Uft-Courses-Fall-2021-Catalog 1.Pdf

Registration deadline: FRIDAY, SEPT. 10, 2021 PLEASE NOTE: Due to the coronavirus crisis, FALL 2021 registration will only be available online at www.uft.org. See pages 3-4 for instructions. Table of Contents

Registration Information and Instructions �� 3-4 General Information ��5 Promoting Professionalism • Getting Credit ��6 College Fair Information ��7 FALL 2021 Calendar ��8 MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS MERCY COLLEGE: Master of Science in Education �� 10 Master of Science in TESOL �� 11 Master of Science in Teaching Literacy ��12 NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: Master of Science in Instructional Technology (MSIT) ��12 Master of Science in Childhood Education, Grades 1-6 ��13 Master of Science in Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 2 ��14 Master of Arts in Teaching ��15 United Federation of Teachers Middle School Certification Extensions ��15 Master of Science in School Counseling (Guidance) ��17 EDUCATIONAL TOURO COLLEGE: Master of Science in Education and Special Education �� 19 PROGRAMS CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS BROOKLYN COLLEGE ��23 MERCY COLLEGE ��25 NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ��25 NYIT/NCDA ��25 NYSUT COLLEGE PARTNERS ��26 GRADUATE EDUCATION COURSES UNITED FEDERATION OF TEACHERS GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Assessment • Early Childhood Education • Math Education ��28 SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSES Teaching Strategies ��28 OFFICERS: Michael Mulgrew ONLINE GRADUATE EDUCATION COURSES PRESIDENT Achievement and Growth ��30 LeRoy Barr Adolescent Development ��30 SECRETARY Behavior Analysis ��30 Debra Penny Bilingual Education ��30 TREASURER Bullying ��31 Michael Sill Early Childhood ��31 ASSISTANT SECRETARY Guidance/Special Education ��31 Thomas Brown Innovation ��32 ASSISTANT TREASURER Instructional Strategies ��32 VICE PRESIDENTS: Literacy �� 33 Karen Alford Math Education �� 33 Evelyn DeJesus Middle-Level Education �� 34 MaryJo Ginese Reading �� 34 Anne Goldman Special Education ��35 Janella Hinds Student Development ��36 Richard Mantell Teaching & Brain Research ��36 Sterling Roberson Teaching Strategies ��36

UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE COURSES COLLEGE COURSE PROGRAM ST. FRANCIS COLLEGE Secretarial Courses for Licensing ��39 Laurie Hallick PEER INTERVENTION PROGRAM COORDINATOR Peer Intervention Program information �� 39 Frango Akrivos DESIGN & LAYOUT MANDATED WORKSHOPS FOR NEW TEACHERS Cathy Mozyck Child Abuse Recognition • The Needs of Children with Autism DATA MANAGEMENT Violence Prevention • DASA Anti-Bullying ��43

UFT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 2 FALL 2021 Registration Procedures COVID-19 pandemic: “T” COURSES ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR UFT MEMBERS: SAFETY FIRST Register through the union’s Website: www.uft.org. See online registration instructions on page 4. The UFT Course Program is not responsible for any errors in online registration. If you are having difficulty registering, please call 212-475-3737 for assistance. ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR NON-MEMBERS: Non-members should call 212-475-3737 for registration assistance. Please know that the UFT and REGISTRATION FEE: $50 payable by credit card (Visa or MasterCard only). No cash will be accepted. our collaborating colleges are Registration fees are never refundable unless the UFT Course Program cancels the course. committed to the health and safety TUITION PAYMENT: of our members, our instructors Instructions for tuition payment will be given at the first class.Tuition is payable by check, money order or credit card. Visa and MasterCard are accepted by Brooklyn College, College and their families. Our goal is to of Mount Saint Vincent and New York Institute of Technology. Touro College will email maintain a safe workplace and payment instructions to students. No cash will be accepted. encourage practices that protect WITHDRAWALS: Participants wishing to withdraw from “T” courses before the first class must notify the public health. UFT Course Program in writing. Once classes begin, participants must notify the college in writing to avoid academic consequences. Refunds are made at the college’s discretion. For that reason, we and the

BILLING ISSUES: Call a UFT Course Program assistant at 212-475-3737 during business hours. partnering colleges prepared to run site-based coursework remotely until a time that we “E” COURSES can safely return to face-to-face REGISTRATION FEE: meetings. Credit-card payments will be accepted only for the TOTAL tuition (including $50 non- refundable fee), which will be charged two weeks prior to course start date. You will continue to receive TUITION PAYMENT: Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to active updates regarding the status of dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). (Tuition for undergraduate courses varies.) remote/face-to-face courses. Students must register online at NYSUT’s Web site — http://elt.nysut.org — by credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa).

ONLINE COURSE TUITION PAYMENT: Payment will be charged two weeks prior to course start date. No refunds can be made once the course begins. TEXTBOOKS: Textbooks for ELT courses must be purchased before the class start date directly via a All registration bookstore of the student’s choice. For a list of required texts, please visit http://elt.nysut.org. WITHDRAWAL & REFUND POLICY: will take place online. If a course is canceled by ELT, all paid tuition is 100% refundable. Withdrawing from classroom courses: Withdrawing from online courses: Mail in and in-person • Participants who withdraw prior to the • Participants who withdraw prior to the registration will not course start date will be charged a $50 course start date will be charged a $50 administrative fee. administrative fee. be available for • P articipants who withdraw at the end of • P articipants who withdraw within the first FALL 2021 courses. the first class will receive a refund of paid two weeks of class will be refunded half of tuition, less the $50 administrative fee. paid tuition. • Participants who withdraw prior to the • Participants who withdraw prior to the If you need assistance course start date must send fax to NYSUT course start date must send a fax to with registration, please call ELT at (518) 213-6456. NYSUT ELT at (518) 213-6456. • P articipants who withdraw at the end of • P articipants who withdraw at the end of 212-475-3737. the first class must inform NYSUT ELT (see the first class must inform NYSUT ELT (see above) as well as their instructor. above) as well as their instructor. Online registration is available only to • No refunds will be given after the second • No refunds will be given after the second UFT members. Non-members, may class. week. call the number above for assistance.

UFT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 3 FALL 2021 Online Registration Instructions PLEASE NOTE: All registration must take place online

“T” COURSES “E” COURSES To register for a course please use the To register for a course please use the following directions: following directions: 1. Go to www.uft.org 1. Go to http://elt.nysut.org. 2. Under the Teaching tab click “Professional 2. Click on “Search Course” located on the Development” left-side tool bar. 3. Click Courses and Workshops 3. To locate the course for which you wish to 4. On the top right hand corner of the page register, for you can: click “Log In/Sign Up” If you do not have • Type UFT Code number (ie Exx.1) in the an account you will be prompted to create Search Terms Box; or an account • Select “New York City” from the drop 5. If you already have an account go halfway down box (located under Search Terms down the page click “Access The Online Box and has a magnifying glass symbol) Catalog And Registration” 4. Select your course and click the “Enroll” 6. Click College CourseS FALL 2021 button at the bottom. 7. Choose the College 5. R eturning users should use their existing 10. Choose the course and section and click accounts (if previously set up by the UFT, on the course number for example T000.1 your log-in is your email address and your password is “nysutelt”). 11. Click “Sign Up” 6. New users will create a new account in Then click either “ to 12. Continue Shopping” MLP. add a course or “Proceed to Checkout” 7. Credit cards will be charged two weeks 14. Complete registration by entering your prior to the start date of the course. credit card. The $50 registration will be charged. Tuition will be paid directly to the college.

Keep a record of your selection with all of the If you are a person with REGISTRATION relevant information: a disability and need UFT code, college course number, special accommodations, DEADLINE: location, class times and starting date. please notify us in writing SEPT. 10, 2021 See page 3 during registration. for registration procedures.

UFT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 4 FALL 2021 General Information READ CAREFULLY Please read carefully and keep as a reference All teachers seeking to matriculate in any college’s master’s degree program must apply directly to the ⊲ Course listings are grouped by category: master’s degree programs; certificate programs; post-master’s programs; graduate general education; graduate special education; college, meet all requirements and graduate online education; and undergraduate. Subject areas are arranged alphabetically be accepted by that college. in each category. There are also separate listings for secretaries; paraprofessionals; UFT Each college has discretion over workshops on child abuse recognition, the needs of children with autism, and violence which courses, if any, will be accepted prevention; free UFT-sponsored stress-management workshops (Spring and Fall semes- toward one of its master’s degrees, ters only); and the Peer Intervention Program for tenured members who need one-on-one help in perfecting professional skills. and also how many courses students are required to take on campus. ⊲ The UFT Course Program and the NYSUT Education and Learning Trust offer master’s degree courses in education from various area colleges to assist teachers in obtaining ini- A college may or may not accept tial and professional/permanent certification. See the “Master’s Degree Programs” section UFT-sponsored courses that are not beginning on page 9. part of a particular master’s degree ⊲ Registration for FALL 2021 courses will only take place online. Instructions for online program. Be sure to check with the registration can be found on page 4. college so that your efforts are not ⊲ Colleges and universities will not allow students to continue as non-matriculants af- wasted. ter 6, 9 or 12 credits, depending on their policies. Please check by calling the college’s The master’s degree descriptions education department. If you are seeking a master’s through the UFT Course Program, this listed here are presented to information is listed in the college description under “Master’s Degree Programs” beginning on page 9 of this catalog. highlight each particular program’s requirements, but are not meant ⊲ Registration fees are not refundable unless the course is canceled by the UFT Course Program. to substitute for the college’s own ⊲ The deadline for receipt of registration fees is Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. Keep a copy of your catalog. registration receipt for your records. It is highly recommended that you ⊲ Some courses may have different meeting times and dates.Please read all starting obtain a college catalog for admission dates carefully. Instructors will provide a course schedule at the first class meeting. policies and procedural information. ⊲ Course schedules and offerings are subject to cancellation based on registration.

Instructions for tuition payment will be available at the first class. HOW TO GET IN TOUCH If tuition is not paid on time, some colleges impose a late fee. The UFT Educational Programs, including This may be up to $100 or more, and is determined NYSUT/ELT and the UFT Course Program, by each college’s policy. are located at 52 Broadway (near Wall Street), New York, NY 10004. Please direct ⊲ If you drop a course after attending the first session,a portion of your tuition may all mail and inquiries to that location. be refunded after the UFT Course Program and the college offering the course receive You can also call 212-475-3737 and written notification of your decision. The refund will be pro-rated in accordance with the established college/program policy. Processing refunds takes at least six weeks. ask to speak with a NYSUT/ELT or UFT Course Program assistant. Please have ⊲ Bounced checks for tuition payments will be returned by banks with an administrative fee the following information ready when you set by the individual college/program. To maintain registration in the course, replacement payments must be made immediately with a certified check or money order only. call: UFT code, title and location of your course. ⊲ Photo ID is required for admission to courses at public schools and UFT borough offices. For specific information on degree or certificate programs, please consult the college’s catalog and call the contact IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING person listed at the UFT Course Program, DEGREE & CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS NYSUT/ELT or the participating college. Descriptions of degree and certificate programs have been provided to the UFT Course Program PROOF OF by the collaborating colleges or universities. IMMUNIZATION NOTE: All courses, locations, dates, times and tui- Any problems, issues or concerns regarding this REQUIRED tions may change without notice. The UFT Course information or your academic status must be Students born on or after Jan. 1, Program strives to offer the most current infor- addressed there and not to the UFT. The UFT 1957 are required to provide the mation available before each issue’s publication Course Program does not grant credit; only the college with proof of immunization from measles, mumps and deadline, but cannot be held responsible for any collaborating colleges and universities can do so. later changes. rubella by the start of classes.

UFT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 5 FALL 2021 Promoting Professionalism UFT Educational Programs lead the way

When it comes to expanding the knowledge and skills of UFT of child abuse and learning how to report it; another is on preventing members, no one does it better than the UFT Educational Programs. violence in schools; the third is on the needs of children with autism; They include: and the fourth is on prevention and intervention against bullying. Visit www.uft.org for workshop scheduling. ⊲ UFT Teacher Center. ⊲ NYSUT Education and Learning Trust. Knowing how tough it can be getting through a day in our schools, the union’s Stress Management Workshops provide tuition-free ⊲ UFT/Department of Education Peer Intervention Program. courses for members (Fall and Spring semesters only). ⊲ UFT Stress Management Workshops Finally, the union worked long and hard with the NYC Department of (Spring and Fall semesters only). Education to create the Peer Intervention Program through a section ⊲ UFT TeacherLine. in our contract. PIP helps tenured, appointed teachers improve ⊲ Mandated Workshops on: their classroom skills with confidential, one-on-one assistance in • Child Abuse Recognition. participants’ own schools. Admission is by application only. See • The Needs of Children with Autism. page XX for details. • Violence Prevention. • Dignity For All Students Act (DASA): Training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination IMPORTANT NOTICE in Schools: Prevention and Intervention TO ALL TEACHERS APPLYING The NYSUT Education and Learning Trust and the UFT Course Program offer a wide variety of no-nonsense, hands-on, credit- FOR NYS INITIAL CERTIFICATION bearing courses taught by savvy classroom teachers at sites citywide. These courses can be used to meet state certification, to achieve salary differentials or to enhance your professional growth. In addition to other regulations, the state The UFT Teacher Center also has school-based consultants who requires teachers to attend workshops on: provide day-to-day professional support in schools throughout the city. Through local resource centers full of instructional materials, ⊲ Child Abuse Recognition And Reporting (two hours) they work with individual UFT members as well as with programs and ⊲ The Needs of Children With Autism (three hours) entire schools, providing workshops, planning sessions, coaching ⊲ Violence Prevention (two hours) and other support activities. New York State requires all teachers who are seeking initial ⊲ Dignity for All Students Act (six hours) certification to take four workshops. One is on recognizing the signs

Getting Credit

Here are answers to several common questions the UFT Course MERCY COLLEGE Program receives: MS in Education ⊲ If you are in a master’s or doctoral program, you should check MS in Teaching Literacy with your college to verify that it will accept particular courses MS in Teaching TESOL in this educational supplement for credit toward your degree. NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ⊲ Only the NYS Education Department can tell you which of these courses will meet your individual certification requirements. MS in Childhood Education, Grades 1-6 Although the state has approved all of these courses, that MS in Instructional Technology does not mean that every course will satisfy your particular MS in Adolescence Education: Specialist in Mathematics requirements, so we urge you to contact the State Education MS in Adolescence Education: Specialist in Science Department at 518-474-3901 or [email protected]. MS in Childhood Education: Professional Certification ⊲ The NYS Education Department often updates certification MS in School Counseling requirements. Most classroom teaching certificates require three semester hours in methods of teaching reading. MS in School Counseling with Bilingual Extension Many require additional semester hours in teaching TOURO COLLEGE literacy skills. Each individual evaluation form will give the amount of literacy course work required beyond the three MS in Education and Special Education semester hours needed in methods of teaching reading. You may select reading courses listed in this catalog. It is important to note that students must apply formally ⊲ Although all of these graduate-level courses carry college credit, to the college, meet all requirements, and be accepted for courses offered by the UFT Course Program do not, in and of matriculation into the college’s master’s degree program. themselves, lead to a graduate degree, with these exceptions:

UFT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 6 FALL 2021

FALL Virtual 2021 COLLEGE FAIR The UFT Course Program and the NYSUT Education and Learning Trust invite you to reserve this important date to meet with representatives of most sponsoring colleges offering master’s degree programs for teachers. Explore all the available opportunities in low-cost, conveniently located courses leading to degrees in education, liberal studies, literacy, technology, TESOL, professional studies and educational administration.

At this virtual college fair we have invited representatives from Brooklyn College, Mercy College, New York Institute of Technology, and Touro College to participate and provide information about the different programs and answers to your questions. Application packets will also be made available. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 • 3:30-5:30 p.m. Visit www.uft.org in August 2021 for registration information.

Need More Information? NEW UFT TEACHER CENTER PEER INTERVENTION PROGRAM UNION PHONE 212-475-3737 212-844-0600 NUMBERS [email protected] UFT COURSE PROGRAM & DOE members NYSUT EDUCATION AND LEARNING TRUST NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH 212-331-6311 212-475-3737 AUTISM WORKSHOPS DOE functional 212-475-3737 chapter members CERTIFICATION SERVICES 212-331-6312 212-420-1830 STRESS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS Private sector members 212-475-3737 CHILD ABUSE RECOGNITION WORKSHOPS 212-331-6313 Fall & Spring semesters only 212-475-3737 Retirees TEACHERLINE DIGNITY FOR ALL STUDENTS ACT (DASA) 212-331-6314 212-233-8800 212-701-9413 [email protected] ELEMENTARY WORKSHOPS Fall & Spring: Mon.–Fri. 4–6 p.m. Find out about inclement weather Summer: Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–noon 212-598-9252 and other emergency situations, VICTIM SUPPORT PROGRAM news developments and important MIDDLE SCHOOL WORKSHOPS deadlines by checking 212-598-6853 212-598-6839 the recorded messages on the VIOLENCE PREVENTION WORKSHOPS UFT Hotline, 212-777-0190 HIGH SCHOOL WORKSHOPS 212-701-9413 or by accessing our website: 212-510-6444 www.uft.org.

UFT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 7 FALL 2021 FALL 2021

HOW TO USE THIS CALENDAR Read each course listing carefully. Note the day of the week the course runs on, the Session MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN starting date and the number of sessions scheduled. Then, in the table below, find 1 9/20 9/21 9/22 9/23 9/24 9/25 9/19 that day of the week and follow the dates that are listed in its column. 2 9/27 9/28 9/29 9/30 10/1 10/2 9/26 For example, a Tuesday course that starts on 9/29 and runs for 12 sessions will meet on: 3 10/4 10/5 10/6 10/7 10/15 10/16 10/3 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30 and 12/7. 4 10/18 10/12 10/13 10/14 10/22 10/23 10/17 If a course doesn’t follow this schedule, a note will be 5 10/25 10/19 10/20 10/21 10/29 10/30 10/24 included in the description.

NOTE 6 11/1 10/26 10/27 10/28 11/5 11/6 10/31 NO CLASSES WILL BE HELD ON THESE DATES: 7 11/8 11/2 11/3 11/4 11/12 11/13 11/14 ROSH HASHANAH SEPT. 6 – 7, 2021 COLUMBUS DAY 8 11/15 11/9 11/10 11/18 11/19 11/20 11/21 OCT. 11, 2021 YOM KIPPUR SEPT. 16, 2021 9 11/22 11/16 11/17 12/2 12/3 12/4 12/5 TEACHER UNION DAY NOV. 7, 2021 10 11/29 11/23 12/1 12/9 12/10 12/11 12/12 VETERAN’S DAY NOV. 11, 2021 THANKSGIVING RECESS 11 12/6 11/30 12/8 12/16 12/17 12/18 12/19 NOV. 24 – 28, 2021 WINTER RECESS DEC. 23, 2021 – JAN. 3, 2022 12 12/13 12/7 12/15 1/6 1/7 1/8 1/9 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY JAN. 17, 2022 13 12/20 12/14 12/22 1/13 1/15 ATTENTION, TOURO COLLEGE 14 1/3 12/21 1/5 1/20 STUDENTS: In addition to the dates listed above, Touro College courses 15 1/10 1/12 will NOT meet on: SEPT. 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2021. Touro courses do not meet on * Course Calendar Is subject to change pending the release Friday evenings or Saturdays. of the DOE calendar for the 2021-2022 school year. Master’s Degree Programs READ CAREFULLY All teachers seeking to matriculate in part of a particular master’s degree any college’s master’s degree program program. Be sure to check with the col- must apply directly to the college, meet lege so that your efforts are not wast- all requirements and be accepted by ed. The master’s degree descriptions that college. A college has sole discre- listed here are presented to highlight tion over which courses, if any, will be each particular program’s require- accepted toward one of its master’s ments, but are not meant to substitute degrees, and also how many courses for the college’s own catalog. you are required to take on campus. It is highly recommended that you ob- A college may or may not accept tain a college catalog for admission UFT-sponsored courses that are not policies and procedural information.

PROOF OF IMMUNIZATION REQUIRED Students born on or after Jan. 1, 1957 are required to provide the college with proof of immunization from measles, mumps and rubella by the start of classes. MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS MERCY COLLEGE

Students who are matriculated in any Mercy College IMPORTANT INFORMATION: program are not eligible to take a course through NYSUT or UFT. Students are not eligible to register for a Mercy ELT is NOT sponsored course through NYSUT ELT or UFT if: Descriptions of these degree and certificate programs have been provided to the responsible for ® they have already completed 15 Mercy College UFT Course Program by the collaborating college or university. Any problems, issues reimbursement of credits through NYSUT ELT or UFT, tuition for students or concerns regarding this information or your academic status must be addressed ® they are currently matriculated into a Mercy there, and not to the UFT. The UFT Course Program does not grant credit; only the who register for any College degree or Advanced Certificate Program, collaborating colleges and universities can do so. Mercy courses if they meet any of ® they are on a financial hold with Mercy College, or these criteria. ® they were academically dismissed by Mercy NOTE ABOUT CERTIFICATION College. Upon completion of the dual certification program in Literacy, Mercy College will recommend candidates for New York State certification in both Literacy, Birth-Grade 6, and Literacy, Grades 5-12. REGISTRATION PROCEDURES See page 4 ELT is not responsible for reimbursement of tuition for students TUITION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE who register for the same course twice.

The NYSUT Education and Learning Trust, in collaboration with GREE. Consult your individual program plan to select your required Mercy College, invites you to participate in a 15-credit (maximum) courses. program designed to lead to one of several different Master of Sci- If you have questions or need further advisement, please call ence in Education degrees from Mercy College as well as certifica- Jung Kang Miller at 914-674-7333. For more information about tion from the New York State Education Department. These cours- Mercy College admissions, please visit www.mercy.edu. For reg- es may lead to a Master of Science degree and certification in one istration information only, call a UFT Course Program assistant of the following programs: at 212-475-3737. ® Master of Science in Early Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 2 ® Master of Science in Childhood Education, Grades 1-6 NOTE ® Master of Science in Adolescence Education, Grades 7-12 ® Only 5 NYSUT ELT courses can be applied to a Master’s partnership program ® Master of Science in Teaching English to Speakers of Other with Mercy College. (1-2 for Advanced Certificate, depending on the program). Languages (TESOL) ® Ten (10) hours Field Work is required. Program participants have an opportunity to earn up to 15 edu- ® If completing field work, a Taskstream account is required. cation credits and apply successfully completed courses toward a ® Prospective candidates must apply for the Mercy graduate program upon Mercy College master’s degree. NYSUT/ELT offers these courses completion of the UFT course(s) in order to be admitted and enrolled. as part of a diverse degree program. Tuition for graduate courses ® In order to matriculate, candidates must meet the admission requirements. is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to ac- ® Please visit the Mercy College web site at www.mercy.edu for more detailed tive dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822), which includes information for each of the degree programs and certifications offered. a $50 registration fee. There will be a $50 administration fee for cancelling your participation in a class. Students will be charged 2 weeks prior to the start of class. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD Be mindful: New York State regulation (effective Fall of 2016) re- EDUCATION, BIRTH-GRADE 2 quires that all graduate schools of education use a standardized MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, test as part of the admission process. If you are planning to ma- GRADES 1-6 triculate into a Graduate Education Program, you will have to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) in order to meet this new Required core courses regulation. EDUC 500 Educational Foundations from Diverse Perspectives Once students matriculate into Mercy College, the remaining EDUC 502 Foundations in Education for Students with course work must be completed at one of the Mercy College cam- Disabilities puses: Bronx, Manhattan, Dobbs Ferry or Yorktown, N.Y. In addition, EDUC 506 Educational Evaluation and Assessment from Early courses may not be taken simultaneously through the UFT and at Childhood through Adolescence Mercy College. EDUC 507 Approaches to Literacy Instruction in Early Childhood through Adolescence On-campus reduced tuition rate Students who enter the NYSUT/ELT master’s program at Mercy Required core courses for Early Childhood Education, College are entitled to a one-third tuition scholarship, based upon Birth-Grade 2 the existing tuition rate. Currently, students who are entitled to this EDUC 513 Introduction to Early Childhood Education: reduced tuition rate are paying $1,612 per 3-credit course. Tuition Foundations, Methods and Materials rates are subject to change by the college. EDUC 514 Working with Parents and Families of Children in Early Childhood and Childhood NOT ALL LISTED COURSES APPLY TO EACH MASTER’S DE- CONTINUED

UFT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 10 FALL 2021 MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION, Required bilingual extension courses GRADES 7-12 EDUC 505* Teaching English as a Second Language EDUC 508 Theory and Practice in Bilingual Education Required core courses EDUC 509 Linguistics and Language Development Educational Foundations from Diverse Perspectives EDUC 500 EDUC 602* Native Language Arts and Social Sciences in EDUC 502 Foundations in Education for Students with Bilingual Education Disabilities EDUC 604* Mathematics and Science in Bilingual Education EDUC 506 Educational Evaluation and Assessment from Early Childhood through Adolescence Candidates without experience in a bilingual setting must have EDUC 507 Approaches to Literacy Instruction in Early Childhood 50 hours in bilingual classroom setting. through Adolescence * available on campus only

MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL) MERCY COLLEGE MASTER’S PROGRAM COURSES Required core courses EDUC 501* Education in Today’s Schools Register online at http://elt.nysut.org. EDUC 504 Cultural Perspectives and the Teaching Learning See registration instructions on page 3. Process EDUC 506 Educational Evaluation and Assessment from Early EDUC 500 • EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS FROM DIVERSE PERSPEC- Childhood through Adolescence TIVES—Mercy College • This course offers a critical overview of the forces EDUC 507 Approaches to Literacy Instruction in Early Childhood (historical, legal, financial, organizational, and philosophical) that provide the through Adolescence foundation of education. It will allow students to examine, debate and specu- EDUC 508 Theory and Practice in Bilingual Education late about the controversies that impact schools and teachers, now and into the EDUC 509 Linguistics and Language Development future. These basic concepts of education are examined from the diverse per- EDUC 590 The Teaching of Writing and the Writing Process spectives of race, gender, disabilities, and language learners. Aspects of edu- * available on campus only cation such as funding, instructional strategies, and due-process procedures will be examined for their impact on social justice concerns such as equity and access, alternative ways of knowing, funds of knowledge, and other cultural ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION IN STUDENTS WITH factors as they impinge on the learning process. The role of the teacher as fa- DISABILITIES – 12 CREDITS cilitator of critical thinking and as promoter of socially responsible action in the society will be considered. 3 credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per Students who possess a BA or BS degree and an appropriate 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT mem- teaching certificate may apply to the NYS Education Department bers (currently $822 which includes a $50 registration fee). for a Students with Disabilities individual certificate upon success- UFT CODE: E1.1 DAY: Wed. TIME: 4:30pm-7:45pm ful completion of the required course work and satisfaction of all Lorraine Engel 9/22 13 other NYSED requirements. For further information, contact Mercy INSTRUCTOR: 1st CLASS: SESSIONS: College or the NYSED. LOCATION: Online Via Zoom Required core courses EDUC 502 Foundations in Education for Students with EDUC 506 • EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT FROM EARLY Disabilities CHILDHOOD THROUGH ADOLESCENCE—Mercy College • Study of testing EDUC 546 Educational Assessment for Students with Disabilities concepts and the application of assessment to the classroom setting. The focus EDUC 531 Methods and Materials in Teaching Students with is on relating assessment principles to standards-based instruction, identifying Disabilities, Birth-Grade 6 (ONLY) or appropriate performance standards, effectively communicating these stan- EDUC 532 Methods and Materials in Teaching Students with dards, and providing appropriate feedback to students. Included are planning of Disabilities, Grades 7-12 (ONLY) summative assessments, the construction and use of multiple choice, true-false, and essay type items, performance assessments and portfolios, student observation techniques and ratings scales, and the use and interpretation of stan- BILINGUAL EXTENSION ADVANCED CERTIFICATE dardized test data. Ten hours of fieldwork required. 3 credits. Tuition for gradu- – 15 CREDITS ate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822 which includes a $50 registration fee). The NYSUT/Education and Learning Trust, in collaboration with Mercy College, offers a program to prepare students for a Bilingual UFT CODE: E2.1 DAY: Thurs. TIME: 4:30p-7:45p Extension Advanced Certificate. Only those students holding an ini- INSTRUCTOR: Cynthia Balzaretti 1st CLASS: 9/23 SESSIONS: 13 tial teaching certification and a master’s degree are eligible for this LOCATION: Online Via Zoom program, which may lead to professional certification, depending on your credentials. Students must also complete field experiences EDUC 507 • APPROACHES TO LITERACY INSTRUCTION IN EARLY CHILD- at the appropriate grade level of the certificate and achieve a pass- HOOD THROUGH ADOLESCENCE—Mercy College • This course focuses on ing score on the Bilingual Evaluation Assessment (BEA) exam to be the examination and analysis of effective literacy instruction for students at all eligible for certification. levels. It includes the exploration of appropriate techniques for diverse learn- If you have questions or need further advisement, please con- ers. Techniques for continued assessment in reading, remediation and enrich- tact Jung Kang Miller at [email protected] or 914-674-7333. ment are discussed. This course requires 10 hours of practical application of For more information about Mercy College admissions, please methods in classrooms and field assignments, such as observation records, visit www.mercy.edu. CONTINUED

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tutoring, and diagnostic evaluation and analysis. 3 credits. Tuition for graduate Required core courses (for all MS in Teaching Literacy programs) courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to active EDUC 507 Approaches to Literacy in Early Childhood through dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822 which includes a $50 registration fee). Adolescence UFT CODE: E3.1 DAY: Mon. TIME: 4:30p-7:45p EDUC 561 Literacy Instruction for Students with Disabilities INSTRUCTOR: Bonnie Strum 1st CLASS: 9/20 SESSIONS: 13 Teaching Literacy, Birth-Grade 6, and Teaching Literacy, LOCATION: Online Via Zoom Birth-Grade 12 EDUC 522 Language Development and Literacy Acquisition EDUC 591 Child and Adolescent Literature MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TEACHING LITERACY, EDUC 590 The Teaching of Writing and the Writing Process BIRTH – GRADE 12 (33 CREDITS) MATRICULATION Mercy College, in conjunction with the NYSUT Education and Upon completing the five courses listed, students must apply Learning Trust (NYSUT/ELT), is offering a Master of Science degree for matriculation to Mercy College. The remaining course work of in Teaching Literacy. Upon successful completion of the program, 18 credits will be offered at Mercy College’s Bronx, Manhattan or all students may be eligible for the Literacy, Birth-Grade 6, or the Dobbs Ferry campuses. Students are offered a one-third tuition Literacy, Grades 5-12. discount, based on the full tuition rate upon matriculation. Current- ly, this reduced rate is $1,612 per 3-credit course. Tuition rates are Prerequisite for admission: subject to change by the college. Students entering the Master of Science in Literacy program If you have questions or need further advisement, please con- must have a provisional or initial teaching certificate in another cer- tact Jung Kang Miller, Associate Professor/Chairperson of Literacy tificate title, prior to registering for these NYSUT courses. and Multilingual Studies at [email protected] or 914-674-7333. Initially, non-matriculated students must take five courses at For more information about Mercy College admissions, please $1,370 per 3-credit graduate course. A discount of 40% is appli- visit www.mercy.edu. For registration information only, call a UFT cable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently Course Program assistant at 212-475-3737. $822),which includes a $50 registration fee.

NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

MASTER DEGREES IN: INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY;EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION; CHILDHOOD EDUCATION; ADOLESCENT EDUCATION; AND SCHOOL COUNSELING

Descriptions of these degree and certificate programs have been provided to the IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT UFT Course Program by the collaborating college or university. Any problems, issues NYIT’S MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS or concerns regarding this information or your academic status must be addressed College advisement for all NYIT graduate programs is available at UFT there, and not to the UFT. The UFT Course Program does not grant credit; only the collaborating colleges and universities can do so. Headquarters during the College Fair (see page 7), or by contacting the program contact person listed under each program to schedule an appointment. Students who have completed 9 credits must contact REGISTRATION PROCEDURES See page 3 the college before registering for courses. For general program information, call NYIT at 212-261-1515 or 516-686-7777; you may also visit TUITION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE www.nyit.edu/education.

Up to 40 CTLE hours may be Potential graduates should be aware that since most off-campus courses end provided for NYIT courses. later than those offered on campus, a diploma might not be awarded until the semester following the completion of course work.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INSTRUCTIONAL EDIT 605 Instructional Applications of the Internet TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATORS (MSIT) – 33 CREDITS EDIT 610 Multimedia/Authoring EDIT 695 Field Experience Practicum and Seminar Requirements for admission to the MSIT master’s program Required pedagogical applications ® 3.0 undergraduate average for full matriculation; and NYS EDIT 614 Language Arts and Technology certification; EDIT 624 Math, Science and Technology I (math focus) EDIT 623 Math, Science and Technology II (science focus) ® GRE/MAT exam (or completed master’s degree) Elective Required foundation/professional core courses EDIT 663 Educational Use of Social Media EDIT 603 Foundations I: Philosophy and Technology of Education Pedagogical application EDIT 608 Curriculum Design and Development EDIT 690 Assessment and Evaluation EDIT 618 Foundations II: Diversity, Learning and Technology CONTINUED

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MSIT ® Experience with tools for problem-solving and communication FOR EDUCATORS PROGRAM in the PreK-12 setting ® Expertise in integrating technology and standards in the PreK- This master’s program in Instructional Technology develops ex- 12 curriculum pertise in the use of leading-edge media and technology for teach- ® Exciting learning environments with practitioner instructional ing and learning. Graduates of the program become master teach- technology faculty ers in P–12 classrooms, or school or district instructional technology ® Option for non-certified educators/others interested in leaders, staff developers and curriculum designers. Initial courses technology in teaching and learning enhance teachers’ expertise with a wide range of media and ap- For further details, contact Erin Fabian of NYIT at efabian@ plications and set the stage for understanding how instructional nyit.edu, or call 212-261-1529 for an appointment. technology can fulfill its potential to Entice, Encourage, Enable and Empower learners. Building on theories of learning, motivation and curriculum design, teachers next learn to apply newly developed MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, technology skills in language arts, social studies, math, science and GRADES 1-6 (MSCHED) technology curricular content. An innovative action research project caps the experience as participants join the small number of 45 CREDITS INITIAL CERTIFICATION certified educational technology specialists in New York State. Upon completion of all NYS certification requirements, About the Instructional Technology program: this program leads to a master’s degree and eligibility for ® Aligned with the latest National Educational Technology NYS Initial Certification in Childhood Education, Grades Standards (NETS) for Coaches from the International Society 1-6. The program facilitates the development of an un- for Technology in Education (ISTE) derstanding of child development; curriculum design; effective in- ® Candidates are prepared to be coaches and professional structional practices to teach all children; and the integration of developers who design and provide building- and district-level technology in teaching and learning. PD using instructional technologies ® Degree requirements have been streamlined (33 credits) and For initial certification, all applicants to the program must total tuition costs remain competitive ® have an earned bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0* and a ® All courses have been updated to meet the latest curricular major or its equivalent (minimum of 30-credit concentration) standards and reflect cutting-edge approaches to using in biology, chemistry, economics, English, social studies, technology in diverse K-12 classrooms history, life science, mathematics, physics, psychology, or ® New elective courses are now available interdisciplinary arts and sciences; ® State required field experience hours (50) are consolidated into ® have completed 6 credits in each of the following college- a new Practicum and Seminar course level courses: English, social studies, science, mathematics, a The program offers: language other than English and a form of creative expression. ® A 33-credit Master of Science degree in Instructional Qualified candidates will be able to make up deficits in up to Technology two areas before completion of the program; ® Eligibility for NYS certification as an Educational Technology ® GRE/MAT exam Specialist ® personal statement ® Eligibility for permanent or professional certification in first ® 2 letters of recommendation certificate area ® Opportunity to become proficient in the use of leading-edge * Students with a GPA of less than 3.0 require special advisement. technology ® Professional development for leadership in applying Foundation Courses: educational technology EDPC 603 Foundations I: Philosophy & Technology of Education EDPC 605 Curriculum Design and Development EDPC 610 Foundations II: Diversity, Learning and Technology EDPC 615 Human Growths and Development, B-Grade 6 Technology Core: EDPC 664 Institutes in Education Literacy Core: EDLI 635 Theory and Practice of Literacy Instruction EDLI 636 Diagnosis and Remediation of Literacy Disorders Content Core: EDLA 615 English Language Arts and Technology EDSS 620 Social Studies and Technology EDMA 625 Math, Science and Technology I EDSC 626 Math, Science and Technology II Student Teaching: Instagram EDPC 681 Student Teaching and Seminar @uftny EDPC 695 Teacher Education Capstone College advisement for the MSCHED program is mandatory. facebook twitter For further information contact Elizabeth Pirri at [email protected], facebook.com/uftny @uft or call 516-686-4931. CONTINUED

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: Technology Core: PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION EDPC 664 Institutes in Education Literacy Core: The UFT Course Program and New York Institute of Technology EDLI 635: Theory and Practice of Literacy Instruments have collaborated to offer programs designed to prepare candi- EDLI 636: Diagnosis and Remediation of Literacy Disorders dates for New York State professional certification. Content Core: The program is designed for teachers with initial or professional EDLA 615: Language Arts and Technology certification, seeking additional skills in teaching and learning. This EDSS 620: Social Studies and Technology program focuses on students in grades 1-6. Candidates may pos- EDMA 625: Mathematics, Science and Technology I sess certification in any discipline. EDSC 626: Mathematics, Science and Technology II Admission requirements for all programs Student Teaching: ® a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or EDPC 681: Student Teaching and Seminar (45 Credits Only) university; EDPC 695 Teacher Education Capstone ® completed online or paper application and a $50 fee, made payable to New York Institute of Technology; ® official transcripts from all colleges previously attended; ® evidence of MMR from a physician; and, for those to whom it MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD applies, EDUCATION, BIRTH TO GRADE 2 ® evidence of NYS provisional or initial certification. WITH BILINGUAL EXTENSION ® GRE/MAT exam 45 CREDITS INITIAL CERTIFICATION/ ® personal statement 36 CREDITS PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION ® 2 letters of recommendation Required courses Upon completion of all NYS certification requirements, EDIT 605 Instructional Applications of the Internet this program leads to a master’s degree and eligibility for EDLA 615 English Language Arts and Technology NYS initial certification in Early Childhood Education, EDLI 635 Theory/Practice of Literacy Instruction Birth to Grade 2. This program facilitates the develop- EDLI 636 Diagnosis and Remediation of Literacy ment of an understanding of early childhood development, curricu- Disorders lum design; effective instruction practices to teach young children; EDMA/EDSC 625 Mathematics, Science, & Technology I and the integration of technology in teaching and learning. It pre- EDMA/EDSC 631 Mathematics, Science, & Technology II pares candidates for teaching in a variety of educational settings EDPC 603 Foundations I: Philosophy and Technology of within the birth to grade 2 levels. The Bilingual Extension program Education is offered to candidates who are already certified to teach in New EDPC 605 Curriculum Design & Development York State and wish to teach English Language Learners (ELLs) in a EDPC 610 Foundations II: Diversity, Learning and bilingual setting. Upon successful completion of the Bilingual Edu- Technology cation Assessment (BEA) and course requirements for this exten- EDPC 690 Research Methods and Assessment sion, teacher candidates will be certified to teach English Language EDPC 691 Field Project Learners in a bilingual setting. As part of the required clinical expe- EDSS 620 Social Studies and Technology rience, candidates must complete college supervised field experi- Participants in each of these programs will receive personal ences of 50 hours within a bilingual setting. one-to-one advisement by expert program faculty. Qualified stu- Foundation Courses: dents may be eligible for Troops to Teachers funding and other EDPC 603 Foundations I: Philosophy & Technology of Education financial aid. EDPC 605 Curriculum Design & Development For further information, call 516-686-4931. EDPC 610 Foundations II: Diversity, Learning and Technology EDPC 615 Human Growth and Development (45 Credits Only) MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD Technology Core: EDUCATION, BIRTH TO GRADE 2 EDIT 629 Creative Arts for Elementary Education 45 CREDITS INITIAL CERTIFICATION/ Literacy Core: 36 CREDITS PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION EDLI 635 Theory and Practice of Literacy Instruments EDLI 636 Diagnosis and Remediation of Literacy Disorders Upon completion of all NYS certification requirements, this pro- Content Core: gram leads to a master’s degree and eligibility for NYS initial certifi- EDLA 615 Language Arts and Technology cation in Early Childhood Education, Birth to Grade 2. This program EDSS 620 Social Studies and Technology facilitates the development of an understanding of early childhood EDMA 625 Mathematics, Science and Technology I development, curriculum design; effective instruction practices to EDSC 631 Mathematics, Science and Technology II teach young children; and the integration of technology in teaching Student Teaching: and learning. It prepares candidates for teaching in a variety of educational settings within the birth to grade 2 levels. EDPC 681 Student Teaching and Seminar (45 Credits Only) EDPC 695 Teacher Education Capstone Foundation Courses: Bilingual Extension: EDPC 603 Foundations I: Philosophy & Technology of Education EDBL 603 Foundations I: Principles and Practices in Bilingual Ed EDPC 605 Curriculum Design & Development EDLI 634 Teaching Literacy in Bilingual Education EDPC 610 Foundations II: Diversity, Learning and Technology EDPC 615 Human Growth and Development (45 Credits Only) Elective in Bilingual Education CONTINUED

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MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING EDSC 630 Teaching Life Science in the Middle School Using 30 CREDITS INITIAL CERTIFICATION Technology—Content and Methodology EDSC 631 Teaching Physical Science in the Middle School The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is designed spe- Using Technology—Content and Methodology cifically for college graduates holding appropriate liberal arts re- Childhood Education 7-9 Extension in Middle School English lated degree (English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math or Social EDPC 616 Human Growth, Development and Learning for Studies), who have not had a formal academic background in ed- Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education ucation and who wish to prepare for a teacher career in adoles- EDPC 617 Curriculum and Instruction for Middle Childhood cence education grades 7-12. The candidate will come to us with Education content necessary for certification. The MAT degree will provide EDLA 620 Teaching English/Language Arts in the Middle School the candidate with both the pedagogy and practica (supervised Using Technology (I)—Pedagogy instructional experience). Upon successful completion of the MAT EDLA 621 Teaching English/Language Arts in the Middle School program, candidates will be recommended to the New York State Using Technology (II)—Content Education Department for Initial Teaching Certification. The design of the program prepares candidates to teach diverse student pop- Teachers who hold NYS Initial or Professional Certification in ulation in a variety of educational classroom settings. Program re- Childhood Education and who satisfy all NYSED requirements, in- quirements are 30 credits; depending on the subject areas the stu- cluding an appropriate concentration of 30 credits in an approved dents choose to study (some prerequisites may be required). subject area (math, English language arts, social studies or science), Pedagogical Core: may use these courses as part of 6 credits in middle school pedagogy to apply for an NYSED Middle School Extension Certificate. EDPC 603 Foundations I: Philosophy & Technology EDPC 605 Curriculum Design & Development Admissions Requirements EDPC 610 Foundations II: Diversity, Learning & Tech Applicants for admission to the 7-9 extension program for child- EDPC 616 Human Growth & Development hood education certification must be in the process of completing Literacy Core: or already possess valid initial or professional certification in child- EDLI 635 Theory & Practice of Literacy Instruction hood education (Grades 1-6) or elementary education and demon- EDLI 637 Reading in the Content Area Content Core: strated completion of at least 30 semester hours of college course EDPC 630 Culturally Responsive Teaching work with a GPA of 3.0 in the subject area (English, mathematics or EDPC 635 Methods and Materials science) to be taught. For further information and personal ad- Student Teaching: visement call 516-686-1286. EDPC 683 Student Teaching & Seminar CONTINUED

MIDDLE SCHOOL CERTIFICATION EXTENSIONS FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHERS NYIT School of Education offers courses needed Student Debt EXTEND YOUR for eligibility to extend New York State Childhood POSSIBILITIES! Education Teacher Certification to Middle School Level, Grades 7-9 in just two part-time semesters Relief Program for teachers holding initial, professional, or permanent certification in Elementary Education K-6 or Childhood Education, Grades 1-6. AN EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT FOR UFT MEMBERS These programs enable teachers to: ® Extend their existing certification to grades 7-9 mathematics, science or English. ® Develop skills and expertise required to effectively teach young adolescents. ® Use research-based, effective teaching strategies and technology to design instruction that maximizes success for middle school students. PROGRAM OF STUDY Childhood Education 7-9 extension in Middle School Mathematics EDPC 616 Human Growth, Development and Learning for Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education EDPC 617 Curriculum and Instruction for Middle Childhood Education EDMA 625 Mathematics and Technology in Education I EDMA 628 Mathematics and Technology in Education II Childhood Education 7-9 Extension in Middle School Science EDPC 616 Human Growth, Development and Learning for Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education For information, visit EDPC 617 Curriculum and Instruction for Middle Childhood Education www.uft.org/student-debt-relief-program

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impact on instructional practice student learning. Strengths and weaknesses of each approach will be analyzed. Candidates will learn about resources for de- NYIT Online signing, development, and complementing the evaluation and measurements of instructional interventions. Focus will be on measuring instructional effec- Courses tiveness. Specific topics include: need assessment, data collection methods, data analysis, and communication of results. Special attention is devoted to methods of assessing K-12 leaning outcomes. Candidates complete the course COURSES RUN: SEPTEMBER 8, 2021—DECEMBER 23, 2021 by preparing a detailed evaluation and assessment plan to determine evidence REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 of student learning in a specific educational context. 3 graduate credits. Tuition is $1,450 plus a $50 registration fee. Enrollment may be limited to participants currently in the NYIT technology master’s program. Students with 9 credits or more must be UFT CODE: T6.1 INSTRUCTOR: TBA 1st CLASS: 9/8 fully matriculated before registering for these courses. For advisement, email [email protected]. EDIT 695-FT1 • PRACTICUM—New York Institute of Technology • Candidates examine the national and state English/ Language Arts standards re- SPECIAL REGISTRATION PROCEDURE: Registration for these online courses may only be completed by calling NYIT, 212-261-1529. All lated to listening, speaking, reading, writing, and visual communication. Candi- tuition and registration fees for NYIT online courses must be paid dates explore methods, materials, and resources appropriate for cultural, eth- no later than 5 p.m. on the date of the registration deadline. nic, and diverse learning styles of all learners to meet the language arts and These fees include NYIT’s tuition of $1,450, payable to NYIT and reading standards. Candidates investigate strategies for integrating technolo- a separate registration fee. This $50 fee must be paid directly to gy into K-12 language arts and literacy instruction and teaching strategies ap- the UFT by following the directions for “T” course registration on propriate to the level of instruction. Candidates apply research-based effective page 4. practices for assessing learner progress and for using technology to improve reading, writing and communication 3 graduate credits. Tuition is $1,450 plus a There is NO UFT ONLINE REGISTRATION for these courses. Note EARLY $50 registration fee. starting date. Due to the early starting date, participants will have already been notified by the college concerning registration for these UFT CODE: T7.1 INSTRUCTOR: TBA 1st CLASS: 9/8 courses. EDPC 603-FT3 • FOUNDATIONS I—New York Institute of Technology • Founda- tional research on the integration of instructional technologies in teaching, training, and learning enables the candidate to consider the social, FOUNDATION/CORE COURSES psychological, and technical milieu of the digital medium in the second millen- nium. The candidate explores, through primary source literature and digital ar- Registration may only be completed by calling NYIT at 212-261-1529 tifacts, the continuum of thought that frames the past, present, and future un- and following the instructions on page 4 to pay a $50 registration fee to the UFT. derstanding of instructional technology within education, corporate, personal, and societal contexts. This exploration leads to the candidate’s final project: a New York Institute of Tech- EDIT 624–FT1 • MATH,SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY I— rigorous, web-based, well-documented personal philosophy of instructional nology • The candidates will examine an integrated approach to the technology incorporating a variety of digital media artifacts. In this course, can- teaching of mathematics, science and technology. Emphasis will be on design- didates will initiate their web-based professional portfolio for the program. Can- ing instructional strategies using technology to support problem solving skills, didates are expected to make additions and revisions to this philosophy each abstract and quantitative reasoning, mathematical modeling and mathematical succeeding semester as specified in the final portfolio requirements for the fluency in students. Collaborative and project-based student-centered learning degree. Field experiences are required and integrated into the course. 3 grad- and assessment techniques will be the guiding principles in the course. Candi- uate credits. Tuition is $1,450 plus a $50 registration fee. dates will create strategies to coach and support teachers in the development of instructional materials to address the needs of diverse learners in the con- UFT CODE: T8.1 INSTRUCTOR: TBA 1st CLASS: 9/8 text of reflective practices. 3 graduate credits. Tuition is $1,450 plus a $50 registration fee. EDLA 615-FT3 • LANGUAGE ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY I—New York Institute of Technology • Candidates examine the national and tate English/ Language UFT CODE: T4.1 INSTRUCTOR: TBA 1st CLASS: 9/8 Arts standards related to listening, speaking, reading, writing, and visual communication. Candidates explore methods, materials, and resources appro- pri- EDIT 626–FT1 • MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY II—New York ate for cultural, ethnic, and diverse learning styles of all learners to meet the Institute of Technology • Candidates integrate mathematics, science, and language arts and reading standards. Candidates investigate strategies for in- technology with inquiry-based teaching and learning aligned with national and tegrating technology into K-12 language arts and literacy instruction and teach- state standards. Candidates explore issues, resources, technologies and meth- ing strategies appropriate to the level of instruction. Candidates apply research ods to create integrated MST experiences and plan effective lessons for di- based effective practices for assessing learner progress and for using technol- verse student population. Candidate will investigate appropriate assessment ogy to improve reading, writing and communication. Field experiences are re- strategies and the application of various technologies and web resources. Field quired and integrated into the course. Prerequisite: Take EDPC 605 and one experiences are required and integrated into the course. 3 graduate credits. course in this group: EDIT 603 or EDPC 603. 3 graduate credits. Tuition is Tuition is $1,450 plus a $50 registration fee. $1,450 plus a $50 registration fee. UFT CODE: T5.1 INSTRUCTOR: TBA 1st CLASS: 9/8 UFT CODE: T9.1 INSTRUCTOR: TBA 1st CLASS: 9/8

EDIT 690-FT1 • ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION METHODS—New York Insti- EDLI 635-FT3 • LITERACY THEORY—New York Institute of Technology • Candi- tute of Technology • Candidates explore selected forms of quantitative dates review the theories and principles of student’s language and and qualitative methodologies used for conducting needs assessment, devel- literacy development from emergent to accomplished reading and writing. oping technology-related professional learning programs, and evaluating the Candidates learn methods and strategies for teaching literacy to all learners

CONTINUED UFT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 16 FALL 2021 MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS including those with diverse learning needs. A major premise of the course is cooperating teacher in the school and observed regularly by the college super- that literacy instruction is a decision- making process, grounded in research visor. The weekly seminar provides support and instruction for candidates who and practically based framework. Candidates must demonstrate their ability to are working in the schools. Instruction focuses on technology as a tool for apply teaching strategies in literacy education with early childhood, childhood teachers using word processing, database and spreadsheet management. or middle school learners. Field observations and experiences are required Seminar discussions focus on assigned readings and the teaching experiences and integrated into the course. This course is a prerequisite to EDLI 636 (Diag- of the candidates. 3 graduate credits. Tuition is $1,450 plus a $50 registration nosis and Remediation of Literacy Disorders) and EDLI 637 (Reading in the Con- fee. tent Areas). Prerequisite: EDPC 605. 3 graduate credits. Tuition is $1,450 plus a UFT CODE: T14.1 INSTRUCTOR: TBA 1st CLASS: 9/8 $50 registration fee. New York Institute of UFT CODE: T10.1 INSTRUCTOR: TBA 1st CLASS: 9/8 EDPC 695-FT3 • TEACHER EDUCATION CAPSTONE— Technology • Candidates will create an electronic teaching portfolio re- flecting on all major/keystone assignments submitted to TaskStream in each • READING IN THE CONTENT AREAS—New York Institute of Tech- EDLI 637-FT3 course. Requirements of the electronic teaching portfolio include the teaching nology • This course has been designed to provide the candidate with philosophy, sample lesson plans, student artifacts, and a comprehensive critical the knowledge and strategies for enhancing the literacy skills of learners in the analysis of the overall integrated experience in teacher education programs. content areas during middle childhood and adolescence education. Candi- Candidates must register the capstone course during the last semester. 3 grad- dates are given the opportunity to learn about the process and artifacts of uate credits. Tuition is $1,450 plus a $50 registration fee. learning in subject matter areas. Candidates learn to use the classroom environment as a dynamic context for constructing discipline-related meaning. UFT CODE: T15.1 INSTRUCTOR: TBA 1st CLASS: 9/8 Technology is integrated throughout the course as it contributes to broadening the scope of content area learning. A major theme throughout the course is the needs of diverse learners as they affect the knowledge students bring to content literacy. Field observations and experiences are required and integrated into the course. 3 graduate credits. Tuition is $1,450 plus a $50 registration fee.

UFT CODE: T11.1 INSTRUCTOR: TBA 1st CLASS: 9/8

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SCHOOL COUNSELING EDMA 625-FT3 • MATH, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY I—New York Institute of (GUIDANCE) – 60 CREDITS Technology • The candidates will examine an integrated approach to the teaching of mathematics, science and technology. Emphasis will be on design- NYIT COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ing instructional strategies using technology to support problem solving skills, abstract and quantitative reasoning, mathematical modeling and mathematical New York Institute of Technology, in collaboration with the UFT fluency in students. Collaborative and project-based student- centered learn- Course Program, offers a master’s degree in School Counseling na- ing and assessment techniques will be the guiding principles throughout the tionally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counsel- ing and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The program now course. Candidates will create strategies to coach and support teachers in the offers 2 or 3 year completion options and consists of online, blend- development of instructional materials to address the needs of diverse learners ed, and face-to-face classes. Field experience and technology are in the context of reflective practice. Field experiences are required and inte- used in creative and meaningful ways, starting with the first course. grated into the course. Prerequisites: EDPC 605 and one course in this group: NYIT schedules information sessions each spring. Successful can- EDIT 603 or EDPC 603. 3 graduate credits. Tuition is $1,450 plus a $50 regis- didates will be admitted to the fall semester. tration fee. The mission of the School Counseling master’s program is to UFT CODE: T12.1 INSTRUCTOR: TBA 1st CLASS: 9/8 prepare culturally competent and skilled school-counseling professionals to meet the growing needs of K-12 students in today’s EDPC 635-FT3 • METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR MIDDLE AND SECOND- schools. The competency-based school counseling program ARY—New York Institute of Technology • This course will incorporate vari- prepares professional school counselors to deliver comprehen- ous effective research-based strategies and methods of teaching secondary sive programs that promote success for all students (PreK-12) in students that can be applied to a wide range of content areas. Content peda- the areas of academic, career and personal/social development. Through advocacy, collaboration and teamwork, leadership, in- gogy will focus on giving teaching candidates the opportunity to demonstrate dividual and group counseling interventions and use of data and their understanding of central concepts, to evaluate appropriate resources and technology, NYIT school counselor candidates will be prepared to curriculum materials, to engage students in viewing ideas from multiple per- support, promote and enhance student achievement and success spectives, to utilize interdisciplinary approaches, and to use methods of inquiry in school. Unique in its cross-disciplinary approach, candidates central to their disciplines. This course will also include the means to update in school counseling share core courses with mental health and knowledge and skills in the subject(s) taught and in the pedagogy. Authentic teacher education students. performance tasks will include planning and presenting lessons that reinforce literacy across the curriculum utilizing research-based design to promote ac- ADMISSIONS tive student engagement and deep understanding. 15 hours of field observa- ® Applicants are encouraged to contact the program coordinator tion and experience are required and integrated into the course. 3 graduate and attend an information session. These are scheduled credits. Tuition is $1,450 plus a $50 registration fee. periodically. ® UFT CODE: T13.1 INSTRUCTOR: TBA 1st CLASS: 9/8 For full matriculation applicants are admitted for the Fall and Spring semesters. ® College graduates may enter from a variety of backgrounds EDPC 681-FT3 • STUDENT TEACHING—New York Institute of Technology • Can- including, but not limited to: education, the helping professions, didates participate in a full semester of student teaching in a child- business and industry. The GRE might be required. based on hood setting in a cooperating school. Student teachers are supervised by a GPA. Please contact the department for more information.

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Admission to the program has two distinct components: fulfilling the requirements for admission to the NYIT graduate program and MASTER OF SCIENCE completing of a departmental admissions portfolio. The portfolio IN SCHOOL COUNSELING COURSES includes three reference forms, a professional goals statement and an individual/group interview. Additional information may be found To register online at www.uft.org, follow instructions on page 4. In addition, on the School Counseling website: http://www.nyit.edu/degrees/ students MUST register with NYIT by phone: 212-261-1529 or email: school_counseling. [email protected].

PROGRAM OF STUDY EDCO 600 U27• INTRODUCTION TO SCHOOL COUNSELING—New York Institute of Candidates are introduced to the role of the school counselor and Foundation courses Technology • the relationship of the school counseling program to the educational mission of EDCO 600 Introduction to School Counseling the school. Topics addressed include: 21st century perspectives and practices EDCO 601 Human Development for School Counseling, multicultural and diversity issues, and counseling theory EDCO 615* Foundations of Counseling as applied to children and adolescents in school settings. Initial school counsel- EDCO 705* Career Counseling and Lifestyles Development ing skill development focus is on problem/solution, brief counseling, and cog- Core courses nitive behavior approaches. Candidates explore the school counselor’s work in EDCO 620* Group Counseling the context of leadership, advocacy, collaboration and consultation, coordina- EDCO 635* Consultation tion of services, multiculturalism and working with diverse student populations, EDCO 640 School Counseling Programs: Development and technology and the use of data to inform decisions. Included in this course Implementation are the modules required for the NYS Child Abuse Reporting and Prevention EDCO 650 Social Justice, Diversity and Cultural Issues certificate and for Project Save. The course requires 10 hours of fieldwork. 3 EDCO 665 The Special Needs Student graduate credits. Tuition is $1,450 plus a $50 registration fee. Post Secondary Transitions/College Counseling EDCO 671 NOTE: This course meets: 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5,10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, EDCO 701 Crisis Counseling 12/7, 12/14 Additional online coursework 9/13-12/23 EDCO 725 School Violence and Student Behavior Management EDOC 810* Research, Assessment and Technology UFT CODE: T16.1 DAY: Tues. TIME: 5:00pm-7:30pm EDCO 835* Educational Law, Policy and Ethics INSTRUCTOR: Dan Cinotti 1st CLASS: 9/14 SESSIONS: 13 Electives (choose three) LOCATION: Online Via Zoom EDCO 685 Cultural Mediation for Counselors and Educators EDCO 671 • POST SECONDARY TRANSITIONS AND SCHOOL COUNSELING—New York EDCO 710 Multicultural Counseling Institute of Technology • Through a mixed methods approach of readings, class MHCO 630 Clinical Assessment activities, and interactions with professionals in the field, school counselor can- MHCO 701 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy MHCO 715 Marital and Family Counseling didates will acquire the knowledge and skills to assist students to choose from a wide range of post-secondary options, including college. Class discussions Practicum and activities will include: developmental approaches to preparing K-12 stu- EDCO 870* Field Experience and Practicum dents to be “career and college ready”; college counseling; equity and access Internship to equal education opportunities; ethical decision making; pre-college guid- EDCO 730* Internship: Academic, Career, Personal Development ance and counseling curriculum; technology applications for post-secondary — Part 1 (300 hours) and college search; college entrance testing; scholarships and financial aid; EDCO 740* Internship: Academic, Career, Personal Development preparing letters of recommendation; and assisting high school seniors for the — Part 2 (300 hours) transition after graduation. 3 graduate credits. Tuition is $1,450 plus a $50 reg- *to be taken at either the Manhattan or Old Westbury campus istration fee. NOTE: This course meets on Wednesdays: 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, *These courses are part of a National Certificate program in Ca- 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 Additional online coursework 9/13-12/23 reer Development Facilitation. An additional tuition increment applies. Please read the course descriptions carefully. UFT CODE: T17.1 DAY: SEE NOTE TIME: 5:00pm-7:30pm INSTRUCTOR: Joseph Fiola 1st CLASS: 9/14 SESSIONS: 13 PLEASE NOTE: All NYIT school counseling courses may be used LOCATION: Online Via Zoom toward permanent certification.

PLEASE NOTE:

Students taking the MS in School Counseling with Bilingual Extension NEW have the same 60 credit requirements. See course differences below: UNION PHONE NUMBERS ® Students choose 2 electives DOE members ��212-331-6311 ® Students are required to take EDBL 603/EDCO 603 Bilingual Foundations DOE functional chapter members �� 212-331-6312

Private sector members �� 212-331-6313 For information, please contact Erin Fabian, Staff Associate at NYIT, 1855 Broadway, New York, NY 10023; schoolcounseling@ Retirees ��212-331-6314 nyit.edu. To contact the program director, call Dr. Daniel Cinotti at the Manhattan Campus at 212-261-1515 or [email protected].

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Descriptions of these degree and certificate programs have been provided to the PLEASE NOTE: UFT Course Program by the collaborating college or university. Any problems, issues You do not have the right to register for Touro courses offered in or concerns regarding this information or your academic status must be addressed conjunction with the UFT Course Program unless you have preregistered there, and not to the UFT. The UFT Course Program does not grant credit; only the with the UFT Course Program and paid a $50 per-course pre-registration collaborating colleges and universities can do so. fee. Those who have put in their registration with Touro without fulfilling the above requirements will be dropped from the course. REGISTRATION PROCEDURES See page 4 TUITION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Potential candidates should be aware that since most off-campus courses end later than those on campus, a diploma may not be awarded until the semester IMPORTANT NOTICE: Current Touro matriculated students or students following the completion of course work. who have been taking courses at Touro College cannot register for these off-campus courses. Students who are planning to take off-campus courses NOTE: TO REGISTER FOR THESE OFF-CAMPUS COURSES, and then matriculate cannot register for courses offered directly by Touro. A MINIMUM UNDERGRADUATE GPA 2.25 IS REQUIRED.

The UFT Course Program has collaborated with Touro College tions. NYS Professional Teacher Certification is awarded after three to offer three master’s programs leading to Master of Science in full years (September-June) of full-time teaching experience. Education and Special Education or Master of Science in Special Education. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION, GRADE 7-12 – 42 CREDITS All of these programs have been approved by the Department The program in teaching students with disabilities at the grade of Education. 7-12 level offers study of adolescent development and learning While you are taking courses through the UFT Teacher Center, and teaching processes, particularly as they pertain to students your Touro advisor is Dr. Yuriy Karpov. For an appointment, email with disabilities at the grade 7-12 level. This program leads to New Jennifer Malagoli at [email protected]. York State Initial or Professional Teacher Certification in teaching students with disabilities, generalist, grades 7-12, upon graduation MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION from the program and completion of New York State Education AND SPECIAL EDUCATION Department (NYSED) requirements, including receipt of passing grades on NYSED teacher certification examinations and a three- Touro College, in conjunction with the UFT Course Program, is hour workshop on autism. NYS Professional Teacher Certification is offering three master’s programs leading to New York State Teach- awarded after three full years (September - June) of full-time teacher certification in both Education and Special Education: ing experience. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION, BIRTH-GRADE 2 – 36 CREDITS PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS The Early Childhood program offers study of early childhood General core courses development, early intervention, and learning and teaching pro- Initially, non-matriculated students must take the following five cesses in preschool, kindergarten and primary grade levels. This general core courses (15 credits) at $600 per 3-credit course (plus program leads to NYS Initial or Professional Teacher Certification a $50 registration fee), as offered through the UFT’s “T” program in early childhood education (birth-grade 2) and teaching students of study: with disabilities (birth-grade 2) upon graduation from the program and completion of all NYS Education Department (NYSED) require- EDPN 620 Child Development and Learning in Cultural Context ments, including passing grades on NYSED teacher certification ex- EDSN 600 History and Philosophy of Education and Special Education aminations. NYS Professional Teacher Certification is awarded after EDSN 640 Assessment of Individual Differences in General three full years (September-June) of full-time teaching experience. Education and Special Education: A Socio-Cultural Perspective MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION, EDSN 650 Educational Technology in General and Special GRADE 1-6 – 36 CREDITS Education The Childhood program offers study of childhood development SEDN 602 Introduction to Teaching Students with Disabilities and the learning and teaching processes in grades 1-6. This program leads to NYS Initial or Professional Teacher Certification in NOTE: If successfully completed (with grades not below B–) childhood education (grades 1-6) and teaching students with dis- these courses will be applied to the Touro MS degree program, abilities (grades 1-6) upon graduation from the program and com- upon matriculation. Please note courses older than six years may pletion of all NYS Education Department (NYSED) requirements, not be applied to MS program. including passing grades on NYSED teacher certification examina- CONTINUED

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NOTE: GENERAL CORE COURSES Students may not take more than two courses per semester. Pre-register online. See registration procedures on page 4. EDPN 620 • CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING IN CULTURAL CONTEXT—Touro APPLYING FOR MATRICULATION College • This course focuses on the nature of physical, cognitive, emotional, social and moral development from birth through adolescence, with im- Once students have successfully completed five courses plications for learning and teaching; major orientations in the study of child through the UFT Course Program and met all other matriculation development, including Vygotsky’s and the neo-Vygotskian theories of child requirements, they may apply for matriculation to Touro College. development and learning; periods of child development from birth through All additional credits must be taken on campus at the tuition rate adolescence seen in socio-cultural context, with implications for learning and of $1,680 per 3-credit course. Tuition rates are subject to change. teaching; integration of theory and research findings from the fields of develop- Requirements for matriculation to MS in Education and Special mental and educational psychology; and exploration of multicultural contexts Education Programs: for growth, development and learning with diverse student populations. Addi- ® A minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 tional time will be scheduled for project counseling and small-group instruction. (on a 4.0 scale) 3 graduate credits. Tuition is $600 plus a $50 registration fee. ® A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the courses taken UFT CODE: T18.1 DAY: Mon. TIME: 4:30pm-7:45pm through the UFT program Christine Soraghan 9/20 12 ® GRE exam or MAT plus Touro College Writing Exam or INSTRUCTOR: 1st CLASS: SESSIONS: equivalent established by Touro LOCATION: Remote Via Zoom and CANVAS ® An undergraduate major or its equivalent in the Liberal Arts UFT CODE: T18.2 DAY: Wed. TIME: 4:30pm-7:45pm and Sciences INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Yuriy Karpov 1st CLASS: 10/6 SESSIONS: 12 ® Undergraduate course work in each of the following areas: LOCATION: Remote Via Zoom and CANVAS ® English Composition (any English writing course) ® Literature (any literature course) UFT CODE: T18.3 DAY: Thurs. TIME: 4:30pm-7:45pm ® Social Science (sociology, economics, social psychology, INSTRUCTOR: Tricia Gordon 1st CLASS: 9/23 SESSIONS: 12 political science, etc.) LOCATION: Remote Via Zoom and CANVAS ® Foreign language ® Computer Literacy (any computer course) EDSN 600 • HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCA- ® Science (biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, etc.) TION—Touro College • This course focuses on historical and philosophical un- ® History (any history course) derpinnings of modern educational theory and practice; ancient Greek, early ® Mathematics (pre-calculus, calculus, college math, etc.) Jewish, Christian and Muslim writings on education; philosophical develop- ® Speech (communication, public speaking, fundamentals of ments in the Renaissance, Reformation, revolutionary and modern periods; so- speech, etc.) cial, cultural and ideological forces that have shaped educational policies in the ® The Arts (music, painting, history of music, graphic design, etc.) United States; and current debates on meeting the wide range of educational and social-emotional needs of students from diverse communities. Attention is To matriculate, you will need to schedule an appointment with also directed to the role of technology in education and society at large, as well your Touro advisor: as to critical thinking skills and informational literacy. 3 graduate credits. Tuition MANHATTAN: Onika Oliver is $600 plus a $50 registration fee. (646) 795-4510 ext. 42354 or [email protected] UFT CODE: T19.1 DAY: Sun. TIME: 9:00am-12:30pm QUEENS: Jorel Mercado INSTRUCTOR: Bonnie Strum 1st CLASS: 9/19 SESSIONS: 12 (718) 793-3744 ext. 302 or [email protected] LOCATION: Remote Via Zoom and CANVAS BROOKLYN or STATEN ISLAND: Shoshanah Findling (718) 301-2022 or [email protected] UFT CODE: T19.2 DAY: Wed. TIME: 4:30pm-7:45pm INSTRUCTOR: Maureen Meltzer 1st CLASS: 10/6 SESSIONS: 12 BAY SHORE: Carolyne White (631) 665-1600 ext. 6246 or [email protected] LOCATION: Remote Via Zoom and CANVAS

ON-LINE: Virginia Seda UFT CODE: T19.3 DAY: Thurs. TIME: 4:30pm-7:45pm 212-463-0400 ext. 55576 or [email protected] INSTRUCTOR: Carolyn Lambert 1st CLASS: 9/23 SESSIONS: 12 LOCATION: Remote Via Zoom and CANVAS ABSOLUTELY NO LATE REGISTRATION. EDSN 640 • ASSESSMENT OF INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN GENERAL EDUCATION Pre-registration with the UFT must be received prior to Sept. 15, 2021. AND SPECIAL EDUCATION: A SOCIO-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE—Touro College • This course focuses on assessment in general education and special education of individual differences in intelligence, learning potential, personality, motivation PLEASE NOTE: and school achievement; management of data from assessment and monitor- ing of student progress; characteristics of standardized tests; the role of ed- Mail-in and in-person registration will not ucational testing in program design and informing instruction, particularly for students with disabilities, including children with autism; assessment of young be available for FALL 2021 courses. children; use of achievement tests; introduction to dynamic (or interactive) See page 4 for online registration instructions. assessment; differences between static and dynamic assessment; the use of CONTINUED

UFT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 20 FALL 2021 MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS teacher-made informal tests; opportunity to observe and practice the use of SEDN 602 • INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILI- achievement tests and curriculum-based assessment approaches in class- TIES—Touro College • This course focuses on the historical background of rooms. 3 graduate credits. Tuition is $600 plus a $50 registration fee. current approaches to teaching children with disabilities; special education and the Individuals with Disabilities Act; current theories and methodologies in work- UFT CODE: T20.1 DAY: Sun. TIME: 1:00pm-4:30pm ing with students with disabilities; inclusion and the concept of the least restric- INSTRUCTOR: Bonnie Strum 1st CLASS: 9/19 SESSIONS: 12 tive environment; early intervention; special education, curricula, classroom management and use of technology; educational challenges and instructional ap- LOCATION: Remote Via Zoom and CANVAS proaches to children with mental retardation, physical and sensory impairments, UFT CODE: T20.2 DAY: Mon. TIME: 4:30pm-7:45pm language delays, emotional disturbance and learning disabilities; special attention to work with children with autism; application of principles of differentiated INSTRUCTOR: Steve Cohen 1st CLASS: 9/20 SESSIONS: 12 instruction; and an introduction to approaches and debates on reading and lan- LOCATION: Remote Via Zoom and CANVAS guage arts instruction for native English speakers and English language learners. 3 graduate credits. Tuition is $600 plus a $50 registration fee. UFT CODE: T20.3 DAY: Tues. TIME: 4:30pm-7:45pm UFT CODE: T22.1 DAY: Mon. TIME: 4:30pm-7:45pm INSTRUCTOR: Steve Cohen 1st CLASS: 10/5 SESSIONS: 12 INSTRUCTOR: Joe Simmons 1st CLASS: 9/20 SESSIONS: 12 LOCATION: Remote via Zoom and CANVAS LOCATION: Remote Via Zoom and CANVAS

EDSN 650 • EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN GENERAL AND SPECIAL EDU- UFT CODE: T22.2 DAY: Tues. TIME: 4:30pm-7:45pm CATION—Touro College • This course focuses on the design and use of INSTRUCTOR: Robert Bernstein 1st CLASS: 10/5 SESSIONS: 12 computers and other technological devices that facilitate communication, LOCATION: Remote Via Zoom and CANVAS learning and related functions in educational contexts for children in general UFT CODE: T22.3 DAY: Thurs. TIME: 4:30pm-7:45pm and special education; use of technology to foster access to curriculum for all students; technology for use in fostering literacy and remediating reading dis- INSTRUCTOR: Gerri Cookler 1st CLASS: 9/23 SESSIONS: 12 abilities; special applications with computers in the classroom; information liter- LOCATION: Remote Via Zoom and CANVAS acy; use of technology for children with autism; and recent developments in the field of assistive technology for students with disabilities. 3 graduate credits. Tuition is $600 plus a $50 registration fee. NOTE: This course will be conducted asynchronously between 9/20 and 12/13.

UFT CODE: T21.1 DAY: SEE NOTE TIME: SEE NOTE INSTRUCTOR: Vyacheslav Khaitov 1st CLASS: 9/20 SESSIONS: SEE NOTE LOCATION: Online asynchronous format

UFT CODE: T21.2 DAY: SEE NOTE TIME: SEE NOTE INSTRUCTOR: Aleksander Polyakov 1st CLASS: 9/20 SESSIONS: SEE NOTE LOCATION: Online asynchronous format

UFT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 21 FALL 2021 Certificate Programs The UFT Course Program offers certificate programs from Brooklyn College, Mercy College and New York Institute of Technology. These programs will NOT lead to NYS initial certification.

PROOF OF IMMUNIZATION REQUIRED Students born on or after Jan. 1, 1957 are required to provide the college with proof of immunization from measles, mumps and rubella by the start of classes.

Descriptions of these degree and certificate programs have been provided to the UFT Course Program by the collaborating college or university. Any problems, issues or concerns regarding this information or your academic status must be addressed there, and not to the UFT. The UFT Course Program does not grant credit; only the collaborating colleges and universities can do so. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

CBSE 7676T • LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS— REGISTRATION PROCEDURES Brooklyn College • This course offers approaches to the design, management and evaluation of optimal learning environments. It reviews methods, including See page 4 behavior management, crisis intervention, group process, positive social interac- TUITION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE tion skills and peer mediation. Case studies are examined in diverse settings as a basis for analysis, discussion and interpretation of behavior within and across cultures. It helps provide the development of a reflective approach to teaching and problem-solving. (Formerly ED 750.3T) 3 graduate credits. Tuition is $1,410 + Fees $153.20 = $1,563.20 (NYS residents) plus $50 registration fee when you STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES register with the UFT. – 12 CREDITS EXTENSION CERTIFICATE UFT CODE: T24.1 DAY: Sat. TIME: 1:00p-4:00p INSTRUCTOR: TBA 1st CLASS: 9/25 SESSIONS: 12 BROOKLYN The UFT, in collaboration with Brooklyn College, COLLEGE offers certified teachers the opportunity to apply LOCATION: Online Via Zoom to NYSED for additional Certification in Teaching Students with Disabilities. This package consists of the four course criteria CBSE 7677T • CURRICULUM MODIFICATIONS FOR TEACHING STUDENTS WITH SPE- required by NYSED to apply for Certification in Teaching Students CIAL NEEDS—Brooklyn College • Adaptation of general education curriculum for with Disabilities through: Pathway: Individual Evaluation for teaching students across the range of special needs, including giftedness and Additional Classroom Teaching Certificate. Teachers should consult English language learners. Principles, rationale, and research-validated meth- the NYSED website www.nysed.gov for additional individual ods of instructing and assessing special populations in a variety of settings. requirements and deadlines. Inquiry processes across all content areas and life skills, including literacy, mathematics, social science, and the expressive arts. Focus on the New York Courses in this certificate program State Learning Standards and educational experiences of children and youth 1. CBSE 7674T Students with Special Needs (formerly ED 750.1T) from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Field experiences in schools 2. CBSE 7676T Learning Environments for Students with Special and a variety of community settings. 3 graduate credits. Tuition is $1,410 + Fees Needs (formerly ED 750.3T) $153.20 = $1,563.20 (NYS residents) plus $50 registration fee when you reg- 3. CBSE 7677T Curriculum Modifications for eachingT Students ister with the UFT. with Special Needs (formerly ED 750.4T) UFT CODE: T25.1 DAY: Wed. TIME: 5:05p-7:35p 4. CBSE 7678T Education Assessment of Young Children and INSTRUCTOR: TBA 1st CLASS: 9/22 SESSIONS: 13 Students with Special Needs LOCATION: Online Via Zoom (formerly ED 750.5T) NOTE: For further information regarding this certificate program CBSE 7678T • EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND STUDENTS and to register for FALL 2021 please pre-register at uft.org and WITH SPECIAL NEEDS—Brooklyn College • This course offers a critical review and then fill out the registration form on the next page. Email the com- use of formal and informal strategies for the assessment and evaluation of the pleted form to: [email protected] with your course(s) cognitive, behavioral, social and affective characteristics of young children and of choice or call 718-951-5448. For registration information only, school-age students with special needs. Attention is given to understanding call a UFT Course Program assistant at 212-475-3737. cultural, linguistic and social factors involved in identification, placement and the academic and behavioral performance of students. The course focuses Brooklyn College tuition is as follows: $1,563.20 for three (3) graduate NOTE: on curriculum-based assessment and collaboration with other professionals credits; $2,972.20 for six (6) graduate credits. Tuition is subject to change. and parents. Field experiences in a variety of school and community settings are included. (Formerly ED 750.5T) 3 graduate credits. Tuition is $1,410 + Fees $153.20 = $1,563.20 (NYS residents) plus $50 registration fee when you register with the UFT. UFT CODE: T27.1 DAY: Thurs. TIME: 5:05p-8:25p STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES INSTRUCTOR: TBA 1st CLASS: 9/23 SESSIONS: 13 EXTENSION CERTIFICATE COURSES LOCATION: Online Via Zoom

CBSE 7674T • STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS—Brooklyn College • This course provides an investigation of the developmental nature and characteristics of young children and students with special needs. It examines the implications for classroom teachers and other professionals in areas of interpersonal interactions, interagency collaboration, and instruction. The course focuses on For further information about this historical, social, and legal foundations of special education and the theories of certificate program and to register for learning and development. Influence of gender, class, language, sexuality and FALL 2021, please pre-register race/ethnicity on the construction of disability, as interpreted within and across cultures, is explored. Field experiences in school and in a variety of community at uft.org and then fill out the settings are integrated into the course. (Formerly ED 750.1T) 3 graduate credits. registration form on the next page. FILL OUT Tuition is $1,410 + Fees $153.20 = $1,563.20 (NYS residents) plus $50 registra- FORM ON tion fee when you register with the UFT. Email the completed form with NEXT PAGE your course(s) of choice to: UFT CODE: T23.1 DAY: Sat. TIME: 9:15a-12:15p [email protected] INSTRUCTOR: TBA 1st CLASS: 9/25 SESSIONS: 12 or call 718-951-5448. LOCATION: Online Via Zoom

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24 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS BILINGUAL EXTENSION ® Bridge the gap between home life and the world of school. ® Advocate for students whose first language is not English. ADVANCED CERTIFICATE (18 CREDITS) ® Work towards the prevention and eradication of racism, sexism, and classism. MERCY The NYSUT/Education and Learning Trust, in collabo- COLLEGE ration with Mercy College, offers a program to pre- Program of study pare students for a Bilingual Extension Advanced Certificate. Only FOUNDATION COURSE (Required) those students holding an initial teaching certification and a mas- EDBL 603 Foundations I: Principles and Practices in Bilingual ter’s degree are eligible for this program, which may lead to profes- Education sional certification, depending on your credentials. Participants CORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (Select 3): must also complete field experiences at the appropriate grade lev- EDCO 650 Social Justice, Diversity, and Cultural Issues el of the certificate and achieve a passing score on the Bilingual EDCO 680 Cultural Competence Evaluation Assessment (BEA) exam to be eligible for certification. EDCO 683 Multiculturalism and Counseling in a Global Context If you have questions or need further advisement, please call Allison EDCO 685 Cultural Mediation Gurdineer at (914) 674-7601. For more information about Mercy Col- EDCO 710 Multicultural Counseling* lege admissions, please visit www.mercy.edu. Required bilingual extension courses FIELD EXPERIENCE (required) EDUC 505* Teaching English as a Second Language EDCO 880 Bilingual Field Practicum and Seminar** EDUC 508 Theory and Practice in Bilingual Education For general information regarding this program, contact NYIT at EDUC 509 Linguistics and Language Development [email protected] or 212-231-1529. EDUC 602* Native Language Arts and Social Studies in Bilingual Education EDUC 604* Mathematics and Science in Bilingual Education *courses offered on campus only STUDENT BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM – 15 CREDITS A total of 50 hours of field experience in a bilingual setting is required in EDUC 602 (23 hours) and EDUC 604 (23 hours). The 15 credit Student Behavior Management Certificate For descriptions of the courses listed above, see page 11. NYIT courses are transferable to the master’s degree program for students who apply and are accepted. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Student Behavior Management Certificate offers EXTENSION CERTIFICATE (12 CREDITS) ® a 15-credit experience focused on student behavior and Students who possess a BA or BS degree and an ap- learning MERCY ® COLLEGE propriate teaching certificate may apply to the NYS integrated field work that links theory with practice Education Department for a Student with Disabilities extension cer- ® opportunities to develop important technology skills tificate upon successful completion of the required course work Required courses in this certificate program: and satisfaction of all other NYSED requirements. For further infor- EDCO 600 Introduction to School Counseling mation, contact Mercy College or the NYSED. EDCO 601 Human Development Required core courses EDCO 650 Social Justice, Diversity and Cultural Issues EDUC 502 Foundations in Education for Students with EDCO 665 The Special-Needs Student Disabilities EDCO 725 School Violence and Student Behavior Management EDUC 531 Methods and Materials in Teaching Students with ADMISSIONS INFORMATION Disabilities, Birth-Grade 6 (ONLY) or Matriculation is required for both the Behavior Management EDUC 532 Methods and Materials in Teaching Students with Certificate and the master’s degree program, upon completion of Disabilities, Grades 7-12 (ONLY) 6 graduate credits. EDUC 546 Educational Assessment for Students with Disabilities For an application to the graduate program, contact NYIT at EDUC 548* Principles and Strategies of Classroom Management for Students with Disabilities [email protected] or 212-231-1529. Additional information can be found at http://www.nyit.edu/degrees/school_counseling. * on campus For descriptions of the courses listed above, see page 11.

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN BILINGUAL NYIT AND THE NATIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL COUNSELING (15 CREDITS) ASSOCIATION GLOBAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM – 9 CREDITS The post masters Advanced Certificate in Bilingual School NYIT Counseling is for school counselors who wish to extend NYIT/ Career Development Facilitator (CDF) training, offered their ability to work with diverse student populations NCDA through the National Career Development Association SEE 15 CREDITS IN THEORY AND PRACTICE WILL HELP YOU: (NCDA), leads to a certificate of completion from the NCDA and eligibility for national certification from the Center for CredentialingNEXT PAGE in ® Learn methods of providing comprehensive bilingual school Education (CCE), a corporate affiliate of the National Board of Cer- counseling services to children, adolescents, and their families. tified Counselors (NBCC). The NYIT CDF training program is en- ® Translate and understand the cultural background of the dorsed by the NCDA. bilingual and ELL population in your school. CONTINUED

UFT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 25 FALL 2021 CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Through your GCDF Training with NYIT you will learn to: ® Utilize the National Career Development Guidelines (NCDG) and the career development component of the ASCA National Standards, which are both frameworks for thinking about the EXCLUSIVE knowledge and skills young people and adults need to manage their careers effectively; from making decisions about school to taking that first job and beyond. MEMBER BENEFIT: ® Apply career development theories and models through formal and informal assessments to help your students understand the relevance of what they are doing in school and to make better The UFT App choices for their futures. ® Provide your students with easily accessible career development information, learning activities and strategies that lead to informed career decision-making and lifelong learning. Graduate courses for the GCDF certificate EDCO 705 Career Counseling and Lifestyles Development (or equivalent – see Note below) EDCO 707 Advanced Career Counseling EDCO 709 Advanced Studies in Work Force Development These are 3-credit graduate courses. Please call 212-231-1529 for certificate program date offerings. Note: Candidates holding an MS in Counseling, or provisional/permanent school counselor certification, or who have successfully completed an equivalent introductory course in career counseling, are exempt from taking EDCO 705. Tuition/CDF Certification Tuition for EDCO 707 and EDCO 709 is $1,320 plus $50 UFT registration fee per course and $223 for the NCDA/CDF instructional materials, certification training, and the NCDA certificate of completion.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (SWD) CERTIFICATE – 12 CREDITS Handle your union business, from registering for NYSUT Certified teachers, who seek an additional CTLE classes to changing your address, catch up COLLEGE certification in Students with Disabilities (SWD) at PARTNERS the same developmental level, can take one on the latest union campaigns and unlock special course under each of the four competency areas, for a total of 12 semester hours, to satisfy the requirement under UFT members-only discounts for your shopping additional pedagogy. and entertainment needs. Assessment, Diagnosis and Evaluation SPED 6060: Psychoeducational Assessment Practices and IEP Development and Implementation It’s as easy as 1,2,3... Curriculum Instruction EDUC 6015: Exceptionalities: Individualized Learning 1. Visit the Apple or Android App Store Foundations of Special Education SPED 6005: Introduction to History of Special Education Law 2. Download the uft-mobile app Managing Environment SPED 6045: Behavior Management and Intervention 3. Log on! You’ll need a UFT.org username and password to access this new technology. ELT is currently in transition of offerings and expects to have the Empire State College course work for Students with Disabilities offered exclusively by FALL 2021. Please read additional information THAT’S IT! So jump on board below about the course offerings that are being phased out. and download the UFT app today! Individuals pursuing this additional certificate will apply on their own to the State Education Department, must pass the Content Specialty Test for Students with Disabilities, must pass the Content If you experience any problems, Specialty Test (CST) – Multi-Subject: Secondary Teachers (Grade please call the UFT customer service 7–Grade 12), as well as complete the three-hour Autism workshop. department at (212) 598-9512 or ELT is an approved provider for the three-hour mandated Autism email us at [email protected] workshop.

UFT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 26 FALL 2021 Graduate Courses These NYSUT Education & Learning Trust (ELT) courses are approved by the New York State Education Dept. Office of Teaching Initiatives as fulfilling certification requirements for specific certification titles and competency areas. Students must take the courses for college credit for certification purposes as the state does not accept inservice courses for certification. The UFT course program cannot advise you which courses you should take to fulfill your specific certification requirements. Individuals seeking to fulfill specific certification competencies should consult the state’s guidance at www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/cwksatisfyunmetreq.html when selecting courses to fulfill requirements.

Students should be aware that since most off-campus courses end later than those on campus, they might not be able to matriculate until the semester following the completion of course work. GRADUATE COURSES GENERAL PLEASE NOTE: EDUCATION Mail-in and in-person registration will not be available for FALL 2021 courses. ASSESSMENT See page 4 for online CURI 6529 • THE ROLE OF DATA, ASSESSMENTS AND INSTRUCTION TO RAISE STU- registration instructions. DENT ACHIEVEMENT—SUNY Empire State College • For course description and listings, see under Graduate Education Online Learning, Adolescent Development. If you need assistance with registration, UFT CODE: E32.1 SEE PAGE: 31 please call 212-475-3737 for assistance.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

EDUC 507 • APPROACHES TO LITERACY INSTRUCTION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH ADOLESCENCE—Mercy College • For course description and listing, see under Graduate Education Online Learning, Literacy. UFT CODE: E48.1 SEE PAGE: 33

EDUC 513M • INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: FOUNDATIONS, METHODS AND MATERIALS—Mercy College • For course description and listing, see under Graduate Education Online Learning, Early Childhood. Confidential Hotline for Students UFT CODE: E37.1 SEE PAGE: 31 212.709.3222 MONDAY-FRIDAY, 2:30 – 9:30 p.m. MATH EDUCATION Find out more at: www.uft.org/BRAVE

EDC 686 • INCREASING MATH—College of St. Rose • For course description and listings, see under Graduate Education Online Learning, Math Education. UFT CODE: E52.1 SEE PAGE: 34 UFT Professional Committees Want You! SPECIAL Interested in learning more?

EDUCATION Go to www.uft.org/committees

TEACHING STRATEGIES African Heritage • Albanian-American Heritage • Art Teachers CBSE 7674T • STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS—Brooklyn College • For course de- Asian-American Heritage • Capably Disabled • Coaches PSAL scription and listings, see under Certificate Programs, Students with Disabilities Extension Certificate. Computer • Dance Teachers • English Language Arts Council UFT CODE: T23.1 SEE PAGE: 23 ESL/Bilingual • Foreign Language Teachers Green Schools •Hellenic-American Heritage • Hispanic Affairs CBSE 7676T • LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS— Brooklyn College • For course description and listings, see under Certificate Pro- Humane Education • Irish-American Heritage grams, Students with Disabilities Extension Certificate. Italian-American Heritage Jewish Heritage • Library Teachers UFT CODE: T25.1 SEE PAGE: 23 Math Teachers • Media Music Teachers CBSE 7678T • EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS—Brooklyn College • For course description and listings, see Outdoor Environmental Education • Per Diem under Certificate Programs, tudentsS with Disabilities Extension Certificate. Players • Runners • Science • Social, Recreational and Cultural UFT CODE: T26.1 SEE PAGE: 23 Social Studies Teachers • Veterans • Women’s Rights ... and more!

UFT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 28 FALL 2021 Graduate Online

Courses® Registration for these courses must be conducted online at NYSUT’s secure website — http://elt.nysut.org. Registration fees and tuition costs $1,370 for a 3-credit course. NYSUT members receive a 40% off tuition making the cost $822. Tuition will be charged 2 weeks prior to the start of the class. Please note students will now be responsible for purchasing their own textbooks for online courses. Please see course descriptions for required text(s) or visit http://elt.nysut.org.

® To take an online course, you must have an e-mail address and access to the Internet. You will receive your enrollment key via e-mail on the first day of class; you will have 10 weeks to complete most courses (see note below). Technical help is available, should you need it. No specific software or computer capability is necessary to take an online course.

SCHEDULE AND REGISTRATION DEADLINES: REFUND SESSION # WEEKS START DATE END DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE POLICY: 8 Sept. 13, 2021 Nov. 5, 2021 Midnight of Sept. 8, 2021 1. FALL ’21 Paid tuition, less the 10 Sept. 13, 2021 Nov. 19, 2021 Midnight of Sept. 8, 2021 $50 administrative fee 8 Oct. 4, 2021 Nov. 26, 2021 Midnight of Sept. 30, 2021 2. FALL ’21 will be refunded PRIOR 10 Oct. 4, 2021 Dec. 10, 2021 Midnight of Sept. 30, 2021 to the first class. 8 Feb. 7, 2022 April 1, 2022 Midnight of Feb. 16, 2022 3. SPRING ’22 Participants who cancel 10 Feb. 7, 2022 April 15, 2022 Midnight of Feb. 16, 2022 within the first two weeks 8 March 7, 2022 April 29, 2022 Midnight of March 2, 2022 will be refunded half 4. SPRING ’22 10 March 7, 2022 May 13, 2022 Midnight of March 2, 2022 of paid tuition. Note LATE starting dates. Space is limited to the first 20 participants.

TEXTBOOKS FOR NYSUT/ELT runs many NYSUT/ ELT COURSES online courses. must be purchased before the class start date Please check http://elt.nysut.org directly via a bookstore for additional information. of the student’s choice. GRADUATE ONLINE COURSES

Tuition must be paid 2 weeks prior to start date. (information will be available at time of online registration). 3 graduate cred- See new refund policy on page 29. its. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. ACHIEVEMENT AND GROWTH NOTE: Students who have taken BALANCED ASSESSMENT TO INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT are not eligible to take this course.

CURI 6522 • MAXIMIZING THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR INCREASED FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E31.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND GROWTH—SUNY Empire State College • This E31.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 course addresses the fundamental aspects of teaching and learning that are SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E31.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 relevant for education in all grade levels and subject areas. It examines proven E31.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 practices for many of the indicators on state and district-wide teacher evaluation rubrics. Students are required to purchase their own textbooks and materials (information will be available at time of online registration). 3 gradu- CURI 6529 • THE ROLE OF DATA, ASSESSMENTS AND INSTRUCTION TO SUNY Empire State College ate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount RAISE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT— • This course will of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 tech- provide participants with a better understanding of the realities of data use and nology fee will be charged the first day of class. will empower users to identity and use data more appropriately to identify schoolwide priorities, inform instruction and enhance student learning. Stu- FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E29.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 dents are required to purchase their own textbooks and materials (informa- E29.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 tion will be available at time of online registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E29.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to E29.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E32.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT E32.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E32.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 CURI 6502 • ADOLESCENT LITERACY GRADES 7-12—Empire State College • This course is designed for classroom teachers in grades 7-12 as well E32.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 as individuals interested in adolescent literacy. As the course progresses, students will take an in-depth look at what adolescent literacy looks like in the 21st century American classroom, including increased awareness of Common Core BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS Standards as they apply to content area literacy instruction. The role literacy plays in how adolescents construct meaning of the world, and their place in it UNY 807 • APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS—Adelphi University • This course will forefront instruction, discussions, and assignments. Literacy is no longer provides teachers and support staff with the information, tools and the sole responsibility of the reading and English teacher. Research has shown skills needed to prevent anti-social behavior and/or to manage behavior when that elevating literacy levels enhances the learning and performance of learn- it arises. Students are required to purchase their own textbooks and materi- ers in all of the content areas. It is difficult for students to succeed in any con- als (information will be available at time of online registration). 3 graduate tent area if they cannot read instructions, interpret word problems, write up the credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of results of a lab report, or interpret visual texts. Strategies and motivational tech- 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 technol- niques that encourage native English speakers and students who are learning ogy fee will be charged the first day of class. English as a New Language to develop and refine their proficiency in reading, FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E33.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 writing, speaking, listening, and viewing, both in school and in out of school E33.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 settings, will be explored. Students are required to purchase their own text- SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E33.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 books and materials (information will be available at time of online registra- E33.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 tion). 3 graduate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E30.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 BILINGUAL EDUCATION E30.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 SPED 6045 • THEORY AND PRACTICE OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION—Mercy Col- SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E30.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 lege • This course is designed to prepare bilingual and ESOL teachers E30.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 to successfully work with language-minority students in the context of bilingual/ ESL programs. It includes the study of the historical, psychological, social, cul- EDU 678 • ASSESSMENT FOR STUDENT LEARNING—College of St. Rose • By tural, political, theoretical, and legal foundations of bilingual education pro- exploring current research in assessment, this course enables educa- grams in the United States. Students will examine and analyze different bilin- tors to understand the connections among subject matter knowledge and as- gual program models so that they may apply such knowledge to the implemen- sessment in the K-12 classroom as it aligns itself to current New York State and tation of pedagogically effective practices for second language learners using federal mandates assisting teachers to target the learning standards. Through both the L1 and L2, in curriculum implementation. Communication with parents this course, participants will investigate and examine contemporary assess- and families, concerning students’ academic and social outcomes will be high- ment methods and strategies suggested by prominent experts in the field, in an lighted. In addition, the use of community resources, programs and services to effort to develop different types of assessment tools; will be able to create effectively improve instruction in bilingual programs will be discussed. 10 hours teacher-made tests that target different ability levels including xceptione - of fieldwork required. Students are required to purchase their own textbooks al-need students; and will be able to design and apply rubrics in their curricula and materials (information will be available at time of online registration). 3 areas. Students are required to purchase their own textbooks and materials graduate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. CONTINUED

UFT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 30 FALL 2021 UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE COURSES

A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. GUIDANCE/SPECIAL EDUCATION FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E34.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 EDU 671 • ENCOURAGING STUDENT RESPONSIBLITIY & DISCIPLINE—College E34.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 of St. Rose • This course examines the classroom environment encoun- SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E34.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 tered by most teachers today. Participants explore classroom management E34.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 techniques and instructional strategies that address students’ social and academic needs. Specific behavioral theories are analyzed in terms of their application in the classroom and their effectiveness in developing positive interper- BULLYING sonal skills in students. Practical approaches to behavior issues, violence in schools, attention-deficit disorder, and inclusive classrooms are addressed in CURI 6506 • BULLYING: PREVENTING THE PROBLEM—SUNY Empire State Col- all course activities. Students are required to purchase their own textbooks lege • This course will explore and discuss critical perspectives on and materials (information will be available at time of online registration). school-community relationships and has been designed to provide enough 3 graduate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. variety in the reading, activities, reflections, and discussions so that each par- A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). ticipant should find practical value in the diversity of perspectives. The final A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. project will be a portfolio of issues and activities that relate to a model of one’s FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E38.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 choice, combined with an action plan. Students are required to purchase E38.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 their own textbooks and materials (information will be available at time of online registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E38.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT E38.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E35.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 SED 661 • COOPERATIVE LEARNING FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS— E35.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 College of St. Rose • This course focuses on promoting student achievement and development in a collaborative learning community. Communication SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E35.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 skills for effective teaching in an inclusive or special education setting are de- E35.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 scribed, modeled and then practiced by course participants. Through the lens of cooperative learning, participants will focus on the following topics: curriculum UNY 809 • CYBERBULLYING: THE NEW AGE OF HARASSMENT—Adelphi Uni- development, planning and behavior management, instructional planning and versity • Advances in technology have radically reshaped the social differentiating instruction. Improving students’ social competence and the acqui- landscape in which students find themselves. While there are many positive sition of functional living skills will be explored. In addition, participants will aspects of living in an increasingly wired world, cyber-bullying has emerged as demonstrate effective collaboration among teachers and other professionals a growing concern for children, schools, families and society. Participants will and discover ways to establish partnerships with families and community. Stu- understand what cyber-bullying is, its impact upon teaching and learning, and dents are required to purchase their own textbooks and materials (informa- be able to apply strategies and solutions to cyber-bullying. Students are re- tion will be available at time of online registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition quired to purchase their own textbooks and materials (information will be for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to available at time of online registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition for gradu- active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be ate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to active charged the first day of class. dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be charged the FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E39.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 first day of class. E39.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E36.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E39.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 E36.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 E39.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E36.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 E36.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 SED 672 • MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES: THEORY AND PRACTICE—College of St. Rose • The course provides participants with practical strategies for EARLY CHILDHOOD awakening all of the eight intelligences, techniques for developing them, and tools to structure lessons and units that incorporate all of the multiple intelligences. Students are required to purchase their own textbooks and materi- EDUC 513M • INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: FOUN- als (information will be available at time of online registration). 3 graduate DATIONS, METHODS AND MATERIALS—Mercy College • This course pres- credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of ents an historical overview of the foundations in early childhood education. 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 tech- Students study and review the process of social, emotional, cognitive, linguis- nology fee will be charged the first day of class. tic, physical and aesthetic growth and development in young children, birth UFT CODE: E40.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 through grade 2. Students are required to purchase their own textbooks and FALL 2021 materials (information will be available at time of online registration). E40.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 3 graduate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E40.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). E40.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. Adelphi University • This course FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E37.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 UNY 706 • CREATIVE CONTROVERSY— teaches participants how to use controversy to support the pedagogi- E37.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 cal shifts demanded by the NYS Learning Standards and to prepare students FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E37.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 who are College and Career Ready in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and E37.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 language use. Students are required to purchase their own textbooks and CONTINUED

UFT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 31 FALL 2021 GRADUATE ONLINE COURSES materials (information will be available at time of online registration). CURI 6516 • DEVELOPING INNOVATORS AND INNOVATION SKILLS—SUNY 3 graduate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. Empire State College • This course focuses on developing innovation ca- A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). pabilities in students by exploring the discovery skills of associating, question- A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. ing, observing, networking, and experimenting. Participants learn how to create a culture of innovation and provide learning opportunities that promote perse- FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E41.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 verance, encourage curiosity, and ignite intrinsic motivation. Participants ex- E41.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 plore resources, strategies, and ideas for designing content-based lessons that incorporate discovery skills and foster the behaviors students need to be inno- SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E41.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 vation-ready. Students are required to purchase their own textbooks and E41.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 materials (information will be available at time of online registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. UNY 729 • INCLUSION: EDUCATION FOR ALL—Adelphi University • This A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). course is designed for both general and special education teachers at A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. all grade levels. Participants learn how to build collaborative partnerships and teams and explore the rights and responsibilities of teachers in the inclusive FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E44.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 classroom. Teachers learn strategies for assessing and working with students E44.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 in the content areas and how to adapt the environment and instructional mate- SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E44.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 rials to create a positive learning experience for all students in the inclusive E44.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 classroom. Learning to recognize characteristics of students with communication disorders, learning disabilities, mental retardation, severe and multiple disabilities, behavioral disorders and emotional disturbances, is covered in class. CURI 6528 • THE 21ST CENTURY CLASSROOM: HOW PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING WITH TECHNOLOGY CAN TRANSFORM STUDENT LEARNING— This course is acceptable toward the requirements for a NYS School Counselor SUNY Empire State College • This practical course is designed to enable K-12 educa- Certificate. Students are required to purchase their own textbooks and ma- tors to synthesize newly framed requirements for highly effective teaching terials (information will be available at time of online registration). 3 gradu- (APPR), the 21st Century Skills, the Learning Standards, existing research on ate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount best instructional practices, technology use and assessment into a high per- of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 tech- forming classroom that can transform their students’ learning and ready stu- nology fee will be charged the first day of class. dents for college and career success in a global, digital world. The course FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E42.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 shows educators the practical “how-to” create innovative but easy to imple- E42.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 ment, standards-aligned project-based learning units that integrate intuitive SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E42.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 digital tools into daily differentiated instruction. articipantsP will “learn from doing” in the same manner to be expected of students in a 21st Century Class- E42.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 room. Participants will exit the course having designed three increasingly com- plex PBL with Technology units (PBL-T) and the ability to create additional INNOVATION PBL-T units for a single discipline or across disciplines. The aim of each standards-aligned unit is to increase student achievement simultaneous with the development of student’s 21st Century skills beyond traditional gains from CURI 6504 • BUILDING MATHEMATICAL UNDERSTANDING FOR GRADES more conventional, factory model methods. Students are required to pur- 3-5—Empire State College • This course is intended to help those who chase their own textbooks and materials (information will be available at teach mathematics in Grades 3-5 understand the mathematical content, how time of online registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is mathematical ideas develop, and how to implement successful teaching prac- $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/ tices that make it more likely for students to grasp and be comfortable with NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. mathematics. The course includes research findings on which the teaching of solid mathematics is based. It highlights teacher practices that researchers FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E45.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 found to be associated with greater learning of mathematics and that teachers E45.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 found to be relevant and vital for teaching mathematics in all grades K-12, with SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E45.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 a focus on grades 3-5. The course aligns the Ten Principles of Thinking Mathe- E45.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 matics, the NYSP-12 Common Core Learning Standards for Mathematics, the Standards of Mathematical Practice and the National Research Council’s Strands of Mathematical Proficiency, all vital frameworks for teaching mathematics. The research behind these principles is explained with models and ex- INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES planations from within multiplicative structures and discusses the implications for teaching multiplication and division, which is the essence of the work of CURI 6519 • INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING, STRATEGIC TEACHING— SUNY Em- Grades 3-5. Students are required to purchase their own textbooks and ma- pire State College • This course is designed to provide participants with terials (information will be available at time of online registration). 3 gradu- instructional strategies that meet the needs of all students at all grade levels. ate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount Emphasis will be placed on misconceptions of academic failure; curriculum or- of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 tech- ganization; effective instructional design; curriculum evaluation and instruction- nology fee will be charged the first day of class. al strategies that enhance and improve academic performance for all students. FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E43.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 The following concepts serve as the basis for the design of curriculum and instruction: core concepts, essential questions, background knowledge, judi- E43.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 cious review, strategic integration, cognitive strategies, and mediated scaffold- SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E43.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 ing. Additional strategies and applications introduced in this course include E43.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 rubrics, graphic organizers, LINCS vocabulary strategy, class wide peer tutoring, note-taking, paraphrasing, summarizing, reciprocal teaching, questioning, and the Socratic Seminar. The implications of brain research and the use of CONTINUED UFT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 32 FALL 2021 GRADUATE ONLINE COURSES technology are also components of this course. Additionally, many of the prac- proaches to integration of technology into the curriculum will be explored as tices examined correlate with the indicators on state- and district-wide teacher they apply to the age/grade level and content area of the students’ teaching evaluation rubrics, the New York State Teaching Standards, and the shifts in certificates. The course will also examine techniques to enable students to col- Common Core Standards implementation. Students are required to purchase laborate with and support other staff in their schools to develop their own skill their own textbooks and materials (information will be available at time of in technology. Ten hours of fieldwork required.Students are required to pur- online registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 chase their own textbooks and materials (information will be available at per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT time of online registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/ NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E46.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 E46.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E49.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E46.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 E49.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 E46.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E49.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 E49.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 EDUC 590M • THE 21ST CENTURY CLASSROOM: HOW PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING WITH TECHNOLOGY CAN TRANSFORM STUDENT LEARNING— EDUC 648M • DIMENSIONS OF LEARNING AND LITERACY—Mercy College • Mercy College • The interrelationship of teaching and writing are exam- Perspectives on the interdisciplinary views of how children learn, in- ined. Process writing and interactive methodologies will be reviewed. Empha- cluding students with special needs. Students will understand the cognitive sis will be placed on defining and describing the interactive writing process (memory, perception, critical thinking), social (group uses of literacy, literacy as within the broader language and literacy. Please note: 10 hours field work is a cultural tool), and linguistic (language systems, language variation) interrela- required for those students planning on matriculating into Mercy College to tionships in the development of literacy. Ten hours of fieldwork required.Stu - receive Master’s and/or Advanced Certificate in Literacy. These logs serve as dents are required to purchase their own textbooks and materials (informa- a chance for self-reflection, self-assessment, and conversation with others as tion will be available at time of online registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition they examine literacy practices and issues. Students are required to purchase for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to their own textbooks and materials (information will be available at time of online active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per charged the first day of class. 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E50.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. E50.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E47.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E50.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 E47.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 E50.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E47.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 E47.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 MATH EDUCATION LITERACY CURI 6504 • BUILDING MATHEMATICAL UNDERSTANDING FOR GRADES EDUC 507 • APPROACHES TO LITERACY INSTRUCTION IN EARLY CHILD- 3-5—Empire State College • For course description and listings, see under HOOD THROUGH ADOLESCENCE—Mercy College • Examination and analysis Graduate Education Online Learning, Innovation. of effective literacy instruction for students at all levels. This course includes the exploration of appropriate techniques for diverse learners. Techniques for UFT CODE: T43.1 SEE PAGE: 32 continued assessment in reading, remediation, and enrichment will also be discussed. Requires practical application of methods in classroom and field as- EDC 663 • MATH MADE MEANINGFUL—College of St. Rose • This course is signments such as observation records, tutoring, and diagnostic evaluation and designed to help participants help children learn mathematical con- analysis. Ten hours of fieldwork required.Students are required to purchase cepts and skills, including most importantly, problem-solving skills. The course their own textbooks and materials (information will be available at time of is divided into three parts. The first part provides learning theories as a base for online registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 understanding the foundations of mathematics curriculum and how children per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT learn it. It also helps participants apply the learning theories to help children members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. develop foundations of number sense and problem solving. The second part FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E48.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 discusses teaching strategies for computational procedures in whole number, fractions and decimals. The third part focuses on investigation and process E48.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 skills of mathematics including estimation, measurement, geometry and spatial UFT CODE: E48.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 SPRING 2022 skills. Students are required to purchase their own textbooks and materials E48.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 (information will be available at time of online registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is EDUC 573 • LEARNING TECHNOLOGY ACROSS THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ART applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee CURRICULUM—Mercy College • This is a hands-on course focusing on ap- will be charged the first day of class. plications of learning technology to enhance the teaching and learning of En- FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E51.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 glish Language Arts as defined in the Common Core Standards. Effective use E51.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 of technology for teaching the literacy skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing to native English speakers and students who are English language SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E51.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 learners will be discussed. Criteria for evaluating software and a variety of ap- E51.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 CONTINUED UFT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 33 FALL 2021 GRADUATE ONLINE COURSES

EDC 686 • INCREASING MIDDLE-LEVEL MATH — College of St. Rose • This FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E54.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 course enables participants to develop mathematics curricula which E54.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 are coherent, focused on problem-solving and articulated across grade levels. UFT CODE: E54.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 Based upon National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards, this SPRING 2022 course explores four major themes: 1. Fundamentals of mathematics; 2. Solving E54.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 problems through concepts and computations; 3. Investigations and process skills; 4. Algebra and functions. Participants are able to help students develop EDC 680 • MIDDLE-LEVEL EDUCATION: CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND a comprehensive understanding of mathematics and recognize its relevance to ASSESSMENT—College of St. Rose • This course focuses on using brain- everyday life. This is an education course; it does not give credit in math. Stu- based instruction as the basis for powerful learning and processes for making dents are required to purchase their own textbooks and materials (informa- data-driven instructional decisions and for designing curriculum to address the tion will be available at time of online registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition standards. In addition, emphasis is given to three critical instructional strate- for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applica- gies: cooperative group instruction, a multiple intelligences approach and high- ble to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 technol- er order thinking. Students are required to purchase their own textbooks and ogy fee will be charged the first day of class. materials (information will be available at time of online registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E52.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). E52.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E52.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E55.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 E52.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 E55.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E55.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 E55.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22

MIDDLE-LEVEL EDUCATION READING

CURI 6501 • ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT, GRADES 7-12—SUNY Empire State CURI 6523 • READING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM—SUNY Empire State College College • This course covers adolescent development as it relates to the • This course provides research-based active reading comprehension 7-12 educational context. Topics that are covered include physical develop- strategies that participants can apply to their grade level or content area. By ment, developmental learning theories, personal, social and emotional devel- learning how to implement these metacognitive reading strategies, participants opment, learner differences, social cognition, behaviorism, information pro- will be able to plan lessons more effectively.Students are required to pur- cessing, constructing and assessing understanding, and creating positive chase their own textbooks and materials (information will be available at classroom learning environments. Written assignments will integrate theoreti- time of online registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is cal and research-based concepts with classroom practice. Students are re- $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/ quired to purchase their own textbooks and materials (information will be NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. available at time of online registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition for gradu- FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E56.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 ate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to active E56.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E56.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 E56.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E53.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 E53.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 UNY 717 • BEGINNING READING, PREK-2—Adelphi University • Participants

SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E53.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 learn a variety of decoding activities in phonemic awareness, alphabet- E53.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 ic principles, letter-sound correspondence, and phonics and word recognition. Model literacy centers where students can be independent and creative while EDC 679 • MIDDLE-LEVEL EDUCATION: FOUNDATIONS FOR MIDDLE YEARS— reinforcing literacy skill building and content-area study skills are examined. College of St. Rose • This is an all-encompassing course that addresses Participants identify and incorporate instructional strategies and assessments myriad concerns that emerge for early adolescents as they bridge the gap be- into their teaching that improve student reading abilities. Students are re- tween elementary school and senior high school. Delineated in the course quired to purchase their own textbooks and materials (information will be work are robust definitions about middle-level education as a particular and available at time of online registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition for gradu- unique aspect of K-12 schooling. In describing who that middle-level student is, ate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to active characteristics are described, critical transformations are explained and gener- dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be charged the alizations emerge for the middle-level educator. In addition, attention is given first day of class. to six critical attributes of the traditional middle school concept, including: clus- FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E57.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 tering students (houses or families), core teaching teams, blocks of time, advi- E57.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 sor/advisee program, interdisciplinary curriculum, and a recent addition to the SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E57.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 original elements, peer mediation. In closing, the course highlights the varied E57.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 yet critical roles of middle-level advocates from teachers and parents to admin- istrators and community leaders. Students are required to purchase their own textbooks and materials (information will be available at time of online reg- UNY 801 • READING AND WRITING ACROSS THE CONTENT AREAS—Adelphi istration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-cred- University • This course explores research-based best practices related it course. A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (cur- to the integration of reading and writing in the content areas. Areas covered rently $822). A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. include: content area literacy; strategies for interpreting five patterns of text CONTINUED UFT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 34 FALL 2021 GRADUATE ONLINE COURSES structure; matching the reader with the text; and graphic organizers to assist FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E61.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 students in reading, comprehending, interpreting and summarizing informa- E61.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 tion. Participants develop strategies to aid in comprehension, research writing, UFT CODE: E61.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 the writing process and assessment. Additional time will be scheduled for proj- SPRING 2022 ect counseling and small-group instruction. Students are required to purchase E61.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 their own textbooks and materials (information will be available at time of online registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 EDUC 503M • METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILI- per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT TIES— Mercy College • Participants will identify strengths and discuss members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. methods of individualizing instruction and collaboration. They will examine FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E58.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 learning processes, lesson and unit planning across the curriculum, motivation, E58.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 communication and classroom management in order to stimulate and sustain student interest, cooperation and achievement. Participants will discuss effec- SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E58.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 tive ways of partnering with parents and other members. Students are re- E58.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 quired to purchase their own textbooks and materials (information will be available at time of online registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to active SPECIAL EDUCATION dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. CURI 6015 • EXCEPTIONALITIES: INDIVIDUALIZING LEARNING—SUNY Empire FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E62.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 State College • This course covers adolescent development as it relates E62.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 to grades 7-12 educational context. Topics that are covered include physical SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E62.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 development, developmental learning theories, personal, social and emotional E62.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 development, learner differences, social cognition, behaviorism, information processing, constructing and assessing understanding, and creating positive EDUC 516M • CURRICULAR ASSESSMENT AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT classroom learning environments. Written assignments will integrate theoreti- FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES—Mercy College • This course is de- cal and research-based concepts with classroom practice. Students are re- signed to develop the conceptual and technical skills required by teachers to quired to purchase their own textbooks and materials (information will be help them implement meaningful instructional and behavioral strategies for ef- available at time of online registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition for gradu- fective learning by students with disabilities. Participants develop the profes- ate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to active sional skills necessary for the observation and assessment of behavior. Empha- dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. sis is on those instruments and assessment methods which provide direction for instructional and behavior management, including, but not restricted to, FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E59.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 traditional psychometric instruments, curriculum-based assessment, clinical E59.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 observation, interviews, norm- and criterion-referenced assessments, informal SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E59.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 assessment measures and other alternate assessment techniques, with a con- E59.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 sistent emphasis on the assessment of students with disabilities. In addition, students learn to plan, implement and evaluate behavior management pro- CURI 6505• BUILDING POSITIVE CONNECTIONS WITH DIVERSE FAMILIES grams for individual students in a variety of learning environments. Theoretical AND COMMUNITIES—SUNY Empire State College • This course will explore formulations and practical applications of behavioral techniques, especially as and discuss critical perspectives on school-community relationships. Partici- they apply to management and control of behavior in school, are stressed. Eth- pants will have a collection of tools, resources and documents that will be help- ical considerations regarding behavior change procedures are discussed. ful in creating positive collaboration between schools and their communities. Course requires 10 hours of fieldwork.Students are required to purchase Students are required to purchase their own textbooks and materials (informa- their own textbooks and materials (information will be available at time of tion will be available at time of online registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition online registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. charged the first day of class. FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E63.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E60.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 E63.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 E60.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E63.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E60.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 E63.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 E60.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 SPED 6045 • BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT AND INTERVENTION—SUNY Empire EDUC 561M • LITERACY INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL State College • This course is designed to help pre-service and in-service NEEDS— Mercy College • Candidates will develop competencies enabling teachers identify, record, evaluate, and intervene with students who are dis- them to provide appropriate instruction for students experiencing difficulties in playing behavioral difficulties in the classroom. The course teaches universal acquiring literacy skills. These include students receiving academic interven- and targeted behavior management assessments, techniques, and intervention services, and those in compensatory and special education programs. Stu- tions for special educators within school-wide, classroom, and individual set- dents are required to purchase their own textbooks and materials (informa- tings. This course focuses on both low and high-incidence emotional and be- tion will be available at time of online registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition havioral problems encountered in general and special education environments. for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to Specific emphasis will be on understanding the characteristics and interven- active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be tions that work with the most challenging students, and assessment and inter- charged the first day of class. vention techniques for students with intensive behavioral needs will be empha- CONTINUED UFT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 35 FALL 2021 GRADUATE ONLINE COURSES sized. Intervention techniques will include functional behavior assessment, pos- proaches and teaching practices used in teaching all language skills, the com- itive behavior support, crisis management, and applied behavior analysis. Stu- mon core standards, and recognition of the psycho-social problems involved in dents will learn how to develop classroom and individual behavior management second language acquisition and development. 10 hours of fieldwork required. plans. Students are required to purchase their own textbooks and materials Students are required to purchase their own textbooks and materials (infor- (information will be available at time of online registration). 3 graduate cred- mation will be available at time of online registration). 3 graduate credits. its. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is ap- applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee plicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will will be charged the first day of class. be charged the first day of class.

FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E64.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E67.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 E64.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 E67.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E64.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E67.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 E64.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 E67.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT: LITERACY TEACHING STRATEGIES

CURI 6521 • LITERACY INSTRUCTION IN THE ELEMENTARY CLASS- CURI 6520 • INTEGRATED CO-TEACHING: STRATEGIES ENHANCING STUDENT ROOM—SUNY Empire State College • Teaching all children to read is a critical ACHIEVEMENT— SUNY Empire State College • This course is designed for all responsibility of our elementary school teachers. In this course, participants will K-12 educators who are or will be working with a co-teaching model. The course learn and share the knowledge and skills they will need to be highly effective will investigate the pedagogical and practical facets of a co-teaching approach elementary school teachers of literacy. The course will integrate what we have that provides academic instruction to a diverse community of learners (i.e., stu- known is good teaching of literacy in the past and will expand the teachers’ skills dents within general education, special education, ESL and gifted programs) so needed to meet the NYS PreK-12 Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS). that each student may find success.Students are required to purchase their The inclusion of diverse students with various needs requires teachers of today own textbooks and materials (information will be available at time of online to team with other professionals to plan and create an instructional environment registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per that teaches all students to read. Students are required to purchase their own 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members textbooks and materials (information will be available at time of online regis- (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. tration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT mem- FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E68.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 bers (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. E68.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E68.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E65.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 E68.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 E65.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E65.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 CURI 6524 • USING RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION (RTI) FOR SCHOOL IM- E65.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 PROVEMENT—SUNY Empire State College • Participants will understand the RTI process, its impact upon teaching and learning, and apply strategies and data-based decision-making in process implementation. Students are required TEACHING AND BRAIN RESEARCH to purchase their own textbooks and materials (information will be available at time of online registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition for graduate courses UNY 825 • TEACHING THROUGH LEARNING CHANNELS—Adelphi University is $1,370 per 3-credit course. A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/ • This course focuses on helping experienced and beginning educators NYSUT members (currently $822). A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. understand how to increase student achievement by addressing the brain’s nat- FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E69.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 ural learning channels. Students are required to purchase their own textbooks and materials (information will be available at time of online registration). E69.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 3 graduate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E69.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). E69.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 A $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class.

FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E66.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 EDU 691 • SUCCESSFUL TEACHING FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF RESPONSI E66.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 BILITY—College of St. Rose • Participants practice strategies and techniques that foster self-awareness, responsibility and eliminate “learned help- SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E66.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 lessness” in students. Students are required to purchase their own textbooks E66.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 and materials (information will be available at time of online registration). 3 graduate credits. Tuition for graduate courses is $1,370 per 3-credit course. EDUC 505 • TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE—Mercy College • A discount of 40% is applicable to active dues-paying UFT/NYSUT members (currently $822). A This course focuses on historical, legal, theoretical and practical as- $30 technology fee will be charged the first day of class. pects of teaching English to learners of English as a Second Language in pre- FALL 2021 UFT CODE: E70.1 Session 1 DATES: 9/13/21 – 11/5/21 school through 12th grade. Course content includes language acquisition theo- E70.2 Session 2 10/4/21 – 11/26/21 ries for children and adults, as well as for students with special needs. Student language assessment, identification, academic placement, and a variety of suc- SPRING 2022 UFT CODE: E70.3 Session 1 DATES: 2/7/22 – 4/1/22 cessful instructional approaches and strategies will be explored. Classroom dis- E70.4 Session 2 3/7/22 – 4/29/22 cussion will include effective instructional models, assessment strategies, ap-

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BRONX UFT HELP 2500 Halsey St. @ HAND MANHATTAN QUEENS 52 Broadway 118-35 Queens Blvd. How to contact the UFT 10th Floor BROOKLYN 7th FLOOR 335 Adams St. 25th Floor NEW UNION PHONE NUMBERS DOE members �� 212-331-6311 Location of DOE functional chapter members �� 212-331-6312 Borough Offices Private sector members ��212-331-6313 STATEN ISLAND Retirees ��212-331-6314 4456 Amboy Road

UFT WELFARE FUND Assistance with health benefits ��www.uftwf.org Main number ��212-539-0500 Form �� 212-539-0539 HEALTH AND CANCER HELPLINE �� 212-539-0515 PAID PARENTAL LEAVE ��212-539-0510 CHILD ABUSE DETECTION AND REPORTING COURSE Low-cost, two-hour, state-required workshop ��www.uft.org/courses LEARNUFT Earn CTLE hours at state-approved workshops ��www.uft.org/learnUFT MEMBER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (MAP) For help with personal challenges, including short-term counseling and outside referrals �� www.uft.org/map MORTGAGE SERVICES Advertiser discounts on mortgages ��www.uft.org/our-benefits/mortgage-discounts NEW YORK TEACHER ADVERTISING ��www.uft.org/advertise, 212-598-7735 PEER INTERVENTION PROGRAM Confidential help for tenured teachers �� www.uft.org/pip PENSION Pension questions, unit values and individual consultations ��www.uft.org/our-benefits/pension PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEES Meet with fellow members who share your academic interests or cultural heritage ��www.uft.org/committees SAFETY AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT To report an incident ��www.uft.org/safety or email [email protected] or 212-331-6311

STUDENT DEBT RELIEF PROGRAM Help reducing your student loan ��www.uft.org/student-debt-relief-program TEACHERLINE Help with certification �� [email protected] UFT TEACHER CENTER College courses, workshops and conferences �� www.ufttc.org

UFT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 37 FALL 2021 Undergraduate College Courses • Secretarial Courses for Licensing UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE COURSES PEER INTERVENTION PROGRAM

Secretarial Peer Intervention Courses Program FOR LICENSING & SALARY DIFFERENTIALS

School secretaries can fulfill licensing requirements, work toward differentials and improve their knowledge and skills through the union’s credit-bearing courses designed especially for them. Newly hired secretaries must take Office Procedures I (School Records and Accounts.). Those being hired under old process (exam) must take Office Procedures I and II. Courses offered for school secretaries EDBD 1050 School Records and Accounts (Office Systems and Procedures I) – 3 credits EDBD 1060 General Education Elective: The School Secretary (Officeystems S and Procedures II) – 3 credits Personalized support For more information or to make an appointment, contact Vanessa Rivera at [email protected]. for tenured teachers SECRETARIAL COURSES SCHEDULE

EDBD 1050 • OFFICE SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES I—St. Francis College • This course The Peer Intervention Program (PIP) helps provides students with an understanding of the essential responsibilities of the tenured teachers to: school secretary in today’s New York City Department of Education. Secretaries gain a thorough understanding of the structure and organization of the De- ⊲ strengthen their performance partment of Education, as well as familiarity with the latest programs, guiding principles and systems that impact upon the school secretary’s responsibilities. ⊲ enhance their skills and knowledge Topics include: effective records management, current computer programs, obtaining employment as a school secretary, and effective oral and written ⊲ think critically about how to improve communication. This course meets the New York City Department of Education their practice license requirement for 2 semester hours in School Records and Accounts. 3 undergraduate credits. Tuition of $565 includes a $50 registration fee. The UFT, in partnership with the NYCDOE, created PIP to support eligible teachers UFT CODE: E71.1 DAY: Tues. TIME: 4:30-7:45 grow in their profession. Participants in PIP INSTRUCTOR: Richard Burke 1st CLASS: 9/21 SESSIONS: 13 will receive one-on-one support from an LOCATION: Online Via Zoom experienced colleague for up to one year. UFT CODE: E71.2 DAY: Thurs. TIME: 4:30-7:45 PIP tailors its support to each individual’s INSTRUCTOR: Richard Burke 1st CLASS: 9/23 SESSIONS: 13 needs and strengths. LOCATION: Online Via Zoom Participation in PIP is non-evaluative, UFT CODE: E71.3 DAY: Wed. TIME: 4:30-7:45 voluntary and confidential. INSTRUCTOR: Sheron Cudjoe 1st CLASS: 9/22 SESSIONS: 13 LOCATION: Online Via Zoom The goal of PIP is to help teachers become more effective in their practice and to EDBD 1060 • OFFICE SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES II—St. Francis College • This provide the best education for the students course involves readings and discussion organized around educational principles relating to the school secretary’s work. Emphasis is on the organization of of New York City. school systems, particularly in New York City. This course meets the New York City Department of Education license requirement. 3 undergraduate credits. Apply online at Tuition of $565 includes a $50 registration fee. www.uft.org/pip UFT CODE: E72.1 DAY: Mon. TIME: 4:30-7:45 INSTRUCTOR: Sheron Cudjoe 1st CLASS: 9/20 SESSIONS: 13 or call 212-844-0600 LOCATION: Online Via Zoom

UFT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 39 FALL 2021 Are you a paraprofessional in the New York City Department of Education? Are you thinking about advancing as a para, becoming a classroom teacher, or earning a bachelor’s degree in an education-related field such as social work, psychology or human services?

Are you ready to take advantage of free tuition through the UFT Career Training Program? Launch your teaching career at CUNY— the leading preparer of teachers in New York City, offering hundereds of degree options in high-quality programs across all five boroughs.

Our community colleges offer certificates and 60-credit associate degrees in education that prepare you for the education workforce or for transfer to four-year colleges. Our advisors can help ensure you take the right courses to transfer as many credits as you can and graduate as soon as possible!

All CUNY community colleges have transfer agreements with CUNY four-year colleges as well as other four-year institutions within New York City.

GET TO KNOW THE CUNY COMMUNITY COLLEGES BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Located at 31-10 Thomson Avenue in Long Island City, Queens Located at 199 Chambers Street/West Side Highway in Manhattan The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts with an option in Child- Early Childhood Education focuses on infants and toddlers from hood Education is designed for students interested in teaching birth to age three, and preschool to 2nd grade (children ages 3 to 8). Grades 1 through 6. Successful completion prepares students to transfer to Queens College, leading to the New York State Initial Certif- Childhood Education offers 1st-6th grade elementary education, and 1st-6th grade elementary education with a Bilingual Education icate in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6). extension. Eligible students may apply to the dual degree program The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts with an option in Early with City College of New York. Students who are fluent in Spanish, Childhood Education is designed for students interested in pursu- Mandarin, or Haitian Creole are encouraged to consider the extension ing teaching children from birth through Grades 2 as a career and who program. plan to transfer to Brooklyn College, leading to the New York State Ini- Secondary Education Program provides a solid liberal arts and tial Certificate in Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2). sciences core, as well as educational foundations and subject con- The Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts with an option in Sec- centration courses. Students choose from four subject areas: Mathe- ondary Education is designed for students interested in teaching matics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Grades 7 through 12 in one of the following: English, Social Studies, For more information, contact (212) 220-1226 Science, Spanish or Mathematics. Successful completion can lead to or [email protected] transfer to Queens College, leading to the New York State Initial Certif- icate in Secondary Education (Grades 6-12). BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE The Education Associate: The Bilingual Child is designed for Located at 2155 University Avenue at 181st Street in the Bronx students interested in pursuing teaching as a career with a focus on The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) is designed for stu- second language learners. Candidates for admission are expected to dents seeking employment upon completion of 60 credits. This pro- demonstrate oral and written proficiency in Spanish. Successful com- gram offers a wide range of education courses and internship experi- pletion prepares students to transfer to City College of New York or ences in New York City public schools. York College, leading to the New York State Initial Certificate in Child- hood Bilingual Education (Grades 1-6). Associate in Arts (AA) is geared to students who seek automatic transfer to a four-year CUNY college after completing the 60 credits, For more information call (718) 482-5640 or and intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree and teacher certification. email [email protected] Students may also take advantage of 15-24 credits in professional development with certificates in Assistant of Children with Special QUEENSBOROUGH Needs, Bilingual Early Childhood Assistant, or Early Childhood COMMUNITY COLLEGE Assistant. Located at 222-05 56th Avenue in Bayside, Queens For more information, contact (718) 289-5692 Whichever age group or whatever subject you imagine teach- or [email protected] ing, Queensborough’s education programs give you the knowledge, skills, and experience to build a future as a member of the teaching HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE profession. Located at 500 Grand Concourse in the Bronx The 60-credit Associate in Arts degree in Liberal Arts and The 60-credit Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is offered for stu- Sciences allows students to major in Education and prepares gradu- dents seeking automatic transfer to a four-year CUNY college. After ates for admission with advanced standing to a four-year college. The completing the 60 credits, students are eligible to pursue a bachelor’s student who completes the A.A. program has completed the first two degree and fulfill the requirements for initial NYS teacher certification. years of study typically required for the Bachelor of Arts degree. The 60-credit Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is The Dual/Joint Associate of Arts/Bachelor of Arts Degree with offered for students planning to delay further study and pursue em- Queens College leads to a B.A. in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) ployment options upon completion of the 60 credits rather than con- or Middle/High School Education earned at Queens College after the tinuing on to a four-year college. Credits are transferrable to a bache- first 60 credits are completed at Queensborough Community College. lor’s degree program at a four year college and to complete the NYS The Associate in Science Degree prepares students to meet the requirements for initial teacher certification. great need for math educators. After completing 60 credits students For more information, visit room B-504 or call (718) 518-6600 may transfer into the Secondary Mathematics Education bachelor’s degree program at Queens College or other area institutions. KINGSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE For more information call 718-631-6251 Located at 2001 Oriental Boulevard in Brooklyn or email [email protected] The Early Childhood/Childcare major with a concentration in Early Childhood Education (Birth - 2nd Grade) Learn more at www.cuny.edu/teachered The Education Studies major with concentrations in Early Child- Call or write our Welcome Center for assistance with your hood Education (birth to 2nd grade) and Childhood Education (1st to admissions needs at 212-997-CUNY or [email protected] 6th grade). HOURS: Mon. & Thurs.: 9:00 AM – 5:00PM For more information, contact (718) 368-5964 or visit V116 on Tues. & Wed.: 10:00 AM – 6:00PM Kingsborough’s campus. Friday – Sunday: Closed Mandated Workshops FOR NEW EDUCATORS To help you fulfill NYC Department of Education requirements for staff development and licensure, UFT Educational Programs offer a variety of workshops and seminars especially for new teachers. (NOT FOR CTLE HOURS) – CHILD ABUSE RECOGNITION AND REPORTING – THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM – VIOLENCE PREVENTION – DIGNITY FOR ALL STUDENTS ACT (DASA)

NOTE: Please visit www.uft.org for updates on workshop schedules. Please follow registration directions for ‘T” courses on page 4 of this catalog. WORKSHOPS MANDATED WORKSHOPS FOR NEW EDUCATORS CHILD ABUSE THE NEEDS OF RECOGNITION & REPORTING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM The New York State Education Department requires all educators who are The New York State Education Department requires all teachers who are seeking initial or professional state certification to take a workshop in how to seeking initial or professional state certification in special education to take a recognize and report suspicion of child abuse. It covers definitions of child three-hour workshop in the needs of children with autism. It covers definitions, abuse, indications that it has happened, and which procedures you should fol- etiology, prevalence, characteristics, evidence-based instructional methods/ low if you suspect that one of your students has been abused. This workshop interventions, behavior management and positive behavioral supports, effec- is a one-day, two-hour session and meets requirements for NYS certification. tive collaboration and resources and supports. All workshops begin promptly at the starting times. New York State mandates This workshop is a one-day, three-hour session and meets the requirements that you must be present at the start of the workshop in order to receive for New York State certification. All workshops begin promptly at the sched- the state certification. No late admission will be permitted.Register online at uled starting time. New York State mandates that you must be present at the www.uft.org. start of the workshop in order to receive a certificate of completion. No late For further details, call a UFT Course Program assistant at 212-475-3737. admission will be permitted. Register online at www.uft.org. For further details, call a UFT Course Program assistant at 212-475-3737. DIGNITY FOR ALL VIOLENCE PREVENTION STUDENTS ACT (DASA) All teachers applying for NYS certification must take this state-mandated two- TRAINING IN HARASSMENT, BULLYING, hour workshop. School staffers can use techniques and practical approaches to avoid and defuse violent situations in school. This workshop gives partic- CYBERBULLYING, AND DISCRIMINATION IN ipants an understanding of the dynamics of assaultive, aggressive behavior SCHOOLS: PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION and tools to avoid becoming victimized in school. This workshop meets the violence prevention training requirement of the NYS Education Department All NEW teachers and school-related professionals applying for NYS certifi- for state certification. Enrollment is limited to 35 participants.Register online cation must take this state-mandated workshop. The goals of this workshop at www.uft.org. All fees, payable to the UFT, are NON-REFUNDABLE. are to: • Understand the intent, components and operational definitions of the Dignity Act • Develop sensitivity to the experience of specific student popula- For further information, call 212-701-9413. tions • Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student VIOLENCE PREVENTION • REMOTE ONLINE WORKSHOP SCHEDULE achievement and behavior • Understand bullying, harassment and discrimi- UFT CODE: VPA.01 DAY: Thurs. DATE: 10/14/2021 TIME: 4:00p-6:00p nation, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors • Understand di- UFT CODE: VPA.02 DAY: Thurs. DATE: 12/16/2021 TIME: 4:00p-6:00p versity and multi-cultural environments and examining your own biases. This UFT CODE: VPA.03 DAY: Thurs. DATE: 1/6/2022 TIME: 4:00p-6:00p workshop meets the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) training requirement UFT CODE: VPA.04 DAY: Thurs. DATE: 1/20/2022 TIME: 4:00p-6:00p of the NYS Education Department for state certification. Enrollment is limited. UFT CODE: VPA.05 DAY: Thurs. DATE: 2/17/2022 TIME: 4:00p-6:00p Register online at www.uft.org. All fees, payable to the UFT, are NON-RE- UFT CODE: VPA.06 DAY: Thurs. DATE: 3/24/2022 TIME: 4:00p-6:00p FUNDABLE. UFT CODE: VPA.07 DAY: Thurs. DATE: 4/7/2022 TIME: 4:00p-6:00p For further information, call 212-701-9413. UFT CODE: VPA.08 DAY: Thurs. DATE: 5/12/2022 TIME: 4:00p-6:00p DASA • REMOTE ONLINE WORKSHOP SCHEDULE UFT CODE: VPA.09 DAY: Thurs. DATE: 6/2/2022 TIME: 4:00p-6:00p UFT CODE: DASA.01 DAY: Sat. DATE: 10/30/21 TIME: 10:00a-5:00p UFT CODE: VPA.10 DAY: Thurs. DATE: 6/23/2022 TIME: 4:00p-6:00p UFT CODE: DASA.02 DAY: Sun. DATE: 11/4/21 TIME: 10:00a-5:00p UFT CODE: DASA.03 DAY: Sat. DATE: 12/11/21 TIME: 10:00a-5:00p UFT CODE: DASA.04 DAY: Sun. DATE: 2/6/22 TIME: 10:00a-5:00p UFT CODE: DASA.05 DAY: Sat. DATE: 3/5/22 TIME: 10:00a-5:00p UFT CODE: DASA.06 DAY: Sun. DATE: 3/20/22 TIME: 10:00a-5:00p NOTE: UFT CODE: DASA.07 DAY: Sat. DATE: 5/14/22 TIME: 10:00a-5:00p UFT CODE: DASA.08 DAY: Sat. DATE: 6/11/22 TIME: 10:00a-5:00p ALL WORKSHOPS ARE REMOTE ONLINE. UFT CODE: DASA.09 DAY: Sun. DATE: 6/26/22 TIME: 10:00a-5:00p WORKSHOP SCHEDULES ARE TENTATIVE. UFT CODE: DASA.10 DAY: Tues. DATE: 8/16/22 TIME: 10:00a-5:00p Check www.uft.org for changes. UFT CODE: DASA.11 DAY: Wed. DATE: 8/24/22 TIME: 10:00a-5:00p

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