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ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS

CSAANYS is able to provide access to Educational Impact online professional development programs. Each course is only $80 per person or ALL 38 courses can be purchased for a mere $200.00. This is an excellent way to meet the professional development needs of your teachers, at a fraction of the cost of other learning programs. The following links will take you to a full description of each course and the registration form.

Educational Impact’s Online Staff Development Programs Descriptions

Click here for a Registration Form! Print the form, complete it and mail it to CSAANYS,
525 4th Ave., Troy, NY 12182 with payment. 

CSAANYS 2009-2010 Presentations

CSAANYS is pleased to present the workshop offerings which are designed to meet your individual needs. Members of CSAANYS pay $150.00 plus .505 cents a mile, and hotel (if necessary)  for each presentation.  Non-members pay $300.00 plus mileage and hotel.

Download a copy of the Workshop Brochure 

Just call CSAANYS at 518-273-1205 or send an e-mail to csaanys@nycap.rr.com to arrange a presentation at your school.

The following list of workshops is just a sample of what we can do.  If you are looking for a topic and don't find it here, please call Carol.  We are more than happy to work with you to develop a professional development program that meets your needs.

Faculty and Staff

Academic Integrity for the Teacher: This workshop will help teachers set a good example for their students. Teachers will have a better understanding of copyright and fair use. What is allowed in the classroom under the law, as well as how video and music can be utilized. This workshop will provide teachers with the tools to be creative in the classroom without infringing on copyrighted materials.

Internet Literacy: Teachers as turnkey trainers to their students. Learn how to use the Internet for better research. Look "behind the scenes" and find out things about the Internet you never knew, but should know and our students should know. 71% of High School students use the Internet for research, let's help them be better researchers.

The Professional that Eats its Young: Designing a teacher mentor program. Keep those great new teachers, empower teachers to serve as Mentors, write a plan that supports the mission of the school while giving new teachers the support they need.

How to deal with parents who are in a variety of emotional states: Learn communication strategies, ways to build parental support, and ideas for keeping your relationships on target.

Effective Communication: Hone your communication skills, and understand why what you say may not be "heard" by your faculty. Help faculty members appreciate their differences and make working together easier. We all talk, but are we being heard, what is it that makes some people listen? Spend a few hours with your faculty going through some exercises and activities that will promote active, positive listening and hearing!

Internet Safety/Cyberbullying: Find out what youth are doing on the Internet and ways to protect children.  Learn about this new trend in bullying, learn what to look for and how to talk to children and parents.

Web 2.0 - Blogging and Wikis: Learn to use Web 2.0 tools to enhance the learning experience for students. All of the tools can be used in grades K -12.Hands on.

Mentor Teacher Training: Train veteran teachers as Mentors. Learn the do's and don'ts of mentoring, and effect a positive change on the teaching and learning in your school.

Enhancing Student Achievement: Gauge the needs of your school: Curriculum, team planning, professional development, policies and practices that affect students. Build a framework for school improvement.

Motivation: How can we get students to want to learn? Investigate some clues as to what works, and how to develop your program to encourage students to take a positive attitude toward learning.

Parents

Internet Safety/Cyberbullying: Find out what youth are doing on the Internet and ways to protect children. Learn about this new trend in bullying, learn what to look for and how to talk to children and parents.

Web 2.0: This is a hands on workshop for people interested in learning and exploring the sites today's youth are using.  Participants will learn about blogging, wikis, social networking sites, chat rooms, instant messaging and much more.

Raising Children of Character: How do we raise responsible adults? Who's job is it to instill character? What is character anyway? These and many more questions will be examined.

10 Commandments for Parents: This talk explores how parents can be partners with teachers in educating children.  Topics such as: sleep, nutrition, activities, dealing with consequences, and encouraging effort will be explored.