SCOPE Education Services

S24-03024 CREATING ONLINE ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS—4—12 Tracy Toth-tracy764@gmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice – June 26—August 15 Do your students have 1:1 devices? Do you use Chromebooks, iPads, or other devices in the classroom? Learn how to create online assignments and assessments that can be automatically or easily graded. This course will focus on using multiple interactive sites, including Google Forms for assignments/quizzes, Flubaroo for automatic grading, Quizzizz, EdPuzzle and other interactive sites.

W24-04006 CREATIVE WAYS TO TEACH KIDS TO MAKE INFERENCES Alissa Rosenberg - arosenbergteachesu@gmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice - April 18 — June 15 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.

S24-04006 CREATIVE WAYS TO TEACH KIDS TO MAKE INFERENCES Alissa Rosenberg - arosenbergteachesu@gmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice - June 26 — August 15 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.

In pursuant to Chapter 102 of the Laws of 2012, Article 2 of the Education Law (Education Law 10 - 18) and Part 57-4 and Part 80 of the Regulation of the Commissioner of Education, requires that anyone applying for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service, or school service certificate of license on or after January 1, 2014, shall have completed at least six clock hours of coursework or training in Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention.

In pursuant to Chapter 102 of the Laws of 2012, Article 2 of the Education Law (Education Law 10 - 18) and Part 57-4 and Part 80 of the Regulation of the Commissioner of Education, requires that anyone applying for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service, or school service certificate of license on or after January 1, 2014, shall have completed at least six clock hours of coursework or training in Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination Prevention and Intervention.

S24-12020 DEFINING DYSLEXIA & THE ORTON GILLINGHAM READING METHODOLOGY - K - 12 Maureen Hanley - mobrien16@hotmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice - June 26—August 15 Dyslexia affects 1 out of 5 people. It is the most common reading disability, but many times is undiagnosed and untreated. It does not discriminate between race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status, but the good news is that people with dyslexia can learn to read and spell. Course participants will familiarize themselves with the definition, causes, symptoms and early detection of dyslexia. They will listen to personal experiences of people with dyslexia. Explore the Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Reading methodology and discover reading and spelling techniques and programs that remediate students of all ages.

W24-12020 DEFINING DYSLEXIA & THE ORTON GILLINGHAM READING METHODOLOGY - K - 12 Maureen Hanley - mobrien16@hotmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice - April 18—June 13 Dyslexia affects 1 out of 5 people. It is the most common reading disability, but many times is undiagnosed and untreated. It does not discriminate between race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status, but the good news is that people with dyslexia can learn to read and spell. Course participants will familiarize themselves with the definition, causes, symptoms and early detection of dyslexia. They will listen to personal experiences of people with dyslexia. Explore the Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Reading methodology and discover reading and spelling techniques and programs that remediate students of all ages.

S24-06045 DESIGNING WITH PHOTOSHOP 1, CREATIVE PHOTO PROCESS Sue Presberg—spresberg@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 26—August 15 This course is designed to improve your ability to communicate ideas photographically through print and digital media, so you can incorporate it into your curriculum. This course will emphasize digital photography and digital editing on the computer. You will be able to use Adobe Photoshop or a similar online site by the end of this course.

S24-07001 DEVELOPING A COLLEGE/CAREER READY STUDENT Francesca Cavallaro - fncavallaro@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 26— August 15 This course is geared towards making students more college and career ready. This can be accomplished by impeding a college/career focus in curriculum, through lessons and by exposing students to different opportunities that foster growth and awareness of the different colleges and careers available. Schools exposing students to a wide variety of supports will provide students with an opportunity to set individual postsecondary goals for themselves. This course aims to bring to light the different local opportunities, online resources and potential field trips schools can implement within their school.

W24-12003 DIFFERENTIATION IN ACTION Gayle Meinkes-Lumia - gmeinkeslumia@bufsd.org 3 Credits - Inservice - April 18 – June 13 Learn everything there is to know about differentiating your classrooms. Learn the secrets to recognizing and building on the individual talents of each student, while preparing all students for the rigors of standards and assessments. Learn student centered ideas, lessons that differentiate, challenging ways to motivate students, current research on differentiation, constructivist practices, ideas for putting research into action, examples & strategies that assist in differentiation, assessment & tiered lesson ideas and websites.

S24-12003 DIFFERENTIATION IN ACTION Gayle Meinkes-Lumia - gmeinkeslumia@bufsd.org 3 Credits - Inservice - June 26 – August 15 Learn everything there is to know about differentiating your classrooms. Learn the secrets to recognizing and building on the individual talents of each student, while preparing all students for the rigors of standards and assessments. Learn student centered ideas, lessons that differentiate, challenging ways to motivate students, current research on differentiation, constructivist practices, ideas for putting research into action, examples & strategies that assist in differentiation, assessment & tiered lesson ideas and websites.

W24-01006 DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP Christina Sciarrotto - cmes724@yahoo.com 1 Credit - Inservice - April 18—June 13 As technological advances increase each day and everyone has become more dependent on the internet for daily activities, it is crucial to teach students digital citizenship. You will learn what is Digital Citizenship and why is it important to teach. Additionally, you will learn about the different components and how to apply them in your classroom.

S24-12022 DOWN SYNDROME AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS— A SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PERSPECTIVE Linda A. Cohen - lhardmancohen@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 26—August 15 Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorders are developmental disabilities that cause speech and language difficulties that ultimately affect communication and learning. Learn the speech and language characteristics of these disorders, how to foster communication, dual diagnosis and provide dynamic strategies that will aid in the remediation of working with these students.

S24-02512 EDUCATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE Dr. Peter A. Pece - doctorpece@icloud.com 3 Credits – Inservice - June 26—August 15 Neuroscientists and Educators were totally separate entities for many years. Then, each discipline realized that they needed the other. Educators realized that Neuroscience held many answers for them, and Neuroscientists realized that educators possessed knowledge that they could utilize in their research. This course will examine many different avenues of exploration for those in Education to have some questions answered regarding the brain and how they can use findings of Neuroscience in their classrooms.

S24-01207 EMBRACING DIVERSITY: CULTIVATING CULTURAL CONSCIOUSNESS IN EDUCATION Michelle Rosenoff - mrosenoff43@gmail.com 3 Credits — Inservice - June 26 — August 15 Through an in-depth exploration of cultural culture, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the multifaceted aspects of culture, including race, ethnicity, language, religion, and socio-economic backgrounds. You will examine the influence of cultural identity on learning and how it shapes students’ perspectives, experiences, and academic achievements. This course provides practical strategies and pedagogical approaches for creating inclusive and culturally responsive classrooms, fostering an environment where all students feel valued, respected and supported. You will engage in discussions, and participate in experiential activities, enhance their cultural awareness, develop intercultural communication skills, and learn to integrate culturally relevant content in their curriculum. Ultimately you will emerge with the knowledge and confidence to promote cultural understanding, build bridges across differences and create a truly inclusive educational experience for all.

S24-04163 EMBRACING, YET ADDRESSING THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE EVOLUTION OF COMMUNICATION-K-12- Perfect for ELL Jean Galima - jeangalima@yahoo.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 26—August 15 Much has been gained; however, much has been lost during society’s growing dependency (statistics are staggering) with the technological evolution of communication. Face to face, interpersonal and conversational skills have diminished, grammar, vocabulary and writing proficiencies have suffered, and distractions with communication patterns and behaviors have had other negative repercussions. Embrace, yet explore solutions & strategies for healthier, more socially productive balance of communications.

W24-04163 EMBRACING, YET ADDRESSING THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE EVOLUTION OF COMMUNICATION - K - 12 Jean Galima - jeangalima@yahoo.com 3 Credits - Inservice - April 18—June 13 Much has been gained; however, much has been lost during society’s growing dependency (statistics are staggering) with the technological evolution of communication. Face to face, interpersonal and conversational skills have diminished, grammar, vocabulary and writing proficiencies have suffered, and distractions with communication patterns and behaviors have had other negative repercussions. Embrace, yet explore solutions & strategies for healthier, more socially productive balance of communications.

S24-11038 ENGAGING ACTIVITIES! Deirdre Cerrito - deirdrecerrito@yahoo.com 3 Credits - Inservice – June 26—August 15 As classroom teachers, it is really our responsibility to engage our students in every step of the learning process. Active learners are happy and motivated, and they learn more. In this class you will read professional articles, create lesson plans and design fun activities to bring back to your students – all while strengthening your students’ skills for the NYS Assessments and supporting the NYS Next Generation Standards.

S24-11039 ENGAGING THE DISENGAGED LEARNER Richard Faber - Fabes888@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 26—August 15 Learning is a lot like bike riding. Once you have the knack, you never really forget the skill. Nor do you forget the thrill of learning a new ability or understanding a complex idea. Why have so many students never discovered this thrill? Why are they coasting when they could be racing along in the educational Tour de France with their peers? What can teachers do to engage the disengaged student?

S24-02006 ENGAGING THE MATH LEARNER WITH GAMES—(K-6) Jill Cohen—jilly119@gmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice - June 26 — August 15 Learn to maximize the teaching & learning of math, by making it an engaging and exciting experience. Explore a variety of classic games, dice games, card games, board games, in non-electronic form, unless otherwise stated. Who doesn’t love games? Games spark interest, enthusiasm for learning and help students to remember what was learned. The overall objective should be to help each child understand math concepts, enabling them to become mathematically literate. What better way to do that than through math games?

S24-02007 ENGAGING THE MATH LEARNER WITH NUMBER TALKS Jill Cohen—jilly119@gmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice - June 26 — August 15 This course has been created for K-8 teachers who are seeking effective approaches that extend beyond mere memorization for fact fluency. This course will acquaint you with “number talks,” a classroom practice designed to actively involve students in employing strategies that bolster their proficiency in number manipulation. Aligned with Next Generation Learning Standards, you will learn about the reasoning behind number talks and gain access to practical tools for integrating these discussions into your mathematics instruction.

W24-03068 ESCAPE ROOMS AND CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURES USING GOOGLE FORMS—K—12 Alissa Rosenberg - arosenbergteachesu@gmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice – February 7— April 5 Learn the basics of google forms that are necessary to make a comprehensive Escape Room and Create Your Own Adventure Story. Using this fun and innovative method of teaching you can instruct almost any subject area, encourage collaboration skills, higher order thinking skills and collect formative data all in one lesson. When this course is over, participants will have created a minimum of 1 complete Escape Room and 1 complete Create Your Own Adventure that you can use immediately in your own classroom.

W24-03351 EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO 3D PRINT, NOW! Vincenzo La Ruina—vincenzoLaRuina@gmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice—April 7— June 18 Whether or not you have access to a 3D printer, you will learn how to use them, how they can be used in your classroom (for any subject), and you’ll even be able to print files without a 3D printer. This class makes 3D printing simple & it includes free PDF versions of the books you will need. Appropriate K-12 teachers, including art and technology.

S24-03351 EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO 3D PRINT, NOW! Vincenzo La Ruina—vincenzoLaRuina@gmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice—June 26— August 15 Whether or not you have access to a 3D printer, you will learn how to use them, how they can be used in your classroom (for any subject), and you’ll even be able to print files without a 3D printer. This class makes 3D printing simple & it includes free PDF versions of the books you will need. Appropriate K-12 teachers, including art and technology.