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1. Hugging Porcupines: Build Positive Relationships with Kids Who Have Challenging Behaviors **First Preference given to SC School Personnel

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers, Librarians, Psychologists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Special Education, AIS Educators, Educators K-2, Educators 3-5, Educators 6-8, Educators 9-12, Teacher Assistants

Dates: 6/9/2025 to 9/30/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous Online Course

Location: Directions to access course will be sent upon succ

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Kids who struggle with challenging behaviors get caught in a negative cycle: bad behaviors lead to negative interactions with adults which leads to more bad behaviors. In this six-hour, asynchronous course, learn how to build positive relationships with your students who need it the most! A short google form will need to be completed at the end of course as well as a copy of course certificate to receive CTLE hours. However, you will have access to the course itself and all of the LiveBinder resources included for 365 days from the start of the course. There are 3 Mike Anderson courses being offered this summer, please register for one at a time to allow for others to access. Once you have completed one, please register for another if desired.

2. Tackling the Motivation Crisis: Activate Student Learning Without Behavior Charts, Pizza Parties, or Other Hard-to-Quit Incentive Systems **First Preference given to SC School Personnel

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers, Librarians, Psychologists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Special Education, AIS Educators, MTSS/RTI Educators, Educators K-2, Educators 3-5, Educators 6-8, Educators 9-12, Teacher Assistants

Dates: 6/9/2025 to 9/30/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous Online Course

Location: Directions to access course will be sent.

In this six-hour, asynchronous course, you will learn why incentives should be avoided, how to use six key intrinsic motivators in academic work, and how to teach students the self-management strategies they need to be successful. You will have 90 days from start of course to complete. A short google form will need to be completed at end of course as well as course certificate to receive CTLE hours. However, you will have access to the course itself and all of the LiveBinder resources included for 365 days from the start of the course. There are 3 Mike Anderson courses being offered this summer, please register for one at a time to allow for others to access. Once you have completed one, please register for another if desired.

3. What We Say and How We Say It Matter: Teacher Talk That Improves Student Learning and Behavior **First Preference given to SC School Personnel

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers, Building Administrators/Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Team Leaders/ Content Leads, Librarians, Psychologists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Special Education, AIS Educators, MTSS/RTI Educators, Educators K-2, Educators 3-5, Educators 6-8, Educators 9-12, Teacher Assistants

Dates: 6/9/2025 to 9/30/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous Online Course

Location: Directions to access course will be sent.

In this six-hour, asynchronous course, you'll explore how to bring your language habits more in line with your best intentions as an educator. You will have 90 days from start of course to complete. A short google form will need to be completed at the end of course as well as a copy of course certificate to receive CTLE hours. However, you will have access to the course itself and all of the LiveBinder resources included for 365 days from the start of the course. There are 3 Mike Anderson courses being offered this summer, please register for one at a time to allow for others to access. Once you have completed one, please register for another if desired.

4. Hugging Porcupines II

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers, Building Administrators/Leadership, Librarians, Psychologists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Special Education, AIS Educators, MTSS/RTI Educators, Educators K-2, Educators 3-5, Educators 6-8, Educators 9-12, Teacher Assistants

Dates: 6/17/2025 to 9/30/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous Online Course

Location: Directions to access course will be sent upon succ

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Just like the original Hugging Porcupines course, this one is all about how to build positive relationships with kids who have challenging behaviors in school. Written from the perspective of a classroom teacher, it's packed with practical strategies and suggestions that help in everyday school settings. The theme that runs through this whole course is that we need to use strategies and build relationships that are warm & demanding, supportive & empowering. If you're looking for some engaging and practical summer professional learning, this might be a great option. A short google form will need to be completed at the end of course as well as a copy of course certificate to receive CTLE hours. However, you will have access to the course itself and all of the LiveBinder resources included for 365 days from the start of the course. There are 3 Mike Anderson courses being offered this summer, please register for one at a time to allow for others to access. Once you have completed one, please register for another if desired.

5. APPR - Lead Evaluator of Teachers LIBERTY CSD ONLY

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 7/15/2025

Meeting Times: 12:30 PM - 3:20 PM

Location: Liberty CSD

This is the required training for Lead Evaluators of Teachers.

6. Elevate Leadership: 2025-2026 Building Leader Team Series Kickoff

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Building Leaders

Dates: 7/30/2025

Meeting Times: 7/30/25 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Willowemoc Conference Room

Join us to meet with your leadership partner, Mitch Center. We will dive into details regarding upcoming virtual sessions for the 2025-2026 school year. Topics discussed will include: Fresh strategies for building success Opportunities to collaborate and grow Time for meaningful reflection Tools to lead with clarity and impact

7. APPR - Lead Evaluator of Teachers @ Sullivan BOCES

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 7/31/2025

Meeting Times: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: Admin - Neversink Conference Room

This is the required training for Lead Evaluators of Teachers.

8. Lead Evaluator of Teachers Sullivan West CSD

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 8/4/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Location: Sullivan West CSD - HS Guidance Conference Room

This is the required training for Lead Evaluators of Teachers.

9. Science of Reading and Math for Administrators: The First Steps

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Building Leaders, District Leaders

Dates: 8/12/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Admin Building - Willowemoc Conference Room

This training equips administrators with foundational skills from the Science of Reading and Math for academic proficiency. Participants will engage with Literacy and Numeracy Briefs from New York State, evaluate current instructional strategies, and identify ineffective methods. The session includes reviewing tools for analyzing practices and time for action planning to enhance improvement.

10. APPR - Lead Evaluator of Teachers @ Rockland CSD

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 8/14/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Location: Rockland CSD - Livingston Manor Location

This is the required training for Lead Evaluators of Teachers.

11. 2025 Countywide Administrative Retreat

Program: School Improvement

Audience: All School or District Administrators

Dates: 8/18/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: The Michael Ritchie Big Barn @ The Center for Disc

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The Sullivan BOCES Countywide School Administrative Retreat brings together school leaders from across the region to collaborate, learn, and prepare for the year ahead. This year's retreat will focus on critical topics impacting schools, including best practices for staff discipline and navigating difficult conversations, updates on 3012-e evaluations presented by Alexander Trikalinos from NYSED, strategies for implementing cell phone restrictions, and approaches to supporting student mental health. Lunch will be provided.

***The cost for the day will be $125.00 per person billed through the ISS Coser***

12. The Focused Conversation & Approaches to Environmental Scanning - TOP DAY 1 & 2 (Held in Albany, NY)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Educators

Dates: 8/19/2025 to 8/20/2025

Meeting Times: 8/19/25 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, 8/20/25 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Capital Region BOCES - Albany, NY

Technology of Participation (TOP) presents a two-day program of practical tools that help make classrooms and community meetings engaging and inclusive. Day 1: The Focused Conversation - Learn facilitation skills to surface new ideas & innovation, Give space for all voices, Guide difficult conversations, Keep meetings on track, Equip participants with action steps, Invite participation, Create ownership and buy-in. Day 2: Approaches to Environmental Scanning - Learn tools to lead groups through change: Lift up underrepresented voices & experiences, Identify incoming & outgoing trends, Paint a historic picture, Understand the need for change & the impact of collaboration. **Please note: You must have taken Top Facilitation Methods (TFM) or The Focused Conversation course to be eligible to take Environmental Scanning.**

13. The Focused Conversation - TOP DAY 1 ONLY (Held in Albany, NY)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Educators

Dates: 8/19/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Capital Region BOCES - Albany, NY

Technology of Participation (TOP) presents a two-day program of practical tools that help make classrooms and community meetings engaging and inclusive. This registration is for DAY 1 ONLY. Day 1: The Focused Conversation - Learn facilitation skills to surface new ideas & innovation, Give space for all voices, Guide difficult conversations, Keep meetings on track, Equip participants with action steps, Invite participation, Create ownership and buy-in. (If you want to register for both days, please use this link instead: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=10471&H=1&I=5063547)

14. Approaches to Environmental Scanning - TOP DAY 2 ONLY (Held in Albany, NY)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Educators

Dates: 8/20/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Capital Region BOCES - Albany, NY

Technology of Participation (TOP) presents a two-day program of practical tools that help make classrooms and community meetings engaging and inclusive. This registration is for DAY 2 ONLY. Day 2: Approaches to Environmental Scanning - Learn tools to lead groups through change: Lift up underrepresented voices & experiences, Identify incoming & outgoing trends, Paint a historic picture, Understand the need for change & the impact of collaboration. **Please note: You must have taken Top Facilitation Methods (TFM) or The Focused Conversation course to be eligible to take Environmental Scanning.** (If you want to register for both days, please use this link instead: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=10471&H=1&I=5063547)

15. APPR - Lead Evaluator of Teachers REFRESHER @ Fallsburg CSD

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 8/25/2025

Meeting Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: Fallsburg CSD - Room TBD

This is the required training for Lead Evaluators of Teachers.

16. New Teacher Boot Camp

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers, Special Education, Educators K-2, Educators 3-5, Educators 6-8, Educators 9-12

Dates: 8/25/2025 to 10/31/2025

Meeting Times: 8/25/25 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 3 one-hour asynchronous courses, 1 one-hour zoom meeting

Location: Willowemoc Conference Room

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Embarking on your first years as a teacher is both exciting and challenging. This dynamic New Teacher Boot Camp will equip teachers with the essential skills, strategies, and confidence to navigate the classroom successfully from day one. Designed for new and early-career teachers, this course will cover key topics such as classroom environment, engaging lesson planning, building positive student relationships, and effective communication with families and colleagues. Participants will explore practical approaches to establishing routines, handling behavior challenges, and creating an inclusive, supportive learning environment. Through hands-on activities, real-world scenarios, and collaborative discussions, educators will leave with actionable strategies to foster student engagement, maintain classroom momentum, and stay organized throughout the school year. By the end of this bootcamp, teachers will feel prepared, confident, and ready to build a thriving classroom culture. Perfect for new teachers eager to set themselves up for success, this course ensures a smooth transition into teaching while developing skills that will last a lifetime. 6 hours total: 2 hours in-person: August 25, 2025 2:00-4:00 PM @ Sullivan BOCES Administration Bldg, 15 Sullivan Ave, Liberty 3 one-hour asynchronous courses: August - October 2025 1 hour Zoom meeting: October 2025 - date and time TBD For more information contact christine.decker@scboces.org

17. APPR - Lead Evaluator of Teachers @ Sullivan BOCES

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 8/26/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Location: Admin - Neversink Conference Room

This is the required training for Lead Evaluators of Teachers.

18. APPR - Lead Evaluator of Principals

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Evaluators of Principals

Dates: 8/28/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM

We will once again be joined by Cora Stempel to lead a discussion of best practices in evaluating Principals.

19. APPR - Lead Evaluator of Teachers @ Sullivan BOCES

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 8/28/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Location: Admin - Neversink Conference Room

This is the required training for Lead Evaluators of Teachers.

20. APPR - Lead Evaluator of Principals

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Evaluators of Principals

Dates: 9/17/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM

We will once again be joined by Cora Stempel to lead a discussion of best practices in evaluating Principals.

21. APPR - Lead Evaluator of Teachers @ Sullivan BOCES

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 9/24/2025

Meeting Times: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: Admin - Neversink Conference Room

This is the required training for Lead Evaluators of Teachers.

22. StarLab Training SULLIVAN COUNTY ONLY

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Audience: Any faculty or staff member interested in learning about and running the StarLab in Sullivan County

Dates: 9/26/2025

Meeting Times: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: 52 Ferndale Loomis Road, Liberty, NY 12754 (Rubin

This immersive 3-hour, in person training session introduces educators to StarLab, a portable planetarium that brings the cosmos into the classroom, enabling students to explore astronomy, earth sciences, and cultural perspectives on the night sky. This hands-on workshop will provide participants with both technical skills for operating the StarLab and strategies for integrating it into curriculum across grade levels. Participation in this training is a requirement before you are able to borrow the StarLab and is open to Sullivan County districts only. Training will take place at Sullivan BOCES Rubin Pollack Education Center located at 52 Ferndale Loomis Road in Liberty on September 26, 2025 from 4:00-7:00 PM.

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