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1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

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

4. 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

5. RIS Grade 4

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Dates: 12/2/2025

Working on Kagan Strategies and then curriculum mapping.
  • Max Class Size: 10

6. 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

7. RIS Grade 3

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Dates: 12/17/2025

Working on explicit Vocabulary for Social Studies and Curriculum Mapping
  • Max Class Size: 10

8. 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

9. 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

10. NYS Portrait of a Graduate & Inquiry-Based Learning in PreK-Grade 5

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Dates: 1/14/2026

This event, which will be a hybrid webinar with in-person discussion and presentations, will provide New York State administrators and school leaders with an opportunity to engage in regional discussions about what the NYS Portrait of a Graduate means in PreK to Grade 5, as well as how this connects to inquiry-based learning. Please note that to attend this event, you must attend in person at a BOCES or Big 5 designated site.

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 100

11. 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

12. SLS Council, Coordinators Meeting & PD

Program: School Library System

Dates: 2/9/2026

The main function of the communication coordinators (individually and as a group) is to provide two-way communication between the member libraries and the school library system. The communication coordinator meetings will share information on system programs, procedures, data collection, and provide professional development. They will also bring the needs of school library system users (students, faculty and administrators) to the attention of the school library system council and director. The School Library System Council will work with the director to recommend policy; do long-range and short-range planning, including overseeing the development of the system's Plan of Service; approve the annual system budget and the system's annual report; and evaluate the system's services. In the morning there will be professional development. The Communication Coordinators meeting and council meeting will be held from 12:30-3:00. These meetings are open to all library staff. If you are a Communication Coordinator or Council member and you cannot attend a scheduled Communication Coordinators/council meeting, you are encouraged to send another LMS from your district in your absence.
  • Max Class Size: 25

13. AI Symposium Day

Program: School Library System

Dates: 2/11/2026

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Join us for a dynamic full-day workshop designed for educators, librarians, tech directors, administrators, and policy experts to explore the latest in AI integration, curriculum development, and innovative teaching strategies. Begin with a thought-provoking panel on AI's role in the school community, followed by hands-on sessions focused on AI tools for curriculum alignment, app smashing, and digital literacy. Gain insight from the lenses of varying stakeholders including: Admin, Policy, Technology, Libraries, Educators, and Students. Learn practical strategies for navigating copyright, citation, and DEI issues in library resources. Engage in collaborative discussions on emerging trends. Incorporate AI-driven game design and discover how to leverage student voice for deeper engagement. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with experts, explore cutting-edge tools, and leave with actionable takeaways to enhance your school's AI and tech initiatives!
  • Max Class Size: 20

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. NY Inspires Consortium Day Three

Program: Professional Development/Instructional Support Services (CSIPD)

Dates: 3/4/2026

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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. SLS Council, Coordinators Meeting & PD

Program: School Library System

Dates: 5/29/2026

The main function of the communication coordinators (individually and as a group) is to provide two-way communication between the member libraries and the school library system. The communication coordinator meetings will share information on system programs, procedures, data collection, and provide professional development. They will also bring the needs of school library system users (students, faculty and administrators) to the attention of the school library system council and director. The School Library System Council will work with the director to recommend policy; do long-range and short-range planning, including overseeing the development of the system's Plan of Service; approve the annual system budget and the system's annual report; and evaluate the system's services. In the morning there will be professional development. The Communication Coordinators meeting and council meeting will be held from 12:30-3:00. These meetings are open to all library staff. If you are a Communication Coordinator or Council member and you cannot attend a scheduled Communication Coordinators/council meeting, you are encouraged to send another LMS from your district in your absence.
  • Max Class Size: 25