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1. STI - 6735 - Financial Literacy for Educators: July 2026 Cohort 65

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: K-12

Dates: 6/17/2026 to 7/28/2026

This course seeks to build content knowledge and share [free] resources that can help support the mission of integrating personal finance education into the Scarsdale experience. Teachers will acquire financial literacy skills for themselves and their students through courses on the Next Gen Personal Finance platform (NGPF.org).

This course includes:
(1) 2 STI Zoom sessions:
STI Zoom #1: Wednesday, June 17th at 7pm
STI Zoom #2: Tuesday, July 28th at 7pm

(2) On-Demand courses take place between July 6th - July 24th
Choices for on-demand courses: Banking & Budgeting, Cryptocurrency, Advanced Investing OR Behavioral Economics

To get started, you will need to:
1. Register for a teacher account on NGPF.org using your school email address.
2. Enroll in a course for Cohort #65 on the NGPF site. You can find the courses by selecting Teacher PD & Community, then Certification Courses.

Please let us know if you have any questions to help you get started. We look forward to having you join us!
  • Enrolled: 12/20
  • Wait: 0/0

2. STI - 6728 - One-Stop Google Express

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: K-12 (all)

Dates: 6/29/2026 to 7/2/2026

Do you want to expedite and streamline your Google Life? Take a ride on Google Express and focus on one or more stops. In this 1, 2, or 3 credit workshop-style STI, you will have the time and the help to work on what you want!

The main stop is the One-Stop Google Doc Lesson Library, where you will curate your lessons and curriculum in a single doc for yourself (& colleagues)!

Next is the One-Stop Google Classroom with tips to help you organize assignments and resources for your students.

The last stop is the One-Stop Google Sites, where you can learn how to create a Google Site with resources for anyone (yourself, students, and parents).

All aboard!

This course will be divided into in-person learning and independent work outside the class.
  • Enrolled: 9/20
  • Wait: 0/5

3. STI - 5000 - ST@C Workshop Series - 2026-2027

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: All

Dates: 7/1/2026

ST@C workshops explore aspects of innovation in education. In each ST@C workshop, teachers gain an overview of specific technological and pedagogical tools for the classroom while establishing a professional network for more in-depth study. Scarsdale teachers can choose stand-alone ST@C workshops to use toward STI credits. One STI credit is granted when a teacher has documented 12 hours of contact time in ST@C workshops and submits to the STI office an explanation of how new ideas from ST@C impacted teaching and learning in their classroom. Teachers must register for each individual ST@C workshop online and can offer to run a ST@C course by contacting the STI office. Teachers should only register for this course credit AFTER they have completed 12 hours of ST@C courses.
  • Enrolled: 16/400
  • Wait: 0/0

4. STI - 6000 - ST@C Workshop Series - 2026-2027

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: All

Dates: 7/1/2026

ST@C workshops explore aspects of innovation in education. In each ST@C workshop, teachers gain an overview of specific technological and pedagogical tools for the classroom while establishing a professional network for more in-depth study. Scarsdale teachers can choose stand-alone ST@C workshops to use toward STI credits. One STI credit is granted when a teacher has documented 12 hours of contact time in ST@C workshops and submits to the STI office an explanation of how new ideas from ST@C impacted teaching and learning in their classroom. Teachers must register for each individual ST@C workshop online and can offer to run a ST@C course by contacting the STI office. Teachers should only register for this course credit AFTER they have registered for STI-5000 (Credit for the first 12 ST@C hours) and completed the next 12 hours of ST@C classes (hours 13-24).
  • Enrolled: 2/400
  • Wait: 0/0

5. STI - 7000 - ST@C Workshop Series - 2026-2027

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: All

Dates: 7/1/2026

ST@C workshops explore aspects of innovation in education. In each ST@C workshop, teachers gain an overview of specific technological and pedagogical tools for the classroom while establishing a professional network for more in-depth study. Scarsdale teachers can choose stand-alone ST@C workshops to use toward STI credits. One STI credit is granted when a teacher has documented 12 hours of contact time in ST@C workshops and submits to the STI office an explanation of how new ideas from ST@C impacted teaching and learning in their classroom. Teachers must register for each individual ST@C workshop online and can offer to run a ST@C course by contacting the STI office. Teachers should only register for this course credit AFTER they have registered for STI-5000 (Credit for the first 12 ST@C hours) and STI-6000 (credit for the second 12 ST@C hours) and completed the next 12 hours of ST@C classes (hours 25-36).
  • Enrolled: 0/400
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6. STI - 6624 - Peru Field Study: Echoes of Ancient Civilization (2025-2026)

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: K-12 (All)

Dates: 7/11/2026 to 7/15/2026

This fieldwork course offers participants an immersive exploration of the ancient Inca civilization. Participants will delve into the Inca social, economic, cultural, and political organization. This academic cultural immersion aims to bridge the past and present for a better understanding of our interconnectedness and the interdependence of the modern world. By exploring Cusco, Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley (Valle Sagrado), participants will develop and implement powerful lessons and meaningful projects aimed to enrich students' academic experiences.

Throughout this course, participants will engage in enriching activities. For example, they will explore Machu Picchu to examine ancient architecture and ancient building technologies. They will be immersed in Andean music featuring traditional instruments. They will hear speakers on the Inca Empire, clashes of civilizations, and the viceregal period. They will visit museums to examine traditional pottery, art, and paintings. They will visit indigenous communities to learn about their way of life and explore artisanal arts and crafts. They will enjoy mountain hikes to study the impact of high altitudes on heart rate and breathing, accompanied by insights into indigenous traditions such as the sacred coca leaf chewing used to mitigate altitude effects. They will also have meetings and dialogues with representatives from community leaders and local educational institutions to exchange experiences and insights. These experiences are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Peruvian culture. As a result of this course teachers will develop new skills that will allow them to be more aware and sensitive towards diversity while promoting inclusion in the classroom.

STI Fieldwork Fee: $253 (Subject to change depending on the number of participants)
  • Enrolled: 11/22
  • Wait: 0/15

7. ST@C - Creating Social Stories for Diverse Learners

Program: ST@C

Dates: 7/15/2026

In this workshop we will share samples of Social Stories that we have created for students. We will unpack important aspects of social stories to support students with Autism. We will generate various topics for social stories and then provide time to start building them on various platforms.
  • Enrolled: 7/25
  • Wait: 0/0

8. STI - 6736 - Financial Literacy for Educators: August 2026 Cohort 66

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: K-12

Dates: 7/16/2026 to 8/18/2026

This course seeks to build content knowledge and share [free] resources that can help support the mission of integrating personal finance education into the Scarsdale experience. Teachers will acquire financial literacy skills for themselves and their students through courses on the Next Gen Personal Finance platform (NGPF.org).

This course includes:
(1) 2 STI Zoom sessions:
STI Zoom #1: Tuesday, July 16th at 7pm
STI Zoom #2: Tuesday, August 18th at 7pm

(2) On-Demand courses take place between July 27th - August 14th
Choices for on-demand courses: Career, Credit, Investing OR Psychology of Money

To get started, you will need to:
1. Register for a teacher account on NGPF.org using your school email address.
2. Enroll in a course for Cohort #66 on the NGPF site. You can find the courses by selecting Teacher PD & Community, then Certification Courses.

Please let us know if you have any questions to help you get started. We look forward to having you join us!
  • Enrolled: 15/20
  • Wait: 0/0

9. STI - 6738 - K-12 Integrated Unit Design - Edgemont (Summer 2026)

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: K-12 Edgemont

Dates: 7/20/2026 to 7/23/2026

This course is a work session in which teachers will create new integrated units or upgrade current units of study to fit the 21st Century classroom. The goal is to facilitate changes in the way both content and skills are being delivered to enable students to become autonomous learners. It will also allow for teacher work time where they can evaluate ways in which they can increase their own productivity by using technology for communication and collaboration. Teachers will evaluate current technology use in their classroom and explore how to incorporate technology effectively into their teaching to promote student learning and increase engagement.

Participants will take current units of study or create new units where they will integrate different district technology. We will use our feedback protocol to create multiple iterations of their project using instructional feedback from the group.

Course Requirements:
Participants will take current units of study or create new units with usable work samples/instructional materials. They will also create a lesson or unit plan write up.
  • Enrolled: 9/15
  • Wait: 0/5

10. ST@C - Generating Choice Boards

Program: ST@C

Dates: 7/22/2026

In this workshop participants will be introduced to a variety of platforms to create and generate their own choice boards. Choice boards are an excellent way to increase student engagement while providing options that meet the needs of a diverse population of learners within the classroom. Participants will see exemplars of choice boards across content areas K-5 and have time to create some for the upcoming school year.
  • Enrolled: 6/25
  • Wait: 0/0

11. STI - 6643 - India: Educational Innovations and Cultural Understandings- Field Study 2026

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: K-12

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

The growth of the Indian community in Scarsdale and Edgemont and the wider New York area further reflects these changes locally. This course will foster a greater understanding and appreciation of the rich history and culture of India as well as include an exploration of the Indian Education System through school visits and collaboration. Participants will be working with schools in Delhi, India to learn firsthand about the Indian Educational System. Guest speakers, historians, and instructors will offer their informed perspectives on India's rich history, culture, and the changes in India today. The course will help educators enrich their classrooms with a deeper understanding of Indian history, geography, and education as well as better understand the culture and background of one of our rapidly growing student groups in our schools.

This field study is a two-week opportunity for educators to experience India first-hand. It is designed to provide a broad historical and cultural understanding of India's past and present, and an in-depth understanding of selected topics of study through lectures, experiential opportunities, and site visits. Participants will work with the Prabhu Dayal Public School in New Delhi, India, and in addition to the sites in Delhi visit the cities of Agra and Jaipur. Topics include but are not limited to: --The Arts, Past and Present -- History, Geography and Culture of India- Indian Cuisine and Holidays-- Yoga and Meditation- Religions-- Indian Literature-- and Bollywood.

Course Prerequisites:
Participants must complete the STI lecture series
STI - 6641 - Global Networking: Focus on India 2/25/26 to 6/10/2026 and
STI - 6642 - OMG! Culture, Religion, and History of India, Weekend Immersion 6/5/26 to 6/6/26.

To reserve your spot, send a check for $1000 made out to Scarsdale Teachers Institute today!
Direct any inquiries to mpalekar@scarsdaleschools.org
  • Enrolled: 10/15
  • Wait: 0/0

12. STI - 6734 - Get Creative with Canva (Summer 2026)

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: K-12 (All)

Dates: 7/27/2026 to 7/28/2026

Join us this summer to learn how to use Canva, the FREE, intuitive online design tool, to create engaging, visually appealing teaching materials that will capture your students' attention and enhance their learning experience. Whether you're looking to spice up your lesson plans, create interactive assignments, or design unique classroom resources, this class has got you covered!

Class Highlights:

* Introduction to Canva: Get familiar with Canva's user-friendly interface and discover the vast library of templates and design elements that make creating professional-quality designs a breeze.

* Designing with Students in Mind: Learn how to craft compelling presentations, interactive worksheets, and creative projects that cater to diverse learning styles and engage students more effectively.

* Hands-On Practice: Dive into Canva with guided activities, allowing you to apply what you've learned immediately. You'll have the opportunity to design your own teaching tools and receive feedback from other educators.

* Collaboration & Sharing: Explore Canva's collaboration features that make it easy to work with colleagues and students on projects, ensuring a more interactive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Enrolled: 12/15
  • Wait: 0/5

13. ST@C - Creating Visual Supports with Canva

Program: ST@C

Dates: 7/29/2026

In this workshop, participants will learn how to use Canva to create a variety of visual supports for the learners in their classroom. Providing visual information in the classroom helps to reduce anxiety, support self-regulation, and create an inclusive learning environment for all learners. Time will be provided for participants to create visuals for the upcoming school year.
  • Enrolled: 6/25
  • Wait: 0/0

14. STI - 6740 - K-12 Integrated Unit Design - Advanced - Edgemont (Summer 2026)

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: K-12 Edgemont

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

This course is a work session in which teachers will create new integrated units or upgrade current units of study to fit the 21st Century classroom. The goal is to facilitate changes in the way both content and skills are being delivered to enable students to become autonomous learners. It will also allow for teacher work time where they can evaluate ways in which they can increase their own productivity by using technology for communication and collaboration. Teachers will evaluate current technology use in their classroom and explore how to incorporate technology effectively into their teaching to promote student learning and increase engagement. Teachers should have taken K-12 Integrated Unit Design prior to taking this level.

Participants will take current units of study or create new units where they will integrate different district technology. We will use our feedback protocol to create multiple iterations of their project using instructional feedback from the group. Teachers will learn new techniques from the previous course to add higher level technology and PBL projects into their units.

Participants will take current units of study or create new units with usable work samples/instructional materials. They will also create a lesson or unit plan write up.
  • Enrolled: 9/15
  • Wait: 0/5

15. ST@C - Collaborating to Create IEP Cheat Sheets

Program: ST@C

Dates: 8/5/2026

In this course participants will share different ways in which they organize their IEP cheat sheets for ICT students.Teachers will share different formats and ways in which they organize this information. Time will be provided to begin working on these documents for the upcoming school year.
  • Enrolled: 6/25
  • Wait: 0/0

16. STI - 6741 - Financial Literacy for Educators: September 2026 Cohort 67

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: K-12

Dates: 8/11/2026 to 9/29/2026

This course seeks to build content knowledge and share [free] resources that can help support the mission of integrating personal finance education into the Scarsdale experience. Teachers will acquire financial literacy skills for themselves and their students through courses on the Next Gen Personal Finance platform (NGPF.org).

This course includes:
(1) 2 STI Zoom sessions:
STI Zoom #1: Tuesday, August 11th at 7pm
STI Zoom #2: Tuesday, September 29th at 7pm

(2) Courses take place between Aug 17th - Sept 26th
Self-paced: Behavioral Economics, Credit, Paying for College, Taxes
Live: Psychology of Money, Consumer Skills

To get started, you will need to:
1. Register for a teacher account on NGPF.org using your school email address.
2. Enroll in a course for Cohort #67 on the NGPF site. You can find the courses by selecting Teacher PD & Community, then Certification Courses.

Please let us know if you have any questions to help you get started. We look forward to having you join us!
  • Enrolled: 14/20
  • Wait: 0/0

17. ST@C - Ideas for Morning Meeting

Program: ST@C

Dates: 8/12/2026

Looking for some new ideas for your Morning Meeting? In this course, participants will get together and share ideas for morning meeting greetings, shares, and activities.
  • Enrolled: 5/25
  • Wait: 0/0

18. ST@C - Collaborating with the ICT Team to Create IEP Cheatsheets

Program: ST@C

Dates: 8/17/2026

In this session, teachers will create a document that highlights the areas of strength and areas of need of each child with an IEP. The IEPs can be very wordy, and it takes time to gather all the information about the student. The IEP cheat sheet will give a quick overview of the child for special area teachers, aides, administrators, and co-teachers. Teachers will collaborate to discuss best practices on how to make this document a valuable resource for their colleagues in understanding the students in the ICT class.

  • Enrolled: 5/20
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19. ST@C - Creating and Organizing a Shared Google Drive

Program: ST@C

Dates: 8/19/2026

During this session, participants will learn how to create and organize a shared drive. Shared drives help facilitate collaboration between teachers in ICT classrooms and across a grade level. Participants will upload copies of files and/or create shortcuts to easily access folders and files. Setting up a shared Google drive prior to the start of the school year will set up teachers for success in creating and sharing lesson materials that can be used year after year.
  • Enrolled: 6/20
  • Wait: 0/0

20. STI - 6729 - Nuts and Bolts of Classroom Environments and Libraries (Summer 2026)

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: K-5

Dates: 8/24/2026 to 8/25/2026

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One of the most important pathways to helping our students grow into lifelong readers is to ensure that students have books they can read with accuracy, fluency, and comprehension and that they have books that challenge them yet are within reach. Creating a classroom environment and library to support students when they are developing their reading identity behaviors, and habits of mind, will maximize engagement, independence, and reading development.

In this intensive 12-hour course, participants will delve into the fundamentals of establishing and maintaining a classroom library that both aligns with curriculum goals and nurtures a diverse range of reading identities. Throughout the sessions, educators will gain insights from the pedagogy and groundbreaking research of leading literacy experts such as Pat and Jim Cunningham, Freddy Hiebert, David Pearson, and Nell Duke. These insights will inform the hands-on workshops where participants learn to evaluate student reading needs, curate a varied collection of texts, and strategically organize books to maximize student engagement and access. The course will also cover the integration of decodable and leveled books, techniques for incorporating high-interest and culturally affirming texts, and the establishment of effective reading routines. Collaborative activities will guide participants in creating sample library layouts, devising book rotation schedules, and designing interactive reading activities that promote student independence and enjoyment. Additionally, teachers will collaborate to create actionable classroom projects like personalized reading challenges or student-led book reviews, equipped with new strategies to enhance their literacy instruction and seamlessly integrate these practices into their existing curricula.
  • Enrolled: 42/30
  • Wait: 0/15

21. STI - 6747 - The Mentor Program 2026-27 (All Mentors)

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: Scarsdale Mentors

Dates: 8/24/2026 to 4/28/2027

Over the past thirty-eight years, the Mentor Program has become an integral part of the Scarsdale School District program. This seminar provides systematic support for teachers new to Scarsdale and recognizes and rewards the experience and skill that Mentor teachers bring to new teachers. The program is a rich opportunity for the professional development of expert teachers who are now trained to work with colleagues. This year the Mentors and new teachers will continue to refine and develop the program. This seminar assists the Mentor teacher in defining his/her role and its relationship to the new teacher. Mentor teachers will meet together to identify needs, discuss problems, and seek solutions. Course topics include roles and responsibilities of mentoring, teacher collaboration, and effective communication. Mentor teachers participate in creating this unique program designed specifically to meet the needs of the Scarsdale staff. MENTORS MENTORING NEW TEACHERS MUST ATTEND ALL FOUNDATION SESSIONS WITH THEIR MENTEES.
  • Enrolled: 34/200
  • Wait: 0/0

22. STI - 6748 - The Mentor Support Seminar 2026-27 (Summer)

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: Scarsdale Mentors

Dates: 8/24/2026 to 4/28/2027

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This course prepares participants to serve as mentors. Topics include how to provide guidance and support, be an empathetic listener, conduct observations and offer feedback, and manage weekly meetings. Mentors provide a community for one another to discuss issues and develop solutions. By offering this summer schedule we hope to provide greater flexibility for mentors who find meeting after the school day challenging. These dates also include 3 meetings that mentors attend with their mentees as part of Foundations.
  • Enrolled: 5/50
  • Wait: 0/0

23. STI - 6749 - Mentor Support Seminar 2026-27 (Yearlong Version)

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: Scarsdale Mentors

Dates: 8/24/2026 to 4/28/2027

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This course prepares participants to serve as mentors. Topics include how to provide guidance and support, be an empathetic listener, conduct observations and offer feedback and manage weekly meetings. Mentors provide a community for one another to discuss issues and develop solutions. These dates also include 3 meetings that mentors attend with their mentees as part of Foundations.
  • Enrolled: 4/25
  • Wait: 0/0

24. STI - 6742 - The Mentor Support Seminar: Edgemont 2026-2027

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: Edgemont Mentors

Dates: 8/27/2026 to 6/3/2027

Over the past twenty-two years, the Mentor Program has become an integral part of the Edgemont School District. This seminar provides systematic support for teachers new to Edgemont and recognizes and rewards the knowledge and skill that experienced Mentor teachers bring to new teachers. The program is a rich opportunity for the professional development of expert teachers who are now trained to work with their new colleagues. This year the Mentors and new teachers will continue to refine and develop the program. This seminar assists the Mentor teacher in defining his/her role and its relationship to the new teacher. Mentor teachers will meet together to identify needs, discuss problems, and seek solutions. Course topics include roles and responsibilities of mentoring, teacher collaboration, and effective communication. Mentor teachers participate in creating this unique program designed specifically to meet the needs of the Edgemont staff.

Course Requirements are listed below and will be discussed in further detail at the first meeting:
-Attend Summer Orientation with your mentee.
-Attend 6 STI classes with mentor coordinator, Jennifer Borella, at Seely Place throughout the year.
-Participate in 2 formal monthly meetings with your mentee.
-Monthly journal entries providing a detailed description of what has been discussed at monthly meetings to be submitted monthly through Google Classroom.
  • Enrolled: 12/50
  • Wait: 0/0

25. STI - 6770 - Articulating Leadership Across Departments (2026-2027)

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: SMS Department Chairs

Dates: 9/10/2026 to 6/3/2027

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Middle School Department Chairs serve on the Principal's Cabinet and play a critical leadership role within the school community. In addition to guiding curriculum and instructional practices within our departments, we are responsible for hiring, mentoring, and supervising departmental staff. Given the breadth of these responsibilities, dedicated time for collaboration is essential as we work closely with school administration to support students, faculty, and school initiatives. Maintaining consistency in our practices and communication is especially important to ensuring the continued success and smooth functioning of the middle school.

The department chair serves as an advocate for one's own department while at the same time supporting the wider mission of the school. As a result, healthy and open discussion about school issues must occur regularly. Scarsdale's commitment to educational excellence and evolving state regulations require department chairs to work collaboratively to examine current practices and continue to adapt to changes. The Middle School department chairs, in the role of teacher evaluators, will function as a study group to review various duties including staff observation and evaluation, and progress with school goals. Participants will work across departments to ensure consistent approaches are being utilized. Through this course, the chairs plan to work collaboratively to follow or modify current practices as well as to prepare for upcoming initiatives.

Participants will attend all meetings. The course minutes will provide detail of what was discussed and accomplished.
  • Enrolled: 0/12
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26. ST@C - Intro to Parent Square

Program: ST@C

Audience: K-5

Dates: 9/10/2026

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In this session participants will be introduced to Parent Square and learn how to share information with their class families. Participants will be encouraged to send out a correspondence with their families, and learn about the different features available in Parent Square.
  • Enrolled: 11/20
  • Wait: 0/0

27. ST@C - Kindergarten Science U1: Weather - Session 1

Program: ST@C

Audience: Kindergarten Teachers

Dates: 9/10/2026

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This session is for teachers who are new to the grade level to learn about the NYSSLS and how the introductory lesson plans in the Weather unit are designed to help students meet the learning outcomes.
  • Enrolled: 1/20
  • Wait: 0/0

28. ST@C - Utilizing Sora to Access eBooks

Program: ST@C

Dates: 9/14/2026

NewStarting Soon
Fox Meadow Elementary is implementing a new platform to access eBooks. This is an opportunity for teachers to learn how to utilize this tool and implement it into their classroom and/or for their own professional development.
  • Enrolled: 11/25
  • Wait: 0/0

29. ST@C - FM Salon: Day in the Life of the Hudson I

Program: ST@C

Dates: 9/15/2026

NewStarting Soon
The Day in the Life of the Hudson River ST@C is a focused, one-hour session designed to help educators quickly connect and prepare for this unique field experience. Teachers will receive a concise introduction to the event's core scientific goals and student data collection methods. The session will guide participants through essential planning logistics, such as choosing a field site and sourcing required sampling gear. Educators will leave this efficient workshop equipped with practical checklists and the collaborative support needed to successfully execute their field day.
  • Enrolled: 1/25
  • Wait: 0/0

30. ST@C - 1st Grade U1: Earth's Systems - Session 1

Program: ST@C

Audience: 1st Grade Teachers

Dates: 9/15/2026

NewStarting Soon
This session is designed for teachers who are new to the grade level so they can become familiar with the NYSSLS and how the introductory lessons are designed to help students meet the learning outcomes.
  • Enrolled: 1/20
  • Wait: 0/0

31. ST@C - F and P 2.0 Getting Started/Refresher

Program: ST@C

Dates: 9/15/2026

NewStarting Soon
Join me at Greenacres to learn or refresh your understanding of how to administer the F and P 2.0 Benchmark Assessment.
  • Enrolled: 2/20
  • Wait: 0/0

32. STI - 6763 - Financial Literacy for Educators: October 2026 Cohort 68

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: K-12

Dates: 9/15/2026 to 11/10/2026

NewStarting Soon
This course seeks to build content knowledge and share [free] resources that can help support the mission of integrating personal finance education into the Scarsdale experience. Teachers will acquire financial literacy skills for themselves and their students through courses on the Next Gen Personal Finance platform (NGPF.org).

This course includes:
(1) 2 STI Google Meet sessions:
STI Google Meet #1: Tuesday, September 15th at 7pm
STI Google Meet #2: Tuesday, November 10th at 7pm

(2) Courses take place between September 28th- November 11th
Self-paced: Consumer Skills, Cryptocurrency, Insurance, or Investing
Live: Paying for College or Banking & Budgeting

To get started, you will need to:
1. Register for a teacher account on NGPF.org using your school email address.
2. Enroll in a course for Cohort #68 on the NGPF site. You can find the courses by selecting Teacher PD & Community, then Certification Courses.

Please let us know if you have any questions to help you get started. We look forward to having you join us!
  • Enrolled: 8/20
  • Wait: 0/0

33. STI - 6746 - Foundations of a Scarsdale Education for Tomorrow: High School (2026-2027)

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: Scarsdale HS new Teacher

Dates: 9/16/2026 to 5/12/2027

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Model lesson plans, constructive feedback on instruction, and tips on school culture and classroom management are all critical in helping new teachers be successful. In Scarsdale, a school-based mentor assists new hires with adapting to school culture and common practices in the first year. In addition, Scarsdale teachers benefit from curricular guidance from department chairs and colleagues. As a teacher grows as an experienced professional in the Scarsdale schools, this Foundations course scaffolds teacher professional development and mentorship in their first years so they can take maximum advantage of the professional resources available to them throughout their careers. Throughout the school year, classroom teachers, mentors, department chairs and administrators will engage each other in an examination of instructional methods, content, curriculum, and student learning and understanding to improve classroom teaching and learning. In the fall, new teachers will receive an overview of the Charlotte Danielson model of teacher evaluation and discuss expectations in the areas of special education, technology, grading, and communication to name a few. The mentor component of the course includes five after-school seminars with mentors and mentees and as well as confidential weekly meetings with the assigned mentor teacher. Curricular guidance is individualized through meetings with colleagues and department chairs.
  • Enrolled: 2/25
  • Wait: 0/0

34. STI - 6766 - Exploring the Professional Shelf: The Amazing Generation

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: K-12 (all)

Dates: 9/16/2026 to 10/28/2026

NewStarting Soon
Rising loneliness, shrinking attention spans, and the loss of unstructured play-today's screen-saturated childhood is reshaping our classrooms. Reported teen loneliness nearly doubled between 2010 and 2021. How do tech companies design products to capture young attention, and how can educators help students build healthier relationships with technology?

This course is an inquiry into digital well-being and balance. Participants will read The Amazing Generation, by Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price (the young readers' companion to The Anxious Generation) alongside other curated sources to explore how digital technology shapes attention, sleep, learning, friendship, identity, play, independence, and well-being. Rather than approaching the topic as a set of rules to enforce, participants will learn to guide students as investigators: asking questions, comparing evidence, considering both benefits and challenges, and developing thoughtful ideas about what a healthy digital life might look like for themselves.

Participants will produce a reflection paper at the end of the course.

The purchase and cost of the book are the participants' responsibility.
  • Enrolled: 8/30
  • Wait: 0/0

35. STI - 6772 - Nuts & Bolts Math Edition: Design and Structure of a K-5 Math Classroom to Enhance Student Learning

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: K-5

Dates: 9/16/2026 to 10/14/2026

NewStarting Soon
According to Charlotte Danielson, "The use of physical environment to promote student learning is a hallmark of an experienced teacher . . . arrangement of furniture and use of physical resources, both the physical arrangement of a classroom and the available resources provide opportunities for teachers to advance learning; when these are skillfully used, students can engage with the content in a productive manner." Therefore, to provide the best environment for positive student outcomes, educators must focus on the nuts and bolts of a math classroom.

This course will focus on recent research around the classroom environment and how appropriate design and necessary elements can improve learning. Teachers will address the following questions during the course: What specific classroom organization and structures are necessary to enhance student learning, specifically in mathematics? How can I improve the structure and resources in my classroom? What specifically do I need to do?

Teachers will have the opportunity to visit one another's classrooms to gain insight and ideas for their own environment and restructure their classrooms with specific goals in mind to improve student learning.

This course is led by Scarsdale K-12 Math Coordinators and includes additional asynchronous hours as prescribed by the math coordinators. Total meeting time is 12 hours.
  • Enrolled: 11/30
  • Wait: 0/5

36. ST@C - Digital Fluency Inquiry - Session 1

Program: ST@C

Audience: K-5

Dates: 9/17/2026

NewStarting Soon
This ST@C session will be an overview of digital platforms that will be part of the inquiry: DreamBox, Freckle, and IXL (Fluency Zone & new features), including:

- Share platform "Start-Up Guides”
- Outline expectations of the inquiry
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

37. ST@C - Digital Fluency Inquiry - Session 2

Program: ST@C

Audience: K-5

Dates: 9/17/2026

NewStarting Soon
This ST@C session will be an overview of digital platforms that will be part of the inquiry: DreamBox, Freckle, and IXL (Fluency Zone & new features), including:

- Share platform "Start-Up Guides”
- Outline expectations of the inquiry
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

38. ST@C - Digital Fluency Inquiry - Session 3

Program: ST@C

Audience: K-5

Dates: 9/17/2026

NewStarting Soon
This ST@C session will be an overview of digital platforms that will be part of the inquiry: DreamBox, Freckle, and IXL (Fluency Zone & new features), including:

- Share platform "Start-Up Guides”
- Outline expectations of the inquiry
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

39. ST@C - SMS Community Book Club: Reading Alongside Our Students - Session 1 - "The Amazing Generation"

Program: ST@C

Audience: SMS Faculty and Staff

Dates: 9/17/2026

NewStarting Soon
This year, our Community Book Club is being reimagined-and faculty and staff are invited to be part of the shift! Instead of our usual adult fiction and nonfiction picks, we're diving into the world of middle grade and YA literature: the very books our students are reading, discussing, and loving.

Participants will join monthly meetings featuring a range of genres and formats-realistic fiction, historical fiction, adventure, sci-fi, nonfiction, and a classic-so there's something to connect with regardless of grade level or subject area. Highlights include award-winning titles like Rez Ball by Byron Graves, We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly, and Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, alongside standout reads from celebrated authors like Kwame Alexander (The Door of No Return) and Gayle Forman (Not Nothing).

Faculty and staff may choose to attend the in-person student/family sessions (3:30 p.m.) or the virtual evening sessions for adults (7:00 p.m.). This is a low-stakes, discussion-based experience-no assignments, just a chance to read something meaningful alongside our school community and be part of a broader effort to strengthen our culture of reading in classrooms, at home, and across the district.

Participants are required to read each month's selection before its session. The purchasing and cost of each book are the participant's responsibility.

Session 1 Book Selection: "The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World" by Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

40. ST@C - FM Salon: Day in the Life of the Hudson II

Program: ST@C

Dates: 9/22/2026

New
This one-hour follow-up session to the Day in the Life of the Hudson I focuses heavily on the practical application of field equipment and the mechanics of student data collection. Educators will get a hands-on overview of the exact tools needed to measure the river's vitals, ranging from water chemistry kits and turbidity tubes to seine nets. The session outlines how to guide students through tracking critical parameters like salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH, and local biodiversity. Teachers will walk away with a standardized strategy for recording accurate data that seamlessly contributes to the annual Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory river archive.
  • Enrolled: 1/25
  • Wait: 0/0

41. ST@C - Math Summer Program Improvement Update - Session 1

Program: ST@C

Audience: K-5

Dates: 9/22/2026

New
We will be reviewing math related summer program improvement work. This will help teachers prepare for the new school year.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

42. STI - 6745 - Foundations of a Scarsdale Education for Tomorrow: Middle School (2026-2027)

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: Scarsdale Middle School New Teachers

Dates: 9/22/2026 to 5/12/2027

8
Model lesson plans, constructive feedback on instruction, and tips on school culture and classroom management are all critical in helping new teachers be successful. In Scarsdale, a school-based mentor assists new hires with adapting to school culture and common practices in the first year. In addition, Scarsdale teachers benefit from curricular guidance from department chairs and colleagues. As a teacher grows as an experienced professional in the Scarsdale schools, this Foundations course scaffolds teacher professional development and mentorship in their first years so they can take maximum advantage of the professional resources available to them throughout their careers. Throughout the school year, classroom teachers, mentors, department chairs and administrators will engage each other in an examination of instructional methods, content, curriculum, and student learning and understanding to improve classroom teaching and learning. In the fall, new teachers will receive an overview of the Charlotte Danielson model of teacher evaluation and discuss expectations in the areas of special education, technology, grading, and communication to name a few. The mentor component of the course includes five after-school seminars with mentors and mentees and as well as confidential weekly meetings with the assigned mentor teacher. Curricular guidance is individualized through meetings with colleagues and department chairs.
  • Enrolled: 1/50
  • Wait: 0/0

43. ST@C - Math Summer Program Improvement Update - Session 2

Program: ST@C

Audience: K-5

Dates: 9/22/2026

New
We will be reviewing math related summer program improvement work. This will help teachers prepare for the new school year.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

44. ST@C - NCTM - Starting Strong: Building a Foundation for Meaningful Mathematics Teaching and Learning

Program: ST@C

Audience: K-5

Dates: 9/24/2026

New
In this session, participants will explore strategies for launching the school year with intentional practices that foster curiosity, confidence, productive struggle, and meaningful mathematical discourse. Participants will also examine strategies for affirming students' mathematical identities, creating inclusive classroom communities, and designing instruction that helps all learners engage deeply with mathematics.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

45. ST@C - The SMS Reference Desk - Session 1

Program: ST@C

Audience: SMS 6-8 (all)

Dates: 9/25/2026

New
The Reference Desk is a monthly ST@C session for SMS faculty and staff designed to deepen the faculty's knowledge of and engagement with the library and its resources, including Team Library.

Possible Topics:
-Database Deep Dive - A hands-on walkthrough of the library's subscription databases (e.g., EBSCO, Gale, Britannica School), showing teachers how to find grade- and subject-appropriate sources quickly, and how to generate direct links for assignments.

-Catalog Mastery: Beyond the Search Bar - Tips for using advanced search, tags, curated lists, and holds in the online catalog, plus how to embed catalog links or booklists directly into LMS pages or assignments. -Research Skills Scaffolding by Grade Level - What research skills students are expected to have at each grade level, common gaps, and how teachers can reinforce information literacy within their own subject lessons.

-Citing Sources Without the Headache - Overview of citation tools available through the library (e.g., NoodleTools, EasyBib, built-in database citation generators) and how to align expectations across classrooms.

-Library-Classroom Partnerships - How to co-plan a research unit or library orientation with the librarian, including a simple template/checklist for booking collaborative lessons.

-Beyond Our Walls: Public Library Resources - What the local public library offers (databases, museum passes, summer programs, ILL) and how to connect students and families to those resources.

This ST@C consists of two 1/2-hour sessions. The first session takes place before the school day begins, and the 2nd begins at the first grade-level lunch at 10:50 am and continues through the corresponding lunch sessions. You must attend both sessions to receive credit for this ST@C. We hope you join us!
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

46. ST@C - Open Invitation K-2 Phonics Curriculum Review

Program: ST@C

Audience: K-5

Dates: 9/25/2026

New
This will serve as a review of the September 15th: Open Invitation for Phonics Resources Review for all K-2 educators. There will be some digital materials will be available for review, and teachers can complete a rubric with recommendations for our upcoming pilot.

All K-2 educators and administrators are welcome.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

47. ST@C - FM Salon: Day in the Life of the Hudson III

Program: ST@C

Dates: 9/29/2026

New
This follow up to the Day in the Life of the Hudson is a hands-on workshop focused on designing individual field stations and creating the exact materials teachers need to use with students. Educators will collaborate to map out a station rotation model that keeps students active and organized. The session will guide participants in customizing student-friendly field data sheets, assigning team roles, and reviewing safety protocols for each station. Teachers will walk away with a complete, field expereince packet and a strategic plan for managing their students along the waterfront.
  • Enrolled: 1/25
  • Wait: 0/0

48. STI - 6743 - Foundations of a Scarsdale Education for Tomorrow Elementary Level (2026-2027)

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: Scarsdale Elementary new teachers

Dates: 9/30/2026 to 5/12/2027

8
Foundations of a Scarsdale Education for Tomorrow Elementary Level Model lesson plans, constructive feedback on instruction, and tips on school culture and classroom management are all critical in helping new teachers be successful. In Scarsdale, a school-based mentor assists new hires with adapting to school culture and common practices in the first year. In addition, Scarsdale teachers benefit from individualized curricular guidance from K-5 district coordinators in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. As teachers gain more experience in the Scarsdale schools, this Foundations course scaffolds their professional development and mentorship in their first years so they can take maximum advantage of the professional resources available to them throughout their careers. Throughout the school year, classroom teachers, mentors, and helping teachers will engage each other in an examination of instructional methods, content, curriculum, and student learning and understanding to improve classroom teaching and learning. New teachers will receive support for their Math, Science, Reading and Writing curricula from the district coordinators through regular consultations in and out of the classroom and half day professional development workshops. The mentor component of the course includes four after-school seminars with mentors and mentees that address district-wide best practices as well as confidential weekly meetings with the assigned mentor teacher. They will also attend the ST@C Portfolio sessions.
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/0

49. STI - 6744 - Foundations of a Scarsdale Education for Tomorrow Special Education Elementary Level (2026-2027)

Program: Scarsdale Teachers Institute

Audience: Scarsdale Elementary new teachers in Special Ed

Dates: 9/30/2026 to 5/12/2027

8
Model lesson plans, constructive feedback on instruction, and tips on school culture and classroom management are all critical in helping new teachers be successful. In Scarsdale, a school-based mentor assists teachers new to Scarsdale with adapting to school culture and common practices in the first year. In addition, Scarsdale teachers benefit from individualized curricular guidance from K-5 district coordinators in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. As a teacher grows from novice to experienced professional in the Scarsdale schools, this Foundations course scaffolds teacher professional development and mentorship in their first years so they can take maximum advantage of the professional resources available to them throughout their careers. For Special Education teachers, many of the professional learning opportunities are built into the structures already in place. Team meetings along with workshops and coaching cycles with consultants are incorporated throughout the year. Additionally, while it is important to grow your expertise regarding curriculum knowledge and delivery of instruction, being a SPED teacher adds an additional layer. The preparation and participation in the IEP process, progress monitoring goals and implementation of differentiated instruction adds to the work you do daily with your students. Support will be provided in these areas to ensure success. Throughout the school year, classroom teachers, mentors, and coordinators. will engage each other in an examination of instructional methods, content, curriculum, student learning and understanding to improve classroom teaching and learning. New teachers will receive support for their Special Education, Math, Science, Reading and Writing curricula from the district coordinators through regular consultations. The mentor component of the course includes after-school seminars with mentors and mentees that address district-wide best practices as well as confidential weekly meetings with the assigned mentor teacher.
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/0

50. ST@C - SMS Community Book Club: Reading Alongside Our Students - Session 2 - "Invisible"

Program: ST@C

Audience: SMS Faculty and Staff

Dates: 10/15/2026

New
This year, our Community Book Club is being reimagined-and faculty and staff are invited to be part of the shift! Instead of our usual adult fiction and nonfiction picks, we're diving into the world of middle grade and YA literature: the very books our students are reading, discussing, and loving.

Participants will join monthly meetings featuring a range of genres and formats-realistic fiction, historical fiction, adventure, sci-fi, nonfiction, and a classic-so there's something to connect with regardless of grade level or subject area. Highlights include award-winning titles like Rez Ball by Byron Graves, We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly, and Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, alongside standout reads from celebrated authors like Kwame Alexander (The Door of No Return) and Gayle Forman (Not Nothing).

Faculty and staff may choose to attend the in-person student/family sessions (3:30 p.m.) or the virtual evening sessions for adults (7:00 p.m.). This is a low-stakes, discussion-based experience-no assignments, just a chance to read something meaningful alongside our school community and be part of a broader effort to strengthen our culture of reading in classrooms, at home, and across the district.

Participants are required to read each month's selection before its session. The purchasing and cost of each book are the participant's responsibility.

Session 2 Book Selection: "Invisible" by Christina Diaz Gonzalez
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

51. ST@C - Inclusive Pedagogies at SMS - Session 3

Program: ST@C

Audience: SMS - Grades 6-8

Dates: 10/20/2026

New
These sessions will be structured as collective inquiry around tensions experienced in inclusion. Each session will be from 2:45-3:45 pm.
  • Enrolled: 6/20
  • Wait: 0/0

52. ST@C - The SMS Reference Desk - Session 2

Program: ST@C

Audience: SMS 6-8 (all)

Dates: 10/23/2026

New
The Reference Desk is a monthly ST@C session for SMS faculty and staff designed to deepen the faculty's knowledge of and engagement with the library and its resources, including Team Library.

Possible Topics:
-Database Deep Dive - A hands-on walkthrough of the library's subscription databases (e.g., EBSCO, Gale, Britannica School), showing teachers how to find grade- and subject-appropriate sources quickly, and how to generate direct links for assignments.

-Catalog Mastery: Beyond the Search Bar - Tips for using advanced search, tags, curated lists, and holds in the online catalog, plus how to embed catalog links or booklists directly into LMS pages or assignments. -Research Skills Scaffolding by Grade Level - What research skills students are expected to have at each grade level, common gaps, and how teachers can reinforce information literacy within their own subject lessons.

-Citing Sources Without the Headache - Overview of citation tools available through the library (e.g., NoodleTools, EasyBib, built-in database citation generators) and how to align expectations across classrooms.

-Library-Classroom Partnerships - How to co-plan a research unit or library orientation with the librarian, including a simple template/checklist for booking collaborative lessons.

-Beyond Our Walls: Public Library Resources - What the local public library offers (databases, museum passes, summer programs, ILL) and how to connect students and families to those resources.

This ST@C consists of two 1/2-hour sessions. The first session takes place before the school day begins, and the 2nd begins at the first grade-level lunch at 10:50 am and continues through the corresponding lunch sessions. You must attend both sessions to receive credit for this ST@C. We hope you join us!
  • Enrolled: 2/20
  • Wait: 0/0

53. ST@C - SMS Community Book Club: Reading Alongside Our Students - Session 3 - "Rez Ball"

Program: ST@C

Audience: SMS Faculty and Staff

Dates: 11/19/2026

New
This year, our Community Book Club is being reimagined-and faculty and staff are invited to be part of the shift! Instead of our usual adult fiction and nonfiction picks, we're diving into the world of middle grade and YA literature: the very books our students are reading, discussing, and loving.

Participants will join monthly meetings featuring a range of genres and formats-realistic fiction, historical fiction, adventure, sci-fi, nonfiction, and a classic-so there's something to connect with regardless of grade level or subject area. Highlights include award-winning titles like Rez Ball by Byron Graves, We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly, and Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, alongside standout reads from celebrated authors like Kwame Alexander (The Door of No Return) and Gayle Forman (Not Nothing).

Faculty and staff may choose to attend the in-person student/family sessions (3:30 p.m.) or the virtual evening sessions for adults (7:00 p.m.). This is a low-stakes, discussion-based experience-no assignments, just a chance to read something meaningful alongside our school community and be part of a broader effort to strengthen our culture of reading in classrooms, at home, and across the district.

Participants are required to read each month's selection before its session. The purchasing and cost of each book are the participant's responsibility.

Session 3 Book Selection: "Rez Ball" by Byron Graves
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

54. ST@C - The SMS Reference Desk - Session 3

Program: ST@C

Audience: SMS 6-8 (all)

Dates: 11/20/2026

New
The Reference Desk is a monthly ST@C session for SMS faculty and staff designed to deepen the faculty's knowledge of and engagement with the library and its resources, including Team Library.

Possible Topics:
-Database Deep Dive - A hands-on walkthrough of the library's subscription databases (e.g., EBSCO, Gale, Britannica School), showing teachers how to find grade- and subject-appropriate sources quickly, and how to generate direct links for assignments.

-Catalog Mastery: Beyond the Search Bar - Tips for using advanced search, tags, curated lists, and holds in the online catalog, plus how to embed catalog links or booklists directly into LMS pages or assignments. -Research Skills Scaffolding by Grade Level - What research skills students are expected to have at each grade level, common gaps, and how teachers can reinforce information literacy within their own subject lessons.

-Citing Sources Without the Headache - Overview of citation tools available through the library (e.g., NoodleTools, EasyBib, built-in database citation generators) and how to align expectations across classrooms.

-Library-Classroom Partnerships - How to co-plan a research unit or library orientation with the librarian, including a simple template/checklist for booking collaborative lessons.

-Beyond Our Walls: Public Library Resources - What the local public library offers (databases, museum passes, summer programs, ILL) and how to connect students and families to those resources.

This ST@C consists of two 1/2-hour sessions. The first session takes place before the school day begins, and the 2nd begins at the first grade-level lunch at 10:50 am and continues through the corresponding lunch sessions. You must attend both sessions to receive credit for this ST@C. We hope you join us!
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

55. ST@C - Inclusive Pedagogies at SMS - Session 4

Program: ST@C

Audience: SMS - Grades 6-8

Dates: 11/23/2026

New
These sessions will be structured as collective inquiry around tensions experienced in inclusion. Each session will be from 2:45-3:45 pm.
  • Enrolled: 5/20
  • Wait: 0/0

56. ST@C - Inclusive Pedagogies at SMS - Session 5

Program: ST@C

Audience: SMS - Grades 6-8

Dates: 12/8/2026

New
These sessions will be structured as collective inquiry around tensions experienced in inclusion. Each session will be from 2:45-3:45 pm.
  • Enrolled: 4/20
  • Wait: 0/0

57. ST@C - SMS Community Book Club: Reading Alongside Our Students - Session 4 - "The Door of No Return"

Program: ST@C

Audience: SMS Faculty and Staff

Dates: 1/21/2027

New
This year, our Community Book Club is being reimagined-and faculty and staff are invited to be part of the shift! Instead of our usual adult fiction and nonfiction picks, we're diving into the world of middle grade and YA literature: the very books our students are reading, discussing, and loving.

Participants will join monthly meetings featuring a range of genres and formats-realistic fiction, historical fiction, adventure, sci-fi, nonfiction, and a classic-so there's something to connect with regardless of grade level or subject area. Highlights include award-winning titles like Rez Ball by Byron Graves, We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly, and Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, alongside standout reads from celebrated authors like Kwame Alexander (The Door of No Return) and Gayle Forman (Not Nothing).

Faculty and staff may choose to attend the in-person student/family sessions (3:30 p.m.) or the virtual evening sessions for adults (7:00 p.m.). This is a low-stakes, discussion-based experience-no assignments, just a chance to read something meaningful alongside our school community and be part of a broader effort to strengthen our culture of reading in classrooms, at home, and across the district.

Participants are required to read each month's selection before its session. The purchasing and cost of each book are the participant's responsibility.

Session 4 Book Selection: The Door of No Return by Kwarme Alexander
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

58. ST@C - The SMS Reference Desk - Session 4

Program: ST@C

Audience: SMS 6-8 (all)

Dates: 1/22/2027

New
The Reference Desk is a monthly ST@C session for SMS faculty and staff designed to deepen the faculty's knowledge of and engagement with the library and its resources, including Team Library.

Possible Topics:
-Database Deep Dive - A hands-on walkthrough of the library's subscription databases (e.g., EBSCO, Gale, Britannica School), showing teachers how to find grade- and subject-appropriate sources quickly, and how to generate direct links for assignments.

-Catalog Mastery: Beyond the Search Bar - Tips for using advanced search, tags, curated lists, and holds in the online catalog, plus how to embed catalog links or booklists directly into LMS pages or assignments. -Research Skills Scaffolding by Grade Level - What research skills students are expected to have at each grade level, common gaps, and how teachers can reinforce information literacy within their own subject lessons.

-Citing Sources Without the Headache - Overview of citation tools available through the library (e.g., NoodleTools, EasyBib, built-in database citation generators) and how to align expectations across classrooms.

-Library-Classroom Partnerships - How to co-plan a research unit or library orientation with the librarian, including a simple template/checklist for booking collaborative lessons.

-Beyond Our Walls: Public Library Resources - What the local public library offers (databases, museum passes, summer programs, ILL) and how to connect students and families to those resources.

This ST@C consists of two 1/2-hour sessions. The first session takes place before the school day begins, and the 2nd begins at the first grade-level lunch at 10:50 am and continues through the corresponding lunch sessions. You must attend both sessions to receive credit for this ST@C. We hope you join us!
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

59. ST@C - Inclusive Pedagogies at SMS - Session 6

Program: ST@C

Audience: SMS - Grades 6-8

Dates: 2/2/2027

New
These sessions will be structured as collective inquiry around tensions experienced in inclusion. Each session will be from 2:45-3:45 pm.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

60. ST@C - SMS Community Book Club: Reading Alongside Our Students - Session 5 - "Treasure Island"

Program: ST@C

Audience: SMS Faculty and Staff

Dates: 2/25/2027

New
This year, our Community Book Club is being reimagined-and faculty and staff are invited to be part of the shift! Instead of our usual adult fiction and nonfiction picks, we're diving into the world of middle grade and YA literature: the very books our students are reading, discussing, and loving.

Participants will join monthly meetings featuring a range of genres and formats-realistic fiction, historical fiction, adventure, sci-fi, nonfiction, and a classic-so there's something to connect with regardless of grade level or subject area. Highlights include award-winning titles like Rez Ball by Byron Graves, We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly, and Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, alongside standout reads from celebrated authors like Kwame Alexander (The Door of No Return) and Gayle Forman (Not Nothing).

Faculty and staff may choose to attend the in-person student/family sessions (3:30 p.m.) or the virtual evening sessions for adults (7:00 p.m.). This is a low-stakes, discussion-based experience-no assignments, just a chance to read something meaningful alongside our school community and be part of a broader effort to strengthen our culture of reading in classrooms, at home, and across the district.

Participants are required to read each month's selection before its session. The purchasing and cost of each book are the participant's responsibility.

Session 5 Book Selection: "Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

61. ST@C - The SMS Reference Desk - Session 5

Program: ST@C

Audience: SMS 6-8 (all)

Dates: 2/26/2027

New
The Reference Desk is a monthly ST@C session for SMS faculty and staff designed to deepen the faculty's knowledge of and engagement with the library and its resources, including Team Library.

Possible Topics:
-Database Deep Dive - A hands-on walkthrough of the library's subscription databases (e.g., EBSCO, Gale, Britannica School), showing teachers how to find grade- and subject-appropriate sources quickly, and how to generate direct links for assignments.

-Catalog Mastery: Beyond the Search Bar - Tips for using advanced search, tags, curated lists, and holds in the online catalog, plus how to embed catalog links or booklists directly into LMS pages or assignments. -Research Skills Scaffolding by Grade Level - What research skills students are expected to have at each grade level, common gaps, and how teachers can reinforce information literacy within their own subject lessons.

-Citing Sources Without the Headache - Overview of citation tools available through the library (e.g., NoodleTools, EasyBib, built-in database citation generators) and how to align expectations across classrooms.

-Library-Classroom Partnerships - How to co-plan a research unit or library orientation with the librarian, including a simple template/checklist for booking collaborative lessons.

-Beyond Our Walls: Public Library Resources - What the local public library offers (databases, museum passes, summer programs, ILL) and how to connect students and families to those resources.

This ST@C consists of two 1/2-hour sessions. The first session takes place before the school day begins, and the 2nd begins at the first grade-level lunch at 10:50 am and continues through the corresponding lunch sessions. You must attend both sessions to receive credit for this ST@C. We hope you join us!
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

62. ST@C - SMS Community Book Club: Reading Alongside Our Students - Session 6 - "We Dream of Space"

Program: ST@C

Audience: SMS Faculty and Staff

Dates: 3/18/2027

New
This year, our Community Book Club is being reimagined-and faculty and staff are invited to be part of the shift! Instead of our usual adult fiction and nonfiction picks, we're diving into the world of middle grade and YA literature: the very books our students are reading, discussing, and loving.

Participants will join monthly meetings featuring a range of genres and formats-realistic fiction, historical fiction, adventure, sci-fi, nonfiction, and a classic-so there's something to connect with regardless of grade level or subject area. Highlights include award-winning titles like Rez Ball by Byron Graves, We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly, and Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, alongside standout reads from celebrated authors like Kwame Alexander (The Door of No Return) and Gayle Forman (Not Nothing).

Faculty and staff may choose to attend the in-person student/family sessions (3:30 p.m.) or the virtual evening sessions for adults (7:00 p.m.). This is a low-stakes, discussion-based experience-no assignments, just a chance to read something meaningful alongside our school community and be part of a broader effort to strengthen our culture of reading in classrooms, at home, and across the district.

Participants are required to read each month's selection before its session. The purchasing and cost of each book are the participant's responsibility.

Session 6 Book Selection: "We Dream of Space" by Erin Entrada Kelly
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

63. ST@C - Inclusive Pedagogies at SMS - Session 7

Program: ST@C

Audience: SMS - Grades 6-8

Dates: 3/22/2027

New
These sessions will be structured as collective inquiry around tensions experienced in inclusion. Each session will be from 2:45-3:45 pm.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

64. ST@C - The SMS Reference Desk - Session 6

Program: ST@C

Audience: SMS 6-8 (all)

Dates: 4/2/2027

New
The Reference Desk is a monthly ST@C session for SMS faculty and staff designed to deepen the faculty's knowledge of and engagement with the library and its resources, including Team Library.

Possible Topics:
-Database Deep Dive - A hands-on walkthrough of the library's subscription databases (e.g., EBSCO, Gale, Britannica School), showing teachers how to find grade- and subject-appropriate sources quickly, and how to generate direct links for assignments.

-Catalog Mastery: Beyond the Search Bar - Tips for using advanced search, tags, curated lists, and holds in the online catalog, plus how to embed catalog links or booklists directly into LMS pages or assignments. -Research Skills Scaffolding by Grade Level - What research skills students are expected to have at each grade level, common gaps, and how teachers can reinforce information literacy within their own subject lessons.

-Citing Sources Without the Headache - Overview of citation tools available through the library (e.g., NoodleTools, EasyBib, built-in database citation generators) and how to align expectations across classrooms.

-Library-Classroom Partnerships - How to co-plan a research unit or library orientation with the librarian, including a simple template/checklist for booking collaborative lessons.

-Beyond Our Walls: Public Library Resources - What the local public library offers (databases, museum passes, summer programs, ILL) and how to connect students and families to those resources.

This ST@C consists of two 1/2-hour sessions. The first session takes place before the school day begins, and the 2nd begins at the first grade-level lunch at 10:50 am and continues through the corresponding lunch sessions. You must attend both sessions to receive credit for this ST@C. We hope you join us!
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65. ST@C - SMS Community Book Club: Reading Alongside Our Students - Session 7 - "Alone"

Program: ST@C

Audience: SMS Faculty and Staff

Dates: 4/15/2027

New
This year, our Community Book Club is being reimagined-and faculty and staff are invited to be part of the shift! Instead of our usual adult fiction and nonfiction picks, we're diving into the world of middle grade and YA literature: the very books our students are reading, discussing, and loving.

Participants will join monthly meetings featuring a range of genres and formats-realistic fiction, historical fiction, adventure, sci-fi, nonfiction, and a classic-so there's something to connect with regardless of grade level or subject area. Highlights include award-winning titles like Rez Ball by Byron Graves, We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly, and Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, alongside standout reads from celebrated authors like Kwame Alexander (The Door of No Return) and Gayle Forman (Not Nothing).

Faculty and staff may choose to attend the in-person student/family sessions (3:30 p.m.) or the virtual evening sessions for adults (7:00 p.m.). This is a low-stakes, discussion-based experience-no assignments, just a chance to read something meaningful alongside our school community and be part of a broader effort to strengthen our culture of reading in classrooms, at home, and across the district.

Participants are required to read each month's selection before its session. The purchasing and cost of each book are the participant's responsibility.

Session 7 Book Selection: "Alone" by Megan E. Freeman
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66. ST@C - Inclusive Pedagogies at SMS - Session 8

Program: ST@C

Audience: SMS - Grades 6-8

Dates: 4/27/2027

New
These sessions will be structured as collective inquiry around tensions experienced in inclusion. Each session will be from 2:45-3:45 pm.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
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67. ST@C - The SMS Reference Desk - Session 7

Program: ST@C

Audience: SMS 6-8 (all)

Dates: 4/30/2027

New
The Reference Desk is a monthly ST@C session for SMS faculty and staff designed to deepen the faculty's knowledge of and engagement with the library and its resources, including Team Library.

Possible Topics:
-Database Deep Dive - A hands-on walkthrough of the library's subscription databases (e.g., EBSCO, Gale, Britannica School), showing teachers how to find grade- and subject-appropriate sources quickly, and how to generate direct links for assignments.

-Catalog Mastery: Beyond the Search Bar - Tips for using advanced search, tags, curated lists, and holds in the online catalog, plus how to embed catalog links or booklists directly into LMS pages or assignments. -Research Skills Scaffolding by Grade Level - What research skills students are expected to have at each grade level, common gaps, and how teachers can reinforce information literacy within their own subject lessons.

-Citing Sources Without the Headache - Overview of citation tools available through the library (e.g., NoodleTools, EasyBib, built-in database citation generators) and how to align expectations across classrooms.

-Library-Classroom Partnerships - How to co-plan a research unit or library orientation with the librarian, including a simple template/checklist for booking collaborative lessons.

-Beyond Our Walls: Public Library Resources - What the local public library offers (databases, museum passes, summer programs, ILL) and how to connect students and families to those resources.

This ST@C consists of two 1/2-hour sessions. The first session takes place before the school day begins, and the 2nd begins at the first grade-level lunch at 10:50 am and continues through the corresponding lunch sessions. You must attend both sessions to receive credit for this ST@C. We hope you join us!
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68. ST@C - SMS Community Book Club: Reading Alongside Our Students - Session 8 - "Not Nothing"

Program: ST@C

Audience: SMS Faculty and Staff

Dates: 5/27/2027

New
This year, our Community Book Club is being reimagined-and faculty and staff are invited to be part of the shift! Instead of our usual adult fiction and nonfiction picks, we're diving into the world of middle grade and YA literature: the very books our students are reading, discussing, and loving.

Participants will join monthly meetings featuring a range of genres and formats-realistic fiction, historical fiction, adventure, sci-fi, nonfiction, and a classic-so there's something to connect with regardless of grade level or subject area. Highlights include award-winning titles like Rez Ball by Byron Graves, We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly, and Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, alongside standout reads from celebrated authors like Kwame Alexander (The Door of No Return) and Gayle Forman (Not Nothing).

Faculty and staff may choose to attend the in-person student/family sessions (3:30 p.m.) or the virtual evening sessions for adults (7:00 p.m.). This is a low-stakes, discussion-based experience-no assignments, just a chance to read something meaningful alongside our school community and be part of a broader effort to strengthen our culture of reading in classrooms, at home, and across the district.

Participants are required to read each month's selection before its session. The purchasing and cost of each book are the participant's responsibility.

Session 8 Book Selection: "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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69. ST@C - The SMS Reference Desk - Session 8

Program: ST@C

Audience: SMS 6-8 (all)

Dates: 5/28/2027

New
The Reference Desk is a monthly ST@C session for SMS faculty and staff designed to deepen the faculty's knowledge of and engagement with the library and its resources, including Team Library.

Possible Topics:
-Database Deep Dive - A hands-on walkthrough of the library's subscription databases (e.g., EBSCO, Gale, Britannica School), showing teachers how to find grade- and subject-appropriate sources quickly, and how to generate direct links for assignments.

-Catalog Mastery: Beyond the Search Bar - Tips for using advanced search, tags, curated lists, and holds in the online catalog, plus how to embed catalog links or booklists directly into LMS pages or assignments. -Research Skills Scaffolding by Grade Level - What research skills students are expected to have at each grade level, common gaps, and how teachers can reinforce information literacy within their own subject lessons.

-Citing Sources Without the Headache - Overview of citation tools available through the library (e.g., NoodleTools, EasyBib, built-in database citation generators) and how to align expectations across classrooms.

-Library-Classroom Partnerships - How to co-plan a research unit or library orientation with the librarian, including a simple template/checklist for booking collaborative lessons.

-Beyond Our Walls: Public Library Resources - What the local public library offers (databases, museum passes, summer programs, ILL) and how to connect students and families to those resources.

This ST@C consists of two 1/2-hour sessions. The first session takes place before the school day begins, and the 2nd begins at the first grade-level lunch at 10:50 am and continues through the corresponding lunch sessions. You must attend both sessions to receive credit for this ST@C. We hope you join us!
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70. ST@C - SMS Community Book Club: Reading Alongside Our Students - Session 9 - "Project Hail Mary"

Program: ST@C

Audience: SMS Faculty and Staff

Dates: 6/17/2027

New
This year, our Community Book Club is being reimagined-and faculty and staff are invited to be part of the shift! Instead of our usual adult fiction and nonfiction picks, we're diving into the world of middle grade and YA literature: the very books our students are reading, discussing, and loving.

Participants will join monthly meetings featuring a range of genres and formats-realistic fiction, historical fiction, adventure, sci-fi, nonfiction, and a classic-so there's something to connect with regardless of grade level or subject area. Highlights include award-winning titles like Rez Ball by Byron Graves, We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly, and Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, alongside standout reads from celebrated authors like Kwame Alexander (The Door of No Return) and Gayle Forman (Not Nothing).

Faculty and staff may choose to attend the in-person student/family sessions (3:30 p.m.) or the virtual evening sessions for adults (7:00 p.m.). This is a low-stakes, discussion-based experience-no assignments, just a chance to read something meaningful alongside our school community and be part of a broader effort to strengthen our culture of reading in classrooms, at home, and across the district.

Participants are required to read each month's selection before its session. The purchasing and cost of each book are the participant's responsibility.

Session 9 Book Selection: "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir
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