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

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

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

Location: Innovation Lab

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

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 30

2. ONLINE-DASA Dignity for All Students Act - Mandated 6 hour Certification Workshop, September 22 - September 29, 2024 (WTCI)

Audience: Open to All

Dates: 9/22/2024 to 9/29/2024

Location: ZOOM

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In accordance with Article 2 Sections 10-18 of the Education Law, all applicants for Certification in NYS registered programs are required to complete six clock hours of Training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training). This workshop will be both asynchronous and synchronous. The first 3 hours will be provided through Google Classroom (a Google invite will be provided). You will need to join using a personal Gmail account. The asynchronous portion will consist of a self-directed module-based approach that will ask candidates to review the background and some of the laws associated with the DASA, timelines and concrete concepts. The modules will include both free responses and multiple-choice quizzes to ascertain your understanding before a certificate for Part 1 can be issued. You will have four days to complete the first 3 asynchronous hours. This 3-hour session must be completed prior to Part II which is on Sunday, September 29th. Part 2, also a 3-hour time frame, will dive deeper into the strategies and reporting procedures as well as proactive mechanisms for tracking, reporting, and preventing bullying and harassment in the educational/school environment, including cyber bullying. All participants must be available on Sunday, September 29th from 10:00am - 1:00pm to participate in synchronous Part II of the workshop which will be held via Zoom.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 35

3. Hybrid Book Study: History Smashers: The Mayflower by Kate Messner, September 30 - November 4, 2024 (WTCI)

Audience: Classroom teachers, specialists, school librarians who work with students in grades 2-8

Dates: 9/30/2024 to 11/4/2024

Location: Hybrid

In this hybrid book study, teachers will explore little known details behind the legends of the Mayflower and the first Thanksgiving. In the first two sessions, we will read History Smashers: The Mayflower by Kate Messner. For the third session, participants will explore additional resources and evaluate their own classroom materials. Special attention will be paid to the evaluation of material and the incorporation of content into special areas. There will be 3 mandatory Zoom sessions on Monday, October 7, 21 28 from 4:30 - 6:30pm to discuss the books. Participants will complete online assignments after each session. Your camera must be on and you must be present on-screen at all times during the Zoom sessions. Participation in the Zoom sessions, including responding to prompts in the chat, is required to receive full credit for the course. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20

4. Hybrid: Edith Winthrop Teacher Center DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Fall Book Club September 30 - November 15, 2024 (EWTC)

Audience: All staff, teachers and administrators

Dates: 9/30/2024 to 11/15/2024

Location: Hybrid

This Free class is only open to consortium members. NYSED Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework names one of its principles as "Ongoing Professional Development” where teachers are expected to engage in ongoing professional learning and support. The Teacher Center DEI Book Club will provide an opportunity for all educators to engage in a professional learning community with peers around DEI topics. The Edith Winthrop Teacher Center DEI Book Club will be launching its fourth year by reading "Inventing Latinos: A New Story of American Racism" by Laura E. Gómez. This book offers a unique roadmap for understanding how Latino identity came to be, and where it might be going. Gómez illuminates the fascinating race-making, unmaking, and re-making of Latino identity that has spanned centuries, leaving a permanent imprint on how race operates in the United States today. What to expect: All participants are asked to purchase the book before the start of the book club cycle. All participants are asked to read the book and come prepared for book discussions across three live mandatory Zoom meetings: Thursday, October 10th - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Discussion will be on Introduction, Chapter 1) Thursday, October 24th - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Discussion will be on Chapters 2 and 3) Thursday, November 7th - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Discussion will be on Chapter 4, Conclusion) All participants are required to do three asynchronous assignments after each live Zoom discussion. Your camera must be on and you must be present on-screen at all times during the Zoom sessions. Participation in the Zoom sessions, including responding to prompts in the chat, is required to receive full credit for the course.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 50

5. Online: Canva for Classroom Teachers, October 7 - November 18, 2024 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in Grades K - 12

Dates: 10/7/2024 to 11/18/2024

Location: Asynchronous

Canva is an excellent tool for keeping students engaged and improving classroom communication. Whether you are creating worksheets for students or newsletters for communication, this course will assist you in mastering the ins and outs of Canva. You will be on the road to creating high quality finished products that will engage students and impress parents! PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20

6. Online: Executive Functioning Strategies that Support Stronger School Communities, October 7 - November 15, 2024 (WTCI)

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 10/7/2024 to 11/15/2024

Location: Asynchronous/Online

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

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20

7. Online: Introduction to the NYSED Literacy Briefs and the Science of Reading, October 1 - November 12, 2024 (EWTC)

Audience: Grades PreK-12 Educators

Dates: 10/7/2024 to 11/18/2024

Location: Asynchronous

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This Free class is only open to consortium members. In this online course participants will take a deep dive into the seven NYSED Literacy Briefs that focus on the science of reading. The literacy briefs will be used to strengthen teacher's knowledge of evidence-based literacy practices in PK-12 education and the science of reading to support students' learning and development. By the end of this course participants will have an understanding of the science of reading and will reflect on their instructional environment and practices in their classroom to identify if it supports the SoR research. Teachers will design a literacy plan for their classroom which includes the necessary shifts that need to be made to support the research.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 30

8. Online: The Magic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in the Classroom, October 7 - November 15, 2024, (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in grades K - 12

Dates: 10/7/2024 to 11/15/2024

Location: Asynchronous/Online

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

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 15

9. Online Book Study: Making MTSS Work For All, October 21 - December 2, 2024 (WTCI)

Audience: Grades K-12 Educators

Dates: 10/21/2024 to 12/2/2024

Location: Asynchronous

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

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20

10. Online: Exploring ChatGPT and AI in Education Today, October 21 - November 30, 2024 (WTCI)

Audience: Content Area Classroom Teachers in Grades 3-12

Dates: 10/21/2024 to 11/30/2024

Location: Asynchronous/Online

This course will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the history, development, and practical applications of ChatGPT and AI in teaching. You will gain knowledge on how to effectively communicate and share ChatGPT technology with both students and parents, as well as how to integrate innovative ideas in the classroom. Tools for study skills, lesson planning and assessments such as Quizlet, Gimkit and Magic School will be shared and many new ideas will be researched and implemented as we move through each section of the course. At the end of the course, you will have a toolbox you can bring back to the classroom as well as a working knowledge of ethical classroom behaviors and how to set reasonable expectations. This course applies to content area classroom teachers in grades 3-12.PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 15

11. Online: ELL's Meeting the Academic Needs of English Language Learners October 28 - December 9, 2024 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in Grades PreK - 12

Dates: 10/28/2024 to 12/9/2024

Location: Asynchronous

English language learners present special challenges for teachers in today's classrooms. A successful ELL teacher learns to balance the language learning needs of the students with the appropriate content. The knowledge and skills students gain in ELL classes positively affect their lives at school and home. As the diversity of the United States increases, so too does the need for teachers of second language learners. Participants in this course will create lesson plans that incorporate strategies to reach ELL students. This class is appropriate for all K-12 teachers. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20

12. Online: The Key to Conversation, Comprehension, and Assessment, October 28 - December 8, 2024 (WTCI)

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 10/28/2024 to 12/8/2024

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.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20

13. Online: Engaging, Motivating and Exciting Learners, October 28 - December 9, 2024 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in Grades Pre K - 12

Dates: 10/28/2024 to 12/9/2024

Location: Asynchronous

Students need to be engaged and excited about learning to meet their full potential. This course will allow educators to develop and implement strategies that increase student motivation and engagement. Educators will analyze different tools for creating fully engaging lessons where students are both excited to learn and able to meet their full learning potential. Course materials will assist educators in gaining more active student engagement in classroom lessons and motivation. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20

14. Online: All Learning Types: Differentiating Instruction to Meet the NGLS, November 4 - December 16, 2024 (WTCI)

Dates: 11/4/2024 to 12/16/2024

Location: Online

This course is designed to provide educators with the resources to create a learning environment that will maximize the potential for student success by using the strategies associated with differentiated instruction. In this course the educator will gain knowledge of how to manage instructional time in a way that meets curriculum standards and also provides motivating, challenging, and meaningful experiences for school age students by differentiating instruction. Participants will be presented with a variety of strategies for differentiating instruction by establishing a foundation in the principles of differentiated instruction. They will understand what defines differentiation and recognize their role and responsibilities in a differentiated learning community. Practical applications of how to differentiate with the content, process, and product will be explored while planning differentiated lessons. They will establish quality criteria and assessments to clarify and evaluate assignments. At the end of this course the educator will be able to modify, adapt, and design new approaches to instruction in response to students' needs, interests, and learning preferences. They will possess a repertoire of strategies for differentiating instruction that will allow them to respond to the diverse needs of the students in their classroom.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20

15. Online: Embracing Student Diversity and Immigrant Students, November 4 - December 16, 2024 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in Grades Pre K - 12

Dates: 11/4/2024 to 12/16/2024

Location: Asynchronous

Culturally competent educators understand the diverse needs of their students and establish a culture of learning that provides opportunities for all students to succeed. Across the nation we are seeing a cultural gap that educators must navigate, including the challenges that current immigration issues and language differences have presented. Educators in this course will develop strategies for incorporating and celebrating, students' strengths and differences into daily lessons. Each educator will develop strategies for creating lessons and integrating strategies to become a more culturally competent teacher while promoting a safe space for learning and cultural differences. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20

16. Hybrid Book Study: History Smashers: The Underground Railroad by Kate Messner and Gwendolyn Hooks, November 11 - December 20, 2024 (WTCI)

Audience: Classroom teachers, specialists, school librarians who work with students in grades 2-8

Dates: 11/11/2024 to 12/20/2024

Location: Hybrid

In this hybrid book study, teachers will explore the hidden truths about the Underground Railroad and enslavement in the United States. The first two sessions will be centered around History Smashers: The Underground Railroad by Kate Messner and Gwendolyn Hooks. In the third session, participants will explore additional resources and evaluate their own classroom materials. Special attention will be paid to the evaluation of material and the incorporation of content into special areas. There will be 3 mandatory Zoom sessions on Monday, November 18, December 2 and 16 from 4:30 - 6:30pm to discuss the books. Participants will complete online assignments after each session. Your camera must be on and you must be present on-screen at all times during the Zoom sessions. Participation in the Zoom sessions, including responding to prompts in the chat, is required to receive full credit for the course. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20

17. Online: Social Media/Technology: Education & Mental Health, November 11 - December 20, 2024 (WTCI)

Audience: Content Area Classroom Teachers in Grades PreK - 12

Dates: 11/11/2024 to 12/20/2024

Location: Asynchronous/Online

In this course, we will explore the intricate relationship between social media/technology, education, and mental health. From understanding social platforms' positive and negative impacts to navigating legal and ethical considerations, participating teachers will delve into practical strategies for safe and effective social media use. Through engaging activities and discussions, you will develop the skills to promote digital literacy, foster positive mental health, and leverage social media for educational and advocacy purposes. At the conclusion of this course, you will be empowered digital citizens capable of navigating the complexities of social media with confidence and purpose. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 15

18. Hybrid: Edith Winthrop Teacher Center DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Fall/Winter Book Club December 2, 2024 - January 31, 2025(EWTC)

Audience: All staff, teachers and administrators

Dates: 12/2/2024 to 1/31/2025

Location: Hybrid

This Free class is only open to consortium members. For the Fall/Winter Edith Winthrop Teacher Center DEI Book Club, we will be reading "Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul: How to Change the World in Quiet Ways” by Dorcas Cheng Tozun. Social justice work, we often assume, is raised voices and raised fists. But what does social justice work look like for those of us who don't feel comfortable battling in the trenches? Sensitive souls have much to contribute to bringing about a more just and equitable world. In this book, Cheng-Tozun offers six possible pathways for sensitive types. What to expect: All participants are asked to purchase the book before the start of the book club cycle All participants are asked to read the book and come prepared for book discussions during the three live mandatory Zoom meetings: Thursday, December 12th - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Discussion will be on the Introduction, Part 1) Thursday, January 9th - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Discussion will be on Part 2) Thursday, January 23rd - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Discussion will be on Part 3) All participants are required to complete three asynchronous assignments after each live Zoom discussion. Your camera must be on and you must be present on-screen at all times during the Zoom sessions. Participation in the Zoom sessions, including responding to prompts in the chat, is required to receive full credit for the course.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 30

19. Online: Innovative Classrooms, January 6 - February 16, 2025 (WTCI)

Audience: Content Area Classroom Teachers in Grades PreK - 12

Dates: 1/6/2025 to 2/16/2025

Location: Asynchronous/Online

This course will focus on technological literacy and strategies for using tech tools across subjects and will provide you with free teaching resources. Participants will explore Google tools, ChatGPT, and AI tools, and learn to create interactive classrooms with activities like presentations, digital portfolios, and coding. The course includes hands-on experience with animation tools (Moovly, GoAnimate, Voki, Animaker), quiz and assessment tools (Plickers, Kahoot), and coding platforms (Coding.org, Scratch, X-Ray Goggles). We will also explore digital portfolios and differentiation strategies to enhance your teaching methods and, at the conclusion of the class, you will have the tools needed to boost student engagement and classroom learning. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 15

20. Hybrid Book Study: The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt, January 27 - March 15, 2025 (WTCI)

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

Dates: 1/27/2025 to 3/15/2025

Location: Hybrid

In this hybrid course, participants will explore the current state of mental health among adolescents and why depression, self harm and suicide is on the rise in recent years. We will examine the role of technology, play and independence among children and adolescents. Participants will read The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt. There will be 3 mandatory Zoom sessions on Monday, February 3, 24 and March 10 from 4:30 - 6:30pm to discuss the book. Participants will complete online assignments after each session. Your camera must be on and you must be present on-screen at all times during the Zoom sessions. Participation in the Zoom sessions, including responding to prompts in the chat, is required to receive full credit for the course. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20

21. Hybrid: Edith Winthrop Teacher Center DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Winter Book Club February 3 - March 21, 2025 (EWTC)

Audience: All staff, teachers and administrators

Dates: 2/3/2025 to 3/21/2025

Location: Hybrid

This Free class is only open to consortium members. For the Winter/Spring Edith Winthrop Teacher Center DEI Book Club, we will be reading the adult version of "Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America” by Candacy Taylor. Taylor writes in her introduction, "The Green Book was published during a time when car travel symbolized freedom in America, but since racial segregation was in full force throughout the country, the open road wasn't open to all. When black motorists picked up a copy of the Green Book, they were greeted by the words ‘Just What You Have Been Looking For!! NOW WE CAN TRAVEL WITHOUT EMBARRASSMENT.'” This book details the history of the Green Book, how we arrived at our present historical moment, and how far we still have to go when it comes to race relations and systemic racism in America. What to expect: All participants are asked to purchase the adult version of the book before the start of the book club cycle. All participants are asked to read the book and come prepared for book discussions during the three live mandatory Zoom meetings: Thursday, February 13th - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Discussion will be on the Introduction, Chapters 1-3) Thursday, February 27th - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Discussion will be on Chapters 4-8) Thursday, March 13th - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Discussion will be on Chapters 9-11, Epilogue) All participants are required to complete three asynchronous assignments after each live Zoom discussion. Your camera must be on and you must be present on-screen at all times during the Zoom sessions. Participation in the Zoom sessions, including responding to prompts in the chat, is required to receive full credit for the course.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 30

22. Hybrid Book Study: Over The Influence: Why Social Media is Toxic for Women and Girls and How We Can Take it Back by Kara Alaimo, March 17 - May 2, 2025 (WTCI)

Audience: Classroom teachers, specialists, school librarians who work with students in grades PreK -12

Dates: 3/17/2025 to 5/2/2025

Location: Hybrid

Participants in this course will read the book: Over The Influence: Why Social Media is Toxic for Women and Girls and How We Can Take it Back, by Kara Alaimo. Throughout the class, we will explore the impact of social media specifically on how it is impacting every aspect of the lives of women and girls. This information is critical in understanding and teaching media literacy to students starting at an early age. At the end of the course, participants will have a clearer understanding of how social media has particularly affected our female students and what steps we can take to educate our students navigating social media. There will be 3 mandatory Zoom sessions on Monday, March 24, April 7 and 28 from 4:30 - 6:30pm to discuss the book. Participants will complete online assignments after each session. Your camera must be on and you must be present on-screen at all times during the Zoom sessions. Participation in the Zoom sessions, including responding to prompts in the chat, is required to receive full credit for the course. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20

23. Hybrid: Edith Winthrop Teacher Center DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) Spring Book Club March 31 - May 23, 2025 (EWTC)

Audience: All staff, teachers and administrators

Dates: 3/31/2025 to 5/23/2025

Location: Hybrid

This Free class is only open to consortium members. The Edith Winthrop Teacher Center DEI Book Club will be wrapping up its fourth year by reading "Mott Street: A Chinese American Family's Story of Exclusion and Homecoming” by Ava Chin. In New York's Chinatown, Chin discovers a single building on Mott Street where so many of her ancestors would live, begin families, and craft new identities. In this book, she traces the story of the pioneering family members who emigrated from the Pearl River Delta, crossing an ocean to make their way in the American West of the mid-nineteenth century. She tells of their backbreaking work on the transcontinental railroad and of the brutal racism of frontier towns, then follows their paths to New York City. Mott Street uncovers a legacy of exclusion and resilience that speaks to the American experience, past and present. What to expect: All participants are asked to purchase the book before the start of the book club cycle All participants are asked to read the book and come prepared for book discussions during the three live mandatory Zoom meetings: Thursday, April 10th - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Discussion will be on the Author's Note and Part 1) Thursday, May 1st - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Discussion will be on Parts 2 and 3) Thursday, May 15th - 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Discussion will be on Part 4) All participants are required to complete three asynchronous assignments after each live Zoom discussion. Your camera must be on and you must be present on-screen at all times during the Zoom sessions. Participation in the Zoom sessions, including responding to prompts in the chat, is required to receive full credit for the course.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 30

24. Hybrid Book Study: Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides by Geoffrey L. Cohen April 28 - June 6, 2025 (WTCI)

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

Dates: 4/28/2025 to 6/6/2025

Location: Hybrid

In this course, we will explore the psychological need to have a sense of belonging and how this sense has been eroded in recent times. Course participants will be asked to purchase the book, Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides by Geoffrey L. Cohen. We will discuss the causes for this lack of belonging prevalent in today's society and look at specific ways to gain it back. There will be 3 mandatory Zoom sessions on Monday, May 5, 19 and June 2 from 4:30 - 6:30pm to discuss the book. Participants will be asked to complete online assignments after each session. Your camera must be on and you must be present on-screen at all times during the Zoom sessions. Participation in the Zoom sessions, including responding to prompts in the chat, is required to receive full credit for the course. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20