The purpose of this course is for elementary and secondary Social Studies teachers to review the key components of the Inquiry process, critique preexisting Inquiries, and develop new materials aligned with this approach that can be used immediately in the classroom. This course is applicable to all K-5 elementary school teachers, 6-12 Social Studies teachers, K-12 Special Education teachers, ELA teachers working in a Humanities setting, librarians, and other professionals who teach social studies. The course is aligned with the K-12 New York State Social Studies Standards, and national standards as well.
Starts July 19, 2017
This course is designed to educate participants and provide them with essential information for working with ASD students. It will include an overview of Autism starting from the most formative years, pre-school through the secondary level. This course will provide the knowledge and understanding of their behaviors, triggers, and solutions within the school environment. Some of the topics to be discussed include definition, ABA, behavior management and an interdisciplinary approach.This course is a must for all educational staff who will be dealing with these students within the school environment.
Starts July 19, 2017
Motivating students is half the battle. 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.
Starts July 19, 2017
In this course, we will examine a variety of teaching strategies that benefit all students. These strategies can be applied across all grade levels and easily integrated into content area learning. Examples include strategies for improving expressive and receptive language, reading comprehension, knowledge of vocabulary, writing skills, focus during instruction, and overall classroom behavior. Students will also learn to use specific strategies relating to decoding, spelling, and math.
Starts July 26, 2017
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, behaviour management, modifications, and counseling.
Starts July 26, 2017
This course is appropriate for all educational staff (K-12). We will explore proven techniques and provide the necessary strategies to communicate effectively and positively with all members of the educational community, especially with one’s students. We will discuss how to avoid roadblocks in typical communication. These skills will enable your interactions with students and parents to be both productive and rewarding. Effective communication techniques in the classroom will create more of the quality teaching time we so desperately need.
Starts July 26, 2017
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