Molloy College will be offering an Information Session on Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Westhampton Beach High School Library for those teachers who are interested in obtaining TESOL Certification. The TESOL Certification: Individual Pathway program is designed for teachers who hold a valid New York State Teaching Certificate and wish to earn TESOL Certification without having to earn an additional degree. Candidates must meet certain Content Core and Pedagogical Core requirements and must also meet any non-coursework requirements, such as the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations and fingerprint clearance, as specified. If enough teachers sign up the (4) Molloy College graduate Education courses will be offered on-site beginning in January 2019. Enrollment in this program is limited. Most of the courses will be offered in a hybrid format with 15 hours of in-class instruction and the rest of the course being done online and through at-home assignments. The courses will be offered at the discounted rate of $900 per course. The program is limited to those teachers who have a master's degree and hold a valid New York State Teaching Certificate.

DASA Training provided by the Peconic Teacher Center The Dignity for All Students Act requires all newly certified (December, 2013 and after) educators to undergo a minimum of 6 hours of training by a NYS certified provider. The Peconic Teacher Center is offering a 6-hour Saturday workshop for all Consortium teachers who are required to take the training. Ms. Nancy Wicker, a certified DASA trainer, will be conducting the workshop. Payment of $115 due Peconic Teacher Center, 141 Narrow Lane, Southampton 11968 by November 29, 2018 to confirm attendance.

Stony Brook University School of Professional Development continues their Post-Master's Advanced Graduate Certificate preparing educators for advancement to positions at both the district and building levels. The class will meet on Thursdays beginning January 3rd and run through March 14th. Payment of $1,152 due by December 21, 2018 payable to the Peconic Teacher Center, 141 Narrow Lane, Southampton NY 11968