Core Connection Course Catalog
Course Learning Levels
Our courses are designed with a specific level of learning and application in mind. Review the descriptions below to find the experience that best aligns with your goals.
Awareness / Foundational Knowledge Building / Collegial Support
Focuses on understanding concepts, researching frameworks, reading/exploring content, introducing new topics/ideas, providing collegial support.
Planning for Continuous Improvement
Focuses on designing, creating plans/units/curricula, building frameworks, or mapping out strategies prior to implementation.
Implementation / Reflection / Revision
Focuses on active classroom trial, execution of new strategies, real-time feedback, evaluating impact on students, and taking action based on data collected during and after initial implementation.
Designing AI-Resilient Science Lessons
Artificial intelligence is transforming education, creating new opportunities and new challenges for science teachers. Learn how to design NYSSLS-aligned, AI-resilient lessons that keep student reasoning, sensemaking, and scientific thinking at the heart of learning…
From Beginner to Builder: Architecting NYSSLS Curriculum with AI Prompts
Ready to harness the power of AI but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly asynchronous course introduces K–12 science educators to effective prompt writing using the R.I.C.E. Framework. Learn to create reusable "Master Prompts" that save time while generating phenomenon-driven lessons, NYSSLS-aligned assessments, and differentiated instructional supports…
NYSSLS Chemistry Storyline Collaborative
Reimagine your chemistry curriculum through the power of storylines, phenomena, and student sensemaking. In this 2026-2027 collaborative PLC, you'll develop NYSSLS-aligned instructional materials that engage students while strengthening their scientific reasoning…