Frontline Education

1. BUILDING AND VALIDATING NGSS/NYSSLS CLASSROOM ASSESSMENTS: SUMMER INSTITUTE IN PRACTICAL EDUCATIONAL SCIENCE: JULY 2024

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: Only open to accepted applicants.

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 7/12/2024

Participation begins with a 5-day (40 hour) workshop from July 8-12 2024. During that time, workshop facilitators will introduce participants to the principles and techniques of Practical Educational Science. Each participant will prepare and test the first draft of an assessment kit for one NGSS or NYSSLS performance expectation. Each assessment kit will include a set of learning goals with associated rubrics, an assessment task, and teacher instructions. See an example on NGSSRubrics.org.

2. Interactive and Inspiring Afternoon with Torrey Maldonado (ACARC)

Program: Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC)

Dates: 10/17/2024

ACARC is thrilled to have Torrey Maldonado speak at our Fall hybrid event! Torrey is a middle school teacher in NYC and the best selling author of Secret Saturdays, Tight, What Lane? and Hands. In fact, Torrey's most recent book was selected as this year's Global Read Aloud choice for middle schoolers and was featured on the CBS Good Morning. Torrey writes the lives of boys and is known for writing quick rollercoaster novels. Come join us to be inspired by Torrey, as well as learn more about the Globe Read Aloud. Discover the joy of teaching reading and readers beyond the programs. Bring your colleagues to the Bethlehem Central Middle School Library or join us online to engage with Torrey virtually. In person participants will receive our ACARC tote and have the opportunity to win one of Torrey's books. Time: Registration: In-person registration 4-4:15; Event: 4:15 pm-6 pm Fee: Fee: $10 for nonmembers; FREE for ACARC members (Annual membership: $30). Non- members fee send to: ACARC / Jen Steil, Bethlehem Central Middle School, 332 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054 To become an ACARC member, go to www.nysreading.org; Click on Membership - Regional Directors and Local Councils - Albany City Area Council Registration is required; Go to www.teachers-center.com and search for ACARC For questions, CONTACT: acarcny@gmail.com

3. Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School By Tiffany Jewell (ALC Book Study 2025)

Program: Adirondack Literacy Council

Audience: Any elementary, MS, and HS teachers, staff, or admin who are interested and able to participate in open, honest conversations.

Dates: 1/28/2025 to 4/29/2025

In our third annual book study, we will explore Tiffany Jewell's new book, Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School. Participants will examine how our personal identities impact our professional lives as educators and apply inclusive practices to our current curriculums. We will continue to learn about evolving inclusive language with a growth mindset and reflect on our own experiences in order to help our students. Other recommended/optional books: This Book is Antiracist and/or This Book is Antiracist Journal (both by Tiffany Jewell). Objectives: *Reflect on teacher experiences and identities in order to recognize continual learning and growth. *Create an actively inclusive learning space that fosters joy and creativity in teachers and students. *Build teacher awareness of culturally and historically responsive teaching practices, as well as ever evolving inclusive language, with a growth mindset. *Examine our current curriculum in order to integrate supportive resources and inclusive practices. *Weekly Requirements: Reading the selected sections, reflecting on at least 2 writing prompts, participating in the discussions (by posting OR joining video conversations) *Discussion Platform: Google Classroom and Padlet

4. Considerations for Designing Comprehensive Literacy Instruction for Multilingual Learners (ACARC) ** Rescheduled for March 20, 2025

Program: Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC)

Dates: 3/20/2025

Please note DATE CHANGE - Rescheduled for March 20, 2024. ACARC invites you to join us for an evening of learning around multilingual learners (MLLs) and the importance of providing comprehensive instruction that addresses both language and literacy development. Our presenters will lead us in identifying cultural and linguistic considerations that impact instructional planning for literacy lessons. Through interactive discussions and knowledge sharing, participants will also expand their instructional toolbox with strategies that support English language development across all modalities (reading, writing, speaking, listening) in order to support readers in becoming increasingly strategic and empowered in their literacy journey. Fee: $10 for nonmembers; FREE for ACARC members (Annual membership: $30). Non-members fee send to: ACARC / Jen Steil, Bethlehem Central Middle School, 332 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054 To become an ACARC member, go to www.nysreading.org; Click on Membership- Regional Directors and Local Councils - Albany City Area Council Registration is required; Go to www.teachers-center.com and search for ACARC For questions, CONTACT: acarcny@gmail.com

5. Mattering in the Music Room: Incorporating SEL Practices in the Music Classroom

Program: Berkshire-Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Orff Schulwerk Association

Audience: In-service and pre-service Music Educators

Dates: 4/5/2025

Sara Alipanah has been teaching general music, in public and private elementary school settings, for 16 years. She currently teaches infants to first graders in Washington, D.C. She has an MME from Elizabethtown College focusing on peacebuilding, social emotional learning, and ethnomusicology. She presented at the 2023 AOSA national conference, the 2024 MMEA conference in Baltimore, MD, and Mid-Atlantic and James River Orff chapter workshops. She has trained in First Steps in Music and has completed Orff Level One, World Music Drumming, and Drumming Up the Fun. Sara's podcast, Mattering in the Music Room, focuses on social emotional learning in the music classroom. In her spare time, she enjoys performing in local community theater, reading, and exploring parks and paths with her husband, Tim, and dog, Tyson.

Payment Information:

This workshop is free for BHVAOSA 2024-2025 members. The non-member educator fee is $45.00. The college student fee is $10.00. Payments will be accepted at the event, or in advance by mailing a check (payable to "BHVAOSA") to Heidi Levin, BHVAOSA Treasurer, 9 Mennen Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Online payments can be made through our website: bhvorff.net

Feel free to bring a recorder or ukulele with you.

6. Book Study The Heart of Fiction by Kate Roberts

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 4/21/2025 to 5/26/2025

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This book delves into the successful strategies used by teachers to increase proficiency in our students to read and understand on their own. The book talks about analysis of theme, craft and character.. This book study is asynchronous. Book study pacing guide: Weeks 1 and 2: Acknowledgement and Chapter 1 Weeks 3 and 4: Chapter 2 Week 5: Chapter 3-end NOTE: Participants need to obtain a copy of the book prior to the start of the course.

7. Take PRIDE in Your Classroom: Supporting our LGBTQIA+ Students

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 5/7/2025 to 5/21/2025

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This course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, tools, and strategies necessary to support LGBTQIA+ students and foster an inclusive, respectful classroom environment. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will explore key topics such as gender identity, sexual orientation, and the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals in educational settings. The course will cover: Understanding LGBTQIA+ terminology and concepts The importance of allyship and how to be an effective ally in the classroom Legal rights and protections for LGBTQIA+ students Addressing bullying and discrimination related to gender and sexual orientation Creating a supportive and inclusive curriculum Building a classroom culture that respects diversity and promotes acceptance By the end of this course, educators will have a deeper understanding of LGBTQIA+ issues, as well as the tools to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation.

8. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - May

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 5/8/2025

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Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online due to COVID-19 precautions.Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

9. History of Whaling Teacher Workshop

Program: Co-sponsored Programs

Dates: 5/17/2025

Hudson: A History of Whaling & Maritime Commerce, an exhibit at the Hudson Area Library (which will be online at the end of year on Hudson River Valley Heritage (https://www.hrvh.org/) offers a unique opportunity to look at our city, county, state, and national history through the lens of local history. Hudson has always been a "whaling town” in the collective imagination of people in the area and it has helped form our collective identity. When students learn about their own local history, the streets they walk on, the river they visit, they will be motivated to learn and will be able to better contextualize Social Studies concepts and facts.

Hudson was founded in 1784 as a maritime port city. The importance of Hudson's whaling and maritime past is evidenced in the street signs with a whale logo designed during urban renewal, recent hotels opened during the current tourism boom like The Wick and the Hudson Whaler, and the popularity of any whaling history program the library has offered. Hudson's whaling history has maintained a specific intense lore in people's imagination. Hudson: A History of Whaling & Maritime Commerce responds to community and visitor interest in Hudson's whaling past, through logbooks, seamen's letters, merchants' accounts, maps, maritime documents and more the community has the opportunity to learn about this history in a new, accurate and vivid way.

This exhibit was made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

10. New Mentor Training Spring 2025 - online and asynchronous

Program: Mentoring

Audience: Teachers, School Related Professionals, School Staff, Mentor Coordinators

Dates: 5/20/2025 to 6/17/2025

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"Mentor-mentee partnerships help beginning teachers to acclimate themselves to a new environment by shattering the walls of isolation that they often experience at the outset of their careers and, as a direct result, raise student outcomes by expanding pedagogical and interactive social skills.” - The State Education Department/ The University of the State of New York New York State Mentoring Standards This course guides veteran teachers through the analysis of the knowledge and attributes critical to teacher mentoring. Participants will practice primary mentor actions including listening, observing, monitoring and coaching while continually reflecting on their own growth as measured by the NYSED standards for mentoring. This course consists of asynchronous assignments with feedback provided by the facilitator weekly. By the end of the 15 hour experience teachers will be equipped with tools and strategies to support the growth, development and retention of new teachers.

11. Summer Reading for Teachers: Celebrate a Year of Professional Development with ACARC!

Program: Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC)

Dates: 5/22/2025

Get ready for an inspiring and engaging professional development experience! Dr. Cheryl Dozier and Dr. Kelly Wissman from the University at Albany, alongside Dr. Scott Storm, will return as part of our expert panel. They'll share their latest favorite children's literature, offering fresh ideas you can immediately connect to your students. Plus, they'll highlight impactful professional books and articles on literacy that will spark your creativity for the upcoming year. This is the event to help you build your summer reading stack while connecting with fellow educators. You'll leave not only with new resources but also with valuable opportunities to network, share ideas, and gain insights to elevate your teaching. Don't miss out on an evening full of inspiration, pizza, and professional growth! Cost: -Free for ACARC members and members of the Department of Literacy Teaching and Learning, UAlbany. (ACARC annual membership: $30) -$10 for nonmembers (Please send payment to Jen Steil Bethlehem Middle School 332 Kenwood Avenue Delmar NY 12054) To become an ACARC member, go to www.nysreading.org; Click on Membership- Regional Directors and Local Councils - Albany City Area Council Registration is required; Go to www.teachers-center.com and search for ACARC For questions, CONTACT: acarcny@gmail.com This event is co-sponsored by the Literacy Teaching and Learning Department, University at Albany, and the Albany City Area Reading Council. We look forward to seeing you there for an enriching evening of professional development!

12. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - June

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 6/12/2025

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online due to COVID-19 precautions.Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

13. Teaching Assistants and Aides Support Series 2025 Book Study: "What We Say and How We Say It Matters"

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: Teacher Assistants and Teacher Aides

Dates: 6/23/2025 to 8/4/2025

This blended learning experience is designed specifically for paraeducators and combines synchronous virtual meetings, asynchronous learning, and in-person collaboration to explore how intentional language choices can transform the classroom environment. Based on the book "What We Say and How We Say It Matters," this course empowers Teaching Assistants to develop communication strategies that foster student independence, positive behavior, and authentic engagement in learning. NOTE: Participants are responsible for securing a copy of the book, What We Say and How We Say It Matters, by Mike Anderson before the start of the course.

14. Art of Connection: Empowering Art Teachers to Create Inclusive, Positive Environments Through Creative Activities

Program: Arts

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 7/25/2025

This professional development course will equip K-12 art educators with creative and effective strategies to foster community, build routines, and cultivate positive relationships during the first weeks of school. Teachers will explore activities such as: "Artistic License," where students design personal creative statements, and "Partner Portraits," which encourage collaboration and mutual understanding. The "Classroom Charter" will guide students in co-creating a set of values for their learning environment, promoting shared ownership and respect. Additionally, the "Your Color Palette" activity allows students to reflect on their personalities through color choices, encouraging self-expression and connection. By implementing these engaging and thoughtful exercises, teachers will create an inclusive, welcoming space where students feel valued and empowered.

Assignments for the course will include the following:
Assignment 1: Create a Student Profile Art Project (Artistic license/Tiny Art Show)
Assignment 2: Explore a Partner Portrait Collaboration
Assignment 3: Classroom Charter Creation
Assignment 4: Design a Color Palette Self-Reflection

15. Bright Lights, Stage Fights, and a Dazzling Chorus: An Educator's Guide to Directing Musical Theatre

Program: Arts

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 7/25/2025

As an educator, you know the benefits of theatre education are worth the effort for a student's development as a confident and collaborative problem solver; however, the task of producing a full-scale musical can be extremely daunting. This course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, tools, and strategies required to successfully produce and direct a school musical production. By the end of this course, educators will have a better understanding of the many facets required to successfully produce a full-scale musical as well as resources and strategies to overcome obstacles that are certain to pop up along the way.

The course will cover:
• Roles of a Production Team
• Selecting and Licensing a Show
• Fundraising & Budget Solutions
• Accompaniment Options and Resources
• Auditions and Student Commitment Forms
• Directing Fundamentals
• Script Analysis and Character Development
• Music Interpretation and Choreography
• Rehearsal Techniques & Performance Preparation
• Technical Basics of Lights, Sound, Sets and Costumes
• Ticketing and Publicity
• Empowering Student Leadership
• Regional Festivals, Awards Ceremonies, and Community Resources

16. Canva for Teaching: Create and Inspire

Program: Arts

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 7/25/2025

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Learn how to integrate graphic design and digital media into teaching using Canva. Teachers will explore Canva's tools and features to create engaging visual materials that enhance student learning. Through hands-on assignments, participants will develop materials to experiment with all tools and options Canva has to offer, including AI! By the end of the course, teachers will have the skills to create visually compelling instructional materials and guide their students in projects that incorporate digital design.

17. DESIGNING PLACE-BASED, DATA-RICH SCIENCE LESSONS - Summer '25

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: Science Teachers and Administrators of all levels

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 7/31/2025

Place-based, data-rich instruction focuses on the interactions between place, data, and science. Places are more than just physical locations. They can include different cultures, histories, languages, and stories that create the world where science is done and data is worked with. These connections can be leveraged to create more engaging and authentic learning experiences in any science classroom.

In this course, participants will discuss ways to use both primary and secondary data to tell a more coherent story about phenomena. Resources will be explored to build teachers' confidence in using real-world examples in the classroom, highlighting the scientists involved. Strategies and tools will be provided to help learners engage in productive sense-making about local phenomena.

18. Experience the Magic with Magic School AI

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 7/31/2025

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Welcome to the "Introduction to MagicSchool Platform for Educators" course! In this course, educators will learn how to effectively utilize the MagicSchool platform to enhance their teaching experience and streamline their daily tasks. MagicSchool is a cutting-edge AI platform designed specifically for educators, offering over 60 individual tools to support teachers in various aspects of their work. Throughout this course, educators will explore the different tools available on the MagicSchool platform, learning how to create resources, generate materials, and access valuable educational support. From lesson planning to student engagement strategies, MagicSchool offers a wide range of tools to cater to the diverse needs of educators. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate the MagicSchool platform confidently and leverage its capabilities to optimize their teaching practices. Join us on this exciting journey of discovering the magic of MagicSchool and revolutionize your teaching experience! (15 CTLE Hours)

19. New Mentor Training July 2025 - online and asynchronous

Program: Mentoring

Audience: Teachers, School Related Professionals, School Staff, Mentor Coordinators

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 7/22/2025

"Mentor-mentee partnerships help beginning teachers to acclimate themselves to a new environment by shattering the walls of isolation that they often experience at the outset of their careers and, as a direct result, raise student outcomes by expanding pedagogical and interactive social skills.” - The State Education Department/ The University of the State of New York New York State Mentoring Standards This course guides veteran teachers through the analysis of the knowledge and attributes critical to teacher mentoring. Participants will practice primary mentor actions including listening, observing, monitoring and coaching while continually reflecting on their own growth as measured by the NYSED standards for mentoring. This course consists of asynchronous assignments with feedback provided by the facilitator weekly. By the end of the 15 hour experience teachers will be equipped with tools and strategies to support the growth, development and retention of new teachers.

20. One Score, All Standards: A Comprehensive Musicianship Approach to Music Teaching

Program: Arts

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 7/25/2025

Discover how one piece of repertoire can open a world of musical exploration for your students! During this course, we will investigate strategies for teaching the full spectrum of NYS Music Standards through the lens of a single music composition. Working with repertoire selected specifically for your students, you will craft a unit of instruction that brings music to life through multiple dimensions:

• Historical and cultural connections
• Music theory
• Music composition
• Guided improvisation
• Performance skills
• Listening and analysis

You'll leave the course with a complete, standards-aligned unit of instruction ready for fall implementation. In addition, you will create the opportunity to transform your fall performances into showcases of learning that feature students not only in the role of music performers, but also historians, theorists, composers, and music critics.

Join us to reimagine what's possible when one carefully chosen score becomes a gateway to comprehensive musicianship.

21. Rhythms and Colors: Integrating Hispanic Music and Art Traditions

Program: Arts

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 7/25/2025

This professional development course is designed for art and music educators who seek to deepen their understanding of the rich and diverse traditions of Hispanic art and music. Participants will explore the cultural, historical, and social significance of various Hispanic artistic expressions from across Latin America, Spain, and the Caribbean, gaining insights into the ways these traditions can be integrated into their classrooms.

Through hands-on activities, discussions, and multimedia resources, educators will discover the vibrant forms of visual arts, folk music, and contemporary works that have shaped Hispanic cultures. The course will examine key elements of Hispanic art and music, including traditional instruments, indigenous influences, rhythm patterns, visual symbolism, and the role of these art forms in storytelling and community. By the end of the course, participants will have the tools and knowledge to incorporate Hispanic art and music traditions into their teaching practices, enriching their curriculum with new perspectives, cultural awareness, and creative opportunities for students.

Key Learning Outcomes:
• Gain an understanding of key Hispanic art and music traditions from various regions, including Latin America, Spain, and the Caribbean.
• Learn how to incorporate Hispanic visual arts, music, and dance into your classroom to promote cultural awareness and global citizenship.
• Explore the connection between music, visual arts, and culture in Hispanic traditions, and how these can be used together for interdisciplinary teaching.
• Develop practical teaching strategies and lesson plans that highlight Hispanic cultural contributions in the arts.
• Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive classroom that celebrates diversity and promotes respect for Hispanic heritage.

22. Engaging Practice with Digital Escape Rooms

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: This course will be applicable for all subject areas in grades 3-12.

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 7/24/2025

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Looking for engaging practice on a Chromebook? This course will teach you how to use Google Forms, Drawings, Slides, and Docs to create Digital Escape Rooms! In these activities, as students complete problems, the answers create a code to "unlock” each digital "room.” Digital Escape Rooms can increase student engagement without sacrificing quality learning or wasting time. This course will walk you through the process of creating a Digital Escape Room from start to finish. You will leave with a completed Digital Escape Room ready to use in your classroom! We will also discuss differentiation strategies and give you time to apply them. This course will be applicable for all subject areas in grades 3-12.

23. WRITING WORKOUTS BOOK STUDY

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 7/6/2025 to 8/10/2025

Join us for an online book study on Rebecca G. Harper's new book Writing Workouts. This book provides a method for instruction that gives students the fun they want and the targeted skill practice they need. Rebecca G. Harper shows us just how to use the method systematically, so writing is tied to relevant lessons and standards. This book study will help educators learn the ways in which we can help students hone their skills in persuasive writing, argument, fiction, poetry, memoir, and more, while toggling between brief and multistep writing tasks to build stamina. We will tap into auditory, visual, kinesthetic, and digital components of crafting and think about word-, sentence-, and paragraph-level techniques. We will even learn how to help students jump the high jumps of research writing by getting good at each smaller leap. Harper's strength-training approach to writing helps students to exercise a plethora of skills to build their writing muscles and make their language come alive. Each week, we will explore new writing exercises and study how we can incorporate these quick and daily writing practices into our pre-existing lessons. We will engage in discourse and reflection on the ways in which we can utilize, implement, and customize these exercises to meet the needs of our students across the content-areas of our classrooms. NOTE Participants will need to obtain a copy of the book, Writing Workouts, prior to the start of the course.

24. A Teacher's Guide to Math Workshop Book Study

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/11/2025

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Are you seeking a mathematical community in your classroom where students are curious and persevere? Do you dream of a classroom where students are engaged in games, rich tasks and taking deep dives into math concepts in pairs or small groups? This book study will give you the tools to take your current math curriculum and turn it into a successful math workshop. The chapters of this book provide overviews of components of math workshop, beliefs vs. actions, keys to success, read aloud books that go along with the components/concepts, and online tools and videos to support implementing math workshop. Are you ready to create the math classroom you've always dreamed of? Participants must purchase a copy of A Teacher's Guide to Math Workshop by Dr. Nicki Newton, Dr. Alison Mello, and Janet Nuzzie prior to the start of the course.

25. No More Math Fact Frenzy Book Study

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 7/28/2025

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Are your students struggling to master their math facts? Are you searching for a way to build student knowledge so they can become fluent mathematicians? This book study will provide educators with information about how what is happening in math class when studying and learning math facts is not working and how to fix it. Educators will gain knowledge about how to build stronger foundational skills, efficient strategies and meaningful math fact practice in and for their students. Flexible student thinking creates a classroom culture of fluency where students learn their math facts more successfully. Participants must purchase a copy of No More Math Fact Frenzy by Linda Ruiz Davenport, Connie S. Henry, Douglas H. Clements, Julie Sarama, Nell K. Duke and M. Colleen Cruz prior to the start of the course.

26. Specially Designed Instruction Book Study

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/11/2025

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In this 15-hour asynchronous course, participants will explore Anne M. Beninghof's book Specially Designed Instruction (1st Edition). This book will equip teachers to provide specially designed instruction to meet the needs of all learners across any classroom. The book is full of practical examples, answers to FAQs, worksheets, and tools for teachers and teams. Registrants should secure a copy of the book before the start date. A Google Classroom link will be sent on or before 6/30/25.

27. The Science of Writing: Differentiated Practices for K-12 Success: A Differentiated Approach to Evidence-Based Writing Instruction

Program: English Language Arts

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/11/2025

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Welcome educators! We're excited to invite you to join our advanced professional learning opportunity: "The Science of Writing: Differentiated Practices for K-12 Success." Drawing from both cognitive science and classroom experience, this course isn't just about theory - it's about practical, proven strategies you can use tomorrow. Whether you're helping kindergarteners form their first sentences or guiding high school seniors through complex analytical essays, you'll find strategies tailored to your students' needs. Over five weeks, we'll dive deep into what really works in writing instruction. Each week builds on the last, and you'll leave with a portfolio of strategies, lesson plans, and resources ready for immediate use. You'll have opportunities to adapt these strategies for your specific students and receive feedback. If you've been looking for a way to strengthen your writing instruction with evidence-based practices that actually work in real classrooms, this is your opportunity. Join us in transforming how we teach writing, one classroom at a time.

28. What the Science of Reading Says about Word Recognition Book Study

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/11/2025

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In this 15-hour asynchronous course, participants will explore Jennifer Jump's and Robin D. Johnson's book What the Science of Reading Says about Word Study. Participants will unlock helpful background information that will examine current research on the science of reading and topics such as phonological awareness, sight words, and fluency. Participants will also explore practical classroom tips and techniques to help students develop word recognition skills Registrants should secure a copy of the book before the start date. A Google Classroom link will be sent on or before 6/30/25.

29. Study Jonathan Haidt's The Anxious Generation

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/18/2025

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Jonathan Haidt's groundbreaking analysis reveals how social media and modern parenting have created unprecedented mental health challenges for an entire generation. As rates of anxiety, depression, and self-harm continue to rise among adolescents, understanding the root causes has never been more crucial. Join us as we begin to transform understanding into action. This 20 hour study includes discussion groups and practical applications for all participants. We'll discover: The startling connection between smartphone use and adolescent mental health decline How overprotective parenting styles contribute to decreased resilience Evidence-based solutions for parents, educators, and policymakers A comprehensive framework for restoring healthy childhood development Please NOTE: Participants must obtain a copy of The Anxious Generation prior to the start of the course.

30. Book Study for Special Educators: The Artificial Intelligence Playbook

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: special educators, counselors, related service providers

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/11/2025

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This summer book study explores "The Artificial Intelligence Playbook" (Hargrave, Fisher & Frey, 2024), focusing on how AI can serve as a virtual administrative assistant for special educators. Participants will learn practical applications of AI tools to reduce administrative workload and maximize time for meaningful student interactions. Led by a special educator for special educators, we'll focus on applications for case managers, inclusive classroom teachers and special class teachers. Participants must secure their own copy of the text before the start of the course. Blended learning: Two synchronous online meetings with asynchronous assignments in between for a total of 15 CTLE hours.

31. ASKING QUESTIONS TO IMPROVE STUDENT LEARNING AND SUSTAIN AN INQUIRY-BASED CULTURE

Program: Professional Strategies

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

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Formulating one's own questions is an essential skill for learning, especially with the increasing need for effective AI prompts. The Question Formulation Technique is a concise and powerful protocol that enables learners to produce their own questions, improve their questions, and strategize how to use them. This can be applied across all grade levels, subject areas, and with all kinds of learners. It can help create a deeper culture of inquiry: in your classroom, school, district, and/or organization.

In this completely asynchronous course (using Schoology platform) we will learn how to use the Question Formulation Technique (QFT) and ways to apply it to your learners. We will then explore how to expand the use of the QFT from a one-off activity to a fully integrated and sustained inquiry-driven practice. You will examine your own relationships to question formulation and explore the connections between questions, power, and agency - connections that are relevant in and beyond classroom settings.

If you have taken a course on the QFT, this will build and expand on that knowledge to widen its scope in your teaching and school community. If this is your first experience with the QFT, scaffolding will be provided to build your understanding, so that you can apply the strategies to your teaching practice and/or school community.

32. Authentic Literacy Experiences in Early Childhood: Balancing Fundations and Heggerty- Part 1

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 7/8/2025 to 8/18/2025

This professional development course introduces reading and writing experiences designed to supplement your Fundations and Heggerty teaching by integrating phonics skills with authentic literacy practices, boosting engagement, and fostering a love for reading and writing in early childhood classrooms. While phonics instruction is essential, an overemphasis on phonics can lead to student frustration during independent reading and writing. When literacy engagements are meaningful, students' confidence and enjoyment of literacy increase. Over the course of 6 weeks, we will explore a variety of reading and writing activities that allow students to use their phonemic awareness and phonics skills in meaningful ways. From mentor texts and environmental print to shared reading and interactive writing, these activities give students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of reading and writing, making connections between what they've learned in phonics programs like Fundations and Heggerty and real-life literacy experiences. This course is designed to support teachers who want to create a balance between phonemic awareness activities with authentic literacy instruction. Through this course, you will learn practical strategies and engaging activities to foster literacy experiences that promote student engagement and build confidence. By the end, you'll be equipped with tools to bring phonics instruction to life through authentic reading and writing practices that students can relate to and enjoy. Class Sessions: Mentor Texts & Heart Maps (July 8th) Environmental print/Neighborhood walk (July 15th) Shared Reading with Predictable Texts (July 22nd) Bookmaking (July 29th) Story Retelling (August 5th) Interactive/Shared Writing (August 12th)

33. Skidmore Jazz Institute

Program: Arts

Dates: 7/10/2025

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On Thursday, July 10th, the Skidmore Jazz Institute will present a day-long program of master classes with the Institute's faculty including Todd Coolman, Dennis Mackrel, Russell Haight, Brian Carucci and Andrew Lammly. Topics will include rhythm section fundamentals, building blocks of a strong jazz program, and strategies for improving your sax section's sound.

Participants will attend the Institute classes as well as the celebratory concert featuring the Skidmore Jazz Faculty All-Stars. All activities will be held in the Arthur Zankel Music Center on the Skidmore College campus in Saratoga Springs, NY; dinner is included.

The Institute is limited to ten K-12 music teacher participants who teach or are preparing to teach jazz ensembles; therefore, it is important to register early. Participants who attend the Institute will receive seven CTLE hours. For additional information, please visit: https://www.skidmore.edu/summerjazz/teacher-summit.php

34. EVERYDAY TEACHING ACTIVITIES FOR SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 7/13/2025 to 8/16/2025

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This 5 week asynchronous book study will guide you in understanding the components of social, emotional learning (SEL) and character development (SECD). You will discover innovative techniques to integrate the 5 social emotional learning competencies - self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management and responsible decision with strategies in the domains of: Self- and Social Awareness, Empathy and Perspective Taking, Self-regulation and Communication, Relationship Skills and Social Problem Solving for tapping into the newly revised NY SEL Learning Benchmarks. You will learn the basic steps for how to develop the relevant skills that form an SEL approach to learning while also strengthening your class climate for students to demonstrate empathy, respectful communication, self-control, improved relationships and reduce conflict. Participants will leave with a deepened awareness for shifting to a proactive stance for building behavioral reflection and self-monitoring opportunities into a problem-solving framework. Through this work you will discover how SEL can provide the foundation for sustaining a culturally responsive, safe and positive classroom environment that nurtures and affirms a strong sense of identity and purpose for learning. Participants will need to obtain a copy of the book, Nurturing Students' Character- Everyday Teaching Activities for Social-Emotional Learning, Jeffrey S. Kress and Maurice J. Elias.

35. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - July

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 7/16/2025

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online due to COVID-19 precautions.Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

36. Current Trends in Special Education with New York State CEC 2025

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: special educators, related service providers, teachers

Dates: 7/22/2025 to 8/26/2025

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NY Council for Exceptional Children and Greater Capital Region Teacher Center are proud to offer this free blended-learning online course to help special educators navigate today's challenges. The course opens and closes with live online sessions featuring Q&A and networking opportunities. Between these meetings, participants complete self-paced learning modules for a total of 15 hours of CTLE. Topics include: - Updates in evidence-based behavioral support - Evolving Special educator and Related Service Provider responsibilities and roles - New York State IEP Guidance - New technology impacts, privacy and digital literacy - Updated Universal Design for Learning (UDL) frameworks Participants come away with deeper understanding of the current state of the profession but also skills to bring to the classroom, to their role as case managers and to their role as advocates for students with disabilities.

37. YOGA AND MINDFULNESS IN THE CLASSROOM: STRATEGIES AND PRACTICES TO ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 7/23/2025 to 8/27/2025

As educators we want to create the best learning environment for our students. The significant increase of SEL programs in schools has brought the conversation of student mental and emotional health to the front of the class. Educators continue to experience first hand how post-pandemic school has changed - increased class size, decreased student engagement and motivation and an increase in student educational and social-emotional intervention needs. This course will provide teachers with research-based practices and strategies that can support any classroom environment. Through the use of secular-based yoga movements, breathing techniques, and mindfulness lessons, students (and their teachers!) will begin to develop techniques, incorporate tools to enhance the learning environment and improve self-regulation. We will explore why it works, how to get started (even if you've never done yoga or mindful training), how to introduce it to your class, and practices that are best for a variety of environments and learners. This course is appropriate for all grade levels and for teachers of any subject area. Note: This is a hybrid course which will meet for one hour of online, synchronous learning (Zoom) accompanied by 2 hours of asynchronous learning through Schoology.

38. Leveraging AI Tools for Google Workspace

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 7/26/2025 to 8/30/2025

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This asynchronous summer professional development course introduces educators to 10 essential AI tools that seamlessly integrate with Google Workspace to transform teaching practices and enhance student learning outcomes. Participants will explore practical applications of artificial intelligence that can streamline administrative tasks, personalize learning experiences, and foster creativity in the classroom. Participants should expect to spend 3 hrs per week over 5 weeks to earn 15 CTLE Hours.

39. WRITE NOW & WRITE ON BOOK STUDY

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 7/27/2025 to 8/31/2025

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Join us for an online book study of the book Write Now & Write On, by Rebecca G. Harper. This book study is designed to help you help your students up their writing game, while making literacy applicable, beneficial, and original. According to Rebecca G. Harper: "Your students may not realize it, but they're already writers. All those informational text messages, Instagram captions, and Facebook posts have given them the skills they can use as a springboard to the formal, content-specific writing they'll need for success in school and college and throughout their careers.” In this book study, we will learn various ways to provide your students with the practice they need to become better writers. No matter what subject you teach, this book provides relevant and engaging teaching strategies that can be tailored to your specific content-area. Each week, we will explore new exercises that are similar to the writing students are already doing. We will study how we can incorporate quick and daily writing practices into our pre-existing lessons. We will learn various strategies for introducing academic vocabulary, as well as skill-boosting strategies for summarizing and using textual evidence. Best of all, we'll engage in discourse and reflection on the ways in which we can utilize, implement, and customize these strategies to meet the needs of our students across the content-areas of our classrooms. NOTE Participants will need to obtain a copy of the book, Write Now & Write On, prior to the start of the course.

40. Experience the Magic with Magic School AI

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 8/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

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Welcome to the "Introduction to MagicSchool Platform for Educators" course! In this course, educators will learn how to effectively utilize the MagicSchool platform to enhance their teaching experience and streamline their daily tasks. MagicSchool is a cutting-edge AI platform designed specifically for educators, offering over 60 individual tools to support teachers in various aspects of their work. Throughout this course, educators will explore the different tools available on the MagicSchool platform, learning how to create resources, generate materials, and access valuable educational support. From lesson planning to student engagement strategies, MagicSchool offers a wide range of tools to cater to the diverse needs of educators. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate the MagicSchool platform confidently and leverage its capabilities to optimize their teaching practices. Join us on this exciting journey of discovering the magic of MagicSchool and revolutionize your teaching experience! (15 CTLE Hours)

41. New Mentor Training August 2025 - online and asynchronous

Program: Mentoring

Audience: Teachers, School Related Professionals, School Staff, Mentor Coordinators

Dates: 8/5/2025 to 8/26/2025

"Mentor-mentee partnerships help beginning teachers to acclimate themselves to a new environment by shattering the walls of isolation that they often experience at the outset of their careers and, as a direct result, raise student outcomes by expanding pedagogical and interactive social skills.” - The State Education Department/ The University of the State of New York New York State Mentoring Standards This course guides veteran teachers through the analysis of the knowledge and attributes critical to teacher mentoring. Participants will practice primary mentor actions including listening, observing, monitoring and coaching while continually reflecting on their own growth as measured by the NYSED standards for mentoring. This course consists of asynchronous assignments with feedback provided by the facilitator weekly. By the end of the 15 hour experience teachers will be equipped with tools and strategies to support the growth, development and retention of new teachers.

42. Empowering Educators: Integrating AI Tools in the Classroom

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 8/10/2025 to 8/31/2025

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When preparing students for the future, we have a duty to familiarize them with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, which are likely to be a part of their workplace landscape. Instead of labeling the use of AI as cheating, consider it as a tutor, peer review partner, and thought provoker for your students. The use of AI promotes critical thinking, understanding, and engagement in students, while moving away from the rote memorization and copying methods of traditional education. Many AI tools are emerging that can create educational content for teachers including assessments, presentations, video summaries, and more. By the end of this workshop, participants will not only have a solid understanding of AI in education but will also be equipped with practical skills to integrate AI tools effectively into their teaching practices. We will explore ChatGPT, Google Gemini, MagicSchool, and many other AI tools that can enhance your classroom learning experiences. Join us on this exciting journey towards reshaping the future of education through the thoughtful and purposeful integration of AI in the classroom! Participants should expect to spend 5 hrs per week on this 3 week program to earn 15 CTLE hours.

43. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - August

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 8/14/2025

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online due to COVID-19 precautions.Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

44. Quiet Wisdom: In-Person Summer 2025 Session

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: All Teachers (K-12)

Dates: 8/26/2025

In this 3-hour in-person session, participants will have the opportunity to explore the practices from the virtual meditation in a live community setting. Practices to be explored include breathwork, movement meditation, silent nature immersion, compassion meditation, live sound bath, and more. Participants will also have an opportunity to practice-teach breathwork portion to fellow participants in small groups for classroom and personal application.

45. National Board Certification - Introduction and Planning Session

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 8/27/2025

The National Board Certification process was the single most important step for me in retaining my excitement about being a teacher! Join GCRTC coach Geoff Bizan for an introduction to the process and benefits of certifying. Identify free resources and networking opportunities to guide and support your growth in all domains of teaching and learning. Open to all NYS teachers considering certification - no commitment necessary!

46. National Board Certification - MOC Maintenance of Certification Introduction and Planning Session

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 8/27/2025

The National Board Certification process was the single most important step for me in retaining my excitement about being a teacher! Join GCRTC coach Geoff Bizan for an introduction to the process and benefits of maintaining your current certification. Identify free resources and networking opportunities to guide and support your growth in all domains of teaching and learning. Open to all NYS teachers considering maintaining their current National Board Certification in the next few years.

47. Experience the Magic with Magic School AI

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 9/22/2025 to 10/26/2025

New

Welcome to the "Introduction to MagicSchool Platform for Educators" course! In this course, educators will learn how to effectively utilize the MagicSchool platform to enhance their teaching experience and streamline their daily tasks. MagicSchool is a cutting-edge AI platform designed specifically for educators, offering over 60 individual tools to support teachers in various aspects of their work. Throughout this course, educators will explore the different tools available on the MagicSchool platform, learning how to create resources, generate materials, and access valuable educational support. From lesson planning to student engagement strategies, MagicSchool offers a wide range of tools to cater to the diverse needs of educators. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate the MagicSchool platform confidently and leverage its capabilities to optimize their teaching practices. Join us on this exciting journey of discovering the magic of MagicSchool and revolutionize your teaching experience! (15 CTLE Hours)

48. Quiet Wisdom: Continuing our Exploration of Contemplative Practices in Teaching- Fall 2025 Series

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: All Teachers (K-12)

Dates: 10/7/2025 to 12/2/2025

Inspired by Quiet Wisdom: Exploring Contemplative Practices in Teaching, this all new session of Quiet Wisdom will dive deeper into some previously explored contemplative practices for educators, as well as expand our repertoire of self-care for transitions, new seasons, and holidays. Both new and past participants are encouraged to attend. Meditation, reflection and contemplation is an effective practice that assists participants in emotional regulation, nervous-system balancing, stress-management, and creative thinking. Scientists from Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School suggest that meditation can alter brain structures, enhancing the density of the hippocampus and effectively strengthening the parts of the brain relevant to learning, memory, self-awareness, compassion and introspection. By participating in contemplative practices in a school setting, faculty and students alike may experience a great improvement to the level of presence, positive behavior, and general well-being throughout the entire school community. In this series, Emileigh Tanner, meditation specialist, will lead participants through various contemplative practices, focusing on one technique per week. An interactive discussion will follow, led by teachers who will share the research behind the practice and facilitate a conversation on how to apply it in different classroom settings and disciplines. This new series will also allot participants the opportunity to practice implementing these techniques with guided support from Emileigh and the instructors. This course will have 7 hours of synchronous instruction, with a one-hour synchronous make-up session. There will be a total of 8 hours of asynchronous work, which is optional, but required to receive the full 15-hours.

49. The Magic Continues - Intermediate Magic School AI

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 10/27/2025 to 11/24/2025

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In this course participants will learn next-level skills to enhance student learning with Magic School AI.

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