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RTCI Update September 2021-October 2021

September 27, 2021 By Debbie Studnitzer

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Online Academy (OLA)

15 hour online courses for In-service or CTLE: $150 / $125 for member districts

October 7, 2021 – November 18, 2021
Yogapalooza – Teaching Kids Yoga and Mindfulness with Confidence **New**
Facilitator: Bari Koral

Increasing Student Engagement Through Project Based Learning **New**
Facilitator: Dani Kennis

Teaching ENL Learners Through Engaging Technology **New**
Facilitator: Christina Amendola

Using Google Tools for Collaboration, Enrichment and Differentiation of
Instruction
Instructor: Dorit Eilon

Balance the Mind and Heart: Creating Resilient Schools that Address the
Social, Emotional, Ethical, and Academic Needs of Students Social Work
CEUs
Instructor: Cecile Wren

ABA information session on Zoom 11/4/21

RTC Update September 2021-October 2021

September 27, 2021 By Debbie Studnitzer

Click here to view the 2 page Rockland Teachers’ Center Update

Upcoming Trainings

9/28- 5/3 7 hrs Early Childhood Professional Learning Community -Zoom

9/29 3hrs Paraprofessionals in the 21st Century and other trainings for school-related professionals – Zoom

930-4/16 15 hrs Elementary Math PLC – Zoom

10/6 430PM 1hr Marijuana Today: The Blunt Truth – Zoom

10/7 430PM 1hr Supporting Students in the Classroom: Return to Learn and other Brain Injury Assoc Trainings – Social Work CEUS

10/7 4:30PM 3hrs Culturally Responsive Pedagogy – Zoom

School Wellness Institute, August 10-12, 2021

August 5, 2021 By Debbie Studnitzer

What is the School Wellness Summer Institute? SNAP-Ed Hudson Valley’s School Wellness Summer Institute is dynamic event scheduled for August 10 – 12, 2021 and designed to bring together (virtually) school staff and administration from across the Hudson Valley to inspire, educate and engage. Through live virtual activities, participants will gain knowledge, skills and abilities to start, strengthen and or expand school wellness efforts for staff, students and families.

When: August 10-12, 2021 (Choose the sessions you want and are able to attend)

Location: Online, Registration Required

What will happen at the virtual institute?

The SNAP-Ed Virtual Conference will be held for 3 days with a focus on building skills, connecting programs, inspiring creativity, and strengthening wellness.

Each day participants will have a chance to:

· Connect ideas, practices and efforts across the Hudson Valley and beyond with and current efforts

· Grow a deeper understanding of why food and movement matter in a school

· Demonstrate their own experiences and ideas with their fellow participants.

· Reflect on what they learned and consider how they will apply new ideas to their current work.

Stipends will be available for those who work in schools that qualify for SNAP-Ed programming (50% or greater Free and Reduced Lunch rates).

RegisteClick here to register.

RTC Summer Trainings 2021

June 16, 2021 By Debbie Studnitzer

RTC Summer 2021 Trainings

7/6/21-7/8/21 Bring your Lesson to Life with Personalized Video Using Screencastify – asynchronous – 3 hours

7/8/21- 8/19/21 Ready, Set, Teach…From Anywhere – 15 hours, asynchronous 7/8/21- 8/19/21 SEL in the Blended Classroom – 15 hours, asynchronous

7/12/21- 7/14/21 Create and Edit a Podcast Using a FREE Online Audio Editor App in Google Drive – asynchronous – 3 hours

7/21/21- 7/23/21 Using Spreadsheets in the Classroom – Google Sheets – asynchronous – 3 hours

7/22/21 1PM Race Conscious Pedagogy – Zoom – 3 hours

7/26/21 4PM Get Your Gamification On – Zoom – 1 hour

7/29/21 4PM Grading and Giving Feedback in Google Classroom – Zoom – 1 hour 8/4/21 9AM Youth Mental Health First Aid – 6.5 synchronous and asynchronous 8/4/21 4PM Creating In Seesaw – Zoom – 1 hour

8/10/21 4PM Screencastify- More than just making videos – Zoom – 1 hour

RTC Online Academy Courses

15 hour Inservice or CTLE $150 ($125 for staff from member districts/schools)

7/7/21-8/18/21 Helping to Prevent the Summer Slide for ENL Students ELL CTLE – New

7/7/21-8/18/21 Emotional Intelligence, Reflective Practice and the Theory of Self- First Social Work CEUs

7/7/21-8/18/21 Digital Tools to Differentiate Teaching

7/7/21-8/18/21Successful Research Projects – Secondary Level Students 7/29/21-8/27/21 Engaging ENL Students for the “New Normal” of Learning ELL CTLE – New

7/29/21-8/27/21Using Google Tools – Intermediate to Advanced Features

Applied Behavior Analysis

June 9, 2021 By Debbie Studnitzer

RSVP to dstudnitzer@rockteach.org

Higher Education Partners

RTC Institute partners with colleges and universities to bring high quality, convenient, graduate courses and programs to educators. The college and university partners define all application, matriculation, course, and graduation requirements, and grant graduate credit. RTC Institute serves as the local sponsoring partner for these courses and programs by bringing the courses and programs to local sites. RTC Institute cannot grant graduate credit or degrees. Only our collaborating higher education partners can do so as per their accreditation by the state of New York. Students who have … Read more...

Technology Resource and Training Center

Rockland Teachers' Center offers resources that are available to educators in member districts and non-public schools. Some resources can be loaned out, while others are available for use at our facilities. Resource Description CLEP Lab Located at RTC South LittleBits Kits Classroom loaner set (24-30 students) - info on STEM website Poster Printer 24” wide high quality, full-color poster printer Laminator 24” wide laminator Ellison Dye Cutter Binding System Chromebooks 15 Chromebooks Zoom Premium Video … Read more...

Upcoming Trainings

9/28- 5/3 7 hrs Early Childhood Professional Learning Community -Zoom

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