Spring is a time of renewal, growth, and fresh opportunities – making it the perfect season to invest in your professional development. At the New England Institute for Teacher Education, we’re excited to offer new and impactful courses designed to support all educators. This is the perfect time to work toward recertification before the end of the school year.
Spring Semester Highlights
We’re offering a fantastic lineup of courses to help educators expand their knowledge, refine their teaching strategies, and gain recertification credit (4.5 CEUs or 45 contact hours per course).
New Course Spotlight: EDPO 582 – Teaching the Holocaust: Remembering the Past and Shaping the Future with Dr. Heidi Omlor
Are you ready to teach the Holocaust (as required by Maine law)? Jump-start your approach with an expert-led course packed with strategies, resources, and practical applications. This course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, resources, and confidence needed to teach about the Holocaust effectively. Participants will:
- Examine and build on their existing knowledge of the Holocaust.
- Discuss the importance of Holocaust education in today’s classrooms.
- Create units or presentations that are meaningful and appropriate for their students.
- Collaborate with fellow educators on best practices for teaching challenging historical topics.
EDPO 581: The Democratic Classroom: Empowering Students in Collaborative Learning, K-12 – Led by Dr. Rachel Beckwith, this course helps educators create student-centered classrooms where collaboration, communication, and critical thinking thrive.
EDPO 579: When Trauma Comes to School – Taught by Jenna Goldstein-Walsh, this powerful course enhances your understanding of trauma’s impact on child development. Learn to identify stress responses, support resilience, and apply best practices in real-world school settings. This course is appropriate for classroom teachers, special education teachers, school counselors and administrators to help develop a better understanding of trauma, which may also include emotional intensity.
EDE 328: Artificial Intelligence for Educators – Led by Barbara Vinal, this course is designed to empower educators with the knowledge and skills they need to understand and integrate AI into their teaching practices. Participants will explore the potential of AI in education, learn about the risks and benefits of AI, learn how to create AI-enhanced learning experiences, and discover ways to prepare students for the AI-driven future.
Visit our courses page to learn more about all upcoming courses and get registered today.
Exciting Updates at NEI
I am excited to share that I have transitioned into the role of Communications and Marketing Director. I will be working to enhance how we connect with and support our educator community, like the launch of our brand-new website! It’s designed to be user-friendly, making it easier than ever to find courses, access resources, and stay up to date with all things NEI.
Stay Connected
At the New England Institute, we’re always looking for ways to better serve educators. We love hearing from you – whether it’s about the courses you want, the resources you need, or just to say hello. Feel free to reach out at newenglandinstitute@gmail.com. Your feedback helps us keep improving and bringing you the best possible learning experiences.
Stay tuned for more updates, new courses, and practical teaching support in the coming months. We can’t wait for a season of learning, collaboration, and growth with all of you!
-Sadie McFarlin, Communications & Marketing Director