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1. Oswego County Curriculum and Instruction Community 2026-2027

Program: School Improvement

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

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

These monthly sessions, designed for county Curriculum & Instruction Council members, will focus on building the knowledge and skills to support the latest initiatives from the New York State Department of Education. During our time together participants will engage in discussions and activities to ensure we are equipped to implement transformative educational strategies within our districts and community.
  • Enrolled: 12/20
  • Wait: 0/0

2. CSE Advisory Council Meeting

Program: Exceptional Education

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

These monthly sessions, designed for county Special Education leaders, will focus on building the knowledge, skills, and leadership capacity needed to support the latest initiatives, guidance, and regulatory updates from the New York State Education Department. Participants will engage in collaborative discussions, problem-solving activities, and the sharing of best practices to strengthen special education programs and services. Together, we will explore strategies that promote compliance, improve outcomes for students with disabilities, and support the effective implementation of state priorities across districts and communities.
  • Enrolled: 9/60
  • Wait: 0/5

3. OCDOT Meetings 2026-2027

Program: Instructional Technology

Audience: Directors of Technolgy

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

OCDOT Meetings 2026-2027 Location: Cayuga Community College, 11 River Glen Drive, Fulton, NY 13069 CCC Conference Room, F201, 2nd floor, take the stairs or elevator just inside the front entrance and it's right there.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

4. Instructional Coaches Community

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Instructional Coaches/Specialists at all levels

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

This community of educators will engage in professional dialogue around topics and issues intended to support the craft of coaching. Such topics as intentional trust and relationship building, growth producing feedback, communication skills, and mindful presence will be explored. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to bring issues and challenges to the table for exploration and support with colleagues.
  • Enrolled: 18/40
  • Wait: 0/0

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Principals

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

These sessions, designed for building leaders, will focus on building knowledge and skills to support the latest initiatives from the New York State Department of Education. During our time together participants will engage in discussions and activities to ensure we are equipped to implement transformative educational strategies with our staff and community. This year's topics will include the NYS Portrait of a Graduate, Authentic Learning & Performance Assessment, Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education, and more!
  • Enrolled: 20/35
  • Wait: 0/0

6. Mathematics Learning Community 26-27

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Leaders

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

Whether you're a classroom teacher, coach, or curriculum leader, this K-12 math community is your space to connect, learn, and lead. We'll dive into the latest NYSED updates and explore best practices in math instruction that can be turned into turnkey resources for your teams or districts. Together, we'll keep the mathematical practices at the heart of every conversation-while intentionally connecting our work to the Portrait of a Graduate-as we work toward instructional coherence, equity, and impact across all grade levels. Be part of a dynamic network of educators passionate about math instruction and ready to turn ideas into action!
  • Enrolled: 18/50
  • Wait: 0/0

7. Oswego County Assistant Principals Community 2026-2027

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Assistant Principals

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

These sessions, designed for building leaders, will focus on building knowledge and skills to support the latest initiatives from the New York State Department of Education. During our time together participants will engage in discussions and activities to ensure we are equipped to implement transformative educational strategies with our staff and community. This year's topics will include the NYS Portrait of a Graduate, Authentic Learning & Performance Assessment, Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education, and more!
  • Enrolled: 16/35
  • Wait: 0/0

8. Oswego County Elementary Principal Community 2026-2027

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Elementary Principals

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

These sessions, designed for building leaders, will focus on building knowledge and skills to support the latest initiatives from the New York State Department of Education. During our time together participants will engage in discussions and activities to ensure we are equipped to implement transformative educational strategies with our staff and community. This year's topics will include the NYS Portrait of a Graduate, Authentic Learning & Performance Assessment, Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education, and more!
  • Enrolled: 15/35
  • Wait: 0/0

9. Literacy Leaders Community (PreK-6)

Program: School Improvement

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

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

This community will focus on strategies to improve learning and teaching, utilizing knowledge of the science of reading and writing. We hope to build the capacity of those that attend this community to be a literacy resource in their districts and buildings. This year, we plan to embark on a book study as part of our community as well as reserve time each meeting for resource creation. Community Members: administrators, coaches, teacher leaders, grade level facilitators
  • Enrolled: 19/40
  • Wait: 0/0

10. Seal of Biliteracy Consortium 2026-2027

Program: School Improvement

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

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

Join us as we come together to learn more about the Seal of Biliteracy in Oswego County. We will explore how to increase student interest and support one another as we navigate through the New York State requirements. This community will meet to support multiple districts in preparing students for the Seal of Biliteracy. Information from the OBEWL Seal meetings with Candance Black will be shared at each meeting. Link to join: https://E2CCB-GST.zoom.us/j/3750412712?omn=91025247608 The final student Seal Presentations are tentatively scheduled for April 27, 2027.
  • Enrolled: 9/35
  • Wait: 0/0

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

Program: School Improvement

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

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

This community of educators will focus on professional dialogue aligned to culturally responsive practices, standards alignment in curriculum & instruction, and evidence-based practices in critical thinking through reading and writing. Collegial conversations will focus on how to plan lessons that use interdisciplinary skills to get students at deeper levels of authentic learning. Session topics, practices, and resources/materials will be designed with the intention of turn keying back to your home district to support professional growth of your department and teacher teams. *Consider attending as an interdisciplinary team! Target Audience: Secondary Teachers of Social Studies (Gr 5-12), Secondary Teachers of ELA (Grades 5-12), Literacy Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Department Chairs, Teacher Leaders, Administrators (Directors, Curriculum Specialists, Principals, Asst Principals) *Half day or Full Day Option Social Studies will be the focus for the interdisciplinary discussions that take place in the morning timeslot from 8:30-11:00. ELA will be the focus for the the interdisciplinary discussions that take place in the afternoon timeslot 12:00-2:30. ***Get a substitute that fits your needs. half day or full day. Your attendance on the sign in sheet will indicate your school district's sub reimbursement rate.
  • Enrolled: 27/40
  • Wait: 0/0

12. Science of Reading Workshop: Transferring Knowledge into Practice

Program: School Improvement

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

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

This multi-day workshop provides educators with an in-depth study of reading research models featured in the New York State Science of Reading Literacy Briefs, as well as evidence based practices aligned to the New York State Literacy Instructional Best Practice and New York State Writing Instructional Best Practices. This training is designed to serve as a bridge to practice by prioritizing hands-on application of learning. Participants will engage in authentic learning experiences, ensuring the transfer of scientific principles into immediate, effective classroom practices. In addition, this group will continue as a community of practice throughout the school year with quarterly virtual meetings to support professional growth and successful implementation of science of reading practices. Target audience: newer general ed teachers, special educators, newer reading specialists, school/district leaders new to the science of reading.
  • Enrolled: 8/35
  • Wait: 0/0

13. World Language Community

Program: School Improvement

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

This community of educators will focus on professional dialogue aligned to rigorous tasks, standards alignment in curriculum and instruction, best practices for engaging with all students, and more. Who should attend? Any World Language teacher that wants to collaborate, learn, and grow as an educator. We will spend a portion of our meeting time working on completing the Checkpoint B Exam. The rest of the time will be spent on standards and student engagement. This group has traditionally demonstrated a wealth of knowledge that would be beneficial to share!
  • Enrolled: 22/40
  • Wait: 0/0

14. Emergent Bilingual (ENL) Community

Program: School Improvement

Audience: ENL Teachers

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

This is a new community! All ENL teachers are invited to join this community where we will investigate best practices for teaching emergent bilinguals. Information from the Office of World Language and Bilingual Education will be shared. We will be using the Science of Reading for Multi-Lingual Learners Toolkit from the NYS OBEWL as well as other resources. We will look at gaining increased participation for ELLs and Ever-ELLs for the Seal of Biliteracy. Join us to embark on this journey together and network with other teachers like you!
  • Enrolled: 8/40
  • Wait: 0/0

15. SIC Series: Novelis (INVITE ONLY)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: SIC Series participants assigned to site.

Dates: 11/3/2026

This is the registration for the School-Industry Cooperative Series spring visit. Details were provided in the email that contained this link. Please refer to said email for specifics regarding the industry visit.
  • Enrolled: 7/20
  • Wait: 0/0

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: SIC Series participants assigned to site.

Dates: 11/16/2026

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This is the registration for the School-Industry Cooperative Series spring visit. Details were provided in the email that contained this link. Please refer to said email for specifics regarding the industry visit.
  • Enrolled: 6/20
  • Wait: 0/0

17. Foundations of Restorative Practices Cohort 2 Fall 2026 Day 3 Action Planning

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 12/1/2026

Join us for an engaging two-and-a-half-day professional learning experience designed to revitalize how your school community connects and grows. Led by dynamic national expert Ali Hearn, this session moves beyond theory to offer a practical, actionable roadmap for implementing restorative approaches that make sense in our classrooms and schools. This work will provide tools for creating the welcoming and affirming environment aligned with the objectives of NY Inspires. It lays the foundation for lasting improvements in culture by changing our collective language, changing how we gather, and changing how we respond to harm when it occurs. Day 1: Foundations - Build a shared understanding of the essential elements of restorative practices, with a primary focus on proactive and preventive strategies. Day 2: Practice - Dive deeper into the proactive and preventive elements of the restorative continuum through facilitated collaboration and practice. Day 3 (half-Day): Action Planning - Translate learning into impact. Receive practical tools to integrate restorative practices directly into your school or district's MTSS framework.
  • Enrolled: 0/100
  • Wait: 0/10

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teachers, TA's, Coaches

Dates: 12/9/2026

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

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 6/20
  • Wait: 0/0

19. Understanding Assessment Strategy

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 12/9/2026

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Join Zach Warner from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and CiTi BOCES for a professional learning session focused on understanding the purpose and use of different assessment types within a balanced assessment system. Participants will explore assessments and learn strategies for conducting an assessment inventory to evaluate the effectiveness and alignment of existing assessments. This session will help educators make informed decisions that promote meaningful assessment practices to improve student outcomes. Districts are encouraged to come as a small team of 3-5 people to consider their systems and plan next steps to create their district assessment strategy.
  • Enrolled: 37/100
  • Wait: 0/20

20. MTSS Leadership Collaborative for Change Ali Hearn

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 12/10/2026 to 5/7/2027

This professional learning with be guided by national presenter, trainer and coach Ali Hearn. During the time together, Ali will support schools and districts to transform MTSS frameworks from a "system of checklists", into a catalyst for student success. Join school and district leaders for a high-energy sessions of strategic growth and regional collaboration. Ali helps shift mindsets, build capacity, and learn how to drive sustainable change that sticks.
  • Enrolled: 16/50
  • Wait: 0/0

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teachers, TA's, Coaches

Dates: 1/4/2027

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

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

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

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

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

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

CLICK HERE FOR PART 1

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

22. Authentic Learning Experiences Cohort 2

Program: School Improvement

Audience: K-12 teachers

Dates: 1/22/2027 to 6/3/2027

Authentic Learning Experience Kickoff! (Cohort 2) Join us for a four-day professional learning experience where teams explore and design meaningful, student-centered authentic learning experiences for their classrooms. Participants will experience what authentic learning looks, feels, and sounds like in practice, explore key design elements and instructional practices, and engage in sustained, collaborative team time to develop and refine an experience designed to make a meaningful impact on their students. Structured feedback opportunities, including tuning protocols, will support teams throughout the process, which will conclude with a celebration of learning to share progress and next steps. Authentic learning engages students in investigating and responding to meaningful, real-world questions or challenges over time, helping to build essential skills and dispositions aligned to the Portrait of a Graduate, including critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and self-management. **Teams of TWO or more teachers are required for participation in this workshop** ***Dates subject to change based on group enrollment.***
  • Enrolled: 4/30
  • Wait: 0/0

23. Family-Consumer Science & Business Learning Community

Program: School Improvement

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

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

This half-day community of educators will focus on professional dialogue aligned to NY Inspires/Portrait of a Graduate, standards alignment in curriculum & instruction, and critical thinking through authentic learning experiences. Collegial conversations will focus on student engagement, interdisciplinary skills and planning for authentic learning. Audience: Family Consumer Science Teachers, Business Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Admins, Work Based Learning Teachers
  • Enrolled: 4/40
  • Wait: 0/0

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: CIC representatives and key school leaders

Dates: 2/10/2027

BOCES of New York State, the Big 5, and NYSED will be working collaboratively to advance the implementation of NY Inspires. CIC representatives and key school leaders will work with the support of our CiTi Instructional Support Services team to consider what the transformations look like in practice.
  • Enrolled: 14/50
  • Wait: 0/0

25. Foundations of Restorative Practices Cohort 3 Winter 2026 (Must register for the day 3 separately)

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 3/1/2027 to 3/10/2027

Join us for an engaging two-and-a-half-day professional learning experience designed to revitalize how your school community connects and grows. Led by dynamic national expert Ali Hearn, this session moves beyond theory to offer a practical, actionable roadmap for implementing restorative approaches that make sense in our classrooms and schools. This work will provide tools for creating the welcoming and affirming environment aligned with the objectives of NY Inspires. It lays the foundation for lasting improvements in culture by changing our collective language, changing how we gather, and changing how we respond to harm when it occurs. Day 1: Foundations - Build a shared understanding of the essential elements of restorative practices, with a primary focus on proactive and preventive strategies. Day 2: Practice - Dive deeper into the proactive and preventive elements of the restorative continuum through facilitated collaboration and practice. Day 3 Must register for the day 3 separately (half-Day): Action Planning - Translate learning into impact. Receive practical tools to integrate restorative practices directly into your school or district's MTSS framework.
  • Enrolled: 0/100
  • Wait: 0/10

26. Authentic Learning Experience Kickoff! (Cohort 3)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: K-12 teachers

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

Authentic Learning Experience Kickoff! (Cohort 3) Join us for a four-day professional learning experience where teams explore and design meaningful, student-centered authentic learning experiences for their classrooms. Participants will experience what authentic learning looks, feels, and sounds like in practice, explore key design elements and instructional practices, and engage in sustained, collaborative team time to develop and refine an experience designed to make a meaningful impact on their students. Structured feedback opportunities, including tuning protocols, will support teams throughout the process, which will conclude with a celebration of learning to share progress and next steps. Authentic learning engages students in investigating and responding to meaningful, real-world questions or challenges over time, helping to build essential skills and dispositions aligned to the Portrait of a Graduate, including critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and self-management. **Teams of TWO or more teachers are required for participation in this workshop** ***Dates subject to change based on group enrollment.***
  • Enrolled: 2/30
  • Wait: 0/0

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

Program: Arts-In-Education

Audience: Fine Arts Educators, Administrators, Community Members

Dates: 3/15/2027

The Creative Transfer: Taking Artistic Learning Beyond the Arts explores how the skills, processes, and ways of thinking developed through art and music can transfer into learning, careers, communities, and everyday life. In Partnership with SUNY Oswego, through a variety of sessions, presenters, and partners, educators will experience innovative approaches to applied arts, interdisciplinary learning, authentic problem-solving, and real-world connections. Grounded in NY Inspires and the Portrait of a Graduate, this conference day challenges educators to consider how creativity, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and artistic practice can move beyond traditional arts experiences and empower students to apply their learning in meaningful and unexpected ways.
  • Enrolled: 22/200
  • Wait: 0/0

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teachers, TA's, Coaches

Dates: 3/17/2027

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

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

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

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

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

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

CLICK HERE FOR PART 1

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

29. Foundations of Restorative Practices Cohort 4 Winter 2026 (Must register for the day 3 separately)

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 3/31/2027 to 4/1/2027

Join us for an engaging two-and-a-half-day professional learning experience designed to revitalize how your school community connects and grows. Led by dynamic national expert Ali Hearn, this session moves beyond theory to offer a practical, actionable roadmap for implementing restorative approaches that make sense in our classrooms and schools. This work will provide tools for creating the welcoming and affirming environment aligned with the objectives of NY Inspires. It lays the foundation for lasting improvements in culture by changing our collective language, changing how we gather, and changing how we respond to harm when it occurs. Day 1: Foundations - Build a shared understanding of the essential elements of restorative practices, with a primary focus on proactive and preventive strategies. Day 2: Practice - Dive deeper into the proactive and preventive elements of the restorative continuum through facilitated collaboration and practice. Day 3 Must register for the day 3 separately(half-Day): Action Planning - Translate learning into impact. Receive practical tools to integrate restorative practices directly into your school or district's MTSS framework.
  • Enrolled: 0/100
  • Wait: 0/10

30. Foundations of Restorative Practices Cohort Day 3 Action Planning

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 4/28/2027

Join us for an engaging two-and-a-half-day professional learning experience designed to revitalize how your school community connects and grows. Led by dynamic national expert Ali Hearn, this session moves beyond theory to offer a practical, actionable roadmap for implementing restorative approaches that make sense in our classrooms and schools. This work will provide tools for creating the welcoming and affirming environment aligned with the objectives of NY Inspires. It lays the foundation for lasting improvements in culture by changing our collective language, changing how we gather, and changing how we respond to harm when it occurs. Day 1: Foundations - Build a shared understanding of the essential elements of restorative practices, with a primary focus on proactive and preventive strategies. Day 2: Practice - Dive deeper into the proactive and preventive elements of the restorative continuum through facilitated collaboration and practice. Day 3 (half-Day): Action Planning - Translate learning into impact. Receive practical tools to integrate restorative practices directly into your school or district's MTSS framework.
  • Enrolled: 0/100
  • Wait: 0/10

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: CIC representatives and key school leaders

Dates: 5/10/2027

BOCES of New York State, the Big 5, and NYSED will be working collaboratively to advance the implementation of NY Inspires. CIC representatives and key school leaders will work with the support of our CiTi Instructional Support Services team to consider what the transformations look like in practice.
  • Enrolled: 15/50
  • Wait: 0/0