Professional Development
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To empower our schools in their development of inclusive educational environments, the Collaborative For Inclusive Education offers over 50 professional development opportunities each semester – including workshops, panel discussions, practicums, mini-conferences, and webinars.
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September 2019
NCI: Verbal De-escalation & Physical Disengagement
Through training in CPI’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI), participants will develop prevention strategies for safely defusing anxious, hostile, or violent behavior at the earliest possible stage. Participants will learn how behavior escalates and how to respond appropriately. By utilizing discussions, role-plays and activities, attendees will leave the workshop with certification in verbal de-escalation and physical disengagement skills by the Crisis Prevention Institute and strategies to support students and staff in moments of crisis. Suggested Audience: Teachers, Counselors, Deans, Administrators (*FOR…
Find out more »Leadership Development: Building Capacity of Self & Others
This workshop is designed for administrators, program directors and emerging leaders working in early childhood and elementary school settings. Participants will identify opportunities and challenges inherent in the leadership role and examine ways to build engaging teaching and learning communities. Discussion will emphasize concrete ways to motivate, support, inspire and cultivate teacher leaders. Topics will include: Self as Leader, Growing Teacher Leaders, Building Collaborative Teams, Developing a Culture of Shared Leadership. Participants will leave with the following: Gain clarity on…
Find out more »The Legal Dos & Don’ts of 504s
In this session, Marion Katzive and Sara Richmond, attorneys with Bond, Schoeneck & King, will present on the laws that govern the creation of 504s and best practices related to creating and maintaining legally compliant 504s. By attending this session, attendees will leave with... an understanding of the laws that govern the creation of 504s an understanding of best practices related to creating and maintaining legally compliant 504s Presented By: Marion Katzive Sara Richmond
Find out more »Mathematical Mindsets & Habits of Mind
How can educators create a classroom where students are willing to attempt and persevere through any mathematical task put in front of them? It takes a lot of deliberate effort to create such a culture, but with some specific strategies, educators can be well on their way to a classroom full of students that welcome discovery and struggle, and understand that mathematics is not something handed down from above but something that makes its own sense. In this workshop, participants…
Find out more »Building Positive Community Using Responsive Classroom (Part 1)
In this workshop with Janna Genzlinger from Ascend Schools, participants will learn concrete strategies to build positive community in classrooms. Educators will explore morning meeting (elementary schools) and advisory (middle schools), classroom setup and teaching routines through interactive modeling, and the use of proactive teacher language. Presented By: Janna Genzlinger *Only people who attend Part 1 are eligible to register for and attend the Part 2 school visit on 11/14.
Find out more »Transcending Boundaries Through Family Literacy: An Exploration of ENL Learning and Teaching with Technology
Technology can provide powerful new pathways to help family literacy programs more fully meet ELLs/MLLs needs. When thoughtfully integrated, technology can offer new supports and educational opportunities for ENL parents, helping them become confident partners in their children's learning. A focus on six current trends at the forefront of ELL/MLL teaching with a look at practical implementation paths towards student and family literacy. By attending this session, attendees will leave with... free online and tech family literacy resources for teachers…
Find out more »October 2019
Tenement Museum Presents: Centering the Immigrant Experience in Curriculum (Webinar)
In this webinar, the ESOL team from NYC’s Tenement Museum will share information about how educators can help students place their own immigration experience within a broader historical and political framework and promote critical engagement with civic issues through their Shared Journeys program. The presenters will also share information about this free ESOL workshop designed for New York City public middle and high school students and how they provide a unique context for English language learning. Presented By: Pedro Garcia Julia Mushalko *This…
Find out more »NCI: Verbal De-escalation & Physical Disengagement
Through training in CPI’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI), participants will develop prevention strategies for safely defusing anxious, hostile, or violent behavior at the earliest possible stage. Participants will learn how behavior escalates and how to respond appropriately. By utilizing discussions, role-plays and activities, attendees will leave the workshop with certification in verbal de-escalation and physical disengagement skills by the Crisis Prevention Institute and strategies to support students and staff in moments of crisis. Suggested Audience: Teachers, Counselors, Deans, Administrators (*FOR…
Find out more »What You Need to Know About Supporting Undocumented Students (Webinar)
Educators are often the first adults that children come to when searching for answers and support about their or their family's immigration status. While educators are not expected to know the specifics of immigration law, they should know basic rights that are available to all students regardless of their immigration status. In addition, educators must be aware of ways they can create safe classroom spaces through strategies and relevant curriculum. This training is a foundational conversation that is intended for…
Find out more »Leading for Equity Institute (Part 1)
Facilitated by national educational equity expert Dr. Ebony Green, the Leading for Equity Institute is a two-day seminar designed to support school leaders and their leadership teams as they seek to ensure equitable outcomes for all their students. Leaders will explore the expanded definition of cultural relevancy and educational equity and evaluate how school environments do or do not promote equity of voice, both for staff and students. On Day 1 of the Leading for Equity Institute, school teams will…
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