This half day refresher training is only for those who are part of OCM BOCES Regional Crisis Intervention Team.

This Behavior Academy opportunity provides a practical roadmap for fostering a productive academic environment through behavior interventions at all tiers. Using professional learning communities (PLC) and a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS/RTI), educators will learn strategies to improve behavior and cultivate a positive school culture. Participants will explore Tier 1 prevention, emphasizing the teaching and reinforcement of academic and social behaviors schoolwide, and Tier 2 targeted interventions, using behavior data to identify, implement, and monitor strategies beyond generic approaches like check-in/check-out. This professional development equips educators and teams with the tools to assess current practices, build effective behavior systems, and empower teachers to drive positive classroom change. This PD is best for teams in order to build capacity and plan for implementation together. Book included.

This group is for people who have been designated by their district to take a leadership role in the MTSS implementation process. It is recommended that districts send a team to the Leadership meetings that includes teacher leaders (elementary, middle and high schoolteachers) as well as building administration, school counselors and/or social workers, and district leaders.

Join fellow arts educators for a dynamic professional learning opportunity at the Everson Museum of Art! This special event offers a chance to network with peers, engage in enriching discussions, and participate in breakout sessions that will inform your teaching.  Dedicated time will be available to visit the groundbreaking exhibition that reexamines American art history through a more inclusive lens.

Instrument Repair-2 Sessions, Woodwind(AM) & Brass (PM)

Corn Husk Doll Making and Story Telling

Basket Making

Gentle Yoga for Performers

Gentle Yoga for All

Inclusivity in Theater

Puppetry

NYS Bluesfest

Lego Printmaking

Intro to the IAAP

Tour of the Everson And more! Continental Breakfast will be provided. Lunch on your own. Sessions are subject to change.

This group is for people who have been designated by their district to take a leadership role in social-emotional learning (SEL). It is recommended that districts send a team to the SEL Leadership Meetings that may include building and district leaders. This group serves to support the development of district and regional capacity related to the voluntary implementation of the New York State Social Emotional Learning Benchmarks. This includes sharing and discussing up-to-date information related to the Benchmarks from the State Education Department. Additionally, the goal of this group is to develop collaboration between districts in the region to support high-quality K-12 SEL instruction and position the region to successfully implement the new Benchmarks. The expectation for participating in this group is: 1. Attending all three meetings during the year to maintain consistency in implementation. 2. Being prepared for the meeting by completing any personal learning required by the facilitator of this group. 3. Being responsible for working with your team to bring the learning from the meeting back to your district. 4. Being designated or gaining approval by your district to participate in this group. The formal meeting will occur in the morning; however, your district may ask your team to use the afternoon to develop a plan for implementing the learning from the meeting in your district. If your district asks this of you the meeting space will be available in the afternoon for use by those who wish to stay and work.

Join the CNY NYSAWA team for a wonderful evening of networking, reflection and leadership development. Our goal for every event is to continue to support the growth of all women in leadership and making connections while supporting time for reflection and leadership development skills. NYSAWA Membership Price $50 Non-Member Price $60

Cornell University will be holding a five-day TCIS train-the-trainer certification course that provides organizations with the opportunity to develop an in-house training capacity in the TCIS curriculum. Participants will develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the TCIS 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, conducting practice sessions, and using audiovisual aids will be demonstrated. Participants will receive all the necessary materials to conduct the TCIS training program within their school district. To participate in this training, you must already have completed either the 3 or 5 day TCIS course. The workshop cost per person will vary depending on registration. At full capacity, the cost will be $1775. The final cost will be adjusted based on the actual number of participants. Cancellation Policies The cost of many School Improvement projects are calculated based on equitable sharing of costs between participating districts based on the ratio of attendees and total cost. These costs need to be estimated prior to the event. As cancellations of shared cost projects result in cost increases for partnering districts, cancellations within 2 weeks of the event will still be charged to the district.

Four 3 hour Virtual sessions based on instructional implications from an integrated approach of the Science of Reading research with Multilingual Learners. Bilingual foundational skills, translanguaging pedagogy and oracy development.

Session 1:

Science of Reading Overview

Implications for MLL instruction

The Bilingual Reading Brain
Session 2:

Oracy Development

Phonological & Phonemic Awareness

Phonics & Word Study
Session 3:

Instructional Protocols for Foundational Skills Instruction

Encoding and Early Emergent Writing

Application to Language Program Models
Session 4:

Translanguaging as Language Practice

Translanguaging as Pedagogical Methodology

Transfer-Based instruction

This workshop equips TCIS trainers with the latest curriculum updates and the skills required to maintain their Trainer certification. The workshop cost per person will vary depending on registration. At full capacity, the cost will be $499. The final cost will be adjusted based on the actual number of participants. Cancellation Policies The cost of many School Improvement projects are calculated based on equitable sharing of costs between participating districts based on the ratio of attendees and total cost. These costs need to be estimated prior to the event. As cancellations of shared cost projects result in cost increases for partnering districts, cancellations within 2 weeks of the event will still be charged to the district.

This asynchronous, summer semester course is designed for school and district administrators who want to lead with clarity, compassion, and impact. Across eight practical modules, you'll explore the most essential-and often overlooked-aspects of leadership: navigating hard conversations, promoting staff wellness, coaching teams through behavior challenges, and creating a school culture that lasts. Each module includes tools you can use right away-scripts, templates, reflection prompts, and planning guides-built with real-world leadership in mind. Go at your own pace, return to what resonates, and leave with a clear, sustainable plan for moving forward with intention.

In this asynchronous Canvas course, participants will:

examine the importance of building relationships and how it can have a positive impact on collaboration.

listen to collaborative experiences from experts, reflect on areas to improve collaboration, and learn strategies that make collaborative relationships successful.

explore the foundations of co-planning to support English Language Learners (ELLs) in an integrated environment.

be able to examine co-planning protocols and tools, and reflect on their own practices.

explore different modules of co-teaching, learn how to strengthen a co-teaching relationship, and reflect on their own co-teaching practices.

be introduced to tools to learn about students' backgrounds, determine the importance of setting goals, identify student learning communication tools, and reflect on their current assessment practices.

Please note that, in order to receive CTLE credit, you must first complete the Frontline registration process.

To enroll in the course on Canvas, click here. All parts and quizzes must be completed to receive full CTLE credit.

In this self-paced Canvas course, participants will:

be introduced to tools to learn about students' backgrounds, determine the importance of setting goals, identify student learning communication tools, and reflect on their current assessment practices. Please note that, in order to receive CTLE credit, you must first complete the Frontline registration process.

To enroll in the course on Canvas, click here.

In this presentation, educators will be introduced to The Writing Revolution by Judith C. Hochman and Natalie Wexler. We will explore the six core principles that underpin the TWR approach and examine the what, how, and why of its key writing strategies. Participants will engage with selected writing activities from the text and collaborate on ways to integrate these practices effectively within their current curriculum.

*Participants will need to order their own copy of The Writing Revolution book prior to the workshop.

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

Students of all ages have an innate curiosity about our solar system and the broader universe. Space Systems Exploration taps into this curiosity by helping students clarify what they already know about space. Then, starting with the Sun-Earth-Moon system, it challenges them to perform a series of investigations through which they extend and enrich this knowledge. This unit addresses the 3 dimensions of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for grades 6 through 8.

One hour lunch on your own.

This one day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

It's time to get a move on! Motion is part of our daily lives-riding in a car, playing a sport, even dropping a coin. The Smithsonian Science Education Center presents Energy, Forces, and Motion, an STCMS™ curriculum unit designed from the ground up to align to the Next Generation Science Standards. Science and engineering practices, teachable core ideas, and crosscutting concepts are integrated into every lesson. The unit relates Newtonian physics to objects that roll, fall, and collide. Join us as we plan investigations and design solutions to explore energy, forces, and motion!

One hour lunch on your own.

Presenter: Lindsay Cesari, AKA Bee in the Library

Session Description: Discover the best new books and fresh teaching ideas in one dynamic session! In this interactive workshop, you'll explore 75+ standout titles released in the last 18 months. From picture books to middle grade and YA - each title is paired with a ready-to-use lesson or activity aligned to state and national standards. Perfect for energizing your program, this session equips school librarians with everything they need to captivate young readers and meet curriculum goals.

Workshop Highlights:

Hands on makerspace activities

Ready to teach lessons for each title with access to digital copies of graphic organizers and worksheets.

About Lindsay: Lindsay is a national board certified NYS school librarian with 15+ years experience. She has a social media audience of 40,000+ users across Instagram and TikTok under the username Bee in the Library where she provides micro PD to followers.

This professional development is for teachers receiving the science curriculum unit Matter & Its Interactions. Participants will leave with a foundational understanding of the content, pedagogy, and characteristics of student learning opportunities specific to the unit.

Additionally, participants will develop an understanding of the three dimensions of the NYSSLS and the associated instructional shifts. Teachers will gain access to Carolina Science Online and resources created by OCM BOCES to help with implementation of the Smithsonian Science Curriculum.

Teachers are encouraged to bring a device to access these materials digitally.

One hour lunch on your own.

This session is designed for teachers interested in introducing the TI-Innovator™ Rover to their students. We will learn how to code on the TI-Nspire™ CX Calculator and the TI-84 CE Calculator.

We will highlight lessons that can include topics that will engage your students in new and exciting ways such as:

-The relationship between distance, rate and time.

-Designing and measuring a segmented path.

This session includes both TI-84 Plus CE and TI-Nspire™ CX technologies.

This session includes the opportunity for 2 planning/classroom visits to assist with implementation of using the rover in your classroom.

This workshop's focus is for science educators to explore the three required High School Lab Investigations. Instructional coaches and administrators would benefit from attending to deepen their knowledge of the NYSSLS standards and to have an understanding of the shifts to 3 dimensional learning at the high school level.

Participants will:

-Deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards

-Have a hands-on experience with the Lab Investigations

-Collaborate on strategies for successful implementation in the classroom

There will be a one hour lunch on your own.

SECOND EDITION - updated Teacher Guide and materials. This one-day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program. Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can We Predict When the Sky Will Be Dark? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is designed to address a bundle of grade 1 earth and space science and physical science standards.

In this module, students:

-Use observations of real and photographed objects as evidence to explain that a girl can see objects outside because light from the Sun is shining on them.

-Use sunrise and sunset data as well as data from text to identify times of the year when the sky will be dark.

-Explain observed phenomena of the Sun and the Moon using observations of the Sun and Moon's position in the sky.

-Use a model Moon to explain that the Moon appears to change shape because we see different amounts of the part with light shining on it.

-Use observations to describe the effect of a light source on the visibility of objects to solve the problem of kids having to walk to school in the dark.

One hour lunch on your own.

This professional development is for anyone who works with a K-5 math curriculum. Participants will leave with an understanding of how math strategies that are taught in the early primary grades progress through elementary and into middle and high school.

Topics we will cover include:

Number Bonds

Tape Diagrams

Place Value Disks and Strips

Participants will also reflect on the Math Practice Standards used throughout the session.

One hour lunch on your own.

While this is geared more toward grades K-5, it would be beneficial for middle and high school teachers to come see the vertical progression of strategies.

SECOND EDITION - updated Teacher Guide and materials. This one-day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can We Light Our Way in the Dark? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is designed to address a bundle of grade 1 physical science, life science, and engineering standards.

In this module, students:

-Investigate interactions between a beam of light and transparent, translucent, and opaque materials, including the formation of shadows and reflection of light

-Identify cause-and-effect relationships as they explain their observations

-Obtain information about animal structures that use light to help the animal survive

-Obtain information about the parts of lighthouses that make the buildings stable and send signals to protect humans

-Design stable solutions to visibility problems, including biomimicry in the design

One hour lunch on your own.

SECOND EDITION - updated Teacher Guide and materials. This one-day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program. Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can We Send a Message Using Sound? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is designed to address a bundle of grade 1 engineering and physical science standards.

In this module, students:

-Ask questions and use a modeling activity to better understand a problem.

-Use prior experiences and a reading to research ways that people communicate over different distances.

-Conduct investigations to test their ideas about how they can make sound.

-Use evidence from investigations and research to explain what causes sound.

-Design, build, and test sound-making devices to solve two problems.

One hour lunch on your own.

SECOND EDITION - updated Teacher Guide and materials. This one-day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program. Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Do Living Things Stay Safe and Grow? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is designed to address a bundle of grade 1 life science and engineering standards.

In this module, students:

-Record and use observations of adult plants and animals as evidence that offspring are very similar to, but not exactly like, their parents.

-Obtain information from text, images, video, and a simulation to determine how patterns of behavior help offspring survive.

-Explore how external parts of plants and animals help them survive, grow, and meet their needs. Mimic external parts of plants and animals in designing a solution to a human problem.

-Apply their skills and knowledge using data as evidence to construct an argument and participate in argumentation with peers.

-Apply their knowledge and skills of animal behaviors and plant and animal external parts to design solutions to real-world human problems.

One hour lunch on your own.

This professional development is for anyone who works with a K-5 math curriculum. We will be focusing on Fraction Progressions and Modeling for K-12. Participants will leave with an understanding of how the understanding of fractions begins in primary grades and builds as it advances through the intermediate grades. We will also explore why the understanding of fractions is integral to students being successful in mathematics in middle and high school.

Topics we will cover include:

-Partitioning

-Fraction Manipulatives

-Fractions on a number line

-Fraction Modeling with the Operations

-Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

-Ratios

-Where does it go from here?

Participants will also reflect on the Math Practice Standards used throughout the session.

One hour lunch on your own.

This session includes the opportunity for 2 planning/classroom visits to assist with implementation of this strategy.

SECOND EDITION - updated Teacher Guide and materials. This one-day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program. Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can We Map Land and Water on Earth? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a new curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is designed to address a bundle of grade 2 earth and space science standards.

In this module, students:

-Compare maps from different cultures and historical periods.

-Observe patterns that can be used to categorize the shapes and kinds of land and water on Earth.

-Conduct an investigation into the observable properties of solid and liquid water.

-Obtain information about where solid water can be found on Earth.

-Use what they have learned about patterns as evidence to describe the types of land and water one could expect to find in a particular place on Earth.

-Develop and compare maps of the land and water in a particular place on Earth.

One hour lunch on your own.

SECOND EDITION - updated Teacher Guide and materials. This one-day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program. Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can We Change Solids and Liquids? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is designed to address a bundle of grade 2 engineering and physical science standards.

In this module, students:

-Construct an explanation for how an artist made a sculpture from marine debris.

-Use observations to describe patterns of behavior in solids and liquids.

-Construct an explanation about what happens to crayon wax when heated and cooled.

-Design a solution for changing melted crayons into crayons they can use.

-Compare a variety of materials to make a prediction about which ones will make the best filling for a boo-boo pack.

-Analyze data from tests of their selected boo-boo pack materials to determine if they work as intended after being frozen.

One hour lunch on your own.

SECOND EDITION - updated Teacher Guide and materials. This one-day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program. Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can We Stop Land from Washing Away? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is designed to address a bundle of grade 2 engineering and earth and space science standards.

In this module, students:

-Gather information to better understand a land-change situation and define a problem to solve

-Make observations to provide evidence to explain if wind and water can change the shape of the land

-Obtain additional evidence from a construction site and from a nonfiction text to support their explanation of land change over different time scales

-Test and compare models of four methods used to prevent or reduce erosion

-Apply their understanding of wind- and water-induced erosion to a new engineering problem related to land change at a beach setting

One hour lunch on your own.

SECOND EDITION - updated Teacher Guide and materials. This one-day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program. Teachers will be able to work through the module, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classroom.

How Can We Find the Best Place for a Plant to Grow? is part of Smithsonian Science for the Classroom, a curriculum series by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. It is designed to address a bundle of grade 2 life science and engineering standards.

In this module, students:

-Figure out why a radish seed sprouted inside a backpack.

-Define the problem that a tomato plant needs to be pollinated to produce tomatoes.

-Design a tool that can be used to pollinate tomato plants.

-Figure out how an acorn was planted in a pot on a third-floor balcony.

-Find the best place to plant plants in a schoolyard.

One hour lunch on your own.

In this dynamic workshop, educators will explore and design effective Total Participation Techniques (TPTs)-powerful strategies that promote active, student-centered learning. Unlike traditional classroom methods where only a few students participate, TPTs are designed to engage every learner simultaneously, both mentally and physically, with the content being taught.

TPTs make learning more equitable and inclusive by ensuring that all students are involved in the learning process. These techniques encourage deeper thinking, broaden participation, and provide teachers with valuable insights to inform instructional decisions. With just a few intentional shifts, educators can transform their classrooms into vibrant environments where all students are engaged, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Join us to discover practical TPTs you can immediately implement to boost engagement, foster equity, and enhance learning outcomes for every student.

Participants will develop their understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum.

Connect, collaborate, and create! This workshop provides a unique opportunity for science educators to work together in designing and refining three-dimensional lessons and assessments that are directly aligned with the NYSSLS. Explore innovative approaches to integrating the three dimensions of science learning and share best practices with your peers. Leave this workshop with a network of colleagues and a collection of collaboratively developed resources ready to enhance your science curriculum. (Two sessions offered (July 29th and August 27th). Educators may attend one or both sessions.)

This one-day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.

Session Overview: Embracing the New Era of Smithsonian Science Kits

In this professional learning session, participants will explore the shift to problem-based and phenomenon-driven learning within the Smithsonian Science Kit. This session will highlight the key differences between the 1st and 2nd edition units, showcasing how the new approach enhances student engagement, critical thinking, and real-world connections.

Participants will also dive into the exciting updates that make the 2nd edition Smithsonian units more accessible and comprehensive than ever before, including:

✅ A New Digital Platform - Streamlined access to resources and interactive learning tools.

✅ Enhanced Assessments - Improved ways to track student understanding and growth.

✅ Updated Family Letters - Strengthening home-school connections with clear communication.

✅ Expanded Accessibility Features - Ensuring all students, including those with diverse learning needs, can fully engage in the learning experience.

✅ Improved Investigations - Designed to address previous material preparation and management concerns, making hands-on learning more efficient and classroom-friendly.

Join us to discover how these innovative updates will transform your teaching and empower students through meaningful, hands-on scientific discovery!

One hour lunch on your own.

PBL Works and Educator Edge have collaborated to present a dynamic three-day professional learning experience. This event is carefully crafted to enrich educators with the expertise needed to facilitate exceptional Project Based Learning (PBL) experiences. Our focus extends beyond academic achievement - we aim to enhance student engagement in school and foster a love for continuous learning. By attending, you'll gain invaluable insights and strategies to create impactful PBL environments, ensuring that every student is not only prepared for success in college and career but also deeply engaged in the joy of learning. Join us on this transformative journey to elevate your teaching practices and inspire lifelong learners. This 201 course will focus on how to improve the quality of student work in a PBL classroom.

Location is: Baldwinsville CSD Transportation Center
2810 West Entry Rd
Baldwinsville, NY 13027

This one-day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.

Session Overview: Embracing the New Era of Smithsonian Science Kits

In this professional learning session, participants will explore the shift to problem-based and phenomenon-driven learning within the Smithsonian Science Kit. This session will highlight the key differences between the 1st and 2nd edition units, showcasing how the new approach enhances student engagement, critical thinking, and real-world connections.

Participants will also dive into the exciting updates that make the 2nd edition Smithsonian units more accessible and comprehensive than ever before, including:

✅ A New Digital Platform - Streamlined access to resources and interactive learning tools.

✅ Enhanced Assessments - Improved ways to track student understanding and growth.

✅ Updated Family Letters - Strengthening home-school connections with clear communication.

✅ Expanded Accessibility Features - Ensuring all students, including those with diverse learning needs, can fully engage in the learning experience.

✅ Improved Investigations - Designed to address previous material preparation and management concerns, making hands-on learning more efficient and classroom-friendly.

Join us to discover how these innovative updates will transform your teaching and empower students through meaningful, hands-on scientific discovery!

One hour lunch on your own.

This one-day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.

Session Overview: Embracing the New Era of Smithsonian Science Kits

In this professional learning session, participants will explore the shift to problem-based and phenomenon-driven learning within the Smithsonian Science Kit. This session will highlight the key differences between the 1st and 2nd edition units, showcasing how the new approach enhances student engagement, critical thinking, and real-world connections.

Participants will also dive into the exciting updates that make the 2nd edition Smithsonian units more accessible and comprehensive than ever before, including:

✅ A New Digital Platform - Streamlined access to resources and interactive learning tools.

✅ Enhanced Assessments - Improved ways to track student understanding and growth.

✅ Updated Family Letters - Strengthening home-school connections with clear communication.

✅ Expanded Accessibility Features - Ensuring all students, including those with diverse learning needs, can fully engage in the learning experience.

✅ Improved Investigations - Designed to address previous material preparation and management concerns, making hands-on learning more efficient and classroom-friendly.

Join us to discover how these innovative updates will transform your teaching and empower students through meaningful, hands-on scientific discovery!

One hour lunch on your own.

This one-day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.

Session Overview: Embracing the New Era of Smithsonian Science Kits

In this professional learning session, participants will explore the shift to problem-based and phenomenon-driven learning within the Smithsonian Science Kit. This session will highlight the key differences between the 1st and 2nd edition units, showcasing how the new approach enhances student engagement, critical thinking, and real-world connections.

Participants will also dive into the exciting updates that make the 2nd edition Smithsonian units more accessible and comprehensive than ever before, including:

✅ A New Digital Platform - Streamlined access to resources and interactive learning tools.

✅ Enhanced Assessments - Improved ways to track student understanding and growth.

✅ Updated Family Letters - Strengthening home-school connections with clear communication.

✅ Expanded Accessibility Features - Ensuring all students, including those with diverse learning needs, can fully engage in the learning experience.

✅ Improved Investigations - Designed to address previous material preparation and management concerns, making hands-on learning more efficient and classroom-friendly.

Join us to discover how these innovative updates will transform your teaching and empower students through meaningful, hands-on scientific discovery!

One hour lunch on your own.

Come together with other Secondary Math teachers to collaborate! Any teacher, no matter the grade or content, is invited to attend. Growing our community benefits all!

The goal of a Community of Practice is to improve the skills and knowledge of educators through collaborative study, best-practice exchange, professional dialogue, and data analysis. This group will meet to share expertise and work collaboratively to improve teaching skills and the academic performance of students through the Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards.

This session will build off of work done with the Community of Practice group from the 24-25 school year.

This training was developed to promote the understanding and appropriate use of testing accommodations for students with disabilities. The training is intended to provide information related to the decision-making process and types of testing accommodations, as well as the documentation of appropriate accommodations on the individualized education program (IEP).

This professional development is for anyone who works with a math curriculum K-12. Participants will explore the book Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12: 14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning, written by Peter Liljedahl.

"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. 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”

Educators will have time to have collaborative discussions and explore strategies to change their instruction.

Participants will also reflect on the Math Practice Standards used throughout the session.

One hour lunch on your own.

Come together with other Math Interventionist teachers to collaborate! Any teacher that teaches or supports Math Intervention is invited to attend. Growing our community benefits all!

The goal of a Community of Practice is to improve the skills and knowledge of educators through collaborative study, best-practice exchange, professional dialogue, and data analysis. This group will meet to share expertise and work collaboratively to improve teaching skills and the academic performance of students through the Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards.

This session will build off of work done with the Community of Practice group from the 24-25 school year.

This one-day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.

Session Overview: Embracing the New Era of Smithsonian Science Kits

In this professional learning session, participants will explore the shift to problem-based and phenomenon-driven learning within the Smithsonian Science Kit. This session will highlight the key differences between the 1st and 2nd edition units, showcasing how the new approach enhances student engagement, critical thinking, and real-world connections.

Participants will also dive into the exciting updates that make the 2nd edition Smithsonian units more accessible and comprehensive than ever before, including:

✅ A New Digital Platform - Streamlined access to resources and interactive learning tools.

✅ Enhanced Assessments - Improved ways to track student understanding and growth.

✅ Updated Family Letters - Strengthening home-school connections with clear communication.

✅ Expanded Accessibility Features - Ensuring all students, including those with diverse learning needs, can fully engage in the learning experience.

✅ Improved Investigations - Designed to address previous material preparation and management concerns, making hands-on learning more efficient and classroom-friendly.

Join us to discover how these innovative updates will transform your teaching and empower students through meaningful, hands-on scientific discovery!

One hour lunch on your own.

Have you attended an introductory session or taken a book study on The Writing Revolution and found yourself wanting more? This professional development session is designed specifically for teachers who are ready to take their writing instruction to the next level.

We'll begin with a review of the Six Principles of The Writing Revolution, then explore how to apply these strategies within the context of your curriculum. Participants will have time to collaborate, apply strategies to lesson planning, and create activities for their lessons.

What to Bring:

A copy of The Writing Revolution Book (please obtain your own copy of the text for this workshop)

An electronic device (laptop or tablet)

Join us for a hands-on, strategy-focused session designed to strengthen your writing instruction and support student success through purposeful integration of TWR techniques into your lessons.

This one-day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.

Session Overview: Embracing the New Era of Smithsonian Science Kits

In this professional learning session, participants will explore the shift to problem-based and phenomenon-driven learning within the Smithsonian Science Kit. This session will highlight the key differences between the 1st and 2nd edition units, showcasing how the new approach enhances student engagement, critical thinking, and real-world connections.

Participants will also dive into the exciting updates that make the 2nd edition Smithsonian units more accessible and comprehensive than ever before, including:

✅ A New Digital Platform - Streamlined access to resources and interactive learning tools.

✅ Enhanced Assessments - Improved ways to track student understanding and growth.

✅ Updated Family Letters - Strengthening home-school connections with clear communication.

✅ Expanded Accessibility Features - Ensuring all students, including those with diverse learning needs, can fully engage in the learning experience.

✅ Improved Investigations - Designed to address previous material preparation and management concerns, making hands-on learning more efficient and classroom-friendly.

Join us to discover how these innovative updates will transform your teaching and empower students through meaningful, hands-on scientific discovery!

One hour lunch on your own.

This one-day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.

Session Overview: Embracing the New Era of Smithsonian Science Kits

In this professional learning session, participants will explore the shift to problem-based and phenomenon-driven learning within the Smithsonian Science Kit. This session will highlight the key differences between the 1st and 2nd edition units, showcasing how the new approach enhances student engagement, critical thinking, and real-world connections.

Participants will also dive into the exciting updates that make the 2nd edition Smithsonian units more accessible and comprehensive than ever before, including:

✅ A New Digital Platform - Streamlined access to resources and interactive learning tools.

✅ Enhanced Assessments - Improved ways to track student understanding and growth.

✅ Updated Family Letters - Strengthening home-school connections with clear communication.

✅ Expanded Accessibility Features - Ensuring all students, including those with diverse learning needs, can fully engage in the learning experience.

✅ Improved Investigations - Designed to address previous material preparation and management concerns, making hands-on learning more efficient and classroom-friendly.

Join us to discover how these innovative updates will transform your teaching and empower students through meaningful, hands-on scientific discovery!

One hour lunch on your own.

This workshop's focus is for science educators to explore the three required High School Lab Investigations. Instructional coaches and administrators would benefit from attending to deepen their knowledge of the NYSSLS standards and to have an understanding of the shifts to 3 dimensional learning at the high school level.

Participants will:

-Deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards

-Have a hands-on experience with the Lab Investigations

-Collaborate on strategies for successful implementation in the classroom

There will be a one hour lunch on your own.

This one-day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.

Session Overview: Embracing the New Era of Smithsonian Science Kits

In this professional learning session, participants will explore the shift to problem-based and phenomenon-driven learning within the Smithsonian Science Kit. This session will highlight the key differences between the 1st and 2nd edition units, showcasing how the new approach enhances student engagement, critical thinking, and real-world connections.

Participants will also dive into the exciting updates that make the 2nd edition Smithsonian units more accessible and comprehensive than ever before, including:

✅ A New Digital Platform - Streamlined access to resources and interactive learning tools.

✅ Enhanced Assessments - Improved ways to track student understanding and growth.

✅ Updated Family Letters - Strengthening home-school connections with clear communication.

✅ Expanded Accessibility Features - Ensuring all students, including those with diverse learning needs, can fully engage in the learning experience.

✅ Improved Investigations - Designed to address previous material preparation and management concerns, making hands-on learning more efficient and classroom-friendly.

Join us to discover how these innovative updates will transform your teaching and empower students through meaningful, hands-on scientific discovery!

One hour lunch on your own.

This one-day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.

Session Overview: Embracing the New Era of Smithsonian Science Kits

In this professional learning session, participants will explore the shift to problem-based and phenomenon-driven learning within the Smithsonian Science Kit. This session will highlight the key differences between the 1st and 2nd edition units, showcasing how the new approach enhances student engagement, critical thinking, and real-world connections.

Participants will also dive into the exciting updates that make the 2nd edition Smithsonian units more accessible and comprehensive than ever before, including:

✅ A New Digital Platform - Streamlined access to resources and interactive learning tools.

✅ Enhanced Assessments - Improved ways to track student understanding and growth.

✅ Updated Family Letters - Strengthening home-school connections with clear communication.

✅ Expanded Accessibility Features - Ensuring all students, including those with diverse learning needs, can fully engage in the learning experience.

✅ Improved Investigations - Designed to address previous material preparation and management concerns, making hands-on learning more efficient and classroom-friendly.

Join us to discover how these innovative updates will transform your teaching and empower students through meaningful, hands-on scientific discovery!

One hour lunch on your own.

This one-day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.

Session Overview: Embracing the New Era of Smithsonian Science Kits

In this professional learning session, participants will explore the shift to problem-based and phenomenon-driven learning within the Smithsonian Science Kit. This session will highlight the key differences between the 1st and 2nd edition units, showcasing how the new approach enhances student engagement, critical thinking, and real-world connections.

Participants will also dive into the exciting updates that make the 2nd edition Smithsonian units more accessible and comprehensive than ever before, including:

✅ A New Digital Platform - Streamlined access to resources and interactive learning tools.

✅ Enhanced Assessments - Improved ways to track student understanding and growth.

✅ Updated Family Letters - Strengthening home-school connections with clear communication.

✅ Expanded Accessibility Features - Ensuring all students, including those with diverse learning needs, can fully engage in the learning experience.

✅ Improved Investigations - Designed to address previous material preparation and management concerns, making hands-on learning more efficient and classroom-friendly.

Join us to discover how these innovative updates will transform your teaching and empower students through meaningful, hands-on scientific discovery!

One hour lunch on your own.

This workshop's focus is for science educators to explore the three required High School Lab Investigations. Instructional coaches and administrators would benefit from attending to deepen their knowledge of the NYSSLS standards and to have an understanding of the shifts to 3 dimensional learning at the high school level.

Participants will:

-Deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards

-Have a hands-on experience with the Lab Investigations

-Collaborate on strategies for successful implementation in the classroom

There will be a one hour lunch on your own.

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

This one-day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.

Session Overview: Embracing the New Era of Smithsonian Science Kits

In this professional learning session, participants will explore the shift to problem-based and phenomenon-driven learning within the Smithsonian Science Kit. This session will highlight the key differences between the 1st and 2nd edition units, showcasing how the new approach enhances student engagement, critical thinking, and real-world connections.

Participants will also dive into the exciting updates that make the 2nd edition Smithsonian units more accessible and comprehensive than ever before, including:

✅ A New Digital Platform - Streamlined access to resources and interactive learning tools.

✅ Enhanced Assessments - Improved ways to track student understanding and growth.

✅ Updated Family Letters - Strengthening home-school connections with clear communication.

✅ Expanded Accessibility Features - Ensuring all students, including those with diverse learning needs, can fully engage in the learning experience.

✅ Improved Investigations - Designed to address previous material preparation and management concerns, making hands-on learning more efficient and classroom-friendly.

Join us to discover how these innovative updates will transform your teaching and empower students through meaningful, hands-on scientific discovery!

One hour lunch on your own.

Create an inclusive classroom where you and your students love to be! Learn the foundational, universal strategies for building a well-managed classroom with minimal disruptions. Explore how to effortlessly weave social-emotional learning into daily routines and lessons, fostering joy, academic engagement, and positive prosocial behaviors.

Participants will leave this workshop with the ability to:

1. Create a safe and inclusive school climate and culture.

2. Establish rules and routines to manage classrooms effectively.

3. Design engaging, active, and interactive lessons.

4. Use effective communication to promote academic and social growth.

5. Implement a nonpunitive discipline framework that offers empathy, preserves dignity, and repairs.

Course materials include:

The Elementary Core Course Resource Book,

The First Six Weeks of School, and

Yardsticks: Child and Adolescent Development Ages 4-14.

The workshop cost per person will vary depending on registration. At full capacity, the minimum cost will be $830.00/person. The final cost will be adjusted based on the actual number of participants. Any cancellation made after July 14, 2025, will be charged to the district.

After registering for this workshop, please complete this form indicating the grade level you teach to ensure you receive the appropriate materials.

Please email questions to Tracy James at tjames@ocmboces.org or Patrick Shaw at patrick.shaw@responsiveclassroom.org.

Naviance Training 2025 - Staff Dashboard - Prepare for the latest enhancement in Naviance

Topics to be covered:

New Staff Dashboard Demo
Customize your staff dashboard
Toggle between old and new dashboard now
Future Enhancements

This professional development opportunity is offered for new and veteran Dignity Act Coordinators and will focus on the implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act and the role of the Dignity Act Coordinator. Training materials from the Center for School Safety will be used. Please contact Tracy James at tjames@ocmboces.org with any questions.

This one-day professional development is created for teachers receiving this unit as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program.

Session Overview: Embracing the New Era of Smithsonian Science Kits

In this professional learning session, participants will explore the shift to problem-based and phenomenon-driven learning within the Smithsonian Science Kit. This session will highlight the key differences between the 1st and 2nd edition units, showcasing how the new approach enhances student engagement, critical thinking, and real-world connections.

Participants will also dive into the exciting updates that make the 2nd edition Smithsonian units more accessible and comprehensive than ever before, including:

✅ A New Digital Platform - Streamlined access to resources and interactive learning tools.

✅ Enhanced Assessments - Improved ways to track student understanding and growth.

✅ Updated Family Letters - Strengthening home-school connections with clear communication.

✅ Expanded Accessibility Features - Ensuring all students, including those with diverse learning needs, can fully engage in the learning experience.

✅ Improved Investigations - Designed to address previous material preparation and management concerns, making hands-on learning more efficient and classroom-friendly.

Join us to discover how these innovative updates will transform your teaching and empower students through meaningful, hands-on scientific discovery!

One hour lunch on your own.

This professional development is created for teachers receiving any of the Kindergarten Smithsonian units as part of our OCM BOCES Science Center curriculum material program. Teachers will be able to work through the modules, materials, and gain access to resources to prepare for implementation in their classrooms.

Additionally, participants will develop an understanding of the three dimensions of the NYSSLS and the associated instructional shifts. Teachers will gain access to Carolina Science Online and resources created by OCM BOCES to help with implementation of the Smithsonian Science Curriculum.

Teachers are encouraged to bring a device to access these materials digitally.

One hour lunch on your own.

This professional development opportunity is offered for new and veteran Dignity Act Coordinators and will focus on the implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act and the role of the Dignity Act Coordinator. Training materials from the Center for School Safety will be used. Please contact Tracy James at tjames@ocmboces.org with any questions.

This training offers an overview of challenging behaviors, the behavior pathway, and the function-based thinking process. Function-based thinking is a Tier 1 support that can be used for all students, which requires teachers to informally gather data on student behavior, analyze the behavioral data and use the behavior pathway to determine the function of the behavior, and to match interventions to the function of the student's behavior.

Connect, collaborate, and create! This workshop provides a unique opportunity for science educators to work together in designing and refining three-dimensional lessons and assessments that are directly aligned with the NYSSLS. Explore innovative approaches to integrating the three dimensions of science learning and share best practices with your peers. Leave this workshop with a network of colleagues and a collection of collaboratively developed resources ready to enhance your science curriculum. (Two sessions offered (July 29th and August 27th). Educators may attend one or both sessions.)

This session will focus on some important system updates for 2025-26. We will discuss the release of the updated Literacy and Reading norms and the impact this might have on your data, review some new report options, and preview the ability to batch create progress monitoring schedules. This is a Zoom training.

Regional training for building and district level evaluators who have completed the initial Lead Evaluator training and are in need of the annual refresher session

This session will focus on the administration of the one-to-one AIMSweb Plus measures used at grades K-1. These include all of the Early Literacy and Early Numeracy measures that are a part of the fall, winter, and spring benchmark screening. This session is designed for staff who are new to the administration of AIMSweb Plus measures. This is an in-person session hosted at the CNYRIC campus.

This 2-day training package is designed for PreK-12th grade educators who would like more information on positive behavior support- classroom management strategies including: 1) arranging the physical environment, 2) defining, teaching, and acknowledging expectations and rules, 3) defining and teaching classroom procedures and routines, 4) active supervision, 5) behavior specific praise, 6) response strategies for inappropriate behavior, 7) class-wide group contingencies, and 8) multiple opportunities to respond.

This session will focus on the administration and proctoring of the online AIMSweb Plus measures used at grades 2-12. These include all of the Reading and Math measures that are a part of the fall, winter, and spring benchmark screening. In addition, participants will learn how to administer the one-to-one Oral Reading Fluency measure. This session is designed for staff who are new to the administration of AIMSweb Plus measures. This is a Zoom session.

This one-hour virtual session will provide a concise introduction to PBIS and the key components of its implementation. Schools planning to launch PBIS in the 2026-27 school year will receive a yearlong timeline outlining readiness activities and training dates. A Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants on the morning of the session. For questions, please contact Tracy James at tjames@ocmboces.org.

This virtual training is designed to meet the foundational informational needs of school administration, faculty, and staff. Emphasis is on recognizing warning signs, clarifying the referral process in place at school, and making a warm handoff. Zoom link will be email to participants the day prior.

Come explore and learn how to use the TI-84. This session will be beneficial for:

-anyone new to the TI-84 calculators

-Special Education Teachers

-Teacher Assistants

-High School Interventionists

-New Math Teachers

It would also be beneficial to learn more about the capabilities of this technology for new teachers in your district, or Middle School teachers switching grade levels.

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is a 1-day training for all school staff working with students ages 12-18. The training introduces participants to the risk factors and warning signs of the mental health problems in adolescents, builds an understanding of the importance of early intervention, and teaches steps to help an adolescent experiencing a mental health challenge. Please reach out to Kristin Brangman, LMSW with any questions at kbrangman@ocmboces.org

This session will focus on some important system updates for 2025-26. We will discuss the release of the updated Literacy and Reading norms and the impact this might have on your data, review some new report options, and preview the ability to batch create progress monitoring schedules. This is a Zoom training. This is a Zoom training.

The purpose of this training is to review key concepts of this compliance review to ensure districts are developing individualized education programs (IEPs) for students aged 15 and over that meet SPP Indicator 13 compliance requirements. Districts are required to complete this training the school year prior to undergoing this review. This training is focused on meeting compliance for SPP Indicator 13. Objective: Participants will identify, understand, and apply key components of SPP Indicator 13. Districts up for SPP 13 in the 2026-2027 school year must complete this training. The required district staff to attend this training is the Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chairperson for secondary students the year prior to undergoing the SPP Indicator 13 review. Special education administrators, and/or special education teachers from districts are also welcome (and encouraged) to complete this training. Zoom link for this event will be sent within 24-48 hours of the training.

Come explore and learn how to use the TI-Nspire™ CX II. This session will be beneficial for:

-anyone new to the Nspire family of calculators

-Special Education Teachers

-Teacher Assistants

-High School Interventionists

-New Math Teachers

It would also be beneficial to learn more about the capabilities of this technology if your district is looking to upgrade their calculators.

This session will include:

-An overview of the TI-Nspire™ graphing calculator, including general calculator, graphing and statistical functionality.

-Exploration of dynamic, interactive lessons for algebra I, geometry, algebra II, precalculus, calculus and statistics.

-Introduction to basic features of the teacher software.

Utilizing TI-Nspire™ CX technology, we will explore topics such as: -Linear functions and systems

-Functions and relations

-Quadratic, exponential, radical and rational functions

-Probability

In this session, invitees from the Crisis Intervention Team will debrief Chapter 4 of Elena Aguilar's book Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience for Educators. Please read this chapter prior to the session. We will participate in pertinent and engaging activities to guide us through the learning in the chapter.

This course is designed to prepare new principals to serve as certified lead evaluators of classroom instruction. Through four in-person sessions, participants will engage in a comprehensive review of the NYS Teaching Standards, explore best practices for teacher evaluation, and develop skills in providing effective, growth-oriented feedback. The training emphasizes building capacity to support teacher development and ensure consistent, fair, and high-quality evaluations across the school community.

This professional development opportunity is offered for new and veteran Dignity Act Coordinators and will focus on the implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act and the role of the Dignity Act Coordinator. Training materials from the Center for School Safety will be used. Please contact Tracy James at tjames@ocmboces.org with any questions.

This virtual training is designed to meet the foundational informational needs of school administration, faculty, and staff. Emphasis is on recognizing warning signs, clarifying the referral process in place at school, and making a warm handoff. Zoom link will be email to participants the day prior.

This workshop's focus is for Life Science educators to explore the three required High School Investigations. Instructional coaches and administrators would benefit from attending to deepen their knowledge of the NYSSLS standards and to have an understanding of the shifts to 3 dimensional learning at the high school level.

Participants will:

-Deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards

-Have a hands-on experience with the Investigations

-Collaborate on strategies for successful implementation in the classroom

There will be a one hour lunch on your own.

Do you teach in a PBIS school? Are you wondering what your role is in PBIS implementation and how to create a classroom environment and management style that aligns with PBIS? Join me as I provide an immersive PBIS experience that will focus on creating a classroom environment conducive to PBIS, developing and using a classroom behavioral matrix, using reinforcement effectively, and responding to problem behaviors using an instructional approach. Please contact Tracy James at tjames@ocmboces.org with any questions.

The purpose of this 2-day training is to provide participants with an overview of what progress monitoring for academics is and how to implement this practice with individual students. Content is applicable to work with all general education students within a tiered model of academic support (e.g., MTSS, RTI) and students receiving special education services. The training covers the essential knowledge and skills needed to understand the importance and core features of progress monitoring, as well as modeling and practice with feedback on implementing progress monitoring. Participants are given an opportunity for independent work with support from the presenters. At the conclusion of this training, participants should be able to:

Describe the purpose of progress monitoring

Define progress monitoring

Identify the steps for implementing progress monitoring at the individual student level

These one-hour virtual cohort meetings are designed to support new ENL Teachers (less than 3 years in their role) in the Mid-State Region of New York. Participants will: -Collaborate with a network of ENL Teachers -Apply instructional strategies that support ELLs -Reflect on your professional growth and teaching experiences -Engage in meaningful conversations (Topics such as the ELL ID Process, Co-Teaching, Instructional Strategies for ELLs, Assessment, Graduation Requirements, and NYS Testing) -Support one another in the cohort

Come together with other Math Interventionist teachers to collaborate! Any teacher that teaches or supports Math Intervention is invited to attend. This group will meet 5 times throughout the year. Growing our community benefits all!

The goal of a Community of Practice is to improve the skills and knowledge of educators through collaborative study, best-practice exchange, professional dialogue, and data analysis. This group will meet 5 times to share expertise and work collaboratively to improve teaching skills and the academic performance of students through the Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards.

Part of this Community of Practice will be to:

-Continue building a community of Math Intervention teachers across the CNY region.

-Utilize NYS assessment data interactively, allowing participants to analyze trends, patterns, and learning gaps together, and discuss instructional strategies.

-Create and share materials, strategies, and best practices that foster a hands on and active learning for students

-Identify and describe techniques for differentiating instruction for below and above grade-level students.

Group will decide on a book to ground our sessions.

One hour lunch on your own.

The Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Graduation and Dropout Rates package is designed to assist Educational Organizations (EOs) to develop systems and evidence-based practices that are known to enhance successful completion of school for students with disabilities. The outcomes of this training may indicate the need for additional follow-up with coaching for facilitating teams, accessing data, using data effectively to make decisions, selecting appropriate interventions, and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions.

Looking for a quick and easy way to assess student understanding and boost engagement? Our Wayground session will provide you with the tools and strategies you need to seamlessly integrate this platform into your classroom

The purpose of this training is to help participants understand how to use consultant teacher services to support the participation of students with disabilities in the general education classroom and curriculum. Participants will examine the purpose and goals of including consultant teacher services in a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). The training will define consultant teacher services according to New York State regulations as well as offer insight into what effective consultant teacher services look like in the classroom. Participants will learn how to determine if consultant teacher services are appropriate for meeting a student with a disability's unique educational needs, what information about consultant teacher services should be included in an IEP, and the roles and responsibilities of educators in providing these services. We will also explore how teachers can engage in effective collaboration and co-planning to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality consultant teacher services.

Join fellow school leaders and trainers from across the region for this quarterly virtual session dedicated to sustaining and strengthening your Therapeutic Crisis Intervention in Schools (TCIS) implementation. Each session will include: Updates and guidance from NYSED, Spotlights on best practices from districts actively using TCIS, Tools and strategies for sustainability and fidelity, Time to collaborate, problem-solve, and share ideas with others Whether you're new to TCIS or continuing to build momentum in your district, this space is designed to support your efforts, promote consistency across our region, and foster a professional network committed to safe, trauma-informed schools.

Dr. Jennifer Eddy is the creator of the Articulated Assessment Transfer Tasks (AATTs) - a dynamic framework designed to help students interpret, interact, and produce language in meaningful, real-world ways across Checkpoints A, B, and C. Each task integrates interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational communication, using authentic cultural resources to promote deep learning and engagement. Join Dr. Jennifer Eddy for a dynamic workshop that empowers educators to design instruction and assessment. Learn how to craft purposeful, culturally rich learning experiences that engage students in the three modes of communication - interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational - while building toward the advanced proficiency required for the NYS Seal of Biliteracy. Participants will explore how AATTs foster deeper transfer of knowledge, align with Checkpoints A, B, and C, and serve as authentic evidence of students' multilingual and intercultural competence.

This training session focuses on the ways in which a public health crisis, school crisis and/or types of civic unrest may be significant sources of stress and/or trauma for the students whom we support. Additionally, it explains the biological, cognitive, emotional and behavioral effects of trauma on student development and the ways they in turn affect a student's academic and behavioral functioning in the classroom. The content explains how to use the data, systems, and practices components of a multi-tiered systems approach to behavior to provide differentiated evidence-based supports. The session allows educators to explore and determine if their school-wide Tier 1 practices reflect a trauma-sensitive approach to responding to student behavior.

English as a New Language Teachers meet four times during the school year to share expertise, collaborate in learning, improve their teaching skills, and increase the academic success of English Language Learners (ELLs) and Multilingual Learners (MLs). Please note that there may be additonal virtual dates and potential opportunities for classroom visitation which will be discussed at our first in-person meeting.

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*Tracking Seal of Civic Readiness & Biliteracy
*College Applications & Work-Based Learning
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The Focus of this session will be a demonstration of Xello. Join us for this virtual session. Zoom link will be shared to all that register

Curious about the IAAP (Individualized Arts Assessment Pathway) and ready to learn more? Join us for a virtual workshop to get the IAAP started in your school!

We will cover the current application process, preparing and implementing as well as information to share with stakeholders in district.

3:00-4:00~ Presentation

4:00-5:00~ Q&A

Participants will receive a link to webinar the morning of the this virtual workshop.

Ready for the next steps? Check out the IAAP series on Frontline to guide you through the process from start to finish.

This group is for people who have been designated by their district to take a leadership role in math. It is recommended that districts send a team to the Math Leadership meetings that includes teacher leaders (elementary, middle and high school teachers) as well as building and district leaders. This group serves to support the development of district and regional capacity related to the transition to the Next Generation Math Standards. This includes sharing and discussing up-to-date information related to the standards implementation from the State Education Department. Additionally, the goal of this group is to develop collaboration between districts in the region to support high-quality K-12 math education and position the region to successfully implement the new math standards.

The expectation for participating in this group is:

1. Attending all three meetings during the year. We will have a focus of study for the year that will build on our previous work.

2. Being prepared for the meeting by completing any personal learning required by the facilitator of this group.

3. Being responsible for working with your team to bring the learning from the meeting back to your district.

4. Being designated or gaining approval by your district to participate in this group.

The formal meeting will occur in the morning. However, your district may ask your team to use the afternoon to develop a plan for implementing the learning from the meeting in your district. If your district asks this of you the meeting space will be available in the afternoon for use by those who wish to stay and work.

This workshop's focus is for Earth & Space Sciences educators to explore the three required High School Investigations. Instructional coaches and administrators would benefit from attending to deepen their knowledge of the NYSSLS standards and to have an understanding of the shifts to 3 dimensional learning at the high school level.

Participants will:

-Deepen their knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards

-Have a hands-on experience with the Lab Investigations

-Collaborate on strategies for successful implementation in the classroom

There will be a one hour lunch on your own.

Continue your journey with Dr. Jennifer Eddy in Part 2 of Design with the Seal in Mind, where educators will apply their foundational knowledge of Articulated Assessment Transfer Tasks (AATTs) to develop full instructional units aligned to the NYS World Language Standards and the NYS Seal of Biliteracy. In this hands-on session, participants will analyze models, co-construct tasks, and design sequences that integrate the three modes of communication through authentic cultural contexts. Dr. Eddy will guide educators through the process of backward design with the Seal in mind - ensuring instruction leads to meaningful, transferable performance in Checkpoints A, B, and C. Leave with concrete unit plans, assessment strategies, and a clear roadmap for empowering students to demonstrate multilingual and intercultural proficiency through AATTs.

Topics to be covered:

Staff Dashboard
Sudent Portfolio
Work Based Learning
Naviance Elementary Update
Job Search Opportunities
Reports & Surveys

This virtual training is designed to meet the foundational informational needs of school administration, faculty, and staff. Emphasis is on recognizing warning signs, clarifying the referral process in place at school, and making a warm handoff. Zoom link will be email to participants the day prior.

Give your library books a longer life with expert tips and hands-on strategies from DEMCO's own Book Doctor, Kimberly Young. In this practical and engaging session, you will learn how to protect and preserve your collection-from repairing torn pages to reinforcing spines-so your materials can keep serving your community.

Kimberly brings a wealth of experience from libraries across the U.S., having worked in regionally, socially, and culturally diverse communities. Her expertise in collection development, material processing, and book care is matched by her passion for access, community engagement, and meaningful use of data.

Whether you are new to book repair or looking to brush up your skills, this session will leave you feeling empowered and ready to extend the life of your collection.

When Kimberly is not repairing books, she enjoys traveling, yoga, hiking, and paddle boarding. Come meet the Book Doctor and give your books the care they deserve!

The Explicit Instruction: An Evidence-Based Strategy for Effective and Long-Term Learning training was developed to help participants gain a greater understanding of the instructional practice of explicit instruction and how to effectively implement with students. Explicit instruction is a high leverage practice for special education and considered to be the foundation of specially designed instruction (SDI).

Participants will:

Learn the definition of the instructional practice of explicit instruction and why we should use explicit instruction.

Understand the research supporting the use of explicit instruction and how it benefits students.

Be able to define and describe the five essential practices & other common elements of explicit instruction.

Explore resources designed to support effective explicit instruction implementation.

This virtual workshop will provide an overview of Level 0 functionality. Updates and new features will be highlighted. The workshop is intended for new school district staff and administrators involved in reporting data to the data warehouse or anyone interested in a review of Level 0 features.

Ready to Transform Your Classroom with Digital Citizenship? Tired of simply reacting to your students' online behavior? Ready to empower them to be responsible, ethical, and savvy digital citizens? In this engaging and practical session, we'll go beyond the basics of online safety to explore how digital citizenship can be a powerful instructional tool. You'll discover how to seamlessly integrate digital citizenship into your existing curriculum, using it to teach critical thinking, media literacy, and positive online communication. We'll explore exciting strategies and resources that will help you move from simply policing tech use to proactively shaping a positive and productive digital culture in your classroom. Join us to learn how to flip the script and turn digital citizenship into a cornerstone of a dynamic and forward-thinking learning environment.

Empower your students to bridge the gap between science and literacy. This dynamic 3 day workshop dives into the powerful synergy between science and literacy, supporting 3rd-12th grade science educators. Deepen students' understanding and increase their ability to meet the goals of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS), by exploring evidence-based instructional strategies and tools. Participants will learn how to utilize a 3D Assessment Task Analyzer to identify the reading and writing barriers to student success and learn new strategies to overcome these obstacles.

Join us to explore how intentional literacy integration is a fundamental element for achieving deeper scientific understanding. You'll experience alignment of literacy practices with 3 dimensional instruction that can immediately be put into practice, ensuring students can effectively engage with scientific concepts and communicate their learning.

Participants must attend all 3 sessions of this Community of Practice. One hour lunch on your own.