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1. New (and Newer) Teacher Boot Camp

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

Dates: 9/15/2026 to 6/8/2027

Meeting Times: 7:00PM - 8:00 PM on 9/15/26, 10/13/26, 11/17/26, 12/15/26, 1/12/27, 2/16/27, 3/16/27, 4/13/27, 5/11/27 and 6/8/27

Location: Zoom - Link will be sent prior to first session

Stepping into your first classroom is a huge milestone-and we know your to-do list is already full. New (and Newer) Teacher Boot Camp isn't another task to add to your schedule; it's your ultimate support system designed to take stress off your plate and make your day-to-day teaching life easier. This year long course will guide you through your first (and second and beyond) year with confidence and support. What you will gain: Time-Saving Templates: Ready-to-use planning and organizational tools. Low-Stress Management: Field-tested routines to handle behavior with confidence. Plug-and-Play Engagement: Quick, proven techniques to keep students focused. Peer Support: A collaborative space to solve real-world classroom challenges. Work-Life Balance: Smart strategies to streamline communication and protect your time. Don't figure it all out alone. Join us to get the shortcuts, support, and confidence you need to thrive in year one! Course will meet virtually every month as follows: 9/15/26, 10/13/26, 11/17/26, 12/15/26, 1/12/27, 2/16/27, 3/16/27, 4/13/27, 5/11/27 and 6/8/27

2. Mike Anderson Course Work

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

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

Dates: 9/16/2026 to 12/23/2026

Meeting Times: N/A - Course is completed online at your own pace

Location: Online - Link with additional information will be

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If you missed your opportunity this summer to take advantage of one of Mike Anderson's asynchronous courses, sign up now! There are still limited spots for the titles: Learning to Choose, Choosing to Learn: The Key to Student Motivation and Achievement or Teach Social and Emotional Learning Through (not instead of) Academics. Upon successful registration, you will receive the link to sign up for your course. Upon completion, you must submit your certificate as well as a brief google form to have attendance finalized.

3. Kami Companion: The Accessibility Ally Sullivan County Only

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers, Team Leaders/ Content Leads, Librarians, Special Education, AIS Educators, MTSS/RTI Educators, Educators K-2, Educators 3-5, Educators 6-8, Educators 9-12, Teacher Assistants

Dates: 10/19/2026

Meeting Times: 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Location: Online - Link will be sent prior to activity start

Starting Today

Discover how to transform any website into a personalized learning environment using the Kami Companion browser extension. This training will show you how to provide instant, student-led scaffolds like text-to-speech, simplified reading views, and real-time translation across all web based resources without needing extra prep time.

4. Personal Finance: K-4 Collaborative Workgroups

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 10/19/2026

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

Starting Today

With the New York State Education Department's (NYSED) personal finance instruction mandate now in effect, educators across subject areas are looking for high-quality, classroom-ready materials. This collaborative session is designed to equip educators with practical resources, shared expertise, and dedicated working time to meet NYSED requirements seamlessly across the K-4 grade band. Designed for K-4 classroom teachers, math/social studies specialists, and instructional leaders, participants will unpack the five NYSED core topics-Budgeting & Money Management, Credit & Debt Management, Earning Income, Risk Management, and Saving & Investing-and explore available classroom resources and curriculum. Bring your favorite lessons, existing activities, and ideas to collaborate with colleagues, audit aligned resources, and co-create plug-and-play materials for your school or district.

5. Disciplinary Change in Placement (DCIP) and Alternatives to Suspension for Students with Disabilities

Program: School Improvement

Audience: District & building level administrators

Dates: 10/20/2026

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

Location: BOCES Admin Building (15 Sullivan Ave, Liberty, NY

Starting Soon

This half-day training is designed for district/building level administrators to gain a better understanding of the process related to discipline for students with disabilities, with a focus on DCIP as per the part 201 of the Commissioner's Regulations. This professional development supports the administrator's understanding of the regulatory requirements, as they relate to DCIP. Note: Content is presented for the first 2-hours and then the team will have a facilitated hour of action planning time to allow for a half-day schedule. Areas of Impact: Systems - District's disciplinary procedures (Codes of Conduct, Student Handbooks, CSE Procedures, etc.). Practices - Increasing administrator knowledge of New York State (NYS) Part 201 regulations, policies related to suspension, removal, and DCIP for students with disabilities. Outcomes - Gaining a deeper understanding of regulations which will result in increased compliance with Part 201 Regulations for Disciplining Students with Disabilities.

6. Elevate Leadership: 2026-2027 Building Leader Team Series Kickoff *Elementary School Team

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Elementary Level Building Leaders

Dates: 10/22/2026

Meeting Times: 10/22/26 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: RPEC (52 Ferndale Loomis Rd, Liberty, NY) - Confer

Starting Soon

Sullivan County Building Leaders - Join us to meet with your leadership partner, Mitch Center! We will dive into details regarding upcoming sessions for the 2026-2027 school year. *Breakfast will be provided*

7. Elevate Leadership: 2026-2027 Building Leader Team Series Kickoff *Middle/High School Team

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Middle/High School Level Building Leaders

Dates: 10/22/2026

Meeting Times: 10/22/26 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Location: RPEC (52 Ferndale Loomis Rd, Liberty, NY) - Confer

Starting Soon

8. Personal Finance: 5-8 Collaborative Workgroups

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 10/23/2026

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

Starting Soon

With the New York State Education Department's (NYSED) personal finance instruction mandate now in effect, educators across subject areas are looking for high-quality, classroom-ready materials. This collaborative session is designed to equip educators with practical resources, shared expertise, and dedicated working time to meet NYSED requirements seamlessly across the 5-8 grade band. Designed for middle-level classroom teachers, math/social studies specialists, technology educators, and instructional leaders, participants will unpack the five NYSED core topics-Budgeting & Money Management, Credit & Debt Management, Earning Income, Risk Management, and Saving & Investing-and explore available classroom resources and curriculum. Bring your favorite lessons, existing activities, and ideas to collaborate with colleagues, audit aligned resources, and co-create plug-and-play materials for your school or district.

9. Looking Beyond Language Difference and Disability: Pre-Referral Considerations for Multilingual Learners:

Program: School Improvement

Audience: All teachers, administrators, teaching assistants, counselors and therapy providers of English Language Learners in all grades and setting

Dates: 10/27/2026

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

Location: Sullivan BOCES Admin Bldg (15 Sullivan Ave, Libert

The question is not just "when to refer”; it's "why?” Determining why a multilingual learner is struggling and whether a special education referral is warranted remains one of the most complex challenges educators face. Behaviors that may raise concern about a disability can also reflect second-language acquisition, cultural and linguistic diversity, access to appropriate educational opportunities, or other factors that influence learning and performance. This workshop explores a culturally and linguistically responsive approach to examining student concerns before referral, with attention to language development, instructional access, learning environments, assessment practices, intervention efforts, and legal requirements. Participants and members of MTSS teams will consider how concerns identified through classroom data and student performance may warrant targeted Tier 2 supports and additional problem-solving before referral. Through case studies and collaborative discussion, educators will learn how to examine language differences from a disability perspective and make more accurate, equitable, and defensible decisions for multilingual learners. Participants should bring a device to access workshop materials

10. NYSED Numeracy Initiative Hybrid Webinar

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Superintendents, school/district administrators and teachers who serve as coaches or leaders

Dates: 10/27/2026

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

Location: Sullivan BOCES Admin Building (15 Sullivan Ave, Li

Join colleagues for a NYSED Numeracy Initiative Hybrid Webinar focused on supporting mathematics teaching and learning across New York State. Participants will engage with NYSED presenters, explore current numeracy initiatives and resources, and participate in opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and networking with other educational leaders.

11. Personal Finance: 9-12 Collaborative Workgroups

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 10/27/2026

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

With the New York State Education Department's (NYSED) personal finance instruction mandate now in effect, educators across subject areas are looking for high-quality, classroom-ready materials. This collaborative session is designed to equip educators with practical resources, shared expertise, and dedicated working time to meet NYSED requirements seamlessly across the 9-12 grade band. Designed for high school business/CTE educators, social studies teachers, math teachers, and instructional leaders, participants will unpack the five NYSED core topics-Budgeting & Money Management, Credit & Debt Management, Earning Income, Risk Management, and Saving & Investing-and explore available classroom resources and curriculum. Bring your favorite lessons, existing activities, and ideas to collaborate with colleagues, audit aligned resources, and co-create plug-and-play materials for your school or district.

12. Helping Students Plan, Prioritize, and Manage Their Work

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

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

Dates: 10/28/2026

Meeting Times: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Online - Link will be sent prior to course start.

Is procrastination, clutter, and stress getting in the way of student success? When bright students understand the lesson but fail to complete the work, traditional nagging doesn't fix the issue-executive function tools do. Join us for this interactive virtual session to master a practical, repeatable instructional routine that helps students move from overwhelmed to organized. In this workshop, you will: Uncover the Root Cause: Distinguish between a lack of motivation and genuine executive function struggles. Teach a Repeatable System: Guide students step-by-step through brain dumps, priority frameworks, and scheduling. Master Time Estimation: Help students accurately gauge task length to eliminate late-night cramming and missed deadlines. Walk Away Ready: Get plug-and-play classroom routines you can introduce tomorrow to build student independence.

13. Technology Integration Specialist (TIS) Fall Cohort Meeting SC BOCES Only

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 10/28/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 12:00

A collaborative networking and discussion session for Sullivan County Technology Integration Specialists. Connect with peers, share resources, and discuss current topics and trends relevant to your role. Lunch will be provided.

14. Intro to Google Classroom Sullivan County Only

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers, Librarians, Speech and Language Pathologists

Dates: 11/2/2026

Meeting Times: 2:45 PM-3:15 PM

Location: Online - Link will be sent out prior to activity s

Master the basics of Google Classroom in this quick, hands-on introductory session. Learn how to set up your class, post assignments, and collect student work all in one organized place. Walk away ready to save time, reduce paperwork, and simplify daily communication with your students.

15. Making the Most of IXL

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 11/2/2026

Meeting Times: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Online - Link will be sent to registered participa

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In this workshop we will explore key elements of IXL and best practices when implementing the program with your students. We will explore the smart-scoring algorithm and how to get the most from the program.

16. Deep Comprehension, Every Grade: Science of Reading in Action

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

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

Dates: 11/4/2026 to 2/10/2027

Meeting Times: 8:30 - 3:00 on 11/4/26, 1/6/27 and 2/10/27

Location: Sullivan BOCES Admin (15 Sullivan Ave, Liberty, NY

Learning to decode is just the beginning. As students advance from K to 12, they face increasingly complex demands-from building fluency and vocabulary to mastering deep comprehension and subject-specific text. In this dynamic three-session series, explore what research really tells us about reading growth at every grade level. Grounded in trusted frameworks like the Simple View of Reading, Scarborough's Reading Rope, and Duke's Active View of Reading, you'll unpack how executive function, motivation, and self-regulation power reading success. Walk away with practical, classroom-ready routines and high-impact scaffolds designed to give every student access to grade-level, rigorous text. Will meet in person at Sullivan BOCES Administration Bldg, 15 Sullivan Ave., Liberty on the following dates from 8:30-3:00: November 4, January 6 and February 10. Recommended Companion: For the ultimate literacy package, pair this series with The Writing Rope in Action: K-12 Content Writing to bridge the vital connection between reading comprehension and writing success across all grade levels.

17. The Writing Rope in Action: K-12 Content Writing

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

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

Dates: 11/5/2026 to 2/11/2027

Meeting Times: 8:30 - 3:00 on 11/5/26, 1/7/27 and 2/11/27

Location: Sullivan BOCES Admin Bldg (15 Sullivan Ave, Libert

Skilled writing doesn't happen by accident-or simply by giving students more time to write. It develops through explicit, targeted instruction in transcription, syntax, text structure, and the executive function skills required to plan, revise, and self-monitor. In this dynamic three-session series, explore how writing skills evolve from kindergarten through high school and adapt across disciplines. Grounded in The Writing Rope and packed with practical strategies from The Writing Revolution, you'll master high-leverage techniques for sentence construction, paragraph development, writing-to-learn, and targeted feedback. Walk away with seamless ways to embed powerful writing routines into your existing curriculum-helping students become clear, sophisticated, and independent writers. Recommended Companion: For the ultimate literacy package, pair this series with Deep Comprehension, Every Grade: Science of Reading in Action to bridge the vital connection between reading comprehension and writing success across all grade levels. Course will be held in person only at Sullivan BOCES Administration Bldg, 15 Sullivan Ave, Liberty from 8:30-3:00 on the following dates: Nov 5, 2026, January 7, 2027 and February 11, 2027

18. Elementary Educators ~ Countywide Conference Day

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/6/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Sullivan West High School (6604 State Route 52, La

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Arrival & Check In @ Sullivan West High School

Sessions start at 8:45 AM and end at 2:30 PM. Session times and room #s will be available at time of check in.

Behavior Supports: What Every Elementary Teacher Should Know
This practical training will help elementary general education teachers better understand both the New York State special education system and their role in supporting students with diverse learning and behavioral needs. Participants will receive an accessible overview of basic special education components-including understanding neurodiversity and disabilities, reading IEPs, implementing accommodations and modifications, and the role of the general education teacher-while also learning classroom-ready strategies for preventing and responding to challenging behavior. Emphasis will be placed on proactive supports, understanding behavior as communication, reinforcement, environmental and instructional adjustments, and knowing when and how to seek additional support.

**Deadline to drop registration is the end of business day October 29, 2026. After this time, any no shows will be charged the full participation fee.** There is a per person cost to attend this workshop which includes programming for the day and lunch. Final cost per person will be determined by overall participation and will not exceed $125 per person.

19. Elementary Math Educators ~ Countywide Conference Day

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/6/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Sullivan West High School (6604 State Route 52, La

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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Arrival & Check In @ Sullivan West High School

Sessions start at 8:30 AM and end at 2:30 PM. Session times and room #s will be available at time of check in.

Building Thinking Math Classrooms: In this practical, hands-on workshop, elementary teachers will explore approachable strategies from Building Thinking Classrooms that help students become more willing to try, talk, collaborate, problem-solve, and persevere when learning gets challenging. We'll look at simple ways to adapt these practices for young learners-including students who are still developing their reading, writing, number sense, and foundational skills-and consider how thinking-rich routines can strengthen numeracy and build greater flexibility and fluency with numbers. Teachers will leave with realistic strategies they can use right away to develop stronger mathematical thinkers while still providing the explicit instruction and support young learners need.

Interactive Math & Fluency: In this hands-on workshop you will learn about Desmos to build conceptual understanding, mathematical fluency, and active collaboration in K-6 classrooms. Participants will begin by navigating free Desmos account features and exploring curated K-5 math resources, including quick warm-ups, fluency practice, math routines, and game-based centers. Educators will learn how to seamlessly integrate both printable Desmos activities and interactive digital activities to engage young learners through visual modeling and inquiry-based learning. *Participants will need to have a computer device available for this workshop*

**Deadline to drop registration is the end of business day October 29, 2026. After this time, any no shows will be charged the full participation fee.** There is a per person cost to attend this workshop which includes programming for the day and lunch. Final cost per person will be determined by overall participation and will not exceed $125 per person.

20. English Educators (MS & HS) ~ Countywide Conference Day

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Middle/High School English Teachers

Dates: 11/6/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Sullivan West High School (6604 State Route 52, La

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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Arrival & Check In @ Sullivan West High School

Sessions start at 8:45 AM and end at 2:30 PM. Session times and room #s will be available at time of check in.

Writing conferences are some of our most powerful opportunities to help writers grow, build confidence, and take ownership of their learning. In this workshop, we'll explore Gravity Goldberg's 4 Ms of conferring and how they can help us make each conference purposeful, responsive, and centered on the writer. We'll also consider how AI can support our work by helping us prepare for conferences, think through next steps, and generate ideas for teaching points without taking over the thinking, decision-making, or relationships that make conferring so meaningful. Together, we'll explore practical ways to make our conferences more intentional while keeping the writer, and the joy of writing, at the center.

**Deadline to drop registration is the end of business day October 29, 2026. After this time, any no shows will be charged the full participation fee.** There is a per person cost to attend this workshop which includes programming for the day and lunch. Final cost per person will be determined by overall participation and will not exceed $125 per person.

21. Forest School across the curriculum - Liberty CSD (Liberty Elementary School ONLY)

Program: Arts In Education / Instructional Support Services

Audience: Liberty Elementary School Staff ONLY

Dates: 11/6/2026

Meeting Times: 11/06/2026 8:30am - 3:00pm

Location: 11/6/26 - Cala Munda (76 Winkler Road, Hankins, NY

Learn to integrate FS pedagogy across diverse curricula, from STEAM to cultural studies, and discover how math, science, and engineering can thrive in the forest setting. Reflect on your own training and its application, while exploring nature-based STEM/STEAM learning.

22. High School Science Educators ~ Countywide Conference Day

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/6/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Sullivan West High School (6604 State Route 52, La

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Arrival & Check In @ Sullivan West High School

Sessions start at 8:30 AM and end at 2:30 PM. Session times and room #s will be available at time of check in.

As educational standards change, matching classroom lessons to new benchmarks is essential for student success. This training gives science teachers a clear understanding of the new standards and upcoming test formats. After a general group session, teachers will break out into their specific subject areas to align their curriculum, create realistic cluster assessment questions, and share helpful teaching resources. By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Deconstruct the new science standards and identify key shifts
Analyze new exam patterns and blueprints to adjust classroom assessment practices
Collaborate within content areas to build a shared collection of aligned lesson materials
Design cluster questions that mirror the assessment

**Deadline to drop registration is the end of business day October 29, 2026. After this time, any no shows will be charged the full participation fee.** There is a per person cost to attend this workshop which includes programming for the day and lunch. Final cost per person will be determined by overall participation and will not exceed $125 per person.

23. IEP Writing for New Teachers

Program: School Improvement

Audience: General and Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Related Service Providers, and CSE Chairpersons. Administrators who may be in a dual Administrative role as Chairpersons or Directors of Special Education.

Dates: 11/6/2026

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

Location: Sullivan West High School (6604 State Route 52, La

In this full-day workshop, participants will develop their understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum. Participants will develop and begin implementation of a quality IEP with effective Specially Designed Instruction, resulting in positive outcomes for students with disabilities and effective collaboration with the general education teachers. Topics include:

• Overview of IEP Development

• Present Levels of Performance

• Measurable Postsecondary Goals/Transition Needs

• Measurable Annual Goals/Progress Reports All participants will be able to:

• Understand the purpose of the IEP

• Understand how to develop an IEP with the learning standards in mind

• Learn to develop Present Levels of Performance

• Learn about the key elements of Transition in the IEP

• Learn to develop Measurable Annual Goals

24. Learner-Centered Assessment Practices @ SUNY Sullivan

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Educators Grades 9-12

Dates: 11/6/2026

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

Location: Sullivan County Community College - Upper Hermann

This one day workshop supporting educators in developing purposeful assessments seamlessly integrated into their instruction design and allows prompt feedback for students. Focused on fostering student growth in content knowledge and developing essential skills like collaboration and communication, educators gain access to effective tools and resources that will improve their classroom assessment practices.

*The Early College CoSer will cover the cost of registration for teachers from participating districts. Teachers from non-participating districts will be charged through existing ISS services.

25. Medicaid Compliance Training

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, Social Workers & Behaviorists

Dates: 11/6/2026

Meeting Times: 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Location: Sullivan West High School (6604 State Route 52, La

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Review of regulations for Medicaid claiming by school personnel. We will review needed components for scripts/referrals as well as session/claim notes. We will discuss the primary reasons for claims rejections and what you can do to avoid them. We will also review best practices in Frontline. Time will be allotted to answer questions and have open discussion to best understand the real-world scenarios you are encountering.

26. Nurses ~ Countywide Conference Day

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/6/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Sullivan West High School (6604 State Route 52, La

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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Arrival & Check In @ Sullivan West High School

Sessions start at 8:45 AM and end at 2:30 PM. Session times and room #s will be available at time of check in.

Session 1 - Medicaid Compliance Training

Session 2 - TBD

**Deadline to drop registration is the end of business day October 29, 2026. After this time, any no shows will be charged the full participation fee.** There is a per person cost to attend this workshop which includes programming for the day and lunch. Final cost per person will be determined by overall participation and will not exceed $125 per person.

27. OT/PT ~ Countywide Conference Day

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/6/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Sullivan West High School (6604 State Route 52, La

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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Arrival & Check In @ Sullivan West High School

Sessions start at 8:45 AM and end at 2:30 PM. Session times and room #s will be available at time of check in.

Medicaid Compliance Training

Movement, Posture, and Processing: Practical OT & PT Interventions for the K-12 Environment - Strong academic performance and classroom engagement rely heavily on a child's underlying neurological and motor foundations. Participants will explore how primitive reflex integration, handwriting mechanics, alternate seating, and movement breaks create the groundwork for learning. Building on these foundations, the session transitions into a dynamic, hands-on lab focused on pediatric vestibular processing and postural control. Therapists will actively participate in movement activities, assessment techniques, and intervention strategies that can be immediately implemented across K-12 settings.

**Deadline to drop registration is the end of business day October 29, 2026. After this time, any no shows will be charged the full participation fee.** There is a per person cost to attend this workshop which includes programming for the day and lunch. Final cost per person will be determined by overall participation and will not exceed $125 per person.

28. Physical Education & Health Teachers ~ Countywide Conference Day

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/6/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Sullivan West High School (6604 State Route 52, La

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Arrival & Check In @ Sullivan West High School

Sessions start at 8:45 AM and end at 2:30 PM. Session times and room #s will be available at time of check in.

Get ready to move, laugh, and learn PE activities that do more than simply get students active. Activities That Move You is a hands-on workshop filled with engaging, practical, and ready-to-use activities designed to maximize participation, create connection, and make movement meaningful. We'll explore activities that can be adapted for different ages, abilities, spaces, and teaching situations while discovering how the right activity can do more than just get our students moving. It can build confidence, cooperation, connection, and a love of movement. Come ready to participate, share, and leave with ideas you'll want to use immediately.

Additional Session Being Offered: Optional Playbl Training for MS/HS Educators - Join us for a training session on Playbl, an evidence-based, game-based prevention and intervention that students actually want to play. Playbl's interactive programs engage youth while building critical life skills and promoting healthy decisions.

**Deadline to drop registration is the end of business day October 29, 2026. After this time, any no shows will be charged the full participation fee.** There is a per person cost to attend this workshop which includes programming for the day and lunch. Final cost per person will be determined by overall participation and will not exceed $125 per person.

29. Playbl Training *AM Session @ Sullivan West HS

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades 6-12 Physical Education & Health Teachers

Dates: 11/6/2026

Meeting Times: 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Location: Sullivan West High School (6604 State Route 52, La

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Join us for a training session on Playbl, an evidence-based, game-based prevention and intervention that students actually want to play. Playbl's interactive programs engage youth while building critical life skills and promoting healthy decisions.

30. Pre-Kindergarten Teachers ~ Countywide Conference Day

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Pre-Kindergarten Teachers & Supporting Staff

Dates: 11/6/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Sullivan West High School (6604 State Route 52, La

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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Arrival & Check In @ Sullivan West High School

Sessions start at 8:45 AM and end at 2:30 PM. Session times and room #s will be available at time of check in.

Building Strong Foundations: Teaching Our Youngest Learners in Pre-K

Part 1: Universal Pre-K and Differentiating Across the Early Years This session looks at the goals and core practices of Universal Pre-K and how they connect to kindergarten. Participants will look at developmental differences between three-, four- and five-year-olds. They will then explore practical ways to adjust instruction, materials, routines and expectations so that each grade level gets the right challenge. Through examples and hands-on planning, educators will leave with strategies for building on Pre-K learning in kindergarten without repeating it.

Part 2: Supporting English as a New Language (ENL) Students in Early Childhood Classrooms Building on the morning, this session focuses on young multilingual learners in Pre-K and kindergarten. Participants will explore how early language development works, and how to use visuals, gestures, routines and play-based talk to build vocabulary and understanding. The session also covers honoring families' home languages and partnering with them. Educators will apply these strategies to their morning plans and leave with ready-to-use ideas for making instruction accessible to every learner.

**Deadline to drop registration is the end of business day October 29, 2026. After this time, any no shows will be charged the full participation fee.** There is a per person cost to attend this workshop which includes programming for the day and lunch. Final cost per person will be determined by overall participation and will not exceed $125 per person.

31. Related Services ~ Countywide Conference Day (Psychologists, Behaviorists & Social Workers)

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/6/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Sullivan West High School (6604 State Route 52, La

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Arrival & Check In @ Sullivan West High School

Sessions start at 8:45 AM and end at 2:30 PM. Session times and room #s will be available at time of check in.

Medicaid Compliance Training

Supporting ABA Classrooms: This training is designed for school psychologists, behavior specialists, and social workers who support students and staff in 8:1:2 and 12:1:2 ABA-based programs. Participants will explore how their roles can complement classroom-based ABA programming through topics such as collaborative consultation, behavior management, data-based decision making, and staff coaching. The session will emphasize practical strategies for partnering with teachers and related service providers to promote consistency across environments, address challenging behavior, and support meaningful student progress.

**Deadline to drop registration is the end of business day October 29, 2026. After this time, any no shows will be charged the full participation fee.** There is a per person cost to attend this workshop which includes programming for the day and lunch. Final cost per person will be determined by overall participation and will not exceed $125 per person.

32. Review of Medicaid Claiming for Administrators

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Medicaid Officers, Business Officials, Administrators

Dates: 11/6/2026

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

Location: Sullivan BOCES Admin (15 Sullivan Ave, Liberty) -

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In this session, we will look at best practices to maximize claiming opportunities while maintaining compliance. We will also focus on what is often left on the table. As a group, we will review simple things districts can look at to make sure they are maximizing. Time will be allotted to answer questions and have open discussion about what your roadblocks are.

33. School Counselors ~ Countywide Conference Day

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/6/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Sullivan West High School (6604 State Route 52, La

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Arrival & Check In @ Sullivan West High School

Sessions start at 8:30 AM and end at 2:30 PM. Session times and room #s will be available at time of check in.

Counselors at the Core: High-Impact Tier 1 Interventions ~ Participants will examine the vital role of school counselors within the MTSS framework; share high-impact Tier 1 behavioral and mental health interventions; and construct actionable implementation strategies that can be used with both staff and students.

Partnering with Staff, Families, and Students to Boost Attendance ~ During this 2-hour session, school counselors will define their role in driving attendance, exchange effective practices, and build collaborative action plans to partner with administrators, families, and students to decrease absenteeism.

**Deadline to drop registration is the end of business day October 29, 2026. After this time, any no shows will be charged the full participation fee.** There is a per person cost to attend this workshop which includes programming for the day and lunch. Final cost per person will be determined by overall participation and will not exceed $125 per person.

34. Secondary Math Educators ~ Countywide Conference Day

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/6/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Sullivan West High School (6604 State Route 52, La

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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Arrival & Check In @ Sullivan West High School

Sessions start at 8:30 AM and end at 2:30 PM. Session times and room #s will be available at time of check in.

When students enter math class with lagging skills, it can be tempting to slow down, reteach more, and do more of the thinking for them-but that can sometimes leave students even more dependent on the teacher. In this practical introduction to Building Thinking Classrooms, middle and high school math teachers will explore manageable strategies for getting more students thinking, talking, problem-solving, and persisting-even when their foundational skills are uneven. We'll unpack approaches such as collaborative problem solving, purposeful grouping, thin slicing, hints and extensions, and accessible entry points, with particular attention to helping students develop the reasoning, flexibility, and problem-solving stamina they need to tackle unfamiliar and high-stakes assessment tasks. Teachers will leave with concrete ways to incorporate BTC practices into their existing curriculum while balancing conceptual understanding, skill development, and the very real demands of test preparation.

Additional Session: Desmos Training (More Info to Follow)

**Deadline to drop registration is the end of business day October 29, 2026. After this time, any no shows will be charged the full participation fee.** There is a per person cost to attend this workshop which includes programming for the day and lunch. Final cost per person will be determined by overall participation and will not exceed $125 per person.

35. SLS Council Meeting #2

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-12 School Library Staff

Dates: 11/6/2026

Meeting Times: November 6th 8:30-3:00

Location: Liberty Middle School Library

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This session will cover standard council proceedings-including policy reviews and budget updates-before diving into how we will leverage Beanstack to power our upcoming Cross-County Reading Challenge. Attendees will learn how to use Beanstack's multi-branch tracking tools to encourage friendly competition across county lines, track inter-library metrics, and engage readers of all ages.

36. Special Education Teachers ~ Countywide Conference Day

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/6/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Sullivan West High School (6604 State Route 52, La

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Arrival & Check In @ Sullivan West High School

Sessions start at 8:45 AM and end at 2:30 PM. Session times and room #s will be available at time of check in.

Creating Effective and Legally Defensible Goals for Special Education

Participants will learn how to identify and establish legally defensible, measurable goals and objectives tailored to each student's unique needs. The session will cover identifying potential obstacles and barriers, as well as strategies for monitoring progress. Attendees will gain insights into determining when students have mastered their goals and when it may be necessary to revise them. During session 2, staff will collaborate in groups to write 3-5 legally defensible and measurable goals for their students. Participants will also develop tangible formal and informal measuring tools to effectively track progress. This workshop aims to empower educators with the skills and resources necessary to enhance student outcomes in special education.

**Deadline to drop registration is the end of business day October 29, 2026. After this time, any no shows will be charged the full participation fee.** There is a per person cost to attend this workshop which includes programming for the day and lunch. Final cost per person will be determined by overall participation and will not exceed $125 per person.

37. Speech Staff ~ Countywide Conference Day

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/6/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Sullivan West High School (6604 State Route 52, La

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Arrival & Check In @ Sullivan West High School

Sessions start at 8:45 AM and end at 2:30 PM. Session times and room #s will be available at time of check in.

Medicaid Compliance training: More Info to follow

Multidisciplinary Collaboration for Optimal Student Outcomes: participants will explore the importance of collaboration between members of the treatment team to effectively support students' needs. The Workshop will cover the detrimental impact a siloed approach to treatment has on the generalization of skills that have been mastered in the therapeutic setting.

Neuro-Affirming Practices for Speech Therapy and Other Related Services: In this workshop, participants will delve into the relatively new world of treating neurologically diverse students with autonomy in mind instead of compliance. Participants will learn how to honor an individual's sensory and communication profile while writing measurable, achievable goals that focus on strengths, not deficits.

**Deadline to drop registration is the end of business day October 29, 2026. After this time, any no shows will be charged the full participation fee.** There is a per person cost to attend this workshop which includes programming for the day and lunch. Final cost per person will be determined by overall participation and will not exceed $125 per person.

38. Visual Art Teachers ~ Countywide Conference Day

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/6/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Sullivan West High School (6604 State Route 52, La

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Arrival & Check In @ Sullivan West High School

Sessions start at 8:45 AM and end at 2:30 PM. Session times and room #s will be available at time of check in.

The day will begin with guided reflection on key components of the Portrait of a Graduate-including creativity, collaboration, communication, and adaptability-and how these competencies can be cultivated through visual arts instruction. Participants will then engage in a full day of exploring encaustics with artist Judith Hoyt, using artistic practice as a vehicle for inspiration, connection, and pedagogical growth. Teachers will be introduced to a range of encaustic techniques, including layering with translucency and incorporating collage. The day will conclude with structured reflection focused on curriculum development. Teachers will work individually and in small groups to translate their collage and encaustic experiences into lesson plans and project ideas tailored to their specific student populations.

**Deadline to drop registration is the end of business day October 29, 2026. After this time, any no shows will be charged the full participation fee.** There is a per person cost to attend this workshop which includes programming for the day and lunch. Final cost per person will be determined by overall participation and will not exceed $125 per person.

39. WIT 101: Combinations Syntax First for Reading, Writing & Thinking - Day 2: Digging Deeper

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teachers of multilingual learners in all content areas in grades 2-12, including bi-lingual and co-teaching pairs.

Dates: 11/6/2026

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

Location: Sullivan BOCES Admin Bldg (15 Sullivan Ave, Libert

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Did you attend WIT 101 Day 1? Are you eager to deepen your understanding of the WIT approach and how it develops all domains of academic literacy for multilingual learners? If the answer is YES to these questions, please join us for WIT 101 Day 2. We will review the WIT approach and strategies introduced previously and then dig deeply into additional strategies. The workshop is hands-on; you will design activities for immediate use that tap into and draw upon students' cultural and linguistic assets and that provide access to deep content learning and English language development concurrently. Pre-requisite: WIT 101: Combinations Day 1 Participants should bring a device to access workshop materials.

40. World Language Teachers ~ Countywide Conference Day

Program: School Improvement

Audience: World Language Teachers

Dates: 11/6/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Location: Sullivan West High School (6604 State Route 52, La

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8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Arrival & Check In @ Sullivan West High School

Sessions start at 8:45 AM and end at 2:30 PM. Session times and room #s will be available at time of check in.

Performance assessments provide valuable snapshots of what students can do in the moment, while proficiency reflects what learners can consistently and independently accomplish over time. In this interactive session, participants will explore how to design meaningful performance tasks that intentionally build toward long-term proficiency targets through a backward design approach. Together, teachers will work toward greater departmental cohesion by clarifying shared expectations for student performance and proficiency across languages and levels.

Teachers will explore practical strategies for embedding interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational assessment into daily instruction while using student portfolios to collect evidence of growth along the path to proficiency. Particular attention will be given to developing and refining common rubrics, shared assessment language, and consistent expectations that provide students with a clearer understanding of what progress looks like from one course or level to the next.

Participants will leave with assessment ideas, portfolio structures, common rubric frameworks, and progress-monitoring strategies that support a more cohesive, proficiency-focused approach to assessment across the department-transforming assessment from isolated grades into an ongoing process of documenting, reflecting on, and celebrating students' communicative growth. TBD

**Deadline to drop registration is the end of business day October 29, 2026. After this time, any no shows will be charged the full participation fee.** There is a per person cost to attend this workshop which includes programming for the day and lunch. Final cost per person will be determined by overall participation and will not exceed $125 per person.

41. Evidence-Based Writing: Supporting Executive Function in Student Writing

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Special Education, AIS Educators, MTSS/RTI Educators, Educators 3-5, Educators 6-8, Educators 9-12

Dates: 11/18/2026

Meeting Times: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Online - Link will be sent prior to course start.

Staring at blank pages, incomplete drafts, or tangled arguments? Writing requires complex executive function skills like working memory, planning, and task initiation. When cognitive load spikes, even bright ideas get lost. Join us for an interactive virtual session to discover evidence-based strategies that reduce cognitive friction and transform struggling students into confident, strategic writers. In this workshop, you will: Uncover Writing Bottlenecks: Reframe common writing struggles through an executive function lens. Lighten the Cognitive Load: Use structured planning routines to help students organize thoughts before drafting. Master Prompt Analysis: Teach repeatable strategies that help students decipher prompts and start writing without delay. Walk Away Ready: Leave with practical graphic organizers, scaffolding tools, and revision routines you can use tomorrow.

42. Science 21 Workshop - Fourth Grade, Unit 1: Structure, Function & Information Processing

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 12/2/2026

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

Location: BOCES Admin Building (15 Sullivan Ave, Liberty, NY

In this half day session, we will explore key components of Unit 1 in the Grade 4 Science 21 curriculum. To support your teaching throughout the year, video tutorials for the remaining lessons in unit 1 will be available on demand whenever you reach them in your scope and sequence.

43. Science 21 Workshop - Second Grade, Unit 1: Structure & Properties of Matter

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 12/2/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: BOCES Admin Building (15 Sullivan Ave, Liberty, NY

In this half day session, we will explore key components of Unit 1 in the Grade 2 Science 21 curriculum. To support your teaching throughout the year, video tutorials for the remaining lessons in unit 1 will be available on demand whenever you reach them in your scope and sequence.

44. Getting Started with Kami

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 12/7/2026

Meeting Times: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: Online - Link will be sent to registered participa

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In this workshop we will explore Kami and how it can be used to transform all your static documents, PDFs, images, or other learning resources into an interactive experience ready for expression, analysis, or debate. Create a Seamless workflow where you can create, send, and grade assignments all from one place. Kami works with Google Classroom, Canvas, and Schoology Learning Management Systems.

45. Intro to Google Forms Sullivan County Only

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers, Librarians, Speech and Language Pathologists

Dates: 12/7/2026

Meeting Times: 2:45 PM-3:15 PM

Location: Online - Link will be sent out prior to activity s

Learn step by step how to build custom surveys, set up self grading quizzes, and analyze student responses in real time. Walk away ready to track student progress, collect instant feedback, and eliminate manual grading.

46. Intro to MagicSchool AI Sullivan County Only

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers, Librarians, Speech and Language Pathologists

Dates: 12/21/2026

Meeting Times: 2:45 PM-3:15 PM

Location: Online - Link will be sent out prior to activity s

Learn how to generate customized lesson plans, differentiate reading levels, and draft parent communications in seconds. Walk away with time-saving tools designed to lighten your workload and enhance student learning.

47. Intro to Gemini Sullivan County Only

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers, Librarians, Speech and Language Pathologists

Dates: 1/11/2027

Meeting Times: 2:45 PM-3:15 PM

Location: Online - Link will be sent out prior to activity s

Discover how to use Google Gemini as your smart, time saving assistant in this introductory session. Learn how to quickly brainstorm lesson ideas, differentiate materials, and streamline your tasks. Walk away ready to cut down on prep time and bring fresh AI ideas directly to your classroom.

48. Science 21 Workshop - Fourth Grade, Unit 2: Energy

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 1/20/2027

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

Location: BOCES Admin Building (15 Sullivan Ave, Liberty, NY

In this half day session, we will explore key components of Unit 2 in the Grade 4 Science 21 curriculum. To support your teaching throughout the year, video tutorials for the remaining lessons in unit 1 will be available on demand whenever you reach them in your scope and sequence.

49. Science 21 Workshop - Second Grade, Unit 2: Processes That Shape the Earth

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 1/20/2027

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: BOCES Admin Building (15 Sullivan Ave, Liberty, NY

In this half day session, we will explore key components of Unit 2 in the Grade 2 Science 21 curriculum. To support your teaching throughout the year, video tutorials for the remaining lessons in unit 1 will be available on demand whenever you reach them in your scope and sequence.

50. 2027 Mock Book Awards

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-12 School Librarians

Dates: 1/21/2027

Meeting Times: January 7th, 2027 (Snow Date: 1/22/27) 8:30-3

In late January, the American Library Association presents their book awards for the best literature for children. Our goal for the Mock Book Awards day is to share quality literature with our SLS members that our students would read. Each participant will have read quality children's literature from 2026.

At our Mock Awards sessions, they will break into groups for the Newbery Award (elementary), Caldecott Award (picture books), or Printz Award (young adult). The discussion throughout the day will center around the aspects of the book that make it quality literature for children. Participating Sullivan County librarians will also be able to go home with books to add to their collections.

51. Intro to Canva Sullivan County Only

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers, Librarians, Speech and Language Pathologists

Dates: 1/25/2027

Meeting Times: 2:45 PM-3:15 PM

Location: Online - Link will be sent out prior to activity s

52. Intro to Kami Sullivan County Only

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers, Librarians, Speech and Language Pathologists

Dates: 2/22/2027

Meeting Times: 2:45 PM-3:15 PM

Location: Online - Link will be sent out prior to activity s

Learn step by step how to annotate PDFs, add voice or video comments, and support diverse learners with built-in accessibility tools like text-to-speech. Walk away ready to engage students, give real-time feedback, and make any classroom resource fully interactive.

53. Intro to Kami Companion (refresher) Sullivan County Only

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers, Librarians, Speech and Language Pathologists

Dates: 3/1/2027

Meeting Times: 2:45 PM-3:15 PM

Location: Online - Link will be sent out prior to activity s

Learn how to empower every learner across any webpage using built-in scaffolds like read-aloud, real-time translation, voice typing, and text summarization. Walk away ready to deliver instant accommodations without extra lesson prep or setup time.

54. Strategies for Instruction and Assessment of ELLs

Program: School Improvement

Audience: All Educators of ELLs

Dates: 3/12/2027

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

Location: BOCES Admin Bldg. (15 Sullivan Ave, Liberty, NY) -

This workshop will highlight practical instructional strategies across all language modalities- listening, speaking, reading, and writing-while exploring assessment practices that support English Language Learners. Participants will examine formative and summative approaches to assessment through the lens of Margo Gottlieb's framework of Assessment AS Learning, Assessment FOR Learning, and Assessment OF Learning. Attendees will leave with practical strategies and tools that can be immediately applied to support multilingual learners in diverse classroom settings. Participants should have a device to access workshop materials.

55. Science 21 Workshop - Fourth Grade, Unit 3: Waves and Information

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 3/31/2027

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

Location: BOCES Admin Building (15 Sullivan Ave, Liberty, NY

In this half day session, we will explore key components of Unit 3 in the Grade 4 Science 21 curriculum. To support your teaching throughout the year, video tutorials for the remaining lessons in unit 1 will be available on demand whenever you reach them in your scope and sequence.

56. Science 21 Workshop - Second Grade, Unit 3: Interdependent Relationships in the Ecosystem

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 3/31/2027

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: BOCES Admin Building (15 Sullivan Ave, Liberty, NY

In this half day session, we will explore key components of Unit 3 in the Grade 2 Science 21 curriculum. To support your teaching throughout the year, video tutorials for the remaining lessons in unit 1 will be available on demand whenever you reach them in your scope and sequence.

57. WIT 101: Combinations Syntax First for Reading, Writing & Thinking - Day 1: Overview & Introduction

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teachers of multilingual learners in all content areas in grades 2-12, including bi-lingual and co-teaching pairs.

Dates: 4/21/2027

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

Location: Sullivan BOCES (15 Sullivan Ave, Liberty, NY) - Wi

Syntactic awareness is a game changer for multilingual learners, supporting their reading comprehension, written and oral expression, content acquisition and knowledge of the English language all at once! Combinations involves explicit instruction in syntactical (sentence-level) routines that develop all domains of academic literacy simultaneously. These multiplier strategies are especially powerful for English learners because they also teach how the English language works. Please join us for this one day overview and introduction based on ideas from our book, Sentence Strategies for Multilingual Learners: Advancing Academic Literacy through Combinations (Routledge, 2024). You will learn how and why Combinations works to advance academic literacy for all students. You will leave with activities for immediate use that tap into and draw upon students' cultural and linguistic assets and that provide access to deep content learning and English language development concurrently. Participants should bring a device to access workshop materials.

58. Science 21 Workshop - Fourth Grade, Unit 4: Processes the Shape the Earth

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 4/28/2027

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: BOCES Admin Building (15 Sullivan Ave, Liberty, NY

In this half day session, we will explore key components of Unit 4 in the Grade 4 Science 21 curriculum. To support your teaching throughout the year, video tutorials for the remaining lessons in unit 1 will be available on demand whenever you reach them in your scope and sequence.

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