Substance Abuse and Family Addiction: Impact on Student Learning and Behavior   (3 Credits / 45 hours)         in-service credit only

 ONLINE      January 11 – February 8, 2012

Course Description:  Student substance abuse has been a growing problem in our schools. This course will explore all forms of substance abuse and addictive behavior exhibited by our students. This includes problems with alcohol; the abuse of a wide variety of drugs that are increasingly available to children; eating disorders; and other self-destructive behaviors. As teachers, we are often in a position to be the first adults to notice changes in a student's performance that might indicate possible substance abuse. School-aged children who abuse alcohol or drugs are at increased risk for an array of other serious problems. Course readings will examine the causes of student substance abuse and provide opportunities to research effective measures for prevention and treatment. A course objective will be to enable educators to understand the specific ways in which substance abuse impacts a child's learning and behavior.
    The second part of this course will address the significant problems that exist when our students are living with family addiction. When parents, siblings, and other relatives or caretakers are alcoholics or drug abusers, the life of the child is drastically affected.  Assignments will provide readings and information that will help teachers recognize and understand the consequences of family addiction. It will affect the student's learning and behavior, both of which have an observable influence in the classroom.
    The school environment provides an opportunity to help children who are dealing with their own or a family member's substance abuse problems. This course will help teachers learn how to effectively identify and guide these students.  Suitable for all educators, K-12.                                          

Instructor:  Judi Weissman                                               Email: jweissmanliips@aol.com

Writing Ideas and Activities for All Subject Areas  (3 Credits / 45 hours)         in-service credit only

 ONLINE   January 18 – February 15, 2012

Course Description:   Writing is essential to learning. It is a part of every subject taught in our schools and a requisite skill for a child’s future success. Written language is viewed as individual expression; it is one of the best, most readily available ways to develop a student’s creativity and critical thinking. With so much of today’s curriculum focused on test preparation, children don’t always have ample opportunity to creatively express themselves through writing.  This course will provide educators with ways to incorporate relevant, important and exciting writing activities in their own subject areas. When students understand the relationship between learning and writing and are engaged in routine writing practice, they will gradually strengthen their ability to communicate important ideas. Their self-confidence will improve and becoming a better writer will lead to greater academic success in all subjects. This course is relevant for all educators,

 K–12.

 This course will provide:

·        Articles and research relevant to incorporating writing activities in all subject areas

·        Links to websites that will provide educators with exciting ideas for writing assignments

·        Strategies for improving students’ willingness to work on their writing skills

·        Specific writing activities that will stimulate students’ creativity and critical thinking                                       

Instructor:  Judi Weissman                                               Email: jweissmanliips@aol.com

STRENGTHENING YOUR INCLUSION CLASSROOM;  SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES THAT WORK FOR ALL GRADES & SUBJECTS

(3 credits/45 hours)     in-service credit only                     

ON-LINE   February 1 - 29, 2012    

Course Description:  A course designed to develop the necessary teaching skills needed to promote a positive atmosphere in the classroom, while strengthening your instructional techniques in order to reach success with all students. A variety of models, theories, and philosophies pertaining to an inclusion setting will be explored and opportunity for application will be provided.  Suitable all educators, K - 12.    All work must be submitted by June 30, 2010.

Instructor:  Hal Mishkin

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Educational Issues Affecting the Classroom        (3 credits/45 hours)                                   in-service credit only       

ON-LINE    February 2 – March 8, 2012        

Course Description: This course is designed to create an understanding of the mindset that shapes the educational process.  Curricular, political, economic, and social paradigms that presently shape our educational system as well as current changes being thrust upon it shall be explored through current articles of prominent educational publications. Teachers will not only better understand the nature of assessments and curriculum changes, but also the changes affecting funding and accountability. The activities and content of this course are beneficial for teachers of all subject areas, K-12.

Instructor: Anthony Grilli                (Instructor's E-mail:  grilliliips@gmail.com)

Differentiated Instruction: Strategies for Effective Classroom Management                   

ON-LINE                 In-service credit only     (3 credits/45 hours) 

February 6 – February 28, 2011  

Course Description:  Differentiated instruction (DI) creates learning opportunities by offering a variety of experiences to all students. DI strategies include research-based best practices that enhance instructional management.  This course will address integration of DI across the curriculum and grade levels including methods of using assessment to drive instruction. It will provide creative and practical hands-on, real world ideas to help teachers reach every student effectively. Whether it’s flexible grouping, cubing, tiering, anchoring activities, or integration of technology, understanding DI strategies will help teachers improve student achievement.

Suitable for all educators, K-12. (Registration strictly limited to 14 students)

  Instructor:  Stacey Kimbell             (Instructor’s e-mail: KimbellLIIPS@yahoo.com) 

NEW ONLINE COURSE!                  in-service only

Gender Issues in Education: Influence of Classroom Dynamics and Teacher Expectations  (3 Credits / 45 hours)

 ONLINE   February 13 – March 13, 2012

 Course Description:  Outcomes of education for female and male students have been the subject of much research and discussion.  Sitting in the same classroom, reading the same textbook and listening to the same teacher, boys and girls often receive very different educations. Males and females frequently use different learning intelligences to gather information.

    The socialization of gender within our schools often assures that boys and girls will be made aware of their roles in their earliest years of schooling. This course will examine the following issues related to gender and education:

o Gender identity and development and how it is effected by family, school, media and social institutions;

o How to develop and heighten awareness of gender discrimination in school and society;

o Each gender’s social status and educational opportunities from a historical and contemporary point of view;

o Gender discrimination and biases in curriculum and classroom teaching;

o Challenges facing female and male students and finding ways to reduce gender gaps;

o Exploring texts and curriculum resources in all subject areas to asses gender equity;

o Understanding the impact of teacher attitudes and stereotyping of students’ abilities based on gender;

o Teaching strategies and techniques that will support and maintain gender equity.

 Instructor:  Judi Weissman                                               Email: jweissmanliips@aol.com

ON-LINE     March 1 - 30, 2012

 
*Requirement: access to SMARTBoard/and or SMART Notebook Software
 
Course Description:  Teaching and learning has combined with the technology of the 21st century through the use of the SMARTBoard in many classrooms across the country. This interactive electronic whiteboard works with your computer to create a highly motivating teaching tool with endless possibilities.  SMART software enables teachers to create dynamic, content rich lessons that foster the various learning modalities of our students, especially visual and kinesthetic.
 
The first portion of this course will provide an overview or review of the usage of a SMARTBoard via informational PDF files for download as well as tutorial video clips. The main focus of the course will be to allow teachers the opportunity to research the internet to explore the countless resources available to educators with regards to SMARTBoard use.  Participants will learn new and exciting ways to enhance their instruction through the use of this technology. In addition, educators will be exposed to pre-made, ready-to-go material for immediate adaptation and use in their classroom. Furthermore, participants will be given the opportunity to create their own lessons for the SMARTBoard using the resources provided. Whether you are a novice or an expert on the use of the SMARTBoard, this course will expose you to a vast variety of resources to fit all grade levels and content areas.
 
Instructor: Rose Marino                 (Instructor's email:  rosemarino5@gmail.com)

Dealing with Difficult Parents             (3 credits/45 hours)     in-service credit only       

ON-LINE      March 1 - 30, 2012   

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.   A must of all educators, K- 12!  

Instructor:  Hal Miskin                        (Instructor’s Email: teachliips@aol.com) 

The Latest and Greatest of the World Wide Web   (3 credits/45 hours)   in-service credit only  

ON-LINE       March 1 - 30, 2012                

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 all educators, K - 12.

Using Learning Styles to Transform Your Teaching                                     

NEW COURSE!!!

(3 credits/45 hours)     In-service credit only       

ON LINE        March 5 - 30, 2012

Course Description:  Students are best served through a diversified approach to delivering course content. One way to improve the effectiveness of your teaching style is to become familiar with student learning style differences. Students absorb and process information in different ways. When disparities exist between learning and teaching styles, students may become bored and inattentive in class, do poorly on tests, get discouraged about the courses, the curriculum, and themselves. To address these issues, teachers should strive for a balance of instructional methods by consciously diversifying teaching styles to complement learning styles. Learn how to tailor your approach to meet student learning needs. This course will provide methodology for combining your teaching styles for different types of content and diversity of student needs. Suitable for all educators, K-12. (Registration strictly limited to 14 students)

Instructor: Stacey Kimbell                           (Instructor's Email:  KimbellLIIPS@yahoo.com)

Family Impact on Education  (3 Credits / 45 hours)        in-service only           

ONLINE   March 28 – April 5, 2012

 Course Description:     As educators, we have become increasingly aware of the many factors that can influence a student’s ability to succeed in school.  For many of our students, it is clear that their home lives greatly impact on their school behavior and performance. Those students living in an atmosphere of family dysfunction will, unfortunately, tend to “bring” these problems with them to school.  Educators must be prepared to address these issues while simultaneously keeping the focus where it must be - helping students to learn and succeed.  Often, our role as teachers seems to be more far-reaching than it used to be; the boundaries of what we do as teachers has, in many ways, expanded.

    This course will examine the connection between students’ home lives and their school performance.   As teachers, we are the ones most likely to observe changes in students’ behavior, academics, peer relationships and appropriate interactions with adults.  At times, these situations can even affect the overall climate of your classroom and thus must be recognized and addressed. 

Instructor:  Judi Weissman                                               Email: jweissmanliips@aol.com

The first portion of this course will examine the recent studies and statistics of current trends regarding adolescent literacy.  Participants will research federal policy for improving the performance of adolescents. The second part of this class will focus on reading interventions for adolescent learners.  Participants will study the philosophy, implementation, and effectiveness of various reading intervention programs including:  Reciprocal Teaching, Strategic Instruction Model, Accelerated Reader, Corrective Reading, Fast ForWard, Read 180, etc.  In addition, this course will provide numerous reading strategies and interventions to use with adolescent students before, during and after reading.  SOme of the strategies, interventions featured in this course include:  anticipation guides, the Frayer Model, Directied Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA), Selective Highlighting, Survey-Question-Read-Recite-Review (SQ3R), Exit Slips, Question-Answer Relationships (QAR) and many more!  With the resources and information provided in this course, teachers will be able to create dynamic lessons which help foster student success.  Suitable all educators, K - 12.  

 Instructor:  Rose Marino            (Instructor's email:  rosemarino5@gmail.com)

The Interdisciplinary Classroom in Practice:  Developing, Assessing, and Implementing Successful Lesson Designs that Work for All Grades and Subjects 

(3 credits/45 hours)     in-service credit only                     

ON-LINE   April 1 - 30, 2012

           COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course is designed to encourage and aid teachers of any subject or grade level, to develop and impleme nt curriculum from other academic disciplines into their classroom. Teachers will have the opportunity to blend into their lessons, curriculum that is currently being taught to their students in other subject areas. Teachers will have a better understanding that it is not necessary to have a “Team” approach in order to have a successful interdisciplinary classroom. Lesson design template will be provided, or you may use your school model.

Students will have a clearer understanding that education is not “Boxed” by each subject; they will realize that learning is a blending of all disciplines.

         Teachers will formulate, implement, as well as assess their interdisciplinary lessons.

Web-sites as well as suggestive readings will be provided. Teachers will be required to successfully implement FOUR lessons, and complete a reaction paper for each lesson. These papers will critique, analyze, and evaluate the positive and areas of concern for each particular lesson.

Instructor:  Hal Mishkin            (Instructor's Email:  teachliips@aol.com)

SPRING VACATION ACCELERATED ONLINE COURSE!

Safe School Mandates: Preventing School Violence  (3 Credits / 45 hours)            in-servive only

 ONLINE   April 4 – April 18, 2012

Course Description:  Safe school initiatives have become a priority for schools across the country. Safe schools are essential to young people’s academic success; as educators, we must be able to assure our students that school is a safe place where they can learn without fear of violence. The “No Child Left Behind” act ensures that all students will have the opportunity to attend a safe school.

     Course participants will study programs and solutions currently being used to prevent the occurrence of violent incidents in our schools. School policies regarding discipline, security and crisis preparedness will also be examined.  Teachers will be given techniques to help them identify and address risk factors in student behavior that might lead to incidents of violence.  Problems such as bullying, gangs, and aggressive behavior toward peers or teachers will also be examined.  We can make our schools safer if we understand what leads to violence and the interventions that will prevent it. School violence may reflect the violence in our communities and neighborhoods; therefore, schools are most effective in confronting school violence when the community around them provides support.

     Successful programs have been initiated in schools throughout the country. We should aim to develop programs that succeed, integrating the best resources our schools and communities have to offer.  This class will address concerns for all educators and counselors, K - 12.    

Instructor:  Judi Weissman                                               Email: jweissmanliips@aol.com

Author Study Design and Implementation to Promote Reading Success   

 (3 credits/45 hours)   in-service credit only   NEW COURSE!!!!

Information provided in this course will include a detailed explanation of an author study as an instructional method, as well as research describing the academic benefits of author studies.  Participants will also learn the necessary steps and procedures for implementing an author study, and the essential components for achieving the best academic results.

In this course, participants will create an author study, for immediate classroom use, of one of the best in the business- Patricia Polacco.  Participants will research the life of this author and ways in which her life experience is shown through her work.  A comprehensive study of her books will take place as well as lesson ideas, plans, units, and activities. Her books span all ages and interest levels, proving picture books are not just for the primary classroom! In addition, her books may be used to supplement curriculum since they incorporate many topics including: culture and tradition, diversity, learning disabilities, the Civil War, tolerance, sibling rivalry, and much, much, more!  Multi-media resources will be provided in order to integrate technology into this author study.

 As a culminating project, participants will select an author of his/her choice, in accordance with his/her grade level and curriculum, and create an author study for immediate use in the classroom.  Upon the completion of this course, participants will have two “ready-to-go” author studies as well as an in-depth understanding of this instructional method.

Instructor:  Rose Marino                             (Instructor's email:  rosemarino5@gmail.com

 Multiple Intelligences: The Key to Increasing Student Competency (3 Credits / 45 hours)            in-service credit only

 ONLINE   April 23 – May 21, 2012

  Course Descrption:  The study of “Multiple Intelligences” is an exciting and important way to examine the various learning styles of our students.  This becomes increasingly relevant as we prepare students of varying abilities for the mandated New York State Exams.  Encouraging multiple intelligences within our classrooms is a key to developing each student’s unique approach to learning. 

   We will be examining the pioneering theories of Harvard educator Howard Gardner whose work has had a profound impact on thinking and practice in education.  Multiple intelligence research has particularly strong ramifications in the classroom; it will help educators accommodate children according to their different orientations to learning. Incorporating multiple intelligence instruction increases student performance while simultaneously helping students to become lifelong learners. Educators will also have the opportunity to examine and understand their own preferred learning styles and how that impacts their teaching.

   A primary goal of multiple intelligence theory is to enable our students to perform at their own highest level. Find out how to unlock the academic potential of every student!  Suitable for all educators, K -12.

 Instructor:  Judi Weissman                                               Email: jweissmanliips@aol.com

Classroom Management  K-12  (3 credits/45 hours)     in-service credit only    

ON-LINE May 1 - 30, 2012     

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 April 30, 2010.

Instructor:  Hal Miskin                    (Instructor’s Email: teachliips@aol.com) 

Writing Ideas and Activities for All Subject Areas    (3 Credits / 45 hours )            in-service only

ONLINE   May 1– June 1, 2012

Course Description:  Writing is essential to learning. It is a part of every subject taught in our schools and a requisite skill for a child’s future success. Written language is viewed as individual expression; it is one of the best, most readily available ways to develop a student’s creativity and critical thinking. With so much of today’s curriculum focused on test preparation, children don’t always have ample opportunity to creatively express themselves through writing.  This course will provide educators with ways to incorporate relevant, important and exciting writing activities in their own subject areas. When students understand the relationship between learning and writing and are engaged in routine writing practice, they will gradually strengthen their ability to communicate important ideas. Their self-confidence will improve and becoming a better writer will lead to greater academic success in all subjects. This course is relevant for all educators,  K–12.

 This course will provide:

·        Articles and research relevant to incorporating writing activities in all subject areas

·        Links to websites that will provide educators with exciting ideas for writing assignments

·        Strategies for improving students’ willingness to work on their writing skills

·        Specific writing activities that will stimulate students’ creativity and critical thinking 

Instructor:  Judi Weissman                                               Email: jweissmanliips@aol.com

Poetry Instruction and the Common Core Standards                    NEW COURSE!!!

(3 Credits / 45 hours )  

in-service only

ONLINE   May 5– June 5, 2012  

According to Fountas and Pinnell, "When you immerse your students in rich, lively poetry, you introduce them to intense, concise, skillfully crafted language." Poetry instruction helps to build fluency skills as well as creates an opportunity for students to think critically, make inferences, and draw conclusions.   With regards to high stakes testing, poetry is a genre found on NYS ELA exams each year across the grade levels.  Poetry is also incorporated within the new Common Core State Standards (CCS) and therefore it is necessary for educators to teach this genre.

The first part of this course will explore the genre of poetry and the benefits for using poetry within the classroom.  Participants will research the vast array of poetry forms available to use with his/her students.  The course will provide resources to assist educators with poem selection and expose participants to a variety of poetry websites.

The second part of this course will focus around poetry with regards to the Common Core Standards.   Participants will research the expectations of the Common Core Standards appropriate to his/her grade level.  In addition, participants will view and evaluate multimedia resources as well as actual poetry lessons appropriate to his/her grade level.  Also, participants will explore poetry exemplars from the NYS Department of Education.   As a culminating activity, participants will create dynamic poetry lessons aligned with the Common Core Standards for immediate use in his/her classroom.  Appropriate for all educators K-12!

Instructor:  Rose Marino             (Instructor's email:  rosemarino5@gmail.com)

Dynamics of Successful Teaching:  Impact on Student Performance   (3 Credits / 45 hours)   in-service only

HYBRID   Smithtown site: Tuesdays, February 2/7, 14 and 28  -  5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Course Description:  What makes a teacher one of the “great ones?”  Our performance as teachers has a great deal to do with students’ success in our classrooms.  The teacher-student relationship must foster academic achievement and be the foundation for a dynamic learning environment. This course will examine strategies for creating a classroom atmosphere conducive to student success.

   Many teachers today recognize the importance of finding the right balance of professionalism and caring in their relationships with students.  In these challenging times, we are increasingly called upon to take on many different roles as we perform our jobs as educators.  We must prepare our students for all of the mandated New York State Exams and cover broader curriculum requirements as well.  With the help of articles and ideas from a variety of professional publications, we will explore the dynamics of successful teaching and its impact on student performance. 

    When students genuinely enjoy being in a teacher’s classroom, their performance improves.  Learn how to be the kind of teacher that students respect and admire. This course will give you the skills to develop a learning environment that students will look forward to!   Suitable for all teachers, K - 12.    All work must be submitted by March 6, 2012.                             

Instructor:  Judi Weissman                                               Email: jweissmanliips@aol.com

Developing Critical Thinking Skills Through Writing Across the Curriculum (3 Credits / 45 hours)         in-service only

 HYBRID   Smithtown site: TUESDAYS, April 17, 24, May 1  -  5 p.m.-10 p.m.   - Please note this is a day change.

 Course Description:   In an educational environment with a strong focus on mandated exams and test preparation, students are not always getting ample opportunity to fully develop their critical thinking skills. One of the pleasures of learning is self-discovery; writing is often a conduit allowing students to explore themselves and the world they live in. Student writing and critical thinking will naturally improve when children are given assignments that encourage meaningful writing. This type of writing will strengthen learning and creativity and should be supported by teachers in all subject areas.

   Think back to a favorite piece of writing you did. Most likely, it was about something that was personal to you – something you knew about and cared about. This is the kind of writing that allows all students to begin to identify themselves as successful writers while simultaneously fostering critical thinking skills. Teachers in subjects across the curriculum should aim to keep the joy of self-expression alive in our students.

   This hands-on course will explore ways to develop student writers who are well prepared for the state exams and who enjoy writing. An extensive materials packet will be given to all participants. A variety of writing activities will be modeled and participants will be shown how to design writing activities relevant for their own students. Successful and motivated writers will unleash their creativity; in so doing, they will have become critical and independent thinkers guided by their own experiences and imaginations. As educators, we must remember that writing can be both instructional and fun; let’s prove that to our students!

    This course is suitable for all educators, K through 12.  All work must be submitted by May 8, 2012.                                           

Instructor:  Judi Weissman                                               Email: jweissmanliips@aol.com

7527T  Education and Ethics                (3 credits / 45 hours)        

Graduate or In-Service                                         Smithtown Site 

Monday and Wednesdays: 1/30, 2/1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 27, 29, 3/5, 7, 12, and 14   4:15 - 8:30 pm 

Course Description:  Ethical problems in locating and justifying educational values; in determining the nature, source, and limits of the school's moral authority; and in influencing the child's sense of values, moral outlook, and ways of judging.  Exploration of the ethics of teaching.  Use of literature, drama, the visual arts, and theories of ethics and moral development to explore the ethics of teaching, character education and moral education.  This course will explore a variety of ethical issues that are particularly relevant for educators.  We will discuss moral questions for use in the classroom and explore ways to encourage students to think deeply about their lives and schooling.  Character education will be addressed in the framework of motivating students to value and incorporate ethical behaviors into their everyday lives, relationships and education.  Ethical leadership and decision making by those who run our schools will also be examined.  The ethics related to our current methods of testing students will also be addressed, including the concerns about standardized exams for all students, regardless of their different abilities.  Throughout this course, we will focus on ways to incorporate moral and character education into our own lessons and classrooms.  Through a diverse variety of readings, group projects, and class discussions, this course will aim to help educators strengthen their own understanding of the ethical and moral concerns all teachers must deal with.  This course is suitable for all educators, K-12.  (Limit: 55 Participants)

Instructor:  Anthony Grilli                      (Instructor's E-mail:  grilliliips@gmail.com)

7297X:   Multicultural Education   (3 Credits/45 hours)

Brooklyn College Course

Graduate or In-Service   

Smithtown     Saturdays 2012: March 3, 10, 31 and April 21, 28…………………8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

  Course Description:   Examines diverse cultures, in the broadest sense (race, class, ethnicity, language, and gender), that constitute American society. Similarities and differences of various cultures in the context of education. Examination of curriculum bulletins, textbooks, and journals. Development of materials for use in classrooms.

   A multicultural curriculum provides alternative points of view relative to information already being taught in most schools. Done properly, this will decrease stereotypes, prejudice and racism. Multicultural education also offers opportunities for learning in ways that will advance equity and social justice.

 The importance of the topics addressed in this course cannot be underestimated in today’s increasingly diverse world. Multicultural education permeates all aspects of school practices and is a means to ensure the highest levels of academic achievement for all students.

    This course is relevant for all educators and counselors, K-12

 Instructor: Judi Weissman                                 Instructor’s email: jweissmanLIIPS@aol.com

7004T  Education and Culture in the United States         (3 credits / 45 hours)             

Graduate or In-Service                 

Smithtown Site

Monday and Wednesdays: 4/16, 18, 23, 25, 30, 5/2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, and 23   4:15 - 8:30 pm     

Course Description:  Analysis of the implication for education of major cultural developments in the United States today.  The actual and potential role of the school is considered from cultural perspectives.  This course is designed to deal with the process of change and how it affects our daily lives as educators.  New reforms will be addressed and broken down from a philosophical to a pragmatic approach.  The course is designed to be interactive and will also leave space for individual problems and situations that arise throughout various sessions.

Instructor:  Anthony Grilli         (Instructor's E-mail:  grilliliips@gmail.com)     

Assisting Students with Autism/Asperger's Syndrome  (3 credits/45 hours)  in-service credit only  

On William Floyd Approved Courses List 

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.  Suitable for all educators and counselors K - 12.

Instructor:  Alonna Rubin