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1. 2300. Bringing More Formative Assessment Into Your Classroom

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 3/1/2023 to 4/7/2023

A teacher's use of formative assessment techniques is essential in ensuring they meet the unit's learning targets. Teachers need to know "who knows what" before moving on. Formative assessment is nothing new - our teachers administered formative assessments to us in school many years ago. In today's digital We are lucky to have so many more tools to assist us in our formative assessments. Teachers in the class will review the research on formative assessment and explore dozens of instructional tools that can be used for formative assessments. Teachers will leave this course with concrete and easy-to-use examples for embedding more formative assessments into their lessons. A 10% processing fee will be applied when paying by credit card.
  • Max Class Size: 20

2. 2307. Critical Thinking Skills and Questioning Techniques

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 4/10/2023 to 5/13/2023

In this course, participants will explore critical thinking and questioning skills. Critical thinking involves logical thinking and reasoning, including comparison, classification, sequencing, cause/effect, patterning, webbing, analogies, deductive and inductive reasoning, forecasting, planning, hypothesizing, and critiquing. We will look at creating a supportive environment and aid participants in using appropriate strategies when using higher-order questioning in the classroom. A 10% processing fee will be applied when paying by credit card.
  • Max Class Size: 20

3. MST203. Eco-Friendly Classroom(grant-funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators Pre-K-5

Dates: 4/12/2023 to 4/19/2023

"Environmental nurturing can help create a healthier school environment for students who can increase creativity, student engagement, and empowerment in their learning. Promote eco-friendly living by incorporating easy-to-implement methods in your classroom. Senses help our young learners process the environment around them. Students encounter many sights, sounds, smells, textures (touch), and tastes throughout their school day. This workshop combines sensory learning with environmental sustainability for a unique student activity-based learning experience.
  • Max Class Size: 20

4. CDOS 701 Changing Lives: The Impact of Recommendation Letters in the College Admission Process (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: High School Educators, School Counselors

Dates: 4/13/2023

As the landscape of college admissions changes, the role of letters of recommendation has become more critical. This workshop will offer tips and practical suggestions for writing a college admission letter: Audience High school teachers and school counselors.
  • Max Class Size: 25

5. HPE 508. Issues Related to Equity: Transforming Districts, Schools and Classrooms:Gramt Fumded (Manhattanville Lecture Series)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: K-12

Dates: 4/18/2023

In partnership with Manhattanville, Dr. William Johnson, New York State Monitor for the Hempstead Union Free School In District and Former Superintendent of the Rockville Centre Union Free School District will present as part of the Manhattanville College Distinguished Lecture series. His topics is: Issues Related to Equity: Transforming Districts, Schools and Classrooms
  • Max Class Size: 100

6. All 906.CTLE (Continuing Teacher Leader Education): What is? When does it begin? What qualifies?

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-8

Dates: 4/20/2023

Join TCCW for this informative workshop on Continuing Teacher Leader Education Hours. Certification progression: next steps for transitioning from Initial/Provisional/Temporary to Professional/certification. This is an opportunity to have your CTLE hours and Inservice credit questions clarified.
  • Max Class Size: 25

7. LOTE106. The Use of Visuals As a Strategy for ELLs (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-6

Dates: 4/20/2023 to 4/27/2023

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If you are a classroom teacher who has Multi-language learners (MLLs) in class and you wonder how you are going to meet their needs, this workshop is for you! Join us as we explore one of the strategies, the use of visuals, to teach students for whom English is a second language. This 4 hour workshop will show you the different ways you can use visuals to enhance your lessons across all content areas.
  • Max Class Size: 25

8. MST218.CELF,TCCW, STANYS- STEAM Into Sustainability Spring Conference(Grant -Funded for TCCW Members)

Program: Online Courses

Dates: 4/22/2023

Join CELF, TCCW, and STANYS for an in-person conference at Ossining High School on April 22, 2023. The theme is STEAM Into Sustainability, focusing on Earth Day. The conference allows educators to connect with colleagues, share ideas, and discuss current practices. There will be three one-hour sessions with three or four available workshops. This one-day conference is guaranteed to refuel your energy and motivation for teaching. Registration will begin at 8:00 am with breakfast. The sessions will end at 1:00 pm, allowing educators to attend Earth Day in Ossining. Non-consortium members of TCCW should send their $20.00 check made out to STANYS when registering. There will be a fee reduction for those who wish to join STANYS at the conference. Educators must be registered on MLP to receive CTLE hours for this event. We welcome the support of the Master Teacher Program.
  • Max Class Size: 100

9. MST 215. It's Time To - Shake Up Learning: Practical Ideas to Move Learning from Static to Dynamic Book Study(grant funded-30 hours)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators grades K-12

Dates: 4/26/2023 to 6/7/2023

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In this three-part book, you will explore WHY it's time to Shake Up Learning, WHAT changes we can make in our classrooms to support dynamic learning experiences, and HOW to plan meaningful lessons for your classroom. We will discover practical strategies to help move from static teaching to dynamic learning. We will use straightforward and easy-to-use templates to craft engaging learning opportunities and look closely at tips and tricks for the fearless implementation of powerful lesson plans. This book study advises moving from one-and-done activities to learning that evolves and inspires throughout the school year--and beyond! The 30-hour course consists of 10 synchronous hours with the instructor and 20 asynchronous hours of independent work. TCCW has ten complimentary copies of Shake Up Learning for those who register early.
  • Max Class Size: 20

10. ELA 308 The Commonsense Guide to Your Classroom Library: Building a Collection That Inspires, Engages, and Challenges Readers (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: K-8 Educators andf School Librarians and Library Teaching Assistants

Dates: 4/26/2023 to 5/3/2023

This class is a professional book study group. We will read and discuss the book, "Common Sense Guide to Classroom Libraries" by, Donalyn Miller and Colby Sharp. We will explore ways that the book encourages teachers to transform our classroom libraries, so that they are current and relevant. We will outline what it means to have a varied classroom library. We will fine tune our "book review talent" and follow the tips shared by Colby, a fifth grade teacher, who supports his students as they become independent readers. The book will be given to the first 10 educators to sign up.
  • Max Class Size: 25

11. 2308. Building Healthy Relationships and Connections in Schools and Online

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 5/1/2023 to 6/2/2023

In this course, we will look closely at relationship building and what is needed to put the "building" into action. Effective classroom management, both in and online, requires a teacher to build relationships using these five principles: respect through awareness, patience, good timing, boundaries, and instinct. We will talk about building relationships through webinars, zoom meetings, and google classrooms while we explore online etiquette and keeping students interacting. Taking care of yourself so you can care for those around you is often overlooked. Teachers are selfless; let's face it, they continue to take professional development throughout their careers and provide for their students. We will model a healthy classroom environment and show how appreciating each other, our students, and ourselves promotes a learning atmosphere where risks are taken. How are we going to fill all the buckets? Remember those bucket fillers? We will put those lessons to use and then reflect on what is working in your classroom. Reflection is a crucial component of growth so we will engage in reflection and thoughtfulness through each module. Lastly, as we build connections and create a healthy environment for our schools, student and teacher achievement and morale will become contagious. A 10% processing fee will be applied when paying by credit card.
  • Max Class Size: 20

12. MST216. The New Assistive Tech: Make Learning Awesome for All ( Grant-Funded Book Study)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K - 12

Dates: 5/2/2023 to 5/30/2023

This book study will help educators better understand assistive technology in an educational setting. The author focuses on how to develop a consistent approach to choosing technology to design accessible, inclusive educational experiences for the benefit of students. Technology is ever-evolving, as are all successful educators. Each week participants will read required chapters, participate in discussions, and complete activities that can be applied to their classrooms.
  • Max Class Size: 25

13. 2320. Achieving Literacy Gains for Students with Limited English

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators k-12

Dates: 5/4/2023 to 6/12/2023

Our country's diversity and demographics have changed what our classrooms look like. We all encounter students with limited English, and we need to differentiate instruction to meet their needs. To meet academic success, this population needs to make linguistic gains to begin to master course content. Participants will work with evidence-based practices and instructional intervention strategies to improve language skills for this population. A 10% processing fee will be applied when paying by credit card.
  • Max Class Size: 20

14. ALL 907. Cultivating Genius (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: All Educators K-12

Dates: 5/4/2023

Let's start with the word GENIUS! Come hear insights based on Dr. Gholdy E. Muhammad's book, Cultivating Genius and open our eyes to how you can cultivate the genius in every child by cultivating joy. We will explore ways to re-frame our language to see the possibilities in every student.
  • Max Class Size: 25

15. LOTE107.Is it a Learning Disability or is it Language Acquisition? BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Demand (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-6

Dates: 5/4/2023 to 5/18/2023

Is it language acquisition or a learning disability or is it both? Very often, what you are noticing could be either. You may have seen students struggle with acquiring grade level skills. They may be English Language Learners and you are wondering, "is this a matter of language acquisition or is it a learning disability”? We will discuss testing, identification of Ells, screenings available, and strategies to help you support ELLs with disabilities. Together, we will look at case studies and look at the different steps that need to be taken before referring a child to the CSE. My name is Sue Baichwal and I will be facilitating this workshop. I am an ENL teacher in the Arlington School district and I am also an adjunct lecturer for SUNY New Paltz.
  • Max Class Size: 25

16. 2309. Social Emotional Development in the Classroom

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 5/19/2023 to 6/20/2023

Social and emotional learning, when embedded in the classroom (and in the school) curriculum, can have many positive student outcomes. It can reduce aggression and emotional distress among students, increase collaborative classroom interactions, improve self-confidence, and improve student learning. We will examine the five (5) keys to social-emotional learning and how they translate to classroom culture and classroom management. We will view videos, read articles, and explore strategies that will work with our students. We will focus on self and social awareness, self-management, relationship skills, responsible decision-making, and how we can apply best practices in our classrooms. A 10% processing fee will be applied when paying by credit card.
  • Max Class Size: 20

17. ELA 306 Strategies for Striving Readers (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: All Educators K-12

Dates: 5/26/2023 to 6/24/2023

Next Generation Learning Standards expects nurturing lifelong practices of readers but what can we do for students who struggle with understanding text? Literacy skills are applied, whether it is a narrative or expository text, historical document or visual, a mathematical model or constructed response problem, a lab experiment or the Periodic Table, an artwork or musical composition, or a marathon video, etc. In this course, teachers are invited to experience the techniques and tools for effectively supporting comprehension before, during, and after reading tasks, and reflect on application in their classroom setting to build comprehension and 21st century literacy skills. Objectives: Participants in any grade and content area will acquire specific literacy strategies and techniques: - Preview and activate prior knowledge with discussion and activities to set the purpose for reading - Make and confirm predictions, inferences, and conclusions - Monitor understanding and organize information by study guides, graphic organizers aligned to text structures, and questioning - Support comprehension and active processing by note-making, foldables, writing, summarizing - Build fluency and prosody (expression) by echo reading, reader's theater, and rate monitoring - Expand vocabulary with context clues, visualization, and frames - Correct comprehension difficulties, model fix-up strategies, and facilitate strategy groups - Differentiate with student grouping protocols such as reciprocal teaching, book clubs, literature circles, Socratic Seminar
  • Max Class Size: 25

18. ALL910. Dive into UDL-Universal Design for Learning: Immersive Practices to Develop Expert Learners(Grant-funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K through 12

Dates: 6/1/2023 to 6/29/2023

This book study 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. Each week participants will read required chapters, participate in discussions, and complete activities that can be applied to their classrooms.
  • Max Class Size: 25

19. 2348. Advancing ELL Family-School Relationships

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K through 12

Dates: 6/7/2023 to 7/14/2023

English Language Learners are the fastest growing group of students that today's schools service. This course will assist educators in developing strategies and skills to understand ELL students' backgrounds and how to establish and grow strong family relationships. Educators will develop classroom skills to use in their classrooms to improve instructional outcomes. Educators will examine belief systems and research-based practices for serving diverse cultures and languages and methods for ensuring a positive classroom culture and climate. A 10% processing fee will be applied when paying by credit card.
  • Max Class Size: 20

20. 2321. Adapting Instruction to Reduce Unwanted Behavior

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators k-12

Dates: 6/12/2023 to 7/24/2023

We often look at behavior as something that needs to be addressed before instruction can occur. Research shows that with the right instructional tools , we can limit those unwanted behaviors that interrupt the learning process. Educators in this course will examine dozens of research-based strategies to address behavior through instruction. Each educator in this course will focus on specific behaviors from their classes and utilize research-based strategies to overcome these learning barriers.
  • Max Class Size: 20

21. 2345. Addressing Conflict through Restorative Justice Practices

Program: Online Courses

Dates: 6/14/2023 to 7/20/2023

Restorative justice is a theory of justice that focuses on mediation and agreement rather than punishment. Offenders must accept responsibility for harm and make restitution to victims. Teachers who use restorative discipline practices find that behavior in their classroom improves dramatically. They have better relationships with their students and , therefore , less stress from unresolved conflicts. For the growing number of districts using restorative justice , the programs have helped strengthen campus communities , prevent bullying, and reduce student conflicts. And the benefits are clear: early-adopting districts have seen drastic reductions in suspension and expulsion rates, and students say they are happier and feel safer. This course is appropriate for all K-12 school professionals.
  • Max Class Size: 20

22. 2347. Adolescent Literacy

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 6/20/2023 to 7/25/2023

Literacy skills are essential to participating in today's increasingly global society and economy that demand the ability to effectively use literacy in multiple contexts for multiple purposes. Today's adolescents have greater literacy demands placed upon them than ever before as they prepare to enter an adult world that requires their ability to read , write , and speak successfully. Today's teachers face greater challenges than ever before in meeting the increasingly diverse literacy needs of their students in order to prepare them for success in the adult world. This course will prepare you to assist your adolescent students who struggle with literacy to achieve literacy success by providing strategies and techniques that you can incorporate into your secondary classroom in order to scaffold your students' literacy development. In this course , you will learn to implement research-based instructional practices that scaffold adolescents' literacy development in the areas of motivation , engagement , reading expository text , using prior knowledge, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and studying. Additionally, you will learn to implement research-based assessment techniques that will allow you to monitor your students' growth and adjust your instructional practices to foster their continued progress.
  • Max Class Size: 20

23. 2363. English as a New Language: Strategies and Tools for Success

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 7/1/2023 to 7/31/2023

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- In this online course, we will closely examine the strategies used to effectively teach English as a New Language (ENL) students. We will focus on best practices including co-teaching, helpful web tools, strategies for classroom teaching, and meaningful classroom talk. We will brainstorm ways to involve parents as we create a welcoming classroom environment for all students. We will explore resources and cross-reference lesson plans and curriculums so that each teacher has customized lesson plans to address individual needs. At the end of the course, you will have a toolkit that will include visual ideas, translation resources, conversation tools and vocabulary resources.
  • Max Class Size: 20

24. Teacher and Student Reflection

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 7/3/2023 to 7/30/2023

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In this online course, we will examine our teaching practice and how what we teach translates into student success in the classroom. We will look at embracing peer collaboration when planning and implementing high-performance learning teams. Transformational teaching focuses on having students ask questions and solve real-world problems. We will look at ways students analyze, synthesize, create, empathize, interpret, use background knowledge, and defend alternative perspectives. We will look at lesson plans and how we can implement various strategies including organizing learning groups, guiding, facilitating, and challenging learners. It is imperative that our teaching has a clear purpose, a memorable beginning and end, a logical sequence, relevant content, nimble transitions, and a contagious passion. Combined, these characteristics will create an environment conducive to learning.
  • Max Class Size: 20

25. ALL 906. Make Just One Change: Teach Students to Ask Their Own Questions-Strategies That Engage Learners(Grant-Funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators and Administrators K through 12

Dates: 7/3/2023 to 7/31/2023

Formulating one's questions is "the single most essential skill for learning” and should be taught to all students. Asking good questions is a vital skill that takes time and much practice to master. Most classes can learn the precise steps in a couple of dedicated class periods. Learning to ask questions helps diverse learners press investigations for greater depth and meaning. This book study will focus on the profoundly important practice of making one change in your teaching. The results will be students who are more curious and engaged, take greater ownership of their education, and learn more deeply than ever before. Those who register early for this course will receive a free copy of Make Just One Change.
  • Max Class Size: 25

26. ALL 908 Technology Tools for the Inclusive Classroom (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 7/5/2023 to 8/2/2023

In this course, participants will learn strategies how to best address the variety of student needs that they have in the classroom. Teachers will learn how to implement technology as an avenue that unlocks students' potential across multiple disciplines and grade levels. Teachers will use technology to differentiate instruction, motivate student interest, address challenges and roadblocks, and support students in meeting their full potential. This workshop will be a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning spread out across two months. 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.
  • Max Class Size: 20

27. INTEG 801. Spark Learning in the Content Areas: Connect Literature and STEAM (Grant-funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-8

Dates: 7/6/2023 to 8/3/2023

Teachers need clarification about STEAM and whether literacy is a part of the approach. Literacy is a part of every content area - always. After all, STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math. What about reading and writing? You can be literate in math, art, reading, social studies, music, and science. With those understandings in mind, there are many ways to integrate literacy and STEAM intentionally in your classroom. This workshop will be grounded in literature and share "hands-on” examples you will find helpful in your planning for the coming school year. Those who register early will be sent free copies of the books used during the course. Online synchronous/asynchronous
  • Max Class Size: 25

28. 2341.Incorporating the NYS Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards across the K12 Classroom

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-8

Dates: 7/10/2023 to 8/15/2023

"The NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency standards were adopted by the Board of Regents in 2020. These standards will ensure that every student knows how to live productively and safely in a technology-dominated world, including understanding the essential features of digital technologies, why and how they work, and how to communicate and create using those technologies. This course will explore these standards and how they can be incorporated into your subject area and grade levels. Lessons will be explored, created, and shared so you will have a toolbox of standard-aligned lessons that you can use in your classroom tomorrow. "
  • Max Class Size: 25

29. ELA 310 Book Study: Using Interactive Writing: Developing Readers Through Writing by C.C. Bates (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators grades Pre-K to gr. 2

Dates: 7/11/2023 to 8/8/2023

There is no more important task for primary-grade teachers than helping learners integrate understandings of oral and written language into reading and interdisciplinary work. Interactive Writing helps you achieve this goal! If you are interested in using shared texts with students in order to teach concepts about print, phonics, how words work, how to monitor messages for meaning, and ways to increase fluency, this class is for you. This workshop will be a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning spread out across two months. Participants will engage in seven (7) self-paced online training hours and participate in eight (8) interactive Zoom sessions. The total completion time for the workshop will be 15 hours. The first 10 participants to register will receive a complimentary book.
  • Max Class Size: 20

30. 2359. The Power of Student Agency: Engaging Students Through Voice and Choice

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K through 12

Dates: 7/24/2023 to 8/25/2023

This course is designed to help educators create an environment where students can be creative and self-directed learners. If we want students to thrive, we must empower them with the tools to become architects of their learning. This course aims to walk teachers through designing student-centered inquiry lessons to create learning experiences that leverage student curiosity, encourage exploration, and allow the members of a learning community to learn with and from each other. There will be a strong emphasis on building student agency through choice and voice. Participants will explore the various purposes of utilizing choice, such as encouraging retrieval practice and providing students agency in demonstrating their learning. Each module includes resources, templates, and action items designed to encourage teachers to take what they are learning and create resources and lessons they can use with students immediately. A 10% processing fee will be applied when paying by credit card.
  • Max Class Size: 20

31. 2353. Assessment and Innovative Data Instruction

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 7/26/2023 to 8/30/2023

A central aspect of teachers' professional knowledge and competence is the ability to assess students' achievements adequately. Data driven instruction is a precise and calculated approach to improve student comprehension throughout the school year. Implementing and utilizing data to drive instruction is perceived to be an overwhelming task. This course will help educator use data analysis to improve student learning. The use different assessment types and data are at the heart of data-driven instruction. Participants will analyze data, focusing on increasing rigor in the classroom, types of assessment, and the building blocks to successful data-driven instruction implementation. This course is appropriate for all K-12 educators.
  • Max Class Size: 20

32. 2352.Approaches for Changing Student Behavior Using PBIS

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educator k-12

Dates: 8/1/2023 to 8/29/2023

The barriers that occur to learning can not be single-handedly removed. Unfortunately, one such barrier occurs when behaviors disrupt the learning community. The climate of each school community is different. Therefore, a "one size fits all” approach is not as effective as interventions based on the needs of each school. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive approach to establishing the behavioral supports and social culture needed for all students in a school to achieve social, emotional, and academic success. A system focused on creating school-wide, classroom, and individual support improves academic and behavioral results. This course will assist educators in creating a support system for their classroom that will help to increase behavioral and academic results. This course is appropriate for all regular and special education educators.
  • Max Class Size: 20

33. 2364. The Mindful Teacher in the Mindful Classroom

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators k-12

Dates: 8/2/2023 to 8/31/2023

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-In this online course, we will examine our teaching practice and how what we teach translates into student success in the classroom. We will look at embracing peer collaboration when planning and implementing high-performance learning teams. Transformational teaching focuses on having students ask questions and solve real-world problems. We will look at ways students analyze, synthesize, create, empathize, interpret, use background knowledge, and defend alternative perspectives. We will look at lesson plans and how we can implement various strategies including organizing learning groups, guiding, facilitating, and challenging learners. It is imperative that our teaching has a clear purpose, a memorable beginning and end, a logical sequence, relevant content, nimble transitions, and a contagious passion. Combined, these characteristics will create an environment conducive to learning.
  • Max Class Size: 20

34. ALL 909 Co-Teaching Best Practices (grant funded)

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 8/2/2023 to 8/30/2023

Co-teaching allows both students and teachers to experience and benefit from a wide range of instructional practices while meeting the variety of learning styles they have in their classrooms. Co-teaching models promote inclusion, increase engagement, promote teamwork, and allow teachers to differentiate instruction more easily. Through the successful implementation of co-teaching, teachers can establish multiple pathways to lead to student success. Upon completing this course, participants will leave with a toolbox containing knowledge of current practices for co-teaching models, resources that work, and lesson plans that they can use immediately. Participants will engage 7 self-paced online training hours and participate in eight (8) interactive Zoom sessions. The total completion time for the workshop will be 15 hours.
  • Max Class Size: 20

35. 2361.Strategies to Reduce Relational Aggression in Females

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators k-12

Dates: 8/8/2023 to 9/5/2023

This course will examine the hidden culture of female aggression. Readings, discussions, and activities will teach girls, teachers, and families skills for healthy relationships.
  • Max Class Size: 20

36. 2358. Constructing the Creative Classroom

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators K-8

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

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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

37. 2367. Teacher Leaders In and Out of the Classroom

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators k-12

Dates: 8/23/2023 to 9/27/2023

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"Teacher Leaders In and Out of the Classroom Every day in the classroom, teachers assume leadership roles and model for their students. However, presenting ourselves as leaders within the school, district and community can sometimes present more of a challenge. In this course, we will explore ways to become active participants in Professional Learning Communities, how to write winning grants and how to find professional organizations in and out of the learning community. We will share ideas on how to engage parents, how to become leaders among our peers, and how to advance our leadership skills to the next level. While researching leadership qualities and designing ways to implement them, we will frame our individual needs and expectations and, at the end of this course, every participant will have a customized leadership plan that you can begin to put into practice."
  • Max Class Size: 20

38. 2368. Exceptional Students and Higher-Level Thinking

Program: Online Courses

Audience: Educators k-12

Dates: 9/20/2023 to 11/1/2023

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Teachers spend a lot of their time working closely with students that need help meeting the standards. This course will focus mainly on the students that are already meeting and exceeding the standards and are looking to excel. The twice-exceptional student, the one that is both gifted and is negotiating a learning disorder will be explored using a top ten tips list from ASCD as well as examples. Each module will include strategies to cultivate the talents of gifted children. What are the obstacles and what are the ways they can be overcome in the regular education classroom? A skilled teacher will help students utilize his/her own giftedness and will channel resources and enhanced learning opportunities towards that student that will enlarge the student's natural gifts in ways that the students did not even realize existed. Such a teacher will push gifted students to higher personal standards rather than just giving them more work to do or forcing them to tutor other students who are less capable. Participants will leave this class with specific lesson ideas and strategies to implement immediately."
  • Max Class Size: 20

39. 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