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This course discuss with educators the what, how and why to differentiate instruction. Educators will explore division of teaching time and strategies for varying ability levels in the classroom. A 1-credit course for educators of all subjects and grade levels K-12.
ON-LINE (1 credits/15 hours) or (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only **choose which option when you add to cart
Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com
**not eligible for any discounts if choosing the 1 credit course | Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com | |
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This course will explore techniques for effective classroom management. Educators will discuss a variety of strategies for building a well managed classroom atmosphere. A 1-credit course for educators of all subjects and grade levels K-12.
ON-LINE (1 credits/15 hours) in-service credit only
Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com
**not eligible for any discounts | Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com | |
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This course will implement strategies for a mindful classroom. Teachers will discuss encouraging students to be mindful while being aware of how mindfulness helps us cope in the classroom. A 1-credit course for educators of all subjects and grade levels K-12.
ON-LINE (1 credits/15 hours) in-service credit only
Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com
**not eligible for any discounts | Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com |
THREE CREDIT/CTLE 45 HOUR COURSES
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 | This course is aimed for advanced users of Google Slides. You will be exploring applications to use in your classroom that will enhance your teaching and make lessons fun and interactive. You will explore and create templates using programs like Flippity, Word Walls, Choice Boards, an Interactive Notebook and Comic Strips. | Liz Brenner Lbrennerliips@gmail.com | |
| As a special education teacher, teaching using technology can be challenging. Google Chrome has developed extensions and tools that can be added onto student Chromebooks to provide supplemental supports to our students whether in class or at home. Great for all educators K-12.
(3credits/45hours) In-service credit only | Liz Brenner Lbrennerliips@gmail.com | |
| Note: formerly known as Google Classroom: Integrating Technology into Every Classroom
Course Description: Technology is increasingly becoming necessary to include in all lessons. Utilizing Google Classroom creates an easy and effective mean of communication with students. This can be instantaneous during a lesson with electronic devices or from home. Join the 21st Century and get into Google Classroom! Great for all educators K-12.
(3credits/45hours) In-service credit only | Liz Brenner Lbrennerliips@gmail.com | |
| Course Description: Utilizing Google Docs is a quick and easy way to foster collaboration, have work submitted electronically, access your work from anywhere without a flash drive. This course will show all of the advanced uses of Google Docs that can make lesson planning and peer communication much easier for teachers and students.
Note: this Instructor has several other Google courses: Google Classroom, Google Forms and 5 Easy Steps to Using Google Slides
(3credits/45hours) In-service credit only | Liz Brenner Lbrennerliips@gmail.com | |
| Note: formerly known as Google Forms: Using these forms to Increase Communication with Co-workers, Parents and Students
Course Description: Utilizing Google Forms/Docs is a quick and easy way to communicate with co-workers about common students. These forms can be used as assessments in your classroom or at home. Take this course to learn the many uses for this technology that can add to your classroom. Great for all educators K-12.
(3credits/45hours) In-service credit only | Liz Brenner Lbrennerliips@gmail.com | |
| Note: formerly known as 5 Easy Steps to utilizing Google Slides
Google Slides is a valuable tool used in many classrooms today. It can be used for the teachers to maintain their notes in one place or for students to work on group presentations together simultaneously. You will learn how to create a presentation, convert an older one from Power Point to slides, and monitor students work.
(3credits/45hours) In-service credit only | Liz Brenner Lbrennerliips@gmail.com | |
| Note: formerly known as 14 Google Tools Across the Content
Course Description: Google Tools are extremely beneficial to our students learning experience as we can hit the multitude of learning styles for all students. This course focuses on the most useful tools that can be used in history, science, math, English, clubs and science fairs. Now, you can do just about everything for your classroom in the cloud, using a bunch of Google tools for teachers.
(3credits/45hours) In-service credit only | Liz Brenner Lbrennerliips@gmail.com | |
 | Instructor: Liz Brenner
3-in-service credits 45 hours
Course Description:
“Nearpod is an online tool that allows you to add interactive elements to your PowerPoint slides and pre-recorded lecture videos. You can design gamified learning resources for students to engage with at any time. Use Nearpod as a low-stakes formative assessment tool to offer students real-time feedback into their understanding of content. The tool works great for face-to-face, online, and hybrid classrooms.“ (Nearpod) | Liz Brenner Lbrennerliips@gmail.com | |
 | Depression is a common mood disorder that many of us are all too familiar with. Some have experienced it themselves, others have watched family members or close friends suffer from it, and others have suspected that students who they work with are demonstrating depressive symptoms. In this course, you will learn about depression, where it comes from, what it looks like, how to identify it, ways to help and so much more. This course will enlighten and educate you and hopefully make you a more sensitive educator. The information learned in this course will help anyone who interacts with children and adolescents. The course is relevant to all who work in schools and with children of all ages in all settings.
This course was developed for school administrators, regular and special education teachers (grades K-12 and ages 5 to 21),special area teachers, school psychologists, school counselors, guidance counselors, social workers, speech and language therapists and pathologists and occupational and physical therapists.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Malka Ismach, Ph.D. Mismachliips@gmail.com | |
 | Growth mindset is an uncharted territory in many educational settings, but understanding it and effectively building it in students should be a priority. It’s clear why this pedagogy focuses on helping students understand the values of effort, persistence and trying new learning methods to cultivate their talents and abilities. Within this course, you will learn how to instill a growth mindset in your students. This course that will give educators a solid foundation in this theory and practice. It includes tools and resources that teachers can use within their classrooms to develop a growth mindset culture. We will discuss what a growth mindset in depth, learn how to praise intelligence, use diverse teaching strategies within our lessons, teach the underlining values of fixed mindset challenges, help students see the purposes of abstract skills and concepts of improving their mindset, supporting students in changing their fixed mindset language. This course is for all K-12 teachers and all related professionals. | ||
| In recent years, there is more and more research being uncovered about Happiness. There are ways that we, as educators can become happier people, regardless of life circumstances. There are also strategies that school professionals can use in their classrooms to increase the happiness of their students. In this course, we will learn about some of those techniques – both for ourselves and our students. These important concepts will prove not only relevant for your work with your students but also your general mindset and functioning as an educator. This course is relevant to all who work in schools and with children of all ages in all settings.
This course was developed for school administrators, regular and special education teachers (grades K-12 and ages 5 to 21), special area teachers, school, school counselors, guidance counselors, social workers, speech and language therapists and pathologists and occupational and physical therapists.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Malka Ismach, Ph.D. Mismachliips@gmail.com | |
 | In-Service Course
3 Credits; 45 Hours
Instructor: Valerie Gompers
Instructor Email: VGompersLIIPS@Gmail.com
This course is designed to equip experienced educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively mentor and support the next generation of teachers entering the profession. Drawing on research-based practices and real -world experiences, participants will learn strategies for building positive mentor-mentee relationships, and techniques for providing effective feedback and guidance. This course is a must for all educators! | Valerie Gompers VGompersLIIPS@Gmail.com | |
 | Where do we start? How do we end? The beginning and the end of any lesson must be carefully considered when constructing lesson plans. What is the purpose of a measurable objective? Why must a closure clearly connect to the objective? These are key questions that must be regularly addressed, and doing so can be frustrating. Teachers enrolled in this course will focus on understanding and crafting purposeful objectives and operative closures, both as a means of facilitating effective lesson planning. This course is applicable to all subjects/grade levels.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only Instructor: Jessica Armbruster jarmbrusterliips@gmail.com Course Descriptions: Math Facts are essential, and require reinforcement to stay in the long-term memory bank. Deliberate incorporation of fluency into our daily classroom routines ensures student growth and success. This course will examine why students need to build their math fact fluency as well as different strategies for incorporating math facts into your day through stations, games, community builders, and more! Teachers will explore the “how” behind fact memorization, as well as the “where” to incorporate this essential practice. This course welcomes educators of grades K-6! | Jessica Armbruster jarmbrusterliips@gmail.com | |
 | Technology is rapidly becoming integrated into our classrooms. Would you like to start incorporating technology, but are not sure where to start? This course explores 5 different APPS that teachers can integrate into the classroom to enhance their instruction. These APPS include: Quizlet, Edpuzzle, Chatterpix, Kahoot, and Seesaw. Teachers can utilize these APPS to create effective and engaging lessons. Suitable all educators K-12.
Participants completing this course will:
● Receive a step by step guide of how each app functions
● Learn how to develop lessons utilizing these apps in creative ways
● Learn how to engage students in an interactive way while meeting the
needs of all learners
(3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Elia Figari O’Leary Eliaolearyliips@gmail.com | |
 | In today’s educational climate, health and wellness are the utmost priorities. Teachers and students alike face the challenge of preventing the spread of germs while still maintaining a focus on education. And so, we must not only understand the importance of heeding cautionary information, but also how to practice these measures in a realistic, long-term manner. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore various safety protocols and will learn valuable tools to ensure a safe educational environment.
(3 credits/45 hours) | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | After a summer of (hopeful) recuperation, we enter a new school year with renewed enthusiasm and energy. With that, however, can come nervousness and apprehension. What kind of students will I have? What new challenges will I face? How can I ensure I start the new year on the right foot? September is a crucial month because it’s our opportunity to set the tone for the rest of the year. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore tried and true pedagogical methods for making the first month productive and purposeful.
Note: This course is applicable to teachers of all grade levels/subjects.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | First impressions are, as they say, everything. And you don’t get a second chance at making a good one. For many teachers – even those with decades of experience – the mere thought of parents entering their classroom for an evening of explanatory dialogue is enough to make them sick to the stomach. Open School Night is a parent’s way of meeting the teachers who interact with and affect their children on a daily basis, and a teacher’s way of establishing guidelines, expectations, means of communication, and areas of focus. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore tangible tools and effective strategies to creating a positive first impression and a successful Back-to-School evening.
Applicable to teachers of any subject/grade level.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | Course Description: As educators, it is vital to check some of our personal viewpoints and opinions at the door. We must not only remain objective in our curriculum execution and assessments, but also in the way we deal with students of various backgrounds, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and genders. We must recognize that we are role models, that our students look up to us, and that the examples we set can have significant impact on the future. Tolerance and Acceptance are virtues that must be practiced, taught, and expected. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore these concepts in an effort to make their classrooms safe, welcoming environments for all students.
Applicable to teachers of all subjects and grade levels.
(3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | We’ve all felt the stress of teaching in front of an administrator; the nervousness that encapsulates us while we try to do our very best and show what kind of teacher we are. Preparation is the key to any successful performance, and delivering a lesson while being observed is no exception. The more work you put in, the better the outcome will be. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore proven lesson-planning strategies, questioning tactics, and behavior management approaches that not only focus on the occasional observation, but elevate our teaching for every other day of the year.
Applicable to teachers of all subjects and grade levels.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | In-Service Credit only
Course Description:
A vital component of the secondary Humanities classroom, the Research Paper is often met with fear, anxiety, procrastination, and trepidation. Students quickly and easily become overwhelmed by its requirements and teachers often find it difficult to convey its importance and articulate its elements. Middle and high school teachers enrolled in this course will examine the Research Paper and explore proven strategies aimed at effectively teaching students how to properly craft a paper of this magnitude. Applicable to middle and high school teachers. | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
| Being a master of your content area is half the challenge of being an effective teacher. What is the other half? The delivery. The ability to execute your lesson plans, to keep your audience of students engaged and connected. For some, this comes naturally; the entertainer, so to speak, emerges when the bell rings and we put on the show. For others, however, commanding the room is not so easy. Sometimes, it’s about confidence. Sometimes it’s about finding ways to make the material relatable. And sometimes it’s a matter of employing a few proven tactics to ensure your classroom environment is orderly, respectful, and productive. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore tried and true tactics and tools that will facilitate consistently effective leadership.
Note: Applicable to all subjects/grade levels.
(3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | “Did I miss anything?” We’ve all heard that question from a student who returns after an absence (or many absences). And we’ve all felt the frustration from not knowing what to say, of wishing our students and their parents remained informed when out of school. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore proven communicative tools as well as “distance learning” strategies in order to provide absent students with the resources they need and the education they deserve.
Applicable to teachers of all subjects and grade levels.
(3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
| We’ve all tried group work. Sometimes students work well together, and sometimes they don’t. How many students per group? Do we let the students make their own groups? Do we keep them in groups for the entire period? The truth of the matter is that cooperative learning takes careful preparation, some trial and error, and a degree of patience. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore proven pedagogical strategies for effectively constructing and conducting cooperative learning lessons.
Applicable to teachers of any subject/grade level.
(3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | Yes, when the bell rings and the door closes, we teach alone. But this job is about more than what happens between those bells. How we get along with our department members can have a drastic effect on our teaching. A positive, friendly work environment paves the way for collaboration, teamwork, and improved results. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore proven methods that facilitate positive, productive, professional interactions and relationships.
Note: This course is applicable to teachers of all grade levels/subjects.
(3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | Academic Dishonesty. It happens. From the tiny sheet of paper that hides cleverly under a leg, to the blatantly wondering eyes that scan nearby papers, to the seemingly limitless range of possibilities that cell phones bring, cheating has become an art form for some students in this modern era. Yes, if they spent a tenth of that time actually studying there would be no need to cheat, but we all know how far that adage goes. As teachers, we must stay current and adept to evolutionary cheating tactics, we must remain consistent in our punishments, and we must always make it clear that academic honesty is of paramount importance. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore realistic pedagogical methodologies that focus on maintaining and upholding academic honesty and dealing with academic dishonesty if/when it does happen.
(3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | Application: All subjects/grade levels
When their books are out, their smiles are wide, and their minds are open, all is well in the world of the classroom. Unfortunately, however, this is not always the case. Even in a class of “good” students, there may exist that one, two, or small handful of pupils who try your patience and leave you exhausted and drained. These students can disrupt even the most well-planned lesson and can infect the experience for those who are interested and engaged. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore proven pedagogical strategies for effectively dealing with disruptive, disengaged, and/or disrespectful students.
(3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | Application: All subjects/grade levels
Points or percentages? Weights? Dropping the lowest mark? Offering a curve? There are many variables when it comes to implementing grades and grading policies, all of which must be considered as we strive to create a fair, dependable, understandable system for our students and their parents, as well as for administration. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore tried and true grading practices that focus on creating such a system while steering clear of pitfalls and common mistakes.
Applicable to teachers of all subjects and grade levels.
(3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | Instructor: Lee Markowitz email: MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only Course Description: Despite what many people might think, a teacher’s work day doesn’t end with the bell at 2:00 or 3:00. Many teachers give their free time to their students by chaperoning events, hosting clubs, coaching sports, volunteering at various school functions, writing recommendation letters, or giving extra help. Our early mornings, our evening, and sometimes are weekends are devoted to our students because a teacher’s day does not begin and end with the bell. We do this because we recognize that our students are part of a community, a place centered around a school system that is devoted to the growth, development, and enrichment of the children who will become its future. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore various means of community involvement and gain an understanding as to why this is a vital component of teaching. Applicable to all subjects/grade levels. | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
| Cell Phones in the classroom: Worth the fight or a losing battle? Every kid has one, and every school has a different policy as to how to handle them. But what about when the decision is left to the teacher? How is a teacher in this day and age supposed to battle the addictive screen that rests on his/her student’s desks from bell to bell? Teachers enrolled in this course will explore tangible tools and effective pedagogical strategies to handling cell phones in the modern classroom.
Applicable to middle/high school teachers of any subject/level.
(3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
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Instructor: Lee Markowitz email: MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only Course Description: We are all humans and, therefore, conflicts will arise, even in the workplace. And there is a right way to handle these types of (sometimes unavoidable) situations. We must remember that not only are we professionals and expected to act as such, but more importantly, we have a constant audience of students who look up to us as their role models. While conflict handling and resolution are life lessons seldom taught in the classroom, there is much our students can learn from watching how we conduct ourselves outside of our classrooms. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore healthy, productive ways of preventing professional conflicts, deescalating unfortunate situations, and handling problems efficiently and effectively. Applicable to all subjects/grade levels. | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | Instructor: Lee Markowitz email: MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours)
In-Service Credit only
There will always be students who assume that a film being shown equates to a free period, devoid of learning. And while there are some teachers who might feel the same, the fact remains that there is so much the film industry has to offer the world of education. With more and more streaming services available and improved classroom technology, incorporating films and/or film clips has never been easier. Moreover, some students are visual learners and can, therefore, benefit from seeing a visual representation of something being discussed in class. Teachers enrolled in this course will review the necessary checks to ensure that films are appropriately and effectively selected. Together, we will explore the best ways to incorporate these films into lessons that are engaging and purposeful.
Applicable to teachers of all subjects/grade levels. | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | By nature, some of us are inherently more organized than others. But even those of us who don’t regularly practice effective organizational habits can appreciate walking into a room of someone who does. You can picture it – everything seems neat and tidy, the spacing of furniture and décor evokes a welcoming feel, a sense of cleanliness permeates the air, and the occupants can enjoy the tranquility and order. The same rules that apply to our homes should apply to our classrooms. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore tangible tools and effective strategies to organizing classrooms that will facilitate learning.
Applicable to teachers of any subject/grade level.
(3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | Instructor: Lee Markowitz email: MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only
As we proceed through a new age of teaching, teachers find themselves facing new challenges and expectations…We must have heightened sensitivity to students’ social and emotional well-being, acknowledgement of gender neutrality and fluidity, recognition of anxiety and depression, as well as remaining mindful of Covid-19 and the impact it has had on so many. Yes, we must teach the academics and yes, school must go on; however, we must always prioritize our students’ safety and comfort. Above all else, students need to feel comfortable in our classrooms. They need to feel safe, they need to feel accepted and welcome. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore proven tactics and strategies aimed at maintaining a positive, encouraging classroom morale so that our students have a fair chance at performing their best and getting the most out of their educational experience.
Applicable to teachers of all subjects/grade levels. | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
| Course Description: As educators, we must remain dynamic and flexible as we navigate the unchartered waters of modern education. Our students have changed and so has life around them. Following a pandemic, online/remote and hybrid learning have become new norms. Students, regardless of age/grade/level, are faced with new challenges, both academically and socially. And while we cannot always predict these changes, we must be able to adapt our teaching methods in order to provide our students with the best education possible.
Teachers enrolled in this course will explore proven pedagogical strategies focusing on the modernization of education and the flexibility and adaptability teachers must employ.
Applicable to teachers of all subjects/grade levels.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
| Even the most seasoned teachers can experience a degree of anxiety when it comes to communicating with parents, especially if not-so-good news has to be delivered. While we can all agree that consistent, informative teacher-parent communication is essential for student success, there are plenty of teachers who feel uncomfortable about the process. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore proven and effective methods to ensure communicative, productive parent-teacher conferences.
(3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | Application: All subjects/grade levels
It can be argued that motivation must come from within. While that may hold a degree of truth, it can never be an excuse for a teacher to not try his/her best to inspire even the most unmotivated students. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore various methods for stimulating and motivating students of all ages, levels, and abilities.
(3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | Application: All subjects/grade levels
In any given week, our schedules can become overwhelming. Pop-up meetings, papers that need grading, parent phone calls to return, lessons that need planning, extra help, broken copy machines, technology that breaks down, etc. We can’t control what lands on our plates during the work day, but we can choose how he prioritize and handle the various challenges we face. Keeping a level head, being pragmatic, and managing our time are vital skills that become second nature. However, we could all use a helping hand and a useful tip every now and again. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore realistic pedagogical methodologies and proven strategies that focus on effective prioritizing and the practical managing of the various issues, concerns, responsibilities, and problems regularly faced in order to ensure that teaching remains at its highest possible quality.
(3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
| Course Description: The Covid-19 Pandemic changed the world of education. Yes, it brought unprecedented challenges, but it also revealed the importance of quality classroom instruction and illuminated the limitless efforts of teachers. We had to adapt, we had to learn new teaching methods, we had to reconstruct our classrooms while, at the same time, care for our loved ones and fear for our safety and that of our students. Fully remote learning, hybrid instruction, Google’s stamp on academia, heightened sensitivity to germs and coughs and sneezes and unwashed hands were some of the challenges we faced. Through all of this and more, we prevailed because it’s our job. We are educators, we are role models, and we are leaders. And so, as the demands and expectations of education have changed, so have our teaching methods.
Teachers enrolled in this course will explore various post-pandemic educational changes and proven strategies and techniques aimed at providing a safe, productive, enriching classroom experience for the students we teach.
Applicable to teachers of all subjects/grade levels.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | Instructor: Lee Markowitz email: MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only Course Description: While our instructional periods often consume our energy and focus, there is much that can be done during our preparatory time. Lesson planning, grading, collaborating, the list could go on and on. However, with numerous items to handle, our prep periods are often rendered unproductive because of how much there is to do. What do we do first? How do we break up the time? How do we create an effective balance? Teachers enrolled in this course will break down a preparatory period and explore the best ways to make the most of the time. Doing so will lead to more productivity, better organization, a clearer state of mind, and smoother instruction. Applicable to all subjects/grade levels. | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
| Application: All subjects/grade levels
Despite our best efforts, we, as educators, cannot help the fact that while our students stay the same age (assuming we teach the same grade level), we continue to age. Aside from graying hair and possibly shortening fuses, we find ourselves growing detached and less able to relate to our students. The music they listen to, the shows they watch, the pop culture they are immersed in seem foreign to us. And the truth is, staying connected to our students is a key component to effective teaching and learning. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore innovative tactics and tangible tools that will help in staying current, in staying connected, in staying relevant.
Note: Applicable to all subjects/grade levels.
(3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | Application: All subjects/grade levels
While none of us could have predicted the circumstances of the Coronavirus, we, as educators are forced into the unchartered waters of distance learning. With that, comes the challenges of staying connected to our students, not only to continue their education, but to let them know they’re not alone. Our students depend on us. And no matter the situation, we can’t let them down.
Teachers enrolled in this course will explore tactics and strategies for providing optimum educational opportunities and, more importantly, facilitated methods of staying connected with students for as long as distance learning is reality.
(3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
| While there will always be a need for the occasional teacher-driven, lecture-style lesson, the student-centered structure is a must for any modern teacher. The students are the ones who have to learn and master the material and, therefore, the students are the ones who should be doing the work. Instead of sitting passively in their classrooms watching a lesson unfold before them, students should have the opportunity to be active learners, to take a hands-on approach, to have control over their own learning. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore realistic pedagogical methodologies and proven strategies that focus on crafting purposeful student-centered lessons.
Note: Applicable to all subjects/grade levels.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | Adapt and Overcome. It’s the mantra of the Marines, and the life of teachers. In this new day and age, educators must be flexible, willing to change and modify their instruction to meet the needs of their students. The hybrid teaching model presents new challenges we must rise to meet. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore various methods and practices aimed at making the most of a hybrid schedule and providing the best possible instruction for students.
Applicable to teachers of all subjects/grade levels.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
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Instructor: Lee Markowitz email: MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only Course Description: A class period can go by quickly. Or it can drag on and on. It’s all about the planning. Lessons need to be carefully crafted and properly structured to ensure student engagement and make the most of the allotted time. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore the time management aspect of lesson planning and construction as a means of facilitating learning from bell to bell. Applicable to all subjects/grade levels. | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | As seniors enter school in September, their hopes of a breezy year are quickly squashed by the overwhelming college application process. Among the many boxes that await checking is the need for teacher letters of recommendation. This can lead to teachers being bombarded with student requests and taunted with lingering deadlines. What do I write? What does a college want to see? Is it ever okay to say “no” to a student? Teachers enrolled in this course will explore the world of college recommendation letters and examine tangible tools and effective strategies to writing efficient, purposeful letters on behalf of deserving students.
Applicable to high school teachers of any subject/level.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
| Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a research based intervention that has been proven to improve the mental health of individuals. Mental health is increasingly becoming a crucial component of school systems, as children who are suffering emotionally are not available to learn. Additionally, teachers who are overly stressed, anxious and unhappy will not be effective educators. It is therefore extremely important for educators, therapists, administrators, and all school employees to become better advocates of mental health and to learn some basic techniques. In this course, we will learn about some of those techniques. These important concepts will prove not only relevant for your work with your students but also your general mindset and functioning as an educator. This course is relevant to all who work in schools and with children of all ages in all settings.
This course was developed for school administrators, regular and special education teachers (grades K-12 and ages 5 to 21), special area teachers, school psychologists, school counselors, guidance counselors, social workers, speech and language therapists and occupational and physical therapists.
Course Objectives
Participants will learn about and research various concepts in Acceptance and Commitment therapy and how they can be applied to the school setting.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Malka Ismach, Ph.D. Mismachliips@gmail.com | |
| Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a research based intervention that has been proven to improve the mental health of children, adolescents and adults. Mental health is increasingly becoming a crucial component of school systems, as children who are suffering emotionally are not available to learn. Additionally, teachers who are overly stressed, anxious and unhappy will not be effective educators. It is therefore extremely important for educators, therapists, administrators, and all school employees to become better advocates of mental health and to learn some basic techniques. In this course, we will learn about some of those techniques. These important concepts will prove not only relevant for your work with your students but also your general mindset and functioning as an educator. This course is relevant to all who work in schools and with children of all ages in all settings.
This course was developed for school administrators, regular and special education teachers (grades K-12 and ages 5 to 21),special area teachers, school psychologists, school counselors, guidance counselors, social workers, speech and language therapists and pathologists and occupational and physical therapists.
Course Objectives
Participants will learn about and research various concepts in cognitive behavioral therapy and how they can be applied to the school setting.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Malka Ismach, Ph.D. Mismachliips@gmail.com | |
 | Application: All subjects/grade levels
It isn’t until we dive into the world of teaching when we realize the true importance of effective questioning. It seems like a simple concept: Pose a question, wait for a hand to go up, call on the student, and hope the answer fulfils your expectations. There is, however, a science behind the art of questioning. Teachers must consider question types, variations in difficulty, appropriate wait time, and what to do with received responses (or lack thereof). Teachers enrolled in this course will explore the possibilities, variations, and applications of Bloom’s Taxonomy as well as the varied tactics of operative questioning. Suitable all K-12!
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
| As any educator would agree, effective planning and preparation leads to effective lessons. We all learned about lesson construction way back when in our college years, but times have changed and district/administrative goals and expectations can and will vary. What does not and has not changed is the key concept that planning is one of a teacher’s paramount responsibilities. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore seven essential elements that comprise purposeful lesson planning. This course is applicable to all subjects/grade levels.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Lee Markowitz MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | From the very moment that we enter the classroom, we create an image of ourselves. First impressions are everything in September. Our body language, behavior, and diction can be the be all, end all of our reputation. Educators really are actors in disguise, putting on five shows a day; 900 shows a year. What is a weary pedagogue to do?
Within this course, teachers will:
• Examine the various roles that they play in the classroom
• Learn how to develop material for every day class discussion and performance
• Learn about power, politics, and methodology in the classroom
• Reflect upon their teaching styles and learning execution
• Challenge themselves in their daily repertoires
• Create lessons that challenge their learners
Overall, the participants’ classroom will definitely be enhanced through this course.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Gayle Meinkes-Lumia gaylelumia@yahoo.com | |
 | Course Description:
What is thinking? What does a classroom of thinkers look like? We reference thinking in our classroom everyday, but how often do we stop and consider what it really looks like? This course will explore how to create a culture of thinking and learning. Educators will discuss explicit instruction and how to promote and make visible, active, higher-level thinking in your classroom, while developing your students’ awareness of their own thinking strategies and probelem-solving skills. For all educatorss levels K-12.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only
Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com | Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com | |
| The population in our classrooms is always evolving. Ten percent of the population is gay, bisexual, or transgender. These students come to school with needs like any other student. They have a right to feel safe and accepted in order to learn. When a child feels that they are not accepted by their peers they often seek the advice of someone they can talk to in a confidential setting, and teachers need to be prepared to help a student in this situation. This course will help any educator to be a reliable source for their students who feel marginalized due to their sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. This course is suitable for K-12 educators, related service providers, and special area teachers.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service only | Michelle Reimers myelenco@aol.com | |
 | ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-service only
Instructor: David Falcone dfalcone@verizon.net
Course Description: In today’s educational environment, teachers at all levels are sharing the same difficulties in best meeting the needs of students. A way to improve instruction, increase student engagement, and lead to success for all children is with a Whole Brain Philosophy. The Whole Brain method holds the belief that students learn the most when they are having fun. Classrooms are very organized but humor and learning games are also an integral part of the instructional approach. As part of this course, participants will learn the steps and levels associated with this type of philosophy. In addition, participants will work on specific ways to incorporate classroom strategies as soon as possible. This course is suitable for all educators, K-12. | David Falcone dfalcone@verizon.net | |
| Student centered work depends on a high level of student engagement. To achieve this, the final project students create with their researched information should be dynamic, fun, and applied to ensure highest levels of thinking skills. In this course, we will explore how to design and model research projects that will get students excited to delve into their learning. This is applicable for ALL grade levels and each participant will have a culminating project that will serve as a sample for your next student project.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | Fernanda Aldous fernandaaldous@gmail.com | |
| Augmentative and Alternative Communication, or AAC, is a term that’s used to describe various methods of communication that can help people who are unable to use verbal speech to communicate. AAC methods vary and must be personalized to meet each individual’s needs. AAC gives our students with communication difficulties a voice, allowing them to be active participants within all environments. In this course, common AAC devices and applications will be discussed, including TOUCHChat, Proloquo2Go, NOVAChat and LAMP Words for Life. Participants will develop an understanding of Core and Fringe vocabulary. In addition, Partner Augmented Input (PAI) will outlined. At the conclusion of this course, participants will have an understanding by which to utilize their students’ AAC devices into daily classroom and therapeutic practices.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service only | Alessandra Barragato abarragatoliips@gmail.com | |
 | This course is designed to explore & dissect the Individualized Education Plan, the 504 Plan, their laws, and the process of special education. An IEP is a written document that individualizes the disabled students’ program to ensure that a child who has a disability is receiving individualized instruction or related services. This course will discuss at length the differences between an IEP and a 504 Plan, how to develop an IEP/504 Plan, the 13 categories of special education, the differences between modifications and accommodations, federally mandated measurable goals, the IEP process, special education timelines, descriptions and definitions of related service providers, & much more.
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only
| Laurie Thode | |
 | A safe and supportive school climate can help prevent bullying. Safety starts in the classroom. Students should also feel and be safe everywhere—in the cafeteria, in the library, in the restrooms, on the bus, and on the playground. Everyone at school can work together to create a climate where bullying is not acceptable. By the close of this course, teachers will have a keen understanding on what bullying is. They’ll be able to recognize the different types of bullying, adopt certain techniques so bullying is absent in their classroom. They will analyze a case study on bullying. They will examine different personalities and risk factors of the bully and the victim, identify warning signs that bullying is happening with your students, prevent cyberbullying, and also understanding DASA. This course is geared for all K-12 educators and special area teachers.
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only | Laurie Thode | |
| ABC’s of Classroom Management and Organization is designed to assist all teachers regardless of how many years you’ve been teaching. This class will help all teachers in becoming successful in implementing a managememt plan that helps all children succeed in your classroom. Classroom management is a term used by teachers and educators to describe the process of ensuring that classroom lessons run smoothly despite potentially challenging events that can occur during a lesson. Many teachers find that classroom management is possibly the most difficult aspect of teaching. This class will include topics such as classroom rules, classroom rewards, bullying, classroom management strategies, seating arrangement styles, consequences, learning objectives, promoting autonomy, and more!
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only
**no additional discounts apply | Laurie Thode | |
 | ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-service credit only
Instructor: Tara McCarney TaraMcCarneyLIIPS@gmail.com
Course Description: The relationship between educators and parents is crucial in a student’s academic success. It is imperative that educators form a healthy positive form of communication between a child’s home and school environment. This not only ensures their academic success but also allows both the educator and parent to evaluate the child’s social-emotional well-being as well. With all of the changes over the years in what the typical American family structure looks like, it is important to obtain a strong level of parental involvement and support. Educators in this course will examine styles of methods for communicating with families. This class will help educators examine the different types of communication platforms educators can use to engage parents to achieve their support in the education process. Suitable for all Educator or Service Provider, K – 12 | Tara McCarney TaraMcCarneyLIIPS@gmail.com | |
| An increasing number of special education students are receiving instruction in the general education classroom, k-12th grades. This course offers definitions, information on diagnoses, observable traits and instructional/behavioral strategies to support each learner. You’ll be
better prepared to handle the most frustrating aspects of teaching a child with a learning difference, more prepared to maximize each student’s strengths, better equipped to meet the multitude of challenges ahead and manage change in education. Suitable all eductors K – 12.
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only
| Laurie Thode | |
| The natural genetic make-up of the body interacts with environment from the moment of conception. While extreme genetic or environmental conditions can predominate behavior in some cases, these two factors usually work together to produce individual intelligence. During this class, you will learn topics which include the understanding between genetic and environmental influences of cognition, environmental causes, nutrition and cognitive functioning, birth order and how it relates to intelligence, other important factors that influence intelligence, sociocultural influences on learning and behavior, and addressing behaviors within our classroom.
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only
| Laurie Thode | |
| Course Description:
This course offers a synopsis of the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset, specifically as it relates to teaching. Educators will first discuss the meaning of both. This course will then not only explain the importance of having a growth mindset, but it also gives strategies on how to institute a growth mindset within your classroom. Teachers will be provided with strategies to move your students forward with a positive growth mindset. This course deals with the main message being that “anyone can learn anything with enough hard work and practice”. Growth Mindset is the tool to inevitably improving student learning. This is a must for educators levels K-12.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only
Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com | Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com | |
 | Creating a framework of safety is critical in students’ lives during a pandemic. Abrupt change can trigger stress and fear in students that can leave scars for decades to come. A student in stress is unable to learn effectively. As schools across the country remain closed, students with trauma, difficult home situations, and anxiety need support now more than ever. Help students feel safe through the three C’s, communication, consistence, and control.
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only
| Laurie Thode | |
| You will develop an understanding of how it feels to have a learning disability. By understanding how a learning disabled student feels, you will be able to teach them differently. You will learn strategies and will be expected to understand the psychology of a learning disability, its definition and causes. You will develop an appreciation for the approaches in educational and employment settings which support individuals with learning disorders, the impact that individuals with learning disorders have on their friends and family; and widen your empathy and respect for individuals with learning disorders regarding their strengths and weaknesses. Suitable all educators K-12.
NOTE: This instructor also offers an additional course on this subject Learning Disabilities/Strategies to Help Guide the Learning Disabled Student to Success. This course was designed to provide additonal information and direction beyond the ABC’s course.
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) In-service Credit only
| Laurie Thode | |
| Most students feel stressed at times in class, but some might be more vulnerable to stress than others. When stress builds up to severe levels for a child, they may be at risk to develop toxic stress—which can have lasting effects on their social-emotional, behavioral, and physical health. If you can recognize signs of stress in your students, you can provide them with support to help them manage it before it overwhelms them. It will cover an array of topics such as recognizing symptoms of stress, possible reasons for school related stress, stress management techniques, meditation, truancy/suspensions, trauma, and also distinguishing between good vs. bad stress. This class is created for any educator or service provider. Suggested for all Educators K-12.
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) In-service Credit only
| Laurie Thode | |
| This online course will allow professionals working with children the opportunity to create resilient environments that meets the social, emotional, ethical, and academic needs of students. You will be provided with necessary tools that will enable them to foster compassion, a workable set of values, the skills of cooperation, appropriate decision-making, goal setting, and high academic expectations in their school setting. You will explore some research-based skills and competencies that have a positive impact on the organizational structure of school and the delivery of instruction. Student performance build bridges by acknowledging past accomplishments, validating what is presently working well, and designing future goals to bring the existing classrooms. Mindfulness is about learning to train your attention to the present moment without dwelling on what has happened in the past or worrying about the future. Mindfulness provides many physical and psychological benefits which will be discussed throughout this course.
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only
| Laurie Thode | |
 | In this course teachers will learn how to create a POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION PLAN for specific students as well as the classroom as a whole, ensuring success for their students.
There are many ways to define or explain the concept of POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION. Some of the most common ways include:
The application of behavior analysis and systems change perspectives within the context of person-centered values to the intensely social problems created by behaviors such as self-injury, aggression, property destruction, pica, defiance, and disruption A dynamic, problem-solving process involving goal identification, information gathering, hypothesis development, support plan design, implementation, and monitoring An approach that blends values about the rights of people with disabilities with a practical science about how learning and behavior change occur
A comprehensive Positive Behavior Support Plan includes a range of intervention strategies that are designed to prevent the problem behavior while teaching socially appropriate alternative behaviors. The goal is an enhanced quality of life for individuals involved and their support providers in a variety of settings.
In this course teachers will learn how to create a POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION PLAN for specific students as well as the classroom as a whole, ensuring success for their students.
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only
| Laurie Thode | |
| The educational field has changed tremendously over the years. In order to keep up with the complex challenges we face in education you may need to tweak your style to become more versed in the field of education. We will cover a broad range of topics such as time management, classroom management, APPR, data collecting, record keeping, observations, administrative personnel, volunteering time, professional presentation and language, professional development, creating “lifelong learners”, adaptive learning, digital literacy, and project based learning. This class will help you “rise to the top” and prove to other teachers, students, parents, and administrators that you have what it takes to make the cut! A must for all educators K – 12!
ON-LINE (3credits/45hours) In-service credit only
| Laurie Thode | |
| Concern is growing for students that are being regarded as “at risk,” “disadvantaged,” and “resistant.” This course offering brings current research to teach about the dynamics that fuel resistance within your classroom. How can you make learning achievable to all students? The course gives a full dialogue discussing resistance, strategies for preventing resistance, how to connect with a challenging student, how to solve discipline problems, managing different personality types, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), and different ways to communicate the struggle with the students caretaker. The course creates opportunities for teachers to learn new ways to work with this misunderstood energy.
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only
| Laurie Thode | |
| Over the next three years, a majority of K-12 educators expect online learning and digital curriculum to become ever more-important. New remote learning formats require new thinking to create compelling, engaging, and inclusive content. To ensure strong student engagement during digital classrooms, educators are turning to various technological tools for remote learning. There’s so much information available online that the challenge becomes sorting through it to find accurate, objective materials. This course will train teachers to become confident and comfortable in incorporating various tools within their online classroom. They will become proficient using Edpuzzle, Padlet, Kami, Flipgrid, Peardeck, Nearpod, and much more! We will also focus on various assessment tools as well. This course is suited for any educator or service provider K-12.
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only
| Laurie Thode | |
 | Dealing with difficult parents is one of the biggest problems faced by today’s educators and administrators. This course is designed to provide professionals with an in-depth exploration of strategies and techniques for developing more positive and productive relationships with the most challenging parents, and in doing so, raising students’ self-esteem and increasing their academic success. Methods include building parental support and credibility, problem solving, communication scripts, understanding the different types of parenting, keeping a success journal, stress management, ways to communicate through technology, and developing positive relationships from the start. This class is suitable for anyone in the educational field.
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only
| Laurie Thode | |
| Managing challenging behavior is a vital part of our job as teachers, but most certainly not the easiest component. This course will give you a basic understanding of the reasons behind students’ challenging behavior and simple strategies and tools you can utilize in the classroom to help struggling children experience success, and create an effective classroom environment for all you students.
Participants completing this course will:
| Elia Figari O’Leary Eliaolearyliips@gmail.com | |
| The demands and challenges of the 21st century require innovations on the part of teachers, administrators, schools, and communities to fully prepare students for college, career, and beyond. Educators who take on the whole child approach, which aims to ensure that each student is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged, set the standard for comprehensive, sustainable school improvement and provide students with the opportunity for long-term success. In this course we will discuss the basics of blended learning, strategies for student engagement, various blended learning models, blended assessment, and classroom management strategies for settings. Participants will have the opportunity to review characteristics of Blended Learning while comparing and contrasting their current professional practices. This class is created for any educator or service provider. K-12.
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only | Laurie Thode | |
| The shift to distance learning has many administrators, teachers, related service providers, parents, and students scrambling. Where do schools start and which tools sync best with the ones already established by district? How can teachers change their established platform to become even more effective? This class will teach you the top virtual learning platforms and tools for distance learning. This course will allow you to work with existing lessons, create lesson plans, create new online learning resources, and also host new multimedia interactive classrooms. This class is created for any educator or service provider. K-12
ON-LINE (3credits/45hours) In-service credit only
| Laurie Thode | |
 | As educators and lifelong learners, we must always remain dynamic in our approach to education. We must remain abreast of changing ideas and modernized techniques while always remaining constant and consistent in our dedication to making all students feel safe, welcomed, and included. Cultural Diversity, habitually associated with Social Studies, is a concept that applies to all course subjects and levels, as it focuses on and celebrates the range of races, ethnicities, religions, and affiliations that come together in our classrooms and in the world outside of academia.
Teachers enrolled in this course will explore proven strategies and pedagogical methods aimed at inclusivity, at celebrating differences while focusing on education, at making students of all backgrounds feel safe, welcomed, and included.
Applicable to teachers of all subjects/grade levels.
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only | Samantha Markowitz SMarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | This particular course explores the history of Ellis Island and offers interactive materials and creative projects which explore the journey to America. We discuss who came to America, what the immigration process consisted of, and more. As educators, we can make this pivotal point in history come to life for our students. Teachers enrolled in this course will receive lesson ideas which encompass the scope of immigration and the landmark that is Ellis Island. | Samantha Markowitz SMarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | There are so many amazing places of historical significance, so much to experience, and so much to explore, right in our own backyard. Too often, people overlook the rich history of our beloved Empire State. The Big Apple, New York has much to offer students of any grade level as they embark upon a journey of discovery. Teachers in this course will explore engaging project ideas and assignments aimed at connecting their students to the environment in which they live. ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only | Samantha Markowitz SMarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | Many students are not fans of primary source documents, no matter how captivating they can be. As educators, is it necessary to teach these materials in preparation for standardized tests, but we can also make them come to life. Teachers in this course will explore various lesson and project ideas that focus on illustrating the history behind how our government was created. | Samantha Markowitz SMarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
| A potentially challenging segment of the NYS Global History Regents Exam, the Enduring Essay requires students to adeptly describe historically significant challenges. Teachers in this course will explore proven tactics for introducing this concept in the classroom and guiding students to mastery-level essay writing. ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only | Samantha Markowitz SMarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | A pivotal unit in the Social Studies curriculum, the Industrial Revolution must be explored and revered. Samuel Slater and the development of the factory system, how that system has evolved into the modernized factories we see today, the crucial inventions that paved the way for the North, the trailblazers who saw into the future and believed in the country’s potential. These topics, if taught the right way, have the ability to captivate an audience of students.
Teachers enrolled in this course will explore interactive lesson ideas and modern connections that make teaching the Industrial Revolution an engaging, rewarding experience for students.
Applicable to Social Studies teachers.
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only | Samantha Markowitz SMarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com | |
 | 3 credits/45 hours In service only Bryan Horrman bhorrmannliips@gmail.com Course Description: Have you ever asked yourself, “Which is more important, to have students learn the outcomes of previous reasoning or to have students learn the skills to conduct their own research?” Much of teaching that we do today is outcome based, which has manifested itself in multiple choice exams. While testing is important, there needs to be a balance by teaching students the process by which they arrive at answers. This class will explore the use of active learning inside of your classroom where students can be directly involved in their own education. Goal of the Course: The goal of this course to collaborate with other teachers and create a plethora of resources that can be used inside of the classroom. This course will help create a positive environment and encourage students to retain information in an active way. Learning Outcomes: • Opportunities to process course material through thinking, writing, talking, and problem solving give students multiple avenues for learning.
• Applying new knowledge helps students encode information, concepts, and skills in their memories by connecting it with prior information, organizing knowledge, and strengthening neural pathways
• Receiving frequent and immediate feedback helps students correct misconceptions and develop a deeper understanding of course material
• Working on activities helps create personal connections with the material, which increases students’ motivation to learn
• Regular interaction with the instructor and peers around shared activities and goals helps create a sense of community in the classroom
• Instructors may gain more insight into student thinking by observing and talking with students as they work
• Knowing how students understand the material helps instructors target their teaching in future lessons | Bryan Horrmann Bhorrmannliips@gmail.com | |
 | ON-LINE (3 CREDITS/45 HOURS) In-Service credit only
Instructor: Alison Incarnato Incarnato.liips@gmail.com
Course Description: Different types of physical activity trends come in and out of popularity throughout time. Keeping student engagement high is important to student participation in physical education classes. In order to keep engagement high physical education teachers must be on top of the latest fitness and physical activity trends that are popular with our students. Backyard, Lawn and Beach Games are growing quickly in popularity with school age children so how as teachers can we incorporate these popular activities into our physical education curriculum? | Alison Incarnato Incarnato.liips@gmail.com | |
| NEW COURSE
Course Description: Educators must be resourceful when teaching students; providing just the right amount of support to encourage learning without creating dependence. This course will explore and define instructional strategies, supports, cues and prompting. Scaffolding skills and differentiated instruction will be discussed. At the conclusion of this course, participants will have an understanding of instructional prompts and techniques to use within the classroom to maximize their students’ learning.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service only | Alessandra Barragato abarragatoliips@gmail.com | |
 | The NYSESLAT is a yearly state assessment that all ELLs will take regardless of their disability, functioning level, grade, or native language. The NYSESALT is designed to assess ELLs in the areas of Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing in English. This course is intended to prepare not only English as a New Language teachers, but teachers in all areas, to support ELLs for the NYSESLAT. In this course you will analyze the Blueprint for ELL success, observe ways ESOL teachers differentiate for ELLs, examine co-teaching models, view and critique samples of the NYSESLAT, observe the “7 Step Vocabulary Strategy,” practice Bloom’s “hot questioning,” and create mini-lessons that touch upon the modalities; listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service only | Loren Warman lorenwarman@gmail.com | |
| All teachers are teachers of English learners. An obstacle teachers commonly face is how to effectively communicate with families of ELLs. This course will provide strategies for communication, tips to strengthen relationships, and ways to increase involvement from families of English Language Learners.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service only | Loren Warman lorenwarman@gmail.com | |
| All teachers are teachers of English learners. It is essential for educators to understand second language acquisition and how they can support ELLs in the classroom. This course will provide a brief overview of second language acquisition including language stages, theories, factors affecting acquisition, lesson models, and language objectives.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service only | Loren Warman lorenwarman@gmail.com | |
| All educators have the essential responsibility of incorporating culturally responsive teaching to their everyday instruction. Culturally responsive teaching makes meaningful connections between the academic curriculum and students’ cultures, languages, and life experiences. This course will provide strategies and tips to create and maintain a culturally responsive classroom. This course is intended for all Educators.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service only | Loren Warman lorenwarman@gmail.com | |
 | Instructor: Loren Warman
Email: lorenwarman@gmail.com
45 Hours/3 Credits
Course Descriotion: Dr. Barret once said, “Testing gives you a snapshot, portfolios give you a movie.” Go beyond assessment with student digital portfolios. Use technology throughoutgrades K-12 to engage and involve students in their ownlearning journey. Incorporate digital portfolios as an assessment tool that showcases students’ abilities, growth, culture, and personalities that standardized testing cannot capture. Suitable all educators K-12. | Loren Warman lorenwarman@gmail.com | |
 | (Online, In-Service, 3 credits)
Instructor: Melissa Wickers mwickersliips@gmail.com
Course Description: This course is designed to enhance educators’ understanding and implementation of effective strategies and practices in special education. Through a combination of readings, multimedia resources, and written reflections, participants will explore various aspects of special education and develop practical skills to support diverse learners in inclusive settings.
Course Objectives:
1. To deepen understanding of special education laws, policies, and frameworks.
2. To explore evidence-based practices for supporting students with diverse learning needs.
3. To develop skills in creating inclusive learning environments.
4. To reflect on personal beliefs and biases related to special education.
5. To enhance collaboration with families, colleagues, and other stakeholders in the special
education process. | Melissa Wickers mwickersliips@gmail.com | |
| (3 credits/45 hours)
Email: nmartinezliips@gmail.com
Course Description: English Language Learners (ELLs) are a diverse group of students who are faced with learning a new language and content while simultaneously immersing themselves into a new culture. This course delves into the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and English Language Learning (ELL), exploring the opportunities, challenges, and recommendations for integrating AI tools effectively for ELLs in your classroom. As technology continues to shape education, understanding the potential of AI in language acquisition is crucial for educators seeking to enhance the learning experience for English language learners. | Nicole Martinez nmartinezliips@gmail.com | |
| Childhood tics are quite common and are reported as occurring in approximately 4 to 18% of school aged children. The purpose of this course is to provide information about Tourette Syndrome (TS) and how school aged children can be supported in school. The course will cover both information about the disorder as well as strategies for supporting and instructing students with TS. This course is appropriate for all educators K-12, ELA, Social Studies, Math, Science, ESL, Special Education, Art and Music, Physical Education, School Psychologists, Guidance Counselors ,Social Workers Speech/Language teachers and therapists, OT & PT’s. Common Core Learning Standards are addressed.
Course Objectives:
1. Participants will research the essential features of Tourette’s and related disorders
2. Participants will consider the implication and effects of TS on classroom performance and school attendance
3. Participants will identify strategies and supports for students with TS and related symptoms
4. Participants will learn how to create a plan to support their students
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only | Randi B. Miller Rmillerliips@gmail.com | |
| This course will provide participants with an overview of various anxiety disorders with a focus on: definitions, prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment. Emphasis will be placed on recognition of the behaviors, signs and symptoms that may be observed in the classroom and what accommodations and strategies teachers may use to support their students. This course is appropriate for all educators K-12, ELA, Social Studies, Math, Science, ESL, Special Education, Art and Music, Physical Education, School Psychologists, Guidance Counselors ,Social Workers Speech/Language teachers and therapists, OT & PT’s. Common Core Learning Standards are addressed. This course is important for ALL educators!
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only | Randi B. Miller Rmillerliips@gmail.com | |
 | Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects approximately one in 200 children. That means that approximately two million children in the U.S. currently have this illness and throughout the course of your career you are likely to have children struggling with this disorder in your classroom. This course will provide participants with the opportunity to learn the difference between obsessions and compulsions, the diagnostic criteria, the tell tale signs of the disorder that may be observed in the classroom, and how to support and accommodate students who may have OCD or OCD tendencies. This course is appropriate for all educators K-12, ELA, Social Studies, Math, Science, ESL, Special Education, Art and Music, Physical Education, School Psychologists, Guidance Counselors ,Social Workers Speech/Language teachers and therapists, OT & PT’s. Common Core Learning Standards are addressed.
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only | Randi B. Miller Rmillerliips@gmail.com | |
| The mental health of students in schools is an often overlooked, yet extremely relevant issue for today’s educator. Educators are often the first to notice mental health problems and are in a unique position to make a difference when it comes to promoting and addressing student mental health concerns in and out of the classroom. Mental disorders: affect a student’s emotional well-being, affect a student’s ability to learn and may be a factor in why some students drop out of school. This course will cover: common mental health disorders, the role of educators to identify warning signs, communicating with parents and supporting students in the classroom.
This course is relevant to all who work in schools with children ages 5-21 in both regular and special education settings. This course has been designed for school administrators, regular and special education teachers (grades K-12 and ages 5 to 21),special area teachers (gym, art, music, technology) school psychologists, school counselors, guidance counselors, social workers, speech and language therapists or speech pathologists and occupational or physical therapists.
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only | Randi B. Miller Rmillerliips@gmail.com | |
 | Each year, approximately 2–5% of children refuse to come to school. School refusal can be observed in kindergarten students who demonstrate relatively mild separation anxiety to more severe cases where a student misses weeks or months of school. As a result of the social and educational consequences associated with missing school, the issue needs to examined and addressed promptly. This course will look at the factors associated with and contributing to the occurrence of school refusal. Participants will examine the short and long term effects of absenteeism, the signs and symptoms commonly associated with school refusal and research solutions to the problem.
This course is relevant to all who work in schools and with children ages 5-21 in both regular and special education settings. This course has been designed for school administrators, regular and special education teachers (grades K-12 and ages 5 to 21),special area teachers (gym, art, music) school psychologists, school counselors, guidance counselors, social workers, speech and language therapists and pathologists and occupational and physical therapists.
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only | Randi B. Miller Rmillerliips@gmail.com | |
 | (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only ON-LINE
Instructor: Randi B. Miller Rmillerliips@gmail.com Course Description:
Learning, thinking, listening, processing information, communicating and relationships with others are best when one is in a calm and regulated state.
Regulation in others, starts with our own skills of self-regulation. Then through the process of co-regulation, calm is shared and modeled which in turn develops and fosters the ability for students to self-regulate.
This course will provide participants a framework to understand calm and regulation through the brain/body/behavior connection. Participants will develop a working understanding of the terms: regulation, dysregulation, and co-regulation. The course will also provide resources and materials to help participants implement strategies and teaching procedures to create calm. This course is appropriate for all educators K-12, ELA, Social Studies, Math, Science, ESL, Special Education, Art and Music, Physical Education, School Psychologists, Guidance Counselors ,Social Workers Speech/Language teachers and therapists, OT & PT’s. | Randi B. Miller Rmillerliips@gmail.com | |
| formerly titled: Strategies to Promote Regulation and Calm in yourself, staff and students throughout the day 3 credits/45 hours … In service only Course Description: Learning, thinking, listening, processing information, communicating and relationships with others are best when one is in a calm and regulated state. Regulation in others, starts with our own skills of self-regulation. Then through the process of co-regulation, calm is shared and modeled which in turn develops and fosters the ability for students to self-regulate. Appropriate for all Educators and Staff K-12. | Randi B. Miller Rmillerliips@gmail.com | |
| In March of 2020, educators entered the “unchartered waters” of remote instruction quickly adapting curriculum and instruction to virtual classrooms and a variety of online platforms. But what about behavior and classroom management systems? How did classroom routines and reinforcement systems work virtually?
As time marched on, educators expressed ongoing challenges with keeping their students actively engaged and behaving appropriately during remote instruction. Educators sought to implement classroom procedures in the virtual classroom and many quickly realized that maintaining attention or compliance remotely is not the same as when you are face to face.
This course will provide participants the opportunity to reflect on their current in school behavior and classroom management practices and learn how to extend them to a virtual learning environment.
Participants will learn what is considered best practice when managing behavior remotely with a focus on creating systems and plans that are consistent in both learning environments.
Participants will plan to pivot seamlessly between in person and remote instruction as needed.
Participants will learn all about digital resources designed for behavior and classroom and will consider and make decisions about what may work best for them
This course is relevant for all who work in schools with children ages 5-21 in both General and Special Education settings including (but not limited to) classroom and resource room teachers, related service providers (Speech/Language therapist, OT, PT), Special area teachers (e.g. Gym, Art, Music, Health) and all members of PPS (School Psychologists, Guidance Counselors, School Social Workers) and School Administrators.
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only | Randi B. Miller Rmillerliips@gmail.com | |
 | (3 credits/45 hours)
Instructor: Randi Miller rmillerliips@gmail.com
Selective Mutism is an anxiety disorder which significantly affects social/pragmatic language skills, social interactions, relationships as well as school performance. This course will focus on the development of SM and co-existing conditions (such as social anxiety). It will provide a review of evidence based practices for those working with students in a school setting students with SM (or those who may display) characteristics of Selective Mutism.
Course objectives;
After completing the coursework, participants will:
Have knowledge of the diagnostic criteria and characteristics of SM and related disorders
Have a foundation of information to support a student with SM in and out of the classroom.
Be able to work with peers to support their classmate with SM
Create/share resources for parents and colleagues
This course is relevant to all who work in schools with children ages 5-21 in both regular and special education settings. This course has been designed for all school administrators, regular and special education teachers (grades K-12 and ages 5 to 21), special area teachers (gym, art, music, technology) school psychologists, school counselors, guidance counselors, social workers, speech and language therapists or speech pathologists and occupational or physical therapists. | Randi B. Miller Rmillerliips@gmail.com |