SCOPE Education Services

W26-12005 AUDITORY PROCESSING DISORDERS: AN OVERVIEW OF WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH APD Linda A. Cohen - lhardmancohen@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice - February 4 — April 8 What does it mean to have an Auditory Processing Disorder? It is estimated that 5-7% of children sitting in the classroom suffer with APD. That means there is the likelihood of having a student with APD in your current classroom. Learn about the characteristics of an Auditory Processing Disorder and how to work with children that struggle with this disorder. You will also learn about the challenges students with APD face in their reading skills and what you can do as a teacher to help them.

W26-01007 PEACEFUL SCHOOLS: EASING ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION Kysten Ellison - Kysten@aol.com 3 Credits - Inservice - February 4 — April 8 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.

EDL 595 Educational Leadership Research Project Seminar (prerequisite: 24 EDL program credits) Project Seminar is an advanced graduate course designed to teach students to understand and conduct graduate level research for the purpose of effectively assessing and developing the capacity of staff to assess the value and applicability of emerging educational trends and the findings of research for the school and its improvement, which will help in developing an educational mission for the school to promote the academic success and well-being of each student. This course presents a study of the concepts, theories, methods, and findings dealing with how to acquire the extensive knowledge of learning, creative thinking, teaching, assessment, and the principles of effective schools. Supporting this acquisition is for you to effectively act with cultural competence and responsiveness in interactions, decision making, and practice. Dates: March 25, 2026 to June 10, 2026 with virtual Zoom meetings on Wednesdays, 5:00 - 7:00 PM. The Professor will be Dr. Timothy Eagen - timothy.eagen@stonybrook.edu

EDL 555 Supervision of Instruction This course covers the basic aspects of the supervisory process including an overview of supervision, theory and research, organization and function, roles of various personnel in the supervisory process, factors influencing change, improving instruction through individuals and groups, curriculum development, effective use of learning resources, and evaluating supervisory programs to address matters of equity and cultural responsiveness. At the core of this course is Standard #6: Professional Capacity of School Personnel, which begins with developing teachers’ and staff members’ professional knowledge, skills, and practice through differentiated opportunities for learning and growth, guided by understanding of professional and adult learning and development, moving to fostering continuous improvement of individual and collective instructional capacity, being able to deliver actionable feedback about instruction and other professional practice through valid, research-anchored systems of supervision and evaluation, which ultimately will empower and motivate teachers and staff, with the goal of developing the capacity, opportunities, and support for teacher leadership. This course will also examine the issues of change within the school classroom that face supervisors today, enabling them to effectively manage uncertainty, risk, competing initiatives, and politics of change with courage and perseverance, providing support and encouragement, and openly communicating the need for, process for, and outcomes of improvement efforts, in order to promote the preparation of students to live productively in and contribute to the diverse cultural contexts of a global society. Dates: March 25, 2026 to June 10, 2026 with virtual Zoom meetings on Wednesdays, 5:00 - 7:00 PM. The Professor will be Dr. Lance Lohman - lance.lohman@stonybrook.edu

EDL 541 School Building Leadership The design of this course will be focused around the concept of Leadership for Change. Providing leadership, through what can be a massive potential for school restructuring, will be the challenge of tomorrow's school principals. You will be shown how to implement coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, and assessment that promote the mission, vision, and core values of the school, embody high expectations for student learning, align with academic standards, and are culturally responsive. Followed by providing coherent systems of academic and social supports, services, extracurricular activities, and accommodations to meet the range of learning needs of each student, ensuring that each student has equitable access to effective teachers, learning opportunities, academic and social support, and other resources necessary for success. The course will focus attention on the needs of the school community by demonstrating the importance to empower and motivate teachers and staff to the highest levels of professional practice and to continuous learning and improvement, which will lead to the collective responsibility for meeting the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of each student, pursuant to the mission, vision, and core values of the school. This will culminate with showing you how to create the means for the school community to partner with families to support student learning in and out of school, all the while using methods of continuous improvement to achieve the vision, fulfill the mission, and promote the core values of the school. Dates: March 24, 2026 to June 2, 2026 with virtual Zoom meetings on Tuesdays, 5:00 - 7:00 PM. The Professor will be Dr. Unal Karakas - unal.karakas@stonybrook.edu

EDL 595 Educational Leadership Research Project Seminar (prerequisite: 24 EDL program credits) Project Seminar is an advanced graduate course designed to teach students to understand and conduct graduate level research for the purpose of effectively assessing and developing the capacity of staff to assess the value and applicability of emerging educational trends and the findings of research for the school and its improvement, which will help in developing an educational mission for the school to promote the academic success and well-being of each student. This course presents a study of the concepts, theories, methods, and findings dealing with how to acquire the extensive knowledge of learning, creative thinking, teaching, assessment, and the principles of effective schools. Supporting this acquisition is for you to effectively act with cultural competence and responsiveness in interactions, decision making, and practice. Dates: March 25, 2026 to June 10, 2026 with virtual Zoom meetings on Wednesdays, 5:00 - 7:00 PM. The Professor will be Dr. Brian Doelger - brian.doelger@stonybrook.edu

EDL 572 School Personnel Management This course examines the nature, scope, and organization of the personnel function and will look at the planning process, collective bargaining (negotiations and contract administration), personnel recruitment (selection, induction, and development), and effective work performance (appraisal, compensation, and job security, issues). An examination of the federal and state laws and regulations that govern district personnel operations will be included. To accomplish these tasks it will require that you can effectively ensure that each student has equitable access to effective teachers, learning opportunities, academic and social support, and other resources necessary for success, while establishing and sustaining a professional culture of engagement and commitment to shared vision, goals, and objectives pertaining to the education of the whole child; high expectations for professional work; ethical and equitable practice; trust and open communication; collaboration, collective efficacy, and continuous individual and organizational learning and improvement. At the heart of this position is for you to effectively recruit, hire, support, develop, and retain effective and caring teachers and other professional staff and form them into an educationally effective faculty, that will act with cultural competence and responsiveness in their interactions, decision making, and practice. Dates: March 24, 2026 to June 2, 2026 with virtual Zoom meetings on Tuesdays, 5:00 - 7:00 PM. The Professor will be Antonio Santana - antonio.santana@stonybrook.edu

W26-01003 SOCIAL MEDIA: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY Janine Simpson—Janine.crosby@yahoo.com 3 Credits—Inservice — February 4 — April 8 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.

W26-01203 TEACHER AI LITERACY Richard Faber—Fabes888@gmail.com 3 Credits—Inservice — February 4 — April 8 Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the world around us-including how we teach, learn and engage with information. As K-12 educators, it’s essential to understand what AI is, how it functions, and how it can responsibly be used in our classrooms. This course is designed to equip teachers with foundational AI knowledge, hands-on experience with educational tools, and the ethical frameworks necessary to guide students in an AI-driven world. Whether you’re new to the concept of AI or already experimenting with tools like ChatGPT, this course will help you critically explore the opportunities, limitations and responsibilities of using AI in education.

W26-01210 UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH ADHD EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING & BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES IN THE CLASSROOM - K-12 Jo Anna Ferreira - jojoant3@gmail.com 3 Credits — Inservice - February 4 — April 8 Looking to better support students with ADHD? This practical course helps educators understand ADHD and executive function, and equips you with proven strategies to boost motivation, reduce stress, and improve communication. Gain tools to create a more supportive classroom and collaborate effectively with families and teams—so every student can thrive. As an alternative to the discussion forums in week 3 & 5 (ONLY), this course offers two optional Google Meet sessions, each approximately 20 minutes long. 1st meet 2/25, 2nd meet 3/25 7:00 PM—7:30 PM. Suggested Text: ADHD, Executive Function and Behavioral challenges in the classroom: Managing the Impact on Learning, Motivation and Stress. It can be purchased between $14-$20 dollars on Amazon https://a.co/d/difDyH4