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Workshops and Conferences
The School of Education, Health and Human Services annually sponsors or co-sponsors approximately 50 professional development conferences. Many of these conferences are offered with two options: tuition-based graduate credit or fee-based, non-graduate credit. Fee-based attendance will often be approved by school districts for in-service credit. You are advised to consult your district administrator. Please visit our Web site frequently for additions to the conference schedule, which appears below. For conference flyers, registration information or for further information, contact Barbara Calvo-Moran at (516) 463-5750 or send an e-mail.
Office of Professional Development Services
120 Hagedorn Hall
119 Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York 11549
Martin Blum, Assistant Dean
Barbara Calvo-Moran, Administrative Assistant
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Current Policies and Best Practices Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Fee: $115 or $100 for teams of three or more. |
The conference will focus on educating students with autism in general and special education settings and will provide current information on a variety of the research-based strategies to facilitate best outcomes for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). |
| How to Build the Master Schedule, Part I October 10, 2008 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Fee: $115 or $100 for teams of three or more. |
This conference is designed to teach secondary level staff how to build a master schedule. |
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Early Childhood Conference - Launching Platform for Literacy, Mathematics and Science |
This conference is for you if:
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How to Build the Master Schedule, Part II |
This follow-up morning workshop will be “hands-on”, with simulated data provided for participants to build a mock master schedule from start to finish. |
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Westhampton UFSD Technology Conference Fee: $30 |
The convergence of excellent teaching and ubiquitous technology is the key to providing our students with the twenty-first century schools they deserve. This interactive workshop will focus on how teaching and learning can be transformed in a one-to-one computing environment. Teachers, administrators, and students will share their insights about the Westhampton Beach School District’s Laptop Initiative, which began in 2004 and is now fully implemented in grades four through twelve. Special emphasis will be placed on building collaborative, inquiry-based classroom environments and the importance of ongoing professional development. Strategies for planning, implementing, and evaluating a one-to-one computing initiative will be discussed. |
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Know Me Know My Name, A Youth Leadership Institute: Students Helping Students Fee: $35 |
Students in grades 9 and 10 will have an opportunity to speak out and be heard on issues facing young people, issues not usually covered in the classroom, but inextricably linked to academic success. The Institute is designed to provide a forum for student voices to be heard, and for action plans to be developed that will promote access and equity for all students. |
| Reaching All Children: Possibilities and Challenges in Implementing RTI November 17, 2008 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Fee: $115 or $100 for teams of three or more. |
This conference will provide information to Long Island general and special education educators and administrators on skills and strategies that are particularly effective in addressing at-risk learners. The goal of the program is not only to share information about RTI, but to offer sessions that enable you to apply strategies and ideas in a way that is meaningful for your particular classroom, school and district. |
| AIDS Education/Prevention Conference Co-sponsored with the Nassau County HIV Commission Prevention Committee November 21, 2008 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Fee: Free |
Hofstra University has sponsored the Heart BEATS Conference since 2001. Teen peer educators plan workshops on HIV and health related issues affecting young people. Free HIV screening is available to the University community. |
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Long Island Gay & Lesbian Youth; 13th Annual Conference Fee: $75 per person,$35 College Students, $30 High School Students; |
Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth, Inc. (LIGALY) provides youth, K-12 and university staff and administrators, youth counselors, and health care professionals the opportunity to learn about the broad range of issues affecting GLBT youth. |
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Secondary New Teachers Network Hagedorn Hall, South Campus Fee: Free |
The Network is designed to support secondary school teachers in their first few years in the classroom. |
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Summer Institute for Advanced Placement Teachers |
This is a College Board Endorsed AP Summer Institute offering training in six subject areas:
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For more information on these conferences/workshops, please call the Office of Professional Development: (516) 463-5750