Professional Development Seminars
Free for teachers and school-related professionals.
Disability Awareness
Audience: School-Related Professionals: Teaching assistants and classroom aides, school bus drivers and attendants; food service workers; coaches, before/afterschool program staff; security staff; school nurses; health attendants; custodial, maintenance and grounds keepers; and clerical and support staff.
Participants will acquire a general understanding of the thirteen disability categories and key concepts related to the education of students with disabilities. Participants will experience what it is like to have a disability and learn strategies for improving student learning and behavior. Register on mylearningplan.com. Participation will be on a first come/first serve basis. Email Meghan LeSuer at mlesuer@nysutmail.org with questions. 3- hours certification for Health & Safety & credit for CTLE provided upon completion by NYSUT ELT
Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 4:30-7:30 pm
Instructor:Carolyn Hunter with NYSUT Education & Learning Trust
Sponsor:Cortland County Teacher Center
Location: Center for the Arts, 72 South Main Street, Homer, NY 13077
Trauma Awareness in Education: Supporting Resiliency and Preventing Conflict
Wednesday, December 19, 2018 from 4:30-7:30 pm
Audience: Teachers & School-Related Professionals: Teachers, Pre-Service Teachers, Teaching assistants and classroom aides, school bus drivers and attendants; food service workers; coaches, before/afterschool program staff; security staff; school nurses; health attendants; custodial, maintenance and grounds keepers; and clerical and support staff.
Presenter-Lida Bassler with NYSUT Education & Learning Trust
Location: Center for the Arts, 72 South Main Street, Homer, NY 13077
Increasingly our students experience exposure to multiple or prolonged traumatic events, such a child abuse, neglect, and exposure to domestic violence. This experience directly affects their social and emotional development and negatively impacts their behavior and academic growth in school. It is becoming more common that educators are faced with the challenges of connecting with and educating students who have endured complex trauma. Often the hurt that is felt by the student is placed on the educator and it can manifest in a variety of ways. This seminar will engage participants in understanding the roots of trauma, its prevalence and causes, the characteristics and associated behaviors, as well as learning how to work with traumatized students in a proactive and positive way.
Register through mylearningplan.com. Participation will be on a first come/first serve basis.
Email Meghan LeSuer at mlesuer@nysutmail.org with questions.
Classroom Management
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 from 4:30-6:30 pm
Classroom Management, Presenter: Theresa Parry-Bick
Learn how to establish a framework for developing a personal system of classroom management that includes organizing the classroom to facilitate learning and enhancing the competence of all students. This seminar will model and investigate several conditions that are integral to an effectively managed classroom. Duration: 2-hours.
Registration will be completed through mylearningplan.com. Seminars appear in order by date, find the location (Homer, NY) and register.
Participation will be on a first come/first serve basis.
Email Meghan LeSuer at mlesuer@nysutmail.org with questions.
Poverty's Effect on Students
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Poverty's Effect on Students, Presenter: Brad McKinney
This seminar examines the relationship between poverty, achievement and education. It engages educators in conversations about how they can effectively begin viewing their role as a crucial impetus for student learning in their classroom and school. Duration: 2-hours.
Registration will be completed through mylearningplan.com. Seminars appear in order by date, find the location (Homer, NY) and register. Participation will be on a first come/first serve basis. Email Meghan LeSuer at mlesuer@nysutmail.org with questions.
Engaging the Disruptive Student
Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 4:30- 7:30 pm
Engaging the Disruptive Student , This seminar provides 3 hours of Health and Safety Certification, Presenter: Brad McKinney
What can you do when you have students who disrupt the learning in your classroom? This seminar will discuss the many strategies to enhance personal effectiveness with disruptive students and get student learning back on track. Duration: 3-hours.
Registration will be completed through mylearningplan.com. Find the correct date and location (Homer, NY) and register. Participation will be on a first come/first serve basis.
Email Meghan LeSuer at mlesuer@nysutmail.org with questions.
Supporting Students with Autism
Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 4:30- 7:30 pm
Supporting Students with Autism , This seminar provides 3 hours of Health and Safety Certification, Presenter: Carolyn Hunter
Location: Center for the Arts, 72 South Main Street, Homer, NY 13077This training provides up-to-date information on the clinical and associated features of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), including Asperger’s Disorder. Attention will be given to how these features manifest themselves and present unique instructional and learning challenges within educational settings. The seminar goes beyond the core features of the disorders and covers evidence-based, pro-active strategies for helping children and adolescents with ASDs succeed in schools today. Duration: 3-hours. Registration will be completed through mylearningplan.com. Find the correct date and location (Homer, NY) and register. Participation will be on a first come/first serve basis.
Email Meghan LeSuer at mlesuer@nysutmail.org with questions.
Parent-Teacher Conference: Strategies for Success
Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Parent-Teacher Conference: Strategies for Success, Presenter: Theresa Parry-Bick
The seminar uses videos, handouts and discussion points to help teachers prepare for a conference with parents. The seminar also helps establish or improve communication involving the teacher, student and parents. Duration: 2-hours.
Registration will be completed through mylearningplan.com. Seminars appear in order by date, find the location (Homer, NY) and register.
Participation will be on a first come/first serve basis.
Email Meghan LeSuer at mlesuer@nysutmail.org with questions.
Creating a Positive Environment
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Creating a Positive Environment, Presenter-Theresa Parry-Bick
A positive classroom environment is a major ingredient of effective schools. When students are comfortable in a learning situation, the likelihood for success is greatly increased. This seminar will address verbal communication, positive phrasing, motivation theory, and learner needs. Activities will help participants to integrate these topics. Duration: 2-hours.
Registration will be completed through mylearningplan.com. Seminars appear in order by date, find the location (Homer, NY) and register. Participation will be on a first come/first serve basis. Email Meghan LeSuer at mlesuer@nysutmail.org with questions.
Cortland County Teacher Center
Consortium School Districts:
Cortland, Homer, McGraw, Marathon, St. Mary's
Email: teachercenterprojects@gmail.com
Website: http://cortlandcountytc.org/
Location: 72 S Main St, Homer, NY, United States
Phone: 607-444-2186
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Teacher-Centers-of-Cortland-County-Dryden-NY-928300247244655/