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1. GREENBURGH CSD NEW TEACHER INSTITUTE September 22, 2022 - June 8, 2023

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

Audience: All grade levels

Dates: 9/22/2022 to 6/8/2023

Location: TBD

THIS CLASS IS ONLY OPEN TO NEW TEACHERS IN THE GREENBURGH CSD DATES AND TIMES: 3:30 - 4:30PM September 22, October 13, November 10, December 8, January 12, February 9, March 23, April 20, May 11, June 8, ***5 additional hours will be spent on assignments outside of our sessions
  • Max Class Size: 30

2. EDU 5083.01/Assessment of Students with Learning and Behavior Problems

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/30/2023 to 6/30/2023

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 Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517x103 before registering. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred. This course will run asynchronously online from 5/30-6/30.
  • Max Class Size: 5

3. EDU 5085.01/Instructional Strategies for Students with Learning & Behavior Problems

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/30/2023 to 6/27/2023

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This course will provide multiple strategies and approaches for use with students with ELN as well as ELLs. 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 and RTI. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred for graduate credits. This course will meet synchronously online on Tuesdays at 4:20 from May 30-June 27 with the remainder asynchronous. Note only start and end dates are listed.
  • Max Class Size: 1

4. Book Club on 6/14/23 (NOT FOR CTLE OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Location: ZOOM AT HOME (ZOOM, NY)

Dates: 6/7/2023

Join us for a discussion of the book Wish You Were Here. by Jodi Picoult.. Mikki will lead the discussion on ZOOM. Wednesday, May 17 at 9:30 am on Zoom. Please register by 6/10 to receive the link on time.
  • Max Class Size: 15

5. Building Thinking Classrooms Follow-Up

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 6/12/2023

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This follow-up session was created for anyone who has participated in a Building Thinking Classrooms Book Study through any local, regional, or state initiatives. During this session, participants will work in small discussion groups to share their classroom experiences and brainstorm solution-strategies to challenges. There will also be time to review additional resources collected by members and collaborate on next steps.
  • Max Class Size: 80

6. Resources to Support ELLs Over the Summer Break (6/12-6/15/23)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 6/12/2023 to 6/15/2023

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All students benefit from reading and learning over the summer break. However, this is essential to ELLs to help prevent them from losing too much ground over the summer. During this course, participants will explore resources that can be given to students and families to keep their students from this learning loss. 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

7. Take a Cultural Virtual Field Trip (6/12-6/15/23)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 6/12/2023 to 6/15/2023

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Participants in this course will take virtual field trips not only to location but to time periods and events from history that shaped our future. When students have a virtual field trip experience to accompany learning, the students comprehend concepts deeply. Participants will learn how to adapt these Google Arts and Culture field experiences into 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

8. Digital Tools to Differentiate Teaching (6/15/23 - 7/27/23)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 6/15/2023 to 7/27/2023

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No two students come to class with the same academic abilities, experiences, and needs. However, all students are expected to master the same concepts, principles, skills and standards. "Digital Tools to Differentiate Teaching” is designed to acquaint educators with innovative digital tools to aid in the differentiation of instruction, ensuring academic success for all students. Teachers will learn to enhance curriculum with audio, visual, and interactive learning experiences so that all children can achieve success, regardless of their skills, interests, learning styles and readiness. Teachers will preview and practice a variety of free digital tools, determine which resources are most appropriate for select students, and master the skills necessary to integrate those digital resources into standards-based curriculum. By the conclusion of the course teachers will be able to design or upgrade a unit of study with digital tools to address the learning needs of their students. This 15 hour online course will be delivered by Google Classroom. Participants will be assigned a rockteach email address to participate.
  • Max Class Size: 20

9. Helping to Prevent the Summer Slide for ENL Students (6/15/23-7/27/23)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 6/15/2023 to 7/27/2023

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During this experience, participants will explore a variety of ways to help prevent the Summer Slide for ENL Students. Participants will explore tools and tips for helping to keep ENL students connected over the summer and will learn how to utilize E-Books to boost language learning. Participants will also learn how to work with Newcomers and how to prepare students and families for the new school year. While there are suggested timelines for work completion, this course does NOT require any synchronous sessions so that you may plan your course completion time accordingly. All work is due by the end of the last day of the course.This 15 hour online course will run through Google Classroom.
  • Max Class Size: 25

10. Online: Emotional Intelligence, Reflective Practice and the Theory of Self- First (6/15/23 - 7/27/23)

Location: Online (online, ny) - Online

Audience: All

Dates: 6/15/2023 to 7/27/2023

Location: Online

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This online course will allow participants the opportunity to develop skills that will enable them to identify, use, understand and manage their emotions and the emotions of others. By developing these competencies participants will:



• reach new heights in being responsible decision makers




• utilize multiple points of view




• be creative problem solvers who make sound, ethical and effective decisions




• explore research-based skills and competencies that have a positive impact on their professional and personal lives.

The skills, competencies, and strategies utilized throughout the coursework are research-based and are aligned with the MSCEIT (Mayer, Salovey, Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test Yale University) and the CASEL (Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning) Competencies. Throughout this coursework, we will continue to address the SEL needs of our students.

This course will be delivered through Google Classroom. A rockteach email address will be assigned to each participant.
Social Work CEUs provided by Rockland BOCES - $25 fee paid directly to Rockland BOCES.
  • Max Class Size: 20

11. SMALL Book Club on 6/21/23(NOT FOR CTLE OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Location: ZOOM AT HOME (ZOOM, NY)

Dates: 6/21/2023

Join us for a discussion of the book The Measure by Nikki Elric's. Candace will lead us in an interesting and lively discussion. Wednesday, June 21 at 10 am on Zoom. Please register by 6/17 to receive the link on time.
  • Max Class Size: 15

12. EDPD 5130.01 - Mastering the Teacher Evaluation Process: Effective to Highly Effective Teaching

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

Dates: 6/22/2023 to 8/4/2023

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: Danielson, Charlotte (2007). Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching. ASCD: Alexandria, VA.; Marzano, Robert (2017). The New Art and Science of Teaching. Solution Tree. Bloomington, Indiana. *Final projects and reflections due online on Aug. 4. If you want to take this for graduate credit and don't have an account with Manhattanville, please contact jmurray@rockteach.org for more information. College registration is required for graduate credit.
  • Max Class Size: 40

13. Social Emotional Learning: A Strategic Approach

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

Dates: 6/27/2023 to 8/29/2023

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”, Nancy Frey, Douglas Fisher, Dominique Smith. (2018).
  • Max Class Size: 30

14. Social Problems and Education

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

Dates: 6/27/2023 to 8/29/2023

This course will concentrate on 3 main areas which will allow participants to engage in discussions and lectures in order to gain a deeper understanding of how the myriad of social problems impact education and society at large. Schools are, in fact, microcosms of society. Inevitably, social ills such as crime/violence, drug/alcohol dependence, discrimination, poverty, warfare, disrupted families and physical/mental illnesses have on the nation, communities, families, and schools. Children across the country come to school every day, and in some way reflect the aforementioned social problems in their behavior and achievement. This class is meant to serve as an open forum to discuss and research the issues, as well as create a program that deals with the implications of social problems on us as educators. The accompanying paper will reflect on the social problem, describe the current research, and outline a strategy to mitigate the impact on students and families. All opinions are welcomed and respected as participants bring a collective amount of life and educational life to the discussions. Group discussions, online research, and role playing will highlight lectured material, and give participants ideas for programs and/or initiatives designed to meet the needs of school districts, schools, and individual students. Required text for this course is "Understanding Social Problems”, 5th edition, Mooney, Linda A., Knox, David, and Schact, Caroline, 2005, Wadsworth, a Division of Thomson Learning, Inc. Rogue Valley Publications. (Formerly run under CMSV CEGE 569-R01)
  • Max Class Size: 25

15. Online: Discussions and Questioning to Build Deep Thinking, July 1 - July 28, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 7/1/2023 to 7/28/2023

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: 20

16. Online: Work Hard/Think Hard: Principles of Effective Teaching, July 1 - July 28, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 7/1/2023 to 7/28/2023

Location: Online

This course may be taken for either inservice or graduate credit. Since the two options are listed separately, please be sure to register accordingly. In this online book study, participants will develop their own use of the principles of effective teaching and develop a master teacher mindset through the examination of the best-selling text Never Work Harder Than Your Students by Robyn R Jackson. We will explore how to engage students in the heavy lifting of learning through the use of units of study, lesson plans, assessments, interventions and classroom management. With a focus on the quality of learning and not the quantity of work; teachers will become better equipped to lead their students on a voyage of self-discovery and acquisition of academic knowledge. At the conclusion of the course, participants will have a unit of study, lesson plan, assessment and action plan to help them put the principles into practice immediately and effectively, challenging their students to work hard and think harder. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

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

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/1/2023 to 8/4/2023

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. This course will run asynchronous online from 3/6-4/24/23. Only start and end dates are listed. If you are taking for graduate credit and are not a student of Manhattanville, please contact jmurray@rockteach.org for info on creating your account.
  • Max Class Size: 25

18. EDPD 5055.01/Work Hard/Think Hard: Developing a Master Teacher Mindset (WTCI)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/1/2023 to 8/4/2023

In this online course, participants will develop their own use of the principles of effective teaching and develop a master teacher mindset through the examination of the best-selling text Never Work Harder Than Your Students by Robyn R Jackson. We will explore how to engage students in the heavy lifting of learning through the use of units of study, lesson plans, assessments, interventions and classroom management. With a focus on the quality of learning and not the quantity of work; teachers will become better equipped to lead their students on a voyage of self-discovery and acquisition of academic knowledge. At the conclusion of the course, participants will have a unit of study, lesson plan, assessment and action plan to help them put the principles into practice immediately and effectively, challenging their students to work hard and think harder. Required Texts: 'Never Work Harder Than Your Students: The Journey to Great Teaching', 2nd, by Robyn Jackson, Alexandria, Va: ASCD. 2018. This course will run asynchronous online from 7/1-8/4/23. Only start and end dates are listed. If you are taking for graduate credit and are not a student of Manhattanville, please contact jmurray@rockteach.org for info on creating your account.
  • Max Class Size: 25

19. EDU 5000.01/Foundations of Education

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/3/2023 to 8/4/2023

This introductory course provides an overview of the field of American education. It investigates major issues, which have affected learning and teaching in the U.S. Through active class involvement, the learning/teaching dyad, its social, political, economic antecedents and possible consequences are analyzed. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517x103 before registering. College registration is required. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred. This course will run Asynchronously online 7/3-8/4/23. Only start and end dates are listed, please refer to service hub of the syllabus for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 5

20. EDU 5344.01/Child Development and Learning

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/3/2023 to 8/4/2023

In this on campus course you will learn about the developmental milestones of childhood and adolescence. Explore ways in which the cognitive, emotional/ social, motor and linguistic aspects of student development influence the curricular and instructional choices that teachers make. Satisfies prerequisite requirement. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact 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 from 7/3-8/4. 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

21. EDAD 5009.01/Technology for Administrators (3 credits)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/3/2023 to 8/2/2023

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 please contact jmurray@rockteach.org for complete details. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred. Course runs on Mondays and Wednesdays. Note only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to dates provided by instructor.
  • Max Class Size: 15

22. EDU 5204.01/Methods of TESOL

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/3/2023 to 8/3/2023

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. You must be a Manhattanville Non-matriculated student to take this course. Contact Jmurray@rockteach.org for directions. College registration is required. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note that only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to the Manhattanville calendar or the syllabus for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 15

23. EDU 5217.01/Working with Parents in Inclusive Schools

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/3/2023 to 8/3/2023

This 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 Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517X103 before registering. College registration is required. Additional college tuition will be incurred for graduate credits. Course will run synchronously online on Monday/Tues/Thurs. Only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to the instructor syllabus for exact dates.
  • Max Class Size: 5

24. EDU 5494.01/Literacy Development Grades 3-6

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/3/2023 to 8/3/2023

Study the relationship among reading, writing, speaking and listening in the context of the elementary classroom. Investigate a variety of methods and strategies that strengthen vocabulary, comprehension, word study and fluency for diverse learners. Readers' and writers' workshop strategies will be emphasized as a means to structure the language arts curriculum and to provide authentic literacy experiences. Strategies to assess classroom work in order to inform differentiated instruction will be applied to an interdisciplinary unit that also includes technology. Students will complete a literacy profile on one student. (Literacy Course) If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517x103 before registering. College registration is required. Additional college tuition will be incurred for graduate credits. Course will run on M/T/TH from July 3-Aug. 3. Only start and end dates are listed.
  • Max Class Size: 10

25. EDU 5536.01/Field Based Educational Research

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/3/2023 to 8/3/2023

This course provides an opportunity for students to understand the fundamental methods of qualitative educational research. Issues in current educational research are explored and implications for practice are outlined. Students develop and complete an original research project in relation to fieldwork/internship experience in an education-based setting. This course is a seminar and requires significant student participation, fieldwork, research, and writing. Fieldwork required. This course is open to matriculated students in the program only. Note additional tuition will be incurred. Course runs synchronously online on MON/TUES/THUR 4:20-6:50pm from July 3-Aug. 3, 2023. Only start and end dates are listed. Refer to syllabus for exact dates.
  • Max Class Size: 1

26. EDU-5387.01/Fundamentals Middle Childhood Education

Location: Manhattanville College (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 7/3/2023

This on campus 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. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517X103 before registering. College registration is required. Additional college tuition will be incurred for graduate credits. Only start and end dates are listed. Refer to service hub or the course syllabus for exact dates.
  • Max Class Size: 5

27. EDU 5380.01/Curriculum, Management, and Assessment

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/3/2023 to 8/3/2023

This course will explore ways for childhood educators to develop curricula, plan and implement instruction within the full range of students' abilities in a role as an apprentice in a school setting. Develop methods for assessing student learning. Examine the application of research as a method for gathering data, planning and assessment toward instruction improvement and student performance. Field experience required. Additional college tuition will be incurred for graduate credits. Course will run synchronously online on M/T/TH from 7/3-8/3/23. Only start and end dates are listed. Refer to service hub or the course syllabus for exact dates.
  • Max Class Size: 1

28. EDU 5032.01/Collaboration and Consultation in Inclusive Settings

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/3/2023 to 8/4/2023

This 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. 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 synchronously online on M/T/TH from July 3-Aug. 3. note only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to instructor for exact schedule.
  • Max Class Size: 10

29. EDU 5202.01/Intro to Language and Linguistics

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/3/2023 to 8/3/2023

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. You must be a Manhattanville Non-matriculated student to take this course. Contact Jmurray@rockteach.org for directions. College registration is required. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note that only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to the Manhattanville calendar or the syllabus for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 15

30. EDU-5612.01/Literacy Assessment & Intervention

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/3/2023 to 8/3/2023

This course is the first part of a two-part practical sequence. Candidates work with students to learn and apply techniques for assessing the literacy abilities and needs of students, and designing effective interventions based on learner needs, including dyslexia, in the areas of word recognition skills, fluency, vocabulary, metacognition, comprehension, and writing. Candidates examine and analyze a broad array of formal and informal assessment techniques and their application to literacy instruction. They apply strategies for effectively communication assessment results to parents, caregivers, and school personnel. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517X103 before registering. College registration is required. Additional college tuition will be incurred for graduate credits. This course will run on M/T/TH synchronously online from July 3-Aug. 3. Note, only start and end dates are listed.
  • Max Class Size: 5

31. Hybrid: Interactive Writing, July 5 - July 19, 2023 (WTCI)

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 7/19/2023

Location: Online

This hybrid course is designed to provide K-2 teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively integrate interactive writing into their classroom instruction. Topics covered will include: . The benefits of interactive writing for students' literacy development . Techniques for teaching writing conventions, such as capitalization, punctuation, and spelling through the use of interactive writing . Planning and preparation for interactive writing . Differentiating interactive writing to meet the needs of diverse learners . Participants will have opportunities to practice interactive writing strategies through hands-on activities and will receive feedback on their planning Meeting dates will be on Thursday, July 6 and July 13 from 7:00-8:30pm. All other assignments are self paced. Participants MUST ATTEND ALL SYNCHRONOUS SESSIONS TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT FOR THIS COURSE. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

32. Hybrid: Planning Interactive Read Alouds, July 5 - July 19, 2023 (WTCI)

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 7/19/2023

Location: Online

This hybrid course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and implement interactive read alouds in the classroom. The course will cover the following topics: . The benefits of interactive read alouds for students' literacy development . How to select high-quality, engaging texts for read alouds . Techniques for actively involving students in the read aloud process, such as predicting, questioning, and summarizing . Ways to use read alouds to support the teaching of reading comprehension strategies . Participants will have opportunities to practice these techniques through interactive activities and will receive feedback on their read aloud planning. Meeting dates will be on Monday, July 10 and July 17 from 7:00pm- 8:30pm. All other assignments are self paced. Participants MUST ATTEND ALL SYNCHRONOUS SESSIONS TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT FOR THIS COURSE. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

33. Hybrid: Using Graphic Novels to Support Culturally Responsive Education, July 5 - August 2, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: 3-8 Teachers, Library Media Specialists, Counselors, ENL Teachers, Reading Specialists

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 8/2/2023

Location: Hybrid

Participants in this course will learn how to utilize graphic novels to implement culturally responsive education. Ongoing professional learning and support is listed as one of the principles in the New York State Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Framework. This course will provide participants with an introduction to the CR-S Framework, an exploration into best practices in using graphic novels in the classroom, and will allow participants to read and identify graphic novels that could be incorporated into their curricula and/or libraries. By the end of the class, participants will feel comfortable teaching with graphic novels, identifying high quality, engaging graphic novels, and understanding how graphic novels can support culturally responsive education. There will be 3 Mandatory synchronous Zoom sessions on Monday, July 10, Monday, July 17 and Monday July 31 from 3:30-4:30 pm. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

34. Online: A Fresh Look at Classroom Management, July 5 - August 2, 2023 (EWTC)

Audience: Elementary and Secondary Educators

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 8/2/2023

Location: Online

Our consortium members will be given priority registration and non-consortium members will be waitlisted until one week before the course commencement date. If space permits, we will then enroll waitlisted teachers based on their date of registration. In this course, participants will take a deep dive into classroom management. They will spend time researching and understanding eight (8) key components of classroom management. Throughout the course, participants will develop their own classroom management plan incorporating the different strategies and techniques discussed. Participants will be asked to reflect on and discuss with each other the course material. At the end of the course, participants will have a ready to implement classroom management plan and new strategies to refresh an already existing classroom management plan.
  • Max Class Size: 35

35. Online: Autism Spectrum Disorder, July 5 - August 2, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: K-12

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 8/2/2023

Location: Online

We have all heard the expression, "on the spectrum,” but what does it mean? What implications can it have for your classroom? In this online courses, participants will review the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. We will examine best instructional practices and methodologies and, at the end of the class, you will have the tools you need to enhance instructional practices for your students. This course is appropriate for all teachers K-12. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

36. Online: Book Study - Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students by Zaretta Hammond, July 5 - August 2,2023 (EWTC)

Audience: K-12 Educators in all areas

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 8/2/2023

Location: Online Only

Our consortium members will be given priority registration and non-consortium members will be waitlisted until one week before the course commencement date. If space permits, we will then enroll waitlisted teachers based on their date of registration. Many educators use the terms culturally responsive teaching, multicultural education and social justice education interchangeably, which keeps educators from effectively implementing culturally responsive teaching. While they do overlap, they have very different purposes. Culturally responsive teaching is focused not on celebrating diversity but on using culture as a cognitive scaffold for processing new content during learning. It focuses on cognitive development and increasing brain power for culturally and linguistically diverse students. We will read and discuss, "Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students” by Zaretta Hammond, and share, discuss, and problem solve how to close the achievement gap by looking at culturally responsive pedagogy. IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS COURSE, PARTICIPANTS MUST PURCHASE A COPY OF THE BOOK PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE CLASS.
  • Max Class Size: 30

37. Online: Book Study-Lost at School: Why our Kids with Behavioral Challenges are Falling Through the Cracks and How We Can Help Them, July 5 - August 2, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: K-12 Teachers, All Content Area

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 8/2/2023

Location: Online Only

In this book study, we will have a chance to examine the minds of behaviorally challenged students and school personnel to explore why children do not respond to antiquated disciplinary techniques and zero tolerance policies. During the course of this class, you will become familiar with the current Social Emotional Learning benchmarks. You will also have an opportunity to consider the value of a trauma informed, non-punitive and unilateral approach to reduce inappropriate behavior incidents. At the conclusion of the book study, participants will be able to use communication skills and proactive tools to model behavior that inspires collaboration to build productive relationships with students. Participants in this course may pick up the required book: LOST AT SCHOOL at the Teacher Center before the commencement of the class. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

38. Online: Bringing More Formative Assessment Into Your Classroom, July 5 - August 2, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 8/2/2023

Location: Online

A teacher's use of formative assessment techniques is essential in ensuring he or she is meeting the learning targets for a unit. Teachers need to know "who knows what” before moving on. Formative assessment is nothing new - our teachers were administering formative assessments to us when we were in school many years ago. In today's digital world, we are lucky to have so many more tools to assist us in our formative assessments. Teachers in the class will review the research on formative assessment as well as explore dozens of instructional tools that can be used for formative assessments. Teachers will leave this course with concrete and easy to use examples for embedding more formative assessments into their lessons . PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

39. Online: Building a Classroom Culture of Resilience, July 5 - August 2, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 8/2/2023

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

40. Online: Close Reading, July 5 - August 2, 2023 (WTCI)

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 8/2/2023

Location: Online

This course will explore various strategies and examples of close reading techniques. We will look at classrooms using these strategies through video and through articles using Engage NY and the Teaching Channel as resources. To prepare our students for college and career readiness, we must provide them with the tools they need to read complex texts. To be able to do this, they must be able to "close read” a passage or a text, focusing on the author's purpose, the structure and the flow of the text. We must assign text dependent questions that require students to go back into the text to think about and understand what they are reading. Since the common core standards require that students provide evidence and justification when answering complex questions on the end of year state assessments, we must give them the tools they need to be proficient in this area. We will explore the EngageNY exemplars that model this process and use them as a springboard to help formulate close reading activities for our own classrooms. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

41. Online: Digital Citizenship, July 5 - August 2, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in grades K-12

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 8/2/2023

Location: Online

This online course is designed to help educators guide their students through the protocols and potential implications of social media and technology. We will delineate appropriate ways to use technology and share strategies in the classroom. We will examine the 9 Key P's of Digital Citizenship and how to teach these strategies to students. We will create posters, share lesson plans and explore various scenarios and how to respond to each one. We will be accessing two different tool kits using the Common Sense Media website that will help shape our lessons and will share free resources for our schools and districts. We will customize this information and create a comprehensive classroom plan. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

42. Online: Gender Identity: Myths, Truths and Equity, July 5 - July 26, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators K -12

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 7/26/2023

Location: Online

In this online course, we will explore the issues surrounding gender identity and the use of proper pronouns. Using the correct pronouns will help students feel safe, comfortable, and respected in the classroom. We will discuss the distinction between sex and gender and how we can make positive changes in the classroom to eliminate any harassment and bullying. We will also design specific strategies, share resources and discuss how to conduct successful parent teacher conferences while respecting confidentiality. At the conclusion of this class, we will be better prepared to support an individual's gender identity and life experiences and to provide our younger generation with a safe, inclusive and non threatening classroom environment. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

43. Online: It's More than just Reversals: A Book Study based on Overcoming Dyslexia, by Sally Shaywitz, M.D., July 5 - August 2, 2023 (EWTC)

Audience: All

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 8/2/2023

Location: Online

Our consortium members will be given priority registration and non-consortium members will be waitlisted until one week before the course commencement date. If space permits, we will then enroll waitlisted teachers based on their date of registration. In this Free online book study, participants will examine how to identify early clues of dyslexia and look for clues in older children and adults. Participants will understand how dyslexia is diagnosed and identified, and what and how a sound multi-sensory word study program can best support dyslexics. Based on the book, Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz, M.D., teachers will develop an understanding of the identification and best instructional methodologies and practices of teaching students with this reading disability. Sally Shaywitz is an expert scientist and pediatrician who leads the field in dyslexia research. Through case studies and evaluations, join us as we begin to uncover the world of dyslexia. Participants will need to purchase the SECOND EDITION of the book prior to the course commencement date.
  • Max Class Size: 40

44. Online: Look Who's Talking: Accountable Talk in Your Classroom, July 5 - August 2, 2023 (EWTC)

Audience: Grades K-12 Educators

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 8/2/2023

Location: Online Only

Our consortium members will be given priority registration and non-consortium members will be waitlisted until one week before the course commencement date. If space permits, we will then enroll waitlisted teachers based on their date of registration. This Free online class is designed for teachers in every setting from Grades K-12. Look Who's Talking is an introduction to Accountable Talk. Accountable Talk refers to the ways that teachers skillfully encourage their students to think deeply, articulate their reasoning, and listen with purpose. Talking with others about ideas and work is fundamental to learning and is an essential skill in the Common Core Learning Standards for every grade. But not all talk sustains learning. For classroom talk to promote learning it must be accountable--to the learning community, to accurate and appropriate knowledge, and to rigorous thinking. Accountable talk uses evidence appropriate to the discipline (e.g., proofs in mathematics, data from investigations in science, textual details in literature, documentary sources in history) and follows established norms of good reasoning. At the end of this course, teachers will be able to effectively incorporate Talk strategies into the classroom.
  • Max Class Size: 50

45. Online: Navigating the NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards, July 5 - July 19, 2023 (EWTC)

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 7/19/2023

Location: Online

Our consortium members will be given priority registration and non-consortium members will be waitlisted until one week before the course commencement date. If space permits, we will then enroll waitlisted teachers based on their date of registration. In this Free online course, teachers will develop an understanding of the structure and content of the NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards. They will understand the guiding principles and lenses with which the standards were developed and how that relates to student learning. Teachers will also have an opportunity to explore and reflect on ways the standards can be met and implemented into their classrooms.
  • Max Class Size: 20

46. Online: Practical Resources for the Efficient Teacher, July 5 - August 2, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 8/2/2023

Location: Online only

Enhancing technology is mandatory in today's classroom and provides your students with the rigor and skills they need to be successful in college and in their careers. We will explore sites that will help you plan your math lessons, motivate hard to reach students and carry out science and language arts projects across the curriculum. Sites will be selected based on your grade level and specialty areas. At the end of this course, these sites will help simplify the time spent on lesson planning, will increase student engagement, will enhance parent communication and will provide a guideline for the current standards.. We will examine sites such as GoNoodle, Figment, Remind, Storyboarding, Discovery and explore at Teacher's First resources.PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

47. Online: SEL: I Know It's Important But How Do I Fit It All In?, July 5 - August 2, 2023 (EWTC)

Audience: Educators grades K-12

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 8/2/2023

Location: Online

Our consortium members will be given priority registration and non-consortium members will be waitlisted until one week before the course commencement date. If space permits, we will then enroll waitlisted teachers based on their date of registration. Are you finding it difficult to incorporate social and emotional learning (SEL) into your content-rich classroom? This Free online course is designed to take a deep dive into social-emotional learning, the core competencies that surround it and how to embed these competencies into your academic lessons. By the end of this course, teachers will feel more confident and successful in their quest to embed the principles of social-emotional learning into their own teaching practices within any content areas. You will begin to see it not as one more thing to add to our already full plates, but rather something that enhances the content and creates a safe and engaging learning environment for all. This online course is designed for teachers in every setting/content area from Grades K-12.
  • Max Class Size: 40

48. Online: Teaching the Exceptional Child: An Introduction to Special Education, July 5 - August 2, 2023 (EWTC)

Audience: Teachers in grades K-12

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 8/2/2023

Location: Online

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Our consortium members will be given priority registration and non-consortium members will be waitlisted until one week before the course commencement date. If space permits, we will then enroll waitlisted teachers based on their date of registration. This course is designed for all teachers in the general education setting (K-12) who wish to gain an overview of the special education process. Teaching the Exceptional Child: An Introduction to Special Education was developed with the general education teacher in mind who is looking for an understanding of how to best support the varied learning abilities in one classroom. By the end of this course, participants will be able to navigate through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), understand their role in a Committee of Special Education (CSE) meeting, describe the history of Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), identify and dive deeply into the 13 classifications of disabilities, all while collaboratively evaluating scenarios to best educate the exceptional child.
  • Max Class Size: 20

49. Online: Technology Generation, July 5 - August 2, 2023 (WTCI))

Audience: Classroom teachers in grades 2-12

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 8/2/2023

Location: Online Only

In this online course, we will explore the most recent advancements in technology and how they can be integrated into the classroom curriculum. We will examine Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) and create engaging learning experiences that focus on both science and social studies. We will experiment with the top math sites and develop corresponding lesson plans that will make learning concrete for our students. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

50. Online: The Key to Conversation, Comprehension, and Assessment, July 5 - August 2, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 8/2/2023

Location: Online

This course, which is a compilation of teaching strategies, comprehension techniques, and assessment practices, will introduce participants to learning through intentional lesson planning. We will begin the course by learning how to build conversations and create a safe environment where students are able to take risks and contribute to classroom conversations. In order to build comprehension, we will look at the course objectives and decide what we want the students to take away from the experience. We will explore the use of classroom questioning (and follow up) strategies, fiction and non- fiction book talks and design curriculum wide hands-on activities to improve student participation and comprehension. Exploring a variety of assessment strategies is a key part of the process. By implementing a backward design lesson plan, teachers can focus on the goals they hope to achieve, making their classroom time more intentional and their lesson plans more effective in the production of the desired result. The strategies and tools explored in this class can be applied to any curriculum and will enhance your current classroom tools. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

51. Online: Wake Them Up! - Motivating Lessons, July 5 - August 2, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 8/2/2023

Location: Online

We have all been there - we've prepared a great lesson, developed a "hook” to keep students engaged and ready to learn, only to see student interest fizzle out as the lesson progresses. Keeping students actively engaged in the learning process is a critical component of lesson planning. Throughout this course, we will explore strategies for "hooking” students and keeping them engaged in the learning process that can immediately be incorporated into your lesson plans. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

52. Online: Book Study - The Teacher's Guide to Self Care by Sarah Frost, July 5 - July 19, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: All

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 7/19/2023

Location: Online

In this book study, participants will examine how they can build resilience and reclaim their peace in and outside of the classroom. We will take a close look at the causes of teacher burnout, as well as remedies to counteract the rigorous demands of the profession. Participants must purchase Sarah Frost's book, The Teacher's Guide to Self-Care; Build Resilience, Avoid Burnout, and Bring a Happier and Healthier You to the Classroom. We will discuss her strategies to become happier and healthier through creating Self Care Calendars, positive affirmations, meditation, and how these, and other strategies, can be applied in and out of the classroom. The Teacher's Guide to Self-Care will help you create the self-care routines you need for a sustainable career, leaving the teacher-martyr complex behind and embrace a lifestyle that includes taking care of yourself, while continuing to make a difference in the world. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

53. EDU 5256/PreK-12 TESOL and BILINGUAL Teaching Practices and Assessment in the Content Areas

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 8/14/2023

The purpose of this blended hybrid course is to introduce teacher candidates in the TESOL and Bilingual Extension programs to the principles of content-based English and native language instruction and appropriate assessment techniques. The course will assist participants in developing a theoretical frame of reference, the necessary knowledge and skills, and practical techniques for (a) teaching ELA, math, science, and social studies to ELLs and bilingual learners, and (b) assessing their language and content area progress. Course participants will develop adequate background knowledge to make informed decisions about which teaching and assessment techniques best serve the academic and language development needs of ELLs and bilingual learners. They will become familiar with the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) and various differentiated instructional and assessment procedures aligned with the Common Core Learning Standards, with special emphasis placed on the NYSED Common Core Initiative (Bilingual Progressions). Participants will design CCLS- aligned SIOP lessons for content-based English language and native language instruction that develop communicative proficiency through scaffolded learning strategies while also target content-based knowledge and skill development. Additionally, participants will develop a thorough understanding of culturally and linguistically appropriate assessment practices. Course will run asynchronously online from July 4th through August 14th, 2023. Synchronous meeting dates are July 11th, 18th, and 25th, 2023. You must be in the Bilingual program in order to take this course. Contact Jmurray@rockteach.org for details.
  • Max Class Size: 25

54. EDU 5371.01/Technology in Special Education

Location: Manhattanville College (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 8/2/2023

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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. Additional tuition costs will be incurred. This course is open to matriculated program students only. College registration is required. Only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to syllabus for all dates and times.
  • Max Class Size: 2

55. EDPD 5017.01/Responding to Nonfiction with Power

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 8/2/2023

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: 1) "Reading Nonfiction Notice & Note: Strategies for Close Reading", by Beers, G. and Robert Probst, 2013, Heinemann; 2) "Disrupting Thinking Why How We Read Matters", by Beers, Kylene, and Robert E. Probst, 2017, Scholastic; 3)"Nonfiction matters: Reading, writing, and research in grades 3-8", by Harvey, S., 1998, Stenhouse Publishers; 4) "5 Kinds of Nonfiction: Enriching Reading and Writing Instruction with Children's Books", by Melissa Stewart and Marlene Correia, 2021, Stenhouse Publishers; 5)"The Knowledge Gap: The hidden cause of America's broken education system-and how to fix it.", by N. Wexler, 2020, Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC. If you are taking for graduate credit and do not have a non-matriculant account with the college contact jmurray@rockteach.org for more details.
  • Max Class Size: 25

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

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

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 8/2/2023

Technology can increase teachers' capacity to support the learning of individual students with wide differences in their abilities to see, hear, speak, move, read, write, understand English, attend, organize, engage and remember. To do this efficiently and effectively technology should be carefully selected, purposefully planned and thoughtful implemented. Not all technology is useful for all students. Required Text: "How to Differentiate Instruction in Academically Diverse Classrooms", 3rd Edition, by Carol Ann Tomlinson. If you would like to take this course for Graduate credit and do not have an account with the college, please contact jmurray@rockteach.org for info.
  • Max Class Size: 25

57. EDU 5085.01/Instructional Strategies for Students with Learning & Behavior Problems

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

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 8/2/2023

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This course will provide multiple strategies and approaches for use with students with ELN as well as ELLs. 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 and RTI. If you would like to take this course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student please contact Jmurray@rockteach.org for information. College registration is required. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred.
  • Max Class Size: 18

58. EDU 5565.01/Special Education Content Strategies for Grades 7-12

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

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 8/2/2023

This course will provide the candidate with instruction in teaching skills pertinent to each of the secondary content areas; specifically, social studies, English language arts, the sciences, and mathematics. Further, candidates will learn about theory and practice as they relate to teaching students with exceptional learning needs (ELN) and English Language Learners (ELL). In addition to learning pedagogical approaches for teaching students with ELN the fundamental skills of reading, written expression, and mathematics, candidates will gain knowledge of social skills development, behavior management, executive function and the design and implementation of alternative assessments. 12 Hours of Field Experience Required. Prerequisite: EDU 5077: The Adolescent with Learning and Behavior Problems. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517x103 before registering. College registration is required. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred.
  • Max Class Size: 15

59. Book Study Online: We Belong: 50 Strategies to Create Community and Revolutionize Classroom Management (7/6/23-8/8/23)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/6/2023 to 8/8/2023

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The secret to every positive learning environment? Belonging.This is the foundational principle behind "We Belong" by Laurie Barron, Patti Kinney. Are you an educator that believes that community and connectivity are at the heart of every successful classroom? Are you excited to engage in meaningful discussion with colleagues about important topics such as student engagement? If so, this course is for you. In this 15 hour CTLE course we will engage in asynchronous online discussion, study, and interaction about the importance of connectivity in revolutionizing classroom management.

Participants are responsible for securing a copy of We Belong: 50 Strategies to Create Community and Revolutionize Classroom Management by Laurie Barron and Patti Kinney in advance of the course. Dates listed are the start and end date; the course is asynchronous online and available 24/7. A Rockteach email address will be assigned to participate in this course, which will be delivered in Google Classroom.
  • Max Class Size: 15

60. EDAD 5016.01/Understanding/Applying Data I (3 Credits)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/6/2023 to 8/3/2023

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 please contact jmurray@rockteach.org for complete details. College registration is required. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred. Course runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7/6-8/3/23. Note only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to dates provided by instructor.
  • Max Class Size: 15

61. EDU 5274.02/Methods of Teaching Literacy II

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/6/2023 to 8/3/2023

This course is the second of a pair of courses that provides a research-based introduction to literacy teaching and learning for children in the elementary grades. The course examines in depth the theories, approaches, and methodology of teaching reading and writing in the elementary classroom, with a special focus on literacy teaching in the upper elementary grades (3-6). Emphasis will be on helping candidates develop an informed, integrated, and balanced approach to the planning and instruction of reading, writing, listening, and speaking, and on extending their knowledge of children's literature in a diverse society. The course will give you a vision of what is possible in 3-6 reading/writing classrooms. It will give you strategies and concepts to draw on as you teach, the lens to understand and respond to what children show you when they read and write, resources to support your lifelong learning, and opportunities to practice and receive coaching on essential teaching moves. I have designed the course so that it also gives you invitations to design and redesign curriculum for reading/writing workshops, opportunities to read the ideas of major theorists in language education, and chances to gain knowledge of constructivist practices in language arts. Our focus will alternate between the teaching of writing and the teaching of reading. 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 Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517x103 before registering. College registration is required. Additional college tuition and fees will be incurred.
  • Max Class Size: 20

62. EDU 5026.01/Literacy in the Content Areas

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/6/2023 to 8/3/2023

Learn to integrate literacy with English, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics and The Arts so that students can effectively construct meaning from informational texts. Teachers develop strategies based on current theory and practice to teach comprehension, vocabulary and study skills. Students acquire an integrated and balanced approach for improving literacy at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Learn to integrate literacy with English, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics and The Arts so that students can effectively construct meaning from informational texts. Teachers develop strategies based on current theory and practice to teach comprehension, vocabulary and study skills. Students acquire an integrated and balanced approach for improving literacy at the elementary, middle and high school levels. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517X103 before registering. College registration is required. Additional college tuition will be incurred for graduate credits. Note this course will run on Tues/Thur. synchronously online at 7:00. Only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to syllabus for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 8

63. EDU 5017.01/Foundations of Early Childhood

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/10/2023 to 7/14/2023

An introduction to the historical, philosophical, and cultural roots of early childhood education including traditional, current and innovative models for early childhood programs. Field experience required. This course is for matriculated students only. Non-matriculated students that wish to take on campus can seek permission. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517x103 before registering. College registration is required. Additional college tuition will be incurred for graduate credits.
  • Max Class Size: 10

64. Online Book Study: Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain (7/10-7/31)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/10/2023 to 7/31/2023


In this 15 hour asynchronous book study, participants will be taking a deep dive into the book "Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain” by John Ratey MD. The book reviews case studies and evidence on how important exercise and movement is for the brain to be able to create, think, and learn. Participants will use this book to help increase the movement in their own classrooms and improve practice as an educator.

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. The course will be delivered in Google Classroom.

Required Text: "Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain” by John Ratey MD

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

65. Using Google Earth to Create a Story (7/11 - 7/13/23)

Dates: 7/11/2023 to 7/13/2023

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Learn how to use the creation tools in Google Earth which allows you to easily create and share maps and stories about our world as an Earth project. You or your students can create a project for any subject choosing, drawing placemarks, lines and shapes, adding rich contextual information to your places (text, links, images, videos, 3D views and Street View), and organizing your project into a narrative flow. You can even share the project and work collaboratively with others. When it is finished, you can use the presentation mode and allow viewers to fly from one place to the next following the narrative of your project, immersing them in the journey through Google Earth's imagery and the custom content you provide. This 3hr training is asynchronous online and will be delivered via Google Classroom. A rockteach email address will be provided to participate in the training.
  • Max Class Size: 20

66. Fraction Foundations

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Audience: Elementary

Dates: 7/11/2023 to 7/13/2023

New
Explore the developmental progression of fractions and how a child's understanding of whole numbers plays an important role in the development of fractional understanding. Participants will discuss integration of practice standards and investigate rich tasks that support students in their understanding of parts of a whole, equivalence, addition/subtraction, multiplication and division and how those concepts work into math in the real world around them. Participants must attend both sessions to earn CTLE hours.
  • Max Class Size: 30

67. Introduction to the Science of Reading

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 7/11/2023

New
There is a push to incorporate the science of reading into classrooms, but what exactly is the science of reading? This one-hour course will explain some of the scientific research behind reading instruction and help participants begin to understand the pieces and parts that make up a structured literacy approach. Facilitated by Dr. Christina Clark
  • Max Class Size: 20

68. Book Study - Hybrid: Courageous Conversations About Race: A Field Guide for Achieving Equity in Schools and Beyond

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 7/11/2023 to 8/8/2023

New
The goal is to enlighten educators in the importance of eliminating disparities and realizing the imperative of critically developing cultural proficiency. The group will have candid conversations about race to help educational leaders understand why performance inequity persists and how to guide policy analysis and instructional reform that promote true academic parity. This hybrid 15 hour book study will assist educational leaders to examine the achievement gap through the prism of race. Participants must secure a copy of Courageous Conversations About Race: A Field Guide for Achieving Equity in Schools and Beyond by Glenn E. Singleton before the course starts.
  • Max Class Size: 15

69. Be A Game Changer: Live To Lead (7/12 - 8/24/23)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/12/2023 to 8/24/2023

This 15 hour online course will provide participants with the opportunity to develop, coordinate and integrate the power of being the change they want to see in the world into their daily lives. This expertise will enable them to grow professionally and personally and internalize the importance of being a life-long learner. As society changes we need to reflect on the changes and make adaptations that enable us to continue to grow, learn, and achieve in a collaborative manner.
The skills, competencies, and strategies utilized throughout the coursework are research-based and are aligned with the MSCEIT (Mayer, Salovey, Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test - Yale University) and the CASEL (Collaborative for Academic Social and Emotional Learning) Competencies.
This course will be delivered in Google Classroom and be available 24/7. This course is available for Social Work CEUs - An additional fee of $25 paid to Rockland BOCES.
  • Max Class Size: 25

70. Book Study:Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident and Capable Children (7/12/23-8/9/23)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/12/2023 to 8/9/2023

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.
  • Max Class Size: 20

71. Engaging ENL Students in a New School Year (7/12/23 - 8/23/23)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/12/2023 to 8/23/2023

During this experience, participants will explore a variety of strategies to engage ENL students in learning at the beginning of the school year, whether hybrid or in person learning. Participants will learn to utilize tools such as Gamification, Wait Time, virtual field trips, coding and electric graphic organizers. While there are suggested timelines for work completion, this course does NOT require any synchronous sessions so that you may plan your course completion time accordingly. All work is due by the end of the last day of the course.This 15 hour online course will run through Google Classroom.
  • Max Class Size: 25

72. Enhancing Reading Comprehension with Digital Resources (7/12/23 - 8/23/23)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/12/2023 to 8/23/2023

Have you ever read a book... a short story... a poem and been able to see the characters, know the place, or empathize with the protagonist? Many students haven't had such a memorable reading moment. Many of today's students prefer digital media to literature. To motivate students to read, teachers can connect reading with the digital resources students use every day. There is a wealth of digital resources to connect kids with books. This course provides teachers with the resources to merge digital media and literature and consequently, to enhance reading comprehension skills. This 15 hour online course will be delivered by Google Classroom. Participants will be assigned a rockteach email address to participate.
  • Max Class Size: 20

73. Online: Digital Literacy Skills for Online Research (7/12/23-8/23/23)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/12/2023 to 8/23/2023

Digital literacy is the ability to effectively find, use and share information in digital form. This 15 hour asynchronous online course will help educators to use better search strategies to get relevant information, and show them how to vet website credibility on the open web. In addition, protecting online information, maintaining privacy and giving proper credit will be covered. Participants will navigate free and paid content, and learn about tools to help students become educated consumers of digital content. Public library cards are needed to research databases (normally paid content). Although much of the course will be directed toward secondary level instruction, participants can adapt what they learn for younger students.
  • Max Class Size: 20

74. Online: Yogapalooza: Teaching Kids Yoga and Mindfulness with Confidence (7/12/23- 8/23/23)

Location: Online Only (Online, )

Dates: 7/12/2023 to 8/23/2023


This 15 hour course, which includes implementation and practice, will provide the tools to bring engaging kids yoga and mindfulness content into your classroom. Even if you can't touch your toes or don't have a yoga mat, you can be skilled and confident sharing yoga with children. With hours of engaging videos, colorful handouts, accompanying classroom favorites for kids yoga, mindfulness activities and the information on development, safe yoga pose techniques and class planning, this is a complete online training for early childhood teachers who want to incorporate the benefits of yoga and mindfulness into their classroom.

If you're concerned about the emotional toll this world is having on your students (and yourself) this is a magic wand to create calm. This course is self-paced. Instructor Bari Koral is an internationally recognized kids yogi and recording artist with over 20 years of experience working with young children and thousands of educators. Dates listed are the start and end date. The course is available 24/7
  • Max Class Size: 25

75. Affirming Classrooms for LGBTQ+ Youth - Zoom

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 7/12/2023

This interactive workshop will focus on how to create affirming classroom environments for your LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) students. It will cover terms LGBTQ+ students want you to know, legal considerations, and more. Led by Loren Klein, Director of Health & Wellness, and staff of the Rockland County Pride Center.
  • Max Class Size: 30

76. Fostering STEAM, Haverstraw Brick Museum

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

Dates: 7/13/2023

This workshop will introduce teachers to practical techniques for integrating STEAM activities into everyday lessons. We will use the Museum archives and hands-on learning to make complex subjects like architecture, engineering, earth science and history come alive through fostering mindset, discovery, and identity in the curriculum. Teachers will be asked to do one or two of the projects that we do with our students so they may apply what they learned in a classroom setting. This training is facilitated by Rachel Whitlow, Executive Director of The Haverstraw Brick Museum. A minimum of 12 is required to run the program.
  • Max Class Size: 20

77. Instructional and Educational Strategies for English Language Learners

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

Dates: 7/13/2023 to 8/31/2023

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”, Hill, Jane & Miller, Kirsten (2014). ASCD: Alexandria, VA. And "Classroom Instruction That Works: Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement”, 2nd Edition, Ceri B Dean, Elizabeth Ross Hubbell, Howard Pitler & BJ Stone (2012). ASCD: Alexandria, VA.
  • Max Class Size: 35

78. Voice Technology as an Effective Teaching Tool

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

Dates: 7/13/2023 to 8/31/2023

One of the most effective teaching tools educators have is their voice. You are able to grab your students' attention, make "boring” topics interesting and inspire your students to learn. Students are surrounded and equipped with smartphones, computers, tablets, etc. and use them in numerous contexts in their daily lives. In any device, whether it is a mobile, tablet, or a computer, voice is a major part and source of engagement for the students which has changed the way they understand and study in today's time . This course will teach you about the many technology tools available to implement more voice in the classroom.
  • Max Class Size: 25

79. Using Technology to Empower Students with Special Needs

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

Dates: 7/14/2023 to 9/1/2023

Most students do not fit into the "one size fits all” theory of a typical classroom setting. Technology has eased the disappointment that many students face with academics. Technology has helped students become excited about learning and empowered them to feel confident in the classroom. This 3 credit course is intended to give educators an opportunity to learn about, explore and implement technology tools that can assist with engaging learners. This course will also explore tools for Special Need Students, Speech and Language Impairments and tools for the Deaf & Hearing. These tools will help students feel more empowered and help them succeed. Required Text: "The UDL Educational Technology Guide 2020: Technology for Special Education” by John F O'Sullivan.
  • Max Class Size: 30

80. Online: Executive Functioning - What is it? What does it look like? & What do we do About it?, July 16 - July 30, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: All

Dates: 7/16/2023 to 7/30/2023

Location: Online Only

In this Online course, participants will examine what exactly is "executive functioning,” how it manifests itself in student behaviors and what teaching strategies can be used to accommodate students who struggle with these skills. Executive function affects a child's ability to understand speech and process auditory information. The impact that this can have on a student is profound. How often do you have a student ask you to repeat something or have a delay in answering your questions? Their classwork, homework, test grades, comprehension, and retention all suffer when they struggle with executive functioning. A student who has trouble processing incoming information or directions will give answers that seem odd or not even related at all. Teachers in this course will dive deep into specific, immediate actions they can take to enhance their students' functioning on academic and non-academic tasks. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

81. Creating Custom Graphic Using Google Drawing (7/18 - 7/20/23)

Dates: 7/18/2023 to 7/20/2023

New
Google Drawing is a very powerful tool and very underutilized. Learn to use Google Drawing to create your own graphics for your classroom. Turnkey this into an activity for your students as a way to showcase their learning. While creating your flyer, poster, infographic, or other type of graphic, you will also learn how to use an online app that quickly and easily removes the background of images and photos that you can then incorporate into your design. This 3hr training is asynchronous online and will be delivered via Google Classroom. A rockteach email address will be provided to participate in the training.
  • Max Class Size: 20

82. Phonological Awareness

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 7/18/2023

New
This one-hour course will look at the progress of skills that early learners need to help them develop their phonological awareness, to ultimately build their understanding of phonemes. Participants will learn about the progression of sound awareness. Participants will leave with some tools to help develop phonemic awareness in their students. Facilitated by Dr. Christina Clark
  • Max Class Size: 20

83. Hybrid: Recent Children's Literature Award Winners, July 19 - August 2, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in grades 3 - 8

Dates: 7/19/2023 to 8/2/2023

Location: Hybrid

Participants in this hybrid course will be asked to read and discuss various pieces of youth literature that are recent ALA award winners. This course will focus on the Caldecott, Geisel, Coretta Scott King Awards and Illustrator, Pura Belpre Award and Illustrator, and Newbery Award winners. We will spend time identifying ways to incorporate these titles into classrooms or curricula. We will explore picture books, non-fiction texts, middle grade novels, and graphic novels. Participants will need to have access to various books either through their school library, public library or virtual libraries. Throughout the course, we will be focusing on various literature pieces and strategies and, at the conclusion of the course, you will be able to incorporate these books into your curriculum. In addition to the six asynchronous hours, there will be 3 Mandatory In-Person Meetings at the RJ Bailey School from 10:00am - 1:00pm on Monday, July 31, Tuesday, August 1,and Wednesday, August 2. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

84. EDU 5630.01/Multisensory Approaches to Literacy 1

Location: Manhattanville College (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 7/24/2023 to 7/28/2023

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. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Joleen Murray at jmurray@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517X103 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred for graduate credits. Course will run 7/24-28.
  • Max Class Size: 5

85. Phonics

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 7/25/2023

New
Phonics is the study of the combination of letters and sounds. Did you know that there are 44 sounds in the English language? These sounds are represented in over 200 different letter combinations. In this one-hour course, participants will learn about the different types of letter combinations, from blends to diagraphs to vowel teams. Participants will also learn about some easy-to-use phonics screeners to help pinpoint where to start instruction with their readers. Facilitated by Dr. Christina Clark
  • Max Class Size: 20

86. Fluency

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 8/1/2023

New
Fluency is an essential part of being a reader and is often overlooked when building skills in readers. Reading fluency is more than just how quickly a reader can read. It is about rate, speed, and accuracy. In this one-hour course, participants will learn about building fluent readers and why oral reading fluency is the key to helping readers grow. Facilitated by Dr. Christina Clark
  • Max Class Size: 20

87. Hybrid: Google Workspace - Tools and Techniques for Collaborative Learning, August 2 - 23, 2023 (EWTC)

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 8/2/2023 to 8/23/2023

Location: 15 hours in person - Innovation Lab Woodlands HS/1

Our consortium members will be given priority registration and non-consortium members will be waitlisted until one week before the course commencement date. If space permits, we will then enroll waitlisted teachers based on their date of registration.In this hybrid course, teachers will be using Google Workspace to enhance collaborative learning. Teachers will design group projects and problem solving exercises that promote peer engagement, collaboration, and communication. Teachers will learn how to use Google Docs to engage students in real-time collaboration, Google Slides to facilitate group work for collaborative presentations, Google Forms to organize and collect data, Google Sheets to create assessment tools, and Google Folder to organize, store, and share. If you are interested in taking your knowledge of Google Workspace to the next level and enhance student success in the classroom, this course is for you. With the new acquired knowledge, you will have a tool box of tools and techniques that foster engagement and inclusive learning, a true sense of teamwork, and critical thinking. In-Person Days from 9:00AM - 2:00PM August 2 August 9 August 23
  • Max Class Size: 20

88. Online Book Study: Personal & Authentic - Designing Learning Experiences that Impact a Lifetime by Thomas Murray, August 2 - 30, 2023 (EWTC)

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 8/2/2023 to 8/30/2023

Location: Online

Our consortium members will be given priority registration and non-consortium members will be waitlisted until one week before the course commencement date. If space permits, we will then enroll waitlisted teachers based on their date of registration. In this online book study, participants will learn about the Personal & Authentic Framework which solidifies the "what” and the "how” in creating the types of learning experiences that impact a lifetime. With the learner at the center, and held together by relationships and a culture for learning, the various ways in which teachers can make learning personal and authentic can be amplified. These include: Social-Emotional Learning; Culturally Responsive; Moments of Awe; Relevant & Contextualized; Interests, Passions, & Strengths; Creation & Design; Flexible Pace & Path; and Authentic Feedback. Supports for the process include the spaces in which children learn and the tools in which they use, both of which either amplify or hinder the learner. All participants must purchase the book before the start of the course.
  • Max Class Size: 35

89. Online: Achieving Literacy Gains for Students with Limited English, August 2 - August 30, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: K-12

Dates: 8/2/2023 to 8/30/2023

Location: Online

Our country's diversity and demographics have changed what our classrooms look like. We all encounter students that have limited English, and we need to differentiate instruction to meet their needs. In order to meet academic success, this population needs to make linguistic gains in order to begin to master course content. Participants will work with evidence-based practices and instructional intervention strategies to improve language skills for this population.PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

90. Online: Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), August 2 - August 30, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: K-12

Dates: 8/2/2023 to 8/30/2023

Location: Online

APD is a disorder affecting a person's ability to understand speech and process auditory information. The impact that this disorder can have on a student is profound. How often do you have a student ask you to repeat something or have a delay in answering your questions? APD can have an impact on their classwork, homework, test scores, comprehension and retention. A student who has trouble processing incoming information or directions will give answers unrelated to the questions. In this online course, we will focus on what APD is, diagnosing APD, distinguishing differences between APD and other disorders, and treatment for APD. At the course conclusion, you will have strategies to modify your classroom teaching and compensatory strategies to allow students to become more successful in the classroom. This class is appropriate for all K-12 teachers. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

91. Online: Brain Based Learning and Student Engagement, August 2 - August 30, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 8/2/2023 to 8/30/2023

Location: Online

In this online course, we will explore the human brain and examine how it works. We will discuss the most up to date theories on how students learn and how best to engage them in the classroom. We will look at how to incorporate group work and peer collaboration in the classroom to foster engagement and how to give students the opportunity to take the lead while still adhering to specific curriculum guidelines. At the end of the course, each participant will be asked to share a classroom plan that delineates specific strategies and lesson plan ideas that will put their students in the center of learning. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

92. Online: Creating Independent Problem Solvers, August 2 - August 30, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in grades K - 12

Dates: 8/2/2023 to 8/30/2023

Location: Online Only

Fostering deeper thinking and greater understanding promotes increased engagement in the classroom. In this online course, we will examine question formulation and exploration as key parts of the problem solving process. In the real world, students will not have access to all the information they need to solve problems - they will be required to sort, decipher and gather it themselves. As class participants, you will focus on all curriculum areas and explore the best problem solving practices in math. Authentic challenges will be introduced as we look at problem solving in action and how your students can think and problem solve outside of the textbooks. With the tools you provide them, students will be able to work out solutions to complex problems that will lead to enhanced student learning and increased student engagement. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

93. Online: Differentiated Instruction for ELLS, August 2 - August 30, 2023 (WTCI)

Dates: 8/2/2023 to 8/30/2023

Location: Online

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

94. Online: Engagement and Empathy in the Virtual Classroom, August 2 - August 30, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in K-12

Dates: 8/2/2023 to 8/30/2023

Location: Online Only

During these unprecedented times, teachers are being asked to assume the role of Virtual Educator. Since this is, for many, including teachers, students and parents a new way of teaching, it is important to have the requisite tools to effectively engage students. This course will explore how to create virtual groups to host morning meetings and how to teach online in a meaningful way. We will learn about screen overload and social and emotional learning disconnect and how teachers and parents can recognize the signs. We will look at a myriad of google classroom strategies, live zoom and google meet activities and apps that can help teachers and parents support the students. At the end of the course, participants will have numerous strategies, classroom activities and online assessment tools to effectively teach in a remote environment. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

95. Online: Executive Functioning Strategies that Support Stronger School Communities, August 2 - August 30, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 8/2/2023 to 8/30/2023

Location: 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: 20

96. Online: Growth Mindset, August 2 - August 30, 2023 (WTCI)

Dates: 8/2/2023 to 8/30/2023

Location: Online Only

In this online course, teachers will focus on building students' growth mindset capacity. Teachers are often aware of the concepts behind mindsets but have not looked at their lessons and teaching techniques in relation to this concept. Teachers in this course will develop methods for reflecting on their current practices and materials in a manner that will assist their students in growing this essential capacity. Present research and best practices will be evaluated and strategies utilized to improve student learning outcomes in the classroom. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 30

97. ONLINE: Managing ADHD and LD in the Classroom, August 2 - August 30, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: K-12

Dates: 8/2/2023 to 8/30/2023

Location: Online Only

All teachers have come across a student in their class with either ADHD or a Learning Disability.This course will give teachers an opportunity to examine current research geared towards helping all teachers work effectively with students with ADHD and learning disabilities. Teachers will understand the impact of ADHD on a student's performance, the difference between male and female students with ADHD and, at the conclusion of the course, will have a number of instructional strategies to implement in their classrooms. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

98. Online: SEL: I Know It's Important But How Do I Fit It All In?, August 2 - August 30, 2023 (EWTC)

Audience: Educators grades K-12

Dates: 8/2/2023 to 8/30/2023

Location: Online

New
THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO CONSORTIUM MEMBERS ONLY. Are you finding it difficult to incorporate social and emotional learning (SEL) into your content-rich classroom? This Free online course is designed to take a deep dive into social-emotional learning, the core competencies that surround it and how to embed these competencies into your academic lessons. By the end of this course, teachers will feel more confident and successful in their quest to embed the principles of social-emotional learning into their own teaching practices within any content areas. You will begin to see it not as one more thing to add to our already full plates, but rather something that enhances the content and creates a safe and engaging learning environment for all. This online course is designed for teachers in every setting/content area from Grades K-12.
  • Max Class Size: 40

99. Online: Students at the Center of Learning, August 2 - August 30, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 8/2/2023 to 8/30/2023

Location: Online Only

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: 20

100. Online: Tech Bytes: Digital Resources to Make Your Lessons Pop, August 2 - August 16, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: K-12

Dates: 8/2/2023 to 8/16/2023

Location: Online

Digital resources can increase students' motivation, classroom engagement and can be used with a wide variety of learners. In this online course, we will explore digital literacy resources, virtual field trips, interactive museums, and digital tools to enhance classroom instruction. Students will have access to these resources at any time and can set their own pace when working through activities. Teachers, with these digital (paperless) resources in their toolbox, can enhance their lesson plans while, at the same time, give students a chance to be creative and more actively engaged in the classroom. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

101. Online: The Key to Conversation, Comprehension, and Assessment, August 2 - August 30, 2023 (WTCI)

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 8/2/2023 to 8/30/2023

Location: Online

This course, which is a compilation of teaching strategies, comprehension techniques, and assessment practices, will introduce participants to learning through intentional lesson planning. We will begin the course by learning how to build conversations and create a safe environment where students are able to take risks and contribute to classroom conversations. In order to build comprehension, we will look at the course objectives and decide what we want the students to take away from the experience. We will explore the use of classroom questioning (and follow up) strategies, fiction and non- fiction book talks and design curriculum wide hands-on activities to improve student participation and comprehension. Exploring a variety of assessment strategies is a key part of the process. By implementing a backward design lesson plan, teachers can focus on the goals they hope to achieve, making their classroom time more intentional and their lesson plans more effective in the production of the desired result. The strategies and tools explored in this class can be applied to any curriculum and will enhance your current classroom tools. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20