EARLY ADOLESCENCE TEWS848N Cultivating Critical Literacies (Grades 3–8) In this workshop, you will learn how to move beyond traditional writing assignments to include culturally sustaining modes of communication that include alphabetic writing, video, radio, podcasts, visuals and other digital forms. We will explore and cocreate multimodal information sets for nonfiction learning, focusing on the processes and pedagogy behind curating layering texts that broaden understandings of what it means to compose and communicate. You will come away with an understanding of how to evaluate modes of communication that are unfamiliar to you; how to create equitable communication sets for classrooms; and ideas for modifying class work to respond to and exalt the uniqueness of any and all communities. Instructor: Nawal Qarooni Casiano
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 25 and 27 | Online Monday and Wednesday, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM ET 4 CTLE or .4 CEU $195 Registration Deadline: 4/18
April 26 and 28 | Online Tuesday and Thursday 5:00-7:00 PM ET 5 CTLE or .5 CEU $295 Registration Deadline: 4/19 *1 hour of asynchronous work required
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. This is a fast-paced, highly structured class intended for experienced educators. Direct all questions to cps@bankstreet. edu. Required text: Preventing Academic Failure, by Phyllis Bertin and Eileen Perlman (Monroe Associates Publishers). Instructor: Ginny O’Hare Perrin Section 01 February 20, 21, 26, 27, and 28* | Online Sundays, Mondays, and Saturday (8 sessions) February 20, 21, and 27, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 6:00–9:00 PM ET February 26, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM ET February 28, 6:00–9:00 PM ET 24 CEU $830/2.4 credits $3,420 Materials Fee: $110 (includes required text and shipping) Registration Deadline: 2/11 *Class may include asynchronous work Section 02 May 1, 3, 10, 15, and 17 | Online Sundays and Tuesdays (7 sessions*) May 1, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 6:00 PM–9:00 PM ET May 3, 6:00 PM– 9:00 PM ET May 10, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM ET May 15, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 6:00 PM–9:00 PM ET May 17, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM ET 24 CEU $830/2.4 credits $3,420 Materials Fee: $110 (includes required text and shipping) Registration Deadline: 4/24 *Class includes 3 hours of asynchronous work
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TEWS839N The Power of Student Agency (Grades K–8) Inspire a love of learning that transcends the classroom by weaving opportunities for student agency throughout all areas of curricula. When we move away from a compliance oriented, one-size-fitsall approach to instruction and instead let students’ interests and decisions lead the way, their engagement and investment in their learning soars. A digital folder full of practical resources such as choice boards, templates, lesson plans, and more will be shared with participants. Instructor: Lily Howard Scott May 3 and 4 | Online Tuesday and Wednesday, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM ET 4 CTLE or .4 CEU $195 (not offered for credit) Registration Deadline: 4/26 TEWS857N Windows & Mirrors: Fostering an Inclusive Classroom Community (Grades K–8) As communities around the world reckon with systemic racism and other forms of injustice, it is more critical than ever that we teach children to understand the gifts and limitations of their own experiences and to think outside themselves to appreciate the perspectives of others. This workshop introduces strategies to help all children feel uniquely known and validated at school, as well as exercises that will inspire students to recognize and respect the diverse lived realities of their peers. A digital folder full of practical resources will be shared with participants. Instructor: Lily Howard Scott March 28 and 30 | Online Monday and Wednesday, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM ET 4 CTLE or .4 CEU $195 (not offered for credit) Registration Deadline: 3/21
