Supporting Scientific Modeling and Argumentation
With NYU’s Dr. Benjamin R. Lowell
This webinar offers practical resources and activities to help educators implement two key science practices — scientific modeling and argumentation — that are essential for student success on the NYSSLS science assessments. Participants will learn how to effectively teach and support these skills in the classroom while gaining insight into student thinking through their engagement with these practices.
Wednesday, November 20; Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Elevate Your Teaching: Tools for Connection, Inclusion, and Teamwork
Presented by Education Elements and NYSASCD
This is a 5 part webinar series presented by Education Elements and NYSASCD starting on Thursday, January 9, 2025 and concluding on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
These live sessions are designed to support teachers with high impact content while providing highly effective mentoring over several months. Education Elements team members facilitate each session. All are experienced educators & instructional coaches who work with districts across NYS.
All sessions begin at 4:00 PM and last 90 minutes.
Module 1: Communication and Connection with Families - January 9
The development of a consistent structure and process for communication with families can lead to a strong partnership. This partnership with families will, in turn, lead to success and support for students.
Module 2: Contribute as An Effective Team Member and Supporting Your School Culture - January 23
What skills are needed to be an effective team member at your grade level/within your content area and in the building? Communication, time management, collaboration and problem solving are a few of the skills needed to be an effective team member. This module will help our teachers “get off to a great start” as a valued member of the school team.
Module 3: Teacher Self Care - February 6
Self-care can help a teacher interact effectively with students, families and colleagues, prevent burnout and create a classroom environment that is safe and welcoming for students. The balance between work and taking care of oneself also models a good balance for students and colleagues.
Module 4: Working with Our Multiple Lingual Learners (MLLs) - February 27
Strategies to make instruction accessible to multilingual learners. Multilingual students bring backgrounds and experiences to their classroom that can benefit everyone in the school community. Instruction in multilingual classrooms should include opportunities for all students to engage in rigorous and high-quality lessons but with the supports and structures in place so all students have access to the content being learned.
Module 5: Supporting Students with Differing Abilities (SWDs) - March 13
Each classroom environment is composed of students with different academic skills. There is also a range of different physical and cognitive abilities among the students. Teachers need to develop lesson plans utilizing strategies to meet the diverse needs of the students in their classroom.
Cost: $499/person
Contact nysascd.director@gmail.com with questions or to pay by Purchase Order.
All attendees will receive a year membership to NYS ASCD.
Special pricing for NYS Teacher Centers can be arranged by contacting: Brian Kesel at nysascd.director@gmail.com
Science of Reading
With Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry
Co-founder and Chief Academic Officer of The Reading League
Tuesday, January 14, 2025; Tuesday, January 28, 2025; February 10, 2025
This transformative three-part series deepens educators’ understanding of the Science of Reading. Explore actionable strategies, evidence-based insights, and effective responses to reading challenges that empower teachers to make a lasting impact on literacy.