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1. Data Dashboard Cohort (GV BOCES Districts Only)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: DSS Data Dashboard District Leaders

Dates: 8/16/2023 to 2/6/2024

In Person

The Driving Student Success (DSS) Dashboard Cohort is designed for leaders from our partner districts using EduTech's Dashboard Service and will consist of four modules, beginning on August 16th. It is ideally timed with the restart of accountability, as one underlying theme with accountability is that there is always room for improvement. Each session will provide professional learning and scenarios to help participants to understand how to dig into dashboard data and leverage it to inform decision making and uncover areas for improvement. There will also be an opportunity to collaborate with nearby/partner districts. The first session will be held in person. At that time, the group will decide if the cohort wishes to combine participants from GV & W-FL BOCES and meet virtually or in person.

2. School Social Work Peer Group 2023-2024

Program: Trauma, Illness and Grief (TIG)

Audience: School Social Workers

Dates: 9/12/2023 to 6/11/2024

Meet with other school social workers in the region for professional development, case reviews, peer support/mentorship and networking. Drop in format, come to as many sessions as you can.

3. Leadership Cohort Sessions

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Administators

Dates: 10/12/2023 to 3/28/2024

In Person

Lunch Provided

Closed

Explore the overarching leadership theory based on the four obsessions of effective leaders.

October 12, 2023: Climate and Culture. We will take time to talk about important factors that we as leaders must consider when building, transitioning and maintaining the kind of climate and culture we want, one that optimizes the learning experiences we are able to provide to our students.

November 16, 2023: The Confrontation of Self. The session will provide time for self reflection and awareness to promote the growth and change in ourselves that will allow us to be the type of leaders our staff and students deserve.

January 25, 2024: Communication. Participants will analyze their own communication strengths and weaknesses while building a framework to move forward in their work with stronger strategic communication skills that will best serve staff, students and the school community.

March 28, 2024: Initiating, Managing and Leading Change. Time will be spent exploring how the four obsessions together serve us in moving our organization forward while examining the most powerful ways in which change can be brought about in both our staff and our organization as a whole.

Lunch Included

4. Global History & Geography Cohort

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades 9-10 Global History & Geography Teachers

Dates: 10/18/2023 to 4/17/2024

In Person

Lunch Provided

The Global History & Geography Cohort will afford grades 9 and 10 global teachers the opportunity to connect with other global teachers. The Global History & Geography Cohort model is structured to provide NYSED/regional updates and collaborative opportunities. The goal of the cohort is to learn best practices and why they work, as well as what these practices look like in a classroom. The work of the cohort in 2023-2024 will have three key areas of focus: investigating the implementation of retrieval practices, deepening content knowledge, and harnessing the latest technology to teach social studies.

5. US History & Government Cohort

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades 7-8 Social Studies and Grade 11 U.S. History & Government Teachers

Dates: 10/26/2023 to 4/24/2024

In Person

Lunch Provided

The US History & Government Cohort will afford grades 7-8, and 11 social studies teachers the opportunity to connect with other social studies teachers. The cohort model is structured to provide NYSED/regional updates and collaborative opportunities. The goal of the cohort is to learn best practices and why they work, as well as what these practices look like in a classroom. The work of the cohort in 2023-2024 will have three key areas of focus: investigating the implementation of retrieval practices, deepening content knowledge, and harnessing the latest technology to teach social studies.

6. Strategies for Multiplication and Division (New Date 12/19/23)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: K-8 General Education, Special Education & Intervention Teachers, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Dates: 11/9/2023

Synchronous

There are five significant strategies for multiplication and division of whole numbers laying the foundation for later number types. This session is a deep dive into those strategies highlighting what they are and how they work while providing classroom-ready resources to help you teach them.

Mr. SanGiovanni is also offering two more sessions, if you are interested in other mathematical fluency professional learning, please review those Frontline descriptions.

7. Instructional Coaching Cohort (New and Returning Cohort Members)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Instructional Coaches and Administrators

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

In Person

Lunch Provided

Instructional coaching has proven to be an effective strategy for personal teacher growth, increased student achievement, and individualized professional development. In this cohort, participants will collaborate with other coaches in the region to focus on improving our practice, sharing effective coaching strategies, and having collegial dialogue regarding the implementation of the cohort model. Participants can expect to collaborate and problem-solve, as well as explore the characteristics of the most effective coaches. Coaches will discuss high-impact teaching strategies and learn how to share these strategies with colleagues.

If you are a new instructional coach and have never been to the cohort meetings, you will need to take the 9/27/2023 prerequisite session. This is a separate registration link in Frontline.

8. LiNC - Librarian Networking Collective

Program: School Library System

Audience: PreK-12 School Librarians

Dates: 1/16/2024

Have you ever wished you could have more conversations with other school librarians? Have you looked for a supportive community to share the challenges and joys of being a school librarian at your grade level? Do you want to talk to your colleagues that "get it”? This group is for you! In LiNC, you will be among friends. We will foster a supportive, collaborative, joyful community of school librarians in Monroe One and 2 BOCES and the Genesee Valley BOCES regions. Throughout this twenty-week Schoology course, some discussions will be K-12 and others will be split by grade level. We will also host periodic Zoom meetings where we can put faces to names and have live discussions. This work will be asynchronous, with weekly discussions and resources posted by the facilitators, as well as opportunities for you to set the topic. Each week should take only about a half hour, so you have the opportunity to earn a half credit of CTLE per week. You can participate as much or as little as you would like, and credits will be granted based upon how much you choose to participate. Since capacity varies throughout the year, we understand and expect that not everyone will be able to join in every discussion. We hope this will be a place to share advice and resources, to ask questions, to validate your experiences, and to learn from each other. The Zoom meetings will be posted separately. Disregard the date below as this will start January 16 and run until June 14. This group is for PreK-12 School Librarians only.

9. Online Book Study: Learning to Depolarize by Kent Lenci

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades 6-12 General/Special Education Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Teacher Leaders, and Administrators

Dates: 2/28/2024 to 5/16/2024

Book Study

Book Included

Closed

The 2024 presidential election is approaching sooner than we realize, and you might find yourself engaging in political discussion more frequently with your students and colleagues. Maybe you always were? Are you struggling with divided political mindsets in your classroom? Finding it challenging to work with parents on hot-button issues? Join School Improvement for a ten-week book study to explore and discuss Learning to Depolarize by Kent Lenci. The text describes how teachers and administrators can prepare students for the partisan political world they are set to enter upon graduation. Through extensive research and experience in the classroom, Lenci offers strategies and practices to help students collaborate and converse across social and political divides. Topics addressed by this work include the causes and consequences of political polarization in our society, why schools must address the challenge head-on, bridge-building in the classroom, media literacy and social-emotional learning as tools for depolarization, and partnering with parents across the divide. Kent Lenci will kick off our book study with a synchronous meeting on 2/28/24. He will be one of our featured speakers at Genesee Valley BOCES, in the Fall of 2024, just before the presidential election as well!

Course Launch Date: February 28, 2024

Course Close Date: May 16, 2024

Format: Online Hybrid Book Study

Location: Zoom/Google Classroom

Registration Closes On: February 21, 2024

10. Online Book Study: Closing the Writing Gap

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades 1-12 Teachers, Reading Specialists, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Dates: 3/1/2024

Book Study

Book Included

Closed

Join School Improvement for an eight-week book study to explore and discuss the text: Closing the Writing Gap, by Alex Quigley. Participants will explore the technical and practical aspects of how children learn to write and learn how a synthesis of research can maximize instructional shifts of practice. This book study will include intervaled reading and discussion sections to address key topics including: grammar, sentence-level composition, disciplinary writing, and practical strategies.

Participants can expect to participate in a virtual book study by reading, writing, and posting on the Schoology platform. A syllabus and a copy of the book will be provided to participants prior to the book study launch date. Assignments and discussions will be posted throughout the week. In order to receive credit, participants must complete all requirements. CTLE hours will be awarded based upon online participation and completion of course tasks.

Course Launch Date: Friday, March 1, 2024

Course Close Date: Friday, April 26, 2024

Format: Online Book Study

Location: Schoology

11. Regional CSE Chairperson Meeting (Genesee Valley BOCES Districts Only)

Program: Special Education

Audience: Gensee Valley BOCES Regional Special Education Administrators

Dates: 3/21/2024

In Person

Regional CSE Chairperson Meetings are to provide special education leaders in the Genesee Valley BOCES area with updates from the Office of Special Education, NSYED, and regional networks. Time will also be given up to guest speakers, professional learning, and collaborative projects.

12. The Not So Simple View of Reading: Introduction to the Science Behind Reading (Part One)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades K-12 General and Special Education Teachers, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches, Teacher Leaders, and Administrators

Dates: 3/22/2024

Asynchronous

Closed

This professional learning opportunity is the first in a four-part series designed around best practices for teaching reading. This self-paced course will introduce the concept of the science of reading. The intent of this course is to learn about key, scientifically-based, reading research foundations critical for understanding how reading develops. Topics include: understanding reading research, cognitive psychology's contributions to understanding the reading process, the essential components of reading instruction, and various foundational conceptual models like The Simple View of Reading (Gough & Tunmer, 1986).

The asynchronous content will be sent to registered participants prior to the day of the session. Participants will have from March 22 to April 22, 2024 to complete all requirements to earn session credit. CTLE credit will be determined by calculating the mean of both course completion and time on task.

13. The Not So Simple View of Reading: Language Comprehension (Part Three)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades K-12 General and Special Education Teachers, Interventionists, Teacher Leaders, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Dates: 3/22/2024

Asynchronous

Closed

This professional learning opportunity is the third session in a four-part series around best practices for teaching reading. This self-paced course will explore the language comprehension portion of The Simple View of Reading (Gough & Tunmer, 1986), which is a foundational conceptual model every teacher should know how to apply in their classroom. From this course, participants will learn that when readers are able to derive meaning from spoken language, coupled with mastery of decoding skills, they will be able to comprehend what they read. This session will explore verbal reasoning, literacy knowledge, language structures, background knowledge, and vocabulary.

The asynchronous content will be sent to registered participants prior to the day of the session. Participants will have from March 22 to April 22, 2024 to complete all requirements to earn session credit. CTLE credit will be determined by calculating the mean of both course completion and time on task. CTLE credit will be determined by calculating the mean of both course completion and time on task.

14. The Not So Simple View of Reading: Reading Comprehension (Part Four)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades K-12 General and Special Education Teachers, Interventionists, Teacher Leaders, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Dates: 3/22/2024

Asynchronous

Closed

This professional learning opportunity is the fourth and final session in a four-part series designed around best practices for teaching reading. This self-paced course will explore the reading comprehension portion of The Simple View of Reading (Gough & Tunmer, 1986), which is a foundational conceptual model every teacher should know how to apply in their classroom. Reading comprehension is the act of understanding and interpreting information within a text. This comprehension results from efficient decoding and the ability to understand language. This self-paced course will allow participants to explore the traits of a skilled comprehender, the role of fluency, the importance of background knowledge, and the role of memory.

The asynchronous content will be sent to registered participants prior to the day of the session. Participants will have from March 22 to April 22, 2024 to complete all requirements to earn session credit. CTLE credit will be determined by calculating the mean of both course completion and time on task.

15. The Not So Simple View of Reading: Word Recognition (Part Two)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades K-12 General and Special Education Teachers, Interventionists, Teacher Leaders, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Dates: 3/22/2024

Asynchronous

Closed

This professional learning opportunity is the second session in a four-part series designed around best practices for teaching reading. This self-paced course will explore the decoding, or word recognition portion, of The Simple View of Reading (Gough & Tunmer, 1986), which is a foundational conceptual model every teacher should know how to apply in their classroom. Throughout this self-paced course, participants will have the opportunity to explore the underlying elements of word recognition (the ability to read words accurately and automatically). Many elements of this complex, multifaceted process will be explored, such as concepts of print, phonological awareness, phonics, and sight word recognition.

The asynchronous content will be sent to registered participants prior to the day of the session. Participants will have from March 22 to April 22, 2024 to complete all requirements to earn session credit. CTLE credit will be determined by calculating the mean of both course completion and time on task.

16. The Science Behind Reading Series: Orthographic Mapping

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades K-12 General and Special Education Teachers, Interventionists, Teacher Leaders, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Dates: 3/22/2024

Asynchronous

Closed

Orthographic mapping is the mental process proficient readers use to permanently store words for immediate, effortless retrieval. Ehri (2014) and Kilpatrick (2015) argue that proficient readers recognize most words by sight, rarely needing to employ phonics skills. This asynchronous session will explore the three components of orthographic mapping, the relationship between orthographic mapping and phonic decoding, and ways to teach reading in light of the process.

The asynchronous content will be sent to registered participants prior to the day of the session. Participants will have from March 22 to April 22, 2024 to complete all requirements to earn session credit. CTLE credit will be determined by calculating the mean of both course completion and time on task.

17. How to Teach Executive Function In Any Classroom (Grade 4-12)

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 4/8/2024 to 5/17/2024

Want your students to focus attention, remember instructions, plan, organize, set goals, and be able to juggle multiple tasks? Executive Functioning Skills are the mental processes that enable students to do so. They lay the foundation for learning! When students have daily practice employing them they are more likely to succeed academically and in the workplace. This course will focus on a suite of Executive Functions that research has shown have a positive impact on students and their academic success. Those skills are Working Memory, Planning & Time Management, Organization, Goal Setting, Accountability, and Self-Regulation. Each participant will have access to the asynchronous course How to Teach Executive Function in Any Classroom with Mitch Weathers and will be asked to reflect in Schoology and create a Classroom Action Plan to synthesize your learnings. Mitch Weathers (course instructor) will meet with participants twice during the course to check in and offer additional support to participants. Meeting will be on April 15 & May 15 from 4:00-5:00 Meet Your Instructor: Mitch Weathers is an award winning teacher, speaker, adjunct professor, and creator of Organized Binder. He believes deeply that students are successful when learning in predictable environments. His program equips educators with an instructional protocol to establish a daily routine that gives students practice with and daily modeling of executive functioning skills.

18. Building Trauma-Sensitive Schools

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: All

Dates: 4/11/2024

In the United States, at least one in four youth experiences trauma severe enough to negatively affect their school success.* Give hope and help to these students with this reader-friendly how-to guide, your springboard for building responsive, trauma-sensitive preK-12 schools. Drawing on her extensive experience as a school counselor, trainer, and mother, trauma expert Jen Alexander delivers a comprehensive framework for building a safe, supportive school environment that helps all students learn and thrive. You'll start with an evidence-based introduction to the profound impact of trauma on a child's development, attachment, and behavior. Then you'll get an effective multi-tier system of support (MTSS) for developing a trauma-sensitive learning environment, including both universal strategies (Tier 1) and more intensive interventions (Tier 2 and Tier 3) for students who need more support. Compelling anecdotes and sample scripts illuminate challenges and solutions, and the included forms and worksheets are valuable tools for helping educators build the mindset and skills necessary for becoming trauma-sensitive. With this engaging, highly practical guide to what works and why, your school team will gain insights and develop action plans that make a real difference in the lives of all kids, including our most vulnerable youth.

19. Passion For Kindness Book Study Author: Tamara Letter

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Teachers, Administrators

Dates: 4/14/2024

In this course, educators will learn about the power of kindness and positivity as a source of personal inspiration as well as how to encourage others to become kindness cultivators. The course also provides opportunities for educators to promote joy, opportunities for healing, and growth in self-awareness for themselves as educators in an increasingly negative world. This learning can be helpful to help overcome exhaustion and/or burnout, and also provide a sense of purpose. Activities and strategies in this book can be used as lessons and activities for personal growth, and in the classroom. Educators will be given suggestions for ways to help students evaluate their own thought and speech patterns and become kindness cultivators. The real life stories and easy to implement strategies and language can help begin a kindness and positivity boomerang effect that can radiate beyond our classrooms and environments where we implement our learning. Educators will read the book (2 chapters per week) and complete activities in Schoology at their own pace, asynchronously. There will be one Google Form check-in at the halfway point to provide the instructor with feedback so adjustments can be made, if necessary. A course evaluation will be completed at the end.

20. Speech Language Pathologist Network

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Speech Language Pathologists

Dates: 4/18/2024

Starting Today

-revisiting Ipad apps for articulation and language -Cycles Approach -specific examples of noting AAC time on the IEP -social-language material share -For the good of the group!

21. Spring PE Network

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: PE Teachers

Dates: 5/3/2024

Location #1: Drape's Outdoors - Indoor Archery (Free) 3851 Main St, Piffard, NY 14533 Time: 9:00 am - 11:00am - Instruction and target shooting in the indoor facilities Location #2: York Central School - New Fitness Trail - outside property if weather permits:) Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Lunch: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (on own in Geneseo) Location #3: Livingston Lanes ($8 per game with shoes) 4260 Lakeville Rd, Geneseo, NY 14454 *Information on fieldtrip information and activities that are offered for large student groups Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Care to Share: 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

22. Communication Coordinators: Professional Learning

Program: School Library System

Audience: GV BOCES region librarians

Dates: 5/7/2024

TBD

23. Communication Coordinators: Meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: GV BOCES region librarians

Dates: 5/7/2024

Program, service, & regional updates; questions and sharing.

24. Agricultural Education Cohort

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Agriculture Educators, Technology and Science Teachers

Dates: 5/9/2024

In Person

Lunch Included

The Ag Cohort is intended to provide professional learning for Ag educators. It is an opportunity to collaborate on important issues and topics affecting their practice. Participants will discuss best practices for advancing Ag education programs in districts through classroom instruction, Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), and Future Farmers of America (FFA). The cohort will collaborate with representative members from organizations such as Future Farmers of America (FFA), Career & Technical Education (CTE), and Agri-businesses in our GV BOCES region. Tours of local Agri-businesses will be scheduled as part of the professional learning day.

Registered participants will receive updates on locations and tours throughout the school year.

Lunch is included.

25. Regional CSE Chairperson Meeting (Genesee Valley BOCES Districts Only)

Program: Special Education

Audience: Gensee Valley BOCES Regional Special Education Administrators

Dates: 5/9/2024

In Person

Lunch Provided

26. Math Specialists and Service Providers Network Meeting

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Math Specialists and Service Providers

Dates: 5/10/2024

Please join us for the Spring meeting of the Math RTI Network! At this meeting we will be welcoming presenters from the The Center for Professional Development and Education Reform at the Warner Graduate School at the University of Rochester. They will lead us in professional development on "Teaching and Learning through the Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices.

27. Tune Up Series: Trauma Informed Memorials, Commemorations & Graduations

Program: Trauma, Illness and Grief (TIG)

Audience: Administrators, School Mental Health team, SROs, Nurses,Teachers and Coaches

Dates: 5/15/2024

Learn/Review trauma informed memorials, commemorations, vigils and graduations. Ask questions about your district's Memorial & Commemoration Policy and processes. One hour Zoom discussion.

28. MICRO-CREDENTIAL Authentic Learning-Introduction

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 5/20/2024

Open Year Long

Self Paced

MicroCredential

Engagement

Authentic Learning is a practical approach to engaging students, recognizing that the entire world is a hands-on learning environment. This is based on the text, Authentic Learning Experiences by Dayna Laur.
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
2. Click this link
3. Register for an account or sign in if already registered
4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

29. MICRO-CREDENTIAL Building Classroom Communities

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Dates: 5/20/2024

Self paced with completion by May 2024

Classroom Community

Feeling disconnected from your students, or wishing they were more connected to each other? This micro-credential will offer sources that will allow you to curate 4 specific strategies to promote a sense of community in your classroom.
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
2. Click this link https://badgelist.com/GRTC-Teacher-Centers/Building-Classroom-Communities
3. Register for an account or sign in if already registered
4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

30. Micro-Credential Equity Challenge Week 10

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: All Audiences

Dates: 5/20/2024

Open Enrollment July to May 20

Self Paced

Diversity

Participating in New York State Teacher Centers' 10 week Equity Challenge will introduce you to equity and how it impacts students and families. This work will support educators as they build local ecosystems of success. This badge corresponds with the activities in Week 9.
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
2. Click this link
3. Register for an account or sign in if already registered
4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

31. Micro-Credential Equity Challenge Week 4

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Teachers, Admins,

Dates: 5/20/2024

Open Enrollment July to May 20

Self Paced

Diversity

Participating in New York State Teacher Centers' 10 week Equity Challenge will introduce you to equity and how it impacts students and families. This work will support educators as they build local ecosystems of success. This badge corresponds with the activities in Week 4.
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
2. Click this link
3. Register for an account or sign in if already registered
4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

32. Micro-Credential Equity Challenge Week 7

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: All Audiences

Dates: 5/20/2024

Open Enrollment July to May 20

Self Paced

Diversity

Participating in New York State Teacher Centers' 10 week Equity Challenge will introduce you to equity and how it impacts students and families. This work will support educators as they build local ecosystems of success. This badge corresponds with the activities in Week 7.
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
2. Click this link
3. Register for an account or sign in if already registered
4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

33. Micro-Credential Equity Challenge Week 8

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: All Audiences

Dates: 5/20/2024

Open Enrollment July to May 20

Self Paced

Diverstiy

Participating in New York State Teacher Centers' 10 week Equity Challenge will introduce you to equity and how it impacts students and families. This work will support educators as they build local ecosystems of success. This badge corresponds with the activities in Week 8.
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
2. Click this link
3. Register for an account or sign in if already registered
4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

34. Micro-Credential Equity Challenge Week 9

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: All Audiences

Dates: 5/20/2024

Open Enrollment July to May 20

Self Paced

Diversity

Participating in New York State Teacher Centers' 10 week Equity Challenge will introduce you to equity and how it impacts students and families. This work will support educators as they build local ecosystems of success. This badge corresponds with the activities in Week 9. .
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
2. Click this link
3. Register for an account or sign in if already registered
4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

35. MICRO-CREDENTIAL Maximizing Success for You & Your Student Teacher

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 5/20/2024

Ongoing July 1, 2023 to May 20, 2024

Self Paced

Mentoring

Mentoring a student teacher supports the profession, but it can also be beneficial to you. This learning will help you maximize those benefits.
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
2. Click this link
3. Register for an account or sign in if already registered
4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

36. MICRO-CREDENTIAL NYS CS & DF Standards: Computational Thinking

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Dates: 5/20/2024

Self paced with completion by May 2024

Digital Fluency

"Computational thinking plays an important role in supporting the creation of solutions to problems, both large and small. Algorithms, programs, simulations, and data are essential to all computing systems, empowering people to communicate and collaborate with others around the world.”
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
2. Click this link https://badgelist.com/GRTC-Teacher-Centers/NYS-CS-DF-Standards-Computational-Thinking
3. Register for an account or sign in if already registered
4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

37. MICRO-CREDENTIAL NYS CS & DF Standards: Cybersecurity

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Dates: 5/20/2024

Self paced with completion by May 2024

Digital Fluency

"The Cybersecurity standards prepare students to understand why data and computing resources need to be protected, who might access them, and why they might do so whether intentionally malicious or not. It is important that students know how to employ basic safeguards to protect data and computing resources and how to appropriately respond if a breach occurs.”
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
2. Click this link https://badgelist.com/GRTC-Teacher-Centers/NYS-CS-DF-Standards-Cybersecurity
3. Register for an account or sign in if already registered
4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

38. MICRO-CREDENTIAL NYS CS & DF Standards: Digital Literacy

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Dates: 5/20/2024

Self paced with completion by May 2024

Digital Fluency

Digital Literacy is "the ability to leverage computer technology to appropriately access digital information; to create, share, and modify artifacts, and to interact and collaborate with others. Digital literacy includes understanding the benefits and implications of using digital technologies to be successful in our contemporary world.
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
2. Click this link https://badgelist.com/GRTC-Teacher-Centers/NYS-CS-DF-Standards-Digital-Literacy
3. Register for an account or sign in if already registered
4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

39. MICRO-CREDENTIAL NYS CS & DF Standards: Impacts of Computing

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Dates: 5/20/2024

Self paced with completion by May 2024

Autism

The Impacts of Computing standards promote an understanding of the evolving impact of computing technologies on society through many lenses, including personal, social, cultural, accessibility, legal, economic, and ethical.
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
2. Click this link https://badgelist.com/GRTC-Teacher-Centers/NYS-CS-DF-Standards-Impacts-of-Computing
3. Register for an account or sign in if already registered
4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

40. MICRO-CREDENTIAL NYS CS & DF Standards: Networks and Systems Design

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Dates: 5/20/2024

Self paced with completion by May 2024

Digital Fluency

The Networks and Systems Design standards aim to prepare students to understand the basic functioning of the computing systems and networks that are used as fundamental tools in our personal and professional lives.
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
2. Click this link https://badgelist.com/GRTC-Teacher-Centers/NYS-CS-DF-Standards-Networks-Systems-Design
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4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

41. MICRO-CREDENTIAL The Together Teacher-Time Management

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 5/20/2024

Ongoing July 1, 2023 to May 20, 2024

Self Paced

Become more organized and manage time better to live a more stress-free life with the Together Teacher System. The book Summary is the main resource for this work.
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
2. Click this link
3. Register for an account or sign in if already registered
4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

42. MICRO-CREDENTIAL-NYSTC Equity Challenge Week 1

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: All

Dates: 5/20/2024

Open Enrollment July to May 20

Self Paced

Diversity

Click this link

Participating in New York State Teacher Centers' 10 week Equity Challenge will introduce you to equity and how it impacts students and families. This work will support educators as they build local ecosystems of success. This badge corresponds with the activities in Week 1.
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
2. Click this link
3. Register for an account or sign in if already registered
4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

43. MICRO-CREDENTIAL-NYSTC Equity Challenge Week 2

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: All

Dates: 5/20/2024

Open Enrollment July to May 20

Self Paced

Diversity

Click this link

Participating in New York State Teacher Centers' 10 week Equity Challenge will introduce you to equity and how it impacts students and families. This work will support educators as they build local ecosystems of success. This badge corresponds with the activities in Week 2.
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
2. Click this link
3. Register for an account or sign in if already registered
4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

44. MICRO-CREDENTIAL-NYSTC Equity Challenge Week 3

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: All

Dates: 5/20/2024

Open Enrollment July to May 20

Self Paced

Diversity

Click this link

Participating in New York State Teacher Centers' 10 week Equity Challenge will introduce you to equity and how it impacts students and families. This work will support educators as they build local ecosystems of success. This badge corresponds with the activities in Week 2.
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
2. Click this link
3. Register for an account or sign in if already registered
4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

45. MICRO-CREDENTIALS Google Slides

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 5/20/2024

Ongoing July 1, 2023 to May 20, 2024

Self Paced

Technology

Google Slides is a tool commonly used for presentations, interactive lessons, flyers, worksheet creation, and more. Practice the basics with this badge.
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
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3. Register for an account or sign in if already registered
4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by June 30, 2023

46. MICRO-CREDENTIALS Habits of Mind for 21st Century Learners: An Overview

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 5/20/2024

Open Enrollment July to May 20

Self Paced

Habits of Mind

Builds awareness of how Habits of Mind correlate with the 4 C's of 21st Century Skills & supports students in all aspects of their life.
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4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

47. MICRO-CREDENTIALS Helping Students Work Cooperatively Together: A 21st Century Skill

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 5/20/2024

Open Enrollment July to May 20

Self Paced

Cooperative Learning

Gain insight into characteristics of successful collaborators ready for the real world.
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5. Course must be finished by May 30, 2024

48. MICRO-CREDENTIALS Implicit Bias-Overview

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 5/20/2024

Open Enrollment July to May 20

Self Paced

Diversity

Implicit bias is a result of mental associations that are formed by direct/indirect messaging received and impact our decisions & behaviors.
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4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

49. MICRO-CREDENTIALS Resilient Educator- Know Yourself

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 5/20/2024

Ongoing July 1, 2023 to May 20, 2024

Self Paced

Reflection

Reflection is part of Danielson's Framework. This learning will help you reflect both personally and professionally to build resiliency.
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4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

50. MICRO-CREDENTIALS Supporting English Language Learners

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 5/20/2024

Open Enrollment July to May 20

Self Paced

ELL

Learn the basics for working with English Language learners including how they become ELLs and how to best support them.
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
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4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

51. MICRO-CREDENTIALS Voracious Vocabulary Introduction

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 5/20/2024

Ongoing July 1, 2023 to May 20, 2024

Self Paced

Vocabulary

Teaching vocabulary is the ability to identify & explicitly teach Tier II words while building students' academic language & literacy skills
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
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4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

52. Thriving as a New Teacher (Spheres 4-6)

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Dates: 5/20/2024

Self paced with completion by May 2024

MicroCredential

New Teachers

Thriving as a New Teacher (Spheres 4-6) will support new teachers in curriculum management, assessment, and collaborating with colleagues.
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
2. Click this link https://badgelist.com/GRTC-Teacher-Centers/Thriving-as-a-New-Teacher-Spheres-4-6
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4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

53. MICRO-CREDENTIALS Google Jamboard Level 1

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 5/20/2024

Ongoing July 1 to May 20, 2024

Self Paced

Technology

Google Jamboard is a digital whiteboard that lets you create interactive learning experiences..
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
2. Click this link
3. Register for an account or sign in if already registered
4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

54. Micro-Credential Equity Challenge Week 5

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: All Audiences

Dates: 5/20/2024

Open Enrollment July to May 20

Self Paced

Diversity

Participating in New York State Teacher Centers' 10 week Equity Challenge will introduce you to equity and how it impacts students and families. This work will support educators as they build local ecosystems of success. This badge corresponds with the activities in Week 5.
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
2. Click this link
3. Register for an account or sign in if already registered
4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

55. Micro-Credential Equity Challenge Week 6

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: All Audiences

Dates: 5/20/2024

Open Enrollment July to May 20

Self Paced

Diversity

Participating in New York State Teacher Centers' 10 week Equity Challenge will introduce you to equity and how it impacts students and families. This work will support educators as they build local ecosystems of success. This badge corresponds with the activities in Week 6.
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
2. Click this link
3. Register for an account or sign in if already registered
4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

56. MICRO-CREDENTIAL Twitter: You're In For A Tweet!

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Teachers and Administration

Dates: 5/20/2024

Open Enrollment July to May 20

Self Paced

Social Media

Twitter can be a powerful, personal learning and networking tool for educators. It is an excellent way to collect, create, and share information.
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4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

57. MICRO-CREDENTIAL-Voracious Vocabulary Master

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Teachers and Administration

Dates: 5/20/2024

Open Enrollment July to May 20

Self Paced

Vocabulary

The badge builds on identified Tier II vocabulary words and creating an instructional routine of meaningful Tier II word learning opportunities. Voracious Vocabulary-Introduction is a prerequisite.
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4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2024

58. Library Technologies Training

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Staff

Dates: 5/22/2024

Learn about using Destiny Discover to help patrons find what they need.

59. Foundations of Library Management Cohort

Program: School Library System

Audience: Librarians and Library Staff

Dates: 5/22/2024

This cohort it designed for anyone who is in the beginning of their library career. In each meeting we will share best practices for library and collection management. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other library staff to share ideas and discuss challenges. We encourage you to bring any questions or problems that you would like assistance in solving.

60. Eating Disorders Prevention Conference

Program: Trauma, Illness and Grief (TIG)

Audience: Physical Education Teachers, Athletic Directors & Coaches, Health Teachers , FACS Teachers, School Nurses

Dates: 5/30/2024

A curriculum based education and prevention for: Physical Education Teachers, Athletic Directors & Coaches, Health Teachers, FACS Teachers &School Nurses. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Mary Tantillo, Founder of The Healing Connection. Learn the signs & symptoms of eating disorders, Education & prevention strategies with students, How to meet NYS Learning Standards with a prevention lens, Interdisciplinary crosswalk strategies for your school. Hear from individuals with lived experience with eating disorders. Lunch Included!

61. Genesee Valley BOCES Regional Curriculum Council Meeting (session 4 of 4)

Program: Curriculum Council

Audience: Instructional Administrators

Dates: 5/31/2024

In Person

Lunch Provided

The Genesee Valley BOCES Administrative Curriculum Council meets often throughout the school year in efforts to collaborate with other Instructional Leaders in the region, hear updates from various departments, and continue professional learning together.

62. Regional CSE Chairperson Meeting (Genesee Valley BOCES Districts Only)

Program: Special Education

Audience: Gensee Valley BOCES Regional Special Education Administrators

Dates: 6/13/2024

In Person

63. End of Year PE Network

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: PE Teachers

Dates: 6/20/2024

Location: Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures 5662 NY-64, Canandaigua, NY 14424 Instruction and climbing time on the seven high ropes courses Time: 9:00 am -1:00 pm Lunch: 1:00 - 2:00 pm (Pack a lunch and eat on the mountain) Care to Share time/presentation: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

64. LETRS Training: Based on The Science of Reading (Volume 1)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades K-12 General and Special Education Teachers, Interventionists, Teacher Leaders, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Dates: 7/1/2024 to 6/30/2025

In Person

Lunch Provided

Lexia provides science of reading-based professional learning and curriculum solutions to 6.7 million K-12 students and their 360,000 educators at more than 23,000 schools nationwide.

Each volume requires staff members to attend in-person sessions, read outside of the sessions, and complete tasks between meetings.

There are only 20 spots available for this professional learning, and registration will be on a first come first serve basis. No additional spots will be permitted. Once you have registered, there is not an option to drop the course, as you are locked in for payment. Please do not register unless you are certain you want to take the courses.

The four in-person dates will be determined and shared with registered participants.

65. Online Book Study: Ambitious Science Teaching

Program: School Improvement

Audience: K-12 Science Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Teacher Leaders, and Administrators

Dates: 7/15/2024

Book Study

Book Included

Join the School Improvement Team for a six-week book study to explore and discuss the text, Ambitious Science Teaching, by Mark Windschitl, Jessica Thompson, and Melissa Braaten. Participants will explore a framework for science teaching that ensures instruction is both rigorous and equitable. The authors organize this book around the following four sets of core teaching practices: planning for engagement with big ideas; eliciting student thinking; supporting changes in students' thinking; and drawing together evidence-based explanations (Windschitl, Thompson, Braaten 2018).

Participants can expect to participate in a virtual book study by reading, writing, and posting in Google Classroom. A syllabus and a copy of the book will be provided to participants prior to the book study launch date. Assignments and discussions will be posted throughout the week. In order to receive credit, participants must complete all requirements. CTLE hours will be awarded based upon online participation and completion of course tasks. Registration for this course closes June 28, 2024.

Course Launch Date: Monday, July 15, 2024

Course Close Date: Friday, August 23, 2024

Format: Online Book Study

Location: Google Classroom

66. TCIS: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (Levels I & II)

Program: Special Education

Audience: Grades K-12 Paraprofessionals, General and Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, and School Psychologist

Dates: 7/16/2024 to 7/19/2024

New

The Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) training program for child and youth care staff presents a framework for implementing a crisis and management system that reduces the need to rely on high-risk interventions. The TCI framework complements the Response to Intervention (RTI) approach and also includes aspects of trauma-informed care. Staff who are trained in the TCI program are provided a crisis prevention and intervention model designed to teach staff how to help children learn constructive ways to proactively diminish crisis and also support students and staff to react to a crisis. The skills, knowledge, and professional judgment of staff in responding to crises are critical factors in helping young people learn constructive and adaptive ways to deal with frustration, failure, anger, rejection, hurt, and depression. Program objectives include learning to proactively prevent and/or de-escalate a potential crisis situation with a child or young person, manage a crisis situation in a therapeutic manner, and if necessary, intervene physically in a manner that reduces the risk of harm to children and staff and process the crisis event with children and young people to help improve their coping strategies. Upon completion, this training will certify the attendee in Levels I & II certification.

Attendance is required for all four days to receive certification.

Lunch will be on your own on 7/16, 7/17, and 7/18. Lunch will be provided on 7/19.

67. Bridging Divide in the Classroom with Strategic Discourse

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades K-12 General/Special Education Teachers, Interventionists, Teacher Leaders, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Dates: 7/17/2024

In Person

Lunch Included

Join us for an immersive, full-day professional development workshop dedicated to transforming student discourse within the classroom. Inspired by the innovative strategies in Read, Talk, Write, by Nancy Motley, this workshop delves into the art of perspective-taking, social-emotional learning (SEL), and political bridging to enrich your teaching toolkit. Prepare to explore beyond the traditional debate format. We'll introduce you to diverse methods that not only encourage students to engage in meaningful discussions on challenging topics, but also enhance their reading and writing abilities through advanced discourse skills. In today's society, where understanding and communication are paramount, equipping students with these skills is more relevant than ever.

68. Discipline is Restorative In Nature

Program: School Improvement

Audience: K-8 General Education, Special Education & Intervention Teachers, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Dates: 7/17/2024

In Person

Lunch Included

Biographical Sketch: Brad Weinstein is the co-author of the Washington Post bestseller Hacking School Discipline and has been featured in numerous publications and podcasts. He is also a co-author of The AI Classroom and an upcoming book tentatively titled Balanced Discipline. He has spent the last several years working with schools across the world with the implementation of restorative practices. Brad has dedicated his career to empowering students with the skills they need for success in a rapidly changing world. He first carried out this vision as an elementary and middle school teacher before becoming the principal of a high school on the east side of Indianapolis. Brad became the founding Director of Curriculum and Instruction for a STEM-focused network of schools dedicated to authentic learning by tackling real-world problems.

Session Description: This session will explore the restorative mindset and the basic practices that lead to understanding behaviors and building connections in the classroom. Participants can expect to examine inequitable power structures that exist within schools, and how classroom circles can support a warm and welcoming classroom environment.

69. Regional Genesee Valley BOCES Special Education Summer Summit

Program: Special Education

Audience: Special Education Leaders, Building Leaders, Instructional Leaders, Superintendents, & Special Education Support Staff, and Teachers.

Dates: 7/22/2024 to 7/23/2024

In Person

Breakfast Included

Lunch Included

The Genesee Valley BOCES Special Education Summer Summit is a dynamic and inclusive gathering that brings administrators & educators together from across the region to explore innovative strategies, best practices, and emerging trends in special education. This inspiring event provides a platform for collaboration, learning, and professional growth through guest speakers and interactive workshops. Participants will engage in meaningful dialogue, share valuable insights, and gain practical tools to promote equitable and inclusive educational environments for students with disabilities. With a focus on fostering leadership skills, fostering collaboration, and addressing the unique challenges in special education, this conference serves as a catalyst for positive change and empowers attendees to shape the future of special education for the betterment of all students.

Cost includes a light breakfast and lunch on both days.

70. Engagement in the Classroom Through Questioning and Inquiry

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades K-12 General/Special Education Teachers, Interventionists, Teacher Leaders, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Dates: 7/24/2024

In Person

Lunch Included

In an era where both technology and societal norms are constantly evolving, our students' learning environments and needs are also changing. Despite these shifts, the importance of engaging students with meaningful questions that explore "big ideas,” or critical content themes, remains a cornerstone of effective instruction. School Improvement invites you to participate in a special summer session focused on innovative practices that captivate students through essential and compelling questions. These questions are designed not only to challenge students, but also to encourage them to develop their own insights into the content. During our session, participants will explore strategies that seamlessly integrate into inquiry-based lessons and units, enhancing our collective pedagogical approach. Join us for a day dedicated to refining our skills in crafting questions that stimulate student curiosity and foster deep learning. This hands-on session promises to equip educators with practical techniques to create more engaging, thought-provoking, and meaningful learning experiences for students.

71. Genesee Valley BOCES 2024 Leadership Institute

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Genesee Valley BOCES K-12 Building and District Leaders

Dates: 7/31/2024 to 8/1/2024

2 day event

AGENDA: A more detailed agenda is forthcoming

Day 1:
Keynote Speakers: Dr. Thomas Guskey & More
Professional Learning Breakout Sessions

Day 2:
Conversation Stations/District Work Time/Team Building

**This event is for GV BOCES component districts only

**Participation in the 2024 Leadership Institute serves as annual APPR re-certification for leaders.

72. TCIS: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (Levels I & II)

Program: Special Education

Audience: Grades K-12 Paraprofessionals, General and Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, and School Psychologist

Dates: 8/12/2024 to 8/16/2024

New

The Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) training program for child and youth care staff presents a framework for implementing a crisis and management system that reduces the need to rely on high-risk interventions. The TCI framework complements the Response to Intervention (RTI) approach and also includes aspects of trauma-informed care. Staff who are trained in the TCI program are provided a crisis prevention and intervention model designed to teach staff how to help children learn constructive ways to proactively diminish crisis and also support students and staff to react to a crisis. The skills, knowledge, and professional judgment of staff in responding to crises are critical factors in helping young people learn constructive and adaptive ways to deal with frustration, failure, anger, rejection, hurt, and depression. Program objectives include learning to proactively prevent and/or de-escalate a potential crisis situation with a child or young person, manage a crisis situation in a therapeutic manner, and if necessary, intervene physically in a manner that reduces the risk of harm to children and staff and process the crisis event with children and young people to help improve their coping strategies. Upon completion, this training will certify the attendee in Levels I & II certification.

Attendance is required for all four days to receive certification.

Lunch will be on your own on 8/12, 8/14, and 8/15. Lunch will be provided on 8/16.

73. Greater Rochester Region School Library Conference

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians and School Library students

Dates: 8/21/2024

GRRSL: BEaR - Greater Rochester Region School Librarians: Books, Education and Readership Hosted by M1 BOCES, M2 BOCES, GV BOCES, WFL BOCES and Rochester City School District. This will be a full conference day with keynote (TBD), breakout sessions, vendor exhibits and lunch included. The conference day will be located at St. John Fisher University. We are still in the planning stages and looking for presenters. If you are a school librarian who is willing to present a 40 minute session, please fill out the RFP linked below by April 15th: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7Ims0Y3cFyVq-F4Kwnmqo7gZDDBw-N8obmAreC3AzqyIBZw/viewform?usp=sf_link

74. TIG Boot Camp for Administrators

Program: Trauma, Illness and Grief (TIG)

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 8/28/2024

Administrators plan an essential role during a critical incident. They are often the ones gathering the TIG team, participating in strategic planning and crafting crisis communications. This one day training is designed for Administrators that haven't had time to take the full five day TIG training, or are looking for a refresher. An overview of trauma, grief, chronic illness, suicide prevention & intervention, threat assessment with a focus on strategic planning. Lunch included.

75. Regional CSE Chairperson Meeting (Genesee Valley BOCES Districts Only)

Program: Special Education

Audience: Gensee Valley BOCES Regional Special Education Administrators

Dates: 9/12/2024

In Person

76. TIG Training Fall 2024

Program: Trauma, Illness and Grief (TIG)

Audience: School Administrators, Mental Health team, SROs, nurses, teachers

Dates: 9/24/2024 to 12/11/2024

Full TIG Training will give an overview of the important considerations for administrators, counselors and staff when responding to critical incidents in their school community. Attendees will become aware of best practices and trauma informed care, and how to best utilize and support your district's TIG team during a crisis. Topics include grief & loss at school -trauma -suicide risk & intervention in youth and adolescents -chronic & acute illness -school violence: intervention & prevention -managing media and communication during incidents , with an emphasis on a team approach to strategic planning in the first hours after an incident. *Please confirm with your TIG Coordinator before signing up

77. Learning to Depolarize: Helping Students Reach Across Lines of Divide

Program: School Improvement

Audience: K-12 General Education, Social Studies, Special Education & Intervention Teachers, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Dates: 9/25/2024

In Person

Lunch Included

Featured Speaker

Biographical Sketch: Kent has taught, coached, and occupied several leadership positions at the middle-school level over the past twenty years. He is a recipient of various honors, including the Margot Stern Strom Teaching Award from Facing History and Ourselves and the NAIS Teacher of the Future designation. He earned his Ed.M. in Learning and Teaching from Harvard University. In partnership with the Better Arguments Project, Kent created a curriculum to encourage civil discourse among middle- and high-school students. He has helped envision and execute programming for the K-12 sector of the National Week of Conversation, and he serves on the Education Advisory Team for Courageous Rhode Island. Kent has also worked with a number of schools to help educators navigate the complexities of political polarization. By virtue of temperament and experience, he is well suited to gently, purposefully, and humorously leading students and faculty members through difficult discussions.

Description: As the election approaches, your school and community may be more politically active than ever. Join School Improvement and Kent for an entire day dedicated to learning and engagement, aimed at "depolarizing" and assisting students, staff, and community members in engaging in meaningful political discussions. These discussions are designed to understand a diverse set of perspectives. Rather than seeking to change or alter opinions, Kent's approach integrates media literacy, civic engagement, and social-emotional learning into a comprehensive toolkit for educators and districts. This toolkit addresses the challenges of political discourse in the 21st century. Our students are poised to enter a politically divided society, and Kent will work with us to help students "disagree better" and engage in respectful conversations with those who hold different views.

78. Proactive & Reactive Practices within Restorative Discipline

Program: School Improvement

Audience: K-8 General Education, Special Education & Intervention Teachers, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Dates: 9/25/2024

Synchronous

Biographical Sketch: Brad Weinstein is the co-author of the Washington Post bestseller Hacking School Discipline and has been featured in numerous publications and podcasts. He is also a co-author of The AI Classroom and an upcoming book tentatively titled Balanced Discipline. He has spent the last several years working with schools across the world with the implementation of restorative practices. Brad has dedicated his career to empowering students with the skills they need for success in a rapidly changing world. He first carried out this vision as an elementary and middle school teacher before becoming the principal of a high school on the east side of Indianapolis. Brad became the founding Director of Curriculum and Instruction for a STEM-focused network of schools dedicated to authentic learning by tackling real-world problems.

Session Description: This opportunity is designed to equip educators with comprehensive strategies to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. Participants will explore evidence-based approaches to preventive discipline, emphasizing the development of reflective listening, open-ended questions and collective commitments. The session will delve into reactive practices. This learning opportunity aims to empower educators to consider consequences that are restorative in nature, ensure harm has been repaired, and explore action planning for the future.

Participants will receive the Zoom link the day prior to the session.

79. Effective IEP Advocacy, Social Emotional Goals & Implementation

Program: Trauma, Illness and Grief (TIG)

Dates: 9/26/2024

Everything you need to know about creating effective social emotional support on a students' IEP, including criteria guideline, effective goal writing, advocacy for services and implementation.

80. GSA Conference Day

Program: Trauma, Illness and Grief (TIG)

Audience: GSA Leaders, any educational LGBTQ+ allies

Dates: 10/8/2024

This one day conference is an informative and supportive gathering for leaders of Gay-Straight Alliance or other LGBTQ+ clubs in our region. In today's world, GSA advisors face unprecedented challenges, from navigating shifting political landscapes to ensuring the safety and well-being of LGBTQ+ students in their schools. Embracing such a role and being there for your students every day can be overwhelming at times, which is why GLOW OUT! and their partners at GLYS want to provide you with a full day of programmatic, emotional, and social support for the school year ahead. In addition to GSA basics (legal protections, local and national resources, ways to structure your club, etc.) we will also have time to share triumphs and challenges, plan collaborative events for the year ahead, develop innovative strategies for advocacy and support, and become a stronger community together. Lunch Included.

81. Creating a Restorative School

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Administration and Behavior Team Members

Dates: 10/9/2024

Synchronous

Biographical Sketch: Brad Weinstein is the co-author of the Washington Post bestseller Hacking School Discipline and has been featured in numerous publications and podcasts. He is also a co-author of The AI Classroom and an upcoming book tentatively titled Balanced Discipline. He has spent the last several years working with schools across the world with the implementation of restorative practices. Brad has dedicated his career to empowering students with the skills they need for success in a rapidly changing world. He first carried out this vision as an elementary and middle school teacher before becoming the principal of a high school on the east side of Indianapolis. Brad became the founding Director of Curriculum and Instruction for a STEM-focused network of schools dedicated to authentic learning by tackling real-world problems.

Session Description: This professional learning opportunity is designed to empower educators with the knowledge and skills to create a restorative school that values empathy, collaboration, and community building, ultimately enhancing the overall well-being and success of both students and staff. Time will be spent considering a restorative change process, reviewing a restorative readiness assessment, and reflecting on the new learning.

Participants will receive the Zoom link the day prior to the session.

82. Regional CSE Chairperson Meeting (Genesee Valley BOCES Districts Only)

Program: Special Education

Audience: Gensee Valley BOCES Regional Special Education Administrators

Dates: 10/17/2024

In Person

83. Bridging Divide in the Classroom with Strategic Discourse

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades K-12 General/Special Education Teachers, Interventionists, Teacher Leaders, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Dates: 10/29/2024

In Person

Lunch Included

84. Responsive Teaching

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades K-12 General/Special Education Teachers, Interventionists, Teacher Leaders, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Dates: 11/6/2024

In Person

Lunch Included

This professional learning session is designed for educators seeking to enhance their adaptability and responsiveness within the classroom, through insightful student evaluations. Renowned assessment expert Dylan Wiliam emphasizes, "The key is to treat assessments as a device for improving instruction, not as a mechanism for ranking students" (Wiliam, 2011). Ongoing responsiveness serves as a critical lens for understanding student progress and needs, as well as enables educators to tailor their teaching strategies effectively. By focusing on the practical application of student-centered assessment techniques, this session aims to cultivate an environment that supports individualized learning and growth.

85. Regional CSE Chairperson Meeting (Genesee Valley BOCES Districts Only)

Program: Special Education

Audience: Gensee Valley BOCES Regional Special Education Administrators

Dates: 11/7/2024

In Person

86. Collaborative & Proactive Solutions & Trauma Informed FBAs

Program: Trauma, Illness and Grief (TIG)

Dates: 11/21/2024

An overview of Dr. Ross Greene's Collaborative & Proactive Solutions model as an alternative to traditional behavior modification or discipline. Use of the ALSUP 2024 as a problem solving discussion guide. Discuss how to create trauma informed FBAs with a solution focused framework.

87. Archetyping the Master Teacher; Sprint Series

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades K-12 General/Special Education Teachers, Interventionists, Teacher Leaders, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Dates: 12/3/2024 to 3/13/2025

Hybrid

Lunch Included

In this session, participants will examine research-based practices that all educators should know, and be able to do within classrooms. This opportunity is grounded in the article Principles of Instruction: Research-Based Strategies That All Teachers Should Know, by Rosenshine (2012). This professional-learning opportunity explores ten evidence-informed classroom practices that effective educators have employed for decades. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on their instructional delivery, identify areas to make small shifts in practice, and potentially identify areas for future continuous improvement. We are excited to introduce this session through an innovative ‘hybrid' model, which combines the convenience of an online learning platform with the interactive richness of live Zoom sessions. Our journey begins with an introductory Zoom meeting on December 3rd, from 1:30 to 2:30 PM, and concludes with a closing Zoom session on March 13th. The hybrid format offers participants the flexibility to engage with the content and participate in discussions at their own pace between Zoom meetings. Additionally, the platform allows educators to encourage and support each other while implementing these practices in their own classrooms. This unique learning opportunity is designed for educators at all levels across our region, aiming to refine their pedagogical skills while fostering a supportive community for shared growth and development.

88. Regional CSE Chairperson Meeting (Genesee Valley BOCES Districts Only)

Program: Special Education

Audience: Gensee Valley BOCES Regional Special Education Administrators

Dates: 12/12/2024

In Person

Lunch

89. Regional CSE Chairperson Meeting (Genesee Valley BOCES Districts Only)

Program: Special Education

Audience: Gensee Valley BOCES Regional Special Education Administrators

Dates: 1/9/2025

In Person

90. Clinical Ethics in a School Setting

Program: Trauma, Illness and Grief (TIG)

Dates: 1/30/2025

Discussion of clinical ethics are related to social workers, psychologists and school counselors when working in a school setting. Including topics related to student confidentiality and dual relationships in small, rural school districts.

91. Let Them Drive: Student-Centered Learning Projects

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades K-12 General/Special Education Teachers, Interventionists, Teacher Leaders, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Dates: 2/4/2025 to 4/8/2025

Synchronous

Student-centered projects offer educators a distinctive opportunity to leverage engagement through extended work. Contrary to the common misconception, these learning approaches necessitate substantial structure and planning. In reality, Project-Based and Performance-Based Learning demand explicit intentions, meticulous planning, and systematic instruction to equip students with the necessary framework for success in directing their own learning journeys. To demystify the process and lay the groundwork for implementing student-centered learning experiences, the School Improvement Team will conduct three, one-hour synchronous sessions. These sessions aim to introduce foundational concepts essential for fostering effective student-centered learning environments in your classroom.

The synchronous webinar link and supporting materials will be sent to registered participants the day before the session. CTLE credit will be awarded to those who attend the live webinar.

92. Guiding Resilience through Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades K-12 General/Special Education Teachers, Interventionists, Teacher Leaders, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Dates: 2/5/2025

In Person

Lunch Included

Educators play a crucial role in both imparting knowledge and supporting the social emotional needs of their students. This professional development session is designed to provide educators with the knowledge and tools necessary to utilize trauma-informed approaches in their teaching practices. Participants will understand how trauma affects learning and behavior, describe the principles of trauma-informed education, and identify strategies for creating safe learning environments, to support the resilience and success of all students, but particularly for those who have experienced trauma.

93. Regional CSE Chairperson Meeting (Genesee Valley BOCES Districts Only)

Program: Special Education

Audience: Gensee Valley BOCES Regional Special Education Administrators

Dates: 2/13/2025

In Person

94. Assisting Individuals In Crisis with Barb Ertl

Program: Trauma, Illness and Grief (TIG)

Audience: TIG team Members, Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors

Dates: 3/3/2025 to 3/4/2025

Crisis Intervention is a specialized acute emergency mental health intervention which requires specialized training. As physical first aid is to surgery, crisis intervention is to psychotherapy. Thus, crisis intervention is sometimes called "emotional first aid”. This program is designed to teach participants the fundamentals of, and a specific protocol for, individual crisis intervention.This course is designed for anyone who desires to increase their knowledge of individual (one-on-one) crisis intervention techniques.

95. Assessment Alignment

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades 3-12 Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Teacher Leaders, and Administrators

Dates: 3/6/2025

Synchronous

Join the School Improvement Team for a live webinar that delves into the advantages and methodologies of synchronizing instructional standards with assessment items. Attendees will explore Webb's Depth of Knowledge (DOK) and utilize it as a tool for alignment, assigning appropriate levels of rigor to standards which aids in the optimal selection of item types. The session will also provide a comprehensive demonstration on constructing an assessment blueprint, enabling educators to critically evaluate assessments for reliability, fairness, rigor, and accuracy. The synchronous webinar link and supporting materials will be sent to registered participants the day before the session. CTLE credit will be awarded to those who attend the live webinar.

96. Regional CSE Chairperson Meeting (Genesee Valley BOCES Districts Only)

Program: Special Education

Audience: Gensee Valley BOCES Regional Special Education Administrators

Dates: 3/13/2025

In Person

97. Advocating for Student Access to Services

Program: Trauma, Illness and Grief (TIG)

Dates: 3/18/2025

Understanding and advocating for various services available to students, including discussion of McKinney Vento (homelessness) law, working with foster care and other community and school based services.

98. Administrator's Guide to LGBTQ+ Laws and Guidance for Schools

Program: Trauma, Illness and Grief (TIG)

Audience: Administrators, other educational allies

Dates: 3/25/2025

Join us for an empowering workshop for middle and high school administrators seeking to create safer and more inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ students and the Gender and Sexuality Alliances (GSAs) in their schools. In addition to reviewing New York State education laws, we'll explore effective strategies for working with school boards and implementing comprehensive anti-bullying measures. Through interactive discussions and scenarios, participants will learn practical techniques for addressing challenges such as homophobic or transphobic parents, while also discovering ways to foster family pride and inclusion within their school communities. By the workshop's end, administrators will leave equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to champion LGBTQ+ rights, support GSAs, and ensure every student feels valued and protected. Breakfast Included.

99. Regional CSE Chairperson Meeting (Genesee Valley BOCES Districts Only)

Program: Special Education

Audience: Gensee Valley BOCES Regional Special Education Administrators

Dates: 5/8/2025

In Person

100. Regional CSE Chairperson Meeting (Genesee Valley BOCES Districts Only)

Program: Special Education

Audience: Gensee Valley BOCES Regional Special Education Administrators

Dates: 6/12/2025

In Person

Lunch

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