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Next Generation Learning – Guiding Students to Become Self Directed Learners formerly Common Core – Guiding Students to Become Self Directed Learners Note: Course has now been updated to reflect the new standards. As your classroom changes, so does your role as a teacher. We need to achieve a greater focus and coherence in the curriculum. With the knowledge of this course, you may find yourself acting more as a coach and facilitator as your students become more active in their own learning. In this course, you will explore how to foster and encourage self-directedness in your students and create a learning environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. Learn how you can help your students manage, monitor, and modify their own learning, and inspire them to develop the self-discipline and thinking skills they need to thrive in the outside of the classroom. Suitable all eductors K – 12. ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Next Generation Learning – The Self-Directed Learner Course #PDLI 9170 (45 HOURS/3 GRADUATE CREDITS) ON-LINE Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com Course Description: A self-directed learner is someone who takes initiative and responsibility for their own learning process by identifying their needs, setting goals, and finding resources to achieve them. This includes managing their own time, monitoring their progress, adjusting their strategies as needed, and evaluating their own learning outcomes. As educators, to help our students become self-directed learners, we must guide them in setting their own goals, provide opportunities for them to take ownership of their learning, and teach them metacognitive skills like self-reflection and monitoring progress. This course will provide educators with crucial ways to build a classroom culture that encourages autonomy, provides regular and constructive feedback, and connects learning to personal interests. In this course participants will learn specific strategies and techniques to build their students to becoming self-directed in the next generation. $600.00 Buy here
Next Generation Learning: How to teach your Students to be Self–Directed Learners Course Description: Since we know education moves in cycles, we see Common Core moving out, and Next Generation moving in. As always our roles as teachers need to ebb and flow as well. This course will describe just what we need to achieve a greater understanding of the Next Generation Standards. We will discuss how to move forward in our curriculum with our students in our classrooms today. This course will provide you with the knowledge to be more of a facilitator in your classroom as you coach your students and as they become more active in their own learning. Educators will explore how to promote and encourage self-directed learning in your classroom, while also creating a learning environment that encourages collaboration. Teachers will discuss how to help your students manage their own learning, and inspire their thinking skills. These skills will help them thrive in their daily lives both inside and outside of the classroom. 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 Buy here
Notice and Note: Strategies for Close Textual Reading “It is the interaction, the transaction, between the reader and the text that not only creates meaning, but creates the reason to read.” – Notice and Note. Completely absorbing oneself in a text with deep engagement and insight is the ultimate goal that we have for our students. Being able to independently ponder the text with rigor and analysis is critical for students in classrooms today. In this course, you will learn the strategies that enable your students to encapsulate the goals of meaning constructor, discourse developer, expounder of assumptions, assembler of higher learning skills. You will be provided with anchor charts and graphic organizers that place your students at the forefront of the learning experience. They will learn to deeply ponder a text, to pause and reflect, to connect with both fiction and non-fiction texts; thus achieving an overall captivating experience. Participants will be introduced to the concept of extreme close reading via the technique of “Notice and Note”. They will be able to incorporate aspects of this highly effective technique into their classrooms. Regardless of discipline or grade level, their students will benefit from the rigor and insight into texts that this program offers. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Nurturing Student Individuality: Creating Inclusive Classrooms that Inspire Confidence and Creativity New Course 3 Credits In-Service Course (45 Hours) Summer 2026: July 20^th-24^th Instructor: Kim Kittredge, kkittredgeliips@gmail.com Class Description: This course discusses how to nurture student individuality to inspire confidence. Nurturing student individuality requires cultivating a safe, inclusive classroom on the part of the teacher that honors diverse backgrounds and learning styles. Educators will discuss that by fostering strong relationships, applying inclusive strategies such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL), providing assessment choices, and cultivating collaborative, respectful environments, they can empower students to feel valued, supported, and motivated to reach their full potential. This course is a must for all educators grades K-12. $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Orchestrating a Community of Learners: How to Effectively Manage Your Classroom Course Description: This course is designed to equip educators with the tools they will need to effectively manage a successful classroom. Teachers will examine up to date, research-based concepts and strategies for orchestrating a learning-based classroom community. Educators will share lessons and experiences, procedures that work, and examine effective steps for managing a successful group of learners. The classroom climate, physical environment, rules and procedures, teaching flow, and positive and negative behavior responses will all be explored. This course is a must for educators grades K-12. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Parent Power: Improving Parent, Guardian, and Family Engagement in Education Credits: (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Dr. Christopher Korolczuk Email: DrK.liips@gmail.com Course Description: Parental involvement in a child’s education is a paramount catalyst that can ignite a lifelong love for learning and unlock limitless potential. When parents actively engage in their child’s educational journey, they create an environment that fosters academic success, emotional well-being, and personal growth. Studies have shown that students with involved parents are 55% more likely to have higher grades and 42% more likely to graduate from college, compared to their peers with less parental involvement. This staggering statistic illuminates the profound impact parents can have on shaping their child’s educational trajectory, ultimately paving the way for a brighter and more fulfilling future. So, how do we get more parents and families involved??? NEW! This self-paced course uses an online learning platform called Canvas. All videos, reading materials, and assignments can be found in one online location. Also, you can simply type your assignments into the website and hit the “submit.” button. This new feature makes the course easier to navigate and more user-friendly than other courses. $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Pausing to Process- Stop and Jot for Success New Course 3 Credits In-Service Course (45 Hours) Summer 2026: August 3^rd-August 7^th Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com Course Description: Enabling and encouraging students to think powerfully and critically is essential. In any discipline, taking the time to process what one is taught enhances the learning experience exponentially. Participants in this course will learn how to make their students feel oriented and prepared for the day’s learning via a “stop and jot” success procedure and mindset. They will learn how to create intentional pauses in their students’ learning in order to provide the brain the time to encode and organize new knowledge, as well as enable their students to deepen their understanding and reflect upon the learning experience. Their students will be able to capture their thinking at the exact moment utilizing this process and their students will have accountability for their learning in this manner. Strategies as stop and jot using post it notes, interdisciplinary learning packets, and exploration worksheets will be provided in order to enhance the learning experience. A Must for K-12 Educators $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Peace in Our Time: Establishing A Conflict Resolution and Peer Mediation Program In a world where conflict is usually equated with violence, and therefore, fear is a common reaction, it is essential to underscore the opportunities presented by conflict. When violence emerges as a predominant aspect of conflict, these opportunities are lost. Conflicts emerge constantly from our perceptions of the commonplace events of everyday life, and demonstrate what each individual considers to be important and relevant to them. Thus, the elements for the peaceful settlement of a conflict are to be found in the conflict itself. In this course, teachers will learn how to more effectively express and mange the value differences, tensions, and misunderstandings associated with conflict. At the same time, they will be able to teach their students how to acknowledge one another, and build understanding based on the real needs of those involved in the dispute. Teachers will be guided on how to effectively establish a conflict resolution and peer- mediation program in their classroom as well as in their schools. All of the necessary skill training, practice, and resources will be provided. Suitable all educators K – 12. COURSE OBJECTIVES AND STANDARDS 1. To help students define conflict and its connotations; identifies common societal messages about conflict; reviews the major kinds of conflicts we encounter. Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment 2. To explore three basic approached to conflict, the effectiveness of each, and how they interact with each other. Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment 3. To build skills to understand and manage anger and other strong emotions more effectively, exploring the important role emotions play in conflict. Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment 4. To describe the communication process and the factors that influences it, and focus on the role of cultural differences in the communication process. Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment 5. To help students put together effective listening and speaking skills for better interpersonal understanding; providing practice in a collaborative problem solving process. Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment On-Line 3 Credits [45 hours] In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Persistence, Positivity, and Perseverance Course Description: The three P’s of instruction are the driving forces for students’ successes. Ingraining this mindset in our learners creates lifelong skills. This course will explore the vast array of connections that teachers must foster in the classroom, including interdisciplinary ideals as: text to self, text to world, text to text. Teachers will be able to engage their learners in every discipline and bestow enlivened lessons into their worlds. Topics include creative writing, exploratory science, oral histories, mathematical manipulatives. All Next Generation standards will be covered. A must for K-12 Educators!!! (3 credits/45 hours) In-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Pickleball for Fitness and Fun! Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, offering an exciting blend of strategy, movement and social connection. This course introduces the fundamentals of pickleball while exploring how it can be used to foster student engagement, physical activity, and a sense of community. Designed for teachers of all levels, this course provides step by step instruction, engaging videos, hands-on activities, and written reflections to help participants understand and implement pickleball in educational settings. $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Piling on the Creativity – Activating the Blueprint through Literacy in All Subjects Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – (gaylelumia@yahoo.com) Inspiring students to excel and tapping into their minds and identities is something that all educators need to be aware of. Literacy paves the path in all disciplines and revives students’ engagement and focus. This course will inculcate a wealth of strategies that bring literacy to life – including mathematical thinking, multisensory activities, discovery science lessons, innovative history concepts, viewing ideas through multiple lenses. Teachers will be able to successfully incorporate strategies that encourage divergent thinking and motivate their learners. Participants will rigorously guide students through dialogue and creative fiction and non-fiction -ensuring that all students will thrive and have voice in literacy. A Must for K-12 Educators!!!! $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Placing the Onus of Responsibility on the Student – Problem-Based Learning Strategies Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com In-Service Course – 3 Credits – 45 Hours Course Description: The burden of responsibility for student success should ideally rest squarely on the shoulders of the student. Providing the means for our learners to solve open-ended real-world problems is crucial. This course will explore the ways in which our learners can become self-directed – solving and developing answers to critical problems in society. Participants will explore lessons of PBL, divergent thinking, riddle solving, comprehensive studies development, and be able to purposively solve world issues. A must for all K-12 educators $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Planning for One’s Future – Creating the Optimum Environment for Our Students” – Career and College Ready Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com (3 Credits/45 Hours) Course Description: How do Teachers get their students to achieve success? This course will discuss the ins and outs of doing well in school – teachers will learn to build upon students’ natural vibes and create lessons that spark their students’ worlds. Engaging their cognitive brains and their processing skills in order to have them achieve greatness is the task at hand. Strategies as turn and talk, Cornell note taking, audio and videotaping oneself will be addressed. **A must for all educators and disciplines- K- 12!! $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Poetry Instruction and the Next Generation Standards April is National Poetry month, but this genre is beneficial to study and teach all year long! According to Fountas and Pinnell, “When you immerse your students in rich, lively poetry, you introduce them to intense, concise, skillfully crafted language.” Poetry instruction helps to build fluency skills as well as creates an opportunity for students to think critically, make inferences, and draw conclusions. With regards to high stakes testing, poetry is a genre found on NYS ELA exams each year across the grade levels. Poetry is also incorporated within the Next Generation Standards and therefore it is necessary for educators to teach this genre. The first part of this course will explore the genre of poetry and the benefits for using poetry within the classroom. Participants will research the vast array of poetry forms available to use with his/her students. The course will provide resources to assist educators with poem selection and expose participants to a variety of poetry websites. The second part of this course will focus around poetry with regards to the Next Generation Standards. Participants will research the expectations of the Next Generation Standards appropriate to his/her grade level. In addition, participants will view and evaluate multimedia resources as well as actual poetry lessons appropriate to his/her grade level. Also, participants will explore poetry exemplars from the NYS Department of Education. As a culminating activity, participants will create dynamic poetry lessons aligned with the Next Generation Standards for immediate use in his/her classroom. Appropriate for all educators K-12! ONLINE (3 Credits / 45 hours ) in-service only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Positive Classroom Connections This course will examine how educators discover and develop positive classroom connections with their students. Participants will learn effective and strategic teaching methods to transform your classroom into an emotionally connected atmosphere of positivity and learning. Having a connected classroom is key to uncovering and discovering how positivity builds a perfect foundation in any classroom. Educators will study strategies for positivity classrooms as well as daily connection skills. This course is a must for teachers of grades K-12 of all levels. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Positive Practices in The Classroom (3 credits/45 hours) In service credit only Instructor: Joanie Deignan jdeignanliips@gmail.com Summary: A positive learning environment can impact a child to succeed at many levels. Students learn better when they view the learning environment as positive and supportive. A positive environment is one in which students feel like they belong, can trust others, and feel encouraged to tackle challenges, take risks, and ask questions. This course discusses different ways to be positive and your personal experiences demonstrating positivity to students or colleagues. This course is geared towards K-12 educators and special area teachers as well. $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Practical Approaches to Differentiation This course explores differentiation strategies that will benefit all students and are easily adjusted to meet each teachers needs within the classroom. Participants completing this course will: · Receive materials, readings and research relevant to differentiate strategies · Learn how to develop strategies that will enable all students to participate in group activities ach achieve their learning goals · Morning Meeting Approach · Gather practical tips to try in your classroom right away (Online, In-Service, 3 credits) $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Pragmatics and Social Skills: Effective Communication Strategies for Students What is Pragmatics? What is Social Communication Pragmatic Disorder? How does this affect students and students with Autism? Many students struggle with this aspect of communication. This course will review that and much more. This course will review Pragmatics and social language. Activities and strategies to help your students improve their social language skills will be provided. This course is a must for all educators! Topics include: What is Pragmatics? What is Social Communication Pragmatic Disorder? How does this affect students with Autism? Non-verbal and Verbal communication, parts of a conversation, Activities for the classroom teacher and more! $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Preventing Career Burnout for Educators Course #E5992 (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Course Description: Research indicates that educators face some of the highest levels of career burnout… and that was before COVID-19! If increasing paperwork, not having enough time in the day, dealing with challenging student behaviors and other obstacles have you stressed out, then you will surely benefit from this course. Successfully navigating obstacles and handling stress will allow you to better serve your students for many more years. This is a self-paced 3-credit (45 hours) course with a new format that we think you will enjoy. Think of the format as a video-podcast that allows you to watch or listen to the course on your phone, computer, car stereo, or/and TV. Therefore, you can access the course whenever and wherever is convenient for you! The course will simply consist of: Watching or listening to a video that contains all the course’s content Submitting 10 written assignments Reading one required book The content promises to be engaging, beneficial to your life, and easy to access. It will focus on: Identifying and managing stress related triggers in the workplace Turning work’s obstacles into advantages Building the proper mindset needed to navigate school related stressors Incorporating mindful practices as stress reduction tools Developing individualized self-care plans designed to reduce future work related stress You are encouraged to sign up for this course if taking care of yourself during stressful times, and taking manageable professional development courses, are important to you. There is no better time to reduce your stress at work and promote career longevity than now! $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Prioritizing our Children – The Impact of Screen Time on Childrens’ Mental Health Course Description – The virtual lives of students during and post-pandemic has been extremely stressful. Balancing health, family, friends, schooling, and sanity has been anything but ideal. Excessive time in front of the screen has left many students devoid of inter-personal skills and has led to anxiety and depression. Life lessons and socialization skills need to be retaught and at the forefront of learning. This course will examine the implications that virtual instruction has had on students and will investigate the ways in which emotions, empathy, and well-being intertwine with the real lives of students. Teachers will learn how they can assist students in venturing back into the classroom and relearning the skills that were missed during the past year. A myriad of topics will be covered as well as lessons and social-emotional strategies. A must for K-12 educators!!!!! (3 credits/45 hours) – In-Service Credit $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Program Models for English Language Learners The fastest growing segment of the school age population in the United States is students with limited English proficiency. English Language Learners (ELL) take part in a variety of instructional programs to best meet their needs. Examples of programs include dual language, transitional, and sheltered instructional approaches. This course will provide an extensive review of all ELL program models to further enhance instruction across K-12 classrooms. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Promoting Independent Thinking – Fostering Equity in One’s Classroom New Course Spring 2025 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com In-service Class – 3 Credits – 45 Hours Course Description: Promoting social unity and bridging cultural divides are concepts that need to be centered in every classroom. Within this course, educators will work collaboratively to plan, teach, observe, and explore student engagement. Strategies for rigorous learning and creations of inclusive classroom culture is what the focus will be. Educators will inculcate student cultures and values as well as explore the ways in which learning occurs equitably. Lessons will be taught that center around every discipline and grade level, as well as various types of assessment and prompts that promote student interaction. A Must for K-12 Educators $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Promoting Lessons for College and Career Readiness New Course Summer 2025 Instructor: Kim Kittredge* kkittredgeliips@gmail.com 3 Credits In Service Course (45 Hours) Cousre Description: College and Career Readiness is the new expression in schools today. What exactly does it mean? How do we help our students achieve it? How do we model our lessons? This course is designed for educators who want to work with their students and get them to the next level. Educators who are looking to explore higher order thinking strategies for their students will explore practices to use daily. Teachers will work to share critical thinking, communication, collaboration and other components that students will need in the future for uses in the real-world. Educators will feel confident in sharing their lessons and promoting readiness in all students. This course is a must for educators K-12. $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Promoting Lifelong Success in your Students Course Description: This course will focus on how to promote lifelong success in your students by focusing on lasting skills. These skills will help them move forward in life and become better, more successful individuals. Educators will focus on the following skills: Empathy, Character, Self-Control, Integrity, and Embracing Diversity. Participants will explore each skill and learn how to empowers your students to achieve and become successful. Once you have helped your students master these skills, they will attain lasting success no matter what they do. This course is a must for all instructors of all levels K-12. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Promoting Self-Esteem in your Students Course Description: This course will discuss how self-esteem can plague so many of our students, and how we, as educators, can help. We can not only identify the problem, but also address it. Educators will discuss the causes of low self-esteem especially after the pandemic and address the specific risk factors. Teachers will share techniques to build the self-esteem of the students that need it the most. This course is a must for all educators K-12. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Promoting Student Engagement – Creating a Captivating Classroom in all Disciplines Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com Course Description: Engaging students in the learning process and motivating them for success is a dynamic endeavor, one in which guides students’ futures and prepares them for the rigor of higher education. Finding the means to inspire students and infuse passionate learning is tantamount for them. Within the course, participants will examine case studies, real-world examples, and ways in which captivating learning can be harnessed. They will develop strategies for engagement and dissect the means it requires for an enchanting audience, teeming with higher-order thinking. **A must for K-12 Educators!!! $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Promoting Student Reflection and Critical Thinking in All Grade Levels Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com In-Service Course – 3 Credits – 45 Hours Course Description: Developing a wide range of critical and reflective thinking skills is tantamount to student success. As information becomes available readily and modern society is changing more rapidly, students need to constantly rethink and change their problem-solving activities. This course will provide participants with a wealth of reflective thinking skills that guide students’ thought processes and hones in on their distinct learning abilities. Activities include : reflective journal writing, small group activities, explorations, web activities, and concrete learning skills. A must for K-12 Educators $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Providing Effective Feedback for Deeper Learning An important aspect of successful classroom instruction is the teacher’s ability to give effective feedback to his or her students. Feedback can be one of the most powerful influences on student learning. Feedback should be designed to improve future performance. This course focuses on—what appropriate feedback is, why it is important, some of the barriers to effective feedback, and how to give helpful feedback. We will also explore the various methods such as research based tips, feedback sentence frames, types of feedback including oral and written, and the use of adjusting feedback practices for the different types of learners. Suitable all educators’ grades K-12 and service providers. ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only **no additional discounts apply $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Providing Great Feedback New Course Spring 2025 Instructor: Kim Kittredge* kkittredgeliips@gmail.com 3 Credits In Service Course (45 Hours) Course Description: The goal of giving great feedback is a skill that all need to practice. Whether you’re a teacher giving feedback to your students, an administrator providing feedback on an observation, or a colleague sharing feedback on a fellow teacher’s lesson, feedback is an integral skill. This course will provide strategies for sharing positive and negative feedback with proper etiquette and style. Since feedback accomplishes different goals depending on the situation, educators will work on strategies for effective use of feedback at the optimal moments and times. Teachers will find that after this course they will achieve great results in and out of the classroom to help provide the feedback results they seek. This course is a must for educators K-12. $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Providing STEM Learning Opportunities through Robotics and Makerspaces The use of Robotics and Makerspaces in schools has led to an increase in STEM learning opportunities for students. This course will examine robotics, including opportunities provided by FIRST Inspires. Participants will also learn about the Maker Movement and the development of Makerspaces. Strategies to apply best STEM teaching practices within classroom lessons and activities will be reviewed in detail. This course is suitable for all educators, K-12. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Public Speaking for Educators (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Dr. Christopher Korolczuk Email: DrK.liips@gmail.com Course Description: This professional development course is designed to help educators enhance their public speaking skills, a critical competency for effective teaching and leadership. Participants will explore various techniques and strategies to improve their confidence, delivery, and engagement when speaking to different audiences, including students, parents, and colleagues. The asynchronous format allows educators to learn at their own pace, making it a convenient option for their busy schedules. Topics covered include overcoming public speaking anxiety, voice modulation, body language, storytelling, engaging different audiences, and using technology effectively. By the end of this course, educators will be better equipped to communicate clearly, inspire their listeners, and lead with confidence. NEW! This self-paced course uses an online learning platform called Canvas. All videos, reading materials, and assignments can be found in one online location. Also, you can simply type your assignments into the website and hit the “submit.” button. This new feature makes the course easier to navigate and more user-friendly than other courses. $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Pulchritudinous Patricia Petered Out After Plummeting Down the Plain – Alliteration and other Literary Elements Made Fun Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com In-Service Course – 3 Credits – 45 Hours Course Description: Grammer and Literary Elements tend to go by the wayside in today’s classrooms. Students must have the literary foundation in order to be more efficient readers and writers. This course will demonstrate to participants that grammar and literary elements can be fun and fundamental! Teachers will glean a wealth of ideas to enhance their classrooms and make their students extremely savvy with the foundations of English. Topics include grammar a go-go, snippy stories, mad libs, punctuation scavenger hunt, and many more! *A must for K-12 educators* $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Putting Children First: Encouraging a Healthy Mindset through Meditation In the world we find ourselves in today, mindfulness and meditative practices are almost a necessity for our students. This course is designed to help teachers by encouraging them to develop a healthy mindset in their students. Educators will learn strategies for encouraging active mindset and mediation practices in class. Strategies will be shared to help your students become calmer in the sometimes crazy and stressful day to day of school. Participants will learn effective and strategic ways to relax students and help them become more mindful. This course is a must for teachers of grades K-12 of all levels. (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Raising the Bar on Literacy in all Disciplines Creating a balanced literacy program in one’s classroom is tantamount to student success. In this course, participants will be introduced to a medley of literary forms and techniques that will ensure student success. Topics include: author study, literature circles, poetry analysis, RAFT writing, non-fiction and fiction sources, newspaper and magazines, vocabulary study, arguments, etc… Assignments include: raising the proficiency bar, determining and clarifying meaning in texts, distinguishing between text types. In the end your classroom will be infused with literate individuals!!!! Participants will be introduced to a medley of literary techniques. They will be able to comprehend, organize, and orchestrate a balanced literacy program within the confines of their classroom. They will also be able to walk away with a wide array of material for their literate classrooms. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Reaching Today’s Students New Course 3 Credits In-Service Course (45 Hours) Summer 2026: June 29^th-July 3^rd Instructor: Kim Kittredge, kkittredgeliips@gmail.com Class Description: Reaching today’s students requires adopting a holistic, student-centered approach that prioritizes flexibility, emotional support, and clear, empathetic communication. In this course, educators will work to strengthen connections by building trust through consistent outreach, fostering an inclusive and safe learning environment, and using diverse, interactive strategies that accommodate varied learning styles. Educators will learn to use strategies such as flexible instructional design, active-learning techniques, low-stakes check-ins, UDL (Universal Design for Learning), and technology-supported engagement. This course is a must for all educators grades K-12. $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Reading and Writing in the Content Areas “Every teacher is a teacher of reading”. Reading and writing are the backbones of education today. Students are required to read and write in all of their subject areas as well as employ their reading and writing skills to meet NYS standardized test requirements. To ensure that students perform well on these exams, to promote lifelong readers and writers, we as educators need to enhance student interest, vision, and comprehension in these areas. In this course, you will learn carefully crafted reading and writing techniques that could be incorporated into any discipline. Lessons and graphic organizers for mathematics, social studies, science, health, art, physical education, career skills, and English language learners will be covered, as well as scaffolding techniques for immediate use in the classroom. The course will focus on creative ways to implement reading and writing into your curriculum. You will walk away with a multitude of ideas and strategies to immerse your students with. Particular focus will be on read alouds, double-entry journals, literature circles, partnered reading and writing, vocabulary splashes, memo writes, and on-demand task writing activities. In the end, teachers and students alike will be refreshed. Everyone will be a lifelong reader and writer, and will see reading as a pathway to success. A must for all elementary and secondary educators!!!!! All work must be submitted no later than October 29th, 2010. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Reading Comprehension and Strategies for Science Reading is a complex act for humans. It is a visual process that begins with ones ability to use ones vision to interpret graphic symbols. Reading requires great visual acuity. The essence of reading comprehension is to be able to cognitively process the words by drawing meaning from your own experiences and knowledge. Comprehension strategies best serve students when they are employed across the curricula and in the context of their actual learning. The goal of literacy in science is to develop in students a curiosity about the world around them. The study of science should help students make better sense of the world in which they live. In order for this to occur, students must learn how to question their knowledge, methodology, skills, values, and attitude toward the world around them. In this course, teachers will learn to fully engage students with the scientific world and make them active participants in their learning. Too often, the science textbook is used in a passive manner of learning. Participants will learn to make science more engaging through before reading, during reading, and post reading activities that develop vocabulary, build prior knowledge, activate and scaffold science. A plethora of graphic organizers will be given. A must for K-12 teachers of reading and science! ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Reading for A Success in Your Classroom Course Description: This course is designed to look into the mind of readers. Educators will explore how students think when they are reading subject-matter and texts in your classroom. Do students make the connections and interactions you want them to as they read? Educators will share strategies for reading success with your students no matter what the subject area or age of your students. We will look into what works and what doesn’t and share techniques and reading lessons. This course is a must for all K-12 educators. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Reading,Writing & Discussion Through Picture Books Is it difficult to motivate your students to write? Are they hesitant to participate in class discussions? This course will help alleviate stress in your classroom! Each lesson is designed to encourage your students to participate in discussion, while providing activities to help improve writing skills. Use the suggested picture books or your own to complete this course. Suggestions for K-12! ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here

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