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OWL Teacher Center
Fall 2008 Professional Development
Program
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Study Groups for First Year Teachers
Our New Teacher Study Groups are designed to provide you with
a friendly, collegial, confidential learning community. Discussion
topics will evolve from the needs / interests of the group. Meeting
dates will be announced at the first session. There is no fee
for first year teachers.
Elementary Level with Erica Bohrer 30 hours, 2 inservice credits
Starts Tuesday, September 16 (ten sessions), 4:00-7:00 p.m. Lindenhurst,
Daniel St. School, Room 115
Middle School Level with Kelly Ann Turner 30 hours,
2 inservice credits
Starts Monday, September 29 (15 sessions), 3:00-5:00 p.m. Lindenhurst
Middle School, Room S108
High School Level with Charlene Muro 30 hours,
2 inservice credits
Starts Wednesday, September 10 (15 sessions), 2:30– 4:30
p.m. Lindenhurst High School, 2nd Fl. Faculty Rm.
Study Groups for Second and Third Year Teachers
Support will continue in the same format as Study Groups
for First Year Teachers.
Fee: $60
Elementary Level with Erica Bohrer. 30 hours,
2 inservice credits.
Starts Tuesday, September 16 (ten sessions), 4:00-7:00 p.m. Lindenhurst,
Daniel St. School, Room 115
Middle School Level with Karen Buechner. 30 hours,
2 inservice credits.
Starts Thursday, September 27 (15 sessions), 3:15-5:15 p.m. Lindenhurst
Middle School, Room TBA
High School Level with Maureen Garofalo. 30 hours,
2 inservice credits.
Starts Tuesday, October 21(10 sessions), 2:30-5:30 p.m. Lindenhurst
High School, 2nd Fl. Faculty Rm.
High School Level with Selina Durio. 30 hours,
2 inservice credits.
Starts Thursday, September 11 (10 sessions), 3:30-6:30 NBTO Office,
400 W. Main St. Ste 201, Babylon
Pedagogy & Cognition
E-Learning
Workshops: Sharing Mathematical Ideas & Strategies
Instructor: Beth Read
45 hours, 3 inservice credits
Dates: Wednesdays, Sept. 24; Oct. 8, 22; Nov. 5, 19; Dec.3
Time:
4-8 p.m.
Site: Lindenhurst, Albany Ave. School Library
Fee: $95
K-6 & AIS Math Teachers
This blended learning course consists of 5 online interactive workshops
alternating with 6 face-to-face class sessions. Participants will
use viewing guides, participate in online activities, and write
reflections on each e-workshop. Face-to-face sessions will be spent
discussing and sharing strategies for instruction and integration
of the concepts and skills introduced. The following are topics
addressed in this hybrid course: Developing Computational Fluency
in Addition and Subtraction, Patterns to Symbols: Algebra in Gr.
3-6, Standards-Based Differentiated Math (K-5), Early Steps Count
(K-6), and Measurement & Geometry (K-3). All topics are appropriate
for K-6 educators who teach math. Registrants must have internet
access in order to participate in this course.
Response to Intervention:
The Who, What, When, Where, Why & How
of RTI
Instructors: Ronni Loud & Fran Hirsch 15 hours, 1 inservice credit
Dates: Wednesdays, Oct. 15, 22, 29; Nov. 5 & 12
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Site: Bower Elementary School, Lindenhurst Room TBA
Fee: $35
Grades K-5
Response to Intervention (RTI) is an impending regulation that
uses universal screening procedures to identify children who are
at-risk for developing academic difficulties. It is a “pro-active” model
in which interventions are implemented and progress is monitored
in order to ensure improvement, or to identify the need for additional
support.
Participants will learn about the origins of RTI legislation, tiers
of intervention, and how to administer and interpret tests, monitor
progress, and utilize the data to drive instruction that meets
individual student needs.
Understanding Cultural Differences
Instructor: Dr. Louis D’Aquila
15 hours, 1 inservice credit
Dates: Tuesdays, October 8, 15, 22, 29
Time: 4-7:45 p.m.
Site:
Lindenhurst Middle School , Room TBA
Fee: $35
Grades K-12
Participants in this course will first examine their own culture,
and then explore the differences in other selected cultures. Teachers
will learn to establish pathways leading to better inter-cultural
communication and learn how not to mis-communicate ideas due to
cultural differences.
Using American Sign Language (ASL) in the Classroom - Basics
Grades K-3, Special Ed., Reading, Speech & ESL Teachers
Instructor: Mary Marchesani
15 hours, 1 inservice credit
Dates: Thursdays, October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13
Time: 4-7
p.m.
Site: W. E. DeLuca Elementary School, 223 Phelps
Lane, No. Babylon , Room 100 ,
Fee: $35
K-3
American Sign Language (ASL) is a beautiful language that can
be very useful in the classroom. ASL can be used as a classroom
management
tool to decrease
interruptions during your lessons. Students can be less intrusive if they
sign restroom rather than raising their hands and asking aloud.
ASL can also help
students who have difficulty acquiring language typically and who need a
multi-sensory approach to learning. Pairing new vocabulary words
with ASL words will provide
these students with visual and tactile/kinesthetic cues.
In this class, basic signs will be taught, such as the alphabet, numbers,
colors, family, questions, and classroom related words. Participants will
also develop
awareness of the deaf culture.
Note: This class is targeted for early elementary (K-3) but can be adapted
for higher grades.
Connecting Children with Nature
Instructor: Eric Young
15 hours, 1 inservice credit
Dates: Saturdays, October 4 & 18
Time: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Site: Sweetbriar Nature Center, Smithtown
Fee: $35
K-8
This course is based on the book Last Child in the Woods by Richard
Louv. The book explores the idea that the lives of children are
impoverished in many
ways due to the lack of contact with nature and the outdoors.
Through a variety of activities, Sweetbriar’s non-releasable wildlife,
and our nature preserve, a nature center educator will show participants how
to connect their students with nature. Teachers will acquire tools and resources
for teaching students about nature outside of the classroom, including conducting
sensory walks, outdoor wildlife habitat activities, and field trip information.
Blueprints for the Optimal Learning Environment
Instructor: Erica Bohrer
45 hours, 3 inservice credits
Dates: Thursdays, Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13; Dec.
4, 11 & 18
plus 12.5 hr. practicum
Time: 4:00 -7:00 p.m.
Site: Daniel St. School, Lindenhurst, Room 115
Fee: $95
K-12
An organized teacher and classroom are essential in creating a school environment
that facilitates learning.
Organizational techniques for lesson planning and classroom management, strategies
for using classroom space efficiently, and solutions to common problems will
be explored in this course. Time will be allotted for classroom “make-overs”.
Upon completion of the course, teachers will have the tools needed to create
the optimal learning environment for their students.
Scrap-booking as an Educational Tool
Instructor: Erica Bohrer
45 hours, 3 inservice credits
Dates: Wednesdays, Sept. 24; Oct. 15, 29; Nov. 12; Dec. 3, 17;
Jan. 7, 21; Feb. 4, 25; Mar. 11, 25; Apr. 15, 22; May 6
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Site: Daniel St. School, Lindenhurst, Room 115
Fee: $95
K-12
Scrap-booking skills can be utilized to enhance lessons, strengthen the home-school
connection, and create a visually pleasing alternative to student portfolios.
Photographs, writing samples, math projects, art work and any special pieces
created by students throughout the school year can be compiled using scrap-booking
techniques into the perfect end of the year authentic memento of student
academic progress.
This will be a make-and-take course; class time will be allocated for the
demonstration and utilization of scrap-booking techniques. A supply list
will be furnished
upon registration.
Prerequisite for Academic Success:
Social Emotional Literacy
Instructor: Cecile Wren
15 hours, one inservice credit
Dates: Tuesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 4-7:45 p.m.
Site: Lindenhurst Administration Bldg., Room 117
Fee: $35
Grades K-12
Social-emotional literacy creates an awareness which encourages
students to be sensitive to the needs of others. This course
is designed to provide teachers
with necessary strategies, tools and resources to create learning environments
that balance social and emotional literacy with high academic expectations.
Participants will develop a repertoire of SEL teaching strategies that may
be infused into current curriculum. They will develop individualized action
plans and a professional portfolio for classroom use. The Teacher Center
will support groups of teachers who wish to form professional
circles in order to
develop and implement these plans in their schools. These 15 hour circles
will earn participants one additional inservice credit. Applications
must be requested
by January 31.
Technology
Microsoft Excel for Educators
Instructors: Rose Truglio
15 hours, 1 inservice credit
Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct. 30, November 4, 6, 13, 18
Time: 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Site: Lindenhurst High School, Room 210
Fee: $35
K-12
This course will focus on Microsoft Excel. Emphasis will be on
individual skill development and classroom uses. Learn techniques
to develop formulas, 3-D formulas, use functions, format cells,
spreadsheets, and workbooks for best effect. Additionally, we will
explore charting, graphing and graphics.
Improving Microsoft Word Skills for Educators
Instructor: Rose Truglio
15 hours, one inservice credit
Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Oct. 14, 16, 21, 23, 28
Time: 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
Site: Lindenhurst High School, Room 210
Fee: $35
Grades K-12
This course will focus on Microsoft Word. Emphasis will be on individual
skill development and classroom uses. Learn techniques to manage
blocks of text,
columns, effective use of tables, mail merges, merging to make labels, page
and section breaks, document merges, and hyperlinks. In addition, we will have
the opportunity to revisit and refine our uses of fonts, bullets, outlines,
borders, and graphics for best effect.
Exporting and integration with eSchoolData will be demonstrated
Smart
Boards - Intermediate Level
Instructor: Scott Tighe
15 hours, 1 inservice credit
Dates: Tuesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28; Nov. 4
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Site: Lindenhurst Middle School, Room S211
Fee: $35
K-12
This course is designed for the teacher who has already completed
the basic Smart Board course.
Participants will discover more functions and features of the Smart Board
software. They will explore numerous Internet resources for the Smart Board,
including
Thinkfinity (Marco Polo). Teachers will create a product that can be used
in their classrooms.
Laptop Loans
Laptop computer loans are available to teachers in
the consortium . You may borrow one for a period of up to three
weeks. Please
call the Center
at 226-2772
for more information.
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Brooklyn College of the City University of NY
Beginning fall 2007, the OWL Teacher Center, in partnership with
Brooklyn College, will be offering graduate courses in Literacy and Special
Education for K-12 educators.
Teachers will be able to register for courses directly with the
college, but classes will be held in buildings within our consortium
districts.
Each 3 credit course will be 45 hours in length, but will be scheduled
according to university hours, which will require 37.5 hours of
actual seat time.
The purchase of text books may be required, and will be separate
from tuition, which will be $435 for each 3 credit course.Teachers
should seek pre-approval from their respective district offices
before taking these courses.
Lindenhurst teachers please note: there is no reimbursement for
these courses.
Education 726.2
Teaching in Least Restrictive Environments
Instructor: Rose Montagnino
45 hrs;
3 credits
Site: TBA
Dates: Thursdays, Sept. 25; Oct. 2, 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20;
Dec. 4, 11
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Grades K-6
This course will address strategies to integrate and support students
with special needs in least restrictive environments. Topics will
included system and organizational change theories and strategies
for developing models of inclusive education. Focus will be placed
on curriculum and collaborative processes with other professionals,
including co-teaching, consultative, and itinerant models, and
engagement of family members
in collaborative efforts. Participants will implement a consultative/collaborative
project.
This is a blended learning course which includes assigned online
readings, research and reflections.
Education 726.3X
Psychological & Sociological Problems of Adolescence
Instructor: Denise Gibbs
45 hrs; 3 credits
Site: TBA
Dates: Thursdays, Sept. 25; Oct. 2, 16, 23, 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20;
Dec. 4, 11; Jan. 8, 15, 22 plus practicum
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Grades 6-12
This course focuses on the special cognitive, psychological, social
and developmental needs of adolescents in order to assist teachers
in instructing this population more effectively. Emphasis will
be placed on maturational factors, psychosocial components, and
cultural aspects which affect learning. Attention will be focused
on the formation of classroom learning communities which are inclusive,
value-fostering, and emotionally supportive for adolescents of
all ability levels within a multicultural and diverse social environment.
Education 763.32T
Workshop in Secondary Education: Collaborative
Team Teaching
Instructor: Larry Gelb
45 hrs; 3 credits
Site: Lindenhurst (TBA)
Dates: Saturdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25; November 1
Time: 8 a.m.-4:30
p.m.
Grades 6-12
This course will focus on techniques of collaborative team teaching
in the secondary classroom. Participants will perform a critical
analysis of the major
issues involved in CTT by examining the advantages and disadvantages of co-teaching
based upon current research, teacher experience, and student perspectives.
Teachers will design and develop models of differentiated instruction to help
create meaningful access and participation for all students with special needs
in the general ed. classroom. This is a blended learning course, which combines
face-to-face sessions with online readings, research and reflections.
Education
763T
Teaching Literature for Children & Adolescents
Instructor: Maria Bohrer
45 hrs; 3 credits
Site: Bower Elementary School Library
Dates: Mondays, Sept. 22; Oct. 6, 20, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24; Dec.
1, 8, 15
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Grades K-12
This course is designed to assist teachers in becoming widely acquainted
with the great wealth of children’s & adolescent literature available
to them. Teachers will be come familiar with books of various genres and how
to effectively use children’s/adolescent literature to support, develop
and enhance learning and literacy in the classroom. There will be a practicum
assigned in addition to face-to-face sessions.
Education
750.4T
Curriculum Modifications for Teaching Students with Special Needs
Instructor: Joanna Dolezal
45 hrs; 3 credits
Site: Robert Moses Middle School, N. Babylon
Dates: Mondays, Sept. 22; Oct. 6, 20, 27; Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24;
Dec. 1, 8, 15
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Grades K-12
Participants will explore principles, rationale, and research-validated methods
of adapting general education curriculum for teaching students with special
needs in a variety of settings and in all content areas, including technology.
Emphasis will be placed on learning to differentiate instruction to meet
the needs of students with various specific learning disabilities. There
will be
a practicum in addition to face-to-face sessions.
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Note:
All Brooklyn College courses may be taken for inservice credit for
a fee of $95. Please indicate Graduate or Inservice when registering,
and
include
your
check with your registration form.
Checks should be made payable to Lindenhurst P.S./ OWL Center. Please
note that checks will not be deposited until after the course begins.
NOTE: Any new courses that will be offered during the fall 2008
semester, but were not submitted by the deadline for this catalog
printing, will be advertised on flyers in all schools and on our
website, at Owlcenter.org.
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We do not accept telephone registration.
PLEASE PRINT THIS FORM AND MAIL IT TO US
WITH YOUR REGISTRATON FEE.
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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 (631-884-8939) or mail to the OWL Teacher Center at:
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The OWL Teacher Center
350 Daniel Street
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
631-226-2772
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