****CSEA Local 870 Only**** Please Register Directly with Suffolk Local 870 for this workshop. Tired of spending hours on prep and paperwork? Join us for a powerful session designed specifically to upgrade your Teacher Assistant skills, whether you work directly with students or handle vital administrative tasks. You will learn to responsibly leverage modern AI tools to boost efficiency and ensure every student has the support they need.

What You Will Learn to Do:




• Design for All (UDL): Use simple AI prompts to instantly create accessible learning materials, break down complex instructions, and generate flexible options for student activities-all based on Universal Design for Learning principles.




• Boost Efficiency: Discover "AI Hacks" for quickly organizing your daily tasks, drafting professional communications (like neutral observation notes), and managing your time better.




• Practice Ethical Boundaries: Review the non-negotiable rules of Confidentiality and Privacy (no student PII in public tools!) and establish ethical guardrails for using technology responsibly in a school setting.

This is not just a tech talk it's about using modern tools to save time and provide the best, most equitable support possible. (3 CTLE hours)

This course presents an examination of the duties and responsibilities of the school business administrator including an understanding of the role in relation to other members of the administrative team.

Also examined during the course are other aspects of the business administrator's work such as office management, budget procedures, financial management, accounting and auditing, purchasing and supply management, insurance programs, capital outlay and debt service, school plant operation and maintenance, food service, and transportation. At the core of this administrative role is that you can effectively act ethically and professionally in personal conduct, relationships with others, decision- making, stewardship of the school's resources, and all aspects of school leadership, while being able to effectively establish and sustain a professional culture of engagement and commitment to shared vision, goals, and objectives pertaining to the education of the whole child; high expectations for professional work; ethical and equitable practice; trust and open communication; collaboration, collective efficacy, and continuous individual and organizational learning and improvement; while confronting institutional biases of student marginalization, deficit-based schooling, and low expectations associated with race, class, culture and language, gender and sexual orientation, and disability or special status.

The major goal of this role is for you to be an effective, responsible, ethical, and accountable steward of the school's monetary and non- monetary resources, engaging in effective budgeting and accounting practices. (PSEL Standards 2a, 3e, 3g, 7c, and 9d)

The course content will be delivered through both virtual meetings via Zoom and asynchronous work in Brightspace. (3 Graduate Credits/45 CTLE hours)

**MESTRACT 8 Online EDL Cohort** This Stony Brook University graduate course is a study of the legal framework within which public education operates. Topics include: church-state relations, state agencies, local school boards, financing education, tort liability, teacher-personnel administration, the Taylor Law, tenure, desegregation, and the constitutional rights and freedoms of students.

Due to the demands and rigor of this course's law-related content, it is strongly recommended that students avoid enrolling in another course when taking EDL 528.

Synchronous meetings will be arranged by the instructor and asynchronous assignment dates and times listed are simply placeholders for the hours of the course.

**This is the first Course for the Fully Online Educational Leadership Cohort being offered by Stony Brook University in collaboration MESTRACT.** Only register for this course after you have formally been accepted to the Stony Brook EDL Program.

This graduate course presents a study of the concepts, theories, methods, and findings dealing with how to remain abreast of research in education and acquire the extensive knowledge of learning theories, leadership theories, creative thinking, teaching, assessment, and the principles of effective schools. Materials will be drawn largely from the behavior sciences. These will be applied to the practice of educational administration at all levels and in all settings, taking into account cultural diversity and locale.

PLEASE NOTE: The prerequisite to entering this program is a Master's Degree with three years of full-time teaching experience and a professional/permanent teaching license. The dates and times listed are simply placeholders for the hours of the coursework. For additional information please contact Kristine Cucinello at 631-730-5010

This course will take a look beyond the basics of Canva designs and skills to examine the many creative ways in which Canva can be integrated into your classroom to enhance your educational resources, student engagement, and parent communication. From crafting vibrant classroom organization materials to developing visually stunning educational resources of all kinds, you'll discover how Canva empowers both you and your students to unleash creativity and enhance learning across all subject areas. Designed for the beginner to the expert, or elementary to high school, the content of this course will be customized to your understanding of Canva and your content area. Think of it as a "choose your own adventure” in Canva! So, get ready to transform your teaching toolkit and captivate your students with dynamic visual content! Note: Asynchronous dates & times are place holders, participants will work complete coursework at the times of their choosing. Note 2: No assignments will be posted during the winter recess.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (15 CTLE hours)

This online class will help educators get a better understanding of children who may experience emotional and externalizing challenges because of divorce. Some challenges may be behavior disorders, depression, anxiety and loss. In addition, children may also experience more conflict with peers and adults after a divorce.

The content of this course will be delivered through synchronous meetings and asynchronous work in Google Classroom.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. District approval is needed for in-service credit. (15 CTLE hours)

The goal of Stony Brook University's EDL Research Project Seminar is to teach students to understand and conduct graduate-level research that culminates in a final research paper. All of the work for this course will be completed online in Brightspace with virtual face to face meetings scheduled throughout the course.

Prerequisite: Completion of all foundation and required coursework.

Please note: Asynchronous work dates listed below are simply placeholders for the work of the course. You may complete asynchronous work during hours that work best for you. Synchronous course meetings will be arranged by the instructor.

(co-requisite EDL 586-Internship Seminar)

EDL 585 is the field experience component of the corresponding and co-requisite EDL 586.

This course is a cooperatively guided leadership experience at the school district central office level and school building level, strategically designed to immerse candidates in educational experiences that support and rely upon the information and skills attained from courses taken in the combined certification program. A plan of leadership, administration and supervisory tasks must be submitted to the internship coordinator.

The internship is conducted in schools and school districts over an extended period of time. Achievement will be determined against a stated list of competencies as assessed by the school district personnel and the SBU supervisor. Field experiences are structured so that candidates gain proficiency in all twelve NY State Leadership competencies. S/U Graded.

Internship runs from June 30th through December 19th, 2025. Dates and times are simply placeholders for the work of the course.

*Prerequisite: Completion of all foundation and required course work.

(co-requisite EDL 585-Internship)

This course is a co-requisite to EDL 585 Internship.

The Educational Leadership Internship is defined as the process and product that result from the application in a workplace environment of the strategic, instructional, organizational and contextual leadership program standards. It is strategically designed to immerse candidates in educational experiences that support and rely upon the information and skills attained from courses taken in the program. The internship includes a variety of substantial concurrent or capstone experiences in diverse settings planned and guided cooperatively by university and school district personnel and conducted in schools and school districts over an extended period of time. The experiences need to provide interns with substantial responsibilities, which involve direct interaction and involvement with students, staff, parents, community leaders, and social service organizations involved with inter-agency activities affecting schools. Through guided and specific tasks, projects and responsibilities you work be expected to work in all ten (10) PSEL standards and will be required to evaluate your growth in each standard at the end of the internship. As highlighted in the Internship Informational Booklet, you will also be required to become proficient in 16 specific PSEL Sub Standards, and demonstrate that you can address matters of equity and cultural responsiveness in all aspects of leadership. (PSEL Standard 3h)

Internship runs from June 9th through November 24th, 2026. Dates and times are simply placeholders for the work of the course.

*Prerequisite: Completion of all foundation and required coursework.

Students who have completed the prerequisite coursework should contact the Internship Coordinator, Dr. Robert Scheidet, for enrollment.

Educational Leadership Theory II (prerequisite: EDL 501) The focus of this course will be on organizational behavior. Topics include: the study of roles and relationships; working well with the school staff, students, parents, and community; bureaucracy; social systems; human motivation; using resources effectively; maintaining an orderly physical environment; decision making, leadership and organizational change; communications; and the effect of community and outside influences.

PLease note: Dates and times listed in Frontline are simply placeholders for the hours of the course.