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1. Creating the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Preschool

Program: Early Childhood Family and Community Engagement Center @ Syracuse Universit

Dates: 4/11/2023

FOR PRESCHOOL:
Preschool providers, administrators and CPSE Chairpersons will develop their understanding of a quality Preschool IEP designed to provide preschool students who have disabilities access to the age appropriate activities and curriculum. Focus will include present levels of performance, management needs, effect of student needs on participation, goals and objectives, supplementary aids/accommodations and progress monitoring.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

2. Test Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 4/12/2023

To promote the understanding and appropriate use of test accommodations for students with disabilities. The training is intended to provide information related to the decision-making process and types of test accommodations, as well as the documentation of appropriate accommodations on the individualized education program (IEP). Participants will: know the purpose of test accommodations, define test accommodations, understand their role in supporting a student with their test accommodations, recognize that instructional accommodations used in the classroom should be aligned with the testing accommodations provided during assessment. Students will be provided access to and participate in general education curriculum and in courses that will prepare them to take and pass the required examinations.
NOTE: This training will be held in person at TST BOCES, 555 Warren St, Ithaca, NY 14850 (Seneca Smart Room)

3. Promoting Self-Determination in Students with Disabilities

Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 4/13/2023

This training provides an overview of the key elements of self-determination and how to apply them working with students. Participants will
- identify the 8 components of self-determination
- review materials and resources to promote self-determination
- develop skills to design self-determination plans for students. This training is ideal for special and general education teachers, administrators, related service personnel, agency representatives, families and students.
NOTE: link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

4. Transition in the IEP

Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 4/13/2023

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Transition in the IEP provides an overview of the transition planning process and the essential components as required by SPP Indicator 13. Participants will - identify key components of high-quality Transition IEPs and understand the transition planning process - be able to directly apply and implement these practices to ensure student success with post secondary goals This training is ideal for special education and general education teachers, administrators, related service provides, school psychologists, school counselors, agency/community service providers or case managers, and families.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

5. Transition in the IEP

Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 4/17/2023

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Transition in the IEP provides an overview of the transition planning process and the essential components as required by SPP Indicator 13.
Participants will
- identify key components of high-quality Transition IEPs and understand the transition planning process
- be able to directly apply and implement these practices to ensure student success with postsecondary goals
This training is ideal for special education and general education teachers, administrators, related service provides, school psychologists, school counselors, agency/community service providers or case managers, and families.
NOTE: this training will be held in person at OCM BOCES, Canandaigua Room, 110 Elwood Davis Rd, Liverpool, NY 13088

6. Work-Based Learning (WBL) - Four Part Series

Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 4/18/2023 to 4/19/2023

The Work-Based Learning (WBL)- Four Part Series assists in developing quality; compliant WBL programs to meet the needs of students. Participants will
- understand essential components and regulations regarding WBL
- identify both registered and unregistered WBL experiences available to students
- review the alignment of WBL and the CDOS Commencement Credential
- identify and compile proper documentation needed for WBL
- select high quality instructional practices which support implementation of WBL
- determine specific areas which may increase the success rate of the WBL program
This training is ideal for special and general education teachers, special and general education administrators, WBL coordinators, paraprofessionals, related services professionals, school counselors, agency/community service providers or case managers, job coaches, families, and students.
NOTE: This training will occur in person at Walberta Park School, Conference Room, 400 Walberta Rd, Syracuse, NY 13219

7. Diploma and Graduation Options

Program: School Age Family and Community Engagement Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 4/19/2023

This training examines the different diploma and graduation types that are available to all students. Participants will understand the
- credit requirements for graduation in NYS
- Multiple Pathways to Graduation 4 + 1 Option requirements for all students
- appeal eligibility criteria for all students
- safety net options for students with disabilities
- exiting credentials available in NYS and the requirements for each This training is ideal for school counselors, administrators, school psychologists, special education and general education teachers, other related service providers, families, and students.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

8. Foundations of Effective Reading Instruction: Understanding the Science of Reading (Replaces National Reading Panel)

Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 4/20/2023 to 4/21/2023

The purpose of this training is to help participants gain a greater understanding of what the Science of Reading has determined to be the foundational skills that are needed to become a proficient reader. Participants will explore current instructional practices in reading and the impact it has on reading proficiency. The training will also provide context for the importance of effective reading instruction and the impact that it has on equity for all students. In order to overcome equity barriers, educators need to focus on systemic, explicit instruction to teach the skills supported by the science of reading. We will take a look at some ineffective practices and why those may not be working, in order to realign our thinking and pedagogy to what is research-based and effective.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

9. Specially Designed Instruction: A Guide for Families and Caregivers

Program: School Age Family and Community Engagement Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 4/20/2023

Specially designed instruction (SDI) is the teaching strategies and methods used by teachers to instruct students who receive special education services. In this training participants will:
● understand the concepts of specially designed instruction.
● understand that there is both federal and state regulation around SDI.
● be able to examine what SDI might look like in the classroom and in the home.
● understand their value as engaged meaningful partners in the special education process and education of their child.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

10. Using the FBA/BIP Process to Support Students Needing Intensive Intervention - 4 part series

Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 4/20/2023 to 6/1/2023

Part 1: Understanding the Behavior Pathway
*Build fluency with the theoretical foundations on which FBAs and BIPs are based (i.e., the behavioral pathway)
Part 2: Conducting the Functional Behavior Assessment
*Understand and develop the skills necessary to complete the FBA; learn the components of the Competing Behavior Pathway (CBP) from which to develop the BIP
Using the Competing Behavior Pathway to Develop the Behavior Intervention Plan
*Identify interventions based upon the Competing Behavior Pathway
Part 3: Implementation and Progress Monitoring of the Behavior Intervention Plan
*Develop the skills necessary to 1) ensure the BIP is implemented with fidelity and 2) progress monitor a student's response to the plan regarding changes in both the problem and replacement/desired behaviors.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

11. Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Teachers

Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 4/21/2023

Explicit vocabulary instruction professional development provides training on embedding explicit vocabulary instruction into primarily Tier I instruction.

• Participants will be able to explain the importance of robust vocabulary instruction for student's in the elementary grades.

• Participants will understand how explicit instruction can be applied to vocabulary instruction.

• Participants will be able to describe key features of vocabulary instruction and identify ways to incorporate vocabulary instruction into different parts of the school day.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

12. Positive Solutions for Families: The Pyramid Model Parent Training Modules

Program: Early Childhood Family and Community Engagement Center @ Syracuse Universit

Dates: 4/21/2023 to 5/26/2023

Positive Solutions for Families is designed to provide families and caregivers of young children from preschool through Grade 3, with evidence-based practices, materials and resources to:
- Promote children's social emotional skills
- Understand challenging behavior
- Use positive approaches to prevent and respond to challenging behavior
-Teach children the skills they need to learn more appropriate behaviors These practices can be used for all young children. Participants will receive a multitude of downloadable/printable materials and handouts to be able to engage with the practices, including: feelings faces cards, scripted stories, visuals, problem solving kit, household rules template, ""how to"" guides, a family workbook and a family routine guide with suggestions for how to prevent and respond to challenging behaviors in your daily home routine and what skills to teach to improve the behavior.
This training is ideal for parents and caregivers of young children as well as any early childhood service provider or teacher who is looking for information to support families of young children.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of sesion.

13. Transition Planning for Life after High School (Transition for Families)

Program: School Age Family and Community Engagement Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 4/27/2023

Post-Secondary Transition is planning and preparing for one's future while still in high school. In this training, you will learn about the transition process for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). You will also learn the answers to the following questions and more:
- What does Post-Secondary Transition mean?
- When should planning begin for transition from school to the adult world?
- Who is involved in the transition process?
- What does transition planning look like in the IEP?
This training is open to all families, school staff and community service providers that want to learn about transition planning for students with IEPs and is highly recommended for families of students in Middle School and High School.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.
Strategies for Improving Education Programs and Decision Making at the Committee on Special Education. To build awareness that student growth should be reflected across multiple years of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Furthermore, it is intended to guide participants to the realization that throughout the IEP there should be indicators of how the student learns, what their needs are, and the specialized instruction that their disability requires.
NOTE: This training will be held in person at CiTi South Phoenix, 70 County Rte 59, Phoenix, NY 13135, Meeting Room 117 (when staff arrive and enter the front door, the training room will be directly to their left)

15. Specially Designed Instruction for Administrators

Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 5/1/2023

Are you responsible for the supervision of educators working with students with disabilities? Then you need to know about the development and use of specially designed instruction(SDI)! This training is intended to further develop administrator's knowledge of SDI and how SDI should be designed and developed based on individual student need to address their learning barriers. Participants will: - Define SDI - Recognize how to differentiate SDI from general education - Identify what SDI looks like in the classroom setting - Gain necessary skills for supervision of the implementation of SDI.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

16. Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Graduation & Dropout Rates

Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 5/3/2023

This training is designed to assist education organizations in developing evidence-based practices and systems known to assist in improving school completion for students with disabilities. All parties of an education organization can benefit from this training (general and special education teachers, administrators, school counselors, transition coordinators/counselors, related service providers, agency staff, students and even families).
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of sesion

17. Developing an Effective Student Exit Summary

Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 5/4/2023

Developing an Effective Student Exit Summary is designed to inform the development and summaries for students exiting with a diploma, CDOS credential, or Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential. Participants will
- understand the federal and state requirements for the Student Exit Summary and its key components
- identify a process to develop a student-centered Exit Summary This training is ideal for special education teachers, administrators, school counselors, transition coordinators, agency staff, as well as families.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

18. What is an IEP? for Families of Preschool Students

Program: Early Childhood Family and Community Engagement Center @ Syracuse Universit

Dates: 5/4/2023

Designed for parents of preschool children who are receiving preschool special education services or navigating the preschool special education (CPSE) referral and evaluation process. This training is also ideal for general education teachers, community agencies and others who have an interest in understanding more about the IEP process for preschool students.
Participants will:
- Understand the roles of the committee to develop the IEP​
- Identify the different components of the IEP​ and how to include parent voice within the IEP
- Discuss how to develop relationships and practices that build home-school collaboration and support the student​
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

19. Phonological Awareness: Establishing Foundations for Reading Success

Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 5/5/2023

The purpose of this training is to help participants gain a greater understanding of the Science of Reading; specifically, what phonological awareness is and how crucial this skillset is to the foundation of reading success. Participants will explore what skills to teach when, and how to teach these skills for students to master phonological awareness. The training will also provide context for the importance of using assessments to improve the effectiveness of phonological instruction for students. To overcome equity barriers, educators need to focus on systemic, explicit instruction to teach the skills supported by the science of reading.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

20. Creating the Individualized Education Program (IEP) - In Person

Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 5/10/2023

Participants will develop their understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum.
NOTE: This training will be held in person at TST BOCES, 555 Warren Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850 in the Seneca Smart Room

21. Consultant Teacher Services: Supporting Classroom and Curriculum Participation

Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 5/18/2023

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Consultant teacher services play an important, albeit often misunderstood, role in supporting special education student's' participation in the general education classroom and curriculum.  Participants will examine the purpose and goals of including consultant teacher services in a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). The training will define consultant teacher services according to New York State regulations as well as offer insight into what effective consultant teacher services look like in the classroom. Participants will learn how to determine if consultant teacher services are appropriate for meeting a student with a disability's unique educational needs, what information about consultant teacher services should be included in an IEP, and the roles and responsibilities of educators in providing these services. We will also explore how teachers can engage in effective collaboration and co-planning to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality consultant teacher services. It is recommended that special and general educators attend together.
Participants will be able to:  - Identify the reasons for using consultant teacher services - Familiarize with New York State Regulations of the Commissioner of Education for consultant teacher services - Define direct and indirect consultant teacher services - Recognize the roles and responsibilities of educators providing consultant teacher services - Identify how consultant teacher services are included in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) - Understand collaboration and co-planning in consultant teacher services - Describe the application of effective consultant teacher services in the classroom"
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22. Special Education Mediation for Families

Program: School Age Family and Community Engagement Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 5/18/2023

Special education mediation is a resource for parents of children with disabilities and school representatives to work out differences in a collaborative way. This training provides information on the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and New York State Education Department (NYSED) Special Education Mediation to encourage the use of this voluntary process statewide.  This training will include but is not limited to the following topics: The Basics of IDEA, Resolving Disputes Under IDEA and IDEA Special Education Basic Mediation Procedures.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

23. What Does it Mean to be Culturally Responsive?

Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 5/18/2023

Participants will:
● Support their development of Culturally Responsive-Sustaining mindsets, practices, and strategies.
● Grow in their understanding and execution of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, student engagement, academic performance, and behavior.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

24. Using the Competing Behavior Pathway to Identify Interventions

Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 5/19/2023

Participants will learn each of the components of the Competing Behavior Pathway in order to identify behavioral interventions to promote desired behavior.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

25. How Parents and Families Can Effectively Engage in Work-based Learning Experiences (WBLEs)

Program: School Age Family and Community Engagement Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 5/24/2023

Work-based learning is authentic learning experiences that allow students to explore their career goals, abilities, and interests while applying their academic and technical knowledge and skills in a real-world context. The goals of this training are to ensure participants will:
- Identify what WBL is and the benefits it can have on students with disabilities;
- Understand the research supporting work-based learning experiences (WBLEs) in school;
- Recognize the relationship between WBLEs and greater post-school outcomes;
- Identify activities and strategies to increase career development and awareness in the home and community
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

26. Developinig Standard-Based Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) - In Person TST BOCES

Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 6/1/2023

This training is a guide for developing an IEP with the incorporation of grade level standards to help students receive specially designed instruction necessary to access their grade level curriculum. Participants should attend "Creating the IEP" prior to attending or have a strong understanding of how to develop a quality IEP.
NOTE: This training will be held in person at TST BOCES, 555 Warren St, Ithaca, NY 14850 in the Seneca Smart Room

27. Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Parents

Program: School Age Family and Community Engagement Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 6/1/2023

This training is designed to enable parents of preschool and elementary students to foster vocabulary development at home. Participants will:
-gain knowledge in the importance of vocabulary instruction for their young children in the preschool and elementary grades.
-gain strategies and ways to incorporate vocabulary instruction in the home and while in the community.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

28. Foundations of Effective Reading Instruction: Understanding the Science of Reading (Replaces National Reading Panel)

Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 6/2/2023

The purpose of this training is to help participants gain a greater understanding of what the Science of Reading has determined to be the foundational skills that are needed to become a proficient reader. Participants will explore current instructional practices in reading and the impact it has on reading proficiency. The training will also provide context for the importance of effective reading instruction and the impact that it has on equity for all students. In order to overcome equity barriers, educators need to focus on systemic, explicit instruction to teach the skills supported by the science of reading. We will take a look at some ineffective practices and why those may not be working, in order to realign our thinking and pedagogy to what is research-based and effective.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

29. Identifying and Intensifying Intervention: What to Do and How to Do It

Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 6/5/2023

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Identifying and Intensifying is an introductory professional development on instructional matching. Participants will take a critical look at data, precisely determine problems, and create instructional solutions.
• Participants will be able to identify and differentiate between skill-based, fluency-based, and performance-based interventions.
• Participants will learn when each of these approaches is appropriate, given the nature of the observed problem.
• Participants will learn how to titrate the intensity of intervention to the learner as a response to instruction."
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

30. Diploma and Graduation Options

Program: School Age Family and Community Engagement Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 6/6/2023

This training examines the different diploma and graduation types that are available to all students. Participants will understand the
- credit requirements for graduation in NYS
- Multiple Pathways to Graduation 4 + 1 Option requirements for all students
- appeal eligibility criteria for all students
- safety net options for students with disabilities
- exiting credentials available in NYS and the requirements for each This training is ideal for school counselors, administrators, school psychologists, special education and general education teachers, other related service providers, families, and students.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.
Strategies for Improving Education Programs and Decision Making at the Committee on Special Education. To build awareness that student growth should be reflected across multiple years of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Furthermore, it is intended to guide participants to the realization that throughout the IEP there should be indicators of how the student learns, what their needs are, and the specialized instruction that their disability requires.
NOTE: This training will be held in person at Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES, 1879 W Genesee St Rd, Auburn NY 13021, Conference Room 1

32. Values, Equity, and Cultural Responsiveness

Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 6/8/2023

In Values, Equity, and Cultural Responsiveness participants will:


• Learn about values as an element of culture.


• Complete an activity of identifying core values.


• Reflect on the role of values in the culture in education systems.


• Examine resources & action plan to bring values & Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education practices to work with students and families.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

33. Co-Teaching: A Comprehensive Approach

Program: Mid-State Regional Partnership Center @ Syracuse University

Dates: 6/22/2023

Do you work in a co-teaching partnership? Do you want to learn how to make the most out of the co-teaching service delivery model? This training is to help participants gain a foundational understanding of co-teaching as a service delivery model and the six models used to implement it. The co-taught classroom not only gives students with disabilities access to the general curriculum, but also provides the specialized instruction they need to succeed. Co-teaching-the arrangement in which a general education teacher and a special education teacher or other specialist (e.g. English as a New Language [ENL] teachers, speech language pathologists etc.) work together to educate students with special needs. Variations for use of the models will also be discussed throughout the training. *Participants are encouraged to attend as co-teaching partnerships. They will have the afternoon to plan for the utilization of the information learned in the morning.
NOTE: This training will be in person, OCM BOCES, Canandaigua Room, 110 Elwood Davis Rd, Liverpool, NY 13088