This course provides an in-depth understanding of the Science of Reading, focusing on the essential components of effective reading instruction. Participants will explore evidence-based strategies, theories, and practices that support literacy development in multiple levels of learners

Our country's diversity and demographics have changed what our classrooms look like. We all encounter students that have limited English , and we need to differentiate instruction to meet their needs. In order to meet academic success , this population needs to make linguistic gains in order to begin to master course content. Participants will work with evidence-based practices and instructional intervention strategies to improve language skills for this population.

Each day we as educators have reasons to reach out and communicate with parents. Our changing educational and technological landscape has really altered how we accomplish obtaining a strong level of parental involvement and support. Just as importantly , the American family looks much different than it did years ago. With changes in student population groups , these changes in family structures become even more complex. Educators in this course will examine methods for utilizing technology to engage parents and achieve their support in the education process.

In this course, participants will develop the knowledge and competencies needed to integrate evidence-based instructional strategies for teaching writing within the framework of the science of reading. Drawing on current research and understanding from brain science, participants will explore practical and effective instructional approaches that promote literacy development. By aligning these strategies with the principles of brain science, participants will gain insights into how to provide targeted instruction, intervention, and differentiation during their literacy blocks. They will leave the course equipped with actionable techniques to immediately enhance writing instruction in their classrooms, informed by the latest research and best practices in the field.

This 45-hour asynchronous course is designed for educators seeking to enhance their instructional strategies for English Language Learners (ELL). Participants will explore proven methods to support ELL students across all proficiency levels, focusing on the following key strategies: Visual Supports: Learn to integrate visuals such as pictures, diagrams, and charts to reinforce language comprehension and retention across all content areas. Sentence Frames and Starters: Discover how to provide structured language stems that guide students in forming complete academic responses, boosting confidence and grammar accuracy. Scaffolded Instructions and Modeling: Master techniques for breaking tasks into manageable steps and modeling expectations to help students access grade-level content. Opportunities for Peer Interaction: Develop activities for pair or small group work that encourage authentic language use and social negotiation of meaning. Check for Understanding and Repetition: Implement strategies for frequent comprehension checks and repetition to reinforce listening skills and ensure concept clarity. Participants will engage in reading articles, watching videos, and applying these strategies to their current teaching settings. This course aims to equip educators with the tools needed to create an inclusive and effective learning environment for ELL students.

Mid-century modern might work for furniture, but it's not the answer for grammar study-there's a better way! Join us for a lively discussion of Not Your Granny's Grammar, a fresh approach to teaching and learning grammar that breaks free from outdated rules and rigid structures. Author Patty McGee will lead this engaging course, sharing simple, powerful (and free!) tools that build grammar knowledge and, more importantly, practical, real-world application. The first ten consortium members to register will receive a complimentary copy of Not Your Granny's Grammar! Don't miss this opportunity to transform how you think about grammar instruction!

This 15-hour course offers a deep dive into the transformative power of Emotional Intelligence for educators. Participants will learn to understand, develop, and apply the four main competencies of EQ: self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, and relationship management. The course is designed around the CASEL Framework and Greater Good in Education, providing a holistic framework for nurturing EQ within educators and their school communities. Through a combination of self-assessment, interactive discussions, practical exercises, and case studies, participants will gain valuable insights and strategies to enhance their emotional resilience, build positive connections, and prevent burnout. By the end of the course, educators will be equipped with practical tools to create a more emotionally intelligent and supportive learning environment for both themselves and their students. Don't miss this opportunity to unleash the power of Emotional Intelligence in your educational journey!

We often look at behavior as something that needs to be addressed before instruction can occur. Research shows that with the right instructional tools , we can limit those unwanted behaviors that interrupt the learning process. Educators in this course will examine dozens of research based strategies to address behavior through instruction. Each educator in this course will focus on specific behaviors from their classes and will utilize research based strategies for overcoming these barriers to learning.

There are between 15 and 20 million American children living in poverty today. Poverty impacts performance in class, as well as the ability to prepare for learning at home. For educators to overcome the devastating impact poverty has on learning, they must first understand the relationship between academic achievement and socio-economic status. Educators will gain strategies and tools to assist and meet the needs of impoverished youth.

Participants will explore how to share a classroom and build powerful relationships between a general education teacher and a special education teacher. Tools to create an effective learning environment will be utilized, reviewed and tested through case studies and views into successful classroom environments. Strategies to enhance your classroom will be implemented in each segment of the course. We will look at how co-teaching will improve program intensity and increase instructional options for all students. As we create effective partnerships and powerful learning environments for teachers and students we will find high quality learning.

As our country's demographics shift, the impact can be seen in the classroom as we are teaching students from across the world. There is great potential for embracing cultures and enhancing instructional activities, while bridging cultures between home and school. Educators will review research-based strategies to better incorporate students from other cultures into the classroom. Educators in this course will become empowered to adjust instructional delivery to meet the needs of their classroom's changing demographics and improve educational outcomes for all students.

In today's educational landscape, understanding and effectively addressing student aggression is crucial for creating a safe and productive learning environment. This professional development course is designed for educators, school counselors, administrators, and support staff who are dedicated to fostering positive student behavior and academic success.

" This course is designed for educators who wish to deepen their understanding of vocabulary instruction and develop effective strategies for enhancing vocabulary acquisition and usage in the classroom. Building a strong vocabulary foundation is crucial for student success across all subjects, as it improves reading comprehension, writing proficiency, and overall academic achievement. Through this course, educators will explore research-backed strategies, techniques, and tools to help students master vocabulary and apply it in context."

Are you interested in becoming a more effective teacher? Best practices may vary by teachers' style and students' needs, but high leverage practices utilized coherently are impactful for all students. Through seeing techniques in the classroom with video analysis and discussing the attributes of effective teaching, you will gain content and pedagogical knowledge about: 1. explicit instruction with modeling 2. using models and student work 3. advanced organizers and graphic organizers 4. formative assessment tools (digital and written) 5. checking for understanding with aggressive monitoring. During both synchronous and asynchronous hours, you will have the opportunity to explore resources and design a lesson outline with materials, including at least three of the practices.

Relational aggression, which is a type of aggression that involves social manipulation more than physical force, is a critical issue that affects many female (and some male) individuals, particularly in schools and among peers. Knowing that this type of aggression is rather covert and not easily visible, it is more challenging to identify and deal with, often leading to escalated situations between females. Relational aggression is especially relevant concerning mental health and the overall wellbeing of individuals as it can lead to depression, anxiety, increased stress levels, and low self-esteem. Additionally, it can be an indication of future bullying tendencies in counseling, and preventive sessions can help the victim to deal with future situations better. Therefore, it is crucial to recognize and prevent relational aggression, particularly among females, to create a safe and healthy environment. This course will examine why the topic of relational aggression is relevant and important.It will explore the various kinds of relational aggression, the causes and risk factors, the effects, and strategies for prevention and intervention. Participants will complete assigned readings and respond to questions, share from their past experiences, and create presentations and tools to use specifically within their own school communities.

Every teacher across the country deals with some form of a problem behavior in the classroom. This course will present strategies for preventing these behaviors and responding to them. Participants will develop the capacity to provide a caring, energetic and safe classroom atmosphere where all students are encouraged and engaged. Participants will also examine methods for adapting instruction to prevent behaviors before they occur.

Participants will develop knowledge and competencies allowing them to provide appropriate and effective instruction, intervention and differentiation for students experiencing difficulties in acquiring literacy skills.

Who are our MLLs and what is Part 154? How can you help them succeed? Do you know how to establish a strong bond with the families? What are the different levels of proficiency and how do you differentiate instruction? In this workshop you will learn how to get your classroom ready to welcome and support your MLLs. We will also discuss strategies to engage and motivate

Differentiation consists of the efforts of teachers to respond to variance among learners in the classroom. The four elements to differentiate are environment, content, process, and products. Data and scaffolding strategies inform the pedagogical decisions for both teacher presentation and student acquisition. Our online learning community will explore instructional strategies and Ai tools to meet the needs of diverse learners including ELLs and SWDs by scaffolding reading, writing, and discourse, as well as student demonstration of what they know and can do, in any grade and content area. During asynchronous hours, you will engage with professional readings and videos, and plan implementation. Grant-funded.

Working with trauma-affected students and their teachers, Fostering Resilient Learners will help you cultivate a trauma-sensitive learning environment for students across all content areas, grade levels, and educational settings. The authors--a mental health therapist and a veteran principal--provide proven, reliable strategies to help you. Educators will understand what trauma is and how it hinders the learning, motivation, and success of all students in the classroom and build strong relationships and create a safe space to enable students to learn at high levels. Educators may adopt a strengths-based approach that leads them to recalibrate how they view destructive student behaviors and to perceive what students need to break negative cycles. This will help to head off frustration and burnout with essential self-care techniques that will help educators and their students flourish.

Course Description: This course will explore the intricate relationship between social media/technology, education, and mental health. From understanding social platforms' positive and negative impacts to navigating legal and ethical considerations, students delve into practical strategies for safe and effective social media use. Through engaging activities and discussions, students develop the skills to promote digital literacy, foster positive mental health, and leverage social media for educational and advocacy purposes. You will be asked to look at social media sites including Facebook, Instagram, and more, but never asked to share personal information or your accounts. After this course, you will be empowered digital citizens capable of navigating the complexities of social media with confidence and purpose

This asynchronous, self paced course is for any K-12 math teacher that wants to understand the basis of number sense and how to incorporate number routines into their classroom practice. The foundation of number sense is applicable to all levels, and participants will then be able to take the core ideas and routines to apply to their specific content area.

Learn, use, and create appropriate online assessments to bridge the gap. Participants in this course will use tech tools such as Quizizz, Edpuzzle, Google Forms, and Nearpod to help students learn and succeed. By the end of the course, each participant will be comfortable with these tools, including navigating the site, creating an assessment, accessing ready-made assessments, and analyzing the data. Note: The instructor will offer office hours to support teachers, and the last class will be one hour, and participants will share the assessments they created. Details will be shared at the first class.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a contemporary, cutting-edge tool with numerous capabilities for enhancing teaching and learning. In this course, participants will explore innovative strategies for integrating AI into lessons and assessments, aiming to optimize student engagement and interest. A variety of AI tools will be introduced to amplify instruction in K-12 classrooms.

This course will explore a variety of anxiety disorders and the symptoms that may appear in the classroom. The course will seek to address concerns of teachers and support staff in addressing and dealing with the impacts that anxiety can have on students in relation to school. Additionally, we will discuss strategies, accommodations, testing accommodations, IEP and 504 plans and how they are used for children with Anxiety Disorders.

In this workshop we will discuss strategies and scaffolds that we can build into our lessons to make them more accessible for MLLs. We will consider ways to build on students' background knowledge and how to provide ample opportunities for student participation. We will review tasks that take into account academic content across all four modalities: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Sue Baichwal will be facilitating this workshop. She is an ENL teacher in the Arlington School district and also an adjunct lecturer for SUNY New Paltz.

In this book study course, participants will dive deep into Rigorous PBL by Design to explore how to effectively implement Project-Based Learning (PBL) that is meaningful, challenging, and aligned with educational standards. Through a combination of guided reading, collaborative discussions, and practical application, participants will learn how to design and facilitate PBL experiences that promote critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity while maintaining academic rigor. Educators will examine the key frameworks and strategies presented in the book, focusing on how to create high-quality projects that captivate students and foster authentic learning. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to design PBL units that align with curriculum goals, incorporate formative assessments, and empower students to take ownership of their learning.