Frontline Education

1. The Writing Revolution Book Study

Program: School Improvement

Audience: teachers grades 3 - 12

Dates: 7/9/2025 to 9/30/2025

All teachers, grades 3 - 12, explore the world of Reading-Writing Relationships and Connections with this professional learning opportunity, featuring insights from the NYS Literacy Brief #3: The Role of Writing. These engaging sessions will leverage the text of Brief #3 and the acclaimed book, The Writing Revolution, to uncover high-impact practices and activities designed to enhance student writing skills. What to Expect: -In-depth Exploration: Understand the pivotal role of writing in literacy development. -High-Impact Practices: Discover effective strategies and activities to improve student writing. -Practical Techniques: Learn specific methods from The Writing Revolution that can be applied to any content area, empowering students to become confident writers. This will be a hybrid study, meeting in person for our first and last meeting and meeting via Zoom for 3 sessions in between. Participants must be in attendance for all sessions. The first meeting will be in the Leighton Elementary Library.

2. Curriculum and Instruction Community 2025-2026

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Central office staff charged with instructional leadership within component districts.

Dates: 9/5/2025 to 6/18/2026

These monthly sessions, designed for county Curriculum & Instruction Council members, will focus on building the knowledge and skills to support the latest initiatives from the New York State Department of Education. During our time together participants will engage in discussions and activities to ensure we are equipped to implement transformative educational strategies within our districts and community.

3. Secondary Principal Meetings 2025-2026 (Middle School & High School)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Principals

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 5/20/2026

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These sessions, designed for building leaders, will focus on building knowledge and skills to support the latest initiatives from the New York State Department of Education. During our time together participants will engage in discussions and activities to ensure we are equipped to implement transformative educational strategies with our staff and community. This year's topics will include the Portrait of a Graduate, Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education, leading the work around the Numeracy & Literacy Briefs, Minds on, Hands on Learning, and more!

4. MTSS Practices Community

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 6/3/2026

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This MTSS Community is designed to bring teams together to learn, share, and grow in their work with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support. Through collaborative sessions, participants will explore best practices, strengthen system-level implementation, and support one another in building structures that meet the needs of all learners. These gatherings will focus on connection, practical strategies, and shared problem-solving to help move MTSS efforts forward in meaningful and manageable ways.

5. TCIS Community of Practice

Program: School Improvement

Audience: TCIS Cornell certified trainers from CiTi staff and component districts

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 5/21/2026

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TCIS trainers from across the county will meet every other month to discuss best practices in implementation during training, refresher classes, and in real time. The team will collaborate to share ideas and network to connect and build supportive relationships to enhance practice.

6. Instructional Coaches Learning Community 2025-2026

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 9/19/2025 to 5/1/2026

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This community of educators will engage in professional dialogue around topics and issues intended to support the craft of coaching. Such topics as intentional trust and relationship building, growth producing feedback, communication skills, and mindful presence will be explored. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to bring issues and challenges to the table for exploration and support with colleagues.

7. Counselor, Social Worker & Mental Health Personnel Learning Community

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Counselors, Social Workers, Mental Health Support Personnel

Dates: 9/22/2025 to 4/20/2026

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The intention of this learning community is to provide a space for exploration of and collaboration around the unique needs and challenges of the role of Counselors, Social Workers and Mental Health support personnel. We will also consider the role of social emotional learning in this context. Other topics include the prioritization of work, communicating clearly the parameters of roles, supporting Tier One instruction, addressing attendance concerns, graduation pathways, transitions plans and more. Differentiation based on levels and needs will occur at each session while building a community of support for staff in these challenging roles. Cultivating a professional community is necessary to offer the support needed to fulfill this role.

8. Assistant Principal Meetings 2025-2026

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 5/18/2026

These sessions, designed for building leaders, will focus on building knowledge and skills to support the latest initiatives from the New York State Department of Education. During our time together participants will engage in discussions and activities to ensure we are equipped to implement transformative educational strategies with our staff and community. This year's topics will include the Portrait of a Graduate, Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education, leading the work around the Numeracy & Literacy Briefs, Minds on, Hands on Learning, and more!

9. CiTi Guiding Coalition 2025-2026

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 6/2/2026

The Guiding Coalition is responsible for leading the PLC framework at CiTi and focuses on systems for continuous improvement across the organization. Members of the Guiding Coalition serve as representatives of their programs who actively seek input from and communicate information, decisions and action steps to the groups they represent.

10. Fine Arts Community

Program: Arts-In-Education

Audience: Music and Art Educators, Administration

Dates: 9/25/2025 to 4/21/2026

The Fine Arts Community is an inclusive community for music and visual art educators, teaching artists, community partners, and anyone interested in leading or supporting enrichment areas across Oswego County and Central New York. Open to all who support the arts, this group focuses on building strong organizational structures, implementing the Individual Arts Assessment Pathway (IAAP), and expanding professional learning and curriculum development across the region. With an emphasis on PreK-12 conversations, we aim to strengthen fine arts programs through adaptable practices that respond to evolving student and district needs. Members will engage in collaborative planning, resource sharing, and community-building efforts through regular gatherings and partnership stops that build school arts programs and support local artists and organizations. From early childhood to high school, this group fosters a supportive network where educators and partners work together to enhance curriculum, instruction, and student experiences in the arts. Join us to lead, learn, and grow with a vibrant network dedicated to elevating fine arts education.

11. OCDOT Meetings 2025-2026

Program: Instructional Technology

Audience: Directors of Technology

Dates: 9/26/2025 to 6/12/2026

OCDOT Meetings, 2025-2026

12. CiTi Enrichment Core - Craftsman Guide work

Program: Arts-In-Education

Dates: 9/30/2025 to 4/8/2026

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Building a guaranteed and viable curriculum for PE and art educators at CiTi BOCES.

13. Elementary Principal Meetings 2025-2026

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Elementary Principals

Dates: 9/30/2025 to 5/19/2026

These sessions, designed for building leaders, will focus on building knowledge and skills to support the latest initiatives from the New York State Department of Education. During our time together participants will engage in discussions and activities to ensure we are equipped to implement transformative educational strategies with our staff and community. This year's topics will include the Portrait of a Graduate, Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education, leading the work around the Numeracy & Literacy Briefs, Minds on, Hands on Learning, and more!

14. High Impact Strategies for Building Leaders Session 4: Student Support System Management

Program: School Improvement

Audience: building principals and district administration

Dates: 9/30/2025

This session will bridge the prior sessions and designing student support practices through a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework. Participants will reflect on the existing systems and teaming structures that are in place to manage the student support practices. This session will discuss:
• a cycle for evaluating existing interventions and support strategies
• the role of universal screening to identify students with social-emotional skill lag and students with individualized social/emotional/behavioral or mental health needs.
• progress monitoring of interventions, and the role of bringing social and behavioral data to student intervention discussions.

15. CiTi Community Practice Task Force 2025-2026

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 9/30/2025 to 6/16/2026

TBD

16. APPR for New Administrators 25-26 (#2)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Principals and Administrators not previously trained

Dates: 10/1/2025

This training is for administrators who have not been previously trained. The training will include state-prescribed components and is appropriate for independent evaluators, as well. The goal is to provide training that emphasizes the observation cycle, growth producing feedback, and inter-rater reliability.

17. Engineering Design for NYSSLS Round 1 Follow Up

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Participants from Engineering Design for NYSSLS-Round 1 offered July 1-2, 2025

Dates: 10/2/2025

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Use the materials, courtesy of the Shineman Foundation, to troubleshoot the engineering design challenge you designed and perfect it for your students before classroom implementation. Invitation only.

18. Syracuse Orchestra Side-by-Side

Program: Arts-In-Education

Audience: Anyone who is a musician

Dates: 10/5/2025

Calling all Instrumentalist: Experience The Syracuse Orchestra in a thrilling concert that brings our community and orchestra together on one stage! Conducted by Principal Pops Conductor Sean O'Loughlin, this special performance features unforgettable movie hits and beloved orchestral favorites by Herold and Tchaikovsky. Celebrate as local musicians join our professional players in a powerful display of music, collaboration, and community spirit. Don't miss this unique opportunity to be part of a concert that showcases the heart of our community and the joy of making music together! Registration is at https://syracuseorchestra.org/event/sxs2025/

19. Foundations of Culture and Climate in the Creative Classrom

Program: Arts-In-Education

Audience: Art and Music Teachers

Dates: 10/7/2025 to 5/12/2026

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Join us for a hybrid professional learning experience designed to support educators in shaping positive classroom cultures and climates in collaboration with the CNY/OC Teacher Center. Through a blend of dialogues, podcasts, videos, readings, and interactive activities, participants will explore practical strategies to strengthen classroom systems, address behaviors, and enrich student engagement-without labeling it "social-emotional learning.” All participants will be added to a Google Classroom. This flexible program combines virtual sessions, asynchronous modules, and in-person connections, making it easy to fit meaningful professional growth into your schedule. A special highlight will be a virtual "In Conversation” with Dr. Scott Edgar, a national leader in the fine arts and student well-being, who will share insights and strategies tailored for arts educators. By the end of the year, participants will walk away with new tools, perspectives, and a supportive network to help create classrooms where students feel connected, inspired, and ready to learn.

20. CiTi Elementary PLT - A+ ONLY

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 10/8/2025 to 6/10/2026

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This PLT will focus on building and strengthening our guaranteed and viable curriculum. Together, we will collaborate to align instructional practices, ensure consistency across grade levels, and create a curriculum that supports student success for all learners.

21. Social Studies & Secondary ELA Learning Community: Full Day

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Secondary Teachers of Social Studies, Secondary Teachers of ELA, SPED Secondary Teachers, Literacy Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Department Chairs, Teacher Leaders, Administrators (Directors, Curriculum Specialists, Principals, Asst Principals)

Dates: 10/9/2025 to 4/22/2026

This community of educators will focus on professional dialogue aligned to culturally responsive practices, standards alignment in curriculum & instruction, and evidence-based practices in critical thinking through reading and writing. Who should attend? ANY secondary teacher that is seeking effective ways to embed literacy practices in Social Studies and ELA. Collegial conversations will focus on how to plan lessons that use interdisciplinary skills to get students at deeper levels of content learning. Session topics, practices, and resources/materials will be designed with the intention of turn keying back to your home district to support professional growth of your department and teacher teams. **If possible, attend as an interdisciplinary team! Target Audience: Secondary Teachers of Social Studies (Gr 5-12), Secondary Teachers of ELA (Gr 5-12), Literacy Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Department Chairs, Teacher Leaders, Administrators (Directors, Curriculum Specialists, Principals, Asst Principals)

22. Social Studies Learning Community

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Secondary Teachers of Social Studies, Secondary Teachers of ELA, SPED Secondary Teachers, Literacy Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Department Chairs, Teacher Leaders, Administrators (Directors, Curriculum Specialists, Principals, Asst Principals)

Dates: 10/9/2025 to 4/22/2026

This community of educators will focus on professional dialogue aligned to culturally responsive practices, standards alignment in curriculum & instruction, and evidence-based practices in critical thinking through reading and writing. Collegial conversations will focus on how to plan lessons that use interdisciplinary skills to get students at deeper levels of content learning. Session topics, practices, and resources/materials will be designed with the intention of turn keying back to your home district to support professional growth of your department and teacher teams. **If possible, attend as an interdisciplinary team! Target Audience: Secondary Teachers of Social Studies (Gr 5-12), Secondary Teachers of ELA (Gr 5-12), Instructional Coaches, Department Chairs, Teacher Leaders, Administrators (Directors, Curriculum Specialists, Principals, Asst Principals)

23. Special Education Learning Community

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Special Education Teachers

Dates: 10/9/2025 to 4/22/2026

This community is for special education teachers. The purpose is to offer networking opportunities to enhance student learning. Teachers will have opportunities to share strategies around topics such as: differentiation, behavior, progress monitoring, goals, IEP writing, and more. This learning community is designed to connect and empower special education teachers. In addition, this community will have an opportunity for cross-curricular collaboration with the secondary social studies and ELA learning communities.

24. Special Education Learning Community AM Only

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Special Education Teachers

Dates: 10/9/2025 to 4/22/2026

This community is for special education teachers. The purpose is to offer networking opportunities to enhance student learning. Teachers will have opportunities to share strategies around topics such as: differentiation, behavior, progress monitoring, goals, IEP writing, and more. This learning community is designed to connect and empower special education teachers. In addition, this community will have an opportunity for cross-curricular collaboration with the secondary social studies and ELA learning communities.

25. Secondary ELA Learning Community (Grades 5-12)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Secondary Teachers of Social Studies, SPED Secondary Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Department Chairs, Teacher Leaders, Administrators (Directors, Curriculum Specialists, Principals, Asst Principals)

Dates: 10/9/2025 to 4/22/2026

This community of educators will focus on professional dialogue aligned to culturally responsive practices, standards alignment in curriculum & instruction, and evidence-based practices in critical thinking through reading and writing. Collegial conversations will focus on how to plan lessons that use interdisciplinary skills to get students at deeper levels of content learning. Session topics, practices, and resources/materials will be designed with the intention of turn keying back to your home district to support professional growth of your department and teacher teams. *Consider attending as an interdisciplinary team! Target Audience: Secondary Teachers of ELA (Grades 5-12), Literacy Specialists, Instructional Coaches, Department Chairs, Teacher Leaders, Administrators (Directors, Curriculum Specialists, Principals, Asst Principals)

26. Special Education Learning Community PM Only

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Special Education Teachers

Dates: 10/9/2025 to 4/22/2026

This community is for special education teachers. The purpose is to offer networking opportunities to enhance student learning. Teachers will have opportunities to share strategies around topics such as: differentiation, behavior, progress monitoring, goals, IEP writing, and more. This learning community is designed to connect and empower special education teachers. In addition, this community will have an opportunity for cross-curricular collaboration with the secondary social studies and ELA learning communities.

27. State-level Life Science: Biology Cluster Writing Workshop

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Biology Teachers, BOCES Science Trainers

Dates: 10/14/2025 to 10/16/2025

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CiTi BOCES, in collaboration with the New York State Education Department, Office of State Assessment Science Team, invites you to apply for a unique, three-day, professional development opportunity focused on the process of state-level item writing. This is not a product-based workshop; its core purpose is to immerse participants in the authentic experience of developing assessment items using the same documents and protocol that are used at NYSED. Due to the nature of the work and to ensure a focused working environment, participants must be fully immersed in 3D instruction, using NYSSLS to guide both practice and assessment. Biology certification is preferred. All work produced, including any item clusters, may be considered for inclusion on future state examinations. Your contribution is a direct investment in the quality of New York State's science assessments. You will build connections with the Office of State Assessment, enabling you to gather feedback on post-workshop clusters and explore ways to support fellow educators in your BOCES or district. Lunch is provided for all participants.

28. Dignity for All Students Act: Required Training for Certification/Licensure (Teachers, Administrators, Teaching Assistants, Coaches, etc)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teachers, TA's, Coaches

Dates: 10/14/2025

Dignity for All Students Act (The Dignity Act or DASA) Workshop: Six hour training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention. New York State's Dignity Act seeks to provide the State's public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function. School professionals applying for certification or license on or after DECEMBER 31, 2013 are required to complete six clock hours of course work or training in this area. This training is designed to fulfill that requirement.

This is a two-part DASA workshop that must be completed in sequence, part one must be completed in order to attend part two.

Part One is a fully virtual, self-paced module consisting of approximately four hours of content, including videos, articles, reflection activities, and data analysis. Use the link below to get started with part 1.

Part Two is an in-person session designed to deepen participants' understanding through collaborative discussion and application. It also provides an opportunity to clarify and expand upon concepts introduced in Part One.

Tuition is $100.00 for employees of district which subscribe to the Oswego BOCES School Improvement Co-Ser. Tuition is $125.00 for all other attendees.

If you are self-paying, please mail a Money Order or Bank Check made out to CiTi Treasurer. NO CASH PLEASE. Send to CiTi BOCES, Attention: Roseann Bayne, 179 County Route 64, Mexico, NY 13114

CLICK HERE FOR PART 1

29. Seal of Biliteracy Consortium 2025-2026

Program: School Improvement

Audience: District SoBL coordinators, WL teachers, ENL teachers, Administrators, etc.

Dates: 10/16/2025 to 6/10/2026

Join us as we come together to learn more about the Seal of Biliteracy in Oswego County. We will explore how to increase student interest and support one another as we navigate through the New York State requirements. Our Teacher Workgroup will provide updates to the Handbook. Link to join: https://E2CCB-GST.zoom.us/j/3750412712?omn=91025247608 The final student Seal Presentations will be held at CiTi on April 29th

30. OCLI Oswego County Literacy Initiative - Steering Committee 2025 - 2026

Program: School Improvement

Audience: District Leaders, Coaches, Teacher Leaders

Dates: 10/21/2025 to 6/23/2026

Join us as a member of our OCLI Steering Committee. We will meet to discuss county wide data and trends at the beginning, middle, and end of the year. (The dates that data is due, in anticipation of these meetings, are BOY: 10/10/25, MOY: 2/6/26, and EOY: 6/12/26.) The anticipated Steering Committee in person meetings are: 10/21/25, 2/24/26, and 6/23/26. We will identify ways that we can move forward as a county, learning from one another.

31. World Language Community 2025 - 2026

Program: School Improvement

Audience: world language teachers

Dates: 10/22/2025 to 4/23/2026

This community of educators will focus on professional dialogue aligned to rigorous tasks, standards alignment in curriculum and instruction, best practices for engaging with all students, and more. Who should attend? Any World Language teacher that wants to collaborate, learn, and grow as an educator. Additionally, if you are a teacher leader, meeting materials and resources will be shared and can be used with your department and as turnkey opportunities.

32. Science Learning Community (K-12) (4 meetings + Snow Date)

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 10/23/2025 to 5/21/2026

This professional learning community is dedicated to deepening understanding and effective implementation of NYS Science Learning Standards across all grade levels. It fosters collaboration among teachers, administrators, special educators, and any interested stakeholders to ensure inclusive and high-quality science instruction. Through shared learning experiences, participants will explore best practices, align curriculum with standards, and support diverse student needs. The community emphasizes reflective dialogue, resource sharing, and continuous improvement in science education. All are welcome to join and contribute to a culture of collective growth and innovation. (1/29/26 is a snow date for 1/15/26. There will be a total of four meetings.)

33. K-5 Literacy Leaders Community 2025 - 2026

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Community Members: administrators, coaches, teacher leaders, grade level facilitators

Dates: 10/23/2025 to 4/10/2026

This community will focus on strategies to improve learning and teaching, utilizing knowledge of the science of reading and writing. We hope to build the capacity of those that attend this community to be a literacy resource in their districts and buildings.

34. Mathematics Learning Community

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 10/28/2025 to 5/5/2026

Whether you're a classroom teacher, coach, or curriculum leader, this K-12 math community is your space to connect, learn, and lead. We'll dive into the latest NYSED updates and explore best practices in math instruction that can be turned into turnkey resources for your teams or districts. Together, we'll keep the mathematical practices at the heart of every conversation as we work toward instructional coherence, equity, and impact across all grade levels. Be part of a dynamic network of educators passionate about math instruction-and ready to turn ideas into action!

35. Mastering 3D Instruction: Integrating SEPs and CCCs (4 meetings)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Science Teachers and Special Educators in Science Classrooms

Dates: 10/29/2025 to 4/14/2026

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Dive into the integration of Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) and Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs) to create rich, three-dimensional learning opportunities for your students. Explore a variety of lesson models that support deeper engagement and understanding of science content. Through collaboration, discover practical strategies to meet grade band expectations and bring the vision of the NYSSLS to life in your classroom. Each day will systematically focus on two SEPs and two CCCs, providing practical tools and confidence to implement fully 3D lessons. Educators will first experience each lesson as a student, fostering a deeper, first-person understanding of the instructional shifts, followed by time to reflect and integrate learning into future lessons. Science teachers, special educators, and administrators are encouraged to attend.

36. CiTi Elementary PLT - Stepping Stones ONLY

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 10/29/2025 to 6/10/2026

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This PLT will focus on building and strengthening our guaranteed and viable curriculum. Together, we will collaborate to align instructional practices, ensure consistency across grade levels, and create a curriculum that supports student success for all learners.

37. CiTi Elementary PLT - Strive ONLY

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 10/30/2025 to 6/10/2026

New

This PLT will focus on building and strengthening our guaranteed and viable curriculum. Together, we will collaborate to align instructional practices, ensure consistency across grade levels, and create a curriculum that supports student success for all learners.

38. Connected Culture: CiTi BOCES Fall Fine Arts PD Day

Program: Arts-In-Education

Dates: 11/10/2025

Join us on November 10th for our annual Fine Arts Professional Development Day, where we'll explore the powerful intersections of advocacy, culture, and creativity in our arts community. This year's theme, Connected Creativity, invites you to engage in dynamic breakout sessions designed to inspire fresh ideas and energize your classroom practice. From hands-on workshops to performance-based experiences, you'll have opportunities to create, collaborate, and reflect-all while strengthening connections within your district teams. Let's come together to celebrate the impact of the arts and spark new possibilities. Session descriptions coming soon!

39. Dignity for All Students Act: Required Training for Certification/Licensure (Teachers, Administrators, Teaching Assistants, Coaches, etc)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teachers, TA's, Coaches

Dates: 12/2/2025

New

Dignity for All Students Act (The Dignity Act or DASA) Workshop: Six hour training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention. New York State's Dignity Act seeks to provide the State's public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function. School professionals applying for certification or license on or after DECEMBER 31, 2013 are required to complete six clock hours of course work or training in this area. This training is designed to fulfill that requirement.

This is a two-part DASA workshop that must be completed in sequence, part one must be completed in order to attend part two.

Part One is a fully virtual, self-paced module consisting of approximately four hours of content, including videos, articles, reflection activities, and data analysis. Use the link below to get started with part 1.

Part Two is an in-person session designed to deepen participants' understanding through collaborative discussion and application. It also provides an opportunity to clarify and expand upon concepts introduced in Part One.

Tuition is $100.00 for employees of district which subscribe to the Oswego BOCES School Improvement Co-Ser. Tuition is $125.00 for all other attendees.

If you are self-paying, please mail a Money Order or Bank Check made out to CiTi Treasurer. NO CASH PLEASE. Send to CiTi BOCES, Attention: Roseann Bayne, 179 County Route 64, Mexico, NY 13114

CLICK HERE FOR PART 1

40. NY Literacy Event, sponsored by Amplify, Featuring Natalie Wexler Keynote

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 1/14/2026

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Join us for an incredible literacy event! Hear the author of Beyond the Science of Reading: Connecting Literacy Instruction to the Science of Learning, The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System-And How to Fix It, and co-author of The Writing Revolution: A Guide to , deliver a keynote about knowledge building and writing. Tentative Agenda: 8:00-8:45 Registration and Continental Breakfast, compliments of Amplify 8:45-9:00 Welcome Remarks 9:00-10:30. Natalie Wexler Keynote (Importance of Knowledge Building and Writing in Students' Literacy Journey) 10:30-10:45 Break 10:45-12:00 Jennifer Lamm (Writing Strategies and Extensions using CKLA with a focus on vocabulary and background knowledge, etc.) 12:00-1:00 Networking Lunch, compliments of Amplify

41. Dignity for All Students Act: Required Training for Certification/Licensure (Teachers, Administrators, Teaching Assistants, Coaches, etc)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teachers, TA's, Coaches

Dates: 2/3/2026

New

Dignity for All Students Act (The Dignity Act or DASA) Workshop: Six hour training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention. New York State's Dignity Act seeks to provide the State's public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function. School professionals applying for certification or license on or after DECEMBER 31, 2013 are required to complete six clock hours of course work or training in this area. This training is designed to fulfill that requirement.

This is a two-part DASA workshop that must be completed in sequence, part one must be completed in order to attend part two.

Part One is a fully virtual, self-paced module consisting of approximately four hours of content, including videos, articles, reflection activities, and data analysis. Use the link below to get started with part 1.

Part Two is an in-person session designed to deepen participants' understanding through collaborative discussion and application. It also provides an opportunity to clarify and expand upon concepts introduced in Part One.

Tuition is $100.00 for employees of district which subscribe to the Oswego BOCES School Improvement Co-Ser. Tuition is $125.00 for all other attendees.

If you are self-paying, please mail a Money Order or Bank Check made out to CiTi Treasurer. NO CASH PLEASE. Send to CiTi BOCES, Attention: Roseann Bayne, 179 County Route 64, Mexico, NY 13114

CLICK HERE FOR PART 1

42. The Art of Thriving: CiTi BOCES Spring Fine Arts PD Day

Program: Arts-In-Education

Dates: 3/9/2026

Join us on March 9th for our annual Fine Arts Professional Development Day, where we'll center our work on The Art of Thriving-fostering creative resilience, joyful expression, and meaningful connection through the arts. Through interactive breakout sessions, collaborative experiences, and district-based reflection time, you'll explore how the arts can empower students and educators alike to grow, adapt, and flourish. Expect a vibrant mix of hands-on learning, performing, and inspiring conversations designed to elevate both your practice and your impact. Full session details coming soon!

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