 Undergraduate
Courses for Paraprofessionals: Spring 2006
Education
and Learning Trust
update: Oct. 3, 2006
Programs for School-Related Professionals (SRPs)
NYSUT, through the Education and Learning Trust, offers education and training opportunities for SRPs that can enhance their skills and knowledge and improve overall job performance. Workshop offerings include: Dealing with Students with Special Needs; Managing Student Behavior; Structured Bus Environment; Preventing Back Injuries; School Secretary: Firrst Contact/First Impression; and Skills for Effective Communication.
Undergraduate courses are also available to help teaching assistants meet certification requirements. Contact the Trust at (800) 528-6208 or at ELTmail@nysutmail.org.
Current Schedule of Courses: Enter "Paraprofessionals" in the subject line to view all course offerings.
Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills
The New York State Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (NYSATAS) is required for all candidates who applied for a State teaching assistant certificate after February 1, 2004 - and NYSUT's here to help.
Course Descriptions
Introduction to Education for Paraeducators
Students will gain an understanding of: the roles and responsibilities of Paraeducators; child and adolescent development; classroom and behavior management, and instructional strategies to improve student learning. Text: The Paraprofessional's Guide to the Inclusive Classroom, Doyle, 2 nd edition, Paul Brooks Publishing Co.
English Composition (English 101)
This course will help improve writing skills through exposure to the basics of writing, usage, structure, research skills and more. Students will practice writing for a variety of purposes, including personal narratives. Text: The Brief English Handbook: A Guide to Writing, Thinking,Grammar and Research, Edward Dornan, 7 th edition, Pearson Publishing.
Introduction to Exceptionalities
This course provides an overview of the education of children and youth with disabilities, including the prevalence, causes and characteristics, of specific disabilities. Text: Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education, William Heward, 7 th edition. Merrill Prentice Hall.
Supporting Students in Reading and Writing:
An overview of the components of early reading and writing, composition and motivation to read and write. Areas covered include: reading readiness, phonics, vocabulary and comprehension. Text: Literacy for the 21 st Century, Gail E. Tompkins, 3 rd or 4 th edition. Merrill Prentice Hall.
Foundations of Mathematics:
An overview of mathematics covered in grades K-8 through hands-on inquiry. Topics include: number theory; integers; equations; proportional reasoning, basic concepts of set theory: problem solving, and geometry and probability. Text: Thinking Mathematically, 3 rd edition. Robert Blitzer, Pearson, Prentice Hall.
ONLINE COURSES
Intro to Education for Paraeducators
College Number: EDU 160
College Credits: 3
- Section: S01 (80885)
- Instructor: Mary Galac
- Dates: Aug. 28 – Oct. 18
- Partner: Ulster County Community College
- To register call Ulster County Community College Admission Office at (800) 724-0833
- Tuition: $107 per credit hour / $321 per course plus additional fees
- Fees: $40 Technology Fee; $30 SLN; $5.50 insurance fee
Intro to Exceptional Children
College Number: EDU 170
College Credits: 3
- Section: S01 (80887)
- Instructor: Shirley Birmingham
- Dates: Aug. 28 – Oct. 18
- Partner: Ulster County Community College
- To register call Ulster County Community College Admission Office at (800) 724-0833
- Tuition: $107 per credit hour / $321 per course plus additional fees
- Fees: $40 Technology Fee; $30 SLN; $5.50 insurance fee
Support in Reading and Writing
College Number: EDU 171
College Credits: 3
- Section: S29 (80889)
- Instructor: Ashli Passmore
- Dates: Aug. 28 – Oct. 18
- Partner: Ulster County Community College
- To register call Ulster County Community College Admission Office at (800) 724-0833
- Tuition: $107 per credit hour / $321 per course plus additional fees
- Fees: $40 Technology Fee; $30 SLN; $5.50 insurance fee
Intro to Education for Paraeducators
College Number: EDU 160
College Credits: 3
- Section: S29 (80885)
- Instructor: Mary Galac
- Dates: Oct. 18 – Dec. 20
- Partner: Ulster County Community College
- To register call Ulster County Community College Admission Office at (800) 724-0833
- Tuition: $107 per credit hour / $321 per course plus additional fees
- Fees: $40 Technology Fee; $30 SLN; $5.50 insurance fee
Intro to Exceptional Children
College Number: EDU 170
College Credits: 3
- Section: 01 (80887)
- Instructor: Shirley Birmingham
- Dates: Oct. 18 – Dec. 20
- Partner: Ulster County Community College
- To register call Ulster County Community College Admission Office at (800) 724-0833
- Tuition: $107 per credit hour / $321 per course plus additional fees
- Fees: $40 Technology Fee; $30 SLN; $5.50 insurance fee
Support in Reading and Writing
College Number: EDU 171
College Credits: 3
- Section: S29 (80889)
- Instructor: Ashli Passmore
- Dates: Oct. 18 – Dec. 20
- Partner: Ulster County Community College
- To register call Ulster County Community College Admission Office at (800) 724-0833
- Tuition: $107 per credit hour / $321 per course plus additional fees
- Fees: $40 Technology Fee; $30 SLN; $5.50 insurance fee
CAPITAL REGION
Writing 101 (English Composition)
College Number: EN 190
College Credits: 3
- Location: Capital Region BOCES, 1015 Watervliet Shaker Road, Albany
- Instructor: Ellie Clothier
- Dates/Times: Wednesday; Sept. 20 – Dec. 20 (no class 11/22); 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Partner: Cazenovia College
- To register call Cazenovia College (800) 654-3210 ext. 7107 or email jrees@cazenvoia.edu
- Tuition: $345
UTICA REGION
Introduction to Exceptionalities
College Number: SB 211
College Credits: 3
- Section: C3
- Location: Rome Teacher Center, Chappie James Blvd., Rome, NY
- Instructor: Kathy Chester
- Dates/Times: Tuesdays; Sept. 19,26; Oct.3,10,17; Nov. 14, 28; 4:00 pm-7:00 pm & Saturdays; Oct. 21; Nov. 4; Dec. 2; 8:00 am-4:00 pm
- Partner: Cazenovia College
- To register: call Rome Teacher Center (315) 334-7373
- Tuition: $345
LOWER HUDSON VALLEY
Introduction to Education for Paraeducators
Course Number: SB 133
College Credits: 3
- Section C2
- Location: Mt. Vernon High School; 100 California Rd., Mt. Vernon
- Instructor: Helene Alalouf
- Dates/Times: 11 Tuesdays; Sept. 26 - Dec. 12; 3:45 pm - 7:15 pm & Saturday; Oct. 21; 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Partner: Cazenovia College
- To register call Cazenovia College (800) 654-3210 ext. 7107 or email jrees@cazenvoia.edu
- Tuition: $345
Foundations of Mathematics
College Number: SM 195
College Credits: 3
- Section: C1
- Location: Mt. Vernon High School, 100 California Rd., Mt. Vernon
- Instructor: Jane Turk
- Dates/Times: Thursdays; Sept. 21 – Dec. 21; 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
- Partner: Cazenovia College
- To register call Cazenovia College (800) 654-3210 ext. 7107 or email jrees@cazenvoia.edu
- Tuition: $345
The Exceptional Child (Introduction to Exceptionalities)
College Number: Psy146/EDU
College Credits: 3
- Section: 1
- Location: North Rockland High School, 106 Hammond Road, Thiels, NY
- Instructor: Deborah Adams
- Dates/Times: Tuesdays; Sept. 19 – Nov. 21; 5:45 pm - 10:00 pm
- Partner: Rockland Community College
- Sponsored by: Rockland Teacher Center
- To register: Call RTC (845) 942-7602
- Tuition: $372.00 (additional fees)
LONG ISLAND NASSAU
Introduction to Exceptionalities
Course Number: ENY 202
College Credits: 3
- Section: 1
- Location: Levittown Memorial Education Center, Abbey Lane, Levittown
- Instructor: Trish Burr
- Dates/Times: Tuesdays; Sept. 19 – Dec. 19; 3:45 pm – 7:15 pm
- College Partner: Adelphi University
- To register: Call NYSUT Education and Learning Trust at 800-528-6208
- Tuition: $375
Foundations of Mathematics
Course Number: ENY 204
College Credits: 3
- Section: 1
- Location: Levittown Memorial Education Center, Abbey Lane, Levittown
- Instructor: Rachel Solomon
- Dates/Times: Tuesdays; Sept. 26 – Dec. 19; 4:45 pm - 7:30 pm
- College Partner: Adelphi University
- To register: Call NYSUT Education and Learning Trust at 800-528-6208
- Tuition: $375
- Section: 1
- Location: Willow Road School, Valley Stream S.D., 800 Catalpa Drive, Valley Stream
- Instructor: Trish Burr
- Dates/Times: Mondays: Sept. 18 – Dec. 18; 3:45 pm - 7:15 pm
- College Partner: Adelphi University
- To register: Call NYSUT Education and Learning Trust at 800-528-6208
- Tuition: $375
Introduction to Education for Paraeducators
College Course: ENY 203
College Credits: 3
- Section :1
- Location: Long Beach High School, Long Beach
- Instructor: Susan Locks
- Dates/Times: Tuesdays; Sept.19, 26; Oct.17, 24, 31; Nov. 21, Nov. 28; 3:45 pm - 7:15 pm & Saturdays; Sept. 30; Oct. 21,28; Nov. 18; 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
- College Partner: Adelphi University
- To register: Call NYSUT Education and Learning Trust at 800-528-6208
- Tuition: $375
- Section: 2
- Location: Glen Cove High School, School Library, Dorsoris Lane, Glen Cove
- Instructor: Rachel Salomonr
- Dates/Times: Wednesdays; Oct, 4,11,18,25; Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm and Saturdays; Oct. 21 and Nov. 11; 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
- College Partner: Adelphi University
- To register: Call NYSUT Education and Learning Trust at 800-528-6208
- Tuition: $375
SPRING 2007 COURSE
Supporting Students in Reading and Writing
College Course: ENY 211
College Credits: 3
- Section: 1
- Location: Glen Cove High School, School Library, Dorsoris Lane, Glen Cove
- Instructor: Rachel Salomon
- Dates/Times: Wednesdays; Dec. 6,13,20; Jan. 3,10,17,31; Feb. 7,14; 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm and Saturdays; Jan. 13 and Feb. 3; 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
- College Partner: Adelphi University
- To register: Call NYSUT Education and Learning Trust at 800-528-6208
- Tuition: $375
LONG ISLAND – SUFFOLK
Introduction to Education for Paraeducators
College Number: SB 133
College Credits: 3
- Section: C4
- Location: Huntington High School, Oakwood & MacKay Roads, Huntington
- Instructor: Rachel Solomon
- Dates/Times: Thursdays; Sept. 28 – Dec. 21; 4:45 pm – 8:15 pm
- Partner: Cazenovia College
- To register call Cazenovia College (800) 654-3210 ext. 7107 or email jrees@cazenvoia.edu
- Tuition: $345
Supporting Students in Reading and Writing
College Number: SB 209
College Credits: 3
- Section: C1
- Location: South Country Teacher Center, Brookhaven Annex, 105 Fireplace Neck Rd., Brookhaven
- Instructor: Deborah Graham
- Dates/Times: Tuesdays; Sept. 26 – Dec. 21; 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Partner: Cazenovia College
- To register call Cazenovia College (800) 654-3210 ext. 7107 or email jrees@cazenvoia.edu
- Tuition: $345
Foundations of Mathematics
College Number: SM 195
College Credits: 3
- Section: C2
- Location: William Floyd High School, 240 Mastic Beach Rd., Mastic Beach
- Instructor: Laura Eskenazi
- Dates/Times: Mondays; Sept. 18 – Dec. 18; 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
- Partner: Cazenovia College
- To register call Cazenovia College (800) 654-3210 ext. 7107 or email jrees@cazenvoia.edu
- Tuition: $345
SYRACUSE /SOUTHERN TIER
Introduction to Education for Paraeducators
College Number: SB 133
College Credits: 3
- Section: C3
- Location: Johnson City Teacher Center, 666 Reynolds Road, Johnson City, NY
- Instructor: Lida Bassler
- Dates/Times: Thursdays; Sept. 21 – Dec. 21 (no class 10/12); 4:00 pm – 7:45 pm
- Partner: Cazenovia College
- To register call Cazenovia College (800) 654-3210 ext. 7107 or email jrees@cazenvoia.edu
- Tuition: $345
Writing 101 (English Composition)
College Number: EN 190
College Credits: 3
- Section: C3
- Location: Broome County Teacher Center, 164 Hawley St., Binghamton, NY
- Instructor: Lida Bassler
- Dates/Times: Tuesdays; Sept. 26 – Dec. 19 (no class 10/10); 4:00 pm – 7:45 pm
- Partner: Cazenovia College
- To register call Cazenovia College (800) 654-3210 ext. 7107 or email jrees@cazenvoia.edu
- Tuition: $345
ROCHESTER
Introduction to Education for Paraeducators
College Number: SB 133
College Credits: 3
- Section : C1
- Location: Rochester Regional Office; 30 North Union Street, Rochester
- Instructor: Pat Thompson
- Dates/Times: 13 Mondays; Sept. 18 – Dec. 18; 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Partner: Cazenovia College
- To register call Cazenovia College (800) 654-3210 ext. 7107 or email jrees@cazenvoia.edu
- Tuition: $345
Introduction to Exceptionalities
College Number: SB 211
College Credits: 3
- Section: C2
- Location: Rochester Regional Office; 30 North Union Street, Rochester
- Instructor: Pat Thompson
- Dates/Times: 13 Wednesdays; Sept. 20 – Dec. 20; 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Partner: Cazenovia College
- To register call Cazenovia College (800) 654-3210 ext. 7107 or email jrees@cazenvoia.edu
- Tuition: $345
Writing 101 (English Composition)
College Number: EN 190
College Credits: 3
- Section: C1
- Location: Rochester Regional Office; 30 North Union Street, Rochester
- Instructor: Jack Casement
- Dates/Times: 14 Tuesdays; Sept. 19 – Dec. 19; 4:00 pm - 7:15 pm
- Partner: Cazenovia College
- To register call Cazenovia College (800) 654-3210 ext. 7107 or email jrees@cazenvoia.edu
- Tuition: $345
- Section: C2
- Location: Rochester Regional Office; 30 North Union Street, Rochester
- Instructor: Jack Casement
- Dates/Times: 14 Wednesdays; Sept. 20 – Dec. 13; 4:00 pm – 7:15 pm
- Partner: Cazenovia College
- To register call Cazenovia College (800) 654-3210 ext. 7107 or email jrees@cazenvoia.edu
- Tuition: $345
WESTERN NEW YORK
Introduction to Exceptionalities
Course Number: SB-211
College Credits: 3
- Section: C1
- Location: Southtown Teachers' Center, 123 Union Street, Hamburg, NY
- Instructor: Mary Galac
- Dates/Times: Wednesdays; Sept.20,27; Oct. 4,11,18,21,25; Nov.1,8,15,22,29; Dec. 6,13; 5:30 pm-8:45 p.m.
- Partner: Cazenovia College
- To register call Cazenovia College (800) 654-3210 ext. 7107 or email jrees@cazenvoia.edu
- Tuition: $345
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