In Memoriam
CORE Professional Development deeply mourns the passing of Maryanne Edwards, one of our most beloved instructors. Maryanne has been with CORE since its start in 2014 and, through all of these years, has inspired the many, many educators who took her classes.
She was a friend and a colleague, a wife, mother and grandmother. Her unique blend of kindness, dedication and a fierce love of teaching made her an adored educator to her high school students as well as the teachers in her CORE classes. She will be missed and the
CORE staff and students send our deepest condolences to Maryanne's family.
Remembered with love, admiration and appreciation.
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CURRENT COURSE OFFERINGS
SPRING 2026
February 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
CORE P.D. is a NYSED Approved CTLE Sponsor
"This course exceeded my expectations! Even though it was an online course, it didn't feel like one. Your feedback and comments on my assignments made it feel like it was in person. All materials selected for this course were relevant to the topic and were up to date; the videos were engaging and contained valuable information. The articles I read and the research I did allowed me to learn more about course topics. This class taught me more about mental health illness in children and adolescents and how I can help my own students. It is a course that all educators should take due to the significant increase of mental health problems in our students. I loved this class and will recommend it to my colleagues. Thank you for a great class and your dedication. I look forward to more courses at CORE P.D."
Thank you for another amazing learning experience; I was truly sad when the class was over! Each class I have taken at CORE P.D. will forever change my life as an educator. As always, the course had relevant information and research that will be utilized in my classroom, now and throughout my teaching career. I will continue to learn and grow because my students deserve the best version of
me so I can help them be the best version of themselves. Thank you for another impactful course!"
"I am never disappointed in CORE P.D. courses and find that they are the most worthwhile ones out there. As always, thank you for your fantastic feedback after each assignment; it is so wonderful to read your responses and know how thoroughly you reviewed my work. This course flew by so quickly! I will be taking two more courses this semester and I once again will be looking forward to them!"
"This was my very first professional development course and I have to say that it set the bar
pretty high! The assignments were well-thought out and very relevant in today's world.
I learned many statistics related to mental health disorders in children and adolescents; they were very alarming, but all educators to know as much as possible on these topics. I was also made more aware of the warning signs to watch for in my students. This is a course I think every educator should take.
The instructor was a dream - her responses were almost instantaneous and full of wonderful insight.
I will definitely be taking more CORE Professional Development courses in the future!
"I will highly recommend your courses to my colleagues! I thoroughly enjoyed the three courses I took and found myself looking forward to the content of every assignment. I cannot thank you and your staff enough for the effort and care that is put into every course. I look forward to taking many more classes with CORE Professional Development. Thanks again for all you do!"
"This class was wonderful! For an online platform, I found the outline of work extremely straightforward and easy to navigate. The materials were interesting and "new" - they did not feel like the usual and tired resources used in other professional development courses. I loved your personal feedback. I'm not sure I have ever taken a class where the instructor took the time to write such personalized feedback for each assignment! I always looked forward to reading your responses.
I wish I knew about CORE P.D. courses sooner!"
"I have learned so much from these courses. I always knew how crucial it is to develop
strong relationships with my students, but this course really allowed me to reflect on the
relationships I have built with my students. The articles, videos and activities were wonderful
resources, all of which I will refer back to in order to strengthen my craft. Thank you!"
"CORE Professional Development is so much better and more efficient than other
institutes where I've taken classes! I'll keep recommending your great courses! Thank you!"
(These are all evaluations from Long Island educators. See more on our Testimonials page!)
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CORE P.D. is proud to announce that we are offering:
"GET READY FOR NEXT GENERATION" 1-CREDIT COURSES!
Four online 1-credit courses will help prepare teachers for the implementation of these
new learning standards. For more information, click the NEXT GENERATION button below.
FOR SPRING 2026, AN EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT
OUR NEW 3-CREDIT NEXT GENERATION CLASSES!
We are thrilled to announce four new 3-credit courses that will take your understanding of the Next Generation Learning Standards to new heights. These courses are meant to complement our existing 1-credit "Get Ready" courses, offering you a chance to specialize and excel in your field. Please see our course catalog for more information and full descriptions of the four new classes.
Four new Next Generation 3-credit courses for Spring 2026:
1) "Beyond the Page: Bridging Theory to Practice in the Next Generation Learning Standards"
2) "Calculating Success: Navigating the Next Generation Mathematics Standards"
3) "Revolutionize Your Social Studies Classroom: Conquering the Next Generation Learning Standards"
4) "Igniting Scientific Curiosity: Launching into the Next Generation Science Standards"
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SPRING 2026 BROCHURE
If you would like us to send you a hard copy of our SPRING COURSE SCHEDULE,
send an email to [email protected] and include your address.
OR:
For a printable copy of our course listings, click on the
SPRING 2026 BROCHURE button on our Home Page.
For detailed course descriptions, please visit our Course Descriptions page:
SPRING 2026 BROCHURE
If you would like us to send you a hard copy of our SPRING COURSE SCHEDULE,
send an email to [email protected] and include your address.
OR:
For a printable copy of our course listings, click on the
SPRING 2026 BROCHURE button on our Home Page.
For detailed course descriptions, please visit our Course Descriptions page:
We are always updating our class listings.
To see a listing of our newest course titles, click here:
To see a listing of our newest course titles, click here:
IN-SERVICE COURSES
Online and Hybrid courses listed below are 3 in-service credits, 45 hours
Next Generation Workshops are 1 in-service credit, 15 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
See special pricing for Next Generation 1-credit Workshops
REFUND POLICY: SINCE WE ADVISE ALL EDUCATORS TO GET PRIOR APPROVAL BEFORE REGISTERING FOR CLASSES, WE VERY INFREQUENTLY HAVE NEEDED TO GIVE A REFUND. IN THE EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN A PARTICIPANT IS UNABLE TO TAKE A CLASS, WE CAN PUT THE ORIGINAL PAYMENT TOWARDS ANOTHER CLASS. IF AN ACTUAL REFUND IS NEEDED, THE PAYPAL FEE THAT CORE PAYS PER REFUND WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE AMOUNT OF THE REFUND ISSUED.
*For your convenience, our open enrollment allows you to register after the course start date.*
TO REGISTER FOR IN-SERVICE COURSES:
Use our convenient Registration Link:
Use our convenient Registration Link:
By email: [email protected]
By phone: 631.434.5392
By phone: 631.434.5392
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SPRING 2026 SCHEDULE
February 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Chronological Listing of Spring 2026 In-Service Courses
NOTE: All courses may also be taken for 45 CTLE hours
CORE Professional Development Proudly Announces
the addition of a new type of P.D. learning!
We are now introducing VIRTUAL SYNCHRONOUS HYBRID CLASSES.
We are now offering courses in these formats:
Virtual Synchronous Hybrid Classes: In Google Meets or Zoom Classrooms and
includes written assignments. Limit: 8 participants.
Online: Fully online classes. Limit: 15 participants.
DIRECTIONS FOR REGISTERING FOR CLASSES:
1) ALL REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH COURSE PAYMENT. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE COURSE CONFIRMATION, REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED TOGETHER.
2) AFTER FILLING OUT THE REGISTRATION FORM ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE OF THE REGISTRATION PAGE,
CLICK THE "SUBMIT BY CLICKING HERE" BUTTON. THAT ENSURES THAT WE WILL RECEIVE YOUR FORM.
3) WHEN REGISTERING FOR MULTIPLE COURSES, PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY ONE REGISTRATION FORM AND ONE PAYMENT FOR ALL CLASSES. YOU CAN WRITE MULTIPLE COURSE NUMBERS/START DATES ON THE LINE ON THE REGISTRATION FORM. PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE COURSE START DATES.
4) CORE RECOMMENDS THAT YOU GET DISTRICT APPROVAL PRIOR TO REGISTERING AND PAYING FOR A CLASS. IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL YOUR PARTICIPATION IN A CLASS, WE CAN PUT THE PAYMENT TOWARDS ANOTHER CLASS.
5) BEFORE YOU REGISTER, PLEASE CHECK THE HYBRID LISTINGS; IF IT SAYS A COURSE IS CLOSED, PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR THAT CLASS.
6) REFUND POLICY: SINCE WE ADVISE ALL EDUCATORS TO GET PRIOR APPROVAL BEFORE REGISTERING FOR CLASSES, WE VERY INFREQUENTLY HAVE NEEDED TO GIVE A REFUND. IN THE EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN A PARTICIPANT IS UNABLE TO TAKE A CLASS, WE CAN PUT THE ORIGINAL PAYMENT TOWARDS ANOTHER CLASS. IF AN ACTUAL REFUND IS NEEDED, THE PAYPAL FEE THAT CORE PAYS PER REFUND WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE AMOUNT OF THE REFUND ISSUED.
Thanks so much for your continued participation in our classes! We appreciate it!
PLEASE NOTE: When taking a CORE P.D. class, it is a good idea to put the instructor's name into your contacts to ensure on-time delivery of the course work. On occasion, we've found that the instructor's email with assignments has ended up in a spam folder. If you registered for a course and haven't heard from the instructor by the start date, please check spam and then contact the office or instructor. Thank you.
VIRTUAL SYNCHRONOUS HYBRID COURSES
All Hybrid classes are 3 in-service credits and 45 CTLE hours
In Google Meets or Zoom Classrooms and includes online assignments.
LIMIT: 8 PARTICIPANTS
(Please do not register for closed classes. Closed classes will be clearly indicated with a red notification next to the course. Thank you.)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: February 10, 11, 12…….5 pm – 10 pm
(All Work Due by March 6, 2026) Section 1
“Literacy Instruction: Developing Reading and Writing Skills Across the Curriculum”
Course #C304 Instructor: Kara Cosolito
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: February 23, 24, 25…….5 pm – 10 pm
(All Work Due by March 18, 2025)
“Mindfulness for Teachers and Students: Improving Cognitive Performance and Managing Stress”
Course #C282 Instructor: Dr. Bernadette Weltsek
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: March 3, 4, 5…….5 pm – 10 pm
(All Work Due by March 27, 2026)
“Unique Ideas for Celebrating Student Literacy in the Classroom”
Course #C348 Instructor: Kara Cosolito
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: March 18, 19, 20…….5 pm – 10pm
(All Work Due by April 17, 2026)
“Responding to Disruptive Students in the Classroom: Strategies for Teachers”
Course #C176 Instructor: Caryn Drezner
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: April 7, 8, 9…….8 am – 1 pm
(All Work Due by April 30, 2026)
Special Spring Break Morning Class!
“Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching: Developing Students’ Critical Thinking and Cognitive Skills”
Course #C318 Instructor: Caryn Drezner
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: April 14, 15, 16…….5 pm – 10 pm
(All Work Due by May 8, 2026)
“Mastery Learning: Strategies for Successful Student Performance in All Academic Areas”
Course #C324 Instructor: Caryn Drezner
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: April 28, 29, 30…….5 pm – 10 pm
(All Work Due by May 22, 2026)
“Substance Abuse and Family Addiction: Impact on Student Learning and Behavior”
Course #C172 Instructor: Judi Weissman NEW HYBRID COURSE
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: May 12, 13, 14…….5 pm – 10 pm
(All Work Due by June 12, 2026)
“Raise Your Hand if You Love Grammar! How to Teach Grammar to Students in All Grades and Subject Areas”
Course #C316 Instructor: Kara Cosolito
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: May 18, 19, 20…….5 pm – 10 pm
(All Work Due by June 16, 2026) Section 2
“Literacy Instruction: Developing Reading and Writing Skills Across the Curriculum”
Course #C304 Instructor: Kara Cosolito
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: June 1, 2, 3…….5 pm – 10 pm
(All Work Due by June 26, 2026)
“The Growth Mindset: Helping Students Understand the Value of Effort, Persistence and Challenges”
Course #C266 Instructor: Dr. Bernadette Weltsek
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NEXT GENERATION ONLINE 1-CREDIT COURSES
EACH Next Generation online course is 1 in-service credit and/or 15 CTLE hours
Instructor for all online Next Generation courses is Margaret Mavros
See Link For More Information: https://www.corepdcourses.org/next-generation.html
There is open enrollment during each enrollment period.
Open Enrollment Period: March 30, 2026 - June 10, 2026
ONLINE NEXT GENERATION COURSES:
Course #NG1: Get Ready for Next Generation: ELA
One-Credit online course for K-12 ELA teachers
Instructor: Margaret Mavros
Course #NG2: Get Ready for Next Generation: Mathematics
One-Credit online course for K-12 Mathematics teachers
Instructor: Margaret Mavros
Course #NG3: Get Ready for Next Generation: Social Studies
One-Credit online course for K-12 Social Studies teachers
Instructor: Margaret Mavros
Course #NG4: Get Ready for Next Generation: Science
One-Credit online course for K-12 Science teachers
Instructor: Margaret Mavros
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ONLINE COURSES
All Online classes are 3 in-service credits and 45 hours
Please Note:
- If it accommodates your needs, we are always happy to send you the course work in advance of the start date of a class.
- If a course that you want to take has already started, you can enter the class late and you will be given extra time to complete the assignments.
- Some of our online classes do fill up and are closed to further registration. Please do not register for closed classes. Thank you.
February 4 - March 6
- “Academic Rigor and Student Engagement: Classroom Practices for Effective Teaching”
- “Next Generation Learning Standards: Teaching Students with Disabilities”
- “Literacy Instruction: Developing Reading and Writing Skills Across the Curriculum”
February 10 – March 12
- “Mastering Artificial Intelligence (AI): Empowering Educators for 21st Century Learning”
- “Using Google Apps in the Classroom: Beginner to Intermediate”
- “Language and Cultural Barriers in Education”
February 11 – March 13
- “Fostering Executive Function Skills in All Grades and Subject Areas”
- “R.T.I.: Implementing Responsive Multi-Tiered Interventions”
- “Using Mentor Texts to Teach Writing: Strengthening Skills and Igniting Imagination with Picture Books”
February 24 - March 25
- “The Growth Mindset: Helping Students Understand the Value of Effort, Persistence and Challenges”
- “Walking in Their Shoes: Understanding How Developmentally Disabled Students Learn, Think and Experience the World”
February 25 - March 26
- “Digital Storytelling: Strengthening Students’ Skills in Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Collaboration and the Writing Process”
- “Real World Teaching: The Importance of Bringing Relevance to 21st Century Classrooms”
March 2 – March 30
- “Total Participation Strategies: Promoting Engagement and Understanding for All Learners”
- “Spanish for Educators: Communicating with Students, Parents and Staff”
March 3 – March 31
- “Exploring Happiness: Applications in the Field of Education”
- “Strategies for Effective Teacher Collaboration”
- “Close Reading Strategies: Supporting the New York State Learning Standards”
March 9 – April 14
- “The Power of Station Teaching: How Differentiation and Collaboration Improves Active Learning in All Grades and Content Areas”
- “Dealing with Difficult Students: How Crisis Intervention Can Keep Schools Safe and Help Students Succeed”
- “Flipped Classrooms: Transforming and Enhancing Traditional Instruction”
March 11 – April 16
- “Using Google Apps in the Classroom: Intermediate to Advanced”
- “A Comprehensive Guide to Teaching SIFE/SLIFE: Best Practices for Educators, Counselors and Support Staff”
- “Meeting the Needs of ENL Students: Strategies for Teachers in All Subject Areas”
March 16 – April 21
- “Blended Learning: How Student-Centered Learning Can Enhance Traditional Instruction”
- “Responding to Disruptive Students in the Classroom: Strategies for Teachers”
March 18 – April 23
- “Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching: Developing Students’ Critical Thinking and Cognitive Skills”
- “Computer Skills and Multi-Disciplinary Instruction: How Technology Can Enrich Students and Education”
March 23 – April 28
- “Teacher Resilience: Cultivating Commitment and Passion for All Educators”
- “Mastery Learning: Strategies for Successful Student Performance in All Academic Areas”
March 24 – April 29
- “How Parents Can Support Classroom Learning: Improving Communication to Foster Academic Success”
- “Mastering Artificial Intelligence (AI): Empowering Educators for 21st Century Learning”
March 25 – April 30
- “Building Camaraderie and Teamwork in Schools: Strengthening Educators’ Social and Emotional Well-Being”
- “Teacher Survival Guide: A Survey of Critical Concepts for Educators in All Subjects”
March 30 – May 1
- “Virtual Field Trips: Explore the World from Your Classroom”
- “The Science of Reading: Understanding How We Read and Learn”
March 31 – May 4
- “Raise Your Hand if You Love Grammar! How to Teach Grammar to Student in All Grades and Subject Areas”
- “Mindfulness for Teachers and Students: Improving Cognitive Performance and Managing Stress”
April 14 – May 14
- “Using Google Apps in the Classroom: Beginner to Intermediate”
- “Exploring Happiness: Applications in the Field of Education”
- “Safe Schools, Safe Faculty: Establishing Ethical and Legal Boundaries for Professionalism in Education”
April 15 – May 15
- “Using Evidence-Based Teaching to Raise Standards and Strengthen Instructional Practices”
- “Beyond the Page: Bridging Theory to Practice in the Next Generation ELA Standards”
- “Calculating Success: Navigating the Next Generation Mathematics Standards”
April 22 - May 21
- “Spanish for Educators: Communicating with Students, Parents and Staff”
- “Digital Storytelling: Strengthening Students’ Skills in Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, Collaboration and the Writing Process”
April 27 - May 27
- “Culturally Responsive Teaching: Supporting Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Across the Curriculum”
- “Strengthening the Home-School Connection: Using Technology to Create Positive Relationships with Students and Their Families”
April 28 - May 28
- “Revolutionize Your Social Studies Classroom: Conquering the Next Generation Learning Standards”
- “Igniting Scientific Curiosity: Launching into the Next Generation Science Standards”
April 29 - May 29
- “Unique Ideas for Celebrating Student Literacy in the Classroom”
- “Walking in Their Shoes: Understanding How Developmentally Disabled Students Learn, Think and Experience the World”
May 4 – June 3
- “Ethics and Morality: Perspectives for Teachers and Counselors”
- “Teacher Survival Guide: A Survey of Critical Concepts for Educators in All Subjects”
- “Content Area Reading: Strategies to Engage Learners in All Subjects”
May 5 – June 4
- “Mastering Artificial Intelligence (AI): Empowering Educators for 21st Century Learning”
- “Creating LGBT-Inclusive Classrooms and Curriculum: Deepening Understanding and Acceptance for All Students”
- “The Science of Reading: Understanding How We Read and Learn”
May 6 – June 5
- “How Social Influences Impact Learning Readiness in Educational Environments”
- “Fostering Executive Function Skills in All Grades and Subject Areas”
- “Using Google Apps in the Classroom: Intermediate to Advanced”
May 12 – June 11
- “A Comprehensive Guide to Teaching SIFE/SLIFE: Best Practices for Educators, Counselors and Support Staff”
- “Using Mentor Texts to Teach Writing: Strengthening Skills and Igniting Imagination with Picture Books”
- “How Children Learn Best: Influence of Classroom Environment on Academic Performance”
May 13 – June 12
- “Coding Across the Curriculum: How Computer Programming Can Maximize Problem-Solving Skills and Student Engagement”
- “Building Camaraderie and Teamwork in Schools: Strengthening Educators’ Social and Emotional Well-Being”
- “Closing the Achievement Gap: Examining Disparities in Education”
May 18 – June 16
- “Close Reading Strategies: Supporting the New York State Learning Standards”
- “The Power of Station Teaching: How Differentiation and Collaboration Improves Active Learning in All Grades and Content Areas”
- “The Growth Mindset: Helping Students Understand the Value of Effort, Persistence and Challenges”
May 19 – June 17
- “Teaching Communication Skills in the 21st Century”
- “Exploring Happiness: Applications in the Field of Education”
May 20 – June 18
- “Aligning Formative Assessment Strategies to Standards-Based Learning”
- “Real World Teaching: The Importance of Bringing Relevance to 21st Century Classrooms”
June 1 – June 25
- “Spanish for Educators: Communicating with Students, Parents and Staff”
- “Flipped Classrooms: Transforming and Enhancing Traditional Instruction”
June 2 - June 26
- “Walking in Their Shoes: Understanding How Developmentally Disabled Students Learn, Think and Experience the World”
- “Literacy Instruction: Developing Reading and Writing Skills Across the Curriculum”
June 9 - June 29 **ACCELERATED END-OF-SEMESTER CLASSES!
- “Language and Cultural Barriers in Education”
- “Strategies for Effective Teacher Collaboration”
- “Responding to Disruptive Students in the Classroom: Strategies for Teachers”
June 10 – June 30 **ACCELERATED END-OF-SEMESTER CLASSES!
- “Computer Skills and Multi-Disciplinary Instruction: How Technology Can Enrich Students and Education”
- “Blended Learning: How Student-Centered Learning Can Enhance Traditional Instruction”
- “Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching: Developing Students’ Critical Thinking and Cognitive Skills”
Thanks for taking CORE P.D. Courses!
Please Note: We recommend getting prior approval from your district for CORE courses.