Suspending students has been a part of the school world we work in for decades. There are often very real and necessary reasons for suspending students. When we take a look at what a suspension is, and the impact it has on learning outcomes - we would be better served avoiding suspensions as much as possible. Teachers in this course will take a look at behavior and different approaches for avoiding suspensions that could be implemented both at the classroom and building levels. Teachers will develop strategies for making connections and addressing behaviors in a manner that prevents suspensions. "If a child doesn't know how to read, we teach." "If a child doesn't know how to swim, we teach." "If a child doesn't know how to multiply, we teach." "If a child doesn't know how to drive, we teach." "If a child doesn't know how to behave, we ...punish?

The workplace and higher education settings we are preparing our students for is much different than what we as their teachers encountered coming out of high school 10. 20, or 30 years ago. The evolution of technology, collaboration and communication methods has rewritten what it means to be college and career ready in this century. Teachers in this class will look at methods and strategies for increasing the number of 21st Century workplace and college skills in their classroom. Areas of exploration will include instructional strategies and modes of delivery, such as PBL, the flipped classroom, blended learning and digital collaboration and sharing. This course is appropriate for all K-12 educators.

This conference will demonstrate best STEAM practices, and feature ideas that you can take back to the classroom. The day will start with a Keynote Address given by Karen Woodruff from the NASA Endeavor Program. Workshops showing how to implement STEAM methodologies into your classroom will take place before and after lunch on your own. At the conclusion of the conference, a raffle for free courses and prizes will take place (you must be present to win). Conference planners believe you will leave with many, many resources to bring back to your classroom to use immediately. Note: In the event of inclement weather and school is canceled, the conference will be postponed to Thursday, March 26, 2020. If school is delayed, the conference will be held. Second Note: Since the conference is being held at the Pope Foundation, you are free for an hour to go to lunch at a restaurant within a very short walking distance (one restaurant is across the street and others are a little down the street) in downtown Tuckahoe. If you prefer to bring your own lunch, space in the Pope Foundation building will be provided. Second Note: Registration will increase from $40 to $50 on the day of the conference. Please register AND pay in advance. If just registered, you will have to pay $50 on the day of the conference.

There is no teacher that has not come across a student in their class with ADHD or a Learning Disability. This course will allow teachers to examine current research geared at helping all teachers work effectively with students with ADHD and learning disabilities. Teachers will understand the impact of ADHD on a student's performance, the difference between male and female students with ADHD and be made aware of basic instructional strategies to implement in their classrooms.

Each day we as educators have reasons to reach out and communicate with parents. Our changing educational and technological landscape has really altered how we accomplish obtaining a strong level of parental involvement and support. Just as importantly, the American family looks much different than it did years ago. With changes in student population groups, these changes in family structures become even more complex. Educators in this course will examine methods for utilizing technology to engage parents and achieve their support in the education process.