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1. Online Session II: Undergraduate Course - Assessment of Learning EDN 401 - Section 1

Program: Online Courses

Location: Online Courses (, ) - online course

Audience: Teachers

Dates: On-Going (Ends May 1, 2026)

Location: online course

EDN 401 Russell Sage College

Course dates 3/23/26-5/1/26
 This course explores assessment in the instructional process. The role of assessment will be examined as a key component of organizing and creating a classroom culture, planning lessons, delivering instruction, and examining how students have grown as a result of instruction. This course is appropriate for teachers, assistants, and other support staff who each play a role in assessing student growth and performance. Participants will learn to use tools and approaches to classroom assessment such as observations, performance-based assessments, checklists, portfolios, and achievement tests. (3 credits)

**$15 tech fee will be paid on the first day of class via our Moodle platform. Tech fee is non-refundable

Two Required Texts:Advancing Formative Assessment, ,ISBN# 13: 978-1-4166-2669-5 & Classroom Assessment: What Teachers Need to Know,ISBN# 978-0-13-556910-8

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This activity has a Team Room

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  • Max Class Size: 20

2. Online Session II: Undergraduate Course - Classroom Management: Creating the Dynamic Classroom Environment EDN 402 - Section 1

Program: Online Courses

Location: Online Courses (, ) - online course

Audience: Teachers

Dates: On-Going (Ends May 1, 2026)

Location: online course

EDN 402 Russell Sage College

Course dates 3/23/26-5/1/26
 Participants will explore the extensive research base behind classroom management and work to create a classroom management plan that will provide a foundation on which to build instruction for the rest of the school year. They will investigate their curriculum and instruction to find ways to engage students in learning, which will virtually eliminate classroom management issues. Since preventive measures are not a failsafe, participants will explore some minor, escalating, and major behavior problems to better prepare you to address these situations as they arise. Participants will also explore how to address the special needs of inclusive classrooms as well as technology in the classroom. Maximum class size of 20. (3 credits)

**$15 tech fee will be paid on the first day of class via our Moodle platform. Tech fee is non-refundable

Required Text:Classroom Management: Creating a Successful K-12 Learning Community, ,ISBN# 978-1-119-63998-5

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This activity has a Team Room

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  • Max Class Size: 20

3. Online Session II: Undergraduate Course - Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment EDN 403 - Section 1

Program: Online Courses

Location: Online Courses (, ) - online course

Audience: Teachers

Dates: On-Going (Ends May 1, 2026)

Location: online course

Closed
EDN 403 Russell Sage College

Course dates 3/23/26-5/1/26
 This course is designed to provide teachers with an opportunity to study, reflect, question, become knowledgeable about, and develop skills in curriculum, and instructional and assessment methods. Major topics include using the New York State Learning Standards to build curricular units and lessons; identifying the characteristics of effective and intentional teaching; designing units that reflect an understanding of how student diversity influences curriculum and learning; writing effective lesson plans for instruction using a variety of approaches & technologies; designing assessments of and for student learning; and learning how to become a reflective practitioner. Maximum class size of 20. (3 credits)

**$15 tech fee will be paid on the first day of class via our Moodle platform. Tech fee is non-refundable

Required Text:Looking in Classrooms, 11th edition ISBN# 13: 978-1-13864-651-3

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  • Max Class Size: 20

4. Online Session II: Undergraduate Course - Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment EDN 403 - Section 2

Program: Online Courses

Location: Online Courses (, ) - online course

Audience: Teachers

Dates: On-Going (Ends May 1, 2026)

Location: online course

Closed
EDN 403 Russell Sage College

Course dates 3/23/26-5/1/26
 This course is designed to provide teachers with an opportunity to study, reflect, question, become knowledgeable about, and develop skills in curriculum, and instructional and assessment methods. Major topics include using the New York State Learning Standards to build curricular units and lessons; identifying the characteristics of effective and intentional teaching; designing units that reflect an understanding of how student diversity influences curriculum and learning; writing effective lesson plans for instruction using a variety of approaches & technologies; designing assessments of and for student learning; and learning how to become a reflective practitioner. Maximum class size of 20. (3 credits)

**$15 tech fee will be paid on the first day of class via our Moodle platform. Tech fee is non-refundable

Required Text:Looking in Classrooms, 11th edition ISBN# 13: 978-1-13864-651-3

Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.

This activity has a Team Room

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20

5. Online Session II: Undergraduate Course - Human Development EDN 404 - Section 1

Program: Online Courses

Location: Online Courses (, ) - online course

Audience: Teachers

Dates: On-Going (Ends May 1, 2026)

Location: online course

Closed
EDN 404 Russell Sage College

Course dates 3/23/26-5/1/26
 This course provides an overview of the theories, current research, and controversial issues in human development from birth to adolescence. It focuses on the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and moral development of learners with different abilities and needs in the school environment. Various aspects of developmental contexts are explored, including heredity, culture, community, socioeconomic level/backgrounds, family, and school environment. Maximum class size of 20. (3 credits)

**$15 tech fee will be paid on the first day of class via our Moodle platform. Tech fee is non-refundable

Required Text: Child Development and Education, 7th edition, by McDevitt, Ormrod ISBN# 13: 978-0-13-480677-8 or ISBN#10: 0-13-480677-8

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  • Max Class Size: 20

6. Online Session II: Undergraduate Course - Intro to Exceptionalities EDN 405 - Section 1

Program: Online Courses

Location: Online Courses (, ) - online course

Audience: Teachers

Dates: On-Going (Ends May 1, 2026)

Location: online course

Closed
EDN 405 Russell Sage College

Course dates 3/23/26-5/1/26
 This course provides an overview of the education of children and youth with exceptionalities, focusing on those with disabilities and giftedness. Among the areas covered are: a review of the historical, philosophical and legal foundations of special education and other exceptionalities; definitions of exceptionalities and their prevalence, causes and characteristics. In addition, the course will cover current issues and trends in regard to how and where these children are educated. Maximum class size of 20. (3 credits)

**$15 tech fee will be paid on the first day of class via our Moodle platform. Tech fee is non-refundable

Required Text:Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education,12th edition by William L. Heward ISBN# 13: 978-0-13575-662-1

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This activity has a Team Room

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  • Max Class Size: 20

7. Online Session II: Undergraduate Course - Intro to Exceptionalities EDN 405 - Section 2

Program: Online Courses

Location: Online Courses (, ) - online course

Audience: Teachers

Dates: On-Going (Ends May 1, 2026)

Location: online course

Closed
EDN 405 Russell Sage College

Course dates 3/23/26-5/1/26
 This course provides an overview of the education of children and youth with exceptionalities, focusing on those with disabilities and giftedness. Among the areas covered are: a review of the historical, philosophical and legal foundations of special education and other exceptionalities; definitions of exceptionalities and their prevalence, causes and characteristics. In addition, the course will cover current issues and trends in regard to how and where these children are educated. Maximum class size of 20. (3 credits)

**$15 tech fee will be paid on the first day of class via our Moodle platform. Tech fee is non-refundable

Required Text:Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education,12th edition by William L. Heward ISBN# 13: 978-0-13575-662-1

Books can be purchased at your favorite bookstore.

This activity has a Team Room

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20

8. Online Session II: Undergraduate Course - Introduction to Reading: Teaching Children to Read EDN 406 - Section 1

Program: Online Courses

Location: Online Courses (, ) - online course

Audience: Teachers

Dates: On-Going (Ends May 1, 2026)

Location: online course

EDN 406 Russell Sage College

Course dates 3/23/26-5/1/26
 Examination and analysis of effective literacy instruction for students at all levels. Includes the exploration of appropriate techniques for English language learners and students with special needs. Techniques for continued assessment in reading, remediation, and enrichment will also be discussed. Maximum class size of 20. (3 credits)

**$15 tech fee will be paid on the first day of class via our Moodle platform. Tech fee is non-refundable

Required Text:Teaching Children to Read: the Teacher Makes the Difference by Ruetzel and CooterISBN# 13: 978-0-13-474253-3

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This activity has a Team Room

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20