The Office of Field Experiences provides information to student teachers and pre-student teachers regarding professional development opportunities that may be of interest.
Not all of the opportunities below are offered through the Office of Field Experiences. Please contact the numbers provided below if you wish to register.
I. The Use and Implementation of the Graphing Calculator
When: October 30, 4-6 pm
Where: Old Main 403
This workshop is designed specificaly for math and science student teachers. The New York State Regents Exams require the use of a graphing calculator, therefore, teachers must be able to design curriculum and teach lessons that ensure students can appropriately use the graphing calculator to solve problems. The workshop will emphasize using the graphing calculator as a teaching tool as well. Pre-student teachers in math education are strongly encouraged (and possibly required by course instructor) to attend. Call 888-3289 to be added to the class.
II. Campus Events
Check the Canisius Calendar for a listing of campus events that may be of interest to any student teacher or to their cooperating teacher. Student Teachers may choose to invite their cooperating teacher to campus for a lecture or event as deemed appropriate. This is a nice way to provide the cooperating teacher a link to the wonderful resources and programs available at Canisius.
III. Western New York Writing Project, Saturdays at Ten...call WNYWP for more information.
Saturday Writing Program Starts This Week
The WNY Writing Project (WNYWP) will launch this year's Saturdays at 10 Program on Saturday, September 20 in Old Main 414 from 10 a.m. to noon. The first of the monthly programs will be "Meet the New Fellows." Teachers who participated in the WNYWP Summer Institute held at Canisius in July will talk about their inquiry projects and show the movies they created based on their inquiry findings. The program is free, open to faculty, students and the public. Refreshments will be served.
For more information call 888-3731, Dr. Suzanne Borowicz, Director, WNYWP
IV. NYS Advocacy in Gifted and Talented Education (AGATE) Conference
When: October 24-25, 2008
Where: Canisius College
"High Ability Learners: The Other End of the Spectrum" Hosted by the Differentiated Instruction Program at Canisius College.
Click here for more information.
V. Disabilities Film Festival and Speakers Series
When: October 17th and 18th
Where: Market Arcade Theater, 639 Main Street, Buffalo, NY
The Museum of disABILITY History and People Inc. are pleased to host the 4th Annual disABILITIES Film Festival and Speaker Series. The goal is to provide entertainment and information while exploring issues faced by individuals with disabilities. Various films along with prominent speakers will be featured. The programs are intended to educate viewers, offer different perspectives, challenge stereotypes, and celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities to popular culture.
For more information including a schedule of events, visit disabilityfilmfest.org.
VI. 2008 NYS Council for Exceptional Children Convention
When: November 7-8th
Where: Turning Stone Resort and Spa, 5218 Patrick Road, Verona, NY 13478
Your registration gives you access to over 30 sessions including Strands, Program Chair Invited sessions, and the General Session. Convention Fee also includes: Coffee breaks, Friday Luncheon, Friday Gala Event, and Saturday Continental Breakfast.
For more information including a schedule of events, visit http://nyscec.org/convention.htm.
VII. Demystifying Autism: A Humanistic Introduction for Parents, Caregivers, and Educators
When: October 9th, 9am-4pm
Where: Lucarelli's Banquent Center, 1830 Abbott Road, Lackawanna, NY 14218
Participants will discuss the foundation of best practice approaches and will leave the day with the golden rules of autism.
For more information , click here.
VIII. 2008 NYS Council for Exceptional Children Convention
When: Saturday, October 11th, 8:45am-12:45pm
Where: Classics V Conference Center, Amherst, NY 14228
The Autism Society of America WNY Chapter and Autistic Services, Inc. are pleased to bring another dynamic speaker to the Western New York Region. Ms. Rebecca Klaw, M.S., M.Ed. will be presenting a half-day workshop titled, “Thoughtful Response to Agitation, Escalation, and Meltdowns in Individuals with ASD- A Proactive Approach,” at Classics V Conference and Banquet Center on Saturday, October 11, 2008. The workshop will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and is co-sponsored by the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Western New York (SHAWNY) and Parent-Child Connection. The cost is only $5.00 for parents/individuals with ASD and $10.00 for professionals. This workshop is being offered for .3 ASHA CEUs for speech-language pathologists. Please join us for an informative and exciting presentation!
For more information including a schedule of events, click here.
IX. AOTA Approved Provider Workshop Series
When: October 14th, 2008
Where: ECMC
A Survivor’s Guide to Assistive Technology
Presented by: Natalie Levan, OTR/L and Deborah Holman MS Ed, Special Educator.
This presentation will provide service providers an overview to the framework of assistive technology (AT). Emphasis will be given on determining when and what type of AT is appropriate, how to assess for AT, who can recommend and order AT, how to obtain and or modify current devices, and ensuring and justifying the necessity of the equipment to obtain payment.
For more information, click here.
X. COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION
(CPSE) Process and Preschool Outcomes – SPP #7
When: October 6, 7, 8 or 10, 2008
The workshop will review specific issues and updates related to the federal and state regulations and the CPSE process, with information relating to the State Performance Plan 7 - Preschool Outcomes. Topics included: entry/exit assessment process, evaluation tools, outcome ratings scale, child outcomes summary form, and the roles and responsibilities of the CPSE and CSE. School administrators, & personnel, county evaluators, municipal representatives, community agencies and service providers are invited.
October 6th Orleans Niagara BOCES Conference Center – Room 7
9:00 – 12 noon 4124 Saunders Settlement Rd. Sanborn NY
October 7th Cattaraugus Allegany BOCES
12 – 3:00 pm 1825 Windfall Rd. Olean NY
October 8th Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES – LoGuidice Education Center 12 – 3:00 pm 9520 Fredonia Stockton Rd. Fredonia, NY
October 10th Erie 1 BOCES Education Campus
9:00 – 12 noon 355 Harlem Road, West Seneca, NY 14224
Conference Room A-1
For more information, click here.
XI. Chautauqua Literacy Institute Conference
When: Saturday, October 4, 2008, 9-2:30
Where: The Chautauqua Institute
Please click here for conference description and registration form.
Please click here for conference flier.
For questions regarding this conference, please contact Lisa Fischer at the Canisius College Literacy Center, 888-3728 or via email at fischer7@canisius.edu.
XII. Saturday's At 10: Lesson Exchange
When: Saturday, October 18th, 2008, 10am
Where: Old Main 210
Bring a few copies of your favorite lesson
Be prepared to give a brief explanation of the lesson
Exchange it with someone else's favorite lesson
As always, this program is free and open to the public, so feel free to bring a friend.
XIII. NFRC Fall Conference
When: Saturday, October 18, 2008, 8:30-2:00
Where: Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Road, Depew, NY
Speakers: Lesley Mandel Morrow, Ph.D.
Seymour Simon
Topic: "Literacy Instruction and Literature for Today's Educators" Dr. Morrow will discuss research and policy that is affecting literacy instruction. This will include studies illustrating the importance of exemplary teachers of reading and their characteristics. The presentation will then focus on taking the policy and research and putting it into classroom practice through creating literacy rich classroom environments, motivating children to want to read and write and strategies that work for successful achievement. The organization and management of the daily program in literacy will be illustrated through modeling of procedures, PowerPoint slides and video of classrooms.
Simon will talk about his journey in writing from his book PAPER AIRPLANES published in 1971 to his newest books PENGUINS and OUR SOLAR SYSTEM published by Collins/Smithsonian in 2008.
For more information, visit http://www.thenfrc.org/calendar.html
XIV. NFRC Winter Brunch
When: Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Where: Classics V; 2425 Niagara Falls Blvd.; Amherst, N.Y.
Speaker: Children's author, Marsha Hayles
Topic: Teaching and Writing: Making Creative Connections.
Website: http://www.marshahayles.com
Contact Person: Kimberly McCartan
(716) 656-0829
kim@idcc.net
XV. NFRC Spring Brunch
When: Saturday, April 4, 2009 - 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
Where: Joseph's Country Manor and Grove; 275 Columbia Ave.; Depew, N.Y.
Topic: Supporting Readers Across the Grades
Speaker: Barbara J. Walker, Ed.D.
This session will present a model of reading development that helps classroom teachers identify strengths and challenges of struggling readers.
Contact Person: Kimberly McCartan
(716) 656-0829
kim@idcc.net
XVI. State Performance Plan Indicator # 8
Parent Involvement
How to Improve Parent Communication & Involvement
When: October and November, See dates below
This workshop will provide an overview and best practice strategies to implement State Performance Plan Indicator # 8 Parent Involvement; discuss the process and procedures to assure maximum participation in the survey process; and recommended strategies to improve parent communication and involvement regarding their children’s education, district activities and school events at both the preschool and school-age levels. Presenters:
Susan Barlow, Parent Network of WNY
Vickie Rubin, Early Childhood Direction Center
MaryAnn White Regional SETRC
Registration: 30 minutes prior to workshop
Dates and Times:
October 27, 2008 from 9:00 to 11:30
Erie 1 BOCES, Room B-1
355 Harlem Road, West Seneca, NY 14224
Or
October 27, 2008 from 1:00 to 3:30
Orleans Niagara BOCES
4124 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn NY 14132
Or
October 29, 2008 from 9:00 to 11:30
Erie 2 CC BOCES, Hewes Educational Center
2615 N. Maple St, Ashville NY 14710
Or
October 30, 2008 from 9:00 to 11:30
C/A BOCES Career and Technical Center at Ellicottville
5550 Route 242E, Ellicottville, NY 14731
Or
November 24, 2008 from 9:00 to 11:30
Erie 1 BOCES – Room B-2b
355 Harlem Road, West Seneca, NY 14224
To register or for further information please email
SETRCREG@E1B.ORG
Or call 1-800-462-7653