INTERDISCIPLINARY

A Taste of YogaKids

Join other professionals for a day of fun as you learn to "Breathe life into learning"! Learn to use yoga to help your students develop strong and healthy bodies and increase their focus, concentration and attention span. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or towel.

Presenter:   Julie Daniel, Certified Trainer for YogaKids

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Action Research for Teachers

Action research provides teachers with a voice to take charge of what’s happening in their classroom by conducting formal study and then taking action based on their findings. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to launch an action research project, fund the project through grants such as those available through the CNYTC, and share their research with other professionals.

Location:   CNYTC
Dates:     January 29 & February 5

Time:     4:00 – 6:00

Audience:   PreK-6 Educators

Presenters:   Sandra Athans & Denise Devine, Teachers

AD/HD...Helping Parents AND Students

This workshop will explore what AD/HD looks like in the classroom, strategies for helping students succeed despite their disability, and strategies/support for parents.

Presenters:   Deb Seal, School Social Worker & Lois Exner, Teacher

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ADHD - Practical Applications

Explore what ADHD looks like, strategies for helping students succeed despite their disability, and strategies for classroom implementation. Learn concrete and specific strategies to improve the behavior of students with ADHD.

Presenter:   Dave Kilpatrick, School Psychologist

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Alternative Assessments

Test and assessment have become dirty words to many teachers. Let's see their goal and make certain that all students have adequate, evidential ways to show their growth within each content area. That's authentic and it’s the only alternative.

Bring samples of tests and assessments.

Presenter:   Joe Crisafulli, Teacher

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Behavioral Strategies for Challenging Students

Dealing with behavior issues? Need concrete tools for affecting change? This make and take workshop includes behavioral contracts, social stories, visual-behavioral cues, charts for tracking behavior, visual schedules, tools for identifying the intensity of feelings, and hand-outs full of ideas and strategies.

Presenters:   Deb Seal, School Social Worker & Laurie Close, Social Workers

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Brain Activators for Optimal Learning

Learn ways to stimulate, strengthen, and integrate brain functions of students for increased alertness and optimal performance in the classroom. Areas include communication, comprehension, and organizational skills. Participants will learn practical ways to attract and keep student attention and sustain engagement in learning using the techniques of educational kinesiology.

Location:   NYSUT Regional Office, 4983 Brittonfield Pkwy, East Syracuse

Cost:     $25 for CNYTC members

     $125 for non-members

Brain Aerobics

This workshop will engage participants in activities modeling strategies that energize and support student's brain dendrite development for higher level thinking skills. These strategies address the multiple intelligences of students and are especially effective for implementing differentiated instruction.

Presenter:   Joe Crisafulli, Teacher

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The Brain Dance

Participants will learn the scientific theory and rationale of the Brain Dance as well as parts of the brain and brain development theory. They will have the opportunity to practice leading the Brain Dance so they feel comfortable with it. The Brain Dance can be used for neurological re-patterning, body connectivity and alignment as well as broad assessment.

Location:   CNYTC
Dates:     March 10, 17 & 31

Time:     4:00 – 6:00

Audience:   PreK-12

Presenter:   Eileen Corlett, Teacher

Brain Dance & Kinesthetic Learning

There is a significant link between movement and learning. Understand the science and theory behind the link by learning

a brain dance. Learn how to teach language arts, math, social studies and science through movement. Kinesthetic movement is a great tool to teach core curriculum.

Presenter:   Eileen Corlett, Teacher

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Brain Gym®

This two day course will introduce participants to the Brain Gym program. It will be experiential in nature and explain the educational theory and physiology behind the Brain Gym movements and the educational kinesiology program developed by Dr. Paul Dennison. Participants will learn strategies that are movement based and address development, learning styles, and stress factors related to the educational process. These strategies can be easily incorporated into the classroom

Bring a water bottle.

Presenter:   Mary Hamilton, Teacher

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Brain Gym® Basics

Brain Gym is a program of simple movements that integrate and strengthen connections between the two hemispheres of the brain, consequently enhancing learning ability. Participants will actively take part in all movements and learn how and when to best fit these movements into a busy school day.

Presenters:   Joan Littlehale, Speech Therapist Lois Exner, Teacher

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Brain Gym® - Beyond Basics

Brain Gym movements will be demonstrated specific to academic skills such as: oral reading and comprehension, math, spelling, writing, and self awareness skills. Music to accompany several of the movements will be introduced. Go beyond the basics and try your skills with the next level of Bal-A-Vis-X exercises, balance boards, and cup stacking.

Presenter:   Joan Littlehale, Speech Therapist Lois Exner, Teacher

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Building a Bridge Between Academics and Play

A guilt-free way to put play back into your day! The goal of this workshop is to share a unique program called Play Stations used to enrich both the academic growth and social development of students through play. During these sessions, participants will develop a plan and create materials needed to incorporate play into their daily schedule.

Location:   CNYTC
Dates:     March 5, 12, 19 & 26

Time:     4:00 – 6:00

Audience:   PreK-2

Presenters:   Bettemae Russell and Cristine Hendricks, Teachers

Bully Prevention: Tips & Strategies

This course will provide practical strategies and information to develop, implement, and evaluate bully prevention and intervention programs. It will offer a foundation for understanding the bully-victim relationship, outline potential origins of these behaviors, and provide applications and mechanisms for building anti-bullying programs.

Location:   NYSUT Regional Office, 4983 Brittonfield Pkwy, East Syracuse

Cost:     $25 for CNYTC members

     $125 for non-members

Changing Times, Changing Stress

This dynamic workshop will help participants become familiar with ways to manage stress...focusing on the biological and psychological reactions to stress, the brain circuitry involved, symptoms and reactions, along with intervention techniques and the development of a proactive plan for the future.

Location:   CNYTC
Dates:     February 19, 20, 21

Time:     9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.*

Audience:   PreK-12

Presenter:   Jan Fiore, NYSUT Instructor

Cost:     $25 for CNYTC members

             $125 for non-members

Character Education     

Learn teaching techniques, build curriculum, and discover activities, examples and ideas that will help bring character education into your classroom and school. Build upon your already existing character education program.

Presenter:   Kevin Ellis, Teacher

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Classroom Management: Off to a Good Start

Develop a personal system of classroom management that includes organizing the classroom to facilitate learning and enhancing the competence of all students.

Presenter:   Fred Haag, NYSUT Instructor

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CNY Reads: The Kite Runner

Become part of the CNY Reads program and promote literacy as members of our community read the same book. Preview this year's book, The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, a novel about two boys growing up in Afghanistan. Themes dealing with coming of age, jealousy, guilt, immigration, and other cultures are excellent teaching tools for both English and social studies. Participants will receive a synopsis of the book, guides for discussion, and ideas for using the book in the classroom.

Presenter:   Dianne Emmick, Teacher

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Cognitive CoachingSM: Refresh and Reconnect

Are you ready to refresh your skills and reconnect with cognitive coaching strategies? Join this professional study group led by local agency trainers. Choose one or more of the refresher courses based on your individual needs:

Ø   Mindful Tools and Rapport - March 3

Ø   Planning Conversations - April 3

Ø   Reflecting Conversations - April 22

Ø   Problem Resolving Conversations - May 14

Prerequisite:   Cognitive Coaching Training Days 1-8

Location:         CNYTC
Dates:              See sessions for specific dates

Time:               4:30 – 6:30*

Audience:        Cognitive Coaching Community

Presenters:   Doreen Miori-Merola & Scott Wright, Teachers

Completing the Video Requirement for Certification (ATS-P)

In this workshop participants will learn the technical requirements for videotaping the lesson; practice filling out the Context of Instruction form; know the application procedures and policies for submitting the video; and review a lesson plan that incorporates the five instructional delivery objects.

Presenter:   Michael Scalzo, Teacher

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Depression in Young Children

This is a workshop designed to help teachers of younger children understand childhood depression. Facts versus fiction, risk, protective factors, recognizing the warning signs, and taking action will be topics discussed.

Presenter:   Susan Markel, School Psychologist

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Differentiated Instruction - Part II

The second part of Differentiated Instruction offers strategies for managing and teaching in a differentiated classroom. It addresses the role of the teaching, the how-to's of lesson planning, and enabling students and parents to understand and feel comfortable in a new environment.

Presenter:   Jennifer Rich, Teacher

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Differentiating Instruction in the Content Area

A big challenge faced by educators today is how to educate all learners together in inclusive classrooms.  Some students struggle with academic content, others come in knowing much of the content already, but are ready for a challenge.  This fun and interactive class will give you the tools to differentiate content to reach and challenge ALL learners in your classroom at the same time.  

Presenter:   Julie Causton-Theoharis, Professor, SU

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ENVoY: Educational Non-Verbal Yardstick

Spend less time managing and more time teaching. Learn classroom strategies to use with your students that will give you more time for teaching the curriculum. These strategies cover all phases of a lesson: getting their attention, teaching, transitioning, and seatwork. The class will meet four times allowing for learning and practice of the strategies. Participants will receive the ENVoY text.

Presenters:   David Huebner and Kim Kennedy, Teachers  

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Equipped for Success

This workshop presents the nine mental skills that will determine whether or not students are successful in school. The focus is on understanding how these skills affect academics and on improving these skills to assure success.

Presenter:   Dave Kilpatrick, School Psychologist

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Evaluating Educational Programs

With an emphasis on creating equality and accessibility in educational programming, how do we truly know if we've met our objectives? This workshop will provide a method of evaluation for any program that utilizes specific criteria to create measurable outcomes. With new programs being implemented every year, this is an invaluable resource!

Presenter:   Chris Grethel, Teacher

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Family Substance Abuse and Student Behavior

Did you ever consider the impact of family substance abuse on students’ behavior patterns in the classroom? This workshop will assist educators in understanding the impact of substance abuse on student performance. It will suggest motivational strategies based upon roles in families and offer cognitive restructuring models to develop new solutions.

Location:   CNYTC
Dates:     Grades 2-6 - February 13 & 27

                Grades 7-12 - March 13 & 27

Time:     4:00 – 6:30*

Audience:   See dates for specific grade level

Presenter:   Pat Slack, Teacher

Finding Supplemental Texts  

Looking for supplemental materials to support your curriculum? Think your students need more background knowledge on a topic? Want to capture their interest? Need differentiated text? This session will introduce the NYS databases, streaming media, and other resources for reliable, authoritative information. Time will be provided to explore educational resources.

 Presenter:   Karen Fenner, Teacher

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Getting Parents On Your Side

Parent involvement is a key factor in improving standardized test scores…so it stands to reason that forming a partnership with parents will have a positive effect on your classroom. Learn strategies for setting a positive tone with parents.

Presenters:   Deb Seal, School Social Worker & Donna Johnson, School Counselor

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Grant Writing with Ease  

Are you interested in writing a Mini-Grant? Attend this workshop and learn strategies specific to the CNYTC grant proposal to improve your grant writing skills. This workshop

is a must for beginning grant writers.

Location:   CNYTC
Date:     February 7    

Time:     4:00 – 6:00

Audience:   K-12

Presenter:   Amy Glassford, Coordinator, CNYTC

How to Respond to Angry Students

This workshop shows a practical approach to understanding research into the human emotional system. The focus will be on anger. Practical, field tested approaches will equip teachers to respond to angry students.

Presenter:   Dave Kilpatrick, School Psychologist

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Individualized Behavioral Strategies for Challenging Students

This workshop will be beneficial to any teacher or counselor who is dealing with behavioral issues and needs concrete tools for affecting change. This is a two-part, make-and-take workshop that will address home-school contracts, visual/behavioral cues, individualized behavior plans and social stories.

Presenters:   Deb Seal and Laurie Close, Social Workers

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Inspiration: Classroom Activities

Inspiration provides teachers and students with an easy to use computer program that allows visual representations of ideas and concepts. Using a diagram or outline view, participants will be able to develop concept webs, flowcharts, graphic organizers and outlines. The topics to be covered are: brainstorming, planning, concept webbing, using the draw tools, managing documents, and exporting work to other programs.

Presenter:   Michael Scalzo, Teacher

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Integrating Movement and Academics

Keeping in mind that people remember 90% of what they see, hear, say and DO and that obesity rates in American students have risen, why not kill two birds with one stone? Learn how to use basic movements to teach language arts, math, social studies and science and engage your students in the learning process.

Presenter:   Eileen Corlett, Teacher

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Internal vs. External Classroom Management

Violence, insubordination, attention getting behavior, disobedience and reoccurring negative actions can and do impede learning. Teachers oftentimes find themselves in self-defeating roles as they respond to negative student behavior. Learn how to respond externally vs. internally, then apply practical tools that will enable you to get students from within.

Presenter:   Jennifer Rich, Teacher

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Intervention Strategies for Pupil Support Teams

This workshop will address intervention strategies, along with data collection techniques in the regular and remedial settings prior to CSE referral. Participants are asked to bring strategies that have been utilized at their pupil support team meetings. Sharing of these strategies along with presenters' summer curriculum project will be the focus of the workshop. The possibility of follow-up sessions will be discussed.

Presenters:   Nancy Blass, Pat Sly & Lynn Young, Teachers

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Interviewing Skills & Techniques

Getting ready for an interview? This workshop will cover types of interview questions, how to answer those questions with clarity and efficiency, and what to expect at an interview. Participate in a mock interview, be assessed by your peers, and receive immediate feedback.

Presenter:   Jennifer Rich Walters, Teacher

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Intro to Brain Dance

Learn an overall body warm-up that will help form neurogenic pathways and wire the brain. The Brain Dance is based on eight movement patterns that humans go through during their first year of life. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle.

Presenter:   Eileen Corlett, Teacher

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Intro to Kinesthetic Learning

Students remember 90% of what they see, hear, and DO. In this workshop you will learn how to use kinesthetic movement as a learning tool to teach core curriculum subjects. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle.

Presenter:   Eileen Corlett, Teacher

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Is It Just the Blues? Adolescent Depression and Suicide Prevention

This workshop is designed to enable teachers to become familiar with the risks and warning signs of suicide among teenagers. Participants will learn the risk factors associated with teen suicide, how to recognize the cries for help, identify the teen language that adults need to know in order to understand the cries for help, how to react to risky behavior, and how to approach a student in crisis. A resource list will be provided.

Presenter:   Susan Markel, School Psychologist

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Kindergarten Screening at its BEST!

Join the presenters as they share innovative ideas for building well-balanced kindergarten classes using screening. Learn to assess students effectively prior to the school year in order to identify different developmental levels. Participants will leave with all the tools needed for a successful screening program.

Location:   CNYTC
Date:     January 30

Time:     4:00 – 6:00

Audience:   Administrators & Kindergarten Teachers

Presenters:   Bettemae Russell & Cristine Hendricks, Teachers

Memory, Learning and Forgetting: The Science of the Mind

This workshop presents the fascinating research on how our memory works. This research is directly applied to reading, math, writing, and content learning.

Presenter:   Dave Kilpatrick

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Mindmapping & More

Intro to Mindmapping

Presenter:   Barbara Brace, Staff Developer

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Mindmapping Plus!

Prerequisite: Introductory Mindmapping

Learn how to vary and enhance the ways you use mindmapping in your classroom - from both instructor and student viewpoints. Bring a text and/or materials from your content area to use at this session.

Presenter:   Barbara Brace, Staff Developer

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Advanced Mindmapping

Prerequisite: Introductory Mindmapping

In this "work" shop, participants will have an opportunity to design lessons that integrate mindmapping skills into their content area. Bring a text or other materials for the content

and objectives you plan to teach.

Presenter:   Barbara Brace, Staff Developer

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Motivating Students

Many factors affect student motivation to work and learn. Part of every teacher's job is to encourage his/her students to become self-motivated, independent thinkers. During this workshop, teachers will learn several concrete strategies to aid in this process.

Presenter:   Jennifer Rich Walters, Teacher

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Motivating Student Thinking

Become familiar with highly effective questioning combinations that lead students to think beyond the superficial answer. These techniques produce students who become critical thinkers and active participants.

Presenter:   Natalie Scavone, NYSUT Instructor

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Motivating the Middle Level Learner: Techniques & Strategies

This hands-on workshop will provide research-based methods of addressing one of the single greatest barriers that prevents students from realizing their potential -- lack of motivation. Case studies of successful individuals who have "beat the odds" will be provided, and myths and controversies surrounding traditional motivation practices will be shared. Participants will map out an action plan for integrating a motivation-improvement initiative within their classroom.

Presenters:   Sandra Athans & Denise Devine, Teachers

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My Johnny Is An Angel

Does your heart pound and your stomach churn when you have to call a parent? Afraid of what to expect? This is a course for new and experienced teachers to discuss strategies for making effective parent phone calls. You will be given specific things to say under certain circumstances and a form to use when making your phone calls.

Location:   CNYTC
Date:     March 4

Time:     4:00 – 6:00

Audience:   PreK-12

Presenters:   Susie Werbeck and Julie Blumer, Teachers

National Board Certification

Have you heard about National Board Certification? Are you interested in finding out how to further your professional expertise? Join this national board certified art educator for an informational session that will reflect on the process, cost, and time requirements for this exceptional educational opportunity.

Presenter:   Jennifer Matott, Teacher

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New School, What to Do with Your New ELL

This workshop will address issues concerning the identification, placement and scheduling of new immigrant students in your district. Testing accommodations and cultural sensitivity will be discussed. The second session will identify specific strategies and content modifications necessary for ELL students to succeed in the content area classroom.

Presenter:   Linda Vaught, Teacher

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Organizing a Parent Volunteer Tutoring Program

The broader family community is a wealth of untapped resources for supporting student achievement. Take a look at one program that took it a step farther to train parents to tutor students during the school day. Leave with a framework and resources for launching your own parent tutoring program.

Presenter:   Deborah Wood, Reading Specialist

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Parent Involvement Strategies

Current research indicates that students whose parents support, monitor, and advocate for their education are more successful in school. This workshop will highlight parent involvement initiatives that school district counselors have used, including strategies teachers can use to get parents on their side.

Presenters:   Deb Seal, Social Worker, Donna Johnson, Counselor

     and Elizabeth Miller, ADA-PEP Counselor

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Parent Phone Calls 101

Does your heart pound and your stomach churn when you have to call a parent? Afraid of what to expect? This is a course for new and experienced teachers to discuss strategies for making effective parent phone calls.

Presenters:   Susie Werbeck & Julie Blumer, Teachers

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Playing in the Past

Playing in the Past introduces creative methods to explore curriculum using drama techniques and exercises while encouraging communication, creativity, analytical thinking and group interaction. Although this workshop will focus on history and social studies, the techniques may be applied to other subject areas and in creating original class presentations.

Presenter:   Scott Peal, Teacher

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Presentation: The Final Product

Contrary to advice we've often been given throughout life, DO bend fold, glue and staple!!! This hands-on workshop invites all subject area teachers to develop materials that encourage tactile learning. You'll leave with ideas for a creative presentation project for students to use in your classroom.

Presenter:   Lynda Rill, Teacher

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Presenting? Keep the Brain in Mind!

Enhance your presentations and your teaching by using brain-friendly techniques such as effective directions, state changes, music, and more. The concepts and ideas in this workshop come from the Jenson Learning Corporation's Presenting with the Brain in Mind.

Presenter:   Barbara Brace and Kim Kennedy, Teachers

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Promoting Academic Achievement

How can we get students to become more self-aware, communicate more effectively, and handle emotions so they facilitate, rather than interfere with the task at hand? This workshop will focus on how to increase the social and emotional learning of students through self awareness, social awareness, and responsible decision making.

Presenter:   Jennifer Rich Walters, Teacher

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Rating Your Grant Proposal

The best way to insure that a proposal is easy to understand is to share it with a colleague. Bring a rough draft of your Mini-Grant proposal and rate it with a partner using the CNYTC rubric. Leave with suggestions on how to improve your proposal. Increase your chances of receiving a CNYTC grant by attending this workshop.

Location:   CNYTC
Date:     February 28

Time:     4:00 – 6:00

Audience:   K-12

Presenter:   Amy Glassford, Coordinator, CNYTC

Responding to Classroom Behavior

Violence, insubordination, attention-getting behavior, disobedience and reoccurring negative behavior can and do impede learning. Teachers often find themselves in self-defeating roles as they respond to negative student behavior. Learn how to respond internally versus externally and to apply practical tools that will enable you to reach students from within.

Location:   CNYTC
Dates:     April 7, 28 & May 5

Time:     4:30 – 6:30*

Audience:   K-12

Presenter:   Jennifer Rich Walters, Teacher

Resume Writing and Interviewing Skills

Aspiring teachers often leave college classrooms with knowledge, enthusiasm and promise. However, most educational degree programs do not offer courses on effective resume writing or interviewing skills. Both are necessary skills in obtaining a job and determining the future of a teacher. Attend this workshop and learn how to do both effectively.

 Location:   CNYTC
Dates:     April 2, 9, 23 & 30

Time:     4:30 – 6:30*

Audience:   PreK-12

Presenter:   Jennifer Rich Walters, Teacher

SmartBoard in the Classroom

Integrate the SmartBoard, internet, literature, art, map skills, reading skills, and social studies into one engaging and innovative lesson! This workshop will provide activities and ideas that will appeal to spatial, kinesthetic and visual learners. Explore a diverse set of resources and examine, critique, and develop lessons that use the SmartBoard to enhance student learning and increase critical thinking skills. Design lessons using the SmartBoard during these sessions.

Prerequisite:   Basic computer skills

Location:   Chittenango High School, Mac Lab
Dates:     March 25 & April 1

Time:     4:00 - 6:00

Audience:   PreK-12 Teachers

Presenter:   Erica Martin, Teacher

Speedstacking Your Way to School Success!

Speedstacking is a newly developed sport of stacking cups in rhythmic patterns. Stacking trains the right side of the brain for improved use of two hands, focus, and rhythm. Because of its emphasis on sequencing and patterning, it positively impacts reading and math proficiency. Who would have guessed something so much fun could be so effective?

Presenters:   Mary Houghton, Occupation Therapist Lois Exner, Teacher

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Strategies for a Thinking Classroom

Using the techniques of differentiated instruction and dimensions of learning, participants will explore how to make the most of each instructional moment. Work with colleagues to design tasks and lessons that maximize each student's learning potential. Bring curriculum materials to create lessons.

Presenters:   Susan Straub & Colleen O’Connor, Teachers

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Strategies in the Classroom for At Risk Youth

Numerous contingencies can and do impede student learning. Economics, genetics, home environment, nutrition, and drug abuse are only a few of those variables. This workshop is aimed at equipping teachers with strategies and techniques that will enhance learning for the high risk student.

Presenter:   Jennifer Rich, Teacher

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Strategies that Work

Come engage in and learn at least five activities from the Building the Learning Community ThroughTRIBES process. These will include energizers and strategies that can be used to build classroom or group community, as well as promote academic success.

Presenter:   Joanne Colomb, Teacher

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Student Success

Increase your instructional effectiveness by understanding how students learn. Workshop activities demonstrate methods of identifying students' learning styles and designing lessons that reach all students.

Presenter:   Fred Haag, NYSUT Instructor

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Study Skills

Learn how to integrate study skills into specific content areas. Participate in hands-on experiences to gain insight into the process of learning study skills and the importance of teaching study skills.

Presenter:   Fred Haag, NYSUT Instructor

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Supporting Students with Challenging Behaviors

Explore strategies and techniques to support students with challenging behaviors. Learn how to create a classroom environment that encourages responsible decision-making, cultivates student confidence, and maximizes teaching time.

 Presenter:   Elly Byrne, Teacher

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Teaching Students to Know Their Own Minds  

In addition to covering various learning styles models, this course will give educators multiple ways to show students how to maximize their own learning. It will enable teachers to show each student how unique he/she is, thus providing information on how students can value themselves as individuals. Teachers will be given a number of quick tips to use with students.

Presenter:   Jennifer Rich, Teacher

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T.E.A.M. - The Effective and Attended Meeting

Ever wonder why some meetings get more results than others? With a few simple steps anyone can create a group atmosphere that is both productive and enjoyable. This workshop will examine the structure of meetings from agenda to feedback, using research from the corporate world that will make any meeting an immediate success!

Presenter:   Chris Grethel, Teacher

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The Tuning Protocol: Good Teachers Becoming Great

Engaging both the research and best practices of effective teachers, participants will learn, through models, practice and application, this peer review process for the development of a professionally reflective school environment.

Presenter:   Joe Crisafulli, Certified Consultant in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

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The Why and How of Human Behavior

Based on the work of the late Dr. Eric Berne, this course will focus on understanding how each of us is psychically constructed, how we transact with others, why we do so, the psychological advantages, and the games we play. Learn more about human behavior when you attend this workshop.

Location:   CNYTC