Frontline Education

1. The First Days of School Asynchronous Book Study 2024-25

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 8/28/2024

The First Days of School Book Study- Perfect for NEW TEACHERS!! This badge series is an asynchronous book study of The First Days of School by Harry K. and Rosemary T. Wong. Books can be purchased on your own or borrowed from the Peconic Teacher Center. Each badge will take approximately 1 hour to complete. In The First Days of School, longtime educators and best-selling authors Harry K. and Rosemary T. Wong, provide a road map for classroom management and teaching for lesson achievement. Once you register in Frontline, use a personal email to log in with the Google Classroom Code https://classroom.google.com/c/NjkzMzY1NjY2NDcz?cjc=khxmwxr (email ptcadmin@peconicteachercenter.net if you have any problems.) All assignments for the course must be completed by 9/23 or you will be dropped and you can re-enroll in the next section. The Google Classroom remains the same and your work will not be lost.

2. Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain Asynchronous Book Study 2024-25

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 8/29/2024

This is an asynchronous online book study of Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, by Zaretta Hammond. "Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students" The achievement gap remains a stubborn problem for educators of culturally and linguistically diverse students. Diverse classrooms need a proven framework for optimizing student engagement and facilitating deeper learning. Culturally responsive pedagogy has shown great promise in meeting this need, but many educators still struggle with its implementation. In this book, Zaretta Hammond draws on cutting-edge neuroscience research to offer an innovative approach for designing and implementing brain-compatible culturally responsive instruction. Once you register in Frontline, use a personal email to log in with the Google Classroom Code https://classroom.google.com/c/NTkwMjU2OTU2NjY2?cjc=nzjsfwt(email ptcadmin@peconicteachercenter.net if you have any problems.) All assignments for the course must be completed by 9/23 or you will be dropped and you can re-enroll in the next section. The Google Classroom remains the same and your work will not be lost.

3. NEW TEACHER EVALUATION - FOR NEW TEACHER EVALUATORS (NO CHARGE TO DISTRICTS) 2024

Program: Professional Development Workshops

Audience: New Administrators

Dates: 9/11/2024

This online training is designed for lead evaluators who are required to be trained in the nine elements outlined by the New York State regulations regarding teacher evaluation. This course is conducted online with opportunities to participate in live video chats as well as live presentations. The training has eight modules which cover the required elements stipulated in the regulations. The modules will allow participants to view videos, review articles, post to a bulletin board and/or wiki as well as submit assignments. Completion of all of the required elements of this training will provide the participant evidence of training to submit to the appropriate authority in the participant's district for approval as a Lead Evaluator. Eight (8) Modules 1. Introduction 2. Research on Teacher Effectiveness 3. Seven Teaching Standards 4. Cognitive Engagement 5. Evidence Based Observation and Teacher Observation Rubrics 6. APPR and Growth 7. SLOs 8. Inter-rater Reliability

4. Accomplished Teaching (National Board Certification Asynchronous Prep Course) 2024-25

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 9/15/2024

Accomplished Teaching "What Teachers Should Know and Be Able To Do” Series - Whether or not you are considering the possibility of pursuing National Board certification, this self-paced exploration into National Board's famous "Body of Knowledge” will deepen your understanding of "What a teacher should know and be able to do” and perfectly position you if you decide to go for it! (If all 15 assignments are completed, this series is available for in-service credit for participating districts.) Once you register in Frontline, use a personal email to log in with the Google Classroom Code https://classroom.google.com/c/NjYwNzMzOTgzMjgy?cjc=pvr74v7(email ptcadmin@peconicteachercenter.net if you have any problems.) All assignments for the course must be completed by the end of the school year or you will be dropped and you can re-enroll in the next section. The Google Classroom remains the same and your work will not be lost.

5. Culturally Responsive Education Webinar Series 2024-25

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 9/15/2024

Culturally Responsive Education (CRE)- This online, asynchronous webinar series sponsored by New York State Teacher Centers will investigate the philosophy, and pedagogy to providing culturally sustainable classroom practices. 1) Culture and Culturally Responsive Education 2) Multiple Dimensions of Identity 3) Unconscious Bias: Personal and Professional Impact 4) SEL & CRE: How are they Compatible? 5) Recognizing Microaggressions and the Messages that They Send 6) Addressing Race and Trauma in the Classroom Once you register in Frontline, use a personal email to log in with the Google Classroom Code https://classroom.google.com/c/NjU2NjMyMjAwOTIz?cjc=lrs7ywn(email ptcadmin@peconicteachercenter.net if you have any problems.) Each webinar is accompanied by a Google Form to be filled out as you watch. All assignments for the course must be completed by 9/23 or you will be dropped and you can re-enroll in the next section. The Google Classroom remains the same and your work will not be lost.

6. Grading for Equity Asynchronous Book Study

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 9/15/2024

Grading for Equity, by Joe Feldman Book Study- Grading for Equity examines the history of traditional grading practices and reveals the benefits of practices that are more equitable- more accurate, bias-resistant, and motivational. This course is an asynchronous book study of Grading for Equity, by Joe Feldman. Books can be purchased on your own or borrowed from the Peconic Teacher Center. Once you register in Frontline, use a personal email to log in with the Google Classroom Code https://classroom.google.com/c/NjU2NjMwNzUxMzc1?cjc=c3k7hsl(email ptcadmin@peconicteachercenter.net if you have any problems.) All assignments for the course must be completed by 9/23 or you will be dropped and you can re-enroll in the next section. The Google Classroom remains the same and your work will not be lost.

7. LGBTQ History Podcast Series

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 9/15/2024

Welcome to The Queer America Asyncronous Podcast Course brought to you by SPLC via PTC. Without LGBTQ history, there is no American history. From Learning for Justice and hosts Leila Rupp and John D'Emilio, Queer America takes listeners on a journey that spans from Harlem to the Frontier West, revealing stories of LGBTQ life we should have learned in school. This podcast is produced in partnership with University of Wisconsin Press, publishers of Understanding and Teaching U.S. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History. It is the first book designed for high school and university teachers who want to integrate LGBTQ history into their standard curriculum. Once you register in Frontline, use a personal email to log in with the Google Classroom Code https://classroom.google.com/c/NjU2NjMwNTc0NjI4?cjc=434dd3o(email ptcadmin@peconicteachercenter.net if you have any problems.) To earn credit for each assignment, you must listen to the entire podcast and fill out the Google Doc associated with it. All assignments for the course must be completed by 9/23/2024 or you will be dropped and can re-enroll in the next section. The Google Classroom remains the same and your work will not be lost.

8. Restorative Practices Asynchronous Double Book Study 2024-25

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 9/15/2024

In this 15 hour asynchronous online course, you will read both Better Than Carrots and Sticks and Beyond the Surface of Restorative Practices. When complete, You will be eligible to receive 15 CTLE credits or 1 in-service credit if approved by your district.

• In Better Than Carrots or Sticks, longtime educators and best-selling authors Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey provide a practical blueprint for creating a cooperative and respectful classroom climate in which students and teachers work through behavioral issues together.

• In Beyond the Surface of Restorative Practices, Marisol Rerucha urges school districts to adopt and implement holistic and healthy cultural approaches to pedagogy. Books can be purchased on your own or borrowed from the Peconic Teacher Center. Once you register in Frontline, use a personal email to log in with the Google Classroom Code https://classroom.google.com/c/NjI4MTI2MTgwNDQx?cjc=ue7arvh(email ptcadmin@peconicteachercenter.net if you have any problems.) All assignments for the course must be completed by the end of the school year or you will be dropped and you can re-enroll in the next section. The Google Classroom remains the same and your work will not be lost.

9. Science of Reading Micro-credential through SUNY New Paltz 2024-25

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 9/15/2024

SUNY New Paltz Science of Reading Microcredential (35 Hours) The completely asynchronous Science of Reading Fundamentals microcredential at SUNY New Paltz which has already served thousands of education professionals since launching in 2023. This fully online, self-paced microcredential provides 35 CTLE credits for New York State Certified teachers. It's also open to anyone who is interested in learning more about the 5 pillars of the Science of Reading -- phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Even better: Thanks to the tremendous interest and sustained enrollments to date, we are able to offer the microcredential at an affordable cost of just $50. Cohorts start on the first of every month, so you can register and get started according to your schedule. The whole sequence can be completed in as little as 7 weeks or up to 6 months. Teachers and school leaders are on the front lines of the effort to help more children learn to read. At SUNY New Paltz, we want to help you do that work as successfully as possible. If you're ready to get involved, you can use this link to register. If you have any questions regarding the Science of Reading Fundamentals microcredential, please email sorfmicrocredential@newpaltz.edu. You must enroll in SUNY New Paltz and pay $50 to take this fully online course. To receive 2 In-Service credits, you must provide your Certificate of Completion for the Course to the PTC by the end of the school year. If you do not complete all the coursework by June 30, 2025, email ptcadmin@peconicteachercenter.net so that we can drop you and you can re-enroll in the next Course. New Paltz will give you up to 6 months to complete the course.

10. Teaching Hard History Podcast Series: Part 1 and 2

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 9/15/2024

Teaching Hard History Part 1 and 2: This 30 hour course is intended for educators. What we don't know about American history hurts us all. begins with the long and brutal legacy of chattel slavery and reaches through the victories of and violent responses to the civil rights movement to the present day. From Learning for Justice and host Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, brings us the lessons we should have learned in school through the voices of leading scholars and educators. It's good advice for teachers and good information for everybody. Once you register in Frontline, use a personal email to log in with the Google Classroom Code https://classroom.google.com/c/NjY3NjgyMzEwMDky?cjc=cbhfbvs(email ptcadmin@peconicteachercenter.net if you have any problems.) To earn credit for each assignment, you must listen to the entire podcast and fill out the Google Doc associated with it. All assignments for the course must be completed by 9/23/2024 or you will be dropped and can re-enroll in the next section. The Google Classroom remains the same and your work will not be lost.

11. One Trusted Adult Book Study 2024-25

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 9/23/2024

This is an asynchronous online book study of One Trusted Adult by Brooklyn Raney. Research shows that just one trusted adult can have a profound effect on a child's life, influencing that young person toward positive growth, greater engagement in school and community activities, better overall health, and prevention of risky and threatening behaviors. In clear, accessible terms, One Trusted Adult lays out: The critical nature of trust, along with simple tools that help build trusting relationships with young people and expand the opportunities for positive impact What boundaries are and how to set clear expectations that keep both young people and the adults who work with them safe How to create an organizational culture that cares for the whole child and celebrates the adults who get it right while holding accountable those who don't. Ways to partner and surround young people with the only thing better than one trusted adult: many trusted adults! Once you register in Frontline, use a personal email to log in with the Google Classroom Code https://classroom.google.com/c/NTI5NDEyNjU0MzE3?cjc=ctujrej(email ptcadmin@peconicteachercenter.net if you have any problems.) All assignments for the course must be completed by 9/23 or you will be dropped and you can re-enroll in the next section. The Google Classroom remains the same and your work will not be lost.

12. Recertification for TEACHER EVALUATION - FOR Previously Certified TEACHER EVALUATORS (NO CHARGE TO DISTRICTS) 2024

Program: Professional Development Workshops

Audience: New Administrators

Dates: 9/30/2024

This online training is designed for lead evaluators who are required to be trained in the nine elements outlined by the New York State regulations regarding teacher evaluation. Once you register, your contact info will be sent to the instructor who will contact you.

13. 2024-25 PECONIC TEACHER CENTER POLICY BOARD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Program: Professional Development Workshops

Audience: PECONIC TEACHER CENTER POLICY BOARD MEMBERS

Dates: 10/9/2024 to 5/14/2025

The purpose of this training is to explore options for professional development moving forward. We will redefine what it means to help teachers improve, reevaluate existing supports and programs and reinvent how we support effective teaching at scale. This is intended for Peconic Teacher Center Policy Board members and a portion of it will be public. These will count as the mandatory meetings for the year.

14. PHONEMIC AWARENESS AND PHONICS OVERVIEW WITH CAROL MASIN (Multigrade Level Kgn, Gr 1, Gr2 Phonemic Awareness, Phonics and Decoding Support)

Program: Professional Development Workshops

Audience: Interventionists, Remedial Reading, Speech, Special Education who need training in more than one level in each full day training.

Dates: 10/11/2024 to 5/9/2025

This would be appropriate for districts using a foundational Science of Reading phonemic awareness and phonics training program. Carol Masin has extensive experience providing PD for local districts. This training is geared for teachers who teach multiple grade levels within the same day( Special Education, Intervention)

15. PHONEMIC AWARENESS AND PHONICS OVERVIEW WITH CAROL MASIN Grade 2 2024-25 at PTC

Program: Professional Development Workshops

Audience: Grade 2 TEACHERS AND SPECIAL EDUCATORS

Dates: 10/18/2024 to 5/8/2025

This would be appropriate for districts using a foundational Science of Reading phonemic awareness and phonics training program. Carol Masin has extensive experience providing PD for local districts. It will include an overview of Grade 2 curriculum and days 1-17 details and using decodable books.

16. SCIENCE THINK TANK 2024-2025

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: All PK-12 SCIENCE TEACHERS

Dates: 11/14/2024 to 6/12/2025

Are you ready for the SHIFT to NYSSLS? In this peer workshop we can: Review NYSSLS,PK-12 Science, Scope and Sequence, Lab Investigations, PLDs, Assessments, Project Based Learning Start where you are, whether you are seasoned in the NYSSLS shifts or just starting out, come join us for some fun science collaboration! Dates/Times: Second Thursday starting Feb 8 from 4:00-6:00 PM (11/14/24, 12/12/24, 1/9/25, 2/13/25, 3/13/25, 4/10/25, 5/8/25, 6/12/25) Location: Peconic Teacher Center Conference Room This workshop is worth up to 15 CTLE hours(no charge for CTLE) and/or 1 In-service Credit ($125) Checks made payable to The Peconic Teacher Center for $125 for Professional Development Hours/InService Credit only, otherwise choose AUDIT if you do not need the credit.

17. PHONEMIC AWARENESS AND PHONICS OVERVIEW WITH CAROL MASIN Grade 3 2024-25

Program: Professional Development Workshops

Audience: Grade 3 TEACHERS AND SPECIAL EDUCATORS

Dates: 11/15/2024 to 5/15/2025

This would be appropriate for districts using a foundational Science of Reading phonemic awareness and phonics training program. Carol Masin has extensive experience providing PD for local districts. Grade 3 whole class ongoing (multi session) Phonemic Awareness, Phonics and Decoding Support for Gr 3 teachers.

18. CEF 536 Methods of Teaching Second Language and Content to Bilingual Students

Program: Graduate Courses

Dates: 1/6/2025 to 3/21/2025

This course explores methods for teaching language and content areas to diverse K-12 students in a bilingual context. It is designed as a course to help teachers explore in a very hands-on, practical and applied manner all of the technologies used by teachers of languages. Emphasis is placed on will be on curricular and lesson development to meet State and National learning and literacy standards. The class will also discuss how these methodologies relate to current language pedagogies, both for individualized and classroom learning.

19. NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION COHORT 2024-2025

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Certified Tenured Teachers

Dates: 1/15/2025 to 4/9/2025

Cohorts for National Board Certification offer an opportunity for sustained and collaborative support to teachers and guidance counselors. Under the guidance of NBCTs as Professional Learning Facilitator Kristy Eberhart, this program offers assistance in processing applications, peer review, linkage with content experts and collegial support. This group will meet monthly throughout the year and begin with Component 2. To become a Board-certified teacher, eligible candidates must demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills, and practice in their individual certificate area by completing four components: three portfolio entries and a computer-based assessment. Throughout the certification process, teachers will be able to apply the National Board Standards to their classroom practice and connect with other teachers pursuing certification. $250 Payable to Peconic Teacher Center, due by 1/15/2025. A minimum of 5 teachers are needed to register for the course to run. Dates: 1/15/2025, 2/12/2025, 3/12/2025, 4/9/2025 Times: 4:30pm-7:00pm All Meetings will take place in the PTC Conference Room at Southampton High School National Board Home page: https://www.nbpts.org/national-board-certification/ National Board Registration page: https://nbcmsprod.perfrms.com/

20. CTLE Professional Development Series: Integrating Science and Language for All Students with a Focus on English Language Learners

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: All science and language educators and support staff

Dates: 4/22/2025

This series is designed for science and language educators to improve classroom practices for instruction and assessment by engaging in tasks that promote science and language instructional shifts. These shifts are presented in the NYSED Integrating Science and Language for All Students with a Focus on English Language Learners webinars and briefs. There is no formal registration process other than THIS FRONTLINE REGISTRATION. This is asynchronous so there is no meeting date even though it is listed in Frontline as 4/22/25. To start, simply begin Module 0 using the link:https://sites.google.com/schools.nyc.gov/nysed-ctle-integrating-science/home. They will receive your work in real time as you complete each module. It is strongly recommended that you complete the modules in numerical order as they build on one another. Please also take screenshots of your work to keep track of your progress. Please email Dr. Emily Kang (ekang@adelphi.edu) when you have completed all work associated with the modules. Once the completion of your responses has been verified (review of your work will take 2-3 weeks), you will be emailed a copy of the CTLE Certificate of Completion form. If you have any questions related to the content of the modules themselves, please email Dr. Emily Kang (ekang@adelphi.edu). Once you have your completed CTLE Certificate, you can send to The Peconic Teacher Center at ptcadmin@peconicteachercenter.net and we will mark you complete. If you are also requesting an in-service credit, you will need to pay $125 via check, cash or money order to the Peconic Teacher Center, or credit through MySchoolBucks using this link: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZH55GXTAY082HC_ZZ66PW1R2HSS706

21. Immersive Spanish Study at the International University Menendez Pelayo de Santander 2025 (1 Week)

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators interested in improving their Spanish anguage proficiency and cultural knowledge

Dates: 6/30/2025 to 7/4/2025

The following course levels will be available (Course Descriptions Linked): A1: For those interested in learning Spanish Language, Culture and Art A2-B1: For all beginning-intermediate levels of Spanish B2: For advanced/dual language teachers of Spanish Dates: June 29- July 5 (1 week course includes travel) Classes: 9am-2pm Monday to Friday A1, A2-B1 Course Description: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oQqW5q0TS7UVqvcwHYbyLN0nAzvC53yJ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104658422946083160865&rtpof=true&sd=true B2 Course Description:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qNHBqJtRNRKHusIhBMcbO186IZ7lznh_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104658422946083160865&rtpof=true&sd=true C1-2 available upon request

22. Immersive Spanish Study at the International University Menendez Pelayo de Santander 2025 (2 Weeks)

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators interested in improving their Spanish anguage proficiency and cultural knowledge

Dates: 6/30/2025 to 7/11/2025

The following course levels will be available (Course Descriptions Linked): A1: For those interested in learning Spanish Language, Culture and Art A2-B1: For all beginning-intermediate levels of Spanish B2: For advanced/dual language teachers of Spanish Dates: June 29- July 12 (2 week course includes travel) Classes: 9am-2pm Monday to Friday A1, A2-B1 Course Description: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oQqW5q0TS7UVqvcwHYbyLN0nAzvC53yJ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104658422946083160865&rtpof=true&sd=true B2 Course Description:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qNHBqJtRNRKHusIhBMcbO186IZ7lznh_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104658422946083160865&rtpof=true&sd=true C1-2 available upon request

23. 2025-26 NEW TEACHER EVALUATION - FOR NEW TEACHER EVALUATORS (NO CHARGE TO DISTRICTS)

Program: Professional Development Workshops

Audience: New Administrators

Dates: 7/1/2025

This online training is designed for lead evaluators who are required to be trained in the nine elements outlined by the New York State regulations regarding teacher evaluation. This course is conducted online with opportunities to participate in live video chats as well as live presentations. The training has eight modules which cover the required elements stipulated in the regulations. The modules will allow participants to view videos, review articles, post to a bulletin board and/or wiki as well as submit assignments. Completion of all of the required elements of this training will provide the participant evidence of training to submit to the appropriate authority in the participant's district for approval as a Lead Evaluator. Eight (8) Modules 1. Introduction 2. Research on Teacher Effectiveness 3. Seven Teaching Standards 4. Cognitive Engagement 5. Evidence Based Observation and Teacher Observation Rubrics 6. APPR and Growth 7. SLOs 8. Inter-rater Reliability

24. Accomplished Teaching (National Board Certification Asynchronous Prep Course) 2025-26

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 7/1/2025

New

Accomplished Teaching "What Teachers Should Know and Be Able To Do” Series - Whether or not you are considering the possibility of pursuing National Board certification, this self-paced exploration into National Board's famous "Body of Knowledge” will deepen your understanding of "What a teacher should know and be able to do” and perfectly position you if you decide to go for it! (If all 15 assignments are completed, this series is available for in-service credit for participating districts.) Once you register in Frontline, use a personal email to log in with the Google Classroom Code https://classroom.google.com/c/NjYwNzMzOTgzMjgy?cjc=pvr74v7(email ptcadmin@peconicteachercenter.net if you have any problems.) All assignments for the course must be completed by the end of the school year or you will be dropped and you can re-enroll in the next section. The Google Classroom remains the same and your work will not be lost.

25. Culturally Responsive Education Webinar Series 2025-26

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 7/1/2025

New

Culturally Responsive Education (CRE)- This online, asynchronous webinar series sponsored by New York State Teacher Centers will investigate the philosophy, and pedagogy to providing culturally sustainable classroom practices. 1) Culture and Culturally Responsive Education 2) Multiple Dimensions of Identity 3) Unconscious Bias: Personal and Professional Impact 4) SEL & CRE: How are they Compatible? 5) Recognizing Microaggressions and the Messages that They Send 6) Addressing Race and Trauma in the Classroom Once you register in Frontline, use a personal email to log in with the Google Classroom Code https://classroom.google.com/c/NjU2NjMyMjAwOTIz?cjc=lrs7ywn(email ptcadmin@peconicteachercenter.net if you have any problems.) Each webinar is accompanied by a Google Form to be filled out as you watch. All assignments for the course must be completed by 9/23 or you will be dropped and you can re-enroll in the next section. The Google Classroom remains the same and your work will not be lost.

26. Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain Asynchronous 2025-26

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 7/1/2025

New

This is an asynchronous online book study of Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, by Zaretta Hammond. "Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students" The achievement gap remains a stubborn problem for educators of culturally and linguistically diverse students. Diverse classrooms need a proven framework for optimizing student engagement and facilitating deeper learning. Culturally responsive pedagogy has shown great promise in meeting this need, but many educators still struggle with its implementation. In this book, Zaretta Hammond draws on cutting-edge neuroscience research to offer an innovative approach for designing and implementing brain-compatible culturally responsive instruction. Once you register in Frontline, use a personal email to log in with the Google Classroom Code https://classroom.google.com/c/NTkwMjU2OTU2NjY2?cjc=nzjsfwt(email ptcadmin@peconicteachercenter.net if you have any problems.) All assignments for the course must be completed by 9/23 or you will be dropped and you can re-enroll in the next section. The Google Classroom remains the same and your work will not be lost.

27. Grading for Equity Asynchronous Book Study 2025-26

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 7/1/2025

New

Grading for Equity, by Joe Feldman Book Study- Grading for Equity examines the history of traditional grading practices and reveals the benefits of practices that are more equitable- more accurate, bias-resistant, and motivational. This course is an asynchronous book study of Grading for Equity, by Joe Feldman. Books can be purchased on your own or borrowed from the Peconic Teacher Center. Once you register in Frontline, use a personal email to log in with the Google Classroom Code https://classroom.google.com/c/NjU2NjMwNzUxMzc1?cjc=c3k7hsl(email ptcadmin@peconicteachercenter.net if you have any problems.) All assignments for the course must be completed by 9/23 or you will be dropped and you can re-enroll in the next section. The Google Classroom remains the same and your work will not be lost.

28. LGBTQ History Podcast Series 2025-26

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 7/1/2025

New

Welcome to The Queer America Asyncronous Podcast Course brought to you by SPLC via PTC. Without LGBTQ history, there is no American history. From Learning for Justice and hosts Leila Rupp and John D'Emilio, Queer America takes listeners on a journey that spans from Harlem to the Frontier West, revealing stories of LGBTQ life we should have learned in school. This podcast is produced in partnership with University of Wisconsin Press, publishers of Understanding and Teaching U.S. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History. It is the first book designed for high school and university teachers who want to integrate LGBTQ history into their standard curriculum. Once you register in Frontline, use a personal email to log in with the Google Classroom Code https://classroom.google.com/c/NjU2NjMwNTc0NjI4?cjc=434dd3o(email ptcadmin@peconicteachercenter.net if you have any problems.) To earn credit for each assignment, you must listen to the entire podcast and fill out the Google Doc associated with it. All assignments for the course must be completed by 9/23/2024 or you will be dropped and can re-enroll in the next section. The Google Classroom remains the same and your work will not be lost.

29. Restorative Practices Asynchronous Double Book Study 2025-26

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 7/1/2025

New

In this 15 hour asynchronous online course, you will read both Better Than Carrots and Sticks and Beyond the Surface of Restorative Practices. When complete, You will be eligible to receive 15 CTLE credits or 1 in-service credit if approved by your district.

• In Better Than Carrots or Sticks, longtime educators and best-selling authors Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey provide a practical blueprint for creating a cooperative and respectful classroom climate in which students and teachers work through behavioral issues together.

• In Beyond the Surface of Restorative Practices, Marisol Rerucha urges school districts to adopt and implement holistic and healthy cultural approaches to pedagogy. Books can be purchased on your own or borrowed from the Peconic Teacher Center. Once you register in Frontline, use a personal email to log in with the Google Classroom Code https://classroom.google.com/c/NjI4MTI2MTgwNDQx?cjc=ue7arvh(email ptcadmin@peconicteachercenter.net if you have any problems.) All assignments for the course must be completed by the end of the school year or you will be dropped and you can re-enroll in the next section. The Google Classroom remains the same and your work will not be lost.

30. Science of Reading Micro-credential through SUNY New Paltz 2025-26

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 7/1/2025

New

SUNY New Paltz Science of Reading Microcredential (35 Hours) The completely asynchronous Science of Reading Fundamentals microcredential at SUNY New Paltz which has already served thousands of education professionals since launching in 2023. This fully online, self-paced microcredential provides 35 CTLE credits for New York State Certified teachers. It's also open to anyone who is interested in learning more about the 5 pillars of the Science of Reading -- phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Even better: Thanks to the tremendous interest and sustained enrollments to date, we are able to offer the microcredential at an affordable cost of just $50. Cohorts start on the first of every month, so you can register and get started according to your schedule. The whole sequence can be completed in as little as 7 weeks or up to 6 months. Teachers and school leaders are on the front lines of the effort to help more children learn to read. At SUNY New Paltz, we want to help you do that work as successfully as possible. If you're ready to get involved, you can use this link to register. If you have any questions regarding the Science of Reading Fundamentals microcredential, please email sorfmicrocredential@newpaltz.edu. You must enroll in SUNY New Paltz and pay $50 to take this fully online course. To receive 2 In-Service credits, you must provide your Certificate of Completion for the Course to the PTC by the end of the school year. If you do not complete all the coursework by June 30, 2025, email ptcadmin@peconicteachercenter.net so that we can drop you and you can re-enroll in the next Course. New Paltz will give you up to 6 months to complete the course.

31. Teaching Hard History Podcast Series: Part 1 and 2 2025-26

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 7/1/2025

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Teaching Hard History Part 1 and 2: This 30 hour course is intended for educators. What we don't know about American history hurts us all. begins with the long and brutal legacy of chattel slavery and reaches through the victories of and violent responses to the civil rights movement to the present day. From Learning for Justice and host Dr. Hasan Kwame Jeffries, brings us the lessons we should have learned in school through the voices of leading scholars and educators. It's good advice for teachers and good information for everybody. Once you register in Frontline, use a personal email to log in with the Google Classroom Code https://classroom.google.com/c/NjY3NjgyMzEwMDky?cjc=cbhfbvs(email ptcadmin@peconicteachercenter.net if you have any problems.) To earn credit for each assignment, you must listen to the entire podcast and fill out the Google Doc associated with it. All assignments for the course must be completed by 9/23/2024 or you will be dropped and can re-enroll in the next section. The Google Classroom remains the same and your work will not be lost.

32. The Anxious Generation Book Study 2025-26

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 7/1/2025

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This course is an asynchronous book study of The Anxious Generation by Jonathon Haidt. Books can be purchased on your own or borrowed from the Peconic Teacher Center. Once you register in Frontline, use a personal email to log in with the Google Classroom Code at: https://classroom.google.com/c/Nzc5NDY0MzQ3NTYw?cjc=3jqckskx (3jqckskx). (email ptcadmin@peconicteachercenter.net if you have any problems.) All assignments for the course must be completed by 6/30/ 2026 or you will be dropped and you can re-enroll in the next section. The Google Classroom remains the same and your work will not be lost. In The Anxious Generation, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt lays out the facts about the epidemic of teen mental illness that hit many countries at the same time. He then investigates the nature of childhood, including why children need play and independent exploration to mature into competent, thriving adults. Haidt shows how the *play-based childhood" began to decline in the 1980s, and how it was finally wiped out by the arrival of the "phone-based childhood" in the early 2010s. He presents more than a dozen mechanisms by which this "great rewiring of childhood" has interfered with children's social and neurological development, covering everything from sleep deprivation to attention fragmentation, addiction, loneliness, social contagion, social comparison, and perfectionism. He explains why social media damages girls more than boys and why boys have been withdrawing from the real world into the virtual world, with disastrous consequences for themselves, their families, and their societies. Google Classroom Code 3jqckskx Click the title to register on Frontline to get approval and receive credit

33. The First Days of School Asynchronous Book Study Summer 2025-26

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 7/1/2025

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The First Days of School Book Study- Perfect for NEW TEACHERS!! This badge series is an asynchronous book study of The First Days of School by Harry K. and Rosemary T. Wong. Books can be purchased on your own or borrowed from the Peconic Teacher Center. Each badge will take approximately 1 hour to complete. In The First Days of School, longtime educators and best-selling authors Harry K. and Rosemary T. Wong, provide a road map for classroom management and teaching for lesson achievement. Once you register in Frontline, use a personal email to log in with the Google Classroom Code https://classroom.google.com/c/NjkzMzY1NjY2NDcz?cjc=khxmwxr (email ptcadmin@peconicteachercenter.net if you have any problems.) All assignments for the course must be completed by 9/23 or you will be dropped and you can re-enroll in the next section. The Google Classroom remains the same and your work will not be lost.

34. First Additional Language and Culture Experience: Immersive Spanish Study at the International University Menendez Pelayo de Santander 2025

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators interested in improving their Spanish language proficiency and cultural knowledge who are registered for the courses at International University Menendez Pelayo de Santander

Dates: 7/5/2025 to 7/6/2025

Cultural Excursion/Experience TBD THIS EXCURSION/EXPERIENCE IS ONLY FOR THOSE ATTENDING THE 2 WEEK SPANISH IMMERSION TRIP TO International University Menendez Pelayo de Santander.

35. LIN 542 Sociolinguisitics

Program: Graduate Courses

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/22/2025

An introduction of major topics in sociolinguistics, including variation theory, language attitudes, language planning, language change, and pidgins and creoles. The cost of this course is $941.00 due by July 7th.

36. LIN 544 Language Acquisition and Literacy Development

Program: Graduate Courses

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/22/2025

In-depth exploration of the theories of literacy and language development of native English speakers and students who are English language learners pre-school through grade 12. The development and assessment of literacy skills among children at various stages of learning development and across disciplines will be examined. Attention will also be given to children with special needs and the integration of technology in the development of literacy skills. The cost of this course is $941.00 due by July 7th.

37. Second Additional Language and Culture Experience: Immersive Spanish Study at the International University Menendez Pelayo de Santander 2025

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators interested in improving their Spanish language proficiency and cultural knowledge who are registered for the courses at International University Menendez Pelayo de Santander

Dates: 7/12/2025 to 7/13/2025

Cultural Excursion/Experience TBD THIS EXCURSION/EXPERIENCE IS ONLY FOR THOSE ATTENDING THE 2 WEEK SPANISH IMMERSION TRIP TO International University Menendez Pelayo de Santander.

38. Immersive Spanish Study at the International University Menendez Pelayo de Santander 2025 (Weeks 3-4)

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators interested in improving their Spanish anguage proficiency and cultural knowledge

Dates: 7/14/2025 to 7/25/2025

The following course levels will be available (Course Descriptions Linked): A1: For those interested in learning Spanish Language, Culture and Art A2-B1: For all beginning-intermediate levels of Spanish B2: For advanced/dual language teachers of Spanish Dates: July 13- July 26 (2 week course) Classes: 9am-2pm Monday to Friday A1, A2-B1 Course Description: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oQqW5q0TS7UVqvcwHYbyLN0nAzvC53yJ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104658422946083160865&rtpof=true&sd=true B2 Course Description:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qNHBqJtRNRKHusIhBMcbO186IZ7lznh_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104658422946083160865&rtpof=true&sd=true C1-2 available upon request

39. Third Additional Language and Culture Experience: Immersive Spanish Study at the International University Menendez Pelayo de Santander 2025

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators interested in improving their Spanish language proficiency and cultural knowledge who are registered for the courses at International University Menendez Pelayo de Santander

Dates: 7/19/2025 to 7/20/2025

Cultural Excursion/Experience TBD THIS EXCURSION/EXPERIENCE IS ONLY FOR THOSE ATTENDING THE 4 WEEK SPANISH IMMERSION TRIP TO International University Menendez Pelayo de Santander.

40. Fourth Additional Language and Culture Experience: Immersive Spanish Study at the International University Menendez Pelayo de Santander 2025

Program: Inservice Courses

Audience: Educators interested in improving their Spanish language proficiency and cultural knowledge who are registered for the courses at International University Menendez Pelayo de Santander

Dates: 7/26/2025 to 7/27/2025

Cultural Excursion/Experience TBD THIS EXCURSION/EXPERIENCE IS ONLY FOR THOSE ATTENDING THE 4 WEEK SPANISH IMMERSION TRIP TO International University Menendez Pelayo de Santander.

41. PHONEMIC AWARENESS AND PHONICS OVERVIEW WITH CAROL MASIN Grade 3/4 2025-26

Program: Professional Development Workshops

Audience: Grade 3 TEACHERS AND SPECIAL EDUCATORS

Dates: 8/14/2025 to 1/23/2026

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This would be appropriate for districts using a foundational Science of Reading phonemic awareness and phonics training program who are splitting the 3rd grade curriculum between 3rd and 4th grade. Carol Masin has extensive experience providing PD for local districts. Grade 4 whole class ongoing (multi session) Phonemic Awareness, Phonics and Decoding Support for Gr 4 teachers teaching the phonics curricum usually provided during the 2nd half of 3rd grade.

42. TEACHER EVALUATOR RECERTIFICATION USING DANIELSON OBSERVATION METHOD APPR 2025-26

Program: Professional Development Workshops

Audience: Returning Administrators

Dates: 8/15/2025

As mandated by APPR regulations, for all Administrators doing Teacher Evaluation, facilitated by Dr. Deb Deluca. Dr. Deluca works with many schools to develop inter-rater reliability and deeper understanding of the Danielson rubric for observation. This three (3) hour virtual workshop updates administrators who evaluate teachers and principals under the most recently passed legislation and State Education Department regulations. This is an annual requirement under the legislation. The workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to review classroom videos in order to practice using the District rubrics for evaluating teacher observations. In addition, we will discuss collecting evidence, alignment with the rubric and providing feedback to teachers. Time TBD by instructor Deb Deluca

43. PHONEMIC AWARENESS AND PHONICS OVERVIEW WITH CAROL MASIN Grade 2 2025-26 at PTC

Program: Professional Development Workshops

Audience: Grade 2 TEACHERS AND SPECIAL EDUCATORS

Dates: 9/10/2025 to 4/17/2026

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This would be appropriate for districts using a foundational Science of Reading phonemic awareness and phonics training program. Carol Masin has extensive experience providing PD for local districts. It will include an overview of Grade 2 curriculum and days 1-17 details and using decodable books.

44. Using Texts with Decipherable Vocab WITH CAROL MASIN Grades 4+ 2025-26

Program: Professional Development Workshops

Audience: Grade 3 TEACHERS AND SPECIAL EDUCATORS

Dates: 9/12/2025 to 4/16/2026

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This would be appropriate for districts using a foundational Science of Reading phonemic awareness and phonics training program who are splitting the 3rd grade curriculum between 3rd and 4th grade. Carol Masin has extensive experience providing PD for local districts.

45. Refresher of PHONEMIC AWARENESS AND PHONICS OVERVIEW WITH CAROL MASIN Grade 1 2025-26 at PTC

Program: Professional Development Workshops

Audience: Grade 2 TEACHERS AND SPECIAL EDUCATORS

Dates: 9/25/2025 to 3/12/2026

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This would be appropriate for districts using a foundational Science of Reading phonemic awareness and phonics training program. Carol Masin has extensive experience providing PD for local districts. It will include an Refresher of Grade 1 curriculum and days 1-14 details and using decodable books. This is appropriate for teachers who have already received the full training.

46. Refresher of PHONEMIC AWARENESS AND PHONICS OVERVIEW WITH CAROL MASIN Grade 2 2025-26 at PTC

Program: Professional Development Workshops

Audience: Grade 2 TEACHERS AND SPECIAL EDUCATORS

Dates: 9/26/2025 to 3/6/2026

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This would be appropriate for districts using a foundational Science of Reading phonemic awareness and phonics training program. Carol Masin has extensive experience providing PD for local districts. It will include an Refresher of Grade 2 curriculum and days 1-17 details and using decodable books. This is appropriate for teachers who have already received the full training.

47. 2025-26 PECONIC TEACHER CENTER POLICY BOARD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Program: Professional Development Workshops

Audience: PECONIC TEACHER CENTER POLICY BOARD MEMBERS

Dates: 10/8/2025 to 5/13/2026

The purpose of this training is to explore options for professional development moving forward. We will redefine what it means to help teachers improve, reevaluate existing supports and programs and reinvent how we support effective teaching at scale. This is intended for Peconic Teacher Center Policy Board members and a portion of it will be public. These will count as the mandatory meetings for the year.

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