SCOPE Education Services

W20-01019 MINDFULNESS FOR POSITIVE AND PRODUCTIVE CLASSROOMS Patricia Magilligan—magilliganp@gmail.com 3 Credits — Inservice - February 5—April 8 This course will discuss what Mindfulness is and is not. It will study how Mindfulness works in school communities. It will discuss the benefits of Mindful Practice in reducing teacher and student stress as well as how it can build attention, engagement and resilience in our students. This course will include scientific backing for Mindfulness as well as practical tips and activities to try out. Find out what so many successful people already know!

W20-04001 ENRICHING VOCABULARY INSTRUCTION FOR ALL STUDENTS Diane Cirino- dc56scope@gmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice - February 5 - April 8 Participants will examine current research on the word knowledge disparity among children and learn specific strategies to differentiate instruction to address the needs of students from a wide range of backgrounds. You will learn effective techniques to use before, during and after reading to support vocabulary development. You will learn to create motivating activities to introduce and teach new words, enhance word meaning and deepen word knowledge. Information will also include specific strategies for meeting the needs of ELL’s. Strategies can be utilized in Language Other than English classes. K—12

W20-04006 CREATIVE WAYS TO TEACH KIDS TO MAKE INFERENCES Alissa Rosenberg - alissaspieces@hotmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice - February 5 - April 8 Making inferences rests at the heart of academic and social comprehension. Discuss what inferences are and how they directly relate to the Common Core. Learn fun ideas and/or sample lessons utilizing different creative techniques including the use of technology, movies, pictures, books, websites and apps.