Buffalo Teacher Resource Center

May/ June 2020

Melinda MacPherson – Sullivan Director 820 Northampton St. Buffalo, NY 14214 East HS (3rd Floor) (716) 816-4675

New Copy Policy at the Teacher Center

In order to keep our copiers running smoothly for all teachers, please observe the following:

Teachers may only copy materials that are for their own classroom use.

Teachers may not copy copyrighted materials.

No building fliers, newsletters or community event announcements are to be copied on these machines.

Please no multiple poster sized copies 11x17 with saturated color

(Use poster makers for this purpose or we will charge poster maker rates)

Please be considerate of the time you are spending on a copier.

Limit your time if teachers are waiting.

200 copies at a time

Absolutely no copying or work in the Teacher Center Workroom during school hours.

New Registration Policy

Our online courses have been extremely popular. So much so that teachers continue to be shut out of them for lack of space. What we are noticing is that some teachers register and never show up to take the course or don’t complete it after starting it.

Teachers cannot register in PGS once the class is full and teachers on the waiting list will not be moved into the class because someone is occupying the spot.

In order to make the most of our budget I need to run full courses.

Starting February 25, 2019 session forward, anyone who registers for a course without withdrawing from the course within the first few days of the course will not be allowed to register for any upcoming Teacher Center classes for two (2) sessions. You will receive a warning from me, if you have (2) such registrations.

This policy was voted on by the Policy Board (the governing body) of the Teacher Center.

Be aware that unless you complete the online course with all assignments received by the due date, CTLE and District Credit will not be granted.

Workroom Hours

Monday- Thursday

3:30 -6:30 p.m.

Saturday

8:30- 11:00 a.m.

Workroom Services and Pricelist

• Hot Laminating: .50¢ per ft.

• Cold Laminating: $1.00 per ft.

• HP Poster-Full Color:

o “24 x 36” approx. = $6.00 (+ $2.00 for color background)

o “36 x 48” approx. = $9.00 (+ $3.00 for color background)

o “42x54” approx. = $11.00 (+ $4.00 for color background)

• Variquest Poster Maker

o 24” Single color poster: $4.00

o 36” Single color poster: $5.00

o 42” Single color poster: $6.00

• Color Copies: Free (Bring wrapped paper)

• Black and White copies: Free (Must use our paper)

• Cricut and Variquest cutters (We have paper- limited types)

• Book Binder combs: .10¢ each

DUE to COVID 19 the Teacher Center is not open at this time. See you in September (hopefully)

New York State Resource and Computer

Training Centers are the largest professional

learning communities in New York State with

more than 125 Teachers Centers located

throughout the state, working with 675 public

schools districts and nearly 1000 non-public and

charter schools. The State Education

Department has recognized us as a pre-

approved provider of professional development.

Policy Board Members:

Aimee Bell Rich Nigro Michael Gainer

Crystal Benton Joe Montante

Kim Gabel Rebecca Pordum

Bob Gallagher Rich Pyszczek

Lynn Garcia Greg Sawicki

Michael Gruber Janine Schuster

Sophia Howard-Johnson Ruyvette Townsend

Darlene Jesonowski Charlotte Watson-Wales

Melissa Kenney Melinda MacPherson-Sullivan

Dear Teachers;

Who could have ever imagined that we would be where we are today? I hope that all of you are healthy and

caring for each other in this difficult time. We have included some new classes that will help you with remote

learning. These new tools will increase your comfort with online learning. mms

Here are some numbers you may need:

Melinda MacPherson-Sullivan 816-4675 Office and Workroom Room 319 and 322

Crystal Benton- 816-4674 Staff Development Office 315

Joelle Rozier- 816-1315 Staff Development Office 315

Look for catalogs and updates on our TC District website

May-June (Online)

# 30811 Section # 146262 Remote Learning: Bridging Education for Teachers, Learners and Parents

Greg Conley & Tom Molfese

# 29069 Section # 146320 Nearpod: Teaching Using Technology Part 1 Molly Eldridge & Ryan Barrett

# 29068 Section # 146321 Nearpod: Teaching Using Technology Part 2 Molly Eldridge & Ryan Barrett

#30845 Section # 146391 For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood… Joelle Rozier

# 30716 Section # 146323 Echoes and Reflections: Holocaust Educ. Part 1 Kelly Kane

# 30717 Section # 146324 Echoes and Reflections: Holocaust Educ. Part 2 Kelly Kane

THE CLASSES BELOW OPEN ON MAY 15TH!

#30839 Section # 146378 Tech tools for Distance Learning Chris and Katie Lang

#30840 Section # 146379 Engaging ELL’s & All students with the SIOP Model Andrea Silvestrini

#29030 Section # 146380 Become an Apple Teacher Part 1 Brian Meyer

# 28343 Section # 146381 Become an Apple Teacher Part 2 Scott Nourse

# 30841 Section # 146382 Using PBS Learning Media in your Social Studies Classroom

Pyszczek & Doucet

#30545 Section # 146384 Creating and Teaching an Online Course in Schoology Eldridge & Barrett

#29695 Section # 146385 Techniques for Teaching Students with Autism Finn & Leberer

#30843 Section # 146386 BPS Online Tools for Classrooms with Dell Windows Devices Linneball

#29572 Section # 146387 Increasing Civic Engagement in your K-12 Classroom to meet ESSA Guidelines Doucet & Pyszczek

All online classes are 5 weeks in duration. Follow presenter’s timelines and guidelines for District and CTLE credit.

PGS # 30811 Section # 146262 Remote Learning: Bridging Education for Teachers, Learners & Parents Part) 1 (online)

This course will explore how teachers can prepare learning experiences for their students in a distance learning model. Teachers will learn about ways, in which they can engage student learning and parent involvement. Participants will use relevant tools for direct instruction, such as Playposit and Nearpod. They will learn ways to communicate with parents and students digitally. Participants will have opportunities to create content for their classroom.

Dates: May 18, 2020-June 22, 2020 Location: Online

Presenter: Greg Conley & Joe Molfese

PGS# 29069 Section # 146320

Nearpod: Teaching Using Technology Part 1 (Online) Teachers will discover how to use Nearpod in the classroom. Nearpod is an interactive presentation and

assessment tool that can be used to amazing effect in the classroom. The app’s concept is simple. A

teacher can create presentations that have a variety of features. They can contain quizzes, polls videos,

images, drawing board, web content and so on. The class will also touch on changing flipcharts into PDF’s

and then creating Nearpods from them. Teachers will practice using the data gathered from Nearpod to

drive further instruction and craft authentic assessment. The final project will be to create a project /lesson

for Nearpod.

Class meets: Online

Date: May 18, June 22,2020

Instructors: Molly Eldridge and Ryan Barrett

PGS# 29068 Nearpod: Teaching Using Technology Part 2 (Online) Section # 146321 Teachers will learn more ways to use Nearpod within the classroom. The class will build upon the skills learned in the Nearpod Course 1. Teachers will learn how to add the Nearpod application to their Schoology classes to make login easier for students. Teachers will learn how to share Nearpods to make collaboration with peers easier. Participants in the class will discover how to use the data gathered from Nearpod to drive further instruction and craft authentic assessment. Teachers will be able to create a project for Nearpod that can be used for substitute- teacher plans. The final project will be a Nearpod that includes a video or VR (virtual reality) teacher-recorded directions and a differentiated lesson based on the data produced by the Nearpod.

Class meets: Online

Date: May 18-June 22, 2020

Instructors: Molly Eldridge and Ryan Barrett

PGS# 30845 For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood ... and the Rest of Y'all Too: Discussions and Strategies for Teachers

Section # 146391

This is a six- session hybrid book study of Dr. Christopher Emdin’s, For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood… and the Rest of Y’all Too. Participants will use Schoology and attend in-Center sessions. Participants will use strategies of Culturally & Linguistically Responsive Teaching (CLRT) to address concerns in urban education. The book study provides practical, culturally responsive strategies for teaching and highlights how implementing these strategies will increase student engagement, classroom management, and relationship/community building, thereby increasing students' overall school achievement. Through the support and use of independent assignments, videos, dialogue, collaboration and text protocols, participants will demonstrate their learning of Dr. Emdin’s Reality Pedagogy.

Dates: May 18-June 22,2020 Presenter: Joelle Rozier Location: Online in Schoology

PGS # 30716 Section # 146323

Echoes and Reflections Holocaust Education -Part 1 Online Course

This course will provide access to Echoes and Reflections. This website provides intensive Holocaust education and lesson plans that provide a unique experience for educators to teach about the Holocaust effectively and interactively. Lessons are organized by topics that represent major themes associated with the Holocaust in an order that is roughly chronological; the modular design of the lessons allows for adaption and customization to specific grade levels and subject areas. The integration of rich content in each lesson helps students construct an authentic and comprehensive portrait of the past as they frame their own thoughts about what they are learning, resulting in a deeper level of interest and inquiry. Each lesson includes: Step-by-step procedures, estimated completion time, resources labeled by icons to direct teachers to the piece of content named in the procedures, and print-ready pages available as PDFs for download.

Online: May 18, 2020-June 22, 2020 Presenter: Kelly Kane

PGS# 30717 Echoes and Reflections: Holocaust Education Part 2

Section # 146324

This course will provide access to Echoes and Reflections. A website that provides intensive Holocaust education and lesson plans that provide a unique experience for educators to teach about the Holocaust effectively and interactively. Lessons are organized by topics that represent major themes associated with the Holocaust in an order that is roughly chronological; the modular design of the lessons allows for adaption and customization to specific grade levels and subject areas. The integration of rich content in each Lesson helps students construct an authentic and comprehensive portrait of the past as they frame their own thoughts about what they are learning, resulting in a deeper level of interest and inquiry. Each lesson includes: Step-by-step procedures, estimated completion time, resources labeled by icons to direct teachers to the piece of content named in the procedures, and print-ready pages available as PDFs for download.

Class meets: online

Dates: May 18, 2020- June 22, 2020

Presenter: Kelly Kane

PGS # 30839 Tech Tools for Distance Learning Section #

This course will provide participants with introductory skills and knowledge of Screencast O' Matic, Padlet, Kami, Flipgrid, and Quizlet. These tools will help you and your students adapt to remote learning At the end of the course, participants will be able to navigate and utilize the basic features of these resources for their digital classroom.

Class meets online

Dates: May 18, 2020- June 22, 2020

Presenter: Katie and Christopher Lang

PGS# 30840 Section # Engaging ELL’s and All Learners using the SIOP Model

This online course provides an overview of the SIOP Model- or Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol. SIOP is a research-based model for planning and delivering instruction to English Language Learners in content areas such as ELA, Science, Social Studies and Math. In this course, teachers will become familiar in the eight components of the SIOP Model: preparation, building background, comprehensible input, strategies, interaction, practice/ application, lesson delivery and review/assessment. SIOP classes are student-centered and include opportunities for ELLS to engage in meaningful interactions with their peers, and develop all four areas of language: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Class meets online

Dates: May 18, 2020- June 22, 2020

Presenter: Andrea Silvestrini

PGS # 29030 Become an Apple Teacher Part 1 (Online) Section# 146380 iPads can be a powerful tool and a teacher’s toolbox and can transform the ways in which students can learn and express themselves. This course is meant to help teachers effectively use iPads in their classrooms and design learning experiences that will help their students learn, create and grow. Become an Apple Teacher (iPad): Part 1 is an Online course that uses Schoology and builds upon the Apple Teacher learning program. By the end of the course will learn how to effectively use the iPad and the built-in productivity apps Pages, Keynote, and Numbers in their classrooms. Teachers will use the interactive learning materials provided by the Apple as part of the Apple Teacher learning program, and discuss the classroom applications with other class participants in online discussion boards. In addition, participants will earn the first 4 badges of the Apple Teacher (iPad) program: iPad, Pages for iPad, Keynote for iPad, and Numbers for iPad. Apple Teacher is a free professional learning program designed to support and celebrate educators using Apple products for teaching and learning. As an Educator you can build skills on iPad and Mac that directly apply to activities with your students, earn recognition for the new things you learn, and be rewarded for the great work you do every day.

Class meets online

Dates: May 18, 2020- June 22, 2020

Presenter: Brian Meyer

PGS # 28343- Section # 146381 Become an Apple Teacher Part 2 (Online) I Pads can be a powerful tool in a teacher’s toolbox and can transform the ways in which students can learn and express themselves. This course is meant to help teachers effectively use iPads in their classrooms and design learning experiences that will help their students learn, create and grow. Become an Apple Teacher (iPad): Part 2 is an online course that uses Schoology and builds upon the Apple Teacher learning program. By the end of the course will learn how to effectively use the iPad and the free Apple apps iMovie and Garageband in their classrooms and explore how iPads can be used to enhance productivity and creativity in students. Teachers will use the interactive learning materials provided by the Apple as part of the Apple Teacher learning program and discuss the classroom applications with other class participants in online discussion boards. In addition, participants will earn the final four badges of the Apple Teacher (iPad) program: iMovie for iPad, Garageband for iPad, Enhancing Productivity with iPad, and Fostering Creativity with iPad and be recognized as an “Apple Teacher”

Class meets: online

Dates: May 18, 2020- June 22, 2020

Presenter: Scott Nourse

PGS # 30841 Section # BTRC: Using the PBS Learning Media in your K-12 Social Studies Classroom

This has two sections, to better meet the needs of K-12 teachers. Each option has many resources to explore and customize for your classroom

Option #1 for Elementary Teachers Grades K-6: Discover exciting resources and methods for teaching social studies to students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Elementary Social Studies. Students can practice making inferences as they explore animal shelters, research using the Great States series, or complete a graphic organizer to compare holidays with the All About the Holidays series. Topics ranging from the leadership of Abraham Lincoln to Neil Armstrong's first mission to the moon are covered in Elementary Social Studies. Option #2 for Secondary Social Studies Teachers Grades 7-12 Students will go beyond identifying the physical features of Earth to explore how humans interact with the world around them using resources in Geography. Students can study a comic book-like document to analyze how California rations water during a drought, or they can research the many ways climate change impacts humans across the globe. The economic impact of a changing environment is also analyzed in Yukon Kings and a series of resources on Mongolian Nomads. The tools used by geographers, from ancient maps to modern geographic information systems (GIS), vocabulary (what is a border?), and methods

of geography are also explored.

Class meets online

Dates: May 18, 2020- June 22, 2020

Presenters: Kevin Doucet and Richard Pyszczek

PGS # 30545: Creating and Teaching an Online Course in Schoology for the BTRC (Online) Have you ever wanted to teach an online course but don't know how to get started? In this course teachers will learn how to create, maintain and manage an online class. Teachers will work on crafting meaningful assignments, discussion posts and quizzes to ensure participants have a complete understanding of your course premise. Teachers will learn how to upload content, appropriate and vetted articles and blog posts. In addition, teachers will learn a myriad of technology tools that can help facilitate an online class, such as Screencast-o-Matic and Flip Grid. Finally, teachers will participate in a Zoom conference and learn how to create their own Zoom account and set up a conference for a synchronous session. At the end of the class, teachers will have a complete online class ready to go, including a course proposal and planned folders for each of the five weeks.

Class meets online

Dates: May 18, 2020- June 22, 2020

Presenter: Molly Eldridge and Ryan Barrett

PGS # 29695 Section # 146385 Techniques for Teaching Students with Autism (online)

With the growing population of students with Autism in schools, it is important for staff to be trained in techniques for teaching students with Autism. There is a wide spectrum for students with autism. Some students may be in the General Education setting while others need a special setting. No matter what setting the student is in, students with Autism may participate in special area classes, sometimes with large numbers of students and with staff who do not have experience working with them. Teachers will explore techniques and methods for teaching students with Autism and get valuable insight to be able to implement successful strategies and incorporate them into their lesson plans and teaching immediately.

Class meets online

Dates: May 18, 2020- June 22, 2020

Presenter: Caitlin Finn & Allison Leberer

PGS# 30843 Section # 146386

BPS Online Tools for Classroom with Dell Windows Devices

This course will explore the many online tools that are available for teachers and students in the Buffalo Public Schools. The course will illustrate the use of Office 365, Schoology, CastleLearning, Playposit, and Nearpod. The class will illustrate useful features that exist within office 365 apps and the Online 365 environment. Some features of Schoology including differentiating instruction using grading groups will be explored. Teachers will explore the utility of Castle Learning along with its Self-Study function and robust library of resources that reflect N.Y.S. standardized tests. Teachers will also create lessons in PlayPosit and Nearpod that can help increase student engagement. All the software used is currently available to BPS teachers and students.

Class meets: online

Dates: May 18, 2020- June 22, 2020

Presenter: Michael Linneball

PGS #29572- Section #146387

Increasing Civic Engagement in Your K-12 Classroom to meet the ESSA Guidelines (Online)

It is our responsibility as educators to provide students with a meaningful K-12 education that prepares them for competitive employment and civic participation. Civics education empowers students to make informed decisions that will create a better future. There is research and evidence that suggests that we are in a national civic crisis where most Americans are not civically engaged. This course will examine civics related resources to improve your instruction of civic engagement in your classroom.

Class meets: Online

Date: May 18, - June 22, 2020

Instructors: Rich Pyszczek & Kevin Doucet