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LEADERSHIP
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. their schools and in virtual spaces. Instructor: Jacqueline Pilati
TEED501N
Art With Young Children (Ages 3–8 Years)
This course shows you how to provide rich art experiences for young children in a variety of settings. Participants will work with art materials and consider the contribution of art to children’s learning and development. Other topics to be discussed include: setting up art areas; selecting, presenting, and storing materials; planning a meaningful sequence of art experiences; how to make appropriate comments on children’s work; and ways to make art an integral part of the curriculum. This online course will support the integration of art activities in virtual and socially distanced classrooms. Instructor: Timothy Lightman
February 23, 25 and March 2, 4*
Online Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00 PM–6:30 PM ET 12 CTLE or 1.2 CEU $425/1 credit $1,660 Materials Fee: $80 (includes required shipping) Registration Deadline: 2/16 *2 hours asynchronous work required
NEW TEWS842N
Celebrating All Learners at Year’s End (Ages 4–17 Years)
This workshop will support planning for socially distanced or virtual closing events and activities that create a true sense of belonging for all students. A brief exploration of personality diversity will focus on the ways that introverts and extroverts differ in terms of their sensitivity to stimulation and sensitivity to rewards. Research-based strategies are easily implemented to enhance student engagement prior to the end of the year; support for temperament-inclusive closing events and activities; and empower students to recharge over the summer in ways that suit their unique style. For teachers, administrators, parents, caregivers, and child life specialists. Instructors: Heidi Kasevich and Charlotte L. Stiverson
May 1
Online Saturday, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET 2 CTLE or .2 CEU $75 Registration Deadline: 4/23
SPED585N
The Essential Orton-Gillingham (Grades 1–6)
The 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 and Eileen Perlman (Monroe Associates Publishers). Instructor: Ginny O’Hare Perrin
April 11, 12 ,18 ,19 ,25, 26 and May 2, 3*
Online: Sundays and Mondays, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM ET 24 CTLE or 2.4 CEU $830/2 credits $3,320 Materials Fee: $110 (includes required text and shipping) Registration Deadline: 4/2 *2 hours of asynchronous online work is also required TEWS712N
Mindful Awareness for Educators (Ages 4–11 Years)
Mindfulness is a particular way of paying attention to internal thoughts, sensations, emotions, and external stimuli with kindness. Practicing mindful awareness in educational settings supports self-regulation, self-knowing, and metacognition while enhancing attention and decreasing stress. In this experiential workshop, you will practice mindful awareness and will learn activities to use in your virtual and socially distanced classroom to support classroom instruction, community building, and social-emotional learning. Practicing mindful awareness can support ourselves and the children we care for as we plan for the end of this unprecedented school year. For teachers, administrators, parents, caregivers, child life specialists and museum educators. Instructor: Bonnie Levine
April 27 and 29
Online Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 PM–6:00 PM ETT 4 CTLE or .4 CEU $295 (not offered for credit) Registration Deadline: 4/20
TEED649N
Plant-Based Learning: Gardening Projects in the Classroom (Grades Pre-K–4)
A growing body of research indicates that plant-based learning projects, such as indoor gardening and school gardens, are powerful teaching tools inside and outside the classroom. These activities provide an atmosphere that incorporates hands-on learning and strengthens academic, personal, and social development while encouraging children to develop critical skills, such as healthful living, stewardship, decision-making, and self-sufficiency. This course provides participants with an introduction to botany and applications for plant-based learning inside and outside the classroom, even in limited space. We will move beyond bean investigations by exploring multiple methods for growing plants and learning through plantbased projects. Cross-curricular connections will be made through scientific inquiry and literacy as we explore how to use plants to understand phenomena and the world we inhabit. Participants will receive seeds, plants, and materials for continued exploration at programs. Required text: Preventing Academic Failure, by Phyllis Bertin
April 7, 9, 14, and 16*
Online Wednesdays and Fridays, 7:00 PM–9:30 PM ET 12 CTLE or 1.2 CEU $425/1 credit $1,660 Materials Fee: $35 Registration Deadline: 3/31 *2 hours of asynchronous work required
NEW 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
March 9 and 11
Online Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM ET 4 CTLE or .4 CEU $195 (not offered for credit) Registration Deadline: 3/2
NEW TEWS843N
Support Language and Writing Within Workshop Structures: Make Data Meaningful (Grades K–5)
Explore quick ways to use the observational anecdotals and formal data to support writers with both language acquisition and learning. Often in schools, we collect piles of papers or files that easily sit for weeks before they are used (or tossed out). This course will guide the analyzing of student work with a focus on literacy and language, modifying curriculum based on needs and strengths, and implementing teaching methods to encourage independence. You will carry away strategies and plans to try in your classroom as teachers or across your school community as coaches, administrators, or support staff. These strategies can be applied to virtual, blended, and traditional classroom settings. Instructor: Emily DeLiddo
March 6
Online Saturday, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM ET 4 CTLE or .4 CEU $195 Registration Deadline: 2/26
TEED565N
Meeting the Diverse Needs of Beginning Readers (Grades K–3)
In every classroom, some children take longer to master beginning reading skills. Teachers, therefore, need to develop a variety of materials and approaches to help all children and particularly those having difficulty learning to read. We will discuss and demonstrate strategies you can use to enhance children’s decoding and encoding skills. We will also review methods and engage in activities designed to improve reading comprehension skills. You will have the opportunity to explore how you can use these techniques in your individual school settings. Some teaching experience is required. Instructor: Allison Arthur May
March 1, 3, 8, and 10*
Online Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00 PM–6:30 PM ET 12 CTLE or 1.2 CEU $425/1 credit $1,660 Registration Deadline: 2/25 *2 hours of asynchronous work required
“I feel like I got so much about food justice from this class, in addition to information about plants and planting. I also got some terrific resources for working with kids and ideas for good activities.” —Participant, Plant-Based Learning
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. Registration Deadline: 4/2
NEW TEWS842N
Celebrating All Learners at Year’s End (Ages 4–17 Years)
This workshop will support planning for socially distanced or virtual closing events and activities that create a true sense of belonging for all students. A brief exploration of personality diversity will focus on the ways that introverts and extroverts differ in terms of their sensitivity to stimulation and sensitivity to rewards. Research-based strategies are easily implemented to enhance student engagement prior to the end of the year; support for temperament-inclusive closing events and activities; and empower students to recharge over the summer in ways that suit their unique style. For teachers, administrators, parents, caregivers, and child life specialists. Instructors: Heidi Kasevich and Charlotte L. Stiverson
May 1
Online Saturday, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM ET 2 CTLE or .2 CEU $75 Registration Deadline: 4/23
TEWS834N resources and templates will be shared with participants after each
Discussing Race and Racial Justice With Tweens and Adolescents (Grades 5–12)
Join us for a panel discussion and community conversation about engaging 11- to 17-year-old children in conversations about racial justice in the context of the current pandemic and the momentum of the Black Lives Matter protests and how to incorporate race and racial justice into curriculum. Moderator: Ana Tiburcio
February 8
Online Monday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM ET $49 2 CTLE or .2 CEU Registration Deadline: 2/1
SPED585N
The Essential Orton-Gillingham (Grades 1–6)*
The 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. Required text: Preventing Academic Failure, by Phyllis Bertin and Eileen Perlman (Monroe Associates Publishers). Instructor: Ginny O’Hare Perrin
April 11, 12 ,18 ,19 ,25, 26 and May 2, 3*
Online: Sundays and Mondays, 6:30 PM–9:30 PM ET 24 CEU $830/2.4 credits $3,320 Materials Fee: $110 (includes required text and shipping) Registration Deadline: 4/2 TEWS712N
Mindful Awareness for Educators (Ages 4–11 Years)
Mindfulness is a particular way of paying attention to internal thoughts, sensations, emotions, and external stimuli with kindness. Practicing mindful awareness in educational settings supports self-regulation, self-knowing, and metacognition while enhancing attention and decreasing stress. In this experiential workshop, you will practice mindful awareness and will learn activities to use in your virtual and socially distanced classroom to support classroom instruction, community building, and social-emotional learning. Practicing mindful awareness can support ourselves and the children we care for as we plan for the end of this unprecedented school year. For teachers, administrators, parents, caregivers, child life specialists, and museum educators. Instructor: Bonnie Levine
April 27 and 29
Online Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM ET 4 CTLE or .4 CEU $295 (not offered for credit)
NEW 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 amidst 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 *2 hours of asynchronous online work is also required
session. Instructor: Lily Howard Scott
March 9 and 11
Online Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM ET 4 CTLE or .4 CEU $195 (not offered for credit) Registration Deadline: 3/2
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.
NEW LEWS576N
Countering Bias in the Hiring Process
Through exploring the hiring process, participants will learn to identify common ways that bias manifests during a hiring process, reflect upon coded language used in a hiring process, and learn best practices for a successful search. As a community, participants will develop accountability strategies for hiring committees to limit bias and emerge with resources to refine their hiring practices. This workshop is designed for principals, program directors, assistant directors, school leaders, and hiring managers of educational programs serving children of all ages. Instructor: Coy Dailey
March 10
Online Wednesday, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM ET 1.5 CTLE or .1 CEU $75 Registration Deadline: 3/3 LEWS571N
Dynamic Leadership: Looking Back, Looking Forward
As this challenging year comes to a close, how are you thinking and rethinking your next steps for the remaining months of this school year? How are you planning for the 2021-22 school year? In your role as a leader, it is critical to reflect on significant adjustments that were implemented due to COVID -19. Where are the opportunities? Where are the challenges? Join other leaders in a robust learning exchange about how to close out this current year and plan for the future. Topics will include: decision-making, staffing, scheduling, meetings, professional growth and development, and space configuration. Instructor: Betsy McKenna
April 15, 22 and 29
Online Thursdays, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM ET 5 CTLE or .5 CEU $295 (not offered for credit) Registration Deadline: 4/8
CERTIFICATION SUPPORT AND STATE-MANDATED TRAININGS
PLEASE NOTE: Registrants should make sure to log into or arrive at these courses at or before the specified start time. No one will be allowed to participate in any of the State-Mandated Workshops after the posted start time. Those who log in or arrive late are not eligible for a transfer or refund.
TEWS500N
State-Mandated Training in Child Abuse Identification and Reporting*
All licensed professionals working with children under 18 years of age are required by New York State law to report suspected child abuse and neglect. This course will help you learn to identify symptoms of child abuse and neglect and will provide you with information about the required procedures for reporting abuse. The New York State Certificate of Completion will be issued to all registrants who attend the full two-hour session. Section 1
February 22
Online Monday, 5:15 PM–7:15 PM ET Instructor: Deborah Vilas Registration Deadline: 2/15 Section 2
March 8
Online Monday, 5:15 PM–7:15 PM ET page will be emailed upon registration. A computer with a high-
Instructor: Christine Low Registration Deadline: 3/1 Section 3
April 14
Online Wednesday, 5:15 PM–7:15 PM ET and aggressors.
Instructor: Christine Low Registration Deadline: 4/17 Section 4
May 4
Online Tuesday, 5:15 PM–7:15 PM ET Instructor: Christine Low Registration Deadline: 4/27
Fee for any one section: $75 Section 1 Registration Deadline: 2/18
*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.
TEWS501N
State-Mandated Training on School Violence Prevention
Anyone applying for certification after February 2, 2001 must complete two hours of training on school violence prevention and intervention. This workshop includes training in effective classroom management techniques, identifying the warning signs of violent and other troubling behavior, and intervention techniques for resolving violent incidents in the school. The New York State Certificate of completion will be issued to all registrants who attend the full twohour session. Section 1
Online Synchronous Session: February 24
Wednesday, 5:15 PM–7:15 PM ET Instructor: Ana Tiburcio Section 2
Online Synchronous Session: March 15
Monday, 5:15 PM–7:15 PM ET Instructor: Erin Baer Registration Deadline: 3/8 Section 3
Online Synchronous Session: April 20
Tuesday, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM ET Instructor: Lauren Hyman Kaplan Registration Deadline: 4/13 Section 4
Online Synchronous Session: May 12
Wednesday, 5:15 PM–7:15 PM ET Instructor: Ana Tiburcio Registration Deadline: 5/5
Fee for any one section: $75
*This course is synchronous; participants are expected to be online during the time listed above. Directions for accessing the course speed internet connection is required. A microphone and video camera are recommended.
TEWS708N
State-Mandated Training: Dignity for All Students
Anyone applying for certification during or after the Fall 2013 semester must complete six hours of training on the social patterns of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This workshop includes training in identifying indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention techniques, and how to interact with families of victims Part I: Three-hour asynchronous session (Online component must be completed by 11:55 PM ET on 2/22.) Part II: Online Synchronous Session: February 25 Thursday, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM ET Instructor: Ron Woo Registration Deadline: 2/17
Section 2 Part I: Three-hour asynchronous session (Online component must be completed by 11:55 PM ET on 3/4) Part II: Online Synchronous Session: March 9 Tuesday, 5:00–8:00 PM ET Instructor: Lauren Kaplan Registration Deadline: 3/1 Section 3 Part I: Three-hour asynchronous session (Online component must be completed by 11:55 PM ET on 4/14.) Part II: Online Synchronous Session: April 19 Monday, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM ET Instructor: Ana Tiburcio Registration Deadline: 4/11
