Our start date will be Tuesday, Oct 22nd from 3:15 - 4:15 PM Some topics we would love to discuss are TAB and choice based classrooms, other duties of the art teacher including scenic design and art club moderator, absence lesson planning share, supply ordering, parent communication, working with the PTA...And the list goes on.

First session will be October 23 from 3:30 - 4:30pm Some topics of discussion will be: -Social Emotional Needs of Deaf Students. -Effective communication between Teachers of the Deaf and school staff -Creating independence for deaf/hard-of-hearing students -Meaningful accommodations and modifications for deaf students

First session will be Monday, November 4 from 5:00 - 6:00pm This is an opportunity for Speech Teachers to to share and discuss various topics. Some possible topics may be... Professional Learning Topic: Survey & Check In with Attendees; Starting Out the School Year (e.g., Scheduling, New Students), Roles and Responsibilities of Speech Language Pathologists in Schools Professional Learning Topic: Extension on the Roles and Responsibilities of Speech Language Pathologists: Reading and Writing Considerations Professional Learning Topic: Tiers to Communication Success - Providing Levels of Intervention for Student in Special Education Professional Learning Topic: Augmentative Alternative Communication Strategies and Resources Professional Learning Topic: Tackling Burnout in the School Setting: Practical Tips for Speech Language Pathologists Professional Learning Topic: Closing out the School Year, Preparing Students and Families for Summer, Extended School Year Recommendations Professional Learning Topic: Accessing Therapeutic Materials via Technological Platforms and Artificial Intelligence (e.g., CoPilot, ChatGPT, Google Classroom, District Resources, EdPuzzle) Professional Learning Topic: Preparing for Annual Season; updating IEP SPAMS, GOALS, and Data Collection Discussion and Collaboration Q&A: reflective thoughts

Nov 7, 2024 Setting up Space/Time December 12, 2024 Working with Staff & Making a Plan January 9, 2025 Student Leadership February 13, 2025 Funding and Support & Resources to Explore April 10, 2025 Inventing to Learn May 8, 2025 Programming & Recruitment

We will read and discuss the book "Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity: The Keys to Successful Equity Implementation" by John Krownapple and Floyd Cobb. Participants will have to obtain the book on their own. Meeting dates, virtual, 7-8 pm. Wed, Nov 20: Introduction and Chapter 1. Wed, Dec 11 Wed, Jan 8 Wed, Feb 5 Wed, March 5 Wed, March 19

Wednesday, November 20th 3:15-4:15pm Wednesday December 4th 3:15-4:15pm Wednesday January 8th 3:15-4:15pm Wednesday February 26th 3:15-4:15pm Wednesday March 26th 3:15-4:15pm Wednesday April 23rd 3:15-4:15pm

Learning is a lot like bike riding. Once you have the knack, you never really forget the skill. Nor do you forget the thrill of learning a new ability or understanding a complex idea. You are a lifelong learner and you love it. Why have so many students never discovered this thrill? Why are they coasting when they could be racing along in the educational Tour de France with their peers? What can teachers do to engage the disengaged student? This course will help teachers keep students highly engaged throughout an entire lesson and encourage students to contribute their ideas and insights as a way of enhancing their own and other students' learning

First date would be Tuesday, January 14th from 4-5 p.m. Some topics we would love to discuss are The Changing Role Of The School Librarian, Artificial Intelligence In The School Library, Collection Development and Selection Policies, Makerspaces, Collaboration, Library Renovations, READesigns and Reorganizations.

Science of Reading Series: Hosted by NYSASCD, Led by Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry, The Reading League Dates: January 14, January 28, and February 10, 2025 - Take 1 or all 3 Join Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry from The Reading League for a transformative three-part series that deepens educators' understanding of the Science of Reading. Explore actionable strategies, evidence-based insights, and effective responses to reading challenges that empower teachers to make a lasting impact on literacy. Session 1: Three Anchors to Ground Your Decision Making Kick off the series with a session designed to provide a clear, research-driven framework to support decision-making in reading instruction. Dr. Beverine-Curry will introduce three foundational anchors-key principles in the Science of Reading that educators can rely on to guide effective, sustainable reading practices. Gain insight into grounding literacy decisions in robust evidence, setting a strong foundation for the following sessions.

Discovery history like never before as the Spirit of Triumph uses Virtual Reality (VR) technology to transport students to Auschwitz. The immersive journey offers a firsthand perspective, allowing participants to explore the haunting landscapes and barracks, fostering empathy and a deeper understanding of the Holocaust. Guided by educators, the program combines historical accuracy with interactive elements, incorporating survivor testimonies and artifacts.

Webinar: Effective Level I Interventions in the General Education Classroom Join us for an insightful webinar focused on implementing Level I interventions to support all students in the general education setting. This session will explore proactive, research-based strategies designed to address early signs of academic or behavioral challenges. Participants will learn practical approaches to differentiate instruction, promote positive behaviors, and create an inclusive learning environment. Whether you are a classroom teacher, support staff, or administrator, this webinar will equip you with the tools to enhance student success through data-driven, classroom-based interventions.

My start date will be Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Topics will be as follows: -Integrating Social-Emotional Learning in Math Instruction -Provide strategies for teaching math concepts while simultaneously addressing students' social and emotional needs. -Discuss how to create a supportive classroom environment that fosters collaboration, empathy, and self-awareness. -Case studies and best practices for improving student engagement and achievement through SEL. -Daily Check-Ins (Welcome Agenda slides, Mentimeter, PearDeck, Google Forms, Mood Meters, Would You Rather, Advisory)

In this webinar, we will explore the foundational aspects of AI in education. We will start with an introduction to AI and its common uses in everyday life. We will introduce practical AI tools that can enhance lesson planning and individualized instruction. Learn how AI can streamline everyday tasks, freeing up more time to focus on your students. This session will provide an overview of accessible AI technologies like chatbots and text generators, setting the stage for deeper exploration in future webinars.

Dive into the Science of Reading with a course tailored to decodables. In this course, you'll learn what is a decodable and how to effectively utilize decodable texts to support readers. Additionally, you will discover innovative ways to utilize AI tools to create decodable text and access to a wealth of free resources.

Elevate Your Teaching Series: Tools for Connection, Inclusion, and Teamwork (formerly known as Teacher Onboarding Part 2). These 5 webinars are great for any teacher at any point in their career. Take 1 of the series or all of them - it's flexible. Module 2: Contribute as An Effective Team Member and Supporting Your School Culture What skills are needed to be an effective team member at your grade level/within your content area and in the building? Communication, time management, collaboration and problem solving are a few of the skills needed to be an effective team member. This module will help our teachers "get off to a great start” as a valued member of the school team.

Join us to unlock the power of a "culture of thinking" in your classroom! Discover how this concept can revolutionize your students' learning experiences. You'll be guided through the 10 Guiding Principles of the Cultures of Thinking framework, equipping you to create an environment that encourages and amplifies thinking in your class. Through hands-on strategies, you'll learn to cultivate a vibrant thinking culture within your school and classroom. Explore a variety of thinking routines that will make your students' thought processes visible and captivating. Plus, you'll learn how to harness technology tools for student collaboration and implement thinking routines with ease. This course is flexible and conducted asynchronously through Google Classroom. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: ● Define a culture of thinking and explain its benefits for student learning ● Identify and leverage the 10 Guiding Principles of the Cultures of Thinking framework to create a culture of thinking. ● Foster effective classroom discussions through the use of language, questioning, and discourse ● Utilize thinking routines to support students' learning, foster thinking dispositions, and make thinking visible ● Apply the Cultures of Thinking framework to their own teaching practice ● Design a plan to incorporate core, advanced, and teacher-developed thinking routines. ● Create integrations with technology tools and thinking routines to enhance student collaboration. ● Implement thinking routines to support, scaffold, and make students' thinking visible.

Are you a teacher, therapist, or a staff member that provides services for students? Do you have students who have difficulty focusing their attention and show inconsistent levels of participation? Do your students seem to have lots of energy and fidget continually, or on the contrary show limited interest, motivation, and low energy? Do you even have students who seem to have lots of energy sometimes and limited energy other times? Do your students get easily frustrated, have poor coping skills and give up easily, possibly demonstrating hostility or anger, or on the flip side they may shut down? If so, this course will provide you with information to understand the differences between sensory and emotional regulation, as well as the relationship between both. This course will also provide you with simple effective strategies and methods, and even simple environmental changes you can make to support your students so they can learn to use strategies that work best for them!

Digital portfolios serve as a powerful tool for showcasing student skills and achievements by providing a comprehensive and dynamic collection of their work, progress, and accomplishments in various subject areas. Educators can guide students in creating, curating, and assessing digital portfolios to effectively demonstrate growth and learning over time. By incorporating digital portfolios into teaching practices, educators can engage students in reflective practices, encouraging them to take ownership of their learning journey and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and self-assessment. Throughout the course, educators will discover innovative strategies through hands-on activities and practical examples to enhance the use of digital portfolios in the classroom. By the end of the program, participants will have gained the knowledge and skills necessary to empower students to showcase their skills and achievements through dynamic digital portfolios, ultimately elevating student learning outcomes and promoting a culture of reflection and growth.

Nassau TRACT Teacher Center and Cohen Children's Medical Center invite you to our FREE conference at Hofstra University. Join us and discover the tools and insights needed to support mental health and wellness in your community. This event brings together educators, mental health professionals, and advocates to explore critical topics.





• Exploring Mental Health and Substance Use





• Suicidality and Risk Assessment for School Professionals





• Stress First Aid





• Student Perspectives on Mental Health and How their Schools Can Support Them Tentative Agenda: 8:00am Registration opens, welcome packets with agenda provided 8:25-8:30am: Opening Remarks 8:30-8:50am: Keynote - The Power Each of Us Bring to the Equation: Exploring Mental Health and Substance Use - Speaker: Sandeep Kapoor, MD, MS-HPPL 9:00-9:50am: Suicidality and Risk Assessment for School - Professionals Speaker: Vera Feuer, MD 10:00-10:10am: BREAK 10:15-11:05am: Stress First Aid - Speaker: Mayer Bellehsen, PhD 11:15-11:155am LUNCH Resource Tables in Rotunda 12:00-12:50pm: Supporting Students in Mental Health: A Student Perspective - Speaker: Student Panel 1:00-1:50pm: Landscape of Substance Use: Alcohol, Drugs, and Vaping - Speakers: Heather Hugelmeyer, LCSW & David Fagan, MD 2:00-2:25pm: Group Debrief - Speakers: Sandeep Kapoor, MD, MS-HPPL 2:25-2:30pm: Closing Remarks and Thank You

Science of Reading Series: Hosted by NYSASCD, Led by Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry, The Reading League Dates: January 14, January 28, and February 10, 2025 - Take 1 or all 3 Join Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry from The Reading League for a transformative three-part series that deepens educators' understanding of the Science of Reading. Explore actionable strategies, evidence-based insights, and effective responses to reading challenges that empower teachers to make a lasting impact on literacy. Session 2: Assessment and Response to Intervention In this second session, Dr. Beverine-Curry will explore the essentials of reading assessment and the Response to Intervention (RTI) approach. Attendees will learn how to assess students' reading development accurately, use data to tailor instruction, and provide timely interventions that address diverse literacy needs. This session emphasizes tools and approaches that support growth for every student, especially those facing reading challenges.

Incorporating Sensory Systems in the Classroom to Enhance Student Support Description: Sensory integration refers to the way our brains process and respond to various sensory inputs from our environment. In the classroom, it's essential to recognize the different sensory systems that can affect student learning and behavior. These systems include tactile (touch), vestibular (movement), proprioception (body awareness), interoception (internal body signals), auditory (hearing), vision (sight), gustatory (taste), and olfactory (smell). To support students effectively, educators can implement proactive strategies tailored to their individual students' sensory needs. By understanding the basics of sensory integration and applying these strategies, teachers can foster a more inclusive and conducive learning atmosphere that meets the diverse needs of all students. Participants will acquire tools and materials that they can take back to their students, staff, and classrooms. This course will be conducted online via the Google Classroom platform

Webinar: What is Antisemitism, Past and Present? February 4, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm In this session, teachers and curriculum writers will learn about Jewish identity and how to recognize attacks against that identity (i.e., antisemitism). Participants will also learn how antisemitism has morphed and manifested itself over the years, along with what it looks like today. Lastly, participants will explore and learn how antisemitism is defined and investigated by the Department of Education. David Smokler, Director, K-12 Educator Outreach, StandWithUs

This webinar delves into advanced AI applications and critical ethical considerations. We will cover the art of chat prompting and how it can enhance results.. This session will also address important concerns such as bias in AI, data privacy, strategies for combating plagiarism, and school AI policies. Join us to deepen your understanding and equip yourself with the skills to responsibly integrate AI into your teaching practice.

Elevate Your Teaching Series: Tools for Connection, Inclusion, and Teamwork (formerly known as Teacher Onboarding Part 2). These 5 webinars are great for any teacher at any point in their career. Take 1 of the series or all of them - it's flexible. Module 3: Teacher Self Care Self-care can help a teacher interact effectively with students, families and colleagues, prevent burnout and create a classroom environment that is safe and welcoming for students. The balance between work and taking care of oneself also models a good balance for students and colleagues.

Science of Reading Series: Hosted by NYSASCD, Led by Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry, The Reading League Dates: January 14, January 28, and February 10, 2025 - Take 1 or all 3 Join Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry from The Reading League for a transformative three-part series that deepens educators' understanding of the Science of Reading. Explore actionable strategies, evidence-based insights, and effective responses to reading challenges that empower teachers to make a lasting impact on literacy. Session 3: Structures and Attitudes to Make the Big Changes Conclude the series with a powerful discussion on the structural and cultural shifts needed to drive significant, lasting change in reading instruction. Dr. Beverine-Curry will guide participants in identifying necessary adjustments to school-wide practices and classroom mindsets that foster literacy success. This session focuses on building supportive environments where the Science of Reading principles can thrive and impact student outcomes on a broad scale.

This course introduces special education teachers to the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), an effective tool for supporting communication development in students with autism and other communication challenges. Focusing on the first three phases of PECS, participants will learn how to implement Phase 1 (Teaching the Exchange), Phase 2 (Expanding Spontaneity), and Phase 3 (Discrimination Training) in the classroom. Teachers will gain practical skills in creating PECS communication boards, promoting independent communication, and addressing common implementation challenges. By the end of the course, educators will be equipped with strategies to enhance students' functional communication skills and increase their ability to express needs and desires.

The Leader's Guide to Conflict Management by Jen Schwanke (ASCD 2024). 3, 60-minute sessions supporting school leaders including teacher leaders and those who aspire to teacher leadership. Conflict is a part of life including schools. Learn how to anticipate, analyze, and act/respond (or not act) in a way that best helps the school and its community of learners. Specifically, through high-energy, high-impact virtual sessions, attendees will gain immediate practical tips to manage conflict in their schools. Principals, aspiring principals, and teacher leaders will engage in a format that is part facilitator-led, part workshop, and part seminar-style reflection, all of which will provide insight and ideas to change how we think about conflict and how to embrace it for long-term success. Session 1: Conflict: A Closer Look on Tuesday, February 25 4:00pm to 5:00 PM The first part of our learning will help attendees embrace conflict rather than running from, denying, or deflecting it. Attendees will be encouraged to study their current mindset, identify their current conflict management strategies, and consider one immediate and impactful change to improve their management of conflict. ● Types of conflict ● Productive vs. Damaging ● What is your responsibility in managing others? ● Typical conflicts ● Twelve mindset skills

Our start date will be Wednesday, February 26, 2025 from 4-5pm Some topics: - Unpacking the State Science Test - NYSSLS - Helping better prepare for Science Testing in Elementary School - Discussing hands on Science opportunities for Elementary students

"The Low-Prep/High-Engagement World Language Class” Wednesdays starting 2/26 from 5-6pm. Possible topics to be discussed include: Comprehensible Input/Storytelling Get-Up-and-Move Do Nows and Main Activities Encouraging Healthy Competition in the Classroom Developing clear objectives and requirements in assignments Using news articles, videos, songs, advertisements, social media, and other authentic materials for teaching Using short, everyday content and prompts to spark discussion and promote cultural learning. Digital tools and apps that promote language learning with minimal prep Set-It-and-Forget-It Listening Practice TLO Cocktail Parties Peer Collab. / Best Practices Show And Tell Share

Teaching the Whole Child A whole child approach ensures that each student is healthy, safe, engaged, supported and challenged for long-term student success. This course will include review of the Five Selves and their importance in student academic and social achievements. In addition, strategies and activities for daily teaching practices will be discussed. This course is beneficial for teachers, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physicial Therapist, Social Workers and School Psychologists.

Elevate Your Teaching Series: Tools for Connection, Inclusion, and Teamwork (formerly known as Teacher Onboarding Part 2). These 5 webinars are great for any teacher at any point in their career. Take 1 of the series or all of them - it's flexible. Module 4: Working with Our Multiple Lingual Learners (MLLs) Strategies to make instruction accessible to multilingual learners. Multilingual students bring backgrounds and experiences to their classroom that can benefit everyone in the school community. Instruction in multilingual classrooms should include opportunities for all students to engage in rigorous and high-quality lessons but with the supports and structures in place so all students have access to the content being learned.

Empowering Students with Disabilities Through Effective Transition Planning. Description: Prior to the IDEA mandating transition planning, students with disabilities often graduated high school with little to no support or guidance to achieve employment, higher education, or independent living. Low expectations and limited access to career exploration or vocational training often led to high dropout rates. Without transition planning, these students often remained heavily dependent on their families for support, with little opportunity for independence or community integration. Our primary goal for students with disabilities should be to prepare them for life after high school. This course is designed to equip educators and professionals with the tools and strategies necessary to create a transition plan that facilitates a successful and smooth transition to post-secondary placements. It covers the fundamentals and legalities of transition planning as well as how to develop and implement effective transition goals by examining student's interests and preferences, teaching self-determination, and working together with families to create post-secondary goals that are obtainable and measurable. Participants will also learn about employment pathways for students with disabilities through community-based instruction, school-based vocational programs, and work-based learning experiences. Course participants learn about the importance of proper transition planning and the value of teaching real-world, transferable skills and how those skills can empower students to become as independent as possible and become active members of the community. This course is applicable to all educators, guidance counselors/social workers/psychologists, administrators, and any related service providers, grades K-12.

Class Description The most dangerous words in any language are, "We've always done it this way.” This kind of thinking is counterproductive to any organization, especially in schools and classrooms. In this asynchronous online class, teachers will explore the power of metacognition in the digital age and learn how to apply it within their classrooms. Learn how to scale a growth mindset in your classroom using various digital tools and activities, such as video reflection apps, interactive self-assessment tools, and student screencast programs, designed to foster this game-changing way of thinking in students and educators. Class Objectives Participants will: Explore the power of metacognition in the digital age. Learn how to apply it in their classrooms and schools. Learn how to scale growth mindset thinking using digital tools such as AdobeExpress, Canva, Google Workspace, Gravity, MirrorTalk, Padlet, Quizlet, Quizizz, ScreenPal, Snorkl, and more.

Looking to implement a whole school community read, but not sure where to start? This webinar will help you set up a plan to implement a one school, one book program on a k-12 level, or throughout your district. Tips will be provided to increase the longevity of the program and assist with funding sources.

Understanding Hate and How it Manifests Through Antisemitism and Other Forms of Bias in the Classroom March 5, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Through this facilitated workshop, we will explore the concept of the Pyramid of Hate, how hate manifests through acts of antisemitism and other forms of bias, and how to interrupt the escalation of hate through everyday actions. Stefanie Singer, Laurie M. Tisch Education Director, Anti-Defamation League

Date: March 6, 2025 Time: 4:00-5:00 PM (1.0 CTLE hours) Fee: No cost for NYS Educators Facilitator: Amy Garay Solomon, Director of Education, Hofstra University Museum of Art Accessibility& Inclusion in Artistic Practices Participants will learn how to engage all learners in close-looking at art, using works from the spring 2025 exhibition "EVERY body, EVERY mind: Honoring the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act". Contemporary artists working through disabilities will be highlighted. The session will include an overview of art projects inspired by artists with disabilities and an introduction to adaptive art techniques used to create art. Best for art educators or any school staff using art in their teaching practice!

EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI by Monica Burns (2nd Edition; ASCD July 2024). 3/6, 3/20, and 4/3 Apps that leverage AI, the easy access we all have to chatbots, and the clear need for educators and students to understand the implications of AI. Readers will gain practical advice on * Navigating online spaces effectively * Curating resources to support every student * Generating ideas and resources with AI (includes over 75 Chatbot prompts) * Evaluating digital content with an AI mindset * Exploring the world with students * Collaborating across digital spaces * Creating multimodal artifacts of learning * Assessing to check for understanding and pivot instruction * Sharing student creations in big and small ways * Connecting students to authentic audiences * Transferring skills across digital spaces * Planning for tech-rich learning experiences Timely, accessible, and informed by the author's experience and expertise, EdTech Essentials, 2nd Edition, is a must for educators who want proven ways to prepare their students to be productive, responsible users of technology both within and outside the classroom. This series could be presented in the form of an EdTech/AI "Boot Camp” for classroom teachers and school leaders. 3, 90-minute sessions. Session 1: Generating Ideas and Resources with AI (March 6, 2025) Dive into the transformative role of AI in sparking creativity and streamlining resource development. This session highlights tools and strategies for generating lesson ideas, creating engaging learning materials, and fostering innovative thinking. Explore how AI can amplify teacher productivity while personalizing resources to support diverse classroom needs. Drawing from the second edition of EdTech Essentials, participants will gain practical insights and actionable techniques to bring these tools into their teaching practice.

March 11, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm This workshop takes a historical approach to learning about the Arab-Israeli conflict and peace process, treating the conflict as part of modern history that emerged over a century ago. Through primary sources and supplementary materials, participants will trace the development of the conflict from the late 19th century to the early 2000s, providing context for deep and nuanced understanding of this complicated topic. A collection of standards-aligned and content-focused resources to support instruction will be shared. Teachers of Global History, as well as any educator who seeks to enrich their general content knowledge, will benefit from this workshop. Liz Burns Taormina, New York Educator, Institute for Curriculum Studies (ICS)

The Leader's Guide to Conflict Management by Jen Schwanke (ASCD 2024). 3, 60-minute sessions supporting school leaders including teacher leaders and those who aspire to teacher leadership. Conflict is a part of life including schools. Learn how to anticipate, analyze, and act/respond (or not act) in a way that best helps the school and its community of learners. Specifically, through high-energy, high-impact virtual sessions, attendees will gain immediate practical tips to manage conflict in their schools. Principals, aspiring principals, and teacher leaders will engage in a format that is part facilitator-led, part workshop, and part seminar-style reflection, all of which will provide insight and ideas to change how we think about conflict and how to embrace it for long-term success. Session 2: Anticipate, Analyze, and Act on Tuesday, March 11 4:00 to 5:00 PM Using some of the learning from Part 1, attendees will consider a practical problem-solving cycle to address conflict. ● Anticipate ● Analyze ● Act

Elevate Your Teaching Series: Tools for Connection, Inclusion, and Teamwork (formerly known as Teacher Onboarding Part 2). These 5 webinars are great for any teacher at any point in their career. Take 1 of the series or all of them - it's flexible. Module 5: Supporting Students with Differing Abilities (SWDs) - March 13 Each classroom environment is composed of students with different academic skills. There is also a range of different physical and cognitive abilities among the students. Teachers need to develop lesson plans utilizing strategies to meet the diverse needs of the students in their classroom.

Date: Thursday, March 20 2025, 8:30 - 2:30

8:30 to 9:00 - Welcome and Introductions

9:00 to 10:15/10:30 - Tour of the museum

10:30 to 12:00 - Use of Bondi's Brother and other Holocaust literature in the classroom Bondi's Brother: A Story of Love, Loss, Betrayal and Liberation by Irving and Edward Roth (Author) The Roth family lived in Slovakia, had a prosperous business and two young sons, Irving and his older brother Bondi. All the horrors of the camp are described in excruciating detail - the hunger, the hard work, the constant fear. Always though the boys had each other until after a couple of years they were separated. In spite of these hardships, Irving survived. Perhaps it was because he was only 15 years old, young enough and strong enough to somehow make it through.

12:00 to 12:45 - Lunch

12:50 to 2:30 - Testimony of Rwandan survivor Consolee Nishimwe "If there is one book you should read on the Rwandan Genocide, this is it. Tested to the Limit-A Genocide Survivor's Story of Pain, Resilience, and Hope is a riveting and courageous account from the perspective of a fourteen year- old girl. It's a powerful story you will never forget.”

EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI by Monica Burns (2nd Edition; ASCD July 2024). 3/6, 3/20, and 4/3 Apps that leverage AI, the easy access we all have to chatbots, and the clear need for educators and students to understand the implications of AI. Readers will gain practical advice on * Navigating online spaces effectively * Curating resources to support every student * Generating ideas and resources with AI (includes over 75 Chatbot prompts) * Evaluating digital content with an AI mindset * Exploring the world with students * Collaborating across digital spaces * Creating multimodal artifacts of learning * Assessing to check for understanding and pivot instruction * Sharing student creations in big and small ways * Connecting students to authentic audiences * Transferring skills across digital spaces * Planning for tech-rich learning experiences Timely, accessible, and informed by the author's experience and expertise, EdTech Essentials, 2nd Edition, is a must for educators who want proven ways to prepare their students to be productive, responsible users of technology both within and outside the classroom. This series could be presented in the form of an EdTech/AI "Boot Camp” for classroom teachers and school leaders. 3, 90-minute sessions. Session 2: Evaluating Digital Content with AI (March 20, 2025) In a world flooded with digital resources, how can educators ensure quality and relevance? This session provides a framework for using AI to critically evaluate content, emphasizing equity, accessibility, and ethical considerations. Building on principles from the second edition, participants will learn how to assess AI tools and digital content for inclusivity, accuracy, and alignment with educational goals. Practical examples and connections to ISTE standards will guide attendees in selecting the most impactful resources for their students.

The Leader's Guide to Conflict Management by Jen Schwanke (ASCD 2024). 3, 60-minute sessions supporting school leaders including teacher leaders and those who aspire to teacher leadership. Conflict is a part of life including schools. Learn how to anticipate, analyze, and act/respond (or not act) in a way that best helps the school and its community of learners. Specifically, through high-energy, high-impact virtual sessions, attendees will gain immediate practical tips to manage conflict in their schools. Principals, aspiring principals, and teacher leaders will engage in a format that is part facilitator-led, part workshop, and part seminar-style reflection, all of which will provide insight and ideas to change how we think about conflict and how to embrace it for long-term success. Session 3: Specific Conflict… and You on Tuesday, March 25 4:00 to 5:00 PM In the final part of our session, we will study some of the typical conflicts present in school and apply the "anticipate - analyze - act" cycle to successfully manage them. Attendees will consider conflict management as an ongoing "get to” rather than "have to.” ● Common Conflicts ● Using the AAA cycle ● Addressing informally, formally, or somewhere in between those blurred lines ● Empowering others to manage their own conflict response ● When the conflict is… YOU

Contemporary antisemitism takes many forms, originates from a variety of sources, and can arise out of ignorance, misinformation, or overt bias or hatred. Responding to antisemitism requires considering each of these factors. In this session, we will discuss these issues and the spectrum of responses available - including legal tools - to address anti-Jewish bigotry as it manifests in society today. Carly Gammill, Founding Director of the StandWithUs Center for Combating Antisemitism and Director of Legal Policy Saidoff Legal Department

Learn how to increase student engagement and spread the word about activities in your classroom, library or specialty area using the magic of Canva. Practical examples of current usage and copies of student output will be shared.

EdTech Essentials: 12 Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI by Monica Burns (2nd Edition; ASCD July 2024). 3/6, 3/20, and 4/3 Apps that leverage AI, the easy access we all have to chatbots, and the clear need for educators and students to understand the implications of AI. Readers will gain practical advice on * Navigating online spaces effectively * Curating resources to support every student * Generating ideas and resources with AI (includes over 75 Chatbot prompts) * Evaluating digital content with an AI mindset * Exploring the world with students * Collaborating across digital spaces * Creating multimodal artifacts of learning * Assessing to check for understanding and pivot instruction * Sharing student creations in big and small ways * Connecting students to authentic audiences * Transferring skills across digital spaces * Planning for tech-rich learning experiences Timely, accessible, and informed by the author's experience and expertise, EdTech Essentials, 2nd Edition, is a must for educators who want proven ways to prepare their students to be productive, responsible users of technology both within and outside the classroom. This series could be presented in the form of an EdTech/AI "Boot Camp” for classroom teachers and school leaders. 3, 90-minute sessions. Session 3: Curating Resources to Support Every Student (April 3, 2025) Equity in education starts with accessible, personalized resources. This session focuses on leveraging AI-powered tools to curate and adapt materials that meet the needs of every learner. Drawing from updated examples in the second edition, participants will explore adaptive technologies, inclusive design, and strategies to create resource libraries that reflect diverse learning styles and cultural perspectives. Learn how to harness AI's potential to ensure no student is left behind.

This workshop examines the rich diversity of the Jewish American community in efforts to teach students about individual identities, as well as the impact Jewish Americans have on American society. Learning about Jewish diversity illustrates how identities of Jews, and all people, are multifaceted and how people's unique combination of identities shapes their experiences. Teachers of Global History and US History, as well as any educator who seeks to enrich their general content knowledge, will benefit from this workshop. Liz Burns Taormina, New York Educator, Institute for Curriculum Studies (ICS)

This workshop will highlight what districts and schools can do to create a culture of inclusion whereby Jewish students feel respected, safe and supported.