SCOPE Education Services

W26-01132 ACE’S 101: WHAT’S IN YOUR STUDENT’S BACKPACK—K-12 Janine Simpson—Janine.crosby@yahoo.com 3 Credits—Inservice— April 15 — June 17 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) have increased significantly over the years-as educators, we are seeing more students impacted by ACE’s. ACE’s are linked to chronic health problems, mental illness, and substance use problems in adolescence and adulthood. They negatively impact education, job opportunities and earning potential. This course will delve into the definition of ACE’s and trauma as well as its impact on a child’s outcomes and educational experience.

W26-03026 BEYOND THE BASICS: TAKING GOOGLE APPS TO THE NEXT LEVEL– K—12 Christina Sciarrotto - cmes724@yahoo.com 3 Credits - Inservice - April 15 — June 17 Participants will engage in activities that are beyond the basic Google Apps. Participants will take Google Slides to the next level by creating Stop Motion, Games, Comic Strips, Timelines, Magnetic Poetry, Digital Escape Rooms and Figjam. You will also learn about Google Keep, Sites, Add-ons and Extensions, and YouTube.

W26-03074 BEYOND THE WORKSHEET: CANVA ASSESSMENTS TO INSPIRE CREATIVITY Kristina Holzweiss - lieberrian@yahoo.com 3 Credits – Inservice - April 15 — June 17 This course is designed for educators across all grade levels and subject areas who have a foundational understanding of CANVA and are looking to enhance their assessment strategies. You will focus on harnessing Canva’s versatile tools to design engaging, visually appealing, and pedagogically effective assessments that go beyond traditional assessments. Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, you will learn how to utilize Canva’s features-such as templates, multimedia integration, and interactive elements-to develop assessments that foster creativity, critical thinking, and student engagement. By the end of the course, teachers will have a toolkit of dynamic assessment strategies that can be tailored to diverse learning needs & instructional goals.

W26-11014 BUILDING STUDENT RESILIENCY—K—12 Michael Sims - mikesimsduke1@yahoo.com 3 Credits – Inservice - April 15 — June 17 Teachers today have to manage students that struggle with independence and self-reliance. This stems from many factors, like bulldozer parents smoothing the road so they don’t encounter difficulties. Though their intentions are well placed, parents are actually denying opportunities for their kids to learn critical life skills like decision making, responsibility and coping strategies. Colleges have begun reporting students are not equipped to handle the rigors that come at the university level. To combat these trends, we will explore ways to create a culture where your students will learn resiliency & how to be independent thinkers.

W26-01096 CHILDHOOD OBESITY: A MODERN DAY EPIDEMIC—Pre-K-12 Brianna Burghard—bburghard26@gmail.com 3 Credits—Inservice— April 15 — June 17 This course focuses on the epidemiology of child and adolescent obesity with a focus on environmental and socioeconomic factors. This course will cover the potential implications of childhood obesity, including health and economic consequences. Environmentally focused interventions and programs to combat childhood obesity will be included.

W26-04101 COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR STUDENTS—K—12 Jean Galima - jeangalima@yahoo.com 3 Credits - Inservice — April 15 — June 17 Providing students with the application of the elements of good communication skills, not only improves their self-image, but also raises their self-confidence level, assertiveness and respect for others’ ideas. All teachers especially ENL and PE teachers will have opportunities to explore and expand their repertoire of activities to give students experiences to sharpen their communication skills, share learned knowledge and become more effective, respectful communicators and listeners.

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.

W26-07001 DEVELOPING A COLLEGE/CAREER READY STUDENT Francesca Cavallaro - fncavallaro@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice - April 15 — June 17 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.

W26-12025 DIFFERENTIATING LANGUAGE DIFFERENCE AND LANGUAGE DISORDER Angie Elkaray—elkarayangie@yahoo.com 3 Credits - Inservice - April 15 — June 17 Differentiating Language Difference and Language Disorder is a comprehensive course designed to equip speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and related professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to accurately distinguish between language differences stemming from cultural and linguistic diversity and true language disorders. Participants will explore foundational concepts, cultural competence, and evidence based assessment and intervention strategies.

W26-12003 DIFFERENTIATION IN ACTION Gayle Meinkes-Lumia - gmeinkeslumia@bufsd.org 3 Credits - Inservice – April 15 — June 17 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.

W26-02007 ENGAGING THE MATH LEARNER WITH NUMBER TALKS Jill Cohen—jilly119@gmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice - April 15 — June 17 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.

W26-03351 EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO 3D PRINT, NOW! Vincenzo La Ruina—vincenzoLaRuina@gmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice — April 15 — June 17 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 for K-12 teachers, including art and technology.

W26-04112 HOW THE BRAIN LEARNS TO READ: PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR EVERY CLASSROOM — Grades K-5 Krystina White - krystinawhitescope@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice - April 15 — June 17 This asynchronous virtual course explores how the brain processes reading and how cognitive science informs reading development and instruction. Educators will deepen their understanding of how students learn to read, what causes reading difficulties, and how research-based strategies can support all learners. Practical application of theory to instructional design will be a focus throughout the course. Optional Google Meet will be offered Week 5 to support participant discussion, questions, and real-time collaboration.

W26-01013 IDENTIFYING & PREVENTION OF TEENAGE ADDICTION Kysten Ellison - Kysten@aol.com 3 Credits - Inservice - April 15 — June 17 Adolescent addictions have become a serious educational concern that affect the emotional well being of students as well as the entire school community. Objective of this course is to identify various physiological and psychological addictions, recognize the potential dispositions, examine the causes, explore effective prevention strategies and how to initiate appropriate intervention techniques.

W26-04111 LOVING LITERATURE Danielle Waitz - dwaitz@hotmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice - April 15 — June 17 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. You will create graphic organizers, activities & lessons that you will utilize in your classrooms to enhance their existing literacy program.

W26-06047 SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY & EDITING FOR THE EDUCATOR Sue Presberg—spresberg@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice - April 15 — June 17 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.

W26-02516 TEACHING TODAY’S STUDENTS: SPARKING AI CURIOSITY IN THE CLASSROOM Kristina Holzweiss—lieberrian@yahoo.com 3 Credits — Inservice - April 15 — June 17 In this course, educators will gain the knowledge and skills needed to teach artificial intelligence (AI) to students of all ages. Designed for teachers with no technical background, this course provides an approachable guide to AI education. Participants will explore key AI concepts, from machine learning to AI ethics and applications in daily life, and learn how to integrate these concepts into their classroom practices. By the end of this course, teachers will feel confident in their ability to introduce AI concepts to their students, empowering the next generation of innovators, problem solvers, and ethical thinkers. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or new to AI, this course will equip you with the tools and insights to make AI a natural part of your teaching toolkit.

W26-04167 THE BENEFITS, FLEXIBILITY AND VERSATILITY OF JOURNALING FOR ALL STUDENTS IN ALL SETTINGS - K-12 Jean Galima - jeangalima@yahoo.com 3 Credits - Inservice - April 15 — June 17 With changing educational platforms due to the Pandemic, journaling always 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.

W26-01088 THE CALM CLASSROOM Kysten Ellison - Kysten@aol.com 3 Credits - Inservice - April 15 — June 17 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.

W26-11054 THE REFLECTIVE TEACHER Jill D’Aleo—jilldaleo@gmail.com 3 Credits — Inservice - April 15 — June 17 Whether you’ve been teaching for a long time or have just started your journey, being a good teacher requires reflection on your practices, lessons and teaching style. We are constantly looking for new ways to improve out practice; therefore, this course is designed to help you analyze your own teaching practices to help you grow professionally.

W26-11042 UNDERSTANDING GROWTH MINDSET Richard Faber - Fabes888@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice - April 15 — June 17 Research on the growth mindset shows that students who believe they can grow their basic abilities have greater motivation and higher achievement than do students who believe their abilities are fixed, and that teachers can influence students’ mindsets. Course will examine the differences between fixed and growth mindsets and provide educators with the tools to foster grit, determination, and work ethic within students, athletes, and people of all ages. Lesson and unit plans will be examined and developed.

W26-03008 UNPACKING THE MAGIC OF CANVA Christina Sciarrotto - cmes724@yahoo.com 2 Credits - Inservice - April 15 — June 17 This course is your all-access pass to mastering Canva. Whether you are a beginner or looking to expand your skills, we will dive into Canva’s templates, videos, AI images, coding and more. Get ready to unleash your creativity and unpack the magic of Canva.

W26-01200 WHEN STUDENTS ARE IN CRISIS Richard Faber—Fabes888@gmail.com 3 Credits—Inservice— April 15 — June 17 Schools experience a wide variety of crises that have the potential to harm the mental and physical health, learning environment and safety of students and educators. A school crisis is any traumatic event that seriously disrupts coping and problem-solving abilities of students and school staff. It is typically sudden, unexpected, dramatic and forceful and may even threaten survival. This change is generally overwhelming and uncontrollable as well as unwanted and frightening. This course will provide resources, tools, recommendations, and evidence-based practices for incorporating best practices in school mental health into school crisis plans. Suitable for all grade levels.

W26-11053 YADA, YADA, YADA-A LOOK AT PEDAGOGY THROUGH SEINFELD Brittany Reilly — brittany.a.reilly@gmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice – April 15 — June 17 This course will provide you with the opportunity to dive into pedagogy and the foundation of educational practice through the lens of the iconic TV show Seinfeld. This course connects key educational psychology concepts with the antics of Jerry, George, Elaine, Kramer and...Newmannnn. Improve your instructional strategy, enhance student engagement, and meet the needs of diver learns by understanding the underlying theories that drive best practice. **You will need Netflix, Apple TV, You Tube or Amazon Prime to Stream the show** Suitable grades K-12.