Frontline Education

1. School Library System Council meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: Members of the School Library System Council

Dates: 9/21/2022

Closed

The School Library System Council meets to recommend policy; do long-range and short-range planning; and evaluate the System's services.

2. Professional Circle: Back-to-School Grade Level Sharing

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Library Media Specialists

Dates: 9/29/2022

This professional circle will offer several grade level groups for sharing about back-to-school issues or concerns. Find out what's happening in other school libraries. Share with your grade level peers.

3. Back-to-School with OverDrive/SORA

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Library Media Specialists

Dates: 10/6/2022

The SORA team will answer your questions and share about any new SORA updates. They will provide an in-depth overview of SORA, with emphasis on the libraries provided by the Western Suffolk BOCES School Library System including the WSBOCES Regional Digital Library, NY Reads, and LI Students Read. They will highlight available resources for students and staff on the OverDrive site.

4. "New” Librarians Orientation

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Library Media Specialists

Dates: 10/12/2022

This orientation is for school librarians who are new to the profession, new to a grade level, or who would like to learn more about the School Library System and BOCES. Experienced librarians are encouraged to attend to answer grade level specific questions.

5. Liaison meeting and Professional Learning for all SLMS

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Library Media Specialists

Dates: 10/18/2022

Closed

Liaisons business meeting is followed by professional learning. "ConsidertheSourceNY.org” an in-depth introduction to this resource with New York State primary sources and teacher created learning activities. Focus is on elevating the voices of marginalized communities in the historical record. Presented by Archives Partnership Trust in collaboration with Nassau BOCES and ESBOCES School Library Systems. All SLMS are welcome to attend.

6. The Road to Decode Leads to the Library

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 10/20/2022

Libraries offer tremendous opportunities to provide early and struggling readers with access to tools and resources that lead to skilled reading. This webinar presents the following topics: -The current literacy challenges, how we learn to read, and ways to support those competencies through library activities. -The different resources that help children learn to read, what decodable books are, and how decodable books support and supplement reading instruction. -Implementing a collection of decodable books and what that involves from a librarian perspective. Presented by LILRC.

7. Long Island School Library Systems' Regional Institute: SPARK Connections - Chapter 9

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Library Media Specialists

Dates: 11/8/2022

We return to an in-person Regional Institute at the Radisson Hotel! Our focus will be on supporting the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework. Our speakers will highlight the voices of others including Indigenous people, Jewish culture, and those with physical challenges. The whole day will take place in the grand ballroom, and the 20 vendor tables will join us in that space. All SLMS are invited to this special day of learning and sharing. Flyer and agenda will be emailed to all.

8. Follett Destiny Discover Engage Demonstration

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 11/16/2022

Supercharge Destiny Discover and boost independent reading. Kimberly Hering-Mueller, Technical Consultant with Follett, will discuss Follett Destiny Discover Engage. Provides reading programs and challenges, recommendations, badges and reporting capabilities. Learn how it can transform the way your students interact with your school library.

9. School Library System Council meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: Members of the School Library System Council

Dates: 11/17/2022

The School Library System Council meets to recommend policy; do long-range and short-range planning; and evaluate the System's services.

10. Physical Security Round Table Discussion

Program: Instructional Technology

Dates: 11/21/2022

Please join Western Suffolk BOCES as we host a conversation for you, by you! Topics per request - Be feel free to add your own Security Cameras Staff badges Visitor badges Visitor screening Building alarms Fire alarms Lockdown systems Rave app Police access to cameras Armed guards Open/closed campus Protocol for guests Protocol for traveling between buildings Phones - 911 Door locks - auto locks Doors can be opened or closed Bullet proof glass Smart ID cards Guard booths Man traps Security guards - Employee VS outside companies This is a district to district conversation. We will not be facilitating or leading as we don't manage or sell any of the above!! We are only here to help! Please feel free to bring your Business Official, MnO staff, Technicians, etc!

11. Marketing the School Media Center

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 12/6/2022

While school librarians and their supporters understand the importance of a school library, it is imperative that we reach out to our colleagues, parents, and patrons who don't usually use the library. Learn tips and tricks on how to perfect your elevator pitch, form strong collaborations, and promote the library's collection and programs to your school community. Presented by LILRC.

12. Liaison meeting and Professional Learning for all SLMS

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Library Media Specialists

Dates: 12/7/2022

Liaisons business meeting is followed by professional learning. "School Library Program Rubric: Domain 2 - Build the Learning Environment” a review of the 2020 School Library Program Rubric with a focus on Domain 2, its 4 Subdomains, and its 9 Essential Elements. All SLMS are welcome to attend.

13. School Library System Council meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: Members of the School Library System Council

Dates: 1/10/2023

The School Library System Council meets to recommend policy; do long-range and short-range planning; and evaluate the System's services.

14. Building a Diverse Collection

Program: School Library System

Dates: 1/10/2023

The school library is for everyone. Learn how to build a collection of materials that represent the various populations of your school community and the world around them. We will discuss the importance of a diversity audit, a collection development policy, as well as #ownvoices and the promotion of the school collection. Presented by LILRC.

15. NYSED School Library Program Rubric: Domain 2 workgroup

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 1/12/2023

We will work together to complete Domain 2 from the New York State Education Department School Library Program Rubric. Select one of the two sessions offered. Presented by Sara Kardasz.

16. NYSED School Library Program Rubric: Domain 2 workgroup

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 1/12/2023

We will work together to complete Domain 2 from the New York State Education Department School Library Program Rubric. Select one of the two sessions offered. Presented by Sara Kardasz.

17. Infusing Literacy into Science and Social Studies Instruction with TeachingBooks

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 1/18/2023

Join this hands-on session to discover ways to embed literacy resources into your science and social studies instruction. Listen to authors who motivate students and inspire exploration through problem-solving. Discover resources that support science and social studies standards, challenge all learners, and engage critical thinking. Attendees will leave this session with new ideas for engagement and displays, as well as custom lists and lessons. Presented by Crystal Ballard and Kym Davick of TeachingBooks.

18. "Using Digital Magazine Media to Engage and Excite Students" with Kids Discover

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 1/19/2023

Children's magazines have long offered students a fun, visual reading experience to learn about the world they live in. But with so much pressure to teach to standards, and for Library Media Specialists to help support teachers in their grade level curriculums, time allotted for reading children's magazines during school hours may be hard pressed. How do we as Librarians balance our student's need to read for fun and enjoyment while also supporting teachers with their curricular goals and demands? Kids Discover has the solution with Kids Discover Online. Join Kids Discover CEO Ted Levine as he walks through the company's evolution from Children's magazine to multimedia platform provider, and see firsthand how Kids Discover Online supports curriculum-related subject matter with interactive content and a reading experience that will pique students' inherent curiosity and love of learning.

19. Collection Analysis with TeachingBooks Resources

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 1/25/2023

Join this hands-on session to learn how to use the tools on TeachingBooks to consider diversity, recency, genres, and the just-right books for your readers. Examine titles in lists and collections and immediately receive a report revealing the cultural areas, genres, word count, reading levels, and more! Then, explore dynamic resources to share with anyone in your community that deepen connections to titles. Attendees will leave this workshop ready to use these tools to examine titles in reading programs, on curricular lists, or in classroom or library collections. If possible, bring a spreadsheet or list of the books to be examined. Presented by Crystal Ballard and Kym Davick of TeachingBooks.

20. Free, Open or Available: Maintaining Academic Integrity in an Access-Varied Information Environment - ZOOM Option

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 2/9/2023

For many years, traditional scholarly publishing - which requires information to be accessed through subscription-based services - was the leading approach to dispersing scholarly information to the academic community. In today's world of enhanced information sharing, traditional scholarly publishing works alongside models of free, expanded and open-access resources. In this workshop, we will look at these information sharing models and their specific attribution requirements. In addition, we will discuss how these information sharing models have made academic integrity more vital than ever before, and how academic integrity is addressed in a community college classroom. Presented by Fabio Montella, Assoc. Prof. of Library Services, and Naomi Edwards, Ph.D., Asst. Prof. of English, of Suffolk County Community College.

21. Professional Circle: Nearpod Training for Beginners!

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 2/15/2023

Join Mary Biener, Library Media Specialist at Babylon Jr./Sr. HS to learn about Nearpod. Nearpod is a student engagement platform that allows K-12 educators to create interactive learning experiences that are asynchronous or synchronous. It's easy! Nearpod has an extensive library of high-quality resources, ready-made lessons and fun teacher tools. Join us to learn more.

22. Liaison business meeting and Professional Learning for all SLMS

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Library Media Specialists

Dates: 3/24/2023

Liaisons business meeting is followed by professional learning. In the morning, Derek Ivie and Darla Salva Cruz, Youth Services Coordinators at Suffolk Cooperative Library System, will discuss their favorite books for both Secondary and Elementary levels. After lunch, Sara Kardasz will offer support for elements from Domain 2 of the School Library Program rubric that were most frequently raised by our Library Media Specialists as concerns. All SLMS are welcome to attend.

23. Information Privilege and Equity

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 3/28/2023

When we talk about equity, we often forget to talk about making sure all students have access to the same information. This presentation focuses on learning about what information privilege and equity are, how we can combat information inequity, and ways to ensure all student have equal access to information. Presented by LILRC.

24. Introducing Foundations A-Z! The Future of K-5 Foundational Skills Instruction

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 3/29/2023

We've addressed the elephant in the classroom: literacy scores are below grade level nationwide. Foundations A-Z is here to help promote literacy for EVERY student. Built on the Science of Reading, Foundations A-Z delivers an explicit, research-based, K-5 foundational skills solution that integrates:
• Systematic, explicit instruction
• Clearly modeled lessons
• Embedded professional development
• Engaging skill-building opportunities Participants in this event will receive a free trial of Foundations A-Z for the remainder of the school year! Presented by Learning A-Z.

25. School Library System Council meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: Members of the School Library System Council

Dates: 4/24/2023

Closed

The School Library System Council meets to recommend policy; do long-range and short-range planning; and evaluate the System's services.

26. "Consider the Source" for School Librarians and Classroom Teachers

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists and Classroom Teachers

Dates: 4/27/2023

Join us for a hands-on workshop featuring a new online resource for librarian-teacher collaboration. Participants will be introduced to ConsidertheSourceNY.org which contains thousands of primary sources, and librarian and teacher created learning activities designed to engage your students in historical thinking using local primary sources. All materials are free and aligned to the NYS Learning Standards. Significant time will be given for learning activity creation and exploration of the website. School librarians should invite a classroom teacher to attend with them for on-site collaboration. Presented by Jordan Jace, New York Archives Partnership Trust.

27. Building a Culture of Reading

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 5/9/2023

"Read-i-cide n: The systematic killing of the love of reading, often exacerbated by the inane, mind-numbing practices found in schools." ~ Steinhous Publishing. Follow along on the journey in building a culture of reading in a NYC public high school, through promotions, events, book clubs, and social media. Hear about the pitfalls to avoid and the success to strive for. Reading Culture is an ongoing and ever-changing practice. Presented by LILRC.

28. 8th Leadership & Information Symposium - Celebrate Our Successes!

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Library Media Specialists, Administrators

Dates: 5/11/2023

The Liaisons business meeting is held virtually in an asynchronous manner. Librarian of the Year and Administrator of the Year are celebrated. 2022-2023 retirees are acknowledged. Keynote speaker, author Jen Calonita, shares "Finding Your Voice”. Crystal Ballard and Kym Davick share "And the Winner Is…Featuring Award-Winning Titles with TeachingBooks”. All SLMS are welcome to attend.

29. 8th Leadership & Information Symposium - Celebrate Our Successes! - VENDOR REGISTRATION ONLY

Program: School Library System

Audience: Vendors

Dates: 5/11/2023

Closed

This end-of-the-year celebration is supported by vendor attendance. Limit of 8 vendor tables. Please pay with a credit card.

30. Media Literacy in NY: Reports From the Field

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists and Administrators

Dates: 5/17/2023

STATEWIDE WORKSHOP: Please join the School Library Systems Association of NY (SLSA) for this media literacy-focused professional development event, designed specifically for New York State school librarians and school administrators. Participants will define media literacy and how it integrates into their curriculum. They will develop their understanding of the essential 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 Project Look Sharp Media Decoding Kits to explore pre-made NYS lesson plans focusing on media literacy skills.

31. Turnitin Workshop and Demo of New AI Detection Tool

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists, Teachers, Administrators

Dates: 5/31/2023

A general overview of Turnitin's Feedback Studio including similarity checking and feedback tools. Learn how it can save teacher's time, cultivate writing excellence, and provide formative learning opportunities. It integrates with your schools Learning Management System. Hear about the new AI detection tool that identifies human writing vs. AI writing. Feel free to invite teachers or administrators who may be interested.

32. ASYNCHRONOUS - APPR Recertification ONLINE Facilitated by Emma Klimek - REGISTRATION FOR ATTENDANCE PURPOSES ONLY!

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 6/1/2023

The content will review the required elements of the teacher evaluation regulations and any updates available at the time of the workshop. In addition, the participants will review videos and using his/her district rubrics, will evaluate the teachers. We will discuss evidence, feedback and elements of an effective discussion with a developing teacher. REGISTRATION IS FOR ATTENDANCE/BILLING PURPOSES ONLY! 6 HOURS OF TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED AT YOUR OWN PACE, WHEN AND WHERE YOU CHOOSE. ONCE REGISTERED AND DISTRICT APPROVED, EMMA KLIMEK WILL CONTACT YOU. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

33. ASYNCHRONOUS - Initial Training for Administrators who Evaluate Teachers - Online Training and Off-line Learning REGISTRATION PURPOSES ONLY Facilitated by Emma Klimek

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 6/1/2023

Anytime, Anyplace…Any Pace! This online training is designed for lead evaluators who are required to be trained in the nine elements outlined by the New York State regulations regarding teacher evaluation. This course is conducted online with opportunities to participate in live video chats as well as live presentations. The training has eight modules which covered the required elements stipulated in the regulations. The modules will ask participants to view videos, review articles, post to a bulletin board and/or wiki as well as submit assignments. Completion of all of the required elements of this training will provide the participant evidence of training to submit to the appropriate authority in the participant's district for approval as a Lead Evaluator. Eight (8) Modules 1. Introduction 2. Research on Teacher Effectiveness 3. Seven Teaching Standards 4. Cognitive Engagement 5. Evidence Based Observation and Teacher Observation Rubrics 6. APPR and Growth 7. SLOs 8. Inter-rater Reliability REGISTRATION IS FOR ATTENDANCE/BILLING PURPOSES ONLY! 12 HOURS OF TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED AT YOUR OWN PACE, WHEN AND WHERE YOU CHOOSE. Once registered, the presenter will contact you. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. 12 hours CTLE Can use 2 consortium seats.

34. Mother of a Movement: PFLAG, Allies, and Picture Books

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 6/8/2023

Welcome Rob Sanders, author of "The Mother of a Movement: Jeanne Manford - Ally, Activist, and Founder of PFLAG” to discuss his picture book. A representative from Magination Press Children's Books will also participate in the conversation. Magination Press is the children's book imprint for the American Psychological Association. Jeanne Manford fought to protect her gay son, Morty, from discrimination and harassment. She founded the PFLAG organization. Presented by LILRC.

35. High Cognitive Rigor Questioning IN PERSON presented by Dr. Maureen Martin - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 6/9/2023

Starting Today

Educators will use elements of questioning to better leverage academic questions with a focus on student success and differentiation. Differentiated instruction utilizing questioning will be reviewed. This session will give participants the tools to help build worthwhile questions and the Educators are welcome to bring questions they utilize currently in the classroom to review for the purpose of adding cognitive rigor and productive struggle. Questions that are compatible for all learners will be reviewed and discussed. Powerful questions are crucial for a successful learning experience. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nVHaAwc1E5o2Rw116PFbk1N8zkwi4YtA/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

36. Outdoor Environmental Education Program K-6 Day-Use Training - 8-3:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 6/14/2023

Starting Soon

This training is designed to prepare teachers who are interested in participating in Day-Use programs at the Western Suffolk BOCES Outdoor Learning Labs. Day-Use programs are meant to be an extension of the K-6 classroom where teachers have the opportunity to co-plan and conduct their classes in an environment that lends itself to authentic student centered inquiry based science education. All Day-Use classes have access to an outdoor educator to support them in planning activities, throughout a Day-Use class, and as the classes explore the outdoors. The Outdoor Environmental Education Program has three learning labs each located in Caleb Smith State Park, Connetquot River State Park, and Sunken Meadow State Park. Due to the environmental differences of each of the learning labs, we are able to offer a wide variety of programs that include, but are not limited to, animal adaptations, elementary chemistry, human impacts on the environment, makerspace challenges, planetarium programs, simple machines, topography, water testing, weathering and erosion, and much more! We encourage all teachers interested in learning more about Day-Use programs to attend. In addition, we also recommend teachers who have not been trained in the last 5 years attend as a refresher due to new programs being offered and the recent shift in science standards. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Juy1vriPuGDNj0nZqeY1ok0-8-1xym5o/view?usp=sharing

37. LILRC Annual Membership Meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 6/20/2023

Arlene Laverde, President of NYLA, will speak on the role of NYLA in advocacy and intellectual freedom, and how they work together. The keynote presentation will be followed by the 2022 Digitization & Innovation Grant Recipients sharing about their projects. Presented by LILRC. Note: Registration deadline is Monday, June 12th.

38. Remember Liss: The Remarkable True Story of One Woman's Enslavement and Freedom in New York

Program: School Library System

Audience: Library Media Specialists

Dates: 6/22/2023

Welcome Claire Bellerjeau, co-author of "Remember Liss”. The story of Liss reveals the often-overlooked history of slavery in New York and her involvement with Robert Townsend, a spy for George Washington during the American Revolution. Prominent figures cross her path such as George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Benedict Arnold, and many more. This text also points readers to primary documents and lesson plans through collaboration with the New York Archives online platform "Consider the Source”. Presented by LILRC.

39. Test Accommodations IN PERSON presented by Maureen Martin - 9-12pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 6/27/2023

New

This workshop is being offered to provide participants a Special Education training focused on test accommodations. The dynamic nature of this half day workshop is to professionally develop all of those involved in decisions regarding testing accommodations. The format of half day is highly appropriate and participants will leave with a better understanding of test accommodations which will be effective for managing students during both instructional and testing times throughout the school year. Participants will bring back to district, building and their students a deepening of test accommodations. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ea-IifzvPRELlSKXoo3Q-eTlYlpZcnQh/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

40. Book Study - 4 Session Virtual PD presented by Stacey Mooney - 10-11am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/6/2023 to 8/2/2023

Join our virtual book group for all types of educators, administrators, librarians, and school-based staff. Educators who read and enjoy quality fiction and non-fiction contribute with confidence to the rich, literate environment of our school communities. Why Should I Be in This Book Group? -To enhance my teaching practice and on-going learning -To explore my own love of literacy -To transfer authentic personal experiences with reading, writing, and conversation to classroom instruction. -Fulfil Domain 4 Professional Responsibilities in a fun and painless way. -To participate in deep, meaningful, recurring conversations that may lead to paradigm shifts. -To actively experience PD while engaging in sustained, personal interactions with reading. -To share quality literature with colleagues. -To model lifelong reading pleasure. -To gain experience and confidence with book discussion. -To reflect upon and learn from personal experience with books, including expanding their cultural knowledge base. -To advocate intentionally for diverse literature that has been studied by the group. -To connect virtually with other amazing educators. -To consider diverse perspectives of other educators to help teachers become culturally responsive educators.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ud4pacGTd432RSw--s14orxdLNt6Ya3w/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 4 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

41. PREPaRE Workshop 2, Presented by Debra Caputo M.S.ED., Courtney Huguenin MA.MS.NCP, Crisis Prevention and Preparedness: Comprehensive School Safety Planning

Program: Student Support Services

Dates: 7/10/2023 to 7/11/2023

Audience: all school personnel including school administrators, mental health professionals, teachers, other pupil services personnel, security officers, office staff, transportation directors, and before and after school activities coordinators. This 2-day workshop provides school-based mental health professionals and other school crisis intervention team members with the knowledge necessary to meet the mental health needs of students and staff following school-associated crisis events. This workshop teaches participants how to prevent and prepare for psychological trauma, help to reaffirm both the physical health of members of the school community and students' perceptions that they are safe and secure, evaluate conduct psychological triage, respond to the psychological needs of the school community utilizing a multitiered approach, and examine the effectiveness of school crisis intervention and recovery efforts. This workshop is an excellent curse for all professionals in your district who provide mental health crisis intervention services. flyer: https:https://drive.google.com/file/d/16jH4VpyC7S7wOOqgovxLgNc214XhsxWy/view?usp=sharing

42. APPR Recertification ONLINE presented by Dr. Deborah DeLuca - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/10/2023

As per the regulations, teacher and principal evaluators are to be re-certified each year. This re-certification workshop for teacher and principal evaluators will provide updated information on APPR regulations. Participants will review video on the entire evaluation cycle and how to use evidence for change during the post observation conferences. Participants will need to have their district's evaluation rubric available for the observation portion of the workshop.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T5cT7SMHgKdQhZKjowE2NLcgY8yZ5SFs/view?usp=sharing Eligible for three hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

43. Co-Teach for Administrators IN PERSON presented by Dr. Maureen Martin - 9-11am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 7/10/2023

This workshop is for K-12 administrators that are looking to celebrate co-teach classrooms by exploring methods to support co-teach classrooms through multiple measures including walk throughs and observations. A focus on encouragement, observation and support in the co-teach classroom will be discussed so educators can better support co-teach classrooms. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u_0YMpxfhXtmObuMAHO0K5BppAh99rzA/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 2 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

44. Effective Techniques for Co-teaching English Language Learners and Exploring Components of the NYSESLAT - 2 Pt Workshop ONLINE presented by Pamela Solomon - 9-10:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/10/2023 to 7/12/2023

Participants will explore the facets of co-teaching and the 8 components of SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol). In addition, we will examine the 4 sections of the NYSESLAT (New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test) and review the skills needed for students to exit the ENL program.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ytJs8AKXrnvMVllzJ1LNrDFvljFP5fh5/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use ½ consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

45. The Art of Co-Teaching IN PERSON presented by Consulting that Makes a Difference - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 7/11/2023

This interactive, hands-on workshop will allow participants to fully understand and experience the six models of co-teaching. This workshop will take a deep dive into best practices which includes pros and cons for each model, model implementation guidelines and lesson examples. Easy to implement strategies for team communication and collaboration will also be explored. Co-planning and lesson plan development will be discussed. Participants will have the opportunity to bring their own content materials for facilitated lesson planning as well.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zIGM1KTKAXTDOy5OwQBAotwxVKvy7V7F/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

46. Restorative Circles for the K-12 Classroom Virtual 3-Session Workshop presented by Melanie Anderson / Slice of Mindfulness, LLC - 8-10:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/12/2023 to 7/26/2023

This 7.5 hour course is an introduction to how to cultivate mindful, respectful relationships with your K-12 students. Participants will learn effective strategies for mindful communication and how to set up and implement Restorative Circles in the classroom. Each class will include mindfulness practice and by the end of the course participants will be able to implement a ‘Circle Up' with their students.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZS-C1GuCYgqVFveKtJzS276ITiu7Mgcl/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 7.5 hours CTLE credit. 1.5 Consortium seats can be used. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

47. Increasing Attention, Mindfulness & Motivation ONLINE presented by Jessica Gruttola - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/12/2023

New

Is school boring? This is one of the questions I found myself asking after hearing it so many times from students. With all of the demands educators currently face, how do we ensure that we are not "boring” and can engage even the most distracted student. Training objectives: -Develop a Positive Classroom Environment Discover powerful ways to develop a classroom atmosphere that builds positive relationships and fosters mutual respect -Maximize student Voice, engagement and learning -Incorporate Mindfulness strategies and activities to better focus students' attention, regulate emotions and reduce anxiety that can cause challenging behaviors -Provide Classroom proven strategies to increase students' initiative, ownership and follow through to enhance their learning in class, and in online and hybrid teaching environments -Help students own and improve their work effort, learning habits, time management, goal setting and planning, and more! -Increase student motivation and collaboration -Apply newly acquired knowledge to create an action plan for implementation
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KxHNhl-7LIsH9OslWpUodEEJzbGcZwNv/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

48. Preparing Your Students for the English Regents Exam (Part I): Focus on Reading IN PERSON presented by Amy Benjamin - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 7/12/2023

New

This workshop will provide strategies for the reading comprehension part of the exam. Teachers will learn how to create Standards-based questions for literature, help students manage their time, and apply metacognitive skills. Target audience: English and special education teachers, grades 9-12. (This workshop, because it draws from the ELA Reading Standards, is also relevant to grades 6-8).
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lgox50wKGRtuuFUXlo1CxFb6IAPCuOYy/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

49. Effective Teaching Strategies for English Language Learners IN PERSON presented by Consulting that Makes a Difference - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 7/13/2023

In recent years, the increase of English language learners (ELLs) in our schools has required educators to look at their current teaching practices through a different lens. While teachers have faced the challenge of effectively teaching the ELL students in their classroom, it has also provided an opportunity for educators to grow and learn. This hands-on, interactive workshop will provide participants with strategies and instruction ideas tailored to meeting the needs of secondary English language learners.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r3-MwEdgxW_d5Sm2vmaMB5m1vFjNTpIG/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

50. Special Education 101 - Virtual Workshop presented by Consulting that Makes a Difference - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/18/2023

Navigating the world of special education can be overwhelming with the abundance of information needed to effectively educate and support students with disabilities in the classroom. This interactive workshop will explore the history of special education and the laws everyone needs to understand. Participants will gain knowledge about a variety of disabilities and come away with practical strategies for supporting students with IEPs.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fatn-wpAbJMFDY9yDNp-RgZksDvyJpGv/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

51. Putting the Pieces Together Differentiation-Accommodation-Modification Virtual Workshop presented by Consulting that Makes a Difference - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/19/2023

Is that a differentiated instruction strategy, an accommodation, or a modification? This lively, engaging workshop will clarify this question and offer ways to combine all three within a classroom to support a wide range of learners. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of differentiated instruction and specially designed instruction components. The workshop will explore the implementation of accommodations and teach a paradigm for understanding and creating modifications. Time will be allotted for planning lessons that incorporate the information presented.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XxG6otqDzuP2dr5VvPlRe99HNuIgmWKc/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

52. Facilitating Inquiry Circles in the Classroom 6 hour session blended learning VIRTUAL model presented by Jessica Gruttola

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/19/2023 to 8/2/2023

New

3 hours Synchronous- July 19-9:30-10:30, July 26-9:30-10:30, August 2-9:30-10:30 (MUST ATTEND ALL THREE SYNCHRONIZED MEETINGS TO RECEIVE CREDIT) 3 hours Asynchronous- Complete Collaborative/individual assignments (ALL Assignments must be completed to receive credit) In order to have access to the Google Classroom you will need a personal Google Account. Your School account will not work for this course. This workshop will explore using inquiry circles to encourage the use of thinking strategies in the classroom. Participants will investigate the research of educators such as Stephanie Harvey and Harvey Daniels. Participants will explore how to increase collaboration in order to improve comprehension for all students. Training objectives: Participants will learn to facilitate inquiry circles in order to: -Differentiate for a diverse population of students -Foster thinking skills -Engage students in reading -Promote ownership of learning -Apply newly acquired knowledge to plan an inquiry circle
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F8MIHpNhnnQXL_u-YcWzXqgkigXZar2l/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

53. Increasing Critical Thinking with the Question Formulation Technique (QFT) ONLINE presented by Jessica Gruttola - 11:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/19/2023

New

This workshop will enhance teaching and learning by increasing rigor through questioning. We will explore the Question Formulation Technique (QFT) and how it can be utilized to improve teacher questions and empower students to develop critical thinking skills through the development of questions. Training objectives: -Participants will reflect on questioning strategies utilized in the classroom -Explore questioning, inquiry, and collaboration techniques -Understand the QFT process and how to implement it to improve questions (teacher and student) -Apply newly acquired knowledge to create a plan for action -Foster critical thinking skills -Promote ownership of learning
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dTlIs41MEZmM42LMyX2P_sehVMslMGoR/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use ½ consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

54. Classroom Strategies for Supporting Students with Executive Functioning Challenges Virtual Workshop presented by Consulting that Makes a Difference - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/25/2023

This lively, informative, and strategy-based workshop will provide an understanding of the eight domains of executive functioning. Strategies that can readily be implemented in the classroom will be provided for each domain. Participants will learn how to address challenges such as working memory, initiation, organization, and emotional regulation. This workshop includes activities that will raise awareness of the difficulties students with executive functioning challenges face.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zWgBTZxcr8hcj5riFA_HQi_p6lsfVo8k/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

55. K-8 Project-Based Learning Through Math IN PERSON presented by Stacey Mooney - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 7/25/2023

The focus of this workshop is to create or modify math projects to develop, enhance and culminate learning in units of study. Highlights of Course: -creative formative and summative assessment -to analyze student growth and performance -infuse literacy, STEAM, and math standards -showcase and display creative student work in a fun and dynamic way -real-world math connections -incorporating technology with paper/pencil learning -enhancing student engagement and learning -development of research skills -collaborative learning approach
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G-sRQZRQw1MG7ZA90VfwKlZOLRKeyYBc/view?usp=sharing
Audience: Elementary and Middle Grade Math Teachers, Math Directors, Math Coaches, AIS, Lead Teachers
Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

56. Preparing Your Students for the English Regents Exam (Part II): Focus on Writing the Argumentative Essay IN PERSON presented by Amy Benjamin - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 7/26/2023

New

This workshop will provide strategies for Part II of the exam. Teachers will learn how to teach the elements and details of argumentation and help students incorporate multiple texts to support their claims and counterclaims. We will work with authentic writing as a model for how to construct an effective written argument on a substantial topic. Target audience: English and special education teachers, grades 9-12. (This workshop, because it draws from the ELA Reading and Writing Standards, is also relevant to grades 6-8).
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15oRmvVM3-VMkpivjBVIYue9mEnfXKie6/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

57. Dive Into Differentiation IN PERSON presented by Consulting that Makes a Difference - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 7/27/2023

This workshop will teach the necessary tools for meeting the needs, capacities, and skills of the diverse learners in the classroom. Participants will learn what differentiated instruction is and is not, explore strategies to differentiate the four quadrants of differentiation and plan lessons that incorporate the strategies and information presented. This is perfect for educators looking to learn new differentiation strategies that they can readily incorporate into their classrooms right away!
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZtGDVSiBnDXlgxL_hYXcLq4lD3tFDUqg/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

58. Student Engagement Strategies for Brain Gain IN PERSON presented by Dr. Maureen Martin - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 7/27/2023

The essential resources shared in this workshop are designed for K-12 teachers who want to learn powerful instructional tools. Participants will leave with multiple and readied strategies for increased student engagement; including formative assessments. Engagement methods may include choral response, white boards, think pair share and sentence summaries. Student engagement strategies will result in Brain Gain and decreased behavior issues that help all learners stay motivated and interested in lessons. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AymEp-eveDNL-G55C-mZrIqcSnYPSq0Y/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

59. Phenomena in the Science Classroom IN PERSON presented by Carmen Foschino - 9-12pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/2/2023

New

Chemistry is phenomenal! Be an active participant in this workshop as you experience phenomena-based learning from the prospective of a student. Learn how to engage students integrating science practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. Inspire discussion, as an educator, using phenomena as observable events that occur in the world. Using various topics from the chemistry curriculum, participants will engage in hands-on activities. Participants will leave this workshop with resources and strategies that will inspire students to ask meaningful questions through observation and scientific understanding. The ideas can be used across disciplines but the focus is on chemistry.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jEHz4D7WRM0Lxi8w6FMzIL1faGjXPmzL/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

60. Increasing Critical Thinking with the Question Formulation Technique (QFT) ONLINE presented by Jessica Gruttola - 11:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/2/2023

New

This workshop will enhance teaching and learning by increasing rigor through questioning. We will explore the Question Formulation Technique (QFT) and how it can be utilized to improve teacher questions and empower students to develop critical thinking skills through the development of questions. Training objectives: -Participants will reflect on questioning strategies utilized in the classroom -Explore questioning, inquiry, and collaboration techniques -Understand the QFT process and how to implement it to improve questions (teacher and student) -Apply newly acquired knowledge to create a plan for action -Foster critical thinking skills -Promote ownership of learning
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/167XavriZ_ODE3ObhRI5NvigW-omySoJ7/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use ½ consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

61. Multi-Tiered Systems of Support IN PERSON presented by Dr. Maureen Martin - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/3/2023

This session will deliver an overview of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support with a focus on the early elementary grades and a strong Tier 1 program. The MTSS approach offers an evidenced based model of instruction and intervention that is rooted in the belief that all children can learn. The Connection of the MTSS components to the Academic and Behavioral Systems will be discussed and strategies for immediate use will be shared. School professionals will walk away with practical and comprehensive materials and resources. Educational practices and how MTSS translates to the classroom throughout the session will be discussed to maximize student success. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-d9GkL78-18hBvq7K2CDOT4Yyit-0cIb/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

62. Specially Designed Instruction: Putting the "Special” Back in Special Education IN PERSON presented by Consulting that Makes a Difference - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/3/2023

This engaging workshop explores the meaning of specially designed instruction and how to provide the unique types of instructional services needed by students with disabilities. Effective strategies will be shared for implementing accommodations, altering, modifying and/or adapting instructional methods, materials, techniques and learning environments for supporting students with diverse learning abilities and needs. Participants will learn a three-tiered approach for making modifications that help students accomplish IEP goals and objectives while supporting the achievement of the general curriculum standards.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kimfP-LzgU6MyqFa02F3J1usaR7f4ncK/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

63. Middle Grades Math Curriculum Refresh IN PERSON presented by Stacey Mooney - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/8/2023

This workshop will provide a fresh look at how to update, enhance, and improve your current curriculum and resources to: -promote alignment of instruction, -updated pacing and sequencing of teaching units, -implementation of new NextGen standards, -latest technology supports, and -MTSS resources for each unit of study. BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Audience: 6-8 and Algebra I math instructors, Math Lead Teachers & Instructional Coaches; Directors and Supervisors of Math Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AR0dlqLmKcjEnx5dFQbV224109wMovIK/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

64. The Art of Co-Teaching Virtual Workshop presented by Consulting that Makes a Difference - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/8/2023

This engaging and interactive workshop will allow participants to fully understand and experience the six models of co-teaching. This workshop will take a deep dive into best practices which includes pros and cons for each model, model implementation guidelines and lesson examples. Easy to implement strategies for team communication and collaboration will also be explored. Co-planning and lesson plan development will be discussed. Participants will have the opportunity to bring their own content materials for facilitated lesson planning as well.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bkiW2dvtYsNM4ydEUbsL9U03XkH6I6SJ/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

65. APPR Recertification ONLINE presented by Dr. Deborah DeLuca - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/9/2023

As per the regulations, teacher and principal evaluators are to be re-certified each year. This re-certification workshop for teacher and principal evaluators will provide updated information on APPR regulations. Participants will review video on the entire evaluation cycle and how to use evidence for change during the post observation conferences. Participants will need to have their district's evaluation rubric available for the observation portion of the workshop.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T5cT7SMHgKdQhZKjowE2NLcgY8yZ5SFs/view?usp=sharing Eligible for three hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

66. Asking Better Questions to Encourage Better Questioning ONLINE presented by Jessica Gruttola - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/9/2023

New

In Order to be a participant in this class you will need a personal Google Account. Your School account will not work for this course. This workshop will explore using higher level questioning techniques to encourage the use of thinking strategies in the classroom. Participants will investigate the research of educators such as John Hattie and Kath Murdoch. Participants will explore the Depth of Knowledge and create questions to enhance the development of thinking skills. Training objectives: -Participants will reflect on questioning strategies utilized in the classroom -Explore questioning techniques and the Depth of Knowledge -Apply newly acquired knowledge to create questions -Discuss strategies to improve student questioning
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nTWx-XMnluexTz_H19gypaXz0WYH5aT5/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

67. Preparing Your Students for The English Regents Exam (Pt 3) Focus on Writing the Literary Analysis Essay IN PERSON presented by Amy Benjamin - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/9/2023

New

This workshop will provide strategies for Part III of the exam. Teachers will learn how to help students compose a brief but powerful rhetorical analysis that identifies the central idea and the key technique that the author used to express it.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KQhz32s2A5rECBY5mN_VkycYsle2P-qz/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

68. Lesson Study as a Tool for Instructional Growth ONLINE presented by Jessica Gruttola - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/10/2023

New

Lesson study is a collaborative planning tool in which groups of teachers explore best practices. Educators work together to plan, teach, observe, share, and revise with a focus on student engagement. This workshop will explore the practice of Lesson Study and the impact it can have on effective collaboration and instruction. Learners will explore the Lesson Study protocol and create a plan for implementation within their environment. Training objectives: -Participants will gain an understanding of the Lesson Study process -Participant will work cooperatively to organize a Lesson Study -Participants will create an action plan for implementation of Lesson Study
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m-9LAr-MdQvY2u2tJWodOYBU8em2m3eo/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

69. Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Virtual Workshop presented by Consulting that Makes a Difference - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/10/2023

In this workshop, participants will learn the foundations of PBIS, discover tools to build a culture of positive behavior, and learn ways to make classroom life easier during the school day. Participants will increase their knowledge and understanding of proactive supports and develop their own "bag of tricks” of practical strategies for students with challenging behaviors.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1agFd5qb4y6udz30kJ54mLeCizmu_Iqcv/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

70. Sticks and Stones Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Workshop IN PERSON presented by Stacey Mooney - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/14/2023

New

This one-day workshop will help participants learn how to promote social unity and increase cultural awareness in your school and community. The goal is to bridge cultural divides and make our schools and communities more welcoming and inclusive places for people of all abilities and backgrounds by helping participants see beyond their own personal worldview. This course will fulfill the NYS Dept of Ed training grant requirements for the Many Threads, One Fabric NYSUT-led implicit bias training for public school educators. This course will teach educators to be leaders committed to racial justice, diversity and equity work. The course goal will also establish implicit bias awareness as a year-round continuing education vehicle for diversity, equity, inclusion work in local affiliates. Audience: K-12 Educators, Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Administrators, Instructional Support Personnel
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lQfuWYuL9l7mHgA9ZitV6TffuzP6bPQL/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

71. Co-Teach: The Start-Up IN PERSON presented by Maureen Martin - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/15/2023

This workshop is for K-12 brand new co-teach teams that are looking to work together to establish procedures, roles and responsibilities in the co-teach classroom. A focus on Relationships in co-teach classrooms will be reviewed so that educators can better support the instructional delivery of students in co-teach classrooms. Benefits of the workshop are the building of a strong co-teach team within the school community. Participants will leave with an understanding of the co-teach delivery model. Co Teaching….. The Beginning.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13qiPGxs1IFVB9vO4YCSILuqJTFT-kpsl/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

72. Co-Teaching and Differentiation Strategies for ELLs IN PERSON presented by Consulting that Makes a Difference - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/15/2023

This interactive, engaging workshop provides strategies for utilizing co-teaching and differentiation techniques for English language learners with and without disabilities. You will explore the use of co-teaching models and learn differentiation strategies to provide a language-rich classroom environment that will lead to your students' success.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cGsHDjjdRoli1PSvYOu9HmasXL-ZGTm3/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

73. How to Be Happy When You're Sad - Virtual 2-hour Workshop presented by Jane Smith Fisher - 3-5pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/15/2023

The How To Be Happy When You're Sad project was started in 2019, to address a space that hadn't previously been considered - the ability to mentally and physically escape personal challenges for limited periods of time. This is not a recipe for the elusive "happy life.” Rather a prescription for peaceful, joyful and productive moments, which can encompass a space of minutes to hours. This space also provides an opportunity to chart a path forward and reenergize, so that staff members are better able to cope with any adversity currently challenging them. The workshop will cover: -Explanations and examples of concepts to help staff understand how and why to enjoy a period of relief from their current adversities. -Specific strategies to help staff create space to breath, think and plan a path forward. -Examples of ways staff members can incorporate these strategies in the classroom. -A question and answer period In addition to the workshop, the accompanying website HappyWhenSad.com is a valuable resource, housing additional topics and information, while also serving as a beneficial review for the workshop. Impact in the Classroom -Much in the way a mother is directed to put her own oxygen mask on before placing one on her child, while on a plane, a teacher must have a clear and productive mind before entering a classroom. -Once staff members understand the concepts learned in the workshop, they can model them in the classroom. -Strategies learned in the workshop can be taught to students, modified for each grade level.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1clWT8hcV32Fu6J2mWxCynuAH6q-KutSi/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 2 hours CTLE credit. .5 Consortium seat can be used. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

74. PREPaRE Workshop 1, Presented by Debra Caputo M.S.ED, Courtney Huguenin MA. NCSP, Elizabeth Rizi BS.MA.NCSP, Crisis Prevention and Preparedness: Comprehensive School Safety Planning

Program: Student Support Services

Dates: 8/16/2023

Audience: all school personnel including school administrators, mental health professionals, teachers, other pupil services personnel, security officers, office staff, transportation directors, and before and after school activities coordinators. This 1-day workshop provides school mental health professionals, administrators, security officers, and other educators knowledge and resources important to establishing and sustaining comprehensive, ongoing school safety and crisis prevention, mitigation, and preparedness. Making use of existing personnel, resources and programs. PREPaRE can be adapted to a school's needs and size. Specific attention is given to developing, exercising and evaluating safety/crisis teams and plans, and integrating school and community crisis response personnel. Also addressed are issues associated with media, social media, technology, students with special needs, culture and memorials. Training reinforces improved school climate, student behavior and academic functioning, student resilience and school staff crisis response capabilities. flyer:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M90M15kZBvnt56f1MS0lh8XroZW3FMkK/view?usp=sharing

75. But I'm Not a Reading Teacher: Helping Students Comprehend Informational and Literary Text IN PERSON presented by Amy Benjamin - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/16/2023

New

We've all heard it said that "Every teacher is a reading teacher,” but many teachers need help in knowing how to help their students comprehend text without spending undue classroom time. In this workshop, we will address the basics of reading instruction that can be integrated into all subject areas. Specific topics include: -academic vocabulary, -writing-to-learn routines, -pacing, -metacognition, -building fluency, and -remediation. Target audience: All teachers whose students need to become efficient readers to succeed in their subject areas. Grade Levels 6-12.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aJVcbgCm7SRb0s2bkl_kGaikyWEu-YoQ/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

76. Dive Into Differentiation - Virtual Workshop presented by Consulting that Makes a Difference - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/16/2023

This workshop will teach the necessary tools for meeting the needs, capacities, and skills of the diverse learners in the classroom. Participants will learn what differentiated instruction is and is not, explore strategies to differentiate the four quadrants of differentiation and plan lessons that incorporate the strategies and information presented. This is perfect for educators looking to learn new differentiation strategies that they can readily incorporate into their classrooms right away!
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YTuESo8C2BQGvQrk7PgI1r9ehwJPKdXA/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

77. Increasing Attention, Mindfulness & Motivation ONLINE presented by Jessica Gruttola - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/16/2023

New

Is school boring? This is one of the questions I found myself asking after hearing it so many times from students. With all of the demands educators currently face, how do we ensure that we are not "boring” and can engage even the most distracted student. Training objectives: -Develop a Positive Classroom Environment Discover powerful ways to develop a classroom atmosphere that builds positive relationships and fosters mutual respect -Maximize student Voice, engagement and learning -Incorporate Mindfulness strategies and activities to better focus students' attention, regulate emotions and reduce anxiety that can cause challenging behaviors -Provide Classroom proven strategies to increase students' initiative, ownership and follow through to enhance their learning in class, and in online and hybrid teaching environments -Help students own and improve their work effort, learning habits, time management, goal setting and planning, and more! -Increase student motivation and collaboration -Apply newly acquired knowledge to create an action plan for implementation
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BOfQQtgiSFt87X-p7e063xUe2dMGyCG2/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

78. Making Peace with Goal Writing, Data Collection and Progress Monitoring for Students with Disabilities IN PERSON presented by Consulting that Makes a Difference - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/17/2023

Goal writing, data collection and progress monitoring are vital to meeting the needs of students with disabilities. However, all of these can be challenging for even the most seasoned educator. This workshop will provide guidance, examples, useful tools and strategies for creating goals, taking data and monitoring student progress.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jIy54A9mZDPyQCbLVK8M5OTPEUO1_qQX/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

79. AP Pre-Calculus (2-Day Workshop) IN PERSON presented by Stacey Mooney & Mindy LiBassi - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/21/2023 to 8/22/2023

Participants will learn about, discuss and explore the following topics in this course: -Current Course and Exam Description -Essential Knowledge statements including function analysis, rate of change work, and modeling implementation. -A variety of effective activities to support student learning -Common student misconceptions -AP exam question approaches and scoring -Classroom strategies to maximize learning Discussions will focus on enhancing teacher understanding and development of topics as well as sharing ideas and activities. Bring Your Own Device
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RsosUX14qcBLZFKUEra-6W6DRMS_lrHO/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. Can use 3 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

80. Flip ONLINE presented by Michele Fisk - 10:30-12pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/22/2023

New

This workshop will introduce you to Flip. Flip is a video discussion tool that allows teachers to facilitate video discussions. The workshop will cover: setting up an account, navigating the application, and creating and adapting pre-made lessons.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZxcHbxHEXa5EIO3o8VgDcoS9pLwg3kg-/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 1.5 hours CTLE credit. If district is paying, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

81. Effective Instructional Coaching 3-Day Virtual Workshop presented by Jessica Gruttola - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/23/2023 to 8/25/2023

New

This three-day institute is for instructional coaches of all grade levels and subject areas. Through collaborative inquiry, participants will gain a deeper understanding of various coaching frameworks, theories, research, current perspectives and practices, and explore the unique perspective of a "coaching mindset.” Training objectives: -Understanding and implementing strategies for effective instructional coaching. -Providing effective feedback to impact change. -Utilizing technology to improve teaching and learning. -Creating collaborative learning environments. Day one: -Building relationships and fostering a positive collaborative school community -Understanding/Implementing the tools for effective coaching Day two: -Reflecting on teaching and learning creating collaborative learning communities -Providing effective feedback Day three: -Sustaining an effective coaching model -Building professional capital within the school community Eligible for 18 hours CTLE credit. Can use 3 consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

82. Preparing for the Transition to NextGen Algebra I Standards For Administrators - Virtual - presented by Stacey Mooney - 9-11am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/23/2023

Overview of the new NextGen Standards that will be fully implemented for the 2023-24 school year. We will highlight the changes from Common Core and Next Gen and how to adjust instruction for these changes. Discussion of new curriculum resources and materials that will address new standards. Look-fors when doing instructional observations and walk-throughs. Audience: Administrators Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oN-y0M7SmEmeVcDQGFV8MIhr3THSIygE/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 2 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

83. New Teacher Workshop IN PERSON presented by Stacey Mooney and Dr. Maureen Martin - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/29/2023

Whether a brand-new teacher or within the first five years of your teaching career, this one-day workshop will focus on classroom management, learning environment set-up and maintenance, first week structure and focus, building relationships in your school building, lesson planning, Danielson Domains, short- and long-term curriculum pacing, and more. *Contact WSBOCES for additional in-district new teacher consulting, new teacher induction days/weeks, retreats, and/or customized PD.* Audience: New teachers and teachers within first 5 years of career (K-12) Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WN55IIrWuP-ZJJxNG14C4Aua0b-9lb2V/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

84. New Teacher Workshop IN PERSON presented by Dr. Maureen Martin and Stacey Mooney - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/30/2023

Whether a brand-new teacher or within the first five years of your teaching career, this one-day workshop will focus on classroom management, learning environment set-up and maintenance, first week structure and focus, building relationships in your school building, lesson planning, Danielson Domains, short- and long-term curriculum pacing, and more. *Contact WSBOCES for additional in-district new teacher consulting, new teacher induction days/weeks, retreats, and/or customized PD.* Audience: New teachers and teachers within first 5 years of career (K-12) Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18y9vsVvs4tbY99kGfO9twEINw0Q1Tlw-/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

85. ASYNCHRONOUS - APPR Recertification ONLINE Facilitated by Emma Klimek - REGISTRATION FOR ATTENDANCE PURPOSES ONLY!

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/1/2023

The content will review the required elements of the teacher evaluation regulations and any updates available at the time of the workshop. In addition, the participants will review videos and using his/her district rubrics, will evaluate the teachers. We will discuss evidence, feedback and elements of an effective discussion with a developing teacher. REGISTRATION IS FOR ATTENDANCE/BILLING PURPOSES ONLY! 6 HOURS OF TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED AT YOUR OWN PACE, WHEN AND WHERE YOU CHOOSE. ONCE REGISTERED AND DISTRICT APPROVED, EMMA KLIMEK WILL CONTACT YOU. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

86. ASYNCHRONOUS - Initial Training for Administrators who Evaluate Teachers - Online Training and Off-line Learning REGISTRATION PURPOSES ONLY Facilitated by Emma Klimek

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/1/2023

Anytime, Anyplace…Any Pace! This online training is designed for lead evaluators who are required to be trained in the nine elements outlined by the New York State regulations regarding teacher evaluation. This course is conducted online with opportunities to participate in live video chats as well as live presentations. The training has eight modules which covered the required elements stipulated in the regulations. The modules will ask participants to view videos, review articles, post to a bulletin board and/or wiki as well as submit assignments. Completion of all of the required elements of this training will provide the participant evidence of training to submit to the appropriate authority in the participant's district for approval as a Lead Evaluator. Eight (8) Modules 1. Introduction 2. Research on Teacher Effectiveness 3. Seven Teaching Standards 4. Cognitive Engagement 5. Evidence Based Observation and Teacher Observation Rubrics 6. APPR and Growth 7. SLOs 8. Inter-rater Reliability REGISTRATION IS FOR ATTENDANCE/BILLING PURPOSES ONLY! 12 HOURS OF TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED AT YOUR OWN PACE, WHEN AND WHERE YOU CHOOSE. Once registered, the presenter will contact you. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. 12 hours CTLE Can use 2 consortium seats.

87. Transform Your Mathematics Instruction with ‘BTC' (Building Thinking Classrooms) Grades 3-12 IN PERSON4-Session Workshop presented by Melanie Anderson / Slice of Mindfulness, LLC - 4:15-6:15pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 9/11/2023 to 9/20/2023

This 8-hour course will help to transform math instruction for educators in grades 3-12. Participants will learn research-based strategies for how to improve whole-class, small group, and independent instruction in ways that will have a tremendous impact on student engagement and learning. Participants will learn how to make group work more productive, how to tweak questioning strategies to promote student autonomy, creative note-taking strategies, the importance of where students work in the classroom and new ways to have students record their work. This course will address equity in mathematics by providing tools and strategies that move towards a culturally inclusive mathematics learning environment. In addition, each class will teach mindfulness strategies as a means of minimizing math anxiety that students can experience. Participants will benefit from having the book "Building Thinking Classrooms” by Peter Liljedahl but that is not required.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x904vw0_8oYqRRDTGVf60AJHzHzB5Qr2/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 8 hours CTLE credit. 1.5 Consortium seats can be used. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

88. Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) with a Focus on Early Learners IN PERSON presented by Dr. Maureen Martin - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 9/12/2023

This session will deliver an overview of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support with a focus on early learners. MTSS for the early learner offers an evidenced based model of instruction and intervention that is rooted in the belief that all young children can learn. The Connection of the MTSS components to the Academic and Behavioral Systems will be discussed and strategies for immediate use will be shared. Educators will walk away with practical and comprehensive materials and resources. Educational practices and how MTSS translates to the classroom throughout the session will be discussed to maximize student success for young learners.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U3m58hOh0BkNk7HXs5uUlMiZDdLFZDLM/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

89. Outdoor Environmental Education Program K-6 Day-Use Training - 8-3:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 9/13/2023

This training is designed to prepare teachers who are interested in participating in Day-Use programs at the Western Suffolk BOCES Outdoor Learning Labs. Day-Use programs are meant to be an extension of the K-6 classroom where teachers have the opportunity to co-plan and conduct their classes in an environment that lends itself to authentic student centered inquiry based science education. All Day-Use classes have access to an outdoor educator to support them in planning activities, throughout a Day-Use class, and as the classes explore the outdoors. The Outdoor Environmental Education Program has three learning labs each located in Caleb Smith State Park, Connetquot River State Park, and Sunken Meadow State Park. Due to the environmental differences of each of the learning labs, we are able to offer a wide variety of programs that include, but are not limited to, animal adaptations, elementary chemistry, human impacts on the environment, makerspace challenges, planetarium programs, simple machines, topography, water testing, weathering and erosion, and much more! We encourage all teachers interested in learning more about Day-Use programs to attend. In addition, we also recommend teachers who have not been trained in the last 5 years attend as a refresher due to new programs being offered and the recent shift in science standards. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Juy1vriPuGDNj0nZqeY1ok0-8-1xym5o/view?usp=sharing

90. Igniting Social Activism in Children and Teens IN PERSON presented by Susan Fisher - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 9/14/2023

This workshop is appropriate for educators, administrators, club advisors and other school advisory personnel. It is the mission of this conference to teach the principles of activating social awareness in young people and to assist participants in developing meaningful and sustainable programs in their schools/districts, to encourage continued engagement with social issues, as children progress through the educational system. This conference will introduce social activism through a program entitled, Three Tranches of the Conversations for Change. There are three components to the training: -Alliance Engagement -Opposition Engagement and -Community Engagement This program will encourage exploration of causes/topics that are of interest to educators and their students; exploration of views, perspectives and approaches of the opposition to their chosen topic; identification of ways to engage meaningfully with the local and global community. Our mission is to assist school personnel in designing and implementing social activism programs based on student needs, visions and the social issues in their communities. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rV1pvE_bPvAb_o2EzrvSwjtkyoZQE0Vi/view?usp=sharing

91. APPR Recertification ONLINE presented by Dr. Deborah DeLuca - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/20/2023

As per the regulations, teacher and principal evaluators are to be re-certified each year. This re-certification workshop for teacher and principal evaluators will provide updated information on APPR regulations. Participants will review video on the entire evaluation cycle and how to use evidence for change during the post observation conferences. Participants will need to have their district's evaluation rubric available for the observation portion of the workshop.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T5cT7SMHgKdQhZKjowE2NLcgY8yZ5SFs/view?usp=sharing Eligible for three hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

92. Wilson Fundations VIRTUAL Introductory Workshop Level K presented by Sharon Wolf - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/20/2023

Fundations Workshops give you a practical, how-to overview of Fundations. They focus on the knowledge and skills required to implement the program in the classroom and familiarize participants with the framework of Fundations instruction.
-Understand Fundations principles of instruction, the appropriate student population, and the implementation models used
-Review how Fundations materials facilitate multisensory, interactive learning
-Plan a Fundations lesson and determine a weekly schedule for a unit
-Practice lesson procedures and activities, reviewing unit structure and materials

These workshops are appropriate for teachers beginning to use Fundations instruction in their classrooms, or teachers and administrators interested in learning about Fundations in greater detail.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TdPl7zhhcqvIjwMk2lpnq645w5NdDV0c/view?usp=sharing
Participants need to have their grade level kit to attend. Can use 2 consortium seats. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

93. Wilson Fundations VIRTUAL Introductory Workshop Level 1 presented by Sharon Wolf - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/22/2023

Fundations Workshops give you a practical, how-to overview of Fundations. They focus on the knowledge and skills required to implement the program in the classroom and familiarize participants with the framework of Fundations instruction.
-Understand Fundations principles of instruction, the appropriate student population, and the implementation models used
-Review how Fundations materials facilitate multisensory, interactive learning
-Plan a Fundations lesson and determine a weekly schedule for a unit
-Practice lesson procedures and activities, reviewing unit structure and materials

These workshops are appropriate for teachers beginning to use Fundations instruction in their classrooms, or teachers and administrators interested in learning about Fundations in greater detail.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TdPl7zhhcqvIjwMk2lpnq645w5NdDV0c/view?usp=sharing
Participants need to have their grade level kit to attend.
Can use 2 consortium seats. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

94. K-8 Project Based Learning IN PERSON presented by Stacey Mooney - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 9/26/2023

Participants will learn about, discuss and explore the following topics in this course: -Inquiry-based approach to instructional discovery learning -Integrating NYS NextGen K-12 Computer Science and Digital Literacy Standards into other content areas through PBL -Developing Driving Questions to solve real-world problems -Types of PBL and Exemplars -The Planning Process -Implementation, Assessing and Reflecting -Ways to showcase and celebrate learning
Bring your own Device. Audience: K-8 Educators, Instructional Coaches, Directors, Administrators
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13k_M3RvahPojh4J5ECHxt8jK-fjpkEAQ/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

95. Test Accommodations IN PERSON presented by Maureen Martin - 12-3pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 9/26/2023

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This workshop is being offered to provide participants a Special Education training focused on test accommodations. The dynamic nature of this half day workshop is to professionally develop all of those involved in decisions regarding testing accommodations. The format of half day is highly appropriate and participants will leave with a better understanding of test accommodations which will be effective for managing students during both instructional and testing times throughout the school year. Participants will bring back to district, building and their students a deepening of test accommodations. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AXvEhO8_0KXWGFtWpaK-q-DtnExC6paU/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

96. Wilson Fundations VIRTUAL Introductory Workshop Level 2 presented by Sharon Wolf - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/27/2023

Fundations Workshops give you a practical, how-to overview of Fundations. They focus on the knowledge and skills required to implement the program in the classroom and familiarize participants with the framework of Fundations instruction.
-Understand Fundations principles of instruction, the appropriate student population, and the implementation models used
-Review how Fundations materials facilitate multisensory, interactive learning
-Plan a Fundations lesson and determine a weekly schedule for a unit
-Practice lesson procedures and activities, reviewing unit structure and materials

These workshops are appropriate for teachers beginning to use Fundations instruction in their classrooms, or teachers and administrators interested in learning about Fundations in greater detail.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TdPl7zhhcqvIjwMk2lpnq645w5NdDV0c/view?usp=sharing
Participants need to have their grade level kit to attend.
Can use 2 consortium seats. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

97. Forming Committees to Serve with the Process of Acquiring the SEAL of Civic Readiness IN PERSON presented by Joan Caliendo - 9-12pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 9/27/2023

This collaborative effort will be held as a means to gather best practices and essential components for the creation of committees that will address the ways each district can acquire the SEAL of Civic Readiness. Participants will discuss best practices, advice for pilot programs, tips from co-operating districts and methods to address the significance of the SEAL to your district, colleagues and community. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LD8vhvIhiVsMDILDsnNtr231tweaSQOH/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

98. Math Coordinator Network Meetings IN PERSON - ONE REGISTRATION INCLUDES ALL MEETINGS

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 9/28/2023 to 5/21/2024

These meetings are designed for coordinators, directors and administrators who have the responsibility of math supervision in their buildings or school districts. The latest information from Albany will be discussed, local vendors will do brief presentations and information will be shared. A full breakfast will be provided. This is a great opportunity to network with fellow supervisors. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE per meeting. Certificate available per meeting. Final attendance will be completed in Frontline upon completion of last meeting. FREE to math consortium members. Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y7lq-pgFSfl-nbEi6Emvv9yC9Me5BosN/view?usp=sharing

99. WILSON Just Words VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Sharon Wolf - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/29/2023

Just Words is a highly explicit, multisensory decoding and spelling program for students in grades 4-12 and adults who have mild to moderate gaps in their decoding and spelling proficiency but do not require intensive intervention. The Just Words curriculum provides a sophisticated study of word structure appropriate for students beyond the elementary grades. It provides direct and explicit teaching of "how English works” for both decoding and spelling automaticity. The Just Words and the Wilson Reading System provide a multi-tiered system of support for students in grades 4-12. Just Words provides targeted intervention for students with word-level deficits in the 15th-50th percentile, and WRS provides a more intensive and comprehensive intervention. The Just Words class is not just teaching reading and spelling basics, it is providing the foundational skills that are necessary in today's economy. Just Words provides a curriculum for the accelerated study of word structure through the six syllable types in English and the most common Latin roots. It is a highly explicit, multisensory decoding and spelling program for students in grades 4 - 12 and adults who do not require intensive intervention but do require explicit decoding and spelling instruction due to word-level deficits.
Participants must bring Just Words teachers kit.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q8hfvtgH8zf0vIF2giUeHJWEgJaRID0c/view?usp=sharing
Can use 2 Consortium seats Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

100. Co-Teach: The Advanced Team IN PERSON presented by Maureen Martin - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/3/2023

This workshop is for K-12 experienced co-teach teams that are looking to leverage their work to help students both academically and behaviorally. The team will have an opportunity to focus on Parity in the co-teach classroom and develop advanced team strategies. Benefits of the workshop are the building of an experienced team with an elevated, extended understanding of the co-teach delivery model.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z8ejSSMeGms8oWU1tTcBtwQIf-AkLJFp/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

101. Sticks and Stones Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Workshop IN PERSON presented by Stacey Mooney - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/3/2023

New

This one-day workshop will help participants learn how to promote social unity and increase cultural awareness in your school and community. The goal is to bridge cultural divides and make our schools and communities more welcoming and inclusive places for people of all abilities and backgrounds by helping participants see beyond their own personal worldview. This course will fulfill the NYS Dept of Ed training grant requirements for the Many Threads, One Fabric NYSUT-led implicit bias training for public school educators. This course will teach educators to be leaders committed to racial justice, diversity and equity work. The course goal will also establish implicit bias awareness as a year-round continuing education vehicle for diversity, equity, inclusion work in local affiliates. Audience: K-12 Educators, Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Administrators, Instructional Support Personnel
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lQfuWYuL9l7mHgA9ZitV6TffuzP6bPQL/view?usp=sharing Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.

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