EARLY ADOLESCENCE

All courses will meet online for synchronous sessions at the times listed. Courses offered for 6 or more CTLE may include asynchronous activities, as noted. Directions for accessing the online course will be emailed upon registration.

SETE508N

Behavior Management Strategies for the Classroom Teacher

Good classroom management is at the heart of effective teaching. This course is aimed at teachers in regular and special education settings who want to learn how to organize their classrooms to help students realize their maximum potential while also keeping their classes on track. It includes a step-by-step approach for setting up and carrying out a behavior modification strategy. This course is intended for instructors with less than five years of experience, but more experienced professionals also will come away with new techniques to add to their repertoire. Instructor: Ginny O’Hare Perrin

Online December 7, 9, 14, and 16*

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM ET *2.5 hours of asynchronous work required 12 CTLE or 1.2 CEU $425 / 1 credit $1,710 Registration Deadline: 11/30

SPED585N

The Essential Orton-Gillingham (Grades 1–6)

he Orton-Gillingham method of teaching decoding, spelling, and handwriting is a multisensory approach that has been used successfully with children who experience difficulty learning these skills. This course trains you in the Orton-Gillingham techniques and translates high-interest comprehension activities into literacy programs. It is intended for experienced educators, contact cps@ bankstreet.edu with questions. Required text: Preventing Academic Failure, by Phyllis Bertin and Eileen Perlman (Monroe Associates Publishers). Instructor: Ginny O’Hare Perrin

Online October 22, 24, 29 and November 5, 7, 12, 14*

Sundays and Fridays, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM ET *Additional 3 hours asynchronous online work is required 24 CTLE or 2.4 CEU $830 / 2 credits $3,420 Materials Fee: $110 (includes required text) Registration Deadline: 10/15 TEWS851N

Normalizing Vulnerability in the Classroom: Strategies to Inspire Children to Take Social, Emotional, and Academic Risks (Grades K–8)

Children who have learned to normalize vulnerability operate with resilience, confidence, and a growth mindset. This workshop outlines how games, work-sharing protocols, connection circles, and other techniques can inspire children to share openly with—and support— one another. A digital folder of practical resources will be shared with you after each session. Instructor: Lily Howard Scott

Online November 8 and 10

Monday and Wednesday, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM ET 4 CTLE or .4 CEU $195 Registration Deadline: 11/1

TEWS839N

The Power of Student Agency: How Choice Boosts Student Investment in Learning (K–8)

Inspire a love of learning that transcends the classroom by weaving opportunities for student agency throughout all areas of curricula. In the age of COVID-19—when children learning remotely have access to different learning materials and when children in physical classrooms may be itching for increased autonomy amid maskwearing and social distancing—academic choice can be a saving grace for students and teachers alike. The ideas and techniques introduced in this course can be easily woven into existing curricula and adapted to meet the needs of a wide range of learners. Practical resources and templates will be shared with participants after each session. Instructor: Lily Howard Scott

Online October 26 and 28

Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM ET 4 CTLE or .4 CEU $195 Registration Deadline: 10/19