Fall 2023 Session
The Long Island Institute of Professional Studies Registration Form
Click Here for Full List ONLINE COURSES for all session dates listed below
IN PERSON COURSES are listed below the session dates.
Session II 9/13 – 10/13/23
Session III 9/15 – 10/15/23
Session III 9/18 – 10/18/23
Session IV 9/21 – 10/21/23
Session V 9/25 – 10/25/23
Session VI 9/28 – 10/28/23
Session VII 10/2 – 11/2/23
Session VIII 10/5 – 11/5/23
Session IX 10/9 – 11/9/23
Session X 10/12 – 11/12/23
Session XI 10/16 – 11/16/23
Session XII 10/19 – 11/21/23
Session XIII 10/23 – 11/23/23
Session XX 10/30 – 11/30/23
Session XXI 11/2 – 12/2/23
Session XXII 11/6 – 12/6/23
Session XXIII 11/9 – 12/9/23
Session XXIV 11/13 – 12/13/23
Session XXV 11/16 – 12/16/23
Session XXVA 11/20 – 12/20/23
Session XXVI 11/23 – 12/23/23
Session XXVI 11/27 – 12/27/22
Session XXVIA 11/29 – 12/29/23
Session XXVIII 12/4 – 1/4/24** Fall class but last day ends in Spring session
Session XXVIII 1 12/7 – 12/7/24** Fall class but last days ends in Spring
Session XXVIV 12/11 – 1/11/ 24 ** Fall class but last day ends in Spring session
Session XXVV 12/14 – 1/14/24** Fall class but last day ends in Spring session
Session XXVVI 12/18 – 1/18/23 ** Fall class but last day ends in Spring session
Session XXVVII 12/21 – 1/21/ 24 ** Fall class but last day ends in Spring session
Session XXVVIII 12/26 – 1/26/24 ** Fall class but last day ends in Spring
SPECIAL ONE WEEK ACCELERATED SESSIONS:
Session A 9/18 – 9/22/23Session B 10/9 – 10/13/23
Session C 11/6 – 11/10/23
Session D 11/20 – 11/24/23
Session E 12/4 – 12/8/23
Session F 12/18 – 12/22/23
Session G 12/26 – 12/30/23
SPECIAL TWO WEEK ACCELERATED SESSIONS:
Session 1 9/11 – 9/22/23Session 2 9/25 – 10/6/23
Session 3 10/9 – 10/20/23
Session 4 10/23 – 11/3/23
Session 5 11/6 – 11/17/23
Session 6 11/27 12/8/23
Session 7 12/11 – 12/22/23
Session 8 12/25 – 1/5/24
Stress and Student Learning
*New Course
Instructor: Kim Kittredge
kkittredgeliips@gmail.com
3 credits – In service Course (45 Hours)
Fall 2023
Dates – September 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27.
Course Description:
As educators we see first hand the effects of stress on our students. We feel the effect it has on us. This course will explore the consequences and effects of stress. Stress is a common issue that does affect and will affect all of our students at some time. Educators will learn how to identify individuals under stress or in stressful situations. Participants will discuss what are the factors that cause stress most, and the different ways of coping with stress. Teachers will discuss how to greatly improve your student’s mental and physical well being on a day-to-day basis. Teachers will learn strategies for helping students self-regulate, to manage moving from one class to another (transitional strategies), and reducing outside daily noise. The importance mindsets will also be discussed. This course is a must for all educators levels K-12.
Effective Interventions- Equip yourself with the tools for success
**New Course**
Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com
In-Service Course – 3 Credits – 45 Hours
Fall 2023 – Dates: September 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, October 2,3,4,5
4:15-8:45pm – East Meadow Location
Course Description: Oftentimes as educators, we find ourselves searching for innovative modalities of learning for our students, ones that fully suit our learners’ needs, ones that promote comprehensive improvements and drive our students toward success. This course speaks to educators who desire these interventions, using practical approaches and ways to engage all types of individuals in our sphere. Evidence based methods that promote phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension in all subjects will be discussed as well as a myriad of tools that command student achievement, all of which have immediate classroom implementation.
*A must for K-12 educators*
Grouping and Individualized Learning: Meeting the Needs of All Students
*New Course
3 Credits – In service Course (45 Hours)
Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com
Dates: Fall 2023
October 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17.
Also offered as an online course.
This course will explore the difference between having your students learn independently and having them learn in groups. Educators will discuss which way is more effective; or is a combination of both? Teachers will discuss strategies for effective cooperative learning, student centered learning and Reciprocal learning, as well as individual task learning such as reading comprehension, silent reading or vocabulary analysis. A series of Pair/Share lessons will be discussed as well as student-centered lessons. Educators will share lessons to facilitate in their own classrooms. A plethora of activities will be discussed for teachers to bring back and utilize. This course is a must for teacher of grades K-12.
Modifying our modifications – Addressing our special education population
**New Course**
Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com
In-Service Course – 3 Credits – 45 Hours
Fall 2023 – Dates: October 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
4:15-8:45 pm – East Meadow Location
Course Description: Our special education students require our utmost care and attention in their learning. Providing unique types of instruction that engage our population is tantamount to their success. Within this course, participants will learn effective strategies needed for students with disabilities. Specially designed instruction and the ways to implement will be addressed – including: student accommodations, diverse learning, various differentiated techniques, and unique learning environments for supporting students. Distinct instruction on creating modifications will be given as well as achieving the utmost proficiency in IEP goals and objectives within the classroom environment.
*A must for K-12 educators
Effective and Successful Differentiation- Guiding Learners One day at a Time
**New Course**
Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com
In-Service Course – 3 Credits – 45 Hours
Fall 2023 – Dates – October 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30, 31, November 1,2,3
4:15-8:45 pm – East Meadow Location
Course Description: Creating a classroom in which collaboration and cooperation is at the forefront is no easy feat. This course will explore all differentiated strategies and enable participants to investigate and fine tune their students’ groupwork. Rigorous assignments will be addressed including critical thinking activities, best practices in one’s discipline, and positive affirmations.
*A Must for K-12 Educators*
How to Handle the Disruptive Student
Fall 2023
Dates: November 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21 4:15 – 8:45 pm
This course will focus on how to handle the disruptive student in your classroom from day one. Educators will discuss proper skills, techniques and strategies to work with students that act out and disrupt the classroom environment. Educators will share personal experience and strategies they use. Disruptive students are not just looking to misbehave, but may just need some extra attention. Teachers will discuss how giving these students some extra attention may lead to succeed and a calm classroom. This course is a must for all educators levels K-12.
Instructor: Kim Kittredge
3 credits in service (45 hours)
Promoting Student Reflection and Critical Thinking in All Grade Levels
**New Course**
Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com
In-Service Course – 3 Credits – 45 Hours
Fall 2023 – Dates November 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
4:15-8:45 pm – East Meadow Location
Course Description: Developing a wide range of critical and reflective thinking skills is tantamount to student success. As information becomes available readily and modern society is changing more rapidly, students need to constantly rethink and change their problem-solving activities. This course will provide participants with a wealth of reflective thinking skills that guide students’ thought processes and hones in on their distinct learning abilities. Activities include : reflective journal writing, small group activities, explorations, web activities, and concrete learning skills.
*A must for K-12 Educators*
Encouraging Active Participation
*New Course
Dates: December 1, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19 4:15 – 8:45 pm
Do our students understand our lessons? All the time and effort and we put into them? There are so days when as educators we look out at our student’s faces and are unable to truly gauge how much they understand.
Then, we also have those classes in which participation; the mere raising of a hand, seems like a chore. We seem only have those same few students providing answers every day while the others remain silent. While it is nice to know that these students are learning, we also want to be sure we are reaching each student in our classroom. This course offers ideas on how to model your daily instruction with learning opportunities for all students to actively participate and share. Students will find themselves wanting to get up and get involved and respond. Educators will learn a variety of strategies that will not only activate engagement, but also improve student learning overall. These same strategies will also offer you many opportunities to assess what students really know, and adjust your lessons and daily plans accordingly. This course is for educators levels K-12 of all subjects.
Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgelips@gmail.com
3 Credits – In service Course (45 Hours)
Teaching the Respectful Student
December Break: December 26th-30th 2023
How do we teach respect? Respect from our students is one of the greatest issues educators face day to day when trying to educate our students. Has respect been lost, or do children just need to be reminded of it from time to time? This course will look into this phenomenon. As educators we need to work on this generation of students and their idea of respect and the culture behind it. In this course we will discuss how crucial respect is to achieving success in the classroom and in life. In this course, educators will explore the impact of cultural values, work ethic, family life and various other factors that influence students inside and outside of our schools. This course will incorporate the many factors that go into teaching students respect. This course is a must for all educators grades K-12.
Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgelips@gmail.com
3 Credits – In service Course (45 Hours)
Placing the Onus of Responsibility on the Student – Problem-Based Learning Strategies
**New Course**
Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com
In-Service Course – 3 Credits – 45 Hours
Winter Break – December 26th-30thth -8:00-5:00 pm
East Meadow Location
Course Description: The burden of responsibility for student success should ideally rest squarely on the shoulders of the student. Providing the means for our learners to solve open-ended real-world problems is crucial. This course will explore the ways in which our learners can become self-directed – solving and developing answers to critical problems in society. Participants will explore lessons of PBL, divergent thinking, riddle solving, comprehensive studies development, and be able to purposively solve world issues.
*A must for all K-12 educators*