The LETRS Early Childhood coursework is designed for teachers and administrators of PreK-K students seeking to develop best practices and developmentally appropriate, evidence-based instructional routines that directly impact students' early literacy skills and outcomes.

This course will:

~Define early literacy and language, the processes involved, and the developmental sequences by which these skills develop

~Describe strategies and learning activities that are engaging, effective, and developmentally appropriate

~Discuss how assessment procedures and data can be used to plan and implement instruction for the youngest learners

Please note that participants must independently purchase the training materials prior to attending the sessions. The training bundles include the training manual and online coursework. The online coursework consists of 4 units. It is recommended that Units One & Two be complete prior to attending the first day of training, and Units Three & Four be completed before the second day.

Join a collaborative network of district leaders supporting the successful adoption and implementation of NY Inspires. Through this Community of Practice, participants will engage in shared learning, problem-solving, and the exchange of promising practices. Participants will strengthen their capacity to lead transformational change while building regional coherence, consistency, and momentum around the vision of preparing every learner for success in a rapidly changing world.

Together, districts will learn from one another, address common challenges, explore unique local nuances, and accelerate implementation through a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Intended Audience: District teams of up to six members. Each district will determine the composition of its team based on the individuals who will lead NY Inspires implementation across the district. Teams may include district leadership and/or teacher leaders, such as an Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, Lead High School Counselor, Principals, Curriculum/MTSS Director, or other key implementation leaders.

Registration Information

Each Community of Practice session is listed as a separate Frontline event. Districts should register participants for each session they plan to attend. Team composition may vary from session to session, allowing districts to include the most appropriate participants as the work and session topics develop.

Before registering:

Lunch will be on your own.

You will need to secure your own copy of the book. The course will open October 2nd and end December 4th. It is open to school librarians in the Monroe One and Monroe 2 regions.

The LETRS Early Childhood Facilitator pathway provides districts with an opportunity to create sustainable and impactful early literacy initiatives by having an in-district Local Certified Facilitator (LCFs). Local Certified Facilitators are instructional leaders who bring the science of reading to life. They help educators build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to directly improve classroom practice and student outcomes and equip their district with long-term knowledge and leadership. Local Certified Facilitators reduce reliance on external professional learning by empowering internal experts who understand the unique needs of a district's educators and students.

Prerequisites to Become a LETRS LCF must have:

● a sponsoring agency (school, district, or state) and verifiable email address of employment in the agency,

● an active Lexia LETRS course license,

● completed the content in the online learning platform for Lexia LETRS for Early Childhood Educators (Units 1-4)**,

● read the Lexia LETRS print manual,

● completed all associated Bridge-to-Practice activities,

● attended the two, 6-hour Lexia LETRS professional learning sessions,

● passed the Lexia LETRS for Early Childhood Educators end-of-course exam with a 90% or better.

This is a total of 3 meetings with the 3rd to be scheduled virtually

**This program is sunsetting and no longer being offered from Lexia as of January 2027**

Through six scaffolded sessions, participants will progress from foundational knowledge to advanced applications, exploring how AI can support teaching, learning, and student empowerment. Each step includes hands-on exploration, classroom-ready strategies, and reflective practice. The program culminates with a capstone project where participants showcase their mastery by designing and sharing an AI-integrated lesson, resource, or system that addresses their unique school or classroom needs.

By the end of this asynchronous program, educators will not only understand AI theory and practice but also be equipped to responsibly implement AI to personalize learning, enhance engagement, and prepare students for success in a digital world.

Through guided reflection and collaborative discussion, leaders will examine why coherent and aligned instructional systems are essential for ensuring consistency, long-term impact, and equitable student experiences across classrooms and grade levels. Participants will analyze current implementation practices and identify opportunities to strengthen instructional alignment and support meaningful learning experiences districtwide.

The session will focus on practical, high-leverage leadership strategies such as embedding CS/DF "look-fors” into instructional walkthroughs, supporting PBL implementation through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and aligning professional learning opportunities to NY Inspires priorities and graduate competencies. Leaders will collaborate to refine ideas, share implementation strategies, and develop actionable next steps. Participants will leave with a customized 30-60 day action plan that includes clear connections to CS/DF standards, PBL instructional practices, Portrait of a Graduate competencies, and sustainable systems-level leadership strategies.

DATE AND TIME are for Frontline purposes only! This is an Asynchronous experience.

To access resources to complete this experience, please click on this link

Participants will examine sample learning experiences through the lenses of Project-Based Learning, the NYS CS/DF Standards, and the Portrait of a Graduate to identify strategies that strengthen authenticity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and digital fluency across content areas. Educators will then apply these ideas directly to their own instruction by selecting a current lesson or unit and using a guided planning template to redesign or enhance it with meaningful real-world context, intentional competency development, and aligned CS/DF learning opportunities.

Through collaborative discussion and peer feedback, participants will leave with practical strategies for embedding Digital Literacy, Impacts of Computing, and Computational Thinking into everyday instruction while supporting the goals of NY Inspires and deeper learning initiatives. Participants will leave with:

Join a collaborative network of district leaders supporting the successful adoption and implementation of NY Inspires. Through this Community of Practice, participants will engage in shared learning, problem-solving, and the exchange of promising practices. Participants will strengthen their capacity to lead transformational change while building regional coherence, consistency, and momentum around the vision of preparing every learner for success in a rapidly changing world.

Together, districts will learn from one another, address common challenges, explore unique local nuances, and accelerate implementation through a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Intended Audience: District teams of up to six members. Each district will determine the composition of its team based on the individuals who will lead NY Inspires implementation across the district. Teams may include district leadership and/or teacher leaders, such as an Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, Lead High School Counselor, Principals, Curriculum/MTSS Director, or other key implementation leaders.

Registration Information

Each Community of Practice session is listed as a separate Frontline event. Districts should register participants for each session they plan to attend. Team composition may vary from session to session, allowing districts to include the most appropriate participants as the work and session topics develop.

Before registering:

Lunch will be on your own.

These days are part of the NY Transformation Coalition, connecting districts, BOCES, Big 5 + 3, NYSED, and other partners around the implementation of NY Inspires. The days will be in person and facilitated at Monroe One BOCES.

The three statewide days are intended to connect and support the work already happening across New York, not ask districts to start over. They will serve as anchors for local planning, shared learning, and continued progress throughout the year.

Across the three days, we will focus on two major areas:

Assessment: Developing local assessment strategies and utilizing NYSED tools and resources.

Planning: Advancing local planning across all four NY Inspires transformations as new information and resources emerge.

We expect additional information and guidance from NYSED as the work continues to develop and will update this Frontline description accordingly.

Lunch Included

Join a collaborative network of district leaders supporting the successful adoption and implementation of NY Inspires. Through this Community of Practice, participants will engage in shared learning, problem-solving, and the exchange of promising practices. Participants will strengthen their capacity to lead transformational change while building regional coherence, consistency, and momentum around the vision of preparing every learner for success in a rapidly changing world.

Together, districts will learn from one another, address common challenges, explore unique local nuances, and accelerate implementation through a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Intended Audience: District teams of up to six members. Each district will determine the composition of its team based on the individuals who will lead NY Inspires implementation across the district. Teams may include district leadership and/or teacher leaders, such as an Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, Lead High School Counselor, Principals, Curriculum/MTSS Director, or other key implementation leaders.

Registration Information

Each Community of Practice session is listed as a separate Frontline event. Districts should register participants for each session they plan to attend. Team composition may vary from session to session, allowing districts to include the most appropriate participants as the work and session topics develop.

Before registering:

Lunch will be on your own.

The new NYS required Climate Education topics include: