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All about: Selective Mutism (SM) (3 credits/45 hours) Instructor: Randi Miller rmillerliips@gmail.com Selective Mutism is an anxiety disorder which significantly affects social/pragmatic language skills, social interactions, relationships as well as school performance. This course will focus on the development of SM and co-existing conditions (such as social anxiety). It will provide a review of evidence based practices for those working with students in a school setting students with SM (or those who may display) characteristics of Selective Mutism. Course objectives; After completing the coursework, participants will: Have knowledge of the diagnostic criteria and characteristics of SM and related disorders Have a foundation of information to support a student with SM in and out of the classroom. Be able to work with peers to support their classmate with SM Create/share resources for parents and colleagues This course is relevant to all who work in schools with children ages 5-21 in both regular and special education settings. This course has been designed for all school administrators, regular and special education teachers (grades K-12 and ages 5 to 21), special area teachers (gym, art, music, technology) school psychologists, school counselors, guidance counselors, social workers, speech and language therapists or speech pathologists and occupational or physical therapists. $250.00$280.00 Buy here
All about: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) School-wide Engagement Activities Instructor: Randi Miller Course Description: School-wide and Classroom Practices is an integral component of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs. A part of SEL is the process of helping educators build their expertise and skills to lead their schools social and emotional learning initiatives regardless of their role in the building/district. One of the many components of SEL is cultivating adults’ own social and emotional competencies. When educators embody the same practices that they hope to teach their students, the outcomes for learners are maximized. Developing school-wide engagement activities for SEL provides opportunities for staff and students to engage in team building and learning activities that focus on this common goal. The development and implementation of school-wide activities creates teachable moments while reinforcing the core SEL components. This course is relevant to all who work in schools with children ages 5-21 in both regular and special education settings. This course has been designed for all school administrators, regular and special education teachers (grades K-12 and ages 5 to 21),special area teachers (gym, art, music, technology) school psychologists, school counselors, guidance counselors, social workers, speech and language therapists or speech pathologists and occupational or physical therapists $250.00$280.00 Buy here
All About: Trauma Informed Behavior and Classroom Management Traumatic experiences come in many forms ranging from one-time events (like the current pandemic) to experiences that are prolonged and recurring. To date, approximately 50% of the nation’s children and adolescents have experienced at least one or more types of serious childhood trauma. The effects of these traumatic experiences impact how students focus, attend, learn, form relationships and behave in the classroom. Trauma informed interventions focus on building relationships, routines, choice-making and self-regulation skills. This course has been developed to provide all educators with content knowledge on the types and biology of trauma, ACES, and best practices in trauma-informed behavior and classroom management strategies. The course will provide participants with the knowledge and tools they need to create a safe, supportive learning environment for all students. A timely course given the current public health crisis and school shut down. A good opportunity to be prepared to meet the needs of staff and students when school re-opens. Course Objectives: Participants will: 1. Develop an understanding of what trauma is and the effect it has on brain development 2. Form an awareness of the role trauma can play in classroom performance and behavior 3. Become trauma aware and develop a trauma lens in which they can look at behavior in a different way 4. Examine traditional behavior and classroom management strategies and adapt them to be trauma informed and trauma focused 5. Create an action plan to address the needs of students impacted by the effects of trauma This course is relevant to all who work in schools with children ages 5-21 in both regular and special education settings. This course has been designed for all school administrators, regular and special education teachers (grades K-12 and ages 5 to 21),special area teachers (gym, art, music, technology) school psychologists, school counselors, guidance counselors, social workers, speech and language therapists or speech pathologists and occupational or physical therapists. ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
All Behavior is Functional: Functions of Behavior and How to Increase Participation and Manage Misbehavior Approximately 10 percent of the school population (or 9-13 million children) struggle with and demonstrate behaviors associated with mental health problems, ASD, developmental and learning disabilities. Additionally, on the rise, are students who struggle day to day from the effects of trauma or bullying. In the classroom, children with behavioral challenges often fail in school, waste time in detention or suspension, fall behind academically or never master the skills they need to make adequate progress. All the while, educators and all school-based professionals are under pressure to show progress for every student every year. This course is relevant to all who work in schools with children ages 5-21 in both regular and special education settings. This course has been designed for all school administrators, regular and special education teachers (grades K-12 and ages 5 to 21),special area teachers (gym, art, music, technology) school psychologists, school counselors, guidance counselors, social workers, speech and language therapists or speech pathologists and occupational or physical therapists. Course of objectives: 1. Participants will learn the basics of behavior 2. Participants will gain an understanding of the functions of behavior and how to use this methodology to understand behavior 3. Participants will synthesize their learning in order to help them manage the misbehavior of even the most challenging of students 4. Participants will apply behavior principles in order to create systems to motivate and get more out of their students ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
All Behavior is Functional: functions of behavior and how to increase participation and manage misbehavior PDLI9020 (45 HOURS/3 GRADUATE CREDITS) ON-LINE Instructor: Randi Miller rmillerliips@gmail.com Course Description: Approximately 10 percent of the school population (or 9-13 million children) struggle with and demonstrate behaviors associated with mental health problems, ASD, developmental and learning disabilities. Additionally, on the rise, are students who struggle day to day from the effects of trauma or bullying. In the classroom, children with behavioral challenges and acting out behavior, are disruptive in the classroom, fall behind academically or never master the skills they need to make adequate progress. This course has been developed to provide educators in and out of the classroom with content knowledge on principles of behavior, the functions of behavior and will provide the participants with a set of skills they can use to identify what a student is getting from his/her behavior and how to best manage and prevent ongoing incidents in/out of the classroom. Applicable all Educators and staff K-12. $600.00 Buy here
An Easy Website: Creating and Maintaining Your Online Classroom In this day and age of technology, social media, and mobile devices in the hands of virtually everyone, it is important for educators to keep up. Teachers often shy away from having their own web pages because of cost, complex computer jargon, and time constraints. Teachers enrolled in this course will set aside their fears and enter the surprisingly user-friendly and FREE world of website creation. They will have the opportunity to create their own classroom websites, learn how to easily maintain and update them, and explore the educational possibilities that come along with spreading a classroom beyond its conventional four walls. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
An Overview of Language Development for the Classroom Teacher What is typical language development? What is atypical? What is language? In this course you will learn the components of language. Theories of language acquisition will be discussed. Language development will be reviewed across the age ranges of toddlers, preschool and school age children. The relationship between language and academics will be addressed. The difference between delays, difference and disorder will be explained as well as red flags for teachers. This course is a must for all educators! Topics: Language Development and acquisition, toddler preschool and school age language development, language and academics and strategies for the classroom teacher. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
An unequal pandemic- analyzing the consequences of the virus on society (3 credits/45 hours) – In-service credits Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia- gaylelumia@yahoo.com Course Description: This course will analyze the disparities prevalent in society since the onset of the pandemic and the ways in which educators can assist students via effective teaching strategies. Inequalities include surges in vehicle crashes, learning, racial, and economic divides. Participants will gauge how these disparities hinder students’ growth and learn how to inculcate a wealth of strategies in their repertoire of learning in order to counteract this including narrative writing, non-fiction and fiction analysis, scientific data, historical perspectives. A must for K-12 educators* $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Analysis and Understanding of the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Bullying whether in person on cyber bullying can have drastic ramifications. This act is a way for school staff to report any acts of “bullying” against students and see a change occur within the school. This course will explore what is DASA and how it applies in your school as well as the intricacies within. ON-LINE (3credits/45hours) In-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Applying Psychological Principles in Schools ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only Instructor: Malka Ismach, Ph.D. Email: Mismachliips@gmail.com Course Description: In this course, we will learn the history, components, and theories of the science of psychology, a science like no other. We will study various theories and researchers as well as constructs and how each contributes to the field in its own way. We will study, analyze, and discuss human behavior, intelligence, conditions, motivations and more. We will learn how to apply all the components of psychology into educational settings of all kinds. 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. $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Approaches to Nonfiction Reading Instruction With the adoption of the CCLS one major instructional shift has been to incorporate more nonfiction into the classroom. As educators, one of our major goals is to prepare students to be college and career ready. Approximately ninety-five percent of daily work-related information is in expository form. Based upon this information, it is necessary for educators to teach students ways to navigate and comprehend this form of text. This course will help teachers improve nonfiction instruction and expository reading comprehension with their students. Topics covered in this class include: expository text structure, features and patterns strategies for vocabulary instruction metacognition strategies like activation of prior knowledge (new to known), self-monitoring skills, questioning the text, determining importance, and synthesizing As a result of this course participants will gather helpful unit plans of study for incorporating nonfiction for immediate classroom use. A must for all educators K-12!! ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Approaches to Positive Behavior in the Classroom Course Description: According to the most recent research on teacher effectiveness, instruction flourishes in a classroom environment that promotes a collaborative community. This course will provide an overview on the philosophy behind creating a classroom culture that fosters positive behavior. Participants will learn strategies for establishing classroom settings, routines, and expectations that encourage student voice, creativity, leadership, and effective teamwork. Educators will research strategies for constructive supervision, increasing student capacity and opportunity as well as methods for reducing negative behaviors. During this class, participants will explore technological resources to monitor and motivate student behavior. Educators will also learn how to write and use both a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and a Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) based upon data collection. As a result of this class, participants will learn best practices to improve student behavior and create an ideal learning environment for success! A must for all Educators K-12! $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Approaches to Reading Fluency Instruction “Fluency is the ability, to read smoothly, easily, and readily with freedom from word recognition problems. Fluency provides a bridge between word recognition and comprehension. It is not a stage of development at which readers can read all words quickly and easily. Fluency changes, depending on what readers are reading, their familiarity with the words, and the amount of their practice with reading text.” —National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) Fluent reading is a sign of a proficient reader and is a major goal of literacy instruction. When readers are fluent, they are free from word recognition challenges and are able to fully focus on meaning and comprehension. This course will explain fluency and the components of fluent reading in depth. Educators will learn key fluency terms including: phrasing, intonation, automaticity, and expression. Participants will learn how fluency develops and various methods/tools to assess/measure fluency. In addition, educators will research successful instructional strategies to implement within his/her own classroom. Teacher will gather many fluency lesson plans for immediate use with students. A must for all educators!! ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Approaches to Social Emotional Learning (SEL) “Social and emotional competence is the ability to understand, manage, and express the social and emotional aspects of one’s life in ways that enable the successful management of life tasks- such as learning, forming relationships, solving everyday problems, and adapting to the complex demands of growth and development” -Maurice Elias This course will provide an overview of Social Emotional Learning in schools and explain the five core social emotional competencies. Participants will research SEL curriculum and standards from NYSED as well as content area integration crosswalks. Educators will learn the benefits of teaching SEL by researching successful implementation from schools across the nation, spanning all grade levels. In addition, participants will research growth mindset as well as mindfulness and the correlation with academic achievement. ONLINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Approaches to STEM Curriculum and Instruction “America must provide students with a strong education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to prepare them to succeed in the global economy.” -U.S. Department of Education This course will examine the philosophy of STEM education as well as current research about the STEM initiative. The various methods of STEM implementation will be discussed. Participants will learn the components of successful STEM instruction and have the opportunity to research/evaluate useful STEM resources. Local resources and field trip opportunities will be explored in order to bring the STEM experience to life in the classroom. As a result of this course, participants will gather a variety of materials for effective STEM instruction that will be ready for immediate classroom use. A must for all educators K-12! ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Approaches to Teaching Digital Literacy and Citizenship According to the NYS Department of Education, a digitally literate person is someone who can use technology strategically to find and evaluate information as well as connect and collaborate with others over the Internet. As educators we must prepare students to learn in the digital age while maintaining good citizenship. This course will cover the components of information literacy and website content evaluation. Participants will be given ready to use lesson plans to incorporate digital literacy and digital citizenship instruction in his/her classroom. In addition, participants will gather the necessary tools to teach students how to search safely and effectively. Other topics explored in this course include: digital footprint and reputation, cyberbullying, and privacy and security. A must for all educators K-12! ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Approaches to the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards: What Every Educator Should Know! The focus of this course will be to provide educators with an overview of the Next Generation Learning Standards recently adopted by New York State. Participants will have the opportunity to research and study the philosophy behind the new standards and the timeline for implementation. During this course, educators will research the ELA, Math, and Science standards appropriate to his/her grade level. In addition, educators will examine the differences between the Next Generation Learning Standards and the current Common Core Learning Standards. As a culminating activity, students will create dynamic lessons aligned to the Next Generation Learning standards utilizing the information learned in this course. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Approaches to the Science of Reading ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Rose Marino Foster (rosemarino5@gmail.com) Course Description: The term “Science of Reading” refers to large a body of research spanning over five decades. This research draws from multidisciplinary fields including: cognitive psychology linguistics, neuroscience, education in order to understand how individuals learn to read. This course will provide an overview of the Science of Reading and its implications for effective literacy instruction. Through engaging assignments and informative resources, participates will explore key concepts such as: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, fluency, assessment practices and comprehension strategies. Participants will also research effective practices for orthographic mapping of words as well as improving student fluency, vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension. As a result of this class, participants will have the knowledge and tools to implement effective evidence-based reading instruction. $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Approaches to Whole Child Education “Rather than focusing solely on students’ academic achievement, the whole child approach to education focuses on students’ well-being beyond the classroom. It’s centered on the idea that preparing students for the future goes beyond preparation in academia.” –Edith Esperaza This course will examine the philosophy of whole child education, considering the health, safety, & social-emotional wellness of a student while they are supported & challenged within schools. Educators will learn the main components of whole child education and research effective practices in real-world examples from schools across the nation. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to research successful administrators as well as explore whole child action plans in order to turn-key information within his/her school/district. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Apps and Websites for Educators that Work Course Description: Did you ever wonder what Apps to use to get your students motivated? Or maybe you wondered what websites would be the best for their research? This course will focus on sharing these apps and websites for teaching and games. This course will examine the features of certain apps and why they might be used over another. We will also discuss what websites might work best for the age level or grade you teach. Teachers will discuss apps with learning activities, games, reading and research components. Educators will work together to share websites they have used that have worked well and ones that have not. So, next time you need a little educational direction, use apps and websites! This course is a must for all educators 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
APPS in the Classroom Teaching in the 21st Century now requires educators to embrace technology. Smartphones, ipads, and tablets are expanding the learning experience like never before for teachers and students. In this course, participants will research hundreds of educational apps appropriate to his/her grade level and content area. Participants will become familiar with apps for both students and teachers which can be used inside and outside of the classroom. Student centered apps will help to make learning more engaging and interactive while developing a deeper understanding of content. Teacher centered apps will help teachers develop innovative lessons, monitor progress, implement the common core standards, stay organized, grade, and much more! In addition, research will be conducted on apps specifically designed for ELL and special education students. As a result of this class, participants will gather resources and information necessary to effectively utilize apps as a beneficial learning tool. ONLINE COURSE (3credits/45hours) In-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Artificial Intelligence and Education Course Description: What is Artificial Intelligence? Will it replace me? Will it take over the world? Since the Spring of 2023, the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been in the news everywhere. These are some of the most common questions we all have about AI. In this course we will introduce what artificial intelligence is, dispel myths and misconceptions about AI, and discuss how it can be used in education to support student growth and augment and enhance our work. This is a self-paced 3-credit course that allows participants to access the course whenever and wherever is convenient for them. The course consists of three main components: 1. Asynchronous Learning: Watch or listen to a video that contains the course’s content. Main topics include: Basics of Artificial Intelligence and Chat GPT. Benefits of Artificial Intelligence. Myths and Limitations of Artificial Intelligence. Artificial Intelligence in Pop Culture. Artificial Intelligence and Education. 2. Assignments: Participants are responsible for completing and submitting 10 written assignments that connect the course content, their professional experiences, and personal values. 3. Required Reading: Various professional journal articles and videos to watch and comment on are embedded in the course. This engaging course is appropriate for general and special education teachers, school psychologists, occupational therapists, speech therapists/ teachers, physical therapists, social workers, guidance counselors and any other professionals who interact with children regularly. This course will fulfill CTLE requirements. Credits: (3 credits/ 45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Dr. Christopher Korolczuk Email: DrK.liips@gmail.com $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Assessing the English Language Learner The proper assessment of English Language Learners (ELL) merits attention at all levels of the education system. English Language Learners (ELL)—students who are still developing proficiency in English— represent a large and rapidly growing subpopulation of students in K-12 classrooms. This course will provide participants with effective assessment techniques for K-12 students across a variety of educational settings. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Author Study Design and Implementation to Promote Reading Success An author study is a thorough examination of the life, career, and literary works/achievements of an author. Through this study, students are given the opportunity to critically evaluate an author’s themes, characters, and writing style. In addition, students will make connections between the author’s life, work, and characters as well as make personal connections to the books and characters. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Avoid Death by Lecture – Don’t Shy Away from Learning – The Essential Skills of Phenomenal Presentations Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com (3 Credits/ 45 Hours) Course Description: The skills of presentations serve a multitude of purposes within the confines of our classrooms. The art and science of teaching requires a stress-free environment, one in which individuals are calm and comfortable within themselves and can articulate with ease. This course will enable participants to create this environment of presenting with their students. All content areas will be covered in terms of embracing the mindset of learning and the discipline. Strategies include movement trumping sitting, images trumping words, writing trumping reading, remembering the relevance of things. All techniques will be instructed upon and an atmosphere of phenomenal, active approaches will be tackled. **A must for all K-12 Educators!!! $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Battling Boredom and Leveraging Skills to Engage Our Learners 3 Credits – In-Service Course (45 Hours) Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com Course Description: Keeping students engaged and invigorated in their learning is the task of all educators far and wide. Offering new and innovative material, deepening students’ skills, and involving them in the learning process are the optimum tools for success. In this course, participants will immerse themselves in the learning process- researching their audience, embracing their students’ worlds, altering their mindsets. They will receive a plethora of information on creating unique lessons, ones that traverse learners’ lives and transcend their mindsets. Boredom shall never occur again at the culmination of the course! **A must for K-12 educators in all disciplines $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Be a Successful Reader and Writer Course Description: No matter what you do in life the ability to be a good reader and writer is paramount. This course will focus on how as educators we can create a reading and writing program that will work for all students. This program can lead all students on the road to success as literate individuals who can write for any purpose. Participants will begin with techniques to get your students involved in the writing process. Teachers will learn how to keep your students engaged and involved with a plethora or writing and reading activities. Educators will be introduced to a variety of literary techniques that will ensure your student’s reading and writing abilities. These writing techniques will leave you surrounded with a classroom full of excited and successful readers and writers. Teachers will share experiences on how to develop reading as well as writing assignments for their students that are lasting and meaningful, and how to help them succeed in a Common Core driven world. 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
Be Mindful: Giving Back to Yourself At times, our daily lives can be so overwhelming. Be Mindful: Giving Back to Yourself is designed to help teachers and students become more mindful in order to help relieve stress. It is important to build a positive classroom community and to increase mindfulness. In this course, teachers will learn how to use various techniques to help de-stress themselves and students. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Beginner Canva in the classroom: How to Increase Productivity with Canva (Online, In-Service, 3 credits) Instructor: Kimberly Wind kimberlyswind@gmail.com Course Description This course explores Canva for Education. Canva makes it easy to create in the classroom. Teachers and students can use Canva to design presentations, videos, posters, newsletters, worksheets, lesson plans, book reports, infographics, and so much more. Canva is crammed full of features including integration with Google Classroom. You can even import your existing presentations and PDFs. Come join us as we explore MANY ways to engage your students. Participants completing this course will: Learn how to use the features of Canva to create their own presentations, worksheets, and other classroom materials Learn how to use Canva to create their own teacher made materials for the classroom Learn how to engage students in an interactive way while meeting the needs of all learners $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Best Practices for a Successful Classroom New Course Summer 2025 Instructor: Kim Kittredge* kkittredgeliips@gmail.com 3 Credits In Service Course (45 Hours) Course Description: What are some of the best practices educators can use in their classrooms? This course will work towards providing teachers the tools for teaching using some of the best practices that have been used for years. Educators will discuss proper communication and management skills, classroom creativity and motivation, as well as how to deal with our daily teaching challenges. Strategies will be shared for at risk students as well as how to mainstream your English language learners. Educators will also receive tips on how to deal with parents, work on managing grades and maintaining attendance policies. Educators will leave this course feeling that they can successfully teach using their new toolbox of best practices. This course is a must for educators K-12. $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Best Practices in Content Area Literacy: Ensuring Success for All Literacy is at the forefront of education today. All teachers are expected to be Òteachers of reading,Ó no matter what their subject area may be. Teachers need a repertoire of lessons and ideas to motivate learners and elevate student abilities. This course provides a plethora of lessons, graphic organizers, best practice techniques, strategic thinking skills, collaborative, small group activities, and models that enhance student learning. Via the activities, participants will delve deeper into the literacy process and apply the models to their respective discipline. The subject areas of reading, writing, science, math, social studies, and health will be covered. Specific strategies and projects will be covered as well as a multitude of best practice techniques. In the end, you will walk away with a literary bag of tricks! Suitable all educators K-12! ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Beyond Academics – Bringing Concepts from Positive Psychology into our Schools Educators today are under a tremendous amount of pressure to cover ground, meet deadlines and achieve goals. While academics are a crucial part of our role as educators, there is so much more that students need to learn in order to succeed. There are life skills that are equally as, if not more important than the academic material that students are required to know. Many of these skills have been researched by those in the field of positive psychology. In this course, we will learn about some of those life skills, the research behind them and how we can integrate the teaching of these skills into our classrooms, treatment sessions, and dialogues. We will be learning about the growth mindset, how to be more optimistic, the importance of gratitude, what it means to be a leader and other important concepts. This 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 Buy here
Beyond Bloom – Building Critical Thinking Skills through Deductive Reasoning The Common Core requires educators to infuse a plethora of higher order skills , as well as deductive reasoning techniques into the classroom. Effective questioning, critical thinking skills, and increased vocabulary development are all factors in student success. This course will enable educators to comprehend the cognitive domains of Bloom’s taxonomy and subsequently move further and develop mastery level thematic strategies that guide students on their journey to success. Cross curricular teaching, interdisciplinary applications, analytic, philosophical, and productive reasoning techniques will be addressed. Teachers will gain a multitude of strategies to extend student thinking. Poetic forms, non-fiction sources, as well as mastery level power words will be utilized. Participants will be able to gain and comprehend a wealth of definitions that pertain to Bloom’s taxonomy and beyond as well as develop problem solving strategies, all of which contribute to student mastery. Applicable for K-12 teachers ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Beyond Bloom: Advancing Learning, Thinking, and Performance New Course Spring 2026: April 13,14,15,16,17,20,21,22,23,24 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia- gaylelumia@yahoo.com Course Description: Bloom’s Taxonomy has shaped education for decades, but modern research in science reveals richer pathways for developing expert thinkers. This course will enable participants to integrate these insights into higher-order reasoning that resonates. Teachers will learn to critically analyze the strengths and limits of Bloom, leverage cognitive science principles, design learning experiences, use AI tools strategically, and evaluate learning outcomes for their students. A Must for K-12 Educators $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Beyond Poverty – Changing Society’s Attitude towards Our Children in Need Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com 3 Credits (45 Hours) In-Service Credit Only Course Description: On a daily basis, teachers must deal with issues surrounding poverty and pedagogy. Many of our students confront a wide array of issues and arrive at school unprepared for the day ahead. A wealth of misconceptions arises as well, some of which tend to stifle our learners and disallow for success. In this course, teachers will learn how to recognize the root of these misconceptions, produce experiential and critical thinking activities for their learners, as well as develop lessons on equity and justice, all of which promote changes in attitude and empathy for all learners. A must for all K-12 educators in all disciplines!!!! $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Beyond the Basics with Canva After taking this class you will open up canva for all your classroom and instructional needs. This course will dive into the elements, apps and tools within Canva for education. . Teachers and students can use Canva to design presentations, videos, posters, newsletters, worksheets, lesson plans, book reports, infographics, and more. There are so many uses and tips and tricks to make you even more productive in the classroom. In this course you will learn how to easily make labels, use apps that are integrated into Canva and become more efficient with your time when creating for your students and your classroom. For this class, you should have a basic understanding of Canva and how to upload and download items $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Bold Moves for Schools: Creating Remarkable Learning Environments Course Description: Transforming our schools requires a compelling vision and thought-provoking curriculum. This course will examine the transformative role that teachers play in designing their perfect classroom, one teeming with practical strategies, creativity, and rich assignments and assessments. Participants will utilize a wealth of resources- including articles, on-line components, and fiction in order to engage their learners and examine past and present best practices. Innovative lessons and assessments will be covered as well as creating everyday student leaders. All disciplines will be covered as well as a blending of resources. A must for all K-12 educators!!!!!! (3 credits/45 hours) – In-Service Credit $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Boosting Student Learning with Succinct Mini-Breaks New Course Spring 2026: May 4,5,6,7,11,12,13,14,18,19,20 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia- gaylelumia@yahoo.com Course Description: The multiple benefits of recess on our students cannot be overstated, leading to improved academic outcomes, social and emotional stability, and boosts in overall well-being. Unfortunately, the amount of time that students spend in unstructured play has diminished overtime. The average amount of recess in elementary schools is 20-30 minutes according to the CDC. By the time they reach high school, there’s scant evidence of any needed built-in breaks. This course will enable participants to find the modalities to structure unstructured time into their repertoire. They will hone in on current studies, research, and tactics to motivate their students via succinct physical and mental breaks. Activities such as mindfulness, stretching, and playful games will be covered, as well as technological games and activities to set them into motion for academics. A Must for K-12 Educators $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Bringing Characters to Life: Creative Projects for the Modern English Classroom It’s difficult – if not sometimes impossible – to motivate students to open their minds to literature. If the students found a way to relate to characters on a realistic level, they would be more willing to read and engage in class discussions. They could feel more ownership of the literature. Middle and high school English teachers enrolled in this course will explore creative ways to bring some of the most famous literary characters into the 21st century classroom. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here
Building Classroom Community This course explores the creation of a classroom community that meets the needs of all students, including learners with disabilities and learners with diverse backgrounds. Suitable all educators K-12. A primary objective of this course is to help teachers understand how the Building a Classroom Community approach boosts children’s social and academic skills while reducing behavior problems. Particpants completing this course will: • Receive materials, readings and research relevant to building a classroom community • Learn how to develop strategies that will enable all students to participate in group activities and explore team building activities • Morning Meeting Approach • Investigate the Responsive Classroom approach to discipline • Gather practical tips to try in your classroom right away ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 Buy here

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