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1. GREENBURGH CSD NEW TEACHER INSTITUTE September 10, 2024 - June 3, 2025 (EWTC)

Location: Woodlands HS/MS (Hartsdale, NY) - Innovation Lab

Dates: 9/10/2024 to 6/3/2025

Location: Innovation Lab

THIS CLASS IS ONLY OPEN TO NEW TEACHERS IN THE GREENBURGH CSD DATES AND TIMES: 3:30 - 5:00PM at Woodlands MS/HS Innovation Lab September 10, 2024 October 15, 2024 November 12, 2024 December 17, 2024 January 14, 2025 February 25, 2025 March 25, 2025 April 29, 2025 May 13, 2025 June 3, 2025 ***1.5 additional hours will be spent on assignments outside of our sessions. In order to receive the 1 in-service credit from EWTC you MUST attend. ALL sessions and complete all assignments.
  • Max Class Size: 30

2. EDU 5200.01 Structure of English

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 1/22/2025 to 5/7/2025

Review English grammar for the purpose of developing classroom activities and materials for the teaching of semantics, syntax, morphology and phonology of English to students with limited proficiency. 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

3. Online: Introduction to the NYSED Literacy Briefs and the Science of Reading, May 5 - June 16, 2025 (WTCI)

Audience: Grades PreK-12 Educators

Dates: 5/5/2025 to 6/16/2025

Location: Asynchronous

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In this online course participants will take a deep dive into the seven NYSED Literacy Briefs that focus on the science of reading. The literacy briefs will be used to strengthen teacher's knowledge of evidence-based literacy practices in PK-12 education and the science of reading to support students' learning and development. By the end of this course participants will have an understanding of the science of reading and will reflect on their instructional environment and practices in their classroom to identify if it supports the SoR research. Teachers will design a literacy plan for their classroom which includes the necessary shifts that need to be made to support the research. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 30

4. Teaching in the Age of Anxiety: A Book Study of The Anxious Generation

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/9/2025 to 6/13/2025

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Are cell phones "rewiring childhood?” In this 15 hour asynchronous course, we will dive into the concepts and findings presented in The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Explore how modern societal pressures, particularly those related to social media and cultural shifts, are contributing to rising anxiety levels among students. Teachers will gain a deeper understanding of the anxiety challenges faced by students and learn practical strategies for creating supportive classroom environments. Participant must secure a copy of The Anxious Generation : How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt before the course begins. You will receive a Rockland Teachers' Center gmail account to participate to participate in this course.
  • Max Class Size: 20

5. Online: Building a Classroom Culture of Resilience, May 12 - June 22, 2025 (WTCI)

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 5/12/2025 to 6/22/2025

Location: Online Only

Have you ever wondered why some students seem to be able to push through anything that life throws at them, while others shut down as soon as adversity presents itself? Have you ever thought that if you could teach students to "not give up” and to "get back up when knocked down” that you could better reach your learning targets and goals in the classroom? This course will focus on Grit, Resilience, Stress Reduction, Trauma, Learning from Failure and Mindfulness in the classroom. Educators will have the opportunity to implement research based strategies and co-construct knowledge with their peers through interactive discussions. You will develop a full understanding of what it means to be resilient and how we can integrate strategies at both the classroom and building levels. This course is appropriate for all K-12 educators. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

6. Online: The Magic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in the Classroom, May 12 - June 22, 2025(WTCI)

Audience: Educators in grades K - 12

Dates: 5/12/2025 to 6/22/2025

Location: Asynchronous/Online

Course participants will learn how to use Magic School AI to create PBL lessons that are meaningful to our students. We will discover how AI can revolutionize teaching and learning, specifically in creating PBL lessons that are aligned with our students' needs. We will explore AI principles, learn strategies for incorporating these technologies into the classroom, and master techniques for enhancing student engagement and critical thinking. As we dive into Project-Based Learning with AI integration, we will be able to foster collaboration and real-world problem-solving skills among students. At the end of this course, educators will have a PBL lesson tailored to the needs of their students which can be implemented into their current learning environments. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 15

7. Addressing the Information Gap with ENL Students (5/12-5/15)

Dates: 5/12/2025 to 5/15/2025

During this course participants will learn how to help ENL students become comfortable obtaining and giving information in a variety of contexts. Information gap activities give them the chance to hone their real-world speaking skills and set them up to be expert investigators. Participants will learn and apply these strategies to teaching. While there are suggested timelines for work completion, this course does NOT require any synchronous sessions so you may plan your time accordingly. All work is due by the end of the last day of the course. You will receive a Rockland Teacher Center gmail account to participate in this course. Participants print their own CTLE certificate. After the following has been completed, 1. The course officially ends: 2. MLP Evaluation is completed 3. Attendance is confirmed by instructor: 4. Once the MLP admin marks the course complete, participants will be able print their CTLE certificate. Please note that initial class information, including your new RTC gmail, will be sent to the email you have registered on Frontline MLP.
  • Max Class Size: 20

8. Online: Student Engagement and Brain-Boosting Strategies, May 14 - June 24, 2025 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in grades K - 12

Dates: 5/14/2025 to 6/24/2025

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

9. AMTNYS Elementary Level Math Learning Collaborative (Zoom)

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 5/14/2025

Join NYSED leaders and teachers/teacher leaders from across the state as we explore resources, answer curriculum questions and network with fellow educators and friends. Great opportunity to develop partnerships and share ideas with colleagues throughout the state. AMTNYS Elementary Rep Facilitators: Allison Camp and Scott Schaeffer.
  • Max Class Size: 50

10. Anxiety and Helping Young People Take Control of It (Zoom)

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 5/15/2025

This 2 hour training will include an overview of Anxiety, including basic statistics and common presentations in young people. Explore how young people can make sense of their anxiety and tips for reducing anxiety. This training is facilitated by Sonia Wagner, LCWS. Social Work CEUs through Rockland BOCES.
  • Max Class Size: 30

11. Online: Creating Distraction-Free Schools: Implementing No-Cell Phone Policies and Engaging Teaching Strategies, May 19 - June 29, 2025 (WTCI)

Audience: All

Dates: 5/19/2025 to 6/29/2025

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

12. Using Art to Teach in the ENL Classroom (5/19-5/22)

Dates: 5/19/2025 to 5/22/2025

During the course participants will learn various strategies on how to use art to teach ENL concepts. While there are suggested timelines for work completion, this course does NOT require any synchronous sessions so you may plan your time accordingly. All work is due by the end of the last day of the course. You will receive a Rockland Teacher Center gmail account to participate in this course. Participants print their own CTLE certificate. After the following has been completed, 1. The course officially ends: 2. MLP Evaluation is completed 3. Attendance is confirmed by instructor: 4. Once the MLP admin marks the course complete, participants will be able print their CTLE certificate. Please note that initial class information, including your new RTC gmail, will be sent to the email you have registered on Frontline MLP.
  • Max Class Size: 20

13. Hybrid: AI integration in the Classroom 2.0 (5/19 - 6/16/25)

Dates: 5/19/2025 to 6/16/2025

This 15 hr hybrid course is designed for teachers who already have some experience working with AI. This course will start with a discussion of the ethics surrounding AI and the implications it has for our students, or jobs and society as a whole. The following weeks will be spent doing deep dives into single platforms and focusing on mastering advanced features of a select group of AI platforms. We will explore their tools for lesson design, student engagement and assessment. Mandatory synchronous sessions on May 19 6PM-8PM, June 2 6PM-8PM and June 23 6PM-8PM.
  • Max Class Size: 20

14. Wednesday Readers Book Club on Wednesday, 5/21 at 10:00 at the MT IVY DINER (NOT FOR CTLE OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Location: ZOOM AT HOME (ZOOM, NY)

Dates: 5/21/2025

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Join us for a discussion of the book What She Left behind by Ellen Marie Wiseman. Wednesday, May 21 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 5/15.
  • Max Class Size: 15

15. Staying in Your Lane: Recognizing and Addressing Boundary Issues

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 5/22/2025

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During this 3-hour course, participants will explore potential harm that boundary crossings/violations can cause to students, how a therapeutic alliance can slip into a boundary crossing without deliberate intention of the professional, questions that help professionals recognize when risk of boundary crossing is elevated or taking place, how the professional can assess if boundary crossing is necessary (eg in unavoidable multiple role situations) and how to mitigate risk in those instances. In addition, participants will learn the distinction between boundary crossing and boundary violation and give examples of both, as well as explain when consultation is needed and why documentation is so important.
This course meets the NYSED Mandatory Continuing Education on Appropriate Boundaries requirement. Social Work CEUs are provided by Rockland BOCES.
  • Max Class Size: 25

16. EDU 5083.03 Assessment of Learning and Behavioral Problems- Trans B

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

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

17. Book Besties Book Club 5/27 at 10:00 (NOT FOR CTLE OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Location: ZOOM AT HOME (ZOOM, NY)

Dates: 5/27/2025

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Join us for a discussion of the book The Goddess of Warsaw by Lisa Barr. Candace will lead us in an interesting and thought provoking discussion on May 27at 10:00 AM on Zoom. To receive the summary, Zoom link and the questions in a timely manner, please register by 5/23.
  • Max Class Size: 15

18. EDAD 5050.01 School Finance

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

This seminar will involve other district leaders in the field who will address current workplace challenges related to resource allocation and fiscal accountability. Emphasis will be placed on developing sound business practices and policies that are consistently applied throughout the district. Emphasis will be placed on involving and empowering all school and district leaders in the creation and monitoring of the district finances and resources to support effective and equitable use of time, money and human resources. Other related areas of concentration will include negotiating and collective bargaining, facilities management, and management of transportation, food services and purchasing. Case study analysis will provide a primary tool to support fiscal accountability and ethical decision making. 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

19. 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

20. EDAD 5502.01 Building Internship (2 Credits)

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

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

21. 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. 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

22. EDU 5001.01 Apply Multisensory Phonics - 1 Credit

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

Understanding the sounds, symbols, and structure of the English Language are fundamental components of providing effective literacy instruction. This course is designed to introduce the principles of phonics, including the origins of the English Language, morphology, phonemes, syllable types, common spelling patterns and an introduction to multisensory teaching. Students in this class will use their newfound knowledge about phonics to plan lessons, as well as assess and evaluate student work. 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

23. EDU 5013.01 Math for the Learning Disabled Student

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

Dates: 5/27/2025 to 6/24/2025

This course is designed to introduce teacher candidates to a variety of strategies for teaching mathematics to the elementary and middle school learning disabled student. A good knowledge of mathematics is increasingly important in our world. Manual computation as well as computers will continue to play an important role in children's lives. The ability to understand and solve naturally occurring problems is increasingly a prized attribute. The array of activities and methods will assist you in differentiating your lessons to fit your special education class. You will become familiar with the latest research as well as the newest manipulatives to enhance your teaching skills. Required Text: "Teaching Mathematics to Students with Learning Disabilities” by Nancy S. Bley & Carol A Thornton, Fourth Edition. 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: 15

24. EDU 5032.01/Collaboration and Consultation in Inclusive Settings

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

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

25. EDU 5088.01 Introduction to Students with Learning and Behavior Problems- Trans B

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

This course will provide an introduction to the field of learning disabilities and behavior disorders for classroom teachers in both regular and special education. We will identify the social, emotional, and learning characteristics of children having been identified with behavior disorders, neurological impairment, and learning disabilities. A developmental focus, involving both biological and experiential underpinnings of the disorders will further be discussed in order to understand the multiplicity of factors which give rise to the problems children manifest. As a result of the high comorbidity (co-occurrence) of problems of perception, language, attention, and motivation, and behavior, these will be identified when they relate to the specific disorders. They will not be covered as specific disorders in themselves. In addition, we will consider effective instructional methods for these students as well as relevant behavioral interventions. Goals and objectives, as well as the instructional strategies employed in teaching will be incorporated in the individual education plans (IEP/IFSP) for individuals demonstrating these problems. Required Text: "Children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders”, Austin, V. L. & Sciarra, D. T. (2010). Upper Saddle River, NJ.A: Pearson. Requires 12 hours observation. 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

26. EDU 5107.01 Childhood Mathematics Methods

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

Dates: 5/27/2025 to 6/24/2025

This course is designed to introduce teacher candidates to the content and current methods of teaching mathematics in elementary schools. It examines key concepts, strategies, and skills in the elementary school mathematics curriculum. Topics include theory, content included in the elementary mathematics curriculum (number sense, estimation and mental computation, place value, development of algorithms, algebraic reasoning, fractions, decimals, ratios, percents, probability, data analysis, geometry, and measurement), planning instruction, assessment, and the use of technology in the classroom. The course is also situated in a wider context by addressing state and national standards in elementary school mathematics. Interactive lectures, discussion, group work and presentations, inquiry-based methods, and field experience are used to explore and master course objectives. Required Texts: "Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally”, Eighth Edition, by J.A. Van de Walle, K.S. Karp, J.M. Bay-Williams; "Field Experience Guide for Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally, Fourth Edition, by J.M. Bay-Williams.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

27. EDU 5202.01 - Intro to Language and Linguistics

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

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

28. 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

29. EDU 5367.01 Methods for Teaching Literacy I

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

The first in a pair of courses that provides a research-based introduction to literacy teaching and learning for children in grades PreK-6. Students will be introduced to the theories, approaches and methodology of teaching reading and writing in the elementary classroom. Emphasis will be on helping students develop an informed, integrated and balanced approach to the planning and instruction of reading and the language arts; with a strong focus on phonemic awareness and strategies for teaching phonics. Field experience required. Required Texts: "Phonics they use: Words for Reading and Writing”, by Cunningham, P. (2013). New York, Pearson Publishing; and "Reading with Meaning”, by Miller, D. (2013). 2nd edition Portland, ME: Stenhouse Publishers. 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 845-553-9517x110 before registering. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred.
  • Max Class Size: 10

30. EDU 5387.01 Fundamentals of Middle Childhood Education

Location: Manhattanville University (Purchase, NY)

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

This course will focus on the sociological and academic factors that have resulted in the creation of the modern middle school concept. The course will emphasize how active learning, team structures, and lesson design can support the social, emotional and intellectual development of students in the middle grades. We will develop strategies for motivation, instruction, assessment, and classroom management. We will also explore how to create a collaborative environment among students, colleagues, and parents and examine the effects of state standards and mandated testing. Students are expected to be active participants in the conception and creation of lessons. 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

31. EDU 5614.01 Writing/ Teachers & Young People

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

The goal of this course is to develop a repertoire of techniques for teaching writing and a personal understanding of the writing process. Based upon the belief that engaging in writing can contribute to the teaching of writing, candidates work to strengthen their acquisition of writing skills. With the instructor and peer writers, candidates will learn how to invent, develop and revise material, as well as develop a repertoire of techniques to share with young people. The course also features field experience to provide hands-on experience in the teaching of writing to elementary and secondary students as well as the principles and practices of assessing student writing. This field experience will also provide students with a model for teaching writing in their classrooms and for interacting with writers in conferences. 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 845-553-9517X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred.
  • Max Class Size: 25

32. Role play to support English Language learning (5/27-5/30)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/27/2025 to 5/30/2025

During this course participants will learn the strategies of role play and how it supports English language learning. Participants will experience role play and learn how to incorporate this strategy in their teaching or teaching support. While there are suggested timelines for work completion, this course does NOT require any synchronous sessions so you may plan your time accordingly. All work is due by the end of the last day of the course. You will receive a Rockland Teacher Center gmail account to participate in this course. Participants print their own CTLE certificate. After the following has been completed, 1. The course officially ends: 2. MLP Evaluation is completed 3. Attendance is confirmed by instructor: 4. Once the MLP admin marks the course complete, participants will be able print their CTLE certificate. Please note that initial class information, including your new RTC gmail, will be sent to the email you have registered on Frontline MLP.
  • Max Class Size: 20

33. AMTNYS Building Thinking Classroom Mathematics Support Group - Zoom

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 5/27/2025

Building Thinking Classrooms involves creating an environment where students actively engage in deep, critical thinking and problem-solving. This approach prioritizes student-centered learning, where the teacher acts as a facilitator, guiding students through collaborative and inquiry-based activities. It emphasizes the importance of fostering a growth mindset, encouraging students to embrace challenges and view mistakes as learning opportunities. Meet with other educators who are using or thinking about using the Building Thinking Classroom model. Sessions are open to all mathematics educators for grades K-12. Participants will be broken into groups by grade levels.
  • Max Class Size: 50

34. EDU 5026.01 Literacy in the Content Areas

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

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

35. EDU 5204.01 Methods of TESOL

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

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

36. EDU 5216.01 -Cultural Perspectives for Educators

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

Utilize basic anthropological, psychological and historical principles for understanding cultural problems faced by non-native learners of English. Investigate the cultural background of various communities represented in New York State including selected Asian, Mediterranean and Spanish-speaking societies. 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 5217-01 Working with Parents in Inclusive Schools

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

This on campus course will develop strategies for more effective parent involvement in school programs. The focus will be on the particular needs and concerns of the parents of students with disabilities and will address broader parent involvement issues such as home/school communication and parent involvement. 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. Course will run Thursday, hybrid format. Note only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to service hub or course syllabus for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 20

38. EDU 5339.01 Teaching Geography in SS Class/EDU 5375.01 Teaching Economics in SS Class

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

Geography 1.5 credits-Learn about methods for teaching key geographic concepts in the K-12 social studies curriculum. Explore ways to encourage students to use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of the geography of the interdependent world in which we live local, national and global including the distribution of people, places and environments over the Earth's surface. Economics 1.5 credits-Must be taken in conjunction with EDU 5339. Develop strategies for teaching economics in the social studies classroom so that students will understand key macroeconomic and microeconomic concepts. Topics will include methods for teaching how the United States and other societies develop economic systems and associated institutions to allocate resources; how major decision-making units function in the U.S. and the other national economies; and how an economy solves the scarcity problem through market and non-market mechanisms.
  • Max Class Size: 10

39. 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

40. EDU 3440 Transportation Systems

Location: Hybrid (Hybrid, Hy)

Dates: 5/28/2025 to 6/25/2025

This course is a study of the modes of moving goods and people from one location to another. Its focus is on exploration and analysis of basic principles and concepts underlying design and development of various transportation systems. Emphasis is on laboratory design and experimentation activities as well as curriculum implementation in grades K through 12. Additional college registration and fees apply. Course will be hybrid with both synchronous and asynchronous online instruction, as well as, in-person lab time required. The dates and times of the in-person labs are TBD based on availability. Lab time will either be in the evening or on the weekend to try an accommodate teacher schedules with considerations for clubs, coaching, and tutoring. Dates listed are the start date and end date. Contact cgill@rockteach.org for information.
  • Max Class Size: 25

41. EDPD 5130.01/Mastering the Teacher Evaluation Process: Effective to Highly Effective Teaching

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

Dates: 5/29/2025 to 7/31/2025

In the words of Charlotte Danielson, "Teaching is complex work. It's a thinking person's job.” As a result of this course, participants will address and apply the themes of: equitable learning, high expectations, cultural competence, meeting the needs of all learners and student assumption of responsibility. Participants will identify highly effective practices around Danielson's "Framework for Teaching.” We will observe lessons to evaluate the four core areas of: Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instruction and Professional Responsibilities. To become highly effective in the teacher evaluation process, participants will develop teaching strategies to help their students to take ownership of their own learning. Based upon Robert Marzano's The Art and Science of Teaching, participants will design instructional strategies that help students to think more logically, effectively and independently. During input sessions, participants will learn to incorporate a variety of research-based strategies into their lessons. These strategies include: providing and communicating learning goals, using assessments, conducting "deep thinking” lessons, using engagement strategies, implementing rules and procedures, and building relationships. Required Readings: "Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching", by Danielson, Charlotte (2007) ASCD: Alexandria, VA.; "The New Art and Science of Teaching", by Marzano, Robert (2017) Solution Tree Bloomington, Indiana. 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: 41

42. Managing Stress and Change - Updated (SRP)

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 5/29/2025

Wait List
What are ways that we can effectively cope with stress and change? There are several measures a person can take to manage stress like managing their choice of nourishment, addressing change through practical daily interventions, and creating healthy habits. This seminar will provide several strategies to increase self-care and provide a foundation for good health.
This NYSUT ELT trainings is limited to Teaching Assistants and other School-Related Professionals.
  • Max Class Size: 40

43. EDPD 5040.01 Responding to Literature with Power

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 6/2/2025 to 7/25/2025

In this course, students will understand how to construct, teach, and enhance writing responses to texts. They will learn how to implement a yearlong framework that will move students from simple responses to multi paragraph essays. Students will learn how to adapt their lessons to reach all learners. Finally, they will use the lessons taught to create a framework that is relevant to their particular students. Required Texts: "Better Learning Through Structured Teaching: A Framework for the Gradual Release of Responsibility", 2nd Edition Paperback, by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, 2013, Alexandria, VA ASCD; "Notice & Note Strategies for Close Reading", by Kylene Beers and Robert E Probst, 2013, New Hampshire, Heinemann. 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. Course runs asynchronously from Jan. 22 - Mar. 28. Only start and end dates are listed. Note: Official graduate transcripts will not be available until the official end of the college semester.
  • Max Class Size: 25

44. EDPD 5017.01 Responding to Nonfiction with Power

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 6/2/2025 to 7/28/2025

This course will help participants teach nonfiction reading skills and strategies. They will use these strategies to help their students respond powerfully and creatively to nonfiction through written responses, arguments, discussions, research essays, and presentations. Students will learn how to adapt their lessons to reach all learners. Finally, they will use the lessons taught to create a framework that is relevant to their particular students. Required Texts: "Disrupting Thinking Why How We Read Matters. Scholastic", by Beers, Kylene, and Robert E. Probst, 2017; "Reading Nonfiction Notice & Note: Strategies for Close Reading", by Beers, G., and Robert Probst, 2013, Heinemann; "Nonfiction Matters: Reading, Writing, and Research in Grades 3-8. Stenhouse Publishers", by Harvey, S., 1998; "5 Kinds of Nonfiction: Enriching Reading and Writing Instruction with Children's Books", by Stewart, Melissa, and Marlene Correia, 2021, Stenhouse Publishers; "The Knowledge Gap: The hidden cause of America's broken education system-- and how to fix it", by Wexler, N., 2020, Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC. *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

45. EDPD 5145.01 Enhancing Teaching with AI

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 6/3/2025 to 7/29/2025

Participants will engage in readings, discussions, case studies, and hands-on explorations of AI-powered tools. By incorporating historical and contemporary research, educators will analyze AI's potential to disrupt or reinforce systemic inequities and develop actionable strategies for equitable AI integration. A midterm assessment in Week 4 will allow educators to apply their learning by designing AI-infused lesson plans, while the final assessment will require participants to develop a comprehensive AI integration strategy for their classrooms. Through reflection, collaboration, and practical application, this course equips educators with the knowledge and skills to harness AI for meaningful, inclusive, and ethical teaching. 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: 25

46. Suicide Alertness for Everyone-Tell Ask Listen Keepsafe (SafeTALK) - Zoom

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 6/4/2025

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safeTALK helps participants become alert to suicide. Suicide-alert people are better prepared to connect persons with thoughts of suicide with life-affirming help. Participants will learn how to:  Notice and respond to situations where suicide thoughts may be present,  Recognize that invitations for help are often overlooked,  Move beyond the common tendency to miss, dismiss, and avoid suicide,  Apply the TALK steps: TELL, ASK, LISTEN, KEEP SAFE, and  Know community resources and how to connect someone with thoughts of suicide these supports for further suicide-safer help. This training is facilitated and offered in conjunction with Greater Mental Health of NY and SPCNY. Social Work CEUs provided by SPCNY. Preference given to Social Workers.
  • Max Class Size: 20

47. EDPD 5022.01 Responding to Historical Fiction with Power

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 6/5/2025 to 8/7/2025

In this course, students will understand how to construct, teach, and enhance writing responses to historical fiction texts. They will learn how to implement a yearlong framework that will move students from simple responses to multi paragraph essays. Students will learn how to adapt their lessons to reach all learners. Finally, they will use the lessons taught to create a structure that is relevant to their particular students. Required texts: Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey. (2013). Better Learning Through Structured Teaching: A Framework for the Gradual Release of Responsibility, 2nd Edition Paperback. Alexandria, VA:: ASCD. Kylene Beers and Robert E Probst. (2013). Notice & Note Strategies for Close Reading. New Hampshire: Heinemann. *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

48. "Hope Out Of Darkness" Sculpture and Haverstraw History

Location: The Haverstraw African American Memorial Park (Haverstraw, NY)

Dates: 6/10/2025

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Join Ginny Norfleet at The Haverstraw African American Memorial Park and view the sculpture Solomon Northup "Hope Out of Darkness", a traveling exhibit in Haverstraw from 4-25-25to 7-7-25. Learn about the the lives of Solomon Northup and Harriet Tubman and the fight for equality and how they were beacons for all people. This unique opportunity includes a light dinner and allows educators to connect with local history and resources. This program is made possible by Ginny Norfleet and the Haverstraw African American Connection. This program will be outdoors, dress accordingly.
  • Max Class Size: 30

49. Wednesday Readers Book Club on Wednesday, 6/18 at 10:00 at the MT IVY DINER (NOT FOR CTLE OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Location: ZOOM AT HOME (ZOOM, NY)

Dates: 6/18/2025

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Join us for a discussion of the book Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult on Wednesday, June 18 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 6/12.
  • Max Class Size: 15

50. ONLINE-DASA Dignity for All Students Act - Mandated 6 hour Certification Workshop, June 23- June 30, 025 (WTCI)

Audience: Open to All

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

Location: ZOOM

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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 four 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

51. Book Besties Book Club on 6/24 at 10:00 (NOT FOR CTLE OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Location: ZOOM AT HOME (ZOOM, NY)

Dates: 6/24/2025

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Join us for a discussion of the book The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis. 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 6/20.
  • Max Class Size: 15

52. 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

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: 45

53. 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

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: 40

54. 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)

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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

55. 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

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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

56. 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.PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

57. 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

58. 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

59. 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

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

60. 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

61. 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

62. 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

63. EDPD 5045.01/ Making MTSS Work For All (WTCI)

Location: Online (online, ny) - Asynchronous

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

Location: Asynchronous

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. If you are taking for graduate credit and are not a student of Manhattanville, please contact Colleen Gill atcgill@rockteach.org for info on creating your account.
  • Max Class Size: 25

64. EDPD 5050.01/Discussions and Questioning to Build Deep Thinking (WTCI)

Location: Online (online, ny) - Asynchronous

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

Location: Asynchronous

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. Required Text: "Questioning for Classroom Discussion: Purposeful Speaking, Engaged Listening, Deep Thinking", by J. A. Walsh & B. D. Sattes, 2015, Alexandria, VA: ASCD. If you are taking for graduate credit and are not a student of Manhattanville, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for info on creating your account.
  • Max Class Size: 25

65. 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

66. EDU 5573.02 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: 5

67. 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

68. EDAD 5009.01 Technology for Administrators

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

This course strives to prepare current/prospective K-12 administrators to use information technologies effectively and efficiently in order to support student learning and professional productivity. This hands-on course is designed to move participants from theory to practice and to assist them in the application of technology skills and knowledge that will support the needs of their current school communities and future leadership settings. 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

69. 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

70. EDU 5085.01 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

71. EDU 5200.01 Structure of English

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

Review English grammar for the purpose of developing classroom activities and materials for the teaching of semantics, syntax, morphology and phonology of English to students with limited proficiency. 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

72. EDU 5245.01 Methods of Teaching World Languages Grades 1-6

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

This course will explore theory and methods of teaching foreign language and culture in elementary school programs. It will focus on the development of language skills in a communicative, proficiency-based setting. Additionally, it will identify topics and language uses, which are relevant to various age groups, and define the proficiency level appropriate for each group. You will learn about exploratory, immersion, and early middle school programs. All classwork and discussions will take place online via Blackboard. There will be synchronous meetings online as per the course schedule. This 45-hour NYS-approved course is required to receive a FLES extension certification for grades 1 - 6 in the language of your certification. 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

73. 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

74. EDU 5371.03 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

75. EDU 5371.03 Technology in Special Education- Trans B

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

76. 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

77. EDU 5298.01 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: 5

78. 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

79. Moral Courage Workshop

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

Dates: 7/8/2025

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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

80. 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

81. 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

82. 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

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

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

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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

84. Canva in the Classroom: Creating Interactive Lessons Plans (7/9-8/14/25)

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

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Participants who already have a baseline knowledge of Canva will be able to level up their teaching with this course. Canva has a wealth of information made readily available to teachers, but what we need more of is to sit down and develop, modify and improve our lessons. This course will be designed to take the type of teaching/learning that has ‘always been done' and the ‘I wish I could make this more engaging' and put that into practice. Students are well versed with technology, and have come to expect their classes to keep up as well. Participants will be asked to look at their lessons with a focus on incorporating Canva into them. For example, while teaching Romeo and Juliet, I used to have the students create masquerade ball invites on construction paper while reading that scene. Now, I use the same concept, but involve Canva, and the results have been much more engaging. We all need more time to work on our lessons, let this class help guide that! 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: 20

85. 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

86. 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

87. 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

88. 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

89. QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training- Zoom

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 7/10/2025

New
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) teaches the general community how to reduce the risk of suicide in loved ones, colleagues, and neighbors. This is a "gatekeeper” training that helps participants feel equipped and comfortable in talking with people who are going through difficult times, and helping them connect to other supports when needed. Topics include warning signs of suicide risk, what to ask and how to respond, steps for referring someone to help, and resources for assistance. This training is facilitated by Velvet Hyland-Reda, Greater Mental Health of New York
  • Max Class Size: 20

90. 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

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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 developed strategies 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 a Greenburgh CSD location - TBD. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 15

91. 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

92. EDU 5630.02 Multisensory Structured Literacy Instruction 1

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

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

93. Online: English as a New Language Strategies and Tools for Success, August 4 - August 31,42025(WTCI)

Audience: Educators in all grade levels

Dates: 8/3/2025 to 8/31/2025

Location: Online

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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

94. 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

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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

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

Audience: All

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

96. 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

97. 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

98. 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

99. Online: Integrating Higher-Level PICTURE BOOKS in the Classroom, August 11 - August 25, 2025 (WTCI)

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

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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. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 15

100. 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: 40

101. 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