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 Learning is a lot like bike riding. Once you have the knack, you never really forget the skill. Nor do you forget the thrill of learning a new ability or understanding a complex idea. You are a lifelong learner and you love it. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Do you view vocabulary instruction as prosaic, humdrum, monotonous, mundane, thread bare? Acquiring vocabulary skills are tantamount to doing well in all aspects of academics. Instructing students on vocabulary usage can be accomplished through many modalities: computers, reading, diagramming, activity based. This course will provide you with effective ways to implement vocabulary instruction with your students. Current research will be examined, as well as specific strategies that enable students to comprehend vocabulary words will be addressed. On-Line (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 *New Course* Fall 2024 Instructor: Kim Kittredge Kkittredgeliips@gmail.com As educators we all know we have a 40 minute show to put on every day. But how do we effectively do it? Since we are basically on stage, we must learn how to commanding the room with power and finesse. This course will focus on all aspects of commanding our classrooms. We will not only discuss knowledge of our content area, but how to continually engage our students in the lessons and keep them connected. Educators will learn strategies and principles for modeling effective leadership and entertaining their students daily with their command of the classroom. This course is a must for educators grades K-12. $250.00$280.00 |
 *New Course Spring 2025 Instructor: Kim Kittredge Kkittredgeliips@gmail.com As educators we are confronted with all different issues with our students. School anxiety is an issue that can affect any child at any age. We may be confronted with school anxiety when our students ask to frequently leave the room to go to the nurse or to go to the bathroom. But in more severe cases, our students may not come to school at all. These students unfortunately just can’t even make it into the building due to their severe school anxiety. In this course educators will receive an overview of what school anxiety is and how to recognize it. Teachers will be armed with theories on how this anxiety manifests itself in general, and will be given strategies on how to deal with their students. Strategies will also be shared for dealing with Absenteeism and how to help catch up your students who may be falling behind due to their anxiety. This course is a must for educators grades K-12. $250.00$280.00 |
 *New Course* Fall 2024 Instructor: Kim Kittredge Kkittredgeliips@gmail.com Finding the right balanced in your classroom can be difficult at times. As an educator we try to be positive with our students. We aim to balance our teaching material, our time management, our organization, differentiation, grading, structure and all while trying keeping a positive attitude. Maintaining balance is an art form for educators. In this course teachers will explore several of the strategies for balancing your teaching every day in order to create a positive classroom. This course is a must for educators grades K-12. $250.00$280.00 |
 Technological lessons are at the forefront of teaching. Research indicates that students learn more effectively via Internet lessons and hands-on learning opportunities. In this course, teachers will travel through time and enhance their repertoires via engaging web quests. They will connect with their students on all levels via web instruction. Interdisciplinary web quests will be demonstrated in all subject areas. Research into enhancing their own classroom instruction will be addressed as well. A Must for K-12 educators!!!! ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 New Winter 2025 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia- gaylelumia@yahoo.com There is no single, correct way for a child’s brain to function. All individuals process information in diverse ways. Someone who is neurotypical develops brain functions, like social and organizational skills at similar rates as others their age. Neurodivergent individuals process information in ways that are not typical for their age, simply meaning that the brain works differently than what is considered typical. About 15% to 20% of the world’s population shows signs of neurodivergence. It is the educator’s responsibility to instruct all individuals in their classes with care and with sensitivity. This course will enable educators to have an awareness of the symptoms of neurodivergence and subsequently find the modalities that make all students successful. Topics covered include anxiety, sensitivity, managing positive outcomes, and problem solving. *A must for K-12 educators!!! $250.00$280.00 |
 Aside from teaching, there are many responsibilities that are inherently part of what we do each day. Often, these tasks and obligations can be overwhelming and time-consuming. It has been proven that organization is one way to reduce stress, which is the primary focus of this course. Teachers enrolled will explore various simple ways of using Microsoft Excel for record-keeping. Even if you’re not a proficient computer whiz, Excel makes it easy to customize and maintain spreadsheets. The assignments are designed to help you simplify, minimize, maintain, and track data. Additionally, Annual Professional Performance Reviews (APPRs) now include an evaluative section on maintaining accurate records. Teachers enrolled in this course will learn new ways of improving this particular rating. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
| This course focuses on the use of digital methods to analyze and archive literary texts, emphasizing issues of diversity and inclusion. Covers three main areas: text encoding, textual analysis, and archive construction. Considers literary texts, including works by well-known authors such as Shakespeare, together with collections by marginalized writers, including slave narratives and writings by early modern women. Offers students an opportunity to explore what counts as literature and how computers, databases, and analytical tools give substance to concepts of aesthetic, cultural, and intellectual value as inflected by race and gender. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
Course Description: This course will examine the role that homework plays in our school culture. Homework is extremely important to all students in one aspect or another. How do we assign effective and appropriate homework? Ensure students complete it so that coursework can continue in class. Educators will explore what different research and educators’ tell us about homework and its impact on the overall learning process. This course is a must for all educators levels K-12. (updated course to include Post-Covid thinking and concepts) ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com $250.00$280.00 |
 *New Course Summer 2025 Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com 3 Credits In Service Course (45 Hours) Course Description: Connecting literature and reading to the daily lives of our students is a tremendous task. Educators who take this course will work on text connections, human connections and deeply engaging with text. Teachers will work on literary activities such as theme, literary devices, figurative language, plot, quotations and characterization just to name a few. Activities and strategies will be shared on uses of literary symbols and connections to text and our students’ lives. Symbolism through art and literature will also be discussed. Learning how to teach these symbolic and artistic connections and continue to engage our students will lead them to a more effective and positive future. This course is a must for all educators of all grades K-12. $250.00$280.00 |
 Course Description: Participants in the course will learn how to implement all facets of effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques to help your students create an environment of trust and responsibility. Educators will learn how to encourage, redirect, engage, and challenge students in successful discussions that will enhance student learning. Educators will be able to apply these strategies to all grade levels and content areas. Participants will gain a clear understanding of where to begin with discussions in your classroom, and see where it will lead you. This course is designed to enable educators K-12 to understand the relationship that discussion plays in our Next Generation Standards and effectively help your students meet them. Great 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 |
 In this course, teachers will learn how to implement the flipped learning model in their classrooms. Teachers will learn how to create a learner-centered classroom by moving instruction to the home. Teachers are provided with tips and strategies on how to find and create engaging instructional videos and develop interactive, collaborative, and hands-on classroom activities. This course provides information on how to flip each of the four main content areas, plan/organize technology into lessons, and assessment strategies. Suitable for ALL educators K-12 ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service only $250.00$280.00 |
 Ranging from preschool to high school, writing is always a challenge for students. This course will provide you with the ingredients necessary to instruct students on how to attack the writing before it attacks them. Addressed will be the different forms of writing to provide students with, the new and innovative techniques by writing gurus, writing formulas, writing templates, journal topics, ELA writing guides,etc.. Students will simply beg for the pen and paper! A must for all K-12 educators!!! ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – (gaylelumia@yahoo.com) Tackling controversial topics and embracing cultural differences can be challenging for teachers and students alike. This course will provide teachers with ways in which to apply cultural understanding to their pedagogy as well as empower students with courageous discussions about tough topics as poverty, racism, LGBTQ+ issues, violence, bullying, etc. A myriad of ideas and activities will be utilized including evidence-based writing assignments, civic learning activities, project-based learning, as well as essential communication tactics. All disciplines are welcome! A must for all K-12 Teachers!!!! $250.00$280.00 |
 “New Course” Spring 2026 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com Course Description: Effective classroom discussion is one of the most powerful tools for building critical thinking skills, deepening comprehension, and supporting student voice. Integrating meaningful discussion into the classroom is tantamount to student success. Promoting constructive conversations into all disciplines is integral and allows students to flourish. Through a combination of research based learning and reflective practice, participants will explore what high-quality dialogue looks like as well as design prompts that spark inquiry and guide rigorous and engaging learning. *A must for K-12 Educators* $250.00$280.00 |
 **New Course** Spring 2026 Instructor: Kim Kittredge, kkittredgeliips@gmail.com Course Description: This course empowers educators to meet the new K-12 NY State Mental Health mandate while enhancing classroom well-being. Participants will explore the science and practice of mindfulness—learning how awareness can improve focus, memory, and emotional balance. Through practical strategies and evidence-based techniques, teachers will discover how mindfulness reduces stress, fosters resilience, and creates a calm, supportive learning environment. By the end of the course, educators will have the tools to integrate mindfulness into their daily routines, benefiting both students and teachers during challenging times. This course is a must for educators grades K-12. $250.00$280.00 |
 3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Dr. Christopher Korolczuk Email: DrK.lips@gmail.com Course Description: This course offers a comprehensive view on tackling the mental health crisis in public schools, highlighting the importance of balancing emotional safety with resilience, addressing digital distractions, and navigating the complexities of social media and self-perception. It underscores the effects of COVID-19 on students, emphasizing the need for reconnection and support post-isolation. Further, it delves into the rise of medication for mental health issues among children, advocating for mindfulness and alternative strategies. The analysis of increasing anxiety and depression, the rethinking of ADHD approaches, and the role of parental boundaries in child development are crucial for understanding the multifaceted nature of students’ mental health challenges. Lastly, the discussion on engaging yet rigorous education offers insights into maintaining students’ interest without compromising academic standards. For school personnel, learning about these topics is vital post-COVID-19, as it equips them with the tools to support students’ mental well-being and adapt to the changing educational landscape, ensuring a holistic approach to student development and learning. 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 |
 This course will provide a foundation for understanding the history and development of Bilingual Education. The overall social and philosophical foundations of Bilingual Education will be reviewed in detail. Additionally, legislative changes throughout history for students of limited English proficiency will be examined by participants. By understanding the development of Bilingual Education over time, educators will be better prepared to meet the needs of English Language Learners (ELL). ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
| *New Course* Fall 2024 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com In-Service Class – 3 Credits – 45 Hours Course Description: Since the onset of the pandemic, so many students and families have become disconnected from school and absenteeism has skyrocketed. Re-engaging our students is essential for their success. Teachers have tremendous power to influence student attendance. In this course teachers will learn about the importance of using supportive rather than punitive language surrounding absenteeism, building meaningful relationships with families to support student attendance, engaging learners utilizing curiosity and wonder, and working strategically to bridge the gap between home and school. *A must for K-12 Educators* $250.00$280.00 |
 Course Description: This course will explore the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mechanics) and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Mechanics). We will define how you can begin a STEM or STEAM program, and how you could enrich your classroom with activities and hands-on learning. In this course you will create your own lessons as well as discover new ways to add knowledge and fun to your classroom. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com $250.00$280.00 |
 Course Description: This course will explain the process of Gestalt Language acquisition and how we may see it in our students. We will also discuss the process of teaching this type of language learning. Suitable all Educators and Staff K-12. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com $250.00$280.00 |
 **New Course** 3 Credits In-Service Course (45 Hours) Summer 2026: Aug 17th-Aug 21st Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com Course Description: Posing the correct metacognitive questions to students is tantamount to their success. When students reach a cognitive standstill, the proper metacognitive questions can shift them from a passive place of inflexible thinking to a more active, problem-solving mindset. Participants in the class will learn to instruct their students on becoming independent problem solvers, ones who take ownership in the learning process and deepen their comprehension of challenging material. Metacognitive markers will be interwoven in the fabric of the course, analytical thinking strategies, lesson planning, self-questioning, reflection, thinking aloud strategies, as well as ways in which to infuse metacognition into every subject matter. *A Must for K-12 Educators* $250.00$280.00 |
 **New Course** Summer 2026 3 Credits In-Service Course (45 Hours) Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com Course Description: Many students in our classrooms experience frustration with assignments and activities; they tend to feel overwhelmed and give up, causing a myriad of outbursts or shutdowns. This course will guide participants on the ways in which to navigate students’ discouragement. Articles from neuroscientists will be utilized, a toolbelt of academic strategies will be addressed, concrete modeling, distanced self-talk, vocabulary acquisition, transformation of tasks, reducing their cognitive load, envisioning future goals, celebrating small victories, and scaffolding in order to break down complex tasks will all be discussed. The Insurmountable will become surmountable in the end! *A Must for K-12 Educators* $250.00$280.00 |
 PDLI 9130 (45 HOURS/3 GRADUATE CREDITS) Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com Course Description: Providing students with high quality discussions that promote learning and engagement is tantamount to teaching. High quality discussions include content-specific ideas that spark students to express different points of view, reflect on their own opinions, varying perspectives, and engage in democratic dialogues. Education that develops deep reasoning, critical thinking, and conceptual and practical tools for inculcating knowledge is tantamount for students today. Teaching in this modality empowers our learners and enables them to recognize that proactive engagement is the key to their success. In this course, participants will be instructed on the pedagogical principles that promote student learning and democratic engagement. They will learn the ways in which students themselves facilitate learning and streamline their own thinking. Teachers will be instructed on ways in which to act as mediators and not sages, including the ins and outs of effective questioning. Rich discussion tactics will be integrated as fishbowl techniques, Socratic Seminars, Jigsaws, formative assessments, graphic organizers, gallery walks – all of which engage the learner and provide for optimum efficacy. Goals and Objectives: Upon completion of the course, participants will be better prepared to: • Understand the impact of effective classroom discussions • Comprehend the respective ways in which teachers can transform their classrooms via classroom dialogues • Generate meaningful strategies that challenge students • Develop deep learning outcomes for their classrooms • Integrate a myriad of learning activities that challenge their learners • Engage their learners with 21st century tools of instruction $600.00 |
| Giving Students Voice: Teaching them to Debate, Discuss and Argue with Authority and Power *New Course Spring 2025 In our society today student need to be taught how to use their voice more than ever. This course will provide educators with ways to add more discussion and debating in the classroom. Teachers will also work on creating better opportunities for students to converse and discuss. Students will also be exposed to written arguments, as well as evaluating the debate skills of others. Students will eventually learn how to teach debate, discussion, and argumentative skills. Educators will emerge from this course with a plethora of skills on all aspects of voice, debate and discussion in their classrooms. Once students feel the power of their voice, they will realize the authority it gives them. This course is a must for educators K-12. Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com 3 Credits In Service Course (45 Hours) $250.00$280.00 |
 How often do we have unruly children in our classrooms who defy the rules, resist authority, and cause a general disruption? While it is easy to dismiss these students, perhaps there is a way to get through to them. That process begins by understanding them. Who/What are they going home to? What is going on in their lives outside of their academic responsibilities? Teachers enrolled in this course will explore practical methods of breaking down walls and communicating with those tough students as a means of facilitating a more comfortable, productive classroom. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 (3 credits/45 hours) – In-service credits Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com Course Description: Grades have positive and negative ramifications. Grades have tremendous impact on students’ futures and have been associated with higher levels of stress, anxiety, and cheating as well as increased student learning and drive. This course investigates students’ levels of motivation in terms of grades being offered, the profound effect of separating non academics from letter grades, and the equity of providing students multiple opportunities for success. Participants will modify and develop their own grading techniques in order to enrich their classrooms. **A must for K-12 educators** $250.00$280.00 |
| Embedding a multitude of learning experiences for students is critical. The ability to enhance their learning and growth is developed strategically via the usage of graphic organizers that stimulate learning and instruction. Students will be captivated by rich material that strategically inculcates all aspects of subject matter. A plethora of common core graphic organizers will be included and students’ worlds will be enriched. ONLINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Each and every day in the teaching profession, we are knee deep in adolescence. Teachers wear a multitude of hats as they are faced with creating an atmosphere of challenges, choices, and meaningful experiences for students. The very vulnerability of adolescence makes it a time of tremendous opportunity for emotional, intellectual, and social growth. We can either make or break situations as they arise. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
| *New Course Summer 2025 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia- gaylelumia@yahoo.com Course Credits- 3 Credits/45 Hours Course Description: The hallmark of high achieving students is the power of grit. Possessing this ability to persevere despite any adversity is something that needs to be instructed to our learners. Participants will learn how to recharge their students through commitment, long-term goal reaching, cultivation of ideas, passion for the disciplines they study, and inner dedication to themselves. A myriad of strategies will be discussed to unlock the mindset of their students, including small passages from historical freedom fighters, analysis of the grit characteristics, and remedies for facing challenges and obstacles. *A Must for K-12 Educators* $250.00$280.00 |
Course Description: This course will explore the difference between having your students learn independently and having them learn in groups. Educators will discuss which way is more effective; or is a combination of both? Teachers will discuss strategies for effective cooperative learning, student centered learning and Reciprocal learning, as well as individual task learning such as reading comprehension, silent reading or vocabulary analysis. A series of Pair/Share lessons will be discussed as well as student-centered lessons. Educators will share lessons to facilitate in their own classrooms. A plethora of activities will be discussed for teachers to bring back and utilize. This course is a must for teacher of grades K-12. *Also offered as an online course ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com $250.00$280.00 |
 “Guided reading is a teaching approach used with all readers, struggling or independent, that has three fundamental purposes: to meet the varying instructional needs of all the students in the classroom, enabling them to greatly expand their reading powers; to teach students to read increasingly difficult texts with understanding and fluency; to construct meaning while using problem solving strategies to figure out unfamiliar words that deal with complex sentence structures, and understand concepts or ideas not previously encountered. Guided reading is the place where every child, every day, has the opportunity to learn by reading a book that is just right.” ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only $250.00$280.00 |
 Course #PDLI9040 (45 HOURS/3 GRADUATE CREDITS) ON-LINE Instructor: Rose Marino Foster rosemarino5@gmail.com Course Description: “Guided reading is a teaching approach used with all readers, struggling or independent, that has three fundamental purposes: to meet the varying instructional needs of all the students in the classroom, enabling them to greatly expand their reading powers; to teach students to read increasingly difficult texts with understanding and fluency; to construct meaning while using problem solving strategies to figure out unfamiliar words that deal with complex sentence structures, and understand concepts or ideas not previously encountered. Guided reading is the place where every child, every day, has the opportunity to learn by reading a book that is just right.” This course will provide a detailed explanation of the philosophy of guided reading. Various components of guided reading will be explored including: management, teacher and student roles, assessment, flexible grouping, strategy and skill lessons, etc. Participants in the course will research the history of small group instruction and compare/contrast guided reading with more traditional instructional approaches. In addition, participants will learn the benefits of guided reading and be given the resources and information to implement guided reading within his/her own classroom. Applicable all Educators and staff K-12. $600.00 |
 *New Course Summer 2025 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia- gaylelumia@yahoo.com Course Credits- 3 Credits/45 Hours Course Description: High academic achievement can create more opportunities for students indefinitely. The study skills, social skills, knowledge, and problem-solving abilities that students learn at school will support them throughout their entire lives. This course will cover the practical and effective ways to boost students’ academic achievement, as well as the ways in which to develop students’ missions, goals, and core strategies of learning. Participants will delve into the most efficacious ways to instruct their students, including problem-based instruction, differentiated modalities, technological sources, as well as many other creative modalities. *A Must for K-12 Educators* $250.00$280.00 |
 New Course Fall 2025 Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com Our students come to us with a plethora of energy each day. Unlocking the ways in which to convert this restlessness into productive learning is essential. This course will instruct educators on how to tame students’ fervor and channel their energies into something of substance. Topics of discussion include movement-based learning, maintaining structure, brain breaks, mindfulness exercises, communication, digital platforms, recharging students’ batteries, gamifying material, warm-up exercises, and weaving learning into everyday routines. *A must for K-12 educators!!! $250.00$280.00 |
| Course Description: Writing can be complex and difficult activity for students of all ages. Writing is more than just a skill or taleant, it is a means of investigation and expression for learning. This course explores writing for learning in all grades and disciplines. In this course we will expose educators to effective approaches and best practices for helping students learn to write. Educators will discuss how ideas about how and wh to teach writing have progressed dramatically in recent years. Then teachers can work towads providiing the appropriate writiing activities for their students. A must for all educators grades K – 12. ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Kim Kittredge kkittredgeliips@gmail.com $250.00$280.00 |
 Course Description: This course will discuss what mindfulness is and what it is not. Teachers will focus on how to help your students address stress and anxiety and achieve a calm stress-free classroom. Educators will share the benefits of de-stressing and how well it works in school communities and classrooms. 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 |
 Credits: (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only Instructor: Dr. Christopher Korolczuk Email: DrK.liips@gmail.com Course Description: Do you find it challenging to help students navigate the complex, volatile, and emotionally charged events of our world? Are you unsure how to guide them in understanding the truth, processing their emotions, and responding thoughtfully to global issues? This professional development course is designed to equip educators with the tools and strategies needed to support students in analyzing current events critically and empathetically. Participants will explore topics such as media literacy, historical context, emotional resilience, cultural perspectives, and civic engagement. The asynchronous format allows teachers to learn at their own pace, making it a practical option for their busy schedules. Topics include identifying credible sources, managing classroom discussions, addressing bias, fostering hope, and promoting advocacy. By the end of this course, educators will be prepared to create safe, thoughtful, and engaging learning environments where students can explore challenging topics with confidence and empathy, developing skills that will serve them throughout their lives. 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. The course consists of three main components: 1. Asynchronous Learning: Navigate through the course’s content at your own pace on the online platform. The main topics for this engaging course include:
* Participants will need to create a free “student” account with CANVAS to begin the course. The link to sign up for the course in CANVAS will be emailed to course participants once they are signed up and paid through LIIPS. 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. $250.00$280.00 |
| **New Course** Summer 2026 3 Credits In-Service Course (45 Hours) Instructor: Kim Kittredge, kkittredgeliips@gmail.com Class Description: Educators taking this course will learn about high-engagement strategies. A high-engagement classroom begins with creating a positive, student-centered culture as well as integrating music, incorporating gamification, using movement-based learning, celebrating milestones, and offering meaningful student choice. Educators will learn effective approaches such as strengthening teacher-student relationships, using appropriate humor, and creating inclusive, active learning environments that inspire curiosity and sustained engagement. We will discuss how and when student choice is most effective and meaningful along with topics on music and movement in the classroom. This course is a must for all educators grades K-12. $250.00$280.00 |
