S26-03045 AI IN ACTION! Danielle Pallatto - dpallattoscope@gmail.com 3 Credits – Inservice - June 24 — August 15 There is so much buzz around AI, especially in the education world. Come join us as we learn how to use different AI apps and digital tools in our teaching practices. We will dive into some of the popular AI tools, as well as some that are lesser known, but equally as resourceful. There is something for everyone in the world of AI!

S26-02514 AI MAGIC FOR TEACHERS: ENHANCING PRODUCTIVITY & STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Kristina Holzweiss—lieberrian@yahoo.com 3 Credits — Inservice - June 24 — August 15 This course is designed to empower teachers with the knowledge and skills to leverage AI tools in the classroom. Teachers will explore the innovative applications of ChatGPT, Canva, Goblin Tools, Drift, Twee, Curipod, Magic School, Brisk Teaching, Chat for Schools, Question Well, Hello History, and other AI tools to enhance their productivity and boost student engagement. Through hands-on learning experiences, you will discover how these tools can streamline lesson planning, create interactive and engaging content, and personalize student learning experiences whether you are a tech-savvy educator or a beginner.

S26-12005 AUDITORY PROCESSING DISORDERS: AN OVERVIEW OF WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH APD Linda A. Cohen - lhardmancohen@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 24 — August 15 What does it mean to have an Auditory Processing Disorder? It is estimated that 5-7% of children sitting in the classroom suffer with APD. That means there is the likelihood of having a student with APD in your current classroom. Learn about the characteristics of an Auditory Processing Disorder and how to work with children that struggle with this disorder. You will also learn about the challenges students with APD face in their reading skills and what you can do as a teacher to help them.

Salute America’s 250th birthday this summer! Students will explore curriculum inspired by American past times and favorites, in flavor, science, and adventure during our multi-course all-inclusive enrichment program! American Eats: A Culinary Adventure invites students to enjoy a hands-on exploration of American summer cuisine with a fun and flavorful mix of baked and no-bake recipes inspired by classic home-style favorites and fairground treats. During Build & Thrill STEM activities, students become amusement park engineers, designing and building attractions through engaging, classroom-based STEM activities. Using roller coasters as a central focus, students explore concepts such as gravity, speed, energy, and motion by creating and testing model coasters, while additional challenges include designing Ferris wheels, spinning rides, and other theme park attractions. Inspired by classic American circuses, Summer Art at the Circus is a creative fine arts enrichment course where students explore the excitement of the circus through hands-on drawing, painting, and sculpting. American Mini Warrior is a high-energy summer fun fitness program where students build strength, agility, and confidence through safe, non-contact, boot-camp–style activities. Participants enjoy relay races, obstacle courses, team challenges, and American-themed skill games in a supportive, action-packed environment that promotes teamwork, coordination, and active fun.

S26-04152 BEST PRACTICES IN CONTENT AREA LITERACY Gayle Meinkes-Lumia - gmeinkeslumia@bufsd.org 3 Credits — Inservice - June 24—August 15 Literacy is at the forefront of education today. All teachers are expected to be “teachers of reading,” no matter what their subject area may be. Teachers need a repertoire of lessons and ideas to motivate learners and elevate student abilities. This course provides a plethora of lessons, graphic organizers, best practice techniques, strategic thinking skills, collaborative, small group activities and models that enhance student learning. In the end you will walk away with a literary bag of tricks!

S26-05004 BEST PRACTICES FOR TEACHING MULTI-LANGUAGE STUDENTS Deirdre Cerrito - deirdrecerrito@yahoo.com Jully Williams - gina102105@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice – June 24 — August CTLE regulations require teachers apply 15% of their required hours toward enhancing language acquisition skills for ENL and ELL students. For ELL teachers, the percentage is 50%. This class provides instruction in best practices as outlined by NYSEDF. Learn best practices in scaffolding, literacy development, aligning instructional resources & academic language. A must for teachers hoping to help their ENL, ELL & MLL students learn English & succeed.

S26-01211 THE CLASSROOM Jo Anna Ferreira - jojoant3@gmail.com 2 Credits — Inservice - June 24 — August 15 Some students struggle to manage big emotions—and when they do, learning can take a back seat. This course helps educators uncover the “why” behind emotional dysregulation and respond with practical, easy-to-use strategies that truly make a difference. Explore simple tools like breathing exercises, pressure techniques, fidgets, headphones and other creative supports that help students reset and refocus. Learn how to guide children in naming their feelings, choosing coping tools, and building self-regulation skills they can use at school and beyond. As an alternative to the discussion forums in week 3 & 5 (ONLY), this course offers two optional Google Meet sessions, each approximately 20 minutes long. 1st meet 7/08, 2nd meet 7/29, 3rd meet 8/10 –7:30 PM.

S26-04502 BEYOND BLOOM-BUILDING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS Gayle Meinkes-Lumia - gmeinkeslumia@bufsd.org 3 Credits — Inservice - June 25 — August 15 The Common Core requires educators to infuse a plethora of higher order skills, as well as deductive reasoning techniques into the classroom. This course will enable educators to comprehend the cognitive domains of Bloom’s taxonomy and subsequently move further and develop mastery level thematic strategies that guide students on their journey to success. Cross curricular teaching, interdisciplinary applications, analytic, philosophical and productive reasoning techniques will be addressed.

S26-01004 BUILDING A POSITIVE CLASSROOM COMMUNITY THROUGH MORNING MEETING Krystina White - krystinawhitescope@gmail.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 24 — August 15 This asynchronous virtual course introduces K–5 educators to Morning Meeting, a core practice of The Responsive Classroom approach. Participants will learn how to structure and implement Morning Meetings to build strong classroom communities, foster student engagement, and set a positive tone for each day. Through modeling, collaborative planning, and reflection, educators will develop tools to immediately apply in their own classrooms. An optional Google Meet will be offered during Week 8 to support participant discussion, questions, and real-time collaboration.

S26-11032 BUILDING POSITIVE RELATIONS WITH PARENTS Michael Sims - mikesimsduke1@yahoo.com 3 Credits – Inservice - June 24 — August 15 Explore the fundamental importance of encouraging real collaboration between schools and families. Developing good relations with parents is an essential tool for creating an optimal working environment for students. Construct materials, examine how to communicate proactively with parents, develop strategies for communicating negative information and how to remain professional with confrontational or hostile parents.

S26-11014 BUILDING STUDENT RESILIENCY—K—12 Michael Sims - mikesimsduke1@yahoo.com 3 Credits – Inservice - June 24 — August 15 Teachers today have to manage students that struggle with independence and self-reliance. This stems from many factors, like bulldozer parents smoothing the road so they don’t encounter difficulties. Though their intentions are well placed, parents are actually denying opportunities for their kids to learn critical life skills like decision making, responsibility and coping strategies. Colleges have begun reporting students are not equipped to handle the rigors that come at the university level. To combat these trends, we will explore ways to create a culture where your students will learn resiliency & how to be independent thinkers.

S26-01201 BUILDING STUDENT/TEACHER RELATIONSHIPS WITH SEL ACTIVITIES Richard Faber—Fabes888@gmail.com 3 Credits—Inservice — June 24 — August 15 We define social and emotional learning (SEL) as integral part of education and human developments. SEL is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for other, establish and maintain supportive relationships and make responsible and caring decisions. SEL advances educational equity and excellence through authentic school-family-community partnerships to establish learning environments and experiences that feature trusting and collaborative relationships, rigorous and meaningful curriculum and instruction, and ongoing evaluation. SEL can help address various forms of inequity and empower young people and adults to co-create thriving schools.

Our after school enrichment Program is designed to ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and build essential skills in a fun and engaging environment.Families register monthly for an amazing program. Located at the Carle Place High School Curriculum for Pre-K Students 2:00 PM (Dismissal) to 4:30PM Daily Starts First day of school Operates every FULL school day Taught by skilled & experienced staff Minimum of 12 students needed to run Registration & Refund Deadline July 1, 2026 Please read all enrichment guidelines prior to registering your child

S26-01096 CHILDHOOD OBESITY: A MODERN DAY EPIDEMIC—Pre-K-12 Brianna Burghard—bburghard26@gmail.com 3 Credits—Inservice— June 24 — August 15 This course focuses on the epidemiology of child and adolescent obesity with a focus on environmental and socioeconomic factors. This course will cover the potential implications of childhood obesity, including health and economic consequences. Environmentally focused interventions and programs to combat childhood obesity will be included.