1. July Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 7/12/2023

CTLE

Topics: Review SAP Resources and Welcome to SAP Service for 23-24 School Year

2. August Coffee Talk - Session 1

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 8/21/2023

CTLE

Topics: State Aid Week - ST-3

3. August Coffee Talk - Session 2

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 8/23/2023

CTLE

Topics: State Aid Week - Form A

4. August Coffee Talk - Session 3

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 8/25/2023

CTLE

Topics: State Aid Week -Form FB/FT

5. Linguistics for Teachers of Emergent Bilinguals (Asynchronous Course)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Dates: 9/26/2023

Closed

This self-paced, asynchronous course is designed to deepen educator's knowledge and skills on evidence-based practices to help Multilingual Learners (MLLs) succeed academically. This course offers 15 CTLE credits upon successful completion and will be open until June 2024. The course 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. The course will not offer individualized feedback to participants. 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. 4. analyze curriculum for content and language, and practice integrating the explicit teaching of linguistic skills with content through workbook activities. Upon registration, participants will be sent a link to the course. The course will remain open to registered participants until June 1, 2024.

6. The C6 Biliteracy Framework Advanced (facilitated by Dr. José Medina)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators and Administrators of Multilingual Learners

Dates: 9/27/2023 to 5/8/2024

The C6 Biliteracy Framework Advanced Workshop allow administrators and teacher leaders the opportunity to engage in deep learning about dual language best practices via role play, coding of biliteracy instructional practices, and lesson planning design. Using the C6 Biliteracy Framework, participants will engage in practices that align with the recommendations in the Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education; Third Edition. Participants in the professional learning will be able to: Analyze dual language best practices; Engage in collaborative dialogue to support high quality dual language programming and instructional best practices; Identify personal action items resulting from the professional learning activity. A link will be sent one day prior to each session date.

7. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Initial

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 10/2/2023

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.

8. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Recertification

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 10/2/2023

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. School Counselor Group - Meetings

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 10/10/2023 to 5/1/2024

Overview: This group is designed to offer a collaborative environment where School Counselors can collaborate, learn, and grow in their vital roles surrounding academic planning, career counseling, student social-emotional support and more. Meetings will be a combination of in-person "traditional style" meetings with time for collaboration and sharing, and in-person site visits to college and/or career locations in the area. NOTE: THE TWO SITE VISITS WILL BE ADDED ONCE THE DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION IS CONFIRMED.

10. World Language PLC for Teachers

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: World Language Teachers

Dates: 10/12/2023 to 6/6/2024

This is a Professional Learning Community for 7th and 8th grade World Language teachers implementing the new World Language standards this fall. The series of sessions provide an opportunity for teachers to create a support network and learn from each other's experiences, practices, and best ideas.

11. Continuing Conversations on Grading & Reporting

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 10/17/2023 to 12/12/2024

During these sessions, participants that attended Grading and Reporting Student Learning with Thomas Guskey, Ph.D. are invited to continue discussing revolutionizing grading and reporting in our schools. Areas of focus include: Crafting meaningful, usable purpose statements related to grading and reporting, Developing concrete, specific descriptors of mastery, Increasing buy-in from all stakeholders, including faculty, families, and students, Reflecting on changes within our districts as we transition to a more fair, accurate, meaningful, and equitable grading system, Sessions will alternate between synchronous and asynchronous meetings. Synchronous meetings will be one-hour and on Zoom; asynchronous meetings will allow participants to explore a variety of resources related to the goals of that session.

12. October Knowledge Café

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/18/2023

CTLE

Topics: Review SBO Calendar

13. Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) - A Virtual PLC Series - No Cost

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 10/18/2023 to 6/5/2024

Overview: As a participant in the Questar III School Improvement service, districts may join this year's offered PLCs at no cost. PLCs (Professional Learning Communities) are not synonymous with workshops or trainings. PLCs focus on learning, collaboration, collective inquiry, and continuous improvement. Attendees should expect to "learn by doing” and will be expected to actively participate in the PLC meetings. MTSS PLC: Join our School Improvement Specialists for five one-hour virtual PLCs to support school personnel, throughout the region, whose area of responsibility includes MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports). The goals for this PLC are to understand the Universal Tier and quality components of MTSS such as: The purpose and types of assessments, Roles of different collaborative teams, How to examine data and make resource decisions, To learn how to identify barriers in your MTSS and collaboratively develop action plans to address them, To make connections with in-district peers and other regional school districts in order to share successes and challenges with your MTSS process. This will be a virtual session offered via Zoom to registered participants.

Conference

14. October 20th Professional Learning Day for Questar III BOCES Schools

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 10/20/2023

Questar III BOCES provides a full day of learning opportunities starting with a Keynote Address from Battelle for Kids on Portrait of A Graduate, followed by blocks of virtual learning options in the morning, and closing with building-specific activities in the afternoon. To register, click on the physical location where you report to work each day. You will report to your normal work location for October 20th Professional Development Day activities.

15. DASA Coordinator Training

Program: School Improvement

Audience: This training is appropriate for anyone who is involved in the DASA process in their school district including DASA Building Coordinators, DASA District Coordinators, Superintendents, and DASA Response Team Members.

Dates: 10/23/2023

Dignity for all Student Act (DASA) Coordinators and their DASA Response Teams play a vital role in supporting a positive school-wide climate in relation to prevention and reaction to dignity violations in their school. DASA Coordinators need to be well-prepared to manage the demands of this important position and this training will provide them with the tools to be successful DASA Coordinators. Note: This is NOT the six-hour required training for certification. Participants will be provided with hard copies of resources and a Google Drive so that they may modify documents for their school district's needs.

16. School Social Workers - A Virtual No Cost PLC

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 10/24/2023 to 6/11/2024

As a participant in the Questar III School Improvement service, districts may join this year's offered PLCs at no cost. PLCs (Professional Learning Communities) are not synonymous with workshops or trainings. PLCs focus on learning, collaboration, collective inquiry, and continuous improvement. Attendees should expect to "learn by doing” and will be expected to actively participate in the PLC meetings. School Social Workers PLC Group: This group is designed to offer a collaborative environment where school social workers can collaborate, learn, and grow in their vital roles as advocates for the emotional and social well-being of students. We will strive to be a group of passionate professionals who share a common mission - to provide holistic support to students and contribute positively to their academic, emotional and social development through regional collaboration, idea exchanges, resource sharing, and more. *All meetings will be held virtually via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent to registered participants before each meeting.

17. Angelo Del Toro PRHYLI Albany Train the Trainer - Albany

Program: The Angelo Del Toro PR/HYLI

Audience: Angelo Del Toro PR/HYLI trainers

Dates: 10/25/2023

Training for Angelo Del Toro PR/HYLI trainers. This registration is for the ALBANY training, October 25, 2023 at Questar III BOCES.

18. October Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/25/2023

CTLE

Topics: ESSA

19. Assessment of Multilingual Learners: Professional Development Series led by Dr. Gliset Colon Morales and Dr. Tamara Alsace

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Teachers and administrators of Multilingual Learners

Dates: 10/30/2023 to 6/4/2024

This series will focus on preparing classroom teachers and school leaders to implement the assessment and instructional strategies discussed and follow up on implementation of the strategies and practices presented to participants. Each session will include discussions of key ideas and practices, as well as structures for application at the classroom level and at the school and district levels.

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 11/1/2023

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. The due date for this coursework is September 29, 2023. 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.

21. Angelo Del Toro PRHYLI- New York City Train the Trainer - NYC Region

Program: The Angelo Del Toro PR/HYLI

Audience: Angelo Del Toro PR/HYLI trainers

Dates: 11/4/2023

Training for Angelo Del Toro PR/HYLI trainers. This registration is for the New York City training, November 4th, 2023 at 535 8 Ave floor 16 New York, NY.

22. November Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 11/8/2023

CTLE

Topics: Review of Building Aid

23. Mentor Coordinator Training

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/9/2023 to 5/3/2024

Are you the Mentor Coordinator for your School District?

If you are, please join Questar III School Improvement team for a day of learning and collaborating about a successful district mentoring program.

Guided by NYSED's Program Guidance and Standards for Mentoring, we will explore the qualities and dispositions of an effective mentor, best professional practices, the requisite knowledge of mentees, and the knowledge and skills of mentoring in practice.

We will collaboratively create a model mentoring plan, discuss strategies when choosing mentors, and how to best match mentors with mentees. We will explore a variety of resources to help navigate a pathway to develop, refine, and/or implement a robust and successful mentoring program.

24. Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics Grades K-12 Book Study

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators of ELLs

Dates: 11/9/2023 to 5/9/2024

Sparked by observing teachers struggle to implement rich mathematics tasks to engage students in deep thinking, Peter Liljedahl has translated his 15 years of research into this practical guide on how to move toward a thinking classroom. Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12 helps teachers implement 14 optimal practices for thinking that create an ideal setting for deep mathematics learning to occur.
With our English Language Learners in mind This guide
Provides the what, why, and how of each practice
Includes firsthand accounts of how these practices foster thinking
Offers a plethora of macro moves, micro moves, and rich tasks to get started
Participants will be reading assigned chapters and completing a Google Form with thoughts and questions. Discussions will take place via Zoom meetings
Participants who register by 10/23 will receive a copy of the book.

25. Building a Community of Care and Belonging through Play

Program: School Improvement

Audience: This workshop is ideal for teachers of students in grades 3 - 8 but would be applicable for K-12 teachers, teacher leaders, school counselors, administrators, and support staff.

Dates: 11/14/2023

Questar III School Improvement partners with Mr. Howard Moody, author of "The Heart of Play" and experienced leader of play workshops for educators, parents, counselors, and others looking to bring more play and connection into children's lives, to lead this interactive session. Details: A core need for children is the need for belonging. Being part of a learning community where the child's well-being is nurtured is crucial for creating an environment ripe for learning. One of the best ways to create connection, community, and belonging is through engaged, well led social play experiences. Playfulness as a learned skill is vital in creating social connections which is much needed in this time, Post COVID. Play, for all ages of students, is an active and real way for students to feel and express their joy and it is also a remarkable tool for emotional regulation and learning effective social skills. This workshop is ideal for teachers of students in grades 3 - 8 but would be applicable for K-12 teachers, teacher leaders, school counselors, administrators, and support staff. "Play is nature's training for Life." - Frederick Froebel

26. World Language PLC for Administrators

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 11/14/2023 to 5/7/2024

This is a Professional Learning Community for administrators who oversee World Language instruction to: create a support network and learn from each other's experiences and practices in managing the implementation of the new World Language standards for 7th grade and preparing and leading the rollout of the new standards for future grade levels.

27. Shifting the Balance Upper Elementary Classroom by Katie Egan Cunningham, Jan Berkins, Keri Yates - Book Study

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Upper Elementary Educators of ELLs

Dates: 11/15/2023 to 5/15/2024

Closed

Participants will explore the latest Shifts in Reading instruction. We will zoom in on common practices to reconsider, untangle a number of misunderstandings, dig into scientifically aligned practice, and discuss high-leverage instructional routines with ELL's in mind. We will meet 7 times via Zoom.
Participants who register before November 1 will receive a copy of the book.

28. December Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 12/13/2023

CTLE

State Aid Output Report

29. Inclusive Curriculum: Teaching About Judaism in the Social Studies Classroom

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teachers of Global History and Us History; ELA teachers of related literature

Dates: 12/20/2023

Questar III BOCES in partnership with The Institute for Curriculum Services presents a day of content exploration and best practices for teaching about Jews and Judaism. Gain knowledge and tools to confidently teach about these topics when they cross New York State Social Studies Standards. Throughout the day, attendees will participate in interactive workshops that are grounded in primary sources and receive classroom-ready resources that will enable you to strengthen students' knowledge and skills on these topics. This professional learning day will be useful to teachers of Global History and US History, as well as to ELA teachers who address these topics in the literature they assign.

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 1/2/2024

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. The due date for this coursework is January 31, 2024. 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.

31. January Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 1/10/2024

CTLE

Topics: Tax Cap and State Aid Reconciliation

32. NYS LITERACY INITIATIVE: AN OVERVIEW OF THE NYSED LITERACY BRIEFS

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Administrators and Literacy Leaders

Dates: 1/10/2024

This event, which will be a hybrid webinar with in-person discussion and presentations, will provide New York State administrators and literacy leaders with an opportunity to strengthen knowledge of evidence-based literacy practices in PK-12 education. Please note that to attend this event, you must attend in person at a BOCES or Big 5 designated site. At this event, the State Education Department will release a new series of literacy briefs via webinar that focus on the science of reading. The agenda will include an overview of the science of reading and each of the seven literacy briefs, with time to reflect and discuss with colleagues. Participants in the event will have the opportunity to learn about the briefs with Dr. Lesaux and the SED team. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Nonie K. Lesaux, Roy Edward Larsen Professor of Education and Human Development at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Dr. Lesaux previously partnered with the Department on the series of Advanced Literacy Briefs published in 2017. Note: 5 CTLE Hours will be awarded and lunch will be provided.

33. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Initial

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 1/18/2024

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.

34. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Recertification

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 1/18/2024

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.

35. Professional Book Study: An Introduction to Collection Development for School Librarians by Dr. Mona Kerby

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians in Questar III

Dates: 1/30/2024 to 2/27/2024

Being Brave: the Art of Collection Development
Join us for this virtual, four-week dive into Dr. Mona Kerby's essential guide on collection development. Dr. Kerby presents readers with the knowledge and tools that school librarians need to curate a diverse and inclusive collection. This book provides practical strategies and real-world examples to help school librarians to make informed, empowered decisions.
We will meet via Zoom from 3:30-4:30 on four separate dates. Special guest Dr. Mona Kerby will attend the final session on February 27!
Please register by January 15 to receive a free copy of the book to keep!

36. February SAP Winter Workshop

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 2/7/2024

CTLE

Governor's Budget Analysis and Understanding Projections

37. February STAC Talk

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 2/13/2024

CTLE

Open Forum/Live Discussion, Reflecting on the Past Year, STAC Updates, Planning for the New Year Q&A

38. Book Buzz Elementary - Spring 2024 Edition

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians and other educators

Dates: 2/28/2024 to 4/17/2024

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 spring. That's it! Hope to see you there. Partial credit will be given for meetings attended; participants must attend all meetings to receive full credit. All meetings will be held online.
Access information will be sent out the day before the event.

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 3/1/2024

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. The due date for this coursework is March 31, 2024. 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.

40. March Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 3/6/2024

CTLE

Topics: Budget Vote Process Disclosure Requirements, Property Tax Report Card and Budget Notice Contingent Budget

41. Scaffolding Content Instruction for Newcomers

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Dates: 3/12/2024

Wait List

This engaging, interactive 1-hour on demand course will allow participants to define scaffolding and the importance of scaffolding instruction for ELL Newcomers, explore a range of strategies for scaffolding instruction for ELL Newcomers, apply strategies for scaffolding activities for ELL Newcomers at differing levels of English proficiency, reflect on scaffolding strategies to support ELL Newcomers. THIS COURSE WILL REMAIN OPEN FROM 3/12/2024 to 4/30/2024. Once registered, course information will be sent directly from Support Ed. Please note: This is the SAME session as the April offering. Please choose only one(March or April).

42. March Knowledge Café

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 3/13/2024

CTLE

Topics: Review SBO Calendar

43. SAP Special Webinar

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 3/14/2024

CTLE

Tools to Monitor Your State Aid Projections

44. Regional PD Day - For Unregistered Attendees

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 3/15/2024

Navigate, Innovate, Educate - A Compass for Learning Questar III Regional PD Day.

45. TeaTime at Ten with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 3/19/2024

CPE

CTLE

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

46. Follett Inventory Asynchronous PD

Program: School Library System

Audience: Members of the Questar III SLS Automation Service

Dates: 3/26/2024

*Intended audience: Members of the Questar III SLS Automation Service.

Learn the ins and outs of the 7 steps for conducting a library inventory with Follett Library Manager:
1. Prepare
2. Create new inventory
3. Scan items
4. Upload barcodes
5. Cleanup
6. Pre-finalize with Reports
7. Finalize

Participants must turn in a learning task by the end date.

End date: June 26, 2024 by 11:59 PM

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 4/1/2024

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. The due date for this coursework is April 30, 2024. 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.

48. Scaffolding Content Instruction for Newcomers

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Dates: 4/15/2024

Wait List

This engaging, interactive 1-hour on demand course will allow participants to define scaffolding and the importance of scaffolding instruction for ELL Newcomers, explore a range of strategies for scaffolding instruction for ELL Newcomers, apply strategies for scaffolding activities for ELL Newcomers at differing levels of English proficiency, reflect on scaffolding strategies to support ELL Newcomers. THIS COURSE WILL REMAIN OPEN FROM 4/15/2024 to 6/28/2024. Once registered, course information will be sent directly from Support Ed. Please note: This is the SAME session as the March offering. Please choose only one (March or April).

49. April STAC Talk

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 4/16/2024

CTLE

Open Forum/Live Discussion, Reflecting on the Past Year, STAC Updates, Planning for the New Year Q&A

50. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Initial

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 4/24/2024

New

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.

51. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Recertification

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 4/24/2024

New

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.

52. I Love U Guys Train the Trainer Workship

Program: Health & Safety

Dates: 4/26/2024

Starting Soon

The Standard Response Protocol & The Standard Reunification Method. SRP and SRM Training from ALERRT and the "I Love U Guys" foundation. As a part of the ALERRT Center's awarded COPS funding, they are seeking to expand the connection with law enforcement and their community partners by bringing together all stakeholders involved in crisis response and post crisis reunification to learn about the Standard Response Protocol and Standard Reunification Method. About the Seminar The Full Day Train the Trainer Workship introduces participants to the history, concepts and functionality of the SRP and SRM and how to train the programs internally. Participants will walk away from the worship with a deep understanding of how the SRP provides a proven, action-based enhancement to all-hazards school safety planning. After learning about the five actions of the SRP, and their associated directives, participants will be able to implement the program and enhance the safety plans of their school/district. Additionally, participants will gain an understanding of the proven methods for planning, practicing and achieving a successful reunification using the SRM. They will leave the workshop with the ability to organize a reunification team in their school/district and create an effective reunification plan. Who Should Attend Educators, Administrators, School and District Safety Teams, Campus Supervisors, Law Enforcement, Fire/EMS, Emergency Managers, Victim Advocates

53. Scaffolding Content Instruction for English Learners for Specials Teachers (ASYNCHRONOUS COURSE)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Dates: 4/29/2024

NewStarting Soon

In this engaging, interactive on-demand course for specials teachers, participants will: - Define scaffolding and the importance of scaffolding instruction for ELLs during specials. - Explore a range of strategies for scaffolding instruction for ELLs during specials. - Apply strategies for scaffolding content activities for ELLs at different levels of English proficiency in specials classes. PLEASE NOTE: This course is asynchronous and will open until June 28, 2024. Upon registration, you will be emailed course information directly from SupportEd.

54. Crafting Effective Annual Reports

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 5/1/2024

NewStarting Soon

Join us for our asynchronous professional development session, "Crafting Effective Annual Reports," and enhance your report creation skills. This self-paced course delves into the strategic significance of annual reports, guides you through the fundamentals of content development, and teaches you how to present data attractively.

You'll acquire practical tools and insights to effectively communicate your achievements. Learn to produce reports that meet organizational standards and support informed decision-making and reflective practices. Take this chance to refine your reporting skills.

Participants will use the principles discussed to develop their own annual report, which should be submitted on or by Monday, June 17th.

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 5/1/2024

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. The due date for this coursework is May 31, 2024. 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. School Library System Council Meeting #4

Program: School Library System

Audience: Questar III SLS Council Members

Dates: 5/8/2024

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.

57. Boost Summer Reading with SLS & NYSED!

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians and other educators interested in promoting summer reading

Dates: 5/8/2024

New

Connect with SLS Specialist Amanda Karian and NYSED Librarian Sharon Phillips for a session on fun summer reading programs for students!
During this webinar, you'll discover:

-The Sora Sweet Reads summer reading initiative
-New York State's "Adventure Begins at Your Library" summer reading campaign
-Strategies and creative tips for effective promotion
-Essential resources to help you kickstart summer reading promotions immediately!

This event is virtual, and participants will receive a Zoom link the day before the event.

58. Mirrors & Windows - Why "The Story" Matters for ELLs and Everyone

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: This session is intended to support teachers of students with multiple backgrounds, including ELLs. Any teacher interested in enriching reading experiences for students by focusing on the social-emotional development of belonging and empathy while aligning content to NYS SEL Benchmarks & CRSE Framework should consider joining this series.

Dates: 5/8/2024 to 5/29/2024

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This mini-series will introduce you to several books with main characters, story lines, and themes that promote social-emotional development in the areas of belonging and empathy. The series will include: an introduction to the importance of telling stories from multiple perspectives, a sampling of book titles with teaching strategies that focus on the development of belonging and empathy, and time for discussion & collaboration.

59. Unleashing Creativity with Claymation Studio in Education

Program: Model Schools

Audience: STEM HS Teachers

Dates: 5/9/2024

Unlock the potential of Claymation Studio to elevate your teaching and captivate your students! Join us for an immersive workshop designed to empower educators with innovative strategies to boost student engagement and comprehension through the exciting world of stop-motion animation.

60. Equity for ELLs in the Science Classroom: The Power of Formative Assessments and Examining How We Assess Student Learning

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators of ELLs

Dates: 5/13/2024

All students deserve to know how they're doing, how to grow, and receive specific feedback to take them from Point A to Point B. This session is designed to focus on formative assessments that can be used in any science class and to serve as an introduction to mastery learning with standards-based grading.

61. May STAC Talk

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 5/14/2024

CTLE

Open Forum/Live Discussion, Reflecting on the Past Year, STAC Updates, Planning for the New Year Q&A

62. May Knowledge Café

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 5/15/2024

CTLE

Topics: Review SBO Calendar

63. 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

64. SLS Communication Coordinator Meeting #4 - REGIONAL MEETING

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians in the Questar III Region

Dates: 6/4/2024

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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.

Presenter - Amanda Jones, School Library Journal 2021 School Librarian of the Year

Location: Capital District Library Council, 800 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham NY 12110

65. June STAC Talk

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 6/4/2024

CTLE

Open Forum/Live Discussion, Reflecting on the Past Year, STAC Updates, Planning for the New Year Q&A

66. June Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 6/12/2024

CTLE

Review of Expense Based Aid

67. TeaTime at Ten with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 6/18/2024

CPE

CTLE

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

68. June Knowledge Café

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 6/26/2024

CTLE

Topics: Review SBO Calendar

69. DEIAB Book Study (Part 3-final session)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Administrators and educators of ELLs

Dates: 7/8/2024

New

This is the third and final installment for the book study on "Coaching for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging in Early Childhood." In this final session we will be exploring how you can take these ideas, concepts, and approaches to a broader audience of your entire school or even your district. We will also take a look at how to utilize this challenging work within your programs in order to continually learn, grow, and change. PLEASE NOTE this is a hybrid course. The book study opens on July 8th and ends August 23rd. There are three virtual sessions from 9:00am-10:am on July 16th, July 30th, and August 13th. Zoom links and a link to the book study course will be sent to participants in advance of July 8th. This workshop consists of a Choice Board for each chapter in part III and 3 virtual meetings. Participants can earn 2 CTLE credits for the completion of each Choice Board activity up to 14 credits, and 1 CTLE credit for attending each virtual session up to 3 credits for a total up to 17 CTLE credits for completing all activities and attending all virtual meetings. Choice Board topics are as follows: Introducing the DEIAB work to a wider organization; Initial Group Learning; Equity and Diversity Workgroup; Program Integration; Structural Transformative Change; Implications for Wider Change; Keep the Momentum Going. A link to the Choice Board will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: This is a continuation of the Choice Board from Parts 1 and 2 of the Book Study. Participants will have until August 23rd. to complete the assignments for CTLE credits. Participants who register by June 21st. will receive a free copy of the book, for those that may still need one.

70. Strategies for Supporting Spanish Heritage Language Learners in the World Language Classroom

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: World Language educators

Dates: 7/10/2024

New

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.A Zoom link will be provided in advance of the workshop date.

71. Supporting the Transition to the Revised NYS Learning Standards for World Language

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: World Language educators

Dates: 7/10/2024

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This session provides a targeted exploration of the revisions, offering insights into their implications for curriculum development, instructional strategies, and assessment practices within the world language context. Administrators will gain valuable tools and strategies to effectively support their teaching staff in aligning with the revised standards, fostering a seamless transition and ensuring continued excellence in world language education across New York State. A Zoom link will be sent to participants in advance of the workshop date.

72. Embracing Diversity: Cultivating Multicultural Competence in the World Language Classroom

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators of Multilingual Learners

Dates: 7/11/2024

New

This presentation covers the importance of multicultural education in World Language Classrooms, highlighting benefits like empathy building and enhanced language learning. It discusses strategies such as diverse resources and culturally responsive teaching, while also addressing challenges like biases and cultural sensitivities, offering solutions for a more inclusive classroom environment. A Zoom link will be sent to participants in advance of the workshop date.

73. Scaffolds for Elementary ELLs Using AI

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Elementary educators

Dates: 7/23/2024

New

Participants will be introduced to scaffolding strategies that are helpful for supporting the English Language Learners (ELLs) in your classroom. Participants will also be introduced to how AI platforms can help with these scaffolds. There will be time to explore these resources for scaffolding. A Zoom link will be sent to participants in advance of the workshop date.

74. ENL 101 for Administrators and Teacher Leaders

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Administrators and Teacher Leaders

Dates: 7/24/2024

New

This workshop will introduce participants to the CR-Part 154 regulations for English Language Learners. This presentation will cover the identification process, ELL required services and what they should look like. A Zoom link will be provided to participants in advance of the workshop date.

75. Explore the Future of Education with Artificial Intelligence

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 8/6/2024

New

Join us for a transformative workshop designed to introduce educators to the exciting world of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. Discover practical applications of AI and how it can revolutionize teaching and learning experiences in the classroom.

Session Highlights Will Include:
-An introduction to the significance of AI in education and how it is reshaping teaching methods, including personalized learning, adaptive assessments, and interactive chatbots.
-Experience AI tools firsthand and witness how they can enhance classroom activities and engage students in innovative ways.
-Learn how AI can revolutionize personalized learning experiences and explore strategies for implementation in your teaching practice.
-Engage in a thought-provoking conversation on the future of AI in education and brainstorm creative ways to leverage AI for student success.

This dynamic two-hour workshop aims to equip educators with a foundational understanding of AI in education while exploring the endless possibilities of integrating AI technologies into experiences in the classroom. Don't miss this opportunity to embark on a journey into the future of education with artificial intelligence!

76. Empowering Language Learning: Scaffolding Strategies for English Language Learners through AI Integration

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Administrators and educators of ELLs

Dates: 8/14/2024

New

Join us for an innovative and insightful professional development workshop designed to enhance your teaching strategies for English Language Learners (ELLs) through the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In today's diverse classrooms, educators face the challenge of catering to varying language proficiency levels. This workshop will equip you with practical scaffolding techniques, enriched by the power of AI, to create an inclusive and effective learning environment for ELLs.

77. Enhance Your Instruction in Spanish: Basic Orthography and Grammar for Teachers

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 8/21/2024

New

Have you ever thought "I can speak and read in Spanish but my orthography and grammar needs a lot of help?" If yes, this session is for you. In this one-hour workshop you will learn basic aspects of orthography and grammar to help you feel more confident in your writing and instruction in Spanish. You will also receive some resources to use in your classroom. Participants who register by August 1st will receive a free copy of the Ortografía escolar de la lengua española (2013).

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