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1. Professional Development Mentor Program, Tuesday, August 26, 2025 from 9:00am - 3:30pm (EWTC)

Location: TBA (TBA, NY) - Room TBD

Audience: Teachers in Grades PreK-12

Dates: 8/26/2025 to 3/27/2026

Location: Room TBD

Whether you are currently a mentor teacher or would like to serve in this role in the future, this year-long program will provide you with the knowledge and expertise needed to become a skilled mentor. We will examine attitudes, skills, and components of a successful program and focus on teacher development, including how to guide, support, and nurture novice teachers. This Free course is only open to teachers from the Edith Winthrop Teacher Center of Westchester. In addition to the August 26 synchronous session (9:00-3:30), there will be two follow up synchronous meetings (4:00-6:00). The dates of the two follow up sessions will be determined at our summer session - one date will be in the Fall and the other in the Spring.There will also be an additional 5 hours of asynchronous course work. You must be present for all synchronous sessions and complete the 5 hours of asynchronous coursework in order to receive the full credit for this course.
  • Max Class Size: 30

2. Greenburgh CSD New Teacher Institute September 11, 2025-June 2, 2026 (EWTC)

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

Audience: GCSD New Teachers

Dates: 9/11/2025 to 6/2/2026

Location: Innovation Lab

THIS CLASS IS ONLY OPEN TO NEW TEACHERS IN THE GREENBURGH CSD. All sessions will be held from 3:30 - 5:30PM at the Woodlands MS/HS Innovation Lab. The DATES are as follows: September 11, 2025 October 16, 2025 November 6, 2025 December 11, 2025 January 8, 2026 February 12, 2026 March 5, 2026 April 9, 2026 May 7, 2026 June 2, 2026 ***1.5 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: 40

3. EDAD 5505.01 School Building and District Internship

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 1/20/2026 to 5/8/2026

The School Building and District 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 400 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. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

4. EDU 5371.01 Assistive Tech in Special Education

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 1/20/2026 to 5/8/2026

This course will examine ways to use technologies in planning, implementing and managing the teaching and learning environments for students with special needs and learn how to evaluate, select, develop and adapt technologies. The focus will be on such topics as technologies for assessment and planning, as well as for implementing and modifying instruction, selecting hardware and software, uses of and regulations regarding assistive technology, and using technology to support the principles of universal design. Field experience required. Ten additional online hours required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 25

5. Elementary Math PLC 2026 (Zoom)

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Audience: Math Educators

Dates: 3/24/2026

Each year educators address current trends, best instructional practices, and new research-based ideas focused on building mathematical thinkers and helping students grow. Our goal is to provide collaborative learning and networking opportunities for the math community throughout New York State. Guest presenters are scheduled The Elementary Math Professional Learning Community has been in place for nine years and is facilitated by Lynda Brennan.
  • Max Class Size: 10

6. Reclaiming Purpose: Reflection, Innovation and the Future of our Profession- 3 Inservice Credits

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 3/30/2026 to 6/3/2026

In a rapidly changing educational landscape, teachers can easily lose touch with the sense of purpose that first inspired their work. This course invites educators to pause, reflect and reimagine what it means to teach-and to lead-in today's evolving profession. Through guided reflection, peer dialogue and exploration of innovative practices, participants will reconnect with their professional identity while examining forward-thinking approaches to teaching and learning. Grounded in research on teacher efficacy, innovation and well-being, participants will explore how reflective practice fuels creativity, adaptability and professional renewal. Topics will include future-ready pedagogies, the role of technology and AI in learning, teacher well-being and sustaining purpose in challenging times. By the end of the course, educators will develop a personalized action plan to sustain joy, relevance and impact in their work. Course will run asynchronously. No in person instruction. Only start and end dates are listed. Offered through the Rockland/Westchester Teacher Center Institute.
  • Max Class Size: 60

7. Hybrid: Edith Winthrop Teacher Center Educators' Book Club Spring Book Club, April 13 - May 22 , 2026 (EWTC)

Audience: All staff, teachers and administrators

Dates: 4/13/2026 to 5/22/2026

Location: Hybrid

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This Free class is only open to consortium members. The Edith Winthrop Teacher Center Educator's Book Club will be wrapping up its fifth year by reading "Trauma-Responsive Pedagogy: Teaching for Healing and Transformation” by Arléne Elizabeth Casimir and Courtney N. Baker. This book explores the research and practice around trauma-responsive education in easy-to-digest, actionable text that elevates the healing and wellness of both the children and adults in our classrooms. It describes the challenges of a classroom that does not attend to adversity and trauma, then presents the research on trauma-responsive classrooms, and finally provides an inclusive framework that supports educators in centering the whole child in their classrooms. It offers a recipe for what to do next period, next week, and next school year. What to expect: All participants are asked to purchase the book before the start of the book club cycle All participants are asked to read the book and come prepared for book discussions across three live mandatory Zoom (Thursday) meetings: - April 16: 4:30-6:30 p.m. (Discussion will be on the Introduction, Section 1 + Additional Readings) - April 30: 4:30-6:30 p.m. (Discussion will be on Section 2 + Additional Readings) - May 14: 4:30-6:30 p.m. (Discussion will be on Section 3 & Conclusion + Additional Readings) All participants are required to do three asynchronous assignments after each live Zoom discussion. 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.
  • Max Class Size: 30

8. Hybrid: Teaching with AI: Practical Tools for Today's Classroom for Tarrytown Teachers K-5 , April 13 - May 11, 2026 (EWTC)

Audience: K-5 Tarrytown Teachers

Dates: 4/13/2026 to 5/11/2026

Location: Online/Hybrid

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This hybrid course is ONLY open to Tarrytown teachers. Synchronous meeting dates will be on Mondays, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11 from 6:30-8:00 pm. All other assignments are self paced. This hands-on course introduces elementary educators to practical ways artificial intelligence can support teaching and learning in the classroom. Teachers will explore tools such as MagicSchool AI, Diffit, ChatGPT, and Gemini to create engaging lessons, differentiate reading materials, generate assessments, and streamline everyday teaching tasks. Participants will learn how to design developmentally appropriate activities using AI while supporting literacy, creativity, and critical thinking. By the end of the course, teachers will leave with ready-to-use classroom resources and strategies for introducing AI responsibly to elementary students. PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND ALL SYNCHRONOUS SESSIONS, INCLUDING RESPONDING TO PROMPTS IN THE CHAT, TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT FOR THIS COURSE. Your camera must be on and you must be present on-screen at all times during the Google Meet sessions.
  • Max Class Size: 20

9. Using Gamification to Enhance Second Language Learning (4/13-4/16/26)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 4/13/2026 to 4/16/2026

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Gamification is the use of game elements and game design techniques in non-game contexts. It also empowers and engages the learners with motivational skills towards a learning approach and sustaining a relaxed atmosphere. This is when ENl students feel most confident and English language learning is a success. 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

10. Culture in the Primary Childhood Classroom: Clarity, Consistency, & Communication

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 4/13/2026

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This training will focus on how clear expectations, consistent language, and intentional communication reduce stress and support regulation in the classroom. Teachers will explore how everyday communication choices shape classroom culture and contribute to a more predictable, supportive environment without overlapping with belonging-focused content.
  • Max Class Size: 20

11. Keeping Teaching Resources Tidy with Google Drive - Zoom

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 4/13/2026

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Staying organized as an educator is a superpower. Between lesson plans, worksheets, assessments, parent communication, and professional documents, it's easy for your Google Drive to turn into a digital junk drawer. The good news is that Google Drive has powerful tools that can turn chaos into clarity. This course is designed for educators at all familiarity levels, from beginners to experienced professionals, who seek to optimize their digital organization skills. Participants will learn to efficiently manage and categorize teaching resources within Google Drive, resulting in reduced time spent searching for materials and increased productivity. For All Grades including Special Ed and Related Services.
Required to have a Google Account with Google Drive access. Your school account is acceptable or personal. Must use a computer or chromebook to participate.Cell phones can not be used.
Outcome: Educators will have built a logical folder hierarchy that makes sense for their specific teaching style and subjects. Transform their digital workspace using Google Drive to be more productive, utilizing files, organizing and improving digital literacy skills that will keep them ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving tech landscape. Building essential 21st century skills, effectively reducing your time spent looking for documents, efficiently organizing, improving digital literacy, and preparing users for future digital environments.
  • Max Class Size: 25

12. Hybrid: Teaching with AI: Practical Tools for Today's Classroom for Tarrytown Teachers 6-12 , April 14 - May 12, 2026 (EWTC)

Audience: 6-12 Tarrytown Teachers

Dates: 4/14/2026 to 5/12/2026

Location: Online/Hybrid

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This hybrid course is ONLY open to Tarrytown teachers. Synchronous meeting dates will be on 4/14, 4/23, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 from 6:30-8:00 pm. Please note that all meeting dates (except Thursday, April 23) are on Tuesday evenings. All other assignments are self paced. This course will explore how artificial intelligence can enhance instruction, increase efficiency, and support student learning across content areas. Educators will learn to use tools such as MagicSchool AI, Diffit, ChatGPT, and Gemini to design lessons, differentiate texts, create assessments, and provide feedback. The course will also focus on teaching students how to use AI responsibly for research, writing, and problem-solving. Participants will develop AI-enhanced lessons and classroom policies that promote ethical and effective use of emerging technologies. PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND ALL SYNCHRONOUS SESSIONS, INCLUDING RESPONDING TO PROMPTS IN THE CHAT, TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT FOR THIS COURSE. Your camera must be on and you must be present on-screen at all times during the Google Meet sessions.
  • Max Class Size: 20

13. Lessons Learned from a Lifetime of Lessons in Math Class (Applicable to all Secondary Educators)

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 4/14/2026

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After 33 years of teaching almost every level of High School Mathematics, I have pretty much seen it all. In this workshop, I will share many tricks that you can not learn from a graduate course or from a book! Whether you are preparing for your first year of teaching or in your retirement year, there is something for everyone. You will leave with some ideas that will not only help you in your classroom but will make you laugh a little and love every day of your career!
  • Max Class Size: 20

14. Teaching in the Age of Anxiety: A Book Study of The Anxious Generation (4/15-5/20/26)

Location: Online Only (Online, )

Dates: 4/15/2026 to 5/20/2026

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Are cell phones "rewiring childhood?” In this 15 hour asynchronous course, we will dive into the concepts and findings presented in The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Explore how modern societal pressures, particularly those related to social media and cultural shifts, are contributing to rising anxiety levels among students. Teachers will gain a deeper understanding of the anxiety challenges faced by students and learn practical strategies for creating supportive classroom environments. Participant must secure a copy of The Anxious Generation : How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt before the course begins. You will receive a Rockland Teachers' Center gmail account to participate in this course. RTCi/WTCI course
  • Max Class Size: 15

15. Book Study: The Importance of Being Little - What Children Really Need From Grownups (4/16 -5/22/26)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 4/16/2026 to 5/22/2026

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This 15 hour online book study is geared for early childhood teachers from preschool through 1st grade. Collaborate in online discussions with participants and discuss developmentally appropriate practices for young learners. "Christakis's new ideas, analysis and methods serve to guide and support teachers, policy makers, and parents in understanding the inner lives of children to stimulate their learning and ‘help young children be young children.” The New York Times The book will discuss best practices in the early childhood classroom and how we can ignite learning for young children and truly give young children what they really need to be healthy, young learners. By delving into this book, participants will learn how to create the optimal learning environment for their young students. Participants will be required to secure their own copy of the book. Participants must secure a copy of the book, The Importance of Being Little- What Children Really Need From Grownups by Erika Chrisakis prior to the course start date. This course will be delivered in Google Classroom. A rockteach email address will be assigned to all participants. RTCI/WTCI course./WTCI Course Required Text: The Importance of Being Little- What Young Children Really Need from Grownups by Erika Christakis
  • Max Class Size: 20

16. Integrating Social & Emotional Learning in the K-12 Classroom (4/16-5/22/26)

Location: Online Only (Online, )

Dates: 4/16/2026 to 5/22/2026

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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.
A rockteach email address will be assigned to all participants. RTCI/WTCI course.
  • Max Class Size: 20

17. Tackling Current Events in The ENL Classroom (4/20-4/23/26)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 4/20/2026 to 4/23/2026

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Current events is a tough subject to tackle with ENL students. Participants in this course will learn tactics for teaching current events and building connections with students. Various online tools and strategies will be explored. 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. Culture in the Primary Childhood Classroom: Art as Regulation, Expression, & Sustainability

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 4/20/2026

This session will center on using art as a tool for regulation and expression for both children and educators. The focus will be on process over product, reducing pressure around art, and reframing creative practices as support rather than "extra work.” This session is designed to be practical and re-energizing, helping teachers reconnect with their creativity to reduce burnout and restore joy in the classroom.
  • Max Class Size: 20

19. Lower Hudson Teacher Center Network Meeting #4

Location: Newburgh Teachers' Association (Newburgh, NY)

Dates: 4/21/2026

Lower Hudson Teacher Center Network Meeting
  • Max Class Size: 25

20. Overview of Depression: Its Impact on Youth (Zoom)

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 4/21/2026

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Learn about depression and what educators can do to support recovery of depression and other mental health issues. Explore types of depression and factors that contribute to depression and mental health issues. This training is facilitated by Sonia Wagner, LCWS. Social Work CEUs provided by Rockland BOCES.
  • Max Class Size: 15

21. Wednesday Readers Book Club on Wednesday,4/22 at 10:00 at CITY LINE CAFE,NEW CITY, (NOT FOR CTLE OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Location: ZOOM AT HOME (ZOOM, NY)

Dates: 4/22/2026

Join us for a discussion of the book Lady Tann"s Circle of Women by Lisa See on Wednesday, April 22 at 10:00 AM at City Line, New City Join us for an interesting and thoughtful discussion Led by Bilha. To receive the summary and the questions in a timely manner, please register by 4/18.
  • Max Class Size: 15

22. Incorporating Desmos into your Math and Other Classes

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 4/22/2026

This workshop will look at ways to integrate Desmos, a free online graphing calculator that is now the embedded calculator for the AP and SAT exams and can be approved for use on NYS Regents Exams, into your classes. It is capable of bringing ideas like Graphing Functions AND Non-Functions, Statistics, Regression Analysis, Polar Coordinates and even Calculus into a very clear format. Whether you are a first time user or have used it before, you will leave with something you can use in math and other classes this year!
  • Max Class Size: 25

23. Increasing Comprehension of ELLs for SRPs - WKS ELL31

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 4/22/2026

This virtual seminar will familiarize participants with who our English language learners are and the challenges that they face as they acquire a new language. Participants will have the opportunity to examine how critical culture is and its impact on an English learner's identity as well as explore strategies for making information more comprehensible and accessible to ELLs. This training is limited to teaching assistants and other SRPs and is offered in conjunction with NYSUT ELT.
  • Max Class Size: 30

24. Make Grading Matter - 3 In-Service Credits

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

Dates: 4/22/2026 to 6/17/2026

From early childhood education to high school, educators are constantly seeking ways to make assessments and grading meaningful and useful for students. Educators seek grading systems that measure student learning and growth. In this course, we will ask deep questions about the point and value of grading. Participants will think about current grading practices and construct new meanings around this important topic. In this inservice course, participants will research, examine and implement standards based grading systems. Participants will: Identify and analyze various types of grading systems from K-12 settings; Define and identify the meaning of standards based grading practices; Bring accuracy to student assessment and grading practices; Learn how to use grades to effectively communicate students' mastery of learning standards; Understand the value of allowing students multiple opportunities to demonstrate their learning when taking assessments; Discuss and implement assessment practices and grading systems in differentiated learning environments; Consider whether to incorporate effort, attendance, and behavior into academic grades; Research and identify homework policies and their impact on grading systems; How to create useful and fair test questions, including how to grade such prompts efficiently; and Analyze the validity and usefulness of allowing students to re-do assessments for full credit and make up policies. Class Texts: "Making Grades Matter", by Matt Townsley, Nathan L. Wear (2021); "Grading From the Inside Out: Bringing Accuracy to Student Assessment Through a Standards-Based Mindset (How to Give Students Full Credit for Their Knowledge)", by Tom Schimmer (2016); "Fair Isn't Always Equal: Assessing & Grading in the Differentiated Classroom", 1st Edition by Rick Wormelli (2018).
  • Max Class Size: 60

25. Google Suite "Master Class": The Data - Google Forms & Sheets, Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 3:30-4:30pm (EWTC)

Audience: Teachers, TA's, Office Staff

Dates: 4/23/2026

Location: Springhurst Elementary School

This Professional Development workshop, which is only open to Dobbs Ferry teachers, teaching assistants and office staff, will equip you with the tools needed to become proficient in Google Workshop for Education, transitioning staff basic users to power users. In this in-person workshop, educators and staff will learn to harness the power of real-time data collection and analysis. Participants will explore how to build effective Google Forms and link them to Google Sheets for automated organization. A key focus will be on "Conditional Formatting," allowing users to create "Automated Formative Assessments" where student responses trigger visual cues-such as a cell turning red when a student indicates they are confused-enabling immediate instructional intervention. All participants must bring a working, charged laptop.
  • Max Class Size: 20

26. Addressing the Information Gap with ENL Students (4/27-4/30/26)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 4/27/2026 to 4/30/2026

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During this course participants will learn how to help ENL students become comfortable obtaining and giving information in a variety of contexts. Information gap activities give them the chance to hone their real-world speaking skills and set them up to be expert investigators. Participants will learn and apply these strategies to teaching. 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

27. Culture in the Primary Childhood Classroom: Professional Identity, Confidence, & Staying Power

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 4/27/2026

This session will focus on professional identity, helping teachers see themselves as skilled professionals with voice, boundaries, and confidence. We would explore how feeling valued, competent, and supported directly impacts retention, and how teachers can strengthen their sense of professionalism to support long-term commitment to the field.
  • Max Class Size: 20

28. Book Besties Book Club on 4/28/26 on ZOOM (NOT FOR CTLE OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Location: ZOOM AT HOME (ZOOM, NY)

Dates: 4/28/2026

Join us for a discussion of the book The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry. Please join us in an interesting and thought provoking discussion on Zoom. To receive the summary and the questions in a timely manner, please register by 4/23.
  • Max Class Size: 15

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

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 4/28/2026

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 Velvet Hyland-Reda, Greater Mental Health of New York.In addition to CTLE, participants receive a certificate from the QPR Institute through Greater Mental Health of NY.
  • Max Class Size: 20

30. Supporting and Sustaining the Social-Emotional Needs of English Learners Who Experience Trauma WKS SRP61 (SRP)

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 4/29/2026

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This virtual seminar, designed for teaching assistants who work with English language learners (ELLs), will address the multitude of trauma that many ELLs have experienced prior to and since their arrival to the US. Many of our recently-arrived ELLs present with traumatic stressors most educators have not dealt with before. Participants will leave this seminar with strategies to help students who have experienced trauma, tools to support ELLs' social and emotional healing, growth and well-being, and ways to build trusting relationships with this fragile cohort. This training is limited to teaching assistants and other SRPs and is offered in conjunction with NYSUT ELT.
  • Max Class Size: 30

31. Understanding Gender Identity in Children - Zoom

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 4/29/2026

In this 1.5 hour training, you will learn key gender identity terminology and concepts, identify various forms of gender identity and expressions, and to understand core issues faced by school age gender diverse youth allowing for better support for the student.Social Work CEUs by Rockland BOCES.
  • Max Class Size: 20

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

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

Dates: 4/30/2026 to 6/25/2026

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. If you are taking this course for Graduate Credit, participants must register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information.
  • Max Class Size: 45

33. Online: Ignite Learning with Strategies for Student Success, May 4 - June 14, 2026 (WTCI)

Audience: Grades K-12

Dates: 5/4/2026 to 6/14/2026

Location: Asynchronous/Online

Strategies for Student Success is a dynamic professional learning course designed to reignite educators' passion and equip them with practical, research-based strategies that spark engagement and improve student outcomes. Participants will explore high-impact instructional practices, inclusive strategies, formative assessment, and purposeful technology integration-with an introduction to ethical, classroom-ready AI tools that support planning, personalization, and feedback. Through reflection, collaboration, and hands-on application, educators will develop an Ignite Learning Action Plan that outlines strategies and digital resources you will use to sustain meaningful, student-centered learning. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

34. Online: The AI-Powered Classroom: Reclaiming Your Prep Time with Gemini, May 4 - May 29, 2026 (EWTC)

Audience: K-12 Classroom Teachers who use Google for Education

Dates: 5/4/2026 to 5/29/2026

Location: Asynchronous/Online

This Free class is only open to consortium members. In this online asynchronous course, you'll reimagine Google Classroom as more than a digital filing cabinet-turning it into a powerful teaching assistant. With a hands-on approach, you'll learn how to use Gemini's built-in integration to develop differentiated assignments, create interactive choice boards, and quickly generate custom instructional visuals. Participants will generate proficiency by drafting rubric-aligned assignments, creating multimodal and visual instructional assets and utilizing data driven insights to differentiate instruction. By the end of the course, you will have redesigned your units and lessons.
  • Max Class Size: 15

35. Online: The Magic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in the Classroom, May 4- June 14, 2026 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in grades K - 12

Dates: 5/4/2026 to 6/14/2026

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

36. Using Art to Teach in the ENL Classroom (5/4-5/7/26/)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/4/2026 to 5/7/2026

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During the course participants will learn various strategies on how to use art to teach ENL concepts. 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

37. Setting the Stage for Introverts to Thrive in the Classroom

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 5/4/2026 to 5/13/2026

This six hour training with author Heidi Kasevich will focus on fostering respect for temperament diversity,creating introvert-friendly environments, & engaging all learners. This 3 session course will empower educators to champion the value of solitude, elevate quiet forms of leadership, and influence schoolwide culture toward greater temperament inclusivity.
  • Max Class Size: 20

38. Increasing Family Engagement to Promote the Achievement of ELLs - WKS ELL15 (SRP)

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 5/6/2026

In this session, you will examine ways to increase family engagement and improve the home-school connection with the families of our English learners while taking into consideration the four stages of immigrant parent involvement. This training is limited to teaching assistants and other SRPs and is offered in conjunction with NYSUT ELT.
  • Max Class Size: 30

39. Understanding and Responding to Suicide Ideation in Children

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 5/6/2026

Learn key terminology and concepts regarding suicide ideation, recognize warning signs of suicidal ideation and self-harm, learn about myths regarding suicide, and how to ask about suicide and make a referral for help the student. Social Work CEUs provided by Rockland BOCES.
  • Max Class Size: 20

40. Canva in the Classroom: Creating Interactive Lessons Plans (5/7-6/12/26)

Dates: 5/7/2026 to 6/12/2026

Participants who already have a baseline knowledge of Canva will be able to level up their teaching with this course. Canva has a wealth of information made readily available to teachers, but what we need more of is to sit down and develop, modify and improve our lessons. This course will be designed to take the type of teaching/learning that has ‘always been done' and the ‘I wish I could make this more engaging' and put that into practice. Students are well versed with technology, and have come to expect their classes to keep up as well. Participants will be asked to look at their lessons with a focus on incorporating Canva into them. For example, while teaching Romeo and Juliet, I used to have the students create masquerade ball invites on construction paper while reading that scene. Now, I use the same concept, but involve Canva, and the results have been much more engaging. We all need more time to work on our lessons, let this class help guide that! This 15 hour asynchronous course will be delivered in Google Classroom. You will be assigned a rockteach email to participants. Canva offers a free version called Canva for Education that is specifically designed for educators and their students. This program provides access to many of the same features as Canva Pro, including access to premium images, fonts, and templates, all at no cost to the user.
RTCI/WTCI course
  • Max Class Size: 20

41. Educational Tech Essentials for Teaching (5/7/26-6/12/26)

Location: Online Only (Online, )

Dates: 5/7/2026 to 6/12/2026

This 15-hour online course is designed to equip educators with essential educational technology tools, strategies, and mindsets that support innovation, equity, and student engagement. Participants will explore practical applications of EdTech in the classroom, gain confidence in using digital tools, and develop a future-ready teaching toolkit. This course will be delivered in Google Classroom. A rockteach email address will be assigned to all participants. RTCI/WTCI course.
  • Max Class Size: 20

42. Google Suite "Master Class": The Hub -The Creative - Google Slides & Youtube, Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 3:30-4:30pm (EWTC)

Audience: Teachers, TA's

Dates: 5/7/2026

Location: Springhurst Elementary School

This Professional Development workshop, which is only open to Dobbs Ferry teachers, teaching assistants and office staff, will equip you with the tools needed to become proficient in Google Workshop for Education, transitioning staff basic users to power users. In this in-person workshop, participants will unlock the creative potential of presentation tools to increase student engagement. This session covers the basics of high-quality slide design, motion, and animation, as well as seamless YouTube integration for lesson planning. Attendees will build a "Choose Your Own Adventure" slide deck, practicing the skill of linking objects to different slides within a presentation to create a non-linear, interactive learning experience. All participants must bring a working, charged laptop.
  • Max Class Size: 20

43. Helping to Prevent the Summer Slide for ENL Students (5/7-6/12/26)

Location: Online Only (Online, )

Dates: 5/7/2026 to 6/12/2026

This 15 hour online course will run through Google Classroom. During this experience, participants will explore a variety of ways to help prevent the Summer Slide for ENL Students. Participants will explore tools and tips for helping to keep ENL students connected over the summer and will learn how to utilize E-Books to boost language learning. Participants will also learn how to work with Newcomers and how to prepare students and families for the new school year. While there are suggested timelines for work completion, this course does NOT require any synchronous sessions so that you may plan your course completion time accordingly. All work is due by the end of the last day of the course. RTCI/WTCI Course
  • Max Class Size: 20

44. Role play to support English Language learning (5/11-5/14/26)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/11/2026 to 5/14/2026

Wait List
During this course participants will learn the strategies of role play and how it supports English language learning. Participants will experience role play and learn how to incorporate this strategy in their teaching or teaching support. 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

45. I Hear You: Engagement and De-escalation Using a Trauma-Informed Lens (Zoom)

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 5/12/2026

Wait List
This 2 hour training will include an overview of Trauma Informed Lens and the application of trauma Informed lens to Engagement/De-Escalation Skills. After completing the training, participants will be able to: - describe common reactions to triggering events - explain how active listening reduces reactivity and promotes communication - demonstrate the steps of engagement/de-escalation This training is facilitated by Sonia Wagner, LCWS-R. Social Work CEUs through Rockland BOCES. Priority is given to Social Workers.
  • Max Class Size: 15

46. AMTNYS Elementary Math Network (Zoom)

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 5/13/2026

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. AMTNYS Elementary Rep Facilitator: Scott Schaeffer.
  • Max Class Size: 50

47. AMTNYS High School Math Network (Zoom)

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 5/14/2026

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 HS Grade level Reps.
  • Max Class Size: 50

48. Lower Hudson Teacher Center Network Meeting #5

Location: Stony Point Center (Stony Point, NY)

Dates: 5/18/2026

Lower Hudson Teacher Center Network Meeting
  • Max Class Size: 25

49. Register ENL Awareness: Formal vs. Informal (5/18-5/21/26)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/18/2026 to 5/21/2026

Wait List
This 3hr course is designed to help educators support ENL students with listening and speaking Standard 6 (ENL NYS) which requires students to "understand the difference between academic and informal registers of English and choose appropriate vocabulary in order to adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks". Participants will explore how to move students beyond simple "slang vs. proper" labels toward a sophisticated understanding of diction, audience, and purpose. 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 email 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

50. Wednesday Readers Book Club on Wednesday,5/20 at 10:00 at CITY LINE CAFE,NEW CITY, (NOT FOR CTLE OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Location: ZOOM AT HOME (ZOOM, NY)

Dates: 5/20/2026

Join us for a discussion of the book Broken Country by Claire Leslie Hall on Wednesday, May 20 at 10:00 AM at City Line, New City Join us for an interesting and thoughtful discussion. To receive the summary and the questions in a timely manner, please register by 5/15.
  • Max Class Size: 15

51. The Inclusive Classroom: Affirming Classrooms for LGBTQ+ Youth - Zoom

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 5/20/2026

New
This interactive workshop will focus on how to create affirming classroom environments for your LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) students. It will cover terms LGBTQ+ students want you to know, legal considerations, and more. Led by Loren Klein, Director of Health & Wellness, and staff of the Rockland County Pride Center.
  • Max Class Size: 30

52. Google Suite "Master Class": The Hub -Accessibility, AI, & Integration, Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 3:30-4:30pm (EWTC)

Audience: Teachers, TA's

Dates: 5/21/2026

Location: Springhurst Elementary School

This Professional Development workshop, which is only open to Dobbs Ferry teachers, teaching assistants and office staff, will equip you with the tools needed to become proficient in Google Workshop for Education, transitioning staff basic users to power users. The final session explores the cutting edge of educational technology by focusing on accessibility and efficiency. Participants will learn to use the "Read & Write" extension to support diverse learners and explore how the Gemini AI can assist in drafting lesson plans, parent communications, and high-level questioning. The session concludes with the creation of a "Gemini-Powered Lesson Bundle," complete with a custom QR code for easy student and staff access. All participants must bring a working, charged laptop.
  • Max Class Size: 20

53. EDU 5216.01 -Cultural Perspectives for Educators

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/26/2026 to 6/26/2026

Utilize basic anthropological, psychological and historical principles for understanding cultural problems faced by non-native learners of English. Investigate the cultural background of various communities represented in New York State including selected Asian, Mediterranean and Spanish-speaking societies. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 15

54. EDU-5654 Expository Writing Instruction (1 Credits)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/26/2026 to 8/14/2026

This course will enable candidates to directly and explicitly teach students how to write sentences and expository paragraphs. Course content includes an introduction to the goals and purposes of expository writing and will include how to use a variety of outlines designed to strengthen the writing process as well as how to assess student writing. This course is designed for general and special education teachers and those seeking to add to their private practice. Specifically, this level of instruction is designed to allow candidates to work with students who have dyslexia or a language-based learning difference. Readings/assignments will require the student to reflect upon what they have learned. Strategies to implement the reading-writing connection from the earliest grades throughout high school are covered in order for teachers to expand student knowledge and skills. As a candidate progresses through the course, they will be expected to teach the concepts learned in class. Students need to analyze, synthesize and summarize texts. Paraphrasing and notetaking will be included as part of the outlining and composition processes. A gradual release model will be used whereby the instructor will demonstrate how to teach concepts to support students to plan and demonstrate science-aligned writing instruction. This course addresses Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading set forth by the International Dyslexia Association. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 8

55. Book Besties Book Club on 5/26/26 on ZOOM (NOT FOR CTLE OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Location: ZOOM AT HOME (ZOOM, NY)

Dates: 5/26/2026

Join us for a discussion of the book Home of the American Circus by Allison Larkin. Please join us in an interesting and thought provoking discussion on Zoom. To receive the summary and the questions in a timely manner, please register by 5/21.
  • Max Class Size: 15

56. EDAD 5050.01 School Finance

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/26/2026 to 6/26/2026

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. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 15

57. EDAD 5505.01 School Building and District Internship

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/26/2026 to 8/14/2026

The School Building and District 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 400 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. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

58. EDU 5107.01 Childhood Mathematics Methods

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

Dates: 5/26/2026 to 6/23/2026

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. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 20

59. EDU 5202.01 - Intro to Language and Linguistics

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/26/2026 to 6/26/2026

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. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 15

60. EDU 5387.01 Fundamentals of Middle Childhood Education

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/26/2026 to 6/26/2026

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. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

61. EDU 5614.01 Writing/ Teachers & Young People

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/26/2026 to 6/26/2026

The goal of this course is to develop a repertoire of techniques for teaching writing and a personal understanding of the writing process. Based upon the belief that engaging in writing can contribute to the teaching of writing, candidates work to strengthen their acquisition of writing skills. With the instructor and peer writers, candidates will learn how to invent, develop and revise material, as well as develop a repertoire of techniques to share with young people. The course also features field experience to provide hands-on experience in the teaching of writing to elementary and secondary students as well as the principles and practices of assessing student writing. This field experience will also provide students with a model for teaching writing in their classrooms and for interacting with writers in conferences. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 25

62. EDU-5567 Education for Sustainability

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/26/2026 to 6/26/2026

In this course, students work to conceptualize sustainability as a social imperative and critical context for 21st Century learning. Through careful consideration of beliefs about the Earth's preferable versus probable future, students will develop a clear vision for a sustainable future and articulate changes that need to be made by individuals, local communities and countries if that vision is to be achieved. Students will use these needs analyses to assess current education policies, make policy recommendations and develop authentic school or program charters that can be used to guide curriculum development and instructional strategies within formal and informal educational settings. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 8

63. EDU 5204.01 Methods of TESOL

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/26/2026 to 6/26/2026

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. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 15

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

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/26/2026 to 6/26/2026

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. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 20

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

Location: Manhattanville University (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 5/26/2026 to 6/26/2026

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. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

66. EDU.5112/13.01 Childhood Social Studies Methods

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/26/2026 to 6/26/2026

Focus on the integration of elementary school social studies and fine arts in an interdisciplinary teaching context. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 5

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

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

Dates: 5/28/2026 to 7/23/2026

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. If you are taking this course for Graduate Credit, participants must register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information.
  • Max Class Size: 45

68. EDPD 5040.01 Responding to Literature with Power

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 6/1/2026 to 7/24/2026

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. If you are taking this course for Graduate Credit, participants must register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information. Course runs asynchronously from Jan. 22 - Mar. 28. Only start and end dates are listed. Note: Official graduate transcripts will not be available until the official end of the college semester.
  • Max Class Size: 25

69. The Linguistic Lens in ENL Instruction (6/1-6/4/26)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 6/1/2026 to 6/4/2026

Wait List
This course is designed to build teacher capacity to recognize the Linguistic Demands, the specific words, phrases, and language structures. Participants will learn to use a "linguistic lens" to design instruction that treats a student's home language as a valuable resource for English acquisition 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 email 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

70. EDPD 5017.01 Responding to Nonfiction with Power

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 6/1/2026 to 7/27/2026

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. *If you are taking this course for Graduate Credit, participants must also register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment on Service Hub. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information. Note: Official graduate transcripts will not be available until the official end of the college semester.
  • Max Class Size: 25

71. EDPD 5026.01 Foundations of Sensory Integration and Sensory Processing Disorders

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 6/2/2026 to 7/28/2026

This foundational course provides an in-depth exploration of the neurological and developmental underpinnings of sensory integration and sensory processing. Students will examine how the brain receives, organizes, and interprets sensory information and how these processes influence learning, attention, motor coordination, and behavior. Emphasis is placed on identifying typical versus atypical sensory processing patterns and understanding their impact on participation and performance across school, home, and community settings. Through evidence-based readings, case studies, and applied learning activities, students will analyze the sensory systems, explore sensory modulation and regulation, and connect theory to real-world applications. The course prepares educators, therapists, and related professionals to recognize sensory processing differences and to begin designing environments and supports that promote engagement, regulation, and success for all learners including those with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental conditions.*If you are taking this course for Graduate Credit, participants must also register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment on Service Hub. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information. Note: Official graduate transcripts will not be available until the official end of the college semester.
  • Max Class Size: 40

72. EDPD 5145.01 Enhancing Teaching with AI

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 6/3/2026 to 7/29/2026

Participants will engage in readings, discussions, case studies, and hands-on explorations of AI-powered tools. By incorporating historical and contemporary research, educators will analyze AI's potential to disrupt or reinforce systemic inequities and develop actionable strategies for equitable AI integration. A midterm assessment in Week 4 will allow educators to apply their learning by designing AI-infused lesson plans, while the final assessment will require participants to develop a comprehensive AI integration strategy for their classrooms. Through reflection, collaboration, and practical application, this course equips educators with the knowledge and skills to harness AI for meaningful, inclusive, and ethical teaching. If you are taking this course for Graduate Credit, participants must register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information. Note: Official graduate transcripts will not be available until the official end of the college semester.
  • Max Class Size: 25

73. EDPD 5029.01 The Power of Book Clubs: Building Communities of Readers

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 6/4/2026 to 7/30/2026

This course is designed for educators seeking to implement, refine, or reimagine book clubs in their classrooms. Participants will explore both the theory and practice of student-led reading groups, with an emphasis on fostering deep comprehension, critical thinking, and authentic student voice. Teachers will investigate best practices for text selection, group facilitation, assessment, and equity in book club design. By the end of the course, educators will be equipped with the tools to create inclusive, engaging, and sustainable book club experiences that elevate student learning and build a strong community of readers. *If you are taking this course for Graduate Credit, participants must also register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment on Service Hub. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information. Note: Official graduate transcripts will not be available until the official end of the college semester.
  • Max Class Size: 25

74. Wednesday Readers Book Club on Wednesday,6/17 at 10:00 at CITY LINE CAFE,NEW CITY, (NOT FOR CTLE OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Location: ZOOM AT HOME (ZOOM, NY)

Dates: 6/17/2026

Join us for a discussion of the book The Road to Tender hearts by Annie Harnett on Wednesday, June 17 at 10:00 AM at City Line, New City Join us for an interesting and thoughtful discussion. To receive the summary and the questions in a timely manner, please register by 6/12.
  • Max Class Size: 15

75. Book Besties Book Club on 6/23/26 on ZOOM (NOT FOR CTLE OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Location: ZOOM AT HOME (ZOOM, NY)

Dates: 6/23/2026

Join us for a discussion of the book Where the Rivers Merge by Mary Alice Monroe. Please join us in an interesting and thought provoking discussion on Zoom. To receive the summary and the questions in a timely manner, please register by 6/19.
  • Max Class Size: 15

76. Online Book Study: Making MTSS Work For All, July 1 - July 28, 2026 (WTCI)

Audience: Grades K-12 Educators

Dates: 7/1/2026 to 7/28/2026

Location: Asynchronous

In this online book study, participants will examine the dynamics of a multi-tiered system of supports, become familiar with the framework and learn how to support students at all tiers through research based interventions. Based on the book, The Road to Success with MTSS: A Ten-Step Process for Schools by Tom Hierck and Chris Weber, and additional resources, participants will embrace MTSS's multifaceted approach which includes addressing academic, social- emotional and behavioral needs. Teachers, support staff and therapists will all learn how to support students in many domains through case studies, while reflecting on their own current practices in MTSS.PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

77. Online: Discussions and Questioning to Build Deep Thinking, July 1 - July 28, 2026 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 7/1/2026 to 7/28/2026

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: 15

78. Online: Tech Bytes: Digital Resources to Make Your Lessons Pop, July 1 - July 14, 2026 (WTCI)

Audience: Teachers K-12

Dates: 7/1/2026 to 7/14/2026

Location: Online

Digital resources can increase students' motivation, classroom engagement and can be used with a wide variety of learners. In this online course, we will explore digital literacy resources, virtual field trips, interactive museums, and digital tools to enhance classroom instruction. Students will have access to these resources at any time and can set their own pace when working through activities. Teachers, with these digital (paperless) resources in their toolbox, can enhance their lesson plans while, at the same time, give students a chance to be creative and more actively engaged in the classroom. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

79. Online: The Strategies for Reflective Teaching with 21st Century Technology, July 1 - July 28, 2026 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in grades K - 12

Dates: 7/1/2026 to 7/28/2026

Location: Asynchronous/Online

This online course will equip K-12 educators with innovative strategies to improve their teaching practices through systematic self-reflection and integration of artificial intelligence (AI)/technology tools. Participants will explore methods for effective reflective journaling, utilize data and student feedback, and harness AI to enhance lesson planning and classroom management. Educators will engage in peer observations, technology-enhanced reflection, and develop actionable plans to refine their instructional approach. By the end of this course, educators will be adept at using reflection and technology to foster a more effective and fulfilling teaching experience. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 15

80. ONLINE: Empowering Educators with Magic School AI, July 1 - July 14, 2026 (WTCI)

Audience: PreK-12 Teachers

Dates: 7/1/2026 to 7/14/2026

Location: Online

This online course is designed to provide PreK-12 teachers with the necessary knowledge and skills to seamlessly incorporate Magic School AI into their daily teaching practices. The course will cover how to use AI for lesson planning, assessment creation, differentiation strategies, and classroom management. Throughout the course, teachers will have opportunities for practical application, analyze realistic classroom situations, and create AI-integrated resources that are ready for immediate use. By the completion of the course, participants will be confident in their ability to leverage the diverse features of Magic School AI to improve their classroom instruction. By the end of this course, participants will be able to apply features in Magic School AI to enhance their teaching. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 15

81. Online: Ignite Learning with Strategies for Student Success, July 1 - July 28, 2026 (WTCI)

Audience: Grades K-12

Dates: 7/1/2026 to 7/28/2026

Location: Asynchronous/Online

Strategies for Student Success is a dynamic professional learning course designed to reignite educators' passion and equip them with practical, research-based strategies that spark engagement and improve student outcomes. Participants will explore high-impact instructional practices, inclusive strategies, formative assessment, and purposeful technology integration-with an introduction to ethical, classroom-ready AI tools that support planning, personalization, and feedback. Through reflection, collaboration, and hands-on application, educators will develop an Ignite Learning Action Plan that outlines strategies and digital resources you will use to sustain meaningful, student-centered learning. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

82. EDPD 5045.01/ Making MTSS Work For All (WTCI)

Location: Online (online, ny) - Asynchronous

Dates: 7/1/2026 to 8/7/2026

Location: Asynchronous

In this graduate level online book study, participants will examine the dynamics of a multi-tiered system of supports, become familiar with the framework and learn how to support students at all tiers through research based interventions. Based on the book, The Road to Success with MTSS: A Ten-Step Process for Schools by Tom Hierck and Chris Weber, and additional resources, participants will embrace MTSS's multifaceted approach which includes addressing academic, social- emotional and behavioral needs. Teachers, support staff and therapists will all learn how to support students in many domains through case studies, while reflecting on their own current practices in MTSS. Kindly Note that participants should acquire the book before the commencement of the class. Since this class is for grad credit level credit, participants must also register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information.
  • Max Class Size: 25

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

Location: Online (online, ny) - Asynchronous

Dates: 7/1/2026 to 8/7/2026

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. If you are taking for graduate credit and are not a student of Manhattanville, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for info on creating your account.
  • Max Class Size: 25

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

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

Dates: 7/1/2026 to 8/5/2026

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. *If you are taking this course for Graduate Credit, participants must also register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment on Service Hub. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information. Note: Official graduate transcripts will not be available until the official end of the college semester.
  • Max Class Size: 25

85. EDPD 5032.01 Exploring the Path to K- 12 Leadership in New York- 1 credit course

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/1/2026 to 7/15/2026

This exploratory course is designed for educators interested in pursuing administrative certification in New York State. Participants will gain an overview of the roles and responsibilities of K-12 administrators, examine state requirements for certification, and explore the skills and dispositions needed to lead effectively. Through readings, case studies, discussions, and reflective activities, participants will assess their own readiness for leadership and identify next steps in their professional journey. *If you are taking this course for Graduate Credit, participants must also register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment on Service Hub. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information. Note: Official graduate transcripts will not be available until the official end of the college semester.
  • Max Class Size: 25

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

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

Dates: 7/2/2026 to 8/27/2026

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: 60

87. EDU 5344.01 Child Development and Learning

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 8/7/2026

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. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 5

88. EDU 5630.02 Multisensory Structured Literacy Instruction 1

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 7/10/2026

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. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

89. EDAD 5009.01 Data Research Tech School Leaders

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 8/7/2026

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. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 15

90. EDPD 5027.01 Intellectual Citizenship: Fostering Academic Excellence and Civic Readiness

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

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 8/3/2026

Participants will analyze the critical link between high-rigor instructional practices and the development of civic-minded students-Intellectual Citizens. Drawing heavily on the WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading) framework developed by AVID (Advanced via Individual Determination), participants will develop a toolbox of strategies and mindsets to cultivate the academic and civic habits of effective intellectual citizens, such as: listening with understanding and empathy, thinking flexibly and thinking interdependently. The course moves beyond traditional civics to focus on how students use high-level academic skills (Close Reading, Focused Note-Taking, Socratic Seminar) to become informed and active participants in local, national, and global communities. *If you are taking this course for Graduate Credit, participants must also register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment on Service Hub. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information. Note: Official graduate transcripts will not be available until the official end of the college semester.
  • Max Class Size: 40

91. EDU 5026.01 Literacy in the Content Areas

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 8/7/2026

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. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

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

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 8/7/2026

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. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 8

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

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 8/7/2026

This course will provide an introduction to the field of learning disabilities and behavior disorders for classroom teachers in both regular and special education. 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 comorbidity (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. Required Text: "Children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders”, Austin, V. L. & Sciarra, D. T. (2010). Upper Saddle River, NJ.A: Pearson. Requires 12 hours observation. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 25

94. EDU 5108.01 Childhood Science Methods

Location: Manhattanville University (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 8/7/2026

This course is designed to provide an overview of the field of special education. The objectives are to make the teacher-candidate more aware of federal and state special education laws which provide for the identification of individuals with disabilities, the process of determining entitlements to special education services, and the models of teaching that provide for educating the child in the least restrictive environment (LRE) under the umbrella of IDEA and NCLB. The importance of inclusive education and the use of Response to Intervention (RtI) are also addressed. The course provides an overview of theories, diagnostic procedures, and remedial teaching strategies which address students with the broad spectrum of ELNs including: learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, physical disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, other health impaired, and low incidence disabilities (deaf/hearing impaired, blind/visually impaired). Field experience in diverse settings is an integral component of the course in order to assist the course participant in linking the classroom didactic with life experiences in the schools and agencies providing education and intervention. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

95. EDU 5207.01 Testing & Evaluation in Second Language

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 8/7/2026

In this course we will explore recent developments in both standardized and classroom testing and evaluation for both foreign languages and English as a Second Language. Topics will include Standards and oral proficiency testing, alternative assessment, including rubrics, informal assessment and classroom test design, among others. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 7

96. EDU 5274.01/Methods Teaching Literacy II

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 8/7/2026

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. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 5

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

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

Dates: 7/7/2026 to 8/25/2026

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: 60

98. Calm in the Classroom (7/8-8/13/26)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/8/2026 to 8/13/2026

Participants will begin by browsing models of Virtual Calm Classrooms. Using google slides, links, websites, and design elements, participants will be able to create their own Virtual Calm Classroom. Students are overwhelmed with the expectations placed on them with school, extracurriculars, family life, etc. They need to have a virtual place they can rely on to calm themselves when feeling overwhelmed. We will be able to create a unique and all encompassing slide to bring them from their busy day to day lives, to other calm worlds such as… 1- Yoga for kids 2- Calming meditation 3- Mindful affirmations You will receive a Rockland Teachers' Center gmail account to participate in this course. RTCi/WTCI course
  • Max Class Size: 20

99. Cultivating 21st Century Leaders: Building Critical Thinkers and Collaborators in Your Classroom (7/8-8/13/26)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/8/2026 to 8/13/2026

This 15 hour asynchronous course will focus on empowering your students to become the innovative, problem-solving leaders of tomorrow. This engaging course equips educators with practical strategies to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation in their K-12 classrooms. You'll learn how to cultivate a dynamic learning environment that empowers students to become the engaged and effective leaders the 21st century demands. This course will be utilizing Google Classroom as the Learning Management System. RTCI/WTCI course
  • Max Class Size: 20

100. Digital Literacy: Designing Lessons and Units That Meaningfully Embed Technology (7/8-8/13/26)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/8/2026 to 8/13/2026

Educators will purposefully and effectively integrate digital technology into lesson and unit design in this 15hr asynchronous course. Grounded in research-based instructional frameworks, the course guides participants through a step-by-step design process that blends pedagogy and technology to enhance student learning. Participants will learn to apply Backward Design to align technology with learning outcomes, use Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to ensure accessibility and engagement, and apply scaffolding techniques to support diverse learners in digital environments. Through storyboarding, educators will visualize and organize technology-enhanced instruction, and finally, use frameworks like SAMR and TPACK to evaluate the impact of their technology choices. By the end of the course, participants will design a fully developed, technology-integrated lesson or unit that demonstrates intentional planning, inclusivity, and meaningful use of digital tools. This course supports educators in developing 21st-century instructional design skills that promote creativity, collaboration, and digital fluency for both teachers and students. RTCI/WTCI course
  • Max Class Size: 20

101. Enhancing Central Ideas via Media with ELLs (7/8-8/13/26)

Dates: 7/8/2026 to 8/13/2026

Grounded in the Speaking and Listening standards, this 15 hr online course prepares educators to help students include digital media and visual displays in presentations to clarify or enhance central ideas and themes. Teachers will learn to help ELLs bridge the gap between illustrations and text to deepen comprehension. While there are suggested timelines for work completion, this course does NOT require any synchronous sessions so that you may plan your course completion time accordingly. All work is due by the end of the last day of the course. The course is delivered in Google Classroom. Language Acquisition CTLE. RTCI/WTCI course
  • Max Class Size: 20