SCOPE Education Services

S25-01088 THE CALM CLASSROOM Kysten Ellison - Kysten@aol.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 25 — 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.

S25-03073 THE EDUCATORS GUIDE TO DECLUTTERING AND ENHANCING PRODUCTIVITY Kristina Holzweiss - lieberrian@yahoo.com 3 Credits – Inservice - June 25 — August 15 In today’s fast-paced world, educators often find themselves overwhelmed by physical and mental clutter which can hinder their productivity and impact their ability to inspire and guide students effectively. This comprehensive course goes beyond tidying up physical spaces; it delves into the psychology of clutter and time management, offering practical solutions to create a harmonious and efficient teaching environment. Educators will learn to streamline their physical surroundings, declutter their digital lives, & implement effective time management techniques.

S25-11041 THE EFFECT THAT STRESS HAS ON STUDENT LEARNING Richard Faber - Fabes888@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 25—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.

S25-06010THE MUSICAL BRAIN Dr. Peter A. Pece - doctorpece@icloud.com 3 Credits – Inservice - June 25 — 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.

S25-01208 THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING Michelle Rosenoff - mrosenoff43@gmail.com 3 Credits — Inservice - June 25 — August 15 This course is designed to illuminate the profound impact positive thoughts can have on our lives. Through an immersive and dynamic learning experience, this course empowers participants to harness the incredible potential of their minds and create an optimistic mindset. Delve into the depths of positive psychology, exploring the intricate connections between thoughts, emotions and actions. Learn practical techniques to reframe negative beliefs, develop resilience in the face of challenges, and cultivate a deep sense of gratitude and compassion. Interactive exercises, engaging discussions, and inspiring real-life examples converge to create a vibrant learning environment. Participants will emerge with a renewed sense of purpose, armed with an arsenal of tools that will help transform their classrooms.

S25-03033 THE POWER OF GOOGLE SEARCH Sue Presberg—spresberg@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 25 — August 15 There’s so much more to Google Search than just “searching”! In the search tool you have photo tools, travel tools, translation tools and many others that you’ll learn to explore. Of course you’ll also understand advanced search techniques to get better results and filters to narrow your search. Have fun with projects you can use with your classes exploring new adventures using Google Search!

S25-04034 THE POWER OF PROJECTS AND PRESENTATIONS FOR STUDENT CENTERED LEARNING Jill D’Aleo—jilldaleo@gmail.com 3 Credits — Inservice - June 25 — August 15 This course is designed to guide teachers on how to empower their students by placing them at the center of their own learning experience. Teachers will learn vital educational practices to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills in their students through the use of structured presentations and project-based learning (PBL). The course will also encourage student creativity, problem-solving, and independent learning, which will prepare students for real-world challenges as well as the Next Generation Standards. By the end of this course, teachers will have their own set of useful projects and presentations for their subject area and course level.

S25-04169 THE SCIENCE OF READING Christina Sciarrotto - cmes724@yahoo.com 2 Credits - Inservice - June 25— August 15 What is the Science of Reading and why is everyone talking about it? In this course, you will learn about the different components of the science of reading and how to make the “shift” in your classroom.

S25-04173 TOOLS, TRICKS AND TEMPLATES FOR DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION Katelyn Bucchio — teachkatelynbucchio@gmail.com 3 Credits — Inservice - June 25 – August 15 This course is designed to look at the evolution of education and how all learners come to us with different educational needs, strengths, interests, supports and passions. Teachers will use their past and current classes to refine their lessons to ensure each student is progressively and productively performing in their classroom using the portfolio process. The tools, trick and templates offered in this course will ensure that every student has the opportunity to progress at a quicker pace—particularly our ELL, SIFE, special Education, lowly motivated learners and accelerated learners. Empower and elevate your classroom!.

S25-04024 USING COOPERATIVE LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM– K-12 Marina Poulis - mpoulis100@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 25 — August 15 Students too often are required to sit, listen and reiterate in the classroom. Outside the classroom, socialization has decreased, as technology has increased. In today’s world, students need to learn socialization, cooperation & collaboration. Learn how to use the cooperative learning method to teach students how to help each other work together.

School Violence Prevention and Intervention training: As required by Section 3004 of Education Law, all school staff members seeking initial or permanent state certification must complete two hours of coursework in school violence prevention. Upon the completion of this workshop each participant will have information sent to the state and receive a certificate of completion.

S25-04007 VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT IN STUDENTS Alissa Rosenberg - alissaspieces@hotmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice - June 25 - August 15 Come review the common core standards regarding vocabulary; discuss research on why vocabulary enhancement is so pivotal to literacy achievement and break down different strategies to teach vocabulary enhancement. Sample mini-lessons, activities & strategies will be provided. Participants will create and share a variety of lessons and activities.