Professional Development
2009-2010

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2009-2010 General Course Offerings

CANCELLATIONS (click to see the list):  Please check this website regularly, ESPECIALLY on the day your course is scheduled to run.

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Course  #  -  Course Name Instructor(s)  # of
Credits
752-Fill Your Bucket with Character Education M. Daley 6
762-Saratoga Springs National Board Support Group Multiple 3
763-Teach With Your Strengths and Build Character M. Daley 6
764-Student Mentor Training P. Kilgore 2
765-The Science and History of the Springs of Saratoga C. Kuenzel 2
766-Saratoga: Native American History and Influence C. Kuenzel 2
767-Saratoga in the Classroom: Classroom Session C. Kuenzel 2
768 Learning Letters and Sounds with Movement K. Concha 2
Yoga Education Workshops GCRTC 3

 

 

 

752  Fill your Bucket with Character Education                                                  6 credits

Instructor:  Madeline Daley, RN, MS                                            

This will be a fun workshop to compliment the books you received for Character Education. This workshop will allow you time to get your classroom ready for September and to network with other colleagues. Please sign up early and bring a friend, class size is limited. There will be a book raffle for each class.

If the following dates do not meet your needs additional classes can be scheduled for a minimum of 6-8 participants.

Start the year off on the right track; make sure your bucket is filled first.  Learn how to foster a fun and positive work/learning environment.  In preparation for this course participants will need to read Chapter’s 1-5 of the Educator’s Version of “How Full Is Your Bucket”.  A copy of the book can be borrowed through Staff Development. This workshop will provide an opportunity to get a jump start on preparing your classroom for the return of your students.

 Contact Information:  Madeline Home -518-584-4253, Cell – 518-424-2406

 Materials to bring to class: Glue, Scissors, Pack of Construction Paper, Large Poster Board

Course
Section		 Date Time Location Status
1 W, Aug. 5 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Central Office
Room 227		 Cancelled due to lack of enrollment
2 TH,  Aug. 13 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Central Office
Room 227		 Cancelled due to lack of enrollment
3 T, Aug. 18 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Central Office
Room 227		 Cancelled due to lack of enrollment
4 T, Aug. 25 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Central Office
Room 227		 Cancelled due to lack of enrollment

 

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762 - Saratoga Springs National Board Support Group                 3 credits

Instructor:  Maureen Shiland, Fran Lohnes, and Charlotte Naples

 

 

Be a part of the first district support group for National Board Certification! In this course, teachers will be guided through all aspects of the certification process. Monthly meetings will be held to discuss topics such as how we engage students in class discussions; how we manage and monitor student learning; how we work with families and members of the community. This is an opportunity to engage in professional dialogue with colleagues from different disciplines.

 

 

Course
Section		 Date Time Location Status
1 M, W, July 20 & 22 9AM - 12PM Library Open Lab Completed
         

 

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763 Teach With Your Strengths and Build Character                                    6 Credits

Instructor:  Madeline Daley, RN, MS    

 

What do great teachers do?  What are your strengths and how can you use them to build character.  What makes you a unique teacher?  This course will provide participants an opportunity to identify their strengths, build positive relations with challenging parents, students and co-workers.  This program will give teachers the skills to use choice words, so kids will listen.  If you want to create a caring, respectful, and nurturing environment, then this class is for you.

 

Course
Section		 Date Time Location Status
1 T, Aug. 4 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Central Office
Room 227		 Cancelled due to lack of enrollment
2 T, Aug. 11 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Central Office
Room 227		 Completed
3 W, Aug. 19 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Central Office
Room 227		 Completed
4 Th.Sept 2, 2009 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Central Office Room 227 Completed
5 M, T, Oct 5 & 6 4:00-7:00 Central Office Room 227 Cancelled due to lack of enrollment
6  Th, Oct  22 4:00-7:00 Central Office Room 227   Cancelled due to lack of enrollment

 

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764 - Student Mentor Training                                      2 credits Instructor:  Pat Kilgore (Prevention Council)

 

 

 

This training is for volunteer teachers/staff who have chosen to mentor one student for at least the next school year.  Faculty and staff will learn about their roles as a mentor in order to maintain a safe and healthy rapport with students while encouraging them to meet their maximum potential. 

 

 

Course
Section		 Date Time Location Status
1 T, Sept. 1 10 AM - 12 PM HS Distance Learning Center Completed
2 T, Sept. 22 3:15-5:15 PM HS Distance Learning Center Completed
3 TH, Sept. 24 3:15-5:15 PM Maple Avenue Large Group Room
or Library		 Completed

 

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765 - The Science and History of the Springs of Saratoga                             2 credits

Instructor:  Charlie Kuenzel

 

This is the first of a three part series of how to better use Saratoga in your classroom. This segment will allow an in-depth view of the mineral springs in terms of nutrition, trace elements, and curing power for visitors to Saratoga Springs. Because of their unique chemistry, the wonderful history of Saratoga Springs was made first by health practices.

 

Course
Section		 Date Time Location Status
1 W, Aug 12 9-11 AM High Springs at High Rock Park,
near Farmer's Market		 Cancelled due to late posting-added 9/2/09
2 TH, Aug. 20 9-11 AM Completed
3 W, Sept. 3 9-11 AM Completed
4 M, Sept. 28 4-6 PM Completed
5 M,Oct.5 4-6 PM Completed

 

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766 - Saratoga: Native American History and Influence                         2 credits

Instructor:  Charlie Kuenzel

This is the second part of a three part series to help teachers to better use the history of Saratoga in their classrooms. This class discusses how Saratoga was a very special section of land occupied by the Mohawks. The Native Americans cherished the springs, planted crop, fought battles and viewed Saratoga as a gift from their God Manitou. We will show the many influences as well as the remnants of the Mohawks in Saratoga history.

 

 

 

Course
Section		 Date Time Location Status
1 W, Aug. 19 9-11 AM High Springs at High Rock Park,
near Farmer's Market		 Completed
2 W, Aug. 26 9-11 AM Completed
3 TH, Sept. 24 4-6 PM Cancelled
4 T,  Oct. 13 4-6 PM Completed

 

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767 - Saratoga in the Classroom: Classroom Session                              2 credits

Instructor:  Charlie Kuenzel

 

In this third part of a three part series we will use primary sources and artifacts to show how Saratoga history can be brought into the classroom. During this session each teacher will have time to develop a multidisciplinary lesson to infuse Saratoga history, science, Native American influence, and the arts into their classroom.

 

 

 

Course
Section		 Date Time Location Status
1 T, Sept. 29 4-6 PM HS D139 Completed
2 T, Oct. 6 4-6 PM HS D139 Completed
3 T, Oct. 27 4-6 PM HS D139 Completed

 

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768 Learning Letters and Sounds with Movement (Sounds in Motion)                                                     2 Credits

Instructor:  Krista Concha

 

Sounds in Motion is a fun way to teach children, of all learning modalities (visual, auditory and kinesthetic), letters and their sounds.  Learn how to pair alphabet letters, digraphs and consonant blends with physical movements to make learning sounds more automatic and FUN!  Learn to make words with Sounds in Motion.  A picture/description manual will be given out.  Fun and motivating activities will be shared.

 

                   

Course
Section		 Date Time Location Status
1 W, Oct. 7 4:00-6:00 Blue Streak Blvd. Rm. 221 Completed
         
         

 

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Yoga Education Workshops through the Greater Capital Region Teacher Center

                                                        3 Credits

Learning through movement is an innovative way to increase effectiveness in the classroom, and to stimulate and reach all learners. It is especially effective for kinesthetic learners, as well as students with ADHD, autism and other special needs. Research shows yoga-style movement supports student focus and attention, keeps them engaged and promotes social, emotional and physical health. We are able to offer Learning through Movement classes thanks to a grant from the Greater Capital Region Teacher Center. These courses are taught by Lynne Ogren, a certified Yoga Ed, YogaKids and Integral Yoga Instructor. Participants may take 1 or more courses in the series with no limit. 

All workshop sessions are experiential. They require comfortable clothing, a yoga mat and water. No prior yoga experience necessary. All classes appropriate for grades:

Note:  You must register for all yoga education courses through the Teacher Center Links are provided below each course. 

 

All Yoga education courses will be held at 3 Blue Streak Blvd., Room 221-223 from 4:00-7:00 PM.  Classes are limited to 15 participants (including out of district registrants)

 

 

 

 1.      Wednesday,  January 13, 2010

 

        Introduction to Using Movement in the Classroom (Open to all staff)

  • Focused on Brain-Based Research related to using movement in the classroom

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  • Explore strategies to use with students before testing and transitions to settle and refocus

  • Learn basic postures and breath work to calm or energize students

  • Support students with special needs such as autism or ADHD via movement and breath

  • Support students' physical and mental well being and self-awareness

            Click here to register for this course.

 

 

2.      Wednesday, January 20, 2010

 

         Chair Yoga for all Learners (Open to all staff)

  • Teach chair postures to engage and focus learners prior to introducing a new or difficult topic

  • Support learners at all levels via differentiating instruction through movement

  • Support inclusive classroom practices of all students

  • Also beneficial for those students with restricted movement

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3.     Wednesday, January 27, 2010

 

        Movement Promotes Character Education (Open to all staff)

 

  • Build self-esteem

  • Mindful exercises create greater self-awareness

  • Promote social and emotional intelligence

  • Teach movement to explore emotions and express feelings

  • Support and encourage students to respect others and interact in positive ways

        Click here to register for this course.

 

 

4.     Wednesday, February 3, 2010

 

            Lively Literacy (Open to all staff) 

  • Engage learners in reading through picture books and movement

  • Support reluctant readers and antsy listeners

  • Support response to literacy and creative expression through movement

  • Learn to teach movement and guided imagery in pre-writing activities to generate ideas

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5.     Wednesday, February 10, 2010

 

         Yoga for Physical Education (Open to physical education teachers)

  • Use yoga and non-competitive games in physical education and sports setting

  • Integrate yoga and movement into phys. ed. curriculum and sports programs

  • Support healthy physical activity, body awareness and overall wellness

  • Support positive lifelong physical and mental activities

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Courses include walking tours explaining the history of Saratoga Springs, information on National Teacher Certification, Curriculum information, Assessment and many others!