Instructor: Kailey Price

Over the last decade, social media has become an increasingly influential force that has transformed the educational landscape, impacting schools, students, families, and communities nationwide. What began as a platform for communication and entertainment is now deeply embedded in the daily lives of children and adolescents, creating both new opportunities and significant challenges for educators. In this course, participants will examine the role of social media in communication, student engagement, digital citizenship, instructional practices, school culture, mental health, family partnerships, and professional learning. By the conclusion of the course, educators will possess practical resources, a deeper understanding of social media's impact on today's learners, and actionable strategies for fostering safe, ethical, and productive digital environments within their schools and classrooms.

Appropriate for all grade levels and standards.

Course SUM26-ON-126 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Dana Kalachik

🌟 Revolutionize Your Teaching with AI! 🌟

Are you ready to supercharge your teaching journey? Join this exciting course on "AI in Education: Your Personal Teaching Assistant!" 🤖 Meet Your New Co-Teacher: Discover the incredible ease of integrating AI into your classroom! Imagine having a tireless, intelligent assistant by your side, ready to help you with everything from lesson planning, to support for differentiation, to increasing and managing student engagement.

📚 AI for Every Subject: Learn how AI can effortlessly adapt to all subjects, providing personalized support that caters to each student's unique learning style.

💡 AI-Powered Lesson Planning: Experience the magic of AI-driven lesson planning! Watch as AI generates creative and effective lesson plans, tailored to your curriculum, saving you hours of precious time so you can focus more on other areas that need attention.

👩‍🏫 Student Engagement Amplified: AI isn't just a tool; it's your secret weapon to captivate students' imaginations! Explore how AI can turn class into an interactive, dynamic experience that keeps students eager to learn.

🌐 Join the AI Education Revolution: Embrace the future of teaching with open arms! This course is your gateway to an easier, more rewarding teaching experience. Don't miss out on the opportunity to have AI as your personal teaching assistant!

🚀 Elevate your teaching game - Let AI be your ally! Enroll today and unlock a world of possibilities in education. 🚀

Appropriate for all grade levels and standards.

Course SUM26-ON-104 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Tracey Calise

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

Meets Standards ELA RL, RI, & W.

Appropriate for Grades K-12.

Course Number: SUM26-ON-054 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Christina Sciarrotto

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

Standards include: ELA and Technology.

Appropriate for Grades K-12.

Course Number: SUM26-ON-110 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Dana Kalachik

🚀 Ready to take your Canva skills to the next level? 🚀

Already comfortable creating designs in Canva? Canva 2.0 for Educators explores the newest Canva features designed to help teachers work smarter, save time, and streamline their workflow.

Discover how Canva AI, Magic Design, Bulk Create, classroom workflow systems, and automation tools can help you create engaging instructional materials, simplify communication, and organize your classroom more efficiently than ever before.

Throughout the course, you'll build reusable classroom systems, create professional-quality resources, and learn practical strategies that can be implemented immediately. Whether you're designing interactive student activities, building classroom dashboards, generating differentiated materials, or developing your own teacher toolkit, you'll leave with ready-to-use resources that save time and support student learning.

Join me and unlock the full potential of Canva's latest innovations!

Appropriate for educators who are comfortable with Canva's basic tools and ready to explore advanced features, AI tools, and workflow systems.

New to Canva? Consider starting with Canva for Educators, a beginner-friendly course that covers Canva fundamentals. Learn more about Canva for Educators: https://tinyurl.com/58ja9uxf

Appropriate for all grade levels and standards.

Course SUM26-ON-125 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Dana Kalachik

🌟 Transform your teaching toolkit with Canva for Educators! 🌟

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

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

Appropriate for all grade levels and standards.

Course SUM26-ON-112 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Tracey Calise

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

Meets Standards ELA RL, RI, & W.

Appropriate for Grades K-12.

Course Number: SUM26-ON-119 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Lauren McGlone

In an era where technology transforms the educational landscape, educators are called to innovate and adapt to new teaching methodologies. This continuing education course provides educators with the skills and knowledge to effectively incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into elementary math instruction, ensuring alignment with educational standards. Participants will explore the potential of AI to enhance student engagement and understanding in mathematics. The course offers a comprehensive introduction to AI tools and platforms that can be seamlessly integrated into the classroom. Educators will learn how to design and implement lessons that not only meet but exceed standard curricular goals, fostering a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts among students. Key components of the course include:






• Understanding AI in Education: Gain insights into how AI can support personalized learning and adapt to diverse student needs.






• Standards Alignment: Learn techniques for ensuring lessons are aligned with national and state math standards, guaranteeing that AI implementations enhance curriculum requirements.






• Practical Applications: Develop hands-on experience with AI tools through interactive workshops and demonstrations, equipping educators with the confidence to apply these technologies in real-world settings.






• Ethical Considerations: Discuss the ethical implications of AI in the classroom, focusing on privacy, equity, and inclusivity.






• Assessment and Feedback: Explore AI-driven assessment tools that provide instantaneous feedback and data analytics to track student progress and inform instruction.

Appropriate for all grade levels and standards.

Course SUM26-ON-115 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Tracey Calise

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

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

Appropriate for Grades K-6.

Course Number: SUM26-ON-056 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Tracey Calise

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

Meets Standards HPEFACS 1-3.

Appropriate for Grades K-6.

Course Number: SUM26-ON-060 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

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Instructor: Jennifer Vetter

Email has become an integral part of life for almost everyone, and you probably use it dozens of times a day. But, do you use it really effectively? Lots of people don't. And do you use it for communicating with your students and their parents? This course has a simple goal, to help you use email more effectively in communicating with your students, their parents, coworkers, administrators and others.

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

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

**NOTE** This course was originally created and taught by the esteemed Harvey Singer, whose passion for education and dedication to his students left a lasting impact. Before his passing, Harvey entrusted Jennifer Vetter with continuing his educational legacy. Jennifer is deeply honored to carry forward his work, ensuring that his knowledge, insights, and teaching philosophy continue to inspire future learners.

Course SUM26-ON-067 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Joan Carrozza

In this online course, we will closely examine the strategies used to effectively teach English as a New Language (ENL) students. We will focus on best practices including co-teaching, helpful web tools, strategies for classroom teaching, and meaningful classroom talk. We will brainstorm ways to involve parents as we create a welcoming classroom environment for all students. We will explore resources and cross-reference lesson plans and curriculums so that each teacher has customized lesson plans to address individual needs. At the end of the course, you will have a toolkit that will include visual ideas, translation resources, conversation tools and vocabulary resources.

* Participants will receive the course log in information before the course is scheduled to begin.

Meets Standards ELA RL, RI, & W.

Appropriate for Grades K-12.

Course Number: SUM26-ON-084 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Christina Sciarrotto

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

Standards include: ELA and Technology.

Appropriate for Grades K-12.

Course Number: SUM26-ON-109 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Danielle Sicari

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

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

(Grade Level K-12)
Course Number: SUM26-ON-108 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Jennifer Vetter

Google Docs is the free Google alternative to Microsoft Word and other word processors. If your students need free word processing software, or if your school has adopted Google Chromebook computers, Google Docs may be the perfect solution. These days, virtually everyone knows how to use a word processor, but most people use it as if it were an electronic typewriter. With Google Docs, you can do much more. In this course you will learn how to become really proficient at using this powerful word processor, while also teaching your students how to become more proficient in their word processing. It's also designed to enable you, and your students, to prepare really attractive and professional looking documents because the more attractive and professional a document looks, the better it communicates with its audience. And, after all, communication is what word processing is all about.

Meets Standards CDOS 1, 2, 3a & 3b; MST 1-3 & 5-7.

Appropriate for all grade levels and standards.

**NOTE** This course was originally created and taught by the esteemed Harvey Singer, whose passion for education and dedication to his students left a lasting impact. Before his passing, Harvey entrusted Jennifer Vetter with continuing his educational legacy. Jennifer is deeply honored to carry forward his work, ensuring that his knowledge, insights, and teaching philosophy continue to inspire future learners.

Course SUM26-ON-068 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Jennifer Vetter

After word processing, spreadsheets are probably the most useful tool for teachers and students. Unfortunately, Microsoft Excel is expensive and many students (and some schools) don't have access to it. Enter the free, easy to learn alternative, "Google spreadsheets," available to everyone with Internet access.

Meets Standards CDOS 1, 2 & 3b; MST 1-3, 5-7.

Appropriate for all grade levels.

**NOTE** This course was originally created and taught by the esteemed Harvey Singer, whose passion for education and dedication to his students left a lasting impact. Before his passing, Harvey entrusted Jennifer Vetter with continuing his educational legacy. Jennifer is deeply honored to carry forward his work, ensuring that his knowledge, insights, and teaching philosophy continue to inspire future learners.

Course Number: SUM26-ON-048 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Karen Zdrojeski

"Are you pulling my leg?” What does language have to do with literacy? This course will look into specific language skills that affect your students ability to read and comprehend what they have read. Do you know the difference between phonics and phonological awareness? This course will explain both and will give you tools to use to understand your students weaknesses with reading. Do you know the difference between phonology and articulation? What are idioms and how do they affect your student's comprehension? It is all in this course and you will leave with specific skills and how to work with your students to improve their reading skills through language.

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

Appropriate for all grade levels.

Course Number: SUM2026-ON-100 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor:Michael Jannace

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

Course Number: SUM26-ON-028 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Michael Jannace

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

Course Number: SUM26-ON-015 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Marissa Boscia-Wittekind

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

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

Appropriate for all grade levels.

Course Number: SUM26-ON-102 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Tracey Calise

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

Meets Standards ELA RL, RI, & W.

Appropriate for Grades K-12.

Course Number: SUM26-ON-118 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Tracey Calise

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

Meets Standards ELA RL, RI, & W.

Appropriate for Grades K-6.

Course Number: SUM26-ON-113 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Marissa Boscia-Wittekind

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

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

Appropriate for all grade levels.

Course Number: SUM26-ON-101 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Michael Jannace

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

Course SUM26-ON-016 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Tracey Calise

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

Meets Standards ELA RL, RI, & W.

Appropriate for Grades K-12.

Course Number: SUM26-ON-098 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Tracey Calise

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

Meets Standards ELA RL, RI, & W.

Appropriate for Grades K-12.

Course Number: SUM26-ON-120 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor: Christina Sciarrotto

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

Standards include: ELA and Technology.

Appropriate for Grades K-12.

Course Number: SUM26-ON-111 | 3 Credits/45 Hours

Instructor:Lauren McGlone
In today's diverse classroom environments, personalized learning is more crucial than ever. This course is a transformative continuing education course designed specifically for K-5 educators who aim to enhance their teaching strategies and meet the dynamic needs of their students. This course emphasizes the importance of small group instruction as a powerful tool to foster individual growth, increase engagement, & improve mathematical understanding among young learners. Aligned with the New York State Learning Standards, this course offers educators the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and skills in delivering targeted math instruction. Participants will explore effective techniques and resources for creating a collaborative and supportive learning atmosphere where every child can thrive. By focusing on differentiated instruction, this course empowers teachers to address diverse learning styles & abilities, ensuring that each student receives the attention and support needed to succeed.Key components of the course include:



• Understanding the principles & benefits of small group math instruction



• Designing & implementing lesson plans that align with New York State standards



• Utilizing formative assessments to guide instruction & monitor progress



• Integrating technology & innovative tools to enhance learning experiences



• Building a community of learners through effective communication and collaboration By the end of this course, educators will unlock the potential of small group math instruction & make a lasting impact on their students' educational journey. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or new to the profession, this course provides invaluable insights and strategies to elevate your teaching practice and ensure your students' success. Appropriate for all grade levels and standards.

Course SUM26-ON-116 | 3 Credi