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1. Frontline IEP New Special Education Office Staff Training (Spring) - Virtual SESSION II (2 of 4)

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 4/23/2026

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

The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) is offering Frontline IEP Training for new users. This training is intended for NEW special education office staff and all four sessions should be attended.

Hands-on training using Demo Database

Topics to be covered in SESSION II include:
- Understanding the Student Sub Navigation bar
- Starting the New Referral process - Adding new students, creating drafts, entering process tracking,
and generating PWN (Prior Written Notice)
- Understanding the "Document Details" screen and entering data
- Scheduling Meetings and processing Meeting Invitations

Please note: You are eligible to attend this training if your district belongs to our Frontline IEP Support Service CO-SER 605

Note: The instructor will email a Zoom link the afternoon of the business day before each session.

Please contact our Special Services team at specialservices@mhric.org with any questions about these sessions.

The deadline for registration is March 30, 2026.

Please contact opt@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

2. Frontline IEP New Special Education Office Staff Training (Spring) - Virtual SESSION III (3 of 4)

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 4/28/2026

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

The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) is offering Frontline IEP Training for new users. This training is intended for NEW special education office staff and all four sessions should be attended.

Continue with hands-on training using Demo Database

Topics to be covered in SESSION III include:
- Understanding the "Document Details" screen and entering data
- Completing the Process Tracking for a New Referral
- Validation, Finalizing a Document and processing an IEP
- Properly Exiting, Declassifying and Transitioning Students

Please note: You are eligible to attend this training if your district belongs to our Frontline IEP Support Service CO-SER 605

Note: The instructor will email a Zoom link the afternoon of the business day before each session.

Please contact our Special Services team at specialservices@mhric.org with any questions about these sessions.

The deadline for registration is March 30, 2026.

Please contact opt@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

3. Frontline IEP New Special Education Office Staff Training (Spring) - Virtual SESSION IV (4 of 4)

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 4/30/2026

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

The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) is offering Frontline IEP Training for new users. This training is intended for NEW special education office staff and all four sessions should be attended.

Topics to be covered in SESSION IV include:
- Dashboards Review - Insights and Centris Sync
- Review Select feature on the My Student Screen
- Review helpful Reports
- Review helpful Maintenance Tools and Reports

Please note: You are eligible to attend this training if your district belongs to our Frontline IEP Support Service CO-SER 605

Note: The instructor will email a Zoom link the afternoon of the business day before each session.

Please contact our Special Services team at specialservices@mhric.org with any questions about these sessions.

The deadline for registration is March 30, 2026.

Please contact opt@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

4. Individualized Training Session - PLEASE USE THE LINK IN THE DESCRIPTION

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 6/1/2026 to 12/31/2026

Meeting Times: TBD

Closed
These sessions will be up to two hours of interactive one-on-one online instruction, tailored to your needs.

PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO SIGN UP FOR AN INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING SESSION: Google Form

5. Frontline Listings Basic Training

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 7/28/2026

Meeting Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm

The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) Special Services team is offering specialized training and workshops in response to frequently asked questions and best practices related to the any given topic area for the respective application. This training is intended for the special education office staff and/or personnel that are responsible for the maintenance and reporting of student Individualized Education Programs in Frontline IEP.

Topics to be covered for LISTINGS include:
- Listing overview from video provided by Frontline Learning Center
- Brief explanation of how to create a new Listing or template from a built-in.
- Walk through how to manage Listings in Maintenance.
Note: The instructor will email a Zoom link 15 minutes before the training.

Registration Deadline: 7/28 @ 9:30am

Please contact our Special Services team at specialservices@mhric.org with any questions.

You are eligible to attend this training if your district belongs to our Frontline IEP Support Service CO-SER 605.

6. Frontline Document Repository Overview

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 7/30/2026

Meeting Times: 10:00 - 12:00pm

The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) is offering overview training of Frontline's Document Repository.

Topics to be covered for the Document Repository include:

- Navigation and basics in how to add, view, search, edit, and save documents.

- Understand how to upload and save documents, along with what type of documents can be sent through the Collaboration Portal.

- Review user access and how to custom configure each group.

- Review how to make a document sharable between organization and the configuration requirements.

Please note: You are eligible to attend this training if your district belongs to our Frontline IEP Support Service CO-SER 605.

Registration Deadline: 7/30 @ 9:30am

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

7. Frontline Collaboration Portal Basic Training

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 7/31/2026

Meeting Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Topics to be covered for COLLABORATION PORTAL include:

- Collaboration Portal overview from video provided by Frontline Learning Center

- Brief explanation and demonstration how to navigate in the portal

- Walk through how to manage Collaboration Portal in Maintenance

Please note: You are eligible to attend this training if your district belongs to our Frontline IEP Support Service CO-SER 605.

Registration Deadline: 7/23 @ 9:30am

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

8. SchoolTool Webinar: Opening Readiness

Program: Student Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/4/2026

Meeting Times: 12:00 - 2:00pm

This webinar will be a review of school opening readiness tasks as outlined in the Mindex Yearly Checklist document. Topics will include attendance tasks, counseling tasks, grading tasks, final School Year setup adjustments and master scheduling tasks.

9. Frontline Listings Basic Training

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/11/2026

Meeting Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm

The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) Special Services team is offering specialized training and workshops in response to frequently asked questions and best practices related to the any given topic area for the respective application. This training is intended for the special education office staff and/or personnel that are responsible for the maintenance and reporting of student Individualized Education Programs in Frontline IEP.

Topics to be covered for LISTINGS include:
- Listing overview from video provided by Frontline Learning Center
- Brief explanation of how to create a new Listing or template from a built-in.
- Walk through how to manage Listings in Maintenance.
Note: The instructor will email a Zoom link 15 minutes before the training.

Registration Deadline: 8/11 @ 9:30am

Please contact our Special Services team at specialservices@mhric.org with any questions.

You are eligible to attend this training if your district belongs to our Frontline IEP Support Service CO-SER 605.

10. Individualized Training Session - Canva Sheets

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/11/2026

Meeting Times: 8/11/26 - 10:30am - 12:00

ClosedNew
These sessions will be up to two hours of interactive one-on-one online instruction, tailored to your needs.

PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO SIGN UP FOR AN INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING SESSION: Google Form

11. Photoshop - Getting Started (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/11/2026

Meeting Times: 12:30 - 1:30pm

This class will be a one-hour demonstration.

- Open image files
- Select and use tools in the Tools panel
- Set options using the options bar
- Use various methods to Zoom in and out
- Select and use panels and context menus
- Layers panel
- Adjustments panel

Prerequisite: None

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.

12. SchoolTool Webinar: Elementary School Scheduling Workshop Session 2

Program: Student Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/11/2026

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 3:00pm

This session covers elementary scheduling as a brief overview. Thereafter schedulers will work individually at their own pace to create schedules. MHRIC SchoolTool Team members will be on-hand to answer questions as needed. Users who attended Session 1 can attend this session if they have additional questions.

13. Ask Me Anything - Google - NEVER closes - ZOOM LINK IN DESCRIPTION

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/12/2026

Meeting Times: 10:00 - 11:00 am

ClosedStarting Today
Drop-in on Zoom with our instructor to ask any questions that you may have regarding Google Workspace applications.

Use this time to start a conversation with our instructors about Google Workspace. If they don't know the answer, they will research and follow up with you.

Use this Zoom link to join at any time during this one-hour block. The meeting ID is 98810965263 and the passcode is 0m0TLM8Y.

14. Ask Me Anything - Microsoft - USE THE ZOOM LINK IN THE DESCRIPTION TO JOIN

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/12/2026

Meeting Times: 12:30pm - 1:30pm

ClosedStarting Today
Drop-in on Zoom with our instructor to ask any questions that you may have regarding Microsoft applications.

Use this time to start a conversation with our instructors about Microsoft products. If they don't know the answer, they will research and follow up with you.

Use this Zoom link to join at any time during this one-hour block. The meeting ID is 986 6833 8936 and the password is 312454.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at OPT@mhric.org.

15. Excel - Data Analysis & Using Tables (D) - New Date

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/12/2026

Meeting Times: 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Starting Today
This class will be a one-hour demonstration.

- Grouping
- Filters
- Show only a specified data set
- Summary options
- Remove duplicates
- Multi level sorting
- Table management tools
--- Insert/Table
--- Table Ribbon
--- Automatic Filtering (Total row shows totals for the filtered data, not the whole table)
--- Add rows and columns
--- Table Style options, banded rows, Total row, etc
--- Working with basic functions & formulas (automatic fill, subtotal function)
--- Convert to Range (make sure to remove formatting first)

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.

16. Frontline Collaboration Portal Basic Training

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/12/2026

Meeting Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Starting Today
Topics to be covered for COLLABORATION PORTAL include:

- Collaboration Portal overview from video provided by Frontline Learning Center

- Brief explanation and demonstration how to navigate in the portal

- Walk through how to manage Collaboration Portal in Maintenance

Please note: You are eligible to attend this training if your district belongs to our Frontline IEP Support Service CO-SER 605.

Registration Deadline: 8/12 @ 9:30am

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

17. Canva - Tips & Tricks (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/13/2026

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

Starting Soon
This class will be a one-hour demonstration.

This class will cover:
Templates
Layering
Color Palette
Grids and Frames
Elements and Icons
Text Effects and Animations
Collaborate with Others
This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.

18. Excel - Working with Formulas and Functions (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/13/2026

Meeting Times: 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Starting Soon
This class will be a one-hour demonstration.

- Create a complex formula
- Insert a function
- Type a function
- Copy and move cell entries
- Understand relative and absolute cell reference
- Copy formulas with relative cell references
- Copy formulas with absolute cell references
- Round a value with a function

Prerequisite: Some experience with Excel.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Applications Learning (OPAL) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opal-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPAL districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Applications Learning (OPAL) team at OPAL@mhric.org.

19. Frontline Document Repository Overview

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/13/2026

Meeting Times: 10:00 - 12:00pm

Starting Soon
The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) is offering overview training of Frontline's Document Repository.

Topics to be covered for the Document Repository include:

- Navigation and basics in how to add, view, search, edit, and save documents.

- Understand how to upload and save documents, along with what type of documents can be sent through the Collaboration Portal.

- Review user access and how to custom configure each group.

- Review how to make a document sharable between organization and the configuration requirements.

Please note: You are eligible to attend this training if your district belongs to our Frontline IEP Support Service CO-SER 605.

Registration Deadline: 8/13 @ 9:30am

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

20. Mail Merge Using Microsoft Office (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/13/2026

Meeting Times: 10:30am - 11:30am

Starting Soon
This class will be a one-hour demonstration.

- Explain the merge process
- Use the Mail Merge task pane and the MAILINGS tab on the ribbon
- Use a letter template as the main document for a mail merge
- Create and edit a data source
- Insert merge fields in a main document
- Use an IF field in a main document
- Merge form letters
- Select records to merge
- Sort data records
- Address and print mailing labels and envelopes
- Change page orientation
- Merge all data records to a directory

Prerequisite: Some experience with Word and Excel.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.

21. Google Forms - Branch into Sections

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/14/2026

Meeting Times: 10:00 - 11:15 am

Starting Soon
This class will be one hour of interactive instruction. There will be exercises and feedback given through screen sharing. The instructor will be available for 15 minutes afterward for an optional Q&A.

- Break your Google Form into sections so that responders can navigate different parts of the form based on their answers to certain questions (or just for convenience!)
- Short review on Forms
- Show which question types allow the "Go to section based on answer” option
- Insert sections
- Navigate each potential answer to the related section
- From each section: Insert return to main list option; Insert submit option
- Preview the form
- Test the form
- Look at responses

Prerequisite: Some experience with Google Forms.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.

22. Gmail - Getting Started

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/17/2026

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 2:45 pm

Starting Soon
This class will be ninety minutes of interactive instruction. There will be exercises and feedback given through screen sharing. The instructor will be available for 15 minutes afterward for an optional Q&A.

- Screen elements
- Create and send email
- Reply to email
- Edit recipients or subjects when replying
- Save and print attachments
- Understanding labels vs folders
- Star important email
- Use Importance markers
- Archive or delete email
- Search your inbox
- Create a task and attach an email message
- While still in Gmail:
-- Open your Google Calendar and events
-- Open notes in Google Keep
-- Open your to-do lists in Google Tasks

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.

23. Access Tips and Tricks (D) - New Date

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/18/2026

Meeting Times: 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Starting Soon
This class will be a one hour demonstration.

Prerequisite: Some experience with Access.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.

24. Excel - Shortcuts, Tips & Tricks (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/18/2026

Meeting Times: 11:00am - 12:00pm

NewStarting Soon
This class will be a one-hour demonstration.

- Amazing Excel Facts
- Customizing Excel
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Worksheets
- Charts
- Headers/Footers
- Formatting
- Formulas

Prerequisite: Some Excel experience.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.

25. Frontline IEP New Special Education Office Staff Training (Summer 2) - Virtual SESSION I (1 of 4)

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/18/2026

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

Starting Soon
The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) is offering Frontline IEP training for new users. This training is intended for NEW special education office staff and all four sessions should be attended.

Topics to be covered in SESSION I include:
- Complete overview of Frontline IEP Navigation
- Understanding the "My Student" screen
- Review of On-line Help and Guidance Documents

Please note: You are eligible to attend this training if your district belongs to our Frontline IEP Support Service CO-SER 605

Note: The instructor will email a Zoom link the afternoon of the business day before each session.

Please contact our Special Services team at specialservices@mhric.org with any questions about these sessions.

The deadline for registration is August 13, 2026.

Please contact opt@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

26. Google Calendar - Getting Started - TIME CHANGE

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/18/2026

Meeting Times: 12:30 - 2:15 pm

Starting Soon
This class will be ninety minutes of interactive instruction. There will be exercises and feedback given through screen sharing. The instructor will be available for 15 minutes afterward for an optional Q&A.

- Create an event
- Add guests
- Add rooms, location, or conferencing
- Add an event description, attachments and video conferencing
- Choose an event color, calendar, and default visibility
- Set up notifications
- Save events
- Duplicating an event
- Update an existing event
- Change event owner
- Check guest responses
- Delete an event
- Restore a deleted event
- Reply to an invitation
- Propose a new time
- Create a meeting notes Doc

Prerequisite: Some experience with Gmail.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.

27. Word - Shortcuts, Tips & Tricks (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/18/2026

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

Starting Soon
This class will be a one-hour demonstration.

Prerequisite: Some experience with Word.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.

28. Office Professional Institute - Summer Edition

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/19/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30am - 1:45pm

On August 19, 2026, we will be hosting an all-day online training with 8 different sessions, running from 8:30am - 1:45pm.

All OPT members are welcome to join any class sessions throughout the day.

*There are two classes ongoing per time slot, please choose one to attend*

The schedule for the day is as follows:

8:30 - 9:15am
What's New in Canva
Google Sheets - Automate Tasks with Macros

9:45 - 10:30am
Google Docs - Tips & Tricks
Microsoft Access - Automating with VBA and Macros

11:00 - 11:45am
Google Sheets - Sort & Filter
Analyzing Data with Excel

1:00 - 1:45pm
What's New in Google Calendar
Intro to editing with Adobe Premiere Pro

29. Ask Me Anything - Adobe - USE THE ZOOM LINK IN THE DESCRIPTION TO JOIN

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/20/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30am - 9:30am

Closed
Drop-in on Zoom with our instructor to ask any questions that you may have regarding Adobe applications.

Use this time to start a conversation with our instructors about Adobe products. If they don't know the answer, they will research and follow up with you.

Use this Zoom link to join at any time during this one-hour block. The meeting ID is 991 1981 3047 and the password is 189785.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at OPT@mhric.org.

30. Frontline IEP New Special Education Office Staff Training (Summer 2) - Virtual SESSION II (2 of 4)

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/20/2026

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

The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) is offering Frontline IEP Training for new users. This training is intended for NEW special education office staff and all four sessions should be attended.

Hands-on training using Demo Database

Topics to be covered in SESSION II include:
- Understanding the Student Sub Navigation bar
- Starting the New Referral process - Adding new students, creating drafts, entering process tracking,
and generating PWN (Prior Written Notice)
- Understanding the "Document Details" screen and entering data
- Scheduling Meetings and processing Meeting Invitations

Please note: You are eligible to attend this training if your district belongs to our Frontline IEP Support Service CO-SER 605

Note: The instructor will email a Zoom link the afternoon of the business day before each session.

Please contact our Special Services team at specialservices@mhric.org with any questions about these sessions.

The deadline for registration is August 13, 2026.

Please contact opt@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

31. Google Drive and Workspace Overview - DATE/TIME CHANGE

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/21/2026

Meeting Times: 10:00 - 11:45 am

This class will be ninety minutes of interactive instruction. There will be exercises and feedback given through screen sharing. The instructor will be available for 15 minutes afterward for an optional Q&A.

- What is Google Drive? What can it store for you? How do you find it?
- Screen elements:
--- New, Search, Help, Settings, Views (Grid, List, Details)
- Sections
--- Home, Activity, Workspaces, My Drive, Shared drives, Shared with me, Recent, Starred, Spam, Trash
- Filters to help you search in sections (Home, My Drive, Shared drives, Shared with me, Recent, Starred)
- Create a document
--- Name file, auto save, star, move to folder, comments, suggest mode, make a copy
- Create a folder
- Organize files
- Download options
- Upload
- Share
- Version history

Prerequisite: Some experience with internet browsers is helpful.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.

32. Ask Me Anything - Microsoft - USE THE ZOOM LINK IN THE DESCRIPTION TO JOIN

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/25/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30am - 9:30am

Closed
Drop-in on Zoom with our instructor to ask any questions that you may have regarding Microsoft applications.

Use this time to start a conversation with our instructors about Microsoft products. If they don't know the answer, they will research and follow up with you.

Use this Zoom link to join at any time during this one-hour block. The meeting ID is 996 9368 3074 and the password is 247115.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at OPT@mhric.org.

33. Canva - Photos & Videos (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/25/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:00am

This class will be a one-hour demonstration.

Create stunning visuals with Canva

Work with Graphics

Edit Photos

Photo Collage

Create a Gif

Work with Slide Shows

Edit and enhance Videos

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.

34. Excel Errors (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/25/2026

Meeting Times: 10:30am - 11:30am

This will be a one-hour demonstration class:

Find solutions to problems encountered when using Excel formulas.

#DIVO!
#ERROR!
#NA!
#NAME!
#NUM!
#VALUE!
#REF!

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.

35. Frontline IEP New Special Education Office Staff Training (Summer 2) - Virtual SESSION III (3 of 4)

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/25/2026

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

The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) is offering Frontline IEP Training for new users. This training is intended for NEW special education office staff and all four sessions should be attended.

Continue with hands-on training using Demo Database

Topics to be covered in SESSION III include:
- Understanding the "Document Details" screen and entering data
- Completing the Process Tracking for a New Referral
- Validation, Finalizing a Document and processing an IEP
- Properly Exiting, Declassifying and Transitioning Students

Please note: You are eligible to attend this training if your district belongs to our Frontline IEP Support Service CO-SER 605

Note: The instructor will email a Zoom link the afternoon of the business day before each session.

Please contact our Special Services team at specialservices@mhric.org with any questions about these sessions.

The deadline for registration is August 13, 2026.

Please contact opt@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

36. Google Docs - Getting Started

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/25/2026

Meeting Times: 10:00 - 11:15 am

This class will be one hour of interactive instruction. There will be exercises and feedback given through screen sharing. The instructor will be available for 15 minutes afterward for an optional Q&A.

- Create a new Doc
- Type a title and paragraph
- Basics of formatting
- Insert an image, text wrap
- Organize into a folder
- Download to Word
- Upload a Word document to Google Docs
- Share

Prerequisite: Some experience with internet browsers is helpful.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.

37. Google Sheets - Getting Started

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/25/2026

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 2:15 pm

This class will be one hour of interactive instruction. There will be exercises and feedback given through screen sharing. The instructor will be available for 15 minutes afterward for an optional Q&A.

- Create a new Sheet
- Basics of data entry
- Basics of formatting
- Basics of functions/formulas: sum, average
- Organize into a folder
- Download to Excel
- Upload Excel to Google Sheets
- Share

Prerequisite: Some experience with internet browsers is helpful.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.

38. Adobe Acrobat Pro DC: Editing PDF Basics (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/26/2026

Meeting Times: 9:30am - 10:30am

This class will be a one-hour demonstration.

This class is an introduction to Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. We will cover:
Introduction to Acrobat screens and tools
Convert a PDF image to a PDF with text recognition
Editing text and images
Add pages from other files
Using comments
Adding signatures


This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Applications Learning (OPAL) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opal-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPAL districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Applications Learning (OPAL) team at OPAL@mhric.org.

39. Adobe Premiere Pro- Getting Started (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/26/2026

Meeting Times: 11:00am - 12:00pm

This class will be a one-hour demonstration.

Preparing your project
Importing Media
Editing Basics
Audio
Add video effects and transitions
Color Correction
Titles
Exporting
Sizing Images

Prerequisite:None

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.

40. Frontline IEP New Special Education Office Staff Training (Summer 2) - Virtual SESSION IV (4 of 4)

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/27/2026

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

The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) is offering Frontline IEP Training for new users. This training is intended for NEW special education office staff and all four sessions should be attended.

Topics to be covered in SESSION IV include:
- Dashboards Review - Insights and Centris Sync
- Review Select feature on the My Student Screen
- Review helpful Reports
- Review helpful Maintenance Tools and Reports

Please note: You are eligible to attend this training if your district belongs to our Frontline IEP Support Service CO-SER 605

Note: The instructor will email a Zoom link the afternoon of the business day before each session.

Please contact our Special Services team at specialservices@mhric.org with any questions about these sessions.

The deadline for registration is August 13, 2026.

Please contact opt@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

41. Google Forms - Getting Started

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/28/2026

Meeting Times: 10:00 - 11:45 am

This class will be ninety minutes of interactive instruction. There will be exercises and feedback given through screen sharing. The instructor will be available for 15 minutes afterward for an optional Q&A.

- Learn about each type of question available in a Form
- Create a new form
- Create questions using some different question types
- Learn formatting options for questions
- See non-question entries: Title cards, videos, images
- Understand the Settings options
- Use the Form preview option
- Publish, share with responders, share with collaborators
- Look at Responses Summary and Responses Spreadsheet

Prerequisite: Some experience with Google Sheets and internet browsers is helpful.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.

42. District Data Coordinator Meeting - September 2026

Program: Testing & Special Services

Dates: 9/15/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:00am

Our monthly District Data Coordinator meetings provide up-to-date information regarding NYSED reporting practices.

A Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you the Friday before the meeting.

Please contact the Data Warehouse Helpdesk at datawarehouse@mhric.org with any questions about this meeting.

Please contact OPT@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

43. SchoolTool Webinar: Intro to SchoolTool

Program: Student Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 9/15/2026

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 3:00pm

This webinar will be an introduction to SchoolTool for attendees new to SchoolTool. Topics will include terminology, navigation, overall review of the modules and submodules, and searching for students.

44. SchoolTool Webinar: Counseling

Program: Student Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 9/22/2026

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 3:00pm

TBD

45. District Data Coordinator Meeting - October 2026

Program: Testing & Special Services

Dates: 10/13/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:00am

Our monthly District Data Coordinator meetings provide up-to-date information regarding NYSED reporting practices.

A Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you the Friday before the meeting.

Please contact the Data Warehouse Helpdesk at datawarehouse@mhric.org with any questions about this meeting.

Please contact OPT@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

46. ParentSquare User Group Meeting

Program: Application Training Department

Location: The Conference Center at Ulster BOCES (New Paltz, NY)

Dates: 10/19/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 3:00pm

This lunch and learn meeting is recommended for anyone who regularly uses ParentSquare and Smart Sites, as well as anyone interested in exploring additional ParentSquare functionality beyond the basics. Lunch will be provided.

Event Details:
Date: Monday, October 19th, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Jane Bullowa Conference Center at Ulster BOCES

Please be sure to register by Friday, October 2nd.

Registration questions: opt@mhric.org

All other inquiries: Charise Frost cfrost@mhric.org

This meeting is for Broadcast Calling and Web Content Management Member Districts only.

47. SchoolTool Webinar: Discipline and Physical Interventions

Program: Student Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/20/2026

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 3:00pm

This webinar offers an in-depth review of entering, tracking, and reporting student discipline incidents and physical interventions in SchoolTool.

48. District Data Coordinator Meeting - November 2026

Program: Testing & Special Services

Dates: 11/9/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:00am

Our monthly District Data Coordinator meetings provide up-to-date information regarding NYSED reporting practices.

A Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you the Friday before the meeting.

Please contact the Data Warehouse Helpdesk at datawarehouse@mhric.org with any questions about this meeting.

Please contact OPT@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

49. SchoolTool Webinar: Census and Registrar I

Program: Student Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 11/17/2026

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 3:00pm

This webinar is Part 1 of Census Procedures. Topics will include a general overview of the Census module, adding person/student, addresses, adding a family, enrollments, contacts, census search

50. District Data Coordinator Meeting - December 2026

Program: Testing & Special Services

Dates: 12/8/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:00am

Our monthly District Data Coordinator meetings provide up-to-date information regarding NYSED reporting practices.

A Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you the Friday before the meeting.

Please contact the Data Warehouse Helpdesk at datawarehouse@mhric.org with any questions about this meeting.

Please contact OPT@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

51. SchoolTool Webinar: Census and Registrar II

Program: Student Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 12/15/2026

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 3:00pm

TBD

52. District Data Coordinator Meeting - January 2027

Program: Testing & Special Services

Dates: 1/12/2027

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:00am

Our monthly District Data Coordinator meetings provide up-to-date information regarding NYSED reporting practices.

A Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you the Friday before the meeting.

Please contact the Data Warehouse Helpdesk at datawarehouse@mhric.org with any questions about this meeting.

Please contact OPT@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

53. SchoolTool Webinar: MS/HS Scheduling I

Program: Student Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 1/19/2027

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 3:00pm

Part I: Covers the Course Catalog, scheduling settings, student course selections, related reports, creating Master Schedule sections, and key reports for analyzing the schedule build.

54. District Data Coordinator Meeting - February 2027

Program: Testing & Special Services

Dates: 2/2/2027

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:00am

Our monthly District Data Coordinator meetings provide up-to-date information regarding NYSED reporting practices.

A Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you the Friday before the meeting.

Please contact the Data Warehouse Helpdesk at datawarehouse@mhric.org with any questions about this meeting.

Please contact OPT@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

55. SchoolTool Webinar: MS/HS Scheduling II

Program: Student Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 2/16/2027

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 3:00pm

Part II : Focuses on building schedules using the Student Schedule Builder, using builder settings and constraints, evaluating the master schedule, and finalizing, locking, and backing up schedules-including the Study Hall Overlay.

56. District Data Coordinator Meeting - March 2027

Program: Testing & Special Services

Dates: 3/2/2027

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:00am

Our monthly District Data Coordinator meetings provide up-to-date information regarding NYSED reporting practices.

A Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you the Friday before the meeting.

Please contact the Data Warehouse Helpdesk at datawarehouse@mhric.org with any questions about this meeting.

Please contact OPT@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

57. SchoolTool Webinar: User Defined Screens & Assessments

Program: Student Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 3/16/2027

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 3:00pm

This webinar will overview the User Defined Screens and User Defined Assessments. Topics will include how to add and edit these types of records.

58. District Data Coordinator Meeting - April 2027

Program: Testing & Special Services

Dates: 4/6/2027

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:00am

Our monthly District Data Coordinator meetings provide up-to-date information regarding NYSED reporting practices.

A Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you the Friday before the meeting.

Please contact the Data Warehouse Helpdesk at datawarehouse@mhric.org with any questions about this meeting.

Please contact OPT@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

59. District Data Coordinator Meeting - May 2027

Program: Testing & Special Services

Dates: 5/4/2027

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:00am

Our monthly District Data Coordinator meetings provide up-to-date information regarding NYSED reporting practices.

A Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you the Friday before the meeting.

Please contact the Data Warehouse Helpdesk at datawarehouse@mhric.org with any questions about this meeting.

Please contact OPT@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

60. District Data Coordinator Meeting - June 2027

Program: Testing & Special Services

Dates: 6/1/2027

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:30am

Our monthly District Data Coordinator meetings provide up-to-date information regarding NYSED reporting practices.

NOTE: This special End-of-Year meeting is scheduled for 90-minutes.
A Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you the Friday before the meeting.

Please contact the Data Warehouse Helpdesk at datawarehouse@mhric.org with any questions about this meeting.

Please contact OPT@mhric.org with any questions about registration.