Life Skills
 | 3 credits/45 hours In service only Bryan Horrmann Bhorrmannliips@gmail.com Course Description Teaching personal and social responsibility is about using physical education as a means to teach life skills and discipline to our students. It is the intention that this code becomes integrated and internalized by the students and gives them structure for their lives, values, inner-discipline and that these skills are not only seen in the gym but are transferred to other aspects of their lives. Goal(s) of the Course: The objective of the TPSR model was to guide athletes learn and practice behaviors and attitudes that will help them taking responsibility for their personal well-being and contributing to the well-being of others. Students will be able to demonstrate self-advocacy, responsibility to create a safe and positive environment. Learning Outcomes:1. Design and create several lessons using the TPSR model.
2. Teachers will dissect and implement a new teaching strategy to increase student participation and learning.
3. Teachers will promote student learning by enhancing classroom environment and managing the classroom effectively.
4. Teachers will plan, implement, and assess developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with local, state, and national standards to address the diverse needs of students
5. Collaborate with other physical education teachers that teaching similar grades
6. Teachers will constructively criticize and analyze Physical education videos to enhance learning experiences | |
 | Students need to be able to understand themselves and their learning needs and in turn advocate for themselves in the classroom. Teaching students these skills of independence will impact the rest of their educational careers. Great for all Educators K-12.
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This course is designed to equip educators with proper tools to help your students develop great study habits. You will be able to arm your students with organizational skills, ideas that work, tools for them to memorize text and concepts, and lots more. This course will explore how to help your classes with note-taking techniques and/or merely developing good study habits in general. Your students will learn to utilize these study habits and will benefit from them daily. Participants will share their own techniques as well as developing new ones. This course is a must for educators K-12.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only
Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com
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 | Course Description: How do we teach respect? Respect from our students is one of the greatest issues educators face day to day when trying to educate our students. Has respect been lost, or do children just need to be reminded of it from time to time? This course will look into this phenomenon. As educators we need to work on this generation of students and their idea of respect and the culture behind it. In this course we will discuss how crucial respect is to achieving success in the classroom and in life. In this course, educators will explore the impact of cultural values, work ethic, family life and various other factors that influence students inside and outside of our schools. This course will incorporate the many factors that go into teaching students respect. This course is a must for all educators grades K-12.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only
Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com
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 | Course Description: This course is for those educators who want to balance it all; your teaching and the behavior your students. We will discuss how to balance teaching such as our policies and penalties for misconduct. Are we strict? How do we deal with those students that don’t follow our rules? Then, how do we balance our teaching? All educators want to create a classroom that supports positive and comfortable education. We will discuss strategies for helping our students feel productive and safe in our classrooms every day. Educators will examine various practices for creating a balanced and positive climate for all students of any age or grade level.
This course is for educators levels K-12 of all subjects.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only
Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com
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Instructor – Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com
3 credits (45 hours) – In-service course
Course Description – Students frequently become disenchanted when a lack of communication is prevalent in their lives. Speaking a dialectic of freedom means empowering students via engagement and dialogue. Engaging in a plethora of discussion, analysis, and critical thinking elevates students perfectly. This course will focus on the tools that learners require to effectively communicate including Socratic seminars, research on written and spoken communication, questioning techniques, body language, dialogue skills. A wealth of ideas for one’s classroom – entrancing all!
A must for K-12 Educators!!!!!! | |
 | The Effects of School Gardening Activities on Academics, Social/Emotional and Life Skill Development 3 Credits – In service Course (45 Hours)
Instructor: Denise J. Ribarich OTR/L dribarichliips@gmail.com
This course is designed for professionals/educators/therapists working directly with elementary, middle/high schoolers and young adults. In this online course you will learn the multiple benefits that can be achieved during the process of cultivating and beautifying a small garden space in and around your school or community. These include academic improvement as well as social, psychological, emotional, as well as improved verbal expression and essential life skills. You will learn skills developed such as responsibility, self-confidence, decision making, teamwork, organization and working together towards an ultimate goal. Besides the educational improvement in math and science , many students have improved sensory processing capabilities which frees these students to more easily learn and integrate new skills that they were unable to do before.
Working together with your students on designing a simple garden will provide enjoyment and satisfaction and will have long-lasting memories with development of meaningful vocational applications for the future.
This course is important for all educators including School Psychologists, Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Speech/Language teachers and Occupational and Physical Therapists. The knowledge you will learn will have a direct impact on your students and will affect all aspects of their lives as well as yours.
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Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com 3 Credits In Service Course (45 Hours) Dates: Spring 2025 – April 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 21, 22, 23, 24. Course Description:How do student feel when they are labeled or stereotyped? What is the impact it has on the youth of today? This course will explore the different labels and stereotypes students are given and live with daily. Educators will examine the role that labels play on students. We will discuss whether or not labeling hurts or helps a student get by. Educators will examine the effect labeling or stereotyping plays on all children with all needs and all backgrounds. This course is a must for educators K-12. | |
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Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – (gaylelumia@yahoo.com)
Emotionally drained after the virus, many students and teachers remain in an impoverished state, one in which anxiety and stress overwhelms and a dark cloud of depression pours in. Repair and restoration are necessary for all. Uncertainty exists as well for individuals who live in poverty, in particular during these times as stress related issues loom – access to technology, meals, unemployment in their surroundings. Mental health is essential for students and restorative justice is the key. Within this course, teachers will learn the ins and outs of implementing a restorative justice program within their classroom. They will learn to empower their students via community building circles and democratic dialogues where respect is at the forefront. Participants will learn about the three tiers of justice, develop skills to incorporate the tenets within the fabric of their classrooms, and facilitate open dialogue.
A must for K-12 educators!!!!!! | |
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Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com 3 Credits In Service Course (45 Hours) Dates: Spring Break 2025 – April 14-18. Course Description:The power of positive thinking can help us as teachers and can help our students get through the day. This positivity is a strategy that will help us all our lives. This course is designed to dig deep into the impact that positive thoughts can have on our lives. Both students and teachers will explore how to harness the potential of a positive and optimistic mindset. Educators will explore how to help your students obtain a positive psychological viewpoint and refrain from negative thoughts. Strategies will be shared on resilience, gratitude, transformation and compassion. Educators will end up with a plethora of tools on overall positive thinking and living and how to emotionally transform your classroom. This course is a must for educators K-12. | |
 | In service only (3 credits/45 hours) Instructor: Bryan Horrmann Bhorrmannliips@gmail.com Class Description: In education, mindset is everything. The Power of Yet is an enticing professional development course designed to help teachers cultivate a growth mindset in themselves and their students. Through reflection, hands-on activities, and intentional practice, educators will learn how to shift from a fixed mindset to an optimistic, solutions-focused approach. This course will provide strategies to encourage resilience, persistence, and a love of learning in students while fostering a more positive, engaged, and adaptable teaching mindset. Participants will explore the science behind growth mindset, practice mindfulness techniques, analyze real-world classroom scenarios, and apply their learning through practical exercises. By the end of this course, teachers will have the tools to transform challenges into opportunities, empower students to embrace mistakes, and create a more positive, supportive learning environment. Suitable all educators K-12. | |
 | Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com
In-service Course – 3 Credits – 45 Hours
Course Description: Developing an understanding of student behavior is tantamount in terms of adequate instruction and learner success. Educating today’s students requires a wealth of strategies, including critical and analytical thinking skills. Having our learners retain information more effectively, become active rather than passive participants in learning, and being able to comprehend information are the only methods of sustained success. This course will train teachers to find ways to assist students in their unique working styles and respective behaviors. Topics being addressed include proactive, preventative strategies, responsive consequences, etc. A multitude of teacher instructional styles and coping mechanisms will be focused on.
*A must for K-12 educators!!!! | |
 | Instructor: Lisa Bernstein Email: LBernsteinLIIPS@gmail.com 3 Credits/45 Hours Course Description: More than 211,000 children and teenagers have lost their primary caregivers due to Covid-19. These children are grieving and need support, especially in school. This requires more understanding and awareness by educators on the topic of grief and bereavement in order to support our students and their families. This course will teach educators how grief impacts our students, both academically and emotionally, and to help make school a safe and supportive place for these students. Educators will learn strategies and resources to help our students. This course is for all K-12 educators and related service providers. | |
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Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com Summer 2025 Dates – June 30th-July 5th, no class July 4th Course Credits – 3 Credits/45 Hours Course Description: Students go through the course of their days absentmindedly listening to teachers, abiding by rote rules of instruction, and mindlessly completing work. This course will instruct participants on leveraging their students’ ability to discover and reach their learning goals via self-awareness, goal setting, metacognition, and task analysis. Strategic learning behaviors will be analyzed for best practices, as well as learning to utilize the learning environment for students’ optimum success. *A Must for K-12 Educators* | |
 | Creating a solid classroom community where students are eager to take risks is essential for all grade levels. This course gives teachers concrete ways to incorporate small and meaningful changes into their daily routines. Energizers, brain breaks, group activities, greetings, and community shares, will all be | |
 | Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com
In-Service Course – 3 Credits – 45 Hours
Course Description: Teaching students responsibility and accountability extends way beyond the home. Providing life lessons and inspirational, profound imprints on kids guides them for the rest of their lives. This course will tackle the ways in which teachers can provide a plethora of Social Emotional Instructions for their students. Topics as mindfulness, emotion management, positive affirmations, read aloud, collaborative discussions, empathy, and nurturing the whole learner will be discussed. Poetry and learning in all disciplines will be covered.
*A must for K-12 educators* |