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1. First Aid Re-Certification for Coaches

Program: Coaching Certification

Audience: Coaches requiring re-certification in First Aid

Dates: 3/10/2025

Re-certification of First Aid

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 100

2. Social Studies Consortium

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Dates: 10/2/2025 to 5/14/2026

This consortium will be an opportunity for educators to meet and discuss current trends in Social Studies for the 2025-2026 school year. This will allow teachers to work through aligning current standards with lessons and projects. Each session will be from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
  • Max Class Size: 50

3. Seal of Civic Readiness Consortium

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Dates: 10/8/2025 to 5/27/2026

Opportunity for Districts to meet and discuss the Seal of Civic Readiness and what next steps are for the district.
  • Max Class Size: 90

4. Grades K-12 Math Intervention Consortium Days - Orleans/Niagara BOCES 2025-2026 Mathematics Consortium

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Activity Owner/Manager: Jennifer Talarico  - jtalarico@onboces.org

Dates: 10/21/2025 to 2/10/2026

Starting Today

Join us for the third year of our Orleans/Niagara BOCES Regional Mathematics Consortium to collaborate with peers, explore resources, take a deeper look at the changes in the NYS Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards, and discuss NYSED updates!

*These sessions are the two dates of the consortium for grades K-12 math intervention.*

All sessions will be held at the Orleans/Niagara BOCES East Conference Center located at 4124 Saunders Settlement Rd., Sanborn, NY 14132.

  • Max Class Size: 50

5. The Heart of the Classroom: Teacher Aide Training 10/24/25

Program: Special Programs

Dates: 10/24/2025

Starting Soon
This training prepares individuals to take on the role of a paraprofessional in the classroom setting. Those who attend will learn about the responsibilities of a paraprofessional and accessible resources. They will also review student characteristics that may require their support and assistance within the classroom. Paraprofessionals who attend this training will learn how to read an IEP, BIP and ICMP so they can readily support the teacher and students by being able to identify required accommodations and supports within those documents.

*Lunch will be on your own for 1 hour.

  • Max Class Size: 30

6. Starpoint RIS

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Dates: 10/28/2025

New
Working through Kagan strategies, curriculum maps and creating those CRQ questions
  • Max Class Size: 10

7. Introduction to Canva

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Dates: 10/29/2025

In this class you will learn where things are in Canva; how to utilize Magic Write and have time to work on your own projects. You need to bring items with you that you'd want to create.
  • Max Class Size: 150

8. First Aid Certification November 2025

Program: Coaching Certification

Audience: Coaches requiring certification in First Aid

Dates: 11/3/2025

Basic First Aid Certification for coaches. Only 1 class is required. Only register for 1 class.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20

9. Introduction to iCivics

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Dates: 11/5/2025

In this class you will learn how iCivics works, the resources available to you for free. Please bring your plan book to ensure you can plan where and how to implement iCivics within your existing curriculum plan and pacing.
  • Max Class Size: 150

10. NY Inspires Consortium Day One

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Dates: 11/5/2025

Day One will include an overview of NY Inspires and the Portrait of a Graduate. This initial onboarding session will explore new requirements, expectations, and a deep understanding of what students will soon be participating in.

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 100

11. Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards: Grades K-5

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Dates: 11/7/2025

This session will be an overview of the Computer Science and Digital Fluency standards with an emphasis on curriculum impacts and building digital toolboxes.

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 100

12. First Aid Certification November 2025

Program: Coaching Certification

Audience: coaches needing certification in first aid

Dates: 11/10/2025

Basic First Aid Certification for coaches. Only 1 class is required. Only register for 1 class.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20

13. New and upcoming elementary books Fall 2025 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Online

Program: School Library System

Dates: 11/12/2025

SLS will sponsor a 1 hour CTLE/Hours PD from 3:00PM-4:00PM via Zoom. Zoom link will be supplied after registration. "Hundreds of books are published every month. But who has the time to read so many books? In the form of book talks, Charlie Kelly will highlight new and upcoming culturally relevant elementary books which include picture books, chapter books, novels, graphic novels, poetry, biography, and nonfiction titles. Ms. Kelly has attended webinars by School Library Journal, American Library Association, BookList, and numerous book publishers focusing on culturally relevant books. She also visits bookstores, public libraries, and reads Advance Readers Copies from publishers. To be classified as culturally relevant, a piece of literature needs be authentic, realistic, and uphold a culturally conscious ideology and message (Gray, 2009; Hefflin, & Barksdale-Ladd, 2001; Inglebret, Jones, & Pavel, 2008; McNair, 2010; Yoon, Simpson, & Haag, 2010). Culturally relevant books mirror different aspects of identity (e.g. race, setting, beliefs, cultures) so students/patrons can imagine themselves in the story. By having culturally relevant books in libraries, students can choose books where they see themselves in the books. The books will also help the students expand their understanding of others in this multicultural world.

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 25

14. The Heart of the Classroom: Teacher Aide Training 11/14/25

Program: Special Programs

Dates: 11/14/2025

This training prepares individuals to take on the role of a paraprofessional in the classroom setting. Those who attend will learn about the responsibilities of a paraprofessional and accessible resources. They will also review student characteristics that may require their support and assistance within the classroom. Paraprofessionals who attend this training will learn how to read an IEP, BIP and ICMP so they can readily support the teacher and students by being able to identify required accommodations and supports within those documents.

*Lunch will be on your own for 1 hour.

  • Max Class Size: 30

15. Algebra II Consortium Days - Orleans/Niagara BOCES 2025-2026 Mathematics Consortium

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Activity Owner/Manager: Jennifer Talarico  - jtalarico@onboces.org

Dates: 11/18/2025 to 3/3/2026

Join us for the third year of our Orleans/Niagara BOCES Regional Mathematics Consortium to collaborate with peers, explore resources, take a deeper look at the changes in the NYS Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards, and discuss NYSED updates!

*These sessions are the two dates of the consortium for Algebra II.*

All sessions will be held at the Orleans/Niagara BOCES East Conference Center located at 4124 Saunders Settlement Rd., Sanborn, NY 14132.

  • Max Class Size: 50

16. Counselor's Consortium Day 1

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Dates: 11/18/2025

We will have two meetings for Counselors this year to share conversations and best practices, dive into the Portrait of a Graduate and Blue Ribbon Commission requirements, and discuss programmatic / scheduling changes that counselors need to know!

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 80

17. World Languages Assessment Consortium - Day 2

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Dates: 11/19/2025

This is our regular assessment consortium where we will create exams for World Languages for the school year 2025-2026. As in the past, we will have a launch day and subsequent days for continuing / finishing the work. The dates for this year are (register separately): October 9th, 2025 (Day One) November 19, 2025 (Additional Work Day) February 25, 2026 (Additional Work Day) March 31, 2026 (Drafts Due to our Office) April 15, 2026 (Assessments sent to Districts) May 1, 2026 (Last day for any edits or issues)

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 120

18. Science of Reading for Multi LIngual Learners Statewide Hybrid Event

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Dates: 11/24/2025

New
The New York State Education Department will release a new toolkit, developed in collaboration with Dr. Socorro Herrera, Dr. Kathy Escamilla, and Dr. Robin Cabral. The agenda includes an overview of the six briefs developed to help educators ensure that the teaching of reading is inclusive of ELLs and MLs. This event will be held as a hybrid webinar with in-person discussion and online presentations. New York State administrators and literacy leaders will be presented specific and useful information to understand and address the ontological differences between ELLs, MLs, and monolingual students. Please note that to participate in this event, you must attend in person at a designated BOCES, Big 5, or Small City School District site. Participants in the event will have the opportunity to learn about the briefs with Dr. Socorro Herrera, a professor at the College of Education and the director of the Center for Intercultural and Multilingual Advocacy at Kansas State University. Dr. Herrera's K-12 teaching experience includes an emphasis on literacy development, and her research focuses on literacy opportunities with culturally and linguistically diverse students, reading strategies, and teacher preparation for diversity in the classroom

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 125

19. Algebra I & Geometry Consortium Days - Orleans/Niagara BOCES 2025-2026 Mathematics Consortium

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Activity Owner/Manager: Jennifer Talarico  - jtalarico@onboces.org

Dates: 12/3/2025 to 3/18/2026

Join us for the third year of our Orleans/Niagara BOCES Regional Mathematics Consortium to collaborate with peers, explore resources, take a deeper look at the changes in the NYS Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards, and discuss NYSED updates!

*These sessions are the two dates of the consortium for Algebra I and Geometry (combined).*

All sessions will be held at the Orleans/Niagara BOCES East Conference Center located at 4124 Saunders Settlement Rd., Sanborn, NY 14132.

  • Max Class Size: 50

20. Kami in Education

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Dates: 12/4/2025

In this class you will learn how Kami works, ways to integrate it within the classroom. This will be a hands-on class to practice utilizing within classroom and touch on multiple disciplines.
  • Max Class Size: 150

21. AI at the Science Museum

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Dates: 12/8/2025

Join us at the Buffalo Science Museum for a hands-on workshop exploring how educators can harness AI to create meaningful and engaging learning experiences for students. This session will provide practical strategies and tools for integrating AI into teaching across all grade levels and content areas. Educators will leave with ideas they can immediately apply to enhance creativity, critical thinking, and student engagement in their classrooms.

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 25

22. Philosophy, Principles & Organization of Athletics

Program: Coaching Certification

Audience: coaches requiring Philosophy, Principles & Organization of Athletics

Dates: 12/8/2025 to 2/12/2026

Philosophy, Principles & Organization of Athletics

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 30

23. NY Inspires Consortium Day Two

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Dates: 12/17/2025

Day Two will include any new information from State Ed around NY Inspires and then begin the process of collecting stakeholder feedback. We will facilitate the creation of a district-specific vision statement to use as you collect feedback from your stakeholders.

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 100

24. The Heart of the Classroom: Teacher Aide Training 12/19/25

Program: Special Programs

Dates: 12/19/2025

This training prepares individuals to take on the role of a paraprofessional in the classroom setting. Those who attend will learn about the responsibilities of a paraprofessional and accessible resources. They will also review student characteristics that may require their support and assistance within the classroom. Paraprofessionals who attend this training will learn how to read an IEP, BIP and ICMP so they can readily support the teacher and students by being able to identify required accommodations and supports within those documents.

*Lunch will be on your own for 1 hour.

  • Max Class Size: 30

25. Financial Math Consortium Days - Orleans/Niagara BOCES 2025-2026 Mathematics Consortium

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Activity Owner/Manager: Jennifer Talarico  - jtalarico@onboces.org

Dates: 1/7/2026 to 4/22/2026

Join us for the third year of our Orleans/Niagara BOCES Regional Mathematics Consortium to collaborate with peers, explore resources, take a deeper look at the changes in the NYS Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards, and discuss NYSED updates!

*These sessions are the two dates of the consortium for Financial Math/Literacy. All math and business teachers that teach financial courses are welcome!*

All sessions will be held at the Orleans/Niagara BOCES East Conference Center located at 4124 Saunders Settlement Rd., Sanborn, NY 14132.

  • Max Class Size: 50

26. Counselor's Consortium Day 2

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Dates: 1/14/2026

We will have two meetings for Counselors this year to share conversations and best practices, dive into the Portrait of a Graduate and Blue Ribbon Commission requirements, and discuss programmatic / scheduling changes that counselors need to know!

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 80

27. Grades 7 & 8 Math Consortium Days - Orleans/Niagara BOCES 2025-2026 Mathematics Consortium

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Activity Owner/Manager: Jennifer Talarico  - jtalarico@onboces.org

Dates: 1/28/2026

Join us for the third year of our Orleans/Niagara BOCES Regional Mathematics Consortium to collaborate with peers, explore resources, take a deeper look at the changes in the NYS Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards, and discuss NYSED updates!

*This session of the consortium is for grades 7 and 8 math.*

  • Max Class Size: 50

28. World Languages Assessment Consortium - Day 3

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Dates: 2/25/2026

This is our regular assessment consortium where we will create exams for World Languages for the school year 2025-2026. As in the past, we will have a launch day and subsequent days for continuing / finishing the work. The dates for this year are (register separately): October 9th, 2025 (Day One) November 19, 2025 (Additional Work Day) February 25, 2026 (Additional Work Day) March 31, 2026 (Drafts Due to our Office) April 15, 2026 (Assessments sent to Districts) May 1, 2026 (Last day for any edits or issues)

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 120

29. First Aid Certification March 2026

Program: Coaching Certification

Audience: coaches requiring first aid certification

Dates: 3/2/2026

Basic First Aid Certification for coaches. Only 1 class is required. Only register for 1 class.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20

30. First Aid Certification March 2026

Program: Coaching Certification

Audience: coaches requiring first aid certification

Dates: 3/3/2026

Basic First Aid Certification for coaches. Only 1 class is required. Only register for 1 class.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20

31. Best Practices in ELA and Literacy for K-2 - Spring Session

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Dates: 3/5/2026

K-2 ELA Consortium

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 50

32. First Aid Certification March 2026

Program: Coaching Certification

Audience: coaches requiring first aid certification

Dates: 3/5/2026

Basic First Aid Certification for coaches. Only 1 class is required. Only register for 1 class.

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 20

33. Best Practices in ELA and Literacy for 3-5 - Spring Session

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Audience: 3-5 Teachers

Dates: 3/10/2026

3-5 ELA Consortium

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 50

34. Health Science Applied to Coaching

Program: Coaching Certification

Audience: Coaches requiring Health Sciences Applied to Coaching

Dates: 3/23/2026 to 5/11/2026

Health Science Applied to Coaching

This activity has a required evaluation

  • Max Class Size: 30

35. Best Practices in ELA and Literacy for 6-8 - Spring Session

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Audience: 6-8 ELA Teachers

Dates: 3/24/2026

6-8 ELA Consortium

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 50

36. Secondary Science Consortium - Bio and Earth - Day 2

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Dates: 3/24/2026

This consortium will be an opportunity for Secondary Science Teachers across our region to meet together to build capacity and consistency in practices, work with new standards and resources, and share effective instruction and assessment techniques. Schools can send representatives or whole teams to this event.

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 125

37. Secondary Science Consortium - Chem & Physics - Day 2

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Dates: 3/25/2026

This consortium will be an opportunity for Secondary Science Teachers across our region to meet together to build capacity and consistency in practices, work with new standards and resources, and share effective instruction and assessment techniques. Schools can send representatives or whole teams to this event.

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 125

38. Best Practices in ELA and Literacy for 9-12 - Spring Session

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Audience: 9-12 ELA Teachers

Dates: 3/31/2026

9-12 ELA Consortium

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 50

39. NY Inspires Consortium Day Three

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Dates: 3/31/2026

Day Three will see us spending some time with the stakeholder feedback we collected. We will create district-specific action plans based on that feedback. We will also review any new information from state ed and begin discussions about what we hope to accomplish in Year 2 of this work.

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 100

40. Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards: Grades 6-12

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Dates: 4/17/2026

This session will be an overview of the Computer Science and Digital Fluency standards with an emphasis on curriculum impacts and building digital toolboxes.

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 100