Owl Center Calendar of Events

Current Offerings

Winter-Spring 2010 Courses

A NOTE ABOUT COURSE FEES:

Due to federal funding laws, the OWL Center has been prohibited from collecting fees this year. This has drastically altered our ability to offer inservice courses at our usual rates. The $435 graduate fees for Brooklyn College courses have remained the same; the $250 inservice fee was set by the College, and although it is higher than what you have paid for OWL inservice credits in the past, it is the best deal we could get until our funding is restored to its previous level.
Thank you for your support and understanding. Feel free to call or email with any questions you may have.

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Brooklyn College Education 792.2X
Teaching Writing
Across the Curriculum
Instructor: Karen Buechner

45 hrs; 3 credits (Graduate or Inservice)	Grades 6-12
Site: Lindenhurst MS	Time: 3:15-6:15 pm
Fee: $435 grad. / $250 Inservice*

Dates: Wednesdays, Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 24; Mar. 3, 10, 24; April 7, 14, 21, 5 hour practicum of online research, reflection, and lesson planning

This comprehensive course is designed for all teachers regardless of subject area. Participants will examine the writing process as it applies to their instruction, and will study and apply current research to their classroom practice. Teachers will analyze the relationships between writing and critical thinking, as well as teaching and learning in their subject areas.
This is a blended learning course. Internet access is required for online assignments and research.

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Brooklyn College Education 763.53T
Seminar in Special Education:
Students Experiencing
Emotional Conflict
Instructor: Joanna Dolezal

45 hrs; 3 credits (Graduate or Inservice)	Grades K-12
Site: Robert Moses MS, N. Babylon	Time: 4-7 p.m.
Fee: $435 grad. / $250 Inservice*

Dates: Mondays, Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 8; Mar. 1, 8 15, 22; April 12, 19, 26, plus 15 hour practicum of online research, reflection, and lesson planning

*Inservice credits approved for MA75 for Lindenhurst teachers.

Participants will explore the causes and manifestations of emotional conflict and its effects upon academicachievement and social development. Teachers will develop strategies and techniques for working with troubled students and their families.
This is a blended learning course. Internet access is required for online assignments and research.

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Brooklyn College Education 763.4T
Workshop in Language Arts
Instructor: Erica Bohrer

45 hrs; 3 credits (Graduate or Inservice)	Grades K-5
Site: Daniel St. School Library	Time: 4-7 pm
Fee: $435 graduate/ $250 Inservice*

Dates: Tuesdays, Jan. 26; Feb. 2, 9, 23; Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23; April 13, 20, plus 15 hour practicum of online research, reflection, and lesson planning

*Inservice credits approved for MA75 for Lindenhurst teachers.

This course will focus on strategies and techniques of teaching all areas of English Language Arts, including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Best practices in the instruction of individual students, small groups, and whole class will be explored. Topics will include instruction of spelling, vocabulary, guided reading, writing in different genres, listening and reading comprehension.
This is a blended learning course. Internet access is required for online assignments and research.

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Brooklyn College Education 712.23T
Childhood Mathematics Education: Advanced Methods & Best Practices
Instructor: Beth Read

45 hrs; 3 credits (Graduate or Inservice)	Grades K-5
Site: Albany Ave. School Library, Lindenhurst	Time: 4-7 p.m.
Fee: $435 grad. / $250 Inservice*

Dates: Thursdays, Jan. 28; Feb. 4, 11, 25; Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25; April 8, 15, plus 15 hour practicum of online research, reflection, and lesson planning

*Inservice credits approved for MA75 for Lindenhurst teachers.

This course will address best practices in teaching mathematics to children in grades K-5. Among the topics to be addressed are number, geometric and spatial sense, computational skills, mathematical concepts and higher order thinking skills, integration of math with literacy and other subject areas, forma and informal assessment, and the role of technology in teaching and learning math.
This is a blended learning course. Internet access is required for online assignments and research.

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Brooklyn College Education 670X
Skillful Teaching Strategies: Understanding by Design
Instructor: Audrey Gottlieb

45 hrs; 3 credits (Graduate or Inservice)		Grades K-12
Site: Lindenhurst High School Library		Time: 9 am.-4 pm
Fee: $435 grad. / $250 Inservice*

Dates: February 15, 16, 17, 18 & 27, 2010 (Winter Recess + one Saturday) plus 15 hour practicum of online research, reflection, and lesson planning

*Inservice credits approved for MA75 for Lindenhurst teachers.

This course is designed for teachers who want to improve their teaching practice and effectiveness in the classroom. Participants will learn how to develop essential questions and design unit plans around them. These unit plans will maximize student learning by stating clear objectives, deepening understanding, emphasizing critical thinking and application of knowledge and skills.
This is a blended learning course. Internet access is required for online assignments and research.

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We do not accept telephone registration.

PLEASE PRINT THIS FORM AND MAIL IT TO US WITH YOUR REGISTRATON FEE.

New York State Teacher Center
ONLINE ACADEMY
REGISTER FOR THESE Online Academy Courses DIRECTLY WITH
The Rockland Teacher Center.
On-line: Go to www.rockteach.org . Register using MyLearningPlan.
Pay by check or credit card.

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Using the Internet to Make Science Lessons POP!
15 hours, 1 inservice credit Grades K-12
Instructor: Lisa Nabi

Discover new ways to use the internet to instruct, reinforce, and enrich your current science curriculum. In this course you will enhance lessons you currently teach and create new ones that engage students through online games, videos, pictures, lessons, etc.

Designing Smart Board Activities That Promote Higher Order Thinking
15 hours, 1 inservice credit Grades K-12
Instructor: Gail Szeliga

Learn to use the Smart Board as a tool for developing and challenging student thinking. Using Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy as a foundation, this course will focus on the process of designing interactive Smart Board lessons that creatively promote “HOT” (higher order thinking) skills. Access to the Internet, email and Smart Notebook Software required.

Balance the Heart & Mind:
Creating Resilient Schools that Address the Social, Emotional, Ethical, & Academic Needs of Students
15 hours, 1 inservice credit Grades K-12
Instructor: Cecile Wren

Participants will explore the research-based skills and competencies that have a positive impact on the organizational structure of their school, delivery of instruction, and student performance. Teachers will gain the necessary tools that will enable them to foster compassion, values, cooperation, appropriate decision-making, goal setting, and high academic expectations in their school setting. They will develop a toolbox of SEAL strategies, and create a SEAL portfolio that serves as a resource tool and guide for implementation.

Be sure to check the Online Academy website www.olacatalog.org for course requirements and expectations BEFORE registering. Teachers are expected to log in and work on the course site at least 3 times each week.

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SJU Graduate Information Session - Oakdale

January 13, February 17
March 24, April 14, May 12, June 9
4:30 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

St. John’s University / Oakdale Campus
Graduate Academic Center
500 Montauk Highway
Oakdale, New York 11769

Programs Offered at Oakdale:
Doctoral program in Educational Administration and Supervision
A Master of Science in School Building Leadership
School District Leadership
Professional Diploma in School Building and School District Leadership.
Master of Science in Teaching Literacy (B-6) , (5-12), and (K-12)
Advanced Certificate in Teaching Literacy (B-6) or (5-12)
Masters of Science in Teaching Literacy (B-6) & Teaching Children with Disabilities - Childhood (Dual Certification)
Orton Gillingham (Multi-Censory Approach)
Teaching Children with Disabilities (Childhood)
Career Change - Teaching Children with Disabilities (Childhood)
Teaching English To Students of Other Languages (K-12)
Career Change Teaching English To Students of Other Languages (K-12)
Bilingual Extension Certification
Career Change Early Childhood, Childhood and Adolescent Education
Gifted Education Certification Extension

Coming Soon … Spring 2010
Advance Certificate in Adolescent Education – Middle School Extension (Grades 5 and 6)
Advanced Certificate in Childhood Education – Middle School Extension (Grades 7, 8, 9)
For more information please call (631) 218-7709 or (631) 218-773

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED!

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We are always looking for new instructors and ideas for new courses and workshops.
If you have an idea for a program you’d like to present, please download our course/workshop proposal form, fill it out, and send it back to us via email, fax (631-867-3858) or mail to the OWL Teacher Center at:

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The OWL Teacher Center
350 Daniel Street
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
631-867-3855
jbova@lindenhurstschools.org