Frontline Education

1. DASA (Dignity for all Students Act) Coordinator - 2 HOUR REFRESHER (via Zoom)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: DASA Coordinators

Dates: 9/15/2026

DASA Coordinator - 2 HOUR REFRESHER

***PREREQUISITE - AT LEAST ONE YEAR AS A DASA COORDINATOR***

This training will review the DASA regulations and updates; review the role of the responsibilities of Dignity Act Coordinators; share an overview of complaint process flow charts; provide samples of DASA forms and investigation techniques; and provide an overview of best practices related to school-wide strategies for improved climate and culture.

This is a virtual training being held via Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to the email associated with your Frontline account the morning of the training.

There is no cost for employees of districts which subscribe to the Oswego County BOCES School Improvement Co-Ser. Tuition is $75.00 for all other attendees.

2. MTSS Practices Community 26-27

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 9/16/2026 to 5/13/2027

This MTSS Community is designed to bring teams together to learn, share, and grow in their work with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support. Through collaborative sessions, participants will explore best practices, strengthen system-level implementation, and support one another in building structures that meet the needs of all learners. These gatherings will focus on connection, practical strategies, and shared problem-solving to help move MTSS efforts forward in meaningful and manageable ways.

3. Oswego County Curriculum and Instruction Community 2026-2027

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Central office staff charged with instructional leadership within component districts.

Dates: 9/18/2026 to 6/24/2027

These monthly sessions, designed for county Curriculum & Instruction Council members, will focus on building the knowledge and skills to support the latest initiatives from the New York State Department of Education. During our time together participants will engage in discussions and activities to ensure we are equipped to implement transformative educational strategies within our districts and community.

4. CSE Advisory Council Meeting

Program: Exceptional Education

Dates: 9/18/2026 to 6/11/2027

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These monthly sessions, designed for county Special Education leaders, will focus on building the knowledge, skills, and leadership capacity needed to support the latest initiatives, guidance, and regulatory updates from the New York State Education Department. Participants will engage in collaborative discussions, problem-solving activities, and the sharing of best practices to strengthen special education programs and services. Together, we will explore strategies that promote compliance, improve outcomes for students with disabilities, and support the effective implementation of state priorities across districts and communities.

5. DASA (Dignity for all Students Act) Coordinator Training: Creating a Positive School Climate and Culture

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Dignity Act Coordinators and/or their Designees

Dates: 9/21/2026

Join us for an immersive 6-hour training course designed to empower Dignity Act Coordinators and Dignity Act Response Team Members with the knowledge and skills necessary to foster a safe and inclusive environment in New York State schools. This comprehensive training will delve into the ideals of the Dignity For All Students Act, equipping participants to effectively identify, investigate, and address incidents of bullying, harassment, discrimination, and cyberbullying.

No cost for employees of districts which subscribe to the Oswego BOCES School Improvement Co-Ser. Cost for all others is $150.00.

NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE 6hr REQUIRED TRAINING FOR TEACHER CERTIFICATION

6. OCDOT Meetings 2026-2027

Program: Instructional Technology

Audience: Directors of Technolgy

Dates: 9/25/2026 to 6/11/2027

OCDOT Meetings 2026-2027 Location: Cayuga Community College, 11 River Glen Drive, Fulton, NY 13069 CCC Conference Room, F201, 2nd floor, take the stairs or elevator just inside the front entrance and it's right there.

7. Instructional Coaches Community

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Instructional Coaches/Specialists at all levels

Dates: 9/25/2026 to 5/18/2027

This community of educators will engage in professional dialogue around topics and issues intended to support the craft of coaching. Such topics as intentional trust and relationship building, growth producing feedback, communication skills, and mindful presence will be explored. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to bring issues and challenges to the table for exploration and support with colleagues.

8. Early-Career Educator Opportunity: Foundations of Instruction, Belonging, and Proactive Classroom and Behavior Management

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Educators K-12, specifically classroom teachers early in their career

Dates: 9/29/2026 to 3/23/2027

This professional learning experience begins with a two‑day Summer Institute and continues through a year‑long learning community, providing sustained, practice‑embedded support for early‑career educators as they build classrooms grounded in belonging, clarity, and accountability. Summer Institute: The two‑day institute supports new teachers in creating classrooms where high‑quality instruction and relationship‑centered management promote engagement and student success. Participants explore how intentional instructional design, culturally responsive‑sustaining practices, and restorative routines establish predictable, inclusive environments that encourage academic and social risk‑taking. The institute strengthens educators' Self‑Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision‑Making (NYSED SEL) through reflection on identity, communication, expectations, and proactive behavior systems. Aligned with the CR‑S Framework, the experience centers affirming student identities and inclusive norms and aligns with PSEL standards for Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Community of Care. Year‑Long Learning Community: Following the institute, participants engage in a year‑long learning community including four collaborative sessions and individualized, in‑field coaching. Learning is experiential, reflective, collaborative, and immediately applicable. Coaching emphasizes observation, feedback, co‑planning, and reflective dialogue to refine instructional, behavioral, and restorative practices. Together, the Summer Institute and year‑long learning community create a coherent system of support that bridges theory and practice, strengthens adult SEL, and builds sustainable, inclusive classrooms for educators and students.

9. Oswego County Secondary Principal Community 2026-2027 (Middle School & High School)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Principals

Dates: 9/30/2026 to 5/18/2027

These sessions, designed for building leaders, will focus on building knowledge and skills to support the latest initiatives from the New York State Department of Education. During our time together participants will engage in discussions and activities to ensure we are equipped to implement transformative educational strategies with our staff and community. This year's topics will include the NYS Portrait of a Graduate, Authentic Learning & Performance Assessment, Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education, and more!

10. Mathematics Learning Community 26-27

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Leaders

Dates: 9/30/2026 to 5/5/2027

Whether you're a classroom teacher, coach, or curriculum leader, this K-12 math community is your space to connect, learn, and lead. We'll dive into the latest NYSED updates and explore best practices in math instruction that can be turned into turnkey resources for your teams or districts. Together, we'll keep the mathematical practices at the heart of every conversation-while intentionally connecting our work to the Portrait of a Graduate-as we work toward instructional coherence, equity, and impact across all grade levels. Be part of a dynamic network of educators passionate about math instruction and ready to turn ideas into action!

11. Oswego County Assistant Principals Community 2026-2027

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Assistant Principals

Dates: 10/6/2026 to 5/10/2027

These sessions, designed for building leaders, will focus on building knowledge and skills to support the latest initiatives from the New York State Department of Education. During our time together participants will engage in discussions and activities to ensure we are equipped to implement transformative educational strategies with our staff and community. This year's topics will include the NYS Portrait of a Graduate, Authentic Learning & Performance Assessment, Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education, and more!

12. Oswego County Elementary Principal Community 2026-2027

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Elementary Principals

Dates: 10/6/2026 to 5/10/2027

These sessions, designed for building leaders, will focus on building knowledge and skills to support the latest initiatives from the New York State Department of Education. During our time together participants will engage in discussions and activities to ensure we are equipped to implement transformative educational strategies with our staff and community. This year's topics will include the NYS Portrait of a Graduate, Authentic Learning & Performance Assessment, Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education, and more!

13. Literacy Leaders Community (PreK-6)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: administrators, coaches, teacher leaders, grade level facilitators

Dates: 10/20/2026 to 6/8/2027

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This community will focus on strategies to improve learning and teaching, utilizing knowledge of the science of reading and writing. We hope to build the capacity of those that attend this community to be a literacy resource in their districts and buildings. This year, we plan to embark on a book study as part of our community as well as reserve time each meeting for resource creation. Community Members: administrators, coaches, teacher leaders, grade level facilitators

14. Science Learning Community (K-12)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: K-12 science educators, special educators, instructional coaches, and administrators

Dates: 10/21/2026 to 5/19/2027

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Science is better when we solve problems together! This learning community is a home for teachers, coaches, and leaders to share what is working, tackle challenges in the NYS Science Learning Standards, and support our diverse student populations. Whether you are looking for fresh resources and instructional strategies or a space for reflective dialogue, you will find a welcoming group of colleagues dedicated to innovation and inclusive excellence. All voices are welcome as we grow together.

15. SIC Series: Lockheed Martin (INVITE ONLY)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: SIC Series participants assigned to site.

Dates: 10/21/2026

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This is the registration for the School-Industry Cooperative Series spring visit. Details were provided in the email that contained this link. Please refer to said email for specifics regarding the industry visit.

16. Seal of Biliteracy Consortium 2026-2027

Program: School Improvement

Audience: District SoBL coordinators, WL teachers, ENL teachers, Administrators, etc.

Dates: 10/21/2026 to 6/9/2027

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Join us as we come together to learn more about the Seal of Biliteracy in Oswego County. We will explore how to increase student interest and support one another as we navigate through the New York State requirements. This community will meet to support multiple districts in preparing students for the Seal of Biliteracy. Information from the OBEWL Seal meetings with Candance Black will be shared at each meeting. Link to join: https://E2CCB-GST.zoom.us/j/3750412712?omn=91025247608 The final student Seal Presentations are tentatively scheduled for April 28, 2027.

17. Social Studies/Secondary ELA/Special Ed Collaborative Learning Community

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Secondary Teachers of Social Studies (Gr 5-12), Secondary Teachers of ELA (Grades 5-12), Literacy Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Department Chairs, Teacher Leaders, Administrators (Directors, Curriculum Specialists, Principals, Asst Principals)

Dates: 10/22/2026 to 4/29/2027

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This community of educators will focus on professional dialogue aligned to culturally responsive practices, standards alignment in curriculum & instruction, and evidence-based practices in critical thinking through reading and writing. Collegial conversations will focus on how to plan lessons that use interdisciplinary skills to get students at deeper levels of authentic learning. Session topics, practices, and resources/materials will be designed with the intention of turn keying back to your home district to support professional growth of your department and teacher teams. *Consider attending as an interdisciplinary team! Target Audience: Secondary Teachers of Social Studies (Gr 5-12), Secondary Teachers of ELA (Grades 5-12), Literacy Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Department Chairs, Teacher Leaders, Administrators (Directors, Curriculum Specialists, Principals, Asst Principals) *Half day or Full Day Option Social Studies will be the focus for the interdisciplinary discussions that take place in the morning timeslot from 8:30-11:00. ELA will be the focus for the the interdisciplinary discussions that take place in the afternoon timeslot 12:00-2:30. ***Get a substitute that fits your needs. half day or full day. Your attendance on the sign in sheet will indicate your school district's sub reimbursement rate.

18. Ali Hearn Community of Practice Booster (CoP) Booster Sessions

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 10/22/2026 to 12/9/2026

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Join us for an engaging two-and-a-half-day professional learning experience designed to revitalize how your school community connects and grows. Led by dynamic national expert Ali Hearn, this session moves beyond theory to offer a practical, actionable roadmap for implementing restorative approaches that make sense in our classrooms and schools. This work will provide tools for creating the welcoming and affirming environment aligned with the objectives of NY Inspires. It lays the foundation for lasting improvements in culture by changing our collective language, changing how we gather, and changing how we respond to harm when it occurs. Day 1: Foundations - Build a shared understanding of the essential elements of restorative practices, with a primary focus on proactive and preventive strategies. Day 2: Practice - Dive deeper into the proactive and preventive elements of the restorative continuum through facilitated collaboration and practice. Day 3 (half-Day): Action Planning - Translate learning into impact. Receive practical tools to integrate restorative practices directly into your school or district's MTSS framework.

19. Science of Reading Workshop: Transferring Knowledge into Practice

Program: School Improvement

Audience: newer general ed teachers, special educators, newer reading specialists, school/district leaders new to the science of reading

Dates: 10/26/2026 to 11/19/2026

This multi-day workshop provides educators with an in-depth study of reading research models featured in the New York State Science of Reading Literacy Briefs, as well as evidence based practices aligned to the New York State Literacy Instructional Best Practice and New York State Writing Instructional Best Practices. This training is designed to serve as a bridge to practice by prioritizing hands-on application of learning. Participants will engage in authentic learning experiences, ensuring the transfer of scientific principles into immediate, effective classroom practices. In addition, this group will continue as a community of practice throughout the school year with quarterly virtual meetings to support professional growth and successful implementation of science of reading practices. Target audience: newer general ed teachers, special educators, newer reading specialists, school/district leaders new to the science of reading.

20. NYSED Numeracy Initiative Hybrid Webinar - Grades K-5 Math Instructional Best Practices Guide

Program: School Improvement

Audience: K-5 educators and administrators

Dates: 10/27/2026

The NYSED hybrid webinar will provide regional mathematics leaders with an overview of the "NYSED Grades K-5 Math Instructional Best Practices Guide”, an evidence-based resource designed to support a shared vision for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning in Grades K-5. The guide aligns with the New York State Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards and NYSED's Numeracy Initiative by connecting evidence-based instructional practices to the five interconnected strands of mathematical proficiency: conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, strategic competence, adaptive reasoning, and productive disposition. The guide provides a resource for instructional leaders to support mathematics instruction, professional learning, coaching, curriculum implementation, and school and district improvement. It also provides a framework and evidence to support regional leaders as they complete the NYSED attestation regarding the use of mathematics instructional best practices.

21. World Language Community

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 10/27/2026 to 4/21/2027

This community of educators will focus on professional dialogue aligned to rigorous tasks, standards alignment in curriculum and instruction, best practices for engaging with all students, and more. Who should attend? Any World Language teacher that wants to collaborate, learn, and grow as an educator. We will spend a portion of our meeting time working on completing the Checkpoint B Exam. The rest of the time will be spent on standards and student engagement. This group has traditionally demonstrated a wealth of knowledge that would be beneficial to share!

22. Emergent Bilingual (ENL) Community

Program: School Improvement

Audience: ENL Teachers

Dates: 10/29/2026 to 5/19/2027

This is a new community! All ENL teachers are invited to join this community where we will investigate best practices for teaching emergent bilinguals. Information from the Office of World Language and Bilingual Education will be shared. We will be using the Science of Reading for Multi-Lingual Learners Toolkit from the NYS OBEWL as well as other resources. We will look at gaining increased participation for ELLs and Ever-ELLs for the Seal of Biliteracy. Join us to embark on this journey together and network with other teachers like you!

23. November 2, 2022 Oswego County Wide Health Education PD Day

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Health teachers

Dates: 11/2/2026

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Oswego County Health teachers work with local health organizations to create interactive lesson plans to expand health curriculums and health skills. Agenda 8AM-10AM - Gina Clark - Helio Health - Mental Health Crisis intervention 10AM- 11AM - Design Interactive Lesson plans surrounding Mental Health Crisis 11AM-12PM - Lunch 12PM-1:30PM Sarah Cotton - Oswego County Health Department - Creating a Lesson aligned with NYS Opioid Mandate and Naloxone training 1:30PM -3:00PM Share Skills based lessons with colleagues in a shared google drive and discuss County - guest speaker presentations

24. November 2, 2022 Oswego County Wide Physical Education PD Day

Program: School Improvement

Audience: PE teachers

Dates: 11/2/2026

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Functional strength training to incorporate into PE classrooms and round table discussion about everyday problems and concerns in PE Session 1 (8:00AM - 11:00) # Functional Strength Training w/ Mitch & Kristen Clark Session 2 (11:00AM-11:30) Implementation of Presentation (HS in Gym 1, MS in Gym 2 & Elem in Cafe) LUNCH Session 3 (12:45-1:35) HS Round Table - in Gym 1, MS Round Table in Gym 2, & Elementary. Round Table in Cafe Session 4 (1:45-2:35) HS Round Table - in Gym 1, MS Round Table in Gym 2, & Elementary. Round Table in Cafe #Functional Strength Training - Will take place in the Girls Activity Room, upstairs in the batting cage/turf area ***Archery/NASP training will take place from 10 AM-2:30 for everyone pre registered. This will take place int he main gym

25. November 2, 2026 CiTi Sponsored Teaching Assistant Conference

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/2/2026

This regional offering is an opportunity for participants to choose up to four sessions from a menu of topics. Topics will include Working with Other Adults, Building Community & Positive Relationships with Students, and Supporting Instruction in Classrooms. This registration will enroll you for the day while session registrations will be released closer to the week prior to the conference.

26. November 2, 2026 County-Wide Professional Development - Collective Care and Learning: Supporting Mental Health and Wellness in Schools

Program: School Improvement

Audience: All Members of School Collective Care Teams (School Counselors, School Psychologists, School Social Workers, School Nurses, Behavior Specialists, Restorative Practices Specialists, School Administrators, School-based Community Agency Partners)

Dates: 11/2/2026

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This conference is designed to empower school-based collective care teams to build sustainable, effective mental health and wellness support for the entire school community. Together, participants will unpack the NYS Mental Health Briefs to deepen understanding, build team capacity, and unlock new opportunities for cross-system collaboration. Interactive breakout sessions will focus on key topics including supporting students with anxiety, enhancing MTSS-I frameworks, and integrating community mental health support systems.

27. November 2, 2026, From Learner-Centered Practice to Authentic Assessment: Designing for the NYS Portrait of a Graduate (Secondary English, Social Studies, World Language, Librarians)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Secondary English, Social Studies, World Language, Librarians

Dates: 11/2/2026

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As NY Inspires shifts how students show what they know, this hands-on workshop helps middle and high school teachers build authentic, performance-based assessments. Participants will explore learner-centered practices, analyze assessments for evidence of learning, and begin designing an assessment that captures a Portrait of a Graduate attribute. Bring a laptop and a current assessment. In this session, participants will:

• Build a shared understanding of authentic, high-quality assessment and how it connects to the NYS Portrait of a Graduate and New York's Educational Assessment Strategy.

• Explore how learner-centered practices help students build toward strong demonstrations of learning.

• Analyze assessments for the evidence of learning they generate and identify opportunities to increase authenticity and transfer.

• Begin designing or redesigning an assessment that offers students multiple ways to demonstrate learning and produces evidence of a Portrait of a Graduate attribute.

28. November 2, 2026, From Learner-Centered Practice to Authentic Assessment: Designing for the NYS Portrait of a Graduate (Secondary Science, Math, Technology, CTE, FACS and Business)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Secondary Science, Math, Technology, CTE, FACS and Business

Dates: 11/2/2026

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As NY Inspires shifts how students show what they know, this hands-on workshop helps middle and high school teachers build authentic, performance-based assessments. Participants will explore learner-centered practices, analyze assessments for evidence of learning, and begin designing an assessment that captures a Portrait of a Graduate attribute. Bring a laptop and a current assessment. In this session, participants will:

• Build a shared understanding of authentic, high-quality assessment and how it connects to the NYS Portrait of a Graduate and New York's Educational Assessment Strategy.

• Explore how learner-centered practices help students build toward strong demonstrations of learning.

• Analyze assessments for the evidence of learning they generate and identify opportunities to increase authenticity and transfer.

• Begin designing or redesigning an assessment that offers students multiple ways to demonstrate learning and produces evidence of a Portrait of a Graduate attribute.

29. Unframed - RE;Thinking the Future of Arts Education

Program: Arts-In-Education

Dates: 11/2/2026

Unframed: Breaking Open the Future of Arts Education invites arts educators to explore how NY Inspires is creating new possibilities for the future of arts education. Through a variety of sessions, presenters, and partners, participants will investigate connections among the arts, CTE, career and industry readiness, emerging pathways, and the Portrait of a Graduate. This conference day challenges educators to think beyond traditional program structures, discover innovative practices, and consider new opportunities for expanding what arts education can look like for today's students. Joining us will be Danielle Collins from InspireEDU, Michael Brownell from NAfME, and State Education representatives. We will also have sessions with Drones, modernizing middle school music, AI and its evolution in the Arts, and more making sessions to come! Don't miss out on a great day of learning!

30. WIDA Certification Support Work Sessions (CiTi BOCES)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Staff seeking WIDA certification for English proficiency testing

Dates: 11/2/2026 to 11/3/2026

New York State is transitioning from the NYSESLAT to WIDA Access for the annual assessment of English language proficiency for English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners. This work session is designed to support staff as they complete required WIDA online training and certification. Participants will independently work through the applicable WIDA modules and certification requirements, with Mid-State RBERN providing dedicated time, space, guidance, and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues throughout the process. Please note: This is not a WIDA-facilitated training session, and completion of all required certification requirements during this single work session is not guaranteed.

31. Collective Care and Learning: Breakout Session- "You Are Not the Intervention!”: Putting the SYSTEM in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/2/2026

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Relying on individual educators to bridge systemic MTSS gaps is neither sustainable nor effective. MTSS was designed for predictable, equitable and efficient systems-not as a network of individual "firefighters.” This interactive session will provide strategies and tools for teams to move to a team-driven infrastructure by integrating the art and science of our work, and keeping each member of the team "working to the top of their credentials.”

32. Collective Care and Learning: Breakout Session- Anxiety Skills Group for Students

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/2/2026

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This workshop introduces a structured, school-based anxiety skills group that helps students (K-12) build distress tolerance, challenge anxious thinking, and reduce avoidance behaviors. Participants will learn how to teach students about the "glitchy brain,” normalize anxiety, and use experiential exercises to increase emotional resilience. The session includes hands-on demonstrations of exposure-based activities, cognitive restructuring techniques, and strategies for involving parents and teachers as effective coaches. Attendees will leave with a step-by-step framework to run their own anxiety groups and practical tools to help students face fears, tolerate discomfort, and engage more fully in school and social environments.

33. Collective Care and Learning: Breakout Session- Supporting School Mental Health Through the SMHRT Center

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/2/2026

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The SMHRT Center, a project of the Mental Health Association in New York State (MHANYS) and funded by the NYS Office of Mental Health, was created to support all NYS public and private schools in implementing mental health instruction as part of the K-12 health curricula. The SMHRT Center works with schools to help them address tier one of the multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) to ensure that all members of school communities (students, educators, school staff, and families) can access the tools they need to address mental health challenges and maintain wellness. In this session, participants will explore resources that will help them build protective factors for students, colleagues and families.

34. November 2, 2026 Distance Learning Fall 2026 Facilitator Meeting

Program: School Improvement

Audience: TA Facilitators for Distance Learning

Dates: 11/2/2026

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• This session is intended/appropriate for the Distance Learning facilitators in each component district that subscribes to CITI's Distance Learning service. There will be a virtual option if you cannot attend in person.

35. Foundations of Restorative Practices Cohort 2 Fall 2026

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/3/2026 to 11/12/2026

Join us for an engaging two-and-a-half-day professional learning experience designed to revitalize how your school community connects and grows. Led by dynamic national expert Ali Hearn, this session moves beyond theory to offer a practical, actionable roadmap for implementing restorative approaches that make sense in our classrooms and schools. This work will provide tools for creating the welcoming and affirming environment aligned with the objectives of NY Inspires. It lays the foundation for lasting improvements in culture by changing our collective language, changing how we gather, and changing how we respond to harm when it occurs. Day 1: Foundations - Build a shared understanding of the essential elements of restorative practices, with a primary focus on proactive and preventive strategies. Day 2: Practice - Dive deeper into the proactive and preventive elements of the restorative continuum through facilitated collaboration and practice. Day 3 (half-Day): Action Planning - Translate learning into impact. Receive practical tools to integrate restorative practices directly into your school or district's MTSS framework.

36. SIC Series: Novelis (INVITE ONLY)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: SIC Series participants assigned to site.

Dates: 11/3/2026

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This is the registration for the School-Industry Cooperative Series spring visit. Details were provided in the email that contained this link. Please refer to said email for specifics regarding the industry visit.

37. SIC Series: SRC (INVITE ONLY)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: SIC Series participants assigned to site.

Dates: 11/4/2026

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This is the registration for the School-Industry Cooperative Series spring visit. Details were provided in the email that contained this link. Please refer to said email for specifics regarding the industry visit.

38. SIC Series: N.E.T. & Dye (INVITE ONLY)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: SIC Series participants assigned to site.

Dates: 11/16/2026

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This is the registration for the School-Industry Cooperative Series spring visit. Details were provided in the email that contained this link. Please refer to said email for specifics regarding the industry visit.

39. Authentic Learning Experiences Cohort 2

Program: School Improvement

Audience: K-12 teachers

Dates: 11/18/2026 to 3/1/2027

Authentic Learning Experience Kickoff! (Cohort 2) Join us for a four-day professional learning experience where teams explore and design meaningful, student-centered authentic learning experiences for their classrooms. Participants will experience what authentic learning looks, feels, and sounds like in practice, explore key design elements and instructional practices, and engage in sustained, collaborative team time to develop and refine an experience designed to make a meaningful impact on their students. Structured feedback opportunities, including tuning protocols, will support teams throughout the process, which will conclude with a celebration of learning to share progress and next steps. Authentic learning engages students in investigating and responding to meaningful, real-world questions or challenges over time, helping to build essential skills and dispositions aligned to the Portrait of a Graduate, including critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and self-management. **Teams of TWO or more teachers are required for participation in this workshop**

40. The Collective Care Team Learning Community

Program: School Improvement

Audience: counselors, social workers, school psychologists, behavior coaches, and aligned staff in identifying and addressing specialized student needs.

Dates: 12/8/2026 to 5/4/2027

The Collective Care Team is a collaborative learning community within the MTSS system that supports counselors, social workers, school psychologists, behavior coaches, and aligned staff in identifying and addressing specialized student needs. This community provides space for reflection and collaboration around role‑specific challenges while strengthening SEL competencies such as Relationship Skills and Responsible Decision‑Making. Grounded in CR‑S principles of affirming identities and inclusive, ongoing professional learning, participants examine role clarity, prioritization, attendance, transitions, graduation pathways, and Tier 1 support. Aligned with the Portrait of a Graduate, the Collective Care Team fosters trauma‑responsive, restorative practices and builds professional capacity through collaborative, differentiated learning that sustains adults so they can better support students.

41. Dignity for All Students Act: Required Training for Certification/Licensure (Teachers, Administrators, Teaching Assistants, Coaches, etc)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teachers, TA's, Coaches

Dates: 12/9/2026

Dignity for All Students Act (The Dignity Act or DASA) Workshop: Six hour training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention. New York State's Dignity Act seeks to provide the State's public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function. School professionals applying for certification or license on or after DECEMBER 31, 2013 are required to complete six clock hours of course work or training in this area. This training is designed to fulfill that requirement. Tuition is $125.00 for employees of district which subscribe to the Oswego BOCES School Improvement Co-Ser. Tuition is $150.00 for all other attendees. If you are self-paying, please mail a Money Order or Bank Check made out to CiTi Treasurer. NO CASH PLEASE. Send to CiTi BOCES, Attention: Roseann Bayne, 179 County Route 64, Mexico, NY 13114

42. Dignity for All Students Act: Required Training for Certification/Licensure (Teachers, Administrators, Teaching Assistants, Coaches, etc)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teachers, TA's, Coaches

Dates: 1/4/2027

Dignity for All Students Act (The Dignity Act or DASA) Workshop: Six hour training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention. New York State's Dignity Act seeks to provide the State's public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function. School professionals applying for certification or license on or after DECEMBER 31, 2013 are required to complete six clock hours of course work or training in this area. This training is designed to fulfill that requirement.

This is a two-part DASA workshop that must be completed in sequence, part one must be completed in order to attend part two.

Part One is a fully virtual, self-paced module consisting of approximately four hours of content, including videos, articles, reflection activities, and data analysis. Use the link below to get started with part 1.

Part Two is an in-person session designed to deepen participants' understanding through collaborative discussion and application. It also provides an opportunity to clarify and expand upon concepts introduced in Part One.

Tuition is $125.00 for employees of district which subscribe to the Oswego BOCES School Improvement Co-Ser. Tuition is $150.00 for all other attendees.

If you are self-paying, please mail a Money Order or Bank Check made out to CiTi Treasurer. NO CASH PLEASE. Send to CiTi BOCES, Attention: Roseann Bayne, 179 County Route 64, Mexico, NY 13114

CLICK HERE FOR PART 1

43. Family-Consumer Science & Business Learning Community

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Family Consumer Science Teachers, Business Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Admins, Work Based Learning Teachers

Dates: 2/2/2027 to 4/6/2027

This half-day community of educators will focus on professional dialogue aligned to NY Inspires/Portrait of a Graduate, standards alignment in curriculum & instruction, and critical thinking through authentic learning experiences. Collegial conversations will focus on student engagement, interdisciplinary skills and planning for authentic learning. Audience: Family Consumer Science Teachers, Business Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Admins, Work Based Learning Teachers

44. CiTi NY Inspires Transformation Collaborative in collaboration with State - Winter

Program: School Improvement

Audience: CIC representatives and key school leaders

Dates: 2/10/2027

BOCES of New York State, the Big 5, and NYSED will be working collaboratively to advance the implementation of NY Inspires. CIC representatives and key school leaders will work with the support of our CiTi Instructional Support Services team to consider what the transformations look like in practice.

45. Authentic Learning Experience Kickoff! (Cohort 3)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: K-12 teachers

Dates: 3/4/2027 to 6/3/2027

Authentic Learning Experience Kickoff! (Cohort 3) Join us for a four-day professional learning experience where teams explore and design meaningful, student-centered authentic learning experiences for their classrooms. Participants will experience what authentic learning looks, feels, and sounds like in practice, explore key design elements and instructional practices, and engage in sustained, collaborative team time to develop and refine an experience designed to make a meaningful impact on their students. Structured feedback opportunities, including tuning protocols, will support teams throughout the process, which will conclude with a celebration of learning to share progress and next steps. Authentic learning engages students in investigating and responding to meaningful, real-world questions or challenges over time, helping to build essential skills and dispositions aligned to the Portrait of a Graduate, including critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and self-management. **Teams of TWO or more teachers are required for participation in this workshop**

46. The Creative Transfer - RE:Applying Artistic Learning Beyond the Arts

Program: Arts-In-Education

Audience: Fine Arts Educators, Administrators, Community Members

Dates: 3/15/2027

The Creative Transfer: Taking Artistic Learning Beyond the Arts explores how the skills, processes, and ways of thinking developed through art and music can transfer into learning, careers, communities, and everyday life. In Partnership with SUNY Oswego, through a variety of sessions, presenters, and partners, educators will experience innovative approaches to applied arts, interdisciplinary learning, authentic problem-solving, and real-world connections. Grounded in NY Inspires and the Portrait of a Graduate, this conference day challenges educators to consider how creativity, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and artistic practice can move beyond traditional arts experiences and empower students to apply their learning in meaningful and unexpected ways.

47. Dignity for All Students Act: Required Training for Certification/Licensure (Teachers, Administrators, Teaching Assistants, Coaches, etc)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teachers, TA's, Coaches

Dates: 3/17/2027

Dignity for All Students Act (The Dignity Act or DASA) Workshop: Six hour training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention. New York State's Dignity Act seeks to provide the State's public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function. School professionals applying for certification or license on or after DECEMBER 31, 2013 are required to complete six clock hours of course work or training in this area. This training is designed to fulfill that requirement.

This is a two-part DASA workshop that must be completed in sequence, part one must be completed in order to attend part two.

Part One is a fully virtual, self-paced module consisting of approximately four hours of content, including videos, articles, reflection activities, and data analysis. Use the link below to get started with part 1.

Part Two is an in-person session designed to deepen participants' understanding through collaborative discussion and application. It also provides an opportunity to clarify and expand upon concepts introduced in Part One.

Tuition is $125.00 for employees of district which subscribe to the Oswego BOCES School Improvement Co-Ser. Tuition is $150.00 for all other attendees.

If you are self-paying, please mail a Money Order or Bank Check made out to CiTi Treasurer. NO CASH PLEASE. Send to CiTi BOCES, Attention: Roseann Bayne, 179 County Route 64, Mexico, NY 13114

CLICK HERE FOR PART 1

48. CiTi NY Inspires Transformation Collaborative in collaboration with State - Spring

Program: School Improvement

Audience: CIC representatives and key school leaders

Dates: 5/10/2027

BOCES of New York State, the Big 5, and NYSED will be working collaboratively to advance the implementation of NY Inspires. CIC representatives and key school leaders will work with the support of our CiTi Instructional Support Services team to consider what the transformations look like in practice.

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