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SUMMER INSTITUTES
for
TEACHERS
Molloy College will provide professional development opportunities for teachers this summer through
a series of week long Institutes being offered at either the Rockville Centre campus at 1000
Hempstead Avenue or at its Suffolk Center at Route 110, on the grounds of Republic Airport located
at: 7180 Republic Airport (Grumman Lane), in East Farmingdale. Online courses are also offered!
The Institutes can be taken for 3 graduate credits and our Advanced Placement institutes may also
be taken on a non-credit basis. Additional information can also be found on our website at:
www.molloy.edu/ce/summer. Institutes will be offered in the methods and techniques of teaching:
• ABA • Advanced Placement Subjects • Ed Tech • English Language Arts • Math • Science
• General Interest • K-6 Grade Levels • Post Master’s Certifications • SEL
• SDL/SBL • Social Studies • Special Education • STEM Educator • TESOL • Teacher Assistant
Further information on all the institutes can be found inside.
Graduate Tuition Rate: $900 per 3-credit Institute For Teachers Who Qualify, see page 15SUMMER INSTITUTES FOR TEACHERS
Interested in expanding your subject area knowledge, exploring new subject material or adding to your teaching tool kit?
Look no further, Molloy College has what you are looking for. This summer you will be able to enroll in courses to build
your knowledge in various content areas and to improve your instructional skills. The Institutes described in the pages that
follow may be taken for 3 graduate credits ($900 per Institute) or on a non-credit basis for 2 in-service credits (AP
courses only, $850 per AP Institute). Most of the Summer Institutes are offered on an intensive, one-week, 4-day,
format at either our Rockville Centre campus or at our Suffolk Center in East Farmingdale. Some courses are also offered
in an online format. Course descriptions, along with the schedule of classes, tuition rates, travel directions, application and
registration information can be found on the pages as listed below. Visit: www.molloy.edu/ce/summer for more
information.
Information on the following institutes can be found on the pages that follow.
AP* INSTITUTES (page 11): • **Visible Thinking in the K-12 Classroom
(Please visit: www.molloy.edu/ce/ap for further information.
• AP Biology ● AP European History MATH INSTITUTES (pages 8-9):
• AP Calculus BC ● AP Government & Politics • Infusing Math History Into Your Math Class
• AP Calculus AB ● AP Physics 1 • Math Modeling
• AP Chemistry ● AP Spanish Language • Topics in PreCalculus
• AP Computer Science A ● AP Spanish Literature SCIENCE INSTITUTES (pages 9-10):
• AP Com. Science Princ. ● AP Statistics • **Expedition Unknown
• AP English Language ● AP U. S. History • Integrating History and Literature into Your Science Curriculum
• AP English Literature ● AP World History • Into the Wilderness: Long Island In Person
• AP Environmental Science • Marine Ecology: for Grades K-12
GENERAL INTEREST AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS • The History of Science
INSTITUTES (pages 2-8): • TGI 2022: Teaching Sustainability in the High School Classroom
• **Advanced Practices for the Already Tech Savvy Teacher • TGI 2022: Teaching Sustainability in the Middle School
Classroom
• Best Practices & Strategies for the Secondary Level Educator
• Best Practices & Strategies II for the Secondary Level Educator SOCIAL STUDIES INSTITUTES (page 10):
• Brand Your Classroom: Social Media for Educators • Elementary Social Studies…Not Just an Encore
• ***Celebrating Reading in the 21st Century • ***Open Educational Resources for Social Studies Teachers
• Coping in the Age of Covid
• Creating a Reading Culture with Technology Post-Master's Courses Leading to Certification Without
• **Creative Connections an Additional Degree (pages 12-13):
• ***Difference or Disability for Multilingual Learners (MLs) • Bilingual Education Extension Certification
• **Differentiating Instruction for Multilingual Learners (MLs) • Childhood Grades 1-6 Certification
• Drama in the ELA Classroom • Early Childhood Grades Birth - 2nd Certification
• Dynamic Writing Instruction in the Secondary Classroom • Educational Technology Specialist Certification
• Embracing Technology in the Classroom • Gifted Education Extension Certification
• Engaging the Learner With Games • Middle School Extension Certification
• ***Equity Strategies for Teaching Multilingual Learners (MLs) • Students with Disabilities 1-6 Certification
• Feed My Spirit So I Can Teach From The Heart: Divergent • Students with Disabilities 7-12 Certification
Thinking, Creativity and Collaboration • TESOL Certification
• **Google Certified Educator
• **Infusing Character and Curriculum Post-Master's Advanced Certificates in School
• Instructional Technology as an Equalizer in the ELL classroom Building Leader (SBL) and School District Leader
• Integrating the New Computer Science Digital Fluency (SDL) (page 13)
Standards Into Your Elementary Curriculum
• iPad for the Classroom: Beyond the Basics Certificate Programs (page 14)
• **Leveling Up Lessons With HyperDocs • Culturo-Behavior Science and Applied Behavior Analysis
• Mastering the Digital Tools of Creation and Engagement (ABA) Certificate
• Old School/New School Instruction - the Best of Both Worlds • Social Emotional Learning (SEL) certificate
• Quality Questioning • STEM Educator Certificate
• Shakespeare for Fun: Scenes, Snippets, Sonnets
• Student Centered Instructional Practices: Are They Getting It? *College Board, AP, Advanced Placement Program, AP
• Taking a Multidisciplinary Approach to the Impacts of Distant Vertical Teams, Pre-AP and the acorn logo are registered
Learning
trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission
• Teaching for Tomorrow…Learning from Yesterday
• Teaching Grammar, Vocabulary and Spelling: Grades 4-12
** Online Course
*** Hybrid Course (part online, part in-person)
• **The Tech Savvy Teacher of Today
• **Using Technology to Promote a Collaborative Environment in
Your Elementary Classroom
Application and Registration Instructions with Travel Information to both campuses can be found on page 15.
1Institute Descriptions and Schedule of Classes
The Summer Institutes will each be offered on a four (4) day schedule from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. each day at either
Molloy’s Suffolk Center located at 7180 Republic Airport in East Farmingdale or at Molloy’s Rockville Centre campus
located at 1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre. Some institutes are also offered online. Each Institute can be taken
on a graduate credit basis for $900 for 3 graduate credits. To register, please refer to the Application and Registration
Instructions on page 15.
GENERAL INTEREST AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
To register, please refer to the Application and Registration Instructions on page 15.
Advanced Practices for the Already Tech Savvy Teacher Best Practices and Strategies II for the Secondary Level
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00 Educator *New* (You do not need to take Best Practices I
(3 graduate credits, Tuition $900) in order to take this course)
May 9-May 20, Asynchronous Online Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00
How can we use technology as a tool to bring content to (3 graduate credits, Tuition $900)
life? With the world at our fingertips, teachers have endless July 11-14, M-Th; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., RVC Campus
possibilities to motivate students. Here, we will work to find the This class will be open to all secondary level educators
right tools to inspire creativity, assess students, enlighten and graduate students who are pursuing a degree in
young minds, and even virtually explore the world. It’s time to secondary education. All disciplines will be addressed
redesign our lessons with student engagement being the top through best teaching practices. The class will examine:
priority! reimagining homework and grading, lessons from remote
Instructor: Jessica Ryan is an Adjunct Professor at Molloy learning, character education, peer observations, ENL and
College, an elementary teacher in Lynbrook School collaborative models, social-emotional learning, and
District, and co-author of Growing a Growth Mindset: culturally responsive teaching. Administrators, and
Unlocking Character Strengths Through Children’s National Board Certified teachers will join us (via Zoom)
Literature. She was awarded as an Educator of as guest lectures to model effective instruction.
Excellence by Molloy College and Mathematics Teacher Instructors: Jason Manning and Todd Nussen see bios
of the Year by Nassau County’s Mathematics Teachers on this page.
Association.
Brand Your Classroom: Social Media for Educators
Best Practices and Strategies for the Secondary Level Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00
Educator (3 graduate credits, Tuition $900)
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 46 May 23-June 3, Asynchronous Online
(3 graduate credits, Tuition $900) It’s time to increase your digital footprint! The face of
July 5-8, T-F; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., RVC Campus Online networking in education has changed; there are so many
This class will be open to all secondary level educators opportunities to create your professional identity online. We
and graduate students who are pursuing a degree in will use Twitter as a tool to create a window into your
secondary education. All disciplines will be addressed classroom, expand your Personal Learning Network, and
through best teaching practices. The class will examine connect with experts in education. We’ll explore the power of
the use of technology (iPads, Chromebooks, Voxer as a communication and relationship-building tool. The
smartphones) based on the SAMR model, QFT Protocol, goals of this class are to become a part of a Professional
the collaborative teaching model, interdisciplinary Learning Community, connect with other educators, drive your
education, effective questioning, literacy skills, and own professional development, and share the wonderful work
character education. Administrators, and National Board you do with the world.
Certified teachers will also come in as guest lectures to Instructor: Jessica Ryan see bio on this page.
model effective instruction.
Instructors: Jason Manning and Todd Nussen have Creating a Reading Culture with Technology
been nationally renowned pioneers in the teaching of the Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00
Big History Course. They are both National Board (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
Certified teachers and for their work as Teacher Leaders July 18-21, M - Th; 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., RVC campus
for the Big History Project and the implementation of this (Hybrid: Monday & Thursday in class, Tuesday &
interdisciplinary approach to learning, they were co- Wednesday asynchronous online)
recipients of the Collaborators of Excellence Award by This course has been designed to assist teachers to
develop digital forms for promoting reading and literacy.
NYSEC in 2015. Jason was honored as the Empire State
Through this course, participants will create ways to
Teacher for Excellence in 2016. In 2017, Todd received
promote books and reading in our school learning
the September 11th Teacher Award by the 9/11 Tribute
communities. Participants will learn how to engage
Center for his work on global citizenship. They are both
students to create projects to express themselves and
adjunct professors of education at Molloy and have
their understanding of what they have read.
presented at educational conferences across the country.
Differentiation of instruction will be considered so that
participants can modify projects according to their
students’ ability levels, with additional consideration for
special education students and English language
learners. We will explore the uses of digital tools including
2Flipgrid, Wakelet, Buncee, Book Creator, Kapwing, and technology resource to enhance our teaching. This will be
GIFs to create digital projects to promote reading, bridging applicable to classrooms that are virtual, hybrid, or in-person.
literacy from text to tech. Instructor: Jessica Ryan see bio on page 2.
Instructor: Kristina Holzweiss (MLIS, MA) is a high
school educational technology enrichment specialist, a Difference or Disability for Multilingual Learners (MLs)
certified school librarian and secondary English teacher. *New*
She shares ideas and resources about her school library Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00
and makerspaces on her website (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
bunheadwithducttape.com. Kristina was named the June 27-30, M - Th; 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., RVC campus
School Library Journal Librarian of the Year in 2015, a (Hybrid: Monday in class, Tuesday-Thursday
National School Board 2016 - 2017 "20 to Watch" asynchronous online)
emerging education technology leader, and a 2018 Library This course will serve teachers of all certification areas
Journal Mover & Shaker. She is also the winner of the to have a better understanding of student learning when
2015 NYSCATE Lee Bryant Outstanding Teacher Award considering language difference vs. disability specifically
and 2015 Long Island Technology Summit Fred Podolski for English learners (ELs). Teachers will explore a variety
Leadership and Innovation Award. She is the author of of concepts and questions which arise in classrooms, RTI,
Scholastic makerspace books, and the co-author of and CST meetings. It is often difficult to understand the
Hacking School Libraries. Kristina serves as the Long struggles of our ELs and how their learning and language
Island Director for NYSCATE. differences impact their success in school. Participants will
explore sound expectations and progress for ELs. They
Coping in the Age of Covid *New* will also discuss trajectories or learning; how to
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00 implement strategies to best identify and serve their
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) needs; the key elements to help identify difference versus
July 11-14 M-Th; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., RVC Campus disability; how to navigate the process and make sound
Teachers and students have been thrust into a unique decisions to support students; when and how to seek out
situation as a result of Covid 19. This course will focus on how collegiate collaboration; and how to avoid
to motivate students and how to create environments that misidentification.
facilitate positive attitudes and learning post Covid diversified Instructor: Dr. Carrie McDermott is an assistant professor
classrooms. Discussions will center on conclusive ways to in the Division of Education at Molloy College. She teaches
enable students to meet proficiency in areas of reading, graduate education courses related to action research,
writing, and speaking. cultural and linguistic diversity, ESOL methodology, theory,
Instructor: Regina Hall is an English teacher at St. John and acquisition. In addition, she consults with districts to train
the Baptist Diocesan High School. She teaches 11AP staff and administrators in various aspects of ESOL including
Literature, Contemporary Fiction, Speech and 12R British new and revised mandates, differentiated strategies,
Literature. She has been teaching since 1982 and has integrated collaborative instructional practices, and
taught all Regents level English courses. In 2012, she classroom coaching/ mentoring.
was awarded the University of Chicago Outstanding
Educator Award. Ms. Hall’s educational goal is to instill a Differentiating Instruction for Multilingual Learners
love for literature in each of her students. (MLs) *New*
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00
Creating a Culture of Thinking For 21st Century Learners (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 63 July 11-14, M - Th; 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Online (Hybrid:
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) Monday online through Zoom, Tuesday, Wednesday &
July 11 -14; M-Th; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Suffolk Campus Thursday online through Canvas)
This course will examine the philosophy of Harvard Differentiation is not individual instruction; it is when
Graduate School's Project Zero institute and provide students are all learning the same thing in multiple
educators of all grade levels and disciplines ways to ways. In this course, participants will focus on creating
encourage critical thinking and make thinking visible within learning environments and materials for MLs which make
the class. The class will utilize technology and digital tools allowances for differences in how they grow both
to engage and meet the needs of diverse learners. There linguistically and academically with an emphasis on equal
will also be an emphasis on the power of reflection for access to important academic content. Participants
educators and learners through the use of blogs. will focus on all students learning the same things in
Instructor: Danielle Mammolito different ways through differentiated and scaffolded
approaches while monitoring and assessing students'
Creative Connections needs as they progress through key content.
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00 Instructor: Dr. Carrie McDermott see bio above.
(3 graduate credits, Tuition $900)
June 27-30, Asynchronous Online Drama in the ELA Classroom
Teachers have reimagined their classrooms and the ways Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 10
they teach. This course is about developing connections and (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
relationships with your students and their families. By building June 27 – 30, M - Th; 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., RVC campus
a classroom culture that is student-centric, we can engage our Drama is an important tool for preparing students to
learners. We will be exploring and utilizing Canva as a live and work in a world that is increasingly team oriented.
It is a creative way for students to express how they feel
3and what they have learned. Drama helps students or student driven. As well as look at free apps available for
develop tolerance and empathy. Students have the instruction and assessments. (This class is applicable to
opportunity to celebrate the richness and depth of human all disciplines & grades)
expression in all of its forms. This course is designed to Instructor: Melissa Torre is a High School Earth Science
explore the many facets of the ELA Next Generation & was a Middle School Physical Science Teacher on Long
Standards and discuss objectives implementing these Island. She has her Masters in Special Education &
standards in various teaching techniques. Teachers will Undergrad in Geology & Elementary Education. She
review anchor standards and develop lessons and units of holds NYS certifications in Earth Science, Special
study utilizing these objectives. They will analyze the Education, & Elementary Education. She is also was the
value of performing various literature, focusing on plays, Suffolk County STANYS (Science Teachers Association of
skits, cooperative stand-up, strike a pose and tableau in NYS) Earth Science SAR (Subject Area Representative)
order to ensure that their students will be college and and has been awarded the Nassau County STANYS
career ready when they reach that age – and ready for the Outstanding High School Science Teacher Award & the
next grade level when the school year is complete. Drama STANYS Fellows New Teacher Conference Award.
will be an integral part of this course.
Instructor: Regina Hall see bio on page 2. Engaging the Learner with Games
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 37
Dynamic Writing Instruction in the Secondary Classroom (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 61 August 8-11, M - Th; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Suffolk campus
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) This class has been created for teachers to maximize
July 25 - 28, M - Th; 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., RVC campus teaching and learning, by making it an engaging and
Teaching writing is one of the ELA teacher’s most exciting experience. Explore a variety of classic games,
challenging responsibilities and requires a deep such as card games and board games, in non-electronic
understanding of language structures and the writing form. As well as online and other electronic games. Who
process. Teachers must also be skilled at responding to doesn’t love games? Games spark interest, enthusiasm
student writing in ways that promote critical thinking, deep for learning and help students to remember what was
revision and development of voice. Participants will leave learned. The overall objective should be to help each child
this course being able to cultivate an inquiry-based writing to understand concepts, enabling them to become more
environment that will prepare all learners including English confident with the material. What better way to do that
language learners and Advanced Placement students to than through educational games. (This class is
write in multiple genres for a variety of purposes. Special applicable to all disciplines & grades)
attention will be paid to developing expertise with mentor Instructor: Melissa Torre. See bio on this page.
texts, both fiction and nonfiction.
Instructor: Karen Buechner, M.Ed., M.A., has been Equity Strategies for Teaching Multilingual Learners
teaching ELA for 25 years and has taught all levels from (MLs) *New*
grades 7 through 12. She also teaches in the Program of Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00
Writing and Rhetoric at SUNY Stony Brook. Ms. (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
Buechner’s areas of expertise include literacy education, July 5 - 8, T-F; 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., RVC campus (Hybrid:
particularly writing instruction, student-centered learning, Tuesday & Thursday in class, Wednesday & Friday
metacognitive awareness, and classroom discourse. She online)
has presented numerous professional workshops on Differentiation is not individual instruction; it is when
secondary literacy throughout Long Island and NYC. As a students are all learning the same thing in multiple
fellow of the Long Island Writing Project, she has been ways. In this course, participants will focus on creating
instrumental in implementing professional development in learning environments and materials for MLs which make
schools across Long Island. Ms. Buechner has also been allowances for differences in how they grow both
the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship to India where she linguistically and academically with an emphasis on equal
studied language and culture. access to important academic content. Participants
will focus on all students learning the same things in
Embracing Technology in the Classroom *New* different ways through differentiated and scaffolded
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00 approaches while monitoring and assessing students'
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) needs as they progress through key content.
August 1 – 4, M - Th; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Suffolk campus Instructor: Dr. Carrie McDermott see bio on page 3..
Tired of the same old lessons? Are your students
getting 1:1 devices and you’re not sure how to integrate Feed My Spirit So I Can Teach From The Heart:
them? The integration of technology in classrooms is an Divergent Thinking, Creativity and Collaboration
ongoing and monumental task. The use of iPads & Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00
Chromebooks have the potential to change the classroom (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
in dynamic and exciting ways. In this engaging and June 27-30, M-Th; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., RVC Campus
interactive workshop, you’ll learn practical ideas and Tap your inner passion to connect with students and
strategies for using a wide variety of technologies in the create equitable learning environments where all students
classroom as well as which apps work best to help your can flourish. By recognizing multiple modes of intelligence
students visualize & therefore understand better some (one size does not fit all), work with colleagues to develop
complex concepts. We will learn how Nearpod can be take-home ‘Next Generation Lesson Plans’ that foster
used to create interactive lessons that can be both teacher creativity, imagination, innovation, divergent thinking.
4Topics explored include: examining the world’s best and emotionally. Social-Emotional Learning and Character
schools, harnessing positive energy within your Education are as important to your curriculum as English
classroom, integrating character education across the Language Arts. With our growing curriculums and rigorous
curriculum (social emotional literacy), creating student expectations, how do we ensure our students are
passion wheels, refusing to be defined by ‘dis’ abilities, receiving a social-emotional curriculum? Throughout this
developing YouTube virtue libraries, examining world course, we will explore ways we can integrate Social
class mentoring programs, promoting flexible mindsets, Emotional Learning and Character Education into your
and innovative digital storytelling. already effective curriculum. Together, we will share and
This course is designed for elementary, middle school, discuss lesson plans you are already teaching, and add
high school, general, and all special education teachers. those vital social-emotional components. We will work
Educators should bring a zip drive and two lesson plans together to create classroom environments where
for self-editing to integrate the ideals, goals, and students feel confident enough to become risk-takers and
objectives of character/virtue education and multiple hope-creators. Instructor: Lisa Lampert
intelligence teaching
Instructors: Mike Young and Rick Wolfsdorf Mike Young Instructional Technology as an Equalizer in the ELL
is a music/technology teacher in Freeport Schools. He has Classroom *New*
worked in elementary, middle school, and high school Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00
settings. He formally worked for the Apple Corporation. (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
Rick Wolfsdorf has forty years of experience working with August 8-11, M-Th; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., RVC Campus
special education students with multiple handicaps in a Students in this course will learn the various
variety of settings. He currently works in the Freeport technology integration theories/strategies while pairing
School District Twilight Program, leads professional such with current English Language Learner theories of
development workshops, and is an author/publisher for language acquisition. 21st-century skills are necessary for
The Attainment Company and Wolfpack Multimedia. all learners, and English Language Learners can increase
Website: www.specialeducationsolutions.com Mike and their skills through using various technology tools in the
Rick lead professional development workshops on iPad classroom. Students will develop lessons that use different
for the Classroom and have collaborated on a number of aspects of English Language Learner pedagogy while
projects including a 3-D animated video. integrating technology that enhances the lesson delivery.
Students will be asked to investigate new tools that are
Google Certified Educator available to increase English Language Learner
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00 achievement and discuss practical applications to the
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) classroom. The goal is to enhance English language
July 25-28; Online Asynchronous acquisition through compelling input using technology as
Sir Winston Churchill is credited with first saying, “Never the vehicle of delivery of instruction. Comprehensive and
let a good crisis go to waste.” Of course, Churchill was compelling input (Krashen) is not only for reading, but this
speaking about World War II not education in 2020. Yet, theory applies to technology in the classroom.
with the accelerated impact of COVID-19 on how we now Collaboration and global learning using technology are
choreograph and engineer the teaching and learning in essential 21st-century skills and thus using the
our classrooms (live, virtual, hybrid), let’s use this unique experiences and abilities of ELLS allow for the boundaries
opportunity to reflect, rethink, and craft a vision of how to be limitless. Students will find ways to hone in on
true 21st Century learning should impact our instruction reaching all aspects of 21st century learning with the SIOP
moving forward. The discussion and assignments in this model to enrich instruction with technology.
course will examine critical aspects of teaching and Instructor: Katie DiGregorio, teacher, Smithtown High
learning during a pandemic while considering what we School West and adjunct faculty member, Molloy College
should embrace moving forward. Key concepts will center
around formative assessment, heightening student voice Integrating the New Computer Science Digital Fluency
through use of digital tools students “can own,” replacing Standards Into Your Elementary Curriculum *New*
summative assessments with project-based learning, Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00
effectively using breakout rooms that speak to students’ (3 graduate credits, Tuition $900)
learning needs, and the most important of all, ensuring August 1-4, M-TH; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., RVC Campus
that empathy is present in all of our decisions. This course will review the New York State Computer
Instructor: Ed Kemnitzer, Director of Technology, Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards for grade
Innovation, and Information Services for the East Williston bands K-1, 2-3, and 4-6. Teachers will develop ideas and
School District. Ed was the recipient of the 2017 Nassau practices on how current educational technologies in the
School Library System's Administrator of the Year and the classroom align with the new standards while introducing
2017 Fred Podolski Leadership and Innovation in new ideas and tools to address meeting the needs of
Technology Award. students. The goal of the standards is to ensure that
every student will know how to live productively and safely
Infusing Character and Curriculum in a technology-dominated world. This includes
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 38 understanding the essential features of digital
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) technologies, why and how they work, and how to
July 18 - 21, Asynchronous Online communicate and create using those technologies.
As student advocates and educators, we know our Instructor: Dr. Maria Esposito is an assistant professor at
students need to feel successful academically, socially, Molloy College in the School of Education and Human
5Services. She teaches Technology for Teachers in the Participants in this course will learn to create highly
Inclusive Classroom and Advanced Technology in the student-centered K-12 classrooms through mastering a
Graduate Program. She provides professional variety of digital tools and techniques. The focus will be on
development for her colleagues in advanced instructional learning to design, produce, and publish content-related
technology in a “state of the art” model classroom at professional videos and presentations that will engage all
Molloy College and has presented technology integration audiences. By writing, designing, recording, and finally
at international conferences. Her professional roles have publishing their own green screen videos and multimedia
included the following: elementary school teacher, projects, participants will learn to integrate a multitude of
Assistant Manager in Instructional Technology at Syosset applications that can easily be transferred to the
Schools, and a Divisional Administrator for Instructional classroom. Through this creation process, your students
Technology at Western Suffolk BOCES. will be empowered to share their voices, as they make
choices and express themselves on higher levels. By
iPad for the Classroom: Beyond the Basics creating and publishing animated and stop-animation
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 55 videos as evidence of their learning, your students will
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) learn to master the use and integration of Google Slides,
July 5 – 8, T-F; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., RVC Campus screen-capture technology, audio-video editing
Although many teachers already use iPads in applications, and social media sharing. This level of
the classroom, they may lack the experience and integration allows for classroom and global collaboration
confidence necessary to unleash the iPads' full potential. and contributing constructively to project teams. All
Working at your own pace, and under the guidance of participants will be guided through the creation process
a former apple instructor, learn how to tap into your from start to finish. Instructor: Robert Joyce is an eighth
students natural creativity by producing iPad trailers, grade English teacher in the Massapequa, NY School
iMovies, and school-wide morning newscasts. Through District and was named the International Society of
the magic of green screen, transport your students to Technology in Education Outstanding Teacher of 2017.
Cinderella's Castle, walk in outer space, run from Robert is a Google Certified Educator and a BOCES
dinosaurs, become the first explorers to reach the new Model Schools consultant who has presented at various
world, or travel beneath the ocean while you explore the technology conferences, and is a member of the EdCamp
Great Barrier Reef. Using make-shift materials, turn your Long Island planning team. See examples of his work at
classroom into green screen studio! twitter.com/joyceofcreation
Are you old school and still feeling a bit intimidated? No
worries. Apple instructor, Mike Young has teamed up Rick Old School/New School Instruction - the Best of Both
Wolfsdorf, a special educator and former technophobe, Worlds *New*
who will work with you directly. Collaborating in a non- Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00
threatening environment our teaching team will enable you (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
direct great movies while creating an iPad July 25-28, M-Th; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., RVC Campus
production studio. Re-energize your classroom instruction while
Instructors: Mike Young and Rick Wolfsdorf see bios on improving student test scores! This class is applicable to
page 4. all disciples and grades.
Rick Wolfsdorf has taught special education in various
Leveling Up Lessons With HyperDocs elementary, middle school and high school settings. He
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 59 has worked with over 50 teachers and over 120 teaching
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) assistants. In addition, he has co-authored 10 special
August 1-4; Asynchronous Online education student workbooks. His most recent
HyperDoc is a lesson plan where students work within publication, Technology, Social Skills and Ethics: Smart
the designed digital framework. It is a modern version of a Choices for a Digital Age, was published by the
web quest but infused with current research-based Attainment Company in January, 2021. With his 40 years
instructional practices. Using a HyperDoc in your of experience, Rick has now teamed up with Nicole
classroom aids learners of all types and engages students Mongelluzzo, high school English (new school) educator,
in a new way in the classroom. The model promotes to offer years of teaching wisdom complemented by
authentic global thinking, and critical thinking with new today’s best practices teaching strategies - the best of
real-world applications. It is a new and innovative way to both worlds. Working in a high needs district, Nicole has
package lessons. HyperDocs level up lessons with a achieved a 98% passing rate on the New York State
variety of different practices, such as App Smashing, English 11 Regents examination while teaching for the
Gameboard, PearDeck and Mystery Skype. In this class, past 7 years.
Dr. Katie DiGregorio will discuss the pedagogy behind a Together, Rick and Nicole will guide you in the
HyperDoc and show various tools and techniques to methodologies of practicing multifaceted teaching
create your own for the upcoming school year. strategies, (old and new), to create dynamic lesson plans
Instructor: Dr. Katie DiGregorio see bio on page 5. that incorporate technology, collaboration, and divergent
thinking, while improving student standardized test
Mastering the Digital Tools of Creation and Engagement scores. The strategies we will include are classroom-
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 65 ready and applicable to all elementary, middle school and
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) high school teachers. While doing so, we also invite you to
August 8 - 11, M-Th; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Suffolk self-reflect and address your own needs to ensure that
Campus you are taking care of you!
6Joining our class, we invite you to: Shakespearean performance by the Bedlam Theater
- Create a Writer’s notebook as a tool to share with your Company of NYC.
students starting Day 1 in September Instructor: Amy Benjamin taught high school English for
- Produce a personalized virtue video library to address many years and is now a nationally recognized author and
social/emotional learning objectives consultant. She has been recognized by the New York
- Learn how to manage your teacher’s salary and solidify State English Council as a Teacher of Excellence, and her
a stable six-digit future classroom was used as a model for Standards-based
- Discuss issues related to COVID trauma and fatigue teaching by the New York State Education Department.
among students and teachers alike Amy’s work with districts is now centered on Long Island,
- Address multiple modes of student intelligence where she offers a variety of workshops based on literacy
- Practice self-care and language.
- Tap into your personal creativity
- Develop lesson plans that are fun while helping students Student Centered Instructional Practices….Are they
master competencies necessary skills to improve test Getting It?
scores. Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 31
- Review the Next Generation Learning Standards and (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
how to create meaningful lessons to address challenging July 5-8; T-F; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Suffolk Campus
content/skills This workshop will enable participants to gain practical
Instructors: Rick Wolfsdorf and Nicole Mongelluzzo knowledge of the Understanding by Design instructional
framework and model its application in the classroom.
Quality Questioning *New* Additionally, an emphasis on student led formative
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00 assessments, through Socratic Dialogue and Project Zero
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) thinking routines, will be discussed and modeled.
July 25-28, M-Th; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., RVC Campus Educators of students in all grade levels and subjects
Shifting the center of questioning from teacher to areas are welcome!
student remains one of our biggest classroom challenges. Instructor: Dr. Brian Trapani is the Curriculum Associate
Yet, we know that student agency is essential to future for Social Studies (K-12) and Coordinator of the AP
success. This practical class will refine questioning Capstone program in Massapequa School District;
protocols in order to strengthen student voice and choice Member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum
in literature-based instruction. Inquiry-based dispositions, Development; Long Island Council for Social Studies. In
instruction, and protocols will be investigated; participants 2016 he published “Efficacy of Understanding by Design
also will create or revise an inquiry-based literature unit of Implementation Plan: Evaluated through Teacher
their choice. Perceptions and Practices”. He has also published several
Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Chowske is the Director of articles in the SCOPE Journal for Leadership and
English and Reading at Manhasset Schools. An Instruction, and Journal of Instructional Pedagogies.
experienced ELA administrator and educator, she has
also served as a K-12 Humanities Director and as an Taking A Multidisciplinary Approach To The Impacts
elementary administrator. Her research interests include Of Distant Learning *New*
feedback in the ELA classroom, the practical implications Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00
of ELA curriculum and instruction alignment, and (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
balancing the competing demands of our discipline. She July 18-21, M - Th; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Suffolk campus
has served as the co-moderator of the Long Island In this class we will address the learning approach that
Language Arts Directors’ Collegial Circle for nine years; was taken during the pandemic and the multiple obstacles
she is a regular presenter at local and state-level English that were faced by teachers, students and parents. We
conferences. will focus on the effects of academic inequalities due to
Covid and how to help our students close those learning
Shakespeare for Fun: Scenes, Snippets, Sonnets, gaps that we have yet to see the consequences of.
Grades 4-12 *New* Instructor: Vanessa Vidalon is a teacher in the Freeport
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00 Public Schools and adjunct Molloy College faculty
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) member.
July 18-21, M - Th; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Suffolk campus
Teachers and students need not feel overwhelmed by Teaching for Tomorrow…Learning From Yesterday
studying entire plays. We can experience the joy of Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 62
Shakespearean language and stories by focusing on (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
scenes and speeches that are accessible and meaningful Augustb1-4; M-Th; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Suffolk Campus
for elementary students on up through AP. This course will This course is designed to guide discussion and
show you how to transform your classroom into a provide examples of how current technological initiatives,
performance space, a lively community of learners, and a literacy skills, social emotional learning, and student
language lab. So get ready to suit the action to the word, centered pedagogical reform is being incorporated in
the word to the action, and give your students classrooms across grade levels and content areas. How
Shakespeare to put into their mouths, their hands, their these techniques are used to teach the core skills that
bodies, and their hearts. Amy Benjamin is the author of students need to attain to be useful in today’s/tomorrow’s
“Shakespeare on Your Feet” and has been trained in workforce, and society, will be emphasized. Educators of
7students in all grade levels and subjects areas are will allow you to apply technology to any discipline of
welcome! education to make your teaching even more engaging!
Instructor: Dr. Brian Trapani see bio on this page. Instructor: Jessica Ryan see bio on page 2.
Teaching Grammar, Vocabulary, and Spelling: Multi- Using Technology to Promote a Collaborative
modal approaches that REALLY work for durable Environment in Your Elementary Classroom *New*
learning and student engagement, Grades 4-12 *New* Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00 (3 graduate credits, Tuition $900)
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) August 8-11, M-Th; Asynchronous Online
June 25-30, M - Th; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Suffolk campus This course will review different teaching strategies and
For twenty-five years, Amy Benjamin, through her web tools that promote a collaborative environment for
books, workshops, and courses, has been moving students. Teachers will discover web tools and create
teachers away from ineffective, dreary practices of lessons that support a blended learning environment that
teaching grammar, vocabulary, and spelling. This course promotes engagement, instruction, skill building, and
will take a deep dive into the rationale and practices of assessment.
teaching skills in an organized, systematic way, using Instructor: Dr. Maria Esposito see bio on page 6.
authentic language: student writing-in-progress, and well-
crafted literature. The multi-modal approach engages Visible Thinking in the K-12 Classroom
learners with visuals, patterns, etymology, body-mind Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00
connection, and building classroom community. These (3 graduate credits, Tuition $900)
methods work for all students, grades 4-12, and are June 20-July 1, M-Th; Asynchronous Online
particularly useful for our ELLs and special education This two-week online course will introduce teachers to a
students. variety of Visible Thinking Routines, developed by Project
Instructor: Amy Benjamin see bio on this page. Zero, which will help transform both physical and virtual
classrooms into active learning environments that aim to
The Tech Savvy Teacher of Today develop those attributes. Designed to be used in all
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 04 subject areas and grade levels, Visible Thinking Routines
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) cultivate students’ thinking dispositions and deepen
June 27-30, Asynchronous Online content knowledge by enabling them to generate ideas,
With all of these innovations in technology, it’s questions, and hypotheses; fostering collaboration among
important to take time to reflect on how to most effectively classmates and teachers; promoting discussion and
use our time with the most appropriate tools for learning. considering varied perspectives; and reflecting on their
We will explore ideas for parent communication, update work. Participants will be provided with opportunities to
classroom websites with engaging reinforcement & plan and implement Visible Thinking Routines in their in-
enrichment activities, and explore how to utilize QR Codes person and remote classrooms, and reflect and share
in the classroom. By utilizing professional Twitter feedback with classmates.
accounts, students will have the latest educational Instructors: Dr. Jeannette Balantic and Erica Messier
updates and ideas from the gurus in education. This class
MATH INSTITUTES
To register, please refer to the Application and Registration Instructions on page 15.
Infusing Math History into Your Math Class New York State Association of Mathematics Supervisors
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00 (NYSAMS). In 2009 he was inducted into the Long Island
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) Mathematics Educators Hall of Fame.
June 27-30; M-Th; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Suffolk Campus
The History of Mathematics can be an interesting Math Modeling
feature for some students. First we will look through Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 15
decades of Mathematical accomplishments and important (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
mathematicians across the world and from different July 25-28; M-Th; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Suffolk Campus
cultures. Then we will look for places in our curriculum The Common Core State Standards have set Modeling
where historical facts and biographies may be helpful to with Mathematics as one of its goals. There are several
the students in your classes. examples of Mathematical Modeling within the Curriculum
Instructor: Bruce Waldner, retired with 42 1/2 years of Modules available on www.engageny.org . In this course
experience as a K-12 Mathematics Supervisor in several we will investigate many examples of modeling
school districts in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. He retired mathematics in addition to those within the modules and
from the Syosset Central School District where he was the find where these examples fit within the development of
Coordinator of Mathematics, K -12. He is an adjunct curriculum that they support. In addition, one day of this
Professor of Mathematics at Suffolk Community College course will involve a field trip to the National Museum of
and Farmingdale State College. He is the author of Let's Mathematics at 11 East 26th Street in Manhattan. The
Review Algebra Two/Trigonometry. He is a past president course fee does not include transportation to the museum
of the Nassau County Association of Mathematics or admission to the museum (adult admission is $16 – but
Supervisors (NCAMS) as well as a past president of the
8if enough teachers are involved we may qualify for a the Common Core Standards (although, I am not aware of
reduced fee). any LI Schools that use the Common Core syllabus for
Instructor: Bruce Waldner, see bio on this page. PreCalculus). A true Precalculus course is a course that is
designed to prepare students to take a Calculus course. If
Topics in Precalculus *New* you are planning to begin teaching Precalculus this course
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00 will help you prepare for a new prep. If you already teach
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) Precalculus in your school, you can help improve your
July 18-21; M-Th; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Suffolk Campus course.
PreCalculus is developed by each School or District Instructor: Bruce Waldner, see bio on page 8.
differently. In this course we will focus on topics taught in
many schools and compare with those topics suggested in
SCIENCE INSTITUTES
To register, please refer to the Application and Registration Instructions on page 15.
Expedition Unknown *New* Long Island’s Marine Ecology for Grades K-12
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00 Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 30
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
July 11-14, Asynchronous Online July 11 - 14, M - Th; 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Suffolk Campus
Travel to the deepest corners of the world and ascend The purpose of this course is to assist teachers in the
the highest mountains in hopes of understanding creation and implementation of lab based activities while
indigengous cultures, biology and geology from around teaching various concepts in Marine Ecology. These
the world. Explore Madagascar, Serengeti, Himalayan activities focus on connecting basic concepts identifying
Mts, Amazon Rainforest, Galapagos Islands, Australian the delicate relationship between marine animals,
Outback, Antarctic , Machu Picchu , The Great Barrier humans, land and our local waters. Activities cover New
Reef and more. Course can be applied to all content York State learning standard 4.6 and 4.7 for the Living
areas across all grade levels. Environment, in addition to N.G.S.S.
Instructor: William Behrens is a teacher in the Freeport Participants will construct and employ several labs
Public Schools and an adjunct Molloy College faculty applying concepts describing marine adaptations, local
member. species identification, water pollution solutions, and
predicting algae blooms. Field trips may include the
Integrating History and Literature into Your Science Oceanside Marine Nature Study Area and The Sunken
Curriculum *New* Forest. Additional field trip fees may apply. This course is
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00 designed for teachers of grades K-12. Instructor: Paul
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) Zaratin is a middle school Science teacher on Long
July 18-21, M - Th; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Suffolk campus Island. He has a Master’s in Earth Science Education,
In this class we will dive into our lessons and look for and holds N.Y.S. certifications in Earth Science and
ways to effectively incorporate and adjust our teaching General Science. Through several years of teaching, he
styles so that we can catch the interest of more students. has created many lab activities in order to assist the
This can help students refine their critical thinking skills to students in understanding science concepts.
promote a deeper understanding.
Instructor: Vanessa Vidalon is a teacher in the Freeport Teaching Sustainability in the High School Classroom
Public Schools and adjunct Molloy College faculty Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 19
member. (3 graduate credits, Tuition $900)
June 27-30, M - Th; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Suffolk Campus
Into the Wilderness: Long Island *New* The purpose of this course is to construct, implement,
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00 and share various Environmental Science laboratory
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) activities, while focusing on sustainability. Activities are
July 5 - July 8; T-F; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Suffolk Campus based on the New York State Science standards and are
Long Island is home to a diversity of geologic and geared for the high school classroom. Students explore
biologic features which has shaped the rich history and the impact of society on the environment through various
culture of Long Island. Come explore this fascinating activities. These activities are student centered, and
island from a scientific and historical perspective. created so the students can analyze and evaluate
Participants will be required to complete readings, design environmental problems in order to formulate possible
activities and attend all field trips. In addition, final preventative measures or solutions. Participants will
projects will consist of a lesson plan that can be depart with various activities/ labs created during this
implemented in their own classes. session. All new topics for 2022. Please note: you may
Instructor: William Behrens see bio on this page. be eligible to receive a grant to pay for all or part of the
tuition. See www.molloy.edu/ce/summer/tgi for details.
Instructor: Eric Powers is a biologist, teacher,
photographer, outdoorsman, and overall nature-lover. He
started leading nature hikes in 1988 as a Park Ranger in
Colorado, served two years in the US Peace Corps as an
9Environmental Education Officer, and ran nature centers tuition. See www.molloy.edu/ce/summer/tgi for details.
in Colorado, Alabama, and Long Island, New York. In Instructor: Paul Zaratin see bio on page 9.
2005 he started YOUR CONNECTION TO NATURE, inc.
(abbreviated YC2N) which offers high quality The History of Science *New*
Environmental Education to students and fun sustainable Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00
EcoTours to adults. (3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900)
July 18-21; M-Th; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Suffolk Campus
Teaching Sustainability in the Middle School Classroom Journey back in time and discover the history of
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 18 science. The study of science and engineering has
(3 graduate credits, Tuition: $900) changed dramatically over the past 5,000 years as ancient
June 27-30, M - Th; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Suffolk Campus
civilizations worked to develop modern world solutions to
The purpose of this course is to construct, implement,
and share various Environmental Science laboratory advance their civilizations. In this class we will unearth
activities, while focusing on sustainability. Activities are how some of the world's greatest civilizations have
based on the New York State Science standards and are impacted our understanding of science and engineering
geared for the middle school classroom. Students today. Participants will create lessons, and design
explore the impact of society on the environment through functional models of some of the most important
various activities. These activities are student centered, engineering accomplishments. This class is applicable for
and created so the students can analyze and evaluate
all great thinkers in all content areas across all grade
environmental problems in order to formulate possible
preventative measures or solutions. Participants will levels.
depart with various activities/ labs created during this Instructor: William Behrens see bio on page 9.
session. All new topics for 2022. . Please note: you may
be eligible to receive a grant to pay for all or part of the
SOCIAL STUDIES INSTITUTES
Elementary Social Studies…Not Just an Encore *New* Open Educational Resources for Social Studies
Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00 Teachers *New*
(3 graduate credits, Tuition $900) Course Number: EDU 5900 Section: 00
July 25-28, M-Th; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Suffolk Campus (3 graduate credits, Tuition $900)
This course will evaluate the skill development July 18-21, M-Th; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Online (Hybrid:
highlighted in the elementary social studies curriculum. Monday online through Zoom, Tuesday, Wednesday &
Discussion, and lesson design, which includes successful Thursday online through Canvas)
ways of incorporating those skills into an elementary This summer institute provides an overview of the free
classroom will be emphasized. How instructional online educational resources open to all educators. It will
technology, mindfulness techniques, critical thinking, and focus primarily on the OER Project (Big History, World
literacy development can be included in the elementary History) but will also include use of SHEG, News Literacy
social studies program will be a key component of the Project, and TED Ed. Jason Manning and Todd Nussen
course. Elementary and middle school social studies are Big History National Teacher Leaders and will share
educators welcome! their classroom experiences, case studies, best practices,
Instructor: Dr. Brian Trapani see bio on page 7. and examples of student work from teaching this unique
class at Oceanside High School. Attendees will be invited
to participate in engaging activities, and leave with a plan
for how to successfully implement these resources in the
classroom.
Instructors: Jason Manning and Todd Nussen See bios
on page 2.
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