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Developing Numerical Fluency Book Study
In this Book Study of Developing Numerical Fluency, teachers will learn how to help students to develop numerical understanding versus just memorizing facts. We'll look at instructional processes that support lasting fluency development and classroom structures and activities for building fluency…
In the Moment: Conferring in the Elementary Classroom Book Study
This Book Study of In the Moment: Conferring in the Elementary Classroom will take an in-depth look at how the process of conferring works, how to create classroom conditions for conferring, how to respond to student thinking, addressing challenges when conferring and using conferring as formative assessments…
Quiet Wisdom: Continuing our Exploration of Contemplative Practices in Teaching- Fall 2024 Series
Inspired by Quiet Wisdom: Exploring Contemplative Practices in Teaching, this all new session of Quiet Wisdom will dive deeper into some previously explored contemplative practices for educators, as well as expand our repertoire of self-care for transitions, new seasons, and holidays…
Midwinter Retreat: Taking Care: Writing Toward Healing and Wholeness
Join the Capital District Writing Project and CASDA as we welcome Dr. Shamari Reid to lead us in an exploration of writing, healing, and wholeness. We invite school leaders, community educators, preservice teachers, high school students, and K-college educators of all content areas and grade levels to join us…
Guided Math in Action K-5 (Second Edition) Book Study
In this Book Study of Guided Math in Action K-5 (Second Edition), participants will unlock powerful strategies for effective guided math lessons, differentiated small group instruction and assessing learning…
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…
Exploring the Modern Classrooms Project
In this blended synchronous/asynchronous course we will explore how you can plan and then implement your own Modern Classroom. We will plan your Modern Classroom in a coaching style that will be supporting you as you implement the model…
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...
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…
Cultivating Classroom Belonging: A Deep Dive into “We Belong: 50 Strategies to Create Community and Revolutionize Classroom Management”
Through the comprehensive framework of We Belong, participants will unearth 50 actionable strategies designed to foster authentic relationships, establish safe learning spaces, and cultivate social-emotional competence among students…
The Need to Read Award-Winning Books Series: Part 3: National Book Award, the Edwards Award and the Schneider Family Book Awards
As educators, finding time to read can be difficult. But we need to, especially when it comes to the award-winning books. This self-paced asynchronous online course will expose participants to various awards winners and discuss how they can be shared with students…
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…