Frontline Education

1. McKinney-Vento The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt *Open exclusively to McKinney-Vento team members

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 5/11/2025 to 6/22/2025

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Join us for an upcoming McKinney-Vento Book Study featuring The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. This opportunity is open exclusively to McKinney-Vento team members and is designed to spark meaningful conversations, explore key concepts, and develop action plans to better support our students and staff. Books have been purchased for all participants and will be delivered to your district via van mail once your registration is approved in MLP. (If you decide not to participate, please return your book to Brooke Santamont at SLL BOCES.)
The book study will be facilitated through Google Classroom. One week prior to the start date, you will receive an email with the access code and additional details. Nathan Niles from Brasher Falls will be leading the sessions. Participants who complete the book study in full will receive a $250 stipend. Please note that partial completion will not be compensated.
Important Payment Information:
To receive your stipend, you must complete all required tax forms (I-9 and W-4) and present appropriate identification before the first session-if you have not done so recently. Accepted documentation includes:
U.S. Passport or Passport Card

Driver's license or School ID with a photo

Voter registration card

AND original Birth Certificate or Social Security card
We're excited to learn and grow together-hope you'll join us!

2. McKinney-Vento Bridges Out of Poverty

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 5/15/2025

Join us for a Bridges Out of Poverty Training with Chelsea Dodd from Seaway Valley Prevention Council at SLL BOCES on May 15, 2025 from 8:00-3:00 in Conference Rooms A and B. Registration will take place from 8:00-8:30. Chelsea will begin her 6 hour workshop focused on how to break the cycle of poverty at 8:30.

3. A Handbook for Teaching Assistants BOOK STUDY CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 8/3/2025

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Are you a teaching assistant looking to strengthen your skills and confidence in the classroom? Or a teacher eager to build a more effective partnership with your TA? Our online asynchronous book study on A Handbook for Teaching Assistants by Glenys Fox is the perfect opportunity to explore the essential roles and responsibilities of TAs while gaining practical strategies to support students, teachers, and the curriculum. This revised edition offers up-to-date insights on national educational changes, including curriculum updates, assessments, and the evolving Special Educational Needs framework.

With our flexible, asynchronous format, you can participate at your own pace-whenever and wherever it fits into your schedule! Through engaging discussions and collaborative reflection, we'll dive into key topics such as effective teamwork, supporting students with diverse needs, and ensuring training is both relevant and impactful. Whether you're new to the role or a seasoned professional, this book study will help you refine your approach and maximize your impact in the classroom. Don't miss this chance to connect, learn, and grow in a supportive online community of educators!

Participants will need access to their own device to participant through the Schoology platform. AND To procure a copy of the book ISBN: 1138126209.

4. Better Than Carrots or Sticks: Restorative Practices for Positive Classroom Management Book Study CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 8/3/2025

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Classroom management is traditionally a matter of encouraging good behavior and discouraging bad by doling out rewards and punishments. But studies show that when educators empower students to address and correct misbehavior among themselves, positive results are longer lasting and more wide-reaching.
In Better Than Carrots or Sticks, longtime educators and best-selling authors Dominique Smith, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey provide a practical blueprint for creating a cooperative and respectful classroom climate in which students and teachers work through behavioral issues together. After a comprehensive overview of the roots of the restorative practices movement in schools, the authors explain how to: establish procedures and expectations for student behavior that encourage the development of positive interpersonal skills; develop a non-confrontational rapport with even the most challenging students; and implement conflict resolution strategies that prioritize relationship building and mutual understanding over finger-pointing and retribution.

Rewards and punishments may help to maintain order in the short term, but they're at best superficially effective and at worst counterproductive. This book will prepare teachers at all levels to ensure that their classrooms are welcoming, enriching, and constructive environments built on collective respect and focused on student achievement.

Participants must obtain a copy of Better Than Carrots or Sticks: Restorative Practices for Positive Classroom Management ISBN # 1416620621 and have a device to access the Schoology platform.

5. Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching: What Works for Special Needs Learners BOOK STUDY CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 8/3/2025

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Explicit instruction is systematic, direct, engaging, and success oriented--and has been shown to promote achievement for all students. This highly practical and accessible resource gives special and general education teachers the tools to implement explicit instruction in any grade level or content area. The authors are leading experts who provide clear guidelines for identifying key concepts, skills, and routines to teach; designing and delivering effective lessons; and giving students opportunities to practice and master new material.

Participants will need to procure a copy of the book ISBN: 978-1-60918-041-6.

6. Hacking Classroom Management: 10 Ideas To Help You Become the Type of Teacher They Make Movies About BOOK STUDY CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 8/3/2025

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Wish your classroom felt like the ones in inspiring teacher movies-engaging, fun, and free from constant discipline issues? Hacking Classroom Management by award-winning teacher Mike Roberts gives you 10 practical, easy-to-implement strategies that will transform your classroom into an exciting, student-centered environment where behavior issues fade away. Whether you're a first-year teacher or a seasoned veteran, this book will help you build strong relationships, maximize instructional time, boost student ownership, and even improve parent involvement-all while keeping the "F-word" (FUN!) in your teaching.

In this online asynchronous book study, you'll explore how to create a classroom culture where students want to be and where rules and consequences take a backseat to engagement and motivation. Through self-paced discussions, you'll connect with other educators, reflect on your current practices, and walk away with strategies you can use immediately. Say goodbye to classroom management headaches and hello to a learning environment worthy of the big screen! Join us and start your journey to becoming a "movie teacher" today!

Participants will need access to their own device so they can participate in the book study on the Schoology platform.

Participants will need to procure their own copy of the book ISBN 0998570583.

7. Rethinking Disability and Mathematics: A UDL Math Classroom Guide for Grades K-8 BOOK STUDY CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 8/3/2025

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Author Rachel Lambert introduces Universal Design for Learning for Math (UDL Math), a way to design math classrooms that empowers disabled and neurodiverse students to engage in mathematics in ways that lead to meaningful and joyful math learning.

Despite their gifts, students with disabilities are often viewed from a deficit standpoint in mathematics classrooms. These students are often conceptualized as needing to be fixed or remediated. Rethinking Disability and Mathematics argues that mathematics should be a transformative space for these students, a place where they can discover their power and potential and be appreciated for their many strengths.
This book study is intended for all K-8 math educators, including both general education and special education teachers.

Participants will need a device to access the Schoology platform AND to procure their own copy of the book ISBN: 978-1071926031

8. The Knowledge Gap BOOK STUDY CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 8/3/2025

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Join us for a thought-provoking, self-paced book study on The Knowledge Gap by Natalie Wexler! This eye-opening read uncovers a critical yet overlooked issue in education: the misplaced emphasis on reading comprehension "skills" rather than building students' actual knowledge. Wexler blends history, research, and real-life stories to reveal how this fundamental flaw has hindered student success-and what we can do to change it.

Through this asynchronous study, you'll explore the impact of curriculum choices on student learning and discover innovative approaches that are already making a difference. This book study will challenge your thinking and inspire new ideas for meaningful change. Learn at your own pace and be part of an important conversation on closing the knowledge gap in our schools!

Participants will need access to their own device to participant through the Schoology platform. AND To procure a copy of the book ISBN:0735213550.

9. The Writing Revolution: A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in All Subjects BOOK STUDY *CTLE Approved**

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 8/3/2025

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Struggling to help your students become strong, confident writers? The Writing Revolution (TWR) provides a proven, step-by-step method for transforming weak writers into clear, effective communicators-without adding an extra writing curriculum. Based on The Hochman Method, this approach seamlessly integrates into any subject or grade level, helping students improve not only their writing but also their reading comprehension, study skills, speaking abilities, and analytical thinking.

In this online asynchronous book study, you'll explore how to break writing into manageable steps, provide targeted feedback, and embed writing instruction into your existing lessons. No matter what you teach, TWR can help you make a dramatic impact on student learning. Join us at your own pace to discover practical, research-backed strategies that will take the mystery out of teaching writing and help your students succeed across all subjects. Let's start a writing revolution-together!

Participants will need access to their own device so they may participate in the book study on the Schoology platform.

Participants will need to procure their own copy of the book ISBN: 1119364914.

10. Let's Crack the New Regents Code for Science! CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 7/8/2025

Join local science educators who administered the new Regents exams in Biology and Earth & Space Science as they team up with teachers preparing for the June 2026 rollout. Together, we'll take a deep dive into the June 2025 exam and released questions, aligning them with the new standards to uncover patterns and insights. From there, we'll identify which standards were left unassessed-and collaborate to craft rigorous, high-level questions that target those gaps. This is a hands-on, forward-thinking session designed to empower teachers with practical tools and strategies for next year's exam. Don't miss it!

11. In-Person Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)/Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chairperson Training

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Dates: 7/15/2025 to 7/18/2025

This training series of workshops will consist of four in-person days. Module 1 will be asynchronous work that you will complete independently. Other modules will include pre-work activities. Pre-work activities must be completed before the corresponding module. The Module 1 asynchronous work must be completed before Session 1. We will utilize Schoology for this training, so all materials, including some in-person materials, can be shared digitally. Participants will be provided with the Schoology link before the start date. In this series, Chairpersons will gain an in-depth understanding of effective practices in the following aspects of the Committee on Special Education. Topic schedule: Module 1. Regulatory Foundations review Module 2. Referral Module 3. Evaluation Module 4. Eligibility Module 5. IEP Development Module 6. IEP Implementation Review Module 7. Annual Review Module 8. Reevaluation Module 9. Effective Meetings Module 10. CPSE This training is designed for new chairpersons and veteran chairs, as all would also benefit from it and are welcome to attend. Interns are also welcome. Contact Danielle Emburey(danielle.emburey@sllboces.org) with any questions.

12. Lead Teacher Evaluator Refresher Training CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 7/17/2025

This session is for school administrators who have previously obtained their lead evaluator certificate. We will review updates to APPR, feedback cycles, evidence collection techniques, and much more!

PREREQUISITE: MUST HAVE ATTENDED INITIAL LEAD TEACHER EVALUATOR TRAINING

Participants should bring a computer/device.

13. SPECCIT for Administrators

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 7/21/2025

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This half-day professional development workshop at BOCES is designed to support school and district administrators in leading the implementation of the New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency (CSDF) Standards. Developed and administered by Clarkson University, the session centers on the five foundational CSDF concept areas.

Participants will explore the structure and intent of the CSDF Standards and examine how they can serve as a framework for high-quality, future-ready instruction across disciplines. The workshop will focus on how administrators can guide and support teachers in integrating the Standards into curriculum and classroom practice. In addition, the session will include a focused discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI), not as a standalone topic, but as a digital tool with implications for instruction.

14. Alternatives to Suspensions (1 day asynchronous and 1 day in-person)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: Building Level Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Psychologists, and Counselors

Dates: 7/21/2025 to 7/24/2025

Location: Conference Room B and C

THIS IS A 1-DAY Asynchronous AND 1-DAY IN-PERSON TRAINING!!! The issue of in-and-out-of-school suspensions of all students, including students with disabilities, who demonstrate escalated classroom behavior, has become controversial and divisive leaving many staff members at odds. This two-day training package, designed for building-level administrators and teachers, is intended to help participants understand that exclusionary practices have significant short and long-term negative effects on academic, social-emotional, health and wellness, and family outcomes of students and that there are alternative approaches to discipline that lead to improved student outcomes. Participants will ground themselves in a common understanding of suspension, removal, and discipline, as well as influences, impacts, policies, and procedures contributing to the ongoing suspension crisis in schools today. Throughout these two days, participants will learn and explore effective research-based strategies for responding to student behavior and appropriate alternatives to suspension, which have significantly fewer negative impacts on student or family outcomes.

15. Creating Future Scientists CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 7/22/2025

Are you enthusiastic about the new science standards but uncertain about how to implement them? Perhaps it's been a while since you last delved into a science class? Or maybe you're eager to discover innovative ways to introduce the new science curriculum to your elementary students? This session is tailor-made for you!

Embark on a journey of hands-on learning experiences that are not only enjoyable but also ready to be seamlessly integrated into your classroom. We will delve into the new science standards, breaking them down into manageable components, and explore practical strategies to bring these concepts to life for your students. Prepare for a day filled with interactive activities, collaborative discussions, and a renewed passion for teaching science. Join us and transform your approach to science education, making it an exciting and enriching experience for both you and your students!

16. Lead Teacher Evaluator Initial Training for NEW ADMINISTRATORS CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Audience: Administrators and Interns

Dates: 7/22/2025 to 7/23/2025

During these sessions administrators will receive the necessary training to become certified lead evaluators. This training will help administrators meet the required components of the 3012-C and 3012-D APPR Legislation. A third date for calibration will be agreed upon during this session.

Administrative interns are encouraged to attend.

Participants should bring a computer/device.

17. Technology Camp 25 - Back to Basics - Into the Future

Program: Model Schools CTLE #755

Dates: 7/28/2025 to 7/31/2025

Technology Camp this year will have a special focus on foundational technology skills every teacher should have and developing teachers skills into the classrooms of the future. There will be something for everyone, from Google to Canva to AI and everything in between. Our expert staff will also be available for 1:1 or small group instruction for some breakout sessions for specific requests by teachers.

18. Ambitious Science Teaching BOOK STUDY CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 7/28/2025 to 8/31/2025

How can we make science instruction both rigorous and equitable for all students? Ambitious Science Teaching provides a research-based framework that helps educators engage students with big scientific ideas, elicit their thinking, and support meaningful discourse. Whether you're teaching elementary, middle, or high school science, this book equips you with practical tools, real classroom dialogue examples, and student work samples to enhance learning. With a focus on inquiry, argumentation, and modeling, this book is an essential resource for any science educator looking to deepen student understanding.

In this online asynchronous book study, you'll explore how to implement core teaching practices that foster engagement and critical thinking while ensuring all students have meaningful opportunities to learn. Through self-paced discussions, you'll connect with fellow educators, reflect on your teaching, and gain actionable strategies to improve science instruction at any grade level. Join us and take your science teaching to the next level-on your schedule!

Participants will need access to their own device so they can participate in the book study on the Schoology platform.

Participants will need to procure their own copy of the book ISBN 1682531627

19. Beyond the Science of Reading: Connecting Literacy Instruction to the Science of Learning BOOK STUDY *CTLE Approved**

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 7/28/2025 to 8/31/2025

Is teaching phonics enough to create skilled readers? In Beyond the Science of Reading, education writer Natalie Wexler makes a compelling case that reading instruction must go beyond foundational skills to include knowledge-building, writing, and evidence-based teaching practices. She explores how typical reading comprehension instruction often contradicts cognitive science principles-and what educators can do to close the gap. This timely book provides practical solutions for scaling effective literacy instruction and ensuring all students develop true reading proficiency.

In this online asynchronous book study, you'll engage in self-paced discussions on how to integrate reading, writing, and knowledge-building to enhance comprehension and learning. Whether you're an educator, policymaker, or advocate for literacy equity, this study will deepen your understanding of what truly works in reading instruction. Join us to explore a bold new approach to literacy education-on your schedule!

Participants will need access to their own device so they may participate in the book study on the Schoology platform.

Participants will need to procure their own copy of the book ISBN:1416633561.

20. Developing Mathematical Reasoning: Avoiding the Trap of Algorithms Grades K-12 BOOK STUDY CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 7/28/2025 to 8/31/2025

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Memorization tricks and algorithms meant to make math "easier" are full of traps that sacrifice long-term student growth for short-lived gains. Students and teachers alike have been led to believe that they've learned more and more math, but in reality, their brains never get any stronger. Using these tricks may make facts easier to memorize in isolation, but that very disconnect distorts the reality of math.

Developing Mathematical Reasoning: Avoiding the Trap of Algorithms emphasizes the importance of teaching students increasingly sophisticated mathematical reasoning and understanding underlying concepts rather than relying on a set rule for solving problems. Author Pam Harris argues that teaching real math―math that is free of distortions-will reach more students more effectively and result in deeper understanding and longer retention. This book is about teaching undistorted math using the kinds of mental reasoning that mathematicians do.

Participants will need a device to access the Schoology platform AND to procure their own copy of the book ISBN: 978-1071948262

21. Engaging the Brain: 20 Unforgettable Strategies for Growing Dendrites and Accelerating Learning BOOK STUDY CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 7/28/2025 to 8/31/2025

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Struggling to keep students focused and motivated? Engaging the Brain, the latest edition of Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites by Marcia Tate, provides 20 powerful, brain-based instructional strategies designed to make learning stick. Backed by research and filled with ready-to-use classroom applications, this book helps educators create dynamic, student-centered lessons that maximize memory, address common behavior challenges, and close learning gaps-including those caused by the pandemic.

In this online asynchronous book study, you'll explore how to apply these field-tested strategies to any grade level or subject, ensuring students are actively engaged and retaining information more effectively. Through self-paced discussions, you'll discover practical classroom activities, the science behind each strategy, and action plans to implement them right away. Whether you're looking to boost motivation, enhance participation, or accelerate learning, this study will equip you with the tools to teach in a way the brain learns best. Join us and start transforming your classroom today-on your schedule!

Participants will need access to their own device so they can participate in the book study on the Schoology platform.

Participants will need to procure their own copy of the book ISBN 1071939785

22. Hacking Teacher Burnout: 8 Steps to Go from Isolated to Empowered So You Can Overcome Any Challenge BOOK STUDY CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 7/28/2025 to 8/31/2025

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Take charge of your well-being and rediscover your passion for teaching with our self-paced book study on Hacking Teacher Burnout by Amber Harper! This empowering read provides a practical, step-by-step guide to overcoming burnout and reclaiming joy in your career. With actionable strategies and real-world insights, Harper helps educators identify the root causes of burnout, shift their mindset, and build a sustainable, fulfilling teaching practice.

In this asynchronous study, you'll engage with a supportive community of educators while exploring effective ways to manage stress, set boundaries, and reignite your motivation. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or simply want to prevent burnout before it starts, this book study will provide the tools and inspiration to help you thrive. Join us at your own pace and take the first step toward a more balanced and rewarding teaching journey!

Participants will need access to their own device so they can participate in the book study on the Schoology platform.

Participants must obtain a copy of the ISBN # 1948212226.

23. Just Tell Them: The Power of Explanations and Explicit Teaching BOOK STUDY CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 7/28/2025 to 8/31/2025

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Join us for an engaging, self-paced book study on Just Tell Them by Zach Groshell! This insightful read reaffirms the power of clear, effective explanations in teaching-at a time when "teacher talk" is often underestimated. Groshell dives into the science of learning, sharing essential techniques for modeling, demonstrating, and breaking down complex concepts so every student can succeed.

Throughout this asynchronous study, you'll explore practical strategies to refine your instructional approach and make learning more accessible for all. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting out, this book study will equip you with the tools to teach with greater clarity and confidence. Join the conversation, learn at your own pace, and discover how a direct and explicit teaching approach can transform your classroom!

Participants will need access to their own device so they can participate in the book study on the Schoology platform.

Participants must procure their own copy of the book ISBN 103600368X

24. The Burnout Cure: Learning to Love Teaching Again BOOK STUDY *CTLE Approved**

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 7/28/2025 to 8/31/2025

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Reignite your passion for teaching with our self-paced book study on The Burnout Cure by Chase Mielke! Drawing from research in social-emotional learning and positive psychology, Mielke offers practical strategies to help educators shift their mindset, strengthen resilience, and find renewed joy in the classroom. With a mix of humor, research-based insights, and real-life experiences, this book provides a refreshing and relatable guide to overcoming burnout.

In this asynchronous study, you'll explore immediate, actionable steps to enhance your well-being-both in and out of the classroom. From mindfulness and gratitude to empathy and altruism, The Burnout Cure equips you with tools to transform your outlook and energize your teaching. Whether you're looking to prevent burnout or reclaim your love for the profession, this book study will provide the support and inspiration you need. Join at your own pace and rediscover what makes teaching so rewarding!

Participants will need access to their own device so they may participate in the book study on the Schoology platform.

Participants will need to procure their own copy of the book ISBN: 1416627251.

25. NoCo Middle Level Summer Institute Co-Sponsored with NYS Middle Level Assocation CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 7/30/2025 to 7/31/2025

Two days of middle level professional learning including sessions led by the NYS Middle School Association members and middle level practitioners, regional networking activities, and enriching conversations about middle level education.

Please note that the participant limit for this session is informed by the presenter's discretion, contractual participant limitations, and the venue's seating capacity.

REGISTRATION FEE: 50-60 participants = $235; 61-75 participants = $200; 76-100+ = $175

26. Bridging Science and Humanities - Deeper Engagement and Connections CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 8/5/2025

Imagine exploring volcanic eruptions and climate change through a gripping novel about Krakatoa, while Social Studies delves into the historical context. In this session, we'll investigate how to seamlessly integrate science with the humanities to create a rich, interdisciplinary learning experience.

Together, we'll collaborate to build connections between subjects, deepening student engagement and understanding. This approach not only enriches the learning experience but also fosters critical thinking and empathy by presenting scientific topics through diverse perspectives.

Join us for a dynamic session that will inspire you to bring interdisciplinary teaching into your classroom, making complex topics more relatable and engaging for your students.

27. Summer Literacy Camp 2025 CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 8/5/2025 to 8/6/2025

Join us August 5th and 6th at Massena High School for two energizing days packed with inspiration, practical strategies, and a whole lot of literacy love. We're thrilled to welcome virtual keynotes from literacy powerhouses Melissa Loftus and Lori Sappington of the Melissa and Lori Love Literacy Podcast, as well as Natalie Wexler, acclaimed author of The Knowledge Gap and Beyond the Science of Reading. Whether you're deep into your literacy journey or just getting started, this camp is your launchpad for next-level impact.

But wait-there's more! The spotlight will also shine on our incredible local literacy practitioners, who will share their boots-on-the-ground brilliance and classroom-tested strategies. Together, we'll explore how to implement evidence-based literacy practices that truly move the needle on student outcomes. Come ready to learn, laugh, and leave with tools to enrich your teaching and ignite your students' love for literacy. Mark your calendars and pack your notebooks-Summer Literacy Camp 2025 is where passion meets practice!

28. Introduction to UFLI Foundations CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 8/8/2025

UFLI Foundations is an explicit and systematic program that teaches students the foundational skills necessary for proficient reading. It follows a carefully developed scope and sequence designed to ensure that students systematically acquire each skill needed and learn to apply each skill with automaticity and confidence. The program is designed to be used for core instruction in the primary grades or for intervention with struggling students in any grade.

UFLI Foundations strikes the perfect balance between structure and responsiveness to students' needs. The program features ample opportunities for students to practice, along with built-in gradual release. It provides teachers with detailed lesson plans, a PowerPoint slide deck to accompany each lesson, and downloadable materials for homework or center activities.

UFLI Foundations is an example of an educative curriculum. This means that simply using the materials and lesson structure will add to your professional knowledge and skills in key areas: The process of reading acquisition, Key linguistic elements necessary for reading, Evidence-based instructional methods that promote reading proficiency.

The first three registrants will receive a free copy of the UFLI Foundations text!

29. Why Reading Comprehension is So Difficult to Achieve (and What We Can Do About it) CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 8/12/2025

Dive into the complexities of reading comprehension with our workshop titled "Why Reading Comprehension is So Difficult to Achieve (and What We Can Do About it)." Based on insights from the RAND Reading Study Group and volumes of research, this workshop illuminates the multifaceted nature of reading comprehension and the challenges students face in achieving proficiency.

Participants will explore the nuances of measuring comprehension beyond surface-level understanding, debunking myths about comprehension as merely a set of skills versus strategic processes.

Throughout this engaging professional learning experience, educators will gain practical strategies grounded in research to enhance reading comprehension for all learners. From developing metacognition to structures for promoting comprehension, participants will leave equipped with evidence-based approaches to promote deeper understanding and meaningful engagement with texts. Join us in unraveling the complexities of reading comprehension and discovering actionable methods to empower students as proficient and confident readers.

8-8:30 a.m. Registration; 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Session

30. Mentored Experience Initial Training CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 8/13/2025

The initial session will focus on fostering a positive mentoring relationship, an understanding of the expectations of the program, as well as professionalism. Participants will review certification requirements, explore the core competencies in SEL, identify the hallmarks of effective teaching, and develop the skills to give and receive feedback.

In addition to the Initial training, participants will engage in monthly asynchronous Google Classroom posts in September through May. Posts are designed to support professional growth and provide reflective opportunities in regard to professionalism, building rapport, developing resiliency, coachability, technology integration, effective communication, induction check-ins, and reflective practices.

NEW HIRES will participate in bi-monthly synchronous Zoom webinars in October, December, February, and April. These sessions are designed to provide support and targeted professional learning. Topics will include preparing for parent-teacher conferences, classroom management, technology integration, Google Classroom, CSE meeting procedures, and reorganizing instruction mid-year through curriculum mapping. Additional sessions will address certification requirements, retirement and financial planning, planning field trips, navigating state testing, participating in observations, implementing effective teaching strategies, and understanding priority standards. These webinars also allow time to share great or difficult teaching moments, ask questions, and connect with peers.

MENTORS will engage in a mid-year synchronous Zoom webinar in January. The focus will include reviewing progress, sharing district-specific insights, addressing challenges, and offering support and strategies. It will also provide an opportunity for mentors to collaborate and align efforts across districts as we move into the second half of the year.

CTLE credits and stipends will be based upon the actual time/sessions individuals attend.

31. Culture Counts: Crafting Classrooms That Connect CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 8/14/2025

Join us for a day of exploring practical teaching strategies to build culturally responsive and sustaining classrooms. We will take some time to experience many of these strategies ourselves and wrap up the day by taking a look at current curriculum and pedagogy to make small changes with BIG impact. Bring some curriculum or lesson plans to use.

32. Make it Stick: How Memory Works and Strategies for Bolstering Student Learning CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 8/14/2025

Based upon the pivotal piece "Make it Stick" by Peter Brown, Henry Roediger III, and Mark McDaniel.

Everyday we work with the most complex tool and don't think twice about it: our brain. Despite everything that we do as educators surrounding around the brain, it remains one of the greatest mysteries of our species.

This workshop will help to shed light on how our memory system works to get the most from our students' thinking. Additionally, participants will learn strategies for getting curricular items into long term memory stores.

REGISTRATION: 8-8:30 a.m. ~SESSION: 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m

33. New Paltz Science of Reading Fundamentals Microcredential: A Guided Experience CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 8/18/2025 to 8/21/2025

This is the topic and the course that everyone is talking about!

The Science of Reading Fundamentals introduces innovative, evidence-based tools and concepts that are a valuable complement to any P-12 literacy curriculum and a useful starting point for anyone interested in the latest research about how children learn to read.

While the course itself is an online, asynchronous course, the experience blends the best of both in-person learning and online materials. Participants will come to the site for each of the four days to be part of a cohort that grows and leans about literacy together. The experience will capitalize upon the attention provided by release time, the comradery of fellow educators, but also the insights of the best possible digital resources.

Participants will need to bring their own device to work from and headphones in order to hear video instruction.

34. Science Investigations Kick-Off - Starting Strong! CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 8/22/2025

Ready to kick off the school year with a bang? Join us for an interactive, high-energy session where you'll actively engage in the latest science investigations-before your students do! Collaborate with fellow educators as you explore each new investigation firsthand, gaining valuable insights and strategies to bring back to your classroom.

This session is the perfect opportunity to refresh your teaching toolkit, build confidence in delivering new content, and connect with peers who share your passion for science education. Whether you're looking to energize your teaching approach or discover innovative ways to engage your students, this workshop has something for everyone.

Don't miss out on this chance to start the school year inspired and prepared. Let's make science exciting together!

35. Creating the IEP (NFEC)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Dates: 8/25/2025

Location: A and B

Participants will develop their understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum.

36. School Library System Orientation and OPALS 101

Program: School Library System - CTLE #3234

Dates: 8/26/2025

School Library System Orientation and OPALS 101 training is for new and 'nearly new' school librarians, library assistants, and library aides. We will review School Library System services and resources so that library staff can serve students and educators in their districts effectively. Training will include information on interlibrary loan, database resources, Sora, purchasing and budgets, the online library catalog, and more. OPALS 101 will introduce the basics (loans, returns, loaned item reports, overdues, adding users, searching for books, setting the calendar for the OPAC), as well as looking at some of the features in Reports and Tools. There will be time to address any specific questions about library procedures and management that participants may have. (This session may be scheduled individually if there are fewer than 5 participants)

37. Creating the IEP (CVES)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Dates: 8/26/2025

Location: 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh

Participants will develop their understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum.

38. School Library System Instructional Planning Day

Program: School Library System - CTLE #3234

Dates: 8/27/2025

This workshop is designed for school librarians looking to prepare for the upcoming year with a focus on curriculum development and instructional planning using the AASL National School Library Standards and the Empire State Information Fluency Continuum. The session will also include key updates and training on major regional platforms such as OPALS and Sora, emphasizing new features that enhance library management and student access to digital content.

39. Effective Teaching (Days 6-7) CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Audience: Effective Teaching Days 1-5 Participants

Dates: 8/28/2025 to 10/9/2025

Location: Conference Room C

This training is based on what was taught in Effective Teaching Days 1-5, which was designed to provide participants with a top-notch professional growth experience focusing on instructional and classroom management skills.

Some outcomes participants can expect include: increased student time on task, improved student behavior, improved student performance, insights into and options for classroom organization, motivation of students, and classroom management techniques that work.

Registration: 8:00-8:30 a.m. ~ Session: 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

40. Creating the IEP (SLL)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Dates: 8/28/2025

Location: A and B

Participants will develop their understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum.

41. Measurable Annual Goals (ESC Canton)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

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

Dates: 9/15/2025

New

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

42. Measurable Annual Goals (CVES Plattsburgh)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

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

Dates: 9/17/2025

New

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

43. Measurable Annual Goals (NFEC Malone)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

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

Dates: 9/19/2025

New

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

44. Know Better, Do Better Comprehension: Fueling the Brain with Knowledge, Vocabulary, and Rich Language BOOK STUDY *CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 9/22/2025 to 11/3/2025

Proficient readers employ knowledge beyond the foundations of sounds and symbols. Educators Meredith and David Liben shed light on how vocabulary, knowledge, and language structure impact literacy and what you can do to promote & develop these crucial elements of Scarborough's Reading Rope. This self-paced book study takes a look at the abstract act of understanding, digs into why each text presents unique challenges, and identifies effective practices you can implement now and, in the future, to help readers help themselves.

THE BOOK IS NOT PROVIDED - PARTICIPANTS MUST PROCURE A COPY - ISBN: 978-1-5461-1387-4
PARTICIPANTS WILL ALSO NEED ACCESS TO SCHOOLOGY

45. School Library System Professional Learning Day #1 CTLE Approved

Program: School Library System - CTLE #3234

Dates: 9/25/2025

New

The School Library System will hold a full day of professional learning activities at the Educational Services Center for librarians and library staff. Even if you cannot attend all activities, please register for the full day. CTLE credit will be assigned based on the number of hours of attendance. All school librarians and library staff are strongly encouraged to attend!

8:30-11:30am: Professional Development Activities (details will be sent via email)
12:30 - 2:30pm: CC/Liaison Meeting
2:30 - 3:30pm: SLS Council Meeting

46. Make and Take Workshop- with AI CTLE Approved

Program: Model Schools CTLE #755

Dates: 10/1/2025

New

You keep hearing about all the great things Canva can create with Artificial Intelligence: websites for student practice, awards, presentations, etc. But when do you have time to figure out how to make them? This workshop is designed to allow you to leave not only with the knowledge of how to harness some of the advanced features of Canva, but also with workable items you can use immediately with your class! You will create at least one interactive website (no programming needed), at least one spreadsheet bulk create job, and at least one interactive presentation in our time together.

47. Regional Science PLC CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 10/10/2025

Get ready to roll up your lab coat sleeves-our Regional Science PLC is back and better than ever! Led by none other than science Regional Teacher Leader Sean Ellison and science guru Kristen Remington-Donahue, this series is your go-to space for all things Next Gen Science Standards. Whether you're knee-deep in curriculum writing or just trying to decode the latest Regents assessments, this session will give you the clarity and tools you need to feel confident and connected.

From diving into the New York State Science Investigations to swapping your favorite classroom strategies with fellow science educators, this PLC is all about collaboration, implementation, and inspiration. It's not just professional learning, it's a community of passionate educators building the future of science instruction together. Come curious, leave empowered.

48. The Magic of Canva & Book Creator CTLE Approved

Program: Model Schools CTLE #755

Dates: 10/24/2025

New

This will be a day focusing on Canva

Have you heard about Canva and are wondering what all the hype is about? Canva for Education is a powerful design tool, allowing you and your students to create visually stunning designs for any subject or age level. You and your students can create your own designs from scratch, or choose from our library of over 60,000 high quality, educational templates. The best part of all, it's absolutely FREE!

This workshop is designed for beginners and will go over the platform and how to use it effectively. Participants will be given time to explore and create their own items during this workshop.

49. Ed Tech Essentials by Dr. Monica Burns BOOK STUDY CLTE Approved

Program: Model Schools CTLE #755

Dates: 11/3/2025 to 12/6/2025

New

Do you want to prepare your students to be productive, responsible users of technology both in and outside the classroom? If you answered YES, then this book is for you.
What EdTech skills and strategies should educators focus on to ensure they are making the best use of online spaces for classroom learning? How can they navigate through the number of growing options in digital tools and spaces? How can educators guide students through learning best practices when using these tools?
In this book Monica Burns answers these and other questions. A book to use as a guide to incorporating EdTech across all grade levels and subject areas both in distance-learning and face-to-face environments. V=

By participating in this book study you'll add a number of tools to your toolbox.

This is a self-paced, asynchronous course with assignments due each week on Sunday. All assignments must be completed in order to be paid for the book study.

Books will be provided.

50. School Library System Professional Learning Day #2 CTLE Approved

Program: School Library System - CTLE #3234

Dates: 12/2/2025

New

The School Library System will hold a full day of professional learning activities at the Educational Services Center for librarians and library staff. Even if you cannot attend all activities, please register for the full day. CTLE credit will be assigned based on the number of hours of attendance. All school librarians and library staff are strongly encouraged to attend!

8:30-11:30am: Professional Development Activities (details will be sent via email)
12:30 - 2:30pm: CC/Liaison Meeting
2:30 - 3:30pm: SLS Council Meeting

51. Creating Digital Escape Rooms with Google CTLE Approved

Program: Model Schools CTLE #755

Dates: 1/16/2026

New

Do your students enjoy escape room activities, but you dread the work involved in setting them up? All the work in copying papers, separating materials, setting locks... Well, then digital escape rooms may be just what you're looking for! This workshop will be focusing on how to create digital escape rooms with Google Sites and Google Forms. (No more papers to copy and keep track of!)

Just in time for state test prep! What better way to practice and motivate students to review materials than with an escape room?!

No prior experience is necessary - we will start right from scratch and go through all the steps. I will show you a few examples and walk you through the process to create your very own escape room.

This workshop will be primarily work time for you to design your own escape room after learning the steps involved in setting them up. Help will be available and provided as needed.

Please bring an idea or content that you want to build your escape room around.

You will need a laptop or chromebook and a charger.

52. School Library System Professional Learning Day #3 CTLE Approved

Program: School Library System - CTLE #3234

Dates: 1/29/2026

New

The School Library System will hold a full day of professional learning activities at the Educational Services Center for librarians and library staff. Even if you cannot attend all activities, please register for the full day. CTLE credit will be assigned based on the number of hours of attendance. All school librarians and library staff are strongly encouraged to attend!

8:30-11:30am: Professional Development Activities (details will be sent via email)
12:30 - 2:30pm: CC/Liaison Meeting
2:30 - 3:30pm: SLS Council Meeting

53. Programming with Students CTLE Approved

Program: Model Schools CTLE #755

Dates: 2/1/2026 to 2/23/2026

New

This four week completely asynchronous workshop will help teachers explore programming options for their students. We will look at three web based programming sites, all of which are EdLaw2d compliant: Scratch, Microsoft MakeCode and PencilCode. After having a chance to explore all three programs, participants will be asked to draft a plan to use at least one with students.

54. Bring a Coding Course to Your High School with Computer Science Academy CTLE Approved

Program: Model Schools CTLE #755

Dates: 3/18/2026

New

Learning to code can be hard and setting up a coding course even more so! Carnegie Mellon's Computer Science Academy makes learning to code and teaching coding easy! This curriculum is already being implemented in some of our area schools and students are having great success.

Get ready to meet the New York State Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards for computational thinking through teaching your students Python. The basics of this course will teach you as an instructor how to draw images, create animations, and make simple games. You will be introduced to a self-paced, online curriculum that can be used on any device that leads to certification in Carnegie Mellon University's Computer Science Academy. With this certification, you will be given access to a complete curriculum to use with students including a defined scope and sequence, an online IDE (integrated development environment) for students to program in, and a portal to monitor student progress.

This workshop will introduce participants to the curriculum and start the professionals on their path towards CSO certification. To receive certification, teachers will need to complete 4 units in Computer Science Academy CSO by the end of the academic year. While one unit may be completed during this in-person day, participants will need to work on their own time to complete the rest of the units as supported by our helpdesk of certified trainers.

Participants will receive 20 hours of CTLE credit 6 in-person and 14 online, asynchronous hours.

55. Understanding and Dealing with Challenging Student Behavior CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 3/24/2026 to 3/25/2026

In this two-day workshop, participants are provided with information regarding the various types of emotional problems/behaviors symptomatic of particular disturbances. Many times children do not choose to act inappropriately, but rather, can't control or manage their behavior/emotions without outside intervention. Participants will learn how children and youth are affected by brain development and the trauma and stress that can be part of that growth.

Participants will also become familiar with the characteristic behaviors of Disruptive Behavior and Personality Disorders to begin to recognize the need for a "prescriptive" approach as the success of interventions is linked to their efficacy with a particular type of behavior. Participants are made aware of the range of alternative intervention strategies and behavior management programs through an exploration of the cyclical nature of conflict; demonstrating how the way the student perceives, thinks, and feels is manifested in behavior, evokes a response from an adult/peer, and begins a cycle of escalation.

Behavioral first aid strategies are also introduced as ways of labeling what positive interventions can look like when addressing student behavior. By developing a shared vocabulary of names/labels to the techniques and examining when they should be used and when they are contraindicated, start can begin to plan interventions thereby increasing their effectiveness.

Registration: 8:15-8:30 a.m. ~ Session: 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

MINIMUM ENROLLMENT-10

56. Keeping Everyone Safe CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 3/26/2026 to 3/27/2026

One of the primary concerns staff members have is how to work with a student who is, or has the potential to become physically aggressive.

The primary goal of this two-day program is to equip staff with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to avoid and de-escalate crisis situations without the need for physical intervention. However, since physical intervention can be deemed necessary for the safety and well-being of the students, staff and environment, participants will also be taught non-aggressive intervention techniques.

This program includes: sources of aggressive behavior, stages of crisis development, keeping others safe, supportive verbal and non-verbal de-escalation strategies, physical responses to attack, supportive physical intervention and transport techniques, crisis team development, roles, and communication, talking with students after a crisis, and development of policies and procedural safeguards.

Registration: 8:15-8:30 a.m. ~ Session: 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

MINIMUM ENROLLMENT-10

57. School Library System Professional Learning Day #4 CTLE Approved

Program: School Library System - CTLE #3234

Dates: 3/31/2026

New

The School Library System will hold a full day of professional learning activities at the Educational Services Center for librarians and library staff. Even if you cannot attend all activities, please register for the full day. CTLE credit will be assigned based on the number of hours of attendance. All school librarians and library staff are strongly encouraged to attend!

8:30-11:30am: Professional Development Activities (details will be sent via email)
12:30 - 2:30pm: CC/Liaison Meeting
2:30 - 3:30pm: SLS Council Meeting

58. Regional Science PLC CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 4/24/2026

Get ready to roll up your lab coat sleeves-our Regional Science PLC is back and better than ever! Led by none other than science Regional Teacher Leader Sean Ellison and science guru Kristen Remington-Donahue, this series is your go-to space for all things Next Gen Science Standards. Whether you're knee-deep in curriculum writing or just trying to decode the latest Regents assessments, this session will give you the clarity and tools you need to feel confident and connected.

From diving into the New York State Science Investigations to swapping your favorite classroom strategies with fellow science educators, this PLC is all about collaboration, implementation, and inspiration. It's not just professional learning, it's a community of passionate educators building the future of science instruction together. Come curious, leave empowered.

59. School Library System Professional Learning Day #5 CTLE Approved

Program: School Library System - CTLE #3234

Dates: 6/4/2026

New

The School Library System will hold a full day of professional learning activities at the Educational Services Center for librarians and library staff. Even if you cannot attend all activities, please register for the full day. CTLE credit will be assigned based on the number of hours of attendance. All school librarians and library staff are strongly encouraged to attend!

8:30-11:30am: Professional Development Activities (details will be sent via email)
12:30 - 2:30pm: CC/Liaison Meeting
2:30 - 3:30pm: SLS Council Meeting

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