Fall 2010 Course Offerings
In alphabetical order. Brooklyn College graduate courses have a course number as well as a title. Please note that all graduate courses may also be taken for in-service credit.
In-Service Offerings $90.00 per credit or $270.00 per 3 credit course/Brooklyn College Graduate Offerings $650.00.
New Student? Take $20.00 off the tuition of your first in-service course.
Mail registration, register on-site, e-mail us your registration or call 631-473-8500.
E-mail your registration: liips@optonline.net
On-line courses: Work at your own pace!
The Effects of Nutrition on Learning (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only
ON-LINE September 1 - September 30, 2009 (registration open until September 11th, 2009)
Students are often bombarded by the media with unhealthy food choices. Teachers have the ability to help students understand the ramifications of their food choices in improving physical health and mental alertness. This course will examine the political, economic, medical, and social paradigms within the educational system and their connection to nutrition. We will explore the correlations between nutrition, exercise, learning, cognitive development, and behaviors as observed within the school environment. This course is suitable for all educators, K - 12! All must work must be submitted by October 17, 2008.
Instructors: Norma Egic and Laurie Graziano
The Latest and Greatest of the World Wide Web (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only NEW COURSE!!!!
ON-LINE October 1 - 29, 2010 (registration open until October 8th, 2010)
Stop working
harder and start working smarter! The vast amount of resources on the world wide
web are waiting for you and your students, but searching through pages and pages
of addresses can be very time consuming. We’ve done the work for you- finding
the best of the best websites available on the internet today. Participants in
this course will explore websites for instruction in the areas of language arts,
mathematics, science, social studies and current events. They will investigate
the latest technology trends by engaging with sites on the topics of interactive
white boards, podcasting, streaming video, copyright and internet safety. Make
learning for your students come alive by examining virtual travel, webcams, and
on-line games! Suitable
add educators, K - 12.
Instructor: Eric Gustafson
Behavior Modification: Succeeding with Difficult Children (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only
ON-LINE September 15 - October 20, 2010 (registration open until September 22, 2010)
Course Description: Course participants will learn how to build positive relationships with difficult students as well as how to guide students toward more constructive behavior. Additional aspects of this course will focus on building broken trust and developing positive relationships with more challenging students. We will identify when and why a difficult student misbehaves, and then develop and individualized plan based on the student's special needs. Intervention strategies to limit confrontations and the office referrals will also be discussed. K-12 welcomed. All work must be submitted by October 20th, 2010.
Instructor: Nancy Washington
Dealing with Difficult Parents (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only
ON-LINE
Course Description: A
course designed to develop the necessary teaching skills needed to promote a
positive atmosphere when presented with the task of gaining the support of
parents in your classroom setting. A variety of models, theories, and
philosophies pertaining to positive parental support will be explored and
opportunity for application will be provided.
Instructor: Hal Miskin
Preparing
for State Assessments through Technology and Media
(3 credits/45
hours) in-service
credit only
ON-LINE October 1 - 29, 2010 (registration open until October 8th, 2010)
Instructors: Norma Egic and Laurie Graziano
Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only NEW COURSE!!!!!
ON-LINE
Course
Description: "Every teacher is a teacher of reading".
Reading and writing are the backbones of education today. Students
are required to read and write in all of their subject areas as well as employ
their reading and writing skills to meet NYS standardized test
requirements. To ensure that students perform well on these exams, to
promote lifelong readers and writers, we as educators need to enhance student
interest, vision, and comprehension in these areas.
In
this course, you will learn carefully crafted reading and writing
techniques that could be incorporated into any discipline. Lessons and
graphic organizers for mathematics, social studies, science, health, art,
physical education, career skills, and English language learners will be
covered, as well as scaffolding techniques for immediate use in the classroom.
The
course will focus on creative ways to implement reading and writing into your
curriculum. You will walk away with a multitude of ideas and strategies to
immerse your students with. Particular focus will be on read alouds,
double-entry journals, literature circles, partnered reading and
writing, vocabulary splashes, memo writes, and on-demand task writing
activities.
In
the end, teachers and students alike will be refreshed. Everyone will
be a lifelong reader and writer, and will see reading as a pathway to
success. A must for all elementary and secondary educators!!!!!
Instructor:
Gayle Meinkes-Lumia
Establishing a Bully Free Classroom: How Parents and Teachers Can Help Break the Cycle of Violence
(3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only
ON-LINE October 13 - November 17, 2010 (registration open until October 20th, 2010)
Course Description:
 | provide educators with strategies to empower victims,
witnesses, and those doing the bullying to stand up for themselves and
others.
| provide educators with tools and exercises
that can be used in the classroom to foster empathy, tolerance and honest
conversation about bullying issues.
| provide a framework for identifying the different types of
bullying, and tools that can promote courage and self-confidence in students | |
Open to all K-12 teachers. All work must be submitted by October 20th, 2010.
Instructor: Nancy Washington
STRENGTHENING YOUR INCLUSION CLASSROOM; SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES THAT WORK FOR ALL GRADES & SUBJECTS
(3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only NEW COURSE!!!!
ON-LINE
Instructor: Hal Mishkin
Immigration and the 21st Century Classroom: Influences on Learning and Curriculum Development (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only NEW COURSE!!!!
ON-LINE October 1 - 29, 2010 (registration open until October 8th, 2010)
Course
Description: The
explosive growth in immigrant populations in the
Instructor: Stacey Kimbell
Classroom Management K-12 (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only
ON-LINE
Course Description: A course designed to develop the necessary teaching skills needed to promote a positive atmosphere in the classroom. A variety of models, theories, and philosophies pertaining to classroom management will be explored and opportunity for application will be provided. A must of all educators, K- 12! All work must be submitted by September 30th, 2010.
Instructor: Hal Miskin
Learning Disabilities (3 credits/45 hours) in-service credit only
ON-LINE December 1 - 30, 2010 (registration through December 8th, 2010)
Course Description: Learning Disabilities is a course which will provide a foundation of knowledge that will allow the teacher to understand the differences in learning disabilities and the related characteristics. Teachers will explore the historical perspective to understand how the laws throughout the years have changed to accommodate students who have been classified with a learning disability. Teachers will review a variety of materials, learn new strategies, and try new activities to develop innovative methods for creating lessons to assist students with learning disabilities. This course is suitable for all educators, K - 12. All work must be submitted by December 30, 2010.
Instructors: Norma Egic and Laurie Graziano
Hybrid Courses: The perfect blend of classroom and on-line work.
TBD...coming soon
Traditional Classroom Courses:
SATURDAYS ONLY
Assisting Students with Autism/Asperger's Syndrome (3 credits/45 hours) On William Floyd Approved Courses List K - 12
in-service credit only
Smithtown Site Saturdays TBD 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Course Description: Autism is a complex disorder; often described as a "spectrum disorder", a disease that can range from mild to severe. The number of students diagnosed with autism is increasing steadfastly in our society. Although currently there is not known cure, autism is treatable. This course will provide a comprehensive explanation of the various components of the autistic disorder. Current research will be presented on the most successful treatment of modalities that will guide and assist the teacher working with multi-level autistic students.
Instructor: Alonna Rubin
TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM COURSES:
726.2T Teaching in Least Restrictive Environment (3 credits / 45 hours)
Graduate or In-Service
Smithtown Site Mondays and Wednesdays 10/26, 28, 11/2, 4, 9, 16, 18, 23, 30, 12/2, 7, 9 4:15 - 8:00 pm
Course Description: Strategies to integrate and support students with special needs in least restrictive environments. System and organizational change theories and strategies for developing models of inclusive education. Focus on curriculum and collaborative processes with other professionals including co-teaching, consultative, and itinerant models. Engagement of family members in collaborative efforts. Suitable all educators, K - 12.
Instructor: Anthony Gambino
763.4T Workshop in Language Arts (3 credits/45 hrs) NEW COURSE!!!!
Brooklyn
Graduate or In-Service
Smithtown Site TBD 4:30 - 8:15 pm
Course Description:
Language arts is at the center to all learning. Students need to have
positive experiences that engage them in listening, reading, speaking, viewing,
and writing. Attention will be given to the particular needs and interests
of the student, with provision for individual and group study. Language is
best learned when it is used well. The class will examine how a successful
ELA curriculum, guides the continuous growth and development of student thinking
and learning abilities, K-12.
Refining classroom instruction is at the core of professional development.
Course instruction will focus on proven strategies to assist students to become
confident and competent language users. Competent language users, equipped
with enhanced communication skills, will have greater abilities and increased
confidence to function at a more proficient meaningful level, in today's
society. Suitable for all educators, K - 12.
Instructor: Stacey Kimbell
Winter
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