promote embodied learning, multiliteracies and translanguaging and vocabulary instruction. Participants will learn Lingua Franca, a language systematically used to make communication possible between people not sharing a motor tongue as well as learn how to use Cognates to connect with students and increase English language learning. While there are suggested timelines for work completion, this course does NOT require any synchronous sessions so you may plan your course completion time accordingly. All work is due by the end of the last day of the course. You will receive a Rockland Teachers' Center gmail account to participate in this course a few days before the start date. Dates listed are start and end dates. The course is available 24/7. RTCi/WTCI course
  • Max Class Size: 20

15. Online: Digital Literacy Skills for Online Research (5/2/24-6/7/24)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/2/2024 to 6/7/2024

Digital literacy is the ability to effectively find, use and share information in digital form. This 15 hour asynchronous online course will help educators to use better search strategies to get relevant information, and show them how to vet website credibility on the open web. In addition, protecting online information, maintaining privacy and giving proper credit will be covered. Participants will navigate free and paid content, and learn about tools to help students become educated consumers of digital content. Public library cards are needed to research databases (normally paid content). Although much of the course will be directed toward secondary level instruction, participants can adapt what they learn for younger students.
  • Max Class Size: 20

16. Online: Yogapalooza: Teaching Kids Yoga and Mindfulness with Confidence (5/2 - 6/7/24)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/2/2024 to 6/7/2024


This 15 hour course, which includes implementation and practice, will provide the tools to bring engaging kids yoga and mindfulness content into your classroom. Even if you can't touch your toes or don't have a yoga mat, you can be skilled and confident sharing yoga with children. With hours of engaging videos, colorful handouts, accompanying classroom favorites for kids yoga, mindfulness activities and the information on development, safe yoga pose techniques and class planning, this is a complete online training for early childhood teachers who want to incorporate the benefits of yoga and mindfulness into their classroom.

If you're concerned about the emotional toll this world is having on your students (and yourself) this is a magic wand to create calm. This course is self-paced. Instructor Bari Koral is an internationally recognized kids yogi and recording artist with over 20 years of experience working with young children and thousands of educators. Dates listed are the start and end date. The course is available 24/7
RTCi/WTCI course
  • Max Class Size: 25

17. Celebrating Indigenous Languages through utilizing Google Earth in the ENL Classroom (5/6-5/9/2024)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/6/2024 to 5/9/2024

Using the Google Earth tour Celebrating Indigenous Languages, participants will explore Indigenous languages around the world, some of which are at risk of disappearing. Participants will learn about the importance of language revitalization from the unique stories and perspectives of those who speak the world's Indigenous languages. Participants will also Explore how to utilize Google Earth in the ENL classroom. While there are suggested timelines for work completion, this course does NOT require any synchronous sessions so you may plan your time accordingly. All work is due by the end of the last day of the course. You will receive a Rockland Teacher Center gmail account to participate in this course. Participants print their own CTLE certificate. After the following has been completed, 1. The course officially ends: 2. MLP Evaluation is completed 3. Attendance is confirmed by instructor: 4. Once the MLP admin marks the course complete, participants will be able print their CTLE certificate. Please note that initial class information, including your new RTC gmail, will be sent to the email you have registered on Frontline MLP.
  • Max Class Size: 20

18. AMTNYS New Professional Math Network (Zoom)

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Audience: New professionals and preservice teachers k-12

Dates: 5/9/2024

Are you a preservice teacher or in the first five years of your professional career? The New Professional Math Network is a collaborative team of young professionals who together will explore the k-12 math curriculum and best instructional practices designed to strengthen your knowledge of the standards and enhence the math instruction in your classroom. Led by young professionals with the support of senior members of the AMTNYS, TCMEA and NCTM organizations, this course will connect teachers to NYSED and supporting resources as well as key people throughout the state who are currently or will soon be teaching at the elementary, middle or high sch.ool level just like you. Facilitated by Allison Bratt, Anne Bratt, Lynda Brennan, and Marianne Strayton Live Kick off events AMTNYS Conference November 10-11 (optional) - if in attendance look for special young professional events.
  • Max Class Size: 50

19. Building Community Through Agriculture

Location: Cropsey Farm (New City, NY)

Audience: PreK-12 educators

Dates: 5/10/2024

Engage in a day of interactive learning focused on teaching core standard concepts through the lens of agriculture. Educators will participate with lessons focused on food, fiber and fuel systems, art and agriculture, and share in a round table discussion with community health and wellness professionals to learn about the availability of resources for students, educators , families and communities.This training is for all grade levels.

Lunch is included in the training.
This training is co-sponsored by the RTC, Rockland Farm Alliance, and Rockland County School Health and Wellness Coalition.

This training is facilitated by Sue Ferreri, Executive Director, Rockland Farm Alliance.
  • Max Class Size: 30

20. Online: Exploring ChatGPT and AI in Education Today, May 13 - June 23, 2024 (WTCI)

Audience: Content Area Classroom Teachers in Grades 3-12

Dates: 5/13/2024 to 6/23/2024

Location: Asynchronous/Online

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This course will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the history, development, and practical applications of ChatGPT and AI in teaching. You will gain knowledge on how to effectively communicate and share ChatGPT technology with both students and parents, as well as how to integrate innovative ideas in the classroom. Tools for study skills, lesson planning and assessments such as Quizlet, Gimkit and Magic School will be shared and many new ideas will be researched and implemented as we move through each section of the course. At the end of the course, you will have a toolbox you can bring back to the classroom as well as a working knowledge of ethical classroom behaviors and how to set reasonable expectations. This course applies to content area classroom teachers in grades 3-12.PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 15

21. AI Empowered Educator: Streamlining Teaching with Artificial Intelligence

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/13/2024 to 5/20/2024

Explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education! This self-paced professional development course is designed for K-12 educators eager to harness the power of AI to enhance efficiency and elevate lesson planning. Discover cutting-edge AI tools tailored for educators and gain insights into how educational content provider companies are integrating AI to revolutionize teaching practices. Asynchronous online course delivered in Google Classroom - 3 hours. All participants will receive a Rockteach email to participate. Sponsored by the Lower Hudson Network: Washingtonville TC, Bedford SDC, Bronxville PDC, East Ramapo TC, Edith Winthrop TC, Hudson River TC, Middletown TC, New Rochelle SRC, Newburgh TC, Nyack TC, NWP TC, Ossining SDC, Richard Gazzola TC, Rockland TC, Scarsdale TI, SCTC, The TC of Central Westchester, & White Plains SDC.
  • Max Class Size: 30

22. Helping ENL Students Succeed In Science (5/13-5/16/2024)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/13/2024 to 5/16/2024

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Many ELLs may lack of background knowledge in science. This can lead to frustration and lack of confidence. This course will explore strategies that will assist ENL students in learning science. During this course, participants will explore resources that can be given to students and families to keep their students from this learning loss. While there are suggested timelines for work completion, this course does NOT require any synchronous sessions so you may plan your time accordingly. All work is due by the end of the last day of the course. You will receive a Rockland Teacher Center gmail account to participate in this course. Participants print their own CTLE certificate. After the following has been completed, 1. The course officially ends: 2. MLP Evaluation is completed 3. Attendance is confirmed by instructor: 4. Once the MLP admin marks the course complete, participants will be able print their CTLE certificate. Please note that initial class information, including your new RTC gmail, will be sent to the email you have registered on Frontline MLP.
  • Max Class Size: 22

23. How to Help Boost Your ELL's Writing Skills (5/13-5/16/2024)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/13/2024 to 5/16/2024

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ELL students in particular have a difficult time writing papers because they have to expend more time and effort in finding the right words to construct their sentences than a native English speaker. This task alone can cause frustration with the minimal English vocabulary they usually have.This course will explore strategies to boost ELL's writing and confidence in that writing. During this course, participants will explore resources that can be given to students and families to keep their students from this learning loss. While there are suggested timelines for work completion, this course does NOT require any synchronous sessions so you may plan your time accordingly. All work is due by the end of the last day of the course. You will receive a Rockland Teacher Center gmail account to participate in this course. Participants print their own CTLE certificate. After the following has been completed, 1. The course officially ends: 2. MLP Evaluation is completed 3. Attendance is confirmed by instructor: 4. Once the MLP admin marks the course complete, participants will be able print their CTLE certificate. Please note that initial class information, including your new RTC gmail, will be sent to the email you have registered on Frontline MLP.
  • Max Class Size: 22

24. Everybody Should Be In A Band and Follow-up Discussion

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 5/14/2024

Join Music Therapist Jeffrey Friedberg MT-BC, LCAT to explore ways to use music in the classroom for functional outcomes after viewing the 45 minute movie Everybody Should Be In A Band. Everybody Should Be In A Band, which will be viewed at the start of the session, is about the power of playing music together to help us think and act differently. The movie was created with a Voices of Change grant from ArtsWestchester and focuses on the power of music to help people of all skills, abilities, and challenges. The premise of the film is that music and the "band” format helps us build life skills that empower individuals, create social networks, and change the way communities view individuals who are often seen as "different”. Music Therapist Jeffrey Friedberg and filmmaker Pascal Akesson spent 6 months following 5 bands at Music For Life Creative Arts Therapy in Nyack, filming rehearsals and performances. Participants from Music For Life helped film and edit the movie. Sponsored by the Lower Hudson Network: Washingtonville TC, Bedford SDC, Bronxville PDC, East Ramapo TC, Edith Winthrop TC, Hudson River TC, Middletown TC, New Rochelle SRC, Newburgh TC, Nyack TC, NWP TC, Ossining SDC, Richard Gazzola TC, Rockland TC, Scarsdale TI, SCTC, The TC of Central Westchester, & White Plains SDC.
  • Max Class Size: 25

25. QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training - Zoom

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 5/15/2024

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) teaches the general community how to reduce the risk of suicide in loved ones, colleagues, and neighbors. This is a "gatekeeper” training that helps participants feel equipped and comfortable in talking with people who are going through difficult times, and helping them connect to other supports when needed. Topics include warning signs of suicide risk, what to ask and how to respond, steps for referring someone to help, and resources for assistance. This training is facilitated by Tatiana Yelizarova Phd, Mental Health Association of Rockland.
  • Max Class Size: 40

26. Wednesday Readers Book Club on THURSDAY 5/16/24 at 10:00 (NOT FOR CTLE OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Location: ZOOM AT HOME (ZOOM, NY)

Dates: 5/16/2024

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Join us for a discussion of the book A Fall of Marigolds by Barbara Meissner. WE WILL MEET ON THURSDAY, MAY 16 AT 10 AT MOUNT IVY DINER IN MT. IVY. Candace will lead us in an interesting and thought provoking discussion on MAY 16 at 10:00 AM. To receive the ZOOM link, summary and the questions in a timely manner, please register by THURSDAY, MAY 9.
  • Max Class Size: 15

27. Domestic Violence and School Aged Children - Zoom

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/16/2024

Children and adolescents who witness domestic violence and abuse are at an increased risk of experiencing emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and developing emotional and problematic behaviors. This training will focus on the dynamics of Domestic Violence, the role that power and control plays in abuse, and will give participants the ability to supplement their knowledge with information and tools that are specifically focused on the impact of domestic violence on children and families. Participants will learn appropriate and helpful responses when responding to disclosures and observations of abuse. Special focus will be on the physical and emotional behaviors and indicators of abuse of children from elementary to high school age. Participants will be able to identify ways to help students and their families. This training is sponsored by the Center for Safety and Change.
  • Max Class Size: 29

28. Unleashing the Potential of AI in ENL Teaching and Learning (5/20-5/23/2024)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/20/2024 to 5/23/2024

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many fields, and education is no exception. Particularly in the realm of English as a New Language (ENL) instruction, AI presents transformative opportunities for both teachers and learners. It offers innovative methods to enhance language learning and address some of the challenges inherent in ENL education. During this course, participants will explore resources that can be given to students and families to keep their students from this learning loss. While there are suggested timelines for work completion, this course does NOT require any synchronous sessions so you may plan your time accordingly. All work is due by the end of the last day of the course. You will receive a Rockland Teacher Center gmail account to participate in this course. Participants print their own CTLE certificate. After the following has been completed, 1. The course officially ends: 2. MLP Evaluation is completed 3. Attendance is confirmed by instructor: 4. Once the MLP admin marks the course complete, participants will be able print their CTLE certificate. Please note that initial class information, including your new RTC gmail, will be sent to the email you have registered on Frontline MLP.
  • Max Class Size: 22

29. When ENL Meets AI (5/20-5/23/2024)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/20/2024 to 5/23/2024

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AI is here to stay and we need to learn how to teach students to utilize AI safely and appropriately. AI's impact extends to the development of resources for ENL learners. Interactive games, videos, and podcasts powered by AI are engaging learners in exciting and immersive language experiences. These resources not only boost language proficiency but also make the learning journey enjoyable and captivating. Learn the basic of AI and ENL and the potential. During this course, participants will explore resources that can be given to students and families to keep their students from this learning loss. While there are suggested timelines for work completion, this course does NOT require any synchronous sessions so you may plan your time accordingly. All work is due by the end of the last day of the course. You will receive a Rockland Teacher Center gmail account to participate in this course. Participants print their own CTLE certificate. After the following has been completed, 1. The course officially ends: 2. MLP Evaluation is completed 3. Attendance is confirmed by instructor: 4. Once the MLP admin marks the course complete, participants will be able print their CTLE certificate. Please note that initial class information, including your new RTC gmail, will be sent to the email you have registered on Frontline MLP.
  • Max Class Size: 22

30. AMTNYS Elementary Level Math Learning Collaborative (Zoom)

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 5/20/2024

Join NYSED leaders and teachers/teacher leaders from across the state as we explore resources, answer curriculum questions and network with fellow educators and friends. Great opportunity to develop partnerships and share ideas with colleagues throughout the state.
  • Max Class Size: 50

31. AMTNYS Middle School Math Network (Zoom)

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 5/22/2024

Join NYSED leaders and teachers/teacher leaders at the middle school level from across the state as we explore NYSED resources, discuss curriculum issues and trends, and network with fellow educators and friends. Great opportunity to develop partnerships and share ideas with colleagues throughout the state. Facilitated by AMTNYS Grade level Reps with support from the NYSED Curriculum and Instruction office. Facilitated by Lisa Sanders, Jordan Titus, Lynda Brennan, and Marianne Strayton.
  • Max Class Size: 50

32. EDAD 5501.01 Community Internship

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/28/2024 to 8/16/2024

The Community internship experiences provide substantial, sustained, standards-based opportunities for leadership candidates to apply leadership competencies in real settings. During the internship, the leadership intern is supported by the college internship supervisor and the cooperating administrator. Bi-monthly seminars provide an opportunity for leadership interns to discuss their experiences, to relate them to best practices and theory, and to offer support and suggestions to one another. Students will work a minimum of 100 hours in a community setting and attend seminars. You must become a matriculated Manhattanville student to take this course. Email jmurray@rockteach.org for details. College registration is required. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred. Course will run from 5/28-8/16 asynchronously online. Note only start and end dates are listed.
  • Max Class Size: 5

33. EDAD 5502.01 Building Internship

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/28/2024 to 8/16/2024

The School internship experiences provide substantial, sustained, standards-based opportunities for leadership candidates to apply leadership competencies in real settings. During the internship, the leadership intern is supported by the college internship supervisor and the cooperating administrator. Bi-monthly seminars provide an opportunity for leadership interns to discuss their experiences, to relate them to best practices and theory, and to offer support and suggestions to one another. Students will complete a minimum of 300 hours in a public or non-public school setting. Students in full-time employment should be able to complete this requirement in their own schools or districts by arranging a special schedule with their principal, head of school, or superintendent. You must become a matriculated Manhattanville student to take this course. Email jmurray@rockteach.org for details. College registration is required. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred. Course will run from 5/28-8/16 asynchronously online. Note only start and end dates are listed.
  • Max Class Size: 5

34. EDAD 5503.01 District Internship

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/28/2024 to 8/16/2024

The District internship experience provides substantial, sustained, standards-based opportunities for leadership candidates to apply leadership competencies in real settings. During the internship, the leadership intern is supported by the college internship supervisor and the cooperating administrator. Bi-monthly seminars provide an opportunity for leadership interns to discuss their experiences, to relate them to best practices and theory, and to offer support and suggestions to one another. Students will complete a minimum of 300 hours in a public or non-public school setting at the level of the school district. Students in full-time employment should be able to complete this requirement in their own districts by arranging a special schedule with their principal and/or superintendent. You must become a matriculated Manhattanville student to take this course. Email jmurray@rockteach.org for details. College registration is required. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Course will run asynchronously online. Note only start and end dates are listed.
  • Max Class Size: 10

35. EDU 5083.01 Assessment of Learning and Behavioral Problems

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/28/2024 to 6/28/2024

This course is designed to provide an intensive study of the assessment process as it relates to the special education teacher. Students will learn the purpose of assessment, measurement concepts and technical adequacy and experience how to administer and interpret test data. Students will explore ways to communicate assessment information and assessment issues related to I.D.E.A. The focus will be on a combination of formal and informal assessment strategies. Teacher candidates will prepare a final report dealing with a comprehensive assessment to include the creation of an I.E.P. for a student with a disability. As part of a formative process, the required portfolio will be reviewed as part of the course. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517X103 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to service hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 5

36. EDU 5200.01 Structure of English

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/28/2024 to 6/28/2024

Review English grammar for the purpose of developing classroom activities and materials for the teaching of semantics, syntax, morphology and phonology of English to students with limited proficiency. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517X103 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Course will run synchronously online on Mon/Tues/Thurs. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to service hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 15

37. Resources to Support ELLs Over the Summer Break (5/28-5/31/2024)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/28/2024 to 5/31/2024

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All students benefit from reading and learning over the summer break. However, this is essential to ELLs to help prevent them from losing too much ground over the summer. During this course, participants will explore resources that can be given to students and families to keep their students from this learning loss. While there are suggested timelines for work completion, this course does NOT require any synchronous sessions so you may plan your time accordingly. All work is due by the end of the last day of the course. You will receive a Rockland Teacher Center gmail account to participate in this course. Participants print their own CTLE certificate. After the following has been completed, 1. The course officially ends: 2. MLP Evaluation is completed 3. Attendance is confirmed by instructor: 4. Once the MLP admin marks the course complete, participants will be able print their CTLE certificate. Please note that initial class information, including your new RTC gmail, will be sent to the email you have registered on Frontline MLP.
  • Max Class Size: 22

38. EDAD 5050.01/School Finance

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/28/2024 to 6/27/2024

This seminar will involve other district leaders in the field who will address current workplace challenges related to resource allocation and fiscal accountability. Emphasis will be placed on developing sound business practices and policies that are consistently applied throughout the district. Emphasis will be placed on involving and empowering all school and district leaders in the creation and monitoring of the district finances and resources to support effective and equitable use of time, money and human resources. Other related areas of concentration will include negotiating and collective bargaining, facilities management, and management of transportation, food services and purchasing. Case study analysis will provide a primary tool to support fiscal accountability and ethical decision making. If you would like to take this graduate course please contact jmurray@rockteach.org for complete details. College matriculation and registration is required. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred. Course runs on Mon/Tues/Thurs. Note only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to service hub or syllabus for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 15

39. EDU 5088.01 Introduction to Students with Learning and Behavior Problems

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/28/2024 to 6/27/2024

This course will provide an introduction to the field of learning disabilities and behavior This course will provide an introduction to the field of learning disabilities and behavior disorders for classroom teachers in both regular and special education at the Early Childhood, Childhood, and Adolescent levels. We will identify the social, emotional, and learning characteristics of children having been identified with behavior disorders, neurological impairment, and learning disabilities. A developmental focus, involving both biological and experiential underpinnings of the disorders will further be discussed in order to understand the multiplicity of factors which give rise to the problems children manifest. As a result of the high co-morbidity (co-occurrence) of problems of perception, language, attention, and motivation, and behavior, these will be identified when they relate to the specific disorders. They will not be covered as specific disorders in themselves. In addition, we will consider effective instructional methods for these students as well as relevant behavioral interventions. Goals and objectives, as well as the instructional strategies employed in teaching will be incorporated in the individual education plans (IEP/IFSP) for individuals demonstrating these problems. The importance of developing collaborative relationships with parents and family members for enhancing student learning and addressing students' exceptional needs will be a significant component of the course. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517x103 before registering. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred. Course will run on Mon/Tues/Thurs. Only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to service hub or the course syllabus for exact dates.
  • Max Class Size: 20

40. EDU 5134.01 Transition from School to Adult Life

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/28/2024 to 6/25/2024

Explore the issues faced by youth as they make the transition from school to employment and adult life and the competencies needed by professionals responsible for implementing transition services. Examine the transition services initiative (its history and legislation), theoretical and existing models of service delivery, characteristics of the population receiving transition services, strategies for building collaborative relationships among agencies and personnel, and strategies for planning and implementing instruction. Field experience required. (Special Ed Course) If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517X103 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred for graduate credits. Additional asynchronous coursework may be required.
  • Max Class Size: 10

41. EDU 5313.01 The Science of Happiness for Student and Educator Well-being

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/28/2024 to 6/25/2024

This course examines wellness on a personal and systems level for educators, school leaders, and their students. This class is an opportunity to re-evaluate your beliefs, values, and assumptions about the underpinnings of happiness and well-being and to learn the research behind the science of happiness. In this course we look at how individuals can create positive change by reinterpreting their goals and identifying steps towards successful experiences. Key findings from the fields of positive psychology will inform our understanding of the biopsychosocial underpinnings of well-being. The class seeks to foster in teachers more fulfilling and productive lives inside and out of schools and to support educators with an understanding of human potential. If you would like to take this course please contact jmurray@rockteach.org for info matriculation and registration with the college is required. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Course runs on Tues. Note only start and end dates are listed.
  • Max Class Size: 10

42. EDU 5452.01 Strategies for Teaching Young

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/28/2024 to 6/27/2024

This course will focus upon the application of theories of teaching and behavioral guidance to practice in the inclusive early childhood classroom. Students will be introduced to theoretical concepts and principles and shown how they may be integrated into the early childhood classroom by the use of specific methods and strategies, including techniques for addressing the needs of English-language learners and children from different cultural settings. Topics include classroom organization, planning, instructional methods, instructional materials, grouping for instruction, teaching style, child guidance, management techniques. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517x103 before registering. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred. Course runs on Mon/Tues/Thurs. Only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to service hub or the course syllabus for exact dates.
  • Max Class Size: 20

43. EDU 5536.01 Field Based Educational Research

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/28/2024 to 8/16/2024

This course provides an opportunity for students to understand the fundamental methods of qualitative educational research. Issues in current educational research are explored and implications for practice are outlined. Students develop and complete an original research project in relation to fieldwork/internship experience in an education-based setting. This course is a seminar and requires significant student participation, fieldwork, research, and writing. Fieldwork required. This course is open to matriculated students in the program only. Note additional tuition will be incurred. Course runs from 5/28-8/16. Only start and end dates are listed. Refer to syllabus for exact dates.
  • Max Class Size: 3

44. EDU 5569.01 Critical Pedagogy of Place

Location: Manhattanville College (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 5/28/2024 to 6/27/2024

In this course, sustainability is developed as an urgent and unique context for motivating and designing curriculum and instruction. Armed with their vision for sustainable future and their understanding of the values, skills and knowledge required for making the changes required to achieve this vision, students will learn how to assess existing curriculum for supporting or integrating sustainability. They will also use this framework to guide their development and implementation of curriculum and instruction that facilitate effective civic engagement for sustainable communities. Students in this course will experience and learn how to use classroom community development, critical pedagogy of place and problem-based learning in the development of curriculum and instruction for sustainability. This course is open to matriculated program students only. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Course will run on Mon/Tues/Thurs. on campus. Only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to service hub or the course syllabus for exact dates.
  • Max Class Size: 5

45. EDU 5612.01 Literacy Assessment and Intervention

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 5/28/2024 to 6/25/2024

Candidates will work with students to learn and apply techniques for assessing the literacy abilities and needs of students, and identifying difficulties that may be confronted in acquiring the literacy skills, including dyslexia. Candidates design effective interventions based on learner needs. Candidates examine and analyze a broad array of formal and informal assessment techniques and their application to literacy instruction. They apply strategies for effectively communicating assessment results to parents, caregivers, and school personnel. Field experience required. Required Texts: "When kids can't read: What teachers can do”, by Beers, K. 2003, Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann; "Solutions for Reading Comprehension Strategic Interventions for Striving Learners”, by Hoyt, L., Davis, K., Olson J., Boswell K., 2011, Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann; "Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level”, by Shaywitz, S., 2005, New York: Vintage Books. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517X103 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred for graduate credits.
  • Max Class Size: 20

46. EDU 5215.01 Teaching ESL in Content Areas

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/28/2024 to 6/27/2024

Focus on second language teaching techniques to improve an LEP student's proficiency in understanding content area subjects. Learn from required lesson and unit plans and peer teaching. Field experience required. You must be a Manhattanville Non-matriculated student to take this course. Contact Jmurray@rockteach.org for directions. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Course will run on Mon/Tues/Thurs. Note that only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to the Manhattanville calendar or the syllabus for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 15

47. EDU 5339.01 Teaching Geography in SS Class/EDU 5375.01 Teaching Economics in SS Class

Location: Manhattanville College (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 5/28/2024 to 6/27/2024

Geography 1.5 credits-Learn about methods for teaching key geographic concepts in the K-12 social studies curriculum. Explore ways to encourage students to use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of the geography of the interdependent world in which we live local, national and global including the distribution of people, places and environments over the Earth's surface. Economics 1.5 credits-Must be taken in conjunction with EDU 5339. Develop strategies for teaching economics in the social studies classroom so that students will understand key macroeconomic and microeconomic concepts. Topics will include methods for teaching how the United States and other societies develop economic systems and associated institutions to allocate resources; how major decision-making units function in the U.S. and the other national economies; and how an economy solves the scarcity problem through market and non-market mechanisms. This on campus course is open to matriculated students only. Additional college tuition will be incurred for graduate credits. Course will meet on Mon/Tues/Thur. Note only start and end dates are listed, please refer to service hub or course syllabus for exact meeting dates and times.
  • Max Class Size: 5

48. EDU 5013.01 Math for the Learning Disabled Student

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 5/29/2024 to 6/26/2024

This course is designed to introduce teacher candidates to a variety of strategies for teaching mathematics to the elementary and middle school learning disabled student. A good knowledge of mathematics is increasingly important in our world. Manual computation as well as computers will continue to play an important role in children's lives. The ability to understand and solve naturally occurring problems is increasingly a prized attribute. The array of activities and methods will assist you in differentiating your lessons to fit your special education class. You will become familiar with the latest research as well as the newest manipulatives to enhance your teaching skills. Required Text: "Teaching Mathematics to Students with Learning Disabilities” by Nancy S. Bley & Carol A Thornton, Fourth Edition. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517x103 before registering. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred.
  • Max Class Size: 15

49. EDU 5107.01 Childhood Mathematics Methods

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 5/29/2024 to 6/26/2024

This course is designed to introduce teacher candidates to the content and current methods of teaching mathematics in elementary schools. It examines key concepts, strategies, and skills in the elementary school mathematics curriculum. Topics include theory, content included in the elementary mathematics curriculum (number sense, estimation and mental computation, place value, development of algorithms, algebraic reasoning, fractions, decimals, ratios, percents, probability, data analysis, geometry, and measurement), planning instruction, assessment, and the use of technology in the classroom. The course is also situated in a wider context by addressing state and national standards in elementary school mathematics. Interactive lectures, discussion, group work and presentations, inquiry-based methods, and field experience are used to explore and master course objectives. Required Texts: "Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally”, Eighth Edition, by J.A. Van de Walle, K.S. Karp, J.M. Bay-Williams; "Field Experience Guide for Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally, Fourth Edition, by J.M. Bay-Williams. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517x103 before registering. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred.
  • Max Class Size: 20

50. EDU 5367.01 Methods for Teaching Literacy I

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 5/29/2024 to 6/26/2024

The first in a pair of courses that provides a research-based introduction to literacy teaching and learning for children in grades PreK-6. Students will be introduced to the theories, approaches and methodology of teaching reading and writing in the elementary classroom. Emphasis will be on helping students develop an informed, integrated and balanced approach to the planning and instruction of reading and the language arts; with a strong focus on phonemic awareness and strategies for teaching phonics. Field experience required. Required Texts: "Phonics they use: Words for Reading and Writing”, by Cunningham, P. (2013). New York, Pearson Publishing; and "Reading with Meaning”, by Miller, D. (2013). 2nd edition Portland, ME: Stenhouse Publishers. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517x103 before registering. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred.
  • Max Class Size: 20

51. EDPD 5036.01/Restorative Justice: Effective Classroom Management Interventions and Solutions

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 5/30/2024 to 7/18/2024

Based upon the book Better Than Carrots or Sticks by Dominque Smith, Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey, participants will learn and apply restorative practices for effective classroom management. These practices will assist teachers in not only teaching academic material but also instruct students in matters pertaining to social skills. In line with an educator's mission to educate the whole child, participants will develop strategies to: hold individual conferences with students to address problematic behavior, move beyond the traditional use of rewards and consequences, and ultimately build a strong classroom climate through restorative practices. Required Readings: "Better Than Carrots or Sticks: Restorative Practices for Positive Classroom Management", Smith Dominique, et al., Alexandria, VA: ASCD. 2015; "All Learning is Social and Emotional: Helping Students Develop Essential Skills for the Classroom and Beyond", by Frey, Nancy et al., Alexandria, VA: ASCD. 2019. *Final projects and reflections due online on July 18. If you want to take this for graduate credit and don't have an account with Manhattanville, please contact jmurray@rockteach.org for more information. College registration is required.
  • Max Class Size: 40

52. EDPD 5017.01/Responding to Nonfiction with Power

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 6/3/2024 to 8/5/2024

This course will help participants teach nonfiction reading skills and strategies. They will use these strategies to help their students respond powerfully and creatively to nonfiction through written responses, arguments, discussions, research essays, and presentations. Students will learn how to adapt their lessons to reach all learners. Finally, they will use the lessons taught to create a framework that is relevant to their particular students. Required Texts: "Disrupting Thinking Why How We Read Matters. Scholastic", by Beers, Kylene, and Robert E. Probst, 2017; "Reading Nonfiction Notice & Note: Strategies for Close Reading", by Beers, G., and Robert Probst, 2013, Heinemann; "Nonfiction Matters: Reading, Writing, and Research in Grades 3-8. Stenhouse Publishers", by Harvey, S., 1998; "5 Kinds of Nonfiction: Enriching Reading and Writing Instruction with Children's Books", by Stewart, Melissa, and Marlene Correia, 2021, Stenhouse Publishers; "The Knowledge Gap: The hidden cause of America's broken education system-- and how to fix it", by Wexler, N., 2020, Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC. Additional college registration required to take this course for graduate credit. Email jmurray@rockteach.org for more information.
  • Max Class Size: 25

53. EDPD 5040.01 Responding to Literature with Power

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 6/5/2024 to 8/14/2024

In this course, students will understand how to construct, teach, and enhance writing responses to texts. They will learn how to implement a yearlong framework that will move students from simple responses to multi paragraph essays. Students will learn how to adapt their lessons to reach all learners. Finally, they will use the lessons taught to create a framework that is relevant to their particular students. Required Texts: "Better Learning Through Structured Teaching: A Framework for the Gradual Release of Responsibility", 2nd Edition Paperback, by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, 2013, Alexandria, VA ASCD; "Notice & Note Strategies for Close Reading", by Kylene Beers and Robert E Probst, 2013, New Hampshire, Heinemann. Additional college registration is required for graduate credit. Email jmurray@rockteach.org for more information.
  • Max Class Size: 25

54. Cultural Arts Coordinator Workshop - Zoom

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo) - Zoom

Audience: Educators overseeing cultural arts in their schools and PTA Cultural Arts Coordinators

Dates: 6/6/2024

Location: Zoom

Join Cultural Arts Coordinators from throughout the county as we share information, resources, and successes. Local presenters will be showcased. Session will include a Q and A with Anu Gupta of Rockland BOCES. New and seasoned cultural arts coordinators and volunteers are encouraged to attend.
  • Max Class Size: 20

55. EDPD 5130.01/Mastering the Teacher Evaluation Process: Effective to Highly Effective Teaching

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 6/20/2024 to 8/8/2024

In the words of Charlotte Danielson, "Teaching is complex work. It's a thinking person's job.” As a result of this course, participants will address and apply the themes of: equitable learning, high expectations, cultural competence, meeting the needs of all learners and student assumption of responsibility. Participants will identify highly effective practices around Danielson's "Framework for Teaching.” We will observe lessons to evaluate the four core areas of: Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instruction and Professional Responsibilities. To become highly effective in the teacher evaluation process, participants will develop teaching strategies to help their students to take ownership of their own learning. Based upon Robert Marzano's The Art and Science of Teaching, participants will design instructional strategies that help students to think more logically, effectively and independently. During input sessions, participants will learn to incorporate a variety of research-based strategies into their lessons. These strategies include: providing and communicating learning goals, using assessments, conducting "deep thinking” lessons, using engagement strategies, implementing rules and procedures, and building relationships. Required Readings: "Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching", by Danielson, Charlotte (2007) ASCD: Alexandria, VA.; "The New Art and Science of Teaching", by Marzano, Robert (2017) Solution Tree Bloomington, Indiana. *Final projects and reflections due online on Aug. 8. If you want to take this for graduate credit and don't have an account with Manhattanville, please contact jmurray@rockteach.org for more information.
  • Max Class Size: 40

56. Book Study: Beyond February: Teaching Black History Any Day, Every Day, and All Year Long, By Dawnavyn M. James, July 1 - July 26, 2024 (WTCI)

Audience: Classroom teachers, specialists, school librarians who work with students in grades pre-K-6

Dates: 7/1/2024 to 7/26/2024

Location: Hybrid (Synchronous and Asynchronous)

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This hybrid book study will provide you with the strategies and skills needed to teach Black history throughout the year. Participants will read Beyond February: Teaching Black History Any Day, Every Day, and All Year Long by Dawnavyn M. James. As we go through the book, you will be able to use the book as a starting point to enhance your own knowledge and understanding of Black History and, at the end of the course, will have clear and concise activities and lessons to incorporate into your classroom throughout the school year. There will be 3 required synchronous Zoom sessions to discuss the book - Monday, July 8, 15 and 22 from 10:00am to 12 noon. Participants will be asked to complete asynchronous assignments after each session. You must attend all Zoom sessions and complete all assigned work to receive full credit for the course. Your camera must be on and you must be present on screen at all times during the Zoom sessions. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 30

57. Hybrid: Using Graphic Novels to Support Culturally Responsive Education, July July 1 - July 28, 2024 (WTCI)

Audience: 3-8 Teachers, Library Media Specialists, Counselors, ENL Teachers, Reading Specialists

Dates: 7/1/2024 to 7/28/2024

Location: Hybrid

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Participants in this course will learn how to utilize graphic novels to implement culturally responsive education. Ongoing professional learning and support is listed as one of the principles in the New York State Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Framework. This course will provide participants with an introduction to the CR-S Framework, an exploration into best practices in using graphic novels in the classroom, and will allow participants to read and identify graphic novels that could be incorporated into their curricula and/or libraries. By the end of the class, participants will feel comfortable teaching with graphic novels, identifying high quality, engaging graphic novels, and understanding how graphic novels can support culturally responsive education. There will be 3 Mandatory synchronous Zoom sessions on Monday, July 8, 15 and 22 from 12:30 - 1:30 pm. Your camera must be on and you must be present on-screen at all times during the Zoom sessions. Participation in the Zoom sessions, including responding to prompts in the chat, is required to receive full credit for the course. /font> PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

58. Online: Discussions and Questioning to Build Deep Thinking, July 1 - July 28, 2024 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 7/1/2024 to 7/28/2024

Location: Online

This course may be taken for graduate or inservice credit. Since the two options are listed separately, please be sure to register accordingly. In this online course, participants will explore how to facilitate classroom discussions through engaging conversations, the role of teachers as coaches during this process and how best to provide a supportive classroom environment when integrating higher order questioning techniques. When we closely examine the value of student participation in small group discussions, we find that students are able to connect with each other's thoughts and opinions and are able to engage in higher level critical thinking. Critical thinking involves logical thinking and reasoning including the following skills: comparison, classification, sequencing, cause/effect, patterning, webbing, analogies, deductive and inductive reasoning, forecasting, planning, hypothesizing, and critiquing. We will examine the link between critical thinking skills and questioning techniques by taking an in depth look at Bloom's Taxonomy and the quote, "Maslow before Bloom.” At the end of the course, you will have the tools needed to transfer responsibility from yourself to your students to speak purposefully, think outside of the box and lead an effective and engaging classroom discussion. Participants will need to purchase the following required text to participate in this course - Walsh, J. A., & Sattes, B. D. (2015). Questioning for Classroom Discussion: Purposeful speaking, engaged listening, deep thinking. Alexandria, VA: ASCD. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

59. Online: Inclusive Teaching: Strategies for Differentiation in Diverse Classrooms, July 1 - July 28, 2024 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in grades K-12

Dates: 7/1/2024 to 7/28/2024

Location: Asynchronous

This course will provide participants with the information needed to create inclusive learning environments by exploring the principles and practices of differentiation. Participants will gain a deep understanding of differentiation, dispelling misconceptions and practical strategies. The sessions cover a diverse range of tools, including flexible grouping, tiered assignments, choice menus, and tech tools, providing educators with a versatile toolkit to cater to varied learning styles. The course underscores the essential connection between Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and differentiation, encouraging seamless integration into instructional practices. At the conclusion of the course, participants will possess both a comprehensive understanding of differentiation and practical skills to effectively implement these strategies in their classrooms. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

60. Online: Work Hard/Think Hard: Principles of Effective Teaching, July 1 - July 28, 2024 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 7/1/2024 to 7/28/2024

Location: Online

This course may be taken for either inservice or graduate credit. Since the two options are listed separately, please be sure to register accordingly. In this online book study, participants will develop their own use of the principles of effective teaching and develop a master teacher mindset through the examination of the best-selling text Never Work Harder Than Your Students by Robyn R Jackson. We will explore how to engage students in the heavy lifting of learning through the use of units of study, lesson plans, assessments, interventions and classroom management. With a focus on the quality of learning and not the quantity of work; teachers will become better equipped to lead their students on a voyage of self-discovery and acquisition of academic knowledge. At the conclusion of the course, participants will have a unit of study, lesson plan, assessment and action plan to help them put the principles into practice immediately and effectively, challenging their students to work hard and think harder. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

61. Online: Exploring ChatGPT and AI in Education Today, July 1 - July 28, 2024 (EWTC)

Audience: Content Area Classroom Teachers in Grades 3-12

Dates: 7/1/2024 to 7/28/2024

Location: Asynchronous/Online

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This Free class is only open to consortium members only This course will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the history, development, and practical applications of ChatGPT and AI in teaching. You will gain knowledge on how to effectively communicate and share ChatGPT technology with both students and parents, as well as how to integrate innovative ideas in the classroom. Tools for study skills, lesson planning and assessments such as Quizlet, Gimkit and Magic School will be shared and many new ideas will be researched and implemented as we move through each section of the course. At the end of the course, you will have a toolbox of resources you can bring back to the classroom as well as a working knowledge of ethical classroom behaviors and how to set reasonable expectations. This course applies to content area teachers in grades 3-12.
  • Max Class Size: 15

62. Online: The Magic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in the Classroom, July 1 - July 28, 2024 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in grades K - 12

Dates: 7/1/2024 to 7/28/2024

Location: Asynchronous/Online

Course participants will learn how to use Magic School AI to create PBL lessons that are meaningful to our students. We will discover how AI can revolutionize teaching and learning, specifically in creating PBL lessons that are aligned with our students' needs. We will explore AI principles, learn strategies for incorporating these technologies into the classroom, and master techniques for enhancing student engagement and critical thinking. As we dive into Project-Based Learning with AI integration, we will be able to foster collaboration and real-world problem-solving skills among students. At the end of this course, educators will have a PBL lesson tailored to the needs of their students which can be implemented into their current learning environments. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 15

63. EDPD 5050.01/Discussions and Questioning to Build Deep Thinking (WTCI)

Location: Online (online, ny) - Asynchronous

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 8/9/2024

Location: Asynchronous

In this online course, participants will explore how to facilitate classroom discussions through engaging conversations, the role of teachers as coaches during this process and how best to provide a supportive classroom environment when integrating higher order questioning techniques. When we closely examine the value of student participation in small group discussions, we find that students are able to connect with each other's thoughts and opinions and are able to engage in higher level critical thinking. Critical thinking involves logical thinking and reasoning including the following skills: comparison, classification, sequencing, cause/effect, patterning, webbing, analogies, deductive and inductive reasoning, forecasting, planning, hypothesizing, and critiquing. We will examine the link between critical thinking skills and questioning techniques by taking an in depth look at Bloom's Taxonomy and the quote, "Maslow before Bloom.” At the end of the course, you will have the tools needed to transfer responsibility from yourself to your students to speak purposefully, think outside of the box and lead an effective and engaging classroom discussion. Required Text: "Questioning for Classroom Discussion: Purposeful Speaking, Engaged Listening, Deep Thinking", by J. A. Walsh & B. D. Sattes, 2015, Alexandria, VA: ASCD. This course will run asynchronous online from 7/8 - 8/9/2024. Only start and end dates are listed. If you are taking for graduate credit and are not a student of Manhattanville, please contact jmurray@rockteach.org for info on creating your account.
  • Max Class Size: 25

64. EDPD 5055.01/Work Hard/Think Hard: Developing a Master Teacher Mindset (WTCI)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 8/9/2024

In this online grad level course, participants will develop their own use of the principles of effective teaching and develop a master teacher mindset through the examination of the best-selling text Never Work Harder Than Your Students by Robyn R Jackson. We will explore how to engage students in the heavy lifting of learning through the use of units of study, lesson plans, assessments, interventions and classroom management. With a focus on the quality of learning and not the quantity of work; teachers will become better equipped to lead their students on a voyage of self-discovery and acquisition of academic knowledge. At the conclusion of the course, participants will have a unit of study, lesson plan, assessment and action plan to help them put the principles into practice immediately and effectively, challenging their students to work hard and think harder. Required Texts: 'Never Work Harder Than Your Students: The Journey to Great Teaching', 2nd, by Robyn Jackson, Alexandria, Va: ASCD. 2018. This course will run asynchronous online from 7/8 - 8/9,2024. Only start and end dates are listed. If you are taking for graduate credit and are not a student of Manhattanville, please contact jmurray@rockteach.org for info on creating your account.
  • Max Class Size: 25

65. EDU 5000.01 Foundations of Education

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 8/9/2024

This introductory course provides an overview of the field of American education. It investigates major issues, which have affected learning and teaching in the U.S. Through active class involvement, the learning/teaching dyad, its social, political, economic antecedents and possible consequences are analyzed. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517x103 before registering. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred. Only start and end dates are listed, please refer to service hub or the syllabus for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

66. EDU 5344.01 Child Development and Learning

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 8/9/2024

Learn about the developmental milestones of childhood and adolescence. Explore ways in which the cognitive, emotional/ social, motor and linguistic aspects of student development influence the curricular and instructional choices that teachers make. Satisfies prerequisite requirement. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred for graduate credits. Note only start and end dates are listed.
  • Max Class Size: 20

67. Education and the At Risk Student

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 8/5/2024

Working more effectively with disabled students by recognizing their disabilities and using strategies that meet their particular needs; as a result of this course participants will design a program for one student or more. Formerly CMSV CEGE 556-R01.
  • Max Class Size: 35

68. EDAD 5009.01 Technology for Administrators

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 8/7/2024

This course strives to prepare current/prospective K-12 administrators to use information technologies effectively and efficiently in order to support student learning and professional productivity. This hands-on course is designed to move participants from theory to practice and to assist them in the application of technology skills and knowledge that will support the needs of their current school communities and future leadership settings. If you would like to take this graduate course please contact jmurray@rockteach.org for complete details. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred. Course runs on Mondays and Wednesdays. Note only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to dates provided by instructor.
  • Max Class Size: 15

69. EDU 5017.01 Foundations of Early Childhood

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 8/8/2024

An introduction to the historical, philosophical, and cultural roots of early childhood education including traditional, current and innovative models for early childhood programs. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred for graduate credits. Course will run on Mon/Tues/Thurs. Only start and end dates are listed, please refer to service hub or the syllabus for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

70. EDU 5085.01 PK-12 Special Ed Cert Instructional Strategies

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 8/5/2024

This course will provide multiple strategies and approaches for use with students with exceptional learning needs (ELNs), as well as those for who are English as a New Language Learners (ENLs) in a PK-12 setting. The readings and discussions will center on topics such as creating an environment for success, differentiated instructional techniques, multiple intelligences, modifications and accommodations, working effectively with students from diverse linguistic and cultural milieus, and new approaches in the implementation of Inclusion, Response to Intervention, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, and Common Core Standards. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517x103 before registering. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred.
  • Max Class Size: 15

71. EDU 5204.01 Methods of TESOL

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 8/8/2024

Integrate language learning and theory into classroom practice. Develop instructional techniques and survey materials for promoting the four language skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517X103 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Course will run on Mon/Tues/Thurs. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to service hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 15

72. EDU 5217-01 Working with Parents in Inclusive Schools

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 8/8/2024

This on campus course will develop strategies for more effective parent involvement in school programs. The focus will be on the particular needs and concerns of the parents of students with disabilities and will address broader parent involvement issues such as home/school communication and parent involvement. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred for graduate credits. Course will run on Mon/Tues/Thurs. Note only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to service hub or course syllabus for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 20

73. EDU 5380.01 Curriculum, Management, and Assessment

Location: Manhattanville College (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 8/8/2024

Explore ways for childhood educators to develop curricula, plan and implement instruction within the full range of students' abilities in a role as an apprentice in a school setting. Develop methods for assessing student learning. Examine the application of research as a method for gathering data, planning and assessment toward instruction improvement and student performance. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517X103 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred for graduate credits. Course will run on Mon/Tues/Thurs. Only start and end dates are listed. Refer to service hub or the course syllabus for exact dates
  • Max Class Size: 20

74. EDU 5387.01 Fundamentals of Middle Childhood Education

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 8/8/2024

This course will focus on the sociological and academic factors that have resulted in the creation of the modern middle school concept. The course will emphasize how active learning, team structures, and lesson design can support the social, emotional and intellectual development of students in the middle grades. We will develop strategies for motivation, instruction, assessment, and classroom management. We will also explore how to create a collaborative environment among students, colleagues, and parents and examine the effects of state standards and mandated testing. Students are expected to be active participants in the conception and creation of lessons. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517X103 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred for graduate credits. Course will run on Mon/Tues/Thurs. Only start and end dates are listed. Refer to service hub or the course syllabus for exact dates.
  • Max Class Size: 5

75. EDU 5494.01 Literacy Development Grade 3-6

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 8/8/2024

Study the relationship among the literacy skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening in grade 3-6 elementary instructional environments. Focus on teaching all aspects of literacy acquisition for this age level, including a variety of methods and strategies that strengthen vocabulary skills, study strategies, strategies for building comprehension and constructing meaning, word study and fluency for diverse learners. Practice assessing student literacy performance. Design assessment-based differentiated instruction as well as an interdisciplinary unit that also includes technology. Students will complete a literacy profile on one student. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517x103 before registering. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred. Course will run on Mon/Tues/Thurs. Only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to service hub or the course syllabus for exact dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

76. EDU 5026.01 Literacy in the Content Areas

Location: Manhattanville College (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 8/8/2024

Learn to build literacy skills in different content areas, developing strategies based on current theory and practice in teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Candidates acquire an integrated and balanced approach for improving students' literacy development at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517X103 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred for graduate credits. Course will run on Mon/Tues. in person and Thurs. synchronously online. Only start and end dates are listed, please refer to service hub or the syllabus for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

77. EDU 5032.01 Collaboration and Consultation in Inclusive Settings

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 8/8/2024

The course will examine the need for collaboration between teachers of children with both typical and special education needs. Students will become knowledgeable of state and federal laws which establish special education services (NCLB) as well as accommodations for those individuals who require instructional modifications and do not clearly fit into one of the IDEA classifications (section 504). They will become familiar with the characteristics of the major disability areas identified by law and the modifications of instruction and classroom setting necessary to meet the individual's needs. This will include those practices for planning and designing co-teaching and collaboration which have been shown to be effective in the collaborative setting. Classroom management needs and individualization of instruction of children in the inclusive setting will be addressed with emphasis placed upon the importance of using positive behavioral supports. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org before registering or call 845-553-9517X103. Additional college tuition will be incurred for graduate credits. Only start and end dates are listed, please refer to service hub or the syllabus for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 20

78. EDU 5202.01 Intro to Language and Linguistics

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 8/8/2024

Explore the universal underlying logical structure of human languages. Discuss phonological, morphological, syntactic, and semantic patterns found in language. Consider the evolution and psychology of language. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517X103 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Course will run synchronously online on Mon/Tues/Thurs. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to service hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 15

79. Executive Functioning Skills to Increase Student Performance (7/9 - 8/14/24)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/9/2024 to 8/14/2024

Executive functioning involves the neurological processes used to consciously control thoughts, emotions and actions so that goals can be set and achieved. When students have deficits in their executive functioning skills they tend to have difficulty grasping concepts, cannot maintain an organized workspace and despite having just heard directions, don't know where to start. In this 15 hr online class we will explore the executive functioning skills that control a student's ability to think metacognitively and also their ability to respond appropriately using their social emotional skills. We will explore the role of the working memory and the essential role it plays in processing, storing and retrieving information, as well as the other necessary skills of task initiation, planning, organization, self-monitoring, impulse control, flexibility and emotional control. We will develop strategies to address our students needs and learn to incorporate strategies to our teaching and learn that will allow students with effective functioning deficits to succeed academically and socially. RTCI/WTCI course
  • Max Class Size: 20

80. Exploring Artificial Intelligence for Educators (7/9/24 - 8/14/24)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/9/2024 to 8/14/2024

Today's students and teachers can expect to interact with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in many aspects of their personal and academic lives. To prepare students for success, educators must understand how AI technologies can be used to facilitate teaching and learning. In this 15 hour course we will review the uses of AI for in education. . Participants will learn how to identify the various types of AI, look at new and developing AI resources and build tools to make AI concrete and accessible in their professional practice.To conclude the course, participants will develop learning tools for implementing AI into their classroom. Participants will receive a rockteach email address to participate.
  • Max Class Size: 20

81. Online Book Study: Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain (7/9 - 7/26/24)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/9/2024 to 7/26/2024


In this 15 hour asynchronous book study, participants will be taking a deep dive into the book "Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain” by John Ratey MD. The book reviews case studies and evidence on how important exercise and movement is for the brain to be able to create, think, and learn. Participants will use this book to help increase the movement in their own classrooms and improve practice as an educator.

Course dates listed are the start and end date of this 15 hour asynchronous course.

Participants in this course will be provided a rockteach email address to participate in the course. The course will be delivered in Google Classroom.

Required Text: "Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain” by John Ratey MD

Participants must secure a a copy of book or ebook prior to the start of the 15 hour course.
RTCi/WTCI course
  • Max Class Size: 25

82. Reading & Writing Across All Content Areas (7/9/24-8/14/24)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/9/2024 to 8/14/2024


This 15 hour online course will explore the research-based benefits of integrating reading and writing activities into content area instruction. Participants will exam strategies for curriculum enhancement based upon samples of effective instruction, and design an instructional unit that meaningfully integrates reading and writing activities to enrich instruction, contextualize content, as well as for assessment of content area mastery. Participants will explore a variety of reading and writing resources and activities that will engage students in content areas instruction. The goal of this course is to determine how content area instruction can be enhanced with the integration of reading and writing activities. Instructional resources will address the needs of all participants, regardless of content area or grade level.

If students are provided with the opportunity to connect content area instruction with real life experiences, via reading and writing assignments, they are more likely to personalize learning, and consequently meet and exceed standards. This course provides teachers with the resources to merge reading and writing activities across all content areas.
RTCi/WTCI course
  • Max Class Size: 20

83. Social Emotional Learning: A Strategic Approach - 3 Inservice Credits

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 7/9/2024 to 8/27/2024

Learning is a social and emotional act. From early childhood education to the high school level, rigorous learning requires the formation and maintenance of relationships. However, we cannot expect teachers to add more content or adjust curriculum maps to add "more.” Therefore, no matter the grade level, participants will be able to develop social emotional learning strategies to embed in their current teaching assignments. Participants will work closely on the work developed by Nancy Frey, Douglas Fisher, and Dominique Smith. We will examine and implement the five-part model of Social Emotional Learning. Required Text: "All Learning Is Social and Emotional: Helping Students Develop Essential Skills for the Classroom and Beyond", by Nancy Frey, Douglas Fisher, Dominique Smith, 2018. Offered through the Rockland/Westchester Teacher Center Institute.
  • Max Class Size: 40

84. EDAD 5016.01 Understanding/Applying Data I

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/9/2024 to 8/8/2024

This course will provide the foundation for the use of data as an instructional tool. It is designed to take students from the philosophical underpinnings of data driven instruction through the practical applications of data collection, data analysis and data driven instructional decisions. Additionally, students will role play conversations with teachers about student data and the implications for student achievement. This process will provide students with the framework necessary to lead a department, a building, or a district in incorporating the use of data as an essential element of the instructional program. If you would like to take this graduate course please contact jmurray@rockteach.org for complete details. College registration is required. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred. Course runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Note only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to service hub or syllabus for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 15

85. EDU 5274.02 Methods of Teaching Literacy II

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 7/9/2024 to 8/6/2024

The second part of Literacy Methods course that provides an understanding of research-based best practices in literacy instruction. Apply strategies and materials used in a comprehensive, balanced literacy program. Examine models of thematic units that integrate literacy with content areas. Construct a unit of study that demonstrates the ability to evaluate and select strategies that integrate a variety of texts across disciplines to meet the needs of diverse learners. Field experience required. Required Texts: "Guiding Readers and Writers (Grades 3-6): Teaching Comprehension, Genre and Content Literacy”, by Fountas & Pinnell, 2001, Heinemann; "The Literacy Teacher's Playbook: Grades 3-6, by J. Serravallo, 2014, Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517x103 before registering. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred.
  • Max Class Size: 15

86. xxx

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/9/2024 to 8/6/2024

The second part of Literacy methods courses that provides an understanding of research-based best practices in literacy instruction. Apply strategies and materials used in a comprehensive, balanced literacy program. Examine models of thematic units that integrate literacy with content areas. Construct a unit of study that demonstrates the ability to evaluate and select strategies that integrate a variety of texts across disciplines to meet the needs of diverse learners. Required Texts: "Guiding Readers and Writers (Grades 3-6): Teaching Comprehension, Genre and Content Literacy”, by Fountas & Pinnell, 2001, Heinemann; "The Literacy Teacher's Playbook: Grades 3-6, by J. Serravallo, 2014, Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517x103 before registering. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred.
  • Max Class Size: 20

87. QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) - Zoom

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 7/10/2024

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) teaches the general community how to reduce the risk of suicide in loved ones, colleagues, and neighbors. This is a "gatekeeper” training that helps participants feel equipped and comfortable in talking with people who are going through difficult times, and helping them connect to other supports when needed. Topics include warning signs of suicide risk, what to ask and how to respond, steps for referring someone to help, and resources for assistance. This training is facilitated by Tatiana Yelizarova Phd, Mental Health Association of Rockland.
  • Max Class Size: 40

88. Instructional and Educational Strategies for English Language Learners - 3 InService Credits

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 7/11/2024 to 8/29/2024

The demographics and backgrounds of our students is constantly changing yet we, as educators, still primarily utilize expressive language (speaking and reading) to convey information to students and expect them to use receptive language (speaking and listening) to share with us what they have learned. As more and more children come to our schools needing English as a Second Language services, schools are expecting mainstream, "regular education” teachers to meet the needs of our English Language Learners. By the end of this course, participants will be better able to meet the language and academic needs of ELLs in various academic settings. Required Readings: "Classroom Instruction that Works with English Language Learners", by Hill, Jane & Miller, Kirsten, 2014, ASCD: Alexandria, VA.; "Classroom Instruction That Works: Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement", 2nd Edition, by Ceri B Dean, Elizabeth Ross Hubbell, Howard Pitler & BJ Stone, 2012, ASCD: Alexandria, VA. Offered through the Rockland/Westchester Teacher Center Institute.
  • Max Class Size: 40

89. Hybrid: Recent Children's Literature Award Winners, July 15 - July 28, 2024 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in grades 3 - 8

Dates: 7/15/2024 to 7/28/2024

Location: Hybrid

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Participants in this hybrid course will be asked to read and discuss various pieces of youth literature that are recent ALA award winners. This course will focus on the Caldecott, Geisel, Coretta Scott King Awards and Illustrator, Pura Belpre Award and Illustrator, and Newbery Award winners. We will spend time identifying ways to incorporate these titles into classrooms or curricula. We will explore picture books, non-fiction texts, middle grade novels, and graphic novels. Participants will need to have access to various books either through their school library, public library or virtual libraries. Throughout the course, we will be focusing on various literature pieces and strategies and, at the conclusion of the course, you will be able to incorporate these books into your curriculum. In addition to the six asynchronous hours, there will be 3 Mandatory In-Person Meetings at the RJ Bailey School from 10:00am - 1:00pm on Tuesday, July 23, Wednesday, July 24, and Thursday, July 25. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

90. EDPD 5013.01 - Digital Tools to Support Meaningful Learning

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 7/22/2024 to 8/16/2024

Educators and support staff will become experts on using digital tools to communicate, create, collaborate and assess students. Participants will gain an understanding of Internet tools to create online resources, screencasting, assessments, online portfolios, communication options for students and parents, and how to maximize the learning environment to reach students through different learning mediums. No textbook is required for this course. Critical reading of assigned articles and supplementary materials are embedded throughout the course. *Final projects and reflections due online on Aug. 16, 2024. If you are taking for graduate credit and do not have a non-matriculant account with the college please email jmurray@rockteach.org for more details.
  • Max Class Size: 35

91. Book Study - Thrivers by Michele Borba (7/23 - 8/8/24)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/23/2024 to 8/8/2024

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This book study is based on Thrivers, The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine by Michele Borba. We will discuss the certain traits that set Thriver students apart. The traits include: confidence, empathy, self control, Integrity, curiosity, perseverance and optimism. According to the author these traits can be taught to children at any age by parents and teachers. The author gives strategies to help teachers teach children and older students how to cope today so that they can thrive tomorrow. Participants will be expected to complete the work on google classroom. Participants will be responding to journal questions and discussion posts about the book. Participants will be expected to complete an action plan that they will use in their classrooms with the new knowledge gained in the book. Participants must secure a copy of the book prior to the course start date.Member districts have priority for registration.
  • Max Class Size: 10

92. EDU 5630.01 Multisensory Structured Literacy Instruction 1

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/29/2024 to 8/2/2024

This course is offered through the Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy. Multisensory Structured Literacy Instruction 1 introduces participants to the fundamental elements of an Orton-Gillingham based approach characterized by explicit teaching of foundational literacy skills. The course includes an introduction to phonology and basic phonics, and focuses on instruction to promote fluency, vocabulary acquisition, and an understanding of the structure of the language. The content includes information on dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities, strategies for multisensory instruction, using assessment results for small/large group lessons, and planning an Orton-Gillingham lesson. The scientifically-based methodology is explicit,interactive, diagnostic, multisensory, and integrated. The course is designed for general and special-education teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, and speech and reading specialists, and is recommended for instructional assistants and tutors. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517x103 before registering. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred. Only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to service hub or the course syllabus for exact dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

93. Online: The Key to Conversation, Comprehension, and Assessment, August 1 - August 28, 2024 (WTCI)

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 8/1/2024 to 8/28/2024

Location: Online

This course, which is a compilation of teaching strategies, comprehension techniques, and assessment practices, will introduce participants to learning through intentional lesson planning. We will begin the course by learning how to build conversations and create a safe environment where students are able to take risks and contribute to classroom conversations. In order to build comprehension, we will look at the course objectives and decide what we want the students to take away from the experience. We will explore the use of classroom questioning (and follow up) strategies, fiction and non- fiction book talks and design curriculum wide hands-on activities to improve student participation and comprehension. Exploring a variety of assessment strategies is a key part of the process. By implementing a backward design lesson plan, teachers can focus on the goals they hope to achieve, making their classroom time more intentional and their lesson plans more effective in the production of the desired result. The strategies and tools explored in this class can be applied to any curriculum and will enhance your current classroom tools. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

94. Online: Exploring ChatGPT and AI in Education Today, August 1 - August 28, 2024 (WTCI)

Audience: Content Area Classroom Teachers in Grades 3-12

Dates: 8/1/2024 to 8/28/2024

Location: Asynchronous/Online

This course will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the history, development, and practical applications of ChatGPT and AI in teaching. You will gain knowledge on how to effectively communicate and share ChatGPT technology with both students and parents, as well as how to integrate innovative ideas in the classroom. Tools for study skills, lesson planning and assessments such as Quizlet, Gimkit and Magic School will be shared and many new ideas will be researched and implemented as we move through each section of the course. At the end of the course, you will have a toolbox you can bring back to the classroom as well as a working knowledge of ethical classroom behaviors and how to set reasonable expectations. This course applies to content area classroom teachers in grades 3-12.PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 15

95. Online: Using Data to Improve Student Learning and Performance, August 1 - August 28, 2024 (WTCI)

Audience: All

Dates: 8/1/2024 to 8/28/2024

Location: Online - Asynchronous

Using data can be a manageable and engaging process and, when properly organized and managed, can increase student learning. In this online course, you will develop the skills needed to enhance the management and organization of classroom data to inform and improve teaching and learning. We will explore research-based strategies for analyzing data, examine a collaborative inquiry approach to data study and compare these strategies with those currently being utilized in the classroom. We will also explore the use of small group vs. whole group instruction and how that affects data collection and student learning. At the end of the course, you will have the necessary tools to efficiently use and apply classroom data to enhance student learning.Using data can be a manageable and engaging process to increase student learning.PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

96. Voice Technology as an Effective Teaching Tool

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 8/19/2024 to 8/23/2024

One of the most effective teaching tools educators have is their voice. You are able to grab your students' attention, make "boring” topics interesting and inspire your students to learn. Students are surrounded and equipped with smartphones, computers, tablets, etc. and use them in numerous contexts in their daily lives. In any device, whether it is a mobile, tablet, or a computer, voice is a major part and source of engagement for the students which has changed the way they understand and study in today's time . This course will teach you about the many technology tools available to implement more voice in the classroom.
  • Max Class Size: 20

97. EDU 5374.02/Teaching Methods and Curriculum Grades 7-12

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 9/3/2024 to 12/20/2024

Explore curriculum approaches, teaching and assessment strategies, classroom management, and other critical issues in teaching at the middle childhood and adolescence levels. Become familiar with the ways in which middle and high schools' function, both within their buildings and within their broader communities. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517x103 before registering. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred. Runs asynchronously online from Sept. 3-Dec. 20. Please refer to service hub or the course syllabus for exact dates.
  • Max Class Size: 5

98. EDPD 5018.01 Using Technology to Engage and Inspire Diverse Learners (Differentiating with Technology)

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 9/3/2024 to 10/29/2024

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Technology can increase teachers' capacity to support the learning of individual students with wide differences in their abilities to see, hear, speak, move, read, write, understand English, attend, organize, engage and remember. To do this efficiently and effectively technology should be carefully selected, purposeful planned and thoughtful implemented. Not all technology is useful for all students. Required Texts: "Integrating Technology in the Classroom: Tools to meet the needs of every student”, by Hamilton, Boni. (2018) (2nd Ed.) Washington DC: International Society of Technology in Education; "How to Differentiate Instruction in Academically Diverse Classrooms”, by Tomlinson, Carol Ann, (2017), Alexandria, VA, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Additional college registration required to take this course for graduate credit. Email jmurray@rockteach.org for more information. Note: Official graduate transcript will not be available until the official end of the college semester.
  • Max Class Size: 25

99. EDU 5032.01/Collaboration and Consultation in Inclusive Settings

Location: Manhattanville College (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 9/3/2024

The course will examine the need for collaboration between teachers of children with both typical and special education needs. Students will become knowledgeable of state and federal laws which establish special education services (NCLB) as well as accommodations for those individuals who require instructional modifications and do not clearly fit into one of the IDEA classifications (section 504). They will become familiar with the characteristics of the major disability areas identified by law and the modifications of instruction and classroom setting necessary to meet the individual's needs. This will include those practices for planning and designing co-teaching and collaboration which have been shown to be effective in the collaborative setting. Classroom management needs and individualization of instruction of children in the inclusive setting will be addressed with emphasis placed upon the importance of using positive behavioral supports. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org before registering or call 845-553-9517X103. Additional college tuition will be incurred for graduate credits. Only start and end dates are listed, please refer to service hub or the syllabus for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 15

100. EDU 5085.01/PK-12 Special Ed Cert Instructional Strategies

Location: Manhattanville College (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 9/3/2024 to 12/17/2024

This course will provide multiple strategies and approaches for use with students with exceptional learning needs (ELNs), as well as those for who are English as a New Language Learners (ENLs) in a PK-12 setting. The readings and discussions will center on topics such as creating an environment for success, differentiated instructional techniques, multiple intelligences, modifications and accommodations, working effectively with students from diverse linguistic and cultural milieus, and new approaches in the implementation of Inclusion, Response to Intervention, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, and Common Core Standards. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517x103 before registering. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred. Only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to service hub or the course syllabus for exact dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

101. EDU 5202.01 Intro to Language and Linguistics

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 9/3/2024 to 12/17/2024

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Explore the universal underlying logical structure of human languages. Discuss phonological, morphological, syntactic, and semantic patterns found in language. Consider the evolution and psychology of language. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517X103 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Course will run synchronously online on Tuesdays. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to service hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 15