Instructor: Dana Kalachik

🌟 Transform your teaching toolkit with Canva for Educators! 🌟

This dynamic professional development course is designed to empower teachers with the skills and creativity needed to bring lessons to life. Discover how Canva's intuitive platform can revolutionize your classroom, from creating eye-catching visuals and interactive learning materials to designing engaging presentations that captivate your students. Whether you're a tech novice or a seasoned pro, this course offers step-by-step guidance, innovative strategies, and inspiring ideas to help you elevate your teaching and connect with students like never before.

Join me and unleash the power of design to make your classroom a more vibrant, engaging, and effective learning environment!

Appropriate for all grade levels and standards.

Course SUM25-ON-112 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Tracey Calise

The primary goals of this course is to introduce educators to the many apps that are available for the iPad while also helping them understand how to successfully integrate the iPad into teaching and learning environments.

Meets Standards ELA RL, RI, & W.

Appropriate for Grades K-12.

Course Number: FALL25-ON-054 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Christina Sciarrotto

Participants will engage in activities that are beyond the basic Google Apps. Participants will take Google Slides to the next level by creating Stop Motion, Games, Comic Strips, Timelines, Magnetic Poetry, Digital Escape Rooms, and Figjam. Participants will also learn about Google Keep, Sites, Add-ons and Extensions, and YouTube.

Standards include: ELA and Technology.

Appropriate for Grades K-12.

Course Number: FALL2025-ON-110 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Tracey Calise

This course provides educators with practical tools and strategies to identify and address learning gaps resulting from the pandemic. Participants will explore diagnostic assessments, differentiated instruction, and targeted interventions to support students at varying academic levels. The course emphasizes creating personalized pathways to help students regain confidence and achieve academic success.

Meets Standards ELA RL, RI, & W.

Appropriate for Grades K-12.

Course Number: FALL25-ON-117 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Tracey Calise

Delve into the latest findings in neuroscience to transform your teaching. This course focuses on how the brain learns, including memory, attention, and motivation. Educators will gain insights into brain-friendly teaching techniques, such as scaffolding, spaced repetition, and emotional engagement, to optimize student learning and retention.

Meets Standards ELA RL, RI, & W.

Appropriate for Grades K-12.

Course Number: FALL25-ON-119 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Danielle Sicari

Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) values and respects the advantages of all students. By doing that, it raises academic expectations for all learners. It also sends the message that multiculturalism is honored and respected in all areas of the curriculum. By creating an equitable classroom/school, individual circumstances won't interfere with students reaching their fullest potential.

(Grade Level K-12)
Course Number: FALL25-ON-103 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Tracey Calise

Taught by a veteran teacher who works in a low income at risk school. This class will help teachers handle the "at risk" student. This course will also help teachers through situations that may challenge them daily.

Meets Standards ELA 3 & 4; HPEFACS 1-3; MST 5-7.

Appropriate for Grades K-6.

Course Number: FALL25-ON-056 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Christina Sciarrotto

Dive into the Science of Reading with a course tailored to decodables. In this course, you'll learn what is a decodable and how to effectively utilize decodable texts to support readers. Additionally, you will discover innovative ways to utilize AI tools to create decodable text and access to a wealth of free resources.

Standards include: ELA and Technology.

Appropriate for Grades K-8.

Course Number: FALL2025-ON-114 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Christina Sciarrotto

This course will examine the components of a successful reading program to teach students how to read. Participants will learn and create lesson on each of the components of reading instructions.

Standards include: ELA and Technology.

Appropriate for Grades K-2.

Course Number: FALL2025-ON-063 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Tracey Calise

Stop stressing over ELA assessments and start teaching key concepts that will help students pass the state exams. Save time while producing effective lessons that will cover everything students need to know to improve performance on the ELA.

Meets Standards HPEFACS 1-3.

Appropriate for Grades K-6.



Course Number: FALL25-ON-059 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Tracey Calise

Stop stressing over the NYS Math assessments and start teaching key concepts that will help students improve performance on the state exams. Collaborate with other teachers to discuss new and effective lessons.

Meets Standards HPEFACS 1-3.

Appropriate for Grades K-6.

Course Number: FALL25-ON-060 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Christina Sciarrotto

This course will examine the components of a Google for Education including Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides, and Classroom. Additionally, you will learn how to share, collaborate and edit using the features of Google.

Standards include: ELA and Technology.

Appropriate for Grades K-12.

Course Number: FALL2025-ON-109 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Danielle Sicari

Course Description: When teachers and entire school districts help to develop growth mindsets within their classrooms, an entire community of learners have a support system which encourages them to learn, develop, and persevere through learning gaps and struggles. A growth mindset allows students to understand that both ability and intelligence can be developed. By possessing a growth mindset, even as students face academic struggles, they will believe that productive struggles are a part of the learning process. By creating a classroom culture that fosters and encourages growth, students begin to believe in themselves and feel capable. As a result of providing opportunities for student practice and feedback, offering support for struggling students, and ways to develop learning and development, teachers can set the stage for all students to progress in their knowledge acquisition.

Participants will:
learn how to incorporate growth mindset into their classrooms
understand why developing a growth mindset will enable students to cultivate grit, tenacity, and perseverance
develop a deeper overall approach to student interaction and instruction
analyze and create lesson plans which develop and foster the benefits of a growth mindset
create bulletin boards and classroom doors which help to maintain a community of learners with growth mindset

(Grade Level K-12)
Course Number: FALL25-ON-108 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Danielle Sicari

This course will encourage teachers to use yoga and mindfulness to enhance their curriculum. Using yoga and mindfulness in the classroom can help meet the challenges of the twenty-first century. More students than we know come to our classrooms with social and emotional deficits, trauma and behaviors that can get in the way of learning. Yoga and mindfulness enhances learning, helps students to better understand themselves, improves their social behavior, promotes healthy development and helps them function more effectively as individuals. If we teach children how to become aware of their feelings, minds and bodies, we will lay the foundation for a better way to learn.

The major focus of this class will be to provide teachers with the tools necessary to include yoga and mindfulness into their classroom. Some topics will include:
1. Breathing techniques for students
2. Meditation and journaling for students
3. Chair yoga
4. Creating "Peaceful Place" in the classroom
5. Using picture books to increase awareness of mental and physical health
6. Finding your personal practice

*No previous yoga experience is necessary! This will be an informative and interactive class that will allow you to bring the yoga/mindfulness experience back to your classroom.

(Grade Level K-12)
Course Number: FALL25-ON-052| 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor:Michael Jannace

The course will train teachers in various types of internet-based technology that are useful for the 21st century classroom setting. The technology will help them to implement lesson activities that can be adapted for any content area, grade level or related services. The online technology includes castle learning, e-school training and My Learning Plan tutorials that allow for Common Core standards to be addressed, as well as, interactive learning, improvement in reading skills and vocabulary enhancement.

Course Number: FALL25-ON-028 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Michael Jannace

The course will cover various lesson activities that can be adapted for any content area or grade level. Lesson activities include pod-casting, simulations, carousels, cooperative learning, Smart Board interactive activities, paired activities, jigsaws, project-based learning, presentations, direct instruction, individual learning, reading comprehension, vocabulary enhancement, debates, fish-bowls, essay grading, group testing and literature/film analysis.

Course Number: FALL25-ON-015 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Marissa Boscia-Wittekind

Educators have to meet the needs of their students in a very different matter over the past year, specifically students' mental health needs. Combined with the drug epidemic that was already upon us, this adds a great deal of stress and behaviors that educators must deal with on a daily basis. This course will cover ways the educator can assist in identifying students that may be struggling with mental health and/or substance abuse issues, strategies for addressing their concerns with the student, parents and staff, and provide educators with resources they can use and/or provide to families in order to get the students' needs met.

Meets Standards CDOS 1, 2, 3a & 3b; ELA 1-4; MST 1, 2, 4-7.

Appropriate for all grade levels.

Course Number: FALL25-ON-102 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

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Instructor: Christina Sciarrotto

This course will examine multiple intelligences and how to incorporate to meet the needs of the diverse classroom. Participants will enhance their understanding on the specific grade level that he/she teaches, learn about the different intelligences, and create lessons to match students' multiple intelligences.

Standards include: ELA, Math, Science, Technology, and Social Studies

Appropriate for Grades K-6.

Course Number: FALL2025-ON-066 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Tracey Calise

Delve into the latest findings in neuroscience to transform your teaching. This course focuses on how the brain learns, including memory, attention, and motivation. Educators will gain insights into brain-friendly teaching techniques, such as scaffolding, spaced repetition, and emotional engagement, to optimize student learning and retention.

Meets Standards ELA RL, RI, & W.

Appropriate for Grades K-12.

Course Number: FALL25-ON-118 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Tracey Calise

Are you charged with conducting a rigorous and comprehensive reading environment for your children and do not know where to begin? Look no further- This course will give you tools and tips to help empower you and your students. Topics to cover: Print Awareness, Letter Knowledge, Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Irregular Words, Multisyllabic word reading, Fluency, Vocabulary and Comprehension

Meets Standards ELA RL, RI, & W.

Appropriate for Grades K-6.

Course Number: FALL25-ON-096 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

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Instructor: Christina Sciarrotto

Science of Reading: What is the Science of Reading and why is everyone talking about it? In this course, you will learn about the different components of the science of reading. Additionally, you will learn how to make the "shift” in your classroom.

Standards include: Next Generation Standards for ELA

Appropriate for Grades K-6.

Course Number: FALL2025-ON-106 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Tracey Calise

Join our Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) course designed to equip educators with the tools and strategies to foster emotional intelligence in their classrooms. This course will cover key SEL competencies such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Participants will engage in interactive activities, share best practices, and explore resources to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment. By the end of the course, educators will be empowered to enhance their students' emotional well-being and academic success.

Meets Standards ELA RL, RI, & W.

Appropriate for Grades K-6.

Course Number: FALL25-ON-113 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Marissa Boscia-Wittekind

For over a year, people's mental health has been taxed heavily. Educators have been asked to meet higher expectations than ever before, resulting in a stressed and burnt out workforce. This course will cover self-care strategies for the educator, developing coping skills for stress, and strategies for maintaining mental wellness. In addition, the course will provide educators with the tools to ensure they are their best selves for their students. These strategies can be adapted to any area of stress, but will take a specific look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone's mental health.

Meets Standards CDOS 1, 2, 3a & 3b; ELA 1-4; MST 1, 2, 4-7.

Appropriate for all grade levels.

Course Number: FALL25-ON-101 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Michael Jannace

The course will cover various lesson activities that can be adapted for any content area or grade level. Lesson activities include Smart Board interactive activities that allow for cooperative learning, paired activities, presentations, direct instruction, and vocabulary enhancement.

Course FALL25-ON-016 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Tracey Calise

Are you looking for support for your ESOL children? This course will give you help with Spanish letter/sound systems, spelling sequences, Spanish syllable types and patterns, and the cross-language transfer.

Meets Standards ELA RL, RI, & W.

Appropriate for Grades K-12.

Course Number: FALL25-ON-098 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Tracey Calise

Delve into the latest findings in neuroscience to transform your teaching. This course focuses on how the brain learns, including memory, attention, and motivation. Educators will gain insights into brain-friendly teaching techniques, such as scaffolding, spaced repetition, and emotional engagement, to optimize student learning and retention.

Meets Standards ELA RL, RI, & W.

Appropriate for Grades K-12.

Course Number: FALL25-ON-120 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Christina Sciarrotto

This course will enrich your usage of technology in the classroom. Participants will explore apps, create QR codes, and learn to use Senteos/Smart Response and Plickers for assessment. Educators will feel empowered after learning the latest in technology. An I-Pad is recommended for participants taking this class.

Standards include: ELA, Math, Science, Technology, and Social Studies

Appropriate for Grades K-12.

Course Number: FALL2025-ON-065 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Christina Sciarrotto

As technological advances increase each day and everyone has become more dependent on the internet for daily activities, it is crucial to engage students in their learning. Book Creator, NearPod, Pear Deck, Flipgrid, BrainPop, and Padlet are a few examples that can be used to do this. Each has its own unique abilities and skills for engaging students.

Standards include: ELA and Technology.

Appropriate for Grades K-12.

Course Number: FALL2025-ON-111 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

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Instructor: Jennifer Vetter

This course provides educators with the foundational knowledge, context, and tools needed to create inclusive, affirming, and supportive environments for LGBTQIA+ students. Participants will explore key terminology, the history of LGBTQIA+ communities, and the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ youth-particularly in school settings. Through multimedia resources, reflective assignments, and real-world strategies, educators will learn how to foster safer classrooms, use inclusive language, address bias, and support students navigating issues related to gender identity and sexual orientation.

Emphasizing empathy over expertise, this course encourages educators to examine their own assumptions, check biases at the door, and make small but impactful changes that promote belonging and respect for all students.

Standards: Appropriate for all subject areas and all grade levels.

Participants will receive weekly lessons and have direct communication with the instructor via email.

Course FALL25-ON-121 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Tracey Calise

This course will help sort through the extensive list of teacher websites. Some are free, some subscription based, some are worth it, and some should never be clicked on again. This course will provide an open discussion of these excellent resources.

Meets Standards HPEFACS 1-3.

Appropriate for Grades K-6.

Course Number: FALL25-ON-061 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Tracey Calise

Learn new classroom management techniques that have been tried out by a veteran teacher. Teachers will have guided scenarios and problems that they will work out and work through together. Each session will have a topic that the class will discuss together.

Meets Standards HPEFACS 1-3.

Appropriate for Grades K-6.

Course Number: FALL25-ON-058 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Kristina McDonald

This course will cover steps on understanding what an individualized education plan (IEP) is, how to write an (IEP), laws and regulations of special education, progress monitoring and data collection. In addition, the course will give an overview of Committee on Special Education (CSE) and parent involvement. These strategies can be adapted to any grade level in the area of special education.

Appropriate for all grade levels and standards.

Course FALL25-ON-081 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Tracey Calise

The English language has 26 letters that are used in combination to represent 42 to 44 different sounds. If you need help with Phonemes, Consonant Phonemes, Vowel phonemes, sounds/spelling, syllables, onset-rime or morphemes, this is the course for you.

Meets Standards ELA RL, RI, & W.

Appropriate for Grades K-6.

Course Number: FALL25-ON-097 | 3 Credits/45 Hours