Spring 2026 Session

**New Course** Spring 2026: January 2026: 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13,14, 15, 20, 21. Instructor: Kim Kittredge, kkittredgeliips@gmail.com Class Description: Engaging students and energizing their learning is a shared mission for educators everywhere.  Success comes from introducing innovative content, strengthening skills, and actively involving learners in the process. In this course participants will dive deeply into the art of teaching – exploring their audience, connecting with students’ experiences, and shifting perspectives.  They’ll gain a wealth of strategies for designing distinctive lessons that resonate with learners’ lives and inspire new ways of thinking.  By the end of the course, boredom will be a thing of the past!  This course is a must for educators grades K-12.

**New Course** Spring 2026: February Break 2026: February 16^th-20^th Instructor: Kim Kittredge, kkittredgeliips@gmail.com Class Description: Building strong, positive relationships is key to a successful classroom, especially for the English Language Learners (ELLs).  This course helps teachers to create welcoming, language-rich environment that support ELLs’ academic success.  Participants will learn strategies to build community, adapt instruction, and ease transition for ELL students.  This course is a must for educators of all levels and subjects K-12.

**New Course** Spring 2026: April 2026: April Break: April 6^th-10^th Instructor: Kim Kittredge, kkittredgeliips@gmail.com Course Description: This course empowers educators to meet the new K-12 NY State Mental Health mandate while enhancing classroom well-being.  Participants will explore the science and practice of mindfulness—learning how awareness can improve focus, memory, and emotional balance.  Through practical strategies and evidence-based techniques, teachers will discover how mindfulness reduces stress, fosters resilience, and creates a calm, supportive learning environment.  By the end of the course, educators will have the tools to integrate mindfulness into their daily routines, benefiting both students and teachers during challenging times. This course is a must for educators grades K-12.

**New Course** Spring 2026: May 2026: May 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20. Instructor: Kim Kittredge, kkittredgeliips@gmail.com Class Description: Teaching middle school and high school students can be one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences in education.  This course equips teachers with practical strategies to connect with adolescents during a critical stage of physical, emotional, and cognitive development.  You’ll learn how these developmental changes impact behavior, learning styles, and social dynamics, and discover proven techniques to foster engagement, motivation, and resilience.  Through hands-on activities, curated resources, and collaborative planning, participants will design lessons that reduce stress, promote academic success, and strengthen relationships with families.  By the end of the course, you’ll leave with a toolbox of ideas, activities and classroom practices to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and inspiration.  This course is a must for educators grades K-12.