Frontline Education

1. Building Blocks of Math: Understanding the K-5 Progression of Whole Numbers: Cohort 1

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: All Math Teachers K-5

Dates: 9/10/2025 to 5/13/2026

Math

This year-long cohort aims to enhance instructional practices for educators teaching mathematics in kindergarten through 5th grade in a supportive and collaborative environment. Participants will deepen their conceptual understanding of the progressions of foundational whole number concepts, effective pedagogy, and targeted interventions for diverse learners. The program includes content instruction, hands-on activities, group discussions, and collaborative planning sessions. Educators will gain evidence-based strategies, assessments, interventions and resources to implement immediately into their classrooms. This professional development empowers teachers and MTSS providers to foster a love for mathematics and ensure success for all learners.

2. Building Blocks of Math: Understanding the K-5 Progression of Whole Numbers: Cohort 1 Brockport, Hilton, Spencerport & Wheatland ONLY

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: All Math Leaders K-5

Dates: 9/10/2025 to 5/13/2026

Math

This year-long cohort aims to enhance instructional practices for educators teaching mathematics in kindergarten through 5th grade in a supportive and collaborative environment. Participants will deepen their conceptual understanding of the progressions of foundational whole number concepts, effective pedagogy, and targeted interventions for diverse learners. The program includes content instruction, hands-on activities, group discussions, and collaborative planning sessions. Educators will gain evidence-based strategies, assessments, interventions and resources to implement immediately into their classrooms. This professional development empowers teachers and MTSS providers to foster a love for mathematics and ensure success for all learners.

3. Building Blocks of Math: Understanding the K-5 Progression of Whole Numbers: Cohort 2

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: All Math Leaders K-5

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 5/20/2026

Math

This year-long cohort aims to enhance instructional practices for educators teaching mathematics in kindergarten through 5th grade in a supportive and collaborative environment. Participants will deepen their conceptual understanding of the progressions of foundational whole number concepts, effective pedagogy, and targeted interventions for diverse learners. The program includes content instruction, hands-on activities, group discussions, and collaborative planning sessions. Educators will gain evidence-based strategies, assessments, interventions and resources to implement immediately into their classrooms. This professional development empowers teachers and MTSS providers to foster a love for mathematics and ensure success for all learners.

4. Building Blocks of Math: Understanding the K-5 Progression of Whole Numbers: Cohort 2 Brockport, Hilton, Spencerport & Wheatland ONLY

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: All Math Leaders K-5

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 5/20/2026

Math

This year-long cohort aims to enhance instructional practices for educators teaching mathematics in kindergarten through 5th grade in a supportive and collaborative environment. Participants will deepen their conceptual understanding of the progressions of foundational whole number concepts, effective pedagogy, and targeted interventions for diverse learners. The program includes content instruction, hands-on activities, group discussions, and collaborative planning sessions. Educators will gain evidence-based strategies, assessments, interventions and resources to implement immediately into their classrooms. This professional development empowers teachers and MTSS providers to foster a love for mathematics and ensure success for all learners.

5. From Huh? to Aha! Supporting English Language Learners (ELLs) without the TESOL Certification

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: Teachers who are serving as ENL Teachers but do not have TESOL certification

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 5/21/2026

This foundational course is designed for educators who are filling the role of English as a New Language (ENL) teacher, but do not hold TESOL certification. Recognizing that all teachers are teachers of ELLs, the course equips participants with practical strategies, cultural insights, and instructional techniques to foster inclusive and effective learning environments. Participants will leave with a toolkit of strategies and a deeper understanding of how to connect with ELLs in their classrooms. Virtual Meetings will be after school. Specific times will be determined by group availability. **Books will be loaned to the first ten registered participants; all others will need to obtain a copy of Welcome to Teaching Multilingual Learners! An Illustrated Guide by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey and Valentina Gonzalez.**

6. Midwest Region New York Seal of Biliteracy Network

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: K12 education professionals

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 4/16/2026

The Mid-west Region New York State Seal of Biliteracy Network is a regional network of educators interested in learning how to effectively plan for, implement, and grow your school's New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) program. Participants will share ideas and resources with other area educators involved with the NYSSB and will learn about other best practices related to the seal. Whether your district currently offers the seal or is looking to get started, this network is for you!

7. ELL Administrator Community

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: Part 154 Coordinators and Administrators Responsible for Implementing ELL Programming and Policy in their Districts

Dates: 9/23/2025 to 3/17/2026

This community is a support forum for administrators responsible for the education of English language learners (ELLs). This year, we are combining the New & Seasoned ELL Coordinator Groups for our monthly meetings. Meetings will be held virtually using the same link each month. Part I of each meeting will be dedicated to news, updates, and learning that will be recorded for those unable to join. In Part II, we will turn the recording off to more deeply engage and discuss in an open forum format. ELL Administrators are highly encouraged to sign up, whether they can join 0 meetings or all 7. Topics covered include: ELL ID, Testing Administration, Translation & Interpretation, NYSITELL, NYSESLAT, CEEPs, Best Practices, and Programming.

8. Building Blocks of Math: Understanding the K-5 Progression of Whole Numbers: Cohort 3

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: All Math Leaders K-5

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 5/27/2026

Math

This year-long cohort aims to enhance instructional practices for educators teaching mathematics in kindergarten through 5th grade in a supportive and collaborative environment. Participants will deepen their conceptual understanding of the progressions of foundational whole number concepts, effective pedagogy, and targeted interventions for diverse learners. The program includes content instruction, hands-on activities, group discussions, and collaborative planning sessions. Educators will gain evidence-based strategies, assessments, interventions and resources to implement immediately into their classrooms. This professional development empowers teachers and MTSS providers to foster a love for mathematics and ensure success for all learners.

9. Building Blocks of Math: Understanding the K-5 Progression of Whole Numbers: Cohort 3 Brockport, Hilton, Spencerport & Wheatland ONLY

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: All Math Leaders K-5

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 5/27/2026

Math

Wait List

This year-long cohort aims to enhance instructional practices for educators teaching mathematics in kindergarten through 5th grade in a supportive and collaborative environment. Participants will deepen their conceptual understanding of the progressions of foundational whole number concepts, effective pedagogy, and targeted interventions for diverse learners. The program includes content instruction, hands-on activities, group discussions, and collaborative planning sessions. Educators will gain evidence-based strategies, assessments, interventions and resources to implement immediately into their classrooms. This professional development empowers teachers and MTSS providers to foster a love for mathematics and ensure success for all learners.

10. Ongoing Professional Development - Group 2

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Trained Reading Recovery Teachers

Dates: 9/25/2025 to 5/29/2026

NOTE: This professional development is open to trained Reading Recovery Teachers who participate in the Reading Recovery service. Intended Learning Outcomes: * Participate in the observation of teaching procedures demonstrated by the trained colleagues behind the two-way mirror. * Engage in in-depth study of the components of Reading Recovery lessons and the theoretical foundations for them. * Continue to refine observational expertise of children's on-going literacy development in order to better inform decision making for instruction. * Learn how to best support struggling emergent readers and develop skill in teaching children selected for intervention using effective instructional procedures and theory. * Analyze reading and writing records and discuss teaching decisions. * Examine data and discuss Reading Recovery results at the school level. * Discuss and solve implementation problems at the school level. * Participate with the Teacher Leader in planning and evaluating Continuing Contact sessions. * Engage in self-evaluation and reflection of theory and practice leading to on-going professional growth and effective teaching. **Persons who are NOT trained, but are interested in observing a session should contact Stephanie Smyka, Site Coordinator: ssmyka@monroe2boces.org

11. Ongoing Professional Development - Group 1

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Trained Reading Recovery Teachers

Dates: 9/26/2025 to 5/29/2026

NOTE: This professional development is open to trained Reading Recovery Teachers who participate in the Reading Recovery service. Intended Learning Outcomes: * Participate in the observation of teaching procedures demonstrated by the trained colleagues behind the two-way mirror. * Engage in in-depth study of the components of Reading Recovery lessons and the theoretical foundations for them. * Continue to refine observational expertise of children's on-going literacy development in order to better inform decision making for instruction. * Learn how to best support struggling emergent readers and develop skill in teaching children selected for intervention using effective instructional procedures and theory. * Analyze reading and writing records and discuss teaching decisions. * Examine data and discuss Reading Recovery results at the school level. * Discuss and solve implementation problems at the school level. * Participate with the Teacher Leader in planning and evaluating Continuing Contact sessions. * Engage in self-evaluation and reflection of theory and practice leading to on-going professional growth and effective teaching. **Persons who are NOT trained, but are interested in observing a session should contact Stephanie Smyka, Site Coordinator: ssmyka@monroe2boces.org

12. Regional PD Coordinator meetings

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: PD Coordinators, District Office Administrators

Dates: 9/29/2025 to 5/26/2026

This series of meetings is designed for district PD Coordinators to meeting monthly to collaborate and share best practices. The meetings will also include NYSED Updates, problem solving and PD on various topics based on request from the group. If you have questions about this group please email Stephanie Smyka at ssmyka@monroe2boces.org

All sessions will be Online via Zoom and the information will be sent as a reminder the day before each meeting.

13. ELL Teacher Leader Cohort

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: ELL TOSA or Teacher Leaders

Dates: 9/30/2025 to 5/5/2026

With the increased amount of English Learners enrolling in schools, Districts have begun investing in teacher leadership to support English Learners and their families. If you are a Teacher on Special Assignment, a teacher leader, department chair, or coach for English Learners please join Mid-West RBERN for our ELL Teacher Leader Cohort. We will be meeting virtually every other month for the 2025-2026 school year to information share, problem solve, and provide professional support to one another.

14. Excellence Through the Math Practices Project Year 4: MONROE 2 DISTRICTS

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Math Leaders, Administrators, Teacher Leaders

Dates: 10/2/2025 to 6/4/2026

Math

Welcome to year four of the Excellence Through the Math Practices Project! Join us again or for the first time! Building on our previous work exploring equitable instruction through the Next Generation Learning Standards, this year's focus will be on implementing the key concepts from the NYS Math Briefs through the 8 Mathematical Practices. Together, we will deepen our understanding of how these practices can actively promote numeracy skill development and support MTSS frameworks to create math classrooms that are truly equitable for ALL students. This collaborative team is open to all math educators eager to lead and refine strategies that foster reasoning, strategic thinking, and meaningful problem-solving. Join us as we translate research-based insights into powerful instructional actions that enhance student success across diverse learning needs.

15. Regional School Counselor Group

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: School Counselors

Dates: 10/7/2025 to 6/9/2026

School Counselors attending these meetings will receive updates from the NYSED and various districts, contribute to planning the Annual Regional School Counselor Conference, and provide feedback to shape our professional development initiatives. They will also have the opportunity to suggest conference topics, ensuring our agenda aligns with the needs of the counseling community. These meetings are a cornerstone of our commitment to continuous learning and collaboration.

16. Regional Math Leaders MONROE 2 DISTRICTS

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Math Leaders, Administrators, Teacher Leaders

Dates: 10/7/2025 to 6/9/2026

This year, the Regional Math Leaders Group will focus on leading the work of implementing the NYS Numeracy Briefs as we examine and strengthen K-12 math systems across our region. Building on our ongoing commitment to equitable instruction and deep numeracy skill development, this group will provide a platform to receive updates and guidance from NYSED, collaboratively analyze system-wide practices, and share strategies to support student success in math. Meetings will be held virtually via Zoom, with invitations sent the day before to all registered participants. Join us to stay informed, lead meaningful change, and advance the goals of the Numeracy Briefs throughout your schools and districts.

17. BRIDGE Team: Building a Responsive Instructional Design for Greater Equity

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Dates: 10/14/2025 to 5/21/2026

Math

Join our team focused on examining New York State and local math data to support ALL students. In these collaborative sessions, educators will analyze assessment results to identify trends, strengths, and areas for improvement among diverse student groups. Through data-driven discussions, participants will work together to develop targeted next steps for instruction and program enhancements, ensuring that all students receive the support they need to succeed. This team aims to foster a culture of continuous improvement, empowering educators to make informed decisions that positively impact student learning outcomes. Participants will be asked to implement strategies, collect, and bring data to the subsequent sessions for discussion and to help develop next steps. Engage with your peers to drive equity and excellence in math education!

18. Regional Social Studies Leaders Group

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Social Studies teacher leaders, instructional coaches, curriculum specialists, and others

Dates: 10/15/2025 to 2/11/2026

Monroe One and Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES are pleased to offer a Regional Social Studies Leaders Group again for the 2025-2026 school year to bring social studies leaders from across the region together on a regular basis to hear updates from NYSED and collaborate. This group will provide an opportunity for Social Studies teacher leaders, instructional coaches, curriculum specialists, and others to share strategies, ask questions, and acquire new knowledge.

19. Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE) Q & A

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: All School Staff

Dates: 10/15/2025 to 4/8/2026

Please join Mid-West RBERN for drop-in technical assistance around the identification, placement, programming, and best practices for Students with Interrupted Formal Education. Anyone with questions about SIFE is welcome.

20. IN-PERSON: Regents Life Science: Biology NYSSLS Curriculum Cohort

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Regents Life Science: Biology teachers

Dates: 10/21/2025 to 4/20/2026

Closed

This new cohort provides an opportunity for Regents Life Science: Biology teachers to collaborate with colleagues across the region to ensure their readiness to deliver NYSSLS-aligned instruction to their students. The focus will be on curriculum work that involves modifying existing in-district, evaluating/adopting/adapting off-the-shelf, and/or writing original curriculum components. Everything that is created, adapted, or modified by cohort participants will be shared with all. We will engage in curriculum mapping, identification of gaps to NYSSLS alignment, and remediation of the gaps. The three sessions will be facilitated by BOCES 4 Science, and there will be an hour for lunch on your own each day.

21. Positive Intelligence Powered Team with Maureen Stone

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 10/28/2025 to 5/12/2026

*This training is for those who previously took the Foundations Training*

Delivering mental fitness training helps teams and organizations achieve their full potential for performance, well-being and happiness. You can employ Positive Intelligence in team meetings, individual work and all aspects of life.

The operating system of Positive Intelligence includes three focuses: Self-Command, Recognizing and reducing the impact of out Saboteurs and operating from Sage Perspectives.

Teams receiving mental fitness sessions assists in enhancing performance, communication and collaboration.

The goal of this program is for a lifestyle change and includes:

- 7 Positive Intelligence Foundation on hour virtual sessions

- Provides access to one year of the daily fitness Positive Intelligence app including daily mental fitness exercises, coach challenges, journal and the audio book of Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine

- Facilitate/ monitor private on-line text group for participants for group communication throughout program duration.

- Access to ongoing PQ Applications in GROW

- 16 hours (7 modules) of PQ Powered Team Assessment

- Family Engagement - up to 4 family members enrollment in Positive Intelligence 7-week Foundation program at no extra cost.

22. Regional Counseling Schoolinks User Group Meetings

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: Counselors

Dates: 10/29/2025 to 1/16/2026

Discuss how you are using Schoolinks in your district.

Connect: Take time to connect with counselors around the region to share your excitement and concerns.

Collaborate: Connect with counselors from the region as you learn how districts are building and tracking their Counseling initiatives with Schoolinks!

Plan:Create an action plan with Schoolinks and your team as you learn key insights from your colleagues!

23. Regional Literacy Leaders

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: literacy specialists, literacy coaches, grade-level leaders, administrators of school districts in the Monroe County region

Dates: 11/12/2025 to 5/20/2026

This group meets throughout the school year in order to provide ELA specific updates from NYSED; explore best curriculum, assessment, and instructional practices; and provide networking opportunities among group members. Participation limited to teachers/leaders employed by public and private schools.

24. Mid-West Regional Checkpoint B World Language Regional Assessment Writing

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: World Language Teachers

Dates: 11/13/2025 to 1/29/2026

Mid-West Regional Checkpoint B World Language Regional Assessment Writing Please join the Midwest Joint Managment Team - Genessee Valley BOCES, Monroe One BOCES, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, and WFL BOCES, and Candace Black, World Language Associate from the Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages, in regional assessment writing sessions for Checkpoint B - Spanish, French and German. Teachers will work directly with NYSED and BOCES staff to write assessments based upon the new World Language Standards. Participants also will participate in a Final Eyes Review of the Assessments - to take place during the January dates listed below.

25. Book Party - A Collaborative Book Review Experience for School Librarians

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 12/8/2025

Join fellow school librarians for Book Party, an engaging professional development opportunity designed to inspire conversation, collaboration, and informed collection development! In this interactive session, participants will read, write, and share book reviews, building a valuable resource for their libraries while discovering fresh titles to support student learning and engagement.

Throughout the event, librarians will:

-Select and review new books across various genres, formats, and reading levels.

-Share insights on literary merit, student appeal, and curriculum connections.

-Exchange reviews with colleagues to broaden perspectives and strengthen selection decisions.

-Build a communal database of trusted, peer-reviewed book recommendations for collection development.

Whether you're looking to diversify your collection, find hidden gems, or engage in meaningful discussions with fellow professionals, Book Party is the perfect space to celebrate reading, refine selection strategies, and strengthen your library's offerings.

You can earn up to 14 credits for your work in this asynchronous course. Each book you read and review will earn credits- the number of credits varies based on the type of book.

This session is only open to school librarians in the Monroe One and Monroe 2 regions.

26. Mid-West Regional Checkpoint A World Language Regional Assessment Writing

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: World Language Teachers

Dates: 12/15/2025

Mid-West Regional Checkpoint A World Language Regional Assessment Writing Please join the Midwest Joint Managment Team - Genessee Valley BOCES, Monroe One BOCES, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, and WFL BOCES, in regional assessment writing sessions for Checkpoint A - Spanish, French and German. Teachers will work directly with NYSED and BOCES staff to write assessments based upon the new World Language Standards.

Participants will have the opportunity to review and revise, if necessary, Form 1 assessments before writing items for Form 2.

27. The Art and Science of Effective Prompting during Reading

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: K-2 classroom teachers, reading specialists and literacy leaders

Dates: 1/5/2026

READING

Asynchronous

This 1-hour zoom session explores what the current research indicates about the use of the three cueing systems (MSV) during reading. Common misunderstandings around this hotly debated topic will be addressed. This session is part of our series reviewing topics relating to the Science of Reading in early literacy instruction. The sessions are based in part on guidance provided by NYSED's Literacy Initiative and the Science of Reading Brief Series released in January 2024. Though it is recommended to attend all six sessions, it is not required.

28. Book Study: How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive by Jennifer Brown

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: Teachers, Administrators and anyone intersted in helping to create a beloinging environment where everyone can thrive

Dates: 1/7/2026 to 2/11/2026

Inclusion is for everyone-and anyone can be an inclusive leader. In this virtual professional development series, we'll explore how inclusive leadership is not a one-time achievement, but a daily, intentional practice.

While many resources focus on why inclusion matters, Jennifer Brown's book stands out by focusing on the how. Through guided discussions, reflection, and practical strategies, we'll learn how to become stronger advocates for equity and belonging in our schools and communities.

Together, we'll build the skills and confidence to lead inclusively-creating environments where everyone can thrive.

Note: The cost of the book will be billed to individual districts or departments within BOCES if you do not already have a copy of the book. Please register by December 12.

29. ONLINE Series: Grade 5 Got Water?

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 1/7/2026 to 1/21/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional learning workshops include guidance on NYSSLS-aligned instructional strategies specific to the unit of study, formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin teaching the unit to their students. Participants should plan to attend all dates of synchronous, online instruction. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

30. ONLINE a.m. Session: Grade 3 Where Are the Wolves?

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 1/8/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

31. Foundational Skills for Adolescent Readers

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: 6-12 grade teachers

Dates: 1/9/2026

Literacy

Guest Speaker

Starting Today

In this training 6-12 grade teachers will learn how to address decoding, fluency, and comprehension challenges while seamlessly integrating literacy support into content instruction. Empower students with tools to build confidence, engage deeply with texts and succeed academically.
Based on book, Teaching Foundational Skills to Adolescent Readers, by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, Sarah Ortega, Kierstan Barbee, Aida Allen-Rotell, this workshop equips participants to:

• Gain evidence-based approaches to improve reading skills in older students.

• Learn to seamlessly integrate reading support with subject instruction.

• Boost student engagement and self-efficacy in reading.

• Foster a positive reading identity and create a literacy-rich classroom.

Each participant will receive a book, and the price is included in the cost!

32. Orientation to the TIF Program, Spring 2026 (Option 3)

Program: Teacher Immersion Fellows Program

Audience: Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows

Dates: 1/12/2026

Starting Soon

This professional development is open to Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows only.

This professional development session will focus on the nuts and bolts of the TIF Program. Participants will review the history of the program, the current program status and goals, as well as how the program functions. Additionally, participants will get information on the basics of substitute teaching, the professional development requirements, and who to contact should concerns arise. Finally, participants will review professionalism in the workplace and expectations surrounding the TIF Program.

Objective 1: Participants will understand the structure, requirements, and expectations of being part of the program, including key processes and procedures, such as professional development reporting, resignation/leave of absence (LOA) procedures, and infractions.

Objective 2: Participants will understand the basics of substitute teaching, including safety procedures, attendance requirements, and how to read a sub plan.

33. Professional Boundaries for TIF Fellows (Option 3)

Program: Teacher Immersion Fellows Program

Audience: Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows

Dates: 1/12/2026

Starting Soon

This professional development is open to Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows only.

Participants will explore the laws to which educators are bound when working for a district, along with a discussion of how close is too close in interacting with students. Professional boundaries will review the nuances of maintaining a positive relationship in various types of interactions, with students and families, while being cognizant of what can be considered "crossing the line.” This awareness will help you protect yourself and your students in your daily interactions. We will review scenarios and engage in discussions of real-life situations to better prepare you to uphold the high professional standards to which all TIF Fellows are held.

Objective 1: Participants will understand the various professional expectations that they will be held to in the fellowship, including guidance on social media, dress, language, and relationship building.

Objective 2: Participants will understand the laws governing educators as it relates to professionalism and student interaction.

34. January SLS Council PD Session

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 1/12/2026

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SLS PD Session

35. January SLS Council Meeting

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 1/12/2026

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SLS Council Meeting

36. APPR Recertification for Lead Evaluators of Principals ONLINE

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Principal Evaluators

Dates: 1/12/2026

APPR

Starting Soon

This half day training is in compliance with The New York State Education Department APPR regulation. This regulation requires all evaluators of principals to be annually re-certified through an appropriate training process. Lead principal evaluators are those who conduct summative annual professional performance reviews. The district must certify that these lead evaluators have been re-trained in the minimum requirements as outlined in the APPR regulations. This training will meet the requirement in the manner prescribed by the NYSED. The recertification training for Principal evaluators is virtual.

The training will be virtual using ZOOM and the link will be sent via email 24 hours before the training.

37. Youth Mental Health First Aid

Program: Community Schools

Audience: Youth-serving professionals who would like additional tools to help the young people in their care.

Dates: 1/13/2026

Starting Soon

Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.

38. Mentoring that Matters, Initial Training

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Dates: 1/13/2026

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This full-day training will provide district mentors with the required training needed to work with proteges. This training is in accordance with the NYSED Mentoring requirements and uses the Mentoring that Matters program. Mentors will receive the book, Mentoring Matters, and an additional workbook of materials for use with their proteges.

39. NYS Portrait of a Graduate & Inquiry-Based Learning in PreK-Grade 5

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Administrators and School Leaders

Dates: 1/14/2026

ClosedStarting Soon

This event, which will be a hybrid webinar with in-person discussion and presentations, will provide New York State administrators and school leaders with an opportunity to engage in regional discussions about what the NYS Portrait of a Graduate means in PreK to Grade 5, as well as how this connects to inquiry-based learning. Please note that to attend this event, you must attend in person at a BOCES or Big 5 designated site.

40. CEEP Support and Guidance Workshop

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: Administrators Responsible for Completing the CEEP (Comprehensive ELL Education Plan)

Dates: 1/15/2026

Starting Soon

All NYS school districts are required to submit a Comprehensive ELL Education Plan (CEEP). This session will support administrators responsible for the CEEP. Participants will walk through the submission guide and have an opportunity to ask questions. Please note that the completed CEEP, along with all required documentation, must be submitted to the New York State Education Department (SED) by February 28, 2026. THIS SESSION WILL BE ONLINE VIA ZOOM. PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE THE FORM TO ACCESS THE ZOOM LINK THE DAY BEFORE.

41. ONLINE a.m. Session: Grade 1 A Bunny's Life

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 1/15/2026

Starting Soon

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

42. Orientation to the TIF Program, Spring 2026 (Option 1)

Program: Teacher Immersion Fellows Program

Audience: Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows

Dates: 1/15/2026

Starting Soon

This professional development is open to Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows only.

This professional development session will focus on the nuts and bolts of the TIF Program. Participants will review the history of the program, the current program status and goals, as well as how the program functions. Additionally, participants will get information on the basics of substitute teaching, the professional development requirements, and who to contact should concerns arise. Finally, participants will review professionalism in the workplace and expectations surrounding the TIF Program.

Objective 1: Participants will understand the structure, requirements, and expectations of being part of the program, including key processes and procedures, such as professional development reporting, resignation/leave of absence (LOA) procedures, and infractions.

Objective 2: Participants will understand the basics of substitute teaching, including safety procedures, attendance requirements, and how to read a sub plan.

43. Professional Boundaries for TIF Fellows (Option 1)

Program: Teacher Immersion Fellows Program

Audience: Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows

Dates: 1/15/2026

Starting Soon

This professional development is open to Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows only.

Participants will explore the laws to which educators are bound when working for a district, along with a discussion of how close is too close in interacting with students. Professional boundaries will review the nuances of maintaining a positive relationship in various types of interactions, with students and families, while being cognizant of what can be considered "crossing the line.” This awareness will help you protect yourself and your students in your daily interactions. We will review scenarios and engage in discussions of real-life situations to better prepare you to uphold the high professional standards to which all TIF Fellows are held.

Objective 1: Participants will understand the various professional expectations that they will be held to in the fellowship, including guidance on social media, dress, language, and relationship building.

Objective 2: Participants will understand the laws governing educators as it relates to professionalism and student interaction.

44. Exploring NYS Numeracy Briefs 3 & 4: Strategies to Strengthen Student Numeracy

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Dates: 1/15/2026

Math

Starting Soon

In this one-hour online professional development session, participants will explore NYS Numeracy Briefs 3 and 4, focusing on high-leverage mathematical content and instructional practices. We will identify essential math concepts and effective teaching strategies that have the greatest impact on student learning and engagement.

45. Regional Counseling Schoolinks User Group Meetings

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Dates: 1/16/2026

Discuss: How is your team is using Schoolinks in your district?

Connect: Take time to connect with counselors around the region to share your excitement and concerns.

Collaborate: Connect with counselors from the region as you learn how districts are building and tracking their Counseling initiatives with Schoolinks!

Plan: Create an action plan with Schoolinks and your team as you learn key insights from your colleagues!

46. ONLINE p.m. Session: Grade 3 Invisible Forces

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 1/16/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

47. Equity Partners PLC

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: ENL teachers, School Librarians

Dates: 1/20/2026 to 4/21/2026

This is a Professional Learning Community (PLC) for educators who want to impact their students and school communities through racial equity and empowerment work in literature. The PLC will function as a place to create a plan to make a difference for students and educators in your district. Participants must join with a partner group consisting of one ENL teacher and one librarian, and will work together to explore the gaps and challenges in racial equity. They will create and implement a project that will positively impact their students. This PLC will provide many resources as well as collaborative planning time for participants. This work includes six hours in-person together and six hours of work with your partner.

48. Understanding the NY Inspires Plan

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Teacher Leaders and Instructional Personnel

Dates: 1/21/2026

Explore the vision and foundational changes outlined in the NY Inspires plan, including the move to a single diploma, the adoption of the NYS Portrait of a Graduate, and the sunset of Regents Exam requirements. Learn how these changes aim to ensure equity and excellence for all students in New York State.

Outcomes:
- Understand the goals and phases of the NY Inspires initiative
- Identify key shifts in diploma requirements
- Discuss implications for students and educators

49. IN-PERSON Grade K: Pushes and Pulls

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 1/22/2026

New

IN PERSON: The BOCES 4 Science professional development session will include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate unit, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin instruction for this unit using the new science standards. Registration is limited. Lunch is on your own. This training session is FREE to districts who lease this unit.

50. ONLINE p.m. Session: Grade 4 Riding the Waves of Information

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 1/22/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

51. IN-PERSON Grade 3: Invisible Forces

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 1/23/2026

IN PERSON: The BOCES 4 Science professional development session will include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate unit, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin instruction for this unit using the new science standards. Registration is limited. Lunch is on your own. This training session is FREE to districts who lease this unit.

52. ONLINE Series: Grade 2 Save the Bees!

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 1/26/2026 to 2/9/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional learning workshops include guidance on NYSSLS-aligned instructional strategies specific to the unit of study, formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin teaching the unit to their students. Participants should plan to attend all dates of synchronous, online instruction. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

53. ONLINE Series: Grade 4 Powering Thru the Fair

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 1/26/2026 to 2/9/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional learning workshops include guidance on NYSSLS-aligned instructional strategies specific to the unit of study, formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin teaching the unit to their students. Participants should plan to attend all dates of synchronous, online instruction. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

54. New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) Administration Training for New Teachers

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: Teachers who will be administering the NYSAA during the 2025-26 school year who have not administered the NYSAA previously.

Dates: 1/27/2026

This full-day training is for teachers who will be administering the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) for the 2024-2025 school year and are new to NYSAA computer-based testing. This session will outline the assessment process, give an overview of how Dynamic Learning Map's Essential Elements can help guide instruction, and provide an opportunity for teachers to begin planning for the assessment window. NYSED requires all teachers completing student assessments to attend a training session each year. Participants will need access to their class list, current IEPs, and a laptop.

55. Multilingual Learners in Focus: Strategies for School and District Leaders- A workshop with Ingrid Heidrick from AEBLL

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: School and District Administrators

Dates: 1/27/2026

New

In this workshop, school and district administrators will deepen their understanding of multilingual learners (MLs) as a population of students with distinct needs and challenges. Participants will review state policies on services for MLs, programming and curriculum options, and identify best practices of classroom instruction connected to the Danielson Rubric and WIDA. Participants will have opportunities for discussion and planning around best options for their school and district. Please note: This workshop is conducted via Zoom. Participants will receive the Zoom link 24 hours prior to the workshop's scheduled start time.

56. Understanding the NY Inspires Plan

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Teacher Leaders and Instructional Personnel

Dates: 1/27/2026

Explore the vision and foundational changes outlined in the NY Inspires plan, including the move to a single diploma, the adoption of the NYS Portrait of a Graduate, and the sunset of Regents Exam requirements. Learn how these changes aim to ensure equity and excellence for all students in New York State.

Outcomes:
- Understand the goals and phases of the NY Inspires initiative
- Identify key shifts in diploma requirements
- Discuss implications for students and educators

57. IN-PERSON: For NEW and RETURNING MEMBERS: NYSSLS ESS Curriculum Cohort - Day 2

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Earth and Space Science teachers

Dates: 1/28/2026

This cohort is a continuation of the one that began in the 2024-2025 school year that provides an opportunity for Earth and Space Science teachers to collaborate with colleagues across the region to ensure their readiness to deliver NYSSLS-aligned instruction to their students. The focus will be on curriculum work that involves modifying existing in-district, evaluating/adopting/adapting off-the-shelf, and/or writing original curriculum components. Everything that is created, adapted, or modified by cohort participants will be shared with all. We will engage in curriculum mapping, identification of gaps to NYSSLS alignment, and remediation of the gaps. This session will be facilitated by BOCES 4 Science, and there will be an hour for lunch on your own.

58. Getting Started with Copilot: From Copilot Chat (free) to Microsoft 365 Copilot

Program: CaTS - Technology

Audience: K12 Educators, Administrators and Support Staff

Dates: 1/28/2026

Artificial Intelligence

Discover how Copilot Chat (free) and Microsoft 365 Copilot work together to accelerate everyday tasks for educators and staff. We'll cover practical prompts, time saving workflows in Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook/Teams, and how enterprise data protection keeps district information secure. Leave with ready to use examples tailored to K 12 that you can apply the same day.

We offer no-cost registration to ensure the event is accessible to all.

59. Getting Started with Copilot: From Copilot Chat (free) to Microsoft 365 Copilot

Program: CaTS - Technology

Audience: K12 Educators, Administrators and Support Staff

Dates: 1/28/2026

Artificial Intelligence

Discover how Copilot Chat (free) and Microsoft 365 Copilot work together to accelerate everyday tasks for educators and staff. We'll cover practical prompts, time saving workflows in Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook/Teams, and how enterprise data protection keeps district information secure. Leave with ready to use examples tailored to K 12 that you can apply the same day.

We offer no-cost registration to ensure the event is accessible to all.

60. Rethinking Grading: Why Do We Do What We've Always Done? Exploring Meaningful Alternatives

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches

Dates: 1/28/2026

Many educators adopt grading practices based on what worked for them as students-often without formal training in assessment best practices. But traditional grading methods don't always align with what we now understand about student learning and motivation. In this session, we'll critically examine the "why” behind common grading practices and consider possible alternatives that could better support all learners. What small, intentional shifts can we make that lead to big impacts in student success? Remember: learning something new today doesn't mean what you did yesterday was wrong-it means you're making tomorrow even better.

61. New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) Administration Training for Returning Teachers

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Audience: Teachers who will be administering the NYSAA during the 2025-26 school year who administered the NYSAA in the past 2 years.

Dates: 1/29/2026

This half-day training is for teachers who will be administering the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) for the 2025-2026 school year and also administered the NYSAA during the 2024-2025 school-year. This session will include reviewing all of the requirements of the NYSAA by watching the required training video together, taking the 4 required quizzes, sharing best practices with each other, and providing an opportunity for teachers to begin completing the First Contact Surveys and Personal Needs and Preferences for each of their students as well as planning for the assessment window. NYSED requires all teachers administering the NYSAA to complete a training session each year. Participants will need access to their class list, current IEPs, and a laptop.

62. Building and Governing Copilot Agents for K 12

Program: CaTS - Technology

Audience: K12 Instructional, Technology and Administrative Staff

Dates: 1/29/2026

Artificial Intelligence

Learn how to design, publish, and manage Copilot Agents that automate common district workflows (e.g., curriculum planning, helpdesk triage, and reporting). We'll walk through agent design patterns, grounding with approved content, and governance practices such as acceptable use, lifecycle management, and compliance. You'll leave with a blueprint and starter scenarios that align to education data protection requirements.

Please note: To get the full experience of the training attendees should have the Paid version of Microsoft CoPilot.

We offer no-cost registration to ensure the event is accessible to all.

63. Organizing K-5 or K-6 School Schedules for Effective Instruction

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Scheduling teams for Elementary Schools

Dates: 1/29/2026

National Presenter

Based upon the diversity of students, the process of constructing the master schedule must include administrators, school counselors, and teachers. The model focuses on student achievement, teacher collaboration, intervention, and the arrangement of specials. Decisions are dependent upon available FTEs.

Topics to be included are:

- Specific steps in building the schedule
- Developmental needs of students
- Creating a curriculum chart for each grade
- Relationship between common planning time and intervention
- Accommodating needs of special education and ENL students
- Providing all students with the least restrictive environment
- Social-emotional learning
- Opportunities for flexibility
- Scheduling specials to facilitate common planning time
- Subject matter specialization for upper grades
- Professional development to implement schedule

Recommended teams: principal or assistant principal, teacher representative(s), special education teacher representative(s), central office representatives for curriculum and instruction and/or special education

64. ONLINE p.m. Session: Grade 1 Sending Messages with Light and Sound

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 1/29/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

65. Administrative Copilot: Time Saving Workflows for District Leaders

Program: CaTS - Technology

Audience: K12 Administrative and Technology Leaders

Dates: 1/29/2026

Artificial Intelligence

See how leaders can use Copilot in Outlook and Teams to draft board memos, summarize meetings, create budget narratives, and streamline communications. We'll highlight security, sharing, and policy controls, plus adoption tips to drive real usage across offices and schools. Participants will receive a set of leadership focused prompts and a rollout checklist to support change management.

Please note: To get the full experience of the training attendees should have the Paid version of Microsoft CoPilot.

We offer no-cost registration to ensure the event is accessible to all.

66. CEEP Support and Guidance Workshop

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: Administrators Responsible for Completing the CEEP

Dates: 1/29/2026

All NYS school districts are required to submit a Comprehensive ELL Education Plan (CEEP). This session will support administrators responsible for the CEEP. Participants will walk through the submission guide and have an opportunity to ask questions. Please note that the completed CEEP, along with all required documentation, must be submitted to the New York State Education Department (SED) by February 28, 2026. THIS SESSION WILL BE ONLINE VIA ZOOM. PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE THE FORM TO ACCESS THE ZOOM LINK THE DAY BEFORE.

67. Orientation to the TIF Program, Spring 2026 (Option 2)

Program: Teacher Immersion Fellows Program

Audience: Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows

Dates: 1/30/2026

This professional development is open to Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows only.

This professional development session will focus on the nuts and bolts of the TIF Program. Participants will review the history of the program, the current program status and goals, as well as how the program functions. Additionally, participants will get information on the basics of substitute teaching, the professional development requirements, and who to contact should concerns arise. Finally, participants will review professionalism in the workplace and expectations surrounding the TIF Program.

Objective 1: Participants will understand the structure, requirements, and expectations of being part of the program, including key processes and procedures, such as professional development reporting, resignation/leave of absence (LOA) procedures, and infractions.

Objective 2: Participants will understand the basics of substitute teaching, including safety procedures, attendance requirements, and how to read a sub plan.

68. Professional Boundaries for TIF Fellows (Option 2)

Program: Teacher Immersion Fellows Program

Audience: Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows

Dates: 1/30/2026

This professional development is open to Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows only.

Participants will explore the laws to which educators are bound when working for a district, along with a discussion of how close is too close in interacting with students. Professional boundaries will review the nuances of maintaining a positive relationship in various types of interactions, with students and families, while being cognizant of what can be considered "crossing the line.” This awareness will help you protect yourself and your students in your daily interactions. We will review scenarios and engage in discussions of real-life situations to better prepare you to uphold the high professional standards to which all TIF Fellows are held.

Objective 1: Participants will understand the various professional expectations that they will be held to in the fellowship, including guidance on social media, dress, language, and relationship building.

Objective 2: Participants will understand the laws governing educators as it relates to professionalism and student interaction.

69. The Art and Science of Phonemic Awareness

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: K-2 classroom teachers, reading specialists and literacy leaders

Dates: 2/2/2026

READING

Asynchronous

This 1-hour session explores the research support for explicitly teaching phonemic awareness and practical classroom applications. This session is part of our series reviewing topics relating to the Science of Reading in early literacy instruction. The sessions are based in part on guidance provided by NYSED's Literacy Initiative and the Science of Reading Brief Series released in January 2024. Though it is recommended to attend all six sessions, it is not required.

70. Regents Life Science: Biology Investigations Workshop

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Biology Teachers

Dates: 2/3/2026 to 2/4/2026

Join our instructional specialists as they lead you through an informative 2-day workshop that will help you navigate expectations, provide tips for set up and implementation, and give you opportunities to practice activities within each NYSED Science Investigation. We will also discuss how these labs relate to the standards and how they can fit into your curriculum. You'll be given time to ask questions and collaborate with colleagues. You will have an hour for lunch on your own.

71. NYS STEPS in Alignment with APPR 3012-e

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Dates: 2/3/2026

National Presenter

APPR

New

Join us for an in-person professional learning session at the Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES Professional Development Center. The session will feature Alexander Trikalinos (he/him/his), Assistant Commissioner, Office of Teacher and Leader Development. This workshop will focus on the NYS STEPS framework (Standards for Teacher and Principal Support), developed in accordance with Education Law §3012-e. The session will provide clarity on how STEPS aligns with APPR requirements and offer strategies to strengthen instructional practices and foster collaboration.

Districts are encouraged to bring their APPR advisory teams-including union representatives, administrators, and teachers-to engage in meaningful dialogue and planning. Lunch will be provided. Don't miss this opportunity to network, share best practices, and leave with actionable insights to support teacher and leader development.

72. i-Ready Roundtable

Program: Monroe Accountability, Assessment & Reporting Services

Dates: 2/3/2026

New

Join us for an engaging afternoon of collaboration and conversation at the i-Ready Roundtable, where educators from across i-Ready districts come together to share insights, ask questions, and learn from one another.This session is designed around your voice and your needs-we'll focus on the topics you want to explore. Whether you're looking to dive deeper into data, discuss instructional strategies, or troubleshoot implementation challenges, this is your space to connect and grow.

73. ONLINE p.m. Session: Grade 4 A Walk in the Park

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 2/3/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

74. Mid-West Regional Checkpoint A World Language Regional Assessment Writing

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: World Language Teachers

Dates: 2/4/2026

Mid-West Regional Checkpoint A World Language Regional Assessment Writing Please join the Midwest Joint Management Team - Genessee Valley BOCES, Monroe One BOCES, Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, and WFL BOCES, in regional assessment writing sessions for Checkpoint A - Spanish, French, Italian and German. Teachers will work together to create new editions of Checkpoint A Assessments based upon the new World Language Standards.

75. CEEP Support and Guidance Workshop

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: Administrators Responsible for Completing the CEEP

Dates: 2/5/2026

All NYS school districts are required to submit a Comprehensive ELL Education Plan (CEEP). This session will support administrators responsible for the CEEP. Participants will walk through the submission guide and have an opportunity to ask questions. Please note that the completed CEEP, along with all required documentation, must be submitted to the New York State Education Department (SED) by February 28, 2026. THIS SESSION WILL BE ONLINE VIA ZOOM. PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE THE FORM TO ACCESS THE ZOOM LINK THE DAY BEFORE.

76. ONLINE p.m. Session: Grade MS Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: MS Science Teachers

Dates: 2/5/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

77. Orientation to the TIF Program, Spring 2026 (Option 4)

Program: Teacher Immersion Fellows Program

Audience: Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows

Dates: 2/5/2026

This professional development is open to Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows only.

This professional development session will focus on the nuts and bolts of the TIF Program. Participants will review the history of the program, the current program status and goals, as well as how the program functions. Additionally, participants will get information on the basics of substitute teaching, the professional development requirements, and who to contact should concerns arise. Finally, participants will review professionalism in the workplace and expectations surrounding the TIF Program.

Objective 1: Participants will understand the structure, requirements, and expectations of being part of the program, including key processes and procedures, such as professional development reporting, resignation/leave of absence (LOA) procedures, and infractions.

Objective 2: Participants will understand the basics of substitute teaching, including safety procedures, attendance requirements, and how to read a sub plan.

78. Exploring NYS Numeracy Briefs 5, 6 & 7: Strategies to Strengthen Student Numeracy

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: All math teachers, leaders, and specialists

Dates: 2/5/2026

Math

In this one-hour online professional development, participants will explore NYS Numeracy Briefs 5, 6, and 7. We'll examine effective assessment practices, discuss the role and challenges of using mathematical representations, and deepen understanding of how to use and adapt curriculum materials to enhance student learning and engagement in math.

79. Portrait of a Graduate and Full Implementation

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Teacher Leaders and Instructional Personnel

Dates: 2/5/2026

Focus on the finalized NYS Portrait of a Graduate and what full implementation will look like for the 2029 cohort and beyond. Learn about the new statewide transcript, proficiency expectations, and how these changes will support student success after graduation.

Outcomes:
- Analyze the components of the Portrait of a Graduate
- Prepare for new proficiency and transcript requirements
- Plan for supporting students through transition

80. TIF Program, Advanced Series in Education 208: The Power of Formative Assessments

Program: Teacher Immersion Fellows Program

Audience: Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows

Dates: 2/9/2026

This professional development is open to Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows only.

In order to meet the needs of a wide variety of students, teachers must be knowledgeable about what the students know and where they struggle. Having and utilizing a range of formative assessment strategies in the diverse classroom is key. This professional development will highlight the need for and frequency by which formative assessments should be used in the classroom. Additionally, participants will develop a repertoire of options for their own classrooms, with an emphasis on gaining valuable formative assessment data along the way that informs the next steps in teaching.

Objective 1: Participants will develop an understanding of the need for frequent checks for understanding.

Objective 2: Participants will develop a repertoire of checks for understanding strategies.

81. TIF Program, Teaching Basics 101: Classroom Management and Engagement

Program: Teacher Immersion Fellows Program

Audience: Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows

Dates: 2/9/2026

This professional development is open to Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows only.

This professional development session will focus on the pillars of classroom management and engagement, including the importance of rules and norms, relationships, and routines. Participants will also explore engagement and participation techniques to ensure all students are reaching their full potential. Not only will participants gain knowledge on how to structure a lesson using key strategies, but they will also leave the professional development with a wide variety of techniques on how to manage student behavior and engage students in learning.

Objective 1: Participants will understand how rules, norms, and relationships impact classroom management.

Objective 2: Participants will explore a variety of strategies and techniques to manage the classroom.

82. IN-PERSON Grade 4: Powering Thru the Fair

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 2/10/2026

IN PERSON: The BOCES 4 Science professional development session will include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate unit, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin instruction for this unit using the new science standards. Registration is limited. Lunch is on your own. This training session is FREE to districts who lease this unit.

83. Portrait of a Graduate and Full Implementation

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Teacher Leaders and Instructional Personnel

Dates: 2/10/2026

Focus on the finalized NYS Portrait of a Graduate and what full implementation will look like for the 2029 cohort and beyond. Learn about the new statewide transcript, proficiency expectations, and how these changes will support student success after graduation.

Outcomes:
- Analyze the components of the Portrait of a Graduate
- Prepare for new proficiency and transcript requirements
- Plan for supporting students through transition

84. Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education - Cohort 9

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: K-12 Regular and Special Education/ENL Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologist, and School Counselors

Dates: 2/11/2026 to 6/4/2026

DISTRICT PRE-APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION

This is a 5 full-day in person CR-S education training.
The sessions will be co-facilitated with 4 individuals from districts who have already been trained to build their competency and capacity in executing the Culturally Responsive Sustaining (CR-S) education training. The CR-SE co-facilitation team will co-facilitate the CR-S education content, in which an NYU Metro Center IESC associate will coach CR-SE co-facilitators before each upcoming session, co-present during the sessions, and observe district CR-SE trainers. After the session, feedback will be offered to the CR-SE co-facilitators. This session will help educators shift deficit thinking mindsets, specifically focusing on how race, identity, power, and privilege create education barriers that have historically created educational inequities for marginalized children and families. The CR-S education series supports the development of educators' ability to use race and culture to improve educational outcomes (Howard, 2010) and supports educators' engagement in a process of self-transformation in order to ensure equitable outcomes for every student (Banks, 2007). In this session, we will explore how microaggression, stereotype threat, and risk and protective factors are central in considering the role that schools have in creating welcoming, affirming, and validating environments, inclusive curriculum and rigorous instruction that mitigate vulnerability.

The last few sessions will focus on identifying CR-S education school and classroom practices, developing competency around using the CRE Toolkit (CRE Curriculum Audit, CR-SE problem solving teams, CR-SE classroom tool), and developing district/school level Guardians of Equity teams.

85. Regents Earth and Space Science Investigations Workshop

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Earth and Space Science Teachers

Dates: 2/11/2026 to 2/12/2026

Join our instructional specialists as they lead you through an informative 2-day workshop that will help you navigate expectations, provide tips for set up and implementation, and give you opportunities to practice activities within each NYSED Science Investigation. We will also discuss how these labs relate to the standards and how they can fit into your curriculum. You'll be given time to ask questions and collaborate with colleagues. You will have an hour for lunch on your own.

86. Every Student Has a Story: Bringing Learning to Life with Book Creator

Program: School Library Services

Dates: 2/11/2026

New

Unlock creativity, amplify student voice, and build digital literacy with Book Creator!

Teachers + Librarians - this hands‑on session will show you how to:

📚Create multimodal books with text, audio, video & drawings

📚Curate rich digital libraries and interactive resources

📚Support all learners with powerful accessibility tools, including extensive translation features

Whether you're boosting literacy, building portfolios, or empowering student storytelling, Book Creator makes it possible.

📘 Leave with ready‑to‑use ideas

👩‍🏫 Perfect for K-12 teachers and librarians

🚀 Digital literacy skills for today's learners

87. Regents Physical Science: Chemistry Investigations Workshop

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Certified Chemistry Teachers

Dates: 2/12/2026 to 2/13/2026

Science Offering

Closed

Join our instructional specialists for an informative, hands-on 2-day workshop that will help you understand expectations, practice activities, and collaborate with others to discuss implementations for all three NYSED Chemistry Investigations. We will also discuss how these labs relate to the standards and how they can fit into your curriculum.

This workshop is open to certified Chemistry teachers only.
Please be sure to bring your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to consist of safety glasses or goggles and a rubberized apron or lab coat, as we will be boiling water.

You will have an hour for lunch on your own.

88. TCIS Recertification

Program: TCIS - Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools

Dates: 2/12/2026

Recertification

Early 2026

TCIS

Closed

This is a 1-day TCIS recertification class for staff that are already TCIS certified and need their yearly recertification. - LUNCH: please bring your own lunch to this training. A 1/2-hour duty-free time is included. - PHYSICAL COMPNENT: you will be asked to participate in a required physical component to this training to be re-certified. If you cannot participate in the physical component, you are still required to stay until the training is over. Please review your TCIS student workbook prior to the training, and you are encouraged to bring it with you to the training. - ATTIRE: wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes to this training.

89. Book Study - Get Free: Antibias Literacy Instruction for Stronger Readers, Writers, and Thinkers by Tricia Ebarvia

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: 5th-12th grade educators, ENL teachers, literacy teachers, instructional coaches, team leaders

Dates: 2/12/2026 to 4/16/2026

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This book study will meet online three times to discuss Tricia Ebarvia's book, "Get Free." Participants will have asynchronous learning to do before attending the discussion groups. Tricia Ebarvia asks us these questions: What would it mean to truly "get free” as an educator? How can we identify and challenge bias in our reading and writing curriculum and instruction? How can we support students in becoming empathetic, engaged individuals who can communicate with the world through reading and writing skills developed with compassion and critical thinking? This book study will give participants the resources needed to answer these questions and build their skills in developing stronger readers, writers, and thinkers. They will learn about antibias literacy instruction through topics such as community, identity, critical conversations, and perspective-taking. Participants will learn about strategies for scaffolding instruction as well as classroom structures and routines that support critical listening, open, authentic conversation, and writing responses. The first 12 participants to register will have an opportunity to borrow a copy of the text, "Get Free." Others will need to purchase the book themselves.

90. TIF Program, Collaborative Coaching: Problem-Solving for Classroom Success

Program: Teacher Immersion Fellows Program

Audience: Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows

Dates: 2/19/2026 to 3/31/2026

This professional development is open to Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows only.

Join two interactive, one-hour Zoom sessions designed to foster collaboration and problem-solving. These sessions provide a structured coaching environment, founded on the principles of coaching by Jim Knight, where participants bring real classroom challenges and work together to generate practice solutions. Attendance at both sessions is required. (Check the dates! These sessions likely coincide with times you won't be substitute teaching in your district of placement.) This is an opportunity to connect with peers, share experiences, and leave with actionable ideas to support your practice.

91. TIF Program, Advanced Series in Education 214: Technology in Education

Program: Teacher Immersion Fellows Program

Audience: Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows

Dates: 2/23/2026

This professional development is open to Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows only.

Participants will be introduced to the function of technology in today's modern classroom. The idea of technology as a means to enhance and transform learning will be examined, along with necessary legislation that limits student use of technology in learning as well. Participants will get a choice of several instructional technology tools to explore on a deeper level and will have the opportunity to determine how tools could be integrated into their future classrooms.

Objective 1: Participants will develop an awareness of the SAMR Model of effective technology integration along with the New York State's restrictions on technology usage in the classroom for students.

Objective 2: Participants will develop a knowledge of technology that they may be able to use in the field of education and a knowledge of solid resources that are frequently updated for future use.

92. TIF Program, Teaching Basics 102: Elements of Effective Instruction

Program: Teacher Immersion Fellows Program

Audience: Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows

Dates: 2/23/2026

This professional development is open to Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows only.

This professional development session will focus on the theory and practice of elements of effective instruction including planning engaging and rigorous lessons, assessing, demonstrating knowledge of learners, and embedding research-based instructional practices. The course is based on the New York State Teaching Standards. Participants will review the New York State Teaching Standards to gain a wholistic knowledge of their teaching expectations and then the course will take them through the pieces of instruction and the ways in which they should be orchestrated to gain the highest level of student achievement.

Objective 1: Participants will review the pieces of an effective lesson, including frequent checks for understanding, integrating knowledge of learner assets into planning and instruction, and total participation strategies.

Objective 2: Participants will develop a knowledge of the New York State Teaching Standards.

93. APPR Initial Training for Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Dates: 2/23/2026 to 3/3/2026

This training is for new administrators who have not been previously trained. The State Education Department requires all evaluators of teachers to be certified through an appropriate training process. Lead teacher evaluators are those who conduct summative annual professional performance reviews. The district must certify that these lead evaluators have been trained in the minimum requirements as outlined in the new APPR regulations. The training that we provide will meet this requirement in the manner prescribed by the SED. You must complete all 4 days for certification.

94. ONLINE Series: Grade K Worm Scouts

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 2/23/2026 to 3/9/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional learning workshops include guidance on NYSSLS-aligned instructional strategies specific to the unit of study, formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin teaching the unit to their students. Participants should plan to attend all dates of synchronous, online instruction. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

95. ONLINE a.m. Session: Grade 5 Deer, Deer Everywhere!

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 2/24/2026

ONLINE: The BOCES 4 Science professional development sessions include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate NYSSLS topic, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin using the new science standards. A BOCES 4 Science instructor will send you a Zoom link prior to the session. One CTLE credit is earned for every hour of training attended. This unit requires 3 hours of training. The training sessions are FREE for those districts who lease this BOCES 4 Science unit. Please follow your standard district procedures to confirm registration.

96. Standalone Together Session 3

Program: Mid-West RBE-RN

Audience: K12 ENL Teachers

Dates: 2/24/2026

Standalone Together - Are you an ENL teacher who wonders, "what should I do in my standalone ENL class?” You're not alone! Standalone together will explore the question "How do I get the most out of standalone ENL instruction?” In a three-part series of in-person and online learning, participants will consider: Session 3: How do I monitor my students' progress? How do I share feedback and celebrate their success? How can I use authentic assessments for language learning? Please register for all 3 sessions if completing this professional development as a series.

97. 1-Day Grading Institute

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: District teachers & administrators

Dates: 2/25/2026

Joe Feldman will provide a tailored 1-Day Grading Institute to provide an intensive introduction to improved grading practices. The Institute will include:

- Overview of the history of traditional grading practices and their negative impact on teaching and learning
- Definition of equitable grading and its pillars-Accuracy, Bias-Resistance, and Motivation
- An introduction to some of the equitable grading practices
- Insight into the challenges and possibilities of improved grading, with possible next steps
- Engaging activities to build curiosity and openness to future exploration of grading

98. Three-Dimensional Assessment Writing for Secondary Teachers

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: Science Teachers in grades 6-12

Dates: 2/25/2026 to 2/26/2026

Come join BOCES 4 Science for a 2-day experience of learning and collaborating on writing 3-D science assessments! The skills you develop can be used to write your own assessments and also to evaluate assessments written by others. For this workshop, you must attend both days and have experience using the NYSSLS and the PLDs. It is advised that you bring a colleague to work with. You will have an hour for lunch on your own.

99. IN-PERSON Grade 1: Sending Messages with Light and Sound

Program: BOCES 4 Science

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 2/25/2026

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IN PERSON: The BOCES 4 Science professional development session will include a deep-dive into the 3-Dimensional instructional strategies specific to the appropriate unit, current formative and summative assessments available, content instruction, and more. Teachers will walk away prepared to begin instruction for this unit using the new science standards. Registration is limited. Lunch is on your own. This training session is FREE to districts who lease this unit.

100. 1-Day Advanced Grading Institute

Program: Curriculum Instruction and Prof Dev

Audience: ASI's, Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 2/26/2026

Joe Feldman will provide a tailored 1-Day Grading Institute to build on participants' prior knowledge and experiences with equitable grading.

The Institute will include:
- Re-validation of the purpose and importance of more equitable grading practices
- Deeper exploration of specific equitable grading practices
- Dedicated time and support for participants to plan implementation
- Strengthen commitment, skills, and understanding to sustain momentum for improved grading

101. TIF Program Classroom Visit with Coaching and Feedback I

Program: Teacher Immersion Fellows Program

Audience: Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows

Dates: 3/2/2026

This professional development is open to Teacher Immersion Fellows (TIF) Program Fellows only.

Wondering how you might improve the use of a strategy in the classroom? Looking for feedback on building community in the classroom? Utilize our coaching and feedback service! Adrienne Loftus will visit you (at a time/date of your choosing) while substitute teaching and provide feedback relating to a particular focus area. Prior to the visit, a focus area based on a particular instructional strategy or part of the Danielson rubric will need to be identified and discussed between the coach and the Fellow. A debrief immediately following the lesson, or within the next days, will need to occur. In total, the pre-visit preparation and discussion will be an hour, the visit 15-20 minutes, and the feedback/debrief discussion will utilize the remaining time (counts as a paid PD credit/course).

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