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1. 2538: Strategies for Improving Classroom Management (Grant-funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators and Teaching Assistants PreK-12

Dates: 4/14/2026 to 5/12/2026

This course will give participants strategies for improving classroom management to create an orderly, well-organized environment where students can succeed and complete rigorous work. Participants will explore approaches to developing positive classroom communities that promote good relationships among the teacher and students, as well as among peers. Effective classroom management is vital for teachers' ability to teach and students' ability to learn. Participants will learn how to maintain good student behavior, create feasible classroom expectations and procedures, and implement behavior modifications when needed. Behavior intervention plans will be discussed, as will resources and service providers within the school building available when help is needed beyond the classroom. In addition, coursework will cover ways to help students monitor and regulate their own behavior.

2. 126: BBT: Brain Based Teaching

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Teachers and Teaching Assistants Pre K-12

Dates: 4/27/2026 to 6/1/2026

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 course work during this course. This course is appropriate for all K-12 school professionals.

3. 131: The Strategies for Reflective Teaching with 21st Century Technology

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Teachers and Teaching Assistants Pre K-12

Dates: 4/27/2026

This online course will equip K-12 educators with innovative strategies to improve their teaching practices through systematic self-reflection and integration of artificial intelligence (AI)/technology tools. Participants will explore methods for effective reflective journaling, utilize data and student feedback, and harness AI to enhance lesson planning and classroom management. Educators will engage in peer observations, technology-enhanced reflection, and develop actionable plans to refine their instructional approach. By the end of this course, educators will be adept at using reflection and technology to foster a more effective and fulfilling teaching experience.

4. 138: Discovering Museums as a Valuable Classroom Resource

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators and Teaching Assistants K-12

Dates: 5/6/2026 to 6/10/2026

. Introduction & Purpose Welcome and course goals The value of museum learning in K-12 education Overview of types of museums (art, science, history, local, virtual) ⸻ II. Understanding Museum Education What museum educators do and how they support teachers Theories of experiential and inquiry-based learning Aligning museum resources with curriculum standards ⸻ III. Exploring Museum Resources How to access online exhibits, digital archives, and virtual tours Using museum lesson plans, educator guides, and artifact kits Partnering with local museums and outreach programs ⸻ IV. Bringing Museums into the Classroom Designing pre-visit and post-visit activities Creating classroom "mini-museums” and inquiry stations Integrating primary sources and artifacts into lessons ⸻ V. Field Study / Virtual Exploration Guided exploration of a local or virtual museum Reflection and discussion on instructional applications ⸻ VI. Lesson Design Workshop Collaborative planning: adapting museum resources for classroom use Examples across content areas (ELA, Social Studies, Science, Art) Peer feedback and resource sharing

5. 132:English as New Language: Strategies and Tools for Success

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators and Teaching Assistants Pre K-12

Dates: 5/11/2026 to 6/22/2026

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. 2537: Book Study: Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.(grant-funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators and Teaching Assistnats PreK-12

Dates: 5/18/2026 to 6/15/2026

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In this course, participants will explore the current state of mental health among adolescents, which has shown a marked decline in several different measurements. We will examine the role of technology, play, and independence among children and adolescents. In addition, we will explore how the role of technology in schools and how it is impacting education. 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 4 required synchronous Zoom sessions to discuss the books. Participants will complete online assignments after each session. Participants should purchase the book prior to the class starting. Participants are responsible for purchasing their book for this course. Priority registration is available for TCCW consortium members.

7. 133: Empowering Educators: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Personalized and Effective Teaching

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators and Teaching Assistants PreK-12

Dates: 5/26/2026 to 6/30/2026

This 45-hour asynchronous course introduces K-12 educators to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, emphasizing ethical use, practical classroom applications, and hands-on exploration of SchoolAI and other leading tools. Teachers will learn to personalize learning, save time, analyze student data, and boost student engagement.

8. 134:Empowering English Language Learners: Practical Strategies for K-12 Classrooms

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators PreK-12

Dates: 6/23/2026 to 7/28/2026

This 45-hour asynchronous course equips K-12 educators with practical, research-based strategies to support English Language Learners (ELLs) across all content areas and proficiency levels. Grounded in the principles of scaffolding and aligned with CR Part 154 and NYS proficiency level guidelines, this course is designed to help teachers create inclusive, high-access classrooms where multilingual learners can thrive. Participants will explore: -How ELLs are identified, assessed, and supported in New York State -The foundations of instructional scaffolding and culturally responsive practice -High-leverage strategies like visual supports, sentence frames, cooperative learning, and formative assessment -How to design content and language objectives that address both academic and linguistic demands -Ways to adapt instruction for students at Entering, Emerging, Transitioning, Expanding, and Commanding levels Participants will engage in reading articles, watching videos, and applying these strategies to their current or hypothetical teaching settings. This course aims to equip educators with the tools needed to create an inclusive and effective learning environment for ELL students.

9. 134: Adding Mindfulness and Meditation into Your Classroom

Program: Online Courses

Dates: 6/24/2026 to 7/29/2026

Mindfulness when integrated into the classroom, has the ability to transform classroom and school culture. We as educators understand that we are living in a time when social emotional learning is an urgent matter. Mental health issues and school violence are on the rise. It is clear that so many students are emotionally deprived, socially disconnected, foundationless, and uncentered. We as educators need to get back to where the whole child is cared for and nurtured. Creating a safe haven and a refuge for children of all backgrounds and abilities. Giving the students the ability to face difficult emotions and discover what is really is the underlying issue. Educators in this course will develop strategies for putting mindfulness activities into their classrooms to improve student learning outcomes and behaviors.

10. 135:Effective Communication Skills For Teachers: How to Communicate with Parents, Other Teachers and Administrators

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators and Teaching Assistants PreK-12

Dates: 6/26/2026 to 7/30/2026

This course equips teachers with practical skills to communicate effectively with school administrators, parents, and staff, fostering collaboration, advocacy, and professional growth. Participants will explore foundational communication skills, cultural competence, conflict resolution, persuasion techniques, and long-term collaboration. The course integrates video examples, peer-reviewed research, assignments, and discussions to ensure practical application.

11. 136: Key to Conversation

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators and Teaching assistants PreK-12

Dates: 7/1/2026 to 8/3/2026

This course introduces participants to learning through intentional lesson planning, with a focus on teaching strategies, comprehension techniques, and assessment practices. We'll begin by fostering classroom conversations in a safe environment where students can take risks. To build comprehension, we'll define key objectives and explore questioning strategies, book talks, and hands-on activities to boost engagement. Assessment strategies, including backward design, will help teachers align lessons with desired outcomes. The tools and strategies covered can be applied across any curriculum to enhance existing classroom practices.

12. 137: Graphic Organizers and Rubrics in the AI Age

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators and Teaching Assistants PreK-12

Dates: 7/3/2026 to 8/7/2026

This course equips educators with strategies to enhance learning using graphic organizers, rubrics, and AI-powered tools. Students benefit from interactive, visual approaches that simplify complex concepts. Participants will create a personalized collection of graphic organizers and explore AI resources to generate templates and adapt materials. They will also develop measurable rubrics with the help of AI-assisted tools for efficient assessment. Additional resources for visual learning, writing, math, and concept mapping will be covered. By the end, educators will have AI-enhanced tools and lesson plans tailored to their curriculum.

13. 135: Principles of Extraordinary Math

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators and teaching assistants K-12

Dates: 7/8/2026 to 8/12/2026

Principles of Extraordinary Math is for anyone who teaches or helps people learn math. The course explores research ideas on mathematics learning and student mindsets that can transform students' experiences with math. Sessions are based on the work of Jo Boaler, Carol Dweck, Ron Ritchhart, Cathy Humphries among others

14. 136: Book Study: Making Thinking Visible

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators and Teaching Assistnats Pe K-12

Dates: 8/3/2026 to 8/31/2026

This asynchronous, self paced book study is for any K-12 teacher that wants to learn more about making thinking visible. We will explore how to make student thinking visible to deepen understanding and improve instruction. Using Ron Ritchhart and Mark Church's follow up book The Power of Making Thinking Visible as our guide, we will read about new thinking routines, research, and case studies to create a culture of thinking in our classrooms. This book study will be structured with discussion prompts, a single synchronous session to discuss the ideas presented in the text, and challenges to try the thinking routines outlined in the book.

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