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Audience: Open Enrollment Live Synchronous Sessions: Join us virtually on the following dates for interactive discussions, and expert guidance: Zoom Session 1: October 22, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Zoom Session 2: October 29, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Zoom Session 3: November 05, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Zoom Session 4: November 12, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Zoom Session 5: November 19, 2026 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm   The Science of Reading: A Practical Approach for Educators is a foundational professional learning course grounded in established and current reading research. It is designed to support the development and reinforcement of critical reading skills across grade levels and provides educators with research-based strategies to inform literacy instruction, and is approved and aligned with the New York State Education Department. Key topics include the most up to date research on the Science of Reading from Simple View of Reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and Active View of Reading. Participants will engage in learning about oral language development, phonological awareness, phonics, language comprehension, fluency, and reading comprehension. Educators will engage in self-guided study, reflective discussions, collaborative and hands-on activities. Participants will engage in 10 modules (5 synchronous with an instructor and 5 asynchronous on a learning management system). This course is ideal for educators seeking to align their literacy instruction with the latest research in the Science of Reading, offering practical tools and strategies to enhance students' reading development. The target age range is Pre-k to Grade 3. However, the practical tools and strategies which the course will provide will be applicable to those teaching students of all ages. Further, this course is open to all educators. Read more

Audience: Open Enrollment Live Synchronous Sessions: Join us virtually on the following dates for interactive discussions, and expert guidance: Zoom Session 1: November 16, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Zoom Session 2: November 23, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Zoom Session 3: November 30, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Zoom Session 4: December 07, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Zoom Session 5: December 14, 2026 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm   The Science of Reading: A Practical Approach for Educators is a foundational professional learning course grounded in established and current reading research. It is designed to support the development and reinforcement of critical reading skills across grade levels and provides educators with research-based strategies to inform literacy instruction, and is approved and aligned with the New York State Education Department. Key topics include the most up to date research on the Science of Reading from Simple View of Reading, Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and Active View of Reading. Participants will engage in learning about oral language development, phonological awareness, phonics, language comprehension, fluency, and reading comprehension. Educators will engage in self-guided study, reflective discussions, collaborative and hands-on activities. Participants will engage in 10 modules (5 synchronous with an instructor and 5 asynchronous on a learning management system). This course is ideal for educators seeking to align their literacy instruction with the latest research in the Science of Reading, offering practical tools and strategies to enhance students' reading development. The target age range is Pre-k to Grade 3. However, the practical tools and strategies which the course will provide will be applicable to those teaching students of all ages. Further, this course is open to all educators. Read more

Coupon Code Required to Register  Please contact your Regional Office for the Coupon Code Date: 10/22/26 Time: 4:15-6:45 pm Location: Zoom Audience: NYSUT Regional Offices (NYSUT Members Only) How can educators effectively cope with stress and change? This seminar explores practical approaches to managing stress through daily habits, nourishment choices, and intentional responses to change. Participants learn strategies to support self-care, establish healthy routines, and build a foundation for overall well-being in both personal and professional contexts. Meets Standards VI, VII Read more

Coupon Code Required to Register  Please contact your Regional Office for the Coupon Code Date: 12/16/26 Time: 4:15-5:45 pm Location: Zoom Audience: NYSUT Regional Offices (NYSUT Members Only) This interactive seminar examines the impact of reduced device use on student attention, engagement, and social interaction in today’s classroom. Participants will explore the concept of the “digital hangover” and how it affects focus, motivation, and communication. Aligned with NYSED priorities, including SEL, CR-SE, and whole child practices, the session provides practical strategies to re-engage learners through pattern interrupts, social scaffolding, and curiosity-driven hooks. Educators will leave with actionable tools to increase engagement and support meaningful, student- centered learning.  Read more

Coupon Code Required to Register  Please contact your Regional Office for the Coupon Code Date: 1028/26 Time: 4:00-7:00 pm Location: Zoom Audience: NYSUT Regional Office In addition to learning a new language, ELLs have to adjust to a new environment and culture while learning new academic skills and content knowledge. Explore the impact of culture on academic achievement and identify factors that contribute to a culturally responsive classroom in this engaging session. Read more

Coupon Code Required to Register  Please contact your Regional Office for the Coupon Code Date: 9/30/26 Time: 4:15-5:45 pm Location: Zoom Audience: NYSUT Regional Offices (NYSUT Members Only) The Silent Classroom is a seminar designed for this moment in New York’s educational landscape. It explores the “post-phone” reality and the psychology of students who are relearning how to navigate face-to-face interaction. Moving beyond policing devices, this session focuses on re-humanizing the classroom. Participants will examine patterns of compliance without connection and explore strategies to shift toward authentic engagement. Through practical approaches, educators will learn how to spark productive thinking, re-engage attention in a digitally driven world, and strengthen meaningful classroom relationships. We are not just teaching content, we are helping students reconnect, interact, and engage in the world around them. Join us to transform the silence into the vibrant, messy, and essential hum of a truly engaged classroom. Read more