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1 The NCTRC will be open Monday Thursday from 9:00am -12:00pm The Center will be closed during the weeks of June 30th-July 5th & August 4th - August 8th and August 12th and August 14th 518-564-5000. email: Student Questioning A book Study Open to all Prerequisite: none Instructor: Erin McGill, Plattsburgh City School Dates: July 7, 8, 9, & 10. Time: 8:30 to 12:30 Place: NCTRC. Cost: $ plus $ for the cost of the book Register by: Jun3 30th 1 in-service credit Class Limit 15. "There's no such thing as a dumb question but there is such a thing as an essential question! This workshop explores the different types of questions we ask our students and how questions can make our students think deeper, make connections, and expand their original thoughts on topics.

2 There is power in questions! The secret to teaching may be as simple as asking students good questions- and then giving them opportunity to find multiple answers. We will use the book "Essential Questions: Opening Doors to Student Understanding"written by Jay McTighe and Grant Wiggins as a framework for discussion. The workshop will be enlightening, thought provoking, and fun!". The Behavior Code A book Study Open to all Prerequisite: None Instructor: Jessica Colburn, Plattsburgh City School Dates: Wednesday evenings: July 9, 16, 23, 30 & August 6. Times: 4:00 7:00 Place: NCTRC and the City of Plattsburgh Cost: $ plus cost of the book - $ Register by: July 1. 1 in-service credit Are you struggling with a Student in your classroom that is disruptive?

3 Do you have a Student that is inflexible and seems to have outbursts for no reason? Does a Student you have argue incessantly, appear socially disengaged, clingy or irritable? This program is designed for the participants to read and discuss the causes, functions and patterns of behaviors in the book , The Behavior Code, by Jessica Minahan and Nancy Rappaport. Participants will have the opportunity to work together to develop effective behavior plans to change Student behaviors in the classroom. Brain Based Teaching Part 1 book Study Open to all Prerequisite: none Instructor: Theresa Figioni, Saranac Central School Dates: July 14, 15, 16, & 17. Time: 8:30 to 12:30 Place: NCTRC. Cost: $ plus the cost of the book - $ Register by: July 7.

4 1 in-service credit Class Limit 15. This course will connect Brain-Based Principles and Strategies to the New York State Teaching Standards and Elements. Participants will read Eric Jensen's text, "Engaging students with Poverty in Mind: Practical Strategies for Raising Achievement. Participants will share and discuss strategies that correlate to specific Brain-Based Principles and their application to the Common Core and New York Teaching Standards. iPads You Your students and the Common Core Open to All Prerequisite: None Instructors: Holley Christiansen, Peru CSD. Time: 8:30 - 12:30 Dates: July 21, 22, 23, & 24. Place: NCTRC. Cost: $ Register by: July 14. 1 in-service credit Class Limit 15.

5 If you are interested in using iPads to support learning in your math classroom, this is the opportunity for you. In this course, participants will explore iPad apps to help provide enrichment, intervention and assessment for teaching and supporting Common Core Math. Attendees will work with iPad resources and project/lesson ideas that are perfect for elementary students . This session is designed for elementary school teachers who are looking for apps that specifically connect to Common Core standards Mathematical Practice. NCTRC will provide the iPad for sign-out during this program and for use during the summer. Bringing the CCLS to Life in the K- 12 Classroom book Study Open to all Prerequisite: none Instructor: Cheryl Dodds and Bonnie Gregware, NCTRC Consultants Dates: July 14, 16, 28 & 30.

6 Time: 8:30 to 12:30 Place: NCTRC. Cost: $ plus cost of book - $ Register by: July 7. 1 in-service credit Class Limit 15. Join Cheryl and Bonnie as they explore Eric Jensen's newest book co-authored with LeAnn Nicklesen. This book brings the best practices, brain research and practicality of engaging students . This new resource contains powerful tips for structuring teaching to meet and exceed Common Core expectations. Highlights include: Classroom Climate Engagement Zones Background Knowledge Close Reading Research Strategies Vocabulary Differentiation How Children Succeed: Character Strengths for Success in the 21st Century Open to all Prerequisite: None Instructor: Michelle Gottschell, Plattsburgh City School Dates: July 28, 29, 30 & 31.

7 Time: 8:30 to 12:30 Place: NCTRC. Cost: $ plus the cost of the book - $ Register by: July 21. 1 in-service credit Class Limit 15. Having trouble getting your students to do go back and reread when they don't understand? Attend to precision? Do their homework? Take their time? Not give up when a task is difficult? Based on research that shows that intelligence is not the most important factor of success in school, researchers and educators have collaborated and come up with seven character strengths that are highly predictive of success in school and adulthood. In this workshop, we will discuss Paul Tough's book How Children Succeed, which links current research in neuroscience, economics, medicine and education.

8 Participants will be introduced to the language of the seven character strengths and how to seamlessly integrate them into the language of their classrooms. If our students can name it and identify it, they can think about it and practice it. They can own it and live it long after they leave our classrooms. Maximizing Executive Function Strategies for Student Achievement Open to all Prerequisite: None Instructor: Cheryl Dodds and Bonnie Gregware, NCTRC Consultants Dates: August 18, 19, 20, & 21. Time: 8:30 to 12:30 Place: NCTRC. Cost: $ Register by August 11. 1 in-service credit Class Limit 15. Join Cheryl and Bonnie for an engaging, fast-moving, results-oriented Professional Development Activity.

9 You will learn to change your teaching and school environment in ways that successfully reach students of poverty. This powerful program you will gain: Secrets to understanding the impoverished brain: Learn four ways it is physically and behaviorally different. Surprising insights into Student behavior and solutions to the challenging behavior you see. Seven golden maximizers that can make significant, positive changes. Strategies for engagement, learning and achievement you can use to get proven, consistently positive results! Almost 20% of America's students live in poverty. Do you have specific strategies and a clear plan to help them succeed? Living History: The Final Invasion Plattsburgh, New York Open to all Prerequisite: None Instructor: Joe Ryan, Living History Foundation Dates: September 12 14, 2014.

10 Friday, September 12, 6 to 8 pm Issue uniforms, set up camp, and presentation on battle details Saturday, September 13, 8 am to 9 pm - to be scheduled Sunday, September 14, 9 am to 5 pm Place: NCTRC and the City of Plattsburgh Cost: $ Register by: August 28. 1 in-service credit Class Limit 12. The Bicentennial of the Battle of Plattsburgh is a once in a lifetime opportunity to have history come alive in an extraordinary way for teachers and the public. A maximum of 22 adults (of sound mind, body and sense of humor), twelve teachers and ten adult public will be uniformed and equipped as War of 1812 soldiers to participate in the weekend activities including an historic encampment, lecture, battles, parade, music, art, etc.