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Assessment
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GRADING SMARTER, NOT HARDER ONLINE BOOK STUDY WITH MYRON DUECK
Join
us for an asynchronous online professional discussion of Myron Dueck's Grading Smarter, Not Harder: Assessment Strategies That Motivate Kids and Help Them Learn. Using the ASCD Study Guide as a springboard, participants will share reflections, ideas and resources to assist in i
mplementation. Underwritten by GCRTC and SAANYS LIFT.
Location:
Online
Dates/Times:
1/23/17 (Mon) - 3/27/17 (Mon), Asynchronous,
self-paced within weekly modules
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English Language Learners
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 COLLABORATIVE APPROACHES TO SUPPORTING
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
Co-teacher teams take part in research based strategies for developing and implementing a collaborative approach to teaching content to ELLs, in both sheltered and mainstream classes.
Location:
Shaker Rd ES, South Colonie CSD
Dates/Times:
1/10, 1/24, 2/7, 2/28, and 3/1 (Tues)
, 4-7 pm
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EFFECTIVE AND REFLECTIVE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FACILITATOR
Participants will gather information from a variety of sources about a group of educators; use assessments to effectively plan for and positively impact the learning of the educators you collaborate with; and provide evidence of your collaboration with the community, and colleagues and of your contributions to the learning community to advance the group's professional learning and growth.
Location:
GCRTC, 512 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY
Dates/Times: 1/25, 2/15, 3/29, 4/26, 5/10 (Wed), 4-6pm
Register:
goo.gl/mbuUEJ
PAINLESS DIFFERENTIATION:
USING TECHNOLOGY TO ADDRESS DIVERSE STUDENT NEEDS
Location:
UAlbany Health Sciences Campus, A407
Date/Time:
1/24/17, (Tues) 9 am-3:30 pm
Fee: Cost: $109 per person for CASDA members, $218 per person for CASDA non-members
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Technology
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G GOOGLE CLASSROOM TO ACHIEVE
A PAPERLESS CLASSROOM
Over the three sessions, we will look at how Google Classroom can be
used to create a student-driven, project-based, paperless classroom.
Location:
South Colonie CSD
t-driven, project-based, paperless classroom.
Dates/Time:
1/11, 1/18, 1/25 (Wed), 4:30 - 6:30 pm
G SUITE ON THE IPAD
It may seem like Google and Apple are like oil and water,
but when mixed together they can be a powerful tool.
Location:
Schuylerville High School, Room 224
Dates/Times:
1/26, 2/2, 2/16 (Thurs), 4:30 - 6:30 pm
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Mathematics
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EXPLAIN EVERYTHING iPAD APP -
CREATION & PRESENTATION OF MATH LESSONS
Learn the mechanics of the iPad app "Explain Everything" and begin to create activit
ies and/or lessons to build a classroom library of resources to use and share with your colleagues.
Location:
Fonda-Fultonville Middle School / HFM BOCES
Dates/Time:
1/5, 1/12, 1/17, 1/19, 5 -7 pm
 NEATEC LEARNING MODULES- THIN FILMS AND NANO SAND
Participants learn the application of Thin Films in the world of nanotechnology and the everyday objects it is used for. Activities include a comparative analysis of the properties of regular play sand and hydrophobic Nano sand.
Location:
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Dates/Times:
1/31 (Tues), 4 - 7PM
BASIC PRINCIPLES IN BUSINESS MODEL DEVELOPMENT:
A TEACHER'S WORKSHOP
Understand how to teach students about lean innovation and entrepreneurship and incorporate these concepts into high school curricula.
Date/ Time:
January 25, 2017, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Location:
Lally School of Management, RPI 
Fee:
$30.00, including a light breakfast and lunch -
Fee will increase to $40.00 on January 2nd.
Payment must be made through RPI's registration link.
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Student Engagement
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THE POWER OF PLAY: IGNITING DEEP AND JOYFUL LEARNING THROUGHOUT THE DAY
AND SUPPORTING A CHILD'S GROWTH MINDSET (GRADES K - 2)
Learn how to set up constructive play centers and experiences that create: empathy, collaboration, negotiation, and a growth mindset in children.
Location: NYSUT Headquarters, Latham
Dates/Times
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12, 1/26, 2/16, 3/9, 3/23 (Thurs), 4-7pm
POVERTY SIMULATION
Location: UAlbany Health Sciences Campus, Massry Conference Center
Date/Time: 1/31, (Tues) 9:00 am-12 pm
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 EXAMINING INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE
This coursework was crafted by teachers for teachers to explore the foundations of National Board Certification and is aligned to the Common Core and the APPR process.
Location: Iroquois MS Media Center 2495 Rosendale Road Niskayuna
Date/Time: 1/11, 2/8, 3/15, 4/12 (Wed), 3:30-5pm
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DASA Certification
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DASA Certification Training
All sessions are located at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake CSD. One session available in January.
Location:
O'Rourke MS, Lakehill Rd, Burnt Hills, NY
Fee:
$70.
Payment information on MyLearningPlan registration page.
Date/Times: 1/21, (Sat) 8:30 am - 3 pm
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Science
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VIA AQUARIUM OPEN HOUSE
Our Teac
her Open House will include a 60 minute orientation program that will provide details about the Via
Aquarium's animal collection and program offerings.
Location:
Via Aquarium
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Social Studies
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 THE JAMES MADISON LEGACY PROJECT
This project, sponsored by
The Law, Youth & Citizenship Program of the NYS Bar Association,
focuses on a study of the US Constitution by using a textbook called
We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution. It provides
20 PD hours, a $1,000.00 stipend for teachers and a class set of books
. Participants will attend
the We the People New York State Finals at the Albany Marriott, 2/11/17. In addition, 4 ½ days of programming from 6/26-6/30 in Albany are required.
To qualify for the James Madison Legacy Project, please ensure that you meet the requirements of serving any of the following high needs students including:Title 1, Students at risk of dropping out, Students with Disabilities, ESL Students, Rural Students, Incarcerated Students.
Contact:
[email protected]
. Interested applicants, please email
your
full name, email address, and telephone number
stating that you are interested
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DIGGING DEEPER INTO THE GLOBAL HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY FRAMEWORKS
Location: Online
Date/Time: 1/25,
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Fee: $99 per site (can include as many faculty and staff as desired)
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Teacher Leadership
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NY
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TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Be a
n Ambassador for Teachers
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FEBRUARY 1, 2017
NEW YORK STATE MASTER TEACHER PROGRAM
The deadline to submit an online application for the
NYS Master Teacher Program is
March 25, 2017.
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