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 | This course is aimed for advanced users of Google Slides. You will be exploring applications to use in your classroom that will enhance your teaching and make lessons fun and interactive. You will explore and create templates using programs like Flippity, Word Walls, Choice Boards, an Interactive Notebook and Comic Strips. | |
| Course #L941
Course Description:
As a special education teacher, teaching using technology can be challenging. Google Chrome has developed extensions and tools that can be added onto student Chromebooks to provide supplemental supports to our students whether in class or at home. Great for all educators K-12.
(3credits/45hours) In-service credit only | |
| Course #L944
Note: formerly known as Google Classroom: Integrating Technology into Every Classroom
Course Description: Technology is increasingly becoming necessary to include in all lessons. Utilizing Google Classroom creates an easy and effective mean of communication with students. This can be instantaneous during a lesson with electronic devices or from home. Join the 21st Century and get into Google Classroom! Great for all educators K-12.
(3credits/45hours) In-service credit only | |
| Course #L945
Course Description: Utilizing Google Docs is a quick and easy way to foster collaboration, have work submitted electronically, access your work from anywhere without a flash drive. This course will show all of the advanced uses of Google Docs that can make lesson planning and peer communication much easier for teachers and students.
Note: this Instructor has several other Google courses: Google Classroom, Google Forms and 5 Easy Steps to Using Google Slides
(3credits/45hours) In-service credit only | |
| Course #L946
Note: formerly known as Google Forms: Using these forms to Increase Communication with Co-workers, Parents and Students
Course Description: Utilizing Google Forms/Docs is a quick and easy way to communicate with co-workers about common students. These forms can be used as assessments in your classroom or at home. Take this course to learn the many uses for this technology that can add to your classroom. Great for all educators K-12.
(3credits/45hours) In-service credit only | |
| Course #L947
Note: formerly known as 5 Easy Steps to utilizing Google Slides
Google Slides is a valuable tool used in many classrooms today. It can be used for the teachers to maintain their notes in one place or for students to work on group presentations together simultaneously. You will learn how to create a presentation, convert an older one from Power Point to slides, and monitor students work.
(3credits/45hours) In-service credit only | |
| Course #L948
Note: formerly known as 14 Google Tools Across the Content
Course Description: Google Tools are extremely beneficial to our students learning experience as we can hit the multitude of learning styles for all students. This course focuses on the most useful tools that can be used in history, science, math, English, clubs and science fairs. Now, you can do just about everything for your classroom in the cloud, using a bunch of Google tools for teachers.
(3credits/45hours) In-service credit only | |
 | Instructor: Liz Brenner
3-in-service credits 45 hours
Course Description:
“Nearpod is an online tool that allows you to add interactive elements to your PowerPoint slides and pre-recorded lecture videos. You can design gamified learning resources for students to engage with at any time. Use Nearpod as a low-stakes formative assessment tool to offer students real-time feedback into their understanding of content. The tool works great for face-to-face, online, and hybrid classrooms.“ (Nearpod) | |
 | Course #L951
This class is appropriate for those who know nothing about 3D printing and those who print regularly. For the novice, there is background information on 3D printers, terminology, and hands-on experience creating symbols. For everyone, this class will broaden your perspective on the uses of 3D printing for communication. Imagine the possibilities!
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) | |
 | Course #L966
Course Description: Academic Dishonesty. It happens. From the tiny sheet of paper that hides cleverly under a leg, to the blatantly wondering eyes that scan nearby papers, to the seemingly limitless range of possibilities that cell phones bring, cheating has become an art form for some students in this modern era. Yes, if they spent a tenth of that time actually studying there would be no need to cheat, but we all know how far that adage goes. As teachers, we must stay current and adept to evolutionary cheating tactics, we must remain consistent in our punishments, and we must always make it clear that academic honesty is of paramount importance. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore realistic pedagogical methodologies that focus on maintaining and upholding academic honesty and dealing with academic dishonesty if/when it does happen.
(3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | |
| Course #L975
Course Description: Cell Phones in the classroom: Worth the fight or a losing battle? Every kid has one, and every school has a different policy as to how to handle them. But what about when the decision is left to the teacher? How is a teacher in this day and age supposed to battle the addictive screen that rests on his/her student’s desks from bell to bell? Teachers enrolled in this course will explore tangible tools and effective pedagogical strategies to handling cell phones in the modern classroom.
Applicable to middle/high school teachers of any subject/level.
(3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | |
 | Instructor: Lee Markowitz email: MarkowitzLIIPS@gmail.com
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours)
In-Service Credit only
There will always be students who assume that a film being shown equates to a free period, devoid of learning. And while there are some teachers who might feel the same, the fact remains that there is so much the film industry has to offer the world of education. With more and more streaming services available and improved classroom technology, incorporating films and/or film clips has never been easier. Moreover, some students are visual learners and can, therefore, benefit from seeing a visual representation of something being discussed in class. Teachers enrolled in this course will review the necessary checks to ensure that films are appropriately and effectively selected. Together, we will explore the best ways to incorporate these films into lessons that are engaging and purposeful.
Applicable to teachers of all subjects/grade levels. | |
 | Course Description: As educators, we must remain dynamic and flexible as we navigate the unchartered waters of modern education. Our students have changed and so has life around them. Following a pandemic, online/remote and hybrid learning have become new norms. Students, regardless of age/grade/level, are faced with new challenges, both academically and socially. And while we cannot always predict these changes, we must be able to adapt our teaching methods in order to provide our students with the best education possible.
Teachers enrolled in this course will explore proven pedagogical strategies focusing on the modernization of education and the flexibility and adaptability teachers must employ.
Applicable to teachers of all subjects/grade levels.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | |
 | Course Description: The Covid-19 Pandemic changed the world of education. Yes, it brought unprecedented challenges, but it also revealed the importance of quality classroom instruction and illuminated the limitless efforts of teachers. We had to adapt, we had to learn new teaching methods, we had to reconstruct our classrooms while, at the same time, care for our loved ones and fear for our safety and that of our students. Fully remote learning, hybrid instruction, Google’s stamp on academia, heightened sensitivity to germs and coughs and sneezes and unwashed hands were some of the challenges we faced. Through all of this and more, we prevailed because it’s our job. We are educators, we are role models, and we are leaders. And so, as the demands and expectations of education have changed, so have our teaching methods.
Teachers enrolled in this course will explore various post-pandemic educational changes and proven strategies and techniques aimed at providing a safe, productive, enriching classroom experience for the students we teach.
Applicable to teachers of all subjects/grade levels.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) In-Service Credit only | |
 | Course #L985
Course Description: 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 | |
 | Course #L991
Course Description: 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 | |
 | Course #L992
Course Description: 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 | |
| Course #L1027
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
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 | √1029
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
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| Course #L1030
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
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| Course #L1028
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
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 | (3 credits/45 hours)
Email: nmartinezliips@gmail.com
Course Description: English Language Learners (ELLs) are a diverse group of students who are faced with learning a new language and content while simultaneously immersing themselves into a new culture. This course delves into the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and English Language Learning (ELL), exploring the opportunities, challenges, and recommendations for integrating AI tools effectively for ELLs in your classroom. As technology continues to shape education, understanding the potential of AI in language acquisition is crucial for educators seeking to enhance the learning experience for English language learners. | |
| Course #L1044
In March of 2020, educators entered the “unchartered waters” of remote instruction quickly adapting curriculum and instruction to virtual classrooms and a variety of online platforms. But what about behavior and classroom management systems? How did classroom routines and reinforcement systems work virtually?
As time marched on, educators expressed ongoing challenges with keeping their students actively engaged and behaving appropriately during remote instruction. Educators sought to implement classroom procedures in the virtual classroom and many quickly realized that maintaining attention or compliance remotely is not the same as when you are face to face.
This course will provide participants the opportunity to reflect on their current in school behavior and classroom management practices and learn how to extend them to a virtual learning environment.
Participants will learn what is considered best practice when managing behavior remotely with a focus on creating systems and plans that are consistent in both learning environments.
Participants will plan to pivot seamlessly between in person and remote instruction as needed.
Participants will learn all about digital resources designed for behavior and classroom and will consider and make decisions about what may work best for them
This course is relevant for all who work in schools with children ages 5-21 in both General and Special Education settings including (but not limited to) classroom and resource room teachers, related service providers (Speech/Language therapist, OT, PT), Special area teachers (e.g. Gym, Art, Music, Health) and all members of PPS (School Psychologists, Guidance Counselors, School Social Workers) and School Administrators.
ON-LINE (3 Credits / 45 hours) in-service credit only | |
| 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 | |
 | “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 | |
| 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 | |
 | 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
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| 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 | |
 | 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:
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 | |
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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!!! |