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1. 2348. Advancing ELL Family-School Relationships

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K through 12

Dates: 6/7/2023 to 7/14/2023

English Language Learners are the fastest growing group of students that today's schools service. This course will assist educators in developing strategies and skills to understand ELL students' backgrounds and how to establish and grow strong family relationships. Educators will develop classroom skills to use in their classrooms to improve instructional outcomes. Educators will examine belief systems and research-based practices for serving diverse cultures and languages and methods for ensuring a positive classroom culture and climate. A 10% processing fee will be applied when paying by credit card.

2. 2321. Adapting Instruction to Reduce Unwanted Behavior

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators k-12

Dates: 6/12/2023 to 7/24/2023

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We often look at behavior as something that needs to be addressed before instruction can occur. Research shows that with the right instructional tools , we can limit those unwanted behaviors that interrupt the learning process. Educators in this course will examine dozens of research-based strategies to address behavior through instruction. Each educator in this course will focus on specific behaviors from their classes and utilize research-based strategies to overcome these learning barriers.

3. 2345. Addressing Conflict through Restorative Justice Practices

Program: Online Courses

Dates: 6/14/2023 to 7/20/2023

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Restorative justice is a theory of justice that focuses on mediation and agreement rather than punishment. Offenders must accept responsibility for harm and make restitution to victims. Teachers who use restorative discipline practices find that behavior in their classroom improves dramatically. They have better relationships with their students and , therefore , less stress from unresolved conflicts. For the growing number of districts using restorative justice , the programs have helped strengthen campus communities , prevent bullying, and reduce student conflicts. And the benefits are clear: early-adopting districts have seen drastic reductions in suspension and expulsion rates, and students say they are happier and feel safer. This course is appropriate for all K-12 school professionals.

4. 2347. Adolescent Literacy

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 6/20/2023 to 7/25/2023

Literacy skills are essential to participating in today's increasingly global society and economy that demand the ability to effectively use literacy in multiple contexts for multiple purposes. Today's adolescents have greater literacy demands placed upon them than ever before as they prepare to enter an adult world that requires their ability to read , write , and speak successfully. Today's teachers face greater challenges than ever before in meeting the increasingly diverse literacy needs of their students in order to prepare them for success in the adult world. This course will prepare you to assist your adolescent students who struggle with literacy to achieve literacy success by providing strategies and techniques that you can incorporate into your secondary classroom in order to scaffold your students' literacy development. In this course , you will learn to implement research-based instructional practices that scaffold adolescents' literacy development in the areas of motivation , engagement , reading expository text , using prior knowledge, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and studying. Additionally, you will learn to implement research-based assessment techniques that will allow you to monitor your students' growth and adjust your instructional practices to foster their continued progress.

5. 2363. English as a New Language: Strategies and Tools for Success

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 7/1/2023 to 7/31/2023

- In this online course, we will closely examine the strategies used to effectively teach English as a New Language (ENL) students. We will focus on best practices including co-teaching, helpful web tools, strategies for classroom teaching, and meaningful classroom talk. We will brainstorm ways to involve parents as we create a welcoming classroom environment for all students. We will explore resources and cross-reference lesson plans and curriculums so that each teacher has customized lesson plans to address individual needs. At the end of the course, you will have a toolkit that will include visual ideas, translation resources, conversation tools and vocabulary resources.

6. 2362.Teacher and Student Reflection

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 7/3/2023 to 7/30/2023

In this online course, we will examine our teaching practice and how what we teach translates into student success in the classroom. We will look at embracing peer collaboration when planning and implementing high-performance learning teams. Transformational teaching focuses on having students ask questions and solve real-world problems. We will look at ways students analyze, synthesize, create, empathize, interpret, use background knowledge, and defend alternative perspectives. We will look at lesson plans and how we can implement various strategies including organizing learning groups, guiding, facilitating, and challenging learners. It is imperative that our teaching has a clear purpose, a memorable beginning and end, a logical sequence, relevant content, nimble transitions, and a contagious passion. Combined, these characteristics will create an environment conducive to learning.

7. ALL 906. Make Just One Change: Teach Students to Ask Their Own Questions-Strategies That Engage Learners(Grant-Funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators and Administrators K through 12

Dates: 7/3/2023 to 7/31/2023

Formulating one's questions is "the single most essential skill for learning” and should be taught to all students. Asking good questions is a vital skill that takes time and much practice to master. Most classes can learn the precise steps in a couple of dedicated class periods. Learning to ask questions helps diverse learners press investigations for greater depth and meaning. This book study will focus on the profoundly important practice of making one change in your teaching. The results will be students who are more curious and engaged, take greater ownership of their education, and learn more deeply than ever before. Those who register early for this course will receive a free copy of Make Just One Change.

8. ALL 908 Technology Tools for the Inclusive Classroom (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

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

In this course, participants will learn strategies how to best address the variety of student needs that they have in the classroom. Teachers will learn how to implement technology as an avenue that unlocks students' potential across multiple disciplines and grade levels. Teachers will use technology to differentiate instruction, motivate student interest, address challenges and roadblocks, and support students in meeting their full potential. This workshop will be a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning spread out across two months. Participants will engage in 7 self-paced online training hours and participate in 8 interactive Zoom sessions. The total completion time for the workshop will be 15 hours.

9. INTEG 801. Online or In-person: Spark Learning in the Content Areas: Unplugged STEAM and Literature Connection (Grant-funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-8

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

Teachers need clarification about STEAM and whether literacy is a part of the approach. Literacy is a part of every content area - always. After all, STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math. What about reading and writing? You can be literate in math, art, reading, social studies, music, and science. With those understandings in mind, there are many ways to integrate literacy and STEAM intentionally in your classroom. This workshop will be grounded in literature and share "hands-on” examples you will find helpful in your planning for the coming school year. Those who register early will be sent free copies of the books used during the course. This course may be taken in person at the Eastchester library or online synchronous/asynchronous.

10. 2341.Incorporating the NYS Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards across the K12 Classroom

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-8

Dates: 7/10/2023 to 8/15/2023

"The NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency standards were adopted by the Board of Regents in 2020. These standards will ensure that every student knows how to live productively and safely in a technology-dominated world, including understanding the essential features of digital technologies, why and how they work, and how to communicate and create using those technologies. This course will explore these standards and how they can be incorporated into your subject area and grade levels. Lessons will be explored, created, and shared so you will have a toolbox of standard-aligned lessons that you can use in your classroom tomorrow. "

11. ELA 310 Book Study: Using Interactive Writing: Developing Readers Through Writing by C.C. Bates (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators grades Pre-K to gr. 2

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

There is no more important task for primary-grade teachers than helping learners integrate understandings of oral and written language into reading and interdisciplinary work. Interactive Writing helps you achieve this goal! If you are interested in using shared texts with students in order to teach concepts about print, phonics, how words work, how to monitor messages for meaning, and ways to increase fluency, this class is for you. This workshop will be a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning spread out across two months. Participants will engage in seven (7) self-paced online training hours and participate in eight (8) interactive Zoom sessions. The total completion time for the workshop will be 15 hours. The first 10 participants to register will receive a complimentary book.

12. 2359. The Power of Student Agency: Engaging Students Through Voice and Choice

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K through 12

Dates: 7/24/2023 to 8/25/2023

This course is designed to help educators create an environment where students can be creative and self-directed learners. If we want students to thrive, we must empower them with the tools to become architects of their learning. This course aims to walk teachers through designing student-centered inquiry lessons to create learning experiences that leverage student curiosity, encourage exploration, and allow the members of a learning community to learn with and from each other. There will be a strong emphasis on building student agency through choice and voice. Participants will explore the various purposes of utilizing choice, such as encouraging retrieval practice and providing students agency in demonstrating their learning. Each module includes resources, templates, and action items designed to encourage teachers to take what they are learning and create resources and lessons they can use with students immediately. A 10% processing fee will be applied when paying by credit card.

13. 2353. Assessment and Innovative Data Instruction

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 7/26/2023 to 8/30/2023

A central aspect of teachers' professional knowledge and competence is the ability to assess students' achievements adequately. Data driven instruction is a precise and calculated approach to improve student comprehension throughout the school year. Implementing and utilizing data to drive instruction is perceived to be an overwhelming task. This course will help educator use data analysis to improve student learning. The use different assessment types and data are at the heart of data-driven instruction. Participants will analyze data, focusing on increasing rigor in the classroom, types of assessment, and the building blocks to successful data-driven instruction implementation. This course is appropriate for all K-12 educators.

14. 2357. Character Education

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators k-12

Dates: 7/27/2023 to 8/31/2023

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Character education provides guidance for youth to understand their abilities, to strive to reach their fullest potential, to care for others, and enables all youth positive self-development. Schools can foster this development in and out of the classroom by focusing on the intellectual, social, emotional, and ethical character in students. Implementing character development programs that focus on these needs give students the optimal chance at success. Character education is a primary prevention tool used to promote positive youth development, academic achievement, and character development.

15. 2351. Auditory Processing Disorders

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators k-12

Dates: 8/1/2023 to 9/6/2023

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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? The effects go beyond this. Their classwork, homework , test grades, comprehension, and retention all suffer. A student who has trouble processing incoming information or directions will give answers that seem odd or not even related at all. Their output is affected and can lead to countless errors. This course will focus on what APD is, diagnosing APD, distinguishing differences between APD and other disorders, treatment of APD, classroom modification, teaching strategies, and compensatory strategies to make these students more successful in the classroom. This class is appropriate for all K-12 teachers.

16. 2352.Approaches for Changing Student Behavior Using PBIS

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educator k-12

Dates: 8/1/2023 to 8/29/2023

The barriers that occur to learning can not be single-handedly removed. Unfortunately, one such barrier occurs when behaviors disrupt the learning community. The climate of each school community is different. Therefore, a "one size fits all” approach is not as effective as interventions based on the needs of each school. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive approach to establishing the behavioral supports and social culture needed for all students in a school to achieve social, emotional, and academic success. A system focused on creating school-wide, classroom, and individual support improves academic and behavioral results. This course will assist educators in creating a support system for their classroom that will help to increase behavioral and academic results. This course is appropriate for all regular and special education educators.

17. 2364. The Mindful Teacher in the Mindful Classroom

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators k-12

Dates: 8/2/2023 to 8/31/2023

-In this online course, we will examine our teaching practice and how what we teach translates into student success in the classroom. We will look at embracing peer collaboration when planning and implementing high-performance learning teams. Transformational teaching focuses on having students ask questions and solve real-world problems. We will look at ways students analyze, synthesize, create, empathize, interpret, use background knowledge, and defend alternative perspectives. We will look at lesson plans and how we can implement various strategies including organizing learning groups, guiding, facilitating, and challenging learners. It is imperative that our teaching has a clear purpose, a memorable beginning and end, a logical sequence, relevant content, nimble transitions, and a contagious passion. Combined, these characteristics will create an environment conducive to learning.

18. ALL 909 Co-Teaching Best Practices (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

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

Co-teaching allows both students and teachers to experience and benefit from a wide range of instructional practices while meeting the variety of learning styles they have in their classrooms. Co-teaching models promote inclusion, increase engagement, promote teamwork, and allow teachers to differentiate instruction more easily. Through the successful implementation of co-teaching, teachers can establish multiple pathways to lead to student success. Upon completing this course, participants will leave with a toolbox containing knowledge of current practices for co-teaching models, resources that work, and lesson plans that they can use immediately. Participants will engage 7 self-paced online training hours and participate in eight (8) interactive Zoom sessions. The total completion time for the workshop will be 15 hours.

19. 2361.Strategies to Reduce Relational Aggression in Females

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators k-12

Dates: 8/8/2023 to 9/5/2023

This course will examine the hidden culture of female aggression. Readings, discussions, and activities will teach girls, teachers, and families skills for healthy relationships.

20. 2327. Battling Teacher Burnout

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 8/17/2023 to 9/28/2023

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Teachers in today's classrooms have more expectations and pressures placed on them than ever before. The rapid change that we have seen in education is nothing like previous teacher generations faced. Federal and State standards , technological advancements , social emotional initiatives and teacher ratings have created pressures on teachers that cannot be denied. All teachers have heard about teacher burnout - it is something that has been discussed in faculty rooms by first year teachers and veteran teachers alike. Educators need to develop and work at the skills needed to prevent this burnout. Educators in this course will be able to reflect upon their attitudes and morale , and strategies for improving their morale and professionalism. It is essential to consider how this burnout can impact your teaching practice and, as a result, student achievement. Educators will examine methods for improving morale and avoiding burnout feelings.

21. 2329. Building a Classroom Culture of Resilience

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 8/17/2023 to 9/26/2023

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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 sinks in? Have you ever thought that if you could teach students to "not give up” and to "get back up when knocked down” 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. Educators 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.

22. 2358. Constructing the Creative Classroom

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-8

Dates: 8/21/2023 to 9/25/2023

This course provides teachers with the knowledge and skills to nurture creativity in their students. Among students in our classrooms , creativity varies over a wide range - visual , mechanical , verbal , artistic , linguistic , athletic , mathematical , and analytical. This course defines creativity and describes behaviors most often associated with it. In addition , a model is systematically developed that teachers may use to develop creative lessons. The course elaborates upon the model by adding and covering topics that range from finding problems to critical thinking. Each topic is functionally related to model components. An emphasis is also put on the application of the model to lesson development and teaching creatively. This course is appropriate for all K-12 teachers and school professionals.

23. 2367. Teacher Leaders In and Out of the Classroom

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators k-12

Dates: 8/23/2023 to 9/27/2023

"Teacher Leaders In and Out of the Classroom Every day in the classroom, teachers assume leadership roles and model for their students. However, presenting ourselves as leaders within the school, district and community can sometimes present more of a challenge. In this course, we will explore ways to become active participants in Professional Learning Communities, how to write winning grants and how to find professional organizations in and out of the learning community. We will share ideas on how to engage parents, how to become leaders among our peers, and how to advance our leadership skills to the next level. While researching leadership qualities and designing ways to implement them, we will frame our individual needs and expectations and, at the end of this course, every participant will have a customized leadership plan that you can begin to put into practice."

24. 2328. Bringing More Formative Assessment Into Your Classroom

Program: Online Courses

Dates: 8/24/2023 to 9/28/2023

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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 , 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.

25. 2356. Bringing PBL into your Math Classroom

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators k-12

Dates: 8/24/2023 to 9/28/2023

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As we prepare the 21st Century Students for the 21st Century workforce , we need to arm them with the ability to problem solve and think critically. Project Based Learning is one method for improving critical thinking skills in our students. PBL prepares students for the problem solving activities the 21st Century workplace will demand. This course will examine PBL methods for a Mathematics Classroom. Teachers will focus on best practices related to PBL and how to increase critical thinking skills and performance. This course is appropriate for all K-12 teachers. Participants will work with resources that focus specifically on using PBL with students with disabilities and multi-language learners.

26. 2355. BBT: Brain Based Teaching

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 9/7/2023 to 10/19/2023

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Participants will investigate how the brain processes, stores, and retrieves information as well as what teaching techniques support students' learning the most. The course provides tips on how to grab students' attention, keep it, improve their memory, and prepare them for tests. In order to ensure that all students achieve their potential, students will acquire cutting-edge methods for creating lessons and assessments as well as for modifying instructional strategies. Participants will examine a range of learning techniques that can be applied to enhance student mastery of relevant material. Utilizing online resources will improve your knowledge and abilities. You will find online materials that will complement and enhance your coursework during this course. This course is appropriate for all K-12 school professionals.

27. BEWL 108. Learning about MLLs (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: K-5 Educators

Dates: 9/13/2023 to 9/27/2023

Who are our MLLs and what is Part 154? How can you help them succeed? Do you know how to establish a strong bond with the families? What are the different levels of proficiency and how do you differentiate instruction? In this workshop you will learn how to get your classroom ready to welcome and support your MLLs. We will also discuss strategies to engage and motivate

28. 2368. Exceptional Students and Higher-Level Thinking

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators k-12

Dates: 9/20/2023 to 11/1/2023

Teachers spend a lot of their time working closely with students that need help meeting the standards. This course will focus mainly on the students that are already meeting and exceeding the standards and are looking to excel. The twice-exceptional student, the one that is both gifted and is negotiating a learning disorder will be explored using a top ten tips list from ASCD as well as examples. Each module will include strategies to cultivate the talents of gifted children. What are the obstacles and what are the ways they can be overcome in the regular education classroom? A skilled teacher will help students utilize his/her own giftedness and will channel resources and enhanced learning opportunities towards that student that will enlarge the student's natural gifts in ways that the students did not even realize existed. Such a teacher will push gifted students to higher personal standards rather than just giving them more work to do or forcing them to tutor other students who are less capable. Participants will leave this class with specific lesson ideas and strategies to implement immediately."

29. 2321. Conflict Resolution - How to Maintain the Peace in Your Classroom

Program: Online Courses

Dates: 9/21/2023 to 10/26/2023

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From the first year teacher to a seasoned veteran , classroom management is often identified as an area teachers would like to improve. Teachers are looking to build upon their ability to relate to students and address conflicts as they arise. This class will look at some easy-to-implement strategies to assist teachers in reducing conflict and outbursts in the room. Teachers will also examine some basic negotiation and mediation skills that are easy to execute and can help "keep the peace."

30. 2369. Global Awareness and Our Schools

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators k-12

Dates: 10/3/2023 to 10/31/2023

Curriculum standards for schools are placing increasing emphasis on global awareness. This course will help teachers create learning environments which foster global mindedness. We will explore children's literature for global connections, prepare teachers for diversity, and develop cultural literacy. The Kids Culture Corner offer ideas for teaching and resources to use in your classroom. Ways to get involved and multimedia experiences will be explored. These include cooking experiences, global online adventures, environmental world issues, GeoSpy from National Geographic, and international cyber casts you can incorporate into your curriculum. At the end of this course, you will have at least three projects to integrate into your classroom and a list of global websites your students can reference to interactively explore cultural experiences."

31. 2342. A New Bully - The Cyberbully

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 10/5/2023 to 11/16/2023

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Bullies have always existed , so why is it important to address cyber-bullying? In a nutshell , it can be extremely detrimental to the victim's physical and mental health and , in some cases , possibly deadly. Since cyber-bullying allows the anonymity of bullying from a distance , it can also be easily hidden from parents , friends and school administrators and adds an almost invisible dimension to the traditional face-to-face bullying that can be hard to detect and address. A primary goal of this course requires that teachers will learn various techniques that they can implement upon return to their classrooms. Additionally , teachers will reflect on what they are learning and propose a way to integrate cyber-bullying content into the classroom curriculum. This course is appropriate for all K-12 school professionals.

32. ELA 312 Unlocking the Power of Sound Walls (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: K-2 Educators

Dates: 10/5/2023

Did you know that a sound wall is a visual tool that enhances literacy instruction by connecting sounds/phonemes to corresponding letter patterns, fostering phonemic awareness, phonics, and spelling skills. Are you intrigued by the idea of incorporating a sound wall into your literacy instruction but you don't know where to begin? Are you interested in learning the rationale behind using a sound wall in the classroom? If you want to know more about how to set up a sound wall and use it for whole and small group instruction, then this class is for you.

33. MST217. Book Study: Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students' Potential through Creative Mathematics, Inspiring Messages, and Innovative Teaching (Mindset Mathematics)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Mathematics Educators K-12

Dates: 10/18/2023 to 11/15/2023

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Explore Jo Boaler's Mathematical Mindsets and discover a blueprint to banish math anxiety and build a strong mathematical foundation. Boaler outlines the most effect ways to teach math weaving together brain research, instructional best practice, and mindset to lay a strong foundation for math learning and success. Walk away from this book study with strategies and activities to maximize student math learning. The course runs from 10/1 - 11/17 with 3 live sessions to discuss the book.

34. 2346. Addressing Disciplinary Literacy

Program: Online Courses

Dates: 10/26/2023 to 11/30/2023

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When students enter middle and high school, their teachers expect that they have learned the basic skills and strategies for reading and comprehending text. Students who are still working to develop these proficiencies may need assistance from their classroom teachers and, in some cases, from specialists in reading or special education, to support their reading and writing in the classroom. This course will help educators to learn to create effective integrated literacy experiences for all students in every discipline. An important focus of the course is the development of discipline-specific and academic language. Teachers will examine and analyze the unique characteristics of the literacy patterns of their individual discipline and acquire strategies for addressing these patterns in order to improve comprehension. Disciplinary literacy needs to be seen not as an add-on, but as a means to an end, that end being deeper understanding and transfer of learning for all students. This course is appropriate for all K-12 school professionals.

35. 2333. Creating a Culture of Learning and Growth Mindset

Program: Online Courses

Dates: 10/30/2023 to 11/7/2023

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The focus on building our students' growth mindset capacity continues to prove to be an important role for educators. Teachers are often aware of the concepts behind mindsets but have not looked at their lessons and teaching techniques in relation to the 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 utilized to improve student learning outcomes in the classroom.

36. ELA 313 Book Study: Uncovering the Logic of English, A Common Sense Approach to Reading, Spelling and Literacy (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: K-2 Educators

Dates: 10/30/2023 to 11/27/2023

Have you always thought of the English language as one of exceptions? What if the problem is not the language itself but the rules we are taught? English is actually a logical language which follows a systematic set of rules. Do you want to help your students by teaching them a finite set of rules which govern most of our English language? Are you looking for ways to improve your phonics instruction? Would you like a new approach to teaching sight words? Do you want your students to be able to transfer this knowledge to their reading and spelling? Then this is the class for you. This workshop will be a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning. Participants will engage in 7 self-paced online training hours and participate in 8 interactive zoom sessions. The total completion time for the workshop will be 15 hours. The first ten participants to register will receive a complimentary book. Preference will be given to TCCW consortium member districts.

37. HPE517. Teaching to Strengths: Supporting Students Living with Trauma, Violence, and Chronic Stress

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Math teachers K -8

Dates: 1/3/2024 to 1/31/2024

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We know every student is unique and brings contributions no one can make. However, half the students in U.S. schools are experiencing or have experienced trauma, violence, or chronic stress. "Teaching to Strengths: Supporting Students Living with Trauma, Violence, and Chronic Stress" is a must-read for educators. During this course, participants will focus on a strengths-based approach to teaching while finding the goodness every student brings to our classes. This course consists of five weeks with four synchronous sessions and one asynchronous session. A copy of Teaching to Strengths will be sent to those who register early.

38. MST 218 Book Study: Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators 2-12

Dates: 1/24/2024 to 2/7/2024

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Want your students to do more thinking and less mimicking in math? Explore the 14 optimal practices for encouraging student thinking and thus deep learning that have arisen out of Peter Liljedahl's research in real classrooms with real teachers. Together, we will learn how to create a student centered collaborative classroom environment where thinking is the norm.

39. ELA 311The Commonsense Guide to Your ELA 311 Book Study Using The Commonsense Guide to Your Classroom Library: Building a Collection That Inspires, Engages, and Challenges Readers (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: K- 5 Educators

Dates: 2/26/2024 to 3/11/2024

This class is a professional book study group. We will read and discuss the book, "Common Sense Guide to Classroom Libraries" by, Donalyn Miller and Colby Sharp. We will explore ways that the book encourages teachers to transform our classroom libraries, so that they are current and relevant. We will outline what it means to have a varied classroom library. We will fine tune our "book review talent" and follow the tips shared by Colby, a fifth grade teacher, who supports his students as they become independent readers. The book will be given to the first 10 educators to sign up. Preference will be given to TCCW consortium member districts.

40. MST 220. Number Sense or Nonsense Book Study : Fun ways to boost estimating and computation skills for every math student.

Program: Online Courses

Dates: 3/7/2024 to 4/4/2024

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Number sense is the ability to be flexible with numbers. It helps children understand both how our number system works, and how numbers relate to each other. Children who develop number sense have a range of mathematical strategies at their disposal. They know when to use them and how to adapt them to meet different situations. This course will introduce strategies to improve your students' number sense and will help turn number nonsense into number sense for children who struggle with math. Participants will receive a free copy of the book.

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