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1. Greenburgh CSD New Teacher Institute September 11, 2025-June 2, 2026 (EWTC)

Location: Woodlands HS/MS (Hartsdale, NY) - Innovation Lab

Audience: GCSD New Teachers

Dates: 9/11/2025 to 6/2/2026

Location: Innovation Lab

THIS CLASS IS ONLY OPEN TO NEW TEACHERS IN THE GREENBURGH CSD. All sessions will be held from 3:30 - 5:30PM at the Woodlands MS/HS Innovation Lab. The DATES are as follows: September 11, 2025 October 16, 2025 November 6, 2025 December 11, 2025 January 8, 2026 February 12, 2026 March 5, 2026 April 9, 2026 May 7, 2026 June 2, 2026 ***1.5 additional hours will be spent on assignments outside of our sessions. In order to receive the 1 in-service credit from EWTC you MUST attend ALL sessions and complete all assignments.
  • Max Class Size: 40

2. Empowering Teaching Assistants (SRP) (10/9- 4/9/26)

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

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

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The 15hr synchronous course on Zoom will provide Teaching Assistants with tools to empower them in the classroom. October 9 Empowering TAs in the SWD Classroom November 13 Empowering TAs: The IEP January 8 Empowering TAs: Dealing with Challenging Students February 12 Empowering TAs: Cognitive Engagement March 12 Empowering TAs: Skills for Effective Speaking and Listening April 9 Empowering TAs Reflection and Goal Setting This course is limited to teaching assistants. To receive CTLE credit attendance is mandatory at all sessions. There will be a Google Classroom set up in conjunction with course. Participants will receive a rockteach email address to participate. Sessions are on Zoom. This program is a special pilot program offered in conjunction with NYSUT ELT. RTC member district SRPS receive priority registration.
  • Max Class Size: 30

3. EDAD 5505.01 School Building and District Internship

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 1/20/2026 to 5/8/2026

The School Building and District internship experiences provide substantial, sustained, standards-based opportunities for leadership candidates to apply leadership competencies in real settings. During the internship, the leadership intern is supported by the college internship supervisor and the cooperating administrator. Bi-monthly seminars provide an opportunity for leadership interns to discuss their experiences, to relate them to best practices and theory, and to offer support and suggestions to one another. Students will complete a minimum of 400 hours in a public or non-public school setting. Students in full-time employment should be able to complete this requirement in their own schools or districts by arranging a special schedule with their principal, head of school, or superintendent. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

4. Reclaiming Purpose: Reflection, Innovation and the Future of our Profession- 3 Inservice Credits

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 3/30/2026 to 6/3/2026

In a rapidly changing educational landscape, teachers can easily lose touch with the sense of purpose that first inspired their work. This course invites educators to pause, reflect and reimagine what it means to teach-and to lead-in today's evolving profession. Through guided reflection, peer dialogue and exploration of innovative practices, participants will reconnect with their professional identity while examining forward-thinking approaches to teaching and learning. Grounded in research on teacher efficacy, innovation and well-being, participants will explore how reflective practice fuels creativity, adaptability and professional renewal. Topics will include future-ready pedagogies, the role of technology and AI in learning, teacher well-being and sustaining purpose in challenging times. By the end of the course, educators will develop a personalized action plan to sustain joy, relevance and impact in their work. Course will run asynchronously. No in person instruction. Only start and end dates are listed. Offered through the Rockland/Westchester Teacher Center Institute.
  • Max Class Size: 60

5. Lower Hudson Teacher Center Network Meeting #5

Location: Stony Point Center (Stony Point, NY)

Dates: 5/18/2026

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Lower Hudson Teacher Center Network Meeting
  • Max Class Size: 25

6. Wednesday Readers Book Club on Wednesday,5/20 at 10:00 at CITY LINE CAFE,NEW CITY, (NOT FOR CTLE OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Location: ZOOM AT HOME (ZOOM, NY)

Dates: 5/20/2026

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Join us for a discussion of the book Broken Country by Claire Leslie Hall on Wednesday, May 20 at 10:00 AM at City Line, New City Join us for an interesting and thoughtful discussion. To receive the summary and the questions in a timely manner, please register by 5/15.
  • Max Class Size: 15

7. The Inclusive Classroom: Affirming Classrooms for LGBTQ+ Youth - Zoom

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 5/20/2026

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This interactive workshop will focus on how to create affirming classroom environments for your LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) students. It will cover terms LGBTQ+ students want you to know, legal considerations, and more. Led by Loren Klein, Director of Health & Wellness, and staff of the Rockland County Pride Center.
  • Max Class Size: 30

8. Google Suite "Master Class": The Hub -Accessibility, AI, & Integration, Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 3:30-4:30pm (EWTC)

Audience: Teachers, TA's

Dates: 5/21/2026

Location: Springhurst Elementary School

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This Professional Development workshop, which is only open to Dobbs Ferry teachers, teaching assistants and office staff, will equip you with the tools needed to become proficient in Google Workshop for Education, transitioning staff basic users to power users. The final session explores the cutting edge of educational technology by focusing on accessibility and efficiency. Participants will learn to use the "Read & Write" extension to support diverse learners and explore how the Gemini AI can assist in drafting lesson plans, parent communications, and high-level questioning. The session concludes with the creation of a "Gemini-Powered Lesson Bundle," complete with a custom QR code for easy student and staff access. All participants must bring a working, charged laptop.
  • Max Class Size: 20

9. EDU 5216.01 -Cultural Perspectives for Educators

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

Utilize basic anthropological, psychological and historical principles for understanding cultural problems faced by non-native learners of English. Investigate the cultural background of various communities represented in New York State including selected Asian, Mediterranean and Spanish-speaking societies. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 15

10. EDU-5654 Expository Writing Instruction (1 Credits)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/26/2026 to 8/14/2026

This course will enable candidates to directly and explicitly teach students how to write sentences and expository paragraphs. Course content includes an introduction to the goals and purposes of expository writing and will include how to use a variety of outlines designed to strengthen the writing process as well as how to assess student writing. This course is designed for general and special education teachers and those seeking to add to their private practice. Specifically, this level of instruction is designed to allow candidates to work with students who have dyslexia or a language-based learning difference. Readings/assignments will require the student to reflect upon what they have learned. Strategies to implement the reading-writing connection from the earliest grades throughout high school are covered in order for teachers to expand student knowledge and skills. As a candidate progresses through the course, they will be expected to teach the concepts learned in class. Students need to analyze, synthesize and summarize texts. Paraphrasing and notetaking will be included as part of the outlining and composition processes. A gradual release model will be used whereby the instructor will demonstrate how to teach concepts to support students to plan and demonstrate science-aligned writing instruction. This course addresses Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading set forth by the International Dyslexia Association. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 8

11. Book Besties Book Club on 5/26/26 on ZOOM (NOT FOR CTLE OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Location: ZOOM AT HOME (ZOOM, NY)

Dates: 5/26/2026

Join us for a discussion of the book Home of the American Circus by Allison Larkin. Please join us in an interesting and thought provoking discussion on Zoom. To receive the summary and the questions in a timely manner, please register by 5/21.
  • Max Class Size: 15

12. EDAD 5050.01 School Finance

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

This seminar will involve other district leaders in the field who will address current workplace challenges related to resource allocation and fiscal accountability. Emphasis will be placed on developing sound business practices and policies that are consistently applied throughout the district. Emphasis will be placed on involving and empowering all school and district leaders in the creation and monitoring of the district finances and resources to support effective and equitable use of time, money and human resources. Other related areas of concentration will include negotiating and collective bargaining, facilities management, and management of transportation, food services and purchasing. Case study analysis will provide a primary tool to support fiscal accountability and ethical decision making. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 15

13. EDAD 5505.01 School Building and District Internship

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 5/26/2026 to 8/14/2026

The School Building and District internship experiences provide substantial, sustained, standards-based opportunities for leadership candidates to apply leadership competencies in real settings. During the internship, the leadership intern is supported by the college internship supervisor and the cooperating administrator. Bi-monthly seminars provide an opportunity for leadership interns to discuss their experiences, to relate them to best practices and theory, and to offer support and suggestions to one another. Students will complete a minimum of 400 hours in a public or non-public school setting. Students in full-time employment should be able to complete this requirement in their own schools or districts by arranging a special schedule with their principal, head of school, or superintendent. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

14. EDU 5107.01 Childhood Mathematics Methods

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 5/26/2026 to 6/23/2026

This course is designed to introduce teacher candidates to the content and current methods of teaching mathematics in elementary schools. It examines key concepts, strategies, and skills in the elementary school mathematics curriculum. Topics include theory, content included in the elementary mathematics curriculum (number sense, estimation and mental computation, place value, development of algorithms, algebraic reasoning, fractions, decimals, ratios, percents, probability, data analysis, geometry, and measurement), planning instruction, assessment, and the use of technology in the classroom. The course is also situated in a wider context by addressing state and national standards in elementary school mathematics. Interactive lectures, discussion, group work and presentations, inquiry-based methods, and field experience are used to explore and master course objectives. Required Texts: "Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally”, Eighth Edition, by J.A. Van de Walle, K.S. Karp, J.M. Bay-Williams; "Field Experience Guide for Elementary and Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally, Fourth Edition, by J.M. Bay-Williams. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 20

15. EDU 5202.01 - Intro to Language and Linguistics

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

Explore the universal underlying logical structure of human languages. Discuss phonological, morphological, syntactic, and semantic patterns found in language. Consider the evolution and psychology of language. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 15

16. EDU 5387.01 Fundamentals of Middle Childhood Education

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

This course will focus on the sociological and academic factors that have resulted in the creation of the modern middle school concept. The course will emphasize how active learning, team structures, and lesson design can support the social, emotional and intellectual development of students in the middle grades. We will develop strategies for motivation, instruction, assessment, and classroom management. We will also explore how to create a collaborative environment among students, colleagues, and parents and examine the effects of state standards and mandated testing. Students are expected to be active participants in the conception and creation of lessons. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

17. EDU 5614.01 Writing/ Teachers & Young People

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

The goal of this course is to develop a repertoire of techniques for teaching writing and a personal understanding of the writing process. Based upon the belief that engaging in writing can contribute to the teaching of writing, candidates work to strengthen their acquisition of writing skills. With the instructor and peer writers, candidates will learn how to invent, develop and revise material, as well as develop a repertoire of techniques to share with young people. The course also features field experience to provide hands-on experience in the teaching of writing to elementary and secondary students as well as the principles and practices of assessing student writing. This field experience will also provide students with a model for teaching writing in their classrooms and for interacting with writers in conferences. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 25

18. EDU-5567 Education for Sustainability

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

In this course, students work to conceptualize sustainability as a social imperative and critical context for 21st Century learning. Through careful consideration of beliefs about the Earth's preferable versus probable future, students will develop a clear vision for a sustainable future and articulate changes that need to be made by individuals, local communities and countries if that vision is to be achieved. Students will use these needs analyses to assess current education policies, make policy recommendations and develop authentic school or program charters that can be used to guide curriculum development and instructional strategies within formal and informal educational settings. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 8

19. EDU 5204.01 Methods of TESOL

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

Integrate language learning and theory into classroom practice. Develop instructional techniques and survey materials for promoting the four language skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 15

20. EDU 5217-01 Working with Parents in Inclusive Schools

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

This on campus course will develop strategies for more effective parent involvement in school programs. The focus will be on the particular needs and concerns of the parents of students with disabilities and will address broader parent involvement issues such as home/school communication and parent involvement. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 20

21. EDU 5339.01 Teaching Geography in SS Class/EDU 5375.01 Teaching Economics in SS Class

Location: Manhattanville University (Purchase, NY)

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

Learn about methods for teaching key geographic concepts in the K-12 social studies curriculum. Explore ways to encourage students to use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of the geography of the interdependent world in which we live local, national and global including the distribution of people, places and environments over the Earth's surface. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

22. EDU.5112/13.01 Childhood Social Studies Methods

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

Focus on the integration of elementary school social studies and fine arts in an interdisciplinary teaching context. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 5

23. EDPD 5130.01/Mastering the Teacher Evaluation Process: Effective to Highly Effective Teaching

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 5/28/2026 to 7/23/2026

In the words of Charlotte Danielson, "Teaching is complex work. It's a thinking person's job.” As a result of this course, participants will address and apply the themes of: equitable learning, high expectations, cultural competence, meeting the needs of all learners and student assumption of responsibility. Participants will identify highly effective practices around Danielson's "Framework for Teaching.” We will observe lessons to evaluate the four core areas of: Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instruction and Professional Responsibilities. To become highly effective in the teacher evaluation process, participants will develop teaching strategies to help their students to take ownership of their own learning. Based upon Robert Marzano's The Art and Science of Teaching, participants will design instructional strategies that help students to think more logically, effectively and independently. During input sessions, participants will learn to incorporate a variety of research-based strategies into their lessons. These strategies include: providing and communicating learning goals, using assessments, conducting "deep thinking” lessons, using engagement strategies, implementing rules and procedures, and building relationships. Required Readings: "Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching", by Danielson, Charlotte (2007) ASCD: Alexandria, VA.; "The New Art and Science of Teaching", by Marzano, Robert (2017) Solution Tree Bloomington, Indiana. If you are taking this course for Graduate Credit, participants must register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information.
  • Max Class Size: 45

24. EDPD 5040.01 Responding to Literature with Power

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 6/1/2026 to 7/24/2026

In this course, students will understand how to construct, teach, and enhance writing responses to texts. They will learn how to implement a yearlong framework that will move students from simple responses to multi paragraph essays. Students will learn how to adapt their lessons to reach all learners. Finally, they will use the lessons taught to create a framework that is relevant to their particular students. Required Texts: "Better Learning Through Structured Teaching: A Framework for the Gradual Release of Responsibility", 2nd Edition Paperback, by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, 2013, Alexandria, VA ASCD; "Notice & Note Strategies for Close Reading", by Kylene Beers and Robert E Probst, 2013, New Hampshire, Heinemann. If you are taking this course for Graduate Credit, participants must register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information. Course runs asynchronously from Jan. 22 - Mar. 28. Only start and end dates are listed. Note: Official graduate transcripts will not be available until the official end of the college semester.
  • Max Class Size: 25

25. The Linguistic Lens in ENL Instruction (6/1-6/4/26)

Location: Online (online, ny)

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

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This course is designed to build teacher capacity to recognize the Linguistic Demands, the specific words, phrases, and language structures. Participants will learn to use a "linguistic lens" to design instruction that treats a student's home language as a valuable resource for English acquisition While there are suggested timelines for work completion, this course does NOT require any synchronous sessions so you may plan your time accordingly. All work is due by the end of the last day of the course. You will receive a Rockland Teacher Center email account to participate in this course. Participants print their own CTLE certificate. After the following has been completed, 1. The course officially ends: 2. MLP Evaluation is completed 3. Attendance is confirmed by instructor: 4. Once the MLP admin marks the course complete, participants will be able print their CTLE certificate. Please note that initial class information, including your new RTC gmail, will be sent to the email you have registered on Frontline MLP.
  • Max Class Size: 20

26. EDPD 5017.01 Responding to Nonfiction with Power

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 6/1/2026 to 7/27/2026

This course will help participants teach nonfiction reading skills and strategies. They will use these strategies to help their students respond powerfully and creatively to nonfiction through written responses, arguments, discussions, research essays, and presentations. Students will learn how to adapt their lessons to reach all learners. Finally, they will use the lessons taught to create a framework that is relevant to their particular students. Required Texts: "Disrupting Thinking Why How We Read Matters. Scholastic", by Beers, Kylene, and Robert E. Probst, 2017; "Reading Nonfiction Notice & Note: Strategies for Close Reading", by Beers, G., and Robert Probst, 2013, Heinemann; "Nonfiction Matters: Reading, Writing, and Research in Grades 3-8. Stenhouse Publishers", by Harvey, S., 1998; "5 Kinds of Nonfiction: Enriching Reading and Writing Instruction with Children's Books", by Stewart, Melissa, and Marlene Correia, 2021, Stenhouse Publishers; "The Knowledge Gap: The hidden cause of America's broken education system-- and how to fix it", by Wexler, N., 2020, Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC. *If you are taking this course for Graduate Credit, participants must also register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment on Service Hub. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information. Note: Official graduate transcripts will not be available until the official end of the college semester.
  • Max Class Size: 25

27. EDPD 5026.01 Foundations of Sensory Integration and Sensory Processing Disorders

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 6/2/2026 to 7/28/2026

This foundational course provides an in-depth exploration of the neurological and developmental underpinnings of sensory integration and sensory processing. Students will examine how the brain receives, organizes, and interprets sensory information and how these processes influence learning, attention, motor coordination, and behavior. Emphasis is placed on identifying typical versus atypical sensory processing patterns and understanding their impact on participation and performance across school, home, and community settings. Through evidence-based readings, case studies, and applied learning activities, students will analyze the sensory systems, explore sensory modulation and regulation, and connect theory to real-world applications. The course prepares educators, therapists, and related professionals to recognize sensory processing differences and to begin designing environments and supports that promote engagement, regulation, and success for all learners including those with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental conditions.*If you are taking this course for Graduate Credit, participants must also register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment on Service Hub. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information. Note: Official graduate transcripts will not be available until the official end of the college semester.
  • Max Class Size: 40

28. EDPD 5145.01 Enhancing Teaching with AI

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 6/3/2026 to 7/29/2026

Participants will engage in readings, discussions, case studies, and hands-on explorations of AI-powered tools. By incorporating historical and contemporary research, educators will analyze AI's potential to disrupt or reinforce systemic inequities and develop actionable strategies for equitable AI integration. A midterm assessment in Week 4 will allow educators to apply their learning by designing AI-infused lesson plans, while the final assessment will require participants to develop a comprehensive AI integration strategy for their classrooms. Through reflection, collaboration, and practical application, this course equips educators with the knowledge and skills to harness AI for meaningful, inclusive, and ethical teaching. If you are taking this course for Graduate Credit, participants must register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information. Note: Official graduate transcripts will not be available until the official end of the college semester.
  • Max Class Size: 25

29. EDPD 5029.01 The Power of Book Clubs: Building Communities of Readers

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 6/4/2026 to 7/30/2026

This course is designed for educators seeking to implement, refine, or reimagine book clubs in their classrooms. Participants will explore both the theory and practice of student-led reading groups, with an emphasis on fostering deep comprehension, critical thinking, and authentic student voice. Teachers will investigate best practices for text selection, group facilitation, assessment, and equity in book club design. By the end of the course, educators will be equipped with the tools to create inclusive, engaging, and sustainable book club experiences that elevate student learning and build a strong community of readers. *If you are taking this course for Graduate Credit, participants must also register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment on Service Hub. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information. Note: Official graduate transcripts will not be available until the official end of the college semester.
  • Max Class Size: 25

30. Wednesday Readers Book Club on Wednesday,6/17 at 10:00 at CITY LINE CAFE,NEW CITY, (NOT FOR CTLE OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Location: ZOOM AT HOME (ZOOM, NY)

Dates: 6/17/2026

Join us for a discussion of the book The Road to Tender hearts by Annie Harnett on Wednesday, June 17 at 10:00 AM at City Line, New City Join us for an interesting and thoughtful discussion. To receive the summary and the questions in a timely manner, please register by 6/12.
  • Max Class Size: 15

31. Book Besties Book Club on 6/23/26 on ZOOM (NOT FOR CTLE OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)

Location: ZOOM AT HOME (ZOOM, NY)

Dates: 6/23/2026

Join us for a discussion of the book Where the Rivers Merge by Mary Alice Monroe. Please join us in an interesting and thought provoking discussion on Zoom. To receive the summary and the questions in a timely manner, please register by 6/19.
  • Max Class Size: 15

32. Professional Development Mentor Program, Monday, June 29, 2026 from 9:00am - 3:30pm (EWTC)

Location: TBA (TBA, NY) - ZOOM

Audience: Teachers in Grades PreK-12

Dates: 6/29/2026 to 2/22/2027

Location: ZOOM

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Whether you are currently a mentor teacher or would like to serve in this role in the future, this year-long program will provide you with the knowledge and expertise needed to become a skilled mentor. We will examine attitudes, skills, and components of a successful program and focus on teacher development, including how to guide, support, and nurture novice teachers. This Free course is only open to teachers from the Edith Winthrop Teacher Center of Westchester. In addition to the June 29th synchronous (Zoom) session (9:00-3:30), there will be two follow up synchronous (Zoom) meetings (4:00-6:00). The dates of the two follow up sessions will be determined at our first session on June 29th - one date will be in the October and the other in the February.There will also be an additional 5 hours of asynchronous course work. You must be present for all synchronous sessions and complete the 5 hours of asynchronous coursework in order to receive the full credit for this course.
  • Max Class Size: 30

33. Hybrid: Book Study: Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What is Human in a World of Machines, July 1 - July 28, 2026 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators or support staff who work with students in grades preK-12

Dates: 7/1/2026 to 7/28/2026

Location: Greenburgh CSD location TBD

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Participants in this hybrid course will dive into the world of AI, especially looking at some of the potential risks and harms of AI. Participants will also explore the new AI Scope and Sequence for PreK-12. There will be 3 mandatory Zoom sessions on Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21 from 10 am to 12 pm to discuss the book. Participants will be asked to complete online assignments after each session. Your camera must be on and you must be present on-screen at all times during the Zoom sessions. Participation in the Zoom sessions, including responding to prompts in the chat, is required to receive full credit for the course. Participants must purchase the book Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What is Human in a World of Machines by Joy Buolamwini before the commencement of the class. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 15

34. Online Book Study: Making MTSS Work For All, July 1 - July 28, 2026 (WTCI)

Audience: Grades K-12 Educators

Dates: 7/1/2026 to 7/28/2026

Location: Asynchronous

In this online book study, participants will examine the dynamics of a multi-tiered system of supports, become familiar with the framework and learn how to support students at all tiers through research based interventions. Based on the book, The Road to Success with MTSS: A Ten-Step Process for Schools by Tom Hierck and Chris Weber, and additional resources, participants will embrace MTSS's multifaceted approach which includes addressing academic, social- emotional and behavioral needs. Teachers, support staff and therapists will all learn how to support students in many domains through case studies, while reflecting on their own current practices in MTSS.PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

35. Online: Discussions and Questioning to Build Deep Thinking, July 1 - July 28, 2026 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 7/1/2026 to 7/28/2026

Location: Online

This course may be taken for graduate or inservice credit. Since the two options are listed separately, please be sure to register accordingly. In this online INSERVICE course, participants will explore how to facilitate classroom discussions through engaging conversations, the role of teachers as coaches during this process and how best to provide a supportive classroom environment when integrating higher order questioning techniques. When we closely examine the value of student participation in small group discussions, we find that students are able to connect with each other's thoughts and opinions and are able to engage in higher level critical thinking. Critical thinking involves logical thinking and reasoning including the following skills: comparison, classification, sequencing, cause/effect, patterning, webbing, analogies, deductive and inductive reasoning, forecasting, planning, hypothesizing, and critiquing. We will examine the link between critical thinking skills and questioning techniques by taking an in depth look at Bloom's Taxonomy and the quote, "Maslow before Bloom.” At the end of the course, you will have the tools needed to transfer responsibility from yourself to your students to speak purposefully, think outside of the box and lead an effective and engaging classroom discussion. Participants will need to purchase the following required text to participate in this course - Walsh, J. A., & Sattes, B. D. (2015). Questioning for Classroom Discussion: Purposeful speaking, engaged listening, deep thinking. Alexandria, VA: ASCD. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 15

36. Online: Strategies for Reflective Teaching with 21st Century Technology, July 1 - July 28, 2026 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in grades K - 12

Dates: 7/1/2026 to 7/28/2026

Location: Asynchronous/Online

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. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 15

37. Online: Tech Bytes: Digital Resources to Make Your Lessons Pop, July 1 - July 14, 2026 (WTCI)

Audience: Teachers K-12

Dates: 7/1/2026 to 7/14/2026

Location: Online

Digital resources can increase students' motivation, classroom engagement and can be used with a wide variety of learners. In this online course, we will explore digital literacy resources, virtual field trips, interactive museums, and digital tools to enhance classroom instruction. Students will have access to these resources at any time and can set their own pace when working through activities. Teachers, with these digital (paperless) resources in their toolbox, can enhance their lesson plans while, at the same time, give students a chance to be creative and more actively engaged in the classroom. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

38. ONLINE: Empowering Educators with Magic School AI, July 1 - July 14, 2026 (WTCI)

Audience: PreK-12 Teachers

Dates: 7/1/2026 to 7/14/2026

Location: Online

This online course is designed to provide PreK-12 teachers with the necessary knowledge and skills to seamlessly incorporate Magic School AI into their daily teaching practices. The course will cover how to use AI for lesson planning, assessment creation, differentiation strategies, and classroom management. Throughout the course, teachers will have opportunities for practical application, analyze realistic classroom situations, and create AI-integrated resources that are ready for immediate use. By the completion of the course, participants will be confident in their ability to leverage the diverse features of Magic School AI to improve their classroom instruction. By the end of this course, participants will be able to apply features in Magic School AI to enhance their teaching. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 15

39. Online: Ignite Learning with Strategies for Student Success, July 1 - July 28, 2026 (WTCI)

Audience: Grades K-12

Dates: 7/1/2026 to 7/28/2026

Location: Asynchronous/Online

Strategies for Student Success is a dynamic professional learning course designed to reignite educators' passion and equip them with practical, research-based strategies that spark engagement and improve student outcomes. Participants will explore high-impact instructional practices, inclusive strategies, formative assessment, and purposeful technology integration-with an introduction to ethical, classroom-ready AI tools that support planning, personalization, and feedback. Through reflection, collaboration, and hands-on application, educators will develop an Ignite Learning Action Plan that outlines strategies and digital resources you will use to sustain meaningful, student-centered learning. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

40. EDPD 5045.01/ Making MTSS Work For All (WTCI)

Location: Online (online, ny) - Asynchronous

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

Location: Asynchronous

In this graduate level online book study, participants will examine the dynamics of a multi-tiered system of supports, become familiar with the framework and learn how to support students at all tiers through research based interventions. Based on the book, The Road to Success with MTSS: A Ten-Step Process for Schools by Tom Hierck and Chris Weber, and additional resources, participants will embrace MTSS's multifaceted approach which includes addressing academic, social- emotional and behavioral needs. Teachers, support staff and therapists will all learn how to support students in many domains through case studies, while reflecting on their own current practices in MTSS. Kindly Note that participants should acquire the book before the commencement of the class. Since this class is for grad credit level credit, participants must also register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information.
  • Max Class Size: 25

41. EDPD 5050.01/Discussions and Questioning to Build Deep Thinking (WTCI)

Location: Online (online, ny) - Asynchronous

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

Location: Asynchronous

In this online GRADUATE course, participants will explore how to facilitate classroom discussions through engaging conversations, the role of teachers as coaches during this process and how best to provide a supportive classroom environment when integrating higher order questioning techniques. When we closely examine the value of student participation in small group discussions, we find that students are able to connect with each other's thoughts and opinions and are able to engage in higher level critical thinking. Critical thinking involves logical thinking and reasoning including the following skills: comparison, classification, sequencing, cause/effect, patterning, webbing, analogies, deductive and inductive reasoning, forecasting, planning, hypothesizing, and critiquing. We will examine the link between critical thinking skills and questioning techniques by taking an in depth look at Bloom's Taxonomy and the quote, "Maslow before Bloom.” At the end of the course, you will have the tools needed to transfer responsibility from yourself to your students to speak purposefully, think outside of the box and lead an effective and engaging classroom discussion. Required Text: "Questioning for Classroom Discussion: Purposeful Speaking, Engaged Listening, Deep Thinking", by J. A. Walsh & B. D. Sattes, 2015, Alexandria, VA: ASCD. If you are taking for graduate credit and are not a student of Manhattanville, please contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for info on creating your account.
  • Max Class Size: 25

42. EDPD 5018.01 Using Technology to Engage and Inspire Diverse Learners (Differentiating with Technology)

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 7/1/2026 to 8/5/2026

Technology can increase teachers' capacity to support the learning of individual students with wide differences in their abilities to see, hear, speak, move, read, write, understand English, attend, organize, engage and remember. To do this efficiently and effectively technology should be carefully selected, purposeful planned and thoughtful implemented. Not all technology is useful for all students. Required Texts: "Integrating Technology in the Classroom: Tools to meet the needs of every student”, by Hamilton, Boni. (2018) (2nd Ed.) Washington DC: International Society of Technology in Education; "How to Differentiate Instruction in Academically Diverse Classrooms”, by Tomlinson, Carol Ann, (2017), Alexandria, VA, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. *If you are taking this course for Graduate Credit, participants must also register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment on Service Hub. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information. Note: Official graduate transcripts will not be available until the official end of the college semester.
  • Max Class Size: 25

43. EDPD 5032.01 Exploring the Path to K- 12 Leadership in New York- 1 credit course

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/1/2026 to 7/15/2026

This exploratory course is designed for educators interested in pursuing administrative certification in New York State. Participants will gain an overview of the roles and responsibilities of K-12 administrators, examine state requirements for certification, and explore the skills and dispositions needed to lead effectively. Through readings, case studies, discussions, and reflective activities, participants will assess their own readiness for leadership and identify next steps in their professional journey. *If you are taking this course for Graduate Credit, participants must also register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment on Service Hub. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information. Note: Official graduate transcripts will not be available until the official end of the college semester.
  • Max Class Size: 25

44. Instructional and Educational Strategies for English Language Learners - 3 InService Credits

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 7/2/2026 to 8/27/2026

The demographics and backgrounds of our students is constantly changing yet we, as educators, still primarily utilize expressive language (speaking and reading) to convey information to students and expect them to use receptive language (speaking and listening) to share with us what they have learned. As more and more children come to our schools needing English as a Second Language services, schools are expecting mainstream, "regular education” teachers to meet the needs of our English Language Learners. By the end of this course, participants will be better able to meet the language and academic needs of ELLs in various academic settings. Required Readings: "Classroom Instruction that Works with English Language Learners", by Hill, Jane & Miller, Kirsten, 2014, ASCD: Alexandria, VA.; "Classroom Instruction That Works: Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement", 2nd Edition, by Ceri B Dean, Elizabeth Ross Hubbell, Howard Pitler & BJ Stone, 2012, ASCD: Alexandria, VA. Offered through the Rockland/Westchester Teacher Center Institute.
  • Max Class Size: 60

45. EDU 5344.01 Child Development and Learning

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 8/7/2026

Learn about the developmental milestones of childhood and adolescence. Explore ways in which the cognitive, emotional/ social, motor and linguistic aspects of student development influence the curricular and instructional choices that teachers make. Satisfies prerequisite requirement. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 5

46. EDU 5630.02 Multisensory Structured Literacy Instruction 1

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 7/10/2026

This course is offered through the Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy. Multisensory Structured Literacy Instruction 1 introduces participants to the fundamental elements of an Orton-Gillingham based approach characterized by explicit teaching of foundational literacy skills. The course includes an introduction to phonology and basic phonics, and focuses on instruction to promote fluency, vocabulary acquisition, and an understanding of the structure of the language. The content includes information on dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities, strategies for multisensory instruction, using assessment results for small/large group lessons, and planning an Orton-Gillingham lesson. The scientifically-based methodology is explicit, interactive, diagnostic, multisensory, and integrated. The course is designed for general and special-education teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, and speech and reading specialists, and is recommended for instructional assistants and tutors. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

47. EDAD 5009.01 Data Research Tech School Leaders

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 8/7/2026

This course strives to prepare current/prospective K-12 administrators to use information technologies effectively and efficiently in order to support student learning and professional productivity. This hands-on course is designed to move participants from theory to practice and to assist them in the application of technology skills and knowledge that will support the needs of their current school communities and future leadership settings. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 15

48. EDPD 5027.01 Intellectual Citizenship: Fostering Academic Excellence and Civic Readiness

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 8/3/2026

Participants will analyze the critical link between high-rigor instructional practices and the development of civic-minded students-Intellectual Citizens. Drawing heavily on the WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading) framework developed by AVID (Advanced via Individual Determination), participants will develop a toolbox of strategies and mindsets to cultivate the academic and civic habits of effective intellectual citizens, such as: listening with understanding and empathy, thinking flexibly and thinking interdependently. The course moves beyond traditional civics to focus on how students use high-level academic skills (Close Reading, Focused Note-Taking, Socratic Seminar) to become informed and active participants in local, national, and global communities. *If you are taking this course for Graduate Credit, participants must also register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment on Service Hub. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information. Note: Official graduate transcripts will not be available until the official end of the college semester.
  • Max Class Size: 40

49. EDU 5026.01 Literacy in the Content Areas

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 8/7/2026

Learn to build literacy skills in different content areas, developing strategies based on current theory and practice in teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Candidates acquire an integrated and balanced approach for improving students' literacy development at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

50. EDU 5085.01 PK-12 Special Ed Cert Instructional Strategies

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 8/7/2026

This course will provide multiple strategies and approaches for use with students with exceptional learning needs (ELNs), as well as those for who are English as a New Language Learners (ENLs) in a PK-12 setting. The readings and discussions will center on topics such as creating an environment for success, differentiated instructional techniques, multiple intelligences, modifications and accommodations, working effectively with students from diverse linguistic and cultural milieus, and new approaches in the implementation of Inclusion, Response to Intervention, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, and Common Core Standards. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 8

51. EDU 5088.01 Introduction to Students with Learning and Behavior Problems

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 8/7/2026

This course will provide an introduction to the field of learning disabilities and behavior disorders for classroom teachers in both regular and special education. We will identify the social, emotional, and learning characteristics of children having been identified with behavior disorders, neurological impairment, and learning disabilities. A developmental focus, involving both biological and experiential underpinnings of the disorders will further be discussed in order to understand the multiplicity of factors which give rise to the problems children manifest. As a result of the high comorbidity (co-occurrence) of problems of perception, language, attention, and motivation, and behavior, these will be identified when they relate to the specific disorders. They will not be covered as specific disorders in themselves. In addition, we will consider effective instructional methods for these students as well as relevant behavioral interventions. Goals and objectives, as well as the instructional strategies employed in teaching will be incorporated in the individual education plans (IEP/IFSP) for individuals demonstrating these problems. Required Text: "Children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders”, Austin, V. L. & Sciarra, D. T. (2010). Upper Saddle River, NJ.A: Pearson. Requires 12 hours observation. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 25

52. EDU 5108.01 Childhood Science Methods

Location: Manhattanville University (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 8/7/2026

This course is designed to provide an overview of the field of special education. The objectives are to make the teacher-candidate more aware of federal and state special education laws which provide for the identification of individuals with disabilities, the process of determining entitlements to special education services, and the models of teaching that provide for educating the child in the least restrictive environment (LRE) under the umbrella of IDEA and NCLB. The importance of inclusive education and the use of Response to Intervention (RtI) are also addressed. The course provides an overview of theories, diagnostic procedures, and remedial teaching strategies which address students with the broad spectrum of ELNs including: learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, physical disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, other health impaired, and low incidence disabilities (deaf/hearing impaired, blind/visually impaired). Field experience in diverse settings is an integral component of the course in order to assist the course participant in linking the classroom didactic with life experiences in the schools and agencies providing education and intervention. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

53. EDU 5207.01 Testing & Evaluation in Second Language

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 8/7/2026

In this course we will explore recent developments in both standardized and classroom testing and evaluation for both foreign languages and English as a Second Language. Topics will include Standards and oral proficiency testing, alternative assessment, including rubrics, informal assessment and classroom test design, among others. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 7

54. EDU 5274.01/Methods Teaching Literacy II

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 8/7/2026

Closed
The second part of Literacy Methods course that provides an understanding of research-based best practices in literacy instruction. Apply strategies and materials used in a comprehensive, balanced literacy program. Examine models of thematic units that integrate literacy with content areas. Construct a unit of study that demonstrates the ability to evaluate and select strategies that integrate a variety of texts across disciplines to meet the needs of diverse learners. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 5

55. EDU 5371.02 Assistive Tech in Special Education

Location: Manhattanville University (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 8/7/2026

New
This course will examine ways to use technologies in planning, implementing and managing the teaching and learning environments for students with special needs and learn how to evaluate, select, develop and adapt technologies. The focus will be on such topics as technologies for assessment and planning, as well as for implementing and modifying instruction, selecting hardware and software, uses of and regulations regarding assistive technology, and using technology to support the principles of universal design. Field experience required. Ten additional online hours required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 25

56. EDU 5371.03 Assistive Tech in Special Education

Location: Online Only (Online, )

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 8/7/2026

New
This course will examine ways to use technologies in planning, implementing and managing the teaching and learning environments for students with special needs and learn how to evaluate, select, develop and adapt technologies. The focus will be on such topics as technologies for assessment and planning, as well as for implementing and modifying instruction, selecting hardware and software, uses of and regulations regarding assistive technology, and using technology to support the principles of universal design. Field experience required. Ten additional online hours required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 25

57. Social Emotional Learning: A Strategic Approach - 3 Inservice Credits

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 7/7/2026 to 8/25/2026

Learning is a social and emotional act. From early childhood education to the high school level, rigorous learning requires the formation and maintenance of relationships. However, we cannot expect teachers to add more content or adjust curriculum maps to add "more.” Therefore, no matter the grade level, participants will be able to develop social emotional learning strategies to embed in their current teaching assignments. Participants will work closely on the work developed by Nancy Frey, Douglas Fisher, and Dominique Smith. We will examine and implement the five-part model of Social Emotional Learning. Required Text: "All Learning Is Social and Emotional: Helping Students Develop Essential Skills for the Classroom and Beyond", by Nancy Frey, Douglas Fisher, Dominique Smith, 2018. Offered through the Rockland/Westchester Teacher Center Institute.
  • Max Class Size: 60

58. Book Study: Last Child in the Woods (7/8-8/13/26)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/8/2026 to 8/13/2026

Participants will engage in a book study utilizing the book, "Last Child in the Woods” by Richard Louv. Children are suffering from nature-deficit disorder and are on screens too much for their young age. Louv argues that American childhood has become overly standardized, overly structured, and overly saturated with technology. Many movements across the country have started around the concept of: "No Child Left Inside.” "The most important goal for our children, in their everyday lives, to experience joy and wonder, sometimes in solitude- for them to create their nature experiences and as they grow up, to expand the boundaries of their exploration.” Outdoor learning helps to increase attention, engagement, and reduce behavior problems in the classroom. The book study will focus on the importance of outdoor time for students and how it affects their academics. Participants must secure a copy of the book before the course begins. This course will be delivered in Google Classroom. A rockteach email address will be assigned to all participants. RTCI/WTCI course.
  • Max Class Size: 20

59. Calm in the Classroom (7/8-8/13/26)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/8/2026 to 8/13/2026

Participants will begin by browsing models of Virtual Calm Classrooms. Using google slides, links, websites, and design elements, participants will be able to create their own Virtual Calm Classroom. Students are overwhelmed with the expectations placed on them with school, extracurriculars, family life, etc. They need to have a virtual place they can rely on to calm themselves when feeling overwhelmed. We will be able to create a unique and all encompassing slide to bring them from their busy day to day lives, to other calm worlds such as… 1- Yoga for kids 2- Calming meditation 3- Mindful affirmations You will receive a Rockland Teachers' Center gmail account to participate in this course. RTCi/WTCI course
  • Max Class Size: 20

60. Cultivating 21st Century Leaders: Building Critical Thinkers and Collaborators in Your Classroom (7/8-8/13/26)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/8/2026 to 8/13/2026

This 15 hour asynchronous course will focus on empowering your students to become the innovative, problem-solving leaders of tomorrow. This engaging course equips educators with practical strategies to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation in their K-12 classrooms. You'll learn how to cultivate a dynamic learning environment that empowers students to become the engaged and effective leaders the 21st century demands. This course will be utilizing Google Classroom as the Learning Management System. RTCI/WTCI course
  • Max Class Size: 20

61. Digital Literacy: Designing Lessons and Units That Meaningfully Embed Technology (7/8-8/13/26)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/8/2026 to 8/13/2026

Educators will purposefully and effectively integrate digital technology into lesson and unit design in this 15hr asynchronous course. Grounded in research-based instructional frameworks, the course guides participants through a step-by-step design process that blends pedagogy and technology to enhance student learning. Participants will learn to apply Backward Design to align technology with learning outcomes, use Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to ensure accessibility and engagement, and apply scaffolding techniques to support diverse learners in digital environments. Through storyboarding, educators will visualize and organize technology-enhanced instruction, and finally, use frameworks like SAMR and TPACK to evaluate the impact of their technology choices. By the end of the course, participants will design a fully developed, technology-integrated lesson or unit that demonstrates intentional planning, inclusivity, and meaningful use of digital tools. This course supports educators in developing 21st-century instructional design skills that promote creativity, collaboration, and digital fluency for both teachers and students. RTCI/WTCI course
  • Max Class Size: 20

62. Enhancing Central Ideas via Media with ELLs (7/8-8/13/26)

Dates: 7/8/2026 to 8/13/2026

Grounded in the Speaking and Listening standards, this 15 hr online course prepares educators to help students include digital media and visual displays in presentations to clarify or enhance central ideas and themes. Teachers will learn to help ELLs bridge the gap between illustrations and text to deepen comprehension. While there are suggested timelines for work completion, this course does NOT require any synchronous sessions so that you may plan your course completion time accordingly. All work is due by the end of the last day of the course. The course is delivered in Google Classroom. Language Acquisition CTLE. RTCI/WTCI course
  • Max Class Size: 20

63. Executive Functioning Skills to Increase Student Performance (7/8-8/13/26)

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 7/8/2026 to 8/13/2026

Executive functioning involves the neurological processes used to consciously control thoughts, emotions and actions so that goals can be set and achieved. When students have deficits in their executive functioning skills they tend to have difficulty grasping concepts, cannot maintain an organized workspace and despite having just heard directions, don't know where to start. In this 15 hour online class we will explore the executive functioning skills that control a student's ability to think metacognitively and also their ability to respond appropriately using their social emotional skills. We will explore the role of the working memory and the essential role it plays in processing, storing and retrieving information, as well as the other necessary skills of task initiation, planning, organization, self-monitoring, impulse control, flexibility and emotional control. We will develop strategies to address our students needs and learn to incorporate strategies to our teaching and learn that will allow students with effective functioning deficits to succeed academically and socially. This course will be delivered in Google Classroom. A rockteach email address will be assigned to all participants. RTCI/WTCI course.
  • Max Class Size: 20

64. Sticks and Stones: Understanding Implicit Bias, Microaggressions, and Stereotypes.

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 7/8/2026 to 7/15/2026

The Sticks and Stones Implicit Bias workshop strengthens team unity by teaching participants to look at the world from a unique perspective, one that takes into consideration how someone's ethnicity, race, ability, and socio-economic background can impact how they experience our society. Through guided discussion, participants will explore how the definitions of implicit bias, microaggressions, and stereotypes, and will be informed on how to interrupt these instances to create safe and brave spaces for students, colleagues, and community members. This workshop is provided by NYSUT ELT. You must attend both session to receive CTLE.
  • Max Class Size: 20

65. QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training- Zoom

Location: Zoom (Zoom, Zo)

Dates: 7/9/2026

QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) teaches the general community how to reduce the risk of suicide in loved ones, colleagues, and neighbors. This is a "gatekeeper” training that helps participants feel equipped and comfortable in talking with people who are going through difficult times, and helping them connect to other supports when needed. Topics include warning signs of suicide risk, what to ask and how to respond, steps for referring someone to help, and resources for assistance. This training is facilitated by Velvet Hyland-Reda, Greater Mental Health of New York.In addition to CTLE, participants receive a certificate from the QPR Institute through Greater Mental Health of NY.
  • Max Class Size: 20

66. EDPD 5028.01 The Teacher as Advocate: Leveraging Communication for Systemic Family Partnership

Location: Richard P. Connor Elementary School (Richard P. Connor ES, )

Dates: 7/9/2026 to 9/11/2026

This course moves beyond individual parent-teacher communication to focus on the teacher's role in systemic family advocacy and collaborative problem-solving. Grounded in Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE) principles, participants will learn to use intentional, equity-centered communication to break down institutional barriers and facilitate improved student outcomes. Through analysis, collaboration, and protocol development, participants will create communication systems that promote belonging, clarity, and transparency for all families. If you are taking this course for Graduate Credit, participants must register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information.
  • Max Class Size: 45

67. Fresh Thinking Math Conference with Greg Tang and Partners

Location: Manhattanville University (Purchase, NY) - Reid Castle

Audience: K-5 Educators

Dates: 7/20/2026 to 7/21/2026

Location: Reid Castle

Greg Tang Sr. and his partners will offer a carefully crafted slate of sessions that covers key math concepts, models, and strategies at each grade level K-5. Together, they offer a strategic, systematic approach to teaching and learning - one that is producing incredible gains in student understanding and test scores across the country. Conference includes
✓A clear, common-sense approach to teaching K-5 mathematics.
✓ Free, follow-up PD and ongoing support throughout the year.
✓ Classroom resources as thanks for you do for students.
Facilitators include Greg Tang Sr., Greg Tang Jr, Dr. Maggie Keane, Tammy Tang,and Shelly Chandra.
THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR GRADUATE CREDIT, INSERVICE HOURS, OR CTLE. Conference Registration required at https://freshthinkingfoundation.org/.
  • Max Class Size: 150

68. Hybrid: Book Study: Recent Children's Literature Award Winners 2026, August 3-16, 2026 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators or support staff who work with students in grades preK-12

Dates: 8/3/2026 to 8/16/2026

Location: Greenburgh Public Library 300 Tarrytown Rd.

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Participants in this hybrid course will be asked to read and discuss various pieces of youth literature that are recent American Library Association (ALA) award winners. We will explore the Jane Addams Peace Awards and the Walter Awards from We Need Diverse Books. Throughout the class, we will discuss the various literature pieces and identify ways to incorporate these titles into classrooms or curricula. Participants will explore picture books, non-fiction texts, middle grade novels, and graphic novels. Please ensure you have access to these resources through your school, public, or virtual libraries. By the end of this course, you will have developed strategies for effectively integrating these books into your curriculum. There will be TWO MANDATORY IN-PERSON MEETINGS on Wednesday, August 5 and Thursday, August 6 from 10:00am - 2:30pm at the Greenburgh Public Library. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 15

69. Online: Kick off the Year with New Strategies, Improved Lesson Plans and Technology, August 3 - August 30, 2026 (WTCI)

Audience: Grades K-12

Dates: 8/3/2026 to 8/30/2026

Location: Online Only

Starting out a new school is always an exciting time " full of promise, new ideas and innovative strategies. In this online course, we will explore effective planning and organization strategies for the new school year. We will look at a variety of websites that can assist you in setting up, planning and transforming your classroom into places where differentiated, social emotional learning can take place. Parent and community involvement and technology integration are all essential components for setting the tone for the school year and will also be explored. At the end of this course, you will have the tools you need to begin the new school year with new and innovate ideas to enhance student learning. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

70. Online: Supporting Multilingual Learners: Instructional Strategies Across the Curriculum, August 3 - August 30, 2026 (WTCI)

Dates: 8/3/2026 to 8/30/2026

Location: Asynchronous

Multilingual learners bring valuable linguistic and cultural assets to the classroom. However, educators across all subject areas must be equipped with effective instructional strategies that support language development while maintaining rigorous academic expectations. This course explores practical approaches for supporting multilingual learners across content areas. Participants will examine strategies for scaffolding academic language, designing accessible learning tasks, and building inclusive classroom environments that support both language development and academic success. Through readings, case studies, collaborative discussions, and instructional planning activities, educators will explore methods for supporting multilingual learners in mathematics, science, social studies, and literacy instruction. Participants will also examine ways to strengthen partnerships with multilingual families and incorporate culturally responsive instructional practices that affirm students' identities and experiences. These strategies support multilingual learners in accessing rigorous academic content, participating confidently in classroom discussions, and demonstrating their understanding through meaningful academic tasks. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 30

71. Online: The Key to Conversation, Comprehension, and Assessment, August 3 - August 30, 2026 (WTCI)

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 8/3/2026 to 8/30/2026

Location: Online

This course, which is a compilation of teaching strategies, comprehension techniques, and assessment practices, will introduce participants to learning through intentional lesson planning. We will begin the course by learning how to build conversations and create a safe environment where students are able to take risks and contribute to classroom conversations. In order to build comprehension, we will look at the course objectives and decide what we want the students to take away from the experience. We will explore the use of classroom questioning (and follow up) strategies, fiction and non- fiction book talks and design curriculum wide hands-on activities to improve student participation and comprehension. Exploring a variety of assessment strategies is a key part of the process. By implementing a backward design lesson plan, teachers can focus on the goals they hope to achieve, making their classroom time more intentional and their lesson plans more effective in the production of the desired result. The strategies and tools explored in this class can be applied to any curriculum and will enhance your current classroom tools. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 20

72. Online: The Magic of AI and Problem Based Learning (PBL), August 3 - August 30, 2026 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in grades K - 12

Dates: 8/3/2026 to 8/30/2026

Location: Asynchronous/Online

Course participants will learn how to use Magic School AI to create PBL lessons that are meaningful to our students. We will discover how AI can revolutionize teaching and learning, specifically in creating PBL lessons that are aligned with our students' needs. We will explore AI principles, learn strategies for incorporating these technologies into the classroom, and master techniques for enhancing student engagement and critical thinking. As we dive into Project-Based Learning with AI integration, we will be able to foster collaboration and real-world problem-solving skills among students. At the end of this course, educators will have a PBL lesson tailored to the needs of their students which can be implemented into their current learning environments. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 15

73. Online: Student Engagement and Brain-Boosting Strategies, August 3 - August 30, 2026 (WTCI)

Audience: Educators in grades K - 12

Dates: 8/3/2026 to 8/30/2026

Location: Asynchronous/Online

Engage your students in meaningful learning experiences with practical, research-based strategies to boost memory retention and active participation. In this course, participants will explore effective methods for increasing student engagement through active learning techniques, motivation strategies, and classroom design. You will acquire hands-on experience with tools and activities that promote student-centered learning, track engagement, and foster a supportive environment. By the end of the course, you'll have a number of strategies to enhance student interaction and retention in your classroom. This class is perfect for educators looking to create dynamic, impactful lessons for their students. PLEASE NOTE: The institute cannot refund a participant once the class has commenced.
  • Max Class Size: 15

74. EDPD 5013.01 - Digital Tools to Support Meaningful Learning

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 8/3/2026 to 8/15/2026

Educators and support staff will become experts on using digital tools to communicate, create, collaborate and assess students. Participants will gain an understanding of Internet tools to create online resources, screencasting, assessments, online portfolios, communication options for students and parents, and how to maximize the learning environment to reach students through different learning mediums. No textbook is required for this course. Critical reading of assigned articles and supplementary materials are embedded throughout the course. If you are taking this course for Graduate Credit, participants must register with Manhattanville through Instant Enrollment. Email Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org for more information.
  • Max Class Size: 35

75. Inquiry- based Learning- 3 Inservice Credits

Location: North Rockland High School (North Rockland HS, )

Dates: 8/5/2026 to 8/31/2026

Inquiry-based learning is a teaching method where students actively engage in learning by asking their own questions, researching to find answers, and constructing knowledge through exploration and investigation, rather than passively receiving information from a teacher; it encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and deep understanding of a topic by focusing on student-driven inquiry and questioning. In this course, participants will work closely with the professor and other colleagues to examine, develop and implement the phases of an inquiry based model. Required Text Portnoy, Lindsey. (2019) Designed to Learn: Using Design Thinking to Bring Purpose and Passion to the Classroom's: Alexandria, VA. Offered through the Rockland/Westchester Teacher Center Institute.
  • Max Class Size: 60

76. Foundations of Mentoring for Teachers

Location: Nyack Teacher Center (Nyack, NY)

Audience: Teachers with 5 years experience

Dates: 8/18/2026 to 8/19/2026

"Foundations of Mentoring” is a 15 hour course over 2 days and for teacher with 5 or more years experience. The model used for the course was developed by the New Teacher Center at the University of California, Santa Cruz. This course will prepare educators ro act as mentors to new incoming staff. Participants will understand the stages of adult learning, develop strategies and skills to be effective mentors, and gain an understanding of the trust, mutuality, and risk-taking within the mentor-protege relationship. The basic tenets of mentoring can help teachers to not only support new staff members, but develop better collegial relations with team members or grade level partners. Each participant will receive a binder of materials for the course. Faciilitated by Joe Fusaro, Director of Nyack Teacher Center. This training is offered in collaboration with Nyack Teacher Center and East Ramapo Teacher Center.Priority is given to Rockland Teachers' Center member districts. Registration end date 8/11/2026.
  • Max Class Size: 4

77. EDAD 5210.01/Ethically and Socially Responsible Supervision

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/19/2026

Examines the foundations of essential teaching components to provide the basis of effective teacher supervision. The course presents multiple opportunities to view excellent instructional practices and to identify components of successful classrooms. Students will observe classroom teachers and apply their knowledge of these instructional practices to the process of observation and supervision. Students will be engaged in simulated challenging teacher conversations designed to improve the mediocre teacher. This class recognizes the observation and supervision of English Language Learners, Special Needs and Pre-K programs. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

78. EDAD 5220.01 School Law

Location: Manhattanville University (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/18/2026

This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic legal principles governing the structure and operation of public and non-public schools and the legal problems encountered in the day-to-day operation of schools. It is designed to give students an understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements of schools as well as the ethical standards required for effective leadership. Students will be exposed to practical implementation of the law through policy development and other strategies to resolve conflict and effect change. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

79. EDAD 5222.01 The Principalship

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/18/2026

This course is designed to provide an in-depth view of the principalship through the application of theoretical frames. The course is designed to assist in the development of a building's vision, culture, instructional programming and management. Development of this process will allow students to achieve a solid understand of the essential components of a building level administrative position and will allow them to think deeply about the multiple competing responsibilities of the demanding position. Class content will focus on the creation of the culture and as well as the instructional management component required for safe and orderly school operations. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

80. EDAD 5505.01 School Building and District Internship

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/18/2026

The School Building and District internship experiences provide substantial, sustained, standards-based opportunities for leadership candidates to apply leadership competencies in real settings. During the internship, the leadership intern is supported by the college internship supervisor and the cooperating administrator. Bi-monthly seminars provide an opportunity for leadership interns to discuss their experiences, to relate them to best practices and theory, and to offer support and suggestions to one another. Students will complete a minimum of 400 hours in a public or non-public school setting. Students in full-time employment should be able to complete this requirement in their own schools or districts by arranging a special schedule with their principal, head of school, or superintendent. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

81. EDU 5026.01 Literacy in the Content Areas

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/18/2026

Learn to build literacy skills in different content areas, developing strategies based on current theory and practice in teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Candidates acquire an integrated and balanced approach for improving students' literacy development at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

82. EDU 5032.01 Collaboration and Consultation in Inclusive Settings

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/18/2026

The course will examine the need for collaboration between teachers of children with both typical and special education needs. Students will become knowledgeable of state and federal laws which establish special education services (NCLB) as well as accommodations for those individuals who require instructional modifications and do not clearly fit into one of the IDEA classifications (section 504). They will become familiar with the characteristics of the major disability areas identified by law and the modifications of instruction and classroom setting necessary to meet the individual's needs. This will include those practices for planning and designing co-teaching and collaboration which have been shown to be effective in the collaborative setting. Classroom management needs and individualization of instruction of children in the inclusive setting will be addressed with emphasis placed upon the importance of using positive behavioral supports. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 15

83. EDU 5083.01 Assessment of Students with Learning and Behavior Problems

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/18/2026

his course is designed to develop participants' skill in the assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation of Students with Disabilities. Course participants will learn the purpose of formative and summative evaluations as it relates to the development of an Individual Education Program (IEP) that is mandated by IDEA. Students will become familiar with the tests that are used in special education and psycho-educational process to evaluate the learning domain, as well as in the understanding of the statistics that apply to test interpretation. Both formal and informal assessment strategies will be taught that provide a holistic understanding of the child's learning needs, as well as how these needs are translated into an effective learning plans, namely the IEP. In addition to the didactic instruction, students will be responsible for evaluating an individual with special needs, and preparing a final project based upon their selection of appropriate test instruments and observation of the child within their instructional setting. Acquisition of these understandings and skills require that the course participant has access to an individual with learning needs in an educational setting. K-12. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 25

84. EDU 5085.01 PK-12 Special Ed Cert Instructional Strategies

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/18/2026

This course will provide multiple strategies and approaches for use with students with exceptional learning needs (ELNs), as well as those for who are English as a New Language Learners (ENLs) in a PK-12 setting. The readings and discussions will center on topics such as creating an environment for success, differentiated instructional techniques, multiple intelligences, modifications and accommodations, working effectively with students from diverse linguistic and cultural milieus, and new approaches in the implementation of Inclusion, Response to Intervention, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, and Common Core Standards. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

85. EDU 5088.01 Introduction to Students with Learning and Behavior Problems

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/18/2026

This course will provide an introduction to the field of learning disabilities and behavior disorders for classroom teachers in both regular and special education. We will identify the social, emotional, and learning characteristics of children having been identified with behavior disorders, neurological impairment, and learning disabilities. A developmental focus, involving both biological and experiential underpinnings of the disorders will further be discussed in order to understand the multiplicity of factors which give rise to the problems children manifest. As a result of the high comorbidity (co-occurrence) of problems of perception, language, attention, and motivation, and behavior, these will be identified when they relate to the specific disorders. They will not be covered as specific disorders in themselves. In addition, we will consider effective instructional methods for these students as well as relevant behavioral interventions. Goals and objectives, as well as the instructional strategies employed in teaching will be incorporated in the individual education plans (IEP/IFSP) for individuals demonstrating these problems. Required Text: "Children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders”, Austin, V. L. & Sciarra, D. T. (2010). Upper Saddle River, NJ.A: Pearson. Requires 12 hours observation. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 25

86. EDU 5108.01 Childhood Science Methods

Location: Manhattanville University (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/18/2026

This course is designed to provide an overview of the field of special education. The objectives are to make the teacher-candidate more aware of federal and state special education laws which provide for the identification of individuals with disabilities, the process of determining entitlements to special education services, and the models of teaching that provide for educating the child in the least restrictive environment (LRE) under the umbrella of IDEA and NCLB. The importance of inclusive education and the use of Response to Intervention (RtI) are also addressed. The course provides an overview of theories, diagnostic procedures, and remedial teaching strategies which address students with the broad spectrum of ELNs including: learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, physical disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, other health impaired, and low incidence disabilities (deaf/hearing impaired, blind/visually impaired). Field experience in diverse settings is an integral component of the course in order to assist the course participant in linking the classroom didactic with life experiences in the schools and agencies providing education and intervention. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

87. EDU 5130.01 Classroom Management for Special Education

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/18/2026

This course focuses on a theoretical and practical approach to classroom management, organization and discipline. It includes an analysis of the way these issues relate to the nature of learning and classroom interactions. Methods and techniques of effective teaching will be addressed, including organizing the classroom environment to include different learning styles, multilevel instruction, managing cooperative learning groups, preventive, supportive and corrective discipline, behavior modification, self-management techniques and assessment. Teacher candidates will prepare a classroom management plan. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 5

88. EDU 5201.01 Principles of Language Learning and Teaching

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/18/2026

Explore recent research on the psychological, cultural, and related factors that influence the acquisition of a second language, including: linguistics and cognition, first- and second-language acquisition and social and affective variables in language learning. A foundation course is taken at or near the beginning of the program. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 7

89. EDU 5323.01 Math, Sciennce, and Technolligy in Early Childhood Education

Location: Manhattanville University (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/18/2026

Examine the evolving early childhood curriculum. Focus on the design of curricula that integrate language arts, mathematics, science, instructional and assistive technology, and expressive arts in a holistic framework. Examine numerous research-validated instructional strategies for teaching students with the full range of abilities. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

90. EDU 5367.01 Methods for Teaching Literacy I Gr K-2

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/18/2026

The first in a pair of courses that provides a research-based introduction to literacy teaching and learning for children in grades PreK-6. Students will be introduced to the theories, approaches and methodology of teaching reading and writing in the elementary classroom. Emphasis will be on helping students develop an informed, integrated and balanced approach to the planning and instruction of reading and the language arts; with a strong focus on phonemic awareness and strategies for teaching phonics. Field experience required. Required Texts: "Phonics they use: Words for Reading and Writing”, by Cunningham, P. (2013). New York, Pearson Publishing; and "Reading with Meaning”, by Miller, D. (2013). 2nd edition Portland, ME: Stenhouse Publishers. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

91. EDU 5371.01 Assistive Tech in Special Education

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/18/2026

This course will examine ways to use technologies in planning, implementing and managing the teaching and learning environments for students with special needs and learn how to evaluate, select, develop and adapt technologies. The focus will be on such topics as technologies for assessment and planning, as well as for implementing and modifying instruction, selecting hardware and software, uses of and regulations regarding assistive technology, and using technology to support the principles of universal design. Field experience required. Ten additional online hours required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 25

92. EDU 5387.01 Fundamentals of Middle Childhood Education

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/18/2026

This course will focus on the sociological and academic factors that have resulted in the creation of the modern middle school concept. The course will emphasize how active learning, team structures, and lesson design can support the social, emotional and intellectual development of students in the middle grades. We will develop strategies for motivation, instruction, assessment, and classroom management. We will also explore how to create a collaborative environment among students, colleagues, and parents and examine the effects of state standards and mandated testing. Students are expected to be active participants in the conception and creation of lessons. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

93. EDU 5414.01 Organizing & Leading Lit Progs

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/18/2026

Explore the universal underlying logical structure of human languages. Discuss phonological, morphological, syntactic, and semantic patterns found in language. Consider the evolution and psychology of language. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 15

94. EDU 5452.01 Strategies for Teaching Young Children

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/18/2026

This course will focus upon the application of theories of teaching and behavioral guidance to practice in the inclusive early childhood classroom. Students will be introduced to theoretical concepts and principles and shown how they may be integrated into the early childhood classroom by the use of specific methods and strategies, including techniques for addressing the needs of English-language learners and children from different cultural settings. Topics include classroom organization, planning, instructional methods, instructional materials, grouping for instruction, teaching style, child guidance, management techniques. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

95. EDU 5477.01 Research Sem Early Childhood

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/18/2026

This course will focus on reviewing, analyzing, interpreting and evaluating selected research in the field of Early Childhood education through study of its conceptual and methodological bases. Students will review and summarize research, generate research proposals, initiate and conduct pilot research projects and submit written reports at the end of the term. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 20

96. EDU 5527.01 Teaching with Technology

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/18/2026

This course will prepare you to use technology to acquire and teach new content knowledge about important topics in your program content area: English, Math, Science, or Social Studies. Learn to use the Internet, research, media and software tools to deepen your knowledge of a significant topic in your content area and plan for classroom instruction building on that knowledge. Learn to use current best practices for teaching with technology in your area. Course requirements include a research project relating to a specific topic of your choice, followed by preparation and presentation of a related unit plan appropriate for middle or secondary students, using current technological teaching tools. Field experience required. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 15

97. EDU 5550.03 Research: Spec Ed & Literacy

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/18/2026

This course should be taken near the end of the teacher-candidate's sequence of courses as it draws upon a broad understanding of the disability laws that govern the education of children with special educational needs and instructional strategies. Course participants will be required to expand upon their current level of knowledge by investigating literature reviews of contemporary data to develop either a research project or a grant that would enhance the quality of instruction and life for individuals with disabilities. Ethical considerations with regard to research and education of vulnerable populations will be emphasized. The purpose of the course is also to make students more aware of their social responsibility and the need to continue as lifelong learners in working with individuals where current strategies for intervention are constantly emerging. Literacy/Special Education dual candidates will conduct the research project in an area relating to teaching literacy to students with special needs. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 12

98. MAE-5115 Math for Secondary Teachers II

Location: Manhattanville University (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/18/2026

This course is a mathematics content course for Grade 7-12 teachers and focuses on key content that teachers will need to know to be effective middle school and early high school teachers. It will dive deeply into algebra and geometry topics to help you deepen your own understanding of adolescent mathematics and understand how students think about mathematics. Through this course, students will see how the topics in 7-12 math fit together and how they fit into the broader storyline of school mathematics. We will work to make connections between mathematical ideas, revisiting and reexamining mathematics you have learned before in order to more deeply understand the underlying concepts. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 5

99. EDU 5016.01 Foundations of Bilingual/Bicultural

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/18/2026

Develop a basic understanding of language and cultural diversity including aspects of sociolinguistics and multicultural education. Learn specifically about social and pedagogical issues regarding bilingual and total immersion curricula in the United States. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10

100. EDU 5365.01 Teaching Reading in ESL: Math, Science, and Technology

Location: Online (online, ny)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/18/2026

Survey and investigate methods for teaching reading to LEP students in the ESL classroom and in the mainstream. Learn how to assess reading attainment, adapt curriculum and tech-niques and help develop academic language proficiency. Field experience required. Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 15

101. EDU 5389.01 Teaching Literacy Grades 5 to 9

Location: Manhattanville University (Purchase, NY)

Dates: 8/31/2026 to 12/18/2026

In this course students will define literacy and explore best practices in literacy to promote learning and understanding in the middle school classroom in grades 5-9. Students will examine various theory based models that help learners become literate and develop a toolbox of literacy strategies for student engagement and comprehension. Furthermore, students will learn to use diverse literacy strategies to explore middle schooler's experiences in diverse cultural and social settings. Field experience required. (Literacy course). Enrollment is restricted to students admitted to an Advanced Certification or Master's degree program. Additional college tuition will be incurred. For questions, contact Colleen Gill at cgill@rockteach.org or call 845-553-9517 X110. Registration is required on both Frontline and Service Hub to complete enrollment. Note, only start and end dates are listed. Please refer to Service Hub for exact meeting dates.
  • Max Class Size: 10