Core Connection Course Catalog

Bright Lights, Stage Fights, and a Dazzling Chorus: An Educator's Guide to Directing Musical Theatre

Bright Lights, Stage Fights, and a Dazzling Chorus: An Educator's Guide to Directing Musical Theatre

This course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, tools, and strategies required to successfully produce and direct a school musical production. By the end of this course, educators will have a better understanding of the many facets required to successfully produce a full-scale musical as well as resources and strategies to overcome obstacles that are certain to pop up along the way…

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Designing Place-Based, Data-Rich Science Lessons: Summer 2025
Science GCRTC Science GCRTC

Designing Place-Based, Data-Rich Science Lessons: Summer 2025

Places are more than just physical locations. They can include different cultures, histories, languages, and stories that create the world where science is done and data is worked with. These connections can be leveraged to create more engaging and authentic learning experiences in any science classroom. In this course, participants will discuss ways to use both primary and secondary data to tell a more coherent story about phenomena…

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New Mentor Training July 2025
Mentoring GCRTC Mentoring GCRTC

New Mentor Training July 2025

This course guides veteran teachers through the analysis of the knowledge and attributes critical to teacher mentoring. It will consist of asynchronous assignments with feedback provided by the facilitator weekly…

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Rhythms and Colors: Integrating Hispanic Music and Art Traditions

Rhythms and Colors: Integrating Hispanic Music and Art Traditions

This professional learning opportunity is designed for art and music educators who seek to deepen their understanding of the rich and diverse traditions of Hispanic art and music. Through hands-on activities, discussions, and multimedia resources, educators will discover the vibrant forms of visual arts, folk music, and contemporary works that have shaped Hispanic cultures…

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Writing Workouts Book Study
English Language Arts GCRTC English Language Arts GCRTC

Writing Workouts Book Study

Join us for an online book study on Rebecca G. Harper's new book, Writing Workouts. This book provides a method for instruction that gives students the fun they want and the targeted skill practice they need. Rebecca G. Harper shows us just how to use the method systematically, so writing is tied to relevant lessons and standards…

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The Science of Writing: Differentiated Practices for K-12 Success
English Language Arts GCRTC English Language Arts GCRTC

The Science of Writing: Differentiated Practices for K-12 Success

Drawing from both cognitive science and classroom experience, The Science of Writing: Differentiated Practices for K-12 Success isn't just about theory - it's about practical, proven strategies you can use tomorrow. Whether you're helping kindergarteners form their first sentences or guiding high school seniors through complex analytical essays, you'll find strategies tailored to your students' needs…

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Cultivating Awareness and Resilience in Education (CARE) for Teachers Retreat CTLE Registration
Resilient Schools GCRTC Resilient Schools GCRTC

Cultivating Awareness and Resilience in Education (CARE) for Teachers Retreat CTLE Registration

This innovative in-person training for educators from July 17 to July 20 will introduce an evidence-based set of practical skills, to support wellbeing. These skills will help reduce stress, improve mental concentration and emotional awareness, and facilitate responsiveness. You will be able to apply these in your work so you can consistently be the caring, compassionate educator you are…

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Current Trends in Special Education with New York State CEC 2025
Special Education GCRTC Special Education GCRTC

Current Trends in Special Education with New York State CEC 2025

We are partnering with the New York State Council for Exceptional Children to offer this free professional learning opportunity to help special educators navigate today's unique challenges. The course opens and closes with live online sessions featuring Q&A and networking opportunities. Between these meetings, participants complete self-paced learning modules for a total of 15 hours of CTLE…

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Write Now & Write On Book Study
English Language Arts GCRTC English Language Arts GCRTC

Write Now & Write On Book Study

This book study is designed to help you help your students up their writing game, while making literacy applicable, beneficial, and original. According to Rebecca G. Harper: "Your students may not realize it, but they're already writers. All those informational text messages, Instagram captions, and Facebook posts have given them the skills they can use as a springboard to the formal, content-specific writing they'll need for success in school and college and throughout their careers.”

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New Mentor Training August 2025
Mentoring GCRTC Mentoring GCRTC

New Mentor Training August 2025

This course guides veteran teachers through the analysis of the knowledge and attributes critical to teacher mentoring. It will consist of asynchronous assignments with feedback provided by the facilitator weekly…

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Quiet Wisdom: Continuing our Exploration of Contemplative Practices in Teaching- Fall 2025 Series

Quiet Wisdom: Continuing our Exploration of Contemplative Practices in Teaching- Fall 2025 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. Both new and past participants are encouraged to attend…

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History of Whaling Teacher Workshop
Social Studies GCRTC Social Studies GCRTC

History of Whaling Teacher Workshop

Hudson: A History of Whaling & Maritime Commerce, an exhibit at the Hudson Area Library, offers a unique opportunity to look at our city, county, state, and national history through the lens of local history. When students learn about their own local history, the streets they walk on, the river they visit, they will be motivated to learn and will be able to better contextualize Social Studies concepts and facts…

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