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1. Explicit Instruction ***By Invitation Only*** Malone CSD

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Administrators, Related Service Providers

Dates: 10/15/2026

Location: Malone CSD - Bus Garage

Starting Today
This PD will support participants' knowledge of explicit instruction and teachers' abilities to effectively implement explicit instruction. Explicit instruction is a high leverage practice that has proven to be effective for special education students and general education students.
  • Enrolled: 16/20
  • Wait: 0/0

2. Transition Assessment: The Essentials and for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilites (FEH)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Dates: 10/15/2026

Starting Today
This professional development (PD) package provides foundational information related to what quality transition assessment is and why it is important, transition assessments that can inform each of the measurable postsecondary goal areas of education/training, employment, and independent living, and an optional section on how to utilize the information gathered through transition assessment to develop quality transition-focused Individualized Education Programs. This PD also presents the importantance of transition for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, transition assessments for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities that can inform each of the measurable postsecondary goal areas of education/training, employment, and independent living, and how to utilize the information gathered through transition assessment to develop quality transition-focused Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
  • Enrolled: 7/20
  • Wait: 0/5

3. Transition Assessment: The Essentials and for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilites (CVES)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Dates: 10/16/2026

Starting Soon
This professional development (PD) package provides foundational information related to what quality transition assessment is and why it is important, transition assessments that can inform each of the measurable postsecondary goal areas of education/training, employment, and independent living, and an optional section on how to utilize the information gathered through transition assessment to develop quality transition-focused Individualized Education Programs. This PD also presents the importantance of transition for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, transition assessments for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities that can inform each of the measurable postsecondary goal areas of education/training, employment, and independent living, and how to utilize the information gathered through transition assessment to develop quality transition-focused Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
  • Enrolled: 4/20
  • Wait: 0/5

4. Transition Assessment: The Essentials and for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (SLL)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Dates: 10/21/2026

Starting Soon
This professional development (PD) package provides foundational information related to what quality transition assessment is and why it is important, transition assessments that can inform each of the measurable postsecondary goal areas of education/training, employment, and independent living, and an optional section on how to utilize the information gathered through transition assessment to develop quality transition-focused Individualized Education Programs. This PD also presents the importantance of transition for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, transition assessments for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities that can inform each of the measurable postsecondary goal areas of education/training, employment, and independent living, and how to utilize the information gathered through transition assessment to develop quality transition-focused Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
  • Enrolled: 11/20
  • Wait: 0/5

5. Background Knowledge & Vocabulary: Establishing the Foundation for Reading Success

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Literacy/Reading Instructors, Administration

Dates: 10/22/2026

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The Background Knowledge & Vocabulary: Establishing the Foundations for Reading Success training dives deeper into two of the key instructional areas of reading: building background knowledge and developing vocabulary. Participants will learn what background knowledge and vocabulary are, what reading science can teach us about the critical elements of background knowledge and vocabulary, how they each develop over time, and how best to teach these skills to support overall reading development. Additionally, information about how to use assessment to optimize student instruction in these areas will be provided. The training will provide context for the importance of high-quality background knowledge and vocabulary instruction to issues of equity, legal responsibilities around providing instruction aligned with the science of reading, and how to support students with diverse learning needs.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

6. Next Steps for Specially Designed Instruction (J.W. Harrold Conference Center formerly CV-Tech building)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Related Service Providers

Dates: 11/4/2026

Location: Chateauqgay Room

Participants will be able to: Define and describe specially designed instruction. Identify what instructional strategies may work to close gaps based on different characteristics of each student. Examine what SDI might look like in the classroom. Examine the elements of the IEP and recognize how and where SDI for the student should be included in the IEP. Apply their knowledge of SDI to complete student summary sheets and write comprehensive IEPs.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

7. Using Transition Assessment Results to Develop the Individualized Education Program (IEP) (CVES)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Dates: 11/5/2026

This professional development (PD) package reviews how to utilize the information gathered through transition assessment to develop quality transition-focused IEPs utilizing two case scenarios to review using transition assessment results to develop the IEP.
  • Enrolled: 5/20
  • Wait: 0/5

8. Using Transition Assessment Results to Develop the Individualized Education Program (IEP) (NFEC)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Dates: 11/12/2026

This professional development (PD) package reviews how to utilize the information gathered through transition assessment to develop quality transition-focused IEPs utilizing two case scenarios to review using transition assessment results to develop the IEP.
  • Enrolled: 6/20
  • Wait: 0/5

9. FBA/BIP Tool Kit (Virtual)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: District and Building-level School Administrators, CSE Chairpersons

Dates: 11/16/2026

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This FBA/BIP Toolkit training provides participants the opportunity to take a close look at the NYSED regulatory requirements for districts and schools to conduct FBAs and develop BIPs. Throughout the session, we will explore and discover the 7 steps needed of a team problem-solving model and discuss the necessary regulatory components of each step, including progress monitoring. Participants will have opportunities to reflect upon their current process. So, whether this is your starting place to learn about the foundations of NYSED regulatory requirements pertaining to FBAs and BIPs, or if you need to adjust your systems and identify gaps in your current processes or if you have strong systems but want to build in fidelity checks to sustain what you are doing well, this training will provide something for you.
  • Enrolled: 0/35
  • Wait: 0/0

10. Agency 101: An Overview of Services to Support Students with Disabilities into Adulthood and An Overview of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) (SLL)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Dates: 11/17/2026

This PD is an overview of the primary state and community agency providers available in NYS and the services offered by each. It is meant to increase knowledge of, and connection with appropriate referrals as these supports are shown to correlate with improved outcomes for students with disabilities. It will also emphasize how collaborative transition planning between students, schools, and community organizations such as Adult Career and Conitnuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) is essential for supporting students with disabilities prepate for the life after high school. This training will focus on reviewing Pre-ETS, integrating Pre-ETS into transition-focused individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and highlight how strong community partnerships ensure successful outcomes.
  • Enrolled: 13/20
  • Wait: 0/5

11. Using Transition Assessment Results to Develop the Individualized Education Program (IEP) (SLL)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Dates: 11/18/2026

This professional development (PD) package reviews how to utilize the information gathered through transition assessment to develop quality transition-focused IEPs utilizing two case scenarios to review using transition assessment results to develop the IEP.
  • Enrolled: 5/20
  • Wait: 0/5

12. Phonological Awareness: Establishing Foundations for Reading Success (CVES)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Dates: 11/19/2026

Location: 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh, NY

The purpose of this training is to help participants gain a greater understanding of the Science of Reading; specifically, what phonological awareness is and how crucial this skillset is to the foundation of reading success. Participants will explore what skills to teach when, and how to teach these skills for students to master phonological awareness. The training will also provide context for the importance of using assessments to improve the effectiveness of phonological instruction for students. To overcome equity barriers, educators need to focus on systemic, explicit instruction to teach the skills supported by the science of reading.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

13. Transition in the Individualized Education Program (IEP): Present Levels of Performance and Measureable Postsecondary Goals (CVES)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: Special Educators, CSE Chairpersons, School Counselors

Dates: 12/3/2026

The purpose of the Transition in the IEP - Transition in the Present Levels of Performance and Measureable Postsecondary Goals is to gain an in-depth understanding of the development of transition in the Present Levels of Performance and the Measureable Postsecondary Goals and their connection to the components within a transition-focused IEP. Attendees will deepen their understanding of best practices and evidence-based strategies related to quality transition services and planning.
  • Enrolled: 2/20
  • Wait: 0/5

14. Phonics & Word Recognition: Establishing the Foundations for Reading Success (CVES)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Dates: 12/4/2026

The purpose of this training is to help participants gain a greater understanding of the Science of Reading; specifically, what phonics and word recognition are and how crucial this skill set is to the foundation of reading success. Participants will explore what skills to teach when, and how to teach these skills for students to master phonics and word recognition. The training will also provide context for the importance of using assessments to improve the effectiveness of phonics instruction for students. To overcome equity barriers, educators need to focus on systemic, explicit instruction to teach the skills supported by the science of reading.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

15. Explicit Instruction (J.W. Harrold Conference Center - formerly CV-Tech building)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Administrators, Related Service Providers

Dates: 12/8/2026

Location: Special Education Conference Room

This PD will support participants' knowledge of explicit instruction and teachers' abilities to effectively implement explicit instruction. Explicit instruction is a high leverage practice that has proven to be effective for special education students and general education students.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

16. Introduction to the Behavior Pathway- VIRTUAL

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: District and School level teams, General and Special Education teachers, paraprofessionals

Dates: 12/10/2026

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Participants will learn each of the components of the Behavior Pathway to guide thinking that leads to the understanding of the function of behavior to promote desired behavior.
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

17. Transition in the Individualized Education Program (IEP): Present Levels of Performance and Measureable Postsecondary Goals (NFEC)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: Special Educators, CSE Chairpersons, School Counselors

Dates: 12/10/2026

The purpose of the Transition in the IEP - Transition in the Present Levels of Performance and Measureable Postsecondary Goals is to gain an in-depth understanding of the development of transition in the Present Levels of Performance and the Measureable Postsecondary Goals and their connection to the components within a transition-focused IEP. Attendees will deepen their understanding of best practices and evidence-based strategies related to quality transition services and planning.
  • Enrolled: 6/20
  • Wait: 0/5

18. Transition in the Individualized Education Program (IEP): Present Levels of Performance and Measurable Postsecondary Goals (SLL)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: Special Educators, CSE Chairpersons, School Counselors

Dates: 12/14/2026

The purpose of the Transition in the IEP - Transition in the Present Levels of Performance and Measureable Postsecondary Goals is to gain an in-depth understanding of the development of transition in the Present Levels of Performance and the Measureable Postsecondary Goals and their connection to the components within a transition-focused IEP. Attendees will deepen their understanding of best practices and evidence-based strategies related to quality transition services and planning.
  • Enrolled: 5/20
  • Wait: 0/5

19. Agency 101: An Overview of Services to Support Students with Disabilities into Adulthood and An Overview of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) (CVES)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Dates: 12/16/2026

This PD is an overview of the primary state and community agency providers available in NYS and the services offered by each. It is meant to increase knowledge of, and connection with appropriate referrals as these supports are shown to correlate with improved outcomes for students with disabilities. It will also emphasize how collaborative transition planning between students, schools, and community organizations such as Adult Career and Conitnuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) is essential for supporting students with disabilities prepate for the life after high school. This training will focus on reviewing Pre-ETS, integrating Pre-ETS into transition-focused individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and highlight how strong community partnerships ensure successful outcomes.
  • Enrolled: 14/20
  • Wait: 0/5

20. Using the Competing Behavior Pathway to Identify Interventions- VIRTUAL

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: District and School level teams, General and Special Education teachers, paraprofessionals

Dates: 1/14/2027

New
Participants will learn each of the components of the Competing Behavior Pathway in order to identify behavioral interventions to promote desired behavior. *It is highly recommended to attend the introduction to the behavior pathway as a prerequisite to this training. This training is being held virtually on 12/10*
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

21. Specially Designed Instruction for Administrators

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Dates: 2/2/2027

The Specially Designed Instruction for Administrators professional development training package is the fifth in a suite of trainings on the development and use of specially designed instruction (SDI) for students with disabilities. This training is intended to further develop administrator's knowledge of SDI and how SDI should be designed and developed based on individual student need to address their learning barriers. Administrators will be able to define SDI, recognize how to differentiate SDI from general education, identify what SDI looks like in the classroom setting, and gain necessary skills for supervision of implementation of SDI.
  • Enrolled: 1/15
  • Wait: 0/0

22. Disciplinary Change In Placement- VIRTUAL

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: Directors of Special Education, Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chairpersons, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Building Principals, and Assistant Principals.

Dates: 2/2/2027

New
This training package is designed for district/building level administrators to gain a better understanding of the process related to discipline for students with disabilities, with a focus on DCIP as per the part 201 of the Commissioner's Regulations. This professional development supports the administrator's understanding of the regulatory requirements, as they relate to DCIP.
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

23. Measurable Annual Goals (SLL)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: Special education teachers, Committee on Special Education (CSE) chairpersons, special education administrators

Dates: 2/3/2027

The purpose of this training is to help participants gain skills to develop measurable goals in the Individual Education Program (IEP). Participants will learn the regulations related to goal writing, how to develop observable language for the goal, and how to determine the specific components that measure progress in the goal. The training will also focus on the importance of well-written, data-based present levels of performance as the foundation of the goals.
  • Enrolled: 2/50
  • Wait: 0/0