In this training participants will:
● Understand how a welcoming and affirming learning environment improves student outcomes.
● Better understand their own identities and how those identities shape their relationships and experiences.
● Develop strategies for creating a welcoming and affirming learning environment.
● Identify 2-3 next steps for ongoing professional learning.
NOTE: This training will be held in person at Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville 5110 Jamesville Road Community Room 2 Jamesville, NY 13078

The Transition in the IEP: Four-Part Series is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the transition planning process and the essential components as required by the SPP Indicator 13.
Participants will identify:
- Key components of high-quality Transition IEPs and understand the transition planning process
- High quality transition assessments and key elements of the Present Levels of Performance
- Necessary components needed to develop and write measurable postsecondary goals
- Relationship between transition needs and the development of annual goals
- Key concepts related to the Coordinated Set of Activities
- Importance of student voice, family and agency collaboration
- 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 TC3: Tompkins Cortland Community College, 170 North St. Sprole/Room 204, Dryden, 13053

The Early Intervention (EI) to Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) for Professionals training provides a foundational understanding of the transition process. Participants will learn about:
-the role of the Early Intervention Program and the Committee on Preschool Special Education as it relates to the transition process
- what to expect in the transition process
- timelines and vocabulary
- the role of the family/guardian, the provider(s), the County and the CPSE
- the importance of collaboration and communication throughout the process
This training is ideal for: Special education administrators, CPSE Chairpersons, preschool special education evaluators, special education and general education teachers, early childhood professionals, related services professionals, municipality representatives, agency/community service providers or case managers and Early Intervention service coordinators.
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The explicit instruction training is designed to support a teacher's ability to implement the high leverage practice of explicit instruction effectively. Explicit instruction is a research-based practice in alignment with specially designed instruction that has been proven effective not only for special education students, but, every student, in all settings grades k-12.
Participants will:
- Understand the definition, supporting research, and benefits of explicit instruction.
-Explore resources designed to support effective explicit instruction implementation.
-Develop a lesson plan using explicit instruction practices. "
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session

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.

Designed with, and for, any and all school district personnel in mind, this training will introduce you to the concepts of communication and culture and their impact on the ways we interact with families. This training will help to ensure your educational institution and staff are culturally responsive and welcoming.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

This training is intended to assist parents, family members, and Educational Organizations (EOs) in understanding the special education process delineated in education laws and regulations; knowing the roles and responsibilities of the various members of the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee on Special Education (CSE), particularly that of the Parent Member; and learning the techniques and strategies that are necessary for becoming an active participant in CPSE and CSE meetings.
NOTE: This training will be held in person at Cayuga Onondaga BOCES, Conference Room 2, 1879 West Genesee Street Road, Auburn NY 13021

Self-Determination attainment is a research-based predictor of success for students in the areas of education, employment, and independent living. This training will help support the development of self-determination skills for students with disabilities of all ages utilizing a collaborative school and family model. Participants will gain knowledge of resources and strategies to guide implementation and development of self-determination throughout a student's day and across all ages.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

Part 1 of this 4 part series focuses on understanding the Behavior Pathway and building fluency with the theoretical foundations on which FBAs and BIPs are based (i.e., the behavioral pathway)
Part 2 of 4 focuses on conducting the Functional Behavior Assessment and understanding and developing the skills necessary to complete the FBA participants will learn the components of the Competing Behavior Pathway (CBP) from which to develop the BIP
Part 3 of 4 will focus on using the Competing Behavior Pathway to Develop the Behavior Intervention Plan Identify interventions based upon the Competing Behavior Pathway
Part 4 of 4 will look at Implementation and Progress Monitoring of the Behavior Intervention Plan and what does it mean to be Culturally Response?
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

This training package is designed for PreK-12th grade educators who would like more information on positive behavior support- classroom management strategies including: 1) arranging the physical environment, 2) defining, teaching, and acknowledging expectations and rules, 3) defining and teaching classroom procedures and routines, 4) active supervision, 5) behavior specific praise, 6) response strategies for inappropriate behavior, 7) class-wide group contingencies, and 8) multiple opportunities to respond.
NOTE: this training will be held in person at TST BOCES, 555 Warren Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 Room A14

This training is designed for CPSE/CSE chairpersons focused on promoting meaningful family engagement in the CPSE/CSE process and quality special education services for all students with disabilities. It utilizes a best practices approach to the CPSE/CSE process and a chairperson's role within that process that is consistent with State law and regulation.
Participants will be able to:
1) Understand the special education process as delineated in education laws and regulations.
2) Know the role of the Chairperson and the Committee
3) Develop practices which encourage parental involvement and cultivate home-school partnerships
4) Identify strategies for leading the Committee in making high quality decisions that will result in an IEP that meets New York State requirements and will result in educational benefit to the student.

NOTE: This training will be held in person at OCM BOCES, Elwood Davis Rd, Liverpool NY 13088 in Onondaga Room

The issue of in and out-of-school suspensions of all students, including students with disabilities, who demonstrate escalated classroom behavior, has become controversial and divisive leaving many staff members at odds.  This training is designed for building level administrators and teachers, is intended to help participants understand that exclusionary practices have significant short and long-term negative effects on academic, social-emotional, health and wellness, and family outcomes of students and that there are alternative approaches to discipline that lead to improved student outcomes. Topics will include: understanding of suspension, removal, and discipline, as well as influences, impacts, policies and procedures that contribute to the on-going suspension crisis in schools today. Throughout this training participants will learn and explore effective research-based strategies for responding to student behavior and appropriate alternatives to suspension.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

Transition Assessment is designed to provide an overview of laws and regulations requiring transition assessment. A variety of assessments related to each of the measurable postsecondary goal areas of Education, Employment, and Independent Living to assist students in developing increased self-awareness and career paths will be explored.
NOTE: Link to training will be sent no later than morning of session.

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: This training will be held in person at OCM BOCESS, 200 Elwood Davis Rd, Liverpool NY 13088 in the Onondaga Room