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5 Key Strategies for Staying Connected Application: All subjects/grade levels While none of us could have predicted the circumstances of the Coronavirus, we, as educators are forced into the unchartered waters of distance learning. With that, comes the challenges of staying connected to our students, not only to continue their education, but to let them know they’re not alone. Our students depend on us. And no matter the situation, we can’t let them down. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore tactics and strategies for providing optimum educational opportunities and, more importantly, facilitated methods of staying connected with students for as long as distance learning is reality. (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
5 Key Strategies for Student-Centered Learning *New Class for Spring 2021 While there will always be a need for the occasional teacher-driven, lecture-style lesson, the student-centered structure is a must for any modern teacher. The students are the ones who have to learn and master the material and, therefore, the students are the ones who should be doing the work. Instead of sitting passively in their classrooms watching a lesson unfold before them, students should have the opportunity to be active learners, to take a hands-on approach, to have control over their own learning. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore realistic pedagogical methodologies and proven strategies that focus on crafting purposeful student-centered lessons. Note: Applicable to all subjects/grade levels. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
5 Key Strategies for Teaching a Hybrid Classroom Adapt and Overcome. It’s the mantra of the Marines, and the life of teachers. In this new day and age, educators must be flexible, willing to change and modify their instruction to meet the needs of their students. The hybrid teaching model presents new challenges we must rise to meet. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore various methods and practices aimed at making the most of a hybrid schedule and providing the best possible instruction for students. Applicable to teachers of all subjects/grade levels. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
5 Key Strategies for Time Management in the Classroom NEW COURSE FOR SPRING 2022 Instructor: Lee Markowitz email: MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only Course Description: A class period can go by quickly. Or it can drag on and on. It’s all about the planning. Lessons need to be carefully crafted and properly structured to ensure student engagement and make the most of the allotted time. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore the time management aspect of lesson planning and construction as a means of facilitating learning from bell to bell. Applicable to all subjects/grade levels. $250.00$270.00 Buy here
5 Key Strategies for Writing Letters of Recommendation As seniors enter school in September, their hopes of a breezy year are quickly squashed by the overwhelming college application process. Among the many boxes that await checking is the need for teacher letters of recommendation. This can lead to teachers being bombarded with student requests and taunted with lingering deadlines. What do I write? What does a college want to see? Is it ever okay to say “no” to a student? Teachers enrolled in this course will explore the world of college recommendation letters and examine tangible tools and effective strategies to writing efficient, purposeful letters on behalf of deserving students. Applicable to high school teachers of any subject/level. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
5 Ways to Integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into your Work in Schools Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a research based intervention that has been proven to improve the mental health of individuals. Mental health is increasingly becoming a crucial component of school systems, as children who are suffering emotionally are not available to learn. Additionally, teachers who are overly stressed, anxious and unhappy will not be effective educators. It is therefore extremely important for educators, therapists, administrators, and all school employees to become better advocates of mental health and to learn some basic techniques. In this course, we will learn about some of those techniques. 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 psychologists, school counselors, guidance counselors, social workers, speech and language therapists and occupational and physical therapists. Course Objectives Participants will learn about and research various concepts in Acceptance and Commitment therapy and how they can be applied to the school setting. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
5 Ways to Integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into Your Work in Schools Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a research based intervention that has been proven to improve the mental health of children, adolescents and adults. Mental health is increasingly becoming a crucial component of school systems, as children who are suffering emotionally are not available to learn. Additionally, teachers who are overly stressed, anxious and unhappy will not be effective educators. It is therefore extremely important for educators, therapists, administrators, and all school employees to become better advocates of mental health and to learn some basic techniques. In this course, we will learn about some of those techniques. 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 psychologists, school counselors, guidance counselors, social workers, speech and language therapists and pathologists and occupational and physical therapists. Course Objectives Participants will learn about and research various concepts in cognitive behavioral therapy and how they can be applied to the school setting. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
6 Tiers of Questioning: Incorporating Bloom’s Taxonomy Application: All subjects/grade levels It isn’t until we dive into the world of teaching when we realize the true importance of effective questioning. It seems like a simple concept: Pose a question, wait for a hand to go up, call on the student, and hope the answer fulfils your expectations. There is, however, a science behind the art of questioning. Teachers must consider question types, variations in difficulty, appropriate wait time, and what to do with received responses (or lack thereof). Teachers enrolled in this course will explore the possibilities, variations, and applications of Bloom’s Taxonomy as well as the varied tactics of operative questioning. Suitable all K-12! ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
7 Elements of Effective Lesson Planning As any educator would agree, effective planning and preparation leads to effective lessons. We all learned about lesson construction way back when in our college years, but times have changed and district/administrative goals and expectations can and will vary. What does not and has not changed is the key concept that planning is one of a teacher’s paramount responsibilities. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore seven essential elements that comprise purposeful lesson planning. This course is applicable to all subjects/grade levels. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
900 Shows a Year – Snapshots of Teaching From the very moment that we enter the classroom, we create an image of ourselves. First impressions are everything in September. Our body language, behavior, and diction can be the be all, end all of our reputation. Educators really are actors in disguise, putting on five shows a day; 900 shows a year. What is a weary pedagogue to do? Within this course, teachers will: • Examine the various roles that they play in the classroom • Learn how to develop material for every day class discussion and performance • Learn about power, politics, and methodology in the classroom • Reflect upon their teaching styles and learning execution • Challenge themselves in their daily repertoires • Create lessons that challenge their learners Overall, the participants’ classroom will definitely be enhanced through this course. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
900 Shows a Year – Snapshots of Teaching PDLI9070(45 HOURS/3 GRADUATE CREDITS) ON-LINE Course Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com Course Description From the very moment that we enter the classroom, we create a definitive image of ourselves. First impressions are everything and encapsulate who we are and what students will glean from the course. Our body language, behavior, and diction are indicative of our teaching styles and our expectations of our learners. Educators are actors, putting on five shows a day, 900 shows a year, all which produce transformative learning from students. Delving deeply into the students’ psyche and learning styles is tantamount for both educators and students today and provides everyone with the opportunity to enhance their learning and make personal connections between their own experiences and those of the curriculum. Successfully incorporating a wealth of social emotional resources as well as delving into the science of learning is crucial and invaluable. In the end, all aspects of learning will be covered. In this course, participants will learn everything there is to know about creating a successful environment that motivates students. They will explore various resources such as articles, interviews, readings, differentiated learning sites, lesson plans, and links to literary sites. They will research a variety of sources and decide which ones are engaging and fit into their curriculum. In addition, teachers will gain student centered ideas, lessons that differentiate, challenging ways to motivate students, current research on pedagogy, various interdisciplinary websites and Socratic seminars and philosophical rounds that take literacy and learning to a new level! Applicable all Educators and staff K-12. $585.00 Buy here
A Classroom Of Visible Thinkers Course Description: What is thinking? What does a classroom of thinkers look like? We reference thinking in our classroom everyday, but how often do we stop and consider what it really looks like? This course will explore how to create a culture of thinking and learning. Educators will discuss explicit instruction and how to promote and make visible, active, higher-level thinking in your classroom, while developing your students’ awareness of their own thinking strategies and probelem-solving skills. For all educatorss levels K-12. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com $250.00$270.00 Buy here
A Look into the LGBT Community in Our Schools The population in our classrooms is always evolving. Ten percent of the population is gay, bisexual, or transgender. These students come to school with needs like any other student. They have a right to feel safe and accepted in order to learn. When a child feels that they are not accepted by their peers they often seek the advice of someone they can talk to in a confidential setting, and teachers need to be prepared to help a student in this situation. This course will help any educator to be a reliable source for their students who feel marginalized due to their sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. This course is suitable for K-12 educators, related service providers, and special area teachers. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
A+ Research Projects in 3D: Foldable and Constructed Research Projects for K-12 Students Student centered work depends on a high level of student engagement. To achieve this, the final project students create with their researched information should be dynamic, fun, and applied to ensure highest levels of thinking skills. In this course, we will explore how to design and model research projects that will get students excited to delve into their learning. This is applicable for ALL grade levels and each participant will have a culminating project that will serve as a sample for your next student project. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
AAC in the School Setting- What Is It and How Do We Use It? Augmentative and Alternative Communication, or AAC, is a term that’s used to describe various methods of communication that can help people who are unable to use verbal speech to communicate. AAC methods vary and must be personalized to meet each individual’s needs. AAC gives our students with communication difficulties a voice, allowing them to be active participants within all environments. In this course, common AAC devices and applications will be discussed, including TOUCHChat, Proloquo2Go, NOVAChat and LAMP Words for Life. Participants will develop an understanding of Core and Fringe vocabulary. In addition, Partner Augmented Input (PAI) will outlined. At the conclusion of this course, participants will have an understanding by which to utilize their students’ AAC devices into daily classroom and therapeutic practices. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
ABC’s – What Every Educator Should Know About an IEP & a 504 Plan This course is designed to explore & dissect the Individualized Education Plan, the 504 Plan, their laws, and the process of special education. An IEP is a written document that individualizes the disabled students’ program to ensure that a child who has a disability is receiving individualized instruction or related services. This course will discuss at length the differences between an IEP and a 504 Plan, how to develop an IEP/504 Plan, the 13 categories of special education, the differences between modifications and accommodations, federally mandated measurable goals, the IEP process, special education timelines, descriptions and definitions of related service providers, & much more. ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
ABC’s of Bullying within the Classroom A safe and supportive school climate can help prevent bullying. Safety starts in the classroom. Students should also feel and be safe everywhere—in the cafeteria, in the library, in the restrooms, on the bus, and on the playground. Everyone at school can work together to create a climate where bullying is not acceptable. By the close of this course, teachers will have a keen understanding on what bullying is. They’ll be able to recognize the different types of bullying, adopt certain techniques so bullying is absent in their classroom. They will analyze a case study on bullying. They will examine different personalities and risk factors of the bully and the victim, identify warning signs that bullying is happening with your students, prevent cyberbullying, and also understanding DASA. This course is geared for all K-12 educators and special area teachers. ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
ABC’s of Classroom Management and Organization ABC’s of Classroom Management and Organization is designed to assist all teachers regardless of how many years you’ve been teaching. This class will help all teachers in becoming successful in implementing a managememt plan that helps all children succeed in your classroom. Classroom management is a term used by teachers and educators to describe the process of ensuring that classroom lessons run smoothly despite potentially challenging events that can occur during a lesson. Many teachers find that classroom management is possibly the most difficult aspect of teaching. This class will include topics such as classroom rules, classroom rewards, bullying, classroom management strategies, seating arrangement styles, consequences, learning objectives, promoting autonomy, and more! ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only **no additional discounts apply $250.00$270.00 Buy here
ABC’s of Collaborating with Families NEW COURSE LATE SPRING 2022 – FIRST SESSION AVAILABLE is Session XXIII 5/16 – 6/16/22 ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-service credit only Instructor:* Tara McCarney TaraMcCarneyLIIPS@gmail.com Course Description: The relationship between educators and parents is crucial in a student’s academic success. It is imperative that educators form a healthy positive form of communication between a child’s home and school environment. This not only ensures their academic success but also allows both the educator and parent to evaluate the child’s social-emotional well-being as well. With all of the changes over the years in what the typical American family structure looks like, it is important to obtain a strong level of parental involvement and support. Educators in this course will examine styles of methods for communicating with families. This class will help educators examine the different types of communication platforms educators can use to engage parents to achieve their support in the education process. Suitable for all Educator or Service Provider, K – 12 $250.00$270.00 Buy here
ABC’s of Effective Mainstreaming and Inclusion An increasing number of special education students are receiving instruction in the general education classroom, k-12th grades. This course offers definitions, information on diagnoses, observable traits and instructional/behavioral strategies to support each learner. You’ll be better prepared to handle the most frustrating aspects of teaching a child with a learning difference, more prepared to maximize each student’s strengths, better equipped to meet the multitude of challenges ahead and manage change in education. Suitable all eductors K – 12. ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
ABC’s of Genetics and Environmental Impacts on Cognitive Learning and Behavior in Students, K-12 The natural genetic make-up of the body interacts with environment from the moment of conception. While extreme genetic or environmental conditions can predominate behavior in some cases, these two factors usually work together to produce individual intelligence. During this class, you will learn topics which include the understanding between genetic and environmental influences of cognition, environmental causes, nutrition and cognitive functioning, birth order and how it relates to intelligence, other important factors that influence intelligence, sociocultural influences on learning and behavior, and addressing behaviors within our classroom. ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
ABC’s of Growth vs. Fixed Mindset: The Key to Student Learning Course Description: This course offers a synopsis of the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset, specifically as it relates to teaching. Educators will first discuss the meaning of both. This course will then not only explain the importance of having a growth mindset, but it also gives strategies on how to institute a growth mindset within your classroom. Teachers will be provided with strategies to move your students forward with a positive growth mindset. This course deals with the main message being that “anyone can learn anything with enough hard work and practice”. Growth Mindset is the tool to inevitably improving student learning. This is a must for educators levels K-12. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com $250.00$270.00 Buy here
ABC’s of How to Focus on Student Well-Being amid the COVID-19 Pandemic *NEW COURSE … SPRING 2020 Creating a framework of safety is critical in students’ lives during a pandemic. Abrupt change can trigger stress and fear in students that can leave scars for decades to come. A student in stress is unable to learn effectively. As schools across the country remain closed, students with trauma, difficult home situations, and anxiety need support now more than ever. Help students feel safe through the three C’s, communication, consistence, and control. ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
ABC’s of Learning Disabilities and Beyond – Resources for Educators You will develop an understanding of how it feels to have a learning disability. By understanding how a learning disabled student feels, you will be able to teach them differently. You will learn strategies and will be expected to understand the psychology of a learning disability, its definition and causes. You will develop an appreciation for the approaches in educational and employment settings which support individuals with learning disorders, the impact that individuals with learning disorders have on their friends and family; and widen your empathy and respect for individuals with learning disorders regarding their strengths and weaknesses. Suitable all educators K-12. NOTE: This instructor also offers an additional course on this subject Learning Disabilities/Strategies to Help Guide the Learning Disabled Student to Success. This course was designed to provide additonal information and direction beyond the ABC’s course. ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) In-service Credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
ABC’s of Managing Stress for Student Success *NEW COURSE SPRING 2021 Most students feel stressed at times in class, but some might be more vulnerable to stress than others. When stress builds up to severe levels for a child, they may be at risk to develop toxic stress—which can have lasting effects on their social-emotional, behavioral, and physical health. If you can recognize signs of stress in your students, you can provide them with support to help them manage it before it overwhelms them. It will cover an array of topics such as recognizing symptoms of stress, possible reasons for school related stress, stress management techniques, meditation, truancy/suspensions, trauma, and also distinguishing between good vs. bad stress. This class is created for any educator or service provider. Suggested for all Educators K-12. ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) In-service Credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
ABC’s of Mindful Practices to Bring into Your School and Classroom– Creating Resilience Among Staff and Students This online course will allow professionals working with children the opportunity to create resilient environments that meets the social, emotional, ethical, and academic needs of students. You will be provided with necessary tools that will enable them to foster compassion, a workable set of values, the skills of cooperation, appropriate decision-making, goal setting, and high academic expectations in their school setting. You will explore some research-based skills and competencies that have a positive impact on the organizational structure of school and the delivery of instruction. Student performance build bridges by acknowledging past accomplishments, validating what is presently working well, and designing future goals to bring the existing classrooms. Mindfulness is about learning to train your attention to the present moment without dwelling on what has happened in the past or worrying about the future. Mindfulness provides many physical and psychological benefits which will be discussed throughout this course. ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
ABC’s of Positive Behavior Intervention, K-12 In this course teachers will learn how to create a POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION PLAN for specific students as well as the classroom as a whole, ensuring success for their students. There are many ways to define or explain the concept of POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION. Some of the most common ways include: The application of behavior analysis and systems change perspectives within the context of person-centered values to the intensely social problems created by behaviors such as self-injury, aggression, property destruction, pica, defiance, and disruption A dynamic, problem-solving process involving goal identification, information gathering, hypothesis development, support plan design, implementation, and monitoring An approach that blends values about the rights of people with disabilities with a practical science about how learning and behavior change occur A comprehensive Positive Behavior Support Plan includes a range of intervention strategies that are designed to prevent the problem behavior while teaching socially appropriate alternative behaviors. The goal is an enhanced quality of life for individuals involved and their support providers in a variety of settings. In this course teachers will learn how to create a POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION PLAN for specific students as well as the classroom as a whole, ensuring success for their students. ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
ABC’s of Surviving Education in this Day and Age The educational field has changed tremendously over the years. In order to keep up with the complex challenges we face in education you may need to tweak your style to become more versed in the field of education. We will cover a broad range of topics such as time management, classroom management, APPR, data collecting, record keeping, observations, administrative personnel, volunteering time, professional presentation and language, professional development, creating “lifelong learners”, adaptive learning, digital literacy, and project based learning. This class will help you “rise to the top” and prove to other teachers, students, parents, and administrators that you have what it takes to make the cut! A must for all educators K – 12! ON-LINE (3credits/45hours) In-service credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
ABC’s of Understanding and Working with the Resistant Student Concern is growing for students that are being regarded as “at risk,” “disadvantaged,” and “resistant.” This course offering brings current research to teach about the dynamics that fuel resistance within your classroom. How can you make learning achievable to all students? The course gives a full dialogue discussing resistance, strategies for preventing resistance, how to connect with a challenging student, how to solve discipline problems, managing different personality types, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), and different ways to communicate the struggle with the students caretaker. The course creates opportunities for teachers to learn new ways to work with this misunderstood energy. ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
ABC’S of Using Technology to Tailor Your Remote Lessons * NEW COURSE FALL 2020 Over the next three years, a majority of K-12 educators expect online learning and digital curriculum to become ever more-important. New remote learning formats require new thinking to create compelling, engaging, and inclusive content. To ensure strong student engagement during digital classrooms, educators are turning to various technological tools for remote learning. There’s so much information available online that the challenge becomes sorting through it to find accurate, objective materials. This course will train teachers to become confident and comfortable in incorporating various tools within their online classroom. They will become proficient using Edpuzzle, Padlet, Kami, Flipgrid, Peardeck, Nearpod, and much more! We will also focus on various assessment tools as well. This course is suited for any educator or service provider K-12. ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
ABC’s of Working Effectively with the Challenging Parent Dealing with difficult parents is one of the biggest problems faced by today’s educators and administrators. This course is designed to provide professionals with an in-depth exploration of strategies and techniques for developing more positive and productive relationships with the most challenging parents, and in doing so, raising students’ self-esteem and increasing their academic success. Methods include building parental support and credibility, problem solving, communication scripts, understanding the different types of parenting, keeping a success journal, stress management, ways to communicate through technology, and developing positive relationships from the start. This class is suitable for anyone in the educational field. ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
ABCs of Challenging Behaviors: Teaching Students with Behavioral Needs *NEW COURSEManaging challenging behavior is a vital part of our job as teachers, but most certainly not the easiest component. This course will give you a basic understanding of the reasons behind students’ challenging behavior and simple strategies and tools you can utilize in the classroom to help struggling children experience success, and create an effective classroom environment for all you students.Participants completing this course will: Understand the underlying components of challenging behaviors exhibited by students. Learn tools and strategies that can be used in the classroom to manage students with behavioral needs. Create a plan of how to utilize these tools and strategies in the classroom. $250.00$270.00 Buy here
ABCs of Implementing Blended Learning into the Classroom *NEW COURSE … FALL 2020 The demands and challenges of the 21st century require innovations on the part of teachers, administrators, schools, and communities to fully prepare students for college, career, and beyond. Educators who take on the whole child approach, which aims to ensure that each student is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged, set the standard for comprehensive, sustainable school improvement and provide students with the opportunity for long-term success. In this course we will discuss the basics of blended learning, strategies for student engagement, various blended learning models, blended assessment, and classroom management strategies for settings. Participants will have the opportunity to review characteristics of Blended Learning while comparing and contrasting their current professional practices. This class is created for any educator or service provider. K-12. ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
ABCs of Teaching During a Pandemic: Distance Learning Platforms and More *NEW COURSE … SPRING 2020 The shift to distance learning has many administrators, teachers, related service providers, parents, and students scrambling. Where do schools start and which tools sync best with the ones already established by district? How can teachers change their established platform to become even more effective? This class will teach you the top virtual learning platforms and tools for distance learning. This course will allow you to work with existing lessons, create lesson plans, create new online learning resources, and also host new multimedia interactive classrooms. This class is created for any educator or service provider. K-12 ON-LINE (3credits/45hours) In-service credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
Achieving the Core in All We Do – Critical Thinking Strategies in the K-12 Classroom New Course Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com In-Service Course – 3 Credits – 45 Hours March 1,4,5,6,7,8,11,12,13,14th 2024 East Meadow Location – 4:15-8:45pm Course Description: Comprehending the ways in which students succeed is tantamount to all educators. Knowing the means to drive student mastery is critical. This course is designed to empower educators to reimagine and redesign their classrooms through impactful pedagogy. They will analyze proven strategies of learning and explore a wealth of resources that enable students to put together ideas in new ways and take risks while learning. Participants will learn the ways in which to effectively achieve the core in all subject matters, providing the utmost instruction to all learners. *A must for K-12 educators* $250.00$270.00 Buy here
Acing Cultural Diversity in the Classroom *NEW COURSE SPRING 2021 As educators and lifelong learners, we must always remain dynamic in our approach to education. We must remain abreast of changing ideas and modernized techniques while always remaining constant and consistent in our dedication to making all students feel safe, welcomed, and included. Cultural Diversity, habitually associated with Social Studies, is a concept that applies to all course subjects and levels, as it focuses on and celebrates the range of races, ethnicities, religions, and affiliations that come together in our classrooms and in the world outside of academia. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore proven strategies and pedagogical methods aimed at inclusivity, at celebrating differences while focusing on education, at making students of all backgrounds feel safe, welcomed, and included. Applicable to teachers of all subjects/grade levels. ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
Acing Teaching Ellis Island Immigration: Coming to America *NEW COURSE SPRING 2021 This particular course explores the history of Ellis Island and offers interactive materials and creative projects which explore the journey to America. We discuss who came to America, what the immigration process consisted of, and more. As educators, we can make this pivotal point in history come to life for our students. Teachers enrolled in this course will receive lesson ideas which encompass the scope of immigration and the landmark that is Ellis Island. Applicable to teachers of any subject/level. ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
Acing Teaching New York’s Historical Landmarks: Connecting Students to Their Environment *NEW COURSE SPRING 2021 There are so many amazing places of historical significance, so much to experience, and so much to explore, right in our own backyard. Too often, people overlook the rich history of our beloved Empire State. The Big Apple, New York has much to offer students of any grade level as they embark upon a journey of discovery. Teachers in this course will explore engaging project ideas and assignments aimed at connecting their students to the environment in which they live. Applicable to teachers of any subject/level. ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
Acing Teaching The Creation of Government: Teaching the Constitution and the Bill of Rights *NEW COURSE SPRING 2021 Many students are not fans of primary source documents, no matter how captivating they can be. As educators, is it necessary to teach these materials in preparation for standardized tests, but we can also make them come to life. Teachers in this course will explore various lesson and project ideas that focus on illustrating the history behind how our government was created. Applicable to teachers at the secondary level. ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here
Acing the Enduring Issues Essay: Preparing for the NYS Regents Exams *NEW COURSE SPRING 2021 A potentially challenging segment of the NYS Global History Regents Exam, the Enduring Essay requires students to adeptly describe historically significant challenges. Teachers in this course will explore proven tactics for introducing this concept in the classroom and guiding students to mastery-level essay writing. Applicable to teachers at the secondary level. ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$270.00 Buy here

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