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SUMMER SESSION 2010

Brooklyn College graduate courses have a course number as well as a title.  Please note that all graduate courses may also be taken for in-service credit.

In-Service Offerings $90.00 per credit or $270.00 per 3 credit course/Brooklyn College Graduate Offerings $650.00.  All materials are included in your tuition fee.

PLEASE NOTE NEW BROOKLYN COLLEGE POLICY -  GRADUATE CLASSES MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 5 GRADUATE STUDENTS TO RUN FOR GRADUATE CREDIT - NO EXCEPTIONS.  YOU CAN CONTACT THE LIIPS OFFICE ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE CLASS FOR STATUS.   WE CAN MAKE NO GUARANTEES OF CLASSES RUNNING FOR GRAD CREDIT REGARDLESS OF PRE-REGISTRATION.  LIIPS APOLOGIES  FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS CAUSES OUR STUDENTS.   THERE ARE NO LIMITS ON IN-SERVICE ATTENDEES.  

New Student?  Take $20.00 off the tuition of your first course - graduate or in-service.

Mail registration, register on-site, e-mail us your registration or call 631-473-8500.

Please Note:  BC Graduate students are limited to 3 grad courses/9 total credits for summer session.  There are no limits on in-service credits.

E-mail your registration to:   liips@optonline.net

Update 6/4/10...dates and classes are being added daily - more classes will be added...plan ahead...register early!

ON-LINE COURSES:

Late Spring Session

Behavior Modification: Succeeding with Difficult Children        (3 credits/45 hours)                in-service credit only 

ON-LINE       June 1 - 30, 2010     (registration through June 14, 2010)

Course Description:  Course participants will learn how to build positive relationships with difficult students as well as how to guide students toward more constructive behavior.  Additional aspects of this course will focus on building broken trust and developing positive relationships with more challenging students.  We will identify when and why a difficult student misbehaves, and then develop and individualized plan based on the student's special needs.  Intervention strategies to limit confrontations and the office referrals will also be discussed.  K-12 welcomed.  All work must be submitted by June 30, 2010.

Instructor:    Nancy Washington

 

Learning Disabilities    (3 credits/45 hours)             in-service credit only            

ON-LINE   June 1 - 30    

Course Description:  Learning Disabilities is a course which will provide a foundation of knowledge that will allow the teacher to understand the differences in learning disabilities and the related characteristics.  Teachers will explore the historical perspective to understand how the laws throughout the years have changed to accommodate students who have been classified with a learning disability. Teachers will review a variety of materials, learn new strategies, and try new activities to develop innovative methods for creating lessons to assist students with learning disabilities.  This course is suitable for all educators, K - 12!  All work must be submitted by June 30, 2010.

Instructors:  Norma Egic and Laurie Graziano

 

 

Reading and Writing in the Content Areas     (3 credits/45 hours)        in-service credit only        NEW COURSE!!!!!

ON-LINE    June 1 - 30, 2010       (registration through July 12, 2010)    

Course Description:  "Every teacher is a teacher of reading".  Reading and writing are the backbones of education today.  Students are required to read and write in all of their subject areas as well as employ their reading and writing skills to meet NYS standardized test requirements.  To ensure that students perform well on these exams, to promote lifelong readers and writers, we as educators need to enhance student interest, vision, and comprehension in these areas.   

In this course, you will learn carefully crafted reading and writing techniques that could be incorporated into any discipline.  Lessons and graphic organizers for mathematics, social studies, science, health, art, physical education, career skills, and English language learners will be covered, as well as scaffolding techniques for immediate use in the classroom.

The course will focus on creative ways to implement reading and writing into your curriculum.  You will walk away with a multitude of ideas and strategies to immerse your students with.  Particular focus will be on read alouds, double-entry journals, literature circles, partnered reading and writing, vocabulary splashes, memo writes, and on-demand task writing activities.

In the end, teachers and students alike will be refreshed.  Everyone will be a lifelong reader and writer, and will see reading as a pathway to success. A must for all elementary and secondary educators!!!!!  All work must be submitted no later than July 30, 2010.

Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia  

 

 

STRENGTHENING YOUR INCLUSION CLASSROOM;  SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES THAT WORK FOR ALL GRADES & SUBJECTS

(3 credits/45 hours)     in-service credit only                    NEW COURSE!!!!

ON-LINE     June 1 - 30   (registration through June 14, 2010)    

Course Description:  A course designed to develop the necessary teaching skills needed to promote a positive atmosphere in the classroom, while strengthening your instructional techniques in order to reach success with all students. A variety of models, theories, and philosophies pertaining to an inclusion setting will be explored and opportunity for application will be provided.  Suitable all educators, K - 12.    All work must be submitted by June 30, 2010.

Instructor:  Hal Mishkin

 

Power of  Poetry    (3credits/45hours)   in-service only

ON-LINE   June 1 - June 25, 2010    (registration through June 7, 2010)

 Course Description:  Class will center around making poetry a vital component of a students language and literature programs.  Helping to inspire students to write and experience poetry is the objective.  The class answers the relevant questions around incorporating poetry in all areas of the curriculum, and offers answers to: What is poetry?  How do poems work?  Why should we share poems with children?  How can we present poems?  How can we assist children to write poems and more freely all forms of writing?  This class is suitable for all educators K-12.

 Instructor:  Sal Lentini

 

 

STRENGTHENING YOUR INCLUSION CLASSROOM;  SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES THAT WORK FOR ALL GRADES & SUBJECTS  (3 credits/45 hours)     in-service credit only                     

ON-LINE   June 1 - 25    (registration through June 7, 2010)

Course Description:  A course designed to develop the necessary teaching skills needed to promote a positive atmosphere in the classroom, while strengthening your instructional techniques in order to reach success with all students. A variety of models, theories, and philosophies pertaining to an inclusion setting will be explored and opportunity for application will be provided.  Suitable all educators, K - 12.    All work must be submitted by June 25, 2010.

Instructor:  Hal Mishkin

 

Classroom Management  K-12  (3 credits/45 hours)     in-service credit only    

ON-LINE  June 15 - July 16 (registration through June 30, 2010)

Course Description:  A course designed to develop the necessary teaching skills needed to promote a positive atmosphere in the classroom. A variety of models, theories, and philosophies pertaining to classroom management will be explored and opportunity for application will be provided.  You can work at your own pace in the specially designed on-line course.  A must of all educators, K- 12!  All work must be submitted by July 16, 2010.

Instructor:  Hal Miskin

 

Summer Session

 

Educational Issues Affecting the Classroom        (3 credits/45 hours)                in-service credit only         NEW COURSE!!!!

ON-LINE  June 28, 2010 – July 30, 2010     (registration through July 5, 2010)

Course Description: This course is designed to create an understanding of the mindset that shapes the educational process.  Curricular, political, economic, and social paradigms that presently shape our educational system as well as current changes being thrust upon it shall be explored through current articles of prominent educational publications. Teachers will not only better understand the nature of assessments and curriculum changes, but also the changes affecting funding and accountability. The activities and content of this course are beneficial for teachers of all subject areas, K-12.

Instructor: Anthony Grilli

 

 

Social Problems and Education: How External Influences Impact Student Achievement  (3 credits/45 hours)        In-service credit only       NEW COURSE!

 ON-LINE     June 28 – July 26   (registration open through July 14, 2010)

 Course Description: As educators, we know there is a direct connection between social and cultural issues outside the classroom and student performance inside the classroom. This course will encourage discourse about fundamental questions aimed at examining the relationship between education, social and cultural concerns. Issues included are the link between schools and social class, the influence of a community’s culture on educational institutions, educational contribution to social mobility, outcomes such as achievement, dropping-out, college entry, and how these outcomes are produced. Key questions include: What social and cultural factors shape the organization and curriculum mandates of our schools? How are school affected by our socio-economic system? How do race, class, gender, poverty, and domestic issues affect the educational experiences of students within schools? What is education’s responsibility for social problems and cultural conflicts? How are social and cultural values reflected in how our schools are run? Through readings, projects and research, this course will provide educators with a framework to better understand the extent to which social and cultural issues effect our student's academic achievement.  Suitable for all educators and counselors, K-12.

 Instructor: Stacey Kimbell

 

Working with Special Needs Students in your Classroom!   (3 credits/45 hours)   in-service credit only

ON-LINE    June 28 – July 31        (registration through July 15, 2010)  

This course will focus on an overview of many needs of your students.  Topics will include OCD, ADHD, Autism and the spectrum, Asperger’s Syndrome, Tourette’s Syndrome, Sensory Integration and how this will impact your classroom and the students in the class!    This class is great for any educator at any level!  You can work at your own pace.  All work must be submitted by July 31, 2010.

Instructor:  Joe Bienz

 

 

Ethics and Morality: Perspectives for Teachers  (3 credits/45 hours)   in-service credit only 

ON-LINE    June 30 - July 22        (registration through July 7, 2010)    

Course Description:  Each day upon your arrival at school, it is likely that you will have to make choices involving an ethical issue. Whether it involves plagiarism, a fight you witnessed, or inappropriate behavior on the part of a student or colleague, your own ethical code will come into play. This course will explore the broad variety of ethical and moral issues faced by educators and all school personnel. Classroom activities that encourage students to examine their own values and ethics will be discussed. Additionally, participants will develop ways to motivate their own students to display ethical behavior in their academics and in their personal lives. Ethical decisions and behaviors of school district leaders and administrators will also be examined. Standardized testing and school laws related to ethics will be addressed, as will local issues of ethical or moral lapses in our schools. Through a diverse variety of readings and accompanying assignments, this course will aim to help participants strengthen their own understanding of the ethical and moral concerns educators must deal with. This class will provide extensive opportunities to study issues of ethics and morality related to all aspects of education and the school environment.  Suitable for all educators, K - 12.  All work must be submitted by July 22, 2010.  NOTE - Registration is strictly limited to 15 participants.

Instructor: Judi Hearst Weissman

 

Childhood Obesity: A Growing Epidemic Among Our Youth      NEW COURSE!!!!

(3 credits/45 hours)             in-service credit only        

ON-LINE    July 1 - 30 (registration through July 12, 2010)   

 Course Description:  According to recent statistics published by the Center for Disease Control, (CDC), approximately thirty-two percent of children and adolescence are classified as overweight or obese.  This course will explore the various factors that contribute to the obesity crisis among children in this country including: behavioral, environmental, social, economical, and cultural factors.  Students will also examine the roles the media and American culture play in determining food and lifestyle choices.  This course will also provide insight on the scientific causes and consequences of obesity in regards to both health and economic consequences.  Students will research government programs which battle obesity, such as the "Lets Move" campaign launched by First Lady Michelle Obama.  In addition, students will learn strategies that schools and teachers can implement in order to prevent childhood obesity.  A must for all educators K-12!

Instructor:  Rose Marino

 

Differentiated Instruction in Practice;  Developing, Assessing and Implementing Successful Lesson Designs for ALL Grades an Subject Areas      NEW COURSE!!!!!

(3 credits/45 hours)     in-service credit only       

ON-LINE      July 1 - 30    (registration through July 12, 2010)   

Course Description:   A course designed to aid teachers in developing positive “Differentiated Instruction” lesson designs (Lesson design template provided, or you may use your school model)  which will help students achieve success in the classroom.  Web-sites as well as suggestive readings will be provided. Teachers will be required to successfully implement FOUR lessons, and complete a reaction paper for each lesson. These papers will critique, analyze, and evaluate the positive and areas of concern for each particular lesson.  A must of all educators, K- 12!  All work must be submitted by July 30, 2010.

Instructor:  Hal Miskin

 

How do the Multi-Ethnic Backgrounds of Students Impact Their Learning in Schools?    (3 credits/45 hours)             in-service credit only        

ON-LINE    July 1 - 30 (registration through July 12, 2010)   

Course Description:    Students who enter the Long Island Public School system from foreign countries need to learn to assimilate into a very different culture.  What do we as educations need to know about language, education, foods, customs, and discipline of the students entering our school system in order to promote success?  A must for all educators K-12.

Instructor:    Gayle Meinkes-Lumia

 

 

Preparing for State Assessments through Technology and Media        (3 credits/45 hours)             in-service credit only        

ON-LINE       July 1 - 30    (registration through July 12, 2010)

Course Description:  In elementary, middle, and again high school, students are required to show competency by passing NYS tests and Regents exams.  Preparing students for these examinations is an ongoing process.  Focus on strategies to prepare our students has become a challenge.  Upon completion of this course, educators will have a working knowledge of the state exams and questioning strategies to help children prepare for these exams. Educators will examine the World Wide Web and newspapers to develop lessons. Educators will use these tools to enrich their own and their school's practices in assisting students to prepare for these content-area based exams.  This course is suitable for all educators, K - 12!  All work must be submitted by July 30, 2010.

Instructors:  Norma Egic and Laurie Graziano

 

Critical Thinking Instruction: How to Teach  Problem Solving Skills to All Students   (3 credits/45 hours)  In-service credit only 

ON-LINE     July 6 – July 31  (registration open through July 14, 2010)

"We should be teaching students how to think. Instead, we are teaching them what to think."       

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Course Description:    Critical thinking is an important and vital topic in modern education. One way of enhancing instruction in all subject areas is to infuse critical thinking into content instruction. Children are not born with the power to think critically, nor do they develop this ability naturally; it is a learned ability that must be taught.  This course will provide participants with techniques for customizing curriculum in ways that ensure students will develop critical thinking skills.  Students with critical thinking and problem solving skills are better prepared to tackle daily problems – both in school and in their personal lives.  This leads to higher productivity in the classroom and greater independence in a student’s approach to all areas of his or her education.  For students to successfully engage in critical thinking skills, they must utilize the upper domains of Bloom’s Taxonomy: analysis, synthesis and evaluation. Class materials, reading and research will cover Bloom’s theories as well as all aspects of critical thinking as it relates to students’ academic achievement. Teachers in all subject areas will be able to enhance student learning by developing strategies for instruction in critical thinking.  Suitable for all educators, K - 12.  

Instructor:  Stacey Kimbell

 

Immigration and the 21st Century Classroom: Influences on Learning and Curriculum Development  (3 credits/45 hours)  in-service credit only     

ON-LINE     July 6 – August 5  (registration open through July 14, 2010)

Course Description:  The explosive growth in immigrant populations in the U.S. has tested the elasticity of the public school system. As a result, immigration has transformed school communities and forced educators to reassess curriculum. Local suburban school districts are on the front line of the transformation; four out of five districts in our region have experienced changing demographics in the past decade. The reality is that Long Island teachers are educating an increasingly diverse student population. It is therefore incumbent upon educators to consider current theories and pedagogy about effective ways to teach immigrant students. The purpose of the course is to stimulate critical thinking about how the influx of immigrant students impacts curriculum and lesson planning. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to develop teaching strategies and methodology that will have strong efficacy in meeting the needs of a multi-cultural student population. This course will provide an opportunity to explore the influence of immigration on curriculum and learning in the 21st century classroom and how our public schools are reinventing themselves to meet the challenge.   Appropriate for all educators, K - 12.   

  Instructor: Stacey Kimbell

 

Multiple Intelligences:  The Key To Increasing Student Competency    (3 credits/45 hours)          in-service credit only        

ON-LINE     July 6 - 28            (registration through July 14, 2010)    

Course Description:  The study of “Multiple Intelligences” is an exciting and important way to examine the various learning styles of our students.  This becomes increasingly relevant as we prepare students of varying abilities for the mandated New York State Exams.  Encouraging multiple intelligences within our classrooms is a key to developing each student’s unique approach to learning.  We will be examining the pioneering theories of Harvard educator Howard Gardner whose work has had a profound impact on thinking and practice in education.  Multiple intelligence research has particularly strong ramifications in the classroom; it will help educators accommodate children according to their different orientations to learning. Incorporating multiple intelligence instruction increases student performance while simultaneously helping students to become lifelong learners. A primary goal of multiple intelligence theory is to enable our students to perform at their own highest level. Find out how to unlock the academic potential of every student!  Suitable for all educators, K -12.
All work must be submitted by July 28, 2010.  NOTE - Registration is strictly limited to 15 participants.
                                                    
Instructor:  Judi Weissman

 

Substance Abuse and Family Addiction:  Impact on Student Learning and Behavior     (3 credits/45 hours)     in-service credit only       

ON-LINE    July 6 - 28       (registration through July 14, 2010)    

Course Description:      Student substance abuse has been a growing problem in our schools. This course will explore all forms of substance abuse and addictive behavior exhibited by our students. This includes problems with alcohol; the abuse of a wide variety of drugs that are increasingly available to children; eating disorders; and other self-destructive behaviors. As teachers, we are often in a position to be the first adults to notice changes in a student's performance that might indicate possible substance abuse. School-aged children who abuse alcohol or drugs are at increased risk for an array of other serious problems. Course readings will examine the causes of student substance abuse and provide opportunities to research effective measures for prevention and treatment. A course objective will be to enable educators to understand the specific ways in which substance abuse impacts a child's learning and behavior.
  The second part of this course will address the significant problems that exist when our students are living with family addiction. When parents, siblings, and other relatives or caretakers are alcoholics or drug abusers, the life of the child is drastically affected.  Assignments will provide readings and information that will help teachers recognize and understand the consequences of family addiction. It will affect the student's learning and behavior, both of which have an observable influence in the classroom.
   The school environment provides an opportunity to help children who are dealing with their own or a family member's substance abuse problems. This course will help teachers learn how to effectively identify and guide these students.  Suitable for all educators, K-12.
All work must be submitted by July 28, 2010.  NOTE - Registration is strictly limited to 15 participants.
Instructor: Judi Weissman

 

The Latest and Greatest of the World Wide Web   (3 credits/45 hours)   in-service credit only   NEW COURSE!!!!

ON-LINE       July 19, 2010 – August 20, 2010     (registration through July 30, 2010)

Stop working harder and start working smarter! The vast amount of resources on the world wide web are waiting for you and your students, but searching through pages and pages of addresses can be very time consuming. We’ve done the work for you- finding the best of the best websites available on the internet today. Participants in this course will explore websites for instruction in the areas of language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and current events. They will investigate the latest technology trends by engaging with sites on the topics of interactive white boards, podcasting, streaming video, copyright and internet safety. Make learning for your students come alive by examining virtual travel, webcams, and on-line games!   Suitable add educators, K - 12.

Instructor:  Eric Gustafson

 

Cultural Changes that Shape American Education    (3 credits/45 hours)   in-service credit only 
ON-LINE       July 26, 2010 – August 31, 2010     (registration through August 2, 2010)

Course description:   This course deeply explores the makeup of cultures. The factors and characteristics that distinguish cultures from others are explored.  From this point cultures can be defined on three different levels.  Immigrant cultures, American culture(s), and School Cultures.  All three of these levels have had profound effects on many individual schools as well as the entire educational system.   Further attention is spent on ways to integrate cultures and/or “re-culture” schools through designed programs. The activities and content of this course are beneficial for teachers of all subject areas, K-12.

Instructor: Anthony Grilli

 

Becoming A Great Teacher-Influences of Harry Wong  (3 credits/45 hours)   in-service credit only

ON-LINE  August 2 -  30    (registration through August 16, 2010)

 Course Description:  The beliefs of Harry Wong and his First Days of Teaching book will be a strong influence on this class. Topics will include effective teaching strategies, proactive teaching, classroom management, setting up your classroom, starting the school year off right, and many other important topics. You can work at your own pace.  All work must be submitted by August 30, 2010.

Instructor:  Joe Bienz  

 

Dealing with Difficult Parents             (3 credits/45 hours)     in-service credit only       

ON-LINE   August 2 - 30   (registration through August 13, 2010)   

Course Description:  A course designed to develop the necessary teaching skills needed to promote a positive atmosphere when presented with the task of gaining the support of parents in your classroom setting.  A variety of models, theories, and philosophies pertaining to positive parental support will be explored and opportunity for application will be provided.   A must of all educators, K- 12!  All work must be submitted by August 30, 2010.

Instructor:  Hal Miskin

 

Family Impact on Education    (3 credits/45 hours)     in-service credit only        

ON-LINE July 29 - August 20        (registration through August 6, 2009)

Course Description:     As educators, we have become increasingly aware of the many factors that can influence a student’s ability to succeed in school. For many of our students, it is clear that their home lives greatly impact on their school behavior and performance.  Those students living in an atmosphere of family dysfunction will, unfortunately, tend to “bring” these problems with them to school.  Educators must be prepared to address these issues while simultaneously keeping the focus where it must be - helping students to learn and succeed.  Often, our role as teachers seems to be more far-reaching than it used to be; the boundaries of what we do as teachers has, in many ways, expanded.  This course will examine the connection between students’ home lives and their school performance.   As teachers, we are the ones most likely to observe changes in students’ behavior, academics, peer relationships and appropriate interactions with adults.  At times, these situations can even affect the overall climate of your classroom and thus must be recognized and addressed. 
Suitable for all educators and counselors, K - 12. All work must be submitted by August 20, 2010.  NOTE - Registration is strictly limited to 15 participants.
 
Instructor:  Judi Weissman

 

Establishing a Bully Free Classroom: How Parents and Teachers Can Help Break the Cycle of Violence   

(3 credits/45 hours)                in-service credit only 

ON-LINE     August 2 - 30   (registration through August 13, 2010)

Course Description:   It’s a deadly triad: bullies who terrorize, bullied kids who are afraid to tell, bystanders who watch, participate, or look away, and adults who dismiss the incidents as a normal part of childhood.  This course will explain types of bullying, the differences between girl and boy bullies, how to protect children from being bullied,  steps to toward educating the bully, how to help the bullied child heal and effectively discipline the bully and how to evaluate a school’s anti-bullying policy.  Open to all K-12 teachers.  All work must be submitted by , 2010.  

Instructor:  Nancy Washington

 

How To Reach Those Special Students  (3 credits/45 hours)   in-service credit only

ON-LINE    August 2 - 30    (registration through August 13, 2010)

Course Description:  Do you ever wonder how am I going to help this student?  Well, now you can!  We will look at difficult students and their parents, gifted students, E.L.L. learners, and many students who may require some special assistance.  This class is great for any educator at any level!   You can work at your own pace.  All work must be submitted by August 30, 2010.

Instructor:  Joe Bienz

 

Safe School Mandates:  Preventing School Violence    (3 credits/45 hours)     in-service credit only       

ON-LINE    July 29 - August 20       (registration through August 6, 2010)    

Course Description:    Safe school initiatives have become a priority for schools across the country. Safe schools are essential to young people’s academic success; as educators, we must be able to assure our students that school is a safe place where they can learn without fear of violence. The “No Child Left Behind” act ensures that all students will have the opportunity to attend a safe school.
     Course participants will study programs and solutions currently being used to prevent the occurrence of violent incidents in our schools. School policies regarding discipline, security and crisis preparedness will also be examined.  Teachers will be given information that will help them identify and address risk factors in student behavior that might lead to incidents of violence.  Problems such as bullying, gangs, and aggressive behavior toward peers or teachers will also be studied.  Information will be offered through extensive handouts, assigned readings and group projects.
      We can make our schools safer if we understand what leads to violence and the interventions that will prevent it. School violence may reflect the violence in our communities and neighborhoods; therefore, schools are most effective in confronting school violence when the community around them provides support.
     Successful programs have been initiated in schools throughout the country. We must create the programs that we strongly believe will work for our own students, integrating the best resources our schools and communities have to offer.  This class will address concerns for all educators and counselors, K - 12.      All work must be submitted by August 20, 2010.  NOTE - Registration is strictly limited to 15 participants.


                   
Instructor:  Judi Weissman

 

The Effects of Nutrition on Learning        (3 credits/45 hours)             in-service credit only        

ON-LINE    August 2 - 30 (registration through August 13, 2010)   

Students are often bombarded by the media with unhealthy food choices.  Teachers have the ability to help students understand the ramifications of their food choices in improving physical health and mental alertness.  This course will examine the political, economic, medical, and social paradigms within the educational system and their connection to nutrition. We will explore the correlations between nutrition, exercise, learning, cognitive development, and behaviors as observed within the school environment.  This course is suitable for all educators, K - 12!  All work must be submitted by August 30, 2010.

Instructors:  Norma Egic and Laurie Graziano

 

Critical Thinking Instruction: How to Teach Problem Solving Skills to All Students   

 (3 credits/45 hours)             in-service credit only        

ON-LINE    August 6 – August 26  (registration open through August 16, 2010)
 
"We should be teaching students how to think. Instead, we are teaching them what to think."       

Critical thinking is an important and vital topic in modern education. One way to enhance instruction in all subject areas is to infuse critical thinking into content instruction. Children are not born with the power to think critically, nor do they develop this ability naturally; it is a learned ability that must be taught.  This course will provide participants with techniques for customizing curriculum in ways that ensure students will develop critical thinking skills.  Students with critical thinking and problem solving skills are better prepared to tackle daily problems – both in school and in their personal lives.  This leads to higher productivity in the classroom and greater independence in a student’s approach to all areas of his or her education.  For students to successfully engage in critical thinking skills, they must utilize the upper domains of Bloom’s Taxonomy: analysis, synthesis and evaluation. Class materials, reading and research will cover Bloom’s theories as well as all aspects of critical thinking as it relates to students’ academic achievement. Teachers in all subject areas will be able to enhance student learning by developing strategies for instruction in critical thinking.  Suitable for all educators, K - 12.  
Instructor:  Stacey Kimbell

Reading and Writing in the Content Areas     (3 credits/45 hours)        in-service credit only        NEW COURSE!!!!!

ON-LINE    August 9 - September 10       (registration through August 16, 2010)    

Course Description:  "Every teacher is a teacher of reading".  Reading and writing are the backbones of education today.  Students are required to read and write in all of their subject areas as well as employ their reading and writing skills to meet NYS standardized test requirements.  To ensure that students perform well on these exams, to promote lifelong readers and writers, we as educators need to enhance student interest, vision, and comprehension in these areas.   

In this course, you will learn carefully crafted reading and writing techniques that could be incorporated into any discipline.  Lessons and graphic organizers for mathematics, social studies, science, health, art, physical education, career skills, and English language learners will be covered, as well as scaffolding techniques for immediate use in the classroom.

The course will focus on creative ways to implement reading and writing into your curriculum.  You will walk away with a multitude of ideas and strategies to immerse your students with.  Particular focus will be on read alouds, double-entry journals, literature circles, partnered reading and writing, vocabulary splashes, memo writes, and on-demand task writing activities.

In the end, teachers and students alike will be refreshed.  Everyone will be a lifelong reader and writer, and will see reading as a pathway to success. A must for all elementary and secondary educators!!!!!  All work must be submitted no later than September 10, 2010.

Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia  

 

We are offering many courses on-line Sept 1 - 30 - click here for more info:  Fall 2010

 

 

Hybrid Courses:  The perfect blend of classroom and on-line work.

 

Issues that Affect Students Inside and Outside of the Classroom    (3 credits/45 hours)   in-service credit only       Course Cancelled

HYBRID   Smithtown Site    Mon. 6/28 5-10pm, Tues. 6/29 5-10pm, and Thurs. 7/1 5-10pm

Course Description:  There are many issues that affect students besides learning.  In today’s classroom it is a Pandora’s box of unknown variables.  Issues that affect students now spill over into the classroom.  We will examine many of these issues including gangs in schools, divorce, home life, abuse, and many other topics that may affect your student’s lives.  This course is recommended for any educator or any person who works with children.  This class is designed as a hybrid and involves fifteen hours in the classroom and thirty hours on-line course work.  All coursework is due no later than July 31, 2010.

Instructor:  Joe Bienz   

 

Character Education: Utilizing School and Community Resources  (3 Credits/45 hours)  in-service credit only 

HYBRID  Smithtown Site   Mondays and Wednesday    June 30, July 7 and 12      5 - 10 p.m.

Course Description:  Character education is now a mandated part of our curriculum. New York State Education Law directs schools to “ensure that the course of instruction in grades kindergarten through twelve includes a component on civility, citizenship and character education.” In the school environment, character education is a means of promoting integrity and teaching students about the principles of honesty, tolerance, personal responsibility and respect for others. The hope is that this instruction will enhance the quality of our students’ lives as well as encourage them to make positive contributions to their communities. A key component of the course will be developing curriculum projects and relevant, grade appropriate lessons.  Character building must be a collaborative effort between our schools and our communities. Integrity, compassion, and excellence are universal principles that can be taught. Schools must lead the charge to ensure that these qualities are instilled in our students; the result will be better schools and stronger communities. Suitable for all educators, K - 12.  All work must be submitted by July 15th.

Instructor:  Judi Weissman

 

Critical Thinking and Instructional Strategies     (3 credits/45 hours)     in-service credit only

HYBRID  Smithtown Site  Tuesdays and Thursdays  July 20, 22, 27   5 - 10 PM
 
Students with critical thinking and problem solving skills are better prepared to tackle daily problems – both in school and in their personal lives. This leads to higher productivity in the classroom and greater independence in a student’s approach to all areas of his or her education. To achieve these objectives, our goal as educators is to create an active learning environment that promotes critical thinking within content instruction, The purpose of this course is to provide techniques for customizing curriculum in ways that ensure students will develop critical thinking skills. Approaches such as Bloom's Taxonomy, the Socratic Method, and Understanding by Design will be incorporated as frameworks that achieve higher level thinking outcomes. Through the use of curriculum materials,hand-outs, research studies, assigned readings, group projects, and guided activities, participants will have the opportunity to engage in discourse designed to implement critical thinking strategies into lesson planning. Suitable for all educators, K - 12.  All work must be submitted by July 30th.
 

Instructor: Stacey Kimbell

 

 

Dynamics of Successful Teaching:  Impact on Student Performance        (3 Credits / 45 hours)     in-service credit only  

HYBRID        Smithtown site     Mondays and Wednesdays    August 4, 9, 11   5 - 10 p.m.

Course Description:  What makes a teacher one of the “great ones?”  Our performance as teachers has a great deal to do with students’ success in our classrooms.  The teacher-student relationship must foster academic achievement and be the foundation for a dynamic learning environment. This course will examine strategies for creating a classroom atmosphere conducive to student success.  Many teachers today recognize the importance of finding the right balance of professionalism and caring in their relationships with students.  In these challenging times, we are increasingly called upon to take on many different roles as we perform our jobs as educators.  We must prepare our students for all of the mandated New York State Exams and cover broader curriculum requirements as well.  With the help of articles and ideas from a variety of professional publications, we will explore the dynamics of successful teaching and its impact on student performance. When students genuinely enjoy being in a teacher’s classroom, their performance improves.  Learn how to be the kind of teacher that students respect and admire. This course will give you the skills to develop a learning environment that students will look forward to!   Suitable for all teachers, K - 12.  All work must be submitted by August 16, 2010.

Instructor:  Judi Weissman

 

Developing Critical Thinking Skills Through Writing Across the Curriculum             NEW HYBRID COURSE!

(3 Credits / 45 hours)        in-service credit only  

Mondays and Wednesdays    July 14, 19 and 21     5 - 10 p.m.
All work must be submitted by July 23, 2010.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
   In an educational environment with a strong focus on mandated exams and test preparation, students are not always getting ample opportunity to fully develop their critical thinking skills. One of the pleasures of learning is self-discovery; writing is often a conduit allowing students to explore themselves and the world they live in. Student writing and critical thinking will naturally improve when children are given assignments that encourage meaningful writing. This type of writing will strengthen learning and creativity and should be supported by teachers in all subject areas.
   Think back to a favorite piece of writing you did. Most likely, it was about something that was personal to you - something you knew about and cared about. This is the kind of writing that allows all students to begin to identify themselves as successful writers while simultaneously fostering critical thinking skills. Teachers in subjects across the curriculum should aim to keep the joy of self-expression alive in our students.
   This hands-on course will explore ways to develop student writers who are well prepared for the state exams and who enjoy writing. An extensive materials packet will be given to all participants. A variety of writing activities will be modeled and participants will be shown how to design writing activities relevant for their own students. Successful and motivated writers will unleash their creativity; in so doing, they will have become critical and independent thinkers guided by their own experiences and imaginations. As educators, we must remember that writing can be both instructional and fun; let's prove that to our students!
  This course is suitable for all educators, K through 12. All work must be submitted by July 23, 2010.
Instructor: Judi Weissman  

 

ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION FOR TEACHERS                  NEW HYBRID COURSE!

(3 Credits / 45 hours)     in-service credit only  

Smithtown Site     Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 5, 10 and 12     5 - 10 p.m.
All work must be submitted by August 17, 2010.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
   Working in a school environment requires an understanding of the connection between student substance abuse and its impact on learning and behavior. Use of alcohol and drugs by students poses a serious threat to the educational process, to the students themselves, and to society.  Drug and alcohol abuse are also linked with depression, school absenteeism, violence and poor academic performance. Substance abuse issues covered in this course will include an in-depth study of alcohol and drug addiction and an examination of other destructive and addictive behaviors.  Educators are in a position to be the first adults able to recognize and act upon the signs of student substance abuse.  Sadly, research has indicated that increasingly younger students are abusing drugs or alcohol and are at risk for a variety of serious problems. Children may turn to drugs to cope with stress, succumb to peer pressure, or have a hereditary predisposition for substance abuse; in all cases, the child's potential for academic success is greatly diminished.
   Teachers will learn how to utilize school services and community resources to provide guidance and help for troubled students.  A materials packet and accompanying assignments will be distributed to all participants. This is a topic that demands our attention; the more we understand the issues surrounding substance abuse the better prepared we will be to address it within the school environment.  Suitable for all educators, K-12. 

Instructor:  Judi Weissman


Traditional Classroom Courses:

Active Learning Strategies for the Differentiated Classroom   (3 Credits / 45 hours)    in-service credit only    NEW COURSE!!!

Jericho Jewish Center   Monday - Friday    July 12 - 15  8:00 - 5:00 pm

Your classroom contains a diversified range of students all with different needs.  RTI recognizes that students need to be taught using a variety of differentiated strategies.  Research shows that active involvement of students results in increased learning.  This course will examine a variety of learning models and theories, and explore the ways in which you can meet the requirements of RTI.   Walk away with practical strategies that can be used in class.  Suitable for all educators, K - 12.

Formerly Titled - Work Smarter, Not Harder - course has been updated and retitled.

Instructor:      Deena Stevens  

 

Assessing and Teaching Struggling Readers        NEW COURSE!   (3 Credits / 45 hours)    in-service credit only

Jericho Jewish Center    Monday - Friday  August 9 - 13    8:00 - 5:00 p.m.    

Course Description:  This course focuses on assessment-based intervention strategies for struggling readers. We will discuss the concept of running records or individual reading inventories to determine the needs of readers.

The first part of this course is designed to create an understanding of the philosophy of leveled books, leveled libraries, and leveled readers.  We will review the entire assessment process including: administration of running records and other forms of assessment, miscue analysis, evaluation and interpretation of results.

The second part of the course will focus on the instructional implications and instructional planning based on the results of the assessments.  We will discuss various intervention strategies including: flexible skill based grouping, small group instruction, guided reading, word work, 1:1 techniques, scaffolding strategies, comprehension and fluency strategies.

Instructor:  Rose Marino  

Assisting Students with Autism/Asperger's Syndrome    (3 credits/45 hours)      in-service credit only

Smithtown Site   July 12 - 16            8:00 - 5:00 pm    

Course Description:    Autism is a complex disorder; often described as a "spectrum disorder", a disease that can range from mild to severe.  The number of students diagnosed with autism is increasing steadfastly in our society.  Although currently there is not known cure, autism is treatable.  This course will provide a comprehensive explanation of the various components of the autistic disorder.  Current research will be presented on the most successful treatment of modalities that will guide and assist the teacher working with multi-level autistic students.

Instructor:  Alonna Rubin

 

Bridging the Gap Between Special Education and the General Education Classroom  (3 credits/45 hours)    in-service credit only    NEW COURSE!!!

Jericho Jewish Center       July 19 - 23    8:00 - 5:00 pm

Course Description:  In this course, participants will learn the different aspects involved in creating a cohesive learning environment for both the general ed. students and special ed. students. Some of the topics to be addressed include creating alternate assessments in inclusive settings, intervention strategies, collaborating with parents in order to maintain successful communication, and adapting instruction to meet the needs of all students in the classroom. This course will help teachers  understand how there is an approach to teach all of our different learners.  

Instructors:  Jodi Widelitz and Jennifer LaRochelle

 

 

727.T    Childhood and Adolescence in the Urban Community     (3 credits/45 hours)       

GRADUATE OR IN-SERVICE       

Jericho Jewish Center   June 28 - July 2    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Course Description:    Cultural, Social and Economic composition of urban communities.  Effects of social background on attitudes, behavior and learning.  Implication for guidance, especially in large urban areas.

Instructor:    Robert Anastasio

 

726.1X Children and Youth with Special Needs    (3 credits/45 hours)    

Graduate or In-Service 

Smithtown Site    

Monday - Friday  June 28 - July 2     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Course Description:    Survey of characteristics of children who are emotionally disturbed, mentally retarded, physically disabled and neurologically impaired and have learning disabilities.  Implications for the classroom teacher regarding curriculum, management, and integration with normal children.

Instructor:  Joe Bienz

 

716.33T    Collaboration with Families       (3 credits / 45 hours)   (formerly 728.11T Parent Education) 

Brooklyn College Course

Graduate or In-Service    

Smithtown Site   July 12 - 16     8:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Course Description:     Issues of disability as it affects the family unit; development of teacher competence in applying appropriate collaborative approaches and strategies, utilizing community resources and improving communication in culturally and linguistically diverse contexts.  Critical exploration of research.

Instructor: Hal Mishkin

 

720.X Cognitive and Intellectual Development     (3 credits / 45 hours)

Graduate or In-Service    

Jericho Jewish Center    Monday - Friday        June 28 - July 2      8:00 - 5:00 pm

Course Description: Critical Exposition, in light of recent research, of developments in the fields of cognitive and intellectual development. Examination of the psychological bases for such representative educational issues as readiness, grouping, learning to learn, curriculum structure, transfer and concept learning.

Instructor:  John Mancini

 

Decision Making "One of the most important aspects many of us take for granted"    (3 credits/45 hours)   in-service credit only

Smithtown Site   Monday - Friday    July 19 - 23    8:00 - 5:00 pm

Course Description:  As educators it is essential  that we make the right decisions everyday.  This course will include an overview of different situations an educator may face and is designed primarily as an outlet to discuss how to deal with encounters you may have in or out of your classroom.  We will discuss strategies we or our districts may use.  Topics included teacher-teacher relations, teacher-parent relations, violence in school, teacher-student process, sexual harassment issues, teacher-principal  relations, drugs and alcohol and weapons, etc.  The class will have the opportunity to share some of their most interesting situations they have experienced.  The goal is to help you become better decision makers as teachers.

Instructor:    Anthony Gambino

 

Education Support Services         (3 credits / 45 hours)      in-service credit only      

Smithtown Site     Monday - Friday     July 26 - 30    8:00 - 5:00 pm

Course Description:    This course is designed to give teachers (K-12) the proper channels to go to when they need assistance in and out of the classroom.  No matter if you're in your first or twentieth year you need to know where to go for help.  With the changes in school's curriculum, testing, educational standards etc. educators need to take advantage of the services available to them.  Topics include working with secretaries, custodians, administrators, district offices, security, chair-people, guidance counselors, co-workers, and the union.

Instructor: Anthony Gambino

 

712.T Education and Culture in the United States    (3 credits / 45 hours)             

Graduate or In-Service   

Jericho Jewish Center    Monday - Friday    7/12 - 16    8:00 am - 5:00 pm  

Course Description:  Analysis of the implication for education of major cultural developments in the United States today.  The actual and potential role of the school is considered from cultural perspectives.  This course is designed to deal with the process of change and how it affects our daily lives as educators.  New reforms will be addressed and broken down from a philosophical to a pragmatic approach.  The course is designed to be interactive and will also leave space for individual problems and situations that arise throughout various sessions.

Instructor:  Anthony Grilli 

 

731.3T Education and Ethics    (3 credits / 45 hours)        

Brooklyn College Course

Graduate or In-Service     

Jericho Jewish Center       

Monday - Friday    7/5 - 9     8:00 - 5:00 pm        Instructors:    Anthony Grilli

Course Description:  Ethical problems in locating and justifying educational values; in determining the nature, source, and limits of the school's moral authority; and in influencing the child's sense of values, moral outlook, and ways of judging.  Exploration of the ethics of teaching.  Use of literature, drama, the visual arts, and theories of ethics and moral development to explore the ethics of teaching, character education and moral education.  This course will explore a variety of ethical issues that are particularly relevant for educators.  We will discuss moral questions for use in the classroom and explore ways to encourage students to think deeply about their lives and schooling.  Character education will be addressed in the framework of motivating students to value and incorporate ethical behaviors into their everyday lives, relationships and education.  Ethical leadership and decision making by those who run our schools will also be examined.  The ethics related to our current methods of testing students will also be addressed, including the concerns about standardized exams for all students, regardless of their different abilities.  Throughout this course, we will focus on ways to incorporate moral and character education into our own lessons and classrooms.  Through a diverse variety of readings, group projects, and class discussions, this course will aim to help educators strengthen their own understanding of the ethical and moral concerns all teachers must deal with.  This course is suitable for all educators, K-12.  (Limit: 55 Participants)

Instructor:  Anthony Grillli

 

Effective Classroom Discipline and Management    (3 credits / 45 hours)                  in-service credit only

Smithtown Site    Monday - Friday    7/19 - 23    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Course Description:   Do you feel intimidated by challenging students?  Do you have a class that is making you have a "bad year"?  Or do you simply want to share new ideas and re-stock your toolkit for student management?  This course can help!  We will analyze the rudimentary elements of classroom disciplinary skills.  Participants will be able to visualize and develop the well rounded persona that's necessary to be an effective classroom manager.  You will be able to have classes cover more curriculum with higher retention in a positive educational environment.  Also, participants will learn strategies to help gain parents' support in their curricular and disciplinary dealings with students. 

Instructor: Anthony Grilli

 

Engaging, Challenging and Developing Responsive Writers through Poetry    (3 credits/45 hours)     in-service credit only    

PLEASE NOTE COURSE CANCELLED <<<<<<<<<<<<

Smithtown Site    Monday - Friday   July 5 - 9th    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Course Description:    This course will assist elementary teachers in using an integrated curriculum approach to support student achievement of the New York State Standards; and to make poetry a natural and enjoyable part of the process.  The class is structured around strategies for using poetry in the classroom.  New teaching methods will be presented to help integrate poetry.  Children learn to love to write better via poetry, hence their propensity for writing can become a life long communication skill.  Through the use of Art and Visual Imagery, we can show students that what the students see inside their minds is what they can write for and about.  The poet is empowered to "paint" their true feelings and words into print.  This course can play an important role in strengthening the teaching and learning in today's classroom.  Practical ideas & activities will be presented, in a "hands-on" format, across the curriculum, leveling the playing field, to encourage a love of learning through poetry.  Suitable for grades K - 8.

Instructor:    Sal Lentini

 

Enhancing your Classroom through the use of Media and Currents Events II        NEW COURSE!!!!

(3 credits/45 hours)     in-service credit only    

Jericho Jewish Center    Monday - Friday   August 2 - 6    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Course Description:  Media surrounds us and is a tremendous aspect of our society how we obtain information.  This course is continuation of Enhancing your Classroom through the use of Media and Currents Events, while dealing with a variety of new activities.  There are variety of ways to research media and current events information, and in turn bring them into your classroom.  The classroom is the perfect place for your students to begin to explore all aspects of information and the world of mass media.  Through this course educators will learn how to effectively introduce media programs using a variety of sources.  These sources will range from newspaper articles, to current events, to media websites and magazines.  Educators will examine just how much your students know about the media, and work from there forward.  Strategies for creating your own effective classroom media center will be discussed.  

Instructor:  Kim Tomlinson Kittredge  

 

 

 

Going Green in the Classroom           (3 credits / 45 hours)      in-service credit only      

PLEASE NOTE DATES MOVE TO THE LAST WEEK OF AUGUST <<<<<<<<<<<<<    Course is CANCELLED     

Smithtown Site   Monday - Friday   August 23 - 27     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Course Description: We will examine the areas of the natural world that humans have negatively impacted and what can be done to reduce our impact on these regions and in some cases repair the damage that has been done.  This course will be reviewing different forms of educational media, analyzing case studies and conducting field work that will allow you to “go green” with your students at any grade level in any discipline. 

Instructor:  Frank Vaughn

 

Healthy Students, Healthy Schools:  Current Issues for Educators       in-service credit only              NEW  COURSE!!!!! 

Smithtown Site             Monday - Friday     July 19 - 23             8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Course Description:   Today's schools are being asked to take a much more active role in promoting students' physical well being. In our classrooms, there are a variety of health issues affecting our students. In many instances, this has a direct impact upon the learning environment.  As educators, it is necessary to have an understanding of the most significant of these health issues and their potential to adversely affect a student's attendance and classroom performance. Course participants will be provided with information enabling them to recognize the signs and symptoms of student health issues. Additionally, we will discuss ways to utilize school support staff and community resources to help address the health problems our students are facing. 
   This course will offer a comprehensive study of a variety of student health concerns, including alcohol and drug abuse, chronic illness, depression, eating disorders, poor nutrition, behavioral problems, stress and anxiety, suicide, overmedicated children, sleep issues, family violence, and personality disorders. The current crisis of childhood and adolescent obesity and the serious health problems that accompany it will be examined in depth. We will also examine school wellness programs that have been successfully implemented across the country.
    Extensive handouts and educational material will be provided to all participants. Class discussions and required group research projects will provide additional course focus.
    Learn how to identify, support and help those students coping with serious health issues while simultaneously maintaining a productive classroom environment for all students. 
    This course is relevant for all educators and counselors, K-12.
Instructor: Judi Weissman

Integrated Classroom     (3 credits/45 hours)         in-service credit only           

Smithtown Site    Monday - Friday    August 2 - 6        8:00 am - 5:00 pm  

Course Description:   As more and more special education students enter into the mainstream, it is essential that both the mainstream  teacher and the special educator work together towards the student's success. This course discusses what a integrated classroom is and the issues educator's may encounter. Topics include integrated instruction models, teacher dynamics, teacher relationships, teacher roles, parent involvement, field experience scenarios etc.  This course is suitable for all educators, K - 12.  
 

Instructor - Anthony Gambino

 

709.11T Imagination, the Arts, and Multidisciplinary Learning                 (3 credits/45 hours)

Brooklyn College Course       

Graduate or In-Service

Jericho Jewish Center   July 5 - 9         8:00 - 5:00 pm

Course Description:  Multidisciplinary curriculum through the creative arts. The creative processes; experiential approach to the study of works of art in music, dance, theatre, and the visual arts. Integrating the arts with other curriculum areas for all children, including English language learners and children with special needs. A global perspective that draws upon diverse cultures. Based on the collaborative work between the Lincoln Center Institute for the Arts in Education and the School of Education. Lincoln Center Institute for the Arts in Education practice and other approaches to aesthetic education and learning. Guest teachers/artists. Students will leave each session with lesson plans including; math, science, language arts, social studies, ESL and special education. Please bring basic art supplies to first session. Appropriate for grades K-12.

Instructor:  Suzanne Cristallo

 

Immigration and Education     (3 Credits / 45 hours)    NEW COURSE!!!                              in-service credit only   


Smithtown Site        Monday - Friday    July 26 - 30      8:00 am  - 5:00 pm               NOTE NEW DATES

 

Immigration has transformed the culture of public schools throughout the region. To address the contemporary realities of immigration, educators have had to test the elasticity of the public school system by reshaping the paradigm. This course will consider how immigration has impacted pedagogy, theory, curriculum, lesson planning, and school culture. The objective is for educators to open discourse about the topic by sharing ideas, and determining strategies that will make the classroom adaptable to changing demographics. Readings, research, group activities, and lesson planning strategies will provide participants with an opportunity to explore the influence of immigration on teaching and learning in the 21st century classroom.                                        

Appropriate for all educators, K - 12.  

 

Instructor: Stacey Kimbell 

 

 

774.2T Improvement of Teaching:  Open Classroom, Individual, and Small-Group Teaching    (3 credits/45 hrs)     NEW COURSE!!!!

Brooklyn College Course

Smithtown Site    Monday - Friday     7/5 - 9   8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Graduate or In Service

Course Description:  Practice with models and strategies applicable to open classroom, individualized, and small-group teaching.  Emphasis will be placed on learning stations within the class that are defined and modeled for students.  Placing students at the forefront of the classroom requires a great amount of preparation on the teacher's part; therefore, a plethora of interdisciplinary lessons will be provided as well as ideas to incorporate collaboration and community involvement.  Suitable all educators, K - 12.


 Instructor:    Gayle Meinkes-Lumia

 

765.1 Issues of Teaching Middle Childhood                (3 credits/45 hrs)     

Jericho Jewish Center   Monday - Friday   7/26 - 30      8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Please note this course is cancelled

Graduate or In Service

Course Description:    Issues in middle childhood teaching.  Education for democratic citizenship and intercultural  understanding, development and learning of preadolescents and young adolescents; providing individual differences and special needs; organization of the classroom, school and curriculum including team teaching, interdisciplinary and integrated curricula; articulation among elementary, middle and secondary schools; guidance, home-school relations, testing and assessment.  Note:  Requirement for out of license Middle School re-certification with 726.3X Psychological and Sociological Problems of Adolescence.  Suitable all educators, K - 12.


 Instructor:    Robert Anastasio

 

 

750.3T Learning Environments for Students with Special Needs        (3 credits/45 hrs)         NEW COURSE!!!

Brooklyn College Course

Smithtown Site    Monday - Friday   July 12 - 16   8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Graduate or In Service

Course Description:  Approaches to design, management, and evaluation of optimal learning environments.  Review of methods, including behavior management, crisis intervention, group process, positive social interaction, skills and peer mediation.  Case studies in diverse settings as a basis for analysis, discussion, and interpretation of behavior within and across cultures.  Development of a reflective approach to teaching and problem solving. Suitable for all teachers, K-12.   

Instructor:    Anthony Gambino

 

744.T    Moral Development & Moral Education    (3 credits/45 hrs)     

Brooklyn College Course      

Graduate or In Service

Smithtown Site    Monday - Friday     July 19 - 23    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Course Description: Cognitive development and moral development; perspective taking social development and delinquency; moral development and guidance; pre-social behavior; altruism, caring, kindness; fostering moral growth in classrooms; science, literature, social studies; children’s rights and moral education.  

Instructor: Maryanne Edwards

 

742.1X    Multicultural Education    (3 credits/45 hrs)               

Please note this course is cancelled

Graduate or In-Service

Jericho Jewish Center      Monday - Friday     July 19 - 22       8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Course Description:  Examines diverse cultures, in the broadest sense (race, class ethnicity, and gender), that constitute American society.  Similarities and differences of various cultures in the context of education.  Examination of curriculum bulletins, textbooks, and journals.  Development of materials for use in the classroom.  Suitable K - 12.

Instructor:    Dr. Melvin Douglass

 

742.X Perspectives on Education:  Teaching Children and Adolescents in Cultural Context     (3 credits/45 hours)

Please note this course is cancelled

Brooklyn College Course     

Graduate or In-Service

(formerly Education & Youth in Cultural Context)    (3 credits / 45 hours)

Jericho Jewish Center     August 2 - 6       8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Course Description:    An introduction to the philosophy, psychology, sociology, culture, and history of educating children and adolescents.  Development of children and adolescents in different cultures in relation to existing value systems, with emphasis on the manner in which biological and psychological factors are interpreted in accordance with prevailing values.  Full use is made of research and such other appropriate data as children's creative works.  Suitable K - 12/

Instructor: Dr. Melvin Douglass

 

726.3X Psychological and Sociological Problems of Adolescence  (3 credits/45 hours)           PLEASE NOTE BROOKLYN COLLEGE HAS STOPPED OFFERING THIS COURSE - IT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE.

Brooklyn College Course

Graduate or In-Service   

Course Description:  Intensive study of the responsibility of the school and other educational agencies in meeting problems of adolescents.  Behavior in the light of physical, mental, and emotional development.   Expanding interests and activities in recreational, vocational, and social spheres.   Family and community relationships.  Note:  Requirement for out of license Middle School re-certification with 765.1 Issues of Teaching in Middle Childhood.  Suitable all educators, K - 12.

Instructor:    Robert Anastasio

 

734.T  Sexism in American Education    (3 credits / 45 hours)

Brooklyn College Course    

Graduate or In-Service   

Smithtown Site      Monday - Friday    7/5 - 9    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Course Description:    Non-sexist child rearing; sex stereotyping and personal development; child-rearing practices; societal attitudes toward men and women; the role of the media and linguistic sexism. The schools and sex roles, " Hidden Curriculum"; courses, books, materials and toys, resources for non sexist education. Nonsexist career preparation and educational leadership; creating options, nonsexist counseling; role of community centers and woman's groups; anatomy of change; legislation; feminist studies for men and women.  This course will explore the many compelling issues related to gender and education. Focus will include an examination of gender equity issues and differences in the behavior patterns of boys and girls. Do boys and girls learn differently? Do teachers have differing expectations based on a student’s gender? Do single-sex classes possibly lead to a significant difference in student performance and success? Has the changing role of women impacted not only family dynamics but the school environment as well?  Are men and women athletes treated the same? These provocative questions will create a framework for our studies and discussions. Research suggests that, in many instances, teachers treat boys and girls differently. This has spurred further research into gender’s effect on education and the subsequent implications for both students and teachers.  Gender issues have found their way into legislation via the Higher Education Act and ESEA - Elementary and Secondary Education Act.  Educators can benefit from identifying and understanding the learning styles of boys and girls and what impact their own attitudes might have.  Through a diverse variety of readings, group projects, independent research and class discussions, this course will aim to help educators strengthen their understanding of the impact gender has on the educational process. Suitable for all teachers, K-12.     

Instructor: Judi Weissman

 

670.X Skillful Teaching:  Strategies for Effective Instruction and Classroom Management    (3 credits/45 hours)

Brooklyn College Course

Graduate or In Service

Jericho Jewish Center      Monday - Friday   7/26 - 30    8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Course Description: Strategies to assist the in-service teacher in the application of principles of teaching that contribute to student achievement and appropriate student behavior, using the resources of the school and community. Suitable all educators, K - 12.

Instructor:    John Mancini

 

Socioeconomics and Education: How School District Profiles Impact Student Performance  (3 Credits / 45 hours)        in-service credit only  
Smithtown Site        Monday - Friday    8/2 - 6        8:00 am  - 5:00 pm 
     
Course Description:    “Equal education for all” has been a mantra frequently used by policy makers and politicians. In fact, a primary goal of NCLB was to ensure that students in every school, regardless of socioeconomic status, would have access to a quality education. The law emphasizes increased funding for poor school districts, higher achievement for poor and minority students, and new measures to hold all schools accountable for their students' progress. Even with these laws in place, educators, politicians, students and parents continue to have grave concerns about their implementation and efficacy.    This course will examine the connection between a district's socioeconomic profile and the academic performance of its students. We will explore the relationship between the school, culture and community.  Long Island 's diverse schools present great opportunity to research the impact of socioeconomic status on students. Here, as in many other places, there is often a disparity in educational opportunities and services offered by districts. Participants will research the socioeconomic profile of the schools they work in and examine its potential impact on students.  We will discuss cultural deprivation vs. socioeconomic disadvantages as influencing factors in school performance. Recent research suggests that economic and social status can influence a child's ability, willingness and opportunities to learn. Through readings, handouts, research and discussion, this course will provide participants with insight into the socioeconomic factors that influence student performance.   This course is suitable for all educators, K - 12.        

Instructor:  Judi Weissman

 

Practical Spanish for Educators    (3 credits/45 hours)        in-service credit only        

Smithtown Site      Monday - Friday    7/12 - 16      8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Course Description:  Have you ever wished that you could communicate with your Spanish speaking students and their parents without a translator?  If you have, then this course is for you.  This course is designed for teachers, guidance counselors, administrators and other associated personnel who would like to be able to have basic conversations with students and parents in Spanish.  You will be introduced to basic grammar structures of the language, as well as vocabulary specific to the school setting.  We will focus on speaking and pronunciation.  This course is designed for beginners, but all are welcome and will provide you with a practical approach to the language and will be geared to usage in the school environment.  This course is appropriate for all teachers K - 12.

Instructor:    Dana Robinson

 

Practical Spanish II for Educators    (3 credits/45 hours)        in-service credit only        NEW COURSE!!!!!

Smithtown Site      Monday - Friday    8/9 - 13       8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Course Description:  This course is designed as a continuation of Practical Spanish for Educators.  In this course, we will fine time the elements of Spanish that were studied in the first part.  We will expand our vocabulary as well as our grammatical command of the language.  This course will continue to focus on speaking and listening skills that will aide in communicating with Spanish speaking students and parents.  This course will also provide knowledge of Latin American culture.  This course is designed for educators that have a basic knowledge of the Spanish Language.  Practical Spanish for Educators is suggested but not a prerequisite.  Appropriate for all teachers K - 12.

Instructor:    Dana Robinson

 

 

718.33T Special Issues in Education: Classroom and School-Wide Learning Environments    (3 credits/45 hours)

Please note this course is cancelled

Brooklyn College Course

Graduate or In Service

Smithtown Site   Monday - Friday    July 19 - 23     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Course Description: Themes of interest and in teaching students with learning and developmental disabilities. Focus on emerging trends and research. Validated approaches in curriculum, instruction, and positive behavioral supports. Examination of the politics of labeling, the construction of disability, and the influence of school culture on inclusion and the development of the least restrictive learning environment, implications for school reform, and independent and small group study.  This class is great for any teacher, social worker, guidance counselor or anyone who works in education.  This course is suitable for all educators, K - 12.

Instructor: Joe Bienz

 

750.1T Students with Special Needs             (3 credits/45 hours)    

Brooklyn College Course               

Graduate or In Service

Smithtown Site   Monday - Friday   July 26 - 30   8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Course Description:     Investigation of the development nature, causes, and characteristics of young children and students with special needs.  Implications for classroom teachers and other professionals in areas of interpersonal interactions, interagency collaboration, and instruction.  Focus on historical, social, and legal foundations of special education and the politics of special education.  Theories of learning and development.  Influence of gender, class, language, sexuality, and race/ethnicity on the construction of disability, as interpreted within and across cultures.  Field experiences in schools and a variety of community settings.  Suitable all educators, K - 12.

Instructor:    Maryanne Edwards

 

Teaching all Children in the Regular Classroom         (3 credits / 45 hours)            in-service credit only      NEW COURSE!!!!

COURSE CANCELLED>>>>>>

Smithtown Site    Monday - Friday    August 9 - 13    8 am - 5:00 pm

Course Description:  This course will give regular education teachers the tools to teach and meet the needs of all children with special learning needs from Gifted to Classified Special Education in their classroom without having to develop IEP’s for each child and without much extra planning time.  Teachers will leave this course with an arsenal of teaching techniques to allow them to meet each child’s unique learning needs and styles while meeting NYS standards in all academic areas.  Suitable for all educators, K - 12.

Instructor:  Majorie Rubin

726.2T Teaching in Least Restrictive Environment            NEW COURSE!!!!!

Graduate or In-Service

Smithtown Site     Monday -  Friday    July 5 - 9    8:00 am - 5:00 pm       

Course Description:    Strategies to integrate and support students with special needs in least restrictive environments.  System and organizational change theories and strategies for developing models of inclusive education.  Focus on curriculum and collaborative processes with other professionals including co-teaching, consultative, and itinerant models.  Engagement of family members in collaborative efforts.  Suitable all educators, K - 12.

Instructor: Anthony Gambino

 

 

Teaching Tolerance:  A Global Perspective For The 21st Century        in-service credit only        On William Floyd Approved Courses List 

Smithtown  Site    Monday - Friday  June 28 - July 2     Saturday added 6/26   8:00 am - 5 pm

Please note Saturday, June 26th has been added to assist those teachers who have to teach on Monday, June 28th due to snow days.  The course requires attendance for five full days of the six days listed.


Course Description:   “Tolerance is respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world today. Tolerance is a way of thinking and feeling - but most importantly, of acting - that gives us respect for those unlike us.”     ~Tolerance.org

  In an era where most of our schools are multicultural and working towards full inclusion, it becomes increasingly important to teach our students tolerance and an acceptance of diversity.  Beginning in the  earliest years of education, schools must help students understand the damaging consequences of prejudice and intolerance.  Teaching tolerance is a way to help students recognize humane values and then have the courage to act upon them.
    Through the use of handouts, research, assigned readings, guest speakers and group project presentations, participants will have the opportunity to study a variety of perspectives on tolerance as it relates to our students' lives and to our classrooms. Ideas and materials for creating age-appropriate lessons will be provided. Students themselves often give us “teachable moments” that may be seized upon to offer lessons of tolerance.
   A global perspective will be provided by an in-depth examination of relevant historical events including the Holocaust and the many current events shaping our world today.  We will study these topics in the context of how it impacts the education and the lives of our students.   Participants will be involved in provocative discussions, guided activities and an exploration of successful teaching strategies on topics presented in class. This course will provide extensive curriculum materials for all educators, K - 12.

Instructor:  Judi Weissman

 

Work Smarter, Not Harder    (3 credits/45 hrs)        in-service credit only         

Please see "Active Learning Strategies for the Differentiated Classroom" above.  This course has been updated and re-titled.

Course Description:    New standards, greater teacher accountability, collaborative teaching models high expectations and an endless paper trail.  The demands of teaching have changed significantly.  Now teachers are pulled in a million directions and every child seems to have a special need.  Many of them have labels attached to their names from gifted to LD, ADHD, ODD and 504's.  You are expected to address everyone's needs with minimal training.  How can you handle this without having a total meltdown?  Work smarter, not harder.  Find out what the law says about your class and the special kids in it.  Learn how to integrate academic interventions into your existing class framework.  Discover ways to shift the onus for learning back onto your students through active studying.  Make your classroom a better learning environment for all students - both special education and general education.

Instructor:     Deena Stevens




763.4T  Workshop in Language Arts      (3 credits/45 hrs)            NEW COURSE!!!!

Brooklyn College Course

Graduate or In-Service    

Smithtown Site   Monday - Friday      June 28 - July 2nd    8:00 am - 5 pm

Saturday added 6/26  

Please note Saturday, June 26th has been added to assist those teachers who have to teach on Monday, June 28th due to snow days.  The course requires attendance for five full days of the six days listed.

  8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Course Description:  Language arts is at the center to all learning.  Students need to have positive experiences that engage them in listening, reading, speaking, viewing, and writing.  Attention will be given to the particular needs and interests of the student, with provision for individual and group study.  Language is best learned when it is used well.  The class will examine how a successful ELA curriculum, guides the continuous growth and development of student thinking and learning abilities, K-12.

Refining classroom instruction is at the core of professional development.  Course instruction will focus on proven strategies to assist students to become confident and competent language users.  Competent language users, equipped with enhanced communication skills, will have greater abilities and increased confidence to function at a more proficient meaningful level, in today's society.  Suitable for all educators, K - 12.


Instructor:  Sal Lentini


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