SUMMER 2016 Professional Development Program

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SUMMER 2016 Professional Development Program
SCOPE
SUMMER 2016
Professional Development
Program
SCOPE Inservice Course Registration is
Available Online.
To Register Please Go To...
www.scopeonline.us
Dear Colleague:
Online registration is now available for SCOPE’s
SUMMER, 2016 Professional Development Courses.
Our instructors inspire their teachers/participants to
reach their highest potential in the classroom and they, in
turn, pass that enthusiasm along to their students.
Courses are limited in size, register early to insure
space availability. To register online please go to…
www.scopeonline.us
Sincerely,
Betty Westcott
Coordinator for Professional Development
Registration Fees:
MEMBER District
1 Credit Course
2 Credit Course
3 Credit Course
NON-MEMBER District
$ 120.00
$ 240.00
$ 360.00
$ 130.00
$ 260.00
$ 390.00
= SCOPE ONLINE COURSE
Online Courses Start - June 27 - August 15
S16-01010
NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION WITHIN THE CLASSROOM
Robert Vulpis - 1 Credit – Inservice - EAST MEADOW
3 SESSIONS – August 1 - 3, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
This course is designed to explore student behaviors, other than speech, that condition
student attitudes towards learning. The focus of attention will be how to sensitize educators
to subtle non-verbal signals that condition the climate of the classroom and help improve the
instruction process. Areas covered: kinesics (body language), gestures, color, dress, para
linguistics and proxemics (use of space). MATERIALS FEE: $5.00.
S16-01013
IDENTIFYING & PREVENTION OF TEENAGE ADDICTION
Kysten Ellison - kysten@aol.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Adolescent addictions have become a serious educational concern that affect the
emotional well being of students as well as the entire school community. Objective of this
course is to identify various physiological and psychological addictions in students,
recognize the potential dispositions, examine the causes, explore effective prevention
strategies, and how to initiate appropriate intervention techniques.
S16-01021
COPING WITH DISRUPTIVE STUDENT CLASSROOM BEHAVIORS
Robert Vulpis - 1 Credit – Inservice - EAST MEADOW
3 SESSIONS – July 11 - 13, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
This course will focus on developing techniques and strategies targeted at coping with
disruptive student behaviors manifested in the classroom. Topics of discussion will include:
proven methods found to de-escalate student-teacher conflict. Additionally, paradigms will
be explored that build self-imaging and are proven effective tools in promoting conflict
resolution and modifying student behaviors. FEE: $5.00.
S16-01022
SEXUALITY AND YOUTH: POSITIVE MESSAGES FOR A HEALTHY
FUTURE TODAY
Heather Simonson, LMSW—heathersimonson14@gmail.com
3 Credits - Inservice - June 27 - August 15
This course presents a holistic view of human sexuality based on scientific study and
research in the field of sexology. It explores issues in sexuality relating to teachers and the
educational system from the biological, psychological and social perspectives. More than
sexuality-related issues are affecting the educational environment. While there are materials
and resources specifically for parents and adolescents, educational professionals are still
largely unsupported and without resources. This curriculum seeks to address this rarity by
leading educational professionals through a series of sexuality education-related activities to
increase knowledge, assess personal values and build skills. This course is also a turnkey
program which highlights highly effective methods and techniques to be used with youth.
S16-01085
THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF HEALTH, NUTRITION & OBESITY
Kysten Ellison - kysten@aol.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Participants will examine the current problem of obesity and discuss proactive ways in which
teachers can help create healthy eating and exercise habits in their students through
information and role modeling.
Topics: healthy versus harmful foods, debate over the
value of school lunches, candy, soda and other high sugar foods in schools, fast food
restaurants, the effect of diet and exercise on the brain and on academic student
performance.
S16-01088
THE CALM CLASSROOM
Kysten Ellison - Kysten@aol.com
3 Credits - Inservice - June 27 - August 15
This class will address the stress and anxiety students incur in the classroom. Participants
will examine the causes of stress and anxiety and understand methods to alleviate these
issues in the classroom. This course will also discuss depression and how to recognize the
symptoms and indicators as well as effective coping strategies.
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S16-01091
PROMOTING PROFESSIONAL WELLNESS
Robert Vulpis - 1 Credit – Inservice - EAST MEADOW
3 SESSIONS – August 8 - 10, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
This course will focus on teaching educators techniques to “de-stress” the classroom
environment. Participants will learn how to implement strategies that reduce conflict and
anxiety in the classroom setting. This will be achieved through promoting self-esteem,
positive imaging, and designing a blueprint for stress management. Hands-on activities,
demonstrations and role-playing exercises will be presented. MATERIALS FEE: $5.00.
S16 -02012
MAKING MATH MEANINGFUL
Danielle Waitz - dwaitz@hotmail.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Do you feel like your Math lessons are mundane? Do you feel like you can’t motivate
yourself to teach meaningful yet fun math lessons? This class will help teachers to make
math more meaningful while keeping students interested by incorporating accessible
resources. Participants will explore articles, multimedia and internet resources.
S16-02052
READING BETWEEN THE NUMBERS: BUILDING BRIDGES
BETWEEN MATH AND LITERACY (K – 6)
Lynda Lyons - teach3rdLL@aol.com
3 Credits - Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Ever look for a great piece of literature to introduce geometry or multiplication? Explore the
3 R’s of Mathematics; Reading, Writing & ‘Rithmetic utilizing children’s literature. Bring math
alive through literature, a must for elementary educators looking to differentiate math
instruction. It addresses basic mathematic concepts regardless of the instructional
program your district adopts. Investigate a variety of children’s literature and see how we
can introduce, reinforce or enrich just about any math concept using a book or poem.
S16-02614
METROMARINE
Vincent Cericola - vcericola@gmail.com
NEW!
3 Credits – Inservice—Various
5 SESSIONS - June 27 —July 1, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Educators will be provided with an opportunity to establish a firm link between curriculum
and local marine environments. Learn how the development of the metro area has impacted
the surrounding region and what is being done to improve the damage that was caused.
Course includes visits to several urban marine environments, a sewage treatment plant and
a fish market. ACTIVITIES FEE: $ 83.00 - due 1st class.
S16-02615
COASTAL ECOLOGY
Vincent Cericola - vcericola@gmail.com
NEW!
3 Credits – Inservice—Various
5 SESSIONS - Tuesday, July 5— Saturday, July 9, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Learn of water’s journey as it travels from the river’s head to its mouth, where it will then
empty into a marine body of water. A perilous journey as water can be tainted with pollution
and other anthropogenic sources of nutrients as it travels downstream. Educators will visit
these incredible ecosystems which will establish a strong bond between them and the
curriculum. ACTIVITIES FEE: $ 70.00 - due 1st class.
S16-03006
GADGETS AND GIZMOS – ESSENTIAL WEB TOOLS
Kristina Holzweiss - lieberrian@yahoo.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Do you know what a URL is? Can you locate materials in languages other than English?
Have you ever wanted to create online surveys to gather information, or digital flashcards to
use as study aids? Did you know that you can download and save educational video clips to
your computer hard drive? Learn how to make the Internet work for you as you create
interesting learning activities and assessment tools for your students.
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S16-03011
WHETTING YOUR APPETITE - TOP FREE APPS FOR EDUCATORS
Kristina Holzweiss - lieberrian@yahoo.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Focusing on the Common Core Standards, this course will give you the opportunity to
integrate the best free apps available in your instruction and assessments. You will learn
how iPads can help your students learn through multimedia and collaboration. Whether
you have one iPad or a class set, these essential apps are useful for all grade levels,
abilities, and content areas. A must for all iPad educators!
S16-03013
WEB RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE COMMON CORE IN THE
CLASSROOM - (3 - 8)
Tracy Toth - tracy764@gmail.com
3 Credits – Inservice – June 27 - August 15
This course will introduce you to a variety of free websites that can be used to enhance
your Common Core Lessons. The websites include using a combination of videos,
articles, questions, and games to give students a more hands-on experience. Many allow
the teacher to create student accounts & have the students submit work through the site.
S16-03014
USING A TEACHER BLOG
Mike DeMario - mdemarioscope@gmail.com
3 Credits - Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Today’s student is spending more time on the internet. They are obtaining much of their
information from websites and blogs. Used the right way, blogs can play an effective role
in the classroom and in implementing common core standards. Students can quickly and
easily respond to questions you post on a blog, download homework assignments,
access power point notes, and check a weekly topic schedule right from their cell phone.
S16-03017
WORD PROCESSING FOR TEACHERS USING MICROSOFT WORD
AND GOOGLE DOCS
Tracy Toth-tracy764@gmail.com
3 Credits – Inservice – June 27 - August 15
Word Processing is an old term, but one that most teachers use daily. From creating
lesson plans to drafting letters to designing handouts, we cannot seem to get away from it.
Participants will learn about the similarities and differences between Google Docs and
Microsoft Word, the two most popular word processing programs around. Learn how to
create eye-catching handouts that include graphic organizers, tables, images and more.
See how easy it is to convert both types of documents and all the ways they can be used.
S16-03030
AMERICA’S TREASURES: NATIONAL PARKS AS CLSRMS
Chris Visco—cvisco@optonline.net
3 Credits – Inservice— June 27 — August 15
There are over 360 National Parks scattered across the US. No matter where you live,
there is probably a National Park Site near you. Hidden within each National Park is an
exciting story waiting to be discovered. It would be impossible for a teacher to bring his or
her class to visit all of them, but thanks to the World Wide Web, it is now possible for
students to take virtual field trips without ever leaving the classroom. Each on-line session
will be devoted to exploring ways that National Parks can be used in class.
S16-03059
CREATING MULTIMEDIA INSTRUCTION
Steve Ellick - 3 Credits - Inservice - GREENLAWN
5 SESSIONS – July 11 – 15 - 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Do you want to compete with the stimulation that students receive from their electronic
devices and video games? This course is a smorgasbord of 21 st Century technology.
Explore different mediums to complete one multimedia presentation. One medium taught
is incorporating digital video through teacher made Instructional videos. Discuss shooting/
editing video, converting into different formats, and ways to incorporate teacher made
instructional videos into Interactive White Board lessons. This concept is beneficial for the
Flipped Classroom Concept.
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S16-03079
EMPOWERING INSTRUCTION THRU MICROSOFT POWERPOINT
Tom Jeffery - scopeinstructor@optonline.net
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Learn aspects and strategies that most teachers have not yet tried. Improve your skills at
classroom presentations. Develop 4 PowerPoint slideshows that are useable in the
classroom. Integrate graphics, audio, video, animations, transitions, and different types of
timing techniques. Hyperlink files and slides with other slides and files.
S16-03080
EXCELLING WITH MICROSOFT EXCEL
Tom Jeffery - scopeinstructor@optonline.net
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Learn Microsoft Excel through interactive lessons in a self-paced course. Participants
complete 45 hours of instruction and practice. 15 lessons with accompanying assignments.
S16-03084
TOTALLY TWITTER
Kerri Crawford - kerri1125@gmail.com
Emily Peterson - epeterson@emoschools.org
3 Credits — Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Welcome to #tctwitter Totally Twitter. Twitter is a social medium that has become
mainstream! We see # (hashtags) everywhere we go. What does Twitter have to do with
education you ask? A Lot! Are you interested in learning more about academic vocabulary?
You will find it on twitter. Are you interested in how others are feeling about high stakes
testing? Take this course and find out what Twitter can do for you.
S16-03091
I-PAD APPS AND WEBSITES TO HELP STRUGGLING READERS
AND WRITERS - (K-12)
NEW!
Maureen Hanley - mobrien16@hotmail.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Add more to your RTI toolbox! Participants will briefly familiarize themselves with common
reading and writing difficulties, students experience and “The Big 5 Ideas of Reading.”
Explore free and purchasable apps and websites for Phonemic Awareness, the Alphabetic
Principle, Reading Fluency, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Spelling, Writing and Notetaking.
S16-03402
FLIPPING THE CLASSROOM
Dr. Stephen Wefer - swefer@sachem.edu
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Have you ever wondered what a QR code was, or how you can transform your current
lessons into self-teaching documents in the digital age? This course will use MOODLE as a
platform to help you leverage your current lessons, notes, worksheets, homework
assignments into the hands of your students. Your students will be empowered to easily
use their smartphones, tablets, and mobile devices to bring your course materials to life.
S16-03403
INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY AND LITERATURE INTO YOUR
SCIENCE CURRICULUM
Danielle Waitz - dwaitz@hotmail.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Does science get put on the back burner? Do you feel like there is not enough time in the
day to teach science with the Common Core curriculum for math and language arts? Do
you feel like you can’t motivate yourself to teach fun science lessons? This class will help
you to make science fun and interesting through incorporating literature and technology into
your science curriculum. You will explore articles, multimedia and internet resources.
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S16-04001
ENRICHING VOCABULARY INSTRUCTION FOR ALL STUDENTS
Diane Cirino- dc56scope@gmail.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Need new ways to help your students build their vocabularies? Do some of your students
lack comprehension while reading? Are you looking for engaging activities that are
research-based to enhance your vocabulary instruction? Examine current research on the
word knowledge disparity among children and learn specific strategies to differentiate your
instruction to address students. Learn effective techniques to use before, during and after
reading to support vocabulary development.
S16-04005
THE COMPREHENSION CONNECTION: STRATEGIES TO TEACH
COMPREHENSION SKILLS IN THE AGE OF COMMON CORE
Alissa Rosenberg - alissaspieces@hotmail.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
The central key to the new Common Core Standards for ELA is Comprehension.
Comprehension is the understanding of the meaning of written and oral language. It
involves constructing meaning from traditional sources and is based on a reader’s prior
knowledge, information presented and the use of context. This course will give direct
strategies that can be used to help improve a student’s reading and listening skills.
S16-04006
CREATIVE WAYS TO TEACH KIDS TO MAKE INFERENCES IN
THE AGE OF THE COMMON CORE STANDARDS
Alissa Rosenberg - alissaspieces@hotmail.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Making inferences rests at the heart of academic and social comprehension. This class will
discuss what inferences are and how they are directly related to the new Common Core.
Learn fun ideas and/or sample lessons utilizing different creative techniques including the
use of technology, movies, pictures, books, websites and apps to help teach students to
improve their ability to construct inferences and higher level thinking during listening/
reading tasks and in social situations. Walk away with hands-on lessons.
S16-04007
VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT AND THE ELA COMMON CORE
Alissa Rosenberg - alissaspieces@hotmail.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27—August 15
Come review the common core standards regarding vocabulary; discuss research on why
vocabulary enhancement is so pivotal to literacy achievement and break down different
strategies to teach vocabulary enhancement. Sample mini-lessons, activities & strategies
will be provided. Participants will create and share a variety of lessons and activities.
S16-04017
HOW TO TEACH RESEARCH PAPER WRITING AT ALL LEVELS
Deirdre Cerrito - deirdrecerrito@yahoo.com
3 Credits - Inservice - June 27 - August 15
The Common Core has made students at all levels more responsible for directing their own
learning, and knowing how to conduct research responsibly is an essential skill that all
learners need. When this class is complete, you will have all the lessons and materials
needed to help your students write great research papers. No more non-informative,
unfocused or plagiarized papers to grade! Suitable Grades 3 - 12.
S16-04018
HANDS-ON & INTERACTIVE GAMES IN THE ELEMENTARY CLSRM
Christina Sciarrotto - cmes724@yahoo.com
3 Credits - Inservice - June 27 - August 15
This course will examine the benefits of hands on and interactive games in the classroom.
Participants will create games in all content areas with and without using technology.
Smart Notebook is recommended for participants taking this class. Suitable Grades K - 5.
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S16-04040
TEACHING STUDY SKILLS (K – 12 )
Dr. Peter A. Pece - doctorpece@optonline.net
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Every person who has ever taken a course has had to learn and develop good study
habits, organizational skills, and ways to memorize and understand concepts, ideas and
abstract theories. This course is for everyone in an educational setting to encourage and
foster good work/study habits in their students. Learn about memory, techniques we can
utilize for productive note-taking and study habits.
S16-04054
CREATING A SCHOOL CULTURE THAT COMBATS BULLYING
Cecile Wren - mindandheart@optonline.net
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Learn to design programs that will combat bullying by developing a culture grounded in
upstander responsibility. Learn to: utilize anti-bullying strategies to address bullying and
harassment in school, implement the theory of upstander responsibility as part of their
school’s culture, design and coordinate K-12 activities for Morning Meetings, Advisory
Programs, Circles of Power and Respect and/or Curricular Integration.
S16-04056
CHARACTER EDUCATION – (K – 12)
Andrew Paskal - apaskal@juno.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Character Education is one ‘hot issue’ in education today. It is consistently being debated
in households, classrooms, boardrooms, and faculty rooms. Participants will be discussing
the meaning of character education and whether character education can be taught, and if
so, how and by whom. Develop 6 lessons on the six pillars of character education.
S16-04058
BULLYING – STRATEGIES FOR TEACHERS – K – 12
Debbi Frechtman - deb5474@aol.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Participants will learn about children who bully and those who are bullied. This course will
also help teachers and parents to have a better understanding of the many forms of
bullying and how to effectively work with children who experience bullying.
S16-04080
HOW TO ALIGN YOUR FAVORITE UNITS TO THE COMMON CORE
Deirdre Cerrito - deirdrecerrito@yahoo.com
3 Credits - Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Many experienced educators achieved great success with tried and true favorite units but
feel that these units can’t be taught anymore because they don’t align with the Common
Core. While many teachers have received training, many are still unsure of how to
implement the vast array of Common Core conventions and protocols. Learn how to
incorporate nine different essential aspects of the Common core into your existing units.
S16-04097
COMMON CORE AND THE ELA
Monica Consalvo - daisymac@otponline.net
3 Credits – Inservice – June 27 - August 15
Course allows educators to learn the research behind the shift in instruction, while
engaging them toward the development of new resources. It will also embody 21st century
learning practices allowing for more interactivity among students and focus on a more
student driven learning approach. Develop a comprehensive unit plan for your grade.
S16-04098
MULTICULTURALISM IN THE K-12 CLASSROOM
Gayle Meinkes-Lumia - gmeinkeslumia@bufsd.org
NEW!
3 Credits - Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Students who enter LI Schools systems from foreign countries need to learn to assimilate
into a very different culture. What do educators need to know in order to promote
success? Lessons on culture, respect, vocabulary, reciprocal reading, diversity, as well as
various strategies to enhance respect and learning for all in the multicultural process.
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S16-04102
GRAMMAR GIMMICKS, WORD USAGE & PAINLESS PUNCTUATION
Jean Galima - jeangalima@yahoo.com
3 Credits - Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Participants will learn to help their students eliminate frequent errors in writing by utilizing
gimmicks that work. This course will bridge the connection between oral language and
written communication more effectively with successful writing strategies that students will
remember and apply.
Learn fascinating language facts to enhance your teaching
experiences. Gather activities, techniques and resources that will transgress across all
curriculum areas improving the writing of students. A must for all teachers of all disciplines.
S16-04103
THE NEWSPAPER AS A FLEXIBLE AND DYNAMIC TEACHING TOOL
Jean Galima - jeangalima@yahoo.com
3 Credits - Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Most students do not include newspaper reading in their daily rituals. The objective of this
course is to have teachers bring the real world into the classroom and learn how to adapt the
newspaper to all disciplines and grade levels. Participants will leave with practical
applications, activities, and extensions to challenge students and help them to develop long
lasting readership fostering awareness of our ever-changing world.
S16-04109
LEARNING, LITERACY AND LIFE
Jean Galima - jeangalima@yahoo.com
NEW!
3 Credits - Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Literacy is more than just the ability to read; it encompasses writing, speaking, solving
problems and attaining proficiency to be able to function within the family, in school, on the
job, and in society. Participants will develop and share tools and activities to strengthen their
students’ literacy skills and target instruction most effectively.
S16-04145
FOCUS ON NON-FICTION: TEACH TO READ AND UNDERSTAND
Rosemarie Foster - Rosemariefoster5@gmail.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
The focus will be to help teachers improve non-fiction reading comprehension skills for their
students. Participants will research and understand expository text structure, features and
patterns. Through the information provided, participants will learn strategies for vocabulary
instruction, activation of prior knowledge, scanning, skimming, self-monitoring skills,
questioning the text, determining importance, synthesizing, and also be given the opportunity
to research and evaluate nonfiction lesson plans.
S16-04146
TEACHING READING FLUENCY
Rosemarie Foster - Rosemariefoster5@gmail.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Course will provide a detailed explanation of reading fluency and how it develops. Various
components of reading fluency: automaticity, phrasing, intonation, expression, pace, etc.
You will learn how fluency is measured and assessed and research successful instructional
strategies to implement activities to help children develop into fluent readers.
S16-04151
THE POWER OF LANGUAGE
Kerri Crawford - kerri1125@gmail.com
3 Credits - Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Designed to show teachers how to use their most powerful teaching tool—their words—to
bring out the best in children. Learn how to use words effectively to deal with just about
every challenging situation. Help children develop self-control, build their sense of
community and gain academic skills/knowledge through skillful teacher language. Course
follows the approach of the Responsive Classroom.
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S16-04155
DEVELOPING READERS IN THE PRIMARY GRADES
Christina Sciarrotto - cmes724@yahoo.com
3 Credits - Inservice - June 27– August 15
This course will examine the components of a successful reading program to teach
students how to read. Participants will learn and create lessons on each of the
components of reading instructions: phonemic awareness, phonics, word study,
vocabulary, sight words, fluency and comprehension. Suitable Grades K - 2
S16-04502
BEYOND BLOOM-BUILDING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
THROUGH DEDUCTIVE REASONING
Gayle Meinkes-Lumia - gmeinkeslumia@bufsd.org
3 Credits — Inservice - June 27 - August 15
The Common Core requires educators to infuse a plethora of higher order skills, as well as
deductive reasoning techniques into the classroom. This course will enable educators to
comprehend the cognitive domains of Bloom’s taxonomy and subsequently move further
and develop mastery level thematic strategies that guide students on their journey to
success. Cross curricular teaching, interdisciplinary applications, analytic, philosophical
and productive reasoning techniques will be addressed.
S16-05002
SPANISH IN OUR CLASSROOMS
Francine Voulo - favoulo@aol.com
Credits - Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Teachers often need a translator to communicate with Spanish speaking students and their
families. Conferences, letter writing, phone calls, and CSE meetings can be more
comfortable and productive if teachers know the basics of the Spanish language and
cultural awareness. Participants will learn letter writing, phone call language, simple
lessons in Spanish and explore cultural issues which will promote a better understanding of
their ELL students and their families.
S16-05003
COMMUNICATING WITH OUR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
Francine Voulo - favoulo@aol.com
3 Credits - Inservice - June 27 - August 15
This course will help educators and all staff members to communicate better with their
students. Participants will explore and research the Spanish Language. Many of the
following topics will also help physical/occupational therapists and school nurses assist their
students. Lessons will cover culture, traditions, careers, job opportunities, health, foods,
holidays, art, music and extraordinary Hispanic Americans.
S16-06028B
BOOKMAKING FOR ARTISTS AND EDUCATORS
Julia Lang-Shapiro - Eyecre8art@yahoo.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Participants will be introduced to the ideas of book design and creation. Learn a variety of
techniques for constructing simple to complex books that can be made with students:
including sewn bindings, non-adhesive books and portfolios. Assorted interdisciplinary
projects will be introduced. The connection between written work and visual literacy will be
highlighted.
S16-06029
CREATIVE COLLAGE TECHNIQUES
Julia Lang-Shapiro - 3 Credits – Inservice
LONG BEACH—5 SESSIONS—July 25—29—8:00 AM—5:30 PM
This course is designed as an introduction to various collage techniques. Creating artwork
is not something that should be intimidating or scary. Collage is the perfect medium
because you are not starting from scratch. Source material for collages can be anything:
fabric, paper, even a candy wrapper! Open your imagination and experiment with some
creative collage techniques. MATERIALS FEE: $ 20.00 ( Due First Class).
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S16-06115
SUMMER MUSICAL POTPOURRI— West Islip Symphony Orchestra
Murry Kahn - 1 Credit – Inservice, WEST ISLIP
8 SESSIONS – 7:30 – 10:00 PM, Starts: Mon., July 25
Participate in a comprehensive community summer pops concert. Registration is subject
to approval contact Murry Kahn at (631) 751-8154. Dates: Mon, July 25, August 1, 8,
Thursday, July 28, August 4, and Wed August 10 (Concert)
S16-06120
“MYTH AND MAGIC!” - THE SOUND SYMPHONY
Dorothy Savitch - 1 Credit – Inservice
PORT JEFF STA., 10 SESSIONS - 7:30–9:30 PM, Starts: June 23
The Sound Symphony performs outdoor pops concerts that feature music from the great
Broadway shows and light classics. This course is Intended for instrumental music
teachers who wish to enrich their knowledge of the orchestral repertoire. *Registration is
subject to the approval of the conductor, Dorothy Savitch at (718) 499-8495. Dates: June
23, 30, July 7, 14,21,28 and August 4 Concerts—August 6, 11 & 12.
S16-06154
NATURE IN ART: EAST ASIAN WATER INK PAINTING/CALLIGRAPHY
Sung-Sook Setton & Dr. Mark Setton— 3 Credits – Inservice
NEW!
SETAUKET - 5 SESSIONS – August 1 — 5 — 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
This course provides training in the fundamentals of traditional East Asian brush painting
and calligraphy; its principles, subject matter based on four gracious plants, techniques
and style. Representative works by great masters as well as contemporary artists are
used as models of brushwork and composition. East Asian brush painting is not merely a
visual art, it is also a literary and philosophical one. ACTIVITIES/MATERIALS FEE: $76.00
(includes brushes, ink stone, ink stick, rice paper, felt, rubber and glue).
S16-06207
AN OCEANSIDE ART INTENSIVE—AT THE ART BARGE
Jim Bergesen—jimbergesen@gmail.com—3 Credits—Inservice
NEW!
AMAGANSETT—5 SESSIONS—August 1 — 5 — 8:00 AM—5:30 PM
Participating teachers will create art in a variety of mediums to develop new ideas, art
projects and connections to contemporary art history. Studio projects, visiting artists, field
trips to local art institutions and guest lecturers will make this a productive experience. You
will come away with a firsthand experience in art as well as lesson plans to bring back to
the classroom. You will be required to create a portfolio and documentation panel of your
work during the week. For the first day, a three ring binder, phone/digital camera and
sketch book will be required. MATERIAL FEES: $25.00 DUE FIRST CLASS.
S16-07001
DEVELOPING A COLLEGE/CAREER READY STUDENT
Francesca Cavallaro - f.cavallaro@yahoo.com
NEW!
3 Credits - Inservice - June 27 - August 15
This course is geared towards making students more college and career ready. This can
be accomplished by implementing a college/career focus in the curriculum, through
lessons and by schools exposing students to a wide variety of opportunities early on,
students can set individual post-secondary goals for themselves. Furthermore, the course
aims to bring to light the different local opportunities, online resources and potential field
trips schools can implement.
S16-11002
RESPONDING TO RTI PROCESS…MY ROLE AS A TEACHER
Lynda Lyons - teach3rdLL@aol.com
3 Credits – Inservice - April 13 - June 15
Undoubtedly, you have heard much to do about R.T.I. Since the first tier of this model
becomes the responsibility of the general education teacher, many educators across NYS
are asking themselves the same questions. What is my role as a classroom teacher in the
R.T.I. process? What will R.T.I. look like in practice? What is a research based intervention? What is a progress monitoring tool for data analysis and how do I implement this
monitoring process? How does this legislation impact my role as an educator with 25-30
students? Come and examine the essential components of RTI.
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S16-11005
POVERTY IN EDUCATION
Michael Sims - mikesimsduke1@yahoo.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Participants will examine the relationship between poverty and learning. You will explore
how poverty is truly defined and discover the different levels of poverty that exist in the
school
districts we work and live in. You will develop effective ways to help students
overcome the barriers to learning that result from enduring poverty. Since there is poverty
in every town and school district, this course is applicable for all educators at every level.
S16-11006
MOTIVATING STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE: ENSURE STUDENT SUCCESS
Anthony Auciello - scopeauciello@aol.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Participants will learn not only about motivating their students, but also teaching their
students to motivate themselves. Identify students who need motivating. Develop, utilize,
and analyze strategies that will help you teach students how to self-motivate and succeed.
Participants will utilize the internet to build a large foundation of information that can be
used at any grade level. Course will be the missing piece to any teacher’s bag of tricks!
S16-11008
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS ENGAGE LEARNERS
Kerri Crawford - kerri1125@gmail.com
3 Credits - Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Essential questions help target standards and engage students in thoughtful, meaningful
discussions. Explore and discover the importance of using essential questions and learn
how to create effective EQs while addressing the Common Core Standards. Creating a
culture of inquiry benefits our students by increasing rigor and understanding.
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TOP TEN SITES FOR ALL TEACHERS
Kristina Holzweiss - lieberrian@yahoo.com
3 Credits – Inservice – June 27 - August 15
Designed to introduce teachers of all grade levels and subject areas to the top ten sites on
the Internet for teaching. You will learn how to create your own hotlists, rubrics, learning
materials, flashcards, worksheets, WebQuests and PowerPoint games. With these 10 sites
in your favorites list, you will always have that trick up your sleeve. These sites address the
Common Core and can be used with SmartBoard and Promethean whiteboards.
S16-11018
RTI AND THE BIG FIVE
Kerri Crawford - kerri1125@gmail.com
Emily Peterson - epeterson@emoschools.org
3 Credits — Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Inspired by Response to Intervention, this course will give elementary teachers a treasury of
books to use in their instruction of research-based interventions. In addition to this treasury,
Appendix B of the Common Core Standards will be studied for appropriate text exemplars.
Intended for those who are interested in improving their Tier One instruction or providing
Interventions for their Tier Two students. After a data analysis of their class, teachers will
determine the areas of greatest weakness in reading and prepare lessons. Thorough
examination of the four Language Arts Common Core Strands will be required.
S16-11032
BUILDING POSITIVE RELATIONS WITH PARENTS
Michael Sims - mikesimsduke1@yahoo.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Explore the fundamental importance of encouraging real collaboration between schools and
families. Developing good relations with parents is an essential tool for creating an optimal
working environment for students. You will construct materials, examine how to
communicate proactively with parents, develop strategies for communicating negative
information and how to remain professional with confrontational or hostile parents.
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S16-11034
TOOLS FOR INCREASING PARENT-TEACHER COMMUNICATION
Mike DeMario - mdemarioscope@gmail.com
2 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
This course will address-How do I increase communication with my student’s parents? Every
teacher can relate to spending their prep, lunch periods and time after the school day trying
to get in touch with a parent. Participants will be introduced to a couple of highly effective
methods for increasing parent contact.
In today’s world of APPR, parent teacher
communication is a must. Online communication tools including teacher blogs, Remind 101
and email distribution lists will be addressed. Analyze how increased reliance on technology
and social media is playing a role in the current trend of the “flipped classroom”.
S16-11036
EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING & PROTOCOLS F/THE 21ST CENTURY
Gayle Meinkes-Lumia - gmeinkeslumia@bufsd.org
3 Credits - Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Teaching in the 21st Century requires instructors to vary their style and content in order to
meet the rigorous demands of the Common Core. Having a repertoire of teaching
techniques and resources is a must. This course will enable teachers to gain a wealth of
protocols and resources that drive student learning. You will successfully learn the
expeditionary learning model of engagement routines and protocols. Models: Gallery Walk,
Mystery Quotes, Tea Party, Written Conversations, Carousel Brainstorm, & Frayer Model.
Emerge with an extensive heap of comprehensive strategies at your fingertips.
S16-11038
ENGAGING ACTIVITIES!
Deirdre Cerrito - deirdreceritto@yahoo.com
3 Credits - Inservice - June 27 - August 15
As classroom teachers, it is really our responsibility to engage our students in every step of
the learning process. Active learners are happy and motivated, and they learn more. You will
read professional articles, create lesson plans and design fun activities to bring back to your
students-all while strengthening your students’ skills.
S16-11039
ENGAGING THE DISENGAGED LEARNER
Richard Faber - Fabes888@gmail.com
3 Credits - Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Learning is a lot like bike riding. Once you have the knack, you never really forget the skill.
Nor do you forget the thrill of learning a new ability or understanding a complex idea. Why
have so many students never discovered this thrill? Why are they coasting when they could
be racing along in the educational Tour de France with their peers? What can teachers do
to engage the disengaged student? This will help teachers keep students highly engaged &
encourage students to contribute their ideas & insights.
S16-11040
THE IMPACT OF LABELING AND STEREOTYPES ON EDUCATION
Richard Faber - Fabes888@gmail.com
3 Credits - Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Preppy. Techie. Geek. Freak. Loser. Jock. Special Ed. These are just a few of the labels that
students live with everyday. And some labels are a lot meaner. Who hands out these
labels? What role do labels play? Do they help or hurt? Do people sometimes like their
labels or do they always hate them? This course will examine the truth behind these labels
and the impact that they have on student behavior and learning.
S16-12002
INTEGRATED CO-TEACHING: ENSURING STUDENT SUCCESS
Anthony Auciello - scopeauciello@aol.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Participants will be given the opportunity to learn about the various aspects of integrated
co-teaching (ICT). In addition to learning the fundamentals and principals, you will learn
how to use these techniques to foster a positive relationship with their co-teaching
partners, while ensuring students grow, both socially and academically.
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S16-12003
DIFFERENTIATION IN ACTION
Gayle Meinkes-Lumia - gmeinkeslumia@bufsd.org
3 Credits - Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Learn everything there is to know about differentiating your classrooms. Learn the secrets
to recognizing and building on the individual talents of each student, while preparing all
students for the rigors of new standards and assessments. Learn student centered ideas,
lessons that differentiate, challenging ways to motivate students, current research on
differentiation, constructivist practices, ideas for putting research into action, examples &
strategies that assist in differentiation, assessment & tiered lesson ideas and websites.
S16-12004
IMPLEMENTING HELPFUL STRATEGIES FOR WORKING WITH
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE STUDENTS
Linda A. Cohen - lhardmancohen@gmail.com
3 Credits - Inservice - June 27 - August 15
What exactly is a Speech and Language Impairment? What does this mean for a
classroom teacher? Working with students with Speech and Language needs can be
challenging depending on the nature of the impairment. Learn what a teacher needs to
know about working with Speech and Language Impaired students who exhibit Language,
Articulation or Fluency Disorders, Auditory Processing weaknesses, higher functioning
Autism, Selective Mutism and social issues.
In today’s highly language based
classrooms, learn how to meet the needs of learners with these language based skills.
S16-12005
AUDITORY PROCESSING DISORDERS: AN OVERVIEW OF
WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH APD
Linda A. Cohen - lhardmancohen@gmail.com
3 Credits - Inservice - June 27 - August 15
What does it mean to have an Auditory Processing Disorder? It is estimated that 5-7% of
children sitting in the classroom suffer with APD. That means there is the likelihood of
having a student with APD in your current classroom. Learn about the characteristics of an
Auditory Processing Disorder and how to work with children that struggle with this disorder.
You will also learn about the challenges students with APD face in their reading skills and
what you can do as a teacher to help them.
S16-12008
SOCIAL SKILLS AND SOCIAL THINKING FOR STUDENTS IN
THE AGE OF THE COMMON CORE – (K – 12)
Alissa Rosenberg - alissaspieces@gmail.cm
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
The new Common Core Standards recognize speaking and listening skills as an integral
part of learning. Students with Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and ADHD
may score very high on traditional IQ tests, however demonstrate tremendous difficulties
making friends and fitting in. These students have social cognitive deficits and their
prevalence within the mainstream classroom is growing by leaps and bounds. This class
will focus on defining what social skills are, what a social cognitive disorder is and whom it
affects. It will then delve into why these students have such a difficult time understanding
the social cues and norms of our society and strategies that can be applied within the
mainstream, special education and small group sessions to help teach social thinking.
S16-12009
OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANCE DISORDER-STRATEGIES FOR
TEACHERS AND PARENTS – (K – 12)
Andrew Paskal - apaskal@juno.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27- August 15
The mandate of placing children in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) has resulted in
more inclusion and mainstream students in general education classes. As general
education teachers are dealing with new and diverse needs, there exists a need for
training. Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) is one which requires training. As a result
you will have a better understanding of how to work with these students.
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S16-12010
SPECIAL EDUCATION LAW FOR THE CLASSROOM TEACHER
Andrew Paskal - apaskal@juno.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Learn about special education law and their responsibilities in the classroom. As a result
of this course, educators will have a better understanding of the special education
process. You will also understand relevant laws and their role, and their implementation.
S16-12013
INCLUSION AND THE DIFFERENTIATED CLASSROOM
Monica Consalvo—daisymac@optonline.net
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Like the crayons in a Crayola box we are all different and unique. All students learn
differently. The classrooms of the 21st Century are diverse, different and difficult. They
encompass learners who are challenged and gifted sitting side by side. Explore this
unique, yet common, setting and learn how to take your lessons to a new height.
Participants will be introduced to methods and techniques to allow your lessons to reach
and address every learner.
S16-12015
ASPERGER SYNDROME-STRATEGIES FOR TEACHERS - K - 12
Debbi Frechtman - deb5474@aol.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
The mandate of placing children in the Least Restrictive Environment has resulted in
teachers dealing with children with new and diverse needs. Asperger Syndrome is one
such disorder which requires training for teachers and parents resulting in a better
understanding of the disorder, and how to effectively work with these students.
S16-12018
COMMON CORE & THE SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENT—K—12
Mike DeMario - mdemarioscope@gmail.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
The Common Core has brought wide reaching shifts in education. While much of the
emphasis has been placed on particular content areas, there is still much to examine
when discussing best practices for implementing Common Core Standards in Special
Education. Examine how to increase reading and writing skills to meet the diverse needs
of learners today. Examine the curriculum changes that have resulted from Common
Core and how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of Special Ed students.
Develop strategies for teaching note taking, reading comprehension and writing skills.
S16-12020
DEFINING DYSLEXIA & THE ORTON GILLINGHAM READING
METHODOLOGY - K - 12
Maureen Hanley - mobrien16@hotmail.com
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
Dyslexia affects 1 out of 5 people. As a matter of fact, it is the most common reading
disability, but many times is undiagnosed and untreated. It does not discriminate
between race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status, but the good news is that people with
dyslexia can learn to read and spell. Course participants will familiarize themselves with
the definition, causes, symptoms and early detection of dyslexia. They will listen to
personal experiences of people with dyslexia. Additionally, they will explore the
Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Reading methodology and discover reading and spelling
techniques and programs that remediate students of all ages.
S16-12021
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE ON THE SPECTRUM? K—12
Mike DeMario - mdemarioscope@gmail.com
NEW!
3 Credits – Inservice - June 27 - August 15
We have all heard the expression, “on the spectrum,” but what does it mean? What
implications would this have on your classroom? This course will review characteristics
of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental
Disorders. Participants will examine best instructional practices and methodologies.
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SCOPE is a not-for-profit educational organization permanently chartered by
the New York State Board of Regents to provide services to school districts.
Founded in 1964 by school superintendents, it is a cooperative venture for
sharing resources to deal with common concerns. It is governed by a Board
of Directors of school superintendents and college representatives and serves
as a regional School Study Council and School Board Institute.
2015-2016 SCOPE Board of Directors:
President
Ms. Susan Schnebel - Superintendent, Islip UFSD
Vice President
Mr. Henry Grishman - Superintendent, Jericho UFSD
Treasurer
Dr. Walter F. Schartner - Superintendent, Sayville UFSD
Immediate Past President
Mr. John Lorentz - Superintendent, Farmingdale UFSD
Executive Director
Mr. George L. Duffy
Dr. Anthony Annunziato - Associate Professor, Department of
Instructional & and Administrative Leadership, St. John’s University
Mr. Lars Clemensen - Superintendent, Hampton Bays UFSD
Ms. Kelly Fallon - Superintendent, Half Hollow Hills CSD
Dr. Robert Feirsen - Superintendent, Garden City UFSD
Dr. Roberta Gerold - Superintendent, Middle Country CSD
Mr. John J. Hogan - Superintendent, West Hempstead UFSD
Dr. Lorna R. Lewis - Superintendent, Plainview-Old Bethpage CSD
Dr. Robert J. Manley - Dean, School of Education, Dowling College
Dr. Robert Moraghan - Professor of Education, Stony Brook University
Dr. Joseph V. Rella - Superintendent, Comsewogue UFSD
Dr. Charles Russo - Superintendent, East Moriches UFSD
SCOPE Professional Development Staff
Mr. Cramer Harrington Deputy Director for Management Services
Ms. Betty Westcott
Coordinator for Professional Development