CUNY Brooklyn College

The Port Washington Teacher Center is proud to collaborate with CUNY Brooklyn College to offer post-graduate opportunities for educators.  Cohorts must include at least 12 participants to continue.

Interested in the "Students With Disabilities" Post-Graduate classes?

CLICK HERE to view the May 31, 2023 Virtual Information Session Slide Presentation for more information about courses, dates, descriptions, and requirements.

FORMS NEEDED TO BE COMPLETED ON OR BEFORE FIRST CLASS OF COHORT:

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM

Fall 2023 through Spring 2024

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Fall 2022 through Spring 2023

Fall 2021 through Spring 2022

Instructor: John Felicciardi [email protected]

12-credit (NON-cohort)

Class time (in-person):  4 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. OR class time (remote): 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm

(Electronic components will be incorporated into the hours)

All participants must complete a Registration form AND register on MLP for EACH 3-credit class.

Click HERE to view course titles, certification requirements, and CST (Content Specialty Test) Information

Fall 2021 Virtual

CBSE 7659T - Instructional Strategies for Students with Special Needs

45 hours; 3 credits

Course Description:

We will examine the adaptations of general education curriculum for teaching students with special needs including English language learners using the principles, rationale, and research-validated methods of instructing and assessing special populations in a variety of settings. Inquiry processes across all content areas, including literacy, mathematics, social studies, science and the expressive arts will also be explored. The use of technology for instruction will be examined. We will also focus on the educational experiences of children and youth from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Please create a separate gmail account so that you may participate in the virtual classes.  Link will be emailed by instructor.

Participants may also receive CTLE (Continuing Teacher Leader Education) hours for this 45 hour course. Please as Director McAuliffe for the CTLE form.

 CBSE 7664T - Communication and Children with Special Needs: PlanningàMotivatingàTeaching

45 hours; 3 credits

Course Description:

Improving teaching methods through techniques of self-analysis and analysis of classroom interactions. Analysis of instructional settings and instructional strategies with focus on students with special needs and English language learners. Analysis of learning processes and modes of communication in the classroom. Examination of the specialized discourses of the subject disciplines in adolescent, middle, and childhood curricula. Analysis of uses of technology in the classroom.

 Mid-Winter 2021-2022 Virtual or In-person TBD

CBSE 7688T Seminar in Special Education: Students with Learning Disabilities

45 hours; 3 credits

Course Description:

Seminar focusing on students with learning disabilities, including core characteristics, co-morbid features, instructional techniques, identity and assessment, classroom management strategies and routines and procedures. Pupil adjustment and school-community relations will also be explored. Attention will be given to the particular needs and interests of students, with provision for individual and group study.

Spring 2022 Virtual or In-person TBD 

 CBSE 7692T Seminar in Special Education: Literacy and Communication

45 hours; 3 credits 

Course Description:

Seminar addressing and focusing on contemporary issues in autism spectrum disorder students including historical perspectives and perceptions, popular culture and identity, core characteristics, co-morbid features; communication and social development, and working with families from diverse backgrounds.

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THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED THE VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2021

7 P.M. - 8 P.M.

REGISTER ON MY LEARNING PLAN NOW!

Consider joining the Fall 2021 start.  Registration began June 7, 2021 on MLP

FIRST DATE OF FALL VIRTUAL CLASSES: Tuesday September 14 @ 4:30 pm  

 2019-2020

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Fall 2018

FIRST DATE OF CLASSES: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

NEW Gifted/Talented Cohort

Special Education Cohort 

Fall