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1. Grading for Opportunity: (25-26 New Cohort)

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: District Teams

Dates: 7/24/2025 to 5/12/2026

Research shows that grading practices often favor privileged students and disadvantage those with less privilege, including students of color, those from low-income families, students receiving special education services, and English learners (Feldman, 2019).

Capital Region BOCES is pleased to offer two opportunities to explore this issue in more depth. The first is a one-day overview session. For those interested in furthering their understanding, there is also an option to continue as part of a cohort for the remainder of the academic year.

One-Day Overview - July 24, 2025
During this one-day program, you will:

• Gain an understanding of inequitable grading practices in the context of culturally responsive practices.

• Reflect upon current teacher grading and grade reporting practices to determine the degree to which students receive meaningful feedback and their knowledge and skills are accurately reported.

• Hear from teachers and leaders regarding their process toward systemic change, policy revision, professional learning and building.

• Begin to develop a plan for effective and long-term change specific to the needs of the school.

Full Year Program
If you wish to continue your learning, you can join us for four 2.5 hour sessions to learn more about equitable grading practices, explore essential elements of a successful change process, and develop a plan specific to the needs of your district. Participants will engage in guided professional learning, round table discussions and sharing of their planning and implementation steps.

2. Communities of Practice for School Librarians

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians in WSWHE, Capital Region, Questar III, or HFM BOCES

Dates: 9/22/2025

Join us as we establish a community of learning librarians who are committed to improving their teaching practices by providing a forum to share successful, standards-aligned lessons, projects, and units. Work will be grounded in the Empire State Information Fluency Continuum, as well as the NYS Portrait of a Graduate and other relevant standards as appropriate. Participants will share practical, real-world lessons, projects, and experiences in a safe, responsive, and collaborative environment. All materials will be organized and shared in a way that benefits the participants. A secondary purpose is to share strategies for advocacy for the school library program through effective and engaging teaching and communication. School Librarians at any stage of their career, and teachers assigned to the library are welcome. We encourage both new and experienced school librarians to participate in order to promote a depth of knowledge and build on experience. Elementary and secondary school librarians are welcome. We will adapt our meetings and material organization as necessary to meet the needs of participants.

3. Thought Leadership Meetings for Principals & Assistant Principals Series

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Dates: 10/9/2025 to 5/28/2026

Capital Region BOCES is pleased to host a series of meetings to provide the opportunity for principals to collaborate and share ideas with peers. Assistant principals are also encouraged to attend. Please note: the October and May meetings will be held in person; the January and March meetings will be held via Zoom.

Relevant and Timely Topics:
Receive updates on important issues that impact your role as principal. Discuss topics of interest such as social emotional learning, curriculum and instruction, and others as determined by the group. To share a topic of interest, please complete this Google Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePNF3O-L7ogkl1HbZUIecWhQAe4TWTKkyUJp4AFRL9pk3uEQ/viewform

Don't miss the opportunity to share ideas and receive feedback in a collaborative environment. Meetings will be facilitated by Capital Region BOCES and your colleagues.

This staff development offering is provided at no additional cost for Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add service. $180 for all other participants.

4. PBLA Cohort 25-26

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 10/14/2025 to 5/26/2026

Empower your students to actively create, innovate, and own their learning through Project Based Learning and Assessment (PBLA). Join the 2025-26 Cohort for an immersive workshop-model experience designed to help you launch and refine PBL in your classroom.

Work alongside forward-thinking educators to learn, build, implement, and refine a captivating project tailored to your students and subject, regardless of grade or discipline. Gain practical strategies and unwavering support to bring PBL to life!

5. Grading for Opportunity: Year Two (Returning)

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Educators who participated in YEAR ONE (24-25)

Dates: 10/15/2025 to 3/25/2026

Research indicates that grading practices often disproportionately favor privileged students, while disadvantaging those from less privileged backgrounds. This includes students of color, those from low-income families, students receiving special education services, and English learners (Feldman, 2019). These inequities in grading systems can contribute to gaps in academic achievement and perpetuate systemic disadvantages for historically marginalized groups. As educators, it is essential to explore and address how grading policies and practices can either reinforce or reduce these disparities.

Capital Region BOCES is pleased to offer a continued opportunity for educators to engage in a second-year program focused on exploring these inequities in greater depth. This program provides an important chance for educators to build on the knowledge and skills developed during the 2024-2025 Grading for Opportunity sessions.

In this second-year cohort, participants will further develop their understanding of standards-based instruction and assessment. The program will focus on classroom and school practices and policies that ensure accurate communication of student progress, allowing for more equitable outcomes. Through guided action planning, participants will identify specific steps to implement in their classrooms and schools, taking into account the unique needs of their students. Together, they will work to foster a more inclusive and fair educational environment that supports all students in reaching their full potential.

Facilitator: Dr. Eva L. Jones is a leader in examining systems through the lens of cultural proficiency and providing culturally responsive professional development. Her research in developing culturally responsive systems in schools informs her work with teachers, administrators and district leaders as they come to understand the impact of bias and privilege on their daily work.

6. NYS P-3 Literacy Attestation: Planning to Action Workshop
Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development
Audience: Administrators and their Teams
Dates: 10/23/2025 to 3/17/2026

Capital Region BOCES and WSWHE BOCES are pleased to host a two-part series for administrators and their teams to workshop action items coming out of the P-3 Literacy Attestation process.

Participants will:
- Collaborate in district teams to review needed actions related to the P-3 Attestation process.
- Workshop and ensure layered support for the implementation of needed actions to support literacy instruction at the P-3 levels.
- Network and share best practice approaches with other districts across the region.

Enrolled: 13/40
Wait: 0/0

7. MLLs and the MTSS-i: Moving to Action
Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development
Audience: District and Building Leaders and their Teams
Dates: 10/28/2025 to 2/12/2026

Following the 24-25 ELLs and the MTSS-i series, district and building administrators and their teams will gather again for a workshop style mini-series with a focus on implementation efforts.
Together, we will:
-Review key concepts from 24-25 sessions.
-Discuss current progress with MLLs in the MTSS-i.
-Workshop next steps on supporting MLLs in the MTSS-i using the CEEP as a guide.

Enrolled: 17/35
Wait: 0/0

8. Communities of Practice for School Librarians 11/3
Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services
Audience: School Librarians in WSWHE, Capital Region, Questar III, or HFM BOCES
Dates: 11/3/2025

Join us as we establish a community of learning librarians who are committed to improving their teaching practices by providing a forum to share successful, standards-aligned lessons, projects, and units. Work will be grounded in the Empire State Information Fluency Continuum, as well as the NYS Portrait of a Graduate and other relevant standards as appropriate. Participants will share practical, real-world lessons, projects, and experiences in a safe, responsive, and collaborative environment. All materials will be organized and shared in a way that benefits the participants. A secondary purpose is to share strategies for advocacy for the school library program through effective and engaging teaching and communication. School Librarians at any stage of their career, and teachers assigned to the library are welcome. We encourage both new and experienced school librarians to participate in order to promote a depth of knowledge and build on experience. Elementary and secondary school librarians are welcome. We will adapt our meetings and material organization as necessary to meet the needs of participants.

Enrolled: 3/20
Wait: 0/0

9. Capital Region Global Majority Educators Affinity Group
Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development
Dates: 11/5/2025 to 5/14/2026

Capital Region BOCES is proud to host the Capital Region Global Educators Majority Affinity Group as they lead a program for individuals in the field of education. As stated in the Capital Region BOCES Mission Statement, "It is our commitment that the diverse experiences and perspectives of each of our students, families, and staff will be recognized, reflected, and embraced in our schools, educational programs, and practices.” Participants will gather for four two-hour sessions to connect, engage, and support one another.

Enrolled: 16/25
Wait: 0/0

10. Science of Reading Microcredential Cohort
Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development
Audience: Elementary teachers, literacy teachers
Dates: 11/5/2025 to 3/11/2026

Discover the Science of Reading: A Professional Learning Opportunity

Capital Region BOCES is proud to partner with SUNY New Paltz to offer a Science of Reading microcredential cohort. By joining the cohort, you will have the opportunity to learn about the Science of Reading through New Paltz's self-paced, online course. You'll dive into key topics such as phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension-grounded in the latest reading research.

In addition to the self-paced, asynchronous learning, the cohort will engage in a series of in-person and online facilitated sessions led by the expert faculty at SUNY New Paltz's Science of Reading Center. These will provide an opportunity to apply what you've learned, collaborate with fellow educators, and strengthen your instructional practice. Join us to help to build your knowledge, connect with peers, and transform the way you support student literacy-at every grade level.

The cost of this cohort includes a license for SUNY's online microcredential, participation in an online kick off event, and two in person professional learning sessions.

Enrolled: 13/20
Wait: 0/0

11. Communities of Practice for School Librarians 12/1
Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services
Audience: School Librarians in WSWHE, Capital Region, Questar III, or HFM BOCES
Dates: 12/1/2025

Join us as we establish a community of learning librarians who are committed to improving their teaching practices by providing a forum to share successful, standards-aligned lessons, projects, and units. Work will be grounded in the Empire State Information Fluency Continuum, as well as the NYS Portrait of a Graduate and other relevant standards as appropriate. Participants will share practical, real-world lessons, projects, and experiences in a safe, responsive, and collaborative environment. All materials will be organized and shared in a way that benefits the participants. A secondary purpose is to share strategies for advocacy for the school library program through effective and engaging teaching and communication. School Librarians at any stage of their career, and teachers assigned to the library are welcome. We encourage both new and experienced school librarians to participate in order to promote a depth of knowledge and build on experience. Elementary and secondary school librarians are welcome. We will adapt our meetings and material organization as necessary to meet the needs of participants.

Enrolled: 2/20
Wait: 0/0

12. Big Words for Young Readers: Teaching Kids in Grades K to 5 to Decode
Program: NERIC: Model Schools
Dates: 12/29/2025 to 1/26/2026
Location: Online

In this 15-hour asynchronous course, participants will explore another book from The Science of Reading in Practice series, Big Words for Young Readers. This book will provide participants with the foundational knowledge of language acquisition, a structured scope and sequence for teaching, and numerous research-backed strategies that can be implemented right away.
Participants will utilize various digital tools, including Canva, Padlet, and AI, to collaborate, share insights, and refine their pedagogical practices for their own learning and teaching.
Registrants should secure a copy of the book before the start date. A Google Classroom link will be sent on or before December 29, 2025.
This class will run from December 29, 2025- January 26. 2026.
Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $275
Course Type: Online Course
Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

Enrolled: 35/40
Wait: 2/15

13. Small Groups, Big Results
Program: NERIC: Model Schools
Dates: 12/29/2025 to 1/26/2026
Location: Online

In this 15-hour asynchronous course, participants will explore a NEW book from The Science of Reading in Practice series, Small Groups, Big Results: Evidence-Based Routines to Get Every Child Reading. Julia Lindsey's book, Small Groups, Big Results, offers teachers a practical, science-backed approach to small-group reading instruction. After reading it, teachers will learn how to identify student needs, implement targeted routines, and build confident readers!
Participants will utilize various digital tools, including Canva, Padlet, and AI, to collaborate, share insights, and refine their pedagogical practices for their own learning and teaching.
Registrants should secure a copy of the book before the start date. A Google Classroom link will be sent on or before December 29. NOTE: The book release date is November 18, 2025.
This class will run from December 29, 2025 through January 26, 2026.
Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $275
Course Type: Online Course
Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

Enrolled: 39/40
Wait: 0/15

14. Distance Learning Practitioners Meeting (January 2026)
Program: NERIC: Special Events
Audience: Distance Learning Teachers, Classroom Facilitators and DL Coordinators
Dates: 1/23/2026
Location: Albany Rooms

As we prepare to step into 2026 with fresh energy and new opportunities, we invite you to gather with your fellow Distance Learning Teachers and Classroom Facilitators this January. We are truly grateful for the chance to work alongside each of you in creating meaningful learning experiences for students every day.

Join us for the Distance Learning Practitioners Meeting, a space for veteran DL Practitioners (teachers and classroom facilitators), those new to the DL environment, and anyone curious about the DL network to share experiences; celebrate successes, tackle challenges, and explore ways to grow the DL program across diverse learning environments.

The January Distance Learning Practitioners Meeting will be an in-person event on Friday, January 23rd from 12:30pm to 2:00pm at NERIC - 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road in Albany. We will kick things off with lunch at 12:00pm, so plan to arrive early! A virtual option will be made available upon request.

Please register soon to hold your place.

Email dl@neric.org by January 16th with any questions or topics you would like covered during the meeting. Your input will help shape the discussion, making this gathering as valuable as possible.

We look forward to seeing you on January 23rd. Until then, stay warm and inspired!

-Eileen Drescher, Melissa Boucher, Jen Bloomingdale, Julia Motler, Mike Sylofski, Dan LeClaire, & Mary Graham-Morris

NOTE: This meeting is open to DL Practitioners from districts participating in the Full Distance Learning Program.

Enrolled: 36/100
Wait: 0/10

15. Communication Coordinators Meeting #2 (CC Meeting)
Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services
Dates: 1/29/2026

Quarterly meetings for SLS Communications Coordinators as mandated in NY State Education Law 90.18. Communications Coordinators are updated on topics such as NY State Education updates, technology, and Information Fluency Skills. Professional development is provided on current issues. Information is brought back to other librarians in their districts. ALL Librarians are welcome!

Enrolled: 39/40
Wait: 0/10

16. Capital Region Women in Technology Kick-Off Event
Program: NERIC: Model Schools
Dates: 2/6/2026
Location: Online
Starting Soon

We're thrilled to announce the launch of the Capital Region Women in Technology group, a vibrant community dedicated to empowering, connecting, and celebrating women across all areas of the tech industry.
Whether you're already working in technology or exploring a career transition into this exciting field, this event is for you. Together, we'll build a supportive space where stories are shared, experiences are celebrated, and new opportunities are discovered.
*Personal stories from women thriving in technology
*A chance to share your own journey and aspirations
*Networking with peers who are passionate about shaping the future of tech
Let's come together to spark connections, inspire one another, and lay the foundation for a powerful community of women in technology!
COST - FREE
Virtual

Enrolled: 22/50
Wait: 0/7

17. Communities of Practice for School Librarians 2/9
Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services
Audience: School Librarians in WSWHE, Capital Region, Questar III, or HFM BOCES
Dates: 2/9/2026

Join us as we establish a community of learning librarians who are committed to improving their teaching practices by providing a forum to share successful, standards-aligned lessons, projects, and units. Work will be grounded in the Empire State Information Fluency Continuum, as well as the NYS Portrait of a Graduate and other relevant standards as appropriate. Participants will share practical, real-world lessons, projects, and experiences in a safe, responsive, and collaborative environment. All materials will be organized and shared in a way that benefits the participants. A secondary purpose is to share strategies for advocacy for the school library program through effective and engaging teaching and communication. School Librarians at any stage of their career, and teachers assigned to the library are welcome. We encourage both new and experienced school librarians to participate in order to promote a depth of knowledge and build on experience. Elementary and secondary school librarians are welcome. We will adapt our meetings and material organization as necessary to meet the needs of participants.

Enrolled: 2/20
Wait: 0/0

18. SchoolTool MS/HS Scheduling PART I & II [WEB]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Dates: 2/10/2026 to 2/25/2026
Closed

Part I: Will cover Course Catalog, Student Course Selections and related reports, building Master Schedule Sections and essential reports to analyze the Master Schedule structure (2.5 hrs)

Part II: Will cover options available for scheduling students using the Student Schedule Builder, Builder settings and constraints, reports to assess the Master Schedule, and how to finalize, lock and backup your schedule. This includes the Study Hall Overlay (2.5 hrs)

We recommend viewing/attending "Rollover and Next Year Preparation" webinar or ensuring Next Year Prep steps have been completed on your own beforehand.

Enrolled: 20/20
Wait: 0/0

19. From Self-Care to Student Care: Building Emotional Resilience in the Classroom
Program: School Support Services: Value Add
Audience: Elementary teachers, secondary humanities teachers, literacy specialists, instructional coaches
Dates: 2/10/2026

This webinar focuses on strategies for self-regulation that empower educators to model and support co-regulation with their students. Learn practical techniques to manage stress, maintain focus, and stay emotionally grounded, creating a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and able to manage their own feelings. Walk away with actionable tools to strengthen both personal wellness and your capacity to guide students in developing emotional resilience.

This staff development offering is provided at no additional cost for Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add service.

Enrolled: 4/40
Wait: 0/0

20. DASA Training February 2026
Program: School Support Services: Value Add
Audience: Individuals seeking NYS Certification
Dates: 2/11/2026

This workshop will fulfill the training requirements for the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) as required by the New York State Education Department Board of Regents. The workshop is designed for those who are seeking a New York State Certification.

New York State's Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) 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.

Date: February 11, 2026
Time: 8:30-3:30
1 hour lunch break, lunch will be on your own
Participants paying by check can mail in advance payment or bring a check made out to Capital Region BOCES to the session.

This staff development offering is provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add service.

Enrolled: 4/25
Wait: 0/0

21. 2025-2026 Testing Coordinator Series Meeting #3
Program: NERIC: Testing
Audience: District and Building Level NYS Testing Coordinators - DTCs, Principals, Assistant Principals
Dates: 2/11/2026

This series is intended for District and Building Level Testing Coordinators to understand the expectations for administration of all NYS exams throughout the school year. There are 4 meetings annually. Meeting #3 will cover what to expect for the arrival of your CBT/PBT materials for Elementary/Intermediate exams, ordering for the June 2026 Regents, ordering of your NYSESLAT answer sheets and NYSAA. The final meeting of the year is scheduled for June 3. Please register accordingly for the session. All meetings will be recorded and made available, however only those in attendance during the Webinar will receive CTLE credit.

Enrolled: 176/500
Wait: 0/0

22. SEL Book Club: Big Kids, Bigger Feelings
Program: School Support Services: Value Add
Audience: Educators, School Staff
Dates: 2/11/2026 to 4/14/2026

Our spring SEL book club is Big Kids, Bigger Feelings written by Alyssa Blask Campbell- a compassionate and practical guide to supporting students in developing emotional regulation and social-emotional skills. Together, we'll discuss how to help children navigate peer conflict, anxiety, school refusal, and the increasing demands of academics-all while fostering emotional awareness and resilience. Join us to deepen your understanding of students' emotional needs and gain practical tools to help every child thrive-socially, emotionally, and academically.

This staff development offering is provided at no additional cost for Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add service.

Enrolled: 12/40
Wait: 0/0

23. College in the High School COSER Information Session 2/23
Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development
Audience: District administrators, school business officials, College in the High school staff
Dates: 2/23/2026
New

Join Capital Region BOCES for an opportunity to learn more about the new College in the High School service. We will share the program model, information on cost structures and aid, important dates, and answer any questions you may have. The meeting will be a online, Webex session.

Enrolled: 0/50
Wait: 0/0

24. YA Book Group 2/24
Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services
Audience: School Librarians
Dates: 2/24/2026

We invite librarians and educators at the middle school and high school levels to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.

Enrolled: 5/20
Wait: 0/0

25. College in the High School COSER Information Session 2/27
Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development
Audience: District administrators, school business officials, College in the High school staff
Dates: 2/27/2026
New

Join Capital Region BOCES for an opportunity to learn more about the new College in the High School service. We will share the program model, information on cost structures and aid, important dates, and answer any questions you may have. The meeting will be a online, Webex session.

Enrolled: 0/50
Wait: 0/0

26. Infusing Real-World Problem Solving and Responsible AI Use into Mathematics Classrooms
Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development
Audience: 8-12 Math Teachers
Dates: 3/3/2026

This hands-on, full-day workshop supports secondary math teachers in helping students connect mathematics to real-world issues while responsibly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI). Participants will explore practical ways to turn traditional problems into meaningful modeling experiences that invite students to ask questions, test ideas, and communicate results using mathematics as a tool. Teachers will experience mathematical modeling as learners and then reflect on strategies for fostering student reasoning, creativity, and collaboration. Educators will experiment with AI tools to adapt tasks, scaffold lessons, and design opportunities that promote equity and engagement-helping every student see themselves as capable problem solvers and decision-makers. By connecting math instruction to relevant, real-world contexts, teachers will gain tools to strengthen student motivation, deepen conceptual understanding, and cultivate responsible digital citizenship.

March 3, 2026 from 9am-3pm. Lunch will be provided

Participants will also be invited to participate in a 1.5 hour Zoom meeting in early May. Clarkson's Institute for STEM will pay participants a stipend for attending this additional Zoom session.

Presented by Clarkson's Institute for STEM Education in collaboration with the Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications (COMAP), supported by the National Science Foundation Noyce Grant #1852820.

Enrolled: 22/40
Wait: 0/0

27. Communities of Practice for School Librarians 3/9
Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services
Audience: School Librarians in WSWHE, Capital Region, Questar III, or HFM BOCES
Dates: 3/9/2026

Join us as we establish a community of learning librarians who are committed to improving their teaching practices by providing a forum to share successful, standards-aligned lessons, projects, and units. Work will be grounded in the Empire State Information Fluency Continuum, as well as the NYS Portrait of a Graduate and other relevant standards as appropriate. Participants will share practical, real-world lessons, projects, and experiences in a safe, responsive, and collaborative environment. All materials will be organized and shared in a way that benefits the participants. A secondary purpose is to share strategies for advocacy for the school library program through effective and engaging teaching and communication. School Librarians at any stage of their career, and teachers assigned to the library are welcome. We encourage both new and experienced school librarians to participate in order to promote a depth of knowledge and build on experience. Elementary and secondary school librarians are welcome. We will adapt our meetings and material organization as necessary to meet the needs of participants.

Enrolled: 2/20
Wait: 0/0

28. College in the High School COSER Information Session 3/10
Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development
Audience: District administrators, school business officials, College in the High school staff
Dates: 3/10/2026
New

Join Capital Region BOCES for an opportunity to learn more about the new College in the High School service. We will share the program model, information on cost structures and aid, important dates, and answer any questions you may have. The meeting will be a online, Webex session.

Enrolled: 0/50
Wait: 0/0

29. Elevate to Regulate: Building Emotionally Intelligent Schools
Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development
Audience: Educators, school leadership, PPS staff
Dates: 3/11/2026

Capital Region BOCES is partnering with CASDA and the Greater Capital Region Teacher Center for a second annual social emotional learning conference. Join us for a day dedicated to fostering resilience, empathy, and emotional wellness in today's classrooms. Featuring a powerful keynote address by Dr. Ebony Green, this event also offers dynamic breakout sessions led by experts from the NYS Office of Mental Health, Greater Capital Region Teacher Center, Cartwheel Care, and more. Discover practical tools, evidence-based strategies, and inspiring insights to help every student-and educator-thrive.

Enrolled: 36/110
Wait: 0/0

30. SchoolTool Custom Exports [WEB]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Dates: 3/12/2026
Location: Webex link will be provided

This class will provide an introduction to the custom export functionality within SchoolTool. Custom exports are the only way to create 'reports' that export in Excel spreadsheet format. They can be a powerful tool to find the data needed by school districts.

Enrolled: 6/20
Wait: 0/0

31. SchoolTool Custom Exports - Using Column Formulas [WEB]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Dates: 3/17/2026
Location: Webex link will be provided

This class will provide users with how to refine Custom Export reports (for example, concatenating fields, formatting information, and much more). It is a powerful feature and you will be given a handout with specific formulas!

Enrolled: 5/20
Wait: 0/0

32. 2025-26 Spring DDC Meeting
Program: NERIC: Data Warehouse
Dates: 3/18/2026

Current and upcoming NYS SIRS data reporting requirements, dataflow, level 0 updates, reporting reminders, timeline, upcoming deadlines and other pertinent information for the DDC and others involved in SIRS data reporting at your LEA

Enrolled: 29/200
Wait: 0/0

33. Engaging Classroom Discussions
Program: School Support Services: Value Add
Audience: Classroom teachers, instructional coaches
Dates: 3/18/2026

Bring energy and depth to your classroom conversations! This interactive webinar will explore strategies for leading engaging discussions in a variety of formats-including whole-class conversations, small-group dialogues, and technology-enhanced discussions. Learn how to design purposeful prompts, structure participation to include every voice, and leverage digital tools to extend and enrich student dialogue. Perfect for educators looking to create dynamic, inclusive, and thoughtful discussion experiences that build critical thinking and communication skills.

This staff development offering is provided at no additional cost for Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add service.

Enrolled: 2/40
Wait: 0/0

34. YA Book Group 3/18
Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services
Audience: School Librarians
Dates: 3/18/2026

We invite librarians and educators at the middle school and high school levels to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.

Enrolled: 7/20
Wait: 0/0

35. Grade 3-8 Test Administration and Proctoring Information Session
Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development
Audience: School and Building Level Administrators
Dates: 3/19/2026

Join school and building level administrators for a one hour virtual presentation on the Grades 3-8 Test administration and proctoring guidelines for the 25-26 school year.

Topics covered will include:
- Storage of materials
- Timing for sharing materials
- Printables that you must provide
- Use of calculators
- Allowable testing accommodations
- Time regulations
- Supervision of students
- Mandatory proctor training, tracking and signature sheet
- Protocols for misadministration
- Collection and processing of exams

Enrolled: 5/25
Wait: 0/0

36. DASA Coordinator Training
Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development
Audience: DASA Coordinators
Dates: 3/19/2026

Join us at Capital Region BOCES for a targeted professional development workshop for District DASA Coordinators and Building Teams. This workshop will fulfill the training requirements for Dignity Act Coordinators (DAC) as required by the Dignity for All Students Act and the New York State Education Department Board of Regents. The workshop is designed for those who will be serving in the role of Dignity Act Coordinator in their school, as well as other school-based professionals interested in learning more about the Dignity Act.

Please note this training does NOT meet the 6 hour training certification requirement for teachers, teacher assistants, or coaches.

Enrolled: 2/35
Wait: 0/0

37. 2025-26 Spring DDC Meeting
Program: NERIC: Data Warehouse
Dates: 3/19/2026

Current and upcoming NYS SIRS data reporting requirements, dataflow, level 0 updates, reporting reminders, timeline, upcoming deadlines and other pertinent information for the DDC and others involved in SIRS data reporting at your LEA

Enrolled: 17/200
Wait: 0/0

38. Communication Coordinators Meeting #3 (CC Meeting)
Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services
Dates: 3/24/2026

Quarterly meetings for SLS Communications Coordinators as mandated in NY State Education Law 90.18. Communications Coordinators are updated on topics such as NY State Education updates, technology, and Information Fluency Skills. Professional development is provided on current issues. Information is brought back to other librarians in their districts. ALL Librarians are welcome!

Enrolled: 13/40
Wait: 0/10

39. Proactive Classroom Management: Preventing Disruptions and Responding with Purpose
Program: School Support Services: Value Add
Audience: Classroom teachers
Dates: 3/24/2026
New

This professional development session supports teachers in creating classroom environments where students feel safe to take academic risks and fully engage in learning. Participants will explore proactive classroom management strategies that reduce off-task behavior through clear expectations, consistent routines, and positive relationships. The session will also provide practical, developmentally appropriate approaches for responding to misbehavior in ways that preserve student dignity and promote growth. Teachers will leave with actionable tools to strengthen classroom culture and increase instructional time.

This staff development offering is provided at no additional cost for Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add service.

Enrolled: 1/35
Wait: 0/0

40. Improving Student Recall and Retention Through Processing Activities
Program: School Support Services: Value Add
Audience: Classroom teachers
Dates: 3/24/2026

Looking for quick, engaging activities you can easily weave into direct instruction to help students make sense of new learning? Join us as we explore powerful, evidence-based processing activities that deepen understanding and support students' long-term retention of new information. Participants will also receive access to an online portfolio of Google templates and activities that they can easily turnkey to use in their classrooms.

This staff development offering is provided at no additional cost for Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add service.

Enrolled: 10/40
Wait: 0/0

41. DASA Training March 2026
Program: School Support Services: Value Add
Audience: Individuals seeking NYS Certification
Dates: 3/30/2026

This workshop will fulfill the training requirements for the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) as required by the New York State Education Department Board of Regents. The workshop is designed for those who are seeking a New York State Certification.

New York State's Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) 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.

Date: March 30th
Time: 8:30-3:30
1 hour lunch break, lunch will be on your own
Participants paying by check can mail in advance payment or bring a check made out to Capital Region BOCES to the session.

This staff development offering is provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add service.

Enrolled: 1/25
Wait: 0/0

42. SchoolTool Administrator Overview [WEB]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Dates: 4/3/2026
Location: Webex link will be provided

This webinar will provide an overview of SchoolTool features and utilities every school administrator should know. Explore the possibilities provided by messages, alerts, activity codes, user-defined screens and other under-utilized features. Get tips for staying informed regarding student attendance trends, students failing or in danger of failing, ideas for handling common challenges such as spanish comment codes, streamlining awards, collecting fees, graduation planning and managing staff security.

Enrolled: 4/50
Wait: 0/0

43. SchoolTool Dashboards and Advanced Analytics Overview [WEB]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Dates: 4/8/2026
Location: Webex link will be provided

This webinar provides an overview of data dashboards, which is a dynamic tool available in SchoolTool that display graphs of district- and building-wide information that can be refined to teacher and student specific information. We will demonstrate how to use line charts for comparing data and the ability to drill down on specific information presented in the dashboards.

Enrolled: 5/50
Wait: 0/0

44. Alexandria Users Group
Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services
Dates: 4/16/2026

Join us for a Users Group on our new automation system, Alexandria.

Enrolled: 8/100
Wait: 0/0

45. YA Book Group 4/16
Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services
Audience: School Librarians
Dates: 4/16/2026

We invite librarians and educators at the middle school and high school levels to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.

Enrolled: 6/20
Wait: 0/0

46. Communities of Practice for School Librarians 4/20
Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services
Audience: School Librarians in WSWHE, Capital Region, Questar III, or HFM BOCES
Dates: 4/20/2026

Join us as we establish a community of learning librarians who are committed to improving their teaching practices by providing a forum to share successful, standards-aligned lessons, projects, and units. Work will be grounded in the Empire State Information Fluency Continuum, as well as the NYS Portrait of a Graduate and other relevant standards as appropriate. Participants will share practical, real-world lessons, projects, and experiences in a safe, responsive, and collaborative environment. All materials will be organized and shared in a way that benefits the participants. A secondary purpose is to share strategies for advocacy for the school library program through effective and engaging teaching and communication. School Librarians at any stage of their career, and teachers assigned to the library are welcome. We encourage both new and experienced school librarians to participate in order to promote a depth of knowledge and build on experience. Elementary and secondary school librarians are welcome. We will adapt our meetings and material organization as necessary to meet the needs of participants.

Enrolled: 2/20
Wait: 0/0

47. DASA Training April 2026
Program: School Support Services: Value Add
Audience: Individuals seeking NYS Certification
Dates: 4/24/2026

This workshop will fulfill the training requirements for the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) as required by the New York State Education Department Board of Regents. The workshop is designed for those who are seeking a New York State Certification.

New York State's Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) 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.

Date: April 24th
Time: 8:30-3:30
1 hour lunch break, lunch will be on your own
Participants paying by check can mail in advance payment or bring a check made out to Capital Region BOCES to the session.

This staff development offering is provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add service.

Enrolled: 1/25
Wait: 0/0

48. SchoolTool Program Services Workshop [WEB]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Dates: 5/5/2026
Location: Webex link will be provided

This webinar will provide a step-by-step review of ending last year's program services as required for Data Warehouse reporting -- as well as batch adding them for the current school year.

Enrolled: 2/25
Wait: 0/0

49. Communication Coordinators Meeting #4 (CC Meeting)
Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services
Dates: 5/12/2026

Quarterly meetings for SLS Communications Coordinators as mandated in NY State Education Law 90.18. Communications Coordinators are updated on topics such as NY State Education updates, technology, and Information Fluency Skills. Professional development is provided on current issues. Information is brought back to other librarians in their districts. ALL Librarians are welcome!

Enrolled: 8/50
Wait: 0/0

50. Communities of Practice for School Librarians 5/18
Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services
Audience: School Librarians in WSWHE, Capital Region, Questar III, or HFM BOCES
Dates: 5/18/2026

Join us as we establish a community of learning librarians who are committed to improving their teaching practices by providing a forum to share successful, standards-aligned lessons, projects, and units. Work will be grounded in the Empire State Information Fluency Continuum, as well as the NYS Portrait of a Graduate and other relevant standards as appropriate. Participants will share practical, real-world lessons, projects, and experiences in a safe, responsive, and collaborative environment. All materials will be organized and shared in a way that benefits the participants. A secondary purpose is to share strategies for advocacy for the school library program through effective and engaging teaching and communication. School Librarians at any stage of their career, and teachers assigned to the library are welcome. We encourage both new and experienced school librarians to participate in order to promote a depth of knowledge and build on experience. Elementary and secondary school librarians are welcome. We will adapt our meetings and material organization as necessary to meet the needs of participants.

Enrolled: 2/20
Wait: 0/0

51. YA Book Group 5/18
Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services
Audience: School Librarians
Dates: 5/18/2026

We invite librarians and educators at the middle school and high school levels to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.

Enrolled: 7/20
Wait: 0/0

52. June 2026 Regents Test Administration and Proctoring Information Session
Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development
Audience: School and Building Level Administrators
Dates: 5/20/2026

Join school and building level administrators for a one hour virtual presentation on Regents administration and proctoring guidelines for the 25-26 school year.

Topics covered will include:
- Storage of materials
- Timing for sharing materials
- Printables that you must provide
- Use of calculators
- Allowable testing accommodations
- Time regulations
- Supervision of students
- Mandatory proctor training, tracking and signature sheet
- Protocols for misadministration
- Collection and processing of exams

Enrolled: 2/25
Wait: 0/0

53. SchoolTool Work-Based Learning Hours [WEB]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Audience: Users of Work-Based Learning Hours
Dates: 5/28/2026
Location: Webex link will be provided

This webinar will include an overview of Work-Based Learning hours, new security enhancements for users, new functionality for submitting Work-Based Learning Hours in the new grade book, and pulling Reports through Custom Exports. There will be time allotted for questions and answers specific to the overview of submitting Work-Based Learning Hours.

Enrolled: 0/50
Wait: 0/0

54. 2025-2026 Testing Coordinator Series Meeting #4
Program: NERIC: Testing
Audience: District and Building Level NYS Testing Coordinators - DTCs, Principals, Assistant Principals
Dates: 6/3/2026

This series is intended for District and Building Level Testing Coordinators to understand the expectations for administration of all NYS exams throughout the school year. There are 4 meetings annually. Meeting #4 will focus on the after assessment information such as checking your data at the local and State Levels, what to expect for reports, and how to report errors in time for Summer Cleanup. All meetings will be recorded and made available, however only those in attendance during the Webinar will receive CTLE credit.

Enrolled: 149/500
Wait: 0/0

55. SchoolTool Year End Tasks Overview [WEB]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Dates: 6/4/2026
Location: Webex link will be provided

This session provides an overview of SchoolTool "year end" routines, recommended to run prior to Auto Grade Advancement. Topics include but are not limited to verifying student grades, reports used in preparation for State reporting, managing Diploma Types - adding them to student records, Graduation Requirements and Post Graduate Plans. Determining retention (reports) and retaining students will also be discussed.

Enrolled: 3/50
Wait: 0/0

56. Communities of Practice for School Librarians 6/8
Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services
Audience: School Librarians in WSWHE, Capital Region, Questar III, or HFM BOCES
Dates: 6/8/2026

Join us as we establish a community of learning librarians who are committed to improving their teaching practices by providing a forum to share successful, standards-aligned lessons, projects, and units. Work will be grounded in the Empire State Information Fluency Continuum, as well as the NYS Portrait of a Graduate and other relevant standards as appropriate. Participants will share practical, real-world lessons, projects, and experiences in a safe, responsive, and collaborative environment. All materials will be organized and shared in a way that benefits the participants. A secondary purpose is to share strategies for advocacy for the school library program through effective and engaging teaching and communication. School Librarians at any stage of their career, and teachers assigned to the library are welcome. We encourage both new and experienced school librarians to participate in order to promote a depth of knowledge and build on experience. Elementary and secondary school librarians are welcome. We will adapt our meetings and material organization as necessary to meet the needs of participants.

Enrolled: 2/20
Wait: 0/0

57. SchoolTool Grade Advancement Overview [WEB]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Dates: 6/16/2026
Location: Webex link will be provided

This webinar will present an overview of auto grade advancement and other enrollment tasks in SchoolTool. Topics to be covered will include enrollment start, exiting transfer students, "class of" verification, assigning projected enrollment and projected enrollment checks. Graduating seniors, promoting all other grade levels and promoting out-of-district students will also be reviewed.

Enrolled: 3/20
Wait: 0/0

58. YA Book Group 6/16
Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services
Audience: School Librarians
Dates: 6/16/2026

We invite librarians and educators at the middle school and high school levels to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.

Enrolled: 5/20
Wait: 0/0

59. SchoolTool Grade Advancement Workshop [SLLB]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Dates: 7/1/2026
Location: TBD

This classroom work session will consist of in-depth coverage of auto grade advancement and other enrollment tasks in SchoolTool. Topics to be covered will include enrollment start, exiting transfer students, "class of" verification, assigning projected enrollment and projected enrollment checks. Graduating seniors, promoting all other grade levels and promoting out-of-district students will also be reviewed.

Enrolled: 0/20
Wait: 0/0

60. SchoolTool Grade Advancement Workshop [ALB]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Dates: 7/1/2026
Location: TBD

This will be a review of auto grade advancement and other enrollment tasks in SchoolTool. Topics to be covered will include enrollment start, exiting transfer students, "class of" verification, assigning projected enrollment and projected enrollment checks. Graduating seniors, promoting all other grade levels and promoting out-of-district students will also be reviewed.

Enrolled: 2/25
Wait: 0/0

61. SchoolTool Grade Advancement Workshop Part I & II [PLT]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Dates: 7/2/2026 to 7/3/2026
Location: Marcy Room

This classroom work session will consist of in-depth coverage of auto grade advancement and other enrollment tasks in SchoolTool. Topics to be covered will include enrollment start, exiting transfer students, "class of" verification, assigning projected enrollment and projected enrollment checks. Graduating seniors, promoting all other grade levels and promoting out-of-district students will also be reviewed.

Enrolled: 1/35
Wait: 0/0

62. SchoolTool Grade Advancement Workshop [MAL]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Dates: 7/6/2026
Location: Malone CSD - Franklin Academy

This classroom work session will consist of in-depth coverage of auto grade advancement and other enrollment tasks in SchoolTool. Topics to be covered will include enrollment start, exiting transfer students, "class of" verification, assigning projected enrollment and projected enrollment checks. Graduating seniors, promoting all other grade levels and promoting out-of-district students will also be reviewed.

Enrolled: 0/20
Wait: 0/0

63. SchoolTool Elementary Scheduling Overview [WEB]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Dates: 8/3/2026
Location: Webex link will be provided

This webex will provide an A-Z overview of creating an elementary schedule. Topics will include maintenance area setup as well as Course Catalog, planning and building a Master Schedule, assigning homerooms and teams. Recommended for users in their first years of elementary scheduling as well as veteran schedules.

Enrolled: 1/20
Wait: 0/0

64. SchoolTool Elementary Scheduling Workshop [ALB]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Dates: 8/4/2026
Location: TBD

This session covers elementary scheduling as a brief overview. Thereafter schedulers will work individually at their own pace to create schedules. NERIC SchoolTool Team members will be on-hand to answer questions as needed.

Enrolled: 1/25
Wait: 0/0

65. SchoolTool Elementary Scheduling Workshop [PLT]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Dates: 8/5/2026
Location: Marcy Room

This session covers elementary scheduling instruction in a A-Z structured step-by-step fashion with hands-on work time provided. Recommended for users in their first years of elementary scheduling as well as veteran schedules.

Enrolled: 0/25
Wait: 0/0

66. SchoolTool Elementary School Scheduling [MAL]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Dates: 8/6/2026
Location: Malone CSD - Franklin Academy

This session covers elementary scheduling instruction in a A-Z structured step-by-step fashion with hands-on work time provided. Recommended for users in their first years of elementary scheduling as well as veteran schedules.

Enrolled: 0/25
Wait: 0/0

67. SchoolTool Opening Readiness Part I [WEB]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Dates: 8/11/2026
Location: Webex link will provided

This webinar will be a review of school opening readiness tasks as outlined in the Mindex Yearly Rollover checklist. Topics will include updates to custom and canned reports, homeroom assignment, adding assessments to student records, activities, faculty record updates, graduation requirements and maintenance settings for BOCES virtual locations.

Enrolled: 0/50
Wait: 0/0

68. SchoolTool Opening Readiness Part II [WEB]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Dates: 8/20/2026
Location: Webex link will be provided

This webinar will be a final review of school opening readiness tasks as outlined in the Mindex Yearly Rollover Checklist document. A brief review of topics covered in SchoolTool Opening Readiness Part I will be included. Additional topics will include attendance tasks, counseling tasks, grading tasks, final School Year setup adjustments and master scheduling tasks.

Enrolled: 0/50
Wait: 0/0

69. SchoolTool Attendance Clerk A-Z [WEB]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Dates: 8/27/2026
Location: Webex link will be provided

This webinar will cover the daily tasks of an Attendance Clerk. Topics will include entering and updating attendance records, resolving/reconciling attendance conflicts, attendance reports, student check-in and attendance maintenance setup.

Enrolled: 2/50
Wait: 0/0

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