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Section 4 Part I: Three-hour asynchronous session (Online component must be completed by 11:55 PM ET on 5/9.) Part II: Online Synchronous Session: May 12 Wednesday, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM ET Instructor: Bisola Neil Registration Deadline: 5/6

Fee for any one section: $140

NOTE: You must complete Part I online by the date and time listed for each section in order to attend the Part II in-person/synchronous session. Workshops start promptly. You must be on time for Part II in order to receive a completion certificate. Students who are late will NOT be permitted entrance to the workshop and are not eligible for a transfer or refund. Students who do not complete both Part I and Part II are not eligible for a transfer or refund. Withdrawals or transfer requests must be made in writing, are subject to a $15 change fee, and will be accepted up to the registration deadline posted.

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edTPA Informational Workshops*

This two-hour online workshop will outline the edTPA requirements. You will leave with a clear understanding of the process and a suggested timeline of activities. Participation in one of these information sessions is required to participate in the edTPA Support Workshop below. Instructor: Tara Kirton Section 1

February 23

Online Synchronous Session*: Tuesday, 7:15 PM–9:00 PM ET Registration Deadline: 2/16 Section 2

March 6

Online Synchronous Session*: Saturday, 10:00 AM–11:30 AM ET Registration Deadline: 2/22

Fee for any one section: $35 (not offered for CTLE hours; fee waived for matriculated students)

*This course is synchronous; participants are expected to be online during the time listed above. Directions for accessing the course page will be emailed upon registration. A computer with a highspeed internet connection is required. A microphone and video camera are recommended.

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edTPA Support Workshop*

This workshop will help students understand and use the edTPA handbook and other support materials toward preparing their eportfolio. These workshops are not individualized tutoring; rather, they are an opportunity for students to work with a facilitator and peers for support in preparing the eportfolio. When possible, students will be grouped according to content area in order to differentiate learning and provide peer consultation around the specifics of their edTPA area. The edTPA workshop takes place completely online with live, synchronous sessions and additional asynchronous sessions to provide students an opportunity to work with others to get support and to provide and receive peer feedback. This four-part edTPA workshop is open to anyone who attended one of the previous informational sessions. Instructor: Tara Kirton

March 13, April 10, May 8, and June 5

Online Synchronous Sessions*: Saturdays 10:00 AM–11:30 AM ET Fee: $200 (not offered for CTLE hours; fee waived for matriculated students) Registration Deadline: 3/6 *This course is synchronous; participants are expected to be online during the time listed above. Directions for accessing the course page will be emailed upon registration. A computer with a highspeed internet connection is required. A microphone and video camera are recommended.

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Mathematics Support: Operations and Algebraic Thinking

This online workshop will explore the mathematics that is part of the operations and algebraic thinking section of the birth-grade-2 math test (NYSTCE). The goal of the synchronous sessions is to provide instruction on content in a supportive online environment. Topics will include modeling and problem solving with algebraic expressions and equations, functions, ratios, rates, and proportional reasoning. This workshop consists of five synchronous sessions and four weeks of asynchronous tasks and videos that are designed to provide additional instruction and support so you can choose topics based on your comfort level. View the list of 16 performance indicators for this section of the test at www.nystce.nesinc.com to better determine if this class will be beneficial to you. Topics are also relevant to the Grades 1-6 NYSTCE, although they were designed for the birth-grade 2 test. Instructor: Charlene Marchese

February 22, 24 and March 1, 3, and 8

Online Synchronous Sessions*: Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM Fee: $425 (not offered for CTLE or graduate credit; fee is waived for matriculated students at Bank Street College) Registration Deadline: 2/15

*This course is synchronous; participants are expected to be online during the time listed above. Directions for accessing the course page will be emailed upon registration. A computer with a highspeed internet connection is required. A microphone and video camera are recommended.

“The workshop was excellent, despite the COVID pandemic in which we all face at the moment. The instructor was extremely attentive, understanding, welcoming, fruitful, passionate, and she spoke with such grace.”   —Participant, Dignity for All Students

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

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Lessons From Literature in Daily Practice: A Discussion

Recent uprisings for racial justice have highlighted the need to reorganize our educational spaces, but too many of us lack spaces for reflecting and incorporating this work into our teaching. This “pop up community of practice” will be a co-learning space for us to use James Baldwin’s thought-provoking essay, A Talk to Teachers, to explore issues in our classrooms, schools, and educational programs. The goal is to walk away having learned something from each other about how to implement racial justice practices in our educational setting. Participation is limited to 15. Facilitator: Mark Nagasawa

April 12

Online Monday, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM ET 2 CTLE or .2 CEU $75 (not offered for credit)

Writing for Children IV: Introduction to Illustrating Children’s

Registration Deadline: 4/5

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Starting Your Own Tutoring Practice: The Nuts and Bolts of It All

Want to start a tutoring practice, but don’t know where to begin? This workshop will address how to determine what kind of tutoring makes the most sense for you and how to market yourself and your skills. Discussions will include topics, such as what to charge, tutoring at your home vs. student home vs. school, cancellation practices, becoming a DOE provider, and where to get materials, policies, and professional practices. Instructor: Ginny O’Hare Perrin

May 11 and 13

Online Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM ET 4 CTLE or .4 CEU $195 (not offered for credit) Registration Deadline: 5/4

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Writing for Children: Finding Your Voice

So you want to write a children’s book? This workshop will give you the boost you’ve been waiting for and get you started on that picture book, novel, or young reader piece once and for all. In this friendly, supportive environment, class discussions will focus on all aspects of good storytelling and good writing, including tone of voice, clear dialogue, characters who feel real, and beautiful language. The focus is on the exciting process of finding your voice and writing not just a story, but one that really means something to you. Teachers will gain a better understanding of the writing process so that they, in turn, can help their students find pleasure in crafting their stories. took WFC I or II) will be notified of acceptance on a rolling basis

Everyone who takes this course will come away with new insights about the beautiful power of storytelling and why children’s books will always count. Instructor: Amy Hest

April 6, 13, 20, 27 and May 4, 11, 18

14 CTLE or 1.4 CEU $460 Registration Deadline: 3/30 (Registration is limited. Early registration is suggested.) TEWS808N

Writing for Children III: Publishing 101

So you’ve got a manuscript you’re happy with—now what? This online class will take you through the whole process from creation to post-publication. You’ll learn the basics about queries, agents, and the editorial process, as well as how to find like-minded writers and promote yourself and your work. Most important: You’ll learn tips of the trade from an experienced editor. Instructor: Sharyn November

April 7

Online Synchronous Session: Wednesday, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM ET 2 CTLE or .2 CEU $75 Registration Deadline: 3/31

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Books

Sure, you need drawing skills to illustrate a children’s book, but it’s the ability to tell a story visually that makes a children’s book illustrator. In this workshop, we will meet online for synchronous sessions to introduce and explore the process and key concepts around illustration for children’s literature. The goal is to better understand the illustration process and how to develop basic strategies to set you on the road to illustrating your own projects. Instructor: Stephen Savage

May 11 and 13

Online Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM ET 3 CTLE or .3 CEU $75 Registration Deadline: 5/4

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The Writer’s Lab for Unpublished Authors

We are offering this lab for a small group of committed writers who enjoy the writing process and want to come together each month to share their works-in-progress and receive feedback from other committed writers. This is a safe, supportive place to try out what you’ve been working on independently in a facilitated workshop. Occasional guest speakers from the publishing world will join the group to discuss different aspects of writing, such as writing from an illustrator’s perspective or to provide personal viewpoints on the writer’s experience. Instructor: Amy Hest

Prerequisite: WFC I or II or submit a manuscript in progress. Inquiries and manuscripts should be emailed to cps@bankstreet.edu by February 11, 2020. Individuals who submit a manuscript (or who Online Tuesdays, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM ET

while space is available.

February 25, March 18, April 8 and 22, and May 13

Online Thursdays, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM ET 10 CTLE or .10 CEU $460 Registration Deadline: 2/11 (Registration is limited. Early registration is suggested.)