Long Island University at Riverhead
Jan 2008
TE
CH
VOL. I No. I
From The Director...
There were a number of changes as we started the 2007 Fall academic semester. We
added two new members to our full-time faculty. They are Ms. Erica Pecorale and
Mr. David Schultz. Both are experienced classroom teachers, they hold multiple
teacher certifications, and are completing their doctoral degrees in literacy.
Enrollment figures for Fall 2007 showed a marked increase over most years. We welcome fourteen new students; nine of whom are studying Childhood Education, three in
Literacy, and two in Special Education. When combined with the continuing students,
it gives us a total of 106 students taking classes for the Spring 2008 semester.
Our National Teacher Accreditation (TEAC) Annual Report has been written and forwarded to the NY State Department of Education. The report included information
such as the transition from Southampton to Riverhead, student test scores, student
teaching video analysis, and the Progress Log. The Progress Log is a student input
measure of the way each student in our program explains
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GLAD TIDINGS!
New Year’s resolutions - a time to start anew, a promise, a pledge, an oath….
These are some of the familiar terms that come to mind every January. Some resolutions
come to full fruition and still others fall by the wayside. With the advent of ‘TEΔCH’, the
first newsletter for our graduate education students, we resolve to produce three editions
during the year, January, June and September!
Dr. R. Lawrence McCann
Program Director
In this Issue...
What’s New ~ Library (8/11)
~ Progress Log (5)
Events/Workshops
~ Refer a friend program (9)
~ CAW/ school violence (6)
~ FYI Certification (5)
~ NYSTCE (10)
Student/ Advisor Spotlight (2/4)
We plan to feature regular student and professor profiles, news from New York State Department of Education, a calendar of events reflecting upcoming job fairs, workshops, conferences, in-house news and notes…and everything related to careers in education.
We encourage student participation. Please share an exciting project you created, impart a
teachable moment, reveal a poem or a short story you have written. Your suggestions for
future topics and articles will also be appreciated.
Uniquely placed in the Pine Barrens, Long Island University at Riverhead offers a unique
and exciting program in Childhood Education, Literacy Education and Teaching Students
with Disabilities and BACB approved Board Certified Behavior Analyst Course Sequence.
We are proud of our hands-on personalized approach throughout the graduate education
experience. We are fortunate to have a vibrant and energetic student body, as well as professors who are dedicated to teaching our students.
Enjoy this first edition of TEΔCH, and best wishes for a peaceful and productive new year.
Pam Jackson
Program Coordinator
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Kristanya Wruck - May 2008
In future issues of TEΔCH, we will be featuring a “student spotlight”. This article will focus
on the life and adventures of a chosen student for your reading pleasure. In our introductory
issue, we are glad to present to you, Kristanya Wruck.
Before coming to Long Island University, Kristanya attended SUNY Geneseo where she completed a double major in the fields of Political Science and Psychology. During her four years
at Geneseo, Kristanya participated in many other areas of campus life. She held the position of
Resident Assistant for two years and was a member of the Royal Lady Knights (a social service
organization). In the academic area, Kristanya was a teacher’s assistant in the psychology program for two years. Along with this, she was also involved with the Children’s Educational
Council; an organization that planned events for children with special needs and their families,
during her senior year. Reaching out beyond Genesee County, Kristanya attended a week long
leadership program in Sienna, Italy.
Last year, when Kristanya started her studies at LIU, she worked in a preschool where she
taught three-year olds and four-year olds. Currently she is subbing and tutoring while she finishes up her course work and thesis. Kristanya is enrolled in the Childhood Education MS program, but will also be getting additional certifications in Special Education and Early Childhood. When asked about her experiences so far with long Island University, Kristanya had
nothing but positive remarks. “I have really enjoyed the majority of my classes thus far. However, I took a special interest in the Technology Integration course with Professor Motz, (as that
is one of my major interests - I’m writing my thesis on it!”
In her free time, Kristanya loves spending time with her family, reading, and watching movies.
“I’m a huge movie buff!”
“LIU has exceeded all of my expectations—the faculty are not only very knowledgeable, but
also very relatable. Due to the size of the program, there is a distinct community feel, where
you are greeted by name and everyone is more than willing to do whatever they are able to help
you. I love it, I couldn’t ask for anything more...except for maybe a soda machine in the building—haha!”
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Letter from the Associate Provost...
Welcome to the first issue of the Teacher Education newsletter from
Long Island University at Riverhead! We have come a long way since
our inaugural semester of Fall 2006. You may have noticed an increase
in staff, faculty, student services (including the computers and core library collection in the student lounge) and a growth in the population of
your student colleagues. In fact, the Education Program has grown over
50% in one year! We are so proud to have you as students and are honored to be part of educating the best teachers on Long Island - or anywhere for that matter!
As part of our celebration of quality, growth and excellence, I am pleased
to inform you that this year's graduation recognition reception will be
held at Atlantis Marine World in Riverhead on Thursday evening, May
Jennifer Browne
8, 2008 from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. More information will follow in the comAssociate Provost
ing weeks so if you plan on graduating, please be reminded that you are
required to file an Application for Degree form. This form is available in the Education Program Office or on the web site http://www.southampton.liu.edu/enroll/registrar/ and should be
returned to the Student Services Office, suite A 1-2 no later than March 3, 2008.
I wish you all the best this semester!
Jennifer Browne,
Associate Provost
Our Title and Crest
In creating our campus newsletter, we thought it appropriate to come up with a title that suited the academic goals and unique qualities of our campus. Originally, there was no intention to make a crest or
symbol, but through the creative process of naming our newsletter, a symbol had come forth. The image that you see is the crest that
was created, by one of our own students, Cory Doyle. The design
concept for the crest attempted to
satisfy the sense of community
that both the faculty and students
feel here at LIU Riverhead. The
triangle is a symbol for the three
education masters degree programs offered here: Literacy, Childhood, and Special Education/
Applied Behavior Analysis.
The crest was originally just a
fun idea that was being thrown
around in the writing process.
However, when the idea of naming
the newsletter “TEACH” was
brought up, we were struck with the
idea of somehow implementing
our crest into the title. As seen on
the cover page, the ‘A’ in
“TEACH” was replaced by the triangle; the symbol of our education programs. Immediately, we knew that we had a unique and meaningful title for this newsletter.
Editor/Production - Cory Doyle
Staff - Helene Camara
Pam Jackson
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ADVISOR SPOTLIGHT
Erica Pecorale is an Instructor of Education. She is also an educator with New York State
certifications for elementary education, special education, and middle level mathematics and
administration. Post-graduate studies included extensive training in Literacy at Leslie University, under esteemed educators Irene Fountas and Mary Ellen Giaccobe prepared her for her
current role as a literacy coach. Erica is currently working on her doctorate in Literacy Studies
at Hofstra University. Her diverse background in conjunction with her classroom experience
have led her to focus on supporting students and teachers as they create literacy environments
rich with authentic reading, writing and language arts.
Erica Pecorale
Literacy Advisor
erica.pecorale@liu.edu
B.S. SUNY Oneonta
M.S. Long Island University-Brentwood
M.S. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
David Schultz is an Instructor of Education. He has 34 years of elementary school experience as a third grade and
kindergarten classroom teacher. His post-graduate studies include training as a Frameworks facilitator from Brian Cambourne which has allowed him to teach professional
development courses in literacy and learning as well as separate courses in assessment
and evaluation. David is the founder and facilitator of the North Fork TAWL Group (a
registered member within the Whole Language Umbrella/National Council of Teachers of
English) which has provided in-service credit opportunity for area teachers for many
years. In addition, he has served as a member of the Executive Board of Directors of the
Whole Language Umbrella as well as a Section Editor of their professional journal, Talking Points. David is currently working on his doctorate in Literacy Studies at Hofstra University. His current research interests include: examination of the relationship between
everyday play and the literacy development of young children; and the study of beginning
David Schultz
proficient readers.
Childhood Advisor
david.schultz@liu.edu
B.A. Long Island University-Southampton
M.S. Long Island University-Southampton
Dr. Sanja Cale is an Assistant Professor of Education. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical
Psychology from the University at Stony Brook. She currently teaches in the department
of education, with classes in applied behavior analysis, educational psychology, autism,
interventions for individuals with disabilities, and research methods. Her research focuses on expanding FBA (Functional Behavioral Assessment) PBS (Positive Behavior
Support), which are approaches that provide prosocial alternatives to dealing with challenging behaviors in individuals with disabilities. For the past several years Dr. Cale has
worked at the Institute for Children with Autism, where she provides intervention to children with developmental disabilities, support services to their families, and training and
supervision to professional staff in public school settings throughout Long Island.
Dr. Sanja Cale
Special Ed. Advisor
sanja.cale@liu.edu
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B.A. SUNY Albany
M.A. SUNY at Stony Brook
Ph.D. SUNY at Stony Brook
FYI
Students who have completed, or are completing, a certification program
in Childhood Education, can also become certified in the following areas
by taking the necessary classes and Content Tests
Literacy Education
Special Education
Early Childhood
605~Children’s Literature (Spring)
580~Intro to Special Ed. (Winter)
512~Methods and Materials in
608~Teaching Reading in
581~Instruction in the Content
Early Childhood Teaching
Content Area (Fall)
Areas (Spring)
(Summer)
609~Literacy Assessment &
661~Diagnostic/Remediation/Assess
Evaluation: Practicum (Fall)
Techniques for Exceptional Learner
610~Literacy Instruction for the
(Fall)
Struggling Learner: Practicum (Spring)
And Choose One
611~Practicum in Literacy (Summer) 582~Applied Behavior Analysis (Spring)
Content Specialty Test in Literacy
662~Teaching Students with Learning
Disabilities (Fall)
663~Teaching Students with Emotional/
Behavioral Disorders (Winter)
Content Specialty Test in Special Education
Progress Log
Although I am sure that many of you have
already heard in your classes, LIU at Riverhead has implemented a Progress Log for all
students who are enrolled to complete. For
anyone who does not know, the Progress
Log is a report by the student that allows
them to explain how he or she has demonstrated certain claims. All professors require
students to enter materials in to this log. In
order to receive the template and an explanation of the eight claims, please e-mail Dr.
Cale (sanja.cale@liu.edu) requesting the Progress Log. If you have any other questions,
feel free to contact Dr. Cale. at: (631) 2878214
Claims to be Demonstrated
Subject Matter demonstrates
knowledge of one’s area content.
Learning How to Learn demonstrates reflective practices.
Pedagogical Knowledge demonstrates knowledge of how children learn and develop, learning
theory, curriculum, assessment
and managing the learning environment.
Multicultural Perspectives
demonstrates knowledge of how
children differ in their approaches to learning.
Teach Skill demonstrates appro- Technology demonstrates utilipriately content and pedagogy
zation of the integration of techwith lesson design and implenology in the instructional procmentation.
Liberal Arts and General Edu- Caring demonstrates profescation demonstrates competence sional responsibilities and nurturin liberal arts and can implement ing characteristics.
cross disciplinary methods.
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Spring 2008 Academic Calendar
Intersession 2008
Saturday, January 5
Intersession Classes Begin
Saturday, February 2
Intersession Term Ends
Spring 2008
Tuesday, January 22
Spring Term Classes Begin
Friday, February 1
Last day to elect pass/fail option, add a course or change to audit
Friday, February 15
Last day to drop a course if full-time status is maintained. If status becomes
less than full-time, last day to withdraw for a partial refund.
February 18-22
Winter Break - NO CLASSES
Friday, March 7
Last day to file for Fall 2008 student teaching
Monday, March 3
Last day to file for May/August 2008 Graduation
Friday, March 28
Last day to withdraw from courses - no refund
March 20-24
Spring Weekend Break - NO CLASSES (includes Good Friday)
Tuesday, March 25
Monday classes meet; Tuesday classes will not meet.
Thursday, May 1
Spring classes end
May 5-8,
Examination Week
Thursday, May 8
Spring Term ends - Graduation Reception
Commencement May 11, 2008
at LIU-CW Post
Required Workshops for Initial Certification
XK58 Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Training
Campus
Section
Day
Date
Time
Room
Eastern
E9073
Saturday
12/15
8:00am-10:00am
TBA
Ammerman
S9069
Saturday
10/27
8:00am-10:00am
TBA
Sayville
S9078
Friday
10/26
1:30pm-3:30pm
129
Online
E9000
Online
9/10-9-17
Online
Online
Online
E9001
Online
10/22-10/29
Online
Online
Online
E9002
Online
12/3-12/10
Online
Online
XK97 Identification and Treatment of Child Abuse
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Tuition: $27.00
Tuition: $45.00
Campus
Section
Day
Date
Time
Room
Ammerman
S9072
Saturday
12/8
10:00am-1:00pm
TBA
Grant
W9033
Saturday
11/17
10:00am-1:00pm
Training Center, TBA
Sayville
S9079
Friday
10/26
3:30pm-6:30pm
129
Online
E9003
Online
9/10-9/17
Online
Online
Online
E9004
Online
10/22-1/29
Online
Online
Online
E9005
Online
12/3-12/10
Online
Online
Snow-Weather Related
Closing Information
Please call the Weather Closing Hotline at
(631) 287-8222 for up-to-the-minute
information and instructions.
In the event of inclement weather, information can be obtained online at:
www.southampton.liu.edu
www.news12.com
www.weatherclosings.com
Directory of Names and Phone #s
Education Staff
Admissions Staff
Dr. R. Lawrence McCann: 287-8213
Director
Joyce Tuttle
Director of Admissions: 287-8236
Dr. Sanja Cale: 287-8156
Christina Stromski
Financial Aid Coordinator: 287-8322
Professor David Schultz: 287-8490
Professor Erica Pecorale: 287-8495
Pam Jackson
Program Coordinator: 287-8201
Helene Camara
Administrative Assistant: 287-8214
Jeffrey Rapess
Program Coordinator: 287-8279
Administration Staff
Ines Seifert
Administrative Assistant: 287-8318
Jennifer Browne
Associate Provost: 287-8304
Debby Ward
Administrative Assistant: 287-8308
Jean Conroy
Associate Dean: 287-8301
Cory Doyle
Graduate Assistant: 287-8888
Rosemary Malone
Operations Coordinator: 287-8334
Andrea Borra
Student Services Assistant: 287-8326
J.P McCaffrey
IT Help Desk
Support Specialist: 287-8493
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From the Editor’s Desk...
Greetings to all!
After what I hope was a safe and enjoyable holiday for all of you, I
welcome you back to the start of the Spring 2008 semester. Since you have
been back, you may have noticed some changes to our campus. One such
change is that the LIU-Riverhead Library is now available for your usage.
Located in the Student Lounge (room 5) the library features a variety of
texts for both the Homeland Security Management Program and the Education Program. In addition to the reference text, many recent copies of
educational journals have been organized and collected to assist you in any
papers and projects that you might have. Anyone who has any questions
about the library can contact Cory Doyle, 287-8888 or Jennifer Browne,
287-8304.
The other new feature to this campus is the implementation of a
newsletter; better known as TE∆CH. Three issues of TE∆CH will be distributed throughout the year; one issue in January, one in June, and one in
September. TE∆CH will feature articles and information that are more resources for you to use to make your experiences at LIU Riverhead memorable. Along with the information provided in the pages of TE∆CH, I
hope students will feel compelled to make their own suggestions of topics/
ideas/and advice that they would like to see printed. This is, afterall, your
newsletter. In addition to any helpful information that you would like to
provide, I’m also asking students to provide any creative works, such as
writing, artwork, poetry, music, etc. that they would like featured in the
newsletter.
Cory Doyle
Editor/Graduate Assistant
I hope that you enjoy our first edition of TE∆CH and that you have a great
spring semester!
- Cory Doyle
~~SUDOKU~~
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Have you learned the lessons only of those who admired you, and were tender with you, and stood aside
for you? Have you not learned great lessons from those
who braced themselves against you, and disputed passage with you?
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2008 Graduation Recognition Reception
@ Atlantis Marine World in Riverhead
Thursday evening, May 8, 2008
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Viennese Dessert!
~ $500!
We believe that personal recommendations from our students are the best referral
source for those who choose to attend the unique graduate education programs offered at Long Island University at Riverhead. We appreciate and encourage your help
in identifying prospective students you believe would benefit from a Master’s degree in
Childhood Education, Literacy Education, and Teaching Students with Disabilities.
For each student recommended, you will receive a one-time $500 referral grant that
may be combined with an existing scholarship, not to exceed tuition and fees. Referrals
must be matriculated degree-seeking students.
Contact Christina Stromski for an application!
McCann Cont’ …
how he or she has demonstrated mastery of our eight claims. All professors require students to enter some material each semester. Dr. Cale or J.P., our tech guru, can help you get started online with our system.
All students must remember to take the state tests at the appropriate time. See your advisor for guidance with this
and other academic matters.
The faculty, professors Cale, Cangero, Davidson, Feeley, Imundi, Kaufman, Morsch, Motz-Gonzalez, Pecorale,
Pettit, Schultz, and Skinner, join me in wishing all of you a Happy New Year and a very productive semester.
Sincerely,
Dr. R. Lawrence McCann
Education Director
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GRADUATE EDUCATION SPRING 2008
COURSE
TITLE
PROF
EDUC 500A
Advanced Technology and Curriculum
MOTZ
EDUC 500B
EDUC 502 001
Basic Technology and Curriculum
Educational Psychology & Human Development
MOTZ
CALE
EDUC 505B 001
Fieldwork Experience II
IMUNDI
EDUC 580 001 WIN Intro to Special Education
CALE
EDUC 581 001
Instruction in the Content Areas/Spec Educ
MORSCH
EDUC 582 001
Applied Behavior Analysis
CALE
EDUC 601E 001
Methods & Materials of Teach Reading
SCHULTZ
EDUC 601E 002
Methods & Materials of Teach Reading
DAVIDSON
EDUC 601R 001
Reading & Writing Methods in Early/Middle Childhood
PECORALE
EDUC 605 001
Children's Literature
SCHULTZ
EDUC 610 001
Practicum: Literacy Instruction for the Struggling Learner PETTIT
EDUC 612 001
Supervision of Lit Programs (K-6)
PECORALE
EDUC 613 001
Assessment Techniques and Testing
KAUFMAN
EDUC 620 001
Methods of Teaching Soc Studies & Language Arts
EDUC 620 002
Methods of Teaching Soc Studies & Language Arts
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TIME
4/5, 12,
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SAT 9:00-3:00
3/1, 8,15 SAT 9:00-3:00
1/23/2008 W 5:30-7:30
1/22/2008
T 5:30-7:30
1/5-2/2/08 SAT 9:00-4:00
1/24/2008 TH 5:30-7:30
1/28/2008 M 5:30-7:30
1/24/2008 TH 5:30-7:30
1/24/2008 TH 5:30-7:30
1/28/2008 M 5:30-7:30
RM
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6
3
2
4
2
3
1/22/2008
T 5:30-7:30 4
1/24/2008 TH 5:30-7:30 1
CANGERO
1/22/2008
1/22/2008
1/28/2008
T 5:30-7:30 3
T 5:30-7:30 7
M 5:30-7:30 4
GAMBERG
1/28/2008
M 5:30-7:30 1
EDUC 663 001 WIN Teach Students with Emot/Behav Prob
FEELEY
EDUC 668A 001
crosslist 668C
EDUC 668C 001
crosslist 668A
EDUC 691E 001
Practicum: Special Edu Adolescent Level
CALE
1/5-2/2/08 SAT 9:00-4:00 3
1/22/2008
T 5:30-7:30 1
Practicum: Special Educ (Childhood level)
CALE
1/22/2008
T 5:30-7:30 1
Student Teaching - Elementary
1/22/2008
T 3:30-5:30 1
EDUC 800 001
Thesis - Childhood Majors
SKINNER/
IMUNDI
SCHULTZ
EDUC 800 002
Thesis - Childhood Majors
PECORALE
1/23/2008
1/23/2008
W 5:30-7:30 4
W 5:30-7:30 3
EDUC 800A 001
Thesis - Special Education Majors
MORSCH
1/24/2008 TH 7:30-9:30 3
Any students who need to register for any of the New York State Teacher Certification Exams (NYSTCE) can find
information at www.nystce.nesinc.com. At their website, you can find information regarding what is needed to register: - Register online
- Check your registration status
- Make changes to your registration
- Find materials to help you prepare for the test
- Get your test scores as soon as they are released
Online at the website, students who are interested can register for the following teacher certification exams:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST)
- Assessment of Teaching Skills—Written (ATS-W)
- Content Specialty Tests (CTSs)
- Bilingual Education Assessments (BEAs)
- Communication and Quantitative Skills Test (CQST)
- Assessment of Teaching Skills—Performance (ATS-P) (Video)
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Resources from our Neighbor
SCCC - Eastern Campus
Peconic Cafeteria
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided by the campus’ own food service, operated by the Suffolk CountyCommunity Collge Association.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday
Friday
Saturday
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
ATM Machine
An automatic teller machine is located on the first floor of the Peconic Building, in the lobby.
Library
The library is located on the second floor of the Peconic Building. Reference text, periodicals, and a wide
range circulation of literature is offered at the Eastern Suffolk Campus’ library. The hours of operation of
the library are posted monthly and can be found online at the library’s website:
http://www3.sunysuffolk.edu/Library/index.asp, or by calling (631) 548-2536.
Teacher Recruitment
Two teacher recruitment programs are coming up in the Spring Semester. The deadline for
submission of your resume is due to Pam Jackson no later than Thursday, February 8, 2008.
On Friday, April 4, 2008 there will be a teacher recruitment program for those interested in
‘Out of State School District Recruitment’. On Thursday, April 10, 2008, there will be a
teacher recruitment program for those interested in ‘NYC Public and Private School Recruitment’. Both programs will be held in the Tilles Center on the Long Island University C.W.
Post Campus. The out of state program will be held between the hours of 8:45 a.m. and 4:00
p.m. The NYC public and private school program will be held between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
and 5:00 p.m. Any students who are interested can receive further information by contacting
Pam Jackson at: 287-8201 or pamela.jackson@liu.edu
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Long Island University at Riverhead
Long Island University at Riverhead
121 Speonk-Riverhead Road LIU Bldg.
Riverhead, NY 11901-3499
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