Teacher Training Courses in NYC, New York

Our Combined TEFL/TESOL course connects on-line with on-site training. First, you study the principles and theories of TEFL/TESOL on line at your own pace under the guidance of a tutor. After completion of the theory segment, you'll attend one of our training centers for seven days of practical teaching of actual EFL/ESL students. This course is ideal...

Good classroom management is at the heart of effective teaching. This course is aimed at teachers in regular and special education settings who want to learn how to organize their classrooms to help students realize their maximum potential while also keeping their classes on track. It includes a step-by-step approach for setting up and carrying out...

Mindfulness is a particular way of paying attention to internal thoughts, sensations, emotions and external stimuli with kindness. Practicing Mindfulness in educational settings promotes self-regulation and metacognition, while enhancing attention and decreasing stress.   In this workshop, you will learn activities to use in your classroom to...

There is a growing body of research that has raised concerns about boys’ vulnerability in terms of social-emotional development, referral to special education, and academic success in school, particularly in terms of literacy. Long-held stereotypes about how boys and girls are “supposed to be” limit the potential of both genders. This workshop...

How do children develop computational strategies to help them add and subtract? This course explores how children make sense of these operations. Through video clips and student work samples, we'll examine effective, efficient, and accurate problem-solving strategies that children can use to master addition and subtraction. We'll discuss the role of...

Full Course Name: Sounds in Motion: Development of Auditory Perception & Early Lit Skills Thru Use of Body Movement This workshop is designed to teach educators a unique, engaging, and effective program that helps early learners in both regular and special education classes acquire phonemic awareness, listening, early literacy, vocabulary,...

This course will help you meet the literacy standards for Pre-K programs in a developmentally appropriate fashion. We will explore: The role of classroom routines and environment Children's expressive and receptive language skills and the components of literacy development Center-based, large and small group instruction Ways to read aloud effectively...

You will learn how to choose books that address developmental and experiential difficulties. Bibliotherapy is the art of using children's literature to help children understand difficult experiences and resolve developmental issues that may interfere with their growth. You also will explore how the use of story can help children better understand...

We offer an accredited four-week, residential certification course that provides for a high-quality practical training. During the training, there are daily study sessions in which trainees learn teaching methodology, classroom management, how to teach accent reduction and interesting grammar classes. The greater portion of the time is spent on preparing,...

You will learn how one area of development influences others, and how a delay or disorder in one domain can impact on others.  This workshop is designed to promote fluency in your early childhood assessment skills across all domains of development. We will review standardized tests [such as the DAYC (Developmental Assessment of Young Children)...

This course will utilize current theoretical perspectives to gain insight into children's play. Young children play to express feelings, gain mastery over materials, and find meaning in complex experiences. When an emotional crisis interferes with a young child's development, the disturbance manifests itself in the child's play. If early intervention...

Minds in Motion: Bringing Science to Life through Creative Movement Children love to move! This participatory workshop demonstrates engaging strategies that use movement children's natural language to teach early elementary science concepts such as life cycles, habitats, and the seasons. With scarves, music, and award-winning children's literature...

Clarifying Comprehension: Practical Strategies for Educators Teaching students to understand what they read is one of the most challenging tasks for teachers; however, there are numerous strategies that offer ways to increase student engagement in the reading process. This workshop covers schema and how to activate it, types of text and how to best...

Full Course Name: Reggio-Emilia Approach: Interpret Theory & Practice for Schools in US The early childhood program found in Reggio-Emilia, Italy, incorporates an emphasis on the learning environment, process vs. product, developmentally appropriate practice, and the importance of the community of learners. Much of this philosophy reflects...

Anyone applying for certification during or after the Fall 2013 semester must complete six hours of training on the social patterns of harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This workshop includes training in identifying indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention techniques, and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors. ...