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

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

Location: TBA (TBA, NY) - Room TBD

Audience: Teachers in Grades PreK-12

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

Location: Room TBD

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

8. EDU 2460 Communications Systems

Location: Hybrid (Hybrid, Hy)

Dates: 8/26/2025 to 12/22/2025

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A study of communications systems including photo-offset lithography, desktop publishing, audio production, video production and editing. Cold type composition, silk screen, and use of the microcomputer in communications. Additional college registration and fees apply. Course will be hybrid with both synchronous and asynchronous online instruction, as well as, in-person lab time. The dates and times of the in-person labs are TBD based on availability. Dates listed are the start date and end date of the semester. If you have any questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-5179 x110.

9. Book Besties Book Club on 8/26 at 10:00 (NOT FOR CTLE OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Location: ZOOM AT HOME (ZOOM, NY)

Dates: 8/26/2025

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Join us for a discussion of the book Knife: Meditations after an attempted murder by Salman Rashdie. Candace will lead us in an interesting and thought provoking discussion on August 26 at 10:00 AM on Zoom. To receive the summary, Zoom link and the questions in a timely manner, please register by 8/20.

10. EDAD 5210.01/Ethically and Socially Responsible Supervision

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

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

11. EDU 5000.01 Foundations of Education

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

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

12. EDU 5000.01 Foundations of Education- Trans B

This course will provide an introduction to the field of learning disabilities and behavior disorders for classroom teachers in both regular and special education. We will identify the social, emotional, and learning characteristics of children having been identified with behavior disorders, neurological impairment, and learning disabilities. A developmental focus, involving both biological and experiential underpinnings of the disorders will further be discussed in order to understand the multiplicity of factors which give rise to the problems children manifest. As a result of the high comorbidity (co-occurrence) of problems of perception, language, attention, and motivation, and behavior, these will be identified when they relate to the specific disorders. They will not be covered as specific disorders in themselves. In addition, we will consider effective instructional methods for these students as well as relevant behavioral interventions. Goals and objectives, as well as the instructional strategies employed in teaching will be incorporated in the individual education plans (IEP/IFSP) for individuals demonstrating these problems. Required Text: "Children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders”, Austin, V. L. & Sciarra, D. T. (2010). Upper Saddle River, NJ.A: Pearson. Requires 12 hours observation. Enrollment is open only to matriculated Manhattanville students. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. If you have any questions, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.

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

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

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This course will provide an introduction to the field of learning disabilities and behavior disorders for classroom teachers in both regular and special education. We will identify the social, emotional, and learning characteristics of children having been identified with behavior disorders, neurological impairment, and learning disabilities. A developmental focus, involving both biological and experiential underpinnings of the disorders will further be discussed in order to understand the multiplicity of factors which give rise to the problems children manifest. As a result of the high comorbidity (co-occurrence) of problems of perception, language, attention, and motivation, and behavior, these will be identified when they relate to the specific disorders. They will not be covered as specific disorders in themselves. In addition, we will consider effective instructional methods for these students as well as relevant behavioral interventions. Goals and objectives, as well as the instructional strategies employed in teaching will be incorporated in the individual education plans (IEP/IFSP) for individuals demonstrating these problems. Required Text: "Children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders”, Austin, V. L. & Sciarra, D. T. (2010). Upper Saddle River, NJ.A: Pearson. Requires 12 hours observation. Enrollment is open only to matriculated Manhattanville students. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. If you have any questions, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment.

28. EDU 5130.01 Classroom Management for Special Education

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

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

29. EDU 5130.01 Classroom Management for Special Education- Trans B

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

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

36. EDU 5323.01/Integrated Curriculum in Early Childhood Education

Location: Manhattanville University (Purchase, NY)

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

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

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

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

44. EDU 5452.01/Strategies for Teaching Young Children

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

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

Location: Manhattanville University (Purchase, NY)

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

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

50. EDU.5107.01 Childhood Mathematics Methods- Trans B

Location: Manhattanville University (Purchase, NY)

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

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

51. EDU.5112/13.01 Childhood Social Studies Methods

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

Focus on the integration of elementary school social studies and fine arts in an interdisciplinary teaching context. Field experience required. If you would like to take this graduate course and are not a matriculated Manhattanville student, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110 before registering. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment

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THIS CLASS IS ONLY OPEN TO NEW TEACHERS IN THE GREENBURGH CSD DATES AND TIMES: 3:30 - 5:00PM at Woodlands MS/HS Innovation Lab September 11, 2025 October 16, 2025 November 6, 2025 December 11, 2025 January 8, 2026 February 12, 2026 March 5, 2026 April 9, 2026 May 7, 2026 June 2, 2026 ***1.5 additional hours will be spent on assignments outside of our sessions. In order to receive the 1 in-service credit from EWTC you MUST attend ALL sessions and complete all assignments.

80. Teaching and Learning with Rigor

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 9/15/2025 to 11/12/2025

In this course participants will explore the concept of teaching with rigor based on the book Rigor in the Classroom by Barbara Blackburn. We will debunk the myths that teaching with rigor means: more homework, more tests/quizzes, less differentiation of instruction and "doing” more content. Instead, we will develop strategies to set higher expectations and support students to learn at higher levels. Participants will access, develop and utilize strategies that will actively engage their students in the learning process. You will have the opportunity to develop, implement and discuss instructional strategies to teach with rigor thereby improving student performance in any subject area or grade level. Based on the book Rigor in the Classroom by Barbara Blackburn, you will learn effective strategies pertaining to rigor including: Raising Expectations Through Questioning and Facilitator Behaviors, Raising Expectations Through Complex Tasks, Increasing Depth of Knowledge, Scaffolds and Supports, Options for Assessments and Reinvigorating Learning Environments. Required Readings; "Rigor in the Classroom", by Barbara Blackburn, 2023. Course will run asynchronously online from Sept. 6th through Nov. 12th, 2024. For information contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org.

81. Wednesday Readers Book Club on Wednesday,9/17 at 10:00 at the MT IVY DINER (NOT FOR CTLE OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Location: ZOOM AT HOME (ZOOM, NY)

Dates: 9/17/2025

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Join us for a discussion of the book The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi on Wednesday, September 17th at 10:00 AM at Mount Ivy Diner Bilha will lead us in an interesting and thoughtful discussion. To receive the summary and the questions in a timely manner, please register by 9/12.

82. Leading from the Classroom: Teacher Leadership in Action

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 9/22/2025 to 11/19/2025

Based on current research and practical models of teacher leadership, this course is designed for educators seeking to expand their leadership capacity without leaving the classroom. Participants will explore models of teacher leadership, cultivate strategies for influencing school culture and design actionable leadership initiatives aligned with their expertise and interests. Readings, field-based inquiry and collaborative learning will support participants in becoming confident, proactive teacher-leaders who positively impact their schools and communities. For information contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org.

83. EDPD 5030.01 - Teaching and the Change Process

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

Dates: 9/25/2025 to 11/13/2025

Teaching is change; learning is change. Merriam-Webster.com defines change as "to give a different position, course or direction to” and "to make different in some particular manner.” Learning is the ability to "solve problems, think critically, communicate effectively, and collaborate well.” (Gagnon & Collay/2006). Teachers, then, facilitate learning experiences by teaching students to think innovatively about change and the problem-solving process. Each minute, period, day, month and year, teachers are required to create and sustain changes in their students and their teaching. This change is manifested in such educational terms as curriculum mapping, formative assessment, response to intervention (RTI) and differentiated instruction. In this course, participants will develop skills and strategies to facilitate change in their teaching and in student learning. Participants will learn how to: identify challenges, develop ownership, write SMART goals, craft plans/lessons, facilitate student "buy-in”, and formatively assess student work. This change process will not only assist teachers in developing a "Habit of Mind” but impact student learning in their classrooms in real time. Participants will be expected to apply and reflect upon course material on a weekly basis through on-line correspondence and ongoing communication with other course participants. Required Readings: "Our Iceberg is Melting" by Kotter, J. and Rathgeber, H./2016. New York: Penguin Random House; "Who Moved My Cheese", by Johnson, S./1999, (2nd ed.), New York: Vermillion. If you are taking this course for Graduate Credit, participants must register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information.

84. Hidden Resources of Educators

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

Dates: 9/25/2025 to 11/13/2025

During this course, you will explore numerous resources available to all educators and support staff. You will learn how to use these resource sites to enhance your curriculum, manage classroom time and engage students using a wide variety of ideas and materials. You will also learn techniques for assessment in the classroom. These resources will appeal to diverse learning styles and help generate interest, attention and motivation for your students. These tools will appeal to diverse learning styles and generate interest, attention and motivation for students in this "digital age.” *Final projects and reflections will be submitted via online by Nov. 21, 2024. For information contact Colleen Gill at rockteach.org.

85. Using Virtual Field Trips to Engage ENL Students (9/29-10/3/25)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 9/29/2025 to 10/3/2025

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Field trips enhance any learning experience and bring authenticity. These exciting experiences can happen even in a remote learning environment. During this 3hr online course, participants will learn how to best incorporate virtual field trips into teaching and learning and numerous virtual field trip resources will be explored. 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. Frontline Evaluation is completed 3. Attendance is confirmed by instructor: 4. Once the Frontline 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.

86. Book Besties Book Club on 9/30at 10:00 (NOT FOR CTLE OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 10/8/2025 to 11/13/2025

This 15 hour course is designed to prepare educators to teach English New Language students using The SIOP Model. The SIOP Model (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) is a research-based, instructional model that is highly effective in addressing the academic needs of English learners. This course will include an exploration into The SIOP Model components: Lesson Prep, Building Background, Comprehensible Input, Strategies, Interaction, Practice/Application, Lesson Delivery and Review/Evaluation. Participants will learn how the The SIOP Model works and learn strategies to work with students across all content areas. While there are suggested timelines for work completion, this course does NOT require any synchronous sessions so you may plan your course completion time accordingly. All work is due by the end of the last day of the course. You will receive a Rockland Teacher Center gmail account to participate in this course a few days before the start date. The course is delivered in google classroom.

93. Calm in the Classroom (10/8 -11/13/25)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 10/8/2025 to 11/13/2025

Participants will begin by browsing models of Virtual Calm Classrooms. Using google slides, links, websites, and design elements, participants will be able to create their own Virtual Calm Classroom. Students are overwhelmed with the expectations placed on them with school, extracurriculars, family life, etc. They need to have a virtual place they can rely on to calm themselves when feeling overwhelmed. We will be able to create a unique and all encompassing slide to bring them from their busy day to day lives, to other calm worlds such as… 1- Yoga for kids 2- Calming meditation 3- Mindful affirmations You will receive a Rockland Teachers' Center gmail account to participate in this course. RTCi/WTCI course

94. Canva in the Classroom: Creating Interactive Lessons Plans (10/8-11/13/25)

Dates: 10/8/2025 to 11/13/2025

Participants who already have a baseline knowledge of Canva will be able to level up their teaching with this course. Canva has a wealth of information made readily available to teachers, but what we need more of is to sit down and develop, modify and improve our lessons. This course will be designed to take the type of teaching/learning that has ‘always been done' and the ‘I wish I could make this more engaging' and put that into practice. Students are well versed with technology, and have come to expect their classes to keep up as well. Participants will be asked to look at their lessons with a focus on incorporating Canva into them. For example, while teaching Romeo and Juliet, I used to have the students create masquerade ball invites on construction paper while reading that scene. Now, I use the same concept, but involve Canva, and the results have been much more engaging. We all need more time to work on our lessons, let this class help guide that! This 15 hour asynchronous course will be delivered in Google Classroom. You will be assigned a rockteach email to participants. Canva offers a free version called Canva for Education that is specifically designed for educators and their students. This program provides access to many of the same features as Canva Pro, including access to premium images, fonts, and templates, all at no cost to the user.
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