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Yoga and Mindfulness in the Classroom: Extending the Practice
This course will focus on developing sequencing, how to work with students in poses, teaching "correct" poses (and what that means), how to bring sensitivity and awareness to the practice, and how to work with students in various populations from PreK to Highschool. We will also focus on trauma informed yoga and using yoga and mindfulness with diverse populations…
Making it OK Not to be OK: Talking Frankly About Mental Illness and Wellness
This multi-day workshop is intended for any teacher and/or school professional engaging in or interested in engaging in the work of establishing a culture where mental illness and wellness are talked about openly, safely and without stigma…
DASA Certification Online Training - Monthly Sessions Available All Year Long!
This NYSED-approved DASA training includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with an instructor…
ACARC Summer Reading for Teachers
As we prepare for summer, let’s celebrate ACARC’s year of exciting professional development with engaging professional book and article talks…
Quiet Wisdom: In-Person Spring 2024 Session
In this 3-hour in-person session, participants will have the opportunity to explore the practices from the virtual meditation in a live community setting…
Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics Grades K-12, Summer 2024
A thinking student is an engaged student! Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12 helps teachers implement 14 optimal practices for thinking that create an ideal setting for deep mathematics learning to occur…
Every Connection Matters
Relationships are at the core of education. When teachers are intentional about all of their relationships, they can address burnout, increase their own effectiveness, and improve the learning environment for their students…
Addressing Addiction in the Classroom: The Addiction Inoculation Book Study
In this course, educators will explore essential insights and strategies to address the growing challenges of addiction prevention among students using the book The Addiction Inoculation by Jessica Lahey…
Animating Education: Bringing Learning to Life!
Explore the dynamic world of animation through hands-on activities and demonstrations. Participants will learn various animation methods including frame-by-frame animation, stop motion, and digital animation using accessible free websites and apps…
Artful Insights: Elevating Standards-Based Reflection in the Art Classroom
Unlock opportunities for K-12 art students to strengthen their capacity to compose meaningful, standards-based reflections on art works and processes. Open to all K-12 art educators, this workshop is especially relevant for teachers in districts embracing the newly approved IAAP graduation pathway…
Empowering Educators: Navigating the Heart of Teaching
Join us for a transformative journey through The Courage to Teach by Parker Palmer. Delve into the essence of teaching, exploring profound insights at the intersection of identity, integrity, and the art of education. Engage in thoughtful discussions, reflective practices, and collaborative exploration as we empower ourselves to navigate the challenges of teaching with courage and authenticity…
Empowering Students to Embrace Failure: The Gift of Failure Book Study (July Session)
This newly added July session of this popular course is a reflective journey for educators, centering around the concepts presented in Jessica Lahey's book, The Gift of Failure…
Exploring and Applying the NYSSLS Crosscutting Concepts
In this completely online, asynchronous course, we will dive into the seven CrossCutting Concepts at the heart of an effective shift to NYSSLS teaching…
Harmonize Pedagogy: Compose a Dynamic Music Curriculum
Music educators' ever-expanding curricular "to do list” can be overwhelming. Join us this summer to align competing interests, revitalize outdated practices, and tailor your music curriculum to the needs of your students…
True Student Creativity in Art and Music Education
Visual and performing arts are said to be some of the most creative disciplines in education. Fostering true student creativity, however, can be challenging. Join us to explore ways to embed student-centered creativity into your existing curriculum and scheduling constraints…
Designing Effective Skills-Based Assessments in Health Education (July 2024 Session)
This fully online course will provide teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to create meaningful skills-based assessments in health education…
The Project Habit: Making Rigorous PBL Doable, by Michael McDowell
Grounded in the principles outlined in Michael McDowell's book, The Project Habit: Making Rigorous PBL Doable, participants will explore strategies for designing, implementing, and assessing high-quality PBL experiences in their classrooms and schools…
Number Talks, Grades K-5 - Summer 2024
Using Number Talks, teachers will gain insight into how to establish and set expectations for your number talks, as well as how to use tools to support student strategies during this time…
5th AMTNYS New Cubed Summer Conference
Spend 2 1/2 days this July at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, collaborating and learning with mathematics teachers from throughout New York State, New Jersey, and the Northeast…
Book Study on Book Love: Developing Depth, Stamina and Passion in Adolescent Readers by Penny Kittle
The right book for the right student at the right time can lead to reading improvement and a love of reading. In this Book Study of Book Love, we will delve into the successful strategies used by teachers to help students love reading…