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1. EDU 5393.01 Foundations of Special Education

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/27/2025 to 6/27/2025

This course is designed to provide an overview of the field of special education. The objectives are to make the teacher-candidate more aware of federal and state special education laws which provide for the identification of individuals with disabilities, the process of determining entitlements to special education services, and the models of teaching that provide for educating the child in the least restrictive environment (LRE) under the umbrella of IDEA and NCLB. The importance of inclusive education and the use of Response to Intervention (RtI) are also addressed. The course provides an overview of theories, diagnostic procedures, and remedial teaching strategies which address students with the broad spectrum of ELNs including: learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, physical disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, other health impaired, and low incidence disabilities (deaf/hearing impaired, blind/visually impaired). In addition, the course will address the special needs of ELLs and students from different cultural milieus in accessing the school curriculum. Further, teacher candidates learn about effective practices for planning and designing co-teaching and collaboration with peers, individualizing instruction, and applying interventions to address student and classroom management needs. Fifteen hours of field experience in diverse settings is an integral component of the course in order to assist the course participant in linking the classroom didactic with life experiences in the schools and agencies providing education and intervention. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 5

2. EDU 5393.01 Foundations of Special Education- Trans B

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/27/2025 to 6/27/2025

This course is designed to provide an overview of the field of special education. The objectives are to make the teacher-candidate more aware of federal and state special education laws which provide for the identification of individuals with disabilities, the process of determining entitlements to special education services, and the models of teaching that provide for educating the child in the least restrictive environment (LRE) under the umbrella of IDEA and NCLB. The importance of inclusive education and the use of Response to Intervention (RtI) are also addressed. The course provides an overview of theories, diagnostic procedures, and remedial teaching strategies which address students with the broad spectrum of ELNs including: learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, physical disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, other health impaired, and low incidence disabilities (deaf/hearing impaired, blind/visually impaired). In addition, the course will address the special needs of ELLs and students from different cultural milieus in accessing the school curriculum. Further, teacher candidates learn about effective practices for planning and designing co-teaching and collaboration with peers, individualizing instruction, and applying interventions to address student and classroom management needs. Fifteen hours of field experience in diverse settings is an integral component of the course in order to assist the course participant in linking the classroom didactic with life experiences in the schools and agencies providing education and intervention. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 5

3. EDAD 5501.01 Community Internship (2 Credits)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/27/2025 to 8/15/2025

The Community internship experiences provide substantial, sustained, standards-based opportunities for leadership candidates to apply leadership competencies in real settings. During the internship, the leadership intern is supported by the college internship supervisor and the cooperating administrators. Seminars provide an opportunity for leadership interns to discuss their experiences, to relate them to best practices and theory, and to offer support and suggestions to one another. Students will work a minimum of 100 hours in a community setting and attend seminars. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 10

4. EDAD 5503.01 District Internship (2 Credits)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/27/2025 to 8/15/2025

The District internship experience provides substantial, sustained, standards-based opportunities for leadership candidates to apply leadership competencies in real settings. During the internship, the leadership intern is supported by the college internship supervisor and the cooperating administrator. Bi-monthly seminars provide an opportunity for leadership interns to discuss their experiences, to relate them to best practices and theory, and to offer support and suggestions to one another. Students will complete a minimum of 300 hours in a public or non-public school setting at the level of the school district. Students in full-time employment should be able to complete this requirement in their own districts by arranging a special schedule with their principal and/or superintendent. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 10

5. EDU 5313.01 The Science of Happiness for Student and Educator Well-being

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/27/2025 to 6/27/2025

This course examines wellness on a personal and systems level for educators, school leaders, and their students. This class is an opportunity to re-evaluate your beliefs, values, and assumptions about the underpinnings of happiness and well-being and to learn the research behind the science of happiness. In this course we look at how individuals can create positive change by reinterpreting their goals and identifying steps towards successful experiences. Key findings from the fields of positive psychology will inform our understanding of the biopsychosocial underpinnings of well-being. The class seeks to foster in teachers more fulfilling and productive lives inside and out of schools and to support educators with an understanding of human potential. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 10

6. ONLINE-DASA Dignity for All Students Act - Mandated 6 hour Certification Workshop, June 23- June 30, 2025 (WTCI)

Audience: Open to All

Dates: 6/23/2025 to 6/30/2025

Location: ZOOM

In accordance with Article 2 Sections 10-18 of the Education Law, all applicants for Certification in NYS registered programs are required to complete six clock hours of Training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training). This workshop will be both asynchronous and synchronous. The first 3 hours will be provided through Google Classroom (a Google invite will be provided). You will need to join using a personal Gmail account. The asynchronous portion will consist of a self-directed module-based approach that will ask candidates to review the background and some of the laws associated with the DASA, timelines and concrete concepts. The modules will include both free responses and multiple-choice quizzes to ascertain your understanding before a certificate for Part 1 can be issued. You will have six days to complete the first 3 asynchronous hours. This 3-hour session must be completed prior to Part II which is on Monday, June 30, 2025. Part 2, also a 3-hour time frame, will dive deeper into the strategies and reporting procedures as well as proactive mechanisms for tracking, reporting, and preventing bullying and harassment in the educational/school environment, including cyber bullying. All participants must be available on Monday, June 30, 2025 from 10:00am - 1:00pm to participate in synchronous Part II of the workshop which will be held via Zoom.
  • Max Class Size: 35

7. Social Emotional Learning: A Strategic Approach - 3 Inservice Credits

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 8/26/2025

Starting Soon
Learning is a social and emotional act. From early childhood education to the high school level, rigorous learning requires the formation and maintenance of relationships. However, we cannot expect teachers to add more content or adjust curriculum maps to add "more.” Therefore, no matter the grade level, participants will be able to develop social emotional learning strategies to embed in their current teaching assignments. Participants will work closely on the work developed by Nancy Frey, Douglas Fisher, and Dominique Smith. We will examine and implement the five-part model of Social Emotional Learning. Required Text: "All Learning Is Social and Emotional: Helping Students Develop Essential Skills for the Classroom and Beyond", by Nancy Frey, Douglas Fisher, Dominique Smith, 2018. Offered through the Rockland/Westchester Teacher Center Institute.
  • Max Class Size: 60

8. Instructional and Educational Strategies for English Language Learners - 3 InService Credits

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 7/3/2025 to 8/28/2025

Starting Soon
The demographics and backgrounds of our students is constantly changing yet we, as educators, still primarily utilize expressive language (speaking and reading) to convey information to students and expect them to use receptive language (speaking and listening) to share with us what they have learned. As more and more children come to our schools needing English as a Second Language services, schools are expecting mainstream, "regular education” teachers to meet the needs of our English Language Learners. By the end of this course, participants will be better able to meet the language and academic needs of ELLs in various academic settings. Required Readings: "Classroom Instruction that Works with English Language Learners", by Hill, Jane & Miller, Kirsten, 2014, ASCD: Alexandria, VA.; "Classroom Instruction That Works: Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement", 2nd Edition, by Ceri B Dean, Elizabeth Ross Hubbell, Howard Pitler & BJ Stone, 2012, ASCD: Alexandria, VA. Offered through the Rockland/Westchester Teacher Center Institute.
  • Max Class Size: 60

9. Hybrid Book Study: The Art of Comprehension: Exploring Visual Texts to Foster Comprehension, Conversation, and Confidence by Trevor Andrew Bryan, July 7 - 31, 2025 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators or support staff who work with students in grades preK-12

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 7/31/2025

Location: Asynchronous/Synchronous (ZOOM)

Did you know that the new verbal section of the SAT includes reading charts? ​​This highlights how visual literacy is becoming increasingly important in today's society. The National Arts Education Association defines visual literacy as "the ability to interpret, comprehend, appreciate, use, & create visual media, using conventions as well as contemporary and emerging media, in ways that advance thinking, decision making, communicating, and learning.” Participants in this course must obtain and read the book: The Art of Comprehension: Exploring Visual Texts to Foster Comprehension, Conversation, and Confidence, by Trevor Andrew Bryan which aims to equip teachers with the tools to teach visual literacy across all grade levels and subjects. In addition to the book, we will explore supplemental materials on media literacy to provide a comprehensive understanding of the topic. At the end of the course, you will have a toolbox to teach visual literacy to students across grade levels and content areas. There will be 3 required synchronous Zoom sessions to discuss the books: Tuesday, July 8, 15 and 22 from 10:30am to 12:30 pm. Participants will complete online assignments after each session. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 15

10. Hybrid: Exploring LGBTQ Literature July 7 - August 3, 2025 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators or support staff who work with students in grades preK-12

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/3/2025

Location: Synchronous/Asynchronous/Hybrid/In-Person

Participants will read and discuss various pieces of youth literature that feature LGBTQ characters or themes. We will identify ways to embed these titles into your classrooms or curricula and develop an understanding of the importance of incorporating LGBTQ friendly literature into our schools. We will explore picture books, non-fiction texts, middle grade novels, graphic novels, and YA books. By the end of the course, you will have identified books suitable for your grade level and created a plan to integrate them into your curriculum. Participants will need to have access to various books either through their school library, public library, or virtual libraries. This course will be discussion-heavy and there will be three mandatory Zoom meetings (Tuesday, July 8, 15, and 22 from 1:00-2:00pm) PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

11. Hybrid: Introduction to the NYSED Numeracy Briefs and Evidence-Based Mathematics Instruction for PK - 12 Educators (EWTC)

Audience: PK - 12 Teachers (Math Teachers) and Leaders

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 7/25/2025

Location: Hybrid

This Free class is only open to consortium members. In this online hybrid course, participants will engage with the eight NYSED Numeracy Briefs, which offer research-driven strategies and best practices for evidence-based teaching. These briefs are designed to support educators and provide clear insights into key mathematical concepts, common instructional myths, high-leverage content, and essential teaching techniques. Through targeted discussions, participants will enhance their understanding of evidence-based strategies and leadership approaches that promote mathematics proficiency across PK-12 classrooms. There will be 3 mandatory synchronous Zoom sessions on: Wednesday, July 9, 16, and 23 from 9:00 to 10:30 am.
  • Max Class Size: 20

12. Online Book Study: Making MTSS Work For All, July 7 - August 3, 2025 (WTCI)

Audience: Grades K-12 Educators

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/3/2025

Location: Asynchronous

This course may be taken for graduate or inservice credit. In this online book study, participants will examine the dynamics of a multi-tiered system of supports, become familiar with the framework and learn how to support students at all tiers through research-based interventions. Based on the book, The Road to Success with MTSS: A Ten-Step Process for Schools by Tom Hierck and Chris Weber, and additional resources, participants will embrace MTSS's multifaceted approach which includes addressing academic, social- emotional and behavioral needs. Teachers, support staff and therapists will all learn how to support students in many domains through case studies, while reflecting on their own current practices in MTSS. Kindly Note that participants should acquire the book before the commencement of the class. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

13. Online: A Fresh Look at Classroom Management, July 7 - August 3, 2025 (EWTC)

Audience: PreK - 12

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/3/2025

Location: Asynchronous

Wait List
This Free class is only open to consortium members. In this course, participants will take a deep dive into classroom management. They will spend time researching and understanding eight (8) key components of classroom management. Throughout the course, participants will develop their own classroom management plan incorporating the different strategies and techniques discussed. Participants will be asked to reflect on and discuss with each other the course material. At the end of the course, participants will have a ready to implement classroom management plan and new strategies to refresh an already existing classroom management plan.
  • Max Class Size: 25

14. Online: Differentiated Instruction for English Language Learners (ELLs), July 7 - August 3, 2025 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in Grades K-12

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/3/2025

Location: Asynchronous

English Language Learners (ELLs) need to have access to K-12 curriculum and be able to achieve the same level of success as their English speaking counterparts. This course prepares teachers to effectively understand ELLs' backgrounds and to differentiate their instructional approach. By providing the skills to differentiate their instruction through multiple modalities, this course gives a practical, classroom ready application of new learning to improve instructional practice. This course is appropriate for both regular and special education educators. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

15. Online: Discussions and Questioning to Build Deep Thinking, July 7 - August 3, 2025 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/3/2025

Location: Online

This course may be taken for graduate or inservice credit. Since the two options are listed separately, please be sure to register accordingly. In this online course, participants will explore how to facilitate classroom discussions through engaging conversations, the role of teachers as coaches during this process and how best to provide a supportive classroom environment when integrating higher order questioning techniques. When we closely examine the value of student participation in small group discussions, we find that students are able to connect with each other's thoughts and opinions and are able to engage in higher level critical thinking. Critical thinking involves logical thinking and reasoning including the following skills: comparison, classification, sequencing, cause/effect, patterning, webbing, analogies, deductive and inductive reasoning, forecasting, planning, hypothesizing, and critiquing. We will examine the link between critical thinking skills and questioning techniques by taking an in depth look at Bloom's Taxonomy and the quote, "Maslow before Bloom.” At the end of the course, you will have the tools needed to transfer responsibility from yourself to your students to speak purposefully, think outside of the box and lead an effective and engaging classroom discussion. Participants will need to purchase the following required text to participate in this course - Walsh, J. A., & Sattes, B. D. (2015). Questioning for Classroom Discussion: Purposeful speaking, engaged listening, deep thinking. Alexandria, VA: ASCD. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 15

16. Online: Executive Functioning Strategies that Support Stronger School Communities, July 7 - August 3, 2025 (WTCI)

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/3/2025

Location: Asynchronous/Online

Wait List
In this course, we will unpack effective and practical executive functioning strategies that can have a positive effect on our students' school experiences. Executive functions control and regulate cognitive and social behaviors like controlling impulses, paying attention, remembering information, planning, organizing time and materials, and responding appropriately to stressful social situations. Students have the potential to develop executive functioning skills and, by exploring which functions they need, educators can offer support in a variety of different ways. We will address challenges with time management, organization, self control and consequences of impulsive behavior. Through structure, strategies, and classroom support, executive functioning can have a positive effect on student learning and personal growth. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 15

17. Online: Improving Classroom Discussions with Technology, July 7 - August 3, 2025 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in Grades K - 12

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/3/2025

Location: Asynchronous

The available technology that today's educators are able to utilize allows for student-led discussions that increase collaborative learning. In this course, you will have an opportunity to explore several of the free to use apps and participate and develop your own assignments for each app. All of these free-to-use applications work in any classroom. Educators will develop 21st century learning experiences that improve student learning outcomes for all students. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

18. Online: It's More than just Reversals: A Book Study based on Overcoming Dyslexia, by Sally Shaywitz, M.D., July 7 - August 3, 2025 (EWTC)

Audience: Grades K-12 Educators

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/3/2025

Location: Online/Asynchronous

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This Free class is only open to consortium members. In this online book study, participants will examine how to identify early clues of dyslexia and look for clues in older children. Participants will understand how dyslexia is diagnosed and identified, and what and how a sound multi-sensory word study program can best support dyslexics. Based on the book, Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz, M.D., teachers will develop an understanding of the identification and best instructional methodologies and practices of teaching students with this reading disability. Sally Shaywitz is an expert scientist and pediatrician who leads the field in dyslexia research. Through case studies and evaluations, join us as we begin to uncover the world of dyslexia. Participants will need to purchase the SECOND EDITION of the book prior to the course commencement date.
  • Max Class Size: 22

19. Online: Look Who's Talking: Accountable Talk in Your Classroom, July 7 - August 3, 2025 (EWTC)

Audience: Grades PreK-12 Educators

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/3/2025

Location: Asynchronous

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This Free class is only open to consortium members. This online class is designed for teachers in every setting from Grades PreK-12. Look Who's Talking is an introduction to Accountable Talk. Accountable Talk refers to the ways that teachers skillfully encourage their students to think deeply, articulate their reasoning, and listen with purpose. Talking with others about ideas and work is fundamental to learning and is an essential skill in the Common Core Learning Standards for every grade. But not all talk sustains learning. For classroom talk to promote learning it must be accountable--to the learning community, to accurate and appropriate knowledge, and to rigorous thinking. Accountable talk uses evidence appropriate to the discipline (e.g., proofs in mathematics, data from investigations in science, textual details in literature, documentary sources in history) and follows established norms of good reasoning. At the end of this course, teachers will be able to effectively incorporate Talk strategies into the classroom.
  • Max Class Size: 25

20. ONLINE: Social and Emotional Development in the Classroom, July 7 - August 3, 2025 (WTCI)

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/3/2025

Location: Online

Social and emotional learning, when embedded in the classroom (and in the school) curriculum, can have many positive student outcomes. It can reduce aggression and emotional distress among students, can increase collaborative classroom interactions, can improve self confidence and can lead to improved student learning. We will examine the five (5) keys to social emotional learning and look at how it translates to the classroom culture and to classroom management. We will view videos, read articles and explore various strategies that will work with our students. We will focus on self and social awareness, self-management, relationship skills, responsible decision making and how we can apply best practices in our classrooms. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 15

21. Online: Students at the Center of Learning, July 7 - August 3, 2025 (WTCI)

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/3/2025

Location: Asynchronous/Online

Twenty first century learners must know how to be critical thinkers. We will examine ways to refocus our teaching so students can become more active learners. In turn, we can become more effective facilitators: empowering our students to find their voices and demonstrating their understanding and knowledge of the subject at hand. We will examine our current teaching styles and reflect on ways to start making changes. We will also look at our assessment tools (e.g. Flubberoo) which have some flaws, making it hard to gain information on critical thinking. Instead we will create meaningful assessments that will effectively measure student learning. At the end of this course, you will have a better understanding of the components of a student-centered classroom and the tools you need to put it into practice. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 15

22. Online: Effective Communication in the Classroom: Book Study: What We Say and How We Say it Matter by Mike Anderson July 7 - August 3, 2025 (EWTC)

Audience: Grades PK-12 Educators

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/3/2025

Location: Asynchronous

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This Free class is only open to consortium members. In this engaging asynchronous book study, PreK-12 educators will explore "What We Say and How We Say It Matter" by Mike Anderson, a practical and research-based guide to improving classroom communication. Participants will reflect on the impact of teacher language on student motivation, behavior, and classroom culture. The course highlights strategies for using intentional words to build trust, give effective feedback, ask meaningful questions, and manage behavior with respect. By becoming more mindful of both verbal and non-verbal communication, educators will be better equipped to foster a supportive, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment. Kindly note that participants should acquire the necessary book prior to the start of the class.
  • Max Class Size: 25

23. ONLINE: Empowering Educators with Magic School AI, July 7 - July 20, 2025 (EWTC)

Audience: PreK-12 Teachers

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 7/20/2025

Location: Online

Wait List
This Free class is only open to consortium members. This online course is designed to provide PreK-12 teachers with the necessary knowledge and skills to seamlessly incorporate Magic School AI into their daily teaching practices. The course will cover how to use AI for lesson planning, assessment creation, differentiation strategies, and classroom management. Throughout the course, teachers will have opportunities for practical application, analyze realistic classroom situations, and create AI-integrated resources that are ready for immediate use. By the completion of the course, participants will be confident in their ability to leverage the diverse features of Magic School AI to improve their classroom instruction. By the end of this course, participants will be able to apply features in Magic School AI to enhance their teaching.
  • Max Class Size: 15

24. EDU 5083.01 Assessment of Learning and Behavioral Problems

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/8/2025

This course is designed to provide an intensive study of the assessment process as it relates to the special education teacher. Students will learn the purpose of assessment, measurement concepts and technical adequacy and experience how to administer and interpret test data. Students will explore ways to communicate assessment information and assessment issues related to I.D.E.A. The focus will be on a combination of formal and informal assessment strategies. Teacher candidates will prepare a final report dealing with a comprehensive assessment to include the creation of an I.E.P. for a student with a disability. As part of a formative process, the required portfolio will be reviewed as part of the course. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 10

25. EDU 5083.01 Assessment of Learning and Behavioral Problems- Trans B

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/8/2025

This course is designed to provide an intensive study of the assessment process as it relates to the special education teacher. Students will learn the purpose of assessment, measurement concepts and technical adequacy and experience how to administer and interpret test data. Students will explore ways to communicate assessment information and assessment issues related to I.D.E.A. The focus will be on a combination of formal and informal assessment strategies. Teacher candidates will prepare a final report dealing with a comprehensive assessment to include the creation of an I.E.P. for a student with a disability. As part of a formative process, the required portfolio will be reviewed as part of the course. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 10

26. EDU 5344.01 Child Development and Learning

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/8/2025

Learn about the developmental milestones of childhood and adolescence. Explore ways in which the cognitive, emotional/ social, motor and linguistic aspects of student development influence the curricular and instructional choices that teachers make. Satisfies prerequisite requirement. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 5

27. EDU 5573.01 Autism Spectrum Disorder-2 Credits

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/8/2025

The focus of the course is to develop an understanding of autism spectrum disorders as well as other low incidence disabilities and acquiring effective pre-academic, academic and social interventions to help students learn and participate fully in the classroom. The course provides an overview of autism spectrum disorders, from early childhood through the school age years, the identification and etiology , and best practices in programs and services for students identified with ASD's, as well as other low incidence disabilities. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org before registering or call 845-553-9517X103. College registration is required. Additional college tuition will be incurred for graduate credits. This course will run asynchronously online. Note only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to service hub or the course syllabus for exact dates and times.
  • Max Class Size: 10

28. EDU 5630.01 Multisensory Structured Literacy Instruction 1

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

This course is offered through the Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy. Multisensory Structured Literacy Instruction 1 introduces participants to the fundamental elements of an Orton-Gillingham based approach characterized by explicit teaching of foundational literacy skills. The course includes an introduction to phonology and basic phonics, and focuses on instruction to promote fluency, vocabulary acquisition, and an understanding of the structure of the language. The content includes information on dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities, strategies for multisensory instruction, using assessment results for small/large group lessons, and planning an Orton-Gillingham lesson. The scientifically-based methodology is explicit, interactive, diagnostic, multisensory, and integrated. The course is designed for general and special-education teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, and speech and reading specialists, and is recommended for instructional assistants and tutors. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 10

29. EDU 5630.01 Multisensory Structured Literacy Instruction 1

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

This course is offered through the Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy. Multisensory Structured Literacy Instruction 1 introduces participants to the fundamental elements of an Orton-Gillingham based approach characterized by explicit teaching of foundational literacy skills. The course includes an introduction to phonology and basic phonics, and focuses on instruction to promote fluency, vocabulary acquisition, and an understanding of the structure of the language. The content includes information on dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities, strategies for multisensory instruction, using assessment results for small/large group lessons, and planning an Orton-Gillingham lesson. The scientifically-based methodology is explicit, interactive, diagnostic, multisensory, and integrated. The course is designed for general and special-education teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, and speech and reading specialists, and is recommended for instructional assistants and tutors. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 10

30. EDAD 5016.01 Understanding/Applying Data I

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/8/2025

This course will provide the foundation for the use of data as an instructional tool. It is designed to take students from the philosophical underpinnings of data driven instruction through the practical applications of data collection, data analysis and data driven instructional decisions. Additionally, students will role play conversations with teachers about student data and the implications for student achievement. This process will provide students with the framework necessary to lead a department, a building, or a district in incorporating the use of data as an essential element of the instructional program. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 15

31. EDU 5000.01 Foundations of Education

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/8/2025

This introductory course provides an overview of the field of American education. It investigates major issues, which have affected learning and teaching in the U.S. Through active class involvement, the learning/teaching dyad, its social, political, economic antecedents and possible consequences are analyzed. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 10

32. EDU 5085.02 PK-12 Special Ed Cert Instructional Strategies

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/4/2025

This course will provide multiple strategies and approaches for use with students with exceptional learning needs (ELNs), as well as those for who are English as a New Language Learners (ENLs) in a PK-12 setting. The readings and discussions will center on topics such as creating an environment for success, differentiated instructional techniques, multiple intelligences, modifications and accommodations, working effectively with students from diverse linguistic and cultural milieus, and new approaches in the implementation of Inclusion, Response to Intervention, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, and Common Core Standards. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 20

33. EDU 5108.01 Childhood Science Methods- Trans B

Location: Manhattanville University (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/8/2025

Learn process skills and content for elementary science programs. Participate in direct, hands-on experiences as well as lecture and discussion. Develop a science unit. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9516 x110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred for graduate credits.
  • Max Class Size: 6

34. EDU 5371.02 Technology in Special Education

Location: Manhattanville University (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/8/2025

This course will examine ways to use technologies in planning, implementing and managing the teaching and learning environments for students with special needs and learn how to evaluate, select, develop and adapt technologies. The focus will be on such topics as technologies for assessment and planning, as well as for implementing and modifying instruction, selecting hardware and software, uses of and regulations regarding assistive technology, and using technology to support the principles of universal design. Field experience required. Ten additional online hours required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 25

35. EDU 5026.01 Literacy in the Content Areas

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/8/2025

Learn to build literacy skills in different content areas, developing strategies based on current theory and practice in teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Candidates acquire an integrated and balanced approach for improving students' literacy development at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 10

36. EDU 5215.01 Teaching ESL in Content Areas

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/8/2025

Focus on second language teaching techniques to improve an LEP student's proficiency in understanding content area subjects. Learn from required lesson and unit plans and peer teaching. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 15

37. EDU 5274.01/Methods Teaching Literacy II- Trans B

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/8/2025

The second part of Literacy Methods course that provides an understanding of research-based best practices in literacy instruction. Apply strategies and materials used in a comprehensive, balanced literacy program. Examine models of thematic units that integrate literacy with content areas. Construct a unit of study that demonstrates the ability to evaluate and select strategies that integrate a variety of texts across disciplines to meet the needs of diverse learners. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 5

38. EDU 5298.02 Early Child Inclusive Strategy - 2 credit version

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/8/2025

This course will explore historical antecedents to early childhood education and trace their influences on contemporary inclusive classrooms. This course will examine instructional programs and practices to include classroom management techniques, designed to provide a challenging learning environment to children with diverse learning characteristics. The course will address the special needs of ELLs and children from different cultural settings. Collaborative models will be discussed. An Individual Family Service Plan will be designed. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 10

39. EDU 5298.03 Early Child Inclusive Strategy - 3 credit version

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/8/2025

This course will explore historical antecedents to early childhood education and trace their influences on contemporary inclusive classrooms. This course will examine instructional programs and practices to include classroom management techniques, designed to provide a challenging learning environment to children with diverse learning characteristics. The course will address the special needs of ELLs and children from different cultural settings. Collaborative models will be discussed. An Individual Family Service Plan will be designed. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 5

40. Hybrid: The Elementary Mathematics Journey: Connecting the Standards for Mathematical Practice to the Standards for Mathematical Content

Location: Hybrid (Hybrid, Hy)

Dates: 7/8/2025 to 7/16/2025

The Elementary Mathematics Journey: Connecting the Standards for Mathematical Practice to the Standards for Mathematical Content using Mathematical Teaching Practices as our Guide is a 15hr hybrid course that meets on Zoom starting at 9AM

Course contents include:
7/8 Building Mathematical Thinkers A focus on what children need to know and be able to do and how teachers can promote meaningful learning to help them find success. Deep dive into Curriculum Standards, Mathematical Practice standards and Mathematical Teaching Practices, learning trajectories, and Q-Sort - Teacher Reflection
7/9 The Foundations of Numeracy- Counting and Cardinality and Operations and Algebraic Thinking Understanding the progression of Number Knowledge. Building a playground of numbers for early learners using number lines, rich tasks, and student-created tools to help students build quantitative understanding.
7/10 Composition and Decomposition of Numbers: The focus will be on place value strategies that support addition and subtraction Building mental math strategies. Numberless word problems that support problem-solving skills.

7/15 Multiplication and Division: Understanding the properties of multiplication and the relationship between multiplication and division. Area Models, partial product and quotient strategies as entries to understanding algorithms
7/16 fractions and Decimals: A look at the foundational understanding of fractions and how it connects to the study of decimals in grades 4 and 5.
This course includes 5 hours of asynchronous work. You must participate in the full course to receive credit.

A Rockteach email address will be assigned to participate in this course. The course will be delivered in Google Classroom.
  • Max Class Size: 20

41. Moral Courage Workshop

Location: Holocaust Museum & Center For Tolerance and Education at RCC (Suffern, N )

Dates: 7/8/2025

This workshop provides an important foundation for Holocaust study, providing an essential historical overview of this period as well as an in-depth analysis of those individuals willing to stand up for humanity. In the midst of the Holocaust, in the worst of times, there were individuals who risked everything to protect others. These individuals are now reverently referred to as "The Righteous Among the Nations.” They sheltered, hid, and saved others from certain death. They did so at great peril to themselves and their families. This lesson incorporates an audio dramatization (entitled "The Hiding”) along with authentic scenarios that will explore moral courage, and ask you the question, what would you do? This training will include a tour of the museum and is provided by the Holocaust Museum & Center For Tolerance and Education at Rockland Community College.
  • Max Class Size: 20

42. EDU 5274.02 Methods of Teaching Literacy II

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 7/8/2025 to 8/5/2025

The second part of Literacy Methods course that provides an understanding of research-based best practices in literacy instruction. Apply strategies and materials used in a comprehensive, balanced literacy program. Examine models of thematic units that integrate literacy with content areas. Construct a unit of study that demonstrates the ability to evaluate and select strategies that integrate a variety of texts across disciplines to meet the needs of diverse learners. Field experience required. Required Texts: "Guiding Readers and Writers (Grades 3-6): Teaching Comprehension, Genre and Content Literacy”, by Fountas & Pinnell, 2001, Heinemann; "The Literacy Teacher's Playbook: Grades 3-6, by J. Serravallo, 2014, Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 20

43. Beyond the Classroom: Strategies to Engage Families in Learning (7/9 - 8/14/25)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/9/2025 to 8/14/2025

Family engagement is a key factor in student success, yet many educators face challenges in building meaningful, lasting partnerships with families. This fully asynchronous, 15-hour professional development course equips educators with practical strategies to foster strong connections with families, create inclusive communication practices, support home learning, and develop sustainable engagement initiatives. Throughout five self-paced sessions, participants will explore research-based best practices, case studies, and real-world applications to strengthen family-school collaboration. Each session includes interactive reflections, scenario-based problem-solving, and hands-on resource development to help educators implement engagement strategies in their schools and classrooms. By the end of the course, participants will have developed a personalized 3-month family engagement action plan that includes communication strategies, home learning support, and community partnerships tailored to their unique school and student population. This course is designed for K-12 educators, administrators, school counselors, and family engagement coordinators seeking practical, immediately applicable tools to deepen relationships with families and extend learning beyond the classroom. By the end of this course, participants will walk away with actionable tools and strategies to foster meaningful family engagement that extends learning beyond the classroom and creates lasting partnerships for student success. RTCI/WTCI course
  • Max Class Size: 20

44. Book Study - Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident and Capable Children (7/9/25-8/14/25)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/9/2025 to 8/14/2025

In this 15 hour asynchronous book study, participants will be taking a deep dive into the book by Angela J. Hanscom. The book was written by a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, who will discuss the importance of outdoor activities for fine motor skills, gross motor skills and sensory development in children. Participants will be completing journal entries, interactive discussions, and will create an action plan to bring children outside for natural sensory experiences.

Course dates listed are the start and end date of this 15 hour asynchronous course.

Participants in this course will be provided a rockteach email address to participate in the course, which will be delivered in Google Classroom.

Required Text: Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident and Capable Children by Angela J. Hanscom

Participants must secure a a copy of book or ebook prior to the start of the 15 hour course.
RTCi/WTCI course
  • Max Class Size: 20

45. Canva in the Classroom (7/9/25-8/14/25)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/9/2025 to 8/14/2025

Participants in thos 15 hr Online course will begin with the basics of Canva and transition into how to integrate this program into the modern day classroom. Our class will dive into not only being able to modify the many templates that Canva offers, but will also help teachers develop their personalized additions to their lessons. Students will be able to not only create their own work, but be exposed to their classmates' projects as well. We will learn best practices by individualizing projects like google classroom banners, as well as virtual classrooms. In the end, the purpose of the class is to take the everyday lessons and turn them into extraordinary lessons. This 15 hour asynchronous course will be deiivered in Google Classroom. You will be assigned a rockteach email to participants. Canva offers a free version called Canva for Education that is specifically designed for educators and their students. This program provides access to many of the same features as Canva Pro, including access to premium images, fonts, and templates, all at no cost to the user.
RTCI/WTCI course
  • Max Class Size: 25

46. Exploring Artificial Intelligence for Educators (7/9-8/14/25)

Location: Online Only (Online, )

Dates: 7/9/2025 to 8/14/2025

Today's students and teachers can expect to interact with Artificial Intelligence (AI) in many aspects of their personal and academic lives. To prepare students for success, educators must understand how AI technologies can be used to facilitate teaching and learning. In this course we will review the uses of AI in education. Participants will learn how to identify the various types of AI, look at new and developing AI resources and build tools to make AI concrete and accessible in their professional practice.To conclude the course, participants will develop learning tools for implementing AI into their classroom. RTCI/WTCI course
  • Max Class Size: 20

47. Online: Increasing Student Engagement Through Project Based Learning (7/9/25 -8/14/25)

Location: Online Only (Online, )

Dates: 7/9/2025 to 8/14/2025

As educators, we want our students to be successful in the chaotic world outside of our classroom. To develop the skills necessary to succeed in a workplace environment, it is important that we focus on instilling and honing those skills now so that students can thrive after their schooling years. But how do we do this? Through PBL, or Project Based Learning. PBL weaves the 4C's (cooperation, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity) with curriculum to guide students through a journey of exploration and discovery in a format that is timely, relevant, and appropriately challenging. Participants of this course will explore the rationale behind PBL, the correlation between PBL and motivation and engagement, different ways of implementing PBL, and specific research based practices to successfully carry out PBL in your own classroom. If you are ready to transform your classroom teaching and level up this school year for yourself and your students, then this course is for you! This course is an asynchronous course delivered via Google Classroom. A rockteach email address will be provided to participants in this course. RTCi/WTCI course
  • Max Class Size: 25

48. Strategies to Reach All Learners (7/9 - 8/14/25)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/9/2025 to 8/14/2025

This 15 hour online course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, strategies, and tools to effectively support and engage all learners, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds. Through a combination of theory, practical application, and hands-on activities, participants will explore key approaches for differentiating instruction, creating inclusive classroom environments, and leveraging technology to meet the needs of diverse student populations. Participants will dive into understanding learner diversity, including students with disabilities, multilingual learners, and those from varied cultural backgrounds. The course emphasizes the integration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), culturally responsive teaching, assistive technology, and collaborative approaches to fostering an inclusive and supportive classroom atmosphere. By the end of the course, educators will have developed a comprehensive set of strategies to enhance engagement, promote equity, and ensure that all students can thrive in a dynamic learning environment. RTCI/WTCI course
  • Max Class Size: 20

49. Teaching ENL Learners Through Engaging Technology (7/9-8/14/25)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/9/2025 to 8/14/2025

This 15 hour course, which will run through Google Classroom, is designed to prepare educators to teach English New Language students using a variety of engaging technology. This technology will include tools for personalized ELL learning experiences, gamification, VR/AR to support authentic connections, blondeding learning and E-books. While there are suggested timelines for work completion, this course does NOT require any synchronous sessions so you may plan your course completion time accordingly. All work is due by the end of the last day of the course. You will receive a Rockland Teachers' Center gmail account to participate in this course a few days before the start date. RTCI/WTCI course
  • Max Class Size: 20

50. Computer Science, Standards and STEM (7/9/25-8/14/25)

Location: Online Only (Online, )

Dates: 7/9/2025 to 8/14/2025

This 15 hour online course looks at the mandatory Computer Science Standards created in New York State schools and shows you how you can implement them at any level with or without a computer. This course also helps teachers to integrate STEM into the Computer Science standards. Coding is an essential part of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education. It helps students develop critical thinking skills and provides practical applications for scientific and mathematical concepts. This asynchronous course will be delivered in google classroom.
  • Max Class Size: 25

51. Cultivating 21st Century Leaders: Building Critical Thinkers and Collaborators in Your Classroom (7/9-8/14)

Dates: 7/9/2025 to 8/14/2025

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This 15 hour asynchronous course will focus on empowering your students to become the innovative, problem-solving leaders of tomorrow. This engaging course equips educators with practical strategies to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation in their K-12 classrooms. You'll learn how to cultivate a dynamic learning environment that empowers students to become the engaged and effective leaders the 21st century demands. This course will be utilizing Google Classroom as the Learning Management System. RTCI/WTCI course
  • Max Class Size: 15

52. EDU 1400 - Design and Drafting I

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/14/2025 to 8/19/2025

New
Use of drafting tools and techniques in the design process. Orthographic projection, sectional views, auxiliary views, basic pictorial drawing, introduction to working drawings, geometric constructions, development of drawing skills, and introduction to two-dimensional CAD. Additional college registration and tuition fee of approx. $445 per undergraduate credit will be required. Dates listed are the start date and end date. Dates and times of synchronous sessions will be determined by the instructor in conjunction with participants.
  • Max Class Size: 20

53. I Hear You: Engagement and De-escalation Using a Trauma-Informed Lens (Zoom)

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 7/15/2025

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This 2 hour training will include an overview of Trauma Informed Lens and the application of trauma Informed lens to Engagement/De-Escalation Skills. After completing the training, participants will be able to: - describe common reactions to triggering events - explain how active listening reduces reactivity and promotes communication - demonstrate the steps of engagement/de-escalation This training is facilitated by Sonia Wagner, LCWS-R. Social Work CEUs through Rockland BOCES. Priority is given to Social Workers.
  • Max Class Size: 15

54. Creating a Calm Classroom: Environments That Support Regulation in Early Childhood

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 7/17/2025

New
How we set up a space shapes how children feel, respond, and engage. This summer workshop is all about creating calm- not just quiet. Together, we will explore how intentional design choices-from lighting and layout to color palettes and cozy corners-can reduce overstimulation, support sensory needs, and help children (and adults!) self-regulate. Whether you're designing a brand-new space or rethinking your current layout, you'll leave with practical tools to create a classroom that feels safe, supportive, and centered. This training is geared to Early Childhood Educators.
  • Max Class Size: 25

55. Hybrid: Book Study: Recent Children's Literature Award Winners 2025, July 21 - August 1, 2025 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators or support staff who work with students in grades preK-12

Dates: 7/21/2025 to 8/1/2025

Location: Greenburgh CSD location TBD

Participants in this hybrid course will be asked to read and discuss various pieces of youth literature that are recent American Library Association (ALA) award winners. We will explore the Jane Addams Peace Awards and the Walter Awards from We Need Diverse Books. Throughout the class, we will discuss the various literature pieces and identify ways to incorporate these titles into classrooms or curricula. Participants will explore picture books, non-fiction texts, middle grade novels, and graphic novels. You will need to have access to these resources through your school, public, or virtual libraries. By the end of this course, you will have the strategies needed for effectively integrating these books into your curriculum. There will be THREE MANDATORY IN-PERSON MEETINGS: Tuesday - Thursday, July 29, 30 and 31 from 10:00am - 1:00pm at the Lee F Jackson School Library - 2 Saratoga Road, White Plains. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 15

56. Wednesday Readers Book Club on Wednesday, 7/23 at 10:00 at the MT IVY DINER (NOT FOR CTLE OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Location: ZOOM AT HOME (ZOOM, NY)

Dates: 7/23/2025

New
Join us for a discussion of the book Hum if You Don't Know the Words by Bianca Marais on Wednesday, July 23rd at 10:00 AM at Mount Ivy Diner Candace will lead us in an interesting and thoughtful discussion. To receive the summary and the questions in a timely manner, please register by 7/16.
  • Max Class Size: 15

57. Hands On Learning STEAM Education at the Haverstraw Brick Museum

Location: Haverstraw Brick Museum (Haverstraw, NY) [map]

Dates: 7/24/2025

Explore various thinking skills, such as identifying and constructing 3D geometric shapes and recognizing their properties, through hands-on learning practices. Discover how these 3D explorations provide both structure and flexibility while encouraging creativity. When applied in the classroom, these techniques can offer thoughtful, guided experiences that respond to student needs, fostering resilience.
Today, as educators, we are outcome-oriented. Linearity is an essential part of what we do. Understanding how skills build upon one another and how to deconstruct outcomes is crucial for learning to scaffold effectively as teachers. However, this form of learning can be limiting; it can hinder creativity and problem-solving abilities. In today's device- and game-based learning society, children who naturally absorb information quickly often seem to advance without comprehending the pathways that led them to their solutions. This can lead to frustration and anxiety. In a three-dimensional way of thinking, dots of knowledge create lines of understanding that form interconnected webs, facilitating intuitive leaps in problem-solving, which, once understood, can decrease anxiety and reduce stress.
This program is offered in collaboration with the Haverstraw Brick Museum and facilitated by the Executive Director Rachek Whitlow.
  • Max Class Size: 20

58. Cozy Corners & Calm Classrooms: Routines That Work in Early Childhood

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 7/24/2025

New
A calm classroom doesn't happen by accident-it's created with purposeful routines and cozy, safe spaces that support emotional regulation and positive behavior. This session will guide educators through designing practical routines, transitions, and calm-down areas that actually work in real-life early childhood classrooms. From arrival time to cleanup, every moment is an opportunity to build structure, safety, and trust. We will explore how to make classroom expectations clear, how to respond to chaos without escalating it, and how to bring coziness into every corner of your space. This training is geared to Early Childhood Educators.
  • Max Class Size: 25

59. EDU 5630.02 Multisensory Structured Literacy Instruction 1

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/28/2025 to 8/1/2025

New
This course is offered through the Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy. Multisensory Structured Literacy Instruction 1 introduces participants to the fundamental elements of an Orton-Gillingham based approach characterized by explicit teaching of foundational literacy skills. The course includes an introduction to phonology and basic phonics, and focuses on instruction to promote fluency, vocabulary acquisition, and an understanding of the structure of the language. The content includes information on dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities, strategies for multisensory instruction, using assessment results for small/large group lessons, and planning an Orton-Gillingham lesson. The scientifically-based methodology is explicit, interactive, diagnostic, multisensory, and integrated. The course is designed for general and special-education teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, and speech and reading specialists, and is recommended for instructional assistants and tutors. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 10

60. Book Besties Book Club on 7/29 at 10:00 (NOT FOR CTLE OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Location: ZOOM AT HOME (ZOOM, NY)

Dates: 7/29/2025

New
Join us for a discussion of the book Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson. Candace will lead us in an interesting and thought provoking discussion on June 24 at 10:00 AM on Zoom. To receive the summary, Zoom link and the questions in a timely manner, please register by 7/24.
  • Max Class Size: 15

61. Creating a Sustainable Culture of Care: An Integrative Mental Health and Social and Emotional Learning Approach for MTSS Development, Ardsley School District Only, July 30 - August 1, 2025 (EWTC)

Audience: Ardsley Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Teacher Aides and Clerical Staff

Dates: 7/30/2025 to 8/1/2025

Location: Ardsley Central Office Conference Room, 500 Farm

The Ardsley school district, in collaboration with The Edith Winthrop Teacher Center, is offering a summer training program from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm daily exclusively for Ardsley teachers, teaching assistants, teacher aides, and clerical staff. This program aims to strengthen educators' social-emotional well-being and will provide practical tools for managing emotions and cultivating positive relationships. By participating, you'll gain valuable insights into integrating school-based strategies that support the academic, social, and emotional development of our students. Our goal is to empower students to embrace academic challenges, fostering both their intellectual and emotional growth. Furthermore, the program will explore practices that promote physical health, overall well-being, and effective decision-making skills for both educators and students. By the end of the program, you will have concrete strategies to incorporate these wellness practices into your classroom and contribute to a more positive school culture. Please note: This same class is being offered again on August 13. You may sign up for one or the other but not both.
  • Max Class Size: 15

62. Before the Day Begins: Systems for a Smooth School Year in Early Childhood

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 7/31/2025

New
Great days don't happen by accident-they happen by design. This hands-on planning workshop helps educators and leaders establish the daily systems that set classrooms (and staff!) up for success before the first day. We'l walk through setting up arrival routines, classroom jobs, transitions, communication tools, and team check-ins. You'l leave with a customizable planning template and a fresh perspective on how to build consistency, clarity, and calm into each school day. This training is geared to Early Childhood Educators.
  • Max Class Size: 25

63. Online: A Book Study: The Reading Comprehension Blueprint by Nancy Hennessy, August 4 - August 31, 2025 (EWTC)

Audience: Reading Specialists, ELA, Social Studies, and Science Teachers

Dates: 8/4/2025 to 8/31/2025

Location: Asynchronous

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This Free class is only open to consortium members. This asynchronous book study is designed for K-12 educators who want to deepen their understanding of reading comprehension instruction using "The Reading Comprehension Blueprint" by Nancy Hennessy. Participants will explore a practical, research-based framework that breaks down the complex process of comprehension into teachable components. Through guided readings, reflection prompts, and application activities, educators will gain tools and strategies to support students across grade levels and reading abilities. This course is ideal for teachers looking to deepen their knowledge and improve student outcomes in reading. Kindly note that participants should acquire the necessary book prior to the start of the class.
  • Max Class Size: 25

64. Online: Book Study - Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students by Zaretta Hammond, August 4 - August 31, 2025 (EWTC)

Audience: PreK-12 Educators in all areas

Dates: 8/4/2025 to 8/31/2025

Location: Online/Asynchronous

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This Free class is only open to consortium members. Many educators use the terms culturally responsive teaching, multicultural education and social justice education interchangeably, which keeps educators from effectively implementing culturally responsive teaching. While they do overlap, they have very different purposes. Culturally responsive teaching is focused not on celebrating diversity but on using culture as a cognitive scaffold for processing new content during learning. It focuses on cognitive development and increasing brain power for culturally and linguistically diverse students. We will read and discuss, "Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students” by Zaretta Hammond, and share, discuss, and problem solve how to close the achievement gap by looking at culturally responsive pedagogy. IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS COURSE, PARTICIPANTS MUST PURCHASE A COPY OF THE BOOK PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE CLASS.
  • Max Class Size: 20

65. Online: Co-Teaching, August 4 - August 31, 2025 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in Grades K -12

Dates: 8/4/2025 to 8/31/2025

Location: Online Only

In this online course, participants will explore various tools to create an effective co-teaching learning environment, examine and comment on case studies and implement strategies to enhance student learning. We will share ideas on how co-teaching can improve program intensity and increase instructional options. At the conclusion of this class, you will have customized lesson plans that will provide a successful classroom environment for all studentsPLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

66. Online: Creating Distraction-Free Schools: Implementing No-Cell Phone Policies and Engaging Teaching Strategies, August 4 - August 31, 2025 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in Grades 6-12

Dates: 8/4/2025 to 8/31/2025

Location: Asynchronous

In today's digital age, student focus and engagement are more challenging than ever. This course will equip teachers and administrators with practical strategies to create distraction-free learning environments. You will learn how to implement effective no-cell phone policies and engaging teaching techniques through research-based insights and hands-on activities. Key topics include the impact of mobile devices on student performance, setting clear expectations, and developing classroom management strategies that foster focus and participation. Collaborative projects and interactive discussions will guide you in discovering ways to enhance student engagement without relying on technology. Additionally, the course guides effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues to ensure policy success. By the end of the course, you will have a comprehensive plan to minimize distractions, improve student learning outcomes, and cultivate a focused, collaborative classroom culture. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 15

67. Online: Inclusive Teaching: Strategies for Differentiation in Diverse Classrooms, August 4 - August 31, 2025 (EWTC)

Audience: Educators in grades K-12

Dates: 8/4/2025 to 8/31/2025

Location: Asynchronous

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This Free class is only open to consortium members. This course will provide participants with the information needed to create inclusive learning environments by exploring the principles and practices of differentiation. Participants will gain a deep understanding of differentiation, dispelling misconceptions and practical strategies. The sessions cover a diverse range of tools, including flexible grouping, tiered assignments, choice menus, and tech tools, providing educators with a versatile toolkit to cater to varied learning styles. The course underscores the essential connection between Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and differentiation, encouraging seamless integration into instructional practices. At the conclusion of the course, participants will possess both a comprehensive understanding of differentiation and practical skills to effectively implement these strategies in their classrooms.
  • Max Class Size: 20

68. Online: The Strategies for Reflective Teaching with 21st Century Technology, August 4 - August 31, 2025 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in grades K - 12

Dates: 8/4/2025 to 8/31/2025

Location: Asynchronous/Online

This online course will equip K-12 educators with innovative strategies to improve their teaching practices through systematic self-reflection and integration of artificial intelligence (AI)/technology tools. Participants will explore methods for effective reflective journaling, utilize data and student feedback, and harness AI to enhance lesson planning and classroom management. Educators will engage in peer observations, technology-enhanced reflection, and develop actionable plans to refine their instructional approach. By the end of this course, educators will be adept at using reflection and technology to foster a more effective and fulfilling teaching experience. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 15

69. Online: English as New Language: Strategies and Tools for Success, August 4 - August 31, 2025 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in all grade levels

Dates: 8/4/2025 to 8/31/2025

Location: Online

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. PLEASE NOTE: THE INSTITUTE CANNOT REFUND A PARTICIPANT ONCE THE CLASS HAS COMMENCED.
  • Max Class Size: 15

70. Online: Student Engagement and Brain-Boosting Strategies, August 4 - August 31, 2025 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in grades K - 12

Dates: 8/4/2025 to 8/31/2025

Location: Asynchronous/Online

Engage your students in meaningful learning experiences with practical, research-based strategies to boost memory retention and active participation. In this course, participants will explore effective methods for increasing student engagement through active learning techniques, motivation strategies, and classroom design. You will acquire hands-on experience with tools and activities that promote student-centered learning, track engagement, and foster a supportive environment. By the end of the course, you'll have a number of strategies to enhance student interaction and retention in your classroom. This class is perfect for educators looking to create dynamic, impactful lessons for their students. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 15

71. EDPD 5013.01 - Digital Tools to Support Meaningful Learning

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 8/4/2025 to 8/15/2025

Educators and support staff will become experts on using digital tools to communicate, create, collaborate and assess students. Participants will gain an understanding of Internet tools to create online resources, screencasting, assessments, online portfolios, communication options for students and parents, and how to maximize the learning environment to reach students through different learning mediums. No textbook is required for this course. Critical reading of assigned articles and supplementary materials are embedded throughout the course. If you are taking this course for Graduate Credit, participants must register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information.
  • Max Class Size: 35

72. Online: Integrating Higher-Level Picture Books in the Classroom, August 11 - August 25, 2025 (EWTC)

Audience: Grades 4-12: ELA, Social Studies, Math, Science, Art, Music, Special Education, ENL, Teachers of the Deaf, Guidance Counselors.

Dates: 8/11/2025 to 8/25/2025

Location: Asynchronous

Wait List
This Free class is only open to consortium members. This online course (Grades 4-12) will explore how picture books enhance instruction across various subjects, including Special Education, ENL, Science, Social Studies, ELA, Art, Guidance, Music, Science, and Math. Participants will examine strategies to foster critical thinking, cultural awareness, and interdisciplinary learning through articles, podcasts, library exploration, and online resources and will be asked to share and comment on each other's lessons. Guidance will be provided on how to use picture books to improve content mastery, spark inquiry, and engage diverse learners, culminating in an opportunity to curate an instructional book collection and lesson plans. By the end of this course, participants will understand the benefits of using picture books in their classrooms, curate a list of books with accompanying lesson plans, and apply strategies to guide students through prereading, during-reading, and post-reading activities.
  • Max Class Size: 15

73. Inquiry- based Learning

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 8/11/2025 to 8/28/2025

Inquiry-based learning is a teaching method where students actively engage in learning by asking their own questions, researching to find answers, and constructing knowledge through exploration and investigation, rather than passively receiving information from a teacher; it encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and deep understanding of a topic by focusing on student-driven inquiry and questioning. In this course, participants will work closely with the professor and other colleagues to examine, develop and implement the phases of an inquiry based model. Required Text Portnoy, Lindsey. (2019) Designed to Learn: Using Design Thinking to Bring Purpose and Passion to the Classroom's: Alexandria, VA. Offered through the Rockland/Westchester Teacher Center Institute.
  • Max Class Size: 60

74. Creating a Sustainable Culture of Care: An Integrative Mental Health and Social and Emotional Learning Approach for MTSS Development, Ardsley School District Only, August 13 - August 15, 2025 (EWTC)

Audience: Ardsley Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Teacher Aides and Clerical Staff

Dates: 8/13/2025 to 8/15/2025

Location: Ardsley High School, 300 Farm Road

The Ardsley school district, in collaboration with The Edith Winthrop Teacher Center, is offering a summer training program from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm daily exclusively for Ardsley teachers, teaching assistants, teacher aides, and clerical staff. This program aims to strengthen educators' social-emotional well-being and will provide practical tools for managing emotions and cultivating positive relationships. By participating, you'll gain valuable insights into integrating school-based strategies that support the academic, social, and emotional of our students. Our goal is to empower students to embrace academic challenges, fostering both their intellectual and emotional growth. Furthermore, the program will explore practices that promote physical health, overall well-being, and effective decision-making skills for both educators and students. By the end of the program, you will have concrete strategies to incorporate these wellness practices into your classroom and contribute to a more positive school culture. Please note: This same class is being offered again on July 30. You may sign up for one or the other but not both.
  • Max Class Size: 15

75. Foundations of Mentoring for Teachers

Location: Nyack Teacher Center (Nyack, NY)

Audience: Teachers with 5 years experience

Dates: 8/19/2025 to 8/20/2025

"Foundations of Mentoring” is a 15 hour course over 2 days and for teacher with 5 or more years experience. The model used for the course was developed by the New Teacher Center at the University of California, Santa Cruz. This course will prepare educators ro act as mentors to new incoming staff. Participants will understand the stages of adult learning, develop strategies and skills to be effective mentors, and gain an understanding of the trust, mutuality, and risk-taking within the mentor-protege relationship. The basic tenets of mentoring can help teachers to not only support new staff members, but develop better collegial relations with team members or grade level partners. Each participant will receive a binder of materials for the course. Faciilitated by Joe Fusaro, Director of Nyack Teacher Center. This training is offered in collaboration with Nyack Teacher Center and East Ramapo Teacher Center and priority is given to Rockland Teachers' Center member districts.
  • Max Class Size: 5

76. Professional Development Mentor Program, Tuesday, August 26, 2025 from 9:00am - 3:30pm (EWTC)

Location: TBA (TBA, NY) - Room TBD

Audience: Teachers in Grades PreK-12

Dates: 8/26/2025 to 3/27/2026

Location: Room TBD

Whether you are currently a mentor teacher or would like to serve in this role in the future, this year-long program will provide you with the knowledge and expertise needed to become a skilled mentor. We will examine attitudes, skills, and components of a successful program and focus on teacher development, including how to guide, support, and nurture novice teachers. This Free course is only open to teachers from the Edith Winthrop Teacher Center of Westchester. In addition to the August 26 synchronous session (9:00-3:30), there will be two follow up synchronous meetings (4:00-6:00). The dates of the two follow up sessions will be determined at our summer session - one date will be in the Fall and the other in the Spring.There will also be an additional 5 hours of asynchronous course work. You must be present for all synchronous sessions and complete the 5 hours of asynchronous coursework in order to receive the full credit for this course.
  • Max Class Size: 30

77. EDAD 5210.01/Ethically and Socially Responsible Supervision

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 12/19/2025

Examines the foundations of essential teaching components to provide the basis of effective teacher supervision. The course presents multiple opportunities to view excellent instructional practices and to identify components of successful classrooms. Students will observe classroom teachers and apply their knowledge of these instructional practices to the process of observation and supervision. Students will be engaged in simulated challenging teacher conversations designed to improve the mediocre teacher. This class recognizes the observation and supervision of English Language Learners, Special Needs and Pre-K programs. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 10

78. EDU 5000.01 Foundations of Education

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 12/19/2025

This introductory course provides an overview of the field of American education. It investigates major issues, which have affected learning and teaching in the U.S. Through active class involvement, the learning/teaching dyad, its social, political, economic antecedents and possible consequences are analyzed. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 10

79. EDAD 5000.01 Schools as Learning Organizations

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 12/19/2025

This course introduces the basic vision of the MPS program: to develop in participants the ability to view schools and school districts as systems that have the capacity to become Learning Organizations. Researcher Peter Senge's five disciplines (systems thinking, personal mastery, mental models, shared vision, and team learning) are explored in depth with practical applications for participants organizational contexts. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 10

80. EDAD 5220.01 School Law

Location: Manhattanville University (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 12/19/2025

This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic legal principles governing the structure and operation of public and non-public schools and the legal problems encountered in the day-to-day operation of schools. It is designed to give students an understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements of schools as well as the ethical standards required for effective leadership. Students will be exposed to practical implementation of the law through policy development and other strategies to resolve conflict and effect change. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 10

81. EDAD 5222.01 The Principalship

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 12/19/2025

This course is designed to provide an in-depth view of the principalship through the application of theoretical frames. The course is designed to assist in the development of a building's vision, culture, instructional programming and management. Development of this process will allow students to achieve a solid understand of the essential components of a building level administrative position and will allow them to think deeply about the multiple competing responsibilities of the demanding position. Class content will focus on the creation of the culture and as well as the instructional management component required for safe and orderly school operations. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 10

82. EDAD 5501.01 Community Internship (2 Credits)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 12/19/2025

The Community internship experiences provide substantial, sustained, standards-based opportunities for leadership candidates to apply leadership competencies in real settings. During the internship, the leadership intern is supported by the college internship supervisor and the cooperating administrators. Seminars provide an opportunity for leadership interns to discuss their experiences, to relate them to best practices and theory, and to offer support and suggestions to one another. Students will work a minimum of 100 hours in a community setting and attend seminars. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 10

83. EDAD 5502.01 Building Internship (2 Credits)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 12/19/2025

The School internship experiences provide substantial, sustained, standards-based opportunities for leadership candidates to apply leadership competencies in real settings. During the internship, the leadership intern is supported by the college internship supervisor and the cooperating administrator. Bi-monthly seminars provide an opportunity for leadership interns to discuss their experiences, to relate them to best practices and theory, and to offer support and suggestions to one another. Students will complete a minimum of 300 hours in a public or non-public school setting. Students in full-time employment should be able to complete this requirement in their own schools or districts by arranging a special schedule with their principal, head of school, or superintendent. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 10

84. EDAD 5503.01 District Internship (2 Credits)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 12/19/2025

The District internship experience provides substantial, sustained, standards-based opportunities for leadership candidates to apply leadership competencies in real settings. During the internship, the leadership intern is supported by the college internship supervisor and the cooperating administrator. Bi-monthly seminars provide an opportunity for leadership interns to discuss their experiences, to relate them to best practices and theory, and to offer support and suggestions to one another. Students will complete a minimum of 300 hours in a public or non-public school setting at the level of the school district. Students in full-time employment should be able to complete this requirement in their own districts by arranging a special schedule with their principal and/or superintendent. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 10

85. EDPD 5018.01 Using Technology to Engage and Inspire Diverse Learners (Differentiating with Technology)

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 11/4/2025

Technology can increase teachers' capacity to support the learning of individual students with wide differences in their abilities to see, hear, speak, move, read, write, understand English, attend, organize, engage and remember. To do this efficiently and effectively technology should be carefully selected, purposeful planned and thoughtful implemented. Not all technology is useful for all students. Required Texts: "Integrating Technology in the Classroom: Tools to meet the needs of every student”, by Hamilton, Boni. (2018) (2nd Ed.) Washington DC: International Society of Technology in Education; "How to Differentiate Instruction in Academically Diverse Classrooms”, by Tomlinson, Carol Ann, (2017), Alexandria, VA, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. *If you are taking this course for Graduate Credit, participants must also register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment on Service Hub. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information. Note: Official graduate transcripts will not be available until the official end of the college semester.
  • Max Class Size: 25

86. EDU 5026.01 Literacy in the Content Areas

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 12/19/2025

Learn to build literacy skills in different content areas, developing strategies based on current theory and practice in teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Candidates acquire an integrated and balanced approach for improving students' literacy development at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 10

87. EDU 5032.01 Collaboration and Consultation in Inclusive Settings

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 12/19/2025

The course will examine the need for collaboration between teachers of children with both typical and special education needs. Students will become knowledgeable of state and federal laws which establish special education services (NCLB) as well as accommodations for those individuals who require instructional modifications and do not clearly fit into one of the IDEA classifications (section 504). They will become familiar with the characteristics of the major disability areas identified by law and the modifications of instruction and classroom setting necessary to meet the individual's needs. This will include those practices for planning and designing co-teaching and collaboration which have been shown to be effective in the collaborative setting. Classroom management needs and individualization of instruction of children in the inclusive setting will be addressed with emphasis placed upon the importance of using positive behavioral supports. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 15

88. EDU 5083.01 Assessment of Learning and Behavioral Problems

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 12/19/2025

This course is designed to provide an intensive study of the assessment process as it relates to the special education teacher. Students will learn the purpose of assessment, measurement concepts and technical adequacy and experience how to administer and interpret test data. Students will explore ways to communicate assessment information and assessment issues related to I.D.E.A. The focus will be on a combination of formal and informal assessment strategies. Teacher candidates will prepare a final report dealing with a comprehensive assessment to include the creation of an I.E.P. for a student with a disability. As part of a formative process, the required portfolio will be reviewed as part of the course. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 10

89. EDU 5130.01 Classroom Management for Special Education

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 12/19/2025

This course focuses on a theoretical and practical approach to classroom management, organization and discipline. It includes an analysis of the way these issues relate to the nature of learning and classroom interactions. Methods and techniques of effective teaching will be addressed, including organizing the classroom environment to include different learning styles, multilevel instruction, managing cooperative learning groups, preventive, supportive and corrective discipline, behavior modification, self-management techniques and assessment. Teacher candidates will prepare a classroom management plan. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 5

90. EDU 5202.01 Intro to Language and Linguistics

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 12/19/2025

Explore the universal underlying logical structure of human languages. Discuss phonological, morphological, syntactic, and semantic patterns found in language. Consider the evolution and psychology of language. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment
  • Max Class Size: 15

91. EDU 5204.01 Methods of TESOL

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 12/19/2025

Integrate language learning and theory into classroom practice. Develop instructional techniques and survey materials for promoting the four language skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 15

92. EDU 5274.01/Methods Teaching Literacy II

Location: Manhattanville University (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 12/19/2025

The second part of Literacy Methods course that provides an understanding of research-based best practices in literacy instruction. Apply strategies and materials used in a comprehensive, balanced literacy program. Examine models of thematic units that integrate literacy with content areas. Construct a unit of study that demonstrates the ability to evaluate and select strategies that integrate a variety of texts across disciplines to meet the needs of diverse learners. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 5

93. EDU 5307.01 Assess Development Early Childhood Education

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 12/16/2025

Investigate formal and informal methods of assessing student's learning including observational techniques; and evaluate one146s own instructional practice. Develop Skill in using information gathered through observation and assessment to plan and modify instruction. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517x103 before registering. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred. Only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to service hub or the course syllabus for exact dates.
  • Max Class Size: 5

94. EDU 5313.01 The Science of Happiness for Student and Educator Well-being

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 12/19/2025

This course examines wellness on a personal and systems level for educators, school leaders, and their students. This class is an opportunity to re-evaluate your beliefs, values, and assumptions about the underpinnings of happiness and well-being and to learn the research behind the science of happiness. In this course we look at how individuals can create positive change by reinterpreting their goals and identifying steps towards successful experiences. Key findings from the fields of positive psychology will inform our understanding of the biopsychosocial underpinnings of well-being. The class seeks to foster in teachers more fulfilling and productive lives inside and out of schools and to support educators with an understanding of human potential. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 10

95. EDU 5323.01/Integrated Curriculum in Early Childhood Education

Location: Manhattanville University (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 12/19/2025

Examine the evolving early childhood curriculum. Focus on the design of curricula that integrate language arts, mathematics, science, instructional and assistive technology, and expressive arts in a holistic framework. Examine numerous research-validated instructional strategies for teaching students with the full range of abilities. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 5

96. EDU 5344.01 Child Development and Learning

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 12/19/2025

Learn about the developmental milestones of childhood and adolescence. Explore ways in which the cognitive, emotional/ social, motor and linguistic aspects of student development influence the curricular and instructional choices that teachers make. Satisfies prerequisite requirement. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 5

97. EDU 5432.01/Childhood and Childhood Special Ed Grades 1-6 Student Teaching Seminar- Transitional B

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 12/19/2025

Develop your teaching skills in a full-time, twelve-week, supervised student teaching experience. Fulfill your requirements for New York State initial certification. This course is for fully matriculated students only. Additional tuition and fees will be paid directly to Manhattanville. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. For questions please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org.
  • Max Class Size: 3

98. EDU 5452.01/Strategies for Teaching Young Children

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 12/19/2025

This course will focus upon the application of theories of teaching and behavioral guidance to practice in the inclusive early childhood classroom. Students will be introduced to theoretical concepts and principles and shown how they may be integrated into the early childhood classroom by the use of specific methods and strategies, including techniques for addressing the needs of English-language learners and children from different cultural settings. Topics include classroom organization, planning, instructional methods, instructional materials, grouping for instruction, teaching style, child guidance, management techniques. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 10

99. EDU 5563.01 Special Education Grades 7-12 Student Teaching Seminar

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 12/19/2025

New
Develop your teaching skills in a full-time, twelve-week, supervised student teaching experience. Fulfill your requirements for New York State initial certification. This course is for fully matriculated students only. Additional tuition and fees will be paid directly to Manhattanville. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. For questions please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org.
  • Max Class Size: 3

100. EDU-5527 Teaching with Technology

Location: Manhattanville University (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 12/19/2025

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This course will prepare you to use technology to acquire and teach new content knowledge about important topics in your program content area: English, Math, Science, or Social Studies. Learn to use the Internet, research, media and software tools to deepen your knowledge of a significant topic in your content area and plan for classroom instruction building on that knowledge. Learn to use current best practices for teaching with technology in your area. Course requirements include a research project relating to a specific topic of your choice, followed by preparation and presentation of a related unit plan appropriate for middle or secondary students, using current technological teaching tools. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill cgill@rockteach.org before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred for graduate credits.
  • Max Class Size: 15

101. EDU.5107.01 Childhood Mathematics Methods- Transitional B

Location: Manhattanville University (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 9/2/2025 to 12/19/2025

Focus on methods and materials for teaching mathematics to elementary students. Learn to use concrete and representational materials and appropriate technology to develop math skills, independent thinking and problem solving. Demonstrate skills for applying relevant mathematic education research in the classroom. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.
  • Max Class Size: 5