As educators, to get students’ attention we compete with sports and other extracurricular activities, social pressures and concerns, family stresses, and even socioeconomic factors. How to grab and keep their attention is a skill all teachers aim to master. In this course, we will investigate what motivates students and how we can incorporate that into the lessons we teach everyday.
Starting January 8, 2020
This course will provide educators with a positive outlook on inclusion and provide strategies for the successful implementation of an inclusive classroom. Participants will familiarize themselves with the special education process and law, learn how to read and implement an IEP, understand what the responsibilities are of the general education teacher and the special education teacher, develop strategies for collaborating with parents, regular and special educators, paraprofessionals, and other individuals in the educational program and develop lessons that meet the needs of all the students.
Starting January 8, 2020
Violence in our schools and society has become a serious problem facing all educators. Violence has added to the teacher’s already demanding role as educator and mentor to students. We will look at all types of violence (school, social, domestic, cinema, etc.) that impact the safety of our students and their ability to have a safe and productive learning environment. This is a vital class for all teachers and support staff. We all need to be better acquainted with the strategies and resources available to best protect our most valuable assets – our students.
Starts January 8, 2020
This course offers ideas on how to infuse your daily instruction with opportunities for all students to actively participate. Some strategies are so versatile they can be used at a moment’s notice, others involve movement, and all encourage student response. Not only will this active engagement improve student learning, it will also offer you many opportunities to assess what students know, and adjust your lesson plans accordingly.
Starts January 15, 2020
This course offers elementary teachers (K-6) strategies that will help you incorporate interactive math activities into your current math curriculum. You will take with you hands-on activities that align with the National Standards and span all of the NYS Standards and Strands for Mathematics. Using differentiated instruction, participants will learn how to integrate manipulatives, games and other strategies into daily lessons. Get your students out of their seats with these motivating math activities.
Starts January 15, 2020
This course is a must for all educational professionals K-12. Schools / teachers must be able to accommodate these students and the many challenges they present to the classroom and school environment. This course will provide the knowledge and understanding necessary to the professional in teaching and supporting the AD/HD student. Some of the topics that will be covered include: diagnosis, medication, parent communication, self-esteem, behavior management, modifications, and counseling.
Starts January 15, 2020
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