NYSUT Rochester/Western NY Learning Center

WHAT: Professional learning seminars to improve student learning and enhance professional practices in education.

WHERE: NYSUT Regional Office - Rochester or online.

WHO: These seminars are available exclusively to NYSUT members, including newer and veteran educators and school-related professionals.

COST: All Learning Center seminars are FREE to NYSUT members. 


5-Hour Online Seminars

The following online seminars can be done at your own pace over a 30-day period. It earns 5-hours of CTLE credit.

Advanced Grouping Strategies (WKS PLS41)

Starts Oct. 23, 2023 and continues through Nov. 22, 2023

NYSUT Alignments: I.3, II.2, II.6, III.1, IV.3, IV.4
Danielson Aligned: 1E, 2C, 3C


Deepening Knowledge: Advanced Level

Participants will create several alternative resources for grouping students, with a focus on differentiation. This seminar explores advanced use of materials and resources that support outcomes and engage students in meaningful learning.

Participants have a maximum of 30 days from the start date listed in MLP to complete all assignments. Seminar information including log in and enrollment link will be sent directly from PLS 3rd Learning.

These are online seminars. Participants will work at their own pace, receive feedback and coaching from an experienced instructor and receive a pass or fail grade upon completion.

Online Requirement:
Requires, reliable/stable high speed internet connection.


Extinguishing Educator Burnout (WKS PROF267) - Section 1

Starts Oct. 30, 2023 and continues through Nov. 29, 2023

In this seminar, participants will examine how they can re-energize themselves to maintain or regain a positive outlook and love of working in schools. They will dive into specific, immediate actions they can take to enhance their well-being and thrive both on and off the job. Materials will explain how shifts in awareness, attitudes, and actions can be transformational for educators and their students. Specific steps related to mindfulness, empathy, gratitude, and altruism that educators can use on their own and with students will be shared. Equipped with these tools, educators can be their best, so they can give their best to the learners in their care.

This seminar can be used to meet CTLE hours.

This is an online seminar. Participants have thirty (30) days from the day access is granted to complete and upload all the assignments. An experienced instructor will provide feedback and coaching. At the end of the thirty days, participants who successfully complete the requirements will receive a grade of Pass and a certificate of completion. If not, a grade of Fail will be entered.

Online Requirement:
Requires reliable/stable high speed internet connection.


Prioritizing Work-Life Harmony (WKS PROF276) - Section 1

Starts Nov. 6, 2023 and continues through Dec. 6, 2023

When professional responsibilities infiltrate personal life at home, educators need to learn how to harmonize the intersection of work and home. Using the techniques from this seminar, participants will be able to create a personalized set of practices that will help maximize what's most important in both one's personal and professional life without compromising either.

This is an online seminar. Participants have thirty (30) days from the day access is granted to complete and upload all the assignments. An experienced instructor will provide feedback and coaching. At the end of the thirty days, participants who successfully complete the requirements will receive a grade of Pass and a certificate of completion. If not, a grade of Fail will be entered.

Online Requirement:
Requires, reliable/stable high speed internet connection.


Sparking Student Engagement (WKS PLS18)

Starts Nov. 13, 2023 and continues through Dec. 13, 2023

NYSUT Alignments: I.2, II.1, II.2, II.3, II.5, III.1, III.5, IV.2
Danielson Aligned: 2B

In this seminar, participants will implement and evaluate various instructional strategies such as project-based learning and active learning to promote engagement and participation in the classroom.

Participants have a maximum of 30 days from the start date listed in MLP to complete all assignments. Seminar information including log in and enrollment link will be sent directly from PLS 3rd Learning.

These are online seminars. Participants will work at their own pace, receive feedback and coaching from an experienced instructor and receive a pass or fail grade upon completion.

Online Requirement:
Requires, reliable/stable high speed internet connection.


 

About Learning Center Seminars

NYSUT Learning Centers offer a host of online seminars and training on a broad spectrum of topics and for a range of educators, including both teachers and school-related professionals.

Whether you are a newer teacher (up to 5 years of classroom experience) or a veteran educator, you will find a wide variety of professional learning opportunities that can be used for growth or certification fulfillment.

ELT offers seminars for newer teachers on such topics as classroom management and student engagement. Topics for School-Related Professionals include ways to handle challenging student behavior. All educators will find the seminars on LGBTQ topics and meeting the language acquisition needs of English language learners very helpful.

While each Learning Center location offers specific seminars tailored to regional needs and interests, all participants will enjoy a great experience from the knowledgeable and dynamic ELT instructors who help us adhere to the "members teaching members" model.

All Learning Center seminars are FREE to NYSUT members.

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