Get ready to explore a variety of materials while collaborating with colleagues in this interactive workshop designed for teachers in Grades 3 and up. Deepen your understanding of morphology and discover how to teach word parts-prefixes, suffixes, and Greek and Latin roots-in ways that connect to reading, writing, and content-area learning. Participants will receive a […]

The new science assessments in NY State are literacy-based. At the same time, middle and high school students' literacy skills have declined. This workshop will equip middle and high school science teachers with practical literacy strategies on reading that will help their secondary students comprehend, remember, and demonstrate their learning of science content. Participants are […]

The effective management of a classroom begins with establishing a positive, proactive and preventive learning environment that fosters learning for all students and minimizes disruptions. Effective classroom managers build strong relationships with students, communicate effectively, and adapt their strategies to meet individual needs. Participants will learn eight research based strategies that increase instructional time, minimize […]

Whether we're interacting with colleagues, supervisors, students, caregivers, or our own family members, school administrators and staff often find themselves in a challenging conversation. When people feel judged, we may lose the opportunity to resolve the issue at the lowest level and worse, damage our relationship with them. While you are in charge of the […]

What do you do when you don't know what to do? "I don't know what to do” is a common refrain in math class-especially when students face unfamiliar problems or standardized test questions. Do they give up? Or do they problem solve? Unfortunately, explicit instruction in problem solving is often missing from the curriculum. In […]

Strengthen daily instruction by using simple, repeatable routines that help students practice the Habits of Mind while building the literacy skills aligned to the science of reading. These routines make the Portrait of a Graduate attributes teachable in every classroom, giving students the language and behaviors they need to think with clarity, curiosity, and intention […]

The NYSSLS-based LS: Biology Regents exam has raised the bar for students, presenting challenges well beyond the former Living Environment Regents. This exam is designed around the expectations of three-dimensional (3D) learning, requiring students not only to acquire scientific knowledge but also to think like scientists and make sense of novel scientific scenarios. To achieve […]

This workshop is designed to support chemistry teachers in understanding and applying the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) to develop coherent, engaging, and standards-aligned chemistry curricula.The primary goals of the workshop are to:-Help educators unpack the NYSSLS, focusing on their structure and intent-Equip teachers with tools to identify key disciplinary core ideas (DCIs), […]

A Full-Day Professional Learning Experience for Educators Offered by Harmony Strategies Group (HSG) / Facilitated by Kira Nurieli, Founder & CEO The Portrait of a Graduate: Global Citizen full-day program prepares educators to cultivate the knowledge, skills, and mindsets students need to act responsibly and ethically within local, global, and digital communities. This professional learning […]

Participants will learn various coping tools to give them a calmer and more focused mindset. Participants will also learn how to integrate mindfulness into the everyday environments of 6-12 grade classrooms. Delving into mindfulness will help participants manage personal and professional trying times with a thought filled, productive, peaceful state of mind.Eligible for 1-1/2 hours […]