Teacher Training Courses in NYC, New York

Mindfulness is a particular way of paying attention to internal thoughts, sensations, emotions and external stimuli with kindness. Practicing Mindfulness in educational settings promotes self-regulation and metacognition, while enhancing attention and decreasing stress.   In this workshop, you will learn activities to use in your classroom to...

A three-day workshop for K–12 educators interested in developing their expertise in poetry. A passion for reading and writing poetry fosters in young readers a critical appreciation for the world we live in. Yet how do we talk about poetry? And how can we bring it into our learning communities? In this three-day workshop for educators, participants...

The Orton-Gillingham method of teaching decoding, spelling, and handwriting is a multisensory approach that has been used successfully with children who experience difficulty learning these skills. This course trains you in the Orton-Gillingham techniques and translates high-interest comprehension activities into literacy programs.  Required...

Learn to offer a complete yoga class in a chair, ideal for seniors, those with limited mobility and office workers looking to refresh during the day. Our society is ageing and there are many people unable to practice a standard yoga class. Ageing can bring many stresses, from the body weakening to loneliness and depression. Our opportunity for genuine...

In this TBR Practitioner Class, you’ll explore how the human brain really learns, which is very different from traditional assumptions about learning. And you’ll be introduced to “cognitive neuroscience” concepts – the brain science behind all effective instructional design and human learning. De-facto standard in the Agile/DevOps training...

Good classroom management is at the heart of effective teaching. This course is aimed at teachers in regular and special education settings who want to learn how to organize their classrooms to help students realize their maximum potential while also keeping their classes on track. It includes a step-by-step approach for setting up and carrying out...

St Giles New York City offers 6 week preparation courses for the IELTS exam on set start dates throughout the year. St Giles New York City offers an Intensive Course of 28 lessons of IELTS preparation per week. IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) is an internationally recognised examination, which is the entry requirement for universities...

A growing body of research indicates that plant-based learning projects, such as indoor gardening and school gardens, are powerful teaching tools inside and outside the classroom. These activities provide an atmosphere that incorporates hands-on learning and strengthens academic, personal and social development while encouraging children to develop...

Full Course Name: Reggio-Emilia Approach: Interpret Theory & Practice for Schools in US The early childhood program found in Reggio-Emilia, Italy, incorporates an emphasis on the learning environment, process vs. product, developmentally appropriate practice, and the importance of the community of learners. Much of this philosophy reflects...

Creating Passionate Readers and Writers:supporting Boys in Second Grade Thru Fifth Grade There is a growing body of research that has raised concerns about boys vulnerability in terms of social-emotional development, referral to special education, and academic success in school, particularly in terms of literacy. This workshop focuses on critical...

Full Course Name: Using the Supportve Play Model: Individual Intervention in Early Childhood Settings The Supportive Play Model (SPM) is an approach to early care and intervention that addresses all lines of development through play and is applicable to a cross-disciplinary audience. It pays unique attention to the child's social-emotional...

This course will utilize current theoretical perspectives to gain insight into children's play. Young children play to express feelings, gain mastery over materials, and find meaning in complex experiences. When an emotional crisis interferes with a young child's development, the disturbance manifests itself in the child's play. If early intervention...

Minds in Motion: Bringing Science to Life through Creative Movement Children love to move! This participatory workshop demonstrates engaging strategies that use movement children's natural language to teach early elementary science concepts such as life cycles, habitats, and the seasons. With scarves, music, and award-winning children's literature...

You will learn how one area of development influences others, and how a delay or disorder in one domain can impact on others.  This workshop is designed to promote fluency in your early childhood assessment skills across all domains of development. We will review standardized tests [such as the DAYC (Developmental Assessment of Young Children)...

Clarifying Comprehension: Practical Strategies for Educators Teaching students to understand what they read is one of the most challenging tasks for teachers; however, there are numerous strategies that offer ways to increase student engagement in the reading process. This workshop covers schema and how to activate it, types of text and how to best...