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Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School By Tiffany Jewell (ALC Book Study 2025)
In the Adirondack Literacy Council’s third annual Book Study, participating educators will explore Tiffany Jewell's new book, Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School. Examine how our personal identities impact our professional lives as educators and apply inclusive practices to our current curriculums…
Understanding and Supporting Students who Struggle with Substance Abuse and Addiction: Invitation to Change
In this ITC Training (Invitation to Change Approach®) you will learn evidence-based ways to understand the motivations behind substance use and other compulsive behaviors, along with motivational strategies that improve communication and promote change...
Math Tech Tools Spring 2025
Through hands-on activities, demonstrations, and discussions, teachers will gain confidence in selecting, implementing, and managing tech-infused math lessons…
Making Sense of the NYSSLS 3-Dimensions through Mini-Lessons
This course is designed to help increase teacher and student confidence with these less familiar components of NYSSLS. In this completely asynchronous course, we will dive into the large collection of CCC and SEP mini-lessons available on The Wonder of Science site…
Resilient Lesson Planning
This course provides educators with practical skills to design flexible and engaging lessons that adapt to a variety of classroom challenges. Participants will explore resilience-based teaching frameworks, discover creative strategies for lesson delivery, and gain experience in modifying plans for diverse learning environments…
World Arts Pedagogy: Building Empathy in Arts Courses
In World Arts Pedagogy: Building Empathy in Arts Courses, participants will explore the intersection of global arts practices and the development of empathy in educational settings. This course examines how diverse artistic traditions, cultural expressions, and creative processes can serve as powerful tools for fostering empathy among learners. Drawing from a wide range of artistic disciplines-including visual arts, music, dance, theater, and storytelling-this course equips educators and artists with strategies to integrate empathetic engagement into their teaching…
Unlocking Potential: Practical Techniques for Engaging ELLs and Migrant Learners
This comprehensive course equips educators with effective strategies to support English Language Learners (ELLs) and migrant students in diverse classroom settings. Participants will explore evidence-based techniques to enhance language acquisition, content comprehension, and overall academic success for these learners...
National Board Certification - Spring 25 Writing Institute
This Writing Institute for National Board Certification (NBC) is an opportunity for teachers from various certificate areas to engage in peer review, video analysis, and collaboration as they prepare to submit their application for NBCT or MOC. It provides teachers who are pursuing National Board Certification an opportunity for in-depth support with Candidate Support Providers who are National Board Certified Teachers…
Reading Strategies 2.0
In this online Book Study of Jennifer Serravallo's newest book, Reading Strategies Book 2.0, participants will learn and implement evidence-based reading goals and supportive strategies to utilize with all learners…
What The Science of Reading Says About Writing
Join us for a study through What The Science of Reading Says About Writing by Jennifer Jump and Hillary Wolfe. Participants will explore key topics such as the writing process, grammar, and syntax and build understanding of key words, definitions and examples…
Considerations for Designing Comprehensive Literacy Instruction for Multilingual Learners
ACARC invites you to join us for an evening of learning around multilingual learners (MLLs) and the importance of providing comprehensive instruction that addresses both language and literacy development. Our presenters will lead us in identifying cultural and linguistic considerations that impact instructional planning for literacy lessons…
Children’s Literacy: Encouraging Identity Awareness Through Conversation and Composing
Let's dive into children's literature and explore possibilities that promote identity building and encourage children to develop a love and a passion for writing. We'll explore several different authors' such as Peter Reynolds, Grace Byers and Wendy Ewald to name a few…
Using AI to Scaffold Student and Teacher Creativity
Join us to explore strategies for leveraging artificial intelligence to support, not supplant, creativity. We will investigate the use of AI to foster brainstorming, idea generation, divergent thinking, troubleshooting and iterative refinement with the goal of increased confidence in our capacity to be creative…
K-5 Science PLC: Spring 25 - Making Science Manageable, Cohesive, and Fun
Given the challenges with teaching science in the K-5 classroom, shifting to the new science standards (NYSSLS) can feel overwhelming. This PLC will focus on making teaching science more manageable and cohesive by connecting the big ideas of NYSSLS to lessons throughout the year…
Yoga and Mindfulness in the Classroom II: More Practices to Enhance Student Learning
This course will expand on the work done in Yoga and Mindfulness in the Classroom: Strategies and Practices to Enhance Student Learning. We will focus more on practicing chair yoga poses geared for the classroom, develop more “formal” sequences, and learn how to use props and tools to assist students. We will also further build on strategies for working with neurodivergent populations and ensuring our practices remain trauma informed…
Transforming Graduation Measures: Keeping Pace with the Blue Ribbon Commission
This asynchronous PLC will explore New York’s commitment to rethinking graduation requirements and the Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures. We’ll discuss what we know about changes so far, and brainstorm the possible/probable outcomes which will have effect how schools may need to transform in the coming years…
NYSSLS Aligned Labs, Demos, and Simulations - Spring 25
How many times have you thought of a concept for a science lab or seen a simulation and would love to apply it but don't have the time to make it GREAT and NYSSLS aligned? Or you use it and it flops because you hastily put it together. This course will be an opportunity to work together to create well done, well thought out labs, demos, and simulation activities that will WORK, be effective, and be aligned with our science standards…
History is Herstory Too: Part Two
In History is Herstory Too: Part Two, educators will deepen their understanding of the pivotal role women have played throughout history, with a focus on underrepresented figures, movements, and contributions. Building on the foundation laid in Part One, this course explores the intersectionality of gender, race, class, and culture in shaping historical events and societal change…
Humans Who Teach: A Guide for Centering Love, Justice and Liberation in Schools by Shamari Reid
This Book Study of Humans Who Teach: A Guide for Centering Love, Justice and Liberation in Schools, by Shamari Reid, is hosted by the Capital District Writing Project, and facilitated by teachers who are members of the National Writing Project. Join us in “…exploring a world where teachers lovingly embrace their humanity and the inherent humanity of their students”…
180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators Book Study
Everyone says that educators need to do better or practice more self-care…but how?! This book study of 180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators will help educators to explore self-care strategies and techniques that will help to improve their overall well-being inside and outside of the classroom…