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1. May Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 5/22/2024

CTLE
Topics: Maximizing State Aid: Preview of June 30th, Due Dates and Preparing for Year End

2. June Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 6/12/2024

CTLE
Review of Expense Based Aid

3. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 7/10/2024

CTLE
Overview of the State Aid Claim Forms

4. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 7/17/2024

CPE
CTLE
Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

5. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 8/14/2024

CPE
CTLE
Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

6. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 8/21/2024

CTLE
Preparing the State Aid Claim Forms: How to Complete Key Areas to Review to Maximize Aid and Troubleshooting Claim Form issues and Revisions

7. Empowering Science Educators: Supporting All Learners in Secondary Science

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Science Educators of ELLs

Dates: 9/16/2024 to 6/9/2025

This minds-on workshop is designed for secondary science teachers ready to three-dimensionalize their instructional practices and create student-centered, inclusive learning environments. Throughout the workshop, educators use their knowledge of the NYS Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) and Performance Level Descriptions (PLDs) to explore strategies for supporting all students with Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs).
Educators will:
*Create learning environments that support all students, including English language learners (ELLs), by *Increasing student engagement and sense-making through the 5E Model of Instruction
*Focus on specific SEP strategies that foster critical thinking, collaboration, and authentic learning experiences
*Develop and collaborate on classroom resources (e.g., labs, activities, slide decks, hyperdocs, etc.)

8. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/18/2024

CPE
CTLE
Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

9. Advocating for ELs: A Guide for Educators Book Study (self paced)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators, support staff, and administrators of English Language Learners

Dates: 9/23/2024

Closed
This self-paced book study is designed for educators who are looking for strategies to become a stronger advocate for English learners (ELs) and their families. This professional development opportunity will allow you to independently read and reflect on your learning in order to develop a stronger advocacy voice that you will use in your educational context. The book study is framed around Diane Staehr Fenner's book Advocating for English Learners: A Guide for Educators. After each chapter, you will answer three reflection questions that will allow you to directly connect EL family engagement strategies to your practice. In addition, you will complete a pre and post survey to gauge your understanding of the topics addressed in the book study. This book study will be open from September 23, 2024-June 23, 2025. Participants will receive a free copy of the book Advocating for English Learners: A Guide for Educators. Book Study information will be send directly from SupportEd.

10. Culturally Responsive Teaching for Multilingual Learners Online Book Study (self paced)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: educators, administrators, and support staff of English Language Learners

Dates: 9/23/2024

Closed
There is no time like the present for you to reflect on your role in culturally responsive teaching and use new tools to build an even stronger school community that is inclusive of MLs. This self-paced book study is designed for educators looking for tools and strategies to support the implementation of culturally responsive teaching in their context. This professional development opportunity, applicable for administrators as well as ELD and content teachers, allows you to independently read and reflect on your learning. The book study is framed around Sydney Snyder and Diane Staehr Fenner's best-selling book Culturally Responsive Teaching for Multilingual Learners: Tools for Equity. This book study is open and available from September 23, 2024-June 23, 2025. Registrants will receive a free copy of the book Culturally Responsive Teaching for Multilingual Learners: Tools for Equity. After each chapter, you will answer three reflection questions that will allow you to directly connect culturally responsive teaching to your particular context. In addition, you will complete a pre and post survey to gauge your understanding of the topics addressed in the book study. Registrants will receive book study information directly from SupportEd.

11. Linguistics for Teachers of Emergent Bilinguals (on demand, self paced, asynchronous course)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators, administrators, and support staff of emergent bilinguals

Dates: 9/23/2024

Closed
This course will be open and available from September 23rd 2024 until June 23rd, 2025. This course is designed to deepen educator's knowledge and skills on evidence-based practices to help Multilingual Learners (MLLs) succeed academically and contains six modules, covering the development of oral and written language over five stages of language acquisition. Each module contains a video lecture, readings, a quiz, and workbook activities. Participants will:(1) develop an understanding of language as a system of knowledge and its individual components (pragmatics & world knowledge, phonology, morphology, the lexicon (vocabulary knowledge), and syntax; (2) gain awareness of the stages of language acquisition, both oral and written, to differentiate instruction; (3) expand expertise in integrating the teaching of linguistic skills in English into their content area and grade through the instructor's modeling of specific strategies and (4) analyze curriculum for content and language, and practice integrating the explicit teaching of linguistic skills with content through workbook activities. Once registered, you will be sent registration information and code. Please make sure to use the SAME email address to register as your email address associated with your Frontline registration.

12. Social-Emotional Learning for Multilingual Learners Online Book Study (asychronous)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators and administrators of ELLs

Dates: 9/23/2024

Closed
Discover ways you can embed social emotional learning (SEL) instruction into your repertoire to foster your multilingual learners' (MLs') language development, well-being, and academic success. This book study is based on the groundbreaking new book, Social Emotional Learning for Multilingual Learners: Essential Actions for Success from authors Diane Staehr Fenner, PhD and Mindi Teich, MEd. The book includes research-based strategies, checklists, and tools for integrating SEL for MLs so you can promote their well-being, relationships, academic language development, and access to content. You will learn how to foster MLs' access to the following SEL competencies: - Self-Awareness - Self- Management - Social Awareness - Relationship Skill - Responsible Decision-Making After each chapter, you will answer three reflection questions that will allow you to directly connect the SEL competencies to your practice. In addition, you will complete a pre and post survey to gauge your understanding of the topics addressed in the book study. This asynchronous book study is open and available from September 23, 2024-June 20, 2025. A free copy of the book Social-Emotional Learning for Multilingual Learners will be provided.

13. Unlocking Multilingual Learners' Potential: Strategies for Making Content Accessible Book Study (self-paced, asynchronous)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: educators, support staff, and administrators of Multilingual Learners

Dates: 9/23/2024

Closed
This self-paced book study is designed for educators looking for tools and strategies for Multilingual Learners' (MLs') learning in their context. This professional development opportunity, applicable for administrators as well as ELD and content teachers, allows you to independently read and reflect on your learning. The book study is framed around the bestselling book, Unlocking Multilingual Learners' Potential: Strategies for Making Content Accessible [2nd Edition] authored by the esteemed trio of Diane Staehr Fenner, PhD, Sydney Snyder, PhD and Meghan Gregoire-Smith, MA. After each chapter, you will answer three reflection questions that will allow you to directly connect the strategies to support MLs to your practice. In addition, you will complete a pre and post survey to gauge your understanding of the topics addressed in the book study. Participants will receive a free copy of the book Unlocking Multilingual Learners' Potential: Strategies for Making Content Accessible (2nd edition). The book study will be open and available from September 23, 2024-June 23, 2025. Book study information will be sent directly from SupportEd.

14. Capital Area Language Leaders (CALL)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: World Language Teachers/Leaders; World Language Administrators

Dates: 9/24/2024 to 6/20/2025

Join fellow language educators and administrators from the Capital Area for our bimonthly (from 2:00-3:00 PM) CALL Roundtable, where we focus on enhancing language education and supporting the implementation of the new World Language (WL) standards in New York State (OBEWL). This collaborative forum provides an opportunity to: - Review and get assistance with the new WL standards - Share best practices and innovative strategies in language instruction - Discuss your needs, difficulties, and successes in the classroom - Collaborate with other educators from the Capital Region - Build a network of professionals dedicated to successful implementation of the new standards Together, we'll work towards achieving excellence in language education and fostering a supportive community of educators.

15. Book Buzz Elementary - 2024-25 Edition

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians and other educators

Dates: 9/24/2024 to 4/29/2025

Book Buzz - If you love books, but don't have time to read them all, then please join us for some rigorous discussion about great new books. All that's required is your latest read and your thoughts. Books should be appropriate for elementary students and published within the last 2 years. It's an awesome way to find out what books are out there and if they might work in your library or classroom.
We meet once a month, three times in the fall and three times in the spring. That's it! Hope to see you there.

Participants will receive credit at the end of the course, credit will not be given to participants who miss 3 or more sessions. All meetings will be held online.

Access information will be sent out the day before the event.

16. SAP Fall Workshop - Syracuse

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/3/2024

CTLE
CPE
SAP Fall Workshop

17. SAP Fall Workshop - Putnam-Northern Westchester

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/7/2024

CTLE
CPE
SAP Fall Workshop

18. SAP Fall Workshop - Long Island

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/8/2024

CTLE
CPE
SAP Fall Workshop

19. Fall Workshop - WSWHE BOCES

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/11/2024

CTLE
CPE
SAP Fall Workshop

20. Fall Workshop - Oneonta

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/15/2024

CTLE
CPE
SAP Fall Workshop

21. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/16/2024

CTLE
SLFS (ESSA Reporting)

22. School Library System Council Meeting #1

Program: School Library System

Audience: Questar III SLS Council Members

Dates: 10/16/2024

Quarterly meeting of the School Library Council per Commissioner's Regulations 90.18(b)(2)(i). The Council acts as the Board of Trustees in guiding the School Library System with goals, objectives and action plans. This group is represented by school librarians, administrators, public librarians, Capital District Library Council, NERIC, local University School of Library and Information programs, and members at large.

23. SAP Fall Workshop - OHM BOCES

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/18/2024

CTLE
CPE
SAP Fall Workshop

24. What's New in AI!

Program: School Library System

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 10/22/2024

This streamlined asynchronous professional development session provides an overview of the latest advancements and trends in AI. Keep abreast of the newest developments in AI and understand their implications for teaching and learning.

Learning Objectives:

Catch up on the newest AI technologies emerging in education.

Discuss the impact and potential uses of these technologies in classrooms.

Access Details:

Participants can access and complete the course materials at their own pace anytime between Wednesday, October 22nd and Wednesday, November 22nd.

25. The Science & Joy of Reading in the School Library

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians, classroom teachers

Dates: 10/22/2024

Librarians and library services play a significant role in the literacy development of young people. Through their expertise and the use of library resources, librarians positively influence the implementation and success of evidence-based literacy instruction as defined by NYSED's Literacy Briefs and current research about literacy and libraries. In this workshop, participants will examine research findings and instructional resources, collaborate with peers, and develop plans for supporting and enhancing students' literacy and social development.

Donalyn Miller, author of The Joy of Reading: Supporting Social Development and Building Background Knowledge Through Wide Reading

Research findings show that wide reading can foster the development of positive social behaviors and attitudes, including empathy. Wide reading remains one of the most accessible ways for young people to build background knowledge about topics of personal interest and academic study. In this session, Donalyn Miller will share research findings, instructional moves, resources, and programming ideas for promoting wide reading. Session includes workshop time to explore resources and collaborate with peers.

26. Fall Workshop - Buffalo

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/22/2024

CTLE
CPE
SAP Fall Workshop

27. Fall Workshop - Rochester

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/23/2024

CTLE
CPE
SAP Fall Workshop

28. Fall Workshop - Watertown

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/25/2024

CTLE
CPE
SAP Fall Workshop
It's time to re-imagine what's possible and celebrate the brilliance multilingual learners bring to today's classrooms. Innovative teaching strategies can position these learners as leaders in mathematics. Yet, as the number of multilingual learners in North American schools grows, many teachers have not had opportunities to gain the competencies required to teach these learners effectively, especially in disciplines such as mathematics. Multilingual learners-historically called English Language Learners-are expected to interpret the meaning of problems, analyze, make conjectures, evaluate their progress, and discuss and understand their own approaches and the approaches of their peers in mathematics classrooms. Thus, language plays a vital role in mathematics learning, and demonstrating these competencies in a second (or third) language is a challenging endeavor.

Based on best practices and the authors' years of research, this guide offers practical approaches that equip grades K-8 teachers to draw on the strengths of multilingual learners, partner with their families, and position these learners for success. Readers will find:

- A focus on multilingual students as leaders
- A strength-based approach that draws on students' life experiences and cultural backgrounds
- An emphasis on maintaining high expectations for learners' capacity for mastering rigorous content
- Strategies for representing concepts in different formats
- Stop and Think questions throughout and reflection questions at the end of each chapter
- Try It! Implementation activities, student work examples, and classroom transcripts

With case studies and activities that provide a solid foundation for teachers' growth and exploration, this groundbreaking book will help teachers and teacher educators engage in meaningful, humanized mathematics instruction.

Participants who register by October 8, will receive a free copy of the book.

30. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/29/2024

CPE
CTLE
Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

31. Advanced Placement (AP) Regional Professional Learning Community - Quarterly Meetings

Program: School Improvement

Audience: All AP Educators

Dates: 10/29/2024 to 4/29/2025

This PLC is designed to bring together AP Educators and AP Coordinators from Columbia, Greene, and Rensselaer Counties. In this supportive and collaborative environment, we will focus on exchanging insights, collaborating and sharing resources for innovative teaching and learning, and providing rigorous and engaging instruction practices, in an effort to continuously improve student outcomes across diverse content areas.

32. Fall Workshop - Mid-Hudson

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/30/2024

CTLE
CPE
SAP Fall Workshop

33. SAP Fall Workshop (Webinar and Questar III)

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 11/1/2024

CTLE
CPE
Online Webinar

34. Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA) - Asynchronous

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 11/1/2024

Closed
The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Brenda Cole at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

35. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 11/6/2024

CTLE
Review of Excess Cost Aid

36. Navigating NewsBank Access World News & Free Access to the Times Union

Program: School Library System

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 11/13/2024

Discover how to access news from hundreds of newspapers worldwide through NewsBank Access World News, including free access to our local Times Union! We'll guide you through powerful search tools, plus show you extensive searches we've created for this year's Model UN competition and National Debate Topics to make your research easier.

A Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before the webinar. The session will be recorded and sent to registrants the next day; however, attendance credit will be granted only to those who attend live.

37. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 11/20/2024

CPE
CTLE
Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

38. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 12/11/2024

CTLE
State Aid Output Reports and State Aid Reconciliation

39. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 12/18/2024

CPE
CTLE
Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

40. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 1/15/2025

CTLE
Tax Cap and Building Aid

41. Supporting English Language Learners Through AI-Driven Scaffolding

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators of ELLs

Dates: 1/15/2025 to 5/7/2025

Closed
Join this 5-session Professional Learning Community (PLC) to explore how cutting-edge AI platforms can enhance teaching practices for English Language Learners (ELLs). Each session introduces a new AI tool, highlighting its capabilities to create scaffolds for effective language learning. Whether you're new to AI or seeking advanced techniques, this PLC offers a supportive environment to transform your teaching practice while addressing the unique needs of ELL students.

42. BRIDGE: Building Routes to Inclusive Development for Global English Learners - Cohort 1

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: General Education Teachers
Content Area Specialists
Instructional Coaches
School Administrators
Support Staff working with ELL students

Dates: 1/21/2025 to 5/8/2025

This is a 6 part Professional development series for creating language-rich classrooms using Tier 1 Interventions as part of the Multi-tiered Systems of Support - Integrated Framework (MTSS-I). The series equips K-12 educators with evidence-based strategies to support English Language Learners.These 90 minute sessions will connect language, culture and learning while supporting students transition to English Proficiency. The program emphasizes practical classroom interventions and implementation, cultural responsiveness and systemic language development across content areas.
*Please sign up for only one cohort

43. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 1/22/2025

CPE
CTLE
Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

44. BRIDGE: Building Routes to Inclusive Development for Global English Learners - Cohort 2

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: General Education Teachers
Content Area Specialists
Instructional Coaches
School Administrators
Support Staff working with ELL students

Dates: 1/28/2025 to 5/15/2025

This is a 6 part Professional development series for creating language-rich classrooms using Tier 1 Interventions as part of the Multi-tiered Systems of Support - Integrated Framework (MTSS-I). The series equips K-12 educators with evidence-based strategies to support English Language Learners.These 90 minute sessions will connect language, culture and learning while supporting students transition to English Proficiency. The program emphasizes practical classroom interventions and implementation, cultural responsiveness and systemic language development across content areas.
*Please sign up for only one cohort

45. Sora Advantage in Action: Supporting School Literacy Initiatives

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians

Dates: 2/10/2025

The Sora app has one essential mission: to get your students reading more. Whether it's for class or fun, Sora empowers readers by pairing titles from the best catalog of eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and read-alongs available to schools with tools to engage every student, no matter their level, preference or pace.

Sora Advantage Accounts enable you to purchase content specifically for your school community. Learn how to harness the power of Sora Advantage to purchase materials, create customized collections, and analyze usage. This webinar will also cover tools and support that are available to help maximize your collections and support your students' literacy needs.

The Zoom link will be sent out to all registered participants on the morning of the webinar. The session will be recorded and shared to registrants afterwards.

46. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 2/19/2025

CPE
CTLE
Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

47. Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA) - Asynchronous

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 3/1/2025

Closed
The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Brenda Cole at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

48. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 3/12/2025

CTLE
Budget Vote Process, Disclosure Requirements, Property Tax Report Card, Contingent Budget, and Budget Notice (A Case Study)

49. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 3/19/2025

CPE
CTLE
Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

50. TeaTime with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 3/25/2025

CPE
CTLE
Topics: TBA Webinar series that focuses on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

51. Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA) - Asynchronous

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 4/1/2025

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Debbie Rozniewski at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

52. An Introduction to Novel Effect

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians, classroom teachers, literacy specialists

Dates: 4/7/2025

Join this comprehensive professional development session to get the most out of your Novel Effect access! We'll cover how the app works, tips and tricks for utilizing it in the classroom, learning activities and resources, and how to get started! We'll of course also see a demo of the app in action, so you're ready to start creating magical reading moments with your students!

53. Book Study: The Promises and Perils of AI in Education by Ken Shelton

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians, classroom teachers, technology coaches

Dates: 4/8/2025 to 5/21/2025

The Promises and Perils of AI in Education by Ken Shelton & Dee Lanier Join school librarian colleagues in a discussion of Ken Shelton's thought-provoking new books. This book explores the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in education, urging us to prioritize equity and ethical implementation.
AI can personalize learning and empower students, but it's crucial to address potential biases and ensure it doesn't widen the achievement gap.

This book study will be virtual, with a blend of both synchronous & asynchronous discussion and activities. More details will follow.

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Meeting #1 4/8/25 - Introduction & Chapter 1
Meeting #2 4/23/25 - Chapters 2 & 3
Meeting #3 4/30/25 - Chapters 4 & 5
Meeting #4 5/14/25 - Chapter 6
Meeting #5 5/21/25 - Chapter 7

54. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 4/16/2025

CPE
CTLE
Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

55. Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA) - Asynchronous

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 5/1/2025

Starting Soon
The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Debbie Rozniewski at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

56. NYS Numeracy Initiative - An Overview of the NYSED Numeracy Briefs

Program: School Improvement

Audience: NYS Administrators, Numeracy Leaders, and other relevant roles...

Dates: 5/13/2025

We invite you to join us on May 13, 2025, for a day of learning and professional discussion on mathematics! The New York State Education Department will release a new series of numeracy briefs, developed by Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball, that focus on evidence-based practices for teaching mathematics. The agenda includes an overview of each of the eight numeracy briefs, with time to reflect and discuss with colleagues.

This event, which will be a hybrid webinar with in-person discussion and presentations, will provide New York State administrators and numeracy leaders with specific and useful information to support high-quality teaching of mathematics across grades PK-12. Please note that to attend this event, you must attend in person at a BOCES, Big 5, or Small City School District designated site. Questar III BOCES will be hosting this event at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033.

Participants in the event will have the opportunity to learn about the briefs with Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball and the SED team. Dr. Loewenberg Ball is the William H. Payne Collegiate Professor at the University of Michigan and the director of TeachingWorks.

57. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 5/14/2025

CTLE
Supplemental Schedules 10-16 and How to Maximize Summer 4408 State Aid

58. Communication Coordinator Meeting #4

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians in the Questar III Region

Dates: 5/15/2025

Quarterly meetings for SLS Communications Coordinators as mandated in NY State Education Law 90.18. Communications Coordinators are updated on topics such as NY State Education updates, technology, and Information Fluency Skills. Professional development is provided on current issues. Information is brought back to other librarians in their districts. ALL school librarians are welcome.

59. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 5/21/2025

CPE
CTLE
Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

60. School Library System Council Meeting #4

Program: School Library System

Audience: SLS Council Members

Dates: 5/29/2025

One of four required meetings of the SLS Council. Council assists the SLS in its mission as outlined in Commissioner's Regulations 90.18 including creating and monitoring the Plan of Service, and recommending approval of the annual budget and the annual report. Updates are also provided to Council members at each meeting.

61. Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA) - Asynchronous

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 6/2/2025

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Debbie Rozniewski at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

62. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 6/11/2025

CTLE
Review of Expense Based Aids, June 30th Reminders, Deadlines and Getting Ready for Year-End

63. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 6/18/2025

CPE
CTLE
Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

64. TeaTime with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 6/24/2025

CPE
CTLE
Topics: TBA Webinar series that focuses on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

65. Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA) - Asynchronous

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 7/1/2025

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Debbie Rozniewski at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.
Questar III BOCES, in partnership with Cornell University / The Residential Child Care Project, will be hosting Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Two-Day Updates for Complex Needs and Neurodiversity. This update provides materials to assist staff in adapting TCI skills for children and young people who have complex needs potentially including Autism, Attention- Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), intellectual and communication challenges. The material is designed to enhance the core TCI activities. Topics include sources of trauma for children with complex needs, adapting setting conditions to improve quality of life, planning for success when encouraging learning, supporting communication so that the child or young person can engage in an adapted Life Space Interview (LSI).
This session addresses disengagement in mixed classes for Spanish Heritage Language Learners. It adapts World Language classrooms to diverse HLL needs, explores NYS Standards-aligned strategies, and integrates AI for inclusivity. Attendees gain insights into HLLs' needs and enhance support for World Language Students.

68. Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA) - Asynchronous

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 8/1/2025

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Debbie Rozniewski at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

69. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Train-the-Trainer Program (Full Five-Day Certification Course)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: This course is for trainers, managers, counselors, and care workers capable of training therapeutic crisis intervention techniques. If participating in the physical intervention part of the program, participants must be capable of moderate physical activity.

Dates: 8/4/2025 to 8/8/2025

Questar III BOCES, in partnership with Cornell University / The Residential Child Care Project, will be hosting Therapeutic Crisis Intervention System Train the Trainer Certification Course. This intensive five-day TCI train-the-trainer certification course provides organizations with the opportunity to develop an in-house training capacity in the TCI curriculum. Participants will develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the TCI curriculum necessary to deliver the training to staff in their organizations. Participants will have the chance to participate, practice, and receive feedback in conducting activities to gain immediate training experience. Training techniques such as role playing, leading small group discussions, using guided fantasies, conducting practice sessions, and using audiovisual aids will be demonstrated. Participants will receive all the necessary materials to conduct the TCI training program in their agency.

70. CTE for English Language Learners

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Dates: 8/13/2025

This session will explore how Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs can help English Language Learners (ELLs) succeed in school and prepare for future careers. We'll look at ways teachers can make lessons easier to understand, support students' language development, and connect learning to real-life skills. You'll hear helpful tips, see examples from classrooms, and learn how ELLs can grow their confidence while exploring career paths through CTE programs.

71. NYSED Numeracy Brief Roundtables:Discussion and Planning

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 10/23/2025

New
Following the release of the NYSED Numeracy Briefs, math experts from across the region will join together to support building and district leaders in facilitated conversations to more deeply explore the content of the briefs and provide structured time to plan for implementation.