Frontline Education

1. Virtual PD: Understanding, Assessing, and Increasing Educational Organization (EO) Capacity for Family Engagement

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Pupil Support Personnel, School Leadership, District Leadership and Administration, Directors of Special Education

Dates: 7/21/2026 to 8/26/2026

Day #1- Research shows that schools that successfully engage families find that their students earn higher grades, score higher on tests, develop better social skills, and are more likely to graduate. Educational Organizations (EOs) need to understand the tenets of family engagement, common barriers faced by families, and ways in which family engagement relates to equity. This PD references research and best practices on family engagement, including building meaningful, trusting, and culturally responsive relationships with families. Day #2- Introduce educators to concepts of communication and culture that impact the ways educators and educational organizations (EOs) interact with families. Overall, the aim is to ensure that educators are mindful with how they communicate with parents, guardians, and families to ensure that educational sites are culturally responsive and welcoming. *Participants will receive Zoom log-in information 24 hours prior via registered Frontline email address. In order to receive full CTLE credits (4 hours), participants need to attend BOTH sessions.

2. Alternatives to Suspension Part 3 of 3 (Virtual) UPDATED

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Building level administrators, general education teachers, special education teachers, school psychologists and counselors.

Dates: 7/23/2026 to 7/30/2026

Meeting Times: 9 am - 3 pm

Location: Large CR A3

The issue of in and out-of-school suspensions of all students, including students with disabilities, who demonstrate escalated classroom behavior, has become controversial and divisive leaving many staff members at odds. This two-day training package, designed for building level administrators and teachers, is intended to help participants understand that exclusionary practices have significant short and long-term negative effects on academic, social-emotional, health and wellness, and family outcomes of students and that there are alternative approaches to discipline that lead to improved student outcomes. Participants will ground themselves in a common understanding of suspension, removal, and discipline, as well as influences, impacts, policies, and procedures that contribute to the on-going suspension crisis in schools today. Throughout the multiple day training, participants will learn and explore effective research-based strategies for responding to student behavior and appropriate alternatives to suspension, which have significantly fewer negative impacts on student or family outcomes.

3. Virtual Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)/Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chairperson Training - Summer 2026

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: School Psychologists, CPSE/CSE Chairpersons, Directors of PPS/Special Education, Special Education teachers, School Psychology interns

Dates: 7/28/2026 to 8/11/2026

Meeting Times: 7/28, 7/29, 8/4, 8/5 and 8/11, 9:00-3:00

This virtual training series of workshops will consist of five (5) live Zoom sessions. Modules 1 and 6 will be asynchronous work that you will complete independently. Other modules will include pre-work activities. Pre-work activities must be completed before the corresponding module. The Module 1 asynchronous work must be completed before Session 1. The Module 6 asynchronous work must be completed before Session 4.

Materials are accessible via Google folder. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aY9L2JQcmSNO7FZZbyS-R3_tNSAOkIDy?usp=sharing

Virtual live session dates: 7/28, 7/29, 8/4, 8/5 and 8/11 (if needed). Training sessions will be 9:00-3:00, with a lunch break.

Participants will be provided with the Zoom link prior to the start date.

In this series, Chairpersons will gain an in-depth understanding of effective practices in the following aspects of the Committee on Special Education and Preschool Special Education.

Topic schedule:

Session 1 - 7/28/2026 - Module 1. Regulatory Foundations review, Module 2. Referral, Module 3. Evaluation
Session 2 - 7/29/2026 - Module 4. Eligibility, Module 5. IEP Development
Session 3 - 8/4/2026 - Module 5. IEP Development
Session 4 - 8/5/2026 - Module 6. IEP Implementation review, Module 7. Annual Review, Module 8. Reevaluation
Session 5 - 8/11/2026 - Module 9. Effective Meetings

This training is designed for new Chairpersons. Veteran chairs would also benefit and are welcome to attend. Interns are also welcome.

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

4. Book Study: The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms our Kids' Learning - And How to Help Them Thrive Again by Jared Cooney Horvath

Program: School Library System

Audience: Teachers Only/Grades K-12

Dates: 8/4/2026 to 8/18/2026

Jared Cooney Horvath's provocatively titled book shines a skeptical (blue?) light on the current universality of screens in education. "Far from doubling learning in half the time, digital tools appear to be doing the opposite: halving learning in double the time,” Horvath writes in his introduction. In this book study, we will cover the main themes of The Digital Delusion, compare them with our own experiences in the classroom, and hopefully turn toward some potential solutions.

The price of this book study includes a copy of the book.

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.

5. ReLET: Recertification of Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Previously certified K-12 Administrators who are responsible for evaluating teachers

Dates: 8/6/2026

Starting Today

This half-day workshop for lead evaluators of teachers is designed to promote quality and consistency in teacher evaluation in accordance with Education Law 3012-d. 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. District administrative teams are encouraged to attend as a group. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2026-27 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. TOPICS INCLUDE: Evidence collection, alignment, and scoring

6. Foundations of Effective Reading Instruction: Understanding the Science of Reading

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Educators, Administrators, Educational Support Staff

Dates: 8/7/2026

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The purpose of this training is to help participants gain a greater understanding of the foundational skills identified by the Science of Reading as necessary to become a proficient reader. Participants will explore current instructional practices in reading and their impact on reading proficiency. The training will also provide context on the importance of effective reading instruction and its impact on equity for all students. To overcome equity barriers, educators need to focus on systemic, explicit instruction that teaches the skills supported by the science of reading. We will take a look at some ineffective practices and why they may not be working, to realign our thinking and pedagogy with what is research‐based and effective.

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.

7. Annual Safety Updates for Building and District Administrators

Program: Safety and Security

Audience: Building and District Administrators

Dates: 8/10/2026

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This annual training provides building and district administrators with timely safety updates for the current school year, including new or revised state requirements, regulations, and guidance. Participants will review key compliance expectations, receive practical support for updating building- and district-level safety plans, and discuss best practices for implementation. The session will also focus on proactive planning for the year ahead, helping administrators align safety priorities, prepare for required drills and reporting, and strengthen coordination across schools and departments. The goal is to ensure administrators are informed, prepared, and supported in maintaining safe and compliant learning environments.

8. HiTech, Low-Tech, No Tech: Students Composing Music

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 8/10/2026

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Empower your students to become original composers. This hands-on workshop will provide music teachers K-12 with strategies on student-designed musical compositions, covering methods that utilize high-tech, low-tech, and no-tech approaches. Explore songwriting techniques to engage.

9. LAW UPDATES for 2026-2027 - For Administrators

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Adminstrators

Dates: 8/11/2026

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This session is intended to provide school administrators with information on new regulations, cases, and implications for educators. Attorneys James P. Drohan and Pamela D. Bass will share case studies of recently decided or currently in progress legal matters which may impact day to day procedures in schools.

Administrators will be able to discuss with and/or present questions to the facilitators to clarify how to manage and mitigate a situation related to these legal issues.

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.

10. Arts Liaisons - Arts In Education

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: District Arts Liaisons only

Dates: 8/11/2026

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Kick off day with all Arts Liaisons to go over Arts-In-Education and Exploratory Enrichment Cosers. We will go over changes to the process and discuss the difference between Arts-In-Education and Exploratory Enrichment contracts.

11. ReLET: Recertification of Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Previously certified K-12 Administrators who are responsible for evaluating teachers

Dates: 8/11/2026

Starting Soon

This half-day workshop for lead evaluators of teachers is designed to promote quality and consistency in teacher evaluation in accordance with Education Law 3012-d. 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. District administrative teams are encouraged to attend as a group. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2026-27 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. TOPICS INCLUDE: Evidence collection, alignment, and scoring

12. CANCELLED NYSED Mental Health Briefs: Unpacking Guidance for the 2026-2027 School Year

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Administrators

Dates: 8/12/2026

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In this workshop, participants will investigate the immediate impacts of the NYSED Mental Health Briefs, develop effective ways to utilize existing staff in meeting the guidance outcomes, compile professional learning strategies to support mental health literacy of stakeholders, and think deeply about your current wellbeing practices alongside your colleagues. Teams are encouraged to attend!

13. Virtual Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee on Special Education (CSE) Training - Module 10: CPSE Summer 2026

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: CPSE Chairpersons, Special Education administrators, building principals

Dates: 8/12/2026

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Goals of the Training: Participants will:

• Review the preschool special education process as delineated in education laws and regulations.

• Review the membership of the CPSE which may include the Chairperson, the preschool provider, the evaluator, the county, and the parent.

• Develop practices that encourage parental involvement and cultivate home-school partnerships.

14. ReLET: Recertification of Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Previously certified K-12 Administrators who are responsible for evaluating teachers

Dates: 8/13/2026

Wait List

This half-day workshop for lead evaluators of teachers is designed to promote quality and consistency in teacher evaluation in accordance with Education Law 3012-d. 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. District administrative teams are encouraged to attend as a group. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2026-27 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. TOPICS INCLUDE: Evidence collection, alignment, and scoring

15. Building AI Literacy for Students

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers Only

Dates: 8/13/2026

Students are already using AI-often without guidance. This workshop focuses on how teachers can intentionally build AI literacy while preserving critical thinking, creativity, and academic integrity. Participants will explore age-appropriate ways to teach students how AI works, how to use it responsibly, and how to reflect on its impact on learning. Educators will redesign a traditional assignment to include purposeful AI use and leave with strategies that support transparency, metacognition, and deeper learning.

16. ReLET: Recertification of Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Previously certified K-12 Administrators who are responsible for evaluating teachers

Dates: 8/24/2026

Wait List

This half-day workshop for lead evaluators of teachers is designed to promote quality and consistency in teacher evaluation in accordance with Education Law 3012-d. 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. District administrative teams are encouraged to attend as a group. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2026-27 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. TOPICS INCLUDE: Evidence collection, alignment, and scoring

17. DASA Coordinator Training

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: New DASA Coordinators

Dates: 8/25/2026

This training is specifically designed for individuals who are new to the role of serving as a DASA Coordinator or Chairperson. In addition to an overview of the law and key requirements, the following topics will be covered, in-depth: Training staff on writing referrals Conducting investigations Collecting evidence Rendering determinations Documentation Lines of communication Post-incident responsibilities

18. InLET: Initial Certification of Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: New Administrators

Dates: 8/27/2026

This blended workshop for NEW lead evaluators of teachers is designed to promote quality and consistency in teacher evaluation in accordance with Education Law 3012-d. The first 6 hours will be conducted asynchronously on Google Classroom. The final 6 hours will be held in person at Dutchess BOCES Conference Center on your selected date.

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 2026-2027 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.

19. Language of Classroom Management: Promoting Positive Teacher-Student Interactions and Relationships

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: All educators, building administrators, social workers, behaviorists, teaching assistants

Dates: 8/27/2026

New

This workshop is designed for educators who would like more information on positive behavior support- classroom management strategies including:

1) arranging the physical environment
2) teaching, and acknowledging expectations and rules
3) teaching classroom procedures and routines
4) active supervision
5) behavior specific praise
6) response strategies for inappropriate behavior
7) class-wide group contingencies and
8) multiple opportunities to respond.

20. Preschool Play Day

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 8/27/2026

We are going to get ready for the new school year together! We will do a quick review of play-based learning, emergent reading and writing, and early childhood formative assessments, and then we will make-and-take the charts, centers, and beginning of the school year activities that we need to be ready for our youngest learners. Participants can expect to leave with ready-to-use: multisensory letter practice centers, name writing materials (bring your class list!), morning message routines, vocabulary word cards, and conferencing record keeping tools.

21. Expanding the Scope of Reading to Include Multilingual Learners - (Virtual)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 8/31/2026

Link practical classroom resources, engage in example teaching and learning activities, and focus on planning and preparation to implement brief #1 with the following outcomes: - Understand the bilingual brain - List the ontological differences between ELLs, MLs, and monolingual English learners, and how to address these differences in the classroom - How to build background knowledge, provide visuals, and leverage cognates - Make connections to home languages - Focus on helping students acquire vocabulary and background knowledge to make meaning when reading

22. Teaching Reading in Multilingual Classrooms: Moving Beyond a Deficit Perspective (VIRTUAL)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Grs. K-12 Teachers and Leaders; Special Education Teachers

Dates: 8/31/2026

Link practical classroom resources, engage in example teaching and learning activities, and focus on planning and preparation to implement brief #2 with the following outcomes: How to build upon early exposure to language, songs and stories in the home Understand the concept of dynamic assessments and how to use family input to better understand a student's true capabilities Build family partnerships by gathering insights about language use, literacy practices and daily life to affirm student identities and experiences Use home languages to promote equity engagement and academic achievement for all

23. Literacy Development of Emergent Multilinguals (VIRTUAL)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Grs. PreK-3 Teachers and Leaders; Special Education Teachers

Dates: 8/31/2026

Link practical classroom resources, engage in example teaching and learning activities, and focus on planning and preparation to implement brief #3 with the following outcomes: - Understand research and theory in second language acquisition and biliteracy - Identify pre-literacy practices that are developmentally appropriate - Gather materials that reflect home languages and cultures of students, such as bilingual and native language books - Utilize the EML (Emergent Multilingual Learner) Protocol

24. The Science of Reading in K-12 Multilingual Classrooms (VIRTUAL)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Grs. K-12 Teachers and Leaders; Special Education Teachers

Dates: 8/31/2026

Link practical classroom resources, engage in example teaching and learning activities, and focus on planning and preparation to implement brief #5 with the following outcomes: Identify the Big Six (phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, oral language) Understand different pedagogical approaches such as learning to read versus reading to learn Learn how to create a comprehensive literacy instructional program that goes beyond the Big Six to encompass linguistic and cultural assets for multilingual learners (I.e. english language development, metalinguistic awareness, cross-linguistic connections, oracy and social justice and culturally relevant pedagogy) Use screener data appropriately Gather instructional strategies for the Big Six that incorporate ELL and ML considerations

25. AI Powered Feedback & Assessment

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers All Grade Levels

Dates: 9/11/2026

New

This dynamic 3-hour workshop dives into the exciting world of AI-powered feedback and assessment. Explore how AI can revolutionize your approach to learning, saving you time and providing valuable insights for both educators and learners. This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and resources to leverage AI as a powerful tool for enhancing learning and assessment in your field

26. Year 1: Developing High Functioning MTSS Teams

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers, TAs/Paraprofessionals, Building Administrators, District Administrators

Dates: 9/14/2026 to 5/10/2027

New

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: September 14, 2026: What is MTSS-i: General Overview December 14, 2026: MTSS Tier 1 Overview: Core Instruction & Universal Supports February 22, 2027: MTSS Tier 2 Overview: Access, Interventions, and Progress Monitoring May 10, 2027: MTSS Tier 3 Overview: Programs and Interventions

27. AIS Math Round Table

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers K-5 Elementary, 6-8 Middle School

Dates: 9/14/2026 to 6/14/2027

New

This monthly, 1-hour, virtual round table is an opportunity for AIS math teachers to connect across districts and share resources / best practices. Even if you can't make every session, join us for the ones you can. We hope to build a community to support each other as we support students

28. Differentiation in the Digital Age

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers All Grade Levels

Dates: 9/15/2026

New

Looking to take your differentiation practices to the next level? In this interactive workshop, participants will explore how to harness the power of digital tools to create flexible, accessible, and student-centered learning experiences for all learners - including students with IEPs, 504 plans, and multilingual learners. You'll leave with ready-to-use strategies and tech-enhanced templates that make personalization practical, not overwhelming. Whether you're new to edtech or looking to refine your approach, this session offers hands-on opportunities to reimagine how instruction can meet every student's needs

29. Emergency Response and Incident Commander Training for School Administrators

Program: Safety and Security

Audience: Building and District Administrators involved with School Safety

Dates: 9/16/2026

This training equips school administrators and emergency team leaders to serve as Incident Commanders within the Incident Command System (ICS) during school emergencies. Participants learn ICS structure, roles, and responsibilities. The session emphasizes applying ICS principles to maintain operational control, ensure safety, and achieve a coordinated and efficient emergency response.

30. Integrated Co-Teaching Network - Elementary, Grades K-6 (VIRTUAL)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Elementary Educators

Dates: 9/16/2026

New

Join educators from across Dutchess County and the region for a monthly professional learning community focused on evidence- based practices that support all learners-especially students with disabilities. Together, we will share best practices and dive into essential topics including: - Instructional Delivery: Mastering co-teaching models and Specially Designed Instruction (SDI). - Collaborative Planning: Strengthening professional relationships through effective protocols. - Meaningful Access: Ensuring all students succeed within the grade-level curriculum.

31. ReLET: Recertification of Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Previously certified K-12 Administrators who are responsible for evaluating teachers

Dates: 9/17/2026

New

This half-day workshop for lead evaluators of teachers is designed to promote quality and consistency in teacher evaluation in accordance with Education Law 3012-d. 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. District administrative teams are encouraged to attend as a group. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2026-27 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. TOPICS INCLUDE: Evidence collection, alignment, and scoring

32. High School Principals Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators - High School Building Leaders

Dates: 9/18/2026

New

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.

33. Background Knowledge and Vocabulary: Establishing the Foundations of Effective Reading Success (This is a 2-part training and all registrants must attend both sessions)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

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

Dates: 9/18/2026 to 10/9/2026

New

The Background Knowledge & Vocabulary: Establishing the Foundations for Reading Success training dives deeper into two of the key instructional areas of reading: building background knowledge and developing vocabulary. Participants will learn what background knowledge and vocabulary are, what reading science can teach us about the critical elements of background knowledge and vocabulary, how they each develop over time, and how best to teach these skills to support overall reading development. Additionally, information about how to use assessment to optimize student instruction in these areas will be provided. The training will provide context for the importance of high-quality background knowledge and vocabulary instruction to issues of equity, legal responsibilities around providing instruction aligned with the science of reading, and how to support students with diverse learning needs.

Participants will be able to:

• Describe the legal and ethical importance of providing scientific research-based instruction in background knowledge and vocabulary.

• Define background knowledge and vocabulary and describe why they are important to overall literacy development.

• Explain when and how to teach background knowledge and vocabulary according to our current knowledge of the science of reading.

• Identify ways in which assessments can be used to improve background knowledge and vocabulary instruction and student outcomes.

• Describe ways in which students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs can be provided with individualized background knowledge and vocabulary support.

34. Dutchess County School Health, Safety, and Facilities Committee

Program: Safety and Security

Audience: Director of Facilities and/or their designee, Health, Safety and Security Leaders

Dates: 9/22/2026 to 6/11/2027

The Dutchess County School Health, Safety, and Facilities Committee meets bimonthly at BOCES and brings together Directors of Facilities, Safety and Security leaders, and other staff responsible for health and safety across school districts. This collaborative forum focuses on current hot topics, state updates, and regulatory requirements, while providing opportunities to share best practices and address common challenges. Meetings may also include presentations from vendors and industry experts on relevant products and services. The committee promotes communication and consistency across districts, helping schools stay informed, compliant, and proactive in maintaining safe, healthy, and secure learning environments.

35. T.A. Tuesday Mini Series

Program: Dutchess BOCES Human Resource Network

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 9/22/2026

Strategies for creating a positive environment in the classroom and engaging the students.

36. Literacy Specialists Teacher Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers All Grade Levels

Dates: 9/22/2026 to 6/23/2027

New

Supporting literacy instruction looks different in every school, but the challenges and opportunities are often shared. Join our Literacy Specialists Network, a collaborative Professional Learning Network (PLN) designed for literacy specialists, instructional coaches, reading teachers, and interventionists. Each month, teachers will come together to problem-solve common challenges, share resources, and learn from colleagues who understand the unique role of supporting both students and teachers.

37. School Social Workers Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: School Social Workers

Dates: 9/24/2026

New

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

38. Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Graduation and Dropout Rates

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and special education teachers and administrators, school counselors, transition coordinators, related service providers, agency staff, students, and families.

Dates: 9/25/2026

New

The Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Graduation and Dropout Rates package is designed to assist Educational Organizations (EOs) to develop systems and evidence-based practices that are known to enhance successful completion of school for students with disabilities. The outcomes of this training may indicate the need for additional follow-up with coaching for facilitating teams, accessing data, using data effectively to make decisions, selecting appropriate interventions, and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions.

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.

39. Transition in the Individualized Education Program (IEP): Overview of Core Components

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Chairpersons, School Counselors, School Psychologists, and Other Related Service Providers

Dates: 9/25/2026

The purpose of this workshop is to gain an in-depth understanding of the transition planning process and the components within a transition-focused IEP. Participants will also receive practical materials and resources to help them prepare for the State Performance Plan Indicator 13 review.

Participants will:
• Identify key components of high-quality transition IEPs and understand the transition planning process
• Identify the components needed to develop and write measurable postsecondary goals
• Understand the relationship between transition needs and the development of annual goals to support the student toward achieving the postsecondary goals
• Identify key concepts of coordinated set of activities
• Ensure student participation in the development of a transition IEP and parent involvement in the transition planning process
• Directly apply and implement concepts into practice

Participants are asked to bring an IEP (of a student age 15+) to the training to reflect on their district's transition practices throughout the presentation.
Registered participants will receive a confirmation email with Zoom link a few days prior to the training. If you do not receive the link before the session, please check your spam or junk folder or contact me directly at melinda.krafft@dcboces.org.

40. Making Thinking Visible: Digital Strategies to Promote Student Inquiry

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers All Grade Levels

Dates: 9/25/2026

New

How do we help students organize, articulate, and reflect on their thinking in meaningful ways? In this interactive workshop, we'll explore digital strategies and tools that make student thinking visible, deepen inquiry, and foster critical reflection. Learn how to integrate inquiry-based learning, Visible Thinking Routines, and digital journaling to create engaging and interactive learning experiences. Whether you're looking to spark curiosity, encourage deeper discussions, or help students visualize connections, this session will provide practical strategies to bring thinking to life in your classroom. Join us to reimagine student inquiry in the digital age!

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

41. Threat Assessment Training Initial 7 - Hour CSTAG (Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines) Training

Program: Safety and Security

Audience: Building and District Administrators, Clinicians, Mental Health Providers, Law Enforcement, school faculty and staff involved in the threat assessment process

Dates: 9/28/2026

This training is designed for school-based threat assessment teams to develop effective processes within their schools, districts, and communities. Participants will explore key principles of threat assessment - such as identifying concerning behaviors, communication, and follow-up - and receive hands-on training in the evidence-based Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) developed by Dr. Dewey Cornell. Teams will apply these concepts to real-world scenarios through collaborative exercises and case studies. Each school triage team should include at least an administrator, a mental health professional, and a school resource officer or law enforcement representative. We strongly encourage all team members to attend together.

42. Making Connections: Interdisciplinary Reading and Writing in the Elementary Grade Levels

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers K-5 Elementary

Dates: 9/28/2026

New

Reading and writing shouldn't only happen during the literacy block. In this full day interactive workshop, Elementary teachers K-5, will explore practical strategies for integrating reading and writing across different content areas, such as math, science and social studies.

43. Fall Orientation

Program: School Library System

Audience: Librarians / Grades K-12

Dates: 9/29/2026

Launch your library career with accuracy and precision. The Dutchess BOCES School Library System would like to ensure that each librarian and library assistant is confident in their new role. This comprehensive orientation will guide librarians with five years or less of experience through all core library operations. During this training, participants will receive hands-on training in:

Technical Services: Cataloging, classification, and processing new materials.
Collection Development: Ordering, purchasing new titles, and database management.
Digital Resources: Incorporating e-books and electronic resources into our programs.
Library Automation System: Managing user records, circulation modules, and inventory tools, such as Interlibrary Loan (ILL), OPALS, SORA, and the Union Catalog for non-OPALS users.

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. Virtual Special Education for General Education Administrators

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General Education Administrators

Dates: 9/29/2026

In this full day workshop, general education administrators will receive an overview of special education and their role in supporting its implementation. This training was developed to promote the recommendation and implementation of quality special education services for all students with disabilities.

Topics include: All participants will be able to:

Become familiar with Federal and State laws, regulations, and policies establishing the special education process.
Identify intervention frameworks and instructional supports that impact the special education eligibility process.
Understand their responsibilities in the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)/Committee on Special Education (CSE), and Individualized Education Program (IEP) processes.
Learn about Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), specially designed instruction (SDI), classroom observations, and diploma and credential options for students with disabilities.
Identify specific considerations for English language learners (ELLs) with or suspected of having disabilities.
Describe discipline considerations for students with disabilities.

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. English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers All Grade Levels

Dates: 9/29/2026 to 6/22/2027

New

Looking for fresh ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a chance to connect with fellow English Language Arts teachers? Join our ELA Professional Learning Network (PLN). Each month, we will examine how ELA standards build from one grade level to the next, creating a shared understanding of skills and expectations students develop throughout their educational journey

46. Book Study: Library 2035, edited by Sandra Hirsh

Program: School Library System

Audience: Administrators-Teachers (Grades K-12) -All School Library Staff

Dates: 9/29/2026 to 10/27/2026

The follow up volume to Library 2020, this book attempts to accurately divine the future of libraries over the next decade. Twenty-five separate essays by leaders in the library and information field look to the future of the profession as we navigate new frontiers such as AI, community hub models, equity, and sustainability. This book study is geared for school librarians, but is open to all teachers.

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.

47. Making Connections: Interdisciplinary Reading and Writing in the Secondary Grade Levels

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers 6-8 Middle School, 9-12 High School

Dates: 9/30/2026

New

This full day interactive workshop, Secondary teachers 6-12, will explore how purposeful reading and writing can deepen learning in math, science and social studies.

48. Integrated Co-Teaching Network: Secondary Grades 7-12 (VIRTUAL)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: 7-12 Grade Teachers

Dates: 9/30/2026

New

Join educators from across Dutchess County and the region for a monthly professional learning community focused on evidence- based practices that support all learners-especially students with disabilities. Together, we will share best practices and dive into essential topics including: - Instructional Delivery: Mastering co-teaching models and Specially Designed Instruction (SDI). - Collaborative Planning: Strengthening professional relationships through effective protocols. - Meaningful Access: Ensuring all students succeed within the grade-level curriculum.

49. Virtual Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)/Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chairperson Training - October 2026

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: School Psychologists, CPSE/CSE Chairpersons, Directors of PPS/Special Education, Special Education teachers, School Psychology interns

Dates: 10/1/2026 to 10/27/2026

Meeting Times: 10/1, 10/6, 10/14, 10/22, and 10/27 - 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

This virtual training series of workshops will consist of five (5) live Zoom sessions. Modules 1 and 6 will be asynchronous work that you will complete independently. Other modules will include pre-work activities. Pre-work activities must be completed before the corresponding module. The Module 1 asynchronous work must be completed before Session 1. The Module 6 asynchronous work must be completed before Session 4.

Materials are accessible via Google folder. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aY9L2JQcmSNO7FZZbyS-R3_tNSAOkIDy?usp=sharing

Virtual live session dates: 10/1, 10/6, 10/14, 10/22 and 10/27 (if needed). Training sessions will be 9:00-2:30, with a lunch break.

Participants will be provided with the Zoom link prior to the start date.

In this series, Chairpersons will gain an in-depth understanding of effective practices in the following aspects of the Committee on Special Education and Preschool Special Education.

Topic schedule:

Session 1 - 10/1/2026 - Module 1. Regulatory Foundations review, Module 2. Referral, Module 3. Evaluation
Session 2 - 10/6/2026 - Module 4. Eligibility, Module 5. IEP Development
Session 3 - 10/14/2026 - Module 5. IEP Development
Session 4 - 10/22/2026 - Module 6. IEP Implementation review, Module 7. Annual Review, Module 8. Reevaluation
Session 5 - 10/27/2026 - Module 9. Effective Meetings

This training is designed for new Chairpersons. Veteran chairs would also benefit and are welcome to attend. Interns are also welcome.

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

50. Book Study: Rigor by Design, Not Chance by Karin Hess

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers, Building Administrators and District Administrators

Dates: 10/1/2026 to 11/12/2026

New

How do we move beyond compliance and surface-level learning to foster true cognitive depth in our classrooms? Join us for an engaging and collaborative book study on Karin Hess's groundbreaking work, Rigor by Design, Not Chance. Throughout this study, participants will explore how rigor isn't about making work "harder"-it's about intentional design. We will dive into practical, evidence-based strategies to shift your instructional practices so that deep thinking becomes a daily reality for every student. Participants will: - Explore ways to move from teacher-led delivery to student-driven questioning and exploration - Design tasks that challenge students to transfer their skills and knowledge to novel, real-world situations - Leverage Hess's Cognitive Rigor Matrix to weave deeper analysis, evaluation, and creative problem-solving into their existing curriculum

51. Weaving the Upper Strands: Strategies for Teaching Language Comprehension

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers All Grade Levels

Dates: 10/1/2026

New

Strong readers need more than accurate decoding - they must also make meaning from text. This half day workshop explores the language comprehension strands from Scarborough's Reading Rope and their essential role in developing skilled readers.

52. Book Study: Specially Designed Instruction-Increasing Success for Students with Disabilities

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers, TAs/Paraprofessionals

Dates: 10/1/2026 to 2/4/2027

New

Join educators, both special and general, from across Dutchess County and the region for an introductory professional learning community intentionally focused on ensuring the effective IEP implementation of Specially Designed Instruction-”the special in special education” and required by law in all classrooms for students with disabilities. The book, Specially Designed Instruction-Increasing Success for Students with Disabilities by Anne M. Benninghof will be utilized. Opportunities will be provided for discussions among participants regarding the content of the book and application of more effective use of instructional practices or protocols to increase the success of students with disabilities.

53. Book Study: The Writing Revolution 2.0

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers All Grade Levels

Dates: 10/5/2026 to 12/2/2026

New

90 Minute book study diving into the six principles that drive the writing revolution for integrating writing instruction across all subjects and grades

Session 1: Sentences
Going from the simplest sentence form to variety and complexity.

Session 2: Writing at Length
Going from sentences to multiple paragraph writing.

Section 3: How to Assess and Adapt into your Classroom
Putting the method into practice

54. Introduction to Building Thinking Classrooms (Elementary)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers and K-5 Elementary

Dates: 10/6/2026

New

This full-day, in-person workshop geared toward Elementary teachers will introduce participants to practices from Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics. You may have seen math teachers having students stand up at whiteboards around their room. Learn more about the research behind those techniques and how they can lead to students collaborating and thinking critically about mathematics. Participants will experience tasks as students (wear comfortable clothes and shoes), discuss the impact of these strategies on student thinking, and troubleshoot common barriers that come up with implementation.

55. LETRS Volume I, Cohort 1

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 10/6/2026 to 4/27/2027

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

56. Year 2: Developing High Functioning MTSS Teams

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers, TAs/Paraprofessionals, Building Admin, District Admin

Dates: 10/6/2026 to 5/11/2027

New

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 6, 2026: Team Review and Revision Session I May 11, 2027: Team Review and Revision Session II

57. Making Thinking Visible: Digital Strategies to Promote Student Inquiry

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers All Grade Levels

Dates: 10/6/2026

New

How do we help students organize, articulate, and reflect on their thinking in meaningful ways? In this interactive workshop, we'll explore digital strategies and tools that make student thinking visible, deepen inquiry, and foster critical reflection. Learn how to integrate inquiry-based learning, Visible Thinking Routines, and digital journaling to create engaging and interactive learning experiences. Whether you're looking to spark curiosity, encourage deeper discussions, or help students visualize connections, this session will provide practical strategies to bring thinking to life in your classroom. Join us to reimagine student inquiry in the digital age!

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

58. Introduction to Building Thinking Classrooms (Secondary)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers 9-12 High School, 6-8 Middle School

Dates: 10/7/2026

New

This full-day, in-person workshop geared toward Secondary teachers will introduce participants to practices from Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics. You may have seen math teachers having students stand up at whiteboards around their room. Learn more about the research behind those techniques and how they can lead to students collaborating and thinking critically about mathematics. Participants will experience tasks as students (wear comfortable clothes and shoes), discuss the impact of these strategies on student thinking, and troubleshoot common barriers that come up with implementation

59. LETRS Volume II, Cohort 1

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 10/7/2026 to 4/28/2027

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
February 23 workshop was cancelled due to weather. This series' hours was reduced to 18. The make up date for the 2/23/26 workshop is 5/12/26 which has it's own Frontline listing.

60. Stop The Bleed Training

Program: Safety and Security

Audience: All Faculty and Staff

Dates: 10/7/2026

This course provides a formal presentation and hands-on practice in direct pressure application, wound packing, and tourniquet use. Designed for a non-medical audience, it equips immediate responders with the skills to control life-threatening bleeding until professional help arrives.

61. Teacher Series - The AI Infused Educator

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers All Grade Levels

Dates: 10/7/2026 to 1/27/2027

New

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.

62. Book Study: Instructional Illusions by Paul Kirschner, Carl Hendrick, and Jim Heal

Program: School Library System

Audience: Administrators-Teachers (Grades K-12)-All School Library Staff

Dates: 10/7/2026 to 11/4/2026

This very approachable, but very substantive, book is designed to provoke teachers to think about all facets of the instruction they deliver. Broken into 12 separate instructional illusions, the deceiving brevity of this book is intentional, meant to be pondered and incorporated by teachers. Written by Paul A. Kirschner, Carl Hendrick, and Jim Heal, the book study will grapple with all of the illusions described in the book, sharing insights from our own teaching experiences.

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. Integrated Co-Teaching Network - Elementary, Grades K-6 (VIRTUAL)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Elementary Educators

Dates: 10/7/2026

New

Join educators from across Dutchess County and the region for a monthly professional learning community focused on evidence- based practices that support all learners-especially students with disabilities. Together, we will share best practices and dive into essential topics including: - Instructional Delivery: Mastering co-teaching models and Specially Designed Instruction (SDI). - Collaborative Planning: Strengthening professional relationships through effective protocols. - Meaningful Access: Ensuring all students succeed within the grade-level curriculum.

64. High School Principals Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators - High School Building Leaders

Dates: 10/9/2026

New

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.

65. Differentiation in the Digital Age

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers All Grade Levels

Dates: 10/9/2026

New

Looking to take your differentiation practices to the next level? In this interactive workshop, participants will explore how to harness the power of digital tools to create flexible, accessible, and student-centered learning experiences for all learners - including students with IEPs, 504 plans, and multilingual learners. You'll leave with ready-to-use strategies and tech-enhanced templates that make personalization practical, not overwhelming. Whether you're new to edtech or looking to refine your approach, this session offers hands-on opportunities to reimagine how instruction can meet every student's needs

66. LETRS Volume I, Cohort 2

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 10/13/2026 to 5/4/2027

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

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

Program: School Library System

Audience: ENL Teachers and School Librarians

Dates: 10/13/2026 to 3/9/2027

Dynamic Partnerships for Multilingual Learner Success

This professional learning series between the Ulster, Dutchess & Sullivan BOCES School Library Systems and the Hudson Valley Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (HV RBERN), supports collaboration between school librarians and educators from the same school/district. Through collaborative design, teams will create or enhance sustainable literacy-rich initiatives that support multilingual learners and foster meaningful family engagement. Participants should register and attend as a school-based team.

Session 1 - October 13, 2026: Discover & Define Location: SENYLRC, 21 S Elting Corners Rd, Highland, NY 12528 New Partnerships: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Returning Partnerships: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM New partnerships/teams will build a shared understanding of each other's roles and review exemplary projects. All participants will receive planning support, access to family engagement and funding resources, and dedicated collaborative work time to identify student and family needs and define a challenge/focus area to guide their work.

Session 2 - January 14, 2027 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Feedback & Refine Location: Ulster BOCES Jane Bullowa Conference Center, New Paltz, NY 12561 Participants will actively develop project components through structured planning, peer feedback, and revision with support from SLS and HV RBERN staff.

Session 3 - March 9, 2027 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Showcase & Sustain SNOW DATE: March 30, 2027 Location: Ulster BOCES Jane Bullowa Conference Center, New Paltz, NY 12561 Participants will share their projects, reflect on their experiences, and develop sustainability plans to expand collaborative literacy opportunities for multilingual learners and families. Participants should bring a device to access workshop materials.

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.

68. Threat Assessment Refresher Training

Program: Safety and Security

Audience: Administrators, mental health providers, law enforcement, and faculty/staff involved in the threat assessment process

Dates: 10/13/2026

This refresher training reinforces the principles and practices of the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) for school-based threat assessment teams. Participants revisit key concepts such as identifying concerning behaviors, communication, follow-up, and team collaboration, while applying them to updated scenarios and case studies. The session ensures teams maintain readiness, consistency, and confidence in conducting evidence-based threat assessments within their schools and districts.

69. LETRS Volume II, Cohort 2

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 10/14/2026 to 5/5/2027

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
February 23 workshop was cancelled due to weather. This series' hours was reduced to 18. The make up date for the 2/23/26 workshop is 5/12/26 which has it's own Frontline listing.

70. Making Connections: Interdisciplinary Reading and Writing in the Elementary Grade Levels

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers K-5 Elementary

Dates: 10/14/2026

New

Reading and writing shouldn't only happen during the literacy block. In this full day interactive workshop, Elementary teachers K-5, will explore practical strategies for integrating reading and writing across different content areas, such as math, science and social studies.

71. Integrated Co-Teaching Network: Secondary Grades 7-12 (VIRTUAL)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: 7-12 Grade Teachers

Dates: 10/14/2026

New

Join educators from across Dutchess County and the region for a monthly professional learning community focused on evidence- based practices that support all learners-especially students with disabilities. Together, we will share best practices and dive into essential topics including: - Instructional Delivery: Mastering co-teaching models and Specially Designed Instruction (SDI). - Collaborative Planning: Strengthening professional relationships through effective protocols. - Meaningful Access: Ensuring all students succeed within the grade-level curriculum.

72. Tech Talks for Technology Integration Specialists

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 10/15/2026

New

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!

73. Making Connections: Interdisciplinary Reading and Writing in the Secondary Grade Levels

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers 6-8 Middle School, 9-12 High School

Dates: 10/16/2026

New

This full day interactive workshop, Secondary teachers 6-12, will explore how purposeful reading and writing can deepen learning in math, science and social studies.

74. An Introduction to Transition Planning

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Chairpersons, School Counselors, School Psychologists, and Other Related Service Providers

Dates: 10/16/2026

The purpose of the training is to provide participants with a high-level understanding of student- centered transition planning, including its purpose and significance in supporting students with disabilities as they prepare for life after high school.

Participants will:
• Identify what transition planning is and why it is important.
• Name New York State (NYS) regulations and federal requirements related to transition planning.
• Identify the various places within the IEP where transition is reflected.
• Recognize the importance of transition assessments and the variety available.
• Compare the Multiple Pathways to graduation, diploma, and credential options.
• Explain the importance of student and family involvement in the transition planning process.
• Recognize the various agencies that provide services to students and adults with disabilities.

Registered participants will receive a confirmation email with Zoom link a few days prior to the training. If you do not receive the link before the session, please check your spam or junk folder or contact me directly at melinda.krafft@dcboces.org.

75. OPALS Workshop

Program: School Library System

Audience: All K-12 librarians

Dates: 10/19/2026

Join us for this exciting, hands-on session to explore recent updates and enhancements on OPALS. Julie Walsh from OPALS will be here to provide assistance and opportunities to build your collection. Lunch will be provided by the OPALS team. This is a unique opportunity for librarians to enhance the library experience for students.

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. Writing to Learn Across the Disciplinaries Practical Strategies from The Writing Revolution 2.0

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers All Grade Levels

Dates: 10/19/2026 to 12/14/2026

New

The Writing Revolution 2.0, focuses on practical strategies to improve student writing and thinking across all content areas. In this 3 part series, teachers will learn how to build strong sentences, develop clear paragraphs, and embed writing into daily instruction-leaving each session with ready-to-use tools for immediate classroom impact.

Session 1:Sentence
Teachers will move from the fundamentals of sentences to expanded and complex sentences.

Session 2: Writing at Length
Teachers will move from sentences to single paragraphs.

Session 3: Writing at Length
Teachers will move from single paragraphs to multi paragraph compositions.

77. AI Powered Feedback & Assessment

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers All Grade Levels

Dates: 10/19/2026

New

This dynamic 3-hour workshop dives into the exciting world of AI-powered feedback and assessment. Explore how AI can revolutionize your approach to learning, saving you time and providing valuable insights for both educators and learners. This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and resources to leverage AI as a powerful tool for enhancing learning and assessment in your field

78. Verbal De-Escalation

Program: Safety and Security

Audience: All faculty and staff

Dates: 10/22/2026

This training teaches faculty, staff, and administrators techniques to safely and effectively de-escalate conflicts and potentially volatile situations. Participants learn communication strategies, active listening skills, and behavioral cues to reduce tension and maintain a safe environment. The session emphasizes practical application, confidence in handling challenging interactions, and fostering a positive and secure school climate.

79. Book Study: Building Thinking Classrooms

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers, All Grade Levels

Dates: 10/26/2026 to 11/30/2026

New

This 60-minute, virtual, weekly bookclub will cover Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics by Peter Liljedahl and support participants in the implementation of the framework. Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) focuses on increasing students thinking and communication in math classrooms through 14 teaching practices. The practices are based in research and largely focus on taking elements of a traditional classroom (ex: students sit at desks to work) and changing them (ex: students stand and work on vertical surfaces like whiteboards).

80. Responsive Small-Group Instruction Through the Science of Reading

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers K-5 Elementary

Dates: 10/28/2026

New

Effective small group instruction is more than meeting with a few students at a time - it is intentional, responsive, and grounded in evidence-based literacy practices. This half-day workshop explores how the Science of Reading can transform small-group instruction into a powerful tool for accelerating student growth.

81. Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) and Committee on Special Education (CSE) Training - Module 10: CPSE October 2026

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: CPSE Chairpersons, Special Education administrators, building principals

Dates: 10/29/2026

Meeting Times: Thursday October 29 9:00 - 12:00

Goals of the Training: Participants will:

• Review the preschool special education process as delineated in education laws and regulations.

• Review the membership of the CPSE which may include the Chairperson, the preschool provider, the evaluator, the county, and the parent.

• Develop practices that encourage parental involvement and cultivate home-school partnerships.

82. School Social Workers Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: School Social Workers

Dates: 10/29/2026

New

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

83. Safety Planning Interview As Part Of The CSTAG Process

Program: Safety and Security

Audience: mental health providers trained in the CSTAG process

Dates: 11/4/2026

This training focuses on the Safety Planning Interview component of the CSTAG tool and is designed specifically for clinicians responsible for conducting these interviews.

84. Integrated Co-Teaching Network - Elementary, Grades K-6 (VIRTUAL)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Elementary Educators

Dates: 11/4/2026

New

Join educators from across Dutchess County and the region for a monthly professional learning community focused on evidence- based practices that support all learners-especially students with disabilities. Together, we will share best practices and dive into essential topics including: - Instructional Delivery: Mastering co-teaching models and Specially Designed Instruction (SDI). - Collaborative Planning: Strengthening professional relationships through effective protocols. - Meaningful Access: Ensuring all students succeed within the grade-level curriculum.

85. Making Connections: Interdisciplinary Reading and Writing in the Elementary Grade Levels

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers K-5 Elementary

Dates: 11/9/2026

New

Reading and writing shouldn't only happen during the literacy block. In this full day interactive workshop, Elementary teachers K-5, will explore practical strategies for integrating reading and writing across different content areas, such as math, science and social studies.

86. Transition Assessment: The Essentials

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Chairpersons, School Counselors, School Psychologists, and Other Related Service Providers

Dates: 11/9/2026

This workshop provides foundational information related to what quality transition assessment is and why it is important, transition assessments that can inform each of the measurable postsecondary goal areas of education/training, employment, and independent living to develop quality transition-focused Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Participants will:
• Identify what transition is and why it's important
• Learn how transition assessments support career planning
• Explore transition assessments for education and training, employment, independent living, and those that generalize across areas
• Use assessment results to identify transition strengths and needs, to develop individualized goals and services

Registered participants will receive a confirmation email with Zoom link a few days prior to the training. If you do not receive the link before the session, please check your spam or junk folder or contact me directly at melinda.krafft@dcboces.org.

87. Unpacking NYSED P-5 Numeracy Requirements

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Building Administrators, District Administrators, Other Administration/Leadership, K-5 Elementary

Dates: 11/10/2026

New

This 3-hour, in-person workshop geared toward math instructional leaders is a follow up to the 10/27 hybrid webinar about NYSED's requirements for P-5 Numeracy. Join us to dive deeper into the materials from the webinar and make connections to math instruction in your district.

88. *COPY OF Differentiation in the Digital Age

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers All Grade Levels

Dates: 11/10/2026

New

Looking to take your differentiation practices to the next level? In this interactive workshop, participants will explore how to harness the power of digital tools to create flexible, accessible, and student-centered learning experiences for all learners - including students with IEPs, 504 plans, and multilingual learners. You'll leave with ready-to-use strategies and tech-enhanced templates that make personalization practical, not overwhelming. Whether you're new to edtech or looking to refine your approach, this session offers hands-on opportunities to reimagine how instruction can meet every student's needs

89. Differentiation in the Digital Age

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers All Grade Levels

Dates: 11/10/2026

New

Looking to take your differentiation practices to the next level? In this interactive workshop, participants will explore how to harness the power of digital tools to create flexible, accessible, and student-centered learning experiences for all learners - including students with IEPs, 504 plans, and multilingual learners. You'll leave with ready-to-use strategies and tech-enhanced templates that make personalization practical, not overwhelming. Whether you're new to edtech or looking to refine your approach, this session offers hands-on opportunities to reimagine how instruction can meet every student's needs

90. Weaving the Upper Strands: Strategies for Teaching Language Comprehension

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers All Grade Levels

Dates: 11/12/2026

New

Strong readers need more than accurate decoding - they must also make meaning from text. This half day workshop explores the language comprehension strands from Scarborough's Reading Rope and their essential role in developing skilled readers.

91. High School Principals Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators - High School Building Leaders

Dates: 11/13/2026

New

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.

92. Making Thinking Visible: Digital Strategies to Promote Student Inquiry

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers All Grade Levels

Dates: 11/13/2026

New

How do we help students organize, articulate, and reflect on their thinking in meaningful ways? In this interactive workshop, we'll explore digital strategies and tools that make student thinking visible, deepen inquiry, and foster critical reflection. Learn how to integrate inquiry-based learning, Visible Thinking Routines, and digital journaling to create engaging and interactive learning experiences. Whether you're looking to spark curiosity, encourage deeper discussions, or help students visualize connections, this session will provide practical strategies to bring thinking to life in your classroom. Join us to reimagine student inquiry in the digital age!

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

93. Integrated Co-Teaching Network: Secondary Grades 7-12 (VIRTUAL)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: 7-12 Grade Teachers

Dates: 11/17/2026

New

Join educators from across Dutchess County and the region for a monthly professional learning community focused on evidence- based practices that support all learners-especially students with disabilities. Together, we will share best practices and dive into essential topics including: - Instructional Delivery: Mastering co-teaching models and Specially Designed Instruction (SDI). - Collaborative Planning: Strengthening professional relationships through effective protocols. - Meaningful Access: Ensuring all students succeed within the grade-level curriculum.

94. Tech Talks for Technology Integration Specialists

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 11/18/2026

New

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!

95. Threat Assessment Training Initial 7 - Hour CSTAG (Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines) Training

Program: Safety and Security

Audience: Building and District Administrators, Clinicians, Mental Health Providers, Law Enforcement, school faculty and staff involved in the threat assessment process

Dates: 11/19/2026

This training is designed for school-based threat assessment teams to develop effective processes within their schools, districts, and communities. Participants will explore key principles of threat assessment - such as identifying concerning behaviors, communication, and follow-up - and receive hands-on training in the evidence-based Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) developed by Dr. Dewey Cornell. Teams will apply these concepts to real-world scenarios through collaborative exercises and case studies. Each school triage team should include at least an administrator, a mental health professional, and a school resource officer or law enforcement representative. We strongly encourage all team members to attend together.

96. Making Connections: Interdisciplinary Reading and Writing in the Secondary Grade Levels

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers 6-8 Middle School, 9-12 High School

Dates: 11/19/2026

New

This full day interactive workshop, Secondary teachers 6-12, will explore how purposeful reading and writing can deepen learning in math, science and social studies.

97. School Social Workers Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: School Social Workers

Dates: 11/19/2026

New

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

98. AI Powered Feedback & Assessment

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers All Grade Levels

Dates: 11/20/2026

New

This dynamic 3-hour workshop dives into the exciting world of AI-powered feedback and assessment. Explore how AI can revolutionize your approach to learning, saving you time and providing valuable insights for both educators and learners. This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and resources to leverage AI as a powerful tool for enhancing learning and assessment in your field

99. Responsive Small-Group Instruction Through the Science of Reading

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers K-5 Elementary

Dates: 11/24/2026

New

Effective small group instruction is more than meeting with a few students at a time - it is intentional, responsive, and grounded in evidence-based literacy practices. This half-day workshop explores how the Science of Reading can transform small-group instruction into a powerful tool for accelerating student growth.

100. Making Thinking Visible: Digital Strategies to Promote Student Inquiry

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers All Grade Levels

Dates: 12/1/2026

New

How do we help students organize, articulate, and reflect on their thinking in meaningful ways? In this interactive workshop, we'll explore digital strategies and tools that make student thinking visible, deepen inquiry, and foster critical reflection. Learn how to integrate inquiry-based learning, Visible Thinking Routines, and digital journaling to create engaging and interactive learning experiences. Whether you're looking to spark curiosity, encourage deeper discussions, or help students visualize connections, this session will provide practical strategies to bring thinking to life in your classroom. Join us to reimagine student inquiry in the digital age!

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

101. Unpacking the Numeracy Briefs: Research Base and Myths for Mathematics Teaching and Learning (Briefs 1 and 2)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers, Building Administrators, District Administrators All Grade Levels

Dates: 12/2/2026

New

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 1: The Research Base for Mathematics Teaching and Learning and Brief 2: Debunking Myths about Mathematics Teaching and Learning and make connections to their classroom practice.

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