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1. Nurse Network - School Nurses - Cohens Children's Hospital, Facilitator

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 5/15/2026

Northwell Health is committed to the continuous education of our school nurse stakeholders. For the 2025-2026 school year, Northwell Health Community Relations, Cohen Children's Medical Center, and The Northwell Health Institute for Nursing have partnered to bring an exciting and informative education and clinical series to you. This education has been specifically designed with school nurses in mind. Your participation in this program will help increase your understanding of these important subjects. After you register here, you will be sent an additional link to register for the particular sessions that you want to attend. Topics and Dates as follows: Communicable Disease Management in School-Aged Children Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Program Delivery: Virtual Pediatric Cardiology for School Nurses Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026 Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Program Delivery: Virtual Being an Active Member of the Athletic Healthcare Team Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Program Delivery: Virtual Beyond the Mirror: Supporting Healthy Body Image in School-Age Youth Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Program Delivery: Virtual Overview of Pediatric Ocular Health Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026 Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Program Delivery: Virtual Clinical Indicators of Eating Disorders in Youth Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026 Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Program Delivery: Virtual Mental Health for School-Aged Children Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Program Delivery: Virtual Being an Active Member of the Athletic Healthcare Team Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026 Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Program Delivery: Virtual Important Notes: Contact hours may be offered for various programs Sessions will be held via Zoom until further notice Information will be sent 24-48 hours before the program date via email

2. Teacher Network - World Languages - D. Mazzella, Facilitator

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 10/1/2025 to 4/30/2026

"The Low-Prep/High-Engagement World Language Class” Wednesdays starting 10/1 from 4:30 - 5:30pm. Possible topics to be discussed include: Comprehensible Input/Storytelling Get-Up-and-Move Do Nows and Main Activities Encouraging Healthy Competition in the Classroom Developing clear objectives and requirements in assignments Using news articles, videos, songs, advertisements, social media, and other authentic materials for teaching Using short, everyday content and prompts to spark discussion and promote cultural learning. Digital tools and apps that promote language learning with minimal prep Set-It-and-Forget-It Listening Practice TLO Cocktail Parties Peer Collab. / Best Practices Show And Tell Share

3. How to use Discrete Trail Training in the Classroom - M. Meyerback

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: K-12

Dates: 10/5/2025 to 11/9/2025

This online course is designed for educators, and related service providers who work with students with autism and other developmental disabilities. Participants will learn how to effectively implement Discrete Trial Training (DTT), a research-based teaching strategy rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), to promote skill acquisition in the classroom. This course will cover the core components of DTT, including breaking skills into small, teachable steps, delivering clear instructions, using prompts and reinforcement, and collecting data to monitor student progress. Participants will also explore how to individualize DTT programs, generalize learned skills, and embed trials into natural classroom routines.

4. The Reading Institute's Science of Reading 15-hour Microcredential - Online Only

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: K-12

Dates: 10/6/2025 to 11/21/2025

Introducing The Reading Institute's Science of Reading 15-hour Microcredential - a new, innovative professional learning experience authored by Dr. Katie Pace Miles, professor of early literacy at Brooklyn College. This course was designed with current and aspiring educators in mind, and ties reading science theory and research to authentic classroom practice. This course is organized into eleven modules - 10, one-hour primary modules, and one additional 5-hour extension module, totaling 15 hours of coursework. Each primary module contains video content that blends subject matter expertise with example instructional practices from real classrooms. Primary modules also contain engaging checks for understanding and supplemental resources to extend learning. The extension modules includes articles and readings to extend learning on all primary topics. Course Content Scope Module 1: Introduction: Why Are We here? Module 2: Science of Reading Theory Module 3: Oral Language, Phonological Awareness, and Phonemic Awareness Module 4: Orthographic Mapping, Phase Theory, and Phonics Module 5: Phonics, Part 2 Module 6: Fluency Module 7: Vocabulary Module 8: Comprehension Module 9: Writing Module 10: Literacy and Neurodivergence Module 11: Articles and research to extend learning on primary module topics, with a specific focus on NYS While most of our 15 hour courses have a $50 cost, this course is only $25. You will also earn the Reading Institute's Microcredential in The Science of Reading. The 10-hour Science of Reading Intro Course was authored by Katie Pace Miles, Ph.D., Associate Professor & Director of the Advanced Certificates in Reading Science at Brooklyn College, City University of New York (CUNY), Co-Founder & Principal Investigator of CUNY Reading Corps, and Founder & President of The Reading Institute.

5. Life Ready: Teaching Essential Life Skills to Diverse Learners - F. Shapiro

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: K-12

Dates: 10/7/2025 to 11/11/2025

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This 1 credit course equips teachers with evidence-based strategies and practical tools to effectively design, implement, and assess life skills instruction across a range of abilities and settings. Participants will explore core domains of life skills-including self-care, home and daily living skills, communication and social skills, financial literacy, and community skills while considering the individual learning styles and support needs of diverse learners. Emphasis is placed on functional curriculum development, individualized instruction, and collaboration with families and support teams. This course is applicable to all educators, guidance counselors/social workers/psychologists, administrators, and any related service providers, grades K-12.

6. Whole Brain Listening: Enhancing Communication for Students w/Special Needs - C. Gruenfelder

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: K-12

Dates: 10/8/2025 to 11/12/2025

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Effective listening is a crucial skill for academic success, social interactions, and emotional regulation. Whole Brain Listening is an engaging, multisensory approach that teaches how you can actively use different parts of the brain to enhance comprehension, focus, and communication in students. This class is designed to show how you can teach students with special needs to improve their ability to engage in conversations, follow instructions, and develop stronger social connections. By the end of this course, you will understand the concept of Whole Brain Listening and its importance. Learn strategies to use different parts of the brain for active listening. Improve attention and focus on classroom and social settings. Develop self-regulation techniques to manage distractions and strengthen social communication skills through structured practice.This class is beneficial for all educators K-12, and related service providers. For this class you will need a google classroom account.

7. Mastering Instructional Strategies: Engaging Learners for Success - K. Turri & L. Brophy

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: K-12

Dates: 10/9/2025 to 11/27/2025

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This 45 hour, three credit course explores effective strategies for building a positive, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment. Educators will delve into research on the Science of Learning, movement-based activities, retrieval practice, and techniques for fostering a strong classroom community. Through self-paced reflections, interactive activities, and practical applications, participants will develop skills to enhance student engagement, support social-emotional growth, and promote cognitive development. Over six weeks, educators will have the opportunity to explore new approaches, apply them to their teaching practice, and build a comprehensive toolkit of resources to support all learners. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with actionable strategies to create deeper learning experiences, strengthen student resilience, and cultivate a thriving classroom environment.

8. Motivating Activities for the Middle School Math Classroom - D. Pisciotta

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: all

Dates: 10/9/2025 to 11/13/2025

This course is designed for all teachers interested in learning about motivating activities to incorporate into ta middle school math classroom. This course will explore activities that you will be able to incorporate into any middle school math classroom. Activities will range from growth mindset material to begin from the first day of school to games and activities that will help motivate students to want to learn and understand math.

9. Beyond the Worksheet: Canva Assessments to Inspire Creativity - K. Holzweiss

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: K-12

Dates: 10/14/2025 to 11/18/2025

By the end of this course, educators will be able to effectively utilize Canva's diverse tools to design visually engaging and pedagogically sound assessments that go beyond traditional methods. Participants will explore and implement innovative strategies for creating both formal and alternative assessments that promote student engagement, creativity, and critical thinking. Through hands-on activities, educators will develop assessment materials-such as infographics, interactive quizzes, digital portfolios, and choice boards-that can be adapted to various grade levels and subject areas to enhance student learning and evaluation.

10. AI for Language Growth: SmartBoard Strategies for Nonverbal and Minimally Verbal Learners-S. Haber

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: K-12

Dates: 10/15/2025 to 11/19/2025

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This five-week asynchronous course is designed for educators and support staff working with students who have significant expressive and receptive language challenges. Participants will learn how to use third-party AI platforms in combination with SmartBoard technology to support and expand communication for nonverbal and minimally verbal learners. Each week introduces practical, visual-based strategies using tools like image creators, music generators, and storytelling platforms. The course emphasizes how AI can enhance engagement, support AAC use, and provide accessible, personalized content. Participants will explore how to apply these tools to build vocabulary, model routines, and create meaningful communication opportunities in real-world school settings.

11. Teacher Network - EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI, 2nd Edition - E. Guarnieri

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12

Dates: 10/15/2025 to 4/22/2026

During this Teacher Network, participants will study Dr. Monica Burn's EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI. Prior to each session, participants will read about two of the strategies and try to apply them in their professional practice. During the live meetings, which will take place via webinar, participants will discuss the impact of the application of Dr. Burn's strategies on their teaching. They will share tips and tricks with their colleagues and discuss questions they have about each strategy. This Network will meet 6 times.

12. Creating Sensory-Friendly Learning Environments - A. Davoli

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: K-12

Dates: 10/16/2025 to 11/27/2025

A sensory-friendly classroom environment is a thoughtfully designed space that acknowledges and accommodates diverse sensory needs, particularly benefiting students with sensory processing challenges, neurodivergent conditions, or general sensory sensitivities. This approach incorporates structured sensory activities, designated calm-down areas equipped with appropriate tools (such as fidgets, noise-canceling headphones, or weighted items), and strategic environmental modifications. By implementing these elements, educators can help students achieve optimal learning, enhance focus and engagement, and support self-regulation through integrated sensory strategies. Participants will acquire tools and materials that they can take back to their students, staff, and classrooms. This course will be conducted online via the Google Classroom platform.

13. Teacher Network - Speech - Kristina DiLauro, Facilitator

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 10/16/2025 to 3/12/2026

First session will be Thursday, October 16 from 4:00 - 5:00pm Future meetings on Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:00pm - 10/16, 11/13, 12/4, 1/8, 2/5 and 3/12 This is an opportunity for Speech Teachers to to share and discuss various topics. Some possible topics may be... Meeting 1: Start of Year Foundations & Best Practices Meeting 2: Evidence-Based Interventions Meeting 3: Teamwork & Collaboration with family, administrators, and multidisciplinary team members Meeting 4: Cultural Responsiveness & Special Topics Meeting 5: Assessment, Data & Ethics Meeting 6: Professional Growth & Reflections

14. Beyond the Basics of TouchChat- Using Advanced Features and Functions for Communication Beyond Requesting-A. Barragato

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: K-12

Dates: 10/20/2025 to 11/25/2025

The TouchChat application is a robust communication system used by many students with communication difficulties. This application has been updated recently, and new features are available. In this course, participants will review the new features of TouchChat that can be utilized to communicate beyond requesting. Participants will become familiar with story scripts, visual scenes, and academic pages that will enable their students to use TouchChat for a variety of activities within the school and home settings. Features, such as Next Logical Words, importing page sets, and creating a template will be reviewed. This course is beneficial for teachers, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Social Workers and School Psychologists.

15. Essential Skills: Identifying & Improving Bilateral Integration Deficits in Education and Beyond - K. Stordeur

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: K-12

Dates: 10/21/2025 to 11/25/2025

Are you a teacher, therapist, or a staff member that provides services for students? Do you have students who appear clumsy or uncoordinated? Do the students you work with seem to struggle with reading, writing and other academic activities? Do the students you work with have difficulty with daily living skills and functional activities? If so, this course is for you! Bilateral integration refers to the ability to coordinate both sides of the body efficiently. Good bilateral integration indicates that the two hemispheres of the brain are communicating well. Children who lack good bilateral integration often struggle in school with a variety of activities. This course will teach you a multitude of simple activities and exercises you can implement daily, both in the classroom or therapy room to improve academic performance and daily living skills!

16. Picture Perfect: Journeying Through Picture Books - Online Course - D. Fitzpatrick

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: Eduators

Dates: 10/28/2025 to 12/2/2025

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Explore the power of picture books as a tool for engaging learners of all ages! In this course, we'll dive into the rich storytelling, vivid illustrations, and cross-curricular connections that make picture books an essential resource in any classroom. Discover creative strategies for using picture books to spark curiosity, deepen comprehension, and enhance learning across subjects. Whether you're teaching young readers or older students, this course will help you bring stories to life in meaningful and impactful ways.

17. Transforming Abstract Concepts into Engaging Learning Experiences- A. Treppin

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: K-12

Dates: 10/28/2025 to 12/2/2025

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This five-week professional development course is designed for special education teachers and related service personnel, including occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists. The program focuses on equipping educators with effective strategies to adapt abstract curriculum content into engaging and accessible learning experiences for nonverbal students with severe disabilities who face cognitive, academic, and behavioral challenges.Participants will learn practical approaches to integrating speech-generating devices and other assistive technologies, utilizing visual and tactile aids, and implementing structured, step-by-step instructional methods. The course aims to enhance educators' ability to create meaningful, systematic learning opportunities that improve communication and curriculum interaction for this unique student population.

18. BRIGHT Webinar Series: Session 1: Build Empathy-Driven Relationships and Inclusive Classroom Community-Online Only by Dr. Meredith Madden

Program: TRACT Member Event

Dates: 10/29/2025

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Session 1: B - Build Empathy-Driven Relationships and Inclusive Classroom Community Discover practical strategies to foster authentic connections with students and create a classroom culture where every learner feels seen, valued, and supported. Learn how empathy-driven relationships lay the foundation for academic and social-emotional growth. BRIGHT Webinar Series A Professional Learning Journey to Culturally Responsive, Classroom-Ready Teaching by Dr. Meredith Madden The BRIGHT Webinar Series, created by Dr. Meredith Madden, transforms the vision of culturally responsive and sustaining education into practical strategies you can use right away. Grounded in the BRIGHT Instructional Framework and aligned with NYSED's CRSE Framework and Portrait of a Graduate, each live virtual session focuses on one of six core commitments: B - Build Empathy-Driven Relationships and Inclusive Classroom Community R - Reimagine Rigor Through Responsive, Relevant Instruction I - Instruct with Dialogue to Strengthen Student Voice and Connection G - Give Growth-Informed Feedback and Expand Growth Mindset H - Honor and Integrate Home, Culture, and Community in Curriculum and Pedagogy T - Tend to Teacher Wellness and Collective Care Each 60-minute webinar includes actionable strategies, downloadable tools, and ready-to-use classroom resources that help educators move from awareness to action and support learning environments where every student feels seen, supported, and capable of success. Participants can join for the whole BRIGHT series or pick the sessions that spark their learning interests, needs, and schedule.

19. Differentiation and Techniques in the ENL /ELA Classroom using AI and other tools - Online Course - M. Gargiulo

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 10/29/2025 to 12/3/2025

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Teachers will engage in professional learning focused on ENL (English as a New Language) best practices, exploring strategies to effectively modify instruction and adapt lessons and curriculum to meet the diverse needs of ENL students. Participants will gain the skills to design assignments that foster meaningful engagement, promote language development, and encourage the purposeful integration of technology into classroom instruction. In addition, teachers will be introduced to a variety of evidence-based techniques, digital tools, and instructional resources that can be applied across content areas to support student success and equity in learning. Teachers will learn how to properly incorporate AI tools and how to encourage students to properly use AI tools.

20. ASCD - Session 3 of Supporting K-12 Multilingual Learners Series with Dr. Sarah Cioffi

Program: TRACT Member Event

Dates: 10/30/2025

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This partnership is designed to promote positive educational experiences and academic outcomes for English language learners (ELLs)/multilingual learners (MLLs) in New York State school districts through a series of 90-minute virtual workshops. The workshops will cover a number of important topics, including but not limited to: All sessions are 4-5:30pm. -State of the State: Current NYS data on ELL/MLL demographics and achievement data -NYS Regulations and Guidance: Identification, programming, and assessment requirements for ELLs/MLLs in K - 12 schools -Fundamentals of Second Language Acquisition -Creating a Welcoming and Affirming Environment: Culturally responsive practices and ELLs/MLLs -Making Content Accessible: Best practices and strategies for teaching ELLs/MLLs in gen ed classes and content areas -Technology and ELLs/MLLs: Helpful tools for instruction and communication. All components of this project will be aligned with: 1- Current research in best practices in multilingual education, and 2- The policies, procedures, and regulations of the New York State Education Department, as detailed in the following NYSED documents: a. The Blueprint for MLL/ELL Success (2014 ) b. Commissioner's Regulations Part 154- 2 ( CR Part 154 ) (2014 ) c. Dignity for All Students Act (2010, amended 2013) Nassau TRACT has partnered with NYASCD to provide their programs free to Nassau TRACT Members - these courses are usually between $125-$300. Registration is through Nassau TRACT.

21. Revolutionizing Historical Research through Digital Storytelling - Full Day Conference at Hofstra University

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators

Dates: 10/30/2025

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Participants will be introduced to "Map250”, a digital story platform developed by the Whose Land? Project, in commemoration of the nation's Semiquincentennial Celebration in 2026*. Through hands-on engagement, participants will learn how to teach students to build their own digital, historical place-based research projects. Topics will include: -Developing oral histories -Archiving digital assets -Generating research topics Participants will spend time with Hofstra University Museum of Art staff, viewing the current exhibition Love is the Message: Photography by Jamel Shabazz and its potential to be used as an inspiration for historical, place-based research and storytelling. Presented by: James Levy, public historian and founder of the Wisconsin Farms Oral History Project (WFOHP) and Whose Land? *This session directly supports curriculum development in preparation for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence (Semiquincentennial) in 2026.

22. Understanding Hate, How it Escalates, and Tools for Responding to Antisemitism and All Forms of Bias in K-12 Schools- Online Webinar - Stefanie Singer

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators

Dates: 11/3/2025

Webinar: Understanding Hate, How it Escalates, and Tools for Responding to Antisemitism and All Forms of Bias in K-12 Schools November 3, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm Join ADL for an interactive session where we will explore how hate manifests through acts of antisemitism and other forms of bias in K-12 schools and examine ways to address incidents in our school communities to interrupt the escalation of hate. Participants will examine our recent audit data that captures the state of antisemitism in K-12 schools and build the skills to identity and respond to incidents of antisemitism in order to promote safe and inclusive classrooms for all students. Stefanie Singer, Laurie M. Tisch Education Director, Anti-Defamation League

23. 6th Annual School Professional Symposium- Online Only- Northwell Health

Program: TRACT Member Event

Dates: 11/4/2025

Join school professionals from across the region for a dynamic day of learning, connection, and inspiration. This year's symposium will focus on Unity in Community: Cultivating Belonging and Resilience in Our Schools. The program features expert-led panels and presentations on the most pressing issues facing students today. School Nurse CEU's, Social Worker CEU's, and CTLE Credits will be available. Further registration information will come from Nassau TRACT after registration on Frontline.

24. ASCD - Session 3 of Enusuring Reading Success: Strengthening RTI/MTSS Systems Through Deeper Uunderstanding Series with Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry

Program: TRACT Member Event

Dates: 11/4/2025

Join Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry for a dynamic three-part series designed to deepen educators' understanding of the intersection of RTI/MTSS and the Science of Reading; what it takes to design systems that are informed by reliable data to ensure that students achieve reading success through effective instruction and intentional intervention. All sessions are 4-5:30pm. The final session focuses on the system-level shifts needed to inform our RTI/MTSS frameworks with the Science of Reading for lasting impact. Dr. Beverine-Curry will discuss how reshaping staff mindsets (especially administrators) about assessment and using data intentionally can drive continuous improvement. Participants will explore strategies to align personnel, scheduling, and leadership structures around literacy priorities-building the foundations for durable, schoolwide literacy success. Nassau TRACT has partnered with NYASCD to provide their programs free to Nassau TRACT Members - these courses are usually between $125-$300. Registration is through Nassau TRACT.

25. The Best AI Tools for Educators - Online Only - Dan Fitzpatrick

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators

Dates: 11/5/2025

Dive into a hands-on workshop tailored for educators. Unlock the secrets of cutting-edge AI tools and apps that can supercharge your workflow. No tech jargon, no fluff. Just straightforward, easy-to-understand demonstrations and guidance. By the end, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to elevate your curriculum, engage students like never before, and stand out as a forward-thinking educator.

26. Book Talk - Better Days: 180 Creative Practices and Daily Connections for Teachers and Students - Online Webinar

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators

Dates: 11/6/2025

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Join us for a 60-minute zoom discussion - November 6 - 4:00 - 5:00. Registration is still open but there are no longer any books available. All are still welcome to attend Better Days: 180 Creative Practices and Daily Connections for Teachers and Students In a time when student social-emotional health is in crisis, educators are feeling the pressure and the fatigue. But what if a few small shifts could lead to big changes? Join Dr. Lisa J. Lucas, author of Better Days: 180 Creative Practices and Daily Connections for Teachers and Students, for an energizing 1-hour interactive discussion designed to inspire and uplift. Discover practical, research-backed strategies to support student well-being and your own. Walk away with simple daily habits to build attention, presence, and a greater sense of ease starting now. Because when teachers thrive, students do too

27. K-12 - ADHD, Executive Function and Behavioral Challenges in the Classroom - In-Person

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 11/6/2025

In-Person - 4:00-6:00 PM - This training provides the latest research and best practices regarding remediating and supporting students with ADHD and Executive Function weaknesses. Participants will gain skills, strategies, and techniques to support students in need at the Point of Performance while balancing the needs of all students in the classroom. Workshop Objectives:
• Discover eight executive function skills and their impact on learning, motivation, and behavior.
• Develop an understanding, the importance, and the consequences of the relationship between ADHD and executive function skill development.
• Learn strategies for engaging and maintaining students' attention and active participation and increase students' performance in structured activities and open learning times.
• Examine how to reduce students' stress levels to perform better and meet greater expectations.
• Explore how classroom structures improve focus and participation for students with ADHD and executive function challenges.

28. A Day at Sea with The WaterFront Center - Full Day at the Center in Oyster Bay

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators

Dates: 11/7/2025

The WaterFront Center offers a wide array of place-based, experiential learning opportunities for schools, scout groups, camps, and students of all ages. Programs facilitate learning through active engagement and self-discovery, utilizing the unique habitats that surround our facility. Dive deep into the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge's ecology with activities and experiments catered to what the teacher needs. enjoy some classroom and on the water time with WaterFront Center staff learning about what activities you can do with your classes. We will cover Water Quality, Foodweb's, Costal Ecology, Marine Biodiversity and much more. The WaterFront Center Teacher workshop 1-12 Teachers, Science Teachers, Honors and AP Two sessions 9:30-12 / 12:30-3:00pm Small Classroom - 30-45 minutes -What we can offer (topics and lesson plans) for teachers and students -Oyster Measurements -Tour of downstairs classroom On Ida May (boat ride) - 1.5 hours use of bottom dredge Plankton Observation Water Quality/ Touch Tank The WaterFront Center-1 West End Avenue, Oyster Bay NY Can take the LIRR -Oyster Bay Line 495 -> 106 north into Oyster Bay then Left on Audry Avenue, Left on West End Ave after train tracks 516-922-7245 Office number www.thewaterfrontcenter.org/education Dress for cooler temperatures out on the water and bring shoes that have good traction. Pizza and sides will be served at the end of the first program and before the 2nd time starts

29. Teacher Network - ENL - Dr. Joanie Zangerle, Facilitator

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 11/10/2025 to 4/20/2026

Proposed ENL topics for Nassau Tract 2025-26 Potential Dates: Mondays November 10, 2025, December 8, 2025, January 12, 2026, February 9, 2026, March 9, 2026, April 20, 2026 Strategies for Successful Collaboration Between Classroom and ENL Teachers Reading Strategies with Language Supports for English Language Learners (ELLs) Strategies for Building Background Knowledge for English Language Learners (ELLs) Games to Use In Your Classroom to Help ELLs Acquire English and Stay Engaged How to Use Interactive Journals with ELLs How to support your ELLs in Math, Science, and Social Studies

30. BRIGHT Webinar Series: Session 2: R - Reimagine Rigor Through Responsive, Relevant Instruction-Online Only by Dr. Meredith Madden

Program: TRACT Member Event

Dates: 11/12/2025

Session 2: R - Reimagine Rigor Through Responsive, Relevant Instruction Shift the definition of rigor from "harder” and "more work” to "more depth” and "more meaningful.” Explore how to design learning experiences that challenge students through culturally relevant, responsive practices that connect to their lives and aspirations. BRIGHT Webinar Series A Professional Learning Journey to Culturally Responsive, Classroom-Ready Teaching by Dr. Meredith Madden The BRIGHT Webinar Series, created by Dr. Meredith Madden, transforms the vision of culturally responsive and sustaining education into practical strategies you can use right away. Grounded in the BRIGHT Instructional Framework and aligned with NYSED's CRSE Framework and Portrait of a Graduate, each live virtual session focuses on one of six core commitments: B - Build Empathy-Driven Relationships and Inclusive Classroom Community R - Reimagine Rigor Through Responsive, Relevant Instruction I - Instruct with Dialogue to Strengthen Student Voice and Connection G - Give Growth-Informed Feedback and Expand Growth Mindset H - Honor and Integrate Home, Culture, and Community in Curriculum and Pedagogy T - Tend to Teacher Wellness and Collective Care Each 60-minute webinar includes actionable strategies, downloadable tools, and ready-to-use classroom resources that help educators move from awareness to action and support learning environments where every student feels seen, supported, and capable of success. Participants can join for the whole BRIGHT series or pick the sessions that spark their learning interests, needs, and schedule.

31. ASCD - Session 1: Let's Really Engage Our Students: Dynamic Strategies That Work With Education Elements

Program: TRACT Member Event

Dates: 11/18/2025

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Learn dynamic strategies to engage students, check for understanding, and differentiate instruction effectively without compromising rigor. Session 1: Let's Really Engage Our Students: Dynamic Strategies That Work What is engagement? What does it look and sound like? How do you truly engage your students? During this session, we focus on what student engagement is and is not and why engaging all students during a lesson will increase student retention and achievement. Participants will learn to effectively design lessons to engage all students in learning that lasts using protocols that promote deeper learning as well as other engagement strategies that can be easily implemented into your daily practice. All sessions are 4-5:30pm. Nassau TRACT has partnered with nysALL (formerly NYASCD) to provide their programs free to Nassau TRACT Members - these courses are usually between $125-$300. Registration is through Nassau TRACT.

32. Book Talk - Learning By Mistake - Emma Chiapetta - Online Webinar

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators

Dates: 11/18/2025

In this engaging session, Emma Chiappetta will share key strategies from her work on building a mistake-friendly culture that transforms fear of failure into fuel for learning. You'll explore how to normalize and leverage mistakes as powerful teaching tools, creating classrooms where students feel safe to take risks and grow. Leave with concrete practices you can implement immediately to spark resilience, curiosity, and authentic learning in your students. 30 Participants will receive a copy of the book.

33. ASCD - Sessions 1&2 of Better Boundaries: Building Trusted Relationships With Students Without Blurring Lines Or Burning Out With Dr. Brooklyn Raney

Program: TRACT Member Event

Dates: 11/20/2025

This webinar series provides practical strategies, self-assessment tools, and collaborative approaches to ensure that student-educator relationships are both impactful and sustainable. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of student needs, personal boundary-setting skills, and actionable strategies for maintaining healthy, professional connections. Understanding students is the first step to building relationships that foster trust and growth. In this session, we'll explore key concepts such as the ABC's of trust, universal youth needs, and the role of advisory programs. Educators will also learn how to gather and interpret student data to create environments where all students feel seen, heard, and supported-without compromising professional boundaries. All sessions are 4-5:30pm. Assess and Aspire - Asynchronous assignment between live sessions Effective boundaries start with self-awareness. This session will provide educators with a tool for assessing their own wellness, stress levels, and personal boundary-setting tendencies. Following the completion of the assessment, participants will be invited to begin the creation of a Better Boundaries plan. By the 26th of November participants will receive: a 30-minute video, a 30-minute reading assignment, and a 30-minute personal assessment/reflection. Each participant will need to view the video, read the assignment, and complete the assessment/reflection at a time of their choosing before the final session on 12/11/25. Nassau TRACT has partnered with NYASCD to provide their programs free to Nassau TRACT Members - these courses are usually between $125-$300. Registration is through Nassau TRACT.

34. ASCD - Session 2: I Know I Taught It But: Checking for Understanding With Education Elements

Program: TRACT Member Event

Dates: 12/2/2025

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Learn dynamic strategies to engage students, check for understanding, and differentiate instruction effectively without compromising rigor. Session 2: I Know I Taught It But: Checking for Understanding You may have taught it but did the students learn it? How do you know if all the students got it? Do they know they got it? In this session, participants learn not only what it means to think like an assessor but how to apply student engaged assessment strategies into daily instruction to position students as leaders of their own learning. After the session is over, both participants and their students will be able to apply checking for understanding strategies throughout a lesson to gather evidence of student learning against the learning target to see if what was taught was what they learned. All sessions are 4-5:30pm. Nassau TRACT has partnered with nysALL (formerly NYASCD) to provide their programs free to Nassau TRACT Members - these courses are usually between $125-$300. Registration is through Nassau TRACT.

35. Curriculum and Community: Authentically Integrating Jewish Stories in Elementary Classrooms- Online Webinar- Rochel Klionsky

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators

Dates: 12/2/2025

Webinar: Curriculum and Community: Authentically Integrating Jewish Stories in Elementary Classrooms December 2, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm As schools increasingly recognize the value of inclusive learning environments and culturally competent instruction, the complexity of Jewish identity and history is a crucial but often unexplored element. Many Jewish families are concerned about how their children are seen and supported in educational spaces, particularly in the current climate of rising antisemitism. How can educators go beyond holidays and token references to foster meaningful inclusion of Jewish identity in their schools? What should a graduating fifth grader know and appreciate about the Jewish people? Participants will explore early identity formation, reflect on their current curriculum through a Jewish-inclusive lens, and leave with practical strategies and resources to ensure Jewish students and stories are represented, respected, and celebrated. Rochel Klionsky, Director, The Center for Jewish-Inclusive Learning

36. Media & Digital Literacy in the Age of AI - Online Only - M. Calemmo

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators

Dates: 12/4/2025

Updated for 2025, this presentation will help you teach students how to think critically about the content they see online. Featuring interactive "Real or Fake?” slides, deepfake analysis tools, fact-checking quizzes, and media literacy strategies grounded in research, this resource is perfect for middle and high school learners and will also feature coverage of the new Common Sense K-8 Digital Literacy & Well-Being curriculum.

37. ASCD - Session 3 of Better Boundaries: Building Trusted Relationships With Students Without Blurring Lines Or Burning Out With Dr. Brooklyn Raney

Program: TRACT Member Event

Dates: 12/11/2025

38. ASCD - Session 3: Differentiation Does Not Mean Watered-Down: Differentiated Instruction Done Right with Education Elements

Program: TRACT Member Event

Dates: 12/16/2025

New

Learn dynamic strategies to engage students, check for understanding, and differentiate instruction effectively without compromising rigor. Session 3: Differentiation Does Not Mean Watered-Down: Differentiated Instruction Done Right "How do I truly differentiate my instruction to meet the needs of all my students without watering down the rigor?” During this session, participants will learn the principles of differentiated instruction and distinguish between differentiation and scaffolding. Additionally, the session will focus on a variety of effective content scaffolds that maintain the rigor of the grade-level standards as well as a variety of effective differentiated strategies that provides support for all learners throughout the 'process' portion of a lesson. All sessions are 4-5:30pm. Nassau TRACT has partnered with nysALL (formerly NYASCD) to provide their programs free to Nassau TRACT Members - these courses are usually between $125-$300. Registration is through Nassau TRACT.

39. Unlock the power of Genially - Online Only - C. Sciarrotto

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: K-12

Dates: 1/6/2026 to 2/10/2026

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Unlock the power of Genially to create interactive presentations, engaging games, and dynamic visuals that bring learning to life! In this course, teachers will explore how to design activities that captivate students, from clickable infographics to escape rooms and quizzes. Whether you're new to Genially or looking to expand your skills, you'll leave with ready-to-use projects and creative ideas to transform your classroom.

40. Behavioral Strategies for Student Success - Online Only - B. Scocco

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: K-12

Dates: 1/8/2026 to 2/12/2026

New

Description: This dynamic course equips educators, counselors and service providers with evidence based behavioral strategies to foster a positive learning environment and promote student achievement. Participants will explore techniques to enhance student engagement, motivation and self-regulation while also addressing common behavioral challenges in diverse classroom settings. Topics include positive reinforcement, proactive classroom management, conflict resolution and individualized support. Learners will gain tools to create inclusive support spaces that empower students to thrive academically and socially. This is ideal for educators looking to nurture resilience and create successful students. 15 Hour Inservice

41. Music to Your Ears! Increase Student Engagement by Incorporating Music into the Classroom - Online Only - M. Levy

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: K-12

Dates: 1/13/2026 to 2/24/2026

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Course Description: This course is designed for educators who are passionate about transforming their teaching approach by harnessing the unique power of music. Participants will delve into the ways in which music can enhance the learning experience, from personal development to its impact on social-emotional learning. Let's go on a musical journey where you'll not only explore your own connection with music but also understand the cognitive benefits, gain practical skills to seamlessly integrate it into your teaching across various subjects, and come away with music playlists to benefit your students.

42. Teacher Network - Library Media Specialists - M. Calemmo, Facilitator

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 1/13/2026 to 5/31/2026

First date would be Tuesday, January 13th from 4-5 p.m. Other Dates (Subject to change): 1/27/26 2/10/26 2/24/26 3/10/26 3/24/26 Some topics we would love to discuss are AI use in the school library, Intellectual freedom concerns, Collaboration and visibility The Changing Role Of The School Librarian, Artificial Intelligence In The School Library, Collection Development and Selection Policies, Makerspaces, Collaboration, Library Renovations, READesigns and Reorganizations.

43. Teacher Network - Math - B. Giuliano, Facilitator

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 1/13/2026 to 2/27/2026

Dates and Times: January 13, 2026 @7-8pm January 20, 2026 @7-8pm January 27, 2026 @7-8pm February 3, 2026 @7-8pm February 10, 2026 @7-8pm February 24, 2026 @7-8pm Topics will be as follows: The Math Network course is designed to empower educators with innovative strategies for enhancing math instruction through social-emotional learning, DBT techniques, STEAM project-based learning, and support for at-risk students. Participants will explore practical approaches for creating a supportive and engaging math classroom that fosters collaboration, resilience, and real-world connections. Through six synchronous virtual sessions 7-8pm (January 13-February 24, 2026), attendees will engage in professional learning, share best practices, and collaboratively discuss challenges and successes in teaching math. This course offers a dynamic space for educators to build their toolkit and inspire student growth and achievement. Brianne Giuliano has experience teaching high school mathematics in the alternative and general education settings.

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