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The Orton-Gillingham method of teaching decoding, spelling, and handwriting is a mulitsensory approach that hs been used successfully with children who experience difficulty learning these skills. This course trains you in the Orton-Gillingham techniques and translates high-interest comprehension activities into literacy programs. It is intended for...

Anyone applying for certification during or after the Fall 2013 semester must complete six hours of training on the social patterns of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This workshop includes training in identifying indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention techniques, and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors. ...

This online workshop will outline the edTPA requirements. You will leave with a clear understanding of the process and a suggested timeline of activities. Patricipation in one of these information sessions is required to participate in the edTPA Support Workshop. (Fee is waived for matriculated students at Bank Street College.) *This synchronous workshop...

Sounds in Motion: Development of Auditory Perception & Early Lit Skills Thru Use of Body Movement This workshop is designed to teach educators a unique, engaging, and effective program that helps early learners in both regular and special education classes to acquire phonemic awareness, listening, early literacy, vocabulary, and articulation skills...

Young children play to express feelings, gain mastery over materials, and find meaning in complex experiences. When an emotional crisis interferes, with a yound child's development, play becomes an essential therapeutic tool as well as a diagnostic indicator.  This course will utilize current theoretical perspectives to gain insight into children's...

This workshop will help students understand and use the edTPA handbook and other support materials toward preparing their eportfolio. These workshops are not individualized tutoring; rather, they are an opportunity for students to work with a facilitator and peers for support in preparing the eportfolio. When possible, students will be grouped according...

State Mandated Training in Child Abuse Identification & Reporting All licensed professionals who work with children under 18 years of age are required by NY State law to report suspected child abuse and neglect. This course will help you learn to identify symptoms of child abuse and neglect and will provide you with information about the required...

Every teacher’s voice is essential as we explore important questions about kindergarten in today’s world: Who are our kindergarteners? How can we understand and respond to their needs while navigating academic pressures and covid-related concerns? How do we continue to create environments that support social justice? How can we care for ourselves...

Anyone applying for certification after February 2, 2001 must complete two hours of training on school violence prevention and intervention. This workshop includes training in effective classroom management techniques, identifying the warning signs of violent and other troubling behavior, and intervention techniques for resolving violent incidents...

Trauma and Resilience Series: Using Asset Based Models to Strengthen Resilience Presentation 3 of Trauma and Resilience Series The pandemic forced many to think about the ways trauma affects children’s lives. This 3 part series will focus on Trauma and Resilience taking a deep look at how the body reacts to trauma and the impact on development. ...

Full Course Name Windows & Mirrors: Fostering an Inclusive Classroom Community (Grades K - 8) As communities around the world reckon with systemic racism and other forms of injustice, it is more critical than ever that we teach children to understand the gifts and limitations of their own experiences and to think outside themselves to appreciate...

In every classroom, some children take longer to master beginning reading skills. Teachers, therefore, need to develop a variety of materials and approaches to help all children, and particularly those having difficulty learning to read.  We will discuss and demonstrate strategies you can use to enchance children's decoding and encoding skills....

Reggio- Emilia Approach: Interpret Theory & Practice for Schools in U S (Infant - 5 Yrs) The early childhood program founded in Reggio-Emilia, Italy incorporates an emphasis on the learning environment, process vs. product, developmentally appropriate practice, and the importance of the community of learners. Much of this philosophy reflects the...

Mindfulness is a particular way of paying attention to internal thoughts, sensations, emotions and external stimuli with kindness. Practicing Mindfulness in educational settings promotes self-regulation and metacognition, while enhancing attention and decreasing stress.  In this workshop, you will learn activities to use in your classroom to...

In this workshop, you will learn how to move beyond traditional writing assignments to include culturally sustaining modes of communication, such as alphabetic writing, video, radio, podcasts, visuals, and other digital forms.  We will explore and co-create multimodal information sets for nonfiction learning, focusing on the processes and pedagogy...