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Current Course Offerings

Fall/Winter 2026
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September 15, 2026 - January 31, 2027


Fall registration opened September 10. Register anytime, as new classes begin on a staggered basis.
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​   CORE P.D. is a NYSED Approved CTLE Sponsor​


​​IN-SERVICE COURSES
Online and Hybrid courses listed below are 3
in-service credits, 45 hours
All classes may also be taken for CTLE hours; we are a NYSED approved sponsor

Per course fee is $260 for all 3-credit classes

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ONLINE COURSES

All Online classes are 3 in-service credits and 45 hours

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September 15 - October 15
“Computer Skills and Multi-Disciplinary Instruction: How Technology Can Enrich Students and Education”
                        Course #C128     Instructor: Andrew Frisch 
“Teacher Survival Guide: A Survey of Critical Concepts for Educators in All Subjects” 
                        Course #C326     Instructor: Mario Nardiello 


September 23 - October 23
“Close Reading Strategies: Supporting the New York State Learning Standards”
                        Course #C112     Instructor: Dana Driscoll
“Spanish for Educators: Communicating with Students, Parents and Staff” 
                        Course #C254     Instructor: Rosa Malley  
 

September 28 - October 28
“Total Participation Strategies: Promoting Engagement and Understanding for All Learners”    
                        Course #C212     Instructor: Kara Cosolito
“Using Google Apps in the Classroom: Beginner to Intermediate”
                        Course #C102     Instructor: Christopher Smith 

 
September 30 - October 30
“How Parents Can Support Classroom Learning:  Improving Communication to Foster Academic Success”               
​                      Course #C292   Instructor: Jessica Liakonis
“Mastery Learning: Strategies for Successful Student Performance in All Academic Areas” 
                        Course #C324     Instructor: Caryn Drezner
 

October 5 - November 5
“Mastering Artificial Intelligence (AI): Empowering Educators for 21st Century Learning” 
                           Course #C338     Instructor: Danielle Roccisano 

 
October 7 - November 6
“Walking in Their Shoes: Understanding How Developmentally Disabled Students Learn, Think and Experience the World”   
​                     Course #C298   Instructor: Loni Stein
“Coding Across the Curriculum: How Computer Programming Can Maximize Problem-Solving Skills and Student Engagement”     
​                     Course #C234    Instructor: Andrew Frisch

 
October 14 - November 13
“The Power of Station Teaching: How Differentiation and Collaboration Improves Active Learning in All Grades and Content Areas”         
​                      Course #C294   Instructor: Thomas Sheehan 
“Literacy Instruction: Developing Reading and Writing Skills Across the Curriculum”                                      
                       Course #C304     Instructor: Kara Cosolito  
 

October 19 - November 18
“Exploring Happiness: Applications in the Field of Education”       
                        Course #C334     Instructor: Gail Leibert  
“Strategies for Effective Teacher Collaboration”   
​                        Course #C142     Instructor: Andrew Frisch

 
October 20 - November 19
“How Children Learn Best: Influence of Classroom Environment on Academic Performance” 
                        Course #C175     Instructor: Kara Cosolito
“Using Mentor Texts to Teach Writing: Strengthening Skills and Igniting Imagination with Picture Books” 
                        Course #C250      Instructor: Jessica Liakonis
 

October 21 - November 20
“Responding to Disruptive Students in the Classroom: Strategies for Teachers” 
                        Course #C176     Instructor: Caryn Drezner
“Real World Teaching: The Importance of Bringing Relevance to 21st Century Classrooms” 
                          Course #C332     Instructor: Mario Nardiello

 
October 26 - December 2
“Spanish for Educators: Communicating with Students, Parents and Staff”
                        Course #C254        Instructor: Rosa Malley 
“Digital Storytelling: Strengthening Students’ Skills in Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Collaboration and the Writing Process”           
​                         Course #C262    Instructor: Danielle Roccisano


November 2 - December 2
“Using Google Apps in the Classroom: Intermediate to Advanced” 
                        Course #C180     Instructor: Christopher Smith 
“A Comprehensive Guide to Teaching SIFE/SLIFE: Best Practices for Educators, Counselors and Support Staff”                 
​​                         Course #C340       Instructor: Gail Leibert 
 

November 4- December 4
“Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching: Developing Students’ Critical Thinking and Cognitive Skills” 
                        Course #C318     Instructor: Caryn Drezner
“Emotional Intelligence and Critical Thinking: Increasing Student Motivation and Productivity” 
                        Course #C118      Instructor: Kara Cosolito    *New!*

 
November 10 - December 8
“A Comprehensive Guide to Teaching SIFE/SLIFE: Best Practices for Educators, Counselors and Support Staff”                 
​                       Course #C340       Instructor: Gail Leibert 
“Blended Learning: How Student-Centered Learning Can Enhance Traditional Instruction” 
                        Course #C274      Instructor: Jessica Liakonis

 
November 12 - December 11
“The Science of Reading: Understanding How We Read and Learn”           
                        Course #C314     Instructor: Thomas Sheehan   
“Strengthening the Home-School Connection: Using Technology to Create Positive Relationships with Students and Their Families”      
​                        Course #C243    Instructor: Andrew Frisch
 

November 16 - December 15
“Raise Your Hand if You Love Grammar! How to Teach Grammar to Student in All Grades and Subject Areas”              
​                        Course #C316     Instructor: Kara Cosolito  
“Examining Diversity in Our Schools: Impact on Learning and Classroom Dynamics” 
                        Course #C154      Instructor: Jessica Liakonis   *New!*

 
November 17 - December 16
“Building Camaraderie and Teamwork in Schools: Strengthening Educators’ Social and Emotional Well-Being”
                        Course #C360     Instructor: Loni Stein
“Flipped Classrooms: Transforming and Enhancing Traditional Instruction” 
                        Course #C270     Instructor: Danielle Roccisano
 

December 1 - January 5
“Motivating Students to Reach Their Highest Potential: How True Engagement in Learning Inspires Academic Success”      
​                        Course #C244     Instructor: Caryn Drezner     *New!*
“Using Google Apps in the Classroom: Beginner to Intermediate”   
​                        Course #C102     Instructor: Christopher Smith 
 

December 2 - January 6
“Spanish for Educators: Communicating with Students, Parents and Staff”
                        Course #C254        Instructor: Rosa Malley 
“Exploring Happiness: Applications in the Field of Education”       
                        Course #C334     Instructor: Gail Leibert       
 

December 8 - January 7
“How Co-Teaching Benefits Students with Special Needs: Effective Models for the Inclusion Classroom” 
                        Course #C240      Instructor: Jessica Liakonis    *New!*
“Teacher Survival Guide: A Survey of Critical Concepts for Educators in All Subjects” 
                        Course #C326     Instructor: Mario Nardiello 

 
December 9 - January 8
“Computer Skills and Multi-Disciplinary Instruction: How Technology Can Enrich Students and Education”                  
​                        Course #C128     Instructor: Andrew Frisch 
“Close Reading Strategies: Supporting the New York State Learning Standards”
                          Course #C112     Instructor: Dana Driscoll

 
December 14 - January 13
“Internet Safety, Cyber Bullying and Social Media: How Teachers and Schools Can Help Students Navigate Cyberspace”    
​                       Course #C151 Instructor: Loni Stein  *New!*
“Using Google Apps in the Classroom: Intermediate to Advanced” 
                        Course #C180     Instructor: Christopher Smith 
 

December 15 - January 14
“The Teacher-Student Relationship: Providing Essential Supports for Learning, Motivation and Achievement”            
​                        Course #C246     Instructor: Caryn Drezner    *New!*
“The Power of Station Teaching: How Differentiation and Collaboration Improves Active Learning in All Grades and Content Areas”         
​                        Course #C294   Instructor: Thomas Sheehan 
 

January 4 - January 27
“Unique Ideas for Celebrating Student Literacy in the Classroom”      
                        Course #C348     Instructor: Kara Cosolito
“Virtual Field Trips: Explore the World from Your Classroom”  
                        Course #C166 Instructor: Loni Stein
 

January 5 - January 28
“Writing Across the Curriculum: Ideas and Activities in All Subject Areas” 
                        Course #C148      Instructor: Jessica Liakonis    *New!*
“Mastering Artificial Intelligence (AI): Empowering Educators for 21st Century Learning” 
                        Course #C338     Instructor: Danielle Roccisano 
 

January 12 – January 29    *Accelerated end-of-semester classes!*
“Education Reform in America: Reshaping Schools, Instructional Strategies and Student Achievement”         
                        Course #C208    Instructor: Andrew Frisch    *New!*
“Responding to Disruptive Students in the Classroom: Strategies for Teachers” 
                        Course #C176     Instructor: Caryn Drezner
 

January 14 – January 30   *Accelerated end-of-semester classes!*
“How to Reach At-Risk Students: Strategies for Teaching Academically Underprepared Students”                 
                        Course #C124     Instructor: Kara Cosolito   *New!*
“Walking in Their Shoes: Understanding How Developmentally Disabled Students Learn, Think and Experience the World”   
​                         Course #C298   Instructor: Loni Stein
 


Refund Policy
​We advise all educators to get approval from their district before registering, so refunds are rarely needed. If you're unable to take a class, we can apply your payment to another class. If a refund is necessary, the PayPal fee we pay to process it will be deducted from the amount refunded.

*For your convenience, our open enrollment allows you to register after the course start date.*

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