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 Course Description: Applicable to teachers of any subject/grade level. $250.00$280.00 |
| What are Google Chrome Extensions? How can we add and manage them? What are some of the most effective, beneficial extensions we can use in our classrooms? How can we use these tools to help our students, particularly those who need a little extra assistance? Teachers enrolled in this course will explore the many options and benefits of using them. $250.00$280.00 |
| Google Classroom is a valuable resource for in-person and remote learners of any subject or grade level. A user-friendly, interactive platform, Google Classroom facilities organization and communication. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore the functions and features of Google Classroom and will walk away with a tangible, applicable tool designed to elevate their teaching. $250.00$280.00 |
| Google Docs: A word processor that provides a user-friendly, web-based interface designed for seamless integration into the classroom. A useful tool for teachers and students, Google Docs offers a modern, yet accessible approach to creating and submitting assignments and assessments. Teachers enrolled in this course will be introduced to Google Docs and be taken through its features and applications one step at a time. $250.00$280.00 |
| Google Forms is a valuable resource that facilitates communication. While it can be applied to any industry or area, this course will focus on its educational applications and its ability to increase and simplify communication between and among co-workers, parents, and students. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore the functions and features of Google Forms and will walk away with a tangible, applicable tool. $250.00$280.00 |
| Google Slides provides a user-friendly interface that seamlessly integrates into the classroom. Not only is it a useful tool for teaching, it also gives students a creative means of organizing and presenting their projects, both individually and collaboratively. Teachers enrolled in this course will be introduced to Google Slides and be taken through its features and applications one step at a time. $250.00$280.00 |
| Google’s educational workspace offers a variety of applications for teachers and students. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore Google Drive, Classroom, Docs, Slides, and Sheets. We will learn how we can best use these tools to provide the optimal learning experience for our students and make the most of our physical and remote classrooms. $250.00$280.00 |
 Use Nearpod once, and you’ll be hooked. And your students will be, too. Nearpod is a fun, interactive program that can elevate any lesson. Focused on keeping students engaged and encouraging active learning, Nearpod fosters enthusiastic participation for learners of any level. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore the functions and features of Nearpod and, upon completion of this course, will be able to create more dynamic lessons for their students. $250.00$280.00 |
 New Course Fall 2025 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com As teachers know well, the onset of the school year can be extremely challenging for our students. Finding ways to initially connect with them is tantamount to their success. This course will broaden students’ perspectives and serve as a reference point for them, helping them recall and apply what they’ve learned. A wealth of anchor charts will be covered including reading, writing, math, science, interactive, classroom management, and many more. Teachers will be aware of the multitude of uses for the charts and will readily be able to adapt them to their respective classrooms. **A must for K-12 educators!!! $250.00$280.00 |
 New Course Fall 2025 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com Many students arrive at school downtrodden and enmeshed in adverse situations. They seek guidance and the profound impact of committed educators who can make a difference in their lives. This course will embolden educators with ways to embrace strategies that are proven to instill active mindfulness, provide students with tools to manage their emotions, build resilience, and empower their lives. In the end, teachers will be fully equipped with insights into addressing the needs of their students and tackling challenges head on. **A must for K-12 educators!!! $250.00$280.00 |
 Depression is a common mood disorder that many of us are all too familiar with. Some have experienced it themselves, others have watched family members or close friends suffer from it, and others have suspected that students who they work with are demonstrating depressive symptoms. In this course, you will learn about depression, where it comes from, what it looks like, how to identify it, ways to help and so much more. This course will enlighten and educate you and hopefully make you a more sensitive educator. The information learned in this course will help anyone who interacts with children and adolescents. The course is relevant to all who work in schools and with children of all ages in all settings. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 New Course Fall 2025 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com Maximizing student instruction is the key to meeting the diverse needs of our learners. This course will streamline teachers’ planning and sharpen their skills for instructing their students. The areas of vocabulary, differentiation, flexible groupwork, PBL, reading fluency, and hands-on activities will be addressed. Teachers will be able to inspire their learners and spark student interest in every discipline. A wealth of scholarly articles will be addressed as well as a barrage of ideas for student interaction. *A must for K-12 educators!!! $250.00$280.00 |
 ** New Course** 3 Credits In-Service Course (45 Hours) Summer 2026: July 6th-July 10th Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com Course Description: A teacher’s quality of presence and personalized encouragement foster an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere where students feel safe and empowered to be engaged and to learn. Teachers know that their presence is felt when a genuine connection exists, one that breeds confidence and respect, and allows for risk taking. Participants in this course will learn ways to develop their classroom presence and boost their students’ enthusiasm via varied engaging activities including cooperative learning, hands-on problem solving, relevant topics of discussion, meaningful student feedback, and increased learning opportunities. In the end, everyone will be able to refine their presence and focus on classroom authenticity. *A Must for K-12 Educators* $250.00$280.00 |
| In recent years, there is more and more research being uncovered about Happiness. There are ways that we, as educators can become happier people, regardless of life circumstances. There are also strategies that school professionals can use in their classrooms to increase the happiness of their students. In this course, we will learn about some of those techniques – both for ourselves and our students. These important concepts will prove not only relevant for your work with your students but also your general mindset and functioning as an educator. This course is relevant to all who work in schools and with children of all ages in all settings. This course was developed for school administrators, regular and special education teachers (grades K-12 and ages 5 to 21), special area teachers, school, school counselors, guidance counselors, social workers, speech and language therapists and pathologists and occupational and physical therapists. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 In-Service Course 3 Credits; 45 Hours Instructor: Valerie Gompers Instructor Email: VGompersLIIPS@Gmail.com This course is designed to equip experienced educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively mentor and support the next generation of teachers entering the profession. Drawing on research-based practices and real -world experiences, participants will learn strategies for building positive mentor-mentee relationships, and techniques for providing effective feedback and guidance. This course is a must for all educators! $250.00$280.00 |
 Course #L950 Course Description: Where do we start? How do we end? The beginning and the end of any lesson must be carefully considered when constructing lesson plans. What is the purpose of a measurable objective? Why must a closure clearly connect to the objective? These are key questions that must be regularly addressed, and doing so can be frustrating. Teachers enrolled in this course will focus on understanding and crafting purposeful objectives and operative closures, both as a means of facilitating effective lesson planning. This course is applicable to all subjects/grade levels. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) $250.00$280.00 |
 **New Course** 3 Credits In-Service Course (45 Hours) Summer 2026: July 27th-July 31st Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com Course Description: Developing spatial logic in any discipline is imperative for students today. Visual thinking enables students to deepen their comprehension of challenging material. In this course, participants will develop the skills necessary to deepen their students’ analysis in all subjects and to clarify their understanding via mapping, sketching, sculpting, comic strip creation, map writing, and many more. Visual thinking strategies will be demonstrated, ones that make students’ thinking visible, enable new connections, reveal and diminish gaps in understanding, and foster worthwhile conversations. Teachers will be able to develop ways to instruct their learners visually and offer avenues for mental models for students. Storyboards will be addressed as well as visual notetaking and story bubbles in real-time. *A Must for K-12 Educators* $250.00$280.00 |
 “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 |
| “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 |
 “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 |
| “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 |
 Course Description: In today’s educational climate, health and wellness are the utmost priorities. Teachers and students alike face the challenge of preventing the spread of germs while still maintaining a focus on education. And so, we must not only understand the importance of heeding cautionary information, but also how to practice these measures in a realistic, long-term manner. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore various safety protocols and will learn valuable tools to ensure a safe educational environment. (3 credits/45 hours) $250.00$280.00 |
 Course Description: After a summer of (hopeful) recuperation, we enter a new school year with renewed enthusiasm and energy. With that, however, can come nervousness and apprehension. What kind of students will I have? What new challenges will I face? How can I ensure I start the new year on the right foot? September is a crucial month because it’s our opportunity to set the tone for the rest of the year. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore tried and true pedagogical methods for making the first month productive and purposeful. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Course Description: First impressions are, as they say, everything. And you don’t get a second chance at making a good one. For many teachers – even those with decades of experience – the mere thought of parents entering their classroom for an evening of explanatory dialogue is enough to make them sick to the stomach. Open School Night is a parent’s way of meeting the teachers who interact with and affect their children on a daily basis, and a teacher’s way of establishing guidelines, expectations, means of communication, and areas of focus. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore tangible tools and effective strategies to creating a positive first impression and a successful Back-to-School evening. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Course Description: As educators, it is vital to check some of our personal viewpoints and opinions at the door. We must not only remain objective in our curriculum execution and assessments, but also in the way we deal with students of various backgrounds, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and genders. We must recognize that we are role models, that our students look up to us, and that the examples we set can have significant impact on the future. Tolerance and Acceptance are virtues that must be practiced, taught, and expected. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore these concepts in an effort to make their classrooms safe, welcoming environments for all students. (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Course Description: We’ve all felt the stress of teaching in front of an administrator; the nervousness that encapsulates us while we try to do our very best and show what kind of teacher we are. Preparation is the key to any successful performance, and delivering a lesson while being observed is no exception. The more work you put in, the better the outcome will be. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore proven lesson-planning strategies, questioning tactics, and behavior management approaches that not only focus on the occasional observation, but elevate our teaching for every other day of the year. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 In-Service Credit only Course Description: A vital component of the secondary Humanities classroom, the Research Paper is often met with fear, anxiety, procrastination, and trepidation. Students quickly and easily become overwhelmed by its requirements and teachers often find it difficult to convey its importance and articulate its elements. Middle and high school teachers enrolled in this course will examine the Research Paper and explore proven strategies aimed at effectively teaching students how to properly craft a paper of this magnitude. Applicable to middle and high school teachers. $250.00$280.00 |
| Course Description: Being a master of your content area is half the challenge of being an effective teacher. What is the other half? The delivery. The ability to execute your lesson plans, to keep your audience of students engaged and connected. For some, this comes naturally; the entertainer, so to speak, emerges when the bell rings and we put on the show. For others, however, commanding the room is not so easy. Sometimes, it’s about confidence. Sometimes it’s about finding ways to make the material relatable. And sometimes it’s a matter of employing a few proven tactics to ensure your classroom environment is orderly, respectful, and productive. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore tried and true tactics and tools that will facilitate consistently effective leadership. (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Course Description: “Did I miss anything?” We’ve all heard that question from a student who returns after an absence (or many absences). And we’ve all felt the frustration from not knowing what to say, of wishing our students and their parents remained informed when out of school. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore proven communicative tools as well as “distance learning” strategies in order to provide absent students with the resources they need and the education they deserve. (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Course Description: We’ve all tried group work. Sometimes students work well together, and sometimes they don’t. How many students per group? Do we let the students make their own groups? Do we keep them in groups for the entire period? The truth of the matter is that cooperative learning takes careful preparation, some trial and error, and a degree of patience. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore proven pedagogical strategies for effectively constructing and conducting cooperative learning lessons. Applicable to teachers of any subject/grade level. (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Course Description: Yes, when the bell rings and the door closes, we teach alone. But this job is about more than what happens between those bells. How we get along with our department members can have a drastic effect on our teaching. A positive, friendly work environment paves the way for collaboration, teamwork, and improved results. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore proven methods that facilitate positive, productive, professional interactions and relationships. (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Course Description: Academic Dishonesty. It happens. From the tiny sheet of paper that hides cleverly under a leg, to the blatantly wondering eyes that scan nearby papers, to the seemingly limitless range of possibilities that cell phones bring, cheating has become an art form for some students in this modern era. Yes, if they spent a tenth of that time actually studying there would be no need to cheat, but we all know how far that adage goes. As teachers, we must stay current and adept to evolutionary cheating tactics, we must remain consistent in our punishments, and we must always make it clear that academic honesty is of paramount importance. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore realistic pedagogical methodologies that focus on maintaining and upholding academic honesty and dealing with academic dishonesty if/when it does happen. (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Course Description: Application: All subjects/grade levels (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Course #L970 Course Description: Application: All subjects/grade levels (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Instructor: Lee Markowitz email: MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com In-Service Credit only Course Description: Despite what many people might think, a teacher’s work day doesn’t end with the bell at 2:00 or 3:00. Many teachers give their free time to their students by chaperoning events, hosting clubs, coaching sports, volunteering at various school functions, writing recommendation letters, or giving extra help. Our early mornings, our evening, and sometimes are weekends are devoted to our students because a teacher’s day does not begin and end with the bell. We do this because we recognize that our students are part of a community, a place centered around a school system that is devoted to the growth, development, and enrichment of the children who will become its future. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore various means of community involvement and gain an understanding as to why this is a vital component of teaching. Applicable to all subjects/grade levels. $250.00$280.00 |
| Course Description: Cell Phones in the classroom: Worth the fight or a losing battle? Every kid has one, and every school has a different policy as to how to handle them. But what about when the decision is left to the teacher? How is a teacher in this day and age supposed to battle the addictive screen that rests on his/her student’s desks from bell to bell? Teachers enrolled in this course will explore tangible tools and effective pedagogical strategies to handling cell phones in the modern classroom. (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Instructor: Lee Markowitz email: MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com In-Service Credit only Course Description: We are all humans and, therefore, conflicts will arise, even in the workplace. And there is a right way to handle these types of (sometimes unavoidable) situations. We must remember that not only are we professionals and expected to act as such, but more importantly, we have a constant audience of students who look up to us as their role models. While conflict handling and resolution are life lessons seldom taught in the classroom, there is much our students can learn from watching how we conduct ourselves outside of our classrooms. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore healthy, productive ways of preventing professional conflicts, deescalating unfortunate situations, and handling problems efficiently and effectively. Applicable to all subjects/grade levels. $250.00$280.00 |
 Instructor: Lee Markowitz email: MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com There will always be students who assume that a film being shown equates to a free period, devoid of learning. And while there are some teachers who might feel the same, the fact remains that there is so much the film industry has to offer the world of education. With more and more streaming services available and improved classroom technology, incorporating films and/or film clips has never been easier. Moreover, some students are visual learners and can, therefore, benefit from seeing a visual representation of something being discussed in class. Teachers enrolled in this course will review the necessary checks to ensure that films are appropriately and effectively selected. Together, we will explore the best ways to incorporate these films into lessons that are engaging and purposeful. Applicable to teachers of all subjects/grade levels. $250.00$280.00 |
 Course Description: By nature, some of us are inherently more organized than others. But even those of us who don’t regularly practice effective organizational habits can appreciate walking into a room of someone who does. You can picture it – everything seems neat and tidy, the spacing of furniture and décor evokes a welcoming feel, a sense of cleanliness permeates the air, and the occupants can enjoy the tranquility and order. The same rules that apply to our homes should apply to our classrooms. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore tangible tools and effective strategies to organizing classrooms that will facilitate learning. (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Instructor: Lee Markowitz email: MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com As we proceed through a new age of teaching, teachers find themselves facing new challenges and expectations…We must have heightened sensitivity to students’ social and emotional well-being, acknowledgement of gender neutrality and fluidity, recognition of anxiety and depression, as well as remaining mindful of Covid-19 and the impact it has had on so many. Yes, we must teach the academics and yes, school must go on; however, we must always prioritize our students’ safety and comfort. Above all else, students need to feel comfortable in our classrooms. They need to feel safe, they need to feel accepted and welcome. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore proven tactics and strategies aimed at maintaining a positive, encouraging classroom morale so that our students have a fair chance at performing their best and getting the most out of their educational experience. Applicable to teachers of all subjects/grade levels. $250.00$280.00 |
