Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – Long Island Institute of Professional Studies

Courses
Creative Engagement Without Cell Phones: Classroom Innovation in the Post-Phone Era New Winter 2025 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com With New York State’s new legislation restricting student phone use, educators are faced with a unique opportunity: reimagining classroom engagement without the distractions of screens. Students require a hands-on environment that empowers them, one that is teeming with innovative, practical strategies that spark curiosity and boost participation—no phone required. In this energizing class, participants will explore and create lesson activities using tactile, movement-based, and collaborative approaches that refocus student attention and foster genuine connections. Teachers will discover how to turn everyday classroom moments into powerful, tech-free learning experiences. Some topics included are: Gallery Walks & Learning Stationsthat get students moving and talking Mystery Envelopes & Story Cubesfor low-prep, high-engagement prompts Interactive Notebook Challengesto deepen reflection and retention Analog Escape Roomsthat promote critical thinking and teamwork Gamified Reviewsusing whiteboards, cards, or dice—not devices Whether you're a veteran teacher or new to the classroom, this class offers fresh tools and an inspiring mindset shift. Teachers will have a toolkit full of adaptable, ready-to-use activities and the confidence to make their classrooms thrive. *A Must for K-12 Educators $250.00$280.00 Buy here
5 Essential Ways to Build Competence and Confidence in One’s Students “New Course” Spring 2026: January 5,6,7,8,9,12, 13,14,15,16 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com Class Description: This course is designed to enhance educator’s pedagogy and practicality in the classroom. Through self-reflection, interactive activities, and case students, educators will glean a myriad of ways to strengthen their learning environment. They will learn the techniques behind team communication and collaboration with their students via articles and customized materials. *A must for K-12 Educators!!! $250.00$280.00 Buy here
5 Essential Ways to Become a More Balanced Teacher “New Course” Spring 2026: January 19, 20,21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com Class Description: Becoming a balanced teacher involves incorporating a wealth of strategies in order to manage one’s time effectively, organize and prioritize, make conscious choices in life, set expectations, practice mindfulness, and become the master in our fields. This course will enable teachers to create balance in school, work, and life and inculcate powerful habits throughout one’s career. The various frameworks of caring, competence, passion, challenge, and creativity will be covered. A Must for K-12 Educators $250.00$280.00 Buy here
5 Essential Ways to Deepen Student Dialogue and Increase Classroom Productivity “New Course” Spring 2026: February 2,3,4,5,6,9,10,11,12,13 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia- gaylelumia@yahoo.com Class Description: Initiating conversations for students can be daunting in any classroom. Prompting learners to engage with the material and with one another requires a wealth of methodologies that will be explored in this course. Topics such as productive discussion, active listening, and reasoning skills will be addressed, as well as articles and hands-on activities that delve into all disciplines and garner students’ depth of knowledge. Discussion protocols and crafting open-ended inquiry driven dialogue will be covered. *A Must for K-12 Educators” $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Fostering Exemplary Classroom Discussions in All Subject Areas “New Course” Spring 2026: February Break 2026: February 16-20, 2026 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com Course Description: Effective classroom discussion is one of the most powerful tools for building critical thinking skills, deepening comprehension, and supporting student voice. Integrating meaningful discussion into the classroom is tantamount to student success. Promoting constructive conversations into all disciplines is integral and allows students to flourish. Through a combination of research based learning and reflective practice, participants will explore what high-quality dialogue looks like as well as design prompts that spark inquiry and guide rigorous and engaging learning. A must for K-12 Educators $250.00$280.00 Buy here
5 Essential Ways to Build Student Resilience “New Course” Spring 2026: March 2026: March 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16,17,18,19,20 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com Course Description: Understanding the ways in which to equip students with the mindsets, habits, and emotional tools needed to navigate challenges, avoid setbacks, and thrive in their academic worlds is essential. This course will enable participants to understand the concept of resilience, recognize their personal strengths as well as the strengths of their students, apply growth-mindset principles to their challenges, and develop personal strategies and coping skills to build confidence and achieve success for their learners. A Must for K-12 Educators $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Cultivating Lifelong Learners – Building a Legacy of Learning for Students New Course Spring 2026: April 2026 – April Break Course – April 6-10^th Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com Course Description: Cultivating lifelong learners who take ownership of their educational journey long after they leave the classroom is essential. Through interactive projects, self-discovery activities, and collaborative experiences, teachers will be able to impart to their learners the ways in which goal setting, metacognition, time management, and self- assessment create pathways to optimum learning. Participants will explore their strengths, values, and interests and apply this to their respective classroom communities. A Must for K-12 Educators $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Beyond Bloom: Advancing Learning, Thinking, and Performance New Course Spring 2026: April 13,14,15,16,17,20,21,22,23,24 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia- gaylelumia@yahoo.com Course Description: Bloom’s Taxonomy has shaped education for decades, but modern research in science reveals richer pathways for developing expert thinkers. This course will enable participants to integrate these insights into higher-order reasoning that resonates. Teachers will learn to critically analyze the strengths and limits of Bloom, leverage cognitive science principles, design learning experiences, use AI tools strategically, and evaluate learning outcomes for their students. A Must for K-12 Educators $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Boosting Student Learning with Succinct Mini-Breaks New Course Spring 2026: May 4,5,6,7,11,12,13,14,18,19,20 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia- gaylelumia@yahoo.com Course Description: The multiple benefits of recess on our students cannot be overstated, leading to improved academic outcomes, social and emotional stability, and boosts in overall well-being. Unfortunately, the amount of time that students spend in unstructured play has diminished overtime. The average amount of recess in elementary schools is 20-30 minutes according to the CDC. By the time they reach high school, there’s scant evidence of any needed built-in breaks. This course will enable participants to find the modalities to structure unstructured time into their repertoire. They will hone in on current studies, research, and tactics to motivate their students via succinct physical and mental breaks. Activities such as mindfulness, stretching, and playful games will be covered, as well as technological games and activities to set them into motion for academics. A Must for K-12 Educators $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Creating Blueprints for Literacy: Generating a Solid Foundation for Reading and Writing New Course 3 Credits In-Service Course (45 Hours) Summer 2026: June 29^th-July 3^rd Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia - gaylelumia@yahoo.com Course Description: Reading and Writing instruction through explicit, systematic components helps students develop both skill and self-regulation. Teaching students to goal set while addressing skills as focusing, persistence, and strategic self-talk ensures evidence aligned literacy success. Participants in the course will examine explicit instruction in key areas of phonemic awareness, phonics fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. They will learn how to develop readiness assessment in their students, build visions, design a learning plan for their students, and fully implement and evaluate literacy techniques that take their students well into the next generation of instruction. A Must for K-12 Educators $250.00$280.00 Buy here

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