One of the main functions of the Erie Catt Teacher Center is to provide professional learning opportunities for educators (teachers, teaching assistants, teacher aides, and all other school-related professionals). ECTC sponsors classes to support State educational initiatives and partners with other Centers to extend opportunities.
Responsibilities
Teachers who wish to take an ECTC course must register online.
Attend and complete all requirements for classes in which you have successfully enrolled.
Upon completing the course, participants are required to complete our Course Evaluation Form.
If you are unable to participate in a course after you've registered, you must notify ECTC two weeks prior by contacting Joe Winiecki at 716-805-3125, jwiniecki@e2ccb.org.
Erie-Catt Teacher Center understands that as educators and learners in ECTC courses, we are committed to the ethical use of technology to support our learning objectives and professional growth. Technology can be a valuable tool for generating ideas, enhancing discussions, and providing insights, but its use should always align with the principles of academic integrity, respect, and fairness.
Erie-Catt Teacher Center Registration Policy
Registration Fee Policy
A Registration Fee of $1 per hour is charged for each Course
(Example: Greatest ECTC Course Ever - 15 hours: Registration Fee = $15)
Please follow the policy below to ensure a smooth registration process:
Complete one online registration form for each course you would like to register for (i.e., if you register for two courses, please complete two registration forms).
Make payment to E2CC BOCES (check or money order) by the payment due date below - one check for each course (this will enable us to return checks if a course does not run or you would like to drop out of a course before the withdrawal deadline). If the name on the check does not match your registration name, please add a note with the payment. Please write the course name on the memo line. Follow this procedure for each course you register for.
Send your payment via US Mail to: Erie-Catt Teacher Center, c/o Joe Winiecki, 3000 Schoolview Road, Eden, NY 14057
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Inter-School Mail to: Erie-Catt Teacher Center, Eden GLP, c/o Joe Winiecki
Confirmation - After you register online you will receive an email that we received your registration (at the email address indicated on the registration form(s) you submitted). Once the Erie-Catt Teacher Center receives your payment (check or money order), we will confirm your course participation to the email address you provided. We will send a course reminder email a week or two before the course start date.
Refunds - Registration refunds will be issued in the following ways: Payment(s) will be returned or a refund will be sent if the course fails to run. Payment(s) will be returned or a refund will be sent if you request to withdraw from the course a minimum of 2 weeks before the start date. No Refund will be given if you do not complete the course. No refund will be given if you withdraw within 2 weeks of the start date of the course. Regarding additional sections: Payment(s) will be returned if you are on a waiting list and additional section(s) of the course are not scheduled. Once additional dates are scheduled for the additional section, you will have additional time to reply to express your desire to attend or withdraw.
As always, contact the Center if you have questions.
Course Registration Information
Individuals may register for as many courses as they like. Individuals will be notified of the status of their course registration(s). Individuals should complete one form for each class they would like to register for and make payment before the deadline date. Multiple course registrations cannot be put on a single form. Contact the Center if you have questions: 716-805-3125 - or email: jwiniecki@e2ccb.org.
Most of the courses are run through Google Classrooms (or similar platforms). The instructors generally release sections of the course every 4-7 days, allowing participants to complete the coursework on their own schedule. Some assignments have deadlines - and our instructors understand that most of our participants have at least one full-time job - and if a participant can't complete assignments by the deadline, they can request short extensions.
If you are interested in a course and your District requires prior approval, please seek that prior approval now. Obtaining prior approval now will reduce registration issues. In some situations, educators register and drop courses due to their District not approving the course, or not approving the course in a timely fashion. We appreciate your consideration of this matter.
Erie-Catt Teacher Center understands that as educators and learners in ECTC courses, we are committed to the ethical use of technology to support our learning objectives and professional growth. Technology can be a valuable tool for generating ideas, enhancing discussions, and providing insights, but its use should always align with the principles of academic integrity, respect, and fairness.
Winter/Spring 2025 Course Registration Form Link
(this link will go live on Nov. 14th, 2024)
Winter/Spring 2025 Course Registration OPENS on November 14th, 2024
Winter/Spring 2025 Course Registration for
Session 4 courses (4/22/25 - 5/16/25)
CLOSES on April 9th, 2024
Winter/Spring 2025 Course Registration Fees are Due within 5 school days of your registration (or sooner)
WINTER/SPRING 2025 COURSES
SECTION 1
1/13/25 - 2/7/25
The Anxious Generation & The Great Rewiring of Childhood by Jonathan Haidt (Part ONE of TWO) Allison O’Dell 15 Hours Online 1/13/25 - 2/7/25
A book study taking an in-depth look at how overprotecting children in the real world and unsupervised time online has not only led to an anxious generation but also an epidemic of mental illness. Concise, specific, well-researched, and well-documented. This sets the foundation for Part TWO (2/10/25 - 3/16/25) which explains the rise of phone-based childhood and how to take collective action now for healthier childhoods. Even if you don’t take this course, every parent and teacher should read this. It is one of the best books I’ve read during my teaching career and explains what we are seeing now in children and classrooms. ECTC has a limited number of course books for loan to those who confirm their registration. Contact the Center to be put on the list to borrow a copy of the book.
The Classroom of Choice: 100+ Strategies to Reach and Teach Every Learner (2024) - Book Study with the Author
Jonathan Erwin 15 Hours Online 1/13/25 - 2/7/25
In his book, author Jon Erwin first shares a compelling rationale for abandoning old, ineffective extrinsic approaches to student motivation and behavior management and explains the five components of intrinsic motivation. The rest of the book is devoted to giving teachers what they really want – well over a hundred specific strategies they can use immediately to increase their students’ motivation to attend, behave responsibly, learn, and perform. The ECTC has a limited number of course books for loan to those who confirm their registration. Contact the Center to be put on the list to borrow a copy of the book.
Educational Equity Roadmap Book Study by Williams and Elliott
Karen Waugaman 15 Hours Online 1/13/25 - 2/7/25
In the book, The Antiracist Roadmap to Educational Equity: A Systemwide Approach for All Stakeholders by Williams and Elliott, we will read and reflect on the educational system’s various stakeholders (teachers, school and school district leaders, the central office team, and the widespread community) to identify what the members of each group can do to replace the structures that hold back so many BIPOC students from academic success and overall wellbeing. How do we all become champions for equity? Each participant will receive practical guidelines needed to make key changes to curriculum and instruction, navigate roadblocks and objections, and accelerate your school/school system’s progress toward educational equity. The ECTC has a limited number of course books for loan to those who confirm their registration. Contact the Center to be put on the list to borrow a copy of the book.
Exploring K-4 Websites for Math Instruction and Differentiation
Jennifer Kibler 15 Hours Online 1/13/25 - 2/7/25
Participants will explore 32 websites that support math skills practice and differentiation in the classroom. Teachers will receive links to and brief overviews of the websites. They will explore and analyze the sites. They will choose 15 sites that they could use to supplement full-class instruction and/or differentiated instruction. Participants will write a brief summary of their 15 selected sites, including pros, cons, and instructional ideas. They will add the summaries to the class-sharing Google Doc.
How To Deal With Parents Who Are Angry, Troubled, Afraid, or Just Plain Crazy, 2nd Edition by Elaine K. McEwan - Book Study
Kathy Halter 15 Hours Online 1/13/25 - 2/7/25
Dealing with parents is probably the most difficult part of our job. This workshop will help us to deal with high-maintenance parents who never seem happy with the job they are doing. This book study will give you strategies and ideas for defusing emotionally charged parents. It will also help to develop a supportive parent-community relationship. The ECTC has a limited number of course books for loan to those who confirm their registration. Contact the Center to be put on the list to borrow a copy of the book. This entire workshop will be completed online.
Increasing Rigor and Relevance
Peter Herman 9 Hours Online 1/13/25 - 2/7/25
The Rigor/Relevance Framework is a tool developed by the International Center to examine curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The class will allow you to take your lesson/activities through a vetting process to increase its rigor and relevance to your students’ lives so that true learning and ownership can take place. It can be used in the development of both instruction and assessment. In addition, teachers can use it to monitor their own progress in adding rigor and relevance to their instruction and to select appropriate instructional strategies for differentiating instruction and facilitating higher achievement goals.
Managing Big Emotions in Your Elementary Classroom
Stephanie Genco Gasiecki 15 hours Online 1/13/25 - 2/7/25
Learn to navigate your own emotions as a teacher and effectively manage them. Explore the impact of language on student support, validation, and de-escalation. Expand your toolkit with classroom strategies for supporting social-emotional learning. Create a concrete plan for how you’ll foster a positive and supportive environment where both you and your students can feel emotionally strong.
The Restorative Practices Playbook - Book Study
Allison O’Dell 15 Hours Online 1/13/25 - 2/7/25
Turn behaviors into a teachable moment by helping students to self-regulate, make good decisions, and self-govern. The playbook includes practical tools to help meet students’ social-emotional and behavioral needs in ways that are proactive and sustainable. The ECTC has a limited number of course books for loan to those who confirm their registration. Contact the Center to be put on the list to borrow a copy of the book.
Supporting Your Emotional Well-Being as An Educator
Kathy Halter 12 Hours Online 1/13/25 - 2/7/25
We talk and listen about it every day. These are challenging times for the teaching profession; even the veteran teacher is feeling the pressure. Your social well-being is important as we move through the changes of these times. During this 12-hour workshop, we will get the conversation started by discussing what districts are doing for their staff, what you can do to help your colleagues, and what you can personally do to be the resilient person that we all strive to be.
Teaching in the Age of Stress
Mykal Karl 15 Hours Online 1/13/25-2/16/25
Stress is defined as our reactions to change. Like everything else, we can learn how to master our stress in the classroom and improve our professional practice. Participants will view episodes of the documentary: “Mismatched: Your Brain Under Stress” by the American Institute of Stress and learn how to recognize their own levels of stress and cultivate understanding regarding the following topics: Stress and Health, Mind/Body Connection, Neurological Approaches to Self-Regulation, The Power of Play and Humor, and Unlocking the Power of Creativity.
SECTION 2
2/10/25 - 3/16/25
The Anxious Generation & The Great Rewiring of Childhood by Jonathan Haidt (Part TWO of TWO) Allison O’Dell 15 Hours Online 2/10/25 - 3/16/25
Part TWO explains the rise of phone-based childhood and how to take collective action now for healthier childhoods. Even if you don’t take this course, every parent and teacher should read this. It is one of the best books I’ve read during my teaching career and explains what we are seeing now in children and classrooms. ECTC has a limited number of course books for loan to those who confirm their registration. Contact the Center to be put on the list to borrow a copy of the book. (The Anxious Generation & The Great Rewiring of Childhood by Jonathan Haidt Part 1 is a pre-requisite)
A Guide to a Healthier Teacher & Student: Macros & Nutrition
Melissa Hartnett 15 Hours Online 2/10/25 - 3/16/25
Do you find yourself struggling to make healthy food choices … and with the most effective approach to teaching students about healthy foods and snacks? Do you want to help them with this life skill (and help yourself)? Have you ever felt that you struggle with nutrition? You may sometimes feel like you (and your students) can’t give it your/their all while at school (and in life) - and it may be because you have questions about nutrition. There are so many fad diets out there, but unless you can commit to something for the rest of your life, you will be back to where you started. As teachers, we talk about the importance of our students eating well-balanced meals but tend to forgo this for ourselves. This wellness course will teach you how to achieve a healthier lifestyle through nutrition, specifically counting macros. The instructor is a certified nutrition coach through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. You will be taught about the basics of and how to track macros. The instructor will look at food logs and give encouragement to help you feel more accountable. Nutrition coaching can be very beneficial but can cost a lot. You will learn about this lifestyle change and how you look at food (and the instructor will help you calculate your macros). You will feel better about yourself and have more energy to perform better while teaching. You can modify what you learned about eating healthy to whatever grade level you teach! **This course requires a Facebook account to access a specific group regarding macros. Some assignments will be shared on Google Classroom while others will be shared via email, so participants don’t have to share personal information about their nutrition with the whole class. This is a no-judgment class.
How to Create a Positive Environment for Students with Social Anxiety
Mark Hanes 15 Hours Online 2/10/25 - 3/16/25
Students with social anxiety have an intense fear of being negatively evaluated, judged, and rejected in social situations. Such social anxiety leads to other problems, and with some students, the result is school avoidance. In this class, we will focus on effective intervention strategies, as well as learn how to help students identify negative thinking styles that are harmful to different dimensions of their wellness.
Increasing Student Voice in Educational Settings
Peter Herman 12 Hours Online 2/10/25 - 3/16/25
In an educational setting, student voices can be heard in many different ways: in the classroom, in the school building, at the district level, and beyond. In general, student voice is when students have a say in matters that affect them in their schools and their opinions are taken into consideration. There is a trend in education to increase the opportunities for students’ voices to truly be heard and their ideas incorporated. There are several advantages to increasing student voice but also some hurdles that need to be overcome. Educational circles are starting to realize the pros outweigh cons.
Related Services! What Do We Do & How Can You Help in the Classroom?
Heather Kerr-Puleo 15 Hours Online 2/10/25 - 3/16/25
This course will focus on related services that are available to students with special needs and/or delays. It will focus on the roles of the related service providers. It will also provide teachers with resources and tips about how to address/work on these skills in the classroom! It will cover information about speech/language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling/social work, vision services, and hearing services.
The Morning Meeting Book - Book Study
Andrea Armstrong 15 Hours. Online 2/10/25 to 3/16/25
In this asynchronous online book study of "The Morning Meeting Book," authored by Roxann Kriete and Carol Davis (3rd Edition), participants will delve into the transformative practice of Morning Meeting and its four core components: Greeting, Sharing, Group Activity, and Morning Message. Morning Meeting has the power to revolutionize the classroom environment and cultivate strong relationships between educators and their students, thereby fostering an optimal setting for learning and teaching to flourish. Through Morning Meeting, schools become more joyful, communities are strengthened, and essential social-emotional, communication, and conflict resolution skills are honed, creating a sense of connection and belonging. By the conclusion of this course, participants will not only possess a comprehensive understanding of Morning Meeting and its integral components but also develop a concrete plan and the confidence necessary to seamlessly integrate it into their own classrooms. The ECTC has a limited number of course books for loan to those who confirm their registration. Contact the Center to be put on the list to borrow a copy of the book.
Think Again (by Adam Grant) - Book Study
Mykal Karl 15 Hours Online 2/10/25 - 3/23/25
Intelligence is usually seen as the ability to think and learn, but in a rapidly changing world it might matter more than we can rethink and unlearn. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant is an expert on opening other people's minds and our own. Think Again invites us to let go of views that are no longer serving us well and prize mental flexibility, humility, and curiosity over foolish consistency. If knowledge is power, knowing what we don't know is wisdom. The ECTC has a limited number of course books for loan to those who confirm their registration. Contact the Center to be put on the list to borrow a copy of the book.
Truth for Teachers
Kathy Halter 15 Hours Online 2/10/25 - 3/16/25
Truth For Teachers is a great podcast series that every teacher should listen to. This workshop will allow us to listen and discuss mindset and motivation, productivity strategies, and tips and tricks that will help you to make the end of your school year as strong as you started off in September. Feel that sense of accomplishment for a job that is never done. During this online workshop, we will be discussing and posting via Google Classroom.
Utilizing Websites for Math Inquiry in the Classroom
Jennifer Kibler 15 Hours Online 2/10/25 - 3/16/25
Grades K-5 teachers will explore and utilize 8 websites focusing on math inquiry in the classroom. Teachers will explore daily estimation challenges, problem-solving scenarios, 3-act Math lessons, would you rather situations, inquiry math prompts, which one doesn’t belong, and the notice and wonder problem-solving process. Teachers will each select 5 inquiry sites for deeper exploration and classroom introduction. Through a Google Doc, teachers will share their learning, implementation in the classroom, insight, strategies for implementation, and student response to these tasks. This work will be shared with ECTC course colleagues.
What You Say and How You Say It Matter (Mike Anderson) - Book Study
Jonathan Erwin 15 Hours Online 2/10/25 - 3/16/25
We all want our students to feel safe, collaborate well with others, feel ownership of their learning, and be joyfully engaged in their work. Nevertheless, many teachers end up using language patterns that undermine these goals. What teachers say to students - when they praise or discipline, give directions or ask questions, and introduce concepts or share stories - affects student learning and behavior. In What We Say and How We Say It Matter, Mike Anderson digs into the nuances of language in the classroom. This book's many examples will help teachers examine their language habits and intentionally improve their classroom practice so their language matches and supports their goals. The ECTC has a limited number of course books for loan to those who confirm their registration. Contact the Center to be put on the list to borrow a copy of the book.
SECTION 3
3/17/25 - 4/11/25
Creating Genius Hour in the Elementary Classroom
Melissa Hartnett 12 Hours Online 3/17/25 - 4/11/25
Have you ever wanted to implement Genius Hour in your elementary classroom but have no idea where to begin? Implementing activities like these can be a wonderful experience for students and teachers; however, it can be very difficult for an elementary classroom. This course will introduce you to Genius Hour and teach you the basics of where to begin. Participants will be reading articles and watching videos on Genius Hour. They will then take what they have learned and create their own lesson/activity to implement in their classroom.
Deliberate Optimism - Reclaiming The Joy In Education
Kathy Halter 15 Hours Online 3/17/25 - 4/11/25
Deliberate Optimism, 2nd Edition, by Debbie Silver and Jack Berckemeyer - Book Study. Attitude can make all the difference. When educators choose optimism―even in the face of the toughest challenges―they foster a school culture where students and staff feel safe, engaged, productive, and able to enjoy the healthy interactions that lead to real change. This book features many discussions and actions we can take now in our lives and classrooms. There is a chapter on mental health and QR codes leading to additional resources, such as self-assessments and videos. Deliberate Optimism demonstrates how changing your mindset can help you rediscover your motivation―and create a school environment bound for success. This 15-hour workshop will leave you inspired and proud to be an educator. The entire workshop will be completed online. You may want to buy yourself or a friend a copy–it is a keeper! ECTC has a limited number of course books for loan to those who confirm their registration. Contact the Center to be put on the list to borrow a copy of the book.
Mindfulness: In Real Life and Education
Heather Kerr-Puleo 15 Hours Online 3/17/25 - 4/11/25
This course will focus on mindfulness. It will offer an overview of what mindfulness is, why it is important to practice this in your personal life, how to practice it in your personal life, and why it is important to teach and practice it with students in the educational setting. Tips, videos, and helpful resources will be provided throughout the course. The course is run on Google Classroom. This professional development improves the learning of ALL students. There are also adequate resources provided.
Quiet (by Susan Cain) - Book Study
Mykal Karl 15 Hours Online 3/17/25 - 4/27/25
In Quiet, Susan Cain argues that we dramatically undervalue introverts and shows how much we lose in doing so. She charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal throughout the 20th century and explores how deeply it has come to permeate our culture. She also introduces us to successful introverts—from a witty, high-octane public speaker who recharges in solitude after his talks, to a record-breaking salesman who quietly taps into the power of questions. Passionately argued, impeccably researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, Quiet has the power to permanently change how we see introverts and, equally important, how they see themselves. The ECTC has a limited number of course books for loan to those who confirm their registration. Contact the Center to be put on the list to borrow a copy of the book.
Smartboards and 1-to-1 Devices: Websites for Next-Gen Math
Jennifer Kibler 15 Hours Online 3/17/25 - 4/11/25
In this course, grades K-5 math teachers will explore 15 math websites for the classroom. These include math games and activities for smartboards and 1-to-1 devices. A wide variety of websites will be explored for instruction and practice. Teachers will explore all 15 of the websites and provide feedback on 8 of the websites. Next, they will choose 4 websites to utilize in their classroom. They will share summaries of their implementation, alignment to current math units, and student responses to the websites.
Sticks and Stones - Implicit Bias, Stereotypes, and Microaggressions - NYSUT
Winiecki/Baldwin 15 Hrs Hybrid (6 hrs face-to-face / 9 hrs online) 3/10/25 - 4/11/25 (Zoom Session Dates Mar. 10, 17, 24, 31 from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm)
Learn how to promote social unity and increase cultural awareness in your school and community by attending this new NYSUT workshop for members and local affiliates. The goal is to bridge cultural divides and make our schools and communities more welcoming and inclusive places for people of all abilities and backgrounds by helping participants see beyond their own personal worldviews. This course will be run in conjunction with the SouthTowns Teacher Center.
“Teaching ELLs Across Content Areas” by Zacarian and Haynes
Karen Waugaman 15 Hours Online 3/17/25 - 4/11/25
This book study will take a look at SIOP and best practices for teaching ELLs and how to best use these in content-area classrooms. The ECTC has a limited number of course books for loan to those who confirm their registration. Contact the Center to be put on the list to borrow a copy of the book.
The Mindful Teacher’s Toolkit by Kevin Hawkins and Amy Burke - Book Study
Kathy Halter 15 Hours Online 3/17/25 - 4/11/25
If you are interested but don’t know where to start when it comes to mindful awareness and social and emotional competence of students–this is a common concern for many educators. This book study will get you started with practical support and practice for yourself and the classroom with regard to SEL. The ECTC has a limited number of course books for loan to those who confirm their registration. Contact the Center to be put on the list to borrow a copy of the book.. This 15-hour workshop will give you direction to develop mindful practices in any classroom/building. This entire workshop will be completed online.
Using Music in Education
Peter Herman 12 Hours Online 3/17/25 - 4/11/25
Throughout time, people have recognized and intentionally used the powerful effects of sound. Research supports what we know from personal experience: Music greatly affects and enhances our learning and living! Research continues to be conducted to provide helpful guidelines for our intentional use of music, especially in the classroom. This class will provide you with successful and valuable guidelines for incorporating music into the teaching and learning environment.
Yoga and Mindfulness Activities in Every Classroom
J Weiss 15 Hours Online 3/17/25 - 4/11/25
We will examine the history of YOGA along with how it may be presented in your classroom with the support of mindfulness activities. These books will be used by participants as a mini book study ("The YOGA Curriculum For Physical Education 6-8" by Kristen Santos) in conjunction with numerous other resources that will build your skills and allow you to bring these health and wellness activities into your classroom with a sound educational purpose. A collaborative effort will be generated to discuss practical assessments not only to benefit the teacher but also for the students to assess themselves for intrinsic guidance and motivation. Teachers will create and discuss classrooms that generate learning opportunities for YOGA and mindfulness activities in their setting. The ECTC has a limited number of course books for loan to those who confirm their registration. Contact the Center to be put on the list to borrow a copy of the book.
SECTION 4
4/22/25 - 5/16/25
Before You Quit Teaching by Ruby Payne: Online Book Study
Karen Waugaman 15 Hours Online 4/22/25 - 5/16/25
In this book study, we will discuss hurdles and challenges to teachers in the early years of their careers. Using the book as a guide, we will learn what to do early in your career that can ease stress and prolong your career. ECTC has a limited number of course books for loan to those who confirm their registration. Contact the Center to be put on the list to borrow a copy of the book.
The Culturally Responsive Classroom
Peter Herman 12 Hours Online 4/22/25 - 5/16/25
A culturally responsive classroom isn’t a new concept, although it has gained more traction as the look of student populations evolves in many schools. An increasingly diverse student population brings challenges but also opportunities. The experiences and strengths of all students can be used to make school relevant. When you are aware of a student's cultural background it allows you to plan accordingly and make connections between school and a student's world.
Empathy and Compassion in Education
Allison O’Dell 15 Hours Online 4/22/25 - 5/16/25
What, specifically, is the difference between empathy and compassion? How can we not only teach these concepts but model them in our classrooms? Through multiple articles and videos, we focus on the meaning of these two very important concepts and then brainstorm ideas and create usable activities to follow through in the classroom. We also look at what some other school districts have done and see what their impact was. It has never been more urgent to help students imagine a world where empathy and compassion are practiced. All resources are provided.
Implementing Mathematical Routines
Darlene Rombola 18 Hours Online 4/22/25 - 5/16/25
Pre-K - 12 Math Teachers, AIS, TA’s, Special Ed: Here’s your chance to dive into the world of Mathematical Routines. Math thinking routines have a predictable framework for engaging in the math content. Once routines are second nature, we can focus on math learning, mathematical habits of mind, and engage in mathematical practices. Since many mathematical routines are invitational in nature, they provide access to all students. In this class, you will explore a variety of mathematical routines and then get the chance to try one or more of them with your students. Some routines we will explore are: Which One Doesn’t Belong, Splat, Estimation 180, Esti-mysteries, Estimation Clipboards, Cube Conversations, Math Flips, Would You Rather, and 20 Days of Number Sense.
Spotlight on Social-Emotional Learning
Kathy Halter 15 Hours Online 4/22/25 - 5/16/25
Spotlight on Social-emotional Learning is a 15-hour online class that allows staff to develop lessons and activities that will promote healthy lifestyles and choices using the Rosen Learning Center digital learning suite for social-emotional learning. When you sign up for this workshop you and your students will have full access to the Rosen E-Book Learning Center. We will begin by analyzing trends and challenges that are facing today’s students and developing classroom activities that will meet the needs of our current population. We will focus this workshop on five SEL topics including: Think Before You Act, Keeping Calm, Making Good Choices, Overcoming Obstacles, and You Can Fix It. The focus will be to integrate workshop activities into every aspect of learning.
Click a course title to download a course roadmap
Empathy and Compassion in Education - Allison O’Dell 15 Hours Online 4/22/25 - 5/16/25
How To Deal With Parents Who Are Angry, Troubled, Afraid, or Just Plain Crazy
Implementing Mathematical Routines - Darlene Rombola 18 Hours Online 4/22/25 - 5/16/25
Increasing Rigor and Relevance - Peter Herman 9 Hours Online 1/13/25 - 2/7/25
Increasing Student Voice in Educational Settings - Peter Herman 12 Hours Online 2/10/25 - 3/16/25
Managing Big Emotions in Your Elementary Classroom
Mindfulness: In Real Life and Education - Heather Kerr-Puleo 15 Hours Online 3/17/25 - 4/11/25
Quiet (by Susan Cain) - Book Study - Mykal Karl 15 Hours Online 3/17/25 - 4/27/25
Spotlight on Social-Emotional Learning - Kathy Halter 15 Hours Online 4/22/25 - 5/16/25
Supporting Your Emotional Well-Being as An Educator - Kathy Halter 12 Hours Online 1/13/25 - 2/7/25
Teaching in the Age of Stress - Mykal Karl 15 Hours Online 1/13/25-2/16/25
The Culturally Responsive Classroom - Peter Herman 12 Hours Online 4/22/25 - 5/16/25
The Morning Meeting - Book Study
The Restorative Practices Playbook - Book Study - Allison O’Dell 15 Hours Online 1/13/25 - 2/7/25
Think Again (by Adam Grant) - Book Study - Mykal Karl 15 Hours Online 2/10/25 - 3/23/25
Truth for Teachers - Kathy Halter 15 Hours Online 2/10/25 - 3/16/25
Using Music in Education - Peter Herman 12 Hours Online 3/17/25 - 4/11/25