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 | Course Description:
While there are several platforms that facilitate effective presentations, Google Slides provides a user-friendly interface that seamlessly integrates into the classroom. Not only is it a useful tool for teaching, it also gives students a creative means of organizing and presenting their projects, both individually and collaboratively. Whether a Google rookie or a seasoned pro, teachers enrolled in this course will explore the breadth of possibilities offered in Google Slides.
Applicable to teachers of any subject/grade level. | |
| What are Google Chrome Extensions? How can we add and manage them? What are some of the most effective, beneficial extensions we can use in our classrooms? How can we use these tools to help our students, particularly those who need a little extra assistance? Teachers enrolled in this course will explore the many options and benefits of using them.
Applicable to teachers of all subjects/grade levels. | |
| Google Classroom is a valuable resource for in-person and remote learners of any subject or grade level. A user-friendly, interactive platform, Google Classroom facilities organization and communication. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore the functions and features of Google Classroom and will walk away with a tangible, applicable tool designed to elevate their teaching.
Teachers will need a gmail account in order to access the tools discussed in this course.
Applicable to teachers of any subject/grade level. | |
| Google Docs: A word processor that provides a user-friendly, web-based interface designed for seamless integration into the classroom. A useful tool for teachers and students, Google Docs offers a modern, yet accessible approach to creating and submitting assignments and assessments. Teachers enrolled in this course will be introduced to Google Docs and be taken through its features and applications one step at a time.
Applicable to teachers of all subjects/grade levels | |
| Google Forms is a valuable resource that facilitates communication. While it can be applied to any industry or area, this course will focus on its educational applications and its ability to increase and simplify communication between and among co-workers, parents, and students. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore the functions and features of Google Forms and will walk away with a tangible, applicable tool.
Teachers will need a gmail account in order to access the tools discussed in this course.
Applicable to teachers of any subject/grade level. | |
| Google Slides provides a user-friendly interface that seamlessly integrates into the classroom. Not only is it a useful tool for teaching, it also gives students a creative means of organizing and presenting their projects, both individually and collaboratively. Teachers enrolled in this course will be introduced to Google Slides and be taken through its features and applications one step at a time.
Applicable to teachers of any subject/grade level. | |
| Google’s educational workspace offers a variety of applications for teachers and students. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore Google Drive, Classroom, Docs, Slides, and Sheets. We will learn how we can best use these tools to provide the optimal learning experience for our students and make the most of our physical and remote classrooms.
Teachers will need a gmail account in order to access the tools discussed in this course.
Applicable to teachers of any subject/grade level. | |
 | Use Nearpod once, and you’ll be hooked. And your students will be, too. Nearpod is a fun, interactive program that can elevate any lesson. Focused on keeping students engaged and encouraging active learning, Nearpod fosters enthusiastic participation for learners of any level. Teachers enrolled in this course will explore the functions and features of Nearpod and, upon completion of this course, will be able to create more dynamic lessons for their students.
Applicable to teachers of any subject/grade level. | |
 | 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: 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 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 | |
 | Fall 2025: October - 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21.
Instructor: Kim Kittredge, kkittredgeliips@gmail.com
Using presentations in the classroom is a great way to show your students’ creativity and engagement. It also prepares them for the real world. This course is designed to share dynamic presentation ideas that rise to the next level. Skills will also be discussed on how to prepare your students to be ready for any audience and how to answer any question they might receive while presenting. In this course educators will work with their students on turning static presentations into dynamic presentations. Presentations that will rise to the top. This course is a must for educators K-12. | |
| 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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| 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. | |
 | Classes to start Summer 7/1/25 Instructor: Randi Miller Course Description This 3 credit inservice course explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in education and school support services. Teachers, school administrators, and support professionals will examine how AI can enhance teaching, learning, student services, and administrative efficiency. The course will provide a balanced perspective on the benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations of AI in schools. Participants will engage with AI-powered tools, analyze case studies, and develop implementation strategies tailored to their roles. Through structured assignments, participants will explore AI’s impact on instructional strategies, personalized learning, student assessment, mental health support, special education services, and school operations. This course will equip education professionals with the knowledge and skills to harness AI effectively while maintaining ethical and inclusive practices. This course was developed for general, special education and special area teachers, School administrators, PPS staff (school counselors, psychologists, social workers) and related service providers (speech therapists, OTs and PTs). | |
| 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!!! | |
 | (Online, In-Service, 3 credits) Instructor: Kimberly Wind 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:
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 | 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 | |
 | This course supports elementary educators in introducing age-appropriate Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to their students in a safe, ethical, and engaging way. Teachers will learn how to guide young learners in understanding what AI is, how it works in everyday life, and how to use it as a tool for creativity, exploration, and learning. Emphasis will be placed on building digital citizenship skills, fostering curiosity, and developing classroom routines that promote responsible AI use. Through hands-on activities, example lessons, and kid-friendly discussions about ethics and safety, participants will leave equipped to confidently bring AI into their classrooms in ways that support both academic standards and student development. | |
 | *New Course Spring 2025
Instructor: Gayle Meinkes-Lumia – gaylelumia@yahoo.com
In-Service Class – 3 Credits – 45 Hours
Course Description:
The importance of continual growth in one’s classroom cannot be emphasized enough. Creating expectations for students and creative assignments teeming with energy is the key to their successful mindset. This course will discuss the ways in which learners guide their students’ growth mindset and excitement to grow. Teachers will read a wealth of articles in this course that stress refinement and reflection. They will hone in on student productivity and the ways to create a work environment filled with spice. Technological activities and components of every discipline will be covered. In the end, the learning will never end.
*A Must for K-12 Educators* | |
 | *Requirement: access to SMARTBoard/and or SMART Notebook Software
Course Description: Teaching and learning has combined with the technology of the 21st century through the use of the SMARTBoard in many classrooms across the country. This interactive electronic whiteboard works with your computer to create a highly motivating teaching tool with endless possibilities. SMART software enables teachers to create dynamic, content rich lessons that foster the various learning modalities of our students, especially visual and kinesthetic.
The first portion of this course will provide an overview or review of the usage of a SMARTBoard via informational PDF files for download as well as tutorial video clips. The main focus of the course will be to allow teachers the opportunity to research the internet to explore the countless resources available to educators with regards to SMARTBoard use. Participants will learn new and exciting ways to enhance their instruction through the use of this technology. In addition, educators will be exposed to pre-made, ready-to-go material for immediate adaptation and use in their classroom. Furthermore, participants will be given the opportunity to create their own lessons for the SMARTBoard using the resources provided. Whether you are a novice or an expert on the use of the SMARTBoard, this course will expose you to a vast variety of resources to fit all grade levels and content areas.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only | |
 | Storytelling in the digital era, writing is not just about composing traditional essays by typing into a word-processing program. Today writers compose by using a variety of platforms to produce different forms. We compose slide shows, videos, audio documentaries, brochures, Tweets, blogs, and much more. If we want to be effective composers in our, global world, we have to learn how to compose using these different platforms, and we have to understand what such forms allow, disallow, and require. We need both technical skill and critical understanding.
This course will introduce you to DIGITAL STORYTELLING. Digital storytelling is a creative way to integrate writing, technology, and content curriculum. Digital storytelling is an excellent way to engage students because it allows them to use their growing technology skills to tell a story. You will learn how to design digital storytelling projects for all content areas (k-12) allowing you to incorporate writing throughout the curriculum. Assessments of digital stories will also be reviewed.
ON-LINE (3 credits/45 hours) in-service only |