SCOPE Education Services

S24-04111 LOVING LITERATURE Danielle Waitz - dwaitz@hotmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice - June 26—August 15 With so much emphasis on the NYS Exams, it’s hard for students to look at literature as something enjoyable. This course will emphasize the importance of differentiating instruction, modeling and teaching reading strategies to help students not only become better readers but to enjoy reading. Teachers will create graphic organizers, activities and lessons that they will utilize in their classrooms to enhance their existing literacy program.

S24-02012 MAKING MATH MEANINGFUL Danielle Waitz - dwaitz@hotmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice - June 26 — August 15 Do you feel like your math lessons are mundane? Do you feel like you can’t motivate yourself to teach meaningful yet fun math lessons? Class will help teachers to make math more meaningful while keeping students interested by incorporating accessible resources. Participants will explore articles, multimedia and internet resources.

S24-01019 MINDFULNESS FOR POSITIVE AND PRODUCTIVE CLASSROOMS Patricia Magilligan—magilliganp@gmail.com 3 Credits — Inservice - June 26—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 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!

S24-11006 MOTIVATING STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE:ENSURE STUDENT SUCCESS Anthony Auciello - scopeauciello@aol.com 3 Credits – Inservice - June 26—August 15 Participants will learn not only about motivating their students, but also teaching their students to motivate themselves. Identify students who need motivating. Develop, utilize, and analyze strategies that will help you teach students how to self-motivate and succeed. Participants will utilize the internet to build a large foundation of information that can be used at any grade level. This course will be the missing piece to any teacher’s bag of tricks!

S24-12009OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANCE DISORDER-STRATEGIES FOR TEACHERS – (K – 12) Andrew Paskal - apaskal@juno.com 3 Credits – Inservice -June 26—August 15 The mandate of placing children in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) has resulted in more inclusion and mainstream students in general education classes. As general education teachers are dealing with new and diverse needs, there exists a need for training. Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) requires training. As a result you will have a better understanding of how to work with these students.

S24-01007 PEACEFUL SCHOOLS: EASING ANXIETY AND DREPRESSION Kysten Ellison - Kysten@aol.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 26 — August 15 The class will address the stress and anxiety students contend with on a daily basis by examining the causes and learning ways to help alleviate such within the classroom. By becoming more aware and versed in strategies of social emotional learning and practices through the lens of culturally responsive practices that embrace and reflect the many identities and experiences of the students in their care, educators will learn to support their students and lessen the stress and anxiety often felt by them. How the recent pandemic has changed student motivation and behavior and what to do in order to meet their unique and diverse will be included. IN all we will cultivate an awareness and provide resources & strategies to employ in creating a peaceful classroom that works to reduce stress and anxiety with the goal of developing equitable practices for all students..

S24-11005 POVERTY IN EDUCATION Michael Sims - mikesimsduke1@yahoo.com 3 Credits – Inservice - June 26—August 15 Participants will examine the relationship between poverty and learning. You will explore how poverty is truly defined and discover the different levels of poverty that exists in school districts we work and live in. You will develop effective ways to help students overcome the barriers to learning that result from enduring poverty. Since there is poverty in every town and district, this course is applicable for all educators.

S24-01206 RESOURCES FOR ENHANCING SCHOOL CLIMATE Cecile Wren - cecile@myeisolutions.com 1 Credit – Inservice - February 7 - April 5 The research-based strategies and skills utilized will enable educators to help students build effective relationships, and work through lifes’s challenges in constructive and ethical ways. Through these efforts you will be able to enhance school climate, make a difference in the lives of students, change the fabric of the classroom communities and impact systemic change in your district.

S24-11047 SKILLS THAT WILL BENEFIT ALL TEACHERS Joseph Bienz—jbienzscope@gmail.com 3 Credits—Inservice—June 26 — August 15 This course is designed to help teachers at every grade level and will focus on dealing with difficult parents and students, different classroom situations and effective teaching techniques. Teachers will create and design multiple lessons that they will use in their own classrooms and leave with many new strategies to they can share. The knowledge gained will benefit every teacher to enhance their own teaching abilities.

S24-06047 SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY & EDITING FOR THE EDUCATOR Sue Presberg—spresberg@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 26 — August 15 Want to learn how to create stunning presentations and displays by taking photos with your Smartphone camera? Understand the techniques needed to take amazing photos! You will learn how to use apps on your cell phone to create quality, esthetically pleasing photographs. You will be able to edit those photos to use in a classroom to enhance presentations, displays and student work, and in turn, teach your students to do the same.

S24-01003 SOCIAL MEDIA: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY Janine Simpson—Janine.crosby@yahoo.com 3 Credits—Inservice—June 26—August 15 Social Media is a significant part of our students’ lives and it has a major impact on their overall functioning and mental health. There has been a significant increase in the amount of time teens spend online and on social media platforms. Participants will gain a better understanding of current trends in social media as well as the correlation between social media and mental health. You will be provided with resources and tips for mitigating the negative impact of social media as well as provide students and families with strategies to manage social media use while promoting positive digital citizenship among our students. Suitable grades K—12

S24-12008SOCIAL SKILLS AND SOCIAL THINKING FOR STUDENTS Alissa Rosenberg - arosenbergteachesu@gmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice – June 26 — August 15 The Common Core Standards recognize speaking and listening skills as an integral part of learning. Students with Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and ADHD may score very high on traditional IQ tests, however demonstrate tremendous difficulties making friends and fitting in. These students have social cognitive deficits and their prevalence within the mainstream classroom is growing by leaps and bounds. Focus on defining what social skills are, what a social cognitive disorder is and whom it affects; then delve into why these students have such a difficult time understanding social cues & norms of our society. (Suitable K—12)

S24-12010SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW FOR THE CLASSROOM TEACHER Andrew Paskal - apaskal@juno.com 3 Credits – Inservice - June 26—August 15 Learn about special education law and their responsibilities in the classroom. As a result , educators will have a better understanding of the special education process. You will also understand relevant laws, their role, and their implementation.

S24-11019 SUCCEEDING WITH DIFFICULT STUDENTS Joseph Bienz—jbienzscope@gmail.com 3 Credits—Inservice—June 26—August 15 In education, we can’t pick our students. You have students that are difficult and need special attention. This class will help you develop these students to succeed. You will discuss techniques from educators such as Fred Jones and Lee Canter. Topics include: Assertive Discipline, ODD,, strategies and ways to enhance classroom management and parental involvement.

S24-04158SUPPORTING STRUGGLING READERS - K - 12 Jaclyn Graham—jaclyngraham79@gmail.com 3 Credits — Inservice - June 26 – August 15 This course is designed to provide teachers with meaningful reading strategies that will benefit all types of learners. Learn how to get to know your readers really well so that you can use easy-to-implement strategies. Teachers will have access to printable activities and educational websites that will enhance their reading instruction. Most importantly they will have a greater understanding of how to turn struggling readers into successful ones.

S24-11050 TEACH LIKE A PRO: STRATEGIES AND TIPS FOR NEW(ISH) TEACHERS Melissa Lubomski—mlubomski.SCOPE@gmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice – June 26 — August 15 This course is designed to new(ish) teachers who are eager to learn and grow in their profession. Whether you’re fresh out of college or transitioning from another career, this course will provide you with practical tips and tricks to help you succeed in your new role. You will be introduced to strategies for effective lesson planning, increasing student engagement, management tips, differentiation, partnering with parents and teaching with growth mindset. By the end of this course, you will have a toolbox of strategies that you can use to create a positive learning environment and enhance student achievement.

S24-02513 TEACHING IN A BRAVE NEW WORLD OF AI Kristina Holzweiss - lieberrian@yahoo.com 3 Credits – Inservice - June 26—August 15 Explore the ways in which artificial intelligence is transforming the way educators teach and engage with your students. Learn about the implications of AI for curriculum design, pedagogy, and assessment, and the impact that AI is having on the educational landscape. You will explore the ethical implications and the challenges of effectively integrating technology into the classroom. A broad overview of current AI based technologies will be provided with an opportunity to discuss with peers their own observations and perspectives of AI in education.

S24-04040 TEACHING STUDY SKILLS—K—12 Dr. Peter A. Pece - doctorpece@icloud.com 3 Credits – Inservice - June 26—August 15 Every person who has ever taken a course has had to learn and develop good study habits, organizational skills and ways to memorize and understand concepts, ideas and abstract theories. This course is for everyone in an educational setting to encourage and foster good work/study habits in their students. Learn about memory, techniques we can use for productive note-taking and study habits.

S24-04167 THE BENEFITS, FLEXIBILITY AND VERSATILITY OF JOURNALING FOR ALL STUDENTS IN ALL SETTINGS - K-12 Jean Galima - jeangalima@yahoo.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 26—August 15 With changing educational platforms due to the Pandemic, journaling remains an adaptable constant for ALL teachers of ALL students (beginning with emergent learners’ doodling) in ALL areas. Yes, it is perfect for Physical ed and ENL. Fluidity and organization of thought, self-expression, providing a sense of comfort, connectivity, questioning and critical thinking, increase self-directed learning and foster self-confidence. These are just a part of the endless benefits of journaling.

S24-01088 THE CALM CLASSROOM Kysten Ellison - Kysten@aol.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 26—August 15 This class will address the stress and anxiety students incur in the classroom. Examine the causes of stress and anxiety and understand methods to alleviate these issues. This course will also discuss depression and how to recognize the symptoms and indicators as well as effective coping strategies.

S24-11041 THE EFFECT THAT STRESS HAS ON STUDENT LEARNING Richard Faber - Fabes888@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 26—August 15 This course will describe the sources and consequences of stress. Stress is a common problem that will affect almost all of your students at some point in their lives. Learn to identify when a person is under stress, what causes stress, and different ways of coping. Instructional strategies will be taught that can help students self-regulate such as reducing extraneous noise, managing transitions, and understanding mindsets, to name a few.

S24-04028 THE ESSENTIALS OF TEACHING INFORMATION LITERACY Melissa Lubomski—mlubomski.SCOPE@gmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice – June 26 — August 15 The most important building block of a quality education is the ability to locate, use and evaluate data/materials/facts. Information literacy equips students with the skills necessary to become independent life-long learners. It enables learners to think critically about information and to determine if information is accurate, appropriate, and/or relevant to meet their needs. This course will enable teachers to prepare their students for a future which will require this expertise by introducing and analyzing the Five Components Information Literacy.

S24-06010THE MUSICAL BRAIN Dr. Peter A. Pece - doctorpece@icloud.com 3 Credits – Inservice - June 26—August 15 The Brain is most complex organ in the human body, and Music is the most complex of all the arts. Put them together and you will ultimately get more questions than answers. In this course “The Musical Brain” we will examine many different aspects of music and how it affects the brain. Some of the interesting topics explored will be: The Effects of Music on the Brain, Synesthesia, Why Sad Songs make us happy (in a way), Amusia and Musical Savants among others.