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 All About Trauma Informed Behavior and Classroom ManagementPDLI9010
(45 HOURS/3 GRADUATE CREDITS)
ON-LINE
Instructor: Randi Miller rmillerliips@gmail.com
Course Description: Traumatic experiences come in many forms ranging from one-time events (like the current pandemic) to experiences that are prolonged and recurring. To date, approximately 50% of the nation’s children and adolescents have experienced at least one or more types of serious childhood trauma. The effects of these traumatic experiences impact how students focus, attend, learn, form relationships and behave in the classroom. Trauma informed interventions focus on building relationships, routines, choice-making and self-regulation skills. This course has been developed to provide all educators with content knowledge on the types and biology of trauma, ACES, and best practices in trauma-informed behavior and classroom management strategies. The course will provide participants with the knowledge and tools they need to create a safe, supportive learning environment for all students. A timely course given the current public health crisis and school shut down. A good opportunity to be prepared to meet the needs of staff and students when school re-opens. Applicable all Educators and Staff K - 12. $600.00 |
 ALL ABOUT: AI in Education and School Support ServicesClasses to start Summer 7/1/25 Instructor: Randi Miller Course Description This 3 credit inservice course explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in education and school support services. Teachers, school administrators, and support professionals will examine how AI can enhance teaching, learning, student services, and administrative efficiency. The course will provide a balanced perspective on the benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations of AI in schools. Participants will engage with AI-powered tools, analyze case studies, and develop implementation strategies tailored to their roles. Through structured assignments, participants will explore AI’s impact on instructional strategies, personalized learning, student assessment, mental health support, special education services, and school operations. This course will equip education professionals with the knowledge and skills to harness AI effectively while maintaining ethical and inclusive practices. This course was developed for general, special education and special area teachers, School administrators, PPS staff (school counselors, psychologists, social workers) and related service providers (speech therapists, OTs and PTs). $250.00$280.00 |
 All about: Creating regulation and calm in yourself, staff and students(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. $250.00$280.00 |
 All about: Creating Regulation and Calm in Yourself, Staff and Studentsformerly 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. $250.00$280.00 |
 All About: Managing Student Behavior in Remote & Blended Learning EnvironmentsIn 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 $250.00$280.00 |
 All about: Selective Mutism (SM)(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. $250.00$280.00 |
 All about: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) School-wide Engagement ActivitiesInstructor: Randi Miller
Course Description:
School-wide and Classroom Practices is an integral component of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs. A part of SEL is the process of helping educators build their expertise and skills to lead their schools social and emotional learning initiatives regardless of their role in the building/district. One of the many components of SEL is cultivating adults' own social and emotional competencies.
When educators embody the same practices that they hope to teach their students, the outcomes for learners are maximized. Developing school-wide engagement activities for SEL provides opportunities for staff and students to engage in team building and learning activities that focus on this common goal. The development and implementation of school-wide activities creates teachable moments while reinforcing the core SEL components.
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 $250.00$280.00 |
 All About: Trauma Informed Behavior and Classroom ManagementTraumatic experiences come in many forms ranging from one-time events (like the current pandemic) to experiences that are prolonged and recurring. To date, approximately 50% of the nation’s children and adolescents have experienced at least one or more types of serious childhood trauma. The effects of these traumatic experiences impact how students focus, attend, learn, form relationships and behave in the classroom. Trauma informed interventions focus on building relationships, routines, choice-making and self-regulation skills. This course has been developed to provide all educators with content knowledge on the types and biology of trauma, ACES, and best practices in trauma-informed behavior and classroom management strategies. The course will provide participants with the knowledge and tools they need to create a safe, supportive learning environment for all students. A timely course given the current public health crisis and school shut down. A good opportunity to be prepared to meet the needs of staff and students when school re-opens.
Course Objectives:
Participants will:
1. Develop an understanding of what trauma is and the effect it has on brain development
2. Form an awareness of the role trauma can play in classroom performance and behavior
3. Become trauma aware and develop a trauma lens in which they can look at behavior in a different way
4. Examine traditional behavior and classroom management strategies and adapt them to be trauma informed and trauma focused
5. Create an action plan to address the needs of students impacted by the effects of trauma
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.
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 All Behavior is Functional: Functions of Behavior and How to Increase Participation and Manage MisbehaviorApproximately 10 percent of the school population (or 9-13 million children) struggle with and demonstrate behaviors associated with mental health problems, ASD, developmental and learning disabilities. Additionally, on the rise, are students who struggle day to day from the effects of trauma or bullying. In the classroom, children with behavioral challenges often fail in school, waste time in detention or suspension, fall behind academically or never master the skills they need to make adequate progress. All the while, educators and all school-based professionals are under pressure to show progress for every student every year.
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.
Course of objectives:
1. Participants will learn the basics of behavior
2. Participants will gain an understanding of the functions of behavior and how to use this methodology to understand behavior
3. Participants will synthesize their learning in order to help them manage the misbehavior of even the most challenging of students
4. Participants will apply behavior principles in order to create systems to motivate and get more out of their students
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
| All Behavior is Functional: functions of behavior and how to increase participation and manage misbehavior PDLI9020
(45 HOURS/3 GRADUATE CREDITS)
ON-LINE
Instructor: Randi Miller rmillerliips@gmail.com
Course Description:
Approximately 10 percent of the school population (or 9-13 million children) struggle with and demonstrate behaviors associated with mental health problems, ASD, developmental and learning disabilities. Additionally, on the rise, are students who struggle day to day from the effects of trauma or bullying. In the classroom, children with behavioral challenges and acting out behavior, are disruptive in the classroom, fall behind academically or never master the skills they need to make adequate progress.
This course has been developed to provide educators in and out of the classroom with content knowledge on principles of behavior, the functions of behavior and will provide the participants with a set of skills they can use to identify what a student is getting from his/her behavior and how to best manage and prevent ongoing incidents in/out of the classroom. Applicable all Educators and staff K-12. $600.00 |
 An Easy Website: Creating and Maintaining Your Online ClassroomIn this day and age of technology, social media, and mobile devices in the hands of virtually everyone, it is important for educators to keep up. Teachers often shy away from having their own web pages because of cost, complex computer jargon, and time constraints. Teachers enrolled in this course will set aside their fears and enter the surprisingly user-friendly and FREE world of website creation. They will have the opportunity to create their own classroom websites, learn how to easily maintain and update them, and explore the educational possibilities that come along with spreading a classroom beyond its conventional four walls.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 An Overview of Language Development for the Classroom TeacherWhat is typical language development? What is atypical? What is language? In this course you will learn the components of language. Theories of language acquisition will be discussed. Language development will be reviewed across the age ranges of toddlers, preschool and school age children. The relationship between language and academics will be addressed. The difference between delays, difference and disorder will be explained as well as red flags for teachers. This course is a must for all educators!
Topics: Language Development and acquisition, toddler preschool and school age language development, language and academics and strategies for the classroom teacher.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service only $250.00$280.00 |
 An unequal pandemic- analyzing the consequences of the virus on society(3 credits/45 hours) – In-service credits Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia- gaylelumia@yahoo.com Course Description: This course will analyze the disparities prevalent in society since the onset of the pandemic and the ways in which educators can assist students via effective teaching strategies. Inequalities include surges in vehicle crashes, learning, racial, and economic divides. Participants will gauge how these disparities hinder students’ growth and learn how to inculcate a wealth of strategies in their repertoire of learning in order to counteract this including narrative writing, non-fiction and fiction analysis, scientific data, historical perspectives. *A must for K-12 educators** $250.00$280.00 |
 Analysis and Understanding of the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)Bullying whether in person on cyber bullying can have drastic ramifications. This act is a way for school staff to report any acts of “bullying” against students and see a change occur within the school. This course will explore what is DASA and how it applies in your school as well as the intricacies within.
ON-LINE (3credits/45hours) In-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
| Applying Psychological Principles in Schools ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours)
In-Service Credit only
Instructor: Malka Ismach, Ph.D. Email: Mismachliips@gmail.com
Course Description: In this course, we will learn the history, components, and theories of the science of psychology, a science like no other. We will study various theories and researchers as well as constructs and how each contributes to the field in its own way. We will study, analyze, and discuss human behavior, intelligence, conditions, motivations and more. We will learn how to apply all the components of psychology into educational settings of all kinds.
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. $250.00$280.00 |
 Approaches to Nonfiction Reading InstructionWith the adoption of the CCLS one major instructional shift has been to incorporate more nonfiction into the classroom. As educators, one of our major goals is to prepare students to be college and career ready. Approximately ninety-five percent of daily work-related information is in expository form. Based upon this information, it is necessary for educators to teach students ways to navigate and comprehend this form of text.
This course will help teachers improve nonfiction instruction and expository reading comprehension with their students.
Topics covered in this class include:
expository text structure, features and patterns
strategies for vocabulary instruction
metacognition strategies like activation of prior knowledge (new to known), self-monitoring skills, questioning the text, determining importance, and synthesizing
As a result of this course participants will gather helpful unit plans of study for incorporating nonfiction for immediate classroom use. A must for all educators K-12!!
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
| Approaches to Positive Behavior in the Classroom Course Description: According to the most recent research on teacher effectiveness, instruction flourishes in a classroom environment that promotes a collaborative community. This course will provide an overview on the philosophy behind creating a classroom culture that fosters positive behavior. Participants will learn strategies for establishing classroom settings, routines, and expectations that encourage student voice, creativity, leadership, and effective teamwork. Educators will research strategies for constructive supervision, increasing student capacity and opportunity as well as methods for reducing negative behaviors. During this class, participants will explore technological resources to monitor and motivate student behavior. Educators will also learn how to write and use both a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and a Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) based upon data collection. As a result of this class, participants will learn best practices to improve student behavior and create an ideal learning environment for success!
A must for all Educators K-12! $250.00$280.00 |
 Approaches to Reading Fluency Instruction“Fluency is the ability, to read smoothly, easily, and readily with freedom from word recognition problems. Fluency provides a bridge between word recognition and comprehension. It is not a stage of development at which readers can read all words quickly and easily. Fluency changes, depending on what readers are reading, their familiarity with the words, and the amount of their practice with reading text.”
—National Institute for Literacy (NIFL)
Fluent reading is a sign of a proficient reader and is a major goal of literacy instruction. When readers are fluent, they are free from word recognition challenges and are able to fully focus on meaning and comprehension.
This course will explain fluency and the components of fluent reading in depth. Educators will learn key fluency terms including: phrasing, intonation, automaticity, and expression. Participants will learn how fluency develops and various methods/tools to assess/measure fluency. In addition, educators will research successful instructional strategies to implement within his/her own classroom. Teacher will gather many fluency lesson plans for immediate use with students. A must for all educators!!
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Approaches to Social Emotional Learning (SEL)“Social and emotional competence is the ability to understand, manage, and express the social and emotional aspects of one’s life in ways that enable the successful management of life tasks- such as learning, forming relationships, solving everyday problems, and adapting to the complex demands of growth and development” -Maurice Elias
This course will provide an overview of Social Emotional Learning in schools and explain the five core social emotional competencies. Participants will research SEL curriculum and standards from NYSED as well as content area integration crosswalks. Educators will learn the benefits of teaching SEL by researching successful implementation from schools across the nation, spanning all grade levels. In addition, participants will research growth mindset as well as mindfulness and the correlation with academic achievement.
ONLINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Approaches to STEM Curriculum and Instruction“America must provide students with a strong education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to prepare them to succeed in the global economy.”
-U.S. Department of Education
This course will examine the philosophy of STEM education as well as current research about the STEM initiative. The various methods of STEM implementation will be discussed. Participants will learn the components of successful STEM instruction and have the opportunity to research/evaluate useful STEM resources. Local resources and field trip opportunities will be explored in order to bring the STEM experience to life in the classroom. As a result of this course, participants will gather a variety of materials for effective STEM instruction that will be ready for immediate classroom use. A must for all educators K-12!
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Approaches to Teaching Digital Literacy and CitizenshipAccording to the NYS Department of Education, a digitally literate person is someone who can use technology strategically to find and evaluate information as well as connect and collaborate with others over the Internet. As educators we must prepare students to learn in the digital age while maintaining good citizenship. This course will cover the components of information literacy and website content evaluation. Participants will be given ready to use lesson plans to incorporate digital literacy and digital citizenship instruction in his/her classroom. In addition, participants will gather the necessary tools to teach students how to search safely and effectively. Other topics explored in this course include: digital footprint and reputation, cyberbullying, and privacy and security. A must for all educators K-12!
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
| Approaches to the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards: What Every Educator Should Know! The focus of this course will be to provide educators with an overview of the Next Generation Learning Standards recently adopted by New York State. Participants will have the opportunity to research and study the philosophy behind the new standards and the timeline for implementation. During this course, educators will research the ELA, Math, and Science standards appropriate to his/her grade level. In addition, educators will examine the differences between the Next Generation Learning Standards and the current Common Core Learning Standards. As a culminating activity, students will create dynamic lessons aligned to the Next Generation Learning standards utilizing the information learned in this course.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Approaches to the Science of ReadingON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Rose Marino Foster (rosemarino5@gmail.com) Course Description: The term “Science of Reading” refers to large a body of research spanning over five decades. This research draws from multidisciplinary fields including: cognitive psychology linguistics, neuroscience, education in order to understand how individuals learn to read. This course will provide an overview of the Science of Reading and its implications for effective literacy instruction. Through engaging assignments and informative resources, participates will explore key concepts such as: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, fluency, assessment practices and comprehension strategies. Participants will also research effective practices for orthographic mapping of words as well as improving student fluency, vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension. As a result of this class, participants will have the knowledge and tools to implement effective evidence-based reading instruction. $250.00$280.00 |
 Approaches to Whole Child Education“Rather than focusing solely on students’ academic achievement, the whole child approach to education focuses on students’ well-being beyond the classroom. It’s centered on the idea that preparing students for the future goes beyond preparation in academia.” –Edith Esperaza
This course will examine the philosophy of whole child education, considering the health, safety, & social-emotional wellness of a student while they are supported & challenged within schools. Educators will learn the main components of whole child education and research effective practices in real-world examples from schools across the nation. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to research successful administrators as well as explore whole child action plans in order to turn-key information within his/her school/district.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Apps and Websites for Educators that WorkCourse Description:
Did you ever wonder what Apps to use to get your students motivated? Or maybe you wondered what websites would be the best for their research? This course will focus on sharing these apps and websites for teaching and games. This course will examine the features of certain apps and why they might be used over another. We will also discuss what websites might work best for the age level or grade you teach. Teachers will discuss apps with learning activities, games, reading and research components. Educators will work together to share websites they have used that have worked well and ones that have not. So, next time you need a little educational direction, use apps and websites! This course is a must for all educators levels K-12.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only
Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com
$250.00$280.00 |
| APPS in the Classroom Teaching in the 21st Century now requires educators to embrace technology. Smartphones, ipads, and tablets are expanding the learning experience like never before for teachers and students. In this course, participants will research hundreds of educational apps appropriate to his/her grade level and content area. Participants will become familiar with apps for both students and teachers which can be used inside and outside of the classroom. Student centered apps will help to make learning more engaging and interactive while developing a deeper understanding of content. Teacher centered apps will help teachers develop innovative lessons, monitor progress, implement the common core standards, stay organized, grade, and much more! In addition, research will be conducted on apps specifically designed for ELL and special education students. As a result of this class, participants will gather resources and information necessary to effectively utilize apps as a beneficial learning tool.
ONLINE COURSE (3credits/45hours) In-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Education Course Description: What is Artificial Intelligence? Will it replace me? Will it take over the world? Since the Spring of 2023, the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been in the news everywhere. These are some of the most common questions we all have about AI. In this course we will introduce what artificial intelligence is, dispel myths and misconceptions about AI, and discuss how it can be used in education to support student growth and augment and enhance our work. This is a self-paced 3-credit course that allows participants to access the course whenever and wherever is convenient for them. The course consists of three main components: 1. Asynchronous Learning: Watch or listen to a video that contains the course’s content. Main topics include:
This engaging course is appropriate for general and special education teachers, school psychologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists/ teachers, physical therapists, social workers, guidance counselors and any other professionals who interact with children regularly. This course will fulfill CTLE requirements. Credits: (3 credits/ 45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Dr. Christopher Korolczuk Email: DrK.liips@gmail.com $250.00$280.00 |
 Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom: Applications for Teachers*New Course Spring 2026
Course Description:
While understandably reluctant to change and tainted by the negative reputation of artificial intelligence, teachers of today and tomorrow must be receptive to this new technology and open to what it can do. Yes, it can be used with mal-intent and yes, it can be a vehicle for cheating, but it can also be a valuable pedagogical resource. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore the various applications of artificial intelligence as it pertains to crafting and conducting lessons in the modern classroom.
Applicable to teachers of any subject/grade level. $250.00$280.00 |
| Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom: Teaching Students to Use Technology Appropriately and Effectively *New Course Spring 2026
Course Description:
By now, we are all aware of the educational pitfalls that stem from artificial intelligence. Unfortunately, some students use these applications to facilitate plagiarism and short-cut their work, ultimately hindering their educational experience. These resources are all-too enticing for students, and ignoring the issue won’t make it go away. As educators, we need to face this challenge head-on, learn all that we can, and teach our students how to utilize these artificial intelligence applications appropriately and effectively. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore various types of AI software, examine the risks, and Applicable to teachers of any subject/grade level. $250.00$280.00 |
 Assessing the English Language LearnerThe proper assessment of English Language Learners (ELL) merits attention at all levels of the education system. English Language Learners (ELL)—students who are still developing proficiency in English— represent a large and rapidly growing subpopulation of students in K-12 classrooms. This course will provide participants with effective assessment techniques for K-12 students across a variety of educational settings.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
| Author Study Design and Implementation to Promote Reading Success An author study is a thorough examination of the life, career, and literary works/achievements of an author. Through this study, students are given the opportunity to critically evaluate an author’s themes, characters, and writing style. In addition, students will make connections between the author’s life, work, and characters as well as make personal connections to the books and characters.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Avoid Death by Lecture – Don’t Shy Away from Learning – The Essential Skills of Phenomenal Presentations
Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com
(3 Credits/ 45 Hours)
Course Description: The skills of presentations serve a multitude of purposes within the confines of our classrooms. The art and science of teaching requires a stress-free environment, one in which individuals are calm and comfortable within themselves and can articulate with ease. This course will enable participants to create this environment of presenting with their students. All content areas will be covered in terms of embracing the mindset of learning and the discipline. Strategies include movement trumping sitting, images trumping words, writing trumping reading, remembering the relevance of things. All techniques will be instructed upon and an atmosphere of phenomenal, active approaches will be tackled. **A must for all K-12 Educators!!! $250.00$280.00 |
 Balancing Success: How Students Manage Social Life, Schoolwork and Sleep*New Course Spring 2026
In-service Course
3 Credits; 45 Hours
Instructor: Samantha Markowitz
Instructor Email: SMarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com
Course Description: Students today juggle academic expectations, extracurricular commitments, friendships, and digital engagement—making it increasingly difficult to maintain the balance needed for optimal learning. This course equips teachers with research-based strategies to help students manage time, build routines, prioritize sleep, and nurture healthy social lives. Through the lens of cognitive science, mental health, and adolescent development, teachers explore why balance is essential for academic performance, emotional regulation, and daily readiness.
Across ten hands-on modules, teachers gain tools to support students in planning schoolwork, creating realistic workloads, developing social boundaries, and practicing sleep-friendly habits. They also learn how to communicate effectively with families and use classroom routines that encourage balanced living. By the end of the course, educators will be equipped to guide students toward healthier habits that foster success both in and out of the classroom. $250.00$280.00 |
 Basic Spanish for EducatorsTake this course to build your language skills and strengthen your connection with Spanish-speaking students and families!
This course is designed to help educators gain the essential Spanish language skills needed to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking students and their families. In a short time, you’ll learn key phrases and practical vocabulary commonly used in school settings—empowering you to navigate conversations with confidence. Whether you’re giving classroom instructions, managing student behavior, or meeting with parents, this class equips you with “survival” Spanish that will enhance communication, foster positive relationships, and create a more inclusive learning environment. No prior Spanish experience is required! $250.00$280.00 |
 Battling Boredom and Leveraging Skills to Engage Our Learners
3 Credits – In-Service Course (45 Hours)
Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com
Course Description: Keeping students engaged and invigorated in their learning is the task of all educators far and wide. Offering new and innovative material, deepening students’ skills, and involving them in the learning process are the optimum tools for success. In this course, participants will immerse themselves in the learning process- researching their audience, embracing their students’ worlds, altering their mindsets. They will receive a plethora of information on creating unique lessons, ones that traverse learners’ lives and transcend their mindsets. Boredom shall never occur again at the culmination of the course!
**A must for K-12 educators in all disciplines $250.00$280.00 |
 Be a Successful Reader and WriterCourse Description:
No matter what you do in life the ability to be a good reader and writer is paramount. This course will focus on how as educators we can create a reading and writing program that will work for all students. This program can lead all students on the road to success as literate individuals who can write for any purpose. Participants will begin with techniques to get your students involved in the writing process. Teachers will learn how to keep your students engaged and involved with a plethora or writing and reading activities. Educators will be introduced to a variety of literary techniques that will ensure your student’s reading and writing abilities. These writing techniques will leave you surrounded with a classroom full of excited and successful readers and writers. Teachers will share experiences on how to develop reading as well as writing assignments for their students that are lasting and meaningful, and how to help them succeed in a Common Core driven world. This course is a must for all teachers of all disciplines K-12.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only
Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com
$250.00$280.00 |
| Be Mindful: Giving Back to Yourself At times, our daily lives can be so overwhelming. Be Mindful: Giving Back to Yourself is designed to help teachers and students become more mindful in order to help relieve stress. It is important to build a positive classroom community and to increase mindfulness. In this course, teachers will learn how to use various techniques to help de-stress themselves and students.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Beginner Canva in the classroom: How to Increase Productivity with Canva(Online, In-Service, 3 credits) Instructor: Kimberly Wind Course Description This course explores Canva for Education. Canva makes it easy to create in the classroom. Teachers and students can use Canva to design presentations, videos, posters, newsletters, worksheets, lesson plans, book reports, infographics, and so much more. Canva is crammed full of features including integration with Google Classroom. You can even import your existing presentations and PDFs. Come join us as we explore MANY ways to engage your students. Participants completing this course will:
$250.00$280.00 |
 Best Practices for a Successful Classroom*New Course Summer 2025
Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com 3 Credits In Service Course (45 Hours) Course Description:What are some of the best practices educators can use in their classrooms? This course will work towards providing teachers the tools for teaching using some of the best practices that have been used for years. Educators will discuss proper communication and management skills, classroom creativity and motivation, as well as how to deal with our daily teaching challenges. Strategies will be shared for at risk students as well as how to mainstream your English language learners. Educators will also receive tips on how to deal with parents, work on managing grades and maintaining attendance policies. Educators will leave this course feeling that they can successfully teach using their new toolbox of best practices. This course is a must for educators K-12. $250.00$280.00 |
 Best Practices in Content Area Literacy: Ensuring Success for AllLiteracy is at the forefront of education today. All teachers are expected to be Òteachers of reading,Ó no matter what their subject area may be. Teachers need a repertoire of lessons and ideas to motivate learners and elevate student abilities. This course provides a plethora of lessons, graphic organizers, best practice techniques, strategic thinking skills, collaborative, small group activities, and models that enhance student learning. Via the activities, participants will delve deeper into the literacy process and apply the models to their respective discipline. The subject areas of reading, writing, science, math, social studies, and health will be covered. Specific strategies and projects will be covered as well as a multitude of best practice techniques. In the end, you will walk away with a literary bag of tricks! Suitable all educators K-12!
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
