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1. Teacher Network - Art- C. Shelley, Facilitator

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 10/22/2024 to 5/30/2025

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.

2. Teacher Network - Teachers of the Deaf- Cara DeMartin, Facilitator

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 10/23/2024 to 5/30/2025

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

3. Teacher Network - Speech - Kristina DiLauro, Facilitator

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 11/4/2024 to 5/30/2025

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

4. Teacher Network - Makerspace - A. Fund, Facilitator

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 11/7/2024 to 5/30/2025

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

5. Teacher Network - Book Discussion: Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity - H. Park, Facilitator

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 11/20/2024 to 5/30/2025

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

6. Teacher Network - ENL - Joan Zangerle, Facilitator

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 11/20/2024 to 5/30/2025

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

7. Teacher Network - Library Media Specialists - M. Calemmo, Facilitator

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 1/14/2025 to 6/13/2025

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.

8. Teacher Network - Math - B. Giuliano, Facilitator

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 1/21/2025 to 5/30/2025

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)

9. Incorporating Sensory Systems in the Classroom to Enhance Student Support - A. Davoli

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: K-12

Dates: 1/30/2025 to 3/13/2025

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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

10. What is Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and How to Implement Phases 1-3 - M. Meyerback

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: K-12

Dates: 2/11/2025 to 3/18/2025

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.

11. Nurse Network - School Nurses - Cohens Children's Hospital, Facilitator

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 2/13/2025 to 5/19/2025

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Northwell Health is committed to the continuous education of our school nurse stakeholders. For the 2024-2025 school year, Northwell Health Community Relations, Cohen Children's Medical Center, and The Northwell Health Institute for Nursing have partnered to bring an exciting and informative education and clinical series to you. This education has been specifically designed with your needs in mind. Your participation in this program will help increase your understanding of these important subjects. After you register here, you will be sent an additional link to register for the particular sessions that you want to attend. About the Program: Explore diversification of personal strategies to better address the issue discussed Understand the levels of care for available treatment Understand how to locate and access treatment Empower you to use the acquired knowledge in your everyday work life Important Notes: Contact hours may be offered for various programs Sessions will be held via Zoom until further notice Information will be sent 24-48 hours before the program date via email Please register for all the programs you are interested in 2024-2025 Programs: Cardiac Health in School-Aged Children and Adolescents Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Program Delivery: Virtual Managing Violent Behaviors Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Program Delivery: Virtual Being an Active Member of the Athletic Healthcare Team: Musculoskeletal Sports Injuries Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Program Delivery: Virtual Diabetes in School-Aged Children Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Program Delivery: Virtual
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

13. Teacher Network - Science - L. Holzkamp, Facilitator

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 2/26/2025 to 5/30/2025

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

14. Teacher Network - World Languages - D. Mazzella, Facilitator

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 2/26/2025 to 5/30/2025

"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

15. Teaching the Whole Child - A. Barragato

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: K-12

Dates: 2/26/2025 to 4/2/2025

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.

16. Elevate Your Teaching Series: Working with Our Multiple Lingual Learners (MLLs)

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators

Dates: 2/27/2025

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.

17. Empowering Students with Disabilities Through Effective Transition Planning - F. Shapiro

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: K-12

Dates: 3/3/2025 to 4/7/2025

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.

18. Growth Mindset 2.0 - Metacognition in the Digital Age Classroom - 3 credit course- L. Araoz

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: K-12

Dates: 3/4/2025 to 4/25/2025

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.

19. Getting Started With A Community Read In Your School Or District - M. Calemmo and N. Wenger

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators

Dates: 3/4/2025

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

21. Accessibility& Inclusion in Artistic Practices - Online Webinar - Amy Garay Solomon

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Best for art educators or any school staff using art in their teaching practice!

Dates: 3/6/2025

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

25. Elevate Your Teaching Series: Supporting Students with Differing Abilities (SWDs)

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators

Dates: 3/13/2025

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.

26. Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Glen Cove - Full Day in-person Conference

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators

Dates: 3/20/2025

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All ARE WELCOME!

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.”

27. EdTech Essentials AI Series: Session 2: Evaluating Digital Content with AI - Webinar with Monica Burns

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators

Dates: 3/20/2025

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

29. Responding to Antisemitism - Online Webinar - Carly Gammill

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators

Dates: 4/1/2025

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

30. Using Canva To Increase Student Creativity And Promote Your Program - Online Only - M. Calemmo

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators

Dates: 4/1/2025

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.

32. Jewish Americans: Identity, History and Experience - Online Webinar - Liz Burns Taormina

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators

Dates: 4/8/2025

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)

33. K-12 - ADHD, Executive Function and Behavioral Challenges in the Classroom - In-Person

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 4/10/2025

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In-Person - 4:00-6:00 PM - This training provides the latest research and best practices regarding remediating and supporting students with ADHD and Executive Function weaknesses. Participants will gain skills, strategies, and techniques to support students in need at the Point of Performance while balancing the needs of all students in the classroom. Workshop Objectives:
• Discover eight executive function skills and their impact on learning, motivation, and behavior.
• Develop an understanding, the importance, and the consequences of the relationship between ADHD and executive function skill development.
• Learn strategies for engaging and maintaining students' attention and active participation and increase students' performance in structured activities and open learning times.
• Examine how to reduce students' stress levels to perform better and meet greater expectations.
• Explore how classroom structures improve focus and participation for students with ADHD and executive function challenges.
This workshop will highlight what districts and schools can do to create a culture of inclusion whereby Jewish students feel respected, safe and supported.

35. Level Up Your Lessons with Canva 3.0 - Online Only - J. Laurino - 45 Hr SUMMER COURSE

Program: Online In-service Courses

Audience: Educators

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 8/12/2025

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In today's digital learning landscape, visually compelling and engaging educational materials are crucial for effective teaching. "Level Up Your Lessons with Canva" is an asynchronous online course designed specifically for teachers who want to elevate their design skills and create captivating content using Canva, a user-friendly graphic design platform. This comprehensive course empowers K-12 educators to unlock Canva's full potential, from mastering fundamental tools to leveraging its cutting-edge features, including the innovative Magic Studio and AI-powered tools. Throughout the course, participants will explore a wide range of Canva's capabilities through weekly modules and hands-on activities tailored to educators' needs.