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

Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com In-Service Class – 3 Credits – 45 Hours Course Description: Energizing and revitalizing our classrooms into creative think tanks is what all educators can master upon returning to a non-punitive environment for learning. It is here that educators can foster a positive school atmosphere, one teeming with energy and dynamic learning experiences. This course will enable teachers to glean the ways in which to recharge their students’ mindsets, including boosting their morale, mixing up routines, offering brain breaks, and maximizing success. Creative lessons and student vocalization will be at the forefront. Overall, a must for teachers desiring to create a superb successful school year. *A must for K-12 Educators*

*New Course* Fall 2024 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com In-Service Class – 3 Credits – 45 Hours Course Description: Since the onset of the pandemic, so many students and families have become disconnected from school and absenteeism has skyrocketed. Re-engaging our students is essential for their success. Teachers have tremendous power to influence student attendance. In this course teachers will learn about the importance of using supportive rather than punitive language surrounding absenteeism, building meaningful relationships with families to support student attendance, engaging learners utilizing curiosity and wonder, and working strategically to bridge the gap between home and school. *A must for K-12 Educators*

Instructor: Kim Kittredge Kkittredgeliips@gmail.com 3 credits/45 hrs in service Course Description: No matter what level you teach making sure you have a strict yet semi-flexible grading policy in place is paramount. Grading is one of the most important aspects of teaching and having practices that work is essential. Educators will discuss all aspects of grading from dropping the lowest grade, to weighing, to extra points to curving just to name a few. Participants will share techniques and understandable grading system for students and parents that will lead to success. This course is a must for educators grades K-12.

*New Course* Fall 2024 Instructor: Kim Kittredge Kkittredgeliips@gmail.com 3 credits/45 hrs in service As educators we all know we have a 40 minute show to put on every day. But how do we effectively do it? Since we are basically on stage, we must learn how to commanding the room with power and finesse. This course will focus on all aspects of commanding our classrooms. We will not only discuss knowledge of our content area, but how to continually engage our students in the lessons and keep them connected. Educators will learn strategies and principles for modeling effective leadership and entertaining their students daily with their command of the classroom. This course is a must for educators grades K-12.