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1. 2358. Constructing the Creative Classroom

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-8

Dates: 8/21/2023 to 9/25/2023

This course provides teachers with the knowledge and skills to nurture creativity in their students. Among students in our classrooms , creativity varies over a wide range - visual , mechanical , verbal , artistic , linguistic , athletic , mathematical , and analytical. This course defines creativity and describes behaviors most often associated with it. In addition , a model is systematically developed that teachers may use to develop creative lessons. The course elaborates upon the model by adding and covering topics that range from finding problems to critical thinking. Each topic is functionally related to model components. An emphasis is also put on the application of the model to lesson development and teaching creatively. This course is appropriate for all K-12 teachers and school professionals.
  • Max Class Size: 20

2. MST 224. Engagement in Mathematical Routines and the Standards for Mathematical Practices(Grant-Funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 9/20/2023 to 10/23/2023

How can we engage all students in discourse that improves both language and mathematical reasoning? Join our online community as we explore the Mathematical Language Routines to build conceptual understanding, connect representations, optimize output, and maximize meta-awareness by questioning and orchestrating productive mathematics discourse to support diverse learners. Applicable in all grades!
  • Max Class Size: 25

3. 2321. Conflict Resolution - How to Maintain the Peace in Your Classroom

Program: Online Courses

Dates: 9/21/2023 to 10/26/2023

From the first year teacher to a seasoned veteran , classroom management is often identified as an area teachers would like to improve. Teachers are looking to build upon their ability to relate to students and address conflicts as they arise. This class will look at some easy-to-implement strategies to assist teachers in reducing conflict and outbursts in the room. Teachers will also examine some basic negotiation and mediation skills that are easy to execute and can help "keep the peace."
  • Max Class Size: 20

4. ALL 911. The New Assistive Tech Book Study (Grant-Funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 9/26/2023 to 10/25/2023

"This book study of The New Assistive Tech: Make Learning Awesome for All by Christopher R. Bugaj will help educators get a better understanding of assistive technology in an educational setting. The author focuses on how to develop a consistent approach for choosing technology to design accessible, inclusive, educational experiences for the benefit of students. Technology is ever evolving as are all successful educators. Participants will be provided digital access to the book and will read required chapters, participate in discussions, and complete activities that can be applied to their classrooms.
  • Max Class Size: 20

5. MST 223. One-Day Mathematics Workshop Offered by TCCW, Cornell University Department of Mathematics, NYS Master Teacher Programs(grant-funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 9/30/2023

Starting Soon
Eric Bill will present " Using Magic to Teach Math." His presentation will engage your students and add excitement to your lessons. Mark Marino has returned this year to share "Choice Boards." Math choice boards are a collection of math experiences that are differentiated and designed to support student engagement and agency. Join Toni Gamils for "Engaging Students with QFT in the Math Classroom." When registering for this workshop, please complete the short survey at https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cBlNOcxkaRkmqq2. Completing this survey will help the presenters prepare for their sessions and ensure we have all the information needed to award. Graduate credit will be made available through Cornell University.
  • Max Class Size: 100

6. 2370. Achieving Literacy Gains for Students with Limited English

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 10/1/2023 to 10/31/2023

Starting Soon
Our country's diversity and demographics have changed what our classrooms look like. We all encounter students that have limited English ^ and we need to differentiate instruction to meet their needs. In order to meet academic success this population needs to make linguistic gains in order to begin to master course content. Participants will work with evidence-based practices and instructional intervention strategies to improve language skills for this population.
  • Max Class Size: 20

7. 2369. Global Awareness and Our Schools

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators k-12

Dates: 10/3/2023 to 10/31/2023

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Curriculum standards for schools are placing increasing emphasis on global awareness. This course will help teachers create learning environments which foster global mindedness. We will explore children's literature for global connections, prepare teachers for diversity, and develop cultural literacy. The Kids Culture Corner offer ideas for teaching and resources to use in your classroom. Ways to get involved and multimedia experiences will be explored. These include cooking experiences, global online adventures, environmental world issues, GeoSpy from National Geographic, and international cyber casts you can incorporate into your curriculum. At the end of this course, you will have at least three projects to integrate into your classroom and a list of global websites your students can reference to interactively explore cultural experiences."
  • Max Class Size: 20

8. 2342. A New Bully - The Cyberbully

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 10/5/2023 to 11/16/2023

Bullies have always existed , so why is it important to address cyber-bullying? In a nutshell , it can be extremely detrimental to the victim's physical and mental health and , in some cases , possibly deadly. Since cyber-bullying allows the anonymity of bullying from a distance , it can also be easily hidden from parents , friends and school administrators and adds an almost invisible dimension to the traditional face-to-face bullying that can be hard to detect and address. A primary goal of this course requires that teachers will learn various techniques that they can implement upon return to their classrooms. Additionally , teachers will reflect on what they are learning and propose a way to integrate cyber-bullying content into the classroom curriculum. This course is appropriate for all K-12 school professionals.
  • Max Class Size: 20

9. ELA 312 Unlocking the Power of Sound Walls (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: K-2 Educators

Dates: 10/5/2023

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Did you know that a sound wall is a visual tool that enhances literacy instruction by connecting sounds/phonemes to corresponding letter patterns, fostering phonemic awareness, phonics, and spelling skills. Are you intrigued by the idea of incorporating a sound wall into your literacy instruction but you don't know where to begin? Are you interested in learning the rationale behind using a sound wall in the classroom? If you want to know more about how to set up a sound wall and use it for whole and small group instruction, then this class is for you.
  • Max Class Size: 25

10. ELA 314 Fundations and The Science of Reading: How the Critical Pieces of The Science of Reading are Embedded in Fundations (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-3

Dates: 10/12/2023 to 10/19/2023

Wait List
Do you want to bring the science of reading into your classroom? Are you interested in the cutting edge research behind the science of reading and the practices in Fundations that support SOR? Learn what you need to know to effectively help students achieve literacy.
  • Max Class Size: 25

11. MST 225. Using Electric Toy Trains as a STEAM Learning Vehicle(Grant-Funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Eductors 4-12

Dates: 10/12/2023 to 11/2/2023

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A high level STEAM tour using sophisticated electric toy trains as a learning vehicle to explore train history, art (advertising & marketing), simple machines, basic geometry, basic electronics (both "AC” alternating current & "DC” direct current), the use of various tools and interpretation of technical symbols & diagrams (known as schematics). The first three sessions will be held on ZOOM. The fourth session will be schedled individually with participants for a site visit.
  • Max Class Size: 15

12. 2438.Online: Executive Functioning Strategies that Support Stronger School Communities

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 10/16/2023 to 11/20/2023

In this course, we will unpack effective and practical executive functioning strategies that can have a positive effect on our students' school experiences. Executive functions control and regulate cognitive and social behaviors like controlling impulses, paying attention, remembering information, planning, organizing time and materials, and responding appropriately to stressful social situations. Students have the potential to develop executive functioning skills and, by exploring which functions they need, educators can offer support in a variety of different ways. We will address challenges with time management, organization, self control and consequences of impulsive behavior. Through structure, strategies, and classroom support, executive functioning can have a positive effect on student learning and personal growth
  • Max Class Size: 20

13. HPE: 520. Self Regulation Strategies to Infuse Mindfulness Into Your Classroom (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 10/17/2023 to 10/24/2023

This workshop will share easy to implement mindfulness techniques for K-12 classroom teachers and school support staff. Through experiential learning of the four major pillars of mindfulness attendees will be able to readily implement the activities they learn and practice at this workshop thus positively impacting the SEL of each child in their class immediately. The presentation will feature real class scenarios, mindfulness lessons and activity ideas to infuse throughout the school day.
  • Max Class Size: 20

14. MST. 226. Introduction to Ozobots: Engage Your Students with Unplugged Technology(grant-funded) Opportunity to borrow Ozobots

Program: Online Courses

Dates: 10/18/2023

Ozobot is a robotic platform that empowers coding & STEAM education for K-12. Students can use the Ozobot Evo with or without a screen, starting off easy by programming with color codes and progressing up to web-based coding using the in-depth Ozoblockly platform.
  • Max Class Size: 20

15. MST217. Book Study: Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students' Potential through Creative Mathematics, Inspiring Messages, and Innovative Teaching (Mindset Mathematics)(Grant-Funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Mathematics Educators K-12

Dates: 10/18/2023 to 11/15/2023

Explore Jo Boaler's Mathematical Mindsets and discover a blueprint to banish math anxiety and build a strong mathematical foundation. Boaler outlines the most effect ways to teach math weaving together brain research, instructional best practice, and mindset to lay a strong foundation for math learning and success. Walk away from this book study with strategies and activities to maximize student math learning. The course runs from 10/1 - 11/17 with 3 live sessions to discuss the book.
  • Max Class Size: 20

16. 2334. Embracing Student Diversity and Immigrant Students in the K-12 Classroom

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 10/19/2023 to 11/22/2023

Culturally competent educators understand the diverse needs of their students and establish a culture of learning that provides opportunities for all students to succeed. Across the nation, we are seeing a cultural gap that educators must navigate , including the challenges that current immigration issues and language differences have established. Educators in this course will develop strategies for incorporating, and celebrating, students' strengths and differences into daily lessons. Each educator will develop strategies for creating lessons and integrating strategies to become a more culturally competent teacher while promoting a safe space for learning and cultural differences.
  • Max Class Size: 20

17. HPE 222.Community Building Strategies to Promote Social Emotional Learning (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 10/23/2023 to 11/20/2023

"This class will include an introduction to Social Emotional Learning as well as the 5 CASEL Competencies, along with building relationships through restorative practices. There will be an emphasis on community circles, and how they can be incorporated into classrooms to help foster relationships. Participants will also have exposure to restorative language and restorative teaching and discipline strategies. 15 hours course over 1 month, 8 synchronous hours and 7 asychnchronous. Participants will need a gmail account for participation in a google classroom."
  • Max Class Size: 20

18. 2346. Addressing Disciplinary Literacy

Program: Online Courses

Dates: 10/26/2023 to 11/30/2023

When students enter middle and high school, their teachers expect that they have learned the basic skills and strategies for reading and comprehending text. Students who are still working to develop these proficiencies may need assistance from their classroom teachers and, in some cases, from specialists in reading or special education, to support their reading and writing in the classroom. This course will help educators to learn to create effective integrated literacy experiences for all students in every discipline. An important focus of the course is the development of discipline-specific and academic language. Teachers will examine and analyze the unique characteristics of the literacy patterns of their individual discipline and acquire strategies for addressing these patterns in order to improve comprehension. Disciplinary literacy needs to be seen not as an add-on, but as a means to an end, that end being deeper understanding and transfer of learning for all students. This course is appropriate for all K-12 school professionals.
  • Max Class Size: 20

19. 2399. Special Education 5-8 Extension Series

Program: Online Courses

Dates: 10/26/2023 to 12/14/2023

Participants will complete 45 hours of coursework that qualifies to extend Certification to SWD Grades 5-8. There will be three sections of work: Knowledge of Students, Instructional Strategies and Professional Practice. Content is aligned to the NYS Teaching and CEC Standards. This entire course will be conducted online via Google Classroom (live discussions) and an online work platform.
  • Max Class Size: 20

20. MST 222. Drowning in Data? Using Quizlet, Kahoot, and More to Bridge the Gap! (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K=6

Dates: 10/26/2023 to 11/30/2023

Learn, use, and create appropriate online assessments to bridge the gap. Participants in this course will use Kahoot, Edpuzzle, and Quizlet to help students learn and succeed. By the end of the course, each participant will be comfortable with these tools, including navigating the site, creating an assessment, accessing ready-made assessments, and analyzing the data. Note: The instructor will offer office hours to support teachers, and the last class will be one hour, and participants will share the assessments they created. Details will be shared at the first class.
  • Max Class Size: 25

21. 2333. Creating a Culture of Learning and Growth Mindset

Program: Online Courses

Dates: 10/30/2023 to 11/7/2023

The focus on building our students' growth mindset capacity continues to prove to be an important role for educators. Teachers are often aware of the concepts behind mindsets but have not looked at their lessons and teaching techniques in relation to the concept. Teachers in this course will develop methods for reflecting on their current practices and materials in a manner that will assist their students in growing this essential capacity. Present research and best practices will be evaluated and utilized to improve student learning outcomes in the classroom.
  • Max Class Size: 20

22. ELA 313 Book Study: Uncovering the Logic of English, A Common Sense Approach to Reading, Spelling and Literacy (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: K-2 Educators

Dates: 10/30/2023 to 11/27/2023

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Have you always thought of the English language as one of exceptions? What if the problem is not the language itself but the rules we are taught? English is actually a logical language which follows a systematic set of rules. Do you want to help your students by teaching them a finite set of rules which govern most of our English language? Are you looking for ways to improve your phonics instruction? Would you like a new approach to teaching sight words? Do you want your students to be able to transfer this knowledge to their reading and spelling? Then this is the class for you. This workshop will be a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning. Participants will engage in 7 self-paced online training hours and participate in 8 interactive zoom sessions. The total completion time for the workshop will be 15 hours. The first ten participants to register will receive a complimentary book. Preference will be given to TCCW consortium member districts.
  • Max Class Size: 25

23. 2349. All Learning Types - Differentiating Instruction to Meet the NGLS

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 11/1/2023 to 12/13/2023

This course is designed to provide educators with the resources to create a learning environment that will maximize the potential for student success by using the strategies associated with differentiated instruction. In this course, the educator will gain knowledge of how to manage instructional time in a way that meets curriculum standards and also provides motivating, challenging, and meaningful experiences for school-age students by differentiating instruction. Participants will be presented with a variety of strategies for differentiating instruction by establishing a foundation in the principles of differentiated instruction. They will understand what defines differentiation and recognize their role and responsibilities in a differentiated learning community. Practical applications of how to differentiate with the content, process, and product will be explored while planning differentiated lessons. They will establish quality criteria and assessments to clarify and evaluate assignments. At the end of this course, the educator will be able to modify, adapt, and design new approaches to instruction in response to students' needs, interests, and learning preferences. They will possess a repertoire of strategies for differentiating instruction that will allow them to respond to the diverse needs of the students in their classroom.
  • Max Class Size: 20

24. 2371. Acquiring Parent Involvement and Support

Program: Online Courses

Dates: 11/1/2023 to 11/30/2023

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.
  • Max Class Size: 20

25. MST. 221. Creating and Using Student Websites for Portfolios: Adobe, Canva, Weebly (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 11/2/2023 to 11/30/2023

Participants will learn how to incorporate Canva and Adobe tools into their classrooms. Participants will get an in-depth look at how to use Adobe Spark, Adobe Post, Adobe Page, and all aspects of Canva. These are classroom tools that everyone has access to across multiple platforms. Students can integrate curriculum from class to create artifacts that make learning personal and relevant. These programs work on an iPad, laptop, or cellular device while being easy to navigate.
  • Max Class Size: 20

26. ALL915.Five Strategies for Success in the Integrated CoTeaching Classroom (ICT) Grant Funded

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 11/7/2023 to 12/5/2023

This course will cover a variety of ways to create a successful environment in an Integrated Co-teaching Classroom. Participants will explore 5 different methods of teaching such as one teach-one assist, station teaching, parallel teaching, one teach-one observe, and differentiated teaching. The class will incorporate the importance of seeing your students' potential. We will discuss assessment tools, behavior and organizational strategies, and how to create a partnership with your co teacher.
  • Max Class Size: 20

27. ALL914.Optimizing Student Learning(Grant-Funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators k-12

Dates: 11/8/2023 to 12/13/2023

Are you interested in becoming a more effective teacher? Best practices may vary by teachers' style and students' needs, but high-leverage practices utilized coherently are impactful for all students. Through seeing techniques in the classroom with video analysis and discussing the attributes of effective teaching, you will gain content and pedagogical knowledge about: 1. explicit instruction with modeling 2. using models and student work 3. advanced organizers and graphic organizers 4. checking for understanding with aggressive monitoring. You will have the opportunity to create an instructional model and a monitoring tool so please bring your standards.
  • Max Class Size: 20

28. HPE 223.The Onward Workbook: Daily Activities to Cultivate Your Emotional Resliance and Thrive Part One (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-8

Dates: 11/14/2023 to 12/19/2023

"This course is part one of a book study that uses The Onward Workbook: Daily Activities to Cultivate Your Emotional Resilience and Thrive. This course is a breath of fresh air for all teachers. It allows everyone to step back, think, reset, and grow to new levels. It explores the 12 traits that are essential for building and developing resilience in educators based on the book, Onwards, a four-part conceptual framework that rests on the key components of resilience and how it is developed. Through this class, we will use a workbook, podcast and classroom format where we will dive into empowering stories and strategies to develop resilience. The activities will boost community, restore mindfulness, cultivate compassion, become ongoing learners, develop creativity, and celebrate gratitude. Book: The Onward Workbook by Elena Aguilar Teh first fifteen TCCW members who register for sessions one and two will receive a free copy of the workbook.
  • Max Class Size: 20

29. ELA 317 Looking to Amp Up Your Literacy Centers? Learn How to Strategically Design Differentiated and Rigourous Literacy Centers for Your Primary Grade Classroom (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-2

Dates: 11/20/2023 to 12/4/2023

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Looking to Amp Up Your Literacy Centers? Are you looking for fresh ideas to differentiate your students' independent work? Then this class is for you! As educators we spend a significant amount of time strategically planning lessons, interventions and differentiating for our students. However, it is equally as important to plan differentiated, engaging and educational hands-on centers and projects for students to engage in during the literacy block time period. Learn new ways to have students efficiently and effectively reinforce necessary phonics and comprehension skills while working independently. The class will have 4 synchronous hours and 1 hour of asynchronous work.
  • Max Class Size: 25

30. HPE225. Anxiety In The Classroom

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 11/27/2023 to 1/8/2024

"This course will explore a variety of anxiety disorders and the symptoms that may appear in the classroom. The course will seek to address concerns of teachers and support staff in addressing and dealing with the impacts that anxiety can have on students in relation to school. Additionally, we will discuss strategies, accommodations, testing accommodations, IEP and 504 plans and how they are used for children with Anxiety Disorders. Participants will explore the following: Differences between children, adolescents and adults with Anxiety and Comorbitities, as well as, symptoms, helpful phrases and the primary types of Anxiety. Classroom Accommodations- accommodations that can be made in the classroom and allow participants to select and plan out how to use the ones that best meet their content and grade level. Parent Teacher Communication- Creating tools to plan and connect with parents/guardians regarding specific student behaviors and ways they can be addressed in your classroom. Understanding helpful vocabulary and terminology for addressing anxious students. Difference between Elementary and Secondary students' anxiety.
  • Max Class Size: 20

31. 2413. Differentiated Instruction for ELLs

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 1/1/2024 to 1/31/2024

English Language Learners (ELLs) need to have access to K-12 curriculum and be able to achieve the same level of success as their English speaking counterparts. This course prepares teachers to effectively understand ELLs' backgrounds and to differentiate their instructional approach. By providing the skills to differentiate their instruction through multiple modalities, this course gives a practical, classroom ready application of new learning to improve instructional practice. This course is appropriate for both regular and special education educators.
  • Max Class Size: 20

32. 2398. Special Education 10-12 Extension Series

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Special educators seeking to expand their current certification.

Dates: 1/3/2024 to 2/27/2024

Participants will complete 45 hours of coursework that qualifies to extend Certification to SWD Grades10-12. There will be three sections of work: Knowledge of Students, Instructional Strategies and Professional Practice. Content is aligned to the NYS Teaching and CEC Standards.
  • Max Class Size: 20

33. BEWL/HPE517. In-person or Online: Teaching to Strengths: Supporting Students Living with Trauma, Violence, and Chronic Stress(-Book Study Grant-funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Math teachers K -8

Dates: 1/3/2024 to 1/31/2024

We know every student is unique and brings contributions no one can make. However, half the students in U.S. schools are experiencing or have experienced trauma, violence, or chronic stress."Teaching to Strengths: Supporting Students Living with Trauma, Violence, and Chronic Stress" is a must-read for educators. During this course, participants will focus on a strengths-based approach to teaching all students while finding the goodness every student brings to our classes. This book study also addresses the most effective ways to teach ELL students, how to create a welcoming classroom, and ways to promote family involvement. This course lasts five weeks, with four synchronous and one asynchronous session. Educators may attend this course in person for the synchronous sessions at the Eastchester Library. A copy of Teaching to Strengths will be sent to those who register early. January 12th and 26th, 2024, 4-5 synchronous office hours.
  • Max Class Size: 25

34. 2350. Anxiety and Stress Management in a School Setting

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators k-12

Dates: 1/8/2024 to 2/13/2024

Anxiety and stress are major factors in the lives of both school professionals and students. The purpose of this course is to enhance student performance by minimizing the negative effects of stress in the classroom. Participants learn a working definition of stress and anxiety , study research findings on the cause of stress , learn reasons explaining its impact upon teaching and learning , and conduct a thorough assessment of stress factors in their classrooms. This knowledge facilitates application of tools and techniques to identify , prevent , and manage stressors to improve academic success. Participants will also identify specific students experiencing debilitating stress and take actions to address these problems and help the student restore personal equilibrium and enhance their performance. This course is appropriate for all K-12 teachers and school professionals.
  • Max Class Size: 20

35. HPE 519. Turning Your Story Into Personal Power: Unlocking Unlimited Potential

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 1/9/2024 to 2/6/2024

In this course, participants will engage in an interactive coaching experience and explore turning one's empowering story into fuel for growth. This encourages revisiting your WHY, improving your efficacy as an individual and a leader. We will use a goal-setting process that has seen significant positive results with many. This workshop is designed to guide you through a successful process for turning any idea or self-limiting belief into unlimited potential. As we go through life, face challenges, and experience loss, we sometimes lose connection with our purpose, which gets in the way of our growth as educators. Unlocking Unlimited Potential is at the core of what every educator tries to achieve with all those they serve. To stay true to this vision, you must first look within to understand the infinite power inside you. Join Brandon in this interactive coaching experience, where you will achieve goals and celebrate alongside a team of incredible people.
  • Max Class Size: 25

36. HPE 224. The Onward Workbook: Daily Activities to Cultivate Your Emotional Resliance and Thrive Part TWO (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educatorrs K-12

Dates: 1/23/2024 to 2/27/2024

"This course is part two of the book study that uses the book, The Onward Workbook. This course is a breath of fresh air for all teachers. It allows everyone to step back, think, reset, and grow to new levels. It explores the 12 traits that are essential for building and developing resilience in educators based on the book, The Onward Workbook: Daily Activities to Cultivate Your Emotional Resilience and Thrive. Through this class, we will use a workbook, podcast and classroom format where we will dive into empowering stories and strategies to develop resilience. The activities will boost community, restore mindfulness, cultivate compassion, become ongoing learners, develop creativity, and celebrate gratitude. TCCW members who register for both part one and two of this book study, will receive a complimentary copy of The Onward Workbook.
  • Max Class Size: 20

37. ELA316 Book Study Using Jennifer Serravallo's The Writing Strategies Book(Grant Funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-5

Dates: 1/25/2024 to 2/29/2024

In this class participants will have an opportunity to dive into Jen Serravallo's book, The Writing Strategies Book. The book includes over 300 of the most effective strategies to share with writers and group them based on 10 crucial goals. Regardless of the writing program you utilize in your classroom, you are sure to come away with practical strategies to move your writers forward. The first 10 participants will receive a copy of the book. Preference will be given to teachers in our consortium. Participants will participate in 8 synchronous hours and have work to complete for the additional 7 asynchronous hours.
  • Max Class Size: 20

38. ALL913: Dive into UDL: Immersive Practices to Develop Expert Learners by Kendra Grant and Luis Perez Book Study (Grant-Funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 1/29/2024 to 3/5/2024

"This book study of Dive into UDL: Immersive Practices to Develop Expert Learners by Kendra Grant and Luis Perez will help educators get a better understanding of Universal Design for Learning, a framework for designing instruction that meets the needs of every learner. The authors provide an overview of UDL, showing how to offer flexibility in methods of presentation, student participation and expression to support high achievement for all students, including those with disabilities or limited English proficiency. focus on how to develop a consistent approach for choosing technology to design accessible, inclusive, educational experiences for the benefit of students. Technology is ever evolving as are all successful educators. Participants will be provided digital copies of the book and will read required chapters, participate in discussions, and complete activities that can be applied to their classrooms. "
  • Max Class Size: 20

39. MST225.Container Gardening: Agriculture in the Classroom

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators 3-8

Dates: 2/7/2024 to 3/13/2024

This course integrates topics in life science, earth science and physical science under the umbrella of agriculture. Students will plant a "bucket" garden of 3-4 edible plants (annuals), along with a separate container for strawberries (perennial). Students will also engineer structures to support and protect their plants. Topics addressed in this course include companion planting, propagation, growing media, growing conditions, composting, and recycling. NGSS standards addressed in this course include MS-PS1, MS-PS3, MS-LS1, MS-LS2, MS-LS3, MS-ESS2 and MS-ESS3.
  • Max Class Size: 20

40. 2442. Reflections and Readjustment

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 2/12/2024 to 3/22/2024

Reflection is the key to learning. "Great teachers know when to make decisions quickly and when to step back and reflect.” Participants will learn how to look at what they are teaching each day and learn how to reflect in order to grow. This class will focus on teacher as well as student reflection. End of class prompts are important to keep learners thinking and reflecting long after the bell rings. Journal entries will be kept online and submitted as part of the learning process in this course. Participants will learn numerous ways to reflect and how to integrate this directly into their classroom practice
  • Max Class Size: 20

41. HPE 521: Brain Breaks to Refocus and Energize Your Students (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators k-12

Dates: 2/26/2024 to 3/18/2024

Attendees will learn, experience and practice 50+ Brain Breaks. Attendees will learn what brain breaks are, why and how they work as well as when to use them throughout the school day for their students. Attendees will leave with tools and resources to implement as soon as the next day in their classroom.
  • Max Class Size: 20

42. HPE 225. Battling Burnout

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 2/28/2024 to 4/3/2024

"It is no secret that a large number of teachers hit a point of burnout at some point in their career. Teachers today have an unbelievable amount of pressure and responsibility that often stretches far beyond the content they were hired to teach. Expectations are high and come from within, administration, the public and the nation at large. Additionally, teachers have seen rapid changes to curriculum, technology, social- emotional initiatives. APPR, and state and federal standards. This course will explore the skills needed to prevent and manage burnout. Participants will learn strategies for improving their morale, reducing stress and managing expectations. These strategies will be beneficial for improving their overall instructional practices.
  • Max Class Size: 20

43. 2387. Emotional Disabilities - Best Practices

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators k-12

Dates: 3/1/2024 to 3/30/2024

Students with emotional disabilities are being educated in the mainstream setting at an increasing rate. This course will provide strategies and techniques for meeting the needs of the emotionally disabled student in the mainstream classroom. Participants will research analyze and develop strategies on building positive personal relationships with students and behavior modification. This course will offer recent research on behavior modification programs and their implementation in the classroom. Through internet articles websites and case studies participants will focus on how to provide the essential structure that students with E.D. require even during "unstructured” activities and transitions. This course is beneficial for both regular and special education teachers.
  • Max Class Size: 20

44. ELA 317 Balancing Your Literacy Instruction with Structured Literacy (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-8

Dates: 3/4/2024 to 3/18/2024

Structured Literacy is an approach grounded in the science of reading. In this course, participants will discover the components of structured literacy. We will reference the recently released Infographic from the International Dyslexia Association to understand the basics of effective instruction for successful literacy development. Participants will have three synchronous hours and have work to complete for the remaining two asynchronous hours.
  • Max Class Size: 20

45. MST 220. Number Sense or Nonsense - Fun ways to boost math confidence, estimatiion, computation, and problem solving skills.(Grant-funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-6

Dates: 3/7/2024 to 4/11/2024

Number sense is the ability to be flexible with numbers. It helps children understand both how our number system works, and how numbers relate to each other. Children who develop number sense have a range of mathematical strategies at their disposal. They know when to use them and how to adapt them to meet different situations. This course will introduce strategies to improve your students' number sense and will help turn number nonsense into number sense for children who struggle with math. Participants will receive a free copy of the book. You may choose to take this course online or in person at the Eastchester Library.
  • Max Class Size: 20

46. ALL916. Strategeis to Thrive in the Classroom: Ready-to-Use Strategies, Tools & Activities for Meeting the Challenges of Each School Day

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 4/15/2024 to 5/20/2024

"Learning the tricks of the trade for classroom teachers is no easy task. It takes patience, practice and a lot of support! Being a new teacher can be anxiety provoking and without the right resources and guidance a huge understating. In this course participants will learn strategies for lesson planning, classroom management, differentiation, meeting the needs of all types of learners and more. This course will use the book, The First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide: Ready-to-Use Strategies, Tools & Activities for Meeting the Challenges of Each School Day by Julia G. Thompson as a guide. Teachers will explore pedagogy lesson planning and Self-Reflection in hopes that teachers will build knowledge, resilience and confidence in the classroom. Intended audience This course is designed for educators in K-12. Each section of the course will focus on specific skills and topics that will benefit new teachers or those who are looking to freshen up their pedagogical tool kit. Topics will include strategies for: decreasing new teacher stress classroom management cultivating community lesson planning time management differentiating instruction
  • Max Class Size: 20