SCOPE Education Services

S19-01019 MINDFULNESS FOR POSITIVE AND PRODUCTIVE CLASSROOMS Patricia Magilligan—magilliganp@gmail.com 3 Credits — Inservice - June 24—August 15 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 vuild 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!

S19-02622 MARINE HISTORY AND INFLUENCE Vincent Cericola - vcericola@gmail.comNEW!3 Credits – Inservice—Various 5 SESSIONS - July 15 — 19, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PMFor centuries humans have relied upon coastal environments for resources. In this age, we are beginning to realize the toll it has taken. You will investigate the relationships between humans and marine ecosystems, discuss the affects and ponder potential solutions. Experience a source of real-world phenomena & engage students via inquiry based learning. Applicable, aligned and connected to the upcoming NYSSLS. ACTIVITIES FEE:($100.50—Fishing ($40); LI Maritime Museum ($10); Blue Island Oyster ($10) and Aquarium (Admission $20.50 & Riverhead tour $20.) Carpooling will be arranged.

S19-01010 NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION WITHIN THE CLASSROOM Robert Vulpis - 1 Credit – Inservice - EAST MEADOW 3 SESSIONS – July 8— 10, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PMThis course is designed to explore student behaviors, other than speech, that condition student attitudes towards learning. The focus of attention will be how to sensitize educators to subtle non-verbal signals that condition the climate of the classroom and help improve the instruction process. Areas covered: kinesics (body language), gestures, color, dress, para linguistics and proxemics (use of space). FEE: $5.00.