Effective Classroom Practices

Outcomes:

- Explain to others the power of positive and proactive strategies in establishing an effective classroom learning environment.

- Describe the eight Effective Classroom Practices.

Tags: Classroom management, tier 1, behavior, proactive

Overview:

eDoctrina has had several major updates this past school year based on feedback from YOUR districts! We are happy to announce that our online Computer Based Testing tools are nearly identical to what the state has been using. All of the features we will be discussing are already part of your subscription – nothing is an upsell. Learn about rubrics, curriculum templates, RTI tracking, and more!

Additional Notes:

- Districts must subscribe to Regional Curriculum Assessment & Development [551.211.200] to participate in this professional development offering.

- Lunch Provided

In this half-day session, teachers will be reviewing recent Living Environment Regents questions and discussing acceptable answers. The goal of this session is to develop regional consensus around Regents exam questions and grading to better support our students.

Outcomes:

- Discuss and review acceptable answers for specific Living Environment Regents questions.

- Develop and share resources to facilitate the grading process.

Tags: Regents, Biology, Living Environment, Science, NYSSLS, NGSS

In this session we will orient ourselves to the revised ELA standards - both the documents and the substance of the standards. We will highlight key changes and discuss what is important for administrators to know as they seek to support teacher knowledge and capacity-building of ELA curriculum, assessment, and practice. This session is open to any administrator supporting ELA in grades PK-12.

Outcomes:

- Explain the key changes to the NYS ELA Standards

- Explain the significance of these changes to local curriculum and assessment

- Create an action plan for sharing these changes with teachers and colleagues

What is the difference between writing with technology and digital writing? This one-day session reimagines the “technology-writing” relationship as a new lens in literacy. Participants will consider how the linguistic, technological, and socially-situated shifts in technology have broadened how we write, and rethink traditional literacy practices.

Outcomes:

- Define the implications of a digital world on what it means to be a writer and what “digital writing” is

- Practice digital writing

- Differentiate between writing with technology vs digital writing

- Re-design writing in your classroom

Grades 3-8 ELA scoring leaders will review scoring materials to prepare to lead scoring in their districts. BT BOCES professional development staff will facilitate the review of materials and provide support for the leaders to plan their own scoring sessions.

This training will be an opportunity for Chairpersons to receive updated information from NYSED, Office of Special Education. The Regional Special Education Trainer will provide updated memos, policy, and regulations all while providing a refresher on topics such as, but not limited to; the process from referral to implementation, communication to parents and other members of the committee, timelines and expectations of federal and State regulations.

Outcomes:

This workshop is designed to deepen a school principal’s understanding of the Special Education process as supported through educational law and regulations. Training information will included, but not limited to: updated NYSED special education policy/guidance, foundations of Special Education, overview of CSE process, and continuum of service.

Functional Behavior Assessments/Behavior Intervention Plans

Outcomes:

- To understand the purpose of using a multi-tiered system of support

- To know the NYSED regulations of FBAs and BIPs

- To be able to conduct a quality FBA

- To be able to develop a quality BIP

- To develop an action plan for strengthening school-based behavioral support systems

- To develop an action plan for strengthening communication systems between stakeholder groups

Tags: Behavior, special education, assessments, evaluation, intervention

Stanford’s d.school puts design to work through Design Thinking, described as: “building on methods from across the field of design to create learning experiences that help people unlock their creative potential and apply it to the world.” In this one-day session, participants will live the Design Thinking process and apply the structure to an instructional framework, focusing on possibilities in Robotics and writing.

Outcomes:

- Identify writing skills and standards

- Write a program for a robot

- Experience the d.school Design Thinking process

- Integrate information, argument, & narrative writing and robotics

Join young adult book aficionado Kathleen Odean as she shares the best books of 2018 and innovative ways to promote reading.

Outcomes:

- Identify the best non-fiction/fiction books of 2018 for secondary readers

- Learn best practices for promoting books

- Create connections between new materials and the CCLS

Lunch will be provided.

* Please bring your ID for access to Chenango Valley CSD *

** Please note that this session is an extension of ongoing PD with registration limited to those already enrolled in the Spring Regional Cohort which began on January 28, 2019. **

Overview:

What do I want students to learn? How will I teach so all students learn? How will I know if students have learned? How will I respond if they have or have not learned? Teachers make many decisions each day when they enter a classroom. This professional development opportunity will focus on the instructional decisions teachers make and how research-based strategies can be applied so that all students are successful. Explicit links will be made to district approved APPR documents.

Outcomes:

- Define the principles of learning and their critical attributes

- Describe the impact that each principle of learning has on student learning

- Design lessons that incorporate the principles of learning

Participation includes one on-site coaching visit that will be arranged by participants and the instructor.

Tags: effective teaching , NYS teaching standards, assessment , great teachers and great leaders APPR/teacher evaluation, motivation, brain friendly teaching

Transition Work Groups (TWGs) exist across New York State and are viewed as a “best practice” for the development of quality transition planning and implementation at the district and the regional level.

TOPICS for 18-19:

September: Transition 101

October: Transition Assessment Basics

November: Community Agency Partners

December: Transition Activities Made Easy!

January: Student Led IEP Meeting

February: Be Ready for Annual Reviews

March: Exiting Option Essentials

April: Job Exploration for Summer Employment

May: Meaningful Exam Preparation

June: Exit Summaries

Outcomes:

- Shared transition resources

- Establish local agency connections

- Gain knowledge of policy, regulation, and NYSED forms

- Topical training/best practice in transition

Transition Work Groups (TWGs) exist across New York State and are viewed as a “best practice” for the development of quality transition planning and implementation at the district and the regional level.

TOPICS for 18-19:

September: Transition 101

October: Transition Assessment Basics

February: Transition IEP Meetings

March: Exiting Options Essentials

April: Meaningful Exam Preparation

May: Exit Summaries

Outcomes:

- Shared transition resources

- Establish local agency connections

- Gain knowledge of policy, regulation, and NYSED forms

- Topical training/best practice in transition

Graphic Novels in the Classroom is the sixth session in the Media Library's Mini Session Series. Participants will engage in an intensive half-day session that introduces Media Library resources and provide opportunities to design lessons that effectively embed these resources into instruction.

Additional Notes:

- Open to districts that subscribe to Media Library Services [504.310.100]

- Participation in the entire seven-part series is not required; please be sure to register for each of the sessions that interest you.

This session will provide an introduction to the concepts and systems necessary to utilize Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Planning (FBA-BIP) to support students with challenging behavior. These sessions will focus specifically on the processes and tools needed to assist coaches, facilitators and problem-solving teams in planning, implementing, and evaluating FBA-BIP.

Outcomes:

Participants will:

- Review NYS Regulations

- Define behavior and the purpose it serves

- Practice developing hypotheses statements

- Examine data collection tools & web-related resources

- Review district forms for critical elements

- Utilize a competing behavior pathway to align function of behavior to interventions

- Examine & discuss intervention ideas for replacement behaviors

- Examine tools for progress monitoring

- Action plan for next steps for a team approach

Using Educational Board Games to Teach Core Concepts is the fourth session in the Media Library's Mini Session Series. Participants will engage in an intensive half-day session that introduces Media Library resources and provide opportunities to design lessons that effectively embed these resources into instruction.

Additional Notes:

- Open to districts that subscribe to Media Library Services [504.310.100]

- Participation in the entire seven-part series is not required; please be sure to register for each of the sessions that interest you.

This session will provide an introduction to the concepts and systems necessary to utilize Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Planning (FBA-BIP) to support students with challenging behavior. These sessions will focus specifically on the processes and tools needed to assist coaches, facilitators and problem-solving teams in planning, implementing, and evaluating FBA-BIP.

Outcomes:

Participants will:

- Review NYS Regulations

- Define behavior and the purpose it serves

- Practice developing hypotheses statements

- Examine data collection tools & web-related resources

- Review district forms for critical elements

- Utilize a competing behavior pathway to align function of behavior to interventions

- Examine & discuss intervention ideas for replacement behaviors

- Examine tools for progress monitoring

- Action plan for next steps for a team approach

This training is designed to explain the meaning of a standards based IEP, examine the process of aligning IEPs to Common Core Learning Standards and providing resources to identify and support student goals.

Outcomes:

Participants will:

- Recognize and define a "standards-based IEP” and the steps for its development.

- Explore key resources related to the standards.

- Identify goals that move students toward participating more fully in the curriculum.

Continue the regional conversation about what students need to be successful in college English and beyond. This will be an opportunity for 12th grade English teachers to collaborate and identify common goals, tasks, and success criteria for all writers. Participants will identify expectations of writers beyond high school, anchor success criteria, examine student work and rubrics across our region, and consider the role of process versus on-demand writing.

This training is designed to explain the meaning of a standards based IEP, examine the process of aligning IEPs to Common Core Learning Standards and providing resources to identify and support student goals.

Outcomes:

Participants will:

- Recognize and define a "standards-based IEP” and the steps for its development.

- Explore key resources related to the standards.

- Identify goals that move students toward participating more fully in the curriculum.

Effective Classroom Practices

Outcomes:

- Explain to others the power of positive and proactive strategies in establishing an effective classroom learning environment.

- Describe the eight Effective Classroom Practices.

Tags: Classroom management, tier 1, behavior, proactive

This training will walk participants through using Google Expeditions in their classroom. Participants will learn best practices in integrating Google Expeditions in lessons to enhance student learning experiences. Participants will also learn logistics tips and tricks to try to ensure a smooth integration of the technology into the classroom.

*Google Expeditions Regional Training and district participation in BT BOCES Library Media Service are prerequisites to classroom kit loan.

This session, with identical content, was previously offered October 11, 2018.

tags: Ed Tech, Google Expeditions, Library Media Services

Grades 3-8 Math scoring leaders will review scoring materials to prepare to lead scoring in their districts. BT BOCES professional development staff will facilitate the review of materials and provide support for the leaders to plan their own scoring sessions.

In this session participants will engage in discussions and activities to ensure consistent scoring of the short answer/extended response questions on the ELA Regents exam. We will analyze model response sets and scoring rubrics, following a standard protocol, to establish inter-rater agreement.

Outcomes:

- Identify and explain key considerations for scoring the ELA exam

- Create a scoring protocol that will lead to consistent scoring of short answer/extended response questions

- Identify scoring considerations for future exams.

This training is developed in order to support the development of an Individualized Education Program. The training provides extensive information on all components of State mandated IEP consistent with laws and regulations.

This training is developed in order to support the development of an Individualized Education Program. The training provides extensive information on all components of State mandated IEP consistent with laws and regulations.

In this session participants will engage in discussions and activities to ensure consistent scoring of the short answer/extended response questions on all three Regents exams. We will analyze model response sets and scoring rubrics, following a standard protocol, to establish inter-rater agreement.

Outcomes:

- Identify and explain key considerations for scoring the Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II exams

- Create a scoring protocol that will lead to consistent scoring of short answer/extended response questions

- Identify scoring considerations for future exams.

Librarians: 8 am - 3 pm

This year’s Sharing the Vision event is focused on local examples of strong, effective school library programs.

The morning session (8:00-10:00) will consist of two mini-presentations by administrator/librarian teams from neighboring districts: Zach Lind, Chief Information Officer at Ithaca City School District and members of the ICSD Library department, and Romona Wenck, Superintendent of Laurens CSD and district librarian Mary Rokhvadze, will each share ways in which they have collaboratively developed, implemented, and sustained strong school library programs that lead and support district and building initiatives.

The afternoon session (10:15-3:00) will consist of breakout presentations from the Broome-Tioga BOCES region. If you are interested in presenting, please complete an application via this link: https://tinyurl.com/BTSTV19Present

--- Breakfast and lunch will be provided ---

NOTE: Administrators, you are more than welcome to attend the afternoon session! If you plan to stay, please send Nicole Laura an email (NWaskieL@btboces.org) so that you are included in the lunch count. Thank you!

In this workshop participants will engage in multiple STEM activities that can be replicated in the classroom. The activities will be aligned to the NYS Science Learning Standards.

Additional Note:

- This session, with identical content, was previously offered on October 15, 2018

Tags: Science, Math, STEM, Engineering, NYSSLS, Next Generation Math Standards

This training is designed to explain the meaning of a standards based IEP, examine the process of aligning IEPs to Common Core Learning Standards and providing resources to identify and support student goals.

Outcomes:

Participants will:

- Recognize and define a "standards-based IEP” and the steps for its development.

- Explore key resources related to the standards.

- Identify goals that move students toward participating more fully in the curriculum.

Transition Work Groups (TWGs) exist across New York State and are viewed as a “best practice” for the development of quality transition planning and implementation at the district and the regional level.

TOPICS for 18-19:

September: Transition 101

October: Transition Assessment Basics

November: Community Agency Partners

December: Transition Activities Made Easy!

January: Student Led IEP Meeting

February: Be Ready for Annual Reviews

March: Exiting Option Essentials

April: Job Exploration for Summer Employment

May: Meaningful Exam Preparation

June: Exit Summaries

Outcomes:

- Shared transition resources

- Establish local agency connections

- Gain knowledge of policy, regulation, and NYSED forms

- Topical training/best practice in transition

In this session, teachers will learn how to integrate virtual reality (VR) into their curriculum by creating their own interactive 360 tours using Tour Creator and publishing to Poly. The tours created by teacher can also be used with the Google Expeditions kit. The created tours can then be implemented at a station.

Outcomes:

- Describe potential benefits of using VR to support curricular objectives.

- Create 360 interactive tours using own images, 360 images, or Google Street View.

- Add tours to their Google Expeditions.

- Share finished product using VR.

Please note: Teachers must have desktop, laptop, or Chromebook-type devices to create a tour. However, to view tours, any device may be used (iPad, desktop, laptop, Chromebook).

This training is designed to explain the meaning of a standards based IEP, examine the process of aligning IEPs to Common Core Learning Standards and providing resources to identify and support student goals.

Outcomes:

Participants will:

- Recognize and define a "standards-based IEP” and the steps for its development.

- Explore key resources related to the standards.

- Identify goals that move students toward participating more fully in the curriculum.

Augmented Reality is the seventh and final session in the Media Library's Mini Session Series. Participants will engage in an intensive half-day session that introduces Media Library resources and provide opportunities to design lessons that effectively embed these resources into instruction.

Additional Note:

- Open to districts that subscribe to Media Library Services [504.310.100]

- Participation in the entire seven-part series is not required; please be sure to register for each of the sessions that interest you.

PBIS Study Hall

Outcomes:

This invitation-only session is an opportunity for PBIS districts within the DCMO and ONC regions to come together and complete any PBIS-related work necessary with the support of other teams and PBIS external coach, Laura Morris.

This training is designed to explain the meaning of a standards based IEP, examine the process of aligning IEPs to Common Core Learning Standards and providing resources to identify and support student goals.

Outcomes:

Participants will:

- Recognize and define a "standards-based IEP” and the steps for its development.

- Explore key resources related to the standards.

- Identify goals that move students toward participating more fully in the curriculum.

This session will allow building and district leaders take a deep dive into looking at this one area of Digital Citizenship and analyze the systems they have in place at the district, building, and classroom level to better educate parents around this topic.

Outcomes:

- Identify strategies on how to engage parents

- Identify resources that will support next steps toward educating parents

- Create an action plan or regional resource tool kit for next steps in educating parents

Transition Work Groups (TWGs) exist across New York State and are viewed as a “best practice” for the development of quality transition planning and implementation at the district and the regional level.

TOPICS for 18-19:

September: Transition 101

October: Transition Assessment Basics

February: Transition IEP Meetings

March: Exiting Options Essentials

April: Meaningful Exam Preparation

May: Exit Summaries

Outcomes:

- Shared transition resources

- Establish local agency connections

- Gain knowledge of policy, regulation, and NYSED forms

- Topical training/best practice in transition

In this session, participants will work together to analyze the new math standards being introduced in 6th grade and develop a shared plan and resources to minimize gaps when full implementation of the NGMS occurs in the 2020-2021 school year.

Outcomes:

- Identify potential gaps for the 2019-20 6th grade cohort

- Develop a plan for implementing the NGMS

- Create resources that can be used in the upcoming school year to support NGMS

tags: 6th grade building capacity, NGMS

This training will provide training and assistance surrounding the scoring of the New Global History and Geography II Framework Based Regents exam. Participants will examine and discuss all materials contained in the NYS scoring guide including rubrics for the Part 2 Constructed Response and Part 3 Enduring Issues Essay (rubrics, anchor papers and practice papers)

Outcome:

Identify and explain key scoring considerations for scoring the new Global History and Geography II Framework Exam.

Tags: social studies, global history and geography, regents

This training will provide training and assistance surrounding the scoring of the New Global History and Geography II Framework Based Regents exam. Participants will examine and discuss all materials contained in the NYS scoring guide including rubrics for the Part 2 Constructed Response and Part 3 Enduring Issues Essay (rubrics, anchor papers and practice papers)

Outcome:

Identify and explain key scoring considerations for scoring the new Global History and Geography II Framework Exam.

Tags: social studies, global history and geography, regents

Transition Work Groups (TWGs) exist across New York State and are viewed as a “best practice” for the development of quality transition planning and implementation at the district and the regional level.

TOPICS for 18-19:

September: Transition 101

October: Transition Assessment Basics

November: Community Agency Partners

December: Transition Activities Made Easy!

January: Student Led IEP Meeting

February: Be Ready for Annual Reviews

March: Exiting Option Essentials

April: Job Exploration for Summer Employment

May: Meaningful Exam Preparation

June: Exit Summaries

Outcomes:

- Shared transition resources

- Establish local agency connections

- Gain knowledge of policy, regulation, and NYSED forms

- Topical training/best practice in transition

PBIS Coach/Administrator Forum - Invitation Only

Outcomes:

This invitation-only forum is an opportunity for material presentation, sharing, collaborating, and networking for PBIS schools in the DCMO and ONC component district region.

This year’s two-day academy will focus on Fostering A Culture of Resilience and feature a full-day keynote by Dr. Ken Ginsburg on August 7th followed by an exciting day of presentations from districts across the region on August 8th.

Dr. Dr. Ginsburg is a pediatrician specializing in Adolescent Medicine at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and Co-Founder and Director of Programs at Center for Parent and Teen Communication. He is also the author of Building Resilience in Children and Teens - Giving Kids Roots and Wings.

Day one of the Academy will feature a full-day presentation by Dr. Ginsburg on Building on the Strengths of Young People: A Trauma-Informed, Resilience-Building Approach. This presentation will summarize the three foundational frameworks that prepare us to develop children capable of thriving through good and difficult times– positive youth development, resilience, and trauma informed care. It will cover the proven effects of childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences on the brain, body, and behavior throughout the lifetime. It will then introduce the essentials of delivering trauma-informed care and offer a variety of strategies to apply these principles at the school level to support the work with children, youth, and their families. It will focus on the imperative of restoring a sense of control back to people who have been traumatized.

Day two of the Academy will include a variety of presentations from districts within our region, sharing successful practices about "Fostering a Culture of Resilience." CALL FOR PROGRAMS: PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL HERE BY MARCH 18, 2019.

The detailed breakout session schedule will be available in mid-April.