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1. Asynchronous: The Seven Steps to a Successful Follett Inventory

Program: School Library System

Dates: 4/11/2022

Intended audience: school librarians from districts participating in the Questar III Library Automation CoSer.
Conducting an inventory of your collection helps to determine resource shortages or surpluses, so you can utilize your book budget most effectively. In this asynchronous session, you will learn the 7 steps necessary to complete a successful collection inventory:

Preparation
Creating new inventory in the system
Scanning best practices
Uploading barcodes
Cleanup
Locating and reading reports
Finalizing

This session will conclude with the submission of one learning task: complete an inventory of a small subsection of your collection then submit your results by June 10th by 11:59 p.m.

Directions will be emailed to registered participants on April 11, 2022.

2. Encourage Summer Reading!

Program: School Library System

Audience: Questar III BOCES Teachers and Librarians

Dates: 5/10/2022

Join SLS Specialist Amanda Karian and special guest, NYSED Librarian, Sharon Phillips to learn about fun summer reading initiatives for your students!
In this session you will learn about:

-Sora Sweet Reads summer reading program
-NYS summer reading initiative, Oceans of Possibilities
-Tips and ideas for promotion
-Turnkey resources you can use to promote summer reading ASAP!

A Zoom link will be sent to participants via Frontline the day before the webinar.

3. May 2022 Communication Coordinator Meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 5/13/2022

One of at least four meetings for SLS Communication Coordinators as mandated by NY State Education Law 90.18. Communication coordinators are updated on topics relevant to the profession such as changes in curriculum, technology, and the Information Fluency Continuum. Professional Development is provided on current issues. Information is disseminated to district librarians after each meeting. All school librarians are welcome.

4. Demystify Cataloging and Processing - Asynchronous

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 7/11/2022

Have you ever put off filling out a vendor specification form because you don't totally understand how?

Have you ever opened a MARC file and said "huh?"

If terms like RDA, MARC field, holding, barcode range, subject heading, topical heading, or subtype make you tremble with uncertainty, then this is the PD for you!

By the end of this asynchronous session you will finally feel confident about cataloging and processing!

Directions for the asynchronous PD will be sent to registrants on July 11th and you will have one month to complete it.

5. August STAC Talk

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 8/9/2022

CTLE

STAC for Beginners, Access/File Transfer Manager, Placement Types, DCERT, Verification Process, Timelines and Helpful Reports

6. Learn what Destiny 19.5 has to offer

Program: School Library System

Audience: Questar III SLS Automation Members

Dates: 8/16/2022

Closed

Intended audience: Questar III SLS Automation Members

Learn about the exciting enhancements that Destiny 19.5 has to offer. Updates will be released over the summer for Destiny Library Manager, Destiny Discover, Collections by Destiny, and more. You will be provided a comprehensive look at the new features and functionality.

A Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before the webinar

7. September STAC Talk

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 9/13/2022

CTLE

Calculating In-District Placements, DCPUB Calculation and 2021-2022 10-Month STACs

8. New School Librarian Orientation

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 9/29/2022

Closed

This full day orientation will prepare new school librarians for a successful year. Topics to be covered include: SLS support, online resources, collection development, library program evaluation and goal setting, and advocacy. Attendance is required for librarians in the SLS Mentor program. All school librarians new to the Questar III region strongly encouraged to attend.

9. Communication Coordinator Meeting - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians in the Questar III Region

Dates: 10/4/2022

Closed

Quarterly meetings for SLS Communications Coordinators as mandated in NY State Education Law 90.18. Communications Coordinators are updated on topics such as NY State Education updates, technology, and Information Fluency Skills. Professional development is provided on current issues. Information is brought back to other librarians in their districts. Format determined by level of transmission.

10. Assistant Principals Roundtable - A FREE Quarterly Virtual PLC Series

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Assistant, Associate, or Vice Principals

Dates: 10/5/2022 to 5/10/2023

Overview: School Improvement Leadership Coaches and Professional Development Specialist will will facilitate four one-hour virtual PLC meetings, to be called "Quarterly Roundtables” for school personnel working in the area / role of Assistant, Vice, or Associate Principal . The goals for this PLC are: Support Assistant Principals in understanding the role of the Assistant Principal, honing skills, and discussing challenges Share best practices specifically intended for Assistant Principals Offer an environment where participants can network, collaborate, and make connections with peers in their own and other regional school districts This will be a virtual session offered via Zoom to registered participants.

11. Book Buzz - Fall 2022 Edition

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians and other educators

Dates: 10/5/2022 to 12/7/2022

Closed

Book Buzz - If you love books, but don't have time to read them all, then please join us for some rigorous discussion about great new books. All that's required is your latest read (published within the last 2 years) and your thoughts. It's an awesome way to find out what books are out there and if they might work in your library or classroom. We meet once a month, three times in the fall. That's it! Hope to see you there. Participants must attend all meetings to receive full credit. All meetings will be held online. Access information will be sent out the day before the event.

12. Supplemental Schedules 10-16 Webinar

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/6/2022

CTLE

Do you operate your own Summer §4408 Program? Struggling with completing Supplemental Schedules SS10-SS16 in the ST-3? Help is available! We are holding a Zoom training session on preparing the supplemental schedules and tips to help understand your rate. Please feel free to join us and/or any of your staff responsible for this task.

13. October STAC Talk

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 10/11/2022

CTLE

ESY Overview: Full & Half Day Programs, 9015 A-D Programs, Transportation Costs and Receivables

14. Learn about Teen Health & Wellness, the newest SLS provided resource!

Program: School Library System

Audience: Secondary level educators who work in Rensselaer, Greene, or Columbia county

Dates: 10/19/2022

Closed

The Questar III School Library System now offers, at no cost to districts, Rosen's Teen Health & Wellness database.

We hope you can join our virtual session to learn more about this award winning resource. Teen Health & Wellness provides middle and high school students with up-to-date, nonjudgmental, straightforward curricular, and self-help support. Articles are correlated to state and national standards.

A zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before the session.

15. Jennifer LaGarde (aka Library Girl) Book Study: Developing Digital Detectives

Program: School Library System

Audience: School LIbrarians

Dates: 10/21/2022 to 12/15/2022

Questar III School Library System will be holding an author study of Jennifer LaGarde's books. Join us in this virtual reading and discussion of Developing Digital Detectives: Essential Lessons for Discerning Fact from Fiction in the "Fake News" Era by Jennifer LaGarde and Darren Hudgens. All participants will receive a copy of the book.

Registrants will receive access information prior to the beginning of the book study. Each week will be worth 1 hour of PD credit.

Tentative schedule:
10/16-21: Introduction, Chapters 1 & 2
10/23-28: Chapters 3 & 4
10/30-11/4: Chapters 5 - 7
11/6-11: Virtual Discussion 11/7/22 3-4pm, no assigned reading
11/13-18: Chapter 8
11/20-25: Thanksgiving week, no assigned reading or activities
11/27-12/2: Chapter 9
12/4-12/9: Chapter 10
12/15, 3-4:30pm: Celebration & Virtual Discussion with Jennifer LaGarde!!

16. School Library System Council Meeting #1

Program: School Library System

Audience: Questar III SLS Council Members

Dates: 10/27/2022

Quarterly meeting of the School Library Council. The Council acts as the Board of Trustees in guiding the School Library System with goals, objectives and action plans. This group is represented by school librarians, administrators, public librarians, Capital District Library Council, NERIC, local University School of Library and Information programs, and members at large.

17. Equitable Family Engagement for Multilingual Learners led by (Dr. Gliset Colon)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: ELL Teachers, Parent-Coordinators, Administrators and education stakeholders

Dates: 11/7/2022 to 6/7/2023

Description: The Equitable Family Engagement for Multilingual Learners series is for teachers, parent-coordinators, administrators, and other education related stakeholders. This learning series will consist of virtual workshops and is informed by the most current evidence-based research on parent and family engagement and delivery of services to multilingual students and their families. Participants who attend the "Equitable Family Engagement for Multilingual Families” series will be able to assess the effectiveness of their own family engagement efforts and learn about equitable family engagement practices. December 13, 2022 (4:30pm-6pm) Family engagement strategies February 6, 2023 (9am-12pm) Family engagement strategies April 3, 2023 (4:30pm-6pm) Family engagement strategies May 10, 2023 (4:30pm-6pm) Family engagement strategies May 24, 2023 (4:30pm-6pm) Family engagement strategies June 7, 2023 (9am-12pm) Sharing of educator artifacts; Reflections; Planning for the future **Just a kindly reminder a zoom link will be shared a day before the event**

18. NoodleTools, a fantastic choice for student research management

Program: School Library System

Dates: 11/16/2022

Closed

Join Questar III School Library System for an introductory session on the award winning student research management platform, NoodleTools!
Session agenda:

-Review of the basics
-Resources for students and teachers
-Q & A

A Zoom link will be emailed via Frontline the day before the webinar.

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 11/17/2022

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. The due date for this coursework is December 15, 2022. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Debbie Rozniewski at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

20. November STAC Talk

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 11/22/2022

CTLE

Open Forum/Live Discussion on STAC Topics, What To Focus On and Q&A

21. Bilingual Special Education Virtual Series led by (Dr.Tamara Alsace) and (Dr.Gliset Colon)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Dates: 12/12/2022 to 6/6/2023

This professional development series focuses on the areas of effective programmatic, instructional and assessment practices in bilingual special education. This learning series will be applicable for classroom teachers and related services personnel as well as administrators and other school/district leaders and is based on a developmental model to support and sustain school leaders and classroom teachers through virtual workshops. This learning series is informed by the most current evidence-based research on the continuum of services for English language learners/Multilingual learners (ELLs/MLLs) with disabilities.

The series will be virtual:

The sessions will focus on preparing classroom teachers to implement the strategies discussed in the text and school leaders to lead the work and follow up on implementation of the strategies and practices presented to teachers. Each session will be held from 9:00am-12:30pm via zoom.

- 1/2 day session (3.5 hours) December 12, 2022.
o Issues and trends in bilingual special education,
o Access to quality dual language/ENL education,
o CLRT in bi/multilingual inclusive settings

- 1/2 day session (3.5 hours) April 24, 2023.
o Culturally responsive assessment,
o MTSS,
o IEP planning

- 1/2 day session (3.5 hours) June 6, 2023.
o Specially designed instruction for multilingual learners
o Writing development,
o Transition planning,
o Social-emotional learning
***A zoom link will be share a day before the event***

22. December STAC Talk

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 12/13/2022

CTLE

Homeless Youth

23. Learn about Sora Classroom Features with your School Library System!

Program: School Library System

Audience: All educators who work within Rensselaer, Columbia, or Greene county

Dates: 12/13/2022

Closed

Learn easy-to-implement tips and tricks to integrate Sora into classroom curriculum. In this session:
Expand vocabulary to increase comprehension
Highlight examples, main ideas, supporting details, etc
Increase text interaction
Facilitate organization and resourcefulness
Boost metacognition
MORE!
We will also have time for a Q&A session. We hope you can join us.
A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants via MLP the day before the webinar.

24. Developing Digital Detectives: a Conversation with Jennifer LaGarde

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians

Dates: 12/15/2022

Join us for a virtual conversation on "Next Generation Information Literacy" with Jennifer LaGarde, aka Library Girl and author of Developing Digital Detectives.

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 12/19/2022

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. The due date for this coursework is January 16, 2023. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Debbie Rozniewski at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

26. Book Forecasting: YMA edition

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians, classroom teachers

Dates: 1/10/2023 to 2/1/2023

Join book experts Alicia Abdul and Stacey Rattner as they talk about the American Library Association's Youth Media Awards. This two session hybrid series will include predictions, discussion of awards, and an event celebrating this year's award winning titles. Catch all the buzz while learning how to use these resources with students and in your library program! Tuesday January 10, 7pm: join Alicia and Stacey on Zoom to discuss predictions for this year's awards. If you are unable to make the live Zoom, a recording will be made available. Participants can view the recording and complete a Google Form to receive full credit. Wednesday February 1, 7pm: we will host a live Zoom to celebrate the year's winning titles and discuss the awards and how to incorporate them into your program.

27. Communication Coordinator Meeting #2/Council Meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians in the Questar III Region

Dates: 1/11/2023

28. Jennifer LaGarde (aka Library Girl) Book Study: Developing Digital Detectives

Program: School Library System

Audience: School LIbrarians

Dates: 1/16/2023 to 3/13/2023

Questar III School Library System will be holding an author study of Jennifer LaGarde's books. Join us in this virtual reading and discussion of Developing Digital Detectives: Essential Lessons for Discerning Fact from Fiction in the "Fake News" Era by Jennifer LaGarde and Darren Hudgens.

Registrants will receive access information prior to the beginning of the book study. Each week will be worth 1 hour of PD credit.

Tentative schedule:
1/16-22: Introduction\
1/23-29: Chapter 1
1/30-2/5: Chapter 2
2/6-12: Chapter 3
2/13-19: Chapter 4
2/20-26: Winter Break, no assigned reading or activities
2/27-3/5: Chapter 5
3/6-12: Chapters 6 & 7
3/13-19: Chapters 8, 9, 10

29. January STAC Talk

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 1/17/2023

CTLE

Review of Aid Categories and Statute of Limitations

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 1/18/2023

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. The due date for this coursework is February 15, 2023. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Debbie Rozniewski at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

31. The Problem with Math is English - Book Study

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Dates: 1/19/2023 to 4/27/2023

Join us while we investigate the book The Problem with Math is English. This book illustrates how students often understand fundamental mathematical concepts at a superficial level. It offers a new way to approach teaching math content in a way that will improve how all students, and especially English language learners, understand math. We will investigate the conceptual understanding in mathematics including simple yet deep definitions of key terms, connections among key topics, and insightful interpretation.

This book study will consist of four Zoom meetings on 1/19, 2/16, 3/16 and 4/27 from 3:00-4:00 in addition to 12 asynchronous learning hours using Google Docs to answer questions based on the readings.

Participants who register before December 21 will receive a copy of the book.

Presenters: Jessica Decker, Math Specialist and Kim Inglee, ELA Specialist

32. Exploring Nature Webinar

Program: School Library System

Audience: ALL EDUCATORS

Dates: 1/20/2023

Exploring Nature Science Education Resource - Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science Resources for Students and Teachers K-12.

All teacher have access to Exploring Nature, free of charge, until 6/31/23. Please take advantage of this wonderful trial opportunity. It is a truly valuable and quality resource.

Trial information will be given at the webinar.
/ A Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before the webinar. Hope to see you there!

33. Book Buzz - Spring 2023 Edition

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians and other educators

Dates: 2/7/2023 to 4/4/2023

Book Buzz - If you love books, but don't have time to read them all, then please join us for some rigorous discussion about great new books. All that's required is your latest read (published within the last 2 years) and your thoughts. It's an awesome way to find out what books are out there and if they might work in your library or classroom. We meet once a month, three times in the spring. That's it! Hope to see you there. Participants must attend all meetings to receive full credit. All meetings will be held online. Access information will be sent out the day before the event.

34. Learn What's New with NewsBank

Program: School Library System

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 2/8/2023

NewsBank's resources prepare K-12 students for success by enhancing critical thinking and information literacy skills. In this session you'll learn how to easily integrate these valuable resources into your curriculum and classrooms. We'll cover the following in our session: collection overview, insider search techniques, helpful engagement strategies, and answers to frequently asked questions. All districts receive free access to NewsBank's Access World News (including the Times Union) through Questar III School Library System. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar.

35. Financial Mathematics for the Next Generation

Program: School Improvement

Audience: High School Math Teachers, Coaches and Administrators, CTE Integrated Math Teachers

Dates: 2/13/2023 to 4/17/2023

Participants will investigate current financial curriculum resources provided by SEFCU and NGPF, delving into how these and potentially other resources can be integrated into existing and/or new courses or programs of study. Alignment to NYS Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards will be addressed, so that resources can be utilized in courses appropriately sequenced in the third or fourth year of high school. Giving our students the tools for financial solvency and independence is more important than ever, especially in our rapidly changing world!
The intended audience is HS math teachers, coaches, and administrators interested in integrating relevant financial mathematics into a third or forth year math course, as well as CTE integrated math teachers (financial literacy is a required component for the third year math course offered in conjunction with the technical programs.)

36. February STAC Talk

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 2/14/2023

CTLE

Mid-Year Review, Aid Projections and NYSED Gold Star Report

37. POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER - Discover TeachingBooks with your School Library System!

Program: School Library System

Audience: All educators within Rensselaer, Columbia, or Greene county

Dates: 2/25/2023

Join Questar III School Library System to discover the award winning resource, TeachingBooks! Together we will explore videos filmed in authors' studios, lessons, book trailers, and vocabulary lists. You will discover resources that will expand the experience your readers have with books. You will learn how to deepen connections to books while discovering online materials to engage readers, support families, and empower colleagues.

We offer TeachingBooks to all districts, at no charge.

A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar.

38. Follett User Group

Program: School Library System

Dates: 3/2/2023

Intended for librarian members of the Questar III Follett Automation CoSer.

In this session we will discuss updates and enhancements in Destiny Discover.

There will also be workshop time to address individual challenges, goals, and/or projects.

This meeting is in-person at the Questar III Central Office. There will not be a virtual option.

39. School Library System Council Meeting #3

Program: School Library System

Audience: Questar III SLS Council Members

Dates: 3/7/2023

40. March STAC Talk

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 3/14/2023

CTLE

DVPUB Verifications, DCPUB and DCPOD Screens

Conference

41. Reignite Your Passion! Questar III Regional PD Day - March 17, 2023

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 3/17/2023

Reignite Your Passion! Regional PD Day will include virtual sessions to choose from at 10:00, 11:00, 1:00, and 2:00. Virtual sessions are intended for the general audience. Select specialized groups (Assistant Principals, Deans, Admin Interns, AP Social Studies, AP English, AP Math, Art, Library, Music, Nurses, PT/OT, PE and Health, Grades 3 - 8 Science, Counselors, Psychologists, SROs and Security, Social Workers, Secondary Science, Technology and World Language) may choose to participate in FULL DAY on-site workshops. ONLY members of the previously listed groups should register for the FULL DAY onsite workshops. All other participants should select virtual session offerings. Please make a selection for all slots. Choose NOT APPLICABLE if you are not participating in an event during a specific time slot.

42. TeaTime

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 3/21/2023

CTLE

A new webinar series dedicated to helping school district treasurers.

43. Jennifer LaGarde - Developing Digital Detectives: Next Generation Information Literacy - Communication Coordinator Meeting #3

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians in the Questar III Region

Dates: 3/30/2023

Jennifer LaGarde, aka "Library Girl", will present on the topic of next generation information literacy which is found in her book Developing Digital Detectives. Participants will leave with real world ideas that they can apply as soon as they get back to their library on the topic of information literacy. Participants will also receive a copy of Developing Digital Detectives by Jennifer LaGarde and Darren Hudgens. Lunch will be provided. All school librarians are encouraged to attend. Attendees will receive a copy of Developing Digital Detectives by Jennifer LaGarde and Darren Hudgens. This will also count as one of the four meetings for SLS Communication Coordinators as mandated by NY State Education Law 90.18. Quarterly meetings for SLS Communications Coordinators as mandated in NY State Education Law 90.18. Communications Coordinators are updated on topics such as NY State Education updates, technology, and Information Fluency Skills. Professional development is provided on current issues. Information is brought back to other librarians in their districts. Format determined by level of transmission.

44. Secondary Principals Meeting

Program: School Improvement

Audience: MS and HS Principals in the Questar III BOCES Region

Dates: 4/4/2023

NewStarting Soon

Virtual meeting (via Zoom) of MS and HS Principals in the Questar III BOCES Region.

45. Elementary Principals Meeting

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Elementary and Middle School Principals in the Questar III BOCES Region

Dates: 4/6/2023

NewStarting Soon

In-person meeting of Elementary Principals in the Questar III BOCES Region. Middle School Principals are invited to attend this meeting.

46. April Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 4/12/2023

CTLE

State Budget Analysis and Overview of Contingent Budget

47. April STAC Talk

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 4/18/2023

CTLE

Review March Payments New School Year Prep: 2022-23 Program Dates Summer School Applications Reapplications

48. April Knowledge Cafe

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 4/19/2023

CTLE

Topics: Review SBO Calendar

49. Training for Regional Scorers - Computer-Based Test Scoring

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 4/20/2023

New

During this training, individuals planning to attend Questar III Regional Scoring for Grades 3 - 8 NYS Assessments will become trained to score computer-based tests.

50. An Overview of the NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards

Program: Model Schools

Audience: All teachers

Dates: 4/25/2023

New

This session will provide teachers with an overview of the NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards (NYS CS & DF) with a focus on creating opportunities for our English Language Learners to access these skills. Participants will be guided through an introduction to the 5 concept areas outlined in the standards and ideas on how to integrate those standards into lessons. The Zoom link will be shared with all registered participants, via Frontline, the day before the session.

51. Book Study: Belonging Through A Culture of Dignity

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Dates: 4/26/2023 to 5/31/2023

New

Description:
*NOTE: Register by Wednesday, April 12th for a FREE copy of the book. Capital District RBERN, in partnership with School Improvement Specialist Jodi Sullivan, will be facilitating a book study. Join this virtual book study to participate in reading and rich discussion around Dr. Floyd Cobb and Dr. John Krownapple's book, Belonging Through A Culture of Dignity: The Keys to Successful Equity Implementation. This book study will occur over five sessions. Each session will be 90 minutes in length over Zoom. The virtual meeting link will be sent to all participants prior to the start of the first meeting.

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 5/1/2023

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. The due date for this coursework is May 26, 2023. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Debbie Rozniewski at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

53. May Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 5/10/2023

CTLE

Non-Resident Billings

54. Encourage Summer Reading with SLS & NYSED!

Program: School Library System

Dates: 5/11/2023

New

Join SLS Specialist Amanda Karian and special guest, NYSED Librarian, Sharon Phillips to learn about fun summer reading initiatives for your students!
In this session you will learn about:

-Sora Sweet Reads summer reading program
-NYS summer reading initiative, All Together Now
-Tips and ideas for promotion
-Resources you can use to promote summer reading ASAP!

This is a virtual offering and a Zoom link will be sent to participants via Frontline the day before the webinar.

55. May STAC Talk

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 5/16/2023

CTLE

Open Forum/Live Discussion, Wrapping Up the Fiscal Year, Preparing for June 30 and ESY Q&A

56. Communication Coordinator Meeting #4 - Media Literacy in NY: Reports from the Field

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians in the Questar III Region

Dates: 5/17/2023

Please join the School Library Systems Association of NY (SLSA) for a full-day professional development designed for school librarians on media literacy. Participants will define media literacy and how it integrates into their curriculum. We will dive into the role school librarians play in teaching and supporting media literacy instruction, and hear from NY school librarians (PK-12) who are actively teaching media literacy skills to their students. Participants will be guided through the Project Look Sharp Media Decoding Tool Kit to explore pre-made NYS lesson plans focusing on media literacy skills. Quarterly meetings for SLS Communications Coordinators as mandated in NY State Education Law 90.18. Communications Coordinators are updated on topics such as NY State Education updates, technology, and Information Fluency Skills. Professional development is provided on current issues. Information is brought back to other librarians in their districts. Format determined by level of transmission. All school librarians are welcome.

57. May Knowledge Cafe

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 5/17/2023

CTLE

Topics: Review SBO Calendar

58. Leveraging Educational Technology to Build Vocabulary and Background Knowledge Across Subject Areas

Program: Model Schools

Audience: all teachers

Dates: 5/23/2023

New

Teachers and students have access to more and more educational technology than ever before. The abundance of materials available also makes it challenging to determine which tools would be the best fit for our students. In this session, participants will learn how to best utilize selected educational technology tools to provide English Language Learners with the tools they need to fully access the curriculum and demonstrate understanding/expression. The Zoom link will be shared with all registered participants via Frontline the day before the session.

59. High in Plain Sight: Substance Abuse Prevention Training

Program: Health & Safety

Dates: 5/24/2023

This community educational event will review current drug trends, including identifiers, logos, and clothes to demonstrate possible high-risk behaviors in youth. This presentation explains the current drug & alcohol terms in simple language for each attendee to apply what they learn in their community, school or even at home. This session will not only identify what some of those products are, it will show attendees behaviors associated with them and how that can impact a young person, family or community, who might be associated with this environment.

60. May 2023 BO-Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 5/24/2023

Preparing for June 30th BATT Tool Capital Lease Form A

61. June Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 6/1/2023

CTLE

Maximizing State Aid; Preview of June 30th Due Dates and Preparing for Year End

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 6/5/2023

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. The due date for this coursework is June 30, 2023. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Debbie Rozniewski at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

63. Utilizing the Flipped Classroom Model with English Language Learners

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 6/5/2023

New

Have you been curious about presenting some lessons utilizing a Flipped Classroom Model but are unsure how to support your English Language Learners? In this session, join Kristen Vadnais from the Capital District RBERN and Stephanie Carbone from Questar III Model Schools to explore how you can leverage the benefits of a Flipped Classroom with your students. Participants will leave this session with an understanding of a Flipped Classroom, the benefits and challenges for English Language Learners, and what types of educational technology will enhance the learning experience for the students. The Zoom link will be shared with all registered participants via Frontline the day before the session.

64. June STAC Talk

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 6/6/2023

CTLE

Common STAC Errors - A Walk Through and June 30th Statute of Limitations

65. June Knowledge Cafe

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 6/14/2023

CTLE

Topics: Review SBO Calendar

66. TeaTime

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 6/20/2023

CTLE

A new webinar series dedicated to helping school district treasurers. Getting Ready to upload your accounting records into the ST-3 and preparing your supplemental schedules SS1-SS8.

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 7/6/2023

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. The due date for this coursework is July 28, 2023. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Debbie Rozniewski at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

68. July STAC Talk

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 7/18/2023

CTLE

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

69. TCIS Update Revisions: Refresher Training

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Certified TCIS trainers in need of annual refresher training.

Dates: 7/27/2023 to 7/28/2023

This update is designed to assist certified TCIS trainers in designing and implementing effective and school specific TCIS refresher training in order to enhance individual and organization performance. Factors that facilitate still transfer and maintenance will be discussed. An effective format for representing TCIS materials using the model of "discussion, demonstration, and practice" will be presented. Participants will be asked to present activities appropriate for refresher training during this update. In advance of the update, participants will be asked to bring activity guides and critical incidents (identifying information deleted) for review and use during the practice activities. A heavy emphasis is placed on advancing the skill development of the participants in the areas of the early intervention strategies, crisis co-regulation, Live Space Interview, physical skills, and risk assessment.

70. Structured Literacy Collaborative Summer Learning Day

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 8/1/2023

-General Opening Session for All Participants -Group Breakout Sessions by Grade Band & Topics of Interest -Facilitators From JMT BOCES - Content Specialists / Coaches -$25 Cost to Attend (covers light breakfast fare & lunch)

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 8/1/2023

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. The due date for this coursework is August 30, 2023. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Debbie Rozniewski at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

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

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 9/4/2023

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. The due date for this coursework is September 29, 2023. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Debbie Rozniewski at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

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