This is an online asynchronous course. The course entails unique and effective techniques to use for the ENL Classroom and any classroom where you may have ENL learners. Teachers will learn about ENL best practices to modify instruction and adapt their own lessons and curriculum to fit the needs of ENL students. Techniques will mainly include technological adaptations and resources to enhance learning and make learning more feasible. Techniques will include but are not limited to choice boards, digital assessments, one-pagers, and more! Teachers will be able to collaborate with one another asynchronously through discussion boards, and comments. The course will mainly utilize Google Apps so that all materials can be adapted and modified to best fit the needs of your specific students.

Project Based Learning - Support and Troubleshooting Whether you are planning a project, knee-deep in project implementation, or curious about other teachers' project experiences, this webinar will provide just-in-time support and resources. Bring your questions and project updates for this interactive session. Let's continue to build a community of practice for high-quality PBL across the region.

A Professional Learning program at the Nassau County Museum of Art for teachers to explore the exhibition Our Gilded Age, a period in U.S history (1870 - 1914), through a cross disciplinary look at the art, literature and architecture included in the show: Our Gilded Age Like the nation's economy, American art and literature flourished during the *Gilded Age. It was an exuberant age of excess with its own secret flaws, including widespread fraud. This exhibition examines the appearances and the realities of an era that mirrors our own in many ways. The art of John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Louis Comfort Tiffany and others adorned palatial residences designed by Stanford White and Ogden Codman, architect of our own quintessential Gilded Age mansion. Drawing heavily upon the local literary history of Long Island, including William Cullen Bryant, Mark Twain (who named the Gilded Age), Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton and others, the exhibition will include fashion, decorative arts including period silver and china, photographs, manuscripts, first editions and other historic memorabilia. As Twain wrote about the get-rich-quick schemes and bullish if irrational exuberance, "To the young American, here or elsewhere, the paths to fortune are innumerable and all open; there is invitation in the air and success in all his wide horizon.” Light refreshments will be served. * In United States history, the Gilded Age was an era extending roughly from 1877 to 1900, which was sandwiched between the Reconstruction era and the Progressive Era. It was a time of rapid economic growth, especially in the Northern and Western United States. As American wages grew much higher than those in Europe, especially for skilled workers, and industrialization demanded an ever-increasing unskilled labor force, the period saw an influx of millions of European immigrants.

Participants will engage in activities that are beyond the basic Google Apps. Participants will take Google Slides to the next level by creating Stop Motion, Games, Comic Strips, Timelines, Magnetic Poetry, and Digital Escape Rooms, Participants will also learn about Google Keep, Sites, Add-ons and Extensions.

Are you a teacher, therapist, or a staff member that provides services for students? Do you have students who appear clumsy or uncoordinated? Do the students you work with seem to struggle with reading, writing and other academic activities? Do the students you work with have difficulty with daily living skills and functional activities? If so, this course is for you! Bilateral integration refers to the ability to coordinate both sides of the body efficiently. Good bilateral integration indicates that the two hemispheres of the brain are communicating well. Children who lack good bilateral integration often struggle in school with a variety of activities. This course will teach you a multitude of simple activities and exercises you can implement daily, both in the classroom or therapy room to improve academic performance and daily living skills! Outline 1. Introduction 2. What are some of the commonly overlooked signs that a student may be struggling? 3. Discover the benefits of bilateral integration and how it is essential for learning at different stages and ages. 4. Learn simple exercises to improve communication between the two hemispheres of the brain and enhance bilateral integration skills. 5. Understand how these exercises can improve skills necessary for learning, academic performance, and daily living skills. 9. Reflection 10. Evidence of participation hours.

Join Dr. Monica Burns, author of EdTech Essentials, as we explore the ways in which Chatbots and Generative AI can revolutionize the way you work. When used strategically, this tool can accelerate your workflow, not substitute your role as an educator, as it helps to streamline your daily tasks and save time in the process. Participants will explore innovative techniques to enhance productivity, support differentiated instruction, streamline lesson planning, and curate high-quality resources with the help of AI-driven tools. 25 participants will be chosen at random to receive Dr. Burns' guide - Using AI Chatbots to Enhance Planning and Instruction (Quick Reference Guide).

This course will introduce participants on how to use Canva for Education as a tool for creation and collaboration within the classroom. Participants will learn the functionality of the platform and have the opportunity to create and personalize designs from scratch or choose from thousands of high-quality, educational templates. Participants will develop projects tailored to their instruction and explore how to utilize Artificial Intelligence within the new Magic Studio.

In this course, you will be given an opportunity to explore the competencies of social emotional learning. Participants will learn and be provided tools to support students through challenges they may experience. There are a total of five competencies we will review. Many of the strategies discussed and taught in this class will help varying student populations. This class will provide tools to better support our students. This course will be online through the platform of Google Classroom.

The purpose of this course is to build expertise in the cultures that you serve. Cultural nuances will be uncovered and communication expectations will be well-explored. Perceptions of education will be provided, as will holidays, festivals and other important topics. An overview of the country will also be showcased, in order to understand more about the people, the culture and relevant customs.

GoTalk Now is a symbolic based communication application based on Project CORE research from UNC Center for Literacy and Disability Studies. It is available in a free (GoTalk Now Lite) and paid version (GoTalk Now Plus) on iDevices. It includes adjustable page layouts, customizable navigation, and text-to-speech capabilities. In this course, participants will learn how to utilize the features of GoTalk Now to create a page, add symbols, and pair symbols with auditory output. The ability to import sounds and images from the internet or camera role and creating backup files will also be reviewed. GoTalk Now can be utilized to create choice boards and visual scenes. Please note, access to an iPad and the FREE version of GoTalk Now Lite is required for this class. Not all features that will be discussed in this class will be accessible on free version. This course is beneficial for teachers, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapist, Social Workers and School Psychologists.

In this class, we will delve into the essential concepts of formal and informal assessments, shedding light on their unique characteristics, purposes, and applications in educational settings. Assessments are integral to understanding student progress, and distinguishing between formal and informal methods is crucial for effective teaching and learning. Throughout the class, we will explore the advantages and limitations of both formal and informal assessments. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to select and implement each type based on the educational objectives, the nature of the content, and the diverse needs of learners. This class is beneficial for all educators K-12, and related service providers. For this class you will need a google classroom account.

Educators will engage in discussions of various elements of Diversity and Inclusion with the goal of building CommUNITY and a sense of belonging for everyone. Emphasis is placed on the power of words and actions in either dividing or bringing people together. Each interactive activity promotes awareness, tolerance, understanding and inclusiveness. Topics addressed include building awareness, understanding the harmful effects of stereotypes, prejudice and bias, micro-aggressions, the power of language, and how to "stand up” for others. Participants are challenged to think about the individual role they play as it relates to communicating and demanding respect for all.

In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, educators face diverse challenges and opportunities. The "AI Tips, Tools, and Timesavers for Teachers" course is tailored to empower educators with the knowledge and practical skills to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance teaching and streamline administrative tasks. Whether you're a seasoned educator or a novice looking to harness the power of AI in the classroom, this course is designed to help you adapt and thrive in the digital age. This course is designed to equip teachers with AI strategies, tools, and best practices that can enrich the learning experience, save time, and improve educational outcomes. Participants will explore a range of AI applications tailored to the needs of educators and discover how AI can transform teaching methods, classroom management, and student engagement.

January 30th, 2024: 4pm - 5pm - Description: This workshop will help educators understand how AI "thinks” and creates through a generative process. Educators will understand how AI is built to recognize patterns, make decisions, and produce human-like language. We'll also explore some examples of how it can be used in classrooms, as well as some limitations of AI.

In this hands-on session, participants will explore prompting with ChatBots and experiment with how these tools can help them with their daily workflow, such as with lesson planning, creating rubrics, differentiating instruction, building various classroom resources, and more.

When preparing for any conversation, it helps to establish a desired outcome and steer questions and dialogue accordingly. Preparing to resolve a known conflict will feel very different from entering a conversation in initial discovery mode. The way we state our intentions, set up questions, and steer a purposeful conversation creates the opportunity we all want to listen, learn and enjoy the experience. This course is designed to equip and empower you with the concepts and conversation tools to make that happen!

Reading lies at the center of every curriculum. Creating a classroom culture where reading is championed, valued and encouraged is the job of every educator. This sounds like an easy task but simple factors such as testing and schedules seem to eat away at the precious time we have in the classroom. Reading is much more than getting a book into a child's hands. We need to motivate our students to WANT to read if our goal is for reading to become a life-long habit. In this class you will explore various strategies to promote student ownership of reading and create/adapt ready-to-use materials for your classroom.

In this session, we'll explore new and innovative AI tools and resources that are picking up steam in classrooms around the world, such as AI for Education, EduAide.AI, MagicSchool.AI, Project Leo, and more.