Special Programs and Events

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2008-2009 Seminar Series
Presents

Andrea Lipack
Associate Director/Employer Relations
Career Center at Stony Brook University

On

Resume and Cover Letter Preparation

Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Lecture Hall 2 ,Wang Center
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Snow Date
TBD

For student teachers in all teacher education programs, this seminar will provide insights, advisement and skills demonstrations that will prepare teacher candidates for recruitment into the workforce, job interviews, and post-interview follow-up

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2008-2009 Seminar Series
Presents

Andrea Lipack
Associate Director/Employer Relations
Career Center at Stony Brook University

On

Resume and Cover Letter Preparation

Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Lecture Hall,Wang Center
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

For student teachers in all teacher education programs, this seminar will provide insights, advisement and skills demonstrations that will prepare teacher candidates for recruitment into the workforce, job interviews, and post-interview follow-up

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2008-2009 Seminar Series
Presents

An Evening of Authentic Interviewing
For Student Teaching Candidates
and Educational Leadership Interns

This Event Organized by
Dr. Robert Scheidet
Coordinator of Internships
Educational Leadership Programs
Stony Brook University

Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Social and Behavioral Sciences Building
Participants Will Be Notified of Room Locations
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2008-2009 Seminar Series
presents

M. Nicole O'Shea-Holohan
ESL Teacher
South Huntington School District

On

Literacy Development and Integrating Reading with English Language Teaching

Tuesday,October 28, 2008
Lecture Hall 2, Wang Center
5:20 – 8:00 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2007-2008 Seminar Series
Presents

Dr. Roberta A. Richin
Executive Director, Council for Prejudice Reduction
&
Dr. Sarah Nadeau
Deputy Director, Center for Prejudice Reduction

On

“If Long Island Were a Village:
The 100 People Model"
A Dialogue Across Differences Workshop

Monday, May 5, 2008
Wang Center, Room 201
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2007-2008 Seminar Series
Presents

An Evening of Authentic Interviewing
For Student Teaching Candidates
and Educational Leadership Interns

This Event Organized by
Dr. Robert Scheidet
Coordinator of Internships
Educational Leadership Programs
Stony Brook University

Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Social and Behavioral Sciences Building
Participants Will Be Notified of Room Locations
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2007-2008 Seminar Series
Presents

Dr. Tracy Poulton
Director of Secondary Education and ESL
Longwood Central School District

On

Expectations of an ESL Teacher in a Public School District,
the No Child Left Behind Act,
and New York State Assessments

Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Lecture Hall 1, Wang Center
5:20 – 7:00 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2007-2008 Seminar Series
Presents

M. Nicole O’Shea-Holohan
ESL Teacher
South Huntington School District

On

Literacy Development and
Integrating Reading
with the Mainstream Teacher and
Learning Specialist

Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Lecture Hall 2, Wang Center
5:20 – 8:00 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2007-2008 Seminar Series
Presents

Tom Fazio
Coordinator for Mentor Services, Secondary Level-
Northport/East Northport School District
and
Larry D’Aquisto
K-8 Mentor Coordinator, Northport/East Northport
School District and Adjunct Professor, SUNY
Farmingdale

On

Classroom Management
It’s Not Just A Concept, It’s A Plan

Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Room 201, Wang Center
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

This workshop will have participants understand the critical components that provide for effective classroom management. Participants will explore the development of effective procedures and routines, techniques for gaining and maintaining student attention, and the process of creating an effective discipline plan. Additionally, this seminar will focus on parent contacts as it relates to classroom management. Implicit within the boundaries of classroom management is the recognition of each teacher’s personal style. Presenters will enable participants to examine their personal style and develop classroom management strategies consistent with it.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2007-2008 Seminar Series
Presents

Andrea Lipack
Associate Director/Employer Relations
Career Center at Stony Brook University

On

Resume and Cover Letter Preparation

Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Lecture Hall 2, Wang Center
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
SNOW DATE
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Javits 101
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

For student teachers in all teacher education programs, this seminar will provide insights, advisement and skills demonstrations that will prepare teacher candidates for recruitment into the workforce, job interviews, and post-interview follow-up.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2007-2008 Seminar Series
Presents

Roberta A. Richin
Executive Director, Council for Prejudice Reduction

On

“Help! How Can We Reduce Prejudice and Still Teach Our Students Our Standards-Based, High Stakes-Test-Driven Curriculum?”

Wednesday, October 3, 2007
145 Engineering
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2007-2008 Seminar Series
Presents

An Evening of Authentic Interviewing

For Student Teaching Candidates
and Educational Leadership Interns

This Event Organized by
Dr. Robert Scheidet
Coordinator of Internships
Educational Leadership Programs
Stony Brook University

Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Social and Behavioral Sciences Building
Participants Will Be Notified of Room Locations
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2007-2008 Seminar Series
Presents

Andrea Lipack
Associate Director/Employer Relations
Career Center at Stony Brook University

On

Resume and Cover Letter Preparation

For student teachers in all teacher education programs, this seminar will provide insights, advisement and skills demonstrations that will prepare teacher candidates for recruitment into the workforce, job interviews, and post-interview follow-up.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Meeting Room 201, Wang Center
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2006-2007 Seminar Series
Presents

Dr. Tracy Poulton
Director of Secondary Education and ESL
Longwood Central School District

On

Expectations of an ESL Teacher
in a Public School District,
the No Child Left Behind Act,
and New York State Assessments

Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Room 301, Wang Center
5:20 – 7:30 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2006-2007 Seminar Series
Presents

Elizabeth Silva
Bilingual Professional Development Specialist
Eastern Suffolk BOCES Special Education Training
and Resource Center (SETRC)

On

Differentiating Language Development from
Learning Disabilities in
English Language Learners

Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Room 117, SBS North
5:20 – 7:30 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2006-2007 Seminar Series
Presents

Andrea Lipack
Associate Director / Employer Relations
Career Center at Stony Brook University

On

Resume and Cover Letter Preparation

For student teachers in all teacher education programs, this seminar will provide insights, advisement and skills demonstrations that will prepare teacher candidates for recruitment into the workforce, job interviews, and post-interview follow-up.

Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Lecture Hall 2, Wang Center
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2006-2007 Seminar Series
Presents

M. Nicole O’Shea-Holohan
ESL Teacher
South Huntington School District

On

Integrating Reading into ESL Instruction

Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Room 301, Wang Center
5:20 – 7:30 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2006-2007 Seminar Series
Presents

The Regional Winter Meeting
of the Long Island Regional Strategic Planning Network

On

Differing Roles: Building Bridges to Consensus

Thursday, February 8, 2007
Meeting Room 401, Wang Center
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

This Event Cosponsored by the Center for Excellence and Innovation in Education

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2006-2007 Seminar Series
Presents

An Evening of Authentic Interviewing

For Student Teaching Candidates
and Educational Leadership Interns

This Event Organized by
Dr. Robert Scheidet
Coordinator of Internships
Educational Leadership Programs
Stony Brook University

Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Social and Behavioral Sciences Building
Participants Will Be Notified of Room Locations
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2006-2007 Seminar Series
Presents

Andrea Lipack
Associate Director / Employer Relations
Career Center at Stony Brook University
And
Kenneth Bohrer
Senior Career Planning and Development Associate
Career Center at Stony Brook University

On

Resume and Cover Letter Preparation

For student teachers in all teacher education programs, this seminar will provide insights, advisement and skills demonstrations that will prepare teacher candidates for recruitment into the workforce, job interviews, and post-interview follow-up.

Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Meeting Room 201, Wang Center
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2006-2007 Seminar Series
Presents

Christa Stevenson
Resource Specialist
Bilingual/ESL Technical Assistance Center
Eastern Suffolk BOCES

On

Integrating Technology in the ESL Classroom

Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Meeting Room 401, Wang Center
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

This Event Coordinated by
the TESOL Teacher Education Program

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2005-2006 Seminar Series
Presents

An Evening of Authentic Interviewing

For Student Teaching Candidates
and Educational Leadership Interns

This Event Organized by
Dr. Robert Scheidet
Coordinator of Internships
Educational Leadership Programs
Stony Brook University

Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Level 1 - Social and Behavioral Sciences Building
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2005-2006 Seminar Series
presents

Kathleen Flynn-Bisson, MA, CHES
Health Educator
Student Health Service
CHOICE Center

On

Assertiveness Training Seminar
for Teacher Candidates

For student teachers in all teacher education programs, this seminar will provide insights, advisement and skills demonstrations that will prepare teacher candidates for recruitment into the workforce, job interviews, and post-interview follow-up.

Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Meeting Room 301, Wang Center
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2005-2006 Seminar Series Presents

Andrea Lipack
Associate Director / Employer Relations
Career Center at Stony Brook University

On

Resume and Cover Letter Preparation

For student teachers in all teacher education programs, this seminar will provide insights, advisement and skills demonstrations that will prepare teacher candidates for recruitment into the workforce, job interviews, and post-interview follow-up.

Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Meeting Room 201, Wang Center
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2005-2006 Seminar Series
Presents

An Evening of Authentic Interviewing

For Student Teaching Candidates
and Educational Leadership Interns

This Event Organized by
Dr. Robert Scheidet
Coordinator of Internships
Educational Leadership Programs
Stony Brook University

Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Social and Behavioral Sciences Building
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2005-2006 Seminar Series
presents

Kenneth Bohrer
Career Advising Coordinator
Career Center at Stony Brook University

On

Resume and Cover Letter Preparation

For student teachers in all teacher education programs, this seminar will provide insights, advisement and skills demonstrations that will prepare teacher candidates for recruitment into the workforce, job interviews, and post-interview follow-up.

Wednesday, November 2, 2005
Meeting Room 401, Wang Center
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2005-2006 Seminar Series
presents

Michael LoMonico, M.L.S.
Head of National Education for
the Folger Shakespeare Library

Associate Director of Education for
the English-Speaking Union of the United States

Lecturer of English Education, Stony Brook University

On

Teaching Tools for Integration of Technology in the Classroom Workshop:
Creating Electronic Presentation Portfolios
Using Blogs for Documenting Field Experience and Student Teaching Logs
Creating WebQuests

Wednesday, October 19, 2005
PEP/SPD Computing Lab, N123 SBS Building
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2004-2005 Seminar Series
presents

Howard Schneider
Former Editor of Newsday
Visiting Professor of English at
Stony Brook University

On

Is the First Amendment Doomed?
Issues of Journalism & Ethics
for High School and Middle School Students

Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Lecture Hall I, Wang Center
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

This Event Coordinated by
the English Teacher Education Program

All Interested Community Members
Are Welcomed to Attend

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2004-2005 Seminar Series
Presents

An Evening of Authentic Interviewing

For Student Teaching Candidates
and Educational Leadership Interns

This Event Organized by
Dr. Robert Scheidet
Coordinator of Internships
Educational Leadership Programs
Stony Brook University

Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Social and Behavioral Sciences Building
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2004-2005 Seminar Series
presents

Roberta Seelinger Trites, Ph.D.
Professor of English, Illinois State University
Former Editor of The Children’s Literature Society Quarterly
Author of Waking Sleeping Beauty
and Disturbing the Universe

On

“Twain and Alcott’s Legacy in Young Adult Literature: Reflection and Community”

Monday, March 7, 2005
Lecture Hall I, Wang Center
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

This Event is Co-Sponsored by
the PEP Administration,
the School of Professional Development,
and the English Teacher Education Program

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2004-2005 Seminar Series
presents

Andrea Lipack
Associate Director
Career Center at Stony Brook University

On

Resume and Cover Letter Preparation

For student teachers in all teacher education programs, this seminar will provide insights, advisement and skills demonstrations that will prepare teacher candidates for recruitment into the workforce, job interviews, and post-interview follow-up.

Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Meeting Room 401, Wang Center
3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2004-2005 Seminar Series
presents

Filmmakers Carlos Sandoval and
Catherine Tambini

On

Farmingville:
Addressing Issues of Diversity Through Documentary Film

PEP’s Conceptual Framework emphasizes community and diversity as our teacher candidates bring a sensitivity to these issues into their classrooms. Recently screened on P.O. V., public television’s independent documentary showcase, Farmingville, a jury-prize winning documentary at the Sundance Film Festival, addresses the conflict between long-time suburban residents and newly arrived immigrant populations in a Long Island community.

Students in all PEP programs, as well as cooperating teachers and administrators, are invited to attend as our guests present and discuss the making of this film.

Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Wang Center Theatre
4:00-6:30 p.m.

For additional information and teaching resource materials about Farmingville, please visit: www.pbs.org/pov/pov2004/farmingville

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2004-2005 Seminar Series
presents

Roseanne J. Westgate, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Education
Southampton College
and
Director of Special Education/Pupil Personnel Services
Westhampton Beach UFSD

On

How to Teach the Exceptional Child
in Your Secondary Classroom

In keeping with our program’s commitment to the professional excellence and growth of teacher candidates, faculty, and community partners, this seminar will provide an in-depth assessment of the social, educational, and legal implications of children with special needs in the classroom. Included will be recommendations for working with students in an inclusion model.

Students in all PEP programs, Cooperating Teachers, and Administrators are invited to attend.

Wednesday, November 3, 2004
Meeting Room 401, Wang Center
4:00-6:00 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2003-2004 Seminar Series
presents

Lara Alcock
Rutgers University

On

Students’ Non-Visual Reasoning
in Real Analysis

Wednesday, April 28, 2004
Mathematics, 5-127
5:10 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2003-2004 Seminar Series
presents

Edgar H. Schuster, Ph.D.
Eminent English Educator,
Member of the Writing Assessment Advisory Committee, State of Pennsylvania
Former Master Teacher at the Graduate School of Education, Harvard University
Recipient of the Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching
and
Author of “Breaking the Rules: Liberating Writers Through Innovative Grammar Instruction”

On

The Teaching of Grammar

Wednesday, March 31, 2004
Wang Center, Lecture Hall 1
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2003-2004 Seminar Series
presents

Glenn Gordon Smith, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Technology and Society
Stony Brook University

On

Why Interactivity Works:
Interactive Priming of Mental Rotation

Wednesday, March 31, 2004
Mathematics 5-127
5:10 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2003-2004 Seminar Series
presents

Robert Wayne Harris, M.S.
Associate Director/Nassau County Liaison
Long Island Regional School Support Center (LIRSSC)
and
Supervisor II
Nassau BOCES
Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology

On

The Culture of Poverty

Wednesday, March 3, 2004
Wang Center, Conference Room 401
3:45 - 5:30 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2003-2004 Seminar Series
presents

Bernie Maskit, Ph.D.
Co-Director o f Mathematics Education

On

Can Dual Code and Multiple Code Theories Play a Role in Mathematics Education Theory?

Wednesday, February 25, 2004
Mathematics 5-127
5:10 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2003-2004 Seminar Series
presents

Professor Neil Portnoy
Director of Mathematics Education

On

Undergraduates Study Knot Invariants as Functions: What Understandings are Revealed?

Wednesday, February 11, 2004
Math 5-127
5:00 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2003-2004 Seminar Series
presents

Michael LoMonico, M.L.S.
Associate Director of Education,
The English-Speaking Union of the United States
And
Adjunct Professor of English Education
Stony Brook University

On

Integrating Technology into Your Course

A workshop to address the use of smart technology and its practicality in teaching

Tuesday & Wednesday, January 20 – 21, 2004
Library SINC Site, Room 1464S
9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

All Professional Education Program Faculty
are Encouraged to Attend

The Center for Excellence and Innovation in Education (CEIE)
Stony Brook University
presents

A One-Day Conference
Co-sponsored With
The Long Island Regional Support Center (LIRSSC) and BOCES

On

Effective Practices for Access & Equity: Addressing Chapter 405

Wednesday, January 7, 2004
Student Activities Center
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Presenters at this conference will address:
- Placement in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
- Disproportionality
- NCLB and closing the achievement gap
- Staff development to improve the performance of students with disabilities
- Developing and sustaining collaborative classes
- Other Chapter 405 issues

The Districts that will be presenting effective practices are:
Bay Shore
Half Hollow Hills
Patchogue-Medford
Sachem
South Huntington
William Floyd

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2003-2004 Seminar Series
presents

Alicia Holewinski, M.A.
ASL Instructor
Smithtown School District

On

The “Why”, “What” and “How” of American Sign Language

Discussion Topics Include:
- A description and history of ASL
- The Relationship between ASL and Foreign Language Teaching Techniques
- Cross-cultural Dynamics

Wednesday, December 3, 2003
Melville Library, Room 4000
3:50 – 5:10 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2003-2004 Seminar Series
presents

Michael LoMonico, M.L.S.
Associate Director of Education,
The English-Speaking Union of the United States
and
Adjunct Professor of English Education,
Stony Brook University

On

The Digital Disconnect and Your Teacher Candidates:
What High School Students Are Thinking

A presentation to address the widening gap between Internet-savvy students and their schools

Wednesday, December 3, 2003
CELT Center, Melville Library
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

All Faculty and Staff in the
Professional Education Program
are Encouraged to Attend

Mentoring for Success
Helping Underrepresented Students Thrive in a Research Environment

In Celebration of Dr. David Bynum
Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Cell Biology
and
Director and Founder of the Long Island Group Advancing Science
Education (LIGASE)
Recipient of the 2002 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mentoring

For his remarkable results in increasing the participation of minorities, women and disabled students in Science, Mathematics and Engineering, and in recognition of his dedication to developing educational opportunities for elementary, secondary, undergraduate and graduate students to participate in laboratory experiences at Stony Brook

Introductions by
John H. Marburger III
Presidential Science Advisor and Director,
Office of Science and Technology Policy

Featured Speaker
Michael F. Summers, Ph.D.
Professor and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
2000 Recepient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mentoring

Monday, December 1, 2003
4:00 p.m.
Student Activities Center Auditorium
Reception to follow in SAC Ballroom B

Co-sponsored by the Center for Inclusive Education, the Office of the Provost, and the 2003-04 Year of Community: Mentoring for Success Committee

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2003-2004 Seminar Series
presents

Lynda Geller, Ph.D.
Co-Director, The Cody Center for Autism,
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry,
Stony Brook University

On

Working with inclusion students in your classroom

Wednesday, November 12, 2003
Endeavor Hall (South Campus) Room 120
3:45 ?5:15 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University

Welcomes representatives from the
University Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action
for a special presentation of

And Justice For All

(an interactive and informative session on issues of diversity)

Wednesday, November 5, 2003
Harriman Hall, Room 210
9:30 ?11:30 a.m.

All Faculty and Staff in the
Professional Education Program
are Encouraged to Attend

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2002-2003 Seminar Series
presents

Lynda Geller, Ph.D.
Co-Director, The Cody Center for Autism,
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry,
Stony Brook University

On

Working with inclusion students in your classroom

Wednesday, April 2, 2003
Endeavor Hall (South Campus) Room 120
3:45 - 5:15 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
Stony Brook University
2002-2003 Seminar Series
presents

Robert Wayne Harris, M.S.
Associate Director/Nassau County Liaison
Long Island Regional School Support Center (LIRSSC)
and
Supervisor II
Nassau BOCES
Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Technology

On

The Culture of Poverty

Wednesday, November 6, 2002
Student Activities Center, Room 303
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

The Professional Education Program
State University of New York at Stony Brook
2001-2002 Seminar Series
presents

Julie Weisenberg, M.A. TESOL
RID Certified Interpreter & Transliterator
Instructor/Coordinator – Deaf Studies/Interpreter Education
Suffolk County Community College, Selden, New York
Ph.D. Student – USB Department of Linguistics

On

Teaching the Deaf Student

Discussion topics include:
- Cross-cultural Dynamics
- Language Issues
- Professionalism
- Classroom Management (Adaptations)

Wednesday, April 17, 2002
Student Activities Center, Room 303
4:00-5:30 p.m.