Frontline Education

1. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 1/22/2025

CPE

CTLE

Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

2. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 2/19/2025

CPE

CTLE

Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

3. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 3/19/2025

CPE

CTLE

Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

4. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 4/16/2025

CPE

CTLE

Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

5. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 5/21/2025

CPE

CTLE

Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

6. Knowledge Café at 9am with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 6/18/2025

CPE

CTLE

Topics: New webinar series to focus on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

7. Teacher Lead Evaluator - Initial Certification *IN PERSON

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 7/21/2025

This workshop will be designed with collaboration in mind. For initial training, we will dive into the details of the current APPR Law and your individual district plans. In the afternoon for recertification participants, we will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring examples using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the certification and / or re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan. LUNCH will be provided for Full-day INITIAL Certification Training Attendees.

8. Teacher Lead Evaluator - RE-Certification *IN PERSON

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 7/21/2025

This workshop will be designed with collaboration in mind. For initial training, we will dive into the details of the current APPR Law and your individual district plans. In the afternoon for recertification participants, we will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring examples using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the certification and / or re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan. LUNCH will be provided for Full-day INITIAL Certification Training Attendees.

9. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 7/23/2025

CTLE

CPE

Preparing for the State Aid Claim Forms: A Closer Look at Form A and How Information Affects Aid Ratios

10. BOOK STUDY - Protecting Student Data Privacy by Linnette Attai, Facilitated by Ken Twinam (QIII Chief Information Security Officer)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Any / all educators interested in protecting data privacy, and supporting students as they learn to do the same.

Dates: 7/24/2025 to 8/7/2025

Protecting Student Data Privacy: Classroom Fundamentals provides educators with the comprehensive and practical guidance they need to protect their students' privacy in and out of the classroom. It breaks student data privacy laws down into core concepts that are easy to apply across a variety of situations and use cases. It also encourages educators to engage fully in the work of protecting student data privacy, with the tips and best practices they need to create a more secure environment for student data across the education institution. From classroom technologies to social media use, this book provides the frameworks to help teachers protect student data privacy, regardless of the technology, to better support their students, their education institutions and to elevate their own positions as transformational leaders in the classroom.

11. Algebra 2 in Transition: Navigating the Next Generation Learning Standards

Program: School Improvement

Audience: This workshop is open to all educators teaching and/or supporting students in Mathematics - Algebra 2, instructional coaches, department heads, and administrators.

Dates: 8/1/2025

This collaborative workshop invites Algebra 2 educators from across New York State to take a deep dive into the NGLS-examining how the shifts from Common Core influence not only Algebra 2 content, but also how changes in Algebra 1 and Geometry will inevitably shape student readiness and performance on the Regents exam. Analyze the key differences between Common Core and NGLS in Algebra 2, with connections to Geometry and Algebra 1 standards. Investigate how the coherence across high school courses impacts student learning trajectories and Regents exam expectations. Share concerns and questions surrounding implementation, pacing, and assessment design. Explore and contribute best practices and instructional strategies that promote engagement, conceptual understanding, and long-term retention.

12. Align & Elevate: Crafting Your District's NYS STEPS Blueprint

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Great for superintendents, APPR coordinators, instructional coaches, APPR negotiating members and building leaders—bring your whole team for maximum impact!

Dates: 8/11/2025

Empower your APPR team with the strategies and tools needed to design a robust, standards-aligned NYS STEPS plan. In this interactive session, participants will: Build Crosswalks: Map your district's current observation rubrics to the NYS Teaching Standards, identifying strengths, gaps, and opportunities for deeper alignment; Explore Alternative Measures: Review and discuss additional evidence sources-student surveys, peer reviews, artifacts of practice-and how they dovetail with the standards; Design Your Plan: Collaborate with colleagues to draft key components of your individualized NYS STEPS plan, from goal-setting structures to data-collection timelines. Giving you a starting point when working with your district team; Share & Reflect: Exchange ideas, best practices, and lessons learned in facilitated "think-tank” breakouts, then reconvene to surface collective insights; Whether you're refining an existing APPR framework or building a new educator-evaluation system from the ground up, this hands-on workshop will leave you with actionable templates, peer feedback, and a clear roadmap for linking observation, measurement, and professional growth directly to the NYS Teaching Standards. Great for superintendents, APPR coordinators, instructional coaches, APPR negotiating members and building leaders-bring your whole team for maximum impact!

13. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 8/13/2025

CTLE

CPE

Preparing for the State Aid Claim Forms: A Closer Look at Form FT and Transportation Aid

14. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - RE-Certification (VIRTUAL ONLY)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 8/18/2025

This webinar will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring an example using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.

15. First Year Forward: A New Teacher Academy

Program: School Improvement

Audience: New teachers of any kind, role, or interpretation are all welcome.

Dates: 8/25/2025

Calling all new teachers embarking on their educational careers! Join us for this training program specifically designed to empower you with the essential tools, strategies, and confidence you need to succeed in your classroom from day one. Gain valuable insights and connect with experienced educators, build professional connections, and lay the foundation for a fantastic school year ahead!

16. TeaTime with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 8/26/2025

CPE

CTLE

Topics: TBA Webinar series that focuses on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

17. Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA) - Asynchronous

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 9/1/2025

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Claire Carangelo at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

18. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/10/2025

CTLE

CPE

Review of Excess Cost Aid Submissions and Tips to Maximize Aid

19. Fall Workshop - Syracuse

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/17/2025

CTLE

CPE

Our presentation will provide a recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims

20. Fall Workshop - Mid-Hudson

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/18/2025

CTLE

CPE

Starting Today

Our presentation will provide a recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims

21. DASA Coordinator Training

Program: School Improvement

Audience: This training is appropriate for anyone who is involved in the DASA process in their school district including DASA Building Coordinators, DASA District Coordinators, Superintendents, and DASA Response Team Members.

Dates: 9/23/2025

Starting Soon

Dignity for All Student Act (DASA) Coordinators and their DASA Response Teams play a vital role in supporting a positive school-wide climate in relation to prevention and reaction to dignity violations in their school. DASA Coordinators need to be well-prepared to manage the demands of this important position and this training will provide them with the tools to be successful DASA Coordinators. Note: This is NOT the six-hour required training for certification. Participants will be provided with hard copies of resources and a Google Drive so that they may modify documents for their school district's needs. This training is appropriate for anyone who is involved in the DASA process in their school district including DASA Building Coordinators, DASA District Coordinators, Superintendents, and DASA Response Team Members.

22. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Initial

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators who have not received this training before.

Dates: 9/25/2025

This webinar will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring an example using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.

23. New School Librarians: Orientation

Program: School Library System

Audience: Capital Region and Questar III School Librarians

Dates: 9/25/2025

Please join the School Library System staff for a full day of learning about the resources, opportunities, and support available to you as a new (or "new-ish") school librarian! This session will combine new librarians from Capital Region BOCES and Questar III BOCES SLS.

24. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Recertification

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 9/25/2025

This webinar will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring an example using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.

25. Embracing MESSY Leadership

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 9/26/2025

Join BTS Spark presenter Sean Slade as he walk participates through the MESSY leadership model. This model embraces the human side of leadership and helps school leaders feel confident, well equipped to handle all challenges, and ready to lead in a complex world.

26. Fall Workshop - Putnam-Westchester

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/29/2025

CTLE

CPE

Our presentation will provide a recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims

27. What's New with Seesaw?

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Technology Coaches, Instructional Coaches

Dates: 10/1/2025

New

Learning Objective & Outcomes: Teachers will discover the latest Seesaw updates designed to support meaningful and joyful learning experiences. Participants will also get an exclusive preview of upcoming AI tools. - Explore the New Navigation - Make the most of Activity Templates - Explore enhancements to Creative Tools - Review updates to the Library - Get a first look at upcoming AI features

28. Book Buzz Middle Grade 2025-26 Edition

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians, classroom teachers, reading specialists

Dates: 10/1/2025 to 3/25/2026

Book Buzz - If you love books, but don't have time to read them all, then please join us for some rigorous discussion about great new books. All that's required is your latest read and your thoughts. Books should be appropriate for students in grades 5-8 and published within the last 2 years. It's an awesome way to find out what books are out there and if they might work in your library or classroom.
We meet once a month, three times in the fall and three times in the spring. That's it! Hope to see you there.
Participants must attend all meetings to receive full credit, participants who miss more than 3 meetings will not receive credit. All meetings will be held online. Access information will be sent out the day before the event.

29. Introduction to Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Teachers who are new to working with multilingual learners or would like a refresher

Dates: 10/3/2025

New

This full-day professional learning workshop provides educators with a comprehensive introduction to teaching English Language Learners (ELLs). Designed for teachers who are new to working with multilingual learners (or those seeking a refresher), the session will build foundational knowledge and practical strategies for creating inclusive, effective classrooms. Participants will explore the fundamentals of second language acquisition, gaining insight into how students develop English proficiency. Through the lens of culturally responsive teaching, educators will consider how to honor students' identities, languages, and lived experiences while strengthening academic engagement. The workshop will also address how to build welcoming and affirming classroom environments where ELLs feel safe, valued, and empowered to take risks with language. Finally, the session will provide a clear overview of state and federal regulations governing the education of ELLs in New York, including identification, program models, instructional requirements, and teacher responsibilities. By the end of the day, participants will leave with both practical strategies and a deeper understanding of how to support multilingual learners' success academically, linguistically, and socially.

30. Fall Workshop - Saratoga

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/3/2025

CTLE

CPE

Our presentation will provide a recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims

31. Fall Workshop - Questar III BOCES

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/6/2025

CTLE

CPE

Our presentation will provide a recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims

32. Understanding ELLs/MLLs in New York State

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators and Staff Who Work With ELLs and MLLs

Dates: 10/6/2025

New

Session 1 of Supporting K-12 Multilingual Learners with Dr. Sarah Cioffi This session will provide an overview of the current landscape of English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners (ELLs/MLLs) in New York State, including up-to-date demographic and achievement data. Participants will review key state regulations and guidance on identification, programming, and assessment requirements across grade levels. The session will also introduce fundamentals of second language acquisition to ground participants in how students develop English proficiency over time.

33. Fall Workshop - Rochester

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/7/2025

CTLE

CPE

Our presentation will provide a recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims

34. Redefining Ready NY

Program: School Improvement

Audience: K-12 Leaders across the state of NY

Dates: 10/7/2025 to 10/1/2026

Join a New York based cohort of school leaders committed to advancing the AASA "Redefining Ready" initiative, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to college, career and life readiness for all students and structured around the four transformations of the NYS Blue Ribbon Commission.

35. Communication Coordinator Meeting #1 - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians in the Questar III Region

Dates: 10/8/2025

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 school librarians are welcome.

36. Educational Technology Roundtable

Program: Model Schools

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

Join us for an engaging series of workshops designed to provide educators with the opportunity to share best practices and innovative ways to incorporate educational technology into lessons. Connect and network with other teachers to collaborate and learn from one another. Stay current on the latest research and discover new tech tools to enhance your teaching experience. This workshop is free for Questar Districts as part of the Model Schools Base Fee. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to enhance your teaching skills and expand your technological teaching toolkit!

37. Fall Workshop - Buffalo

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/8/2025

CTLE

CPE

Our presentation will provide a recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims

38. Newcomer ELLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Teachers and Staff who Work with Newcomer ELLs

Dates: 10/8/2025

New

This one-hour professional development will provide educators with strategies to support newcomer students as they adjust to a new school, language, and culture. Participants will explore ways to build welcoming classroom environments, address immediate language and social-emotional needs, and implement practical instructional practices that promote access and engagement for beginning English learners.

39. Empowering Fraction Proficiency: A Workshop for Grades 3-5 Educators

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 10/9/2025

Delve into fractions for grades 3-5 by uncovering effective strategies to deepen students' understanding of fraction concepts and operations, shifting the focus from algorithms to the underlying "why." Discover innovative approaches, including: Modeling and scaffolding techniques for building and supporting a strong foundation Differentiation strategies to support diverse learners Project-based learning to foster engagement and real-world connections Vertical progression and standards unpacking for coherent instruction Transform your classroom with practical tools, insights, and inspiration to create confident and capable fraction learners! Standards : Number and Operations - Fractions NY-3.NF.3: NY-4.NF.1: NY-5.NF.1 Skills: Visualize Equivalent Fractions: Students can use fraction models (e.g., fraction circles, bar models, number lines) to demonstrate that two different fractions represent the same amount or point on a number line. (Corresponds to NY-3.NF.3a, NY-4.NF.1) Generate Equivalent Fractions: Students can create equivalent fractions by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero whole number. (Corresponds to NY-4.NF.1) Compare Fractions with and Without Common Denominators: Students can compare fractions with the same or different denominators using various strategies, including finding common denominators, comparing to a benchmark fraction (like 1/2), or using visual models. (Corresponds to NY-3.NF.3d, NY-4.NF.2) Find a Common Denominator: Students can identify the least common multiple of two or more denominators to find a common denominator for fractions. (Crucial for NY-5.NF.1) Add and Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators: Students can add and subtract fractions, including mixed numbers, by first finding equivalent fractions with a common denominator. (Corresponds to NY-5.NF.1)

40. Book Study: Stolen Focus by Johann Hari

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians, classroom teachers, technology coaches

Dates: 10/9/2025 to 10/30/2025

Stolen Focus by Johann Hari
Join school librarian colleagues in a discussion of Johann Hari's thought-provoking book. This book explores human attention, and the crisis of diminishing attention spans in today's society.
From the book's cover: "We think our inability to focus is a personal failure to summon enough willpower to ignore our devices. The truth is even more disturbing: Our focus has been stolen by powerful external foces that have left us uniquely vulnerable to corporations determined to raid our attention for profit." Our book study will focus on how that affects student learning in our schools.

This book study will be virtual, with a blend of both synchronous & asynchronous discussion and activities. More details will follow.
Each participant will receive a copy of the book. Please register by September 25 so you can receive your book by the start date.

Meeting #1 10/9/25
Meeting #2 10/23/25
Meeting #3 10/30/25

41. Book Buzz High School 2025-26 Edition

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians and other educators

Dates: 10/9/2025 to 4/2/2026

Book Buzz - If you love books, but don't have time to read them all, then please join us for some rigorous discussion about great new books. All that's required is your latest read and your thoughts. Books should be appropriate for secondary students and published within the last 2 years. It's an awesome way to find out what books are out there and if they might work in your library or classroom.
We meet once a month, three times in the fall and three times in the spring. That's it! Hope to see you there.

Participants will receive credit at the end of the course, credit will not be given to participants who miss 3 or more sessions. All meetings will be held online.

Access information will be sent out the day before the event.

42. Strengthening 8th Grade Geometry Instruction : Strategies Aligned to NYS Next Generation Standards

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 10/10/2025

Strengthen instructional practices in eighth grade geometry and the NYS Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards. This session will explore key concepts such as transformations, congruence, similarity, the Pythagorean Theorem, and volume of cylinders, cones, and spheres. Participants will: Engage in activities and analyze strategies that promote conceptual understanding and procedural fluency Focus on scaffolding techniques, differentiation strategies, and the integration of visual models and real-world applications to support all learners Obtain ready-to-use resources, aligned formative assessments, and practical tools to support student success on classroom tasks and state assessments. Whether you're new to eighth grade or looking to refine your practice, this session will provide meaningful strategies to elevate geometry instruction. Standards : Geometry NY-8.G.3: NY-8.G.4: NY-8.G.5 Skills: Perform Transformations on the Coordinate Plane: Students can accurately apply translations, rotations (about the origin or a given point), reflections (across axes or given lines), and dilations (with respect to the origin or a given center and scale factor) to two-dimensional figures plotted on a coordinate plane. Describe the Effect of Transformations: Students can articulate how the coordinates of a figure change after undergoing a specific translation, rotation, reflection, or dilation. Identify Congruence and Similarity through Transformations: Students can determine if two figures are congruent or similar by identifying the sequence of transformations (translations, rotations, reflections, dilations) that map one figure onto the other. Apply Properties of Similar Figures: Students can use the properties of similar figures (corresponding angles are congruent, corresponding sides are proportional) to solve problems, including finding unknown side lengths or angles. Establish Angle Relationships

43. Fall Workshop - Utica

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/10/2025

CTLE

CPE

Our presentation will provide a recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims

44. Fall Workshop - Oneonta

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/14/2025

CTLE

CPE

Our presentation will provide a recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims

45. Cultivating Confident Readers: A Data-Driven Approach to Reading Comprehension 3-5

Program: School Improvement

Audience: 3- 5 ELA teachers

Dates: 10/15/2025

Ready to ignite a love for reading and unlock deeper understanding in your elementary students? This isn't just another professional development session it's a dynamic, data-driven journey specifically crafted for 3rd-5th-grade ELA educators. Based on a rigorous analysis of our past three years of student performance, we're zeroing in on the consistent comprehension hurdles that can trip up our young readers. Get ready to go beyond the basics! This high-impact workshop will empower you with actionable, high-impact strategies to cultivate a classroom of curious, critical, and confident readers. We'll collaboratively explore: Building Collaborative Reading Communities: Discover innovative approaches to get your students actively engaged in group work, transforming peer interaction into powerful opportunities for deeper understanding and richer discussions. Learn how to foster a classroom where students learn with and from each other. High-Leverage Instructional Techniques for Young Readers: Dive into proven, research-backed strategies designed to tackle common comprehension challenges head-on. From explicit vocabulary instruction to active reading strategies and graphic organizers, you'll uncover techniques that consistently boost engagement and analytical thinking for our elementary learners. Formative Assessment for Powerful Insights: Master the art of using quick, effective formative assessments not just to check for understanding, but to drive meaningful learning. Explore practical, classroom-ready strategies that provide immediate feedback, allowing you to pinpoint misconceptions and guide students toward profound textual insights with precision. Walk away feeling inspired, equipped, and ready to cultivate a classroom where every student blossoms into a more astute, insightful, and confident reader of both imaginative stories and engaging informational texts. Please plan to join us again for Day 3, which will provide an opportunity to collaborate with your fellow 6-8 colleagues.

46. STAC Workshop - Hamilton Fulton Montgomery BOCES

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 10/15/2025

CTLE

New

2025-26 STAC Workshop

47. Book Buzz Elementary 2025-26 Edition

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians, classroom teachers, reading specialists

Dates: 10/15/2025 to 3/11/2026

Book Buzz - If you love books, but don't have time to read them all, then please join us for some rigorous discussion about great new books. All that's required is your latest read and your thoughts. Books should be appropriate for students in grades PK-5 and published within the last 2 years. It's an awesome way to find out what books are out there and if they might work in your library or classroom.
We meet once a month, three times in the fall and three times in the spring. That's it! Hope to see you there.
Participants must attend all meetings to receive full credit, participants who miss more than 3 meetings will not receive credit. All meetings will be held online. Access information will be sent out the day before the event.

Facilitated by Peggy O'Connor

48. Creating a Welcoming and Affirming Environment for ELLs/MLLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators and staff Who Work With ELLs and MLLs

Dates: 10/16/2025

New

Session 2 of Supporting K-12 Multilingual Learners with Dr. Sarah Cioffi This session will focus on practices that foster a welcoming and affirming environment for ELLs/MLLs and their families. Participants will explore culturally responsive strategies that validate and leverage students' diverse backgrounds and experiences. The goal is to strengthen school and classroom culture so that multilingual learners feel safe, included, and empowered to thrive academically and socially.

49. Fall Workshop - Watertown

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/17/2025

CTLE

CPE

Our presentation will provide a recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims

50. Fall Workshop - Long Island

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/17/2025

CTLE

CPE

Our presentation will provide a recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims

51. Cultivating Confident Readers: A Data-Driven Approach to Reading Comprehension 6-8 Day #2

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 10/22/2025

Ready to transform your students into master readers? This isn't your average professional development session. We're talking about a dynamic, data-driven deep dive specifically designed for 6th-8th grade ELA educators. Based on a rigorous analysis of the past three years of student performance data, we're pinpointing the consistent comprehension challenges that often stand between our students and true textual mastery. Get ready to go beyond the surface! This high-impact workshop will equip you with actionable, game-changing strategies to cultivate a classroom of critical thinkers and insightful readers. We'll collaboratively explore: Igniting Collaboration: Unleash the power of peer learning with innovative strategies that transform group work into dynamic comprehension engines. Discover how to leverage student-to-student interaction to deepen understanding and foster richer analytical discussions. High-Leverage Instructional Techniques: Dive into cutting-edge pedagogical approaches that directly address identified areas for growth in comprehension. From strategic questioning to advanced text annotation, you'll uncover techniques that consistently elevate student engagement and analytical prowess. Formative Assessment for Insight: Master the art of using formative assessment not just to gauge understanding, but to drive deeper analysis. Explore practical, low-prep strategies that provide immediate, actionable feedback, empowering you to pinpoint misconceptions and guide students toward profound textual insights. This isn't just theory-it's transformative practice. Through hands-on application, collaborative problem-solving, and data-informed discussion, you'll not only gain new insights but also build a robust toolkit of immediately implementable resources. Walk away feeling empowered, energized, and ready to cultivate a classroom where every student becomes a more astute, insightful, and confident reader of both literature and informational text. Don't just teach reading-inspire it!

52. Fall Workshop - Webinar

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/22/2025

CTLE

CPE

Our presentation will provide a recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims

53. School Library System Council Meeting #1

Program: School Library System

Audience: Questar III SLS Council Members

Dates: 10/22/2025

One of four required meetings of the SLS Council. Council assists the SLS in its mission as outlined in Commissioner's Regulations 90.18 including creating and monitoring the Plan of Service, and recommending approval of the annual budget and the annual report. Updates are also provided to Council members at each meeting.

54. ENL 101 for Admin

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Administrators and Staff

Dates: 10/22/2025

New

This one-hour professional development introduces school leaders to the foundational knowledge needed to effectively support English language learners. Participants will gain an overview of language acquisition, legal responsibilities, and best practices for creating systems that promote equity and academic success for multilingual students.

55. NYSED Numeracy Brief Roundtables:Discussion and Planning

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 10/23/2025

Following the release of the NYSED Numeracy Briefs, math experts from across the region will join together to support building and district leaders in facilitated conversations to more deeply explore the content of the briefs and provide structured time to plan for implementation.

56. Part Two Forum for the Introduction to ELLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Participants of the October 3rd Session

Dates: 10/27/2025

New

This one-hour virtual session serves as a follow-up to the October 3 professional development workshop. Designed as an open forum, the session provides teachers with an opportunity to ask questions, seek clarification, and share ideas as they begin applying strategies from the training in their classrooms. Participants are encouraged to bring specific scenarios, successes, and challenges for discussion. The session will be lightly facilitated to ensure time for both targeted guidance and peer-to-peer collaboration, helping teachers continue to build confidence in supporting English Language Learners.

57. Fall i-Ready User Group

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 10/28/2025

New

Questar III BOCES is excited to announce a Fall i-Ready User Group session focused on maximizing your use of Diagnostic 1 data! This session is designed for educators and administrators who leverage i-Ready to inform instruction. Key Activities: Collaborative Analysis: We'll work together to dissect i-Ready reports generated from the first Diagnostic window. Best Practices Roundtable: Share and learn from colleagues! Participate in a roundtable discussion on best practices for utilizing i-Ready data to drive student success. Feature Exploration: Get hands-on with the latest i-Ready features and discover how they can enhance your teaching strategies. Don't miss this opportunity to: - Gain deeper insights into student strengths and weaknesses - Develop actionable plans based on Diagnostic 1 data - Network with fellow educators and share best practices - Explore the newest features i-Ready has to offer

58. PR/HYLI Train the Trainers (Capital Region Location)

Program: The Angelo Del Toro PR/HYLI

Audience: PR/HYLI Leaders and Trainers

Dates: 10/30/2025

PR/HYLI 2025-2026 Train the Trainers: Capital Region location
Attendees at this training will receive professional development on pedagogical best practice strategies for the 2025-2026 Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican / Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute curriculum. Discussions will center on incorporating the 2025-2026 theme of the year: Democracy in the Age of A.I. into the existing curriculum. It will also touch upon differentiation and scaffolding modifications for our Multilingual Learners (English dominant vs Spanish dominant students), and provide a student-centered overview of Critical Thinking while evaluating current bills.

59. Instructional Strategies and Tools to Support ELLs/MLLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators and Staff Who Work With ELLs/MLLs

Dates: 10/30/2025

New

Session 3 of Supporting K-12 Multilingual Learners with Dr. Sarah Cioffi This session will highlight practical strategies for making academic content accessible to ELLs/MLLs across general education and content area classrooms. Participants will learn high-leverage instructional approaches to scaffold learning while maintaining rigor. The workshop will also introduce technology tools that support both instruction and communication with multilingual learners and their families.

60. Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA) - Asynchronous

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 11/1/2025

New

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Claire Carangelo at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

61. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 11/5/2025

CTLE

CPE

How to Calculate Building Aid - When Will It Start and How Much Will District Receive

62. Safe and Affirming Learning Environments for ELLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Teachers and Staff who Work with ELLs

Dates: 11/5/2025

New

This one-hour professional development engages all school staff in building a culture where English language learners feel welcomed, respected, and supported. Participants will explore strategies to promote belonging across classrooms, hallways, and school communities, while learning how to affirm students' cultural and linguistic identities and ensure equitable access to learning opportunities.

63. Multilingual Literacy SIFE Screener (MLS)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: ELL Admin, Building Based Admin and Content Area Teachers or ENL Teachers

Dates: 11/6/2025

Multilingual Literacy SIFE Screener (MLS) for all students including students with interrupted formal education.

64. Industry, American Identity, and Art in 1825

Program: School Library System

Audience: school librarians, classroom teachers, art teachers

Dates: 11/13/2025

This free streamlined one-day professional development session helps educators gain CTLE (Continuing Teacher and Leader Education) credits and provides training from history experts, and museum curatorial and education staff on how to use 19th-century American landscape paintings to teach required curriculum topics. This year marks the 200th Anniversary of Thomas Cole's first trip to Catskill, New York (1825-2025) during a turning point in American history and art.

Learning Objectives:

Learn new techniques from history experts on how to use Thomas Cole's 1825 American landscape paintings to teach the history curriculum topics of Colonial Foundations, Expansion, Nationalism, and Sectionalism, Westward Movement and Industrialization. Includes sessions with Greene County Historian Jonathan Palmer, Museum Executive Director Maura O'Shea, and Museum Educators, on how to use tools of inquiry, visual analysis, and place-based learning with curriculum materials, including primary source texts, first-person accounts, paintings, and cultural reproductions. Teachers will receive a COLE200 anniversary lesson plan compatible with history, art, and science curriculum standards. Upon completion of the workshop, teachers can receive CTLE credits, provided by Questar III Boces.

Access Details:
The workshop is free but requires advance registration. Participants receive free museum access, workshop materials and lunch. The workshop will take place in person at the Thomas Cole National historic Site in Catskill, New York.

Sponsored by the Warner Foundation's Teaching American History Through Art project.

65. PR/HYLI Train the Trainers (NYC Location)

Program: The Angelo Del Toro PR/HYLI

Audience: PR/HYLI Leaders and Trainers

Dates: 11/15/2025

PR/HYLI 2025-2026 Train the Trainers: New York City location Attendees at this training will receive professional development on pedagogical best practice strategies for the 2025-2026 Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican / Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute curriculum. Discussions will center on incorporating the 2025-2026 theme of the year: Democracy in the Age of A.I. into the existing curriculum. It will also touch upon differentiation and scaffolding modifications for our Multilingual Learners (English dominant vs Spanish dominant students), and provide a student-centered overview of Critical Thinking while evaluating current bills.

66. Part Three Forum for the Introduction to Teaching ELLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Participants who attended the October 3rd Session

Dates: 11/17/2025

New

This one-hour virtual session serves as a second follow-up to the October 3 professional development workshop. Designed as an open forum, the session provides teachers with an opportunity to ask questions, seek clarification, and share ideas as they begin applying strategies from the training in their classrooms. Participants are encouraged to bring specific scenarios, successes, and challenges for discussion. The session will be lightly facilitated to ensure time for both targeted guidance and peer-to-peer collaboration, helping teachers continue to build confidence in supporting English Language Learners.

67. Family Engagement for ELLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Teachers and Staff who Work with ELLs

Dates: 11/19/2025

New

This one-hour professional development provides strategies for strengthening partnerships with families of English language learners. Participants will explore culturally responsive approaches to communication, ways to overcome language barriers, and practices that build trust and collaboration to support student success at home and school.

68. Mastering Middle School Math: A Comprehensive Workshop for Grades 6-8 Educators

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/21/2025

Dive into essential math concepts for grades 6-8. Discover engaging strategies to deepen students' understanding of expressions and equations, ratios and proportions, and statistics and probability. In this interactive session, you'll explore: Activities that develop fluency in algebraic thinking and mathematical relationships Real-world applications of math concepts to make learning relevant and engaging Effective differentiation and scaffolding techniques to support diverse learners Unpacking standards and vertical progression for a cohesive curricular approach Leave with practical tools, creative ideas, and inspiration to empower your students as they navigate the world of middle school math and become confident, competent problem-solvers! Standards : NY-6.EE.6 Use variables to represent numbers and write expressions when solving a real-world or mathematical problem. Understand that a variable can represent an unknown number, or, depending on the purpose at hand, any number in a specified set. NY-7.EE.4 Use variables to represent quantities in a real-world or mathematical problem, and construct simple equations and inequalities to solve problems by reasoning about the quantities. NY-8.EE.7 Solve linear equations in one variable. Skills: Translate Words to Algebraic Expressions/Equations: Students can translate verbal descriptions of real-world or mathematical problems into algebraic expressions and equations using variables to represent unknown or changing quantities. Solve One-Variable Equations and Inequalities: Students can solve linear equations and inequalities involving one variable using inverse operations and properties of equality/inequality. Model with Equations and Inequalities: Students can construct and use one-variable equations and inequalities to represent and solve various real-world problems.

69. TeaTime with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 12/2/2025

CPE

CTLE

Topics: TBA Webinar series that focuses on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

70. Developing Language Objectives for Mapping and Planning Lessons for Our ELLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Teacher and Staff Who Work with ELLs

Dates: 12/3/2025

New

This one-hour professional development guides educators in writing clear, purposeful language objectives that align with content standards and support English language learners. Participants will practice mapping lessons with both content and language goals in mind, ensuring that instruction promotes academic achievement while fostering English language development.

71. Co-teachers of English Language Learners (ELLs)

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Co-teachers and teams that work with English Language Learners

Dates: 12/5/2025

New

This full-day professional learning workshop is designed for co-teachers of English language learners (ELLs). The session focuses on building strong, collaborative partnerships and equipping teaching teams with the tools they need to maximize student success. Participants will begin by exploring strategies for establishing and sustaining effective co-teaching relationships, including communication habits, role clarity, and approaches for shared planning and reflection. The workshop will then dive into the seven co-teaching models for working with ELLs, highlighting when and how each model can be applied to different classroom contexts. Through interactive practice, teams will analyze the strengths and challenges of each model and consider which approaches best fit their students' needs. To ensure these strategies translate into practice, the workshop will also include facilitated co-planning time for ENL and content-area co-teachers. During this hands-on portion, teams will apply the day's learning to upcoming units or lessons, with structured guidance and feedback from the facilitator. Educators will also learn how to design student-friendly content and language objectives that make learning transparent, accessible, and rigorous for multilingual learners. Participants will practice crafting objectives that align with grade-level standards while supporting language development across listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Co-teaching partners will walk away with a shared understanding of effective collaboration, a repertoire of instructional models, and practical strategies for making content and language goals clear and achievable for every learner.

72. Strengthening Our Core: School Library Values in Practice

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians

Dates: 12/10/2025

New

Join school librarians across the state to see the ALA Core Values in action in school libraries. Keynote speaker K.C. Boyd will kick off the day, and school librarians from across the state will present on how their work is rooted in the core values of Access, Equity, Intellectual Freedom & Privacy, Public Good, and Sustainability.

73. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 12/10/2025

CTLE

CPE

Review of Foundation Aid and Key Data Points to Monitor

74. MTSS for ELLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Teacher and Staff Who Work with ELLs

Dates: 12/17/2025

New

This one-hour professional development provides educators with an understanding of how to effectively integrate English language learners into a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS). Participants will explore how to distinguish language acquisition needs from other learning challenges, apply tiered interventions that address both academic and linguistic growth, and ensure equitable access to supports that foster success for multilingual students.

75. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 1/7/2026

CTLE

CPE

Taking a Closer Look at Your BOCES Aid and Instructional Materials Aid and Maximizing Each

76. School Library System Council Meeting #2

Program: School Library System

Audience: Questar III SLS Council Members

Dates: 1/13/2026

New

One of four required meetings of the SLS Council. Council assists the SLS in its mission as outlined in Commissioner's Regulations 90.18 including creating and monitoring the Plan of Service, and recommending approval of the annual budget and the annual report. Updates are also provided to Council members at each meeting.

77. Part Two Forum for Co-Teaching ELLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Participants of December 5th Workshop

Dates: 1/13/2026

New

This one-hour virtual session is a follow-up to the December 5 workshop for ENL co-teachers. The session provides co-teaching partners with dedicated time to ask questions, clarify strategies, and share experiences as they put co-teaching models and planning tools into practice. Participants are encouraged to bring examples from their own classrooms-whether challenges, successes, or works-in-progress-for discussion and feedback. Light facilitation will guide the conversation while leaving space for peer collaboration, ensuring co-teachers continue to strengthen their partnership and refine their instructional approach for English Language Learners.

78. Collaborative Convergence: ELA Vertical Alignment in Action (Grades 3-8)

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 1/14/2026

We invite you to rejoin us for our culminating event. (Follow up from Oct 15 (3-5) and Oct 22 (6-8) This professional development opportunity invites educators from grades 3-8 to engage in a dynamic and collaborative workshop to strengthen vertical alignment within the New York State English Language Arts (ELA) Standards. Drawing upon insights from our previous sessions, participants will engage in meaningful dialogue, share best practices, and develop actionable strategies to foster seamless progression in ELA learning from 3rd through 8th grade. Together, we will ensure every student builds a strong foundation year after year. Don't miss this chance to connect with colleagues and elevate ELA instruction across grade levels! SNOW DATE Jan 21.

79. Dually Identified as ELLs and SPED

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Teachers and Staff Who Work with ELLs

Dates: 1/14/2026

New

This one-hour professional development helps educators better understand and support students who are both English language learners and identified for special education services. Participants will explore how to distinguish between language acquisition and learning disabilities, collaborate across service areas, and implement strategies that promote equitable access, growth, and success for these uniquely diverse learners.

80. SIFE ELLs Supports and Services

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Teachers and Staff Who Work with ELLs

Dates: 1/28/2026

New

This one-hour professional development equips educators with strategies to support English language learners who have limited, interrupted, or inconsistent formal education (SIFE). Participants will explore approaches to build foundational literacy and numeracy skills, scaffold language development, and create engaging, trauma-informed learning experiences that promote both academic and linguistic growth.

81. Communication Coordinator Meeting #2 - SHOWCASE OF EXCELLENCE

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians in the Questar III Region

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 school librarians are welcome.

82. Practical Tools to Ensure ELLs Can Engage with Content

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators across subject areas

Dates: 2/6/2026

New

This full-day professional learning workshop equips teachers with practical tools to ensure ELLs can fully engage with rigorous, grade-level content while developing their English proficiency. Designed for educators across subject areas, the session focuses on strategies that make instruction clear, meaningful, and accessible for multilingual learners at varying levels of language development. Participants will explore a wide range of scaffolding strategies, including the use of visuals, modeling, sentence frames, structured peer interaction, and tiered questioning, to support students in accessing and producing academic language. The workshop will also clarify the difference between accommodations and modifications, helping teachers understand when and how to apply each to maintain equity while addressing diverse learning needs. Through interactive activities, educators will practice redesigning lessons with targeted supports that uphold rigor and promote both content mastery and language growth. By the end of the day, participants will leave with a toolkit of strategies for scaffolding instruction, a clearer understanding of how to implement accommodations and modifications, and the confidence to create learning experiences where all students can thrive.

83. ENL Instructional Practices for All ELLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Teachers and Staff Who Work with ELLs

Dates: 2/11/2026

New

This one-hour professional development provides educators with research-based strategies to enhance instruction for English language learners. Participants will explore practical approaches to scaffold language, differentiate instruction, and promote academic engagement, ensuring that all multilingual students have access to rigorous and meaningful learning experiences.

84. ELL Resources and Supports

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Teachers and Staff Who Work with ELLs

Dates: 2/25/2026

New

This one-hour professional development introduces educators to a range of tools, resources, and supports designed to enhance instruction for English language learners. Participants will explore instructional materials, technology, and strategies that promote language development, academic growth, and effective classroom implementation for multilingual students.

85. TeaTime with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 3/3/2026

CPE

CTLE

Topics: TBA Webinar series that focuses on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

86. Part Two Forum for Practical Tools to Engage ELLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Participants of the February 6th Workshop

Dates: 3/3/2026

New

This one-hour virtual session is a follow-up to the February 6 in-person workshop. Designed as a practical check-in, the session gives teachers the opportunity to ask questions, get clarification, and share ideas as they implement scaffolding strategies, accommodations, and modifications in their classrooms. This time could also be used to support new ENL teachers as they prepare to administer the NYSESLAT exams.

87. PR/HYLI: Scholarship Rating Training, Norming and Implementation Session

Program: The Angelo Del Toro PR/HYLI

Audience: PR/HYLI Delegation Leaders and Trainers

Dates: 3/4/2026

Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican / Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute: Scholarship Rating Training, Norming and Implementation Session Attendees of this session will receive specific training on the 2025-2026 PR/HYLI Scholarship Essay Writing Prompt and Rating Rubric. This review and calibration of the rubric will enable rating participants to streamline an equitable rating process for both English-dominant and Spanish-dominant student essays. Facilitators will conduct a norming session for participants, through an optimized rating-process via panel discussion and roundtable forum(s). This training session will be followed by an implementation-workshop session, where participants may apply this rubric in smaller roundtable rating groups. *Inclement Weather Date: March 11, 2026

88. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 3/11/2026

CTLE

CPE

Budget Vote Process, Disclosure Requirements, Contingent Budget, Property Tax Report Card, and Budget Notice

89. Formative and Summative Assessments for Progress Monitoring ELLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Teachers and Staff Who Work with ELLs

Dates: 3/11/2026

New

This one-hour professional development equips educators with practical tools to track English language learners' growth through both formative and summative assessments. Participants will learn how to use informal measures to guide instruction, provide timely feedback, and make data-informed decisions that support language development and academic achievement.

90. Communication Coordinator Meeting #3

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians in the Questar III Region

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 school librarians are welcome.

91. School Library System Council Meeting #3

Program: School Library System

Audience: Questar III SLS Council Members

Dates: 3/26/2026

New

One of four required meetings of the SLS Council. Council assists the SLS in its mission as outlined in Commissioner's Regulations 90.18 including creating and monitoring the Plan of Service, and recommending approval of the annual budget and the annual report. Updates are also provided to Council members at each meeting.

92. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 4/8/2026

CTLE

CPE

UPK, Grants, Aid for Charter School Children and Other Special Placement Aids

93. Co-Teaching to Support Our ELLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Teachers and Staff Who Work with ELLs

Dates: 4/15/2026

New

This one-hour professional development explores effective co-teaching models for classroom and content-area teachers partnering with English language learner (ENL) teachers. Participants will learn strategies for collaborative planning, shared instruction, and integrated support that ensures all students have access to rigorous content while developing language proficiency.

94. AI Tools for Supporting ELLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Teachers and Staff Who Work with ELLs

Dates: 4/29/2026

New

This one-hour professional development introduces educators to practical ways artificial intelligence can enhance instruction for English language learners. Participants will explore AI tools and strategies that support language development, scaffold academic content, personalize learning, and provide actionable feedback to accelerate student growth.

95. Communication Coordinator Meeting #4

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians in the Questar III Region

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 school librarians are welcome.

96. CTE for ELLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Teachers and Staff Who Work with ELLs

Dates: 5/13/2026

New

This one-hour professional development explores strategies for supporting English language learners in career and technical education (CTE) programs. Participants will learn how to scaffold language, adapt instructional materials, and implement culturally responsive practices that promote both technical skill development and academic success for multilingual students.

97. Modifications and Accommodations for Assessing and Grading ELLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Teachers and Staff Who Work with ELLs

Dates: 5/27/2026

New

This one-hour professional development provides educators with strategies for fairly assessing and grading English language learners. Participants will explore effective modifications, accommodations, and assessment practices that ensure students' language development is supported while accurately measuring academic growth and achievement.

98. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 6/3/2026

CTLE

CPE

Non-Resident Tuition Billings and June 30th Reminders

99. School Library System Council Meeting #4

Program: School Library System

Audience: Questar III SLS Council Members

Dates: 6/3/2026

New

One of four required meetings of the SLS Council. Council assists the SLS in its mission as outlined in Commissioner's Regulations 90.18 including creating and monitoring the Plan of Service, and recommending approval of the annual budget and the annual report. Updates are also provided to Council members at each meeting.

100. Improving ELL Graduation Rates Via Supports in Assessments

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Teachers and Staff Who Work with ELLs

Dates: 6/10/2026

New

This one-hour professional development explores strategies to help English language learners successfully meet high school graduation requirements. Participants will learn how to use assessments, accommodations, and targeted interventions to monitor progress, address learning gaps, and provide the supports necessary to promote academic success and timely graduation for multilingual students.

101. TeaTime with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 6/16/2026

CPE

CTLE

Topics: TBA Webinar series that focuses on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

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