W25-02514 AI MAGIC FOR TEACHERS: ENHANCING PRODUCTIVITY & STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Kristina Holzweiss—lieberrian@yahoo.com 3 Credits — Inservice - April 16— June 18 This course is designed to empower teachers with the knowledge and skills to leverage AI tools in the classroom. Teachers will explore the innovative applications of ChatGPT, Canva, Goblin Tools, Drift, Twee, Curipod, Magic School, Brisk Teaching, Chat for Schools, Question Well, Hello History, and other AI tools to enhance their productivity and boost student engagement. Through hands-on learning experiences, you will discover how these tools can streamline lesson planning, create interactive and engaging content, and personalize student learning experiences whether you are a tech-savvy educator or a beginner.

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.

W25-12023 AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION AND CORE VOCABULARY—WHERE TO BEGIN? Kristina Giannetti—Kgiannettiscope@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice - April 16 — June 18 Do you have a student who uses Augmentative and Alternative Communication to communicate? Have you heard of Core Vocabulary but do not know where to begin? This course will provide you with an introduction to all things AAC and Core Vocabulary. You will be introduced to a variety of activity ideas to implement during your lessons. This course is appropriate for all professionals who work with special needs students.

W25-01005 BE A GAME CHANGER: “LIVE TO LEAD" Cecile Wren - cecile@myeisolutions.com 1 Credit – Inservice - April 16 — June 18 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.

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.

W25-11046 BECOMING AN INNOVATIVE INSTRUCTOR Richard Faber - Fabes888@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice—April 16—June 18 This course is designed to enhance the knowledge base for professionals in an era of school restructuring, technological innovation and social change. Teachers and administrators will learn first-hand about innovative practices and recent research in the field. Topics include: student self-assessment, teacher reflection, cooperative learning, mentoring, the use of technology in schools, home-school communication, inclusion to support learning diversity and the challenge of school restructuring. Also covers the dilemma children face who are experiencing difficulty in learning situations because of ethnic group frustrations in the community, problems of social adjustment, socio-economic inequities and learning gaps. The role of the school in facilitating the program for children of various cultures to become valued members of the community is discussed. Activities, content and material are related to current and relevant frameworks and standards.

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.

W25-03026 BEYOND THE BASICS: TAKING GOOGLE APPS TO THE NEXT LEVEL– K—12 Christina Sciarrotto - cmes724@yahoo.com 3 Credits - Inservice - April 16—June 18 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.

W25-11032 BUILDING POSITIVE RELATIONS WITH PARENTS Michael Sims - mikesimsduke1@yahoo.com 3 Credits – Inservice - April 16 — June 18 Explore the fundamental importance of encouraging real collaboration between schools and families. Developing good relations with parents is an essential tool for creating an optimal working environment for students. Construct materials, examine how to communicate proactively with parents, develop strategies for communicating negative information and how to remain professional with confrontational or hostile parents.

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.

W25-04056CHARACTER EDUCATION – (K – 12) Andrew Paskal - andrewpaskal@gmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice - April 16 — June 18 Character Education is one ‘hot issue’ in education today. It is consistently being debated in households, classrooms, boardrooms and faculty rooms. Participants will be discussing the meaning of character education and whether it can be taught, and if so, how and by whom. Develop 6 lessons on the six pillars of character education.

S25-01096 CHILDHOOD OBESITY: A MODERN DAY EPIDEMIC—Pre-K-12 Brianna Burghard—bburghard26@gmail.com 3 Credits—Inservice— June 25— August 15 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.

W25-04101 COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR STUDENTS—K—12 Jean Galima - jeangalima@yahoo.com 3 Credits - Inservice — April 16 — June 18 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.