The Educational Leadership Program prepares educators for advancement to administrative positions at both the district (SDL) and building (SBL) levels. That's one program leading to two certifications, All courses are offered on site at a discounted tuition.

The Educational Leadership Program prepares educators for advancement to administrative positions at both the district (SDL) and building (SBL) levels. That's one program leading to two certifications, All courses are offered on site at a discounted tuition.

The theoretical and practical aspects of English Language Learners’ (ELLs) oral and written language development will be the focus of this course. Teacher candidates will become acquainted with effective tools and teaching ideas to promote ELL’s receptive (listening and reading), as well as productive (speaking and writing) language development. The course will address the language and literacy needs of students of diverse age groups, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and language proficiency, reading, and writing levels. (3 credits-45 hours) *Based on our experience, most teachers who have recently graduated from college have taken a Literacy course. This course will only be given on-site if there is sufficient need. Note: Teachers should take EDU 514 before enrolling in this course. It is also preferable for teachers to have completed EDU 540 and EDU 542. In addition to registering through Molloy College, please register in Peconic Teacher Center MyLearningPlan. The cost for this three (3) credit course is $900. Payment can be made to Molloy College by check, money order, MasterCard or Visa credit. Please contact Michelle Romandetto mromandetto@molloy.edu with questions or additional information regarding the online registration process.

The Board of Regents approved The New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) to be implemented in all schools beginning July 1, 2017. This full day workshop will help participants become aware of the shifts in teaching and learning expected with the NYSSLS. Unlike our current Core Curriculum Guides and science assessments, they are a set of performance expectations that involve the three dimensions of Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts. Once fully implemented, this will be a paradigm shift to students constructing knowledge and doing science by pursuing engaging phenomena. The approach involves less memorization of science facts and procedures. Students must engage in the disciplinary content through using the science and engineering practices. It will help students develop 21st century skills including creativity, critical thinking skills, communication, and collaboration. This is an introductory workshop that will include activities so participants can experience the pedagogical shift and will focus on an awareness of the Standard’s content, the three dimensional nature, teaching approaches, as well as how to start preparing for their implementation. We will look to adapt what we currently do to a NYSSLS approach, view examples of how three dimensional learning can be assessed, and resources available. In addition, participants will gain the capacity to share their understanding of the NYSSLS with colleagues. Discussion will involve a brief review of the approved Statewide Strategic Plan for Science and the status of the implementation plan to support new P-12 science learning standards.