SCOPE Education Services

S25-01132 ACE’S 101: WHAT’S IN YOUR STUDENT’S BACKPACK—K-12 Janine Simpson—Janine.crosby@yahoo.com 3 Credits—Inservice— June 25 — August 15 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.

S25-03045 AI IN ACTION! Danielle Pallatto - dpallattoscope@gmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice - June 25 — August 15 There is so much buzz around AI, especially in the education world. Come join us as we learn how to use different AI apps and digital tools in our teaching practices. We will dive into some of the popular AI tools, as well as some that are lesser known, but equally as resourceful. There is something for everyone in the world of AI!

S25-12015 ASPERGER SYNDROME-STRATEGIES FOR TEACHERS - K-12 Debbi Frechtman - deb5474@aol.com 3 Credits – Inservice - June 25 — August 15 The mandate of placing children in the Least Restrictive Environment has resulted in teachers dealing with children with new and diverse needs. Asperger Syndrome is one such disorder which requires training for teachers and parents resulting in a better understanding of the disorder, and how to effectively work with these students.

S25-12005 AUDITORY PROCESSING DISORDERS: AN OVERVIEW OF WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH APD Linda A. Cohen - lhardmancohen@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 25 — August 15 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.

F24-01005 BE A GAME CHANGER: “LIVE TO LEAD Cecile Wren - cecile@myeisolutions.com 1 Credit – Inservice - October 9 — December 15 This in-depth study will provide participants with the opportunity to develop, coordinate and integrate the power of being the change they want to see in the world into their daily lives. This expertise will enable them to grow professionally and personally and internalize the importance of being a life-long learner. As society changes we need to reflect on the changes and make adaptations that enable us to continue to grow, learn and achieve in a collaborative manner. Each assignment WILL be targeted for a different purpose and audience. Audiences may include the participant, students, parents, educators, or community members.

S25-05004 BEST PRACTICES FOR TEACHING MULTI-LANGUAGE STUDENTS Deirdre Cerrito - deirdrecerrito@yahoo.com Jully Williams - gina102105@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice – June 25 — August 15 CTLE regulations require teachers apply 15% of their required hours toward enhancing language acquisition skills for ENL and ELL students. For ELL teachers, the percentage is 50%. This class provides instruction in best practices as outlined by NYSEDF. Learn best practices in scaffolding, literacy development, aligning instructional resources & academic language. A must for teachers hoping to help their ENL, ELL & MLL students learn English & succeed.

S25-03026 BEYOND THE BASICS: TAKING GOOGLE APPS TO THE NEXT LEVEL– K—12 Christina Sciarrotto - cmes724@yahoo.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 25— June 15 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.

S25-03074 BEYOND THE WORKSHEET: CANVA ASSESSMENTS TO INSPIRE CREATIVITY Kristina Holzweiss - lieberrian@yahoo.com 3 Credits – Inservice - June 25 — August 15 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.

S25-11014 BUILDING STUDENT RESILIENCY—K—12 Michael Sims - mikesimsduke1@yahoo.com 3 Credits – Inservice - June 25 — August 15 Teachers today have to manage students that struggle with independence & 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.

S25-04101 COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR STUDENTS—K—12 Jean Galima - jeangalima@yahoo.com 3 Credits - Inservice — June 25 — August 15 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.

S25-12017 CREATING A SUCCESSFUL CLASSROOM FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES Kysten Ellison - Kysten@aol.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 25 — August 15 Students of all abilities and backgrounds want classrooms that are inclusive and convey respect. For those students with disabilities, the classroom setting may present certain challenges that need accommodation and consideration. This course will focus on various types of disabilities, how each disability may impact student learning, the accommodating classroom environment, accessing resources, and explore ways to use this information to better meet the needs of our developing students.

F24-03032 CREATING A WEBSITE WITH GOOGLE SITES Sue Presberg—spresberg@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice - October 9 — December 15 This course is designed to help you step by step, create a website for yourself and/or your students. Creating a personalized Google website is a great way to track growth in real time. You will select and organize content and also reflect on student achievements, skills and future aspirations. This can be used for parents, administrators and the community as well as for professional growth of either the educator or their students. Using Google Sites can be a lifelong narrative that can be constantly updated, where the content is never lost over the years. It will be the educator’s choice as to what type of website they will create.

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.

S25-12025 DIFFERENTIATING LANGUAGE DIFFERENCE AND LANGUAGE DISORDER Angie Elkaray—elkarayangie@yahoo.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 25 — August 15 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.

S25-12003 DIFFERENTIATION IN ACTION Gayle Meinkes-Lumia - gmeinkeslumia@bufsd.org 3 Credits - Inservice – June 25 — 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.

S25-01006 DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP Christina Sciarrotto - cmes724@yahoo.com 1 Credit - Inservice - June 25 — August 15 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.

S25-04172 DIVE INTO THE SCIENCE OF READING Christina Sciarrotto - cmes724@yahoo.com 1 Credit - Inservice - June 25— August 15 Dive into the Science of Reading with a course tailored to decodables. In this course you will learn what is a decodable and how to effectively utilize decodable texts to support readers. Additionally, you will discover innovative ways to utilize AI tools to create decodable text and access to a wealth of free resources.

S25-01207 EMBRACING DIVERSITY: CULTIVATING CULTURAL CONSCIOUSNESS IN EDUCATION Michelle Rosenoff - mrosenoff43@gmail.com 3 Credits — Inservice - June 25 — 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.

S25-04171 EMPOWERING STUDENT VOICE IN THE CLASSROOM Angela Trager—tragera18@gmail.com 1 Credit—Inservice—June 25—August 15 Student voice is the expression of opinions, values, beliefs, and perspectives. This course examines the importance of implementing student voice into teaching and learning practices while emphasizing how valuing students’ input can enhance engagement, motivation, and academic achievement.

S25-11038 ENGAGING ACTIVITIES! Deirdre Cerrito - deirdrecerrito@yahoo.com 3 Credits - Inservice – June 25 — 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.