Frontline Education

1. November Elementary Principals Meeting

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Elementary Principals in the Questar III BOCES region

Dates: 11/29/2021

The November meeting of principals in the Questar III BOCES region.

2. Collection Development Workshop

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 12/2/2021

This hour-long workshop is geared toward newer librarians, any librarian needing support in collection development, and experienced librarians who have tips and resources to share. Topics will include collection analyses, materials selection, collection maintenance, deselection (aka: weeding), and others.

3. Learn about Sora Classroom Features with your School Library System!

Program: School Library System

Audience: All educators

Dates: 12/7/2021

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All educators welcome!
Learn easy-to-implement tips and tricks to integrate Sora into classroom curriculum. In this session:
Expand vocabulary to increase comprehension
Highlight examples, main ideas, supporting details, etc
Increase text interaction
Facilitate organization and resourcefulness
Boost metacognition
MORE!
We will also have time for a Q&A session. We hope you can join us.
A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants via MLP the day before the webinar.

4. January Comm Coordinator Mtg AM SESSION

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians

Dates: 1/12/2022

One of at least four meetings for SLS Communication Coordinators as mandated by NY State Education Law 90.18. Communication coordinators are updated on topics relevant to the profession such as changes in curriculum, technology, and the Information Fluency Continuum. Professional Development is provided on current issues. Information is disseminated to district librarians after each meeting. All school librarians are welcome.

5. January Comm Coordinator Mtg PM Session

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians

Dates: 1/12/2022

One of at least four meetings for SLS Communication Coordinators as mandated by NY State Education Law 90.18. Communication coordinators are updated on topics relevant to the profession such as changes in curriculum, technology, and the Information Fluency Continuum. Professional Development is provided on current issues. Information is disseminated to district librarians after each meeting. All school librarians are welcome.

6. Graduation Pathways

Program: School Improvement

Audience: CIA Council; School Counselors; CSE Chairs; 7-12 Principals

Dates: 1/14/2022

Please join Questar III BOCES and NYSED's Melissa Montague on Friday, January 14, 2022 at 9:00-10:00 AM for a virtual presentation and discussion on Graduation Pathways. The following topics, along with questions from participants, will be covered during this meeting: Credit Requirements, Diploma Types (Assessment Requirements), Multiple (+1) Pathways, Exemptions due to COVID-19, Appeals, Safety Nets, Superintendent Determination, Endorsements and Seals, Transfer Students, Exiting Credentials, Resources

7. Using your library statistics to tell a story - Asynchronous

Program: School Library System

Audience: Questar III School Librarians

Dates: 1/24/2022

Effective gathering and use of data continues to be a meaningful way to illustrate the value of full-time school librarians and library programming to administrators. Accurate database statistic analysis is an important piece of the puzzle.

In this asynchronous session you will learn:
*Why library stats are important
*How to find your database stats
*Tips for using your statistics to their fullest potential

The instructions for how to complete the asynchronous PD will be emailed to registrants on January 24, 2022. All work will be due by March 3, 2022.

8. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Initial

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 1/28/2022

This webinar will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring an example using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.

9. Grant Writing Tips for School Librarians

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 2/3/2022

Attend this hour long session for tips on applying for school library grants. This will include what information is needed, how to plan projects, and where to find funding opportunities.

10. Asynchronous: The Seven Steps to a Successful Follett Inventory

Program: School Library System

Dates: 4/11/2022

Intended audience: school librarians from districts participating in the Questar III Library Automation CoSer.
Conducting an inventory of your collection helps to determine resource shortages or surpluses, so you can utilize your book budget most effectively. In this asynchronous session, you will learn the 7 steps necessary to complete a successful collection inventory:

Preparation
Creating new inventory in the system
Scanning best practices
Uploading barcodes
Cleanup
Locating and reading reports
Finalizing

This session will conclude with the submission of one learning task: complete an inventory of a small subsection of your collection then submit your results by June 10th by 11:59 p.m.

Directions will be emailed to registered participants on April 11, 2022.

11. Evaluating All Teachers of ELLs to Support Equity with Support Ed

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators of ELLs

Dates: 4/13/2022

Diane Staehr Fenner will facilitate a half-day virtual professional development to support diversity, equity, and inclusion through teacher evaluation that is inclusive of ELLs.
Participants will:
- - Describe the need for teacher evaluation that is inclusive of all teachers of ELLs
- - Explore an adapted framework for teacher evaluation that includes ELLs
- - Discuss and apply the four principles of ELL-inclusive teacher evaluation
- - Evaluate their current teacher evaluation system for its inclusiveness of ELLs and make a plan to increase inclusivity of all teachers of ELLs

Participants who register by March 2, 2022, will receive a copy of the book.

Please be advised that if you accept a book and are unable to complete the book study then you will not be eligible to receive future texts for the remainder of the year. Thank you for understanding.

This book study is open to any educator in the Capital District RBERN Region.

12. Encourage Summer Reading!

Program: School Library System

Audience: Questar III BOCES Teachers and Librarians

Dates: 5/10/2022

Join SLS Specialist Amanda Karian and special guest, NYSED Librarian, Sharon Phillips to learn about fun summer reading initiatives for your students!
In this session you will learn about:

-Sora Sweet Reads summer reading program
-NYS summer reading initiative, Oceans of Possibilities
-Tips and ideas for promotion
-Turnkey resources you can use to promote summer reading ASAP!

A Zoom link will be sent to participants via Frontline the day before the webinar.

13. May 2022 Communication Coordinator Meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 5/13/2022

One of at least four meetings for SLS Communication Coordinators as mandated by NY State Education Law 90.18. Communication coordinators are updated on topics relevant to the profession such as changes in curriculum, technology, and the Information Fluency Continuum. Professional Development is provided on current issues. Information is disseminated to district librarians after each meeting. All school librarians are welcome.

14. Working with Paraprofessionals to Support ELLs with Support Ed

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators of ELLs

Dates: 6/8/2022

Eleni Pappamihiel will record a 1-hour virtual professional development session to enhance collaboration with paraprofessionals who support ELLs.
Participants will:
- - Explore the roles of paraprofessionals working with ELLs
- - Discuss strategies to make effective use of paraprofessionals working with ELLs
- - Explore techniques to build effective communication and collaboration with ELL paraprofessionals
- - Apply strategies for strengthening the role of the ELL paraprofessional in their context

15. Special Education Considerations for ELLs - Independent Book Study

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators of ELLs

Dates: 6/15/2022

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Get a head start on your summer professional development and tailor your learning to your needs! We are hosting a self-guided, asynchronous book study with flexible reading selections and CTLE credits. Here is how it works:

- You sign up on MLP before the deadline: June 1
- We mail you your book to begin your independent book study, which runs for the duration of the summer (June 15-Aug 31).
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO SYNCHRONOUS MEETING - THE DATE AND TIME LISTED ARE A PLACEHOLDER ONLY! - You use the chapter-specific question to guide your reading responses to the chapters of your choice, in the order you select, any time during the book study window.
- One hour of CTLE credit will be provided for each chapter once your Google form assignments are submitted and reviewed.

That's it! You decide when, what, and how much to read. We provide the books and the CTLE credits, as well as additional guidance and individualized follow-up on request.

Chapter Titles:

A Framework for Considering the Special Needs of English Language Learners
A Collaborative Model of Information Gathering and Service Provision
Describing Before Diagnosing: Observation of Specific Behaviors that ELLs May Exhibit
Delivering a Continuum of Services
The Learning Environment Created for ELLs
Personal and Family Factors
Physical and Psychological Factors
Previous Schooling Factors
Oral Language and Literacy Development
Academic Achievement
Cross-Cultural Factors
Putting It All Together: How Do We Know That What We Are Doing Works?

16. Demystify Cataloging and Processing - Asynchronous

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 7/11/2022

Have you ever put off filling out a vendor specification form because you don't totally understand how?

Have you ever opened a MARC file and said "huh?"

If terms like RDA, MARC field, holding, barcode range, subject heading, topical heading, or subtype make you tremble with uncertainty, then this is the PD for you!

By the end of this asynchronous session you will finally feel confident about cataloging and processing!

Directions for the asynchronous PD will be sent to registrants on July 11th and you will have one month to complete it.

17. Teaching Science in all 3 Next Gen. Dimensions

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 7/14/2022

*This is an In-Person Session* Located at the Questar III BOCES Conference Center, 10 Empire Drive, Castleton NY 12033. Learn about the power of using Cross Cutting Concepts in Science and engineering Processes in planning and teaching science by engaging in interactive hands-on activities.

18. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Initial

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 7/19/2022

This webinar will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring an example using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.

19. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Recertification

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 7/19/2022

This webinar will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring an example using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.

20. We Got This Book Study: Grades 6-12

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators of ELLs

Dates: 7/20/2022 to 10/4/2022

The Capital District RBERN is excited to offer a hybrid, virtual book study based on "We Got This" by Cornelius Minor. Participants will look at how to address diversity, equity, and inclusivity with an ELL lens in their classrooms.

We will hold a one-hour virtual kickoff meeting on July 20 that introduces the cohort to the text; a virtual check-in meeting on August 24 to share ideas and questions about lesson implementation and a culminating share-out virtual meeting on October 4 where the cohort will share the lesson ideas they implemented and discuss their experiences.

Participants will get a free copy of the book if they sign up before July 1. Prior to the first meeting, participants will get an email with the zoom link for the kickoff session. An additional 3 CTLE credits will be awarded for the asynchronous expectations, for a total of 6 credit hours altogether.

21. Unpacking Challenging Student Behavior

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 7/20/2022

In Dr. Bryan Pearlman's book Maslow Before Bloom: Basic Human Needs Before Academics, Pearlman shares case studies of students with challenging behaviors. Teachers will learn about Pearlman's "Ten Minute Problem Solving" tool and process so they may consider making this a part of their own repertoire of resources.

22. 2022 Writing Revolution Book Study: 6-12

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Secondary Level Educators of ELLs

Dates: 7/21/2022 to 10/6/2022

The Capital District RBERN is excited to offer a hybrid, virtual book study based on "The Writing Revolution" by Judith C. Hochman and Natalie Wexler. Participants will be introduced to the six principles of the Hochman method to improve English Learners' writing and reading comprehension. These stratgies interweave with your existing lessons and provide research-based results for your ELLs!

We will hold a one-hour virtual kickoff meeting on July 21 that introduces the cohort to the text: a virtual check-in meeting On Aug 25 to share ideas and questions about lesson implementation; and a culminating share-out virtual meeting on October 6 where the cohort will share the lesson strategies they implemented and discuss their experiences.

Participants will get a free copy of the book if they sign up before July 1. Prior to the first meeting, participants will get an email with the zoom link for the kickoff session. An additional 3 CTLE credits will be awarded for the asynchronous expectations, for a total of 6 credit hours all together.

23. 2022 Reading and Writing Strategies for Elementary ELLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Secondary Level Educators of ELLs

Dates: 7/21/2022 to 10/5/2022

The Capital District RBERN is excited to offer a hybrid, virtual book study based on the well-known "Writing Strategies" and "Reading Strategies" texts by Jennifer Serravallo. These diverse ideas can improve your English Learners' writing and reading comprehension by targeting specific goals and levels.

We will hold a one-hour virtual kickoff meeting on July 21 that introduces the cohort to the text; a virtual check-in meeting on Aug 25 to share ideas and questions about lesson implementation; and a culminating share-out virtual meeting on October 5 where the cohort will share the lesson strategies they implemented and discuss their experiences.

Participants will get free copies of the books if they sign up before July 1. Prior to the first meeting, participants will get an email with the zoom link for the kickoff session. An additional 3 CTLE credits will be awarded for the asynchronous expectations, for a total of 6 credit hours altogether.

24. Next Gen Math Standards Pre K - K

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 7/26/2022

Dig into the NYS Math standards for this grade band and the instructional implications.

25. Next Gen Math Standards Grades 1 - 2

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 7/26/2022

Dig into the NYS Math standards for this grade band and the instructional implications.

26. Next Gen Math Standards Grades 3-5

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 7/26/2022

Dig into the NYS Math standards for this grade band and the instructional implications.

27. Aligning Academic Goals and Social-Emotional Learning Objectives

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 7/27/2022

Based on the work of Jeffrey Benson in his book Improve Every Lesson Plan with SEL (2021), explore how to incorporate Social-Emotional Learning into K-12 lesson planning without imposing a separate SEL curriculum in your classroom. This session will offer research-based strategies for seamlessly integrating these skills into every aspect of lesson plans in a way that sparks students' interest in a purposeful manner.

28. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Initial

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 7/28/2022

This webinar will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring an example using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.

29. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Recertification

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 7/28/2022

This webinar will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring an example using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.

30. Next Gen ELA Standards Pre-K - Grade 2

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 8/2/2022

Dig into the NYS ELA standards for this grade band and the instructional implications.

31. Next Gen ELA Standards Grades 3 - 5

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 8/2/2022

Dig into the NYS ELA standards for this grade band and the instructional implications.

32. Literacy Practices and Texts that Support Social-Emotional Learning

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 8/3/2022

Teachers K-8 can harness the power of specific literacy techniques to encourage social emotional skills. Participants will learn what the techniques are, when and how to use them, and get examples for all grade bands. Participants will also be given time to explore texts that have strong social emotional themes to see how they connect to student learning.

33. Next Gen Math Standards Grades 6 - 7

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 8/9/2022

Dig into the NYS Math standards for this grade band and the instructional implications.

34. August STAC Talk

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 8/9/2022

CTLE

STAC for Beginners, Access/File Transfer Manager, Placement Types, DCERT, Verification Process, Timelines and Helpful Reports

35. Next Gen Math Standards Grade 8

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 8/9/2022

Dig into the NYS Math standards for this grade band and the instructional implications. The session will dive into the new expectations of irrational numbers and other key topics. Due to this significant shift, best practices or teaching these topics will be discussed and time will be given to create lesson plans to prepare for the upcoming school year.

36. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Initial

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 8/11/2022

This webinar will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring an example using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.

37. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Recertification

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 8/11/2022

This webinar will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring an example using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.

38. Learn what Destiny 19.5 has to offer

Program: School Library System

Audience: Questar III SLS Automation Members

Dates: 8/16/2022

Intended audience: Questar III SLS Automation Members

Learn about the exciting enhancements that Destiny 19.5 has to offer. Updates will be released over the summer for Destiny Library Manager, Destiny Discover, Collections by Destiny, and more. You will be provided a comprehensive look at the new features and functionality.

A Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before the webinar

39. August Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 8/17/2022

CTLE

Starting Today

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

40. Transparency Workshop

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 8/18/2022

CTLE

Starting Soon

Overview of Transparency Reports

41. Using Math Practices in your Everyday Classroom (Grades 9 - 12)

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 8/18/2022

Starting Soon

A deep dive into the math practices and how to most effectively use them on a regular basis in a HS classroom to help engage students and extend understanding.

42. Customer Service 101 & Customer Service 201

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School employees such at administrative assistants, school leaders, and any other individuals who are "front-liners" and regularly participate with the general public and/or greater school community.

Dates: 8/19/2022

ClosedStarting Soon

In partnership with Jeff Nash and the American Association of School Customer Service, Questar III BOCES invites you to participate in a full day of in-person training located at the Questar III Central Office Conference Center 1/4 10 Empire State Drive, Castleton, NY 12033.

Training sessions are appropriate for any group of school employees including school "front-liners," administrative assistants, school leaders, and any other individuals who regularly participate with the general public and/or greater school community as a "voice" in your school or district.

43. Customer Service 101 & Customer Service 201

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School employees such at administrative assistants, school leaders, and any other individuals who are "front-liners" and regularly participate with the general public and/or greater school community.

Dates: 8/22/2022

Starting Soon

In partnership with Jeff Nash and the American Association of School Customer Service, Questar III BOCES invites you to participate in a full day of in-person training located at the Questar III Central Office Conference Center 1/4 10 Empire State Drive, Castleton, NY 12033.

Training sessions are appropriate for any group of school employees including school "front-liners," administrative assistants, school leaders, and any other individuals who regularly participate with the general public and/or greater school community as a "voice" in your school or district.

44. Next Gen ELA Standards Grades 6 - 8

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 8/23/2022

Starting Soon

Dig into the NYS ELA standards for this grade band and the instructional implications.

45. August Knowledge Cafe

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 8/24/2022

CTLE

Topics: Review SBO Calendar

46. Next Gen ELA Standards Grades 9 - 12

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 8/24/2022

Dig into the NYS ELA standards for this grade band and the instructional implications.

47. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Initial

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 8/26/2022

This webinar will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring an example using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.

48. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Recertification

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 8/26/2022

This webinar will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring an example using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.

49. Introduction to Nearpod

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Appropriate for all new Nearpod users

Dates: 9/8/2022

If you would like to increase student engagement and learning, then Nearpod is for you. Nearpod is a web-based platform which adds interactive activities to your Google Slides or PowerPoint. This versatile tool is perfect for small group and whole group instruction within or outside of the classroom. This online session will provide an introduction to the main features within Nearpod to provide a solid understanding of Nearpod's functionality. To ensure receipt of the link, please register prior to the day of the event. In order to receive credit, the evaluation form must be completed at the end of the session. Districts who members of Questar III Model Schools receive the subscriber price for the session.

50. 2022-23 Fall Workshop - Albany

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/12/2022

CTLE

Topics: Fall Reminders and Assorted Topics

51. 2022-23 Fall Workshop - Syracuse

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/12/2022

CTLE

Topics: Fall Reminders and Assorted Topics

52. September STAC Talk

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 9/13/2022

CTLE

Calculating In-District Placements, DCPUB Calculation and 2021-2022 10-Month STACs

53. 2022-23 Fall Workshop - Lake George

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/13/2022

CTLE

Topics: Fall Reminders and Assorted Topics

54. Introduction to Seesaw

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Appropriate for all new users of Seesaw

Dates: 9/13/2022

Are you looking for a platform to engage your students and provide them with a creative way to "show what they know?" Seesaw allows teachers to empower students to create, reflect, share and collaborate all within this versatile platform. This session will be an introduction to using Seesaw within your classroom. To ensure receipt of the link, please register prior to the day of the event. In order to receive credit, the evaluation form must be completed at the end of the session. Districts who members of Questar III Model Schools receive the subscriber price for the session.

55. 2022-23 Fall Workshop - Long Island (Session #1)

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/14/2022

CTLE

Topics: Fall Reminders and Assorted Topics

56. 2022-23 Fall Workshop - Long Island (Session #2)

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/15/2022

CTLE

Topics: Fall Reminders and Assorted Topics

57. 2022-23 Fall Workshop - Canton

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/15/2022

CTLE

Topics: Fall Reminders and Assorted Topics

58. Introduction to Google Classroom

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Appropriate for new users of Google Classroom

Dates: 9/15/2022

The session will provide an overview of Google Classroom for new users. Participants will learn how to create and organize a classroom, post assignments, utilize the grading feature, and communicate with students/families. A Zoom link will be emailed from Frontline one day prior to the session. To ensure receipt of the link, please register prior to the day of the event. In order to receive credit, the evaluation form must be completed at the end of the session. Districts who members of Questar III Model Schools receive the subscriber price for the session.

59. 2022-23 Fall Workshop - Watertown

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/16/2022

CTLE

Topics: Fall Reminders and Assorted Topics

60. 2022-23 Fall Workshop - Utica

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/19/2022

CTLE

Topics: Fall Reminders and Assorted Topics

61. Introduction to iReady

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Appropriate for participants new to iReady or those who would like a refresher.

Dates: 9/20/2022

Many districts are utilizing i-Ready as a universal screener and instructional aide. If this is a new tool for you, or if you just want a refresher, than this session is for you. This session will provide participants with an basic overview of the i-Ready Diagnostic and Instructional lessons. A Zoom link will be emailed from Frontline one day prior to the session. To ensure receipt of the link, please register prior to the day of the event. In order to receive credit, the evaluation form must be completed at the end of the session. Districts who members of Questar III Model Schools receive the subscriber price for the session.

62. 2022-23 Fall Workshop - Buffalo

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/22/2022

CTLE

Topics: Fall Reminders and Assorted Topics

63. 2022-23 Fall Workshop - Putnam-Westchester

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/22/2022

CTLE

Topics: Fall Reminders and Assorted Topics

64. Introduction to Kami

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Appropriate for all new users of Kami

Dates: 9/22/2022

Kami is a digital learning platform that empowers students with tools to support all learning styles, increase engagement and improve workflow. Students are able to interact on PDFs through real-time annotations, video and audio recordings, drawings and more. This session will provide an introduction to Kami's functionalities. To ensure receipt of the link, please register prior to the day of the event. In order to receive credit, the evaluation form must be completed at the end of the session. Districts who members of Questar III Model Schools receive the subscriber price for the session.

65. 2022-23 Fall Workshop - Mid Hudson

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/23/2022

CTLE

Topics: Fall Reminders and Assorted Topics

66. 2022-23 Fall Workshop - Rochester

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/23/2022

CTLE

Topics: Fall Reminders and Assorted Topics

67. Introduction to IXL

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Appropriate for all new users of IXL

Dates: 9/27/2022

IXL is an online personalized learning platform which accelerates student achievement through its comprehensive curriculum, analytics, Real-Time Diagnostic and personalized action plans. This session will provide an overview of this powerful tool. A Zoom link will be emailed from Frontline one day prior to the session. To ensure receipt of the link, please register prior to the day of the event. In order to receive credit, the evaluation form must be completed at the end of the session. Districts who members of Questar III Model Schools receive the subscriber price for the session.

68. September Knowledge Cafe

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/28/2022

CTLE

Topics: Review SBO Calendar

69. 2022-23 Fall Workshop - Binghamton

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/29/2022

CTLE

Topics: Fall Reminders and Assorted Topics

70. Introduction to Edpuzzle

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Appropriate for new users of Edpuzzle

Dates: 9/29/2022

Edpuzzle is an online video editing and formative assessment tool which allows teachers to create or customize engaging video lessons for students. A Zoom link will be emailed from Frontline one day prior to the session. To ensure receipt of the link, please register prior to the day of the event. In order to receive credit, the evaluation form must be completed at the end of the session. Districts who members of Questar III Model Schools receive the subscriber price for the session.

71. FALL WORKSHOP 2022

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/30/2022

CTLE

Review 22-23 Budget and Fall Reminders

72. Understanding FastBridge Reports

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 10/4/2022

Once students take the FastBridge assessments, the results are compiled in a variety of reports. There are many reports available on the FastBridge Dashboard to assist teachers in providing the right differentiated instruction for all their students, but this can be overwhelming to the unfamiliar user. Join Stephanie Carbone as she guides participants through an overview of the reports available in FastBridge. To ensure receipt of the link, please register prior to the day of the event. In order to receive credit, the evaluation form must be completed at the end of the session. Districts who members of Questar III Model Schools receive the subscriber price for the session.

73. Introduction to Nearpod

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Appropriate for new Nearpod users

Dates: 10/6/2022

If you would like to increase student engagement and learning, then Nearpod is for you. Nearpod is a web-based platform which adds interactive activities to your Google Slides or PowerPoint. This versatile tool is perfect for small group and whole group instruction within or outside of the classroom. This online session will provide an introduction to the main features within Nearpod to provide a solid understanding of Nearpod's functionality. To ensure receipt of the link, please register prior to the day of the event. In order to receive credit, the evaluation form must be completed at the end of the session. Districts who members of Questar III Model Schools receive the subscriber price for the session.

74. Educational Technology Roundtable

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 10/11/2022 to 6/15/2023

New

Are you searching to add more innovation to your lessons? Questar III Model Schools will hold a series of 5 Educational Technology Roundtables onsite at the Questar III Central Office. Educators will be provided with the opportunity to share their innovative practices with others, network with other teachers, and stay current on new research and technology tools. These sessions will allow teachers to share resources and expertise with others in a professional learning environment. This session is free for Questar Districts as part of the Model Schools Base Fee. Agendas will be emailed to registered participants the day before the session.

75. October STAC Talk

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 10/11/2022

CTLE

ESY Overview: Full & Half Day Programs, 9015 A-D Programs, Transportation Costs and Receivables

76. Introduction to Seesaw

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Appropriate for new Seesaw users.

Dates: 10/11/2022

Are you looking for a platform to engage your students and provide them with a creative way to "show what they know?" Seesaw allows teachers to empower students to create, reflect, share and collaborate all within this versatile platform. This session will be an introduction to using Seesaw within your classroom. To ensure receipt of the link, please register prior to the day of the event. In order to receive credit, the evaluation form must be completed at the end of the session. Districts who members of Questar III Model Schools receive the subscriber price for the session.

77. October Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/12/2022

CTLE

Review of Expense Based Aid, Transportation Aid and How to Maximize Each

78. Introduction to Google Classroom

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Appropriate for new Google Classroom users

Dates: 10/14/2022

The session will provide an overview of Google Classroom for new users. Participants will learn how to create and organize a classroom, post assignments, utilize the grading feature, and communicate with students/families. A Zoom link will be emailed from Frontline one day prior to the session. To ensure receipt of the link, please register prior to the day of the event. In order to receive credit, the evaluation form must be completed at the end of the session. Districts who members of Questar III Model Schools receive the subscriber price for the session.

79. Introduction to i-Ready

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Appropriate for new i-Ready users

Dates: 10/18/2022

Many districts are utilizing i-Ready as a universal screener and instructional aide. If this is a new tool for you, or if you just want a refresher, than this session is for you. This session will provide participants with an basic overview of the i-Ready Diagnostic and Instructional lessons. A Zoom link will be emailed from Frontline one day prior to the session. To ensure receipt of the link, please register prior to the day of the event. In order to receive credit, the evaluation form must be completed at the end of the session. Districts who members of Questar III Model Schools receive the subscriber price for the session.

80. October Knowledge Cafe

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/19/2022

CTLE

Topics: Review SBO Calendar

81. Introduction to Kami

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Appropriate for new Kami users

Dates: 10/20/2022

Kami is a digital learning platform that empowers students with tools to support all learning styles, increase engagement and improve workflow. Students are able to interact on PDFs through real-time annotations, video and audio recordings, drawings and more. This session will provide an introduction to Kami's functionalities. To ensure receipt of the link, please register prior to the day of the event. In order to receive credit, the evaluation form must be completed at the end of the session. Districts who members of Questar III Model Schools receive the subscriber price for the session.

82. Introduction to IXL

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Appropriate for new IXL users

Dates: 10/25/2022

IXL is an online personalized learning platform which accelerates student achievement through its comprehensive curriculum, analytics, Real-Time Diagnostic and personalized action plans. This session will provide an overview of this powerful tool. A Zoom link will be emailed from Frontline one day prior to the session. To ensure receipt of the link, please register prior to the day of the event. In order to receive credit, the evaluation form must be completed at the end of the session. Districts who members of Questar III Model Schools receive the subscriber price for the session.

83. Model Schools Liaison Meetings

Program: Model Schools

Audience: District Educational Technology Leaders

Dates: 10/27/2022 to 6/1/2023

New

These virtual meetings will provide district educational technology leaders with the latest information from Questar III, NYSED, NYSCATE, Microsoft, Apple, Google, NYS Model Schools and more. Make sure that you are making the most of your Questar III Model Schools Base Fee by attending these informative sessions. In lieu of a January meeting, the Model Schools team will meet with each district individually to review their educational technology purchases and plan for the coming year. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants the day before each session.

84. Introduction to Flocabulary

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 10/27/2022

Ready to bring your curriculum to life? Flocabulary is a great way to assist students in building vocabulary and mastering 21st-century skills. Through Flocabulary, students are able to use the power of music to mastering curriculum. Join Stephanie Carbone for an overview of this engaging tool. To ensure receipt of the link, please register prior to the day of the event. In order to receive credit, the evaluation form must be completed at the end of the session. Districts who members of Questar III Model Schools receive the subscriber price for the session.

85. Model Schools Ed Tech Sandbox

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 10/31/2022 to 6/1/2023

New

Are you ready to add hands-on, engaging and innovative educational technology to your classroom? Join Model Schools Specialist Stephanie Carbone as we explore educational technology tools available through Questar III Model Schools. These sessions are offered as a series of 4 hands-on workshops. Each session will focus on a different tool:
October: Sphero Indi
January: Kai's Clan AR/VR
March: OSMO
June: Squishy Circuits