Frontline Education

1. Co-teaching: A Comprehensive Approach - hybrid training series

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Co-teaching teams consisting of general and special education teachers as well as other teachers and related services providers that will be working together. General and special education administrators are also encouraged to attend.

Dates: 9/22/2025 to 11/24/2025

Meeting Times: virtual session 1: 9:00-12:00, in-person sessions 2 and 3: 9:00-2:30

*This training will be a hybrid training series, consisting of one virtual and two in-person sessions. You are registering for all three sessions*

*a Zoom link will be provided for Module 1*

*Participants must attend the sessions as a co-teaching team for the greatest benefit and application to practice*

The purpose of this training is to help participants gain a foundational understanding of co-teaching as a service delivery model, develop a highly effective co-teaching team, and develop ways to plan. In New York State, the co-teaching model is most often associated with the special education service integrated co-teaching.

The training consists of three modules:

Module 1: Six Models of Co-teaching (virtual) September 22, 2025, 9:00-12:00.
Participants will be able to:

•learn the 6 models of co-teaching and how to effectively implement them.

•gain skills for matching the co-teaching models to elements of their lessons.

Module 2: Building your co-teaching team (in-person at Ulster BOCES) October 27, 2025, 9:00-2:30
Participants will be able to:

•utilize the unique contributions of co-teaching partners

•identify key components of an effective co-teaching partnership

Module 3: Planning for Instruction (in-person at Ulster BOCES) November 24, 2025, 9:00-2:30
Participants will be able to:

•gain knowledge of how to effectively and efficiently co-plan

•describe the various types of co-planning that co-teachers might use

contact Brian Orzell (brian.orzell@dcboces) with any questions

2. Director's Support Targeted Skills Group DS - TSG) 2025-2026 For designated districts only

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Team members of designated districts only

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 5/6/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 12:00 noon

The Director's Support Targeted Skills Group is designed to provide content, time, and facilitation for designated school districts to work on items indicated by Corrective Action Plans and SEQA review results
TSG dates:
9/24/2025 - PWN, NYSAA eligibility, evaluation timelines
10/22/2025 - Suspension tracking practices
11/19/2025 - DCIP, IAES practices
12/18/2025 - Use of data at CPSE/CSE meetings
1/21/2026 - Action planning
5/6/2025 - end of year progress monitoring and wrap up

Please contact Brian Orzell (brian.orzell@dcboces.org) with questions

3. LETRS Volume I, Cohort 1

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 9/29/2025 to 4/13/2026

Lexia LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the foundational and fundamentals of reading and writing instruction, including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language. Teachers will be provided with research-based instructional practices to support literacy acquisition.

This series covers the following units: ,br>Unit 1: The Challenge of Learning to Read
Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English
Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition

4. LETRS Volume I, Cohort 2

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 10/6/2025 to 5/4/2026

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Lexia LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the foundational and fundamentals of reading and writing instruction, including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language. Teachers will be provided with research-based instructional practices to support literacy acquisition.

This series covers the following units:
Unit 1: The Challenge of Learning to Read
Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English
Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition

5. Year 1: Developing High Functioning MTSS Teams

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 10/7/2025 to 6/5/2026

Dutchess BOCES is providing year long support to build New MTSS teams or expand existing ones for District or Building Teams. MTSS is a systemic, evidence-based, continuous improvement framework that utilizes a comprehensive continuum of evidence-based practices to support needs: academic behavioral, social- emotional, student physical and mental health. Data-based instructional decision-making is informed through regular observation such that all learners are supported and have equitable access to a rigorous, high quality education from P-12.

Teams will build a common knowledge and vocabulary around MTSS-i and its tiers, and have time to discuss and design an initial MTSS-i plan outlining the building/district expectations for implementation of each level.

Topics Covered include:
October 7, 2025: What is MTSS-i: General Overview
December 9, 2025: MTSS Tier 1 Overview: Core Instruction & Universal Supports
February 24, 2026: MTSS Tier 2 Overview: Access, Interventions, and Progress Monitoring
May 12, 2026: MTSS Tier 3 Overview: Programs and Interventions

**REGISTRATION IS BY TEAM**

6. NYSED Statewide Meeting and Learning Activities - October 2025

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Dates: 10/8/2025 to 10/9/2025

Meeting Times: 09:00am - 04:00 pm

Location: DC BOCES Conference Center - Learning Commons

This meeting is hosted by the Mid Hudson Regional Partnership Center for this region. During this meeting the following professional development topics will be presented: Fall Statewide Meeting-Day One Agenda 9:00 - 9:15 a.m. - Opening Remarks - 15 minutes Presenters: Briana Santiago Ravdin, Director of the Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) for Equity and Marie Proudman, Chief of Special Education Services, NYS OSE 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. Trust as the Foundation for Implementing Systems - 30 minutes Change Preesenter: TAP for Equity 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. Mission, Vision, and Values as Frameworks for Authenticity in Systems Change Work - 30 minutes Presenter: TAP for Equity 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Break 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Competence through Understanding Sociopolitical and Sociocultural Context - 30 minutes Presenter: TAP for Equity 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Multi-Tiered System of Supports - Integrated (MTSS-I) Research-Based Sustainability Practices - 30 minutes Presenter: Dr. Rodrigo Campos, MTSS-I Center 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Connection through Championing Equity - 30 minutes Presenter: TAP for Equity 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch on own 1:00 - 1:10 p.m. Welcome Back from Lunch and Transition to Virtual Session 1:10 - 1:45 p.m. Moving to Action: Keys to Building Trust - 45 minutes Presenter: TAP for Equity 1:45 - 2:00 p.m. Transition to In-Person Activities - 15 minutes 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Team Application Activities In-person activities facilitated by TAP Directors and Associates - 90 minutes Final Reflections and Closing Remarks / Evaluations - 30 minutes

7. Integrated ENL Co-Teaching - 3-Part Series

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: ENL and content area co-teaching partnerships, dually certified ENL and content area teachers

Dates: 10/9/2025 to 12/11/2025

This series will help co-teaching pairs to understand, plan for, and successfully implement Integrated ENL Co-Teaching in their content area classes. This series will discuss the NYS Co-Teaching Topic Briefs and reference the book Co-Teaching for English Learners: A Guide to Collaborative Planning, Instruction, Assessment, and Reflection by Maria Dove and Andrea Honigsfeld.

Session 1 will focus on building co-teaching relationships, culturally responsive sustaining education, and instructional strategies.
Session 2 will focus on co-planning practices and routines, assessment and writing language and content objectives.
Session 3 will focus on co-teaching models.

Opportunities for implementation of the practices and strategies will be embedded throughout the series. Classroom and state testing accommodations for ELLs will also be covered.

We strongly recommend that ENL teachers attend this series with one co-teacher to allow pairs to strengthen their relationship and dedicate time within each session to planning upcoming units and lessons that they will co-teach together. Dually certified ENL and content area teachers are also encouraged to register.

All participants must bring a device in order to access materials and participate in activities.

8. LETRS Volume II Cohort 1

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 10/14/2025 to 4/20/2026

Lexia LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the foundational and fundamentals of reading and writing instruction, including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language. Teachers will be provided with research-based instructional practices to support literacy acquisition.

This series covers the following units:
Unit 5: The Mighty Word: Oral Language and Vocabulary
Unit 6: Digging for Meaning: Understanding Reading Comprehension
Unit 7: Text-Driven Comprehension Instruction
Unit 8: The Reading-Writing Connection

9. SLS: A Dynamic Duo: ENL Teachers & School Librarians

Program: School Library System

Dates: 10/29/2025 to 5/27/2026

This professional learning workshop series is a collaboration between Ulster BOCES, Sullivan BOCES, and Dutchess BOCES School Library Systems, and the Hudson Valley Regional Bilingual Education Network (HV RBERN). It is designed to promote teamwork between ENL Teachers and School Librarians from the same school or district. School Librarians and ENL Teachers should register to attend together as a team for all sessions.

Participants will collaborate to develop an event or initiative for ELLs that includes literacy components and recognition of student achievements. Participants will be provided with strategies and support to develop a strong foundation for a successful partnership.

Session 1

Newcomers to the series: (October 29th, Full Day, 9am-2pm, In Person)

The morning session will include introductory presentations and activities designed to give participants a better understanding of each other's roles, as well as strategies to develop a successful partnership. The afternoon session will include highlights of recent Dynamic Duo events, a discussion of funding and family engagement resources, and prep time to begin collaborative work.

Returning partnerships: (October 29th, Half-Day, 12pm-2pm, In Person)

An afternoon working session will include highlights of past participants' work, discussion of funding and family engagement resources, and prep time to begin collaborative work.

Session 2 (January 28th, Full Day, 9am-2pm, In Person)

Working session for all teams to continue developing their plans. Participants will engage in a feedback activity and receive support from SLS and RBERN staff.

Session 3 (May 27th, Full Day, 9am-2pm, In Person)

Participants will review and share their experiences and discuss ideas for continues collaboration with their partners.

Participants should bring a device to access workshop materials.

10. MHRPC Staff Meeting and Learning Activities - November 2025

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: MHRPC Staff members, FACE Team, TAP Team

Dates: 11/17/2025

Meeting Times: 08:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Conference Rooma B1/B2 - DC BOCES Conference Cente

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In this RPC Staff meeting we will have presentations on the following professional development topic. 9:30-11:00 (including a 15 minute break) - Promoting Positive Interactions & Building Relationships - Amy Boyd and Dagmar Luciano

11. OBEWL Statewide Conference: The Science of Reading for Multilingual Learners

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 11/24/2025

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The New York State Education Department will release a new toolkit, developed in collaboration with Dr. Socorro Herrera, Dr. Kathy Escamilla, and Dr. Robin Cabral. The agenda includes an overview of the six briefs developed to help educators ensure that the teaching of reading is inclusive of ELLs and MLs. This event will be held as a hybrid webinar with in-person discussion and online presentations. New York State administrators and literacy leaders will be presented specific and useful information to understand and address the ontological differences between ELLs, MLs, and monolingual students. Please note that to participate in this event, you must attend in person. Participants in the event will have the opportunity to learn about the briefs with Dr. Socorro Herrera, a professor at the College of Education and the director of the Center for Intercultural and Multilingual Advocacy at Kansas State University. Dr. Herrera's K-12 teaching experience includes an emphasis on literacy development, and her research focuses on literacy opportunities with culturally and linguistically diverse students, reading strategies, and teacher preparation for diversity in the classroom.

12. eSports Professional Learning Meeting for Coaches

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Middle School and High School eSports Coaches

Dates: 11/24/2025

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This monthly session is for dedicated coaches for Middle and High School eSports teams working with BOCES and Contender eSports. eSports Coaches will have the chance to network, share tips, and learn new strategies related to eSports Teams with monthly focus topics prepared by Model Schools Specialists.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

13. Science of Reading Fundamentals Microcredential through SUNY New Paltz

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: P-12 Literacy educators and administrators

Dates: 12/1/2025

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The Science of Reading Fundamentals microcredential (SoRF MC) is a fully asynchronous online, non-credit microcredential delivered in the learn.newpaltz platform.
It is designed for practicing P-12 teachers and others interested in learning about the research-based building blocks of reading instruction. The SoRF MC covers the five pillars of the Science of Reading -- phonemic awareness, phonics (including alphabetic principle and orthography), fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The microcredential can be completed in as little as seven weeks or as long as six months. NYS teachers can receive 35 CTLE hours upon completion.

Participants will have up to 6 months from the start date to complete all work.

Additional information is available at https://catalog.newpaltz.edu/graduate/microcredentials/sorf/#text.

14. Math Teacher Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 12/1/2025 to 6/1/2026

"This 1 hour, virtual, monthly collegial meeting will provide opportunities to collaborate, brainstorm, share best practices, and network with math educators throughout Dutchess County. Topics for discussion will be determined by group members.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education."

15. Speaking & Listening with Adults to Inspire Science of Reading Practices with Children

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: K-12 Teacher Leaders & Department Heads; Literacy & Instructional Coaches; K-12 Building Principals; K-12 District Leaders

Dates: 12/2/2025

The way we lead our teams and how we speak and listen with teachers matters. The NYS Speaking and Listening Anchor Standards are key to instilling thinking and writing practices that encompass the science of reading research. Let's look at how we structure faculty meetings, professional learning workshops, and everyday interactions with staff, so we can use activities and protocols that get teachers ready to use the same methods with their students.

In this workshop, we will: Create experiences that are collaborative, job-embedded, data-driven, and classroom-focused Discuss relevance, timeliness, flexibility, personalization, multimodalities and social connectedness Collect books, articles, videos, and podcasts Gather tips and tricks for implementing awesome professional experiences Experience activities, such as networking coffee chats, visual thinking, storytelling, mastery toolkits, conflict resolution, feedback workshops, emotional intelligence awareness, and self-discovery assessments

16. Creating the IEP - Virtual - early December 2025

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and special education teachers, psychologists, related service providers and CSE chairpersons. Administrators who may be in a dual administrative role as chairpersons or directors of special education.

Dates: 12/3/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 2:30pm

Creating The IEP - Participants will develop their understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum. Participants will develop and begin implementation of a quality IEP with effective Specially Designed Instruction resulting in positive outcomes for students with disabilities and effective collaboration with the general education teachers. Materials folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tmdp42xg86Bb_5VKxAOt6jB9E1ruyht7?usp=sharing Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/93630158771?pwd=DXkJrNTr3rbfi0Z9uiiQjN4SfmeI9M.1 Meeting ID: 936 3015 8771

17. Elementary Librarians Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers -Elementary School Librarians (grades K-5)

Dates: 12/3/2025 to 1/14/2026

In this meeting, elementary school librarians will gather to share resources, build community, and support each other in their professional learning. Come and share your ideas with a professional learning community in your field. Get the latest insight into children's literature, read alouds, library routines, procedures, transitions, and how to teach information literacy skills and processes.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

18. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Series

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 12/4/2025 to 1/7/2026

Join a community of professionals as we discuss the current thinking in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We will focus on giving students voice and agency in our school communities. Join us for a robust community discussion of research-based training on theory, culture, diversity, social status, policy, as well as funding for programs and services for marginalized families.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

19. The AI infused Educator (Teacher Series) Cohort 2

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 12/4/2025 to 1/29/2026

Are you AI-curious but unsure where to start? This professional learning series will guide you from awareness to confident implementation of artificial intelligence in your classroom or school setting.

Session 1: Introduction to AI Tools for Teachers - Ready to explore how artificial intelligence can become your new teaching assistant? This engaging introductory session will demystify AI and showcase practical tools designed to streamline your workflow, enhance student learning, and free up valuable time.

Session 2: Creating an AI Infused Lesson/Unit - Building upon the foundational knowledge from Session 1, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of strategically integrating AI tools into your existing lesson plans and unit designs.

Session 3: Implementing an AI Infused Lesson/Unit and Preparing to Teach - Having begun designing your AI-infused lesson or unit in Session 2, this crucial workshop focuses on the practicalities of bringing it to life in your classroom.

Session 4: Evaluating and Refining Your AI Infused Lesson/Unit - Now that you've implemented your AI-infused lesson or unit, this reflective session provides a dedicated space to analyze its impact and identify opportunities for refinement. Share your experiences, discuss challenges and successes, and collaboratively brainstorm strategies for enhancing your AI-infused lesson or unit for future use.

Session 5: Building Your Own Classroom AI Toolkit - Having explored, created, implemented, and evaluated AI-infused lessons, this final session empowers you to curate your own personalized collection of AI tools and strategies for ongoing use. Leave this workshop with a tangible "toolkit" of AI resources and the confidence to continue exploring and innovating with AI to enhance teaching and learning in your classroom.

All participants must bring a device to access materials and participate in activities.

20. State Performance Plan (SPP) Indicator 13: Secondary Transition - Key Concepts of the Compliance Review

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: The CSE Chairperson for secondary students is required to attend. Special education administrators, special education teachers, and related service providers are also welcome to complete this training

Dates: 12/5/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 10:00am

The purpose of this training is to review key concepts of the SPP Indicator 13 compliance review to ensure districts are developing individualized education programs (IEPs) for students (aged 15 and over) that meet SPP Indicator 13 compliance requirements. Districts are required to complete this training the school year prior to undergoing this review.

During this one-hour virtual training, participants will:
Identify, understand, and apply key components of State Performance Plan (SPP) Indicator 13.

Registered participants will be emailed all relevant links several days prior to the training. If you do not receive an initial e-mail with Zoom link prior to the training, please check your spam/junk mail. Otherwise, if you have any questions and/or concerns, please contact me at Melinda.krafft@dcboces.org. Thank you!

21. New Visions Earth and Space Sciences Unit 3 - Earthquakes, Tsunamis and Volcanoes: Who's at Risk?

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Science Educators

Dates: 12/5/2025

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This workshop helps educators experience the Earth & Space Systems curriculum as a student would. By participating in lessons from the third unit, they get a firsthand feel for the material. Afterward, there will be time to reflect, adapt the curriculum for their own students, and collaborate with their peers to solve problems.

22. Literacy Across the Curriculum: Science, History, Math, and ELA

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 12/5/2025

This series will focus on cross curricular connections through reading and writing in the classroom setting. Participants will create hands-on activities for children to analyze science literature, evaluate data, and create claim-evidence arguments, and foundations for reasonings. This session will focus on the depth of knowledge through higher order thinking and higher level questioning to expand students vocabulary, writing, and research skills for all grade levels. Teachers will focus on high impact instructional strategies by considering the convergence of fiction with nonfiction in order to draw comparisons, engage in deeper learning, and explore research interests of students. Teachers will align NYS Anchor Standard Reading 9, Writing 2 & 3 with Essential Questions. By using whole-group read alouds, essential questioning, comparing and contrasting, and peer assisted learning strategies (PALS).

Session 1 - Teachers will develop cross curricular, fiction/nonfiction units for Science (Animals, Plants, Astronomy, Cooking) History (biographies, transportation, inventions), Math (fractions, geometry), and Language (homonyms, synonyms, morphology, poetry, alliteration) S

Session 2 - Having read widely and deeply in science, history, math and ELA teachers will develop a personal inquiry-based path of learning for developing additional questions and resources for students to collect additional information on a chosen topic.

Session 3 - As teachers guide students toward developing their own content, they will guide students toward writing informational text using facts, evidence, and data to support their claims.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

23. SLS Advisory Council Meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: SLS Advisory Council

Dates: 12/5/2025

The Dutchess BOCES School Library System Advisory Council meets quarterly to recommend policy, review the annual budget, and perform long-range and short-range planning, including overseeing the development of the system's Plan of Service. Participants work to approve the annual system budget and report. School librarians, public librarians, and a Southeastern NY Library Resources Council representative serve on the advisory board.

24. Book Study - Why Robust Vocabulary Instruction Matters

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 12/8/2025 to 1/26/2026

Join your colleagues for a book study of Bringing Words to Life: Creating Robust Vocabulary. In this book study we will look at specific examples of instruction using full sets of activities around sets of words. Each activity will provide a week's worth of instruction. Receive a free book with your registration. Topics include choosing words to teach, introducing word meanings, bringing vocabulary into the earliest grades,instructional sequences for later grades, assessing and maintaining new vocabulary, working with instructional and natural contexts, vocabulary and writing, differentiating vocabulary instruction, and energizing the verbal environment. Bring a friend from your grade level and make this a professional learning community.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

25. Keep the Pages Turning: Sora Reading Adventures This Winter

Program: School Library System

Audience: Teachers, specific grades – use School Library Media Specialists (Grades K-6)

Dates: 12/8/2025

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Join us to keep the joy of reading alive this winter while supporting student growth and learning with Sora Reading Challenges! You'll explore strategies to motivate your students-and yourself-to keep reading over break, strengthening fluency, comprehension, and confidence. We'll share ideas for building a connected school community around shared reading goals and celebrating progress together.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

26. HV TOD ROUNDTABLE

Program: Special Education

Audience: Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Dates: 12/9/2025

Meeting Times: 4 PM - 6 PM

Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will meet to discuss issues relevant to their field. Intended for TOD professionals. Please contact amie.fredericks@dcboces.org for a link to the meeting.

27. New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) Targeted Skills Group - For specific district teams/educational organizations only (Chester, Ellenville, Fallsburg, Monticello, Port Jervis, Poughkeepsie)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: For specific district teams only- Chester, Ellenville, Fallsburg, Monticello, Port Jervis, Poughkeepsie

Dates: 12/9/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Location: 45 Gibson Road, Goshen NY 10924

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A Targeted Skills Group brings together Educational Organizations with a common need for the purpose of solving problems. Specific educational organizations (EOs)/districts are required to attend this TSG based upon their NYSAA Participation Data. The TSG is an opportunity for the team to participate in a facilitated self-review process exploring how eligibility is determined for NYSAA. Some other considerations are also explored:

•Decreasing NYSAA Participation Rate, under 1%

•Reviewing current decision-making guidance and practices regarding NYSAA eligibility

•Developing a decision-making process for NYSAA eligibility that aligns with NYSED guidance, involving parent communication and notification regarding NYSAA, and staff training for equitable understanding of NYSAA.

28. InLET: Initial Certification of Lead Evaluators of Teachers (POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL ONLY)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators-New Administrators to Teacher APPR Evaluation

Dates: 12/9/2025 to 12/19/2025

This 2 day Workshop is for New Administrators at Poughkeepsie City School District.

Participants will view video(s) of instruction, collect objective, representative evidence, align evidence to the district-approved rubric, and discuss conclusions about teaching and learning with colleagues. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2025-2026 school year.

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:
-Practice evidence collection and alignment
-Discuss evidence with colleagues to encourage consistent language and alignment using the district approved rubric
-Evidence collection, alignment and scoring
-Engage in Professional Conversations

All participants must bring a device to access materials and participate in activities.

29. Unpacking the Numeracy Briefs: Understanding, Using, and Modifying Curriculum Materials (Brief 7)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 12/9/2025

On May 13, 2025, the New York State Education Department released a new series of numeracy briefs, developed by Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball, that focus on evidence-based practices for teaching mathematics. During this 3 hour workshop, participants will unpack Brief 7: Understanding, Using, and Modifying Curriculum Materials and make connections to their classroom practice.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

30. What's New with TeachingBooks?

Program: School Library System

Audience: Teachers, specific grades – use School Library Media Specialists (Grades K-6)

Dates: 12/9/2025 to 4/21/2026

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This workshop has three sessions for secondary school librarians.

In session one, learn the latest features in TeachingBooks that include NYS Science of Reading teaching materials. Come and learn what resources are available to support the teaching of early literacy skills into the school library program.

In session two, enrich your learning space with quick and easy Book Hooks. Using QR codes shelf talkers, you can engage readers with author interviews, video book trailers, audio excerpts, and book-related games that bring books to life. Each activity covered in this session will be demonstrated in multiple ways, so that you are ready to implement them in your classroom and library.

In session three, get excited about summer reading! Join us for a look at summer reading lists, activity ideas, and ways to inspire independent reading with TeachingBooks resources that let the books and their authors speak for themselves.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

31. Student Innovation Fellowship 25-26

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Advisors participating in the Student Innovation Fellowship 25-26

Dates: 12/9/2025 to 4/24/2026

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The Student Innovation Fellowship is a cohort experience in which student fellows select a problem of practice within their communities related to Civic Engagement, Equity, Social Justice, Innovation, Sustainability, or Climate Education. Students will work in teams impacted by a selected challenge and design, test, and present solutions to the challenge. This five-session learning experience takes students through the design thinking protocol providing them with a wonderful opportunity to create positive change in their communities, develop their leadership skills, and equip them with a valuable set of transferable skills.

Students will work in teams of up to six students with a cost per team of $2400.

Teachers who work as advisors for teams of student fellows will engage in professional learning around the design thinking process and have hands-on experience guiding students through the fellowship experience.

The first session is a virtual advisor on-boarding session only for advisors. The second session is a virtual student on-boarding session for all student groups. The following five sessions are all full day experiences at Dutchess BOCES.

In addition to the dates included below, please also note the date which will be utilized as make up snow day on an as needed basis:
Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

32. What's New with TeachingBooks?

Program: School Library System

Audience: Teachers, specific grades – use School Library Media Specialists (Grades K-6)

Dates: 12/9/2025 to 4/21/2026

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This workshop has three sessions for elementary school librarians.

In session one, learn the latest features in TeachingBooks that include NYS Science of Reading teaching materials. Come and learn what resources are available to support the teaching of early literacy skills into the school library program.

In session two, enrich your learning space with quick and easy Book Hooks. Using QR codes shelf talkers, you can engage readers with author interviews, video book trailers, audio excerpts, and book-related games that bring books to life. Each activity covered in this session will be demonstrated in multiple ways, so that you are ready to implement them in your classroom and library.

In session three, get excited about summer reading! Join us for a look at summer reading lists, activity ideas, and ways to inspire independent reading with TeachingBooks resources that let the books and their authors speak for themselves.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

33. Demystifying the Science of Reading: Practical Knowledge and Strategies for Librarians

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 12/9/2025 to 1/22/2026

This three-day workshop series is designed for elementary teachers interested in the latest research in reading instruction. Over the course of three days we will study the Big Six Literacy Pillars: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and oral language. By the end of the three days, you will leave with a toolkit of actionable strategies and a clear plan for implementing effective small group instruction in your classroom. You will be empowered with techniques that support differentiated learning, enhanced literacy development, and building capacity for student success.

Session 1: Science of Reading Overview The Big Six Pillars of Literacy Scarborough's Reading Rope The Simple and Active Views of Reading Phonemic Awareness

Session 2: Phonics and Vocabulary Basic and advanced phonics Screening Educational and diagnostic assessment Tiers 1, 2, and 3 Vocabulary Words

Session 3: Fluency, Comprehension, Oral Language Strategies and Techniques Executive Skills Neuroscience of Reading Comprehension

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

34. Strengthening Our Core: School Library Values in Practice

Program: School Library System

Audience: Librarians

Dates: 12/10/2025

Join us for an exciting day of professional learning as librarians gather around New York State to listen, discuss, and share best practices on programs, projects, and assignments based on the five ALA Core Values of Librarianship!

35. Developing Measurable Annual Goals December 2025

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, Committee on Special Education (CSE) chairpersons, related service providers, special education administrators

Dates: 12/11/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 2:30

The purpose of this training is to help participants gain skills to develop measurable goals in the Individual Education Program (IEP). Participants will learn the regulations related to goal writing, how to develop observable language for the goal and how to determine the specific components that measure progress in the goal. The training will also focus on the importance of well written, data-based present levels of performance as the foundation of the goals.

36. Virtual- Fostering High Expectations & Rigorous Instruction

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: District Leadership and Administration, Pupil Support Personnel, School Leadership, Directors of Special Education, Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers (anyone serving students with disabilities).

Dates: 12/11/2025 to 1/15/2026

Meeting Times: Day #1- 12/11/25 (12 pm-3 pm) Day #2 01/15/26 (12 pm- 3 pm).

Location: Virtual Via Zoom

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Fostering High Expectations and Rigorous Instruction is one of four high leverage principles identified in the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE) Framework. Research shows that teachers' expectations of students can influence their academic achievement and behavior. Teachers are more likely to under-estimate students with disabilities, students from low-income families, English Language Learners, and Black, Latinx, and Native American students. By the end of this training, participants will:
• Understand how high expectations and rigorous instruction can improve student outcomes
• Reflect on cultural background and identities, and how those identities may influence teacher expectations
• Develop strategies for fostering high expectations and rigorous instruction
• Identify 2-3 next steps for ongoing professional learning * This is a two-part online course offered synchronously via Zoom. Each session will be 3 hours. Workshop dates are: Day #1- 12/11/25 (12 pm-3 pm) Day #2 01/15/26 (12 pm- 3 pm). Participants will receive Zoom log-in information 24 hrs. prior to workshop commencement via registered Frontline email. Attendance to both sessions is required for full CTLE credit.

37. Assistant Principals Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Assistant Principals

Dates: 12/11/2025

Facilitated meetings to share challenges, ideas, successes, and best-practices. All agenda items TBD by the group. Join your peers for an opportunity to connect, collaborate, learn and grow together. Dates subject to change, based upon scheduling needs.

38. NY Inspires: A Plan to Transform Education in New York State

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators, Leaders, Principals

Dates: 12/11/2025

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) presented its robust timeline and implementation plan aimed at transforming education in New York, aligning with the recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures. This initiative, designed to promote greater equity within the education system, is informed by extensive stakeholder engagement, including parents, educators, administrators, school support staff, representatives of higher education, and the business community.

Join us to plan for and discuss the graduation measures that will be implemented in phases beginning with the Installation Phase Fall 2025 - Summer 2027.

39. Developing Behavior Systems that Work: Tier 1 Practices to Support Student Behavior (In-person)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Dates: 12/12/2025

Meeting Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Location: Large CR A1

Participants can identify the key components to developing a system that promotes and develops Tier 1 classroom practices that support positive outcomes for student behavior. Participants will reflect on how cultural values and beliefs play a role in a teachers' classroom management practices and identify strategies/practices to be used consistently across school spaces. A similar session will be held virtually on 12/19 as well.

40. Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) Toolkit

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Middletown

Dates: 12/12/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30 - 3:00

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This FBA/BIP Toolkit training provides participants the opportunity to take a close look at the NYSED regulatory requirements for districts and schools to conduct FBAs and develop BIPs. Throughout the session, we will explore and discover the 7 steps needed of a team problem-solving model and discuss the necessary regulatory components of each step, including progress monitoring. Participants will have opportunities to reflect upon their current process. So, whether this is your starting place to learn about the foundations of NYSED regulatory requirements pertaining to FBAs and BIPs, or if you need to adjust your systems and identify gaps in your current processes or if you have strong systems but want to build in fidelity checks to sustain what you are doing well, this training will provide something for you.

41. Engaging Students with Hands On Geometry (Secondary)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (K-12)

Dates: 12/12/2025

In this full-day workshop, teachers will learn how to use manipulatives to develop students' understanding of geometric procedures and thinking. Teachers will learn how to use these routines to move students through a concrete -> pictorial -> abstract progression. In the morning we will dive deep to internalize the mathematics and the different representations. In the afternoon, participants will focus on applying the learning to their own classrooms with time to develop lessons and practice implementing them.

Note: If you are a participant of the Making Mathematical Meaning workshop and coaching series, please use this Frontline post instead.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education

42. C.A.I.T Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Directors, Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 12/12/2025

The Curriculum, Assessment, and Instructional Technology (C.A.I.T.) Council meets monthly to discuss district technology planning and implementation in order to support curriculum and instructional practices to improve student learning. C.A.I.T members, including Directors of Technology, Technology Integration Specialists, and/or participants designated to attend by district leadership, discuss staff development initiatives including best practices and uses of instructional technology. The council will explore successful initiatives from a variety of sources in order to work together to best assess the effectiveness of technology on teaching and learning within our county, districts and schools.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

43. eSports Professional Learning Meeting for Coaches

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Middle School and High School eSports Coaches

Dates: 12/15/2025

This monthly session is for dedicated coaches for Middle and High School eSports teams working with BOCES and Contender eSports. eSports Coaches will have the chance to network, share tips, and learn new strategies related to eSports Teams with monthly focus topics prepared by Model Schools Specialists.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

44. High School Librarians Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers-Secondary School Librarians (grades 6-12)

Dates: 12/15/2025 to 1/12/2026

In this meeting, high school librarians will gather to share resources, build community, and support each other in their professional learning. Do not miss this opportunity to share your ideas with like-minded professionals in your field. You will set the agenda for what needs to be discussed in the areas of young adult literature, reading motivation programs, teacher collaboration, information literacy, research, and writing.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

45. Unpacking the Numeracy Briefs: The Role of Leadership (Brief 8)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 12/16/2025

On May 13, 2025, the New York State Education Department released a new series of numeracy briefs, developed by Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball, that focus on evidence-based practices for teaching mathematics. This 3 hour workshop is geared toward administrators and instructional leaders. Participants will unpack Brief 8: The Role of Leadership, review the other seven briefs, and discuss how to apply Dr. Loewenberg Ball's research to the supervision of mathematics instruction.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

46. AI Literacy For Leaders: Building a Framework for Responsible Innovation Cohort 2

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators Only - Building and District Level Administrators

Dates: 12/16/2025 to 1/20/2026

As AI tools rapidly enter the classroom, school leaders play a critical role in shaping how these technologies are implemented responsibly and effectively. This four-part leadership series will provide you with the knowledge, tools, and strategic guidance to lead AI integration with clarity and confidence.

Session 1: Understanding AI in Education: Trends, Tools & Impacts - What exactly is AI - and what does it mean for K-12 education? In this kickoff session, participants will unpack foundational AI concepts, examine the latest trends in edtech and automation, and explore real-world use cases of AI in schools.

Session 2: Policies and Ethics: Data Privacy, Equity, and Responsible Use - As AI becomes more integrated into teaching and learning, it raises new questions about student data, bias, access, and responsible use. This session focuses on crafting and adapting district policies that promote ethical AI implementation.

Session 3: AI in Teaching and Learning: Tools, Models, and Impact - Dive into classroom-level examples of how AI can be used to accelerate instruction, personalize learning, and support educators.

Session 4: Leading AI Adoption: From Vision to Action - Effective AI integration requires more than tool adoption - it demands strong leadership, strategic planning, and clear communication. In this final session, participants will develop an action plan for leading AI initiatives in their schools or districts.

All participants must bring a device to access materials and participate in activities

47. Tech Talks for Technology Integration Specialists

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 12/17/2025

Are you a Technology Integration Specialist? Please join us for a monthly roundtable to discuss topics of interest.

Topics will include:
Classroom embedded coaching
Collaborating with leadership
Identifying and overcoming barriers
Sharing resources and supports
The importance of networking

Topic ideas will grow organically with needs from the group. Let us be a support for each other and establish this important PLN for your position!

BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

48. Secondary Social Studies Teacher Network (Grades 7-12)

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Secondary Social Studies Teacher (grades 7-12)

Dates: 12/17/2025

Calling all Secondary Social Studies Teachers! Feeling isolated? Craving fresh ideas? Join our dynamic Professional Learning Network (PLN) designed to ignite your passion for social studies education. We'll meet every other month for engaging discussions, collaborative activities, and resource sharing - all focused on empowering you to:

*Deepen your subject matter expertise: Explore innovative approaches to teaching history
*Incorporate cutting-edge pedagogy: Dive into best practices for active learning, technology integration, and fostering critical thinking skills.
*Collaborate with passionate colleagues: Connect with fellow secondary educators, share successes and challenges, and build a supportive network.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

49. Trauma-Informed Practices: Focus on Safety

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 12/18/2025

This workshop is designed to support school staff in considering how a trauma-informed approach can support both physical and psychological safety. We will discuss the key elements of physical safety in schools, and how commonly utilized practices (e.g., fire drills, lockdowns) can be trauma-informed. Participants will develop strategies to ensure physical safety in "hot spot areas”. Additionally, we will discuss the key elements that contribute to a learning environment that allows individuals to express their thoughts, ideas and concerns without fear of judgment, as well as strategies that promote regulation and relationships in service of building safe learning communities.

Participants are encouraged to take the Trauma-Informed Practices: Foundations workshop prior to this session.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

50. School Social Workers Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Social Workers

Dates: 12/18/2025

This roundtable for Social Workers will cultivate a space that offers community, shared resources, and feedback for school social workers in this and surrounding areas. During monthly sessions, social workers can expect to use protocols to share and hear best practices, discuss common obstacles and solutions, and discuss and receive feedback on cases. Participants should be prepared to connect with others, bring an open mind and a strength-based, solution-oriented attitude.

Participants will be able to:
Make connections and network with other social workers to share skills and insight
Utilize a shareable bank of resources
Learn impactful activities, protocols, and knowledge for their practice

51. Developing Behavior Systems that Work: Tier 1 Practices to Support Student Behavior (Virtual)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Dates: 12/19/2025

Meeting Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Location: Large CR A1

Participants can develop a coaching system to promote and develop Tier 1 classroom practices that support positive outcomes for student behavior. Participants will identify how providing continuous professional development to all teaching staff and creating structured opportunities for observations and feedback are necessary at the Tier 1 level. A similar in-person session will be held on 12/12 as well.

52. Overview of Transition in the IEP - Case Study Application

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Administrators, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers, and New Special Education Staff Hires

Dates: 12/19/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00am -11:30am

This training will utilize case studies to highlight transition components that are incorporated into a student's IEP the year he/she turns 15 years old. These components include; transition assessments, present levels of performance, transition needs, course of study and coordinated set of activities. Participants are asked to bring a student's IEP (age 15+) to the training to have the opportunity to reflect on their district's transition practices.

Participants will:
*Identify and understand key components of high-quality Transition IEPs and understand the transition planning process
*Utilize available case studies to apply concepts
*Utilize optional IEP mapping templates to use in tandem with their own active student IEP
*Be able to directly apply and implement today's concepts into practice with an increased understanding of high-quality transition-focused IEP development

Participants will receive a Zoom link for this training a few days in advance. If you do not receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link, please check your Spam folder. If you have any questions prior to the training, please contact me at Melinda.krafft@dcboces.org. Thank you!

53. Phonological Awareness: Establishing Foundations for Reading Success (VIRTUAL)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators

Dates: 12/19/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00am-12:30pm

Location: n/a

The purpose of this training is to help participants gain a greater understanding of the Science of Reading; specifically, what phonological awareness is and how crucial this skillset is to the foundation of reading success. Participants will explore what skills to teach when, and how to teach these skills for students to master phonological awareness. The training will also provide context for the importance of using assessments to improve the effectiveness of phonological instruction for students. To overcome equity barriers, educators need to focus on systemic, explicit instruction to teach the skills supported by the science of reading.

54. UPK Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 12/19/2025 to 1/30/2026

This series will provide an ongoing support network for continued learning on best practices in Universal Prekindergarten programs. Join us as we focus on the topics of intentional instruction in play-based learning environments, early learning standards, developmentally appropriate behavior management, curriculum and assessment, striking a balance between "kindergarten" and "playgroup" transitioning to kindergarten, state regulations, resources, timelines, advertising, lottery, screening, etc.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

55. Creating the IEP - Virtual - late December 2025

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and special education teachers, psychologists, related service providers and CSE chairpersons. Administrators who may be in a dual administrative role as chairpersons or directors of special education.

Dates: 12/23/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 2:30pm

Creating The IEP - Participants will develop their understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum. Participants will develop and begin implementation of a quality IEP with effective Specially Designed Instruction resulting in positive outcomes for students with disabilities and effective collaboration with the general education teachers. Materials folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tmdp42xg86Bb_5VKxAOt6jB9E1ruyht7?usp=sharing Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/93630158771?pwd=DXkJrNTr3rbfi0Z9uiiQjN4SfmeI9M.1 Meeting ID: 936 3015 8771

56. Help Students Become Published Authors in One Day

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades K-12)

Dates: 1/6/2026

What if you and your students could become published authors in one day? Join this exciting, hands-on session to experience how Book Creator makes writing, compiling, and publishing a book fast, fun, and accessible for all grade levels! Whether you are teaching early learners building foundational literacy skills or upper elementary, middle, and high school students developing advanced writing techniques, this session will show you how to integrate NYS P-3 Literacy Standards and beyond into engaging digital storytelling. Do not miss this opportunity to explore free, innovative digital publishing tools.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

57. Pre-Referral Considerations for ELLs

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: All District and Building Administrators, General, Content, and Special Education Classroom Teachers, Teaching Assistants/Aides, Counselors, and Related Service Providers who support ELLs in Grades Pre-K-12.

Dates: 1/8/2026

When an English Language Learner (ELL) struggles academically, educators must identify the factors affecting their learning. Behaviors that may resemble signs of a disability need careful examination to rule out factors unrelated to the student's inherent abilities. Distinguishing between stages of language acquisition, cultural and linguistic diversity, learning gaps, and disabilities is complex and challenging. A multidisciplinary approach is necessary to examine and address external or systemic influences before making a referral.

Key topics: Participants will delve into critical considerations for a student at risk of referral to special education and make equitable and informed decisions. The session will cover legal requirements, characteristics of second language acquisition, clinical markers of disabilities, cultural dynamics, social-emotional resilience, optimal learning environments, effective interventions, and comprehensive assessment practices.

58. A Tale of Two Regulations: Special Education and Part 154

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: All District and Building Administrators, General, Content, and Special Education Classroom Teachers, Teaching Assistants/Aides, Counselors, and Related Service Providers who support ELLs in Grades Pre-K-12.

Dates: 1/8/2026

This workshop provides educators with a foundational understanding of the intersection of special education and English Language Learner (ELL) services within the context of New York State's Commissioners' Regulations Part 154 and Part 200. Understand Legal Requirements: Gain insights into relevant laws and regulations, the ELL Identification: Policies, procedures, and best practices.

Explore considerations for providing effective delivery of services through general and special education programs. Leverage Student Strengths and Identify Student Needs: Accommodations to provide access and build on students' existing skills. Developing an IEP that captures the strengths, skills, and resources that students possess when they come into our district.

59. Developing Behavior Systems that Work: Working with Families Around Behavior (In-person)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Dates: 1/9/2026

Meeting Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Location: Large CR A1

Participants will be able to affirm the importance and impact of effective family and community engagement and incorporate family engagement within their school's discipline practices, policies and procedures. Another objective of this training is to integrate culturally responsive strategies to foster positive school -family- community partnerships. Participants will be able to develop a system for shared decision-making. Lastly, participants will create an action plan to meaningfully engage families and ways to measure it. A similar session will be held virtually on January 23, 2026

60. Elementary Principal Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators - Elementary School Building Leaders

Dates: 1/9/2026

Join the Dutchess BOCES county-wide Principal Network! These in-person facilitated meetings provide a vital forum for Elementary principals to discuss, share, learn, and support each other's important work. It's designed to strengthen communication and collaboration, offering valuable direction and professional growth through peer connection.

Price includes breakfast

61. C.A.I.T Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Directors, Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 1/9/2026

The Curriculum, Assessment, and Instructional Technology (C.A.I.T.) Council meets monthly to discuss district technology planning and implementation in order to support curriculum and instructional practices to improve student learning. C.A.I.T members, including Directors of Technology, Technology Integration Specialists, and/or participants designated to attend by district leadership, discuss staff development initiatives including best practices and uses of instructional technology. The council will explore successful initiatives from a variety of sources in order to work together to best assess the effectiveness of technology on teaching and learning within our county, districts and schools.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

62. Read Aloud: Infusing Technology for Multimodal Learning Experiences with Novel Effect

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades K-6)

Dates: 1/12/2026

The read-aloud is crucial for setting a firm foundation in reading literacy. By reading to children for at least 20 minutes per day, we foster metacognitive skills, oral language development, and model reading fluency. Spark joyful learning by infusing technology into your read-alouds. Join this exciting, hands-on session to experience how Novel Effect makes read alouds engaging, interactive, and fun! To make the most of this session, we suggest logging into Novel Effect and watching the introductory video "How Novel Effect Works." Get ready to create engaging, multimodal read alouds in record time! If you do not have a Novel Effect account, it is easy to sign up for a free log in through your school librarian.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

63. HV TOD ROUNDTABLE

Program: Special Education

Audience: Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Dates: 1/13/2026

Meeting Times: 4 PM - 6 PM

Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will meet to discuss issues relevant to their field. Intended for TOD professionals. Please contact amie.fredericks@dcboces.org for a link to the meeting.

64. Fake News vs. Misinformation and Disinformation: Teaching Information Literacy in the School Library

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers - All Librarians (grades K-12)

Dates: 1/13/2026

When students are given academic research assignments, it may be a challenge to identify source material that is credible, factual, and peer-reviewed. In today's polarized political landscape, public opinion has shifted considerably thereby creating a more pronounced challenge for even the most savvy students to ascertain the difference between fact, embedded opinion, yellow journalism, fake news, misinformation, and disinformation in nonfiction, informational texts. In this session both you and your students will learn various strategies and criteria for identifying and evaluating online information that is intentionally designed to misguide and/or misinform researchers.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

65. Inquiry Driven Social Studies: Designing Compelling Questions

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 1/13/2026

What makes a question spark curiosity, drive student thinking, and anchor meaningful learning? In this hands-on workshop, educators will explore how to design rich, inquiry-based questions aligned to the NYS Social Studies Framework and C3 Inquiry Arc. Participants will unpack the difference between compelling and supporting questions, examine high-quality examples, and collaboratively develop their own inquiry tasks and source sets. Walk away with classroom-ready questions and feedback tools to elevate engagement and deepen historical thinking. All participants must bring a device to access materials and participate in activities.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

66. ENL Teachers: Integrated Materials Development Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: ENL Teachers 6-12

Dates: 1/13/2026

This four-day series will equip ENL teachers working with grades 6-12 to develop integrated materials, scaffolds and assessments that effectively support students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills across content areas, as well as develop language objectives. The series will emphasize collaboration, best practices, and the alignment of ENL instruction in an Integrated classroom. Participants should be prepared to bring instructional materials and assessments to modify for English language learners.

Participants will be able to:

Make connections and network with other ENL teachers to share skills and insight

Establish a shareable bank of resources

Learn impactful activities, protocols, and knowledge of their practice

Implement modified materials into the Integrated classroom

67. School Counselors Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: School Counselor

Dates: 1/14/2026

This roundtable for School Counselors will foster a space that offers community, shared resources, and feedback for school counselors in this and surrounding areas. During bimonthly sessions, school counselors can expect to use protocols to share and hear best practices, discuss common obstacles and solutions, and discuss/ receive feedback on issues. Participants should be prepared to connect with others, bring an open mind and a strength-based, solution-oriented attitude.

Participants will be able to:
Make connections and network with other school counselors to share skills and insight
Establish a shareable bank of resources
Learn impactful activities, protocols, and knowledge for their practice aligned with ASCA Mindsets & Beliefs

68. Incorporating Literacy & Play into PreK

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: PreK

Dates: 1/15/2026

Four-year-olds love puppets, dress-up, painting, climbing, colored chalk, music, rhythm, and repeating patterns. Let's invite them to play in our classrooms, while we develop their thinking and their beginning reading skills.

In this workshop, we will: Make-and-take tools, resources, and activities to teach beginning reading skills through play Repurpose recyclable materials to stimulate imagination and creative learning opportunities Use our imaginations to play with words, sounds, and the stories we read Implement interactive read aloud as a stimulus for playful art experiences. NYS Portrait of a Graduate: Creative Innovato

69. Bridging Literacy and Content: Reading and Writing in the Secondary Social Studies Classroom

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades 7-12)

Dates: 1/15/2026

Feeling like reading and social studies exist in silos? This interactive workshop will equip you with engaging strategies to weave literacy skills directly into your social studies curriculum. Learn how to transform your classroom into a vibrant space where students become critical readers, thoughtful writers, and active participants in historical and contemporary issues. This workshop is perfect for secondary social studies teachers (grades 6-12) looking to create a dynamic and engaging learning environment where literacy and content mastery go hand-in-hand! All participants must bring a device to access materials and participate in activities.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

70. Reading Fluency: Establishing the Foundations for Reading Success (VIRTUAL)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, literacy/reading instructors, administrators

Dates: 1/16/2026

Meeting Times: 10 am -2

Location: VIRTUAL

Participants will learn what reading fluency is, what reading science can teach about this critical element, how it develops over time, and how to effectively prepare for it and assess it to support and foster reading development. This training will provide context for the importance of high-quality fluency instruction to issues of equity and the legal responsibilities for providing data-based instruction.

71. Year 2: Developing High Functioning MTSS TeamsUPDATED DATES

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 1/20/2026 to 5/26/2026

Year 2: Developing High Functioning MTSS Teams During the second year of support, teams will convene twice during the year to share successes, ask questions of other teams, review implementation data, and revise their implementation as needed. Additional support which could include in district observation of team meetings, feedback, data review, or other supports can be requested for up to three half days during the year.

October 14, 2025: Team Review and Revision Session I
May 26, 2025: Team Review and Revision Session II

**REGISTRATION IS BY TEAM**

72. NEW DATESpecially Designed Instruction (SDI) for Administrators (Synchronous) NEW DATE

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Building administrators and new special education administrators; other administrators welcome

Dates: 1/21/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

The Specially Designed Instruction for Administrators professional development training package is the fifth in a suite of trainings on the development and use of specially designed instruction (SDI) for students with disabilities. This training is intended to further develop an administrator's knowledge of SDI and how SDI should be designed and developed based on individual student need to address their learning obstacles. The content is most beneficial for building administrators and new special education administrators; however, all administrators are welcome.
This is a one session online course offered synchronously. The session will be 3 hours from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The date is: Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
A Zoom Meeting link will be emailed to registrants prior to the session.
Participants will:

• Define and describe specially designed instruction.

• Recognize how to differentiate SDI from general education.

• Identify what SDI looks like in the classroom setting.  

• Gain necessary skills for supervision of implementation of SDI.

73. Trauma-Informed Practices: Trust and Transparency

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 1/21/2026

Individuals who have experienced toxic stress and/or trauma often struggle to trust others, accept support, and/or take risks in learning. This may be true for our students, staff and/or families/caregivers. This workshop emphasizes how effective communication and a commitment to transparency and inclusion in decision-making are essential in establishing a school climate that supports all individuals in the system (e.g., students, staff and families).

Participants are encouraged to take the Trauma-Informed Practices: Foundations workshop prior to this session.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

74. Tech Talks for Technology Integration Specialists

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 1/21/2026

Are you a Technology Integration Specialist? Please join us for a monthly roundtable to discuss topics of interest.

Topics will include:
Classroom embedded coaching
Collaborating with leadership
Identifying and overcoming barriers
Sharing resources and supports
The importance of networking

Topic ideas will grow organically with needs from the group. Let us be a support for each other and establish this important PLN for your position!

BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

75. Rekenrek, Ten Frames, and Array Models (Elementary)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Dutchess BOCES Conference Center

Dates: 1/22/2026

In this full-day workshop, teachers will learn how to use Rekenreks, Ten Frames, and Array Models to develop students' understanding of decomposing numbers and different operational meanings to develop fluency with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Teachers will learn how to use these routines to move students through a concrete -> pictorial -> abstract progression. In the morning we will dive deep to internalize the mathematics and the different representations. In the afternoon, participants will focus on applying the learning to their own classrooms with time to develop lessons and practice implementing them.

Note: If you are a participant of the Making Mathematical Meaning workshop and coaching series, please use this Frontline post instead.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

76. Developing Behavior Systems that Work: Working with Families Around Behavior (Virtual)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Dates: 1/23/2026

Meeting Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Location: Large CR A1

Participants will be able to affirm the importance and impact of effective family and community engagement and incorporate family engagement within their school's discipline practices, policies and procedures. Another objective of this training is to integrate culturally responsive strategies to foster positive school -family- community partnerships. Participants will be able to develop a system for shared decision-making. Lastly, participants will create an action plan to meaningfully engage families and ways to measure it. A similar session will be held in person on January 9.

77. MTSS-i Classroom Management

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 1/23/2026

Join us to elevate your school district's Tier 1 practices and firmly establish effective Tier 2 structures. This session is designed for district and school leaders, teachers, counselors, and related service providers. We will focus on advancing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and UDL Equity for Design in Tier 1 while developing Tier 2 strategies.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

78. School Psychologists Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: School Psychologists

Dates: 1/26/2026

This roundtable for School Psychologist will cultivate a space that offers community, shared resources, and feedback for school psychologist in this and surrounding areas. During bimonthly sessions, school psychologists can expect to use protocols to share and hear best practices, discuss common obstacles and solutions, and discuss and receive feedback on cases. Participants should be prepared to connect with others, bring an open mind and a strength-based, solution-oriented attitude.

Participants will be able to:
Make connections and network with other school psychologist to share skills and insight
Establish a shareable bank of resources
Learn impactful activities, protocols, and knowledge for their practice

79. eSports Professional Learning Meeting for Coaches

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Middle School and High School eSports Coaches

Dates: 1/26/2026

This monthly session is for dedicated coaches for Middle and High School eSports teams working with BOCES and Contender eSports. eSports Coaches will have the chance to network, share tips, and learn new strategies related to eSports Teams with monthly focus topics prepared by Model Schools Specialists.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

80. Creating the IEP - Virtual - January 2026

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and special education teachers, psychologists, related service providers and CSE chairpersons. Administrators who may be in a dual administrative role as chairpersons or directors of special education.

Dates: 1/27/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 2:30pm

Creating The IEP - Participants will develop their understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum. Participants will develop and begin implementation of a quality IEP with effective Specially Designed Instruction resulting in positive outcomes for students with disabilities and effective collaboration with the general education teachers. Materials folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tmdp42xg86Bb_5VKxAOt6jB9E1ruyht7?usp=sharing Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/93630158771?pwd=DXkJrNTr3rbfi0Z9uiiQjN4SfmeI9M.1 Meeting ID: 936 3015 8771

81. Literacy In Math

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 1/27/2026

This 3-hour, in-person session will provide educators with explicit, research-based techniques to bolster literacy skills within the math classroom, ensuring that students not only excel in mathematical concepts but also develop strong reading and comprehension abilities.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

82. Developing Measurable Annual Goals January 2026

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, Committee on Special Education (CSE) chairpersons, related service providers, special education administrators

Dates: 1/28/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 2:30

The purpose of this training is to help participants gain skills to develop measurable goals in the Individual Education Program (IEP). Participants will learn the regulations related to goal writing, how to develop observable language for the goal and how to determine the specific components that measure progress in the goal. The training will also focus on the importance of well written, data-based present levels of performance as the foundation of the goals.

83. Trauma-Informed Practices: Staff and System Wellness

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 1/28/2026

This workshop is designed to assist participants in exploring how supporting adults in the current educational climate is a critical element of becoming a trauma-informed school. Participants will examine the impact that toxic stress and/or secondary traumatic stress have on school employees, and how this affects their motivation, sense of accomplishment, and effectiveness in their personal and professional lives. While some of the common barriers to self- and community care (co-care) are addressed, highlighted are the positive impacts made when schools and districts prioritize staff wellness and resilience.

Participants are encouraged to take the Trauma-Informed Practices: Foundations workshop prior to this session.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

84. Secondary Social Studies Teacher Network (Grades 7-12)

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Secondary Social Studies Teacher (grades 7-12)

Dates: 1/28/2026

Calling all Secondary Social Studies Teachers! Feeling isolated? Craving fresh ideas? Join our dynamic Professional Learning Network (PLN) designed to ignite your passion for social studies education. We'll meet every other month for engaging discussions, collaborative activities, and resource sharing - all focused on empowering you to:

*Deepen your subject matter expertise: Explore innovative approaches to teaching history
*Incorporate cutting-edge pedagogy: Dive into best practices for active learning, technology integration, and fostering critical thinking skills.
*Collaborate with passionate colleagues: Connect with fellow secondary educators, share successes and challenges, and build a supportive network.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

85. School Social Workers Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Social Workers

Dates: 1/29/2026

This roundtable for Social Workers will cultivate a space that offers community, shared resources, and feedback for school social workers in this and surrounding areas. During monthly sessions, social workers can expect to use protocols to share and hear best practices, discuss common obstacles and solutions, and discuss and receive feedback on cases. Participants should be prepared to connect with others, bring an open mind and a strength-based, solution-oriented attitude.

Participants will be able to:
Make connections and network with other social workers to share skills and insight
Utilize a shareable bank of resources
Learn impactful activities, protocols, and knowledge for their practice

86. Elementary Principal Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators - Elementary School Building Leaders

Dates: 2/2/2026

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Join the Dutchess BOCES county-wide Principal Network! These in-person facilitated meetings provide a vital forum for Elementary principals to discuss, share, learn, and support each other's important work. It's designed to strengthen communication and collaboration, offering valuable direction and professional growth through peer connection.

87. Decomposing Numbers to Understand Algorithms (Elementary)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (K-12)

Dates: 2/4/2026

In this full-day workshop, teachers will learn how to use Number Bonds, Place Value Charts, and Standard Algorithms to develop students' understanding of decomposing numbers and part-part-whole relationships to develop fluency with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Teachers will learn how to use these routines to move students through a concrete -> pictorial -> abstract progression. In the morning we will dive deep to internalize the mathematics and the different representations. In the afternoon, participants will focus on applying the learning to their own classrooms with time to develop lessons and practice implementing them.

Note: If you are a participant of the Making Mathematical Meaning workshop and coaching series, please use this Frontline post instead.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

88. Creating the IEP - Virtual - February 2026

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and special education teachers, psychologists, related service providers and CSE chairpersons. Administrators who may be in a dual administrative role as chairpersons or directors of special education.

Dates: 2/5/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 2:30pm

Creating The IEP - Participants will develop their understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum. Participants will develop and begin implementation of a quality IEP with effective Specially Designed Instruction resulting in positive outcomes for students with disabilities and effective collaboration with the general education teachers. Materials folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tmdp42xg86Bb_5VKxAOt6jB9E1ruyht7?usp=sharing Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/93630158771?pwd=DXkJrNTr3rbfi0Z9uiiQjN4SfmeI9M.1 Meeting ID: 936 3015 8771

89. C.A.I.T Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Directors, Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 2/6/2026

The Curriculum, Assessment, and Instructional Technology (C.A.I.T.) Council meets monthly to discuss district technology planning and implementation in order to support curriculum and instructional practices to improve student learning. C.A.I.T members, including Directors of Technology, Technology Integration Specialists, and/or participants designated to attend by district leadership, discuss staff development initiatives including best practices and uses of instructional technology. The council will explore successful initiatives from a variety of sources in order to work together to best assess the effectiveness of technology on teaching and learning within our county, districts and schools.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

90. Visual Algebraic Models for Simplifying and Solving (Secondary)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (K-12)

Dates: 2/9/2026

In this full-day workshop, teachers will learn how to use algebra tiles to develop students' understanding of algebraic procedures and thinking. Teachers will learn how to use these routines to move students through a concrete -> pictorial -> abstract progression. In the morning we will dive deep to internalize the mathematics and the different representations. In the afternoon, participants will focus on applying the learning to their own classrooms with time to develop lessons and practice implementing them.

Note: If you are a participant of the Making Mathematical Meaning workshop and coaching series, please use this Frontline post instead.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

91. Developing Measurable Annual Goals February 2026

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, Committee on Special Education (CSE) chairpersons, related service providers, special education administrators

Dates: 2/10/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 2:30

The purpose of this training is to help participants gain skills to develop measurable goals in the Individual Education Program (IEP). Participants will learn the regulations related to goal writing, how to develop observable language for the goal and how to determine the specific components that measure progress in the goal. The training will also focus on the importance of well written, data-based present levels of performance as the foundation of the goals.

92. HV TOD ROUNDTABLE

Program: Special Education

Audience: Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Dates: 2/10/2026

Meeting Times: 4 PM - 6 PM

Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will meet to discuss issues relevant to their field. Intended for TOD professionals. Please contact amie.fredericks@dcboces.org for a link to the meeting.

93. Middle School Building Leaders Network

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators - Middle School Principals and Assistant Principals

Dates: 2/10/2026

These facilitated meetings provide a forum for building leaders to share challenges, successes, ideas, and best practices. These in person meetings provide participants opportunities to collaborate with colleagues around timely topics offering opportunity for professional growth and the development of a network of peers. All principals and assistant principals are invited to join our county-wide Middle School Building Leader Network. The purpose of this network is to strengthen communication and collaboration and can be a valuable avenue for providing direction and support. The Dutchess BOCES county-wide Middle School Building Leader meetings are structured to provide a forum to discuss, share, learn, and support the important work of middle level building leaders.

94. Tech Talks for Technology Integration Specialists

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 2/18/2026

Are you a Technology Integration Specialist? Please join us for a monthly roundtable to discuss topics of interest.

Topics will include:
Classroom embedded coaching
Collaborating with leadership
Identifying and overcoming barriers
Sharing resources and supports
The importance of networking

Topic ideas will grow organically with needs from the group. Let us be a support for each other and establish this important PLN for your position!

BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

95. High School Principals Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators - High School Building Leaders

Dates: 2/20/2026

Facilitated meetings to share challenges, ideas, successes, and best-practices. All agenda items TBD by the group. Join your peers for an opportunity to connect, collaborate, learn and grow together. Dates subject to change, based upon scheduling needs.

Open to all high school building principals.

96. eSports Professional Learning Meeting for Coaches

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Middle School and High School eSports Coaches

Dates: 2/23/2026

This monthly session is for dedicated coaches for Middle and High School eSports teams working with BOCES and Contender eSports. eSports Coaches will have the chance to network, share tips, and learn new strategies related to eSports Teams with monthly focus topics prepared by Model Schools Specialists.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

97. Secondary Social Studies Teacher Network (Grades 7-12)

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Secondary Social Studies Teacher (grades 7-12)

Dates: 2/25/2026

Calling all Secondary Social Studies Teachers! Feeling isolated? Craving fresh ideas? Join our dynamic Professional Learning Network (PLN) designed to ignite your passion for social studies education. We'll meet every other month for engaging discussions, collaborative activities, and resource sharing - all focused on empowering you to:

*Deepen your subject matter expertise: Explore innovative approaches to teaching history
*Incorporate cutting-edge pedagogy: Dive into best practices for active learning, technology integration, and fostering critical thinking skills.
*Collaborate with passionate colleagues: Connect with fellow secondary educators, share successes and challenges, and build a supportive network.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

98. School Social Workers Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Social Workers

Dates: 2/26/2026

This roundtable for Social Workers will cultivate a space that offers community, shared resources, and feedback for school social workers in this and surrounding areas. During monthly sessions, social workers can expect to use protocols to share and hear best practices, discuss common obstacles and solutions, and discuss and receive feedback on cases. Participants should be prepared to connect with others, bring an open mind and a strength-based, solution-oriented attitude.

Participants will be able to:
Make connections and network with other social workers to share skills and insight
Utilize a shareable bank of resources
Learn impactful activities, protocols, and knowledge for their practice

99. Assistant Principals Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Assistant Principals

Dates: 2/26/2026

Facilitated meetings to share challenges, ideas, successes, and best-practices. All agenda items TBD by the group. Join your peers for an opportunity to connect, collaborate, learn and grow together. Dates subject to change, based upon scheduling needs.

100. Creating the IEP - Virtual - March 2026

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and special education teachers, psychologists, related service providers and CSE chairpersons. Administrators who may be in a dual administrative role as chairpersons or directors of special education.

Dates: 3/5/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 2:30pm

Creating The IEP - Participants will develop their understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum. Participants will develop and begin implementation of a quality IEP with effective Specially Designed Instruction resulting in positive outcomes for students with disabilities and effective collaboration with the general education teachers. Materials folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tmdp42xg86Bb_5VKxAOt6jB9E1ruyht7?usp=sharing Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/93630158771?pwd=DXkJrNTr3rbfi0Z9uiiQjN4SfmeI9M.1 Meeting ID: 936 3015 8771

101. C.A.I.T Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Directors, Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 3/6/2026

The Curriculum, Assessment, and Instructional Technology (C.A.I.T.) Council meets monthly to discuss district technology planning and implementation in order to support curriculum and instructional practices to improve student learning. C.A.I.T members, including Directors of Technology, Technology Integration Specialists, and/or participants designated to attend by district leadership, discuss staff development initiatives including best practices and uses of instructional technology. The council will explore successful initiatives from a variety of sources in order to work together to best assess the effectiveness of technology on teaching and learning within our county, districts and schools.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

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