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	Date - 06/08/2023
	View Details ETS® ParaPro Assessment Test Math Preparation Class ENROLLMENT ONLY VIA CREDIT/DEBIT CARD not accepting any other form of payment.CREC is now offering 2-hour test preparation classes for individuals who need to take the ETS ParaPro Assessment. As an official testing site, we are committed to providing services that will help you prepare for, and ultimately pass the test. Course # 241-22-906-046 Subjects # [Career Development] Begin Date: 06/08/2023 Course # 241-22-906-046 Status: CLOSED Type: Location: CREC PROGRAMS AND DIVISIONS - Community Education State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	View Details ETS® ParaPro Assessment Testing ENROLLMENT ONLY VIA CREDIT/DEBIT CARD not accepting any other form of payment.CREC is now a testing site for the ETS® ParaPro Assessment. ETS developed the ParaPro Assessment as a way to satisfy the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act, which requires that Paraeducators serve in an instruction capacity: 1) Have an associate of arts degree. 2) Have completed two years of college. 3) Have demonstrated, through an academic assessment, the knowledge and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics. Course # 241-23-906-039 Subjects # [Career Development] Begin Date: 06/08/2023 Course # 241-23-906-039 Status: CLOSED Type: Location: CREC PROGRAMS AND DIVISIONS - Community Education State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 06/15/2023
	View Details ETS® ParaPro Assessment Testing ENROLLMENT ONLY VIA CREDIT/DEBIT CARD not accepting any other form of payment.CREC is now a testing site for the ETS® ParaPro Assessment. ETS developed the ParaPro Assessment as a way to satisfy the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act, which requires that Paraeducators serve in an instruction capacity: 1) Have an associate of arts degree. 2) Have completed two years of college. 3) Have demonstrated, through an academic assessment, the knowledge and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics. Course # 241-23-906-040 Subjects # [Career Development] Begin Date: 06/15/2023 Course # 241-23-906-040 Status: OPEN Type: Location: CREC PROGRAMS AND DIVISIONS - Community Education State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 06/20/2023
	View Details Early Childhood Directors Council Early Childhood Directors of community programs in CREC districts meet bi-monthly throughout the year. The mission of the Early Childhood Directors Council is to improve leadership and practice through opportunities to network with colleagues, share solutions around problems of practice, and build professional capacity. The Council meets from 9:30-10:30 and is followed by an optional book study from 10:30-11:00. Topics and book selections are developed by the group. No cost to attend. Course # 241-23-913-128 Subjects # [Early Childhood Education] Begin Date: 06/20/2023 Course # 241-23-913-128 Status: OPEN Type: Online Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 06/29/2023
	View Details ETS® ParaPro Assessment Testing ENROLLMENT ONLY VIA CREDIT/DEBIT CARD not accepting any other form of payment.CREC is now a testing site for the ETS® ParaPro Assessment. ETS developed the ParaPro Assessment as a way to satisfy the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act, which requires that Paraeducators serve in an instruction capacity: 1) Have an associate of arts degree. 2) Have completed two years of college. 3) Have demonstrated, through an academic assessment, the knowledge and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics. Course # 241-23-906-041 Subjects # [Career Development] Begin Date: 06/29/2023 Course # 241-23-906-041 Status: OPEN Type: Location: CREC PROGRAMS AND DIVISIONS - Community Education State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 07/01/2023
	View Details Cortical Vision Impairment - Overview Course ONGOING REGISTRATION - Closes 12/31/2023 - If you have recently started working with a student with Cortical / Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI), this course is perfect for you! The course is designed to provide foundational information surrounding the condition of cortical/cerebral visual impairment, its causes, associated medical conditions, and the educational impacts of this brain-based visual impairment. The content within this course pulls from multiple practitioners and researchers currently active in the field of CVI to allow for an inclusive and growing understanding of current promising practices and research-based methodology. After your enrollment is confirmed, you will be sent access to the course. Must be completed by 5/15/2024. Course # 241-24-913-067 Subjects # [Visual Impairment] Begin Date: 07/01/2023 Course # 241-24-913-067 Status: OPEN Type: Online Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 07/11/2023
	View Details eesmarts - Energizing Science for Grade K/1 Educators are introduced to activities designed for younger students to answer the questions: How does sunlight affect the earth? What causes day and night? What causes sound? How are images created with light and varying materials? Links to some e-books will be provided. Course # 241-24-913-002 Subjects # [Science Instruction] Begin Date: 07/11/2023 Course # 241-24-913-002 Status: OPEN Type: Online Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 07/13/2023
	View Details eesmarts - Energizing Science for Grade 2 Educators are introduced to activities designed to answer the questions: How do heating and cooling affect the states of matter and can plants grow without sunlight and water? Links to some e-books will be provided. Course # 241-24-913-003 Subjects # [Science Instruction] Begin Date: 07/13/2023 Course # 241-24-913-003 Status: OPEN Type: Online Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 07/18/2023
	View Details eesmarts - Project Learning Tree (PLT) for Grades 3-5 Participants are presented with activities designed to connect children to nature and increase young people’s awareness and knowledge about their environment. The lessons develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The hands-on explorations are suitable for use in formal classrooms and informal settings, and several are particularly suited to exploring urban environments. Participants will receive a copy of the updated PLT Explore Your Environment: K-8 Activity Guide, which includes NGSS aligned lessons on topics such as: trees and forests, wildlife, water, air, energy, waste, climate change, invasive species, community planning, and more. The activities encompass the economic, ecological, and social aspects of environmental issues. https://www.plt.org/curriculum/k-8-activity-guide-explore-your-environment/ Course # 241-24-913-005 Subjects # [Science Instruction] Begin Date: 07/18/2023 Course # 241-24-913-005 Status: OPEN Type: Online Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 07/19/2023
	View Details eesmarts - Middle School Digital Energy Escape Room and Choose Your Own Science Adventures This workshop features two interactive experiences developed to enhance the eesmarts curriculum or as a stand-alone to support NGSS. In the Escape Room, clues must be gathered and puzzles solved using science knowledge to successfully complete the challenge. The focus of the content in this particular activity involves the transformation of energy and its impact on the environment. In the Choose Your Own Adventure participants have the opportunity to meaningfully engage in design challenges and are provided complete data sets for a variety of tested variables that are accessed through the choices they make throughout the adventure. The examples offered showcase the efficiency of wind turbine blade designs, the strength of a variety of electromagnets, and how different surfaces on earth (arctic, desert, ocean, etc.) are impacted by the Greenhouse Effect. These two formats provoke high student interest and engagement due to their game-like nature. The use of technology lends itself very well to both in-person and remote learning. NGSS PE’s Addressed: MS-PS2-3; MS-PS3-1; MS-PS3-4; MS-PS4-2; MS-LS1-6; MS-ESS3- Course # 241-24-913-004 Subjects # [Science Instruction] Begin Date: 07/19/2023 Course # 241-24-913-004 Status: OPEN Type: Online Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 07/20/2023
	View Details eesmarts - Middle School/High School Climate Change for Grades 6-12 Educators will be introduced to activities involving Earth's natural cycles including the carbon cycle and how Earth's climate has changed over time. They will look at evidence from the past through the study of proxies such as foraminifera, ice core data, and cherry tree blossoms. Other topics include the Albedo Effect, and phenology. Educators will also consider the impact of humans on the environment and what can be done to lessen harmful effects. Course # 241-24-913-006 Subjects # [Science Instruction] Begin Date: 07/20/2023 Course # 241-24-913-006 Status: OPEN Type: Online Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 08/15/2023
	View Details New Administrator Support Series (Summer) Have a new administrator joining your district? Are you a new (1-3 year) administrator looking for support and job-embedded learning and feedback? This new series is for you. Research, strategies, and application are an integral part of all workshops. All participants will have a one-hour overview of leadership frameworks to help level-set their growth trajectory over the series. Participants have the opportunity to choose a focus from the other leadership domains or choice to attend multiple sessions of interest. Customize your growth and professional learning into the new school year! Course # 241-24-913-007 Subjects # [Administration and Supervision], [Leadership] Begin Date: 08/15/2023 Course # 241-24-913-007 Status: OPEN Type: Blended Location: CREC CENTRAL, ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: N/A View Instructor(s)
	Date - 08/16/2023
	View Details Introduction to the Math Workshop Classroom This workshop offers an overview on how to initiate, support and sustain math workshop in the elementary classroom. This workshop is an introduction to math workshop. Participants should have no prior training of math workshop and are looking for practical first steps to begin implementation. Participants will learn how to support content and differentiation to meet the needs of diverse learners using the workshop model. We will address different structures, routines and rituals, and connect to state standards in the workshop model. Course # 241-24-913-008 Subjects # [Mindfulness Instruction] Begin Date: 08/16/2023 Course # 241-24-913-008 Status: OPEN Type: Online Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 08/17/2023
	View Details Next Steps in the Math Workshop Classroom This workshop offers current teachers utilizing a Math Workshop model in their elementary classroom (K-5) the opportunity to explore common areas of concerns during math workshop. We will explore organization, increasing the rigor of math stations, student accountability in workstations, and teacher led small group instruction. Course # 241-24-913-009 Subjects # [Mathematics Instruction] Begin Date: 08/17/2023 Course # 241-24-913-009 Status: OPEN Type: Face to Face Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	View Details Supporting Multilingual Learners (ELs) in the General Education Classroom This workshop will build the capacity of general education teachers to understand and support the multilingual learners (ELs) in thier classrooms. Teachers who attend this workshop may be looking for ways to support ML/EL students in all content areas of the regular education classroom. The session will give educators various ways to build their “bag of tricks” while learning about how multilingual learners learn and develop language. Course # 241-24-913-011 Subjects # [Equity], [ESL - English as a Second Language/ELL], [K-12 Education] Begin Date: 08/17/2023 Course # 241-24-913-011 Status: OPEN Type: Face to Face Location: CREC CENTRAL State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 08/18/2023
	View Details Creating a Culture for Writing for Multilingual Learners (ELs) Writing can be intimidating for any student; that anxiety is heightened in Multilingual Learners (ELs). Participants in this workshop will learn how to create a safe place for writing as well as many instructional strategies for engaging Multilingual Learners in the writing process. Course # 241-24-913-010 Subjects # [Equity], [ESL - English as a Second Language/ELL], [K-12 Education] Begin Date: 08/18/2023 Course # 241-24-913-010 Status: OPEN Type: Face to Face Location: CREC CENTRAL State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 08/21/2023
	View Details Supporting Newcomer and Beginner Multilingual Learners (ELs) Supporting multilingual learners with little to no English is especially challenging. Participants will explore ways that educators can effectively support these students with strategies and linguisitc supports in any educational setting. Course # 241-24-913-012 Subjects # [Equity], [ESL - English as a Second Language/ELL], [K-12 Education] Begin Date: 08/21/2023 Course # 241-24-913-012 Status: OPEN Type: Face to Face Location: CREC CENTRAL State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	View Details Teachers Academy 2023 - Year 1 Certified Staff CREC Staff Only FOR CREC STAFF ONLY: All teachers entering their first year at CREC are required to attend Teachers Academy. Sessions will encourage meaningful, collegial conversations, inspire collaborative problem solving and innovative thinking, and result in resources for immediate classroom application. Session Schedule here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jrVXNAwWaKG6eOeRNgnNNRFZ4ld5po-5zBA4WUDZXDI/edit?usp=sharing Course # 241-23-934-008 Subjects # [Culturally Relevant Teaching], [Curriculum], [Effective Teaching and Instruction], [Equity], [Inclusive Education], [Professional Development], [TEAM] Begin Date: 08/21/2023 Course # 241-23-934-008 Status: OPEN Type: Face to Face Location: CREC Academy of International Studies, CREC Aerospace and Engineering High/Middle School State: N/A View Instructor(s)
	View Details Teachers Academy 2023 - Years 2/3+ CREC Staff Only FOR CREC STAFF ONLY: All CREC teachers are welcome to attend this annual event! Sessions will encourage meaningful collegial conversations; inspire collaborative problem solving and innovative thinking; and result in resources for immediate classroom application. Year 2/3 teachers are asked to register here for synchronous sessions that are outlined in the Teachers Academy catalog. Course # 241-23-934-010 Subjects # [Culturally Relevant Teaching], [Curriculum], [Effective Teaching and Instruction], [Equity] Begin Date: 08/21/2023 Course # 241-23-934-010 Status: OPEN Type: Face to Face Location: CREC Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle, CREC Aerospace and Engineering High/Middle School State: N/A View Instructor(s)
	Date - 08/22/2023
	View Details New to Instructional Coaching? Starting the Year off Right This series of trainings is for new instructional coaches who have been in their role for less than two years. Over the course of four sessions, you will identify the skills and techniques required to transition from teacher to instructional coach, explore different coaching models, learn about coaching cycles, discuss adult learning theory, and reflect on strategies to be successful in the role. Course # 241-24-913-013 Subjects # [Coaching] Begin Date: 08/22/2023 Course # 241-24-913-013 Status: OPEN Type: Face to Face Location: CREC CENTRAL State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 08/23/2023
	View Details Coaching Reboot: Setting the Stage for All Year This professional learning series is for veteran Instructional Coaches who have been in their role for 4 or more years. Participants will have the opportunity to explore different coaching models, identify successful models of coaching cycles, and fine tune strategies for working with adult learners. Course # 241-24-913-014 Subjects # [Coaching] Begin Date: 08/23/2023 Course # 241-24-913-014 Status: OPEN Type: Face to Face Location: CREC CENTRAL State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 09/01/2023
	View Details A Roadmap for the AAC Journey (Canvas Course) ONGOING REGISTRATION - Closes 12/31/2023 Are you working with a nonspeaking child for the first time? Do you have a student using AAC inconsistently or in ineffective ways? You might be wondering where to begin, or where to go from here! In this asynchronous self-paced session, participants will begin to explore, build, and refine practical knowledge of the best practices in alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). Participants will explore relevant evidence based practice, resources, tools, and strategies to become better communication partners and facilitators of meaningful and functional communication. Participants will be given a certificate of completion at the end of the course. Coursework must be completed by 6/28/2024 Course # 241-24-913-016 Subjects # [Special Education] Begin Date: 09/01/2023 Course # 241-24-913-016 Status: OPEN Type: Online Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	View Details Small Group Instruction for Multilingual Learners (ELs) (Canvas Course) ONGOING REGISTRATION - Closes 12/31/2023 In order to support multilingual learner’s English development, we need to effectively plan and structure small group instruction to best meet their needs and foster language development. To do this, we need to know what our students are able to do and what their next steps in development are. In this course, participants will conduct an in-depth analysis of their students’ language capabilities and development and use this information to plan and structure effective, focused instruction. This course covers all topics needed to understand MLs/ELs language development, making it appropriate for new ML/EL educators or those with little knowledge about working with these students. It is also highly beneficial for more experienced ML/EL educators in that it provides a process and structure to delve deep into students’ language profiles and design effective, focused small group instruction. Coursework must be completed by 6/1/2024. Course # 241-24-913-015 Subjects # [ESL - English as a Second Language/ELL], [K-12 Education] Begin Date: 09/01/2023 Course # 241-24-913-015 Status: OPEN Type: Online Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 09/08/2023
	View Details IM 6-12 Coaching Problem-Based Teaching and Learning Part 1: Examining Structures and Beliefs This 8-part series was designed to provide coaches with a deeper understanding of the structures and beliefs along with the core components and practices embedded in the IM 6–12 Math curriculum, supplemental materials, and professional learningfor teachers. Part 1: Examining Structures and Beliefs; Part 2: Observing in a Problem-Based Classroom; Part 3: Valuing Student Thinking; Part 4: Enhancing Access and Challenge for All Students; Part 5: Coaching with Universal Design for Learning; Part 6: facilitating Instructional Decision-Making with IM Resources; Part 7: Leveraging Vertical Alignment for Planning; Part 8: Putting It All Together. NOTE: Participants register for individual sessions. Course # 241-24-913-017 Subjects # [Mathematics Instruction] Begin Date: 09/08/2023 Course # 241-24-913-017 Status: OPEN Type: Online Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 09/18/2023
	View Details Universal Design for Learning and NGSS The Next Generation Science Standards are deemed “standards for all.” As course and lesson designers, how do we create learning opportunities in science classrooms to embody the inclusive philosophy and nature of the standards? Understanding and implementing Universal Design for Learning principles into the learning design process will bring the accessibility to lessons as the standards intend. Course # 241-24-913-025 Subjects # [Science Instruction] Begin Date: 09/18/2023 Course # 241-24-913-025 Status: OPEN Type: Face to Face Location: CREC CENTRAL State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 09/21/2023
	View Details English Language Learners Council (Title III) English Learner district coordinators and educators in the CREC region are invited to attend meetings to share best practices and emerging research on improving outcomes for EL students. Members will engage in new thinking about instructional practices and collaborate to proactively respond to EL needs in their district. No cost to attend. Course # 241-24-913-026 Subjects # [Equity], [ESL - English as a Second Language/ELL], [K-12 Education] Begin Date: 09/21/2023 Course # 241-24-913-026 Status: OPEN Type: Online Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 09/26/2023
	View Details Rethinking Morning Routines in the Classroom: How to implement a "soft start" in K-3. Educators will define what a soft start is and compare it to traditional morning work routines. They will discover how this quality practice can directly increase student engagement, collaboration, and independence in the classroom. Educators will also examine research related to the topic to support conversations around implementation. Course # 241-24-913-066 Subjects # [Social Emotional Learning] Begin Date: 09/26/2023 Course # 241-24-913-066 Status: OPEN Type: Online Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	View Details Understanding Artificial Intelligence: A Workshop for Educators Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world as we know it, from the way we work and communicate to the products and services we use every day. As an educator, it's essential to understand AI and its impact on education and society, both now and in the future.This workshop is designed to provide educators with a comprehensive overview of AI and its applications. Through interactive activities and engaging discussions, participants will learn about the basics of AI. The workshop will also cover the ethical implications of AI, such as bias and privacy concerns, and explore ways to address these issues in the classroom. Course # 241-24-913-031 Subjects # [Assistive Technology], [Science Instruction] Begin Date: 09/26/2023 Course # 241-24-913-031 Status: OPEN Type: Online Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 09/28/2023
	View Details Igniting Change - CT RESC Alliance (Fall 2023) The Fall 2023 Igniting Change conference is an opportunity to engage with nationally-recognized experts and other educational leaders on the equity-centered topics of: Grading Reform, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, Inclusive School Culture, and Equity-Centered Leadership. Nationally-recognized keynote speakers include Cornelius Minor and Dr. Bettina L. Love. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Course # 241-24-913-001 Subjects # [Equity], [Leadership], [Professional Development] Begin Date: 09/28/2023 Course # 241-24-913-001 Status: OPEN Type: Face to Face Location: CT Convention Center State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	View Details Professional Learning Community: Strategies for Multilingual Learners (ELs) Series Join a professional learning community that will explore a variety of ways to support Multilingual Learners (ELs) and foster language development in a six-session series! This PLC will meet virtually once a month for an hour and a half to delve deep into a language support strategy topic. Participants will have the opportunity to implement the strategy in practice in between sessions. As part of the PLC, they will network and collaborate with each other as they reflect on and fine-tune strategy implementation. PLC Schedule: September 28- Student Talk and Interaction; October 26- Vocabulary; November 30- Translanguaging; January 25- Facilitating Comprehension; February 29- Check for Understanding; March 28- Build and Activate Background Knowledge Course # 241-24-913-032 Subjects # [Equity], [ESL - English as a Second Language/ELL], [K-12 Education] Begin Date: 09/28/2023 Course # 241-24-913-032 Status: OPEN Type: Online Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 09/29/2023
	View Details IM 6-8 Focus on Vertical Alignment: Ratio and Proportion How might teachers leverage the coherence of IM 6–12 Math in order to enhance access to grade-level mathematics for students? The purpose of this session is to uncover and explore the development of topics, mathematical diagrams, and representations in the curriculum for ratios and proportional relationships. Course # 241-24-913-068 Subjects # [Mathematics Instruction] Begin Date: 09/29/2023 Course # 241-24-913-068 Status: OPEN Type: Online Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 10/03/2023
	View Details Bridge to Kindergarten Series: Social Emotional Learning in the PK/K Classroom In this session, participants will discuss social emotional learning in Pre-K and Kindergarten. Specific attention will be given to tools and techniques for supporting children's SEL in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and beyond, including the use of the Pyramid Model to support SEL development. Intended audience: Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers. Course # 241-24-913-033 Subjects # [Mathematics Instruction] Begin Date: 10/03/2023 Course # 241-24-913-033 Status: OPEN Type: Online Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	View Details New Administrator Support Series (Fall) Have a new administrator joining your district? Are you a new (1-3 year) administrator looking for support and job-embedded learning and feedback? This new series is for you. Research, strategies, and application are an integral part of all workshops. All participants will have a one-hour overview of leadership frameworks to help level-set their growth trajectory over the series. Participants have the opportunity to choose a focus from the other leadership domains or choice to attend multiple sessions of interest. Customize your growth and professional learning into the new school year! Course # 241-24-913-045 Subjects # [Administration and Supervision], [Leadership] Begin Date: 10/03/2023 Course # 241-24-913-045 Status: OPEN Type: Blended Location: CREC CENTRAL, ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: N/A View Instructor(s)
	Date - 10/06/2023
	View Details Coaches Council Instructional Coaches in the CREC region are invited to attend bi-monthly council meetings to share best practices and engage in new thinking about coaching. Topics will be determined based on participant interests. Council will meet from 9-11 and an optional book club from 11-11:30. No cost to attend this workshop. Course # 241-24-913-046 Subjects # [Administration and Supervision] Begin Date: 10/06/2023 Course # 241-24-913-046 Status: OPEN Type: Face to Face Location: CREC CENTRAL State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	View Details Early Childhood Education Council Early Childhood Educators in CREC districts meet bi-monthly during the school year. The mission of the Early Childhood Educators Council is to embrace collaboration, improve teaching and learning, and promote excellence and equity in early childhood education through opportunities to network with colleagues, share solutions around problems of practice, and build professional capacity. Course # 241-24-913-069 Subjects # [Early Childhood Education] Begin Date: 10/06/2023 Course # 241-24-913-069 Status: OPEN Type: Face to Face Location: CREC CENTRAL State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	View Details Humanities Council The CREC Resource Group provides Kindergarten to grade 12 Language Arts and Social Studies educators, district leaders, instructional coaches, department heads and coordinators the opportunity to come together to share best practices and exchange ideas around ELA and Social Studies. Input from participants regarding topic selection will be encouraged in order to best meet the needs of the council membership. No cost to attend. Course # 241-24-913-060 Subjects # [Language Arts Instruction], [Social Studies] Begin Date: 10/06/2023 Course # 241-24-913-060 Status: OPEN Type: Face to Face Location: CREC CENTRAL State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	View Details Math Council CREC’s Mathematics Council provides new thinking about mathematics instruction for K-12 math teachers, coaches, and district leaders in an open forum type setting. Agenda topics are determined by district participants in order to serve the group’s needs. No cost to attend. Course # 241-24-913-051 Subjects # [Mathematics Instruction] Begin Date: 10/06/2023 Course # 241-24-913-051 Status: OPEN Type: Face to Face Location: CREC CENTRAL State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	View Details Science Council Science educators, coaches and administrators are invited to attend council meetings to share best practices, engage in new thinking about science education, and continue to proactively respond to the demands of the Next Generation Science Standards. No cost to attend! Course # 241-24-913-055 Subjects # [Science Instruction] Begin Date: 10/06/2023 Course # 241-24-913-055 Status: OPEN Type: Face to Face Location: CREC CENTRAL State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 10/10/2023
	View Details Using Loose Parts and Open Ended Materials to Increase Cognition and Engagement of Young Students Loose parts are open ended materials that are easily accesible to teachers, students and families. These materials lead to the hands on engagement of students and help increase skills in cognitive domains. In this workshop, participants will learn the history and background of loose parts, discover how they can be used to teach domains such as math and science, gain an understanding of how loose parts relate to educational standards, and start to design lessons using loose parts. Course # 241-24-913-034 Subjects # [Mathematics Instruction] Begin Date: 10/10/2023 Course # 241-24-913-034 Status: OPEN Type: Face to Face Location: CREC CENTRAL State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 10/12/2023
	View Details Social & Emotional Learning Council This council will focus on current trends, research, and interventions related to Social and Emotional Learning. Participants will be able to network with staff from other districts, access resources, and learn the most current developments in the field. We will also engage in Mindfulness and yoga practices and will share expertise, valuable resources, and activities that can be used in any setting. No cost to attend. Course # 241-24-913-035 Subjects # [Mindfulness Instruction], [School Climate], [Social Emotional Learning] Begin Date: 10/12/2023 Course # 241-24-913-035 Status: OPEN Type: Online Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 10/13/2023
	View Details IM 6-12 Coaching Problem-Based Teaching and Learning Part 2: Observing in a Problem-Based Classroom This 8-part series was designed to provide coaches with a deeper understanding of the structures and beliefs along with the core components and practices embedded in the IM 6–12 Math curriculum, supplemental materials, and professional learningfor teachers. Part 1: Examining Structures and Beliefs; Part 2: Observing in a Problem-Based Classroom; Part 3: Valuing Student Thinking; Part 4: Enhancing Access and Challenge for All Students; Part 5: Coaching with Universal Design for Learning; Part 6: facilitating Instructional Decision-Making with IM Resources; Part 7: Leveraging Vertical Alignment for Planning; Part 8: Putting It All Together. NOTE: Participants register for individual sessions. Course # 241-24-913-018 Subjects # [Mathematics Instruction] Begin Date: 10/13/2023 Course # 241-24-913-018 Status: OPEN Type: Online Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 10/17/2023
	View Details What Am I Seeing? Developmentally Appropriate Practice for School Administrators This session will support school administrators with understanding DAP through the lens of the CT Rubric for Effective Teaching (or other observation tool). Throughout the session, we will draw lines between the CCT, the CCSS, the CT ELDS, and the CT DOTS to identify high quality teaching and learning practices. Course # 241-24-913-036 Subjects # [Standards, Curriculum, and Assessment ] Begin Date: 10/17/2023 Course # 241-24-913-036 Status: OPEN Type: Online Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 10/27/2023
	View Details IM K-2 Leveraging the Problem-Based Lesson Structure Now that teachers have had some experience teaching with IM, how can they deepen their understanding of the problem-based lesson structure, their role in student learning, and bringing activities to life with students? This session will address common challenges and concerns in IM implementation. Course # 241-24-913-037 Subjects # [Mathematics Instruction] Begin Date: 10/27/2023 Course # 241-24-913-037 Status: OPEN Type: Online Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 11/03/2023
	View Details IM 3-5 Leveraging the Problem-Based Lesson Structure Now that teachers have had some experience teaching with IM, how can they deepen their understanding of the problem-based lesson structure, their role in student learning, and bringing activities to life with students? This session will address common challenges and concerns in IM implementation. Course # 241-24-913-038 Subjects # [Mathematics Instruction] Begin Date: 11/03/2023 Course # 241-24-913-038 Status: OPEN Type: Online Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 11/15/2023
	View Details Knowledge and Skills for Teachers Supervising the Work of Paraeducators This session is designed for classroom teacher and paraeducator teams to assist in building their knowledge on working effectively as a educational team supporting students with or without IEPs. Course # 241-24-913-040 Subjects # [Special Education] Begin Date: 11/15/2023 Course # 241-24-913-040 Status: OPEN Type: Face to Face Location: CREC CENTRAL State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 11/17/2023
	View Details IM 6-12 Coaching Problem-Based Teaching and Learning Part 3: Valuing Student Thinking This 8-part series was designed to provide coaches with a deeper understanding of the structures and beliefs along with the core components and practices embedded in the IM 6–12 Math curriculum, supplemental materials, and professional learningfor teachers. Part 1: Examining Structures and Beliefs; Part 2: Observing in a Problem-Based Classroom; Part 3: Valuing Student Thinking; Part 4: Enhancing Access and Challenge for All Students; Part 5: Coaching with Universal Design for Learning; Part 6: facilitating Instructional Decision-Making with IM Resources; Part 7: Leveraging Vertical Alignment for Planning; Part 8: Putting It All Together. NOTE: Participants register for individual sessions. Course # 241-24-913-019 Subjects # [Mathematics Instruction] Begin Date: 11/17/2023 Course # 241-24-913-019 Status: OPEN Type: Online Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	Date - 12/01/2023 (Showing 4 of 5 items. Group continues on the next page.)
	View Details Coaches Council Instructional Coaches in the CREC region are invited to attend bi-monthly council meetings to share best practices and engage in new thinking about coaching. Topics will be determined based on participant interests. Council will meet from 9-11 and an optional book club from 11-11:30. No cost to attend this workshop. Course # 241-24-913-047 Subjects # [Administration and Supervision] Begin Date: 12/01/2023 Course # 241-24-913-047 Status: OPEN Type: Face to Face Location: CREC CENTRAL State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	View Details Early Childhood Education Council Early Childhood Educators in CREC districts meet bi-monthly during the school year. The mission of the Early Childhood Educators Council is to embrace collaboration, improve teaching and learning, and promote excellence and equity in early childhood education through opportunities to network with colleagues, share solutions around problems of practice, and build professional capacity. Course # 241-24-913-070 Subjects # [Early Childhood Education] Begin Date: 12/01/2023 Course # 241-24-913-070 Status: OPEN Type: Face to Face Location: CREC CENTRAL State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	View Details Humanities Council The CREC Resource Group provides Kindergarten to grade 12 Language Arts and Social Studies educators, district leaders, instructional coaches, department heads and coordinators the opportunity to come together to share best practices and exchange ideas around ELA and Social Studies. Input from participants regarding topic selection will be encouraged in order to best meet the needs of the council membership. No cost to attend. Course # 241-24-913-061 Subjects # [Language Arts Instruction], [Social Studies] Begin Date: 12/01/2023 Course # 241-24-913-061 Status: OPEN Type: Face to Face Location: CREC CENTRAL State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)
	View Details Math Council CREC’s Mathematics Council provides new thinking about mathematics instruction for K-12 math teachers, coaches, and district leaders in an open forum type setting. Agenda topics are determined by district participants in order to serve the group’s needs. No cost to attend. Course # 241-24-913-052 Subjects # [Mathematics Instruction] Begin Date: 12/01/2023 Course # 241-24-913-052 Status: OPEN Type: Face to Face Location: CREC CENTRAL State: Connecticut View Instructor(s)

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