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
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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
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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: CANCELLED
Type: Online
Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING
State: Connecticut
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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 # 241-23-906-054  
Subjects # [Career Development]

Begin Date: 09/28/2023
Course # 241-23-906-054
Status: OPEN
Type:
Location: CREC PROGRAMS AND DIVISIONS - Community Education
State: Connecticut
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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: CANCELLED
Type: Online
Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING
State: Connecticut
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Nature Workshop   
Montessori Training Center Northeast (MTCNE) is offering THE NATURE WORKSHOP. This workshop is In-Person and 1 session. Maria Montessori once said “How often is the soul of man – especially that of the child – deprived because one does not put him in contact with nature.”
Course # 241-24-913-094  
Subjects # [Montessori]

Begin Date: 09/30/2023
Course # 241-24-913-094
Status: OPEN
Type: Face to Face
Location: MTCNE
State: Connecticut
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 # 241-23-906-059  
Subjects # [Career Development]

Begin Date: 10/12/2023
Course # 241-23-906-059
Status: OPEN
Type:
Location: CREC PROGRAMS AND DIVISIONS - Community Education
State: Connecticut
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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
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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 # 241-23-906-060  
Subjects # [Career Development]

Begin Date: 10/19/2023
Course # 241-23-906-060
Status: CLOSED
Type:
Location: CREC PROGRAMS AND DIVISIONS - Community Education
State: Connecticut
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TEAM Mentor Initial Support Training   
This training for prospective mentors and cooperating teachers is available for individuals selected by the district (or volunteered) to serve in one of these roles. Following sessions, there will be an additional time for follow up offered for more in-depth work on the modules or the process chosen by your districts. The training prepares participants to lead beginning teachers through the TEAM module process and a successful completion of the five mentoring modules. In addition, participants are prepared to support a student teacher while developing effective coaching strategies to assist both beginning and student teachers. Participants must attend all sessions. At the end of the training, participants qualify to work with either a new teacher or a student teacher. Pre work is required. The instructor will send information to participants prior to the session. No cost to attend this event.
Course # 241-24-913-078  
Subjects # [TEAM]

Begin Date: 10/20/2023
Course # 241-24-913-078
Status: CLOSED
Type: Online
Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING
State: Connecticut
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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 # 241-23-906-061  
Subjects # [Career Development]

Begin Date: 10/26/2023
Course # 241-23-906-061
Status: OPEN
Type:
Location: CREC PROGRAMS AND DIVISIONS - Community Education
State: Connecticut
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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
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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
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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 # 241-23-906-049  
Subjects # [Career Development]

Begin Date: 11/16/2023
Course # 241-23-906-049
Status: OPEN
Type:
Location: CREC PROGRAMS AND DIVISIONS - Community Education
State: Connecticut
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Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Montessori Orientation & Assistants Adjunct Course Blended (3-6 )   
Montessori Training Center Northeast (MTCNE) is offering the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Montessori Orientation & Assistants Adjunct Course Blended (3-6) for persons that work in Montessori schools as Assistant Teachers and Paraprofessionals, parents of children involved in Montessori education, Montessori school administrators and/or educators who want to learn more about Montessori education for this particular age group. This Orientation provides a great overview from a Montessori perspective of the developmental growth of children ages 3-6. The Montessori Orientation consists of 60 hours of class lectures, discussions and activities. Participants must also log 9 additional hours of observation in a Montessori environment to receive their certificate. Readings and written papers will be assigned throughout the training. The AMI Assistants Course Adjunct for those seeking a practical experience regarding the Role of an Adult as an Assistant in a Montessori Prepared environment. The Assistants Course Adjunct is offered to supplement the AMI Orientation Course at the corresponding age level. The AMI Assistants Adjunct is a 20-hour course and can only be facilitated onsite, face-to-face. Participants successfully completing the course will be awarded the AMI Montessori Orientation Certificate and the AMI Assistants Course Adjunct Certificate of Completion upon completion of both sets of course requirements. *All live sessions will be delivered at the Antigua Montessori School in Guatemala.
Course # 241-24-913-096  
Subjects # [Montessori]

Begin Date: 11/27/2023
Course # 241-24-913-096
Status: OPEN
Type: Blended
Location: MTCNE -, On-Line Course
State: N/A
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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 # 241-23-906-050  
Subjects # [Career Development]

Begin Date: 11/30/2023
Course # 241-23-906-050
Status: OPEN
Type:
Location: CREC PROGRAMS AND DIVISIONS - Community Education
State: Connecticut
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Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Regional Refresher Course “Mathematics” 2023 (Primary 3-6)    Primary (3-6) Topic – Uncovering the Joy of Math
MTCNE is hosting an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Refresher Course in Bloomfield, CT. The Refresher Course is intended to provide AMI Diploma holders fresh perspectives and insights into the work they practice in the classroom daily. Gretchen Hall, MTCNE’s very own Director of Training, will be prepared to guide attendees through a deep dive into Uncovering the Joy of Math. The refresher course will revisit the materials for math in a lively and joyful journey from the basics of quantity and numeracy to the passage to abstraction. Whether you are intimidated by or in love with the materials, this is the course for you! We will combine theoretical review, hands on experiences and classroom applications so that you can walk away with an increased confidence and enthusiasm for presenting the materials of math to your children. The Refresher Course is open to all, though the AMI Refresher Course Certificate will only be awarded to AMI Diploma holders who complete the course requirements. For those who do not hold an AMI Diploma, a letter of completion can be provided upon request.
Course # 241-24-913-112  
Subjects # [Montessori]

Begin Date: 12/01/2023
Course # 241-24-913-112
Status: OPEN
Type: Blended
Location: Montessori Training Center Northest, On-Line Course
State: N/A
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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
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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
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Bridge to Kindergarten Series: UDL in the Pre-K/K Classroom   
This workshop will discuss the various ways Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers can incorporate universal design for learning (UDL) principles in activities and interactions to support children’s active engagement. Specific attention will be given to creating learning environments and experiences that support all learners. Intended audience: Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers.
Course # 241-24-913-039  
Subjects # [Using Data to Inform Instruction]

Begin Date: 12/05/2023
Course # 241-24-913-039
Status: OPEN
Type: Online
Location: ONLINE VIRTUAL MEETING
State: Connecticut
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