Our start date will be Tuesday, Oct 22nd from 3:15 - 4:15 PM Some topics we would love to discuss are TAB and choice based classrooms, other duties of the art teacher including scenic design and art club moderator, absence lesson planning share, supply ordering, parent communication, working with the PTA...And the list goes on.

First session will be October 23 from 3:30 - 4:30pm Some topics of discussion will be: -Social Emotional Needs of Deaf Students. -Effective communication between Teachers of the Deaf and school staff -Creating independence for deaf/hard-of-hearing students -Meaningful accommodations and modifications for deaf students

First session will be Monday, November 4 from 5:00 - 6:00pm This is an opportunity for Speech Teachers to to share and discuss various topics. Some possible topics may be... Professional Learning Topic: Survey & Check In with Attendees; Starting Out the School Year (e.g., Scheduling, New Students), Roles and Responsibilities of Speech Language Pathologists in Schools Professional Learning Topic: Extension on the Roles and Responsibilities of Speech Language Pathologists: Reading and Writing Considerations Professional Learning Topic: Tiers to Communication Success - Providing Levels of Intervention for Student in Special Education Professional Learning Topic: Augmentative Alternative Communication Strategies and Resources Professional Learning Topic: Tackling Burnout in the School Setting: Practical Tips for Speech Language Pathologists Professional Learning Topic: Closing out the School Year, Preparing Students and Families for Summer, Extended School Year Recommendations Professional Learning Topic: Accessing Therapeutic Materials via Technological Platforms and Artificial Intelligence (e.g., CoPilot, ChatGPT, Google Classroom, District Resources, EdPuzzle) Professional Learning Topic: Preparing for Annual Season; updating IEP SPAMS, GOALS, and Data Collection Discussion and Collaboration Q&A: reflective thoughts

We will read and discuss the book "Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity: The Keys to Successful Equity Implementation" by John Krownapple and Floyd Cobb. Participants will have to obtain the book on their own. Meeting dates, virtual, 7-8 pm. Wed, Nov 20: Introduction and Chapter 1. Wed, Dec 11 Wed, Jan 8 Wed, Feb 5 Wed, March 5 Wed, March 19

Wednesday, November 20th 3:15-4:15pm Wednesday December 4th 3:15-4:15pm Wednesday January 8th 3:15-4:15pm Wednesday February 26th 3:15-4:15pm Wednesday March 26th 3:15-4:15pm Wednesday April 23rd 3:15-4:15pm

First date would be Tuesday, January 14th from 4-5 p.m. Some topics we would love to discuss are The Changing Role Of The School Librarian, Artificial Intelligence In The School Library, Collection Development and Selection Policies, Makerspaces, Collaboration, Library Renovations, READesigns and Reorganizations.

My start date will be Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Topics will be as follows: -Integrating Social-Emotional Learning in Math Instruction -Provide strategies for teaching math concepts while simultaneously addressing students' social and emotional needs. -Discuss how to create a supportive classroom environment that fosters collaboration, empathy, and self-awareness. -Case studies and best practices for improving student engagement and achievement through SEL. -Daily Check-Ins (Welcome Agenda slides, Mentimeter, PearDeck, Google Forms, Mood Meters, Would You Rather, Advisory)

Northwell Health is committed to the continuous education of our school nurse stakeholders. For the 2024-2025 school year, Northwell Health Community Relations, Cohen Children's Medical Center, and The Northwell Health Institute for Nursing have partnered to bring an exciting and informative education and clinical series to you. This education has been specifically designed with your needs in mind. Your participation in this program will help increase your understanding of these important subjects. After you register here, you will be sent an additional link to register for the particular sessions that you want to attend. About the Program: Explore diversification of personal strategies to better address the issue discussed Understand the levels of care for available treatment Understand how to locate and access treatment Empower you to use the acquired knowledge in your everyday work life Important Notes: Contact hours may be offered for various programs Sessions will be held via Zoom until further notice Information will be sent 24-48 hours before the program date via email Please register for all the programs you are interested in 2024-2025 Programs: Cardiac Health in School-Aged Children and Adolescents Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Program Delivery: Virtual Managing Violent Behaviors Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Program Delivery: Virtual Being an Active Member of the Athletic Healthcare Team: Musculoskeletal Sports Injuries Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Program Delivery: Virtual Diabetes in School-Aged Children Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Program Delivery: Virtual

"The Low-Prep/High-Engagement World Language Class” Wednesdays starting 2/26 from 5-6pm. Possible topics to be discussed include: Comprehensible Input/Storytelling Get-Up-and-Move Do Nows and Main Activities Encouraging Healthy Competition in the Classroom Developing clear objectives and requirements in assignments Using news articles, videos, songs, advertisements, social media, and other authentic materials for teaching Using short, everyday content and prompts to spark discussion and promote cultural learning. Digital tools and apps that promote language learning with minimal prep Set-It-and-Forget-It Listening Practice TLO Cocktail Parties Peer Collab. / Best Practices Show And Tell Share

Empowering Students with Disabilities Through Effective Transition Planning. Description: Prior to the IDEA mandating transition planning, students with disabilities often graduated high school with little to no support or guidance to achieve employment, higher education, or independent living. Low expectations and limited access to career exploration or vocational training often led to high dropout rates. Without transition planning, these students often remained heavily dependent on their families for support, with little opportunity for independence or community integration. Our primary goal for students with disabilities should be to prepare them for life after high school. This course is designed to equip educators and professionals with the tools and strategies necessary to create a transition plan that facilitates a successful and smooth transition to post-secondary placements. It covers the fundamentals and legalities of transition planning as well as how to develop and implement effective transition goals by examining student's interests and preferences, teaching self-determination, and working together with families to create post-secondary goals that are obtainable and measurable. Participants will also learn about employment pathways for students with disabilities through community-based instruction, school-based vocational programs, and work-based learning experiences. Course participants learn about the importance of proper transition planning and the value of teaching real-world, transferable skills and how those skills can empower students to become as independent as possible and become active members of the community. This course is applicable to all educators, guidance counselors/social workers/psychologists, administrators, and any related service providers, grades K-12.

Class Description The most dangerous words in any language are, "We've always done it this way.” This kind of thinking is counterproductive to any organization, especially in schools and classrooms. In this asynchronous online class, teachers will explore the power of metacognition in the digital age and learn how to apply it within their classrooms. Learn how to scale a growth mindset in your classroom using various digital tools and activities, such as video reflection apps, interactive self-assessment tools, and student screencast programs, designed to foster this game-changing way of thinking in students and educators. Class Objectives Participants will: Explore the power of metacognition in the digital age. Learn how to apply it in their classrooms and schools. Learn how to scale growth mindset thinking using digital tools such as AdobeExpress, Canva, Google Workspace, Gravity, MirrorTalk, Padlet, Quizlet, Quizizz, ScreenPal, Snorkl, and more.

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Date: Thursday, March 20 2025, 8:30 - 2:30

8:30 to 9:00 - Welcome and Introductions

9:00 to 10:15/10:30 - Tour of the museum

10:30 to 12:00 - Use of Bondi's Brother and other Holocaust literature in the classroom Bondi's Brother: A Story of Love, Loss, Betrayal and Liberation by Irving and Edward Roth (Author) The Roth family lived in Slovakia, had a prosperous business and two young sons, Irving and his older brother Bondi. All the horrors of the camp are described in excruciating detail - the hunger, the hard work, the constant fear. Always though the boys had each other until after a couple of years they were separated. In spite of these hardships, Irving survived. Perhaps it was because he was only 15 years old, young enough and strong enough to somehow make it through.

12:00 to 12:45 - Lunch

12:50 to 2:30 - Testimony of Rwandan survivor Consolee Nishimwe "If there is one book you should read on the Rwandan Genocide, this is it. Tested to the Limit-A Genocide Survivor's Story of Pain, Resilience, and Hope is a riveting and courageous account from the perspective of a fourteen year- old girl. It's a powerful story you will never forget.”

EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI by Monica Burns (2nd Edition; ASCD July 2024). 3/6, 3/20, and 4/3 Apps that leverage AI, the easy access we all have to chatbots, and the clear need for educators and students to understand the implications of AI. Readers will gain practical advice on * Navigating online spaces effectively * Curating resources to support every student * Generating ideas and resources with AI (includes over 75 Chatbot prompts) * Evaluating digital content with an AI mindset * Exploring the world with students * Collaborating across digital spaces * Creating multimodal artifacts of learning * Assessing to check for understanding and pivot instruction * Sharing student creations in big and small ways * Connecting students to authentic audiences * Transferring skills across digital spaces * Planning for tech-rich learning experiences Timely, accessible, and informed by the author's experience and expertise, EdTech Essentials, 2nd Edition, is a must for educators who want proven ways to prepare their students to be productive, responsible users of technology both within and outside the classroom. This series could be presented in the form of an EdTech/AI "Boot Camp” for classroom teachers and school leaders. 3, 90-minute sessions. Session 2: Evaluating Digital Content with AI (March 20, 2025) In a world flooded with digital resources, how can educators ensure quality and relevance? This session provides a framework for using AI to critically evaluate content, emphasizing equity, accessibility, and ethical considerations. Building on principles from the second edition, participants will learn how to assess AI tools and digital content for inclusivity, accuracy, and alignment with educational goals. Practical examples and connections to ISTE standards will guide attendees in selecting the most impactful resources for their students.

The Leader's Guide to Conflict Management by Jen Schwanke (ASCD 2024). 3, 60-minute sessions supporting school leaders including teacher leaders and those who aspire to teacher leadership. Conflict is a part of life including schools. Learn how to anticipate, analyze, and act/respond (or not act) in a way that best helps the school and its community of learners. Specifically, through high-energy, high-impact virtual sessions, attendees will gain immediate practical tips to manage conflict in their schools. Principals, aspiring principals, and teacher leaders will engage in a format that is part facilitator-led, part workshop, and part seminar-style reflection, all of which will provide insight and ideas to change how we think about conflict and how to embrace it for long-term success. Session 3: Specific Conflict… and You on Tuesday, March 25 4:00 to 5:00 PM In the final part of our session, we will study some of the typical conflicts present in school and apply the "anticipate - analyze - act" cycle to successfully manage them. Attendees will consider conflict management as an ongoing "get to” rather than "have to.” ● Common Conflicts ● Using the AAA cycle ● Addressing informally, formally, or somewhere in between those blurred lines ● Empowering others to manage their own conflict response ● When the conflict is… YOU

Contemporary antisemitism takes many forms, originates from a variety of sources, and can arise out of ignorance, misinformation, or overt bias or hatred. Responding to antisemitism requires considering each of these factors. In this session, we will discuss these issues and the spectrum of responses available - including legal tools - to address anti-Jewish bigotry as it manifests in society today. Carly Gammill, Founding Director of the StandWithUs Center for Combating Antisemitism and Director of Legal Policy Saidoff Legal Department

Learn how to increase student engagement and spread the word about activities in your classroom, library or specialty area using the magic of Canva. Practical examples of current usage and copies of student output will be shared.

RTI was once the hottest topic in reading education, but failed to produce impressive results, according to a national study and NAEP scores. -Why didn't RTI live up to its promise? -How does RTI/MTSS intersect with current attention to the science of reading? -What can we salvage from the original research and intent that precipitated RTI as we move forward to empower educators and increase student literacy achievement? This session is led by nationally-recognized Science of Reading professional developer and thought leader, Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry. Register today for this 90-minute, research-based conversation.

EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI by Monica Burns (2nd Edition; ASCD July 2024). 3/6, 3/20, and 4/3 Apps that leverage AI, the easy access we all have to chatbots, and the clear need for educators and students to understand the implications of AI. Readers will gain practical advice on * Navigating online spaces effectively * Curating resources to support every student * Generating ideas and resources with AI (includes over 75 Chatbot prompts) * Evaluating digital content with an AI mindset * Exploring the world with students * Collaborating across digital spaces * Creating multimodal artifacts of learning * Assessing to check for understanding and pivot instruction * Sharing student creations in big and small ways * Connecting students to authentic audiences * Transferring skills across digital spaces * Planning for tech-rich learning experiences Timely, accessible, and informed by the author's experience and expertise, EdTech Essentials, 2nd Edition, is a must for educators who want proven ways to prepare their students to be productive, responsible users of technology both within and outside the classroom. This series could be presented in the form of an EdTech/AI "Boot Camp” for classroom teachers and school leaders. 3, 90-minute sessions. Session 3: Curating Resources to Support Every Student (April 3, 2025) Equity in education starts with accessible, personalized resources. This session focuses on leveraging AI-powered tools to curate and adapt materials that meet the needs of every learner. Drawing from updated examples in the second edition, participants will explore adaptive technologies, inclusive design, and strategies to create resource libraries that reflect diverse learning styles and cultural perspectives. Learn how to harness AI's potential to ensure no student is left behind.

This workshop examines the rich diversity of the Jewish American community in efforts to teach students about individual identities, as well as the impact Jewish Americans have on American society. Learning about Jewish diversity illustrates how identities of Jews, and all people, are multifaceted and how people's unique combination of identities shapes their experiences. Teachers of Global History and US History, as well as any educator who seeks to enrich their general content knowledge, will benefit from this workshop. Liz Burns Taormina, New York Educator, Institute for Curriculum Studies (ICS)

In-Person - 4:00-6:00 PM - This training provides the latest research and best practices regarding remediating and supporting students with ADHD and Executive Function weaknesses. Participants will gain skills, strategies, and techniques to support students in need at the Point of Performance while balancing the needs of all students in the classroom. Workshop Objectives:
• Discover eight executive function skills and their impact on learning, motivation, and behavior.
• Develop an understanding, the importance, and the consequences of the relationship between ADHD and executive function skill development.
• Learn strategies for engaging and maintaining students' attention and active participation and increase students' performance in structured activities and open learning times.
• Examine how to reduce students' stress levels to perform better and meet greater expectations.
• Explore how classroom structures improve focus and participation for students with ADHD and executive function challenges.

This workshop will highlight what districts and schools can do to create a culture of inclusion whereby Jewish students feel respected, safe and supported.

In today's digital learning landscape, visually compelling and engaging educational materials are crucial for effective teaching. "Level Up Your Lessons with Canva" is an asynchronous online course designed specifically for teachers who want to elevate their design skills and create captivating content using Canva, a user-friendly graphic design platform. This comprehensive course empowers K-12 educators to unlock Canva's full potential, from mastering fundamental tools to leveraging its cutting-edge features, including the innovative Magic Studio and AI-powered tools. Throughout the course, participants will explore a wide range of Canva's capabilities through weekly modules and hands-on activities tailored to educators' needs.