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1. Spotlight on Teaching Assistants: IEPs in the Classroom

Program: PPL

Dates: 11/20/2025

Unlock your potential as a Teaching Assistant. This training dives into the most important parts of an IEP and provides practical strategies for helping your classroom teacher. You'll leave with clear, actionable methods for implementing accommodations and tracking student data, making a direct impact on IEP goal achievement.
  • Enrolled: 22/50
  • Wait: 0/0

2. Spotlight on Teaching Assistants: Behavior, Motivation, and Management

Program: PPL

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 1/13/2026

Why do students misbehave, and how can we get them back on track? This training dives deep into the link between student motivation and classroom behavior. We will clarify the crucial distinction between discipline and classroom management, equipping you with positive intervention strategies to handle tough moments. Learn how to foster a classroom culture where students feel engaged, understood, and ready to learn.
  • Enrolled: 15/50
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3. Spotlight on Teaching Assistants: Advanced Strategies for Behavior Support

Program: PPL

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 2/24/2026

As a Teaching Assistant, your presence is a powerful tool for classroom stability. This training dives deep into the mechanics of de-escalation, breaking down the stages of a behavioral incident from trigger to recovery. We will equip you with evidence-based PBIS techniques to de-escalate intensity and guide students back to baseline. Gain the confidence to handle challenging moments with professional composure and care.
  • Enrolled: 16/50
  • Wait: 0/0

4. Spotlight on Teaching Assistants: The TA's Guide to the Science of Reading

Program: PPL

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 3/23/2026

Become an expert ally in the classroom by mastering the core principles of reading research. This training moves beyond traditional methods to explore the "Science of Reading" framework. We will dive into the six essential pillars that every student needs to become a proficient reader. You'll leave with a clear understanding of the reading brain and a toolkit of strategies to help your students bridge the gap from decoding to deep comprehension.
  • Enrolled: 5/50
  • Wait: 0/0

5. Spotlight on Teaching Assistants: Understanding Numeracy for Mathematical Success

Program: PPL

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 6/8/2026

Ready to help your students become confident problem-solvers? Join us for an engaging, hands-on workshop designed specifically for Teaching Assistants! We're stripping away the myths and focusing on what actually works to build strong mathematical minds. What's in store? Real-World Impact: Discover why numeracy is the secret ingredient for student success beyond the classroom. Myth-Busting: We'll tackle common instructional misconceptions and replace them with NYSED high-leverage practices. The Perfect Balance: Learn how to bridge the gap between "how to do it" (procedural) and "why it works" (conceptual).
  • Enrolled: 9/50
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6. PBL101 w/ PBL Works!

Program: PPL

Audience: Any K-12 Teacher

Dates: 6/30/2026 to 7/2/2026

PBL 101 Workshop: An Overview This three-day PBL 101 Workshop supports teachers in developing and implementing a Gold Standard project for their classroom. This is our foundational workshop based on our model of Gold Standard PBL. It provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to implement a rigorous, standards-based project. Participants will consider educational equity in their classrooms and projects throughout the workshop. Our PBL 101 models the Project Based Learning process and how teachers might facilitate PBL in their classroom. Participants will learn to set norms, facilitate inquiry, and foster collaborative conversations. Each participant will leave with a project ready to be implemented in their classroom and the teaching practices to facilitate high-quality PBL.
  • Enrolled: 20/35
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7. Regents Item Mapping *ASYNCHRONOUS*

Program: PPL

Audience: Subject Area Certified Teachers

Dates: 6/30/2026

Help shape statewide education by participating in Regents Item Mapping! This critical work ensures students across New York receive valid and reliable item analysis reports. Why Participate? Professional Impact: Your expertise helps align exam questions to the lowest level of learning standards for a more accurate statewide analysis. Professional Development: Gain valuable insights into curriculum analysis and exam structure while earning proof of completion for CTLE hours through your district. Total Flexibility: Map individually at school, at home, or anywhere you have materials. Work can be completed anytime between the exam date and . How to Start: Any certified teacher can participate in their subject area, including Algebra I & II, Geometry, and History . No prior notification is needed-simply obtain a copy of the exam and visit the Item Mapping Website to get started! We will need mappers for: Algebra I: Algebra II Chemistry Geometry Global History & Geography II Physics US History *NYSED provides complete mapping for the new NGLS ELA and Science exams Email Dataview@e1b.org for more information.
  • Enrolled: 1/50
  • Wait: 0/0

8. UFLI Background Knowledge Training

Program: PPL

Audience: Any K-2 Teachers, Reading Specialist, TAs

Dates: 7/6/2026

Discover the "why" behind effective reading instruction in this foundational session deeply rooted in the Science of Reading. Participants will explore the cognitive science of reading acquisition, essential linguistic elements, and the evidence-based research that underpins the UFLI Foundations program. This workshop bridges theory and practice, helping educators understand how systematic, explicit phonics builds word recognition, automaticity, and long-term reading proficiency. Key Takeaways: Understanding the Simple View of Reading, word reading development research, and the linguistic structures necessary to prevent reading difficulties.
  • Enrolled: 30/80
  • Wait: 0/20

9. Exploring PBL in Algebra 1 **Identified Educators Only**

Program: PPL

Audience: Algebra 1 teachers, math coaches, and curriculum specialists

Dates: 7/7/2026 to 8/12/2026

Transform your Algebra 1 curriculum with dynamic, real-world problem-solving experiences. This intensive, three-day collaborative studio empowers educators to work in teams to design, vet, and package high-quality, short project-based learning tasks. By grounding abstract algebraic concepts in authentic contexts, participants will create ready-to-implement tasks that boost student engagement and deepen conceptual understanding. Teams can experiment and play with three distinct design variables. *Working lunch provided* **This workshop is for district identified teachers only**
  • Enrolled: 4/20
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10. UFLI Implementation Training

Program: PPL

Audience: Any K-2 Teachers, Reading Specialist, TAs, and administration

Dates: 7/7/2026

Turn theory into action with this practical, hands-on instructional training designed to launch UFLI Foundations in your classroom or intervention block. Educators will deep-dive into the program's signature 8-step daily lesson routine-from phonemic awareness and blending drills to word work and connected text. Participants will learn how to navigate the manual, effectively use the complimentary digital slide decks, integrate student-facing materials from the UFLI Toolbox, and utilize concept-based spelling assessments for progress monitoring and differentiation. Key Takeaways: Mastery of the 8-step explicit instructional routine, pacing strategies, and real-time application of multi-sensory tools for Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction.
  • Enrolled: 32/80
  • Wait: 0/20

11. UFLI Background Knowledge Training **UCSD only**

Program: PPL

Audience: Any UCSD K-2 Teachers, Reading Specialist, TAs, and administration

Dates: 7/8/2026

Discover the "why" behind effective reading instruction in this foundational session deeply rooted in the Science of Reading. Participants will explore the cognitive science of reading acquisition, essential linguistic elements, and the evidence-based research that underpins the UFLI Foundations program. This workshop bridges theory and practice, helping educators understand how systematic, explicit phonics builds word recognition, automaticity, and long-term reading proficiency. Key Takeaways: Understanding the Simple View of Reading, word reading development research, and the linguistic structures necessary to prevent reading difficulties.
  • Enrolled: 19/80
  • Wait: 0/20

12. Exploring PBL in High School Personal Finance **Identified Educators Only**

Program: PPL

Audience: Economics and Business/Personal Finance teachers

Dates: 7/9/2026 to 8/11/2026

Whether you are looking to inject quick financial literacy "sprints" into an existing course (like economics, math, or CTE), build out standalone project units, or map out a brand-new, full-semester personal finance course, this three-day intensive workshop provides the space, tools, and collaboration to make it happen. This session accommodates both individual educators looking to network and form dynamic design cohorts, as well as established school or district teams. Together, we will "play" with three distinct design lenses to create highly customized, authentic learning experiences. *Working lunch provided* *This workshop is for district identified educators only*
  • Enrolled: 6/20
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13. UFLI Implementation Training **UCSD only**

Program: PPL

Audience: Any UCSD K-2 Teachers, Reading Specialist, TAs, and administration

Dates: 7/9/2026

Turn theory into action with this practical, hands-on instructional training designed to launch UFLI Foundations in your classroom or intervention block. Educators will deep-dive into the program's signature 8-step daily lesson routine-from phonemic awareness and blending drills to word work and connected text. Participants will learn how to navigate the manual, effectively use the complimentary digital slide decks, integrate student-facing materials from the UFLI Toolbox, and utilize concept-based spelling assessments for progress monitoring and differentiation. Key Takeaways: Mastery of the 8-step explicit instructional routine, pacing strategies, and real-time application of multi-sensory tools for Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction.
  • Enrolled: 17/80
  • Wait: 0/20

14. UFLI Foundations - Coaches Support & Fidelity Training

Program: PPL

Audience: Instructional coaches, reading specialists, literacy leaders, and administration

Dates: 7/10/2026

Designed specifically for instructional coaches, reading specialists, literacy leaders, and administration, this session focuses on the tools and coaching moves necessary to support classroom teachers in implementing UFLI Foundations with high fidelity. Participants will learn how to effectively troubleshoot common classroom challenges, such as pacing constraints, behavior management during explicit routines, and accurate error-correction procedures. This workshop provides coaches with the frameworks needed to conduct non-evaluative fidelity checks, interpret UFLI progress monitoring data regionally, and facilitate targeted, side-by-side coaching cycles that empower struggling instructors and elevate Tier 1 reading outcomes. Key Focus Areas: *Utilizing the UFLI Fidelity Checklist for actionable teacher feedback. *Navigating common implementation pitfalls (e.g., pacing, multi-sensory blending drills, dictation execution). *Analyzing core concept spelling data to guide grade-level tiering and interventions. *Designing professional learning communities (PLCs) focused on sustainable literacy practices. ***Background Knowledge and Implementation training are pre-requisites to this workshop***
  • Enrolled: 15/50
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15. Personal Finance Summer Session for Grades 5-8 Educators

Program: PPL

Audience: Any 5-8 Educator responsible for new personal finance requirements

Dates: 7/14/2026

This hands on professional learning session prepares educators to transition their instruction to meet the newly enacted March 2026 NYSED Personal Finance Learning Objectives. Participants will dissect a crosswalk between the 2023 Financial and Consumer Literacy Theme Module and the new 2026 learning objectives, analyze instructional gaps, evaluate modern curriculum resources, and preview Project-based Learning (PBL) ideas.
  • Enrolled: 5/30
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16. The CSE Toolkit

Program: PPL

Audience: CSE Chairs and Secretaries

Dates: 7/22/2026

Staying on top of CSE timelines and state requirements is a big job, but a few technical shortcuts can go a long way. This two-hour session is a practical refresher on handling Annual Review "must-dos," alongside the specific requirements for Initials, Re-Evals, and PWNs. We will also walk through some helpful ClearTrack efficiencies, such as mass printing, managing document groups, and logging consent. This is designed to simplify your paperwork and keep your workflow organized throughout the year.
  • Enrolled: 5/30
  • Wait: 0/0

17. Transitioning to Student-Led IEP Meetings

Program: PPL

Audience: Special Education Teachers and Related Service Providers

Dates: 7/23/2026

Think "student-led" means diving into the deep end? Think again. Join our summer session to explore Levels of Participation, a scaffolded approach designed to meet students exactly where they are whether they are providing simple input or leading the room. We'll move beyond the "all or nothing" mindset to show how gradual involvement builds the vital self-advocacy skills students need for long-term success. Come learn how to make the most important person at the table a true partner in their own future.
  • Enrolled: 3/30
  • Wait: 0/0

18. Principal's LRI

Program: PPL

Audience: K-12 Principals

Dates: 8/3/2026 to 8/4/2026

This is the annual regional principal's leadership research institute for Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES.
  • Enrolled: 34/45
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19. Regional Scoring - English Language Arts

Program: PPL

Audience: Certified ELA Educators

Dates: 8/19/2026

August ELA Regents Scoring -- PLEASE BRING ALL SCORING MATERIALS --
  • Enrolled: 7/8
  • Wait: 0/0

20. Regional Scoring - Algebra I & II

Program: PPL

Audience: Certified Math Educators

Dates: 8/20/2026

August Algebra I and II and Geometry Regents Scoring -- PLEASE BRING ALL SCORING MATERIALS --
  • Enrolled: 14/15
  • Wait: 0/0

21. Regional Scoring - Earth and Space Science, Physical Setting/Earth Science

Program: PPL

Audience: Certified Earth Science Educators

Dates: 8/20/2026

Closed
August Earth and Space Science, Physical Setting/Earth Science Regents Scoring -- PLEASE BRING ALL SCORING MATERIALS --
  • Enrolled: 6/6
  • Wait: 0/0

22. Regional Scoring - Geometry Regents

Program: PPL

Audience: Certified secondary Mathematics educators

Dates: 8/20/2026

Closed
Regional scoring for the Geometry Regents exam.
  • Enrolled: 7/7
  • Wait: 0/0

23. Regional Scoring - Global History, Geography II & U.S. History & Government

Program: PPL

Audience: Certified Social Studies Educators

Dates: 8/20/2026

August Global History & Geography II and U.S. History Regents Scoring -- PLEASE BRING ALL SCORING MATERIALS --
  • Enrolled: 11/15
  • Wait: 0/0

24. Regional Scoring - Living Environment and Life Science: Biology

Program: PPL

Audience: Certified Biology Educators

Dates: 8/20/2026

August Living Environment and Life Science: Biology Regents Scoring -- PLEASE BRING ALL SCORING MATERIALS --
  • Enrolled: 10/12
  • Wait: 0/0

25. Regional Scoring - Physical Setting/ Science Chemistry Regents (Both Old & New)

Program: PPL

Audience: Certified secondary Science educators

Dates: 8/20/2026

Closed
Regional scoring for Physical Setting/Chemistry Regents exam.
  • Enrolled: 5/5
  • Wait: 0/0

26. The Formula for Deeper Learning: Activating Authentic Community Resources (K-12)

Program: PPL

Audience: K-12 classroom teachers, school administrators

Dates: 8/21/2026

How do we turn a farm visit into a powerful launchpad for deeper learning? Join us for an immersive summer session at a local farm in Sauquoit- the Root Farm. We'll explore the farm as a real-world learning lab and use a simple one-page thinking guide to map standard-aligned, student-driven inquiries for the upcoming school year. Come dressed for the outdoors and ready to collaborate!
  • Enrolled: 8/25
  • Wait: 0/0

27. IEP & CSE Meeting Essentials

Program: PPL

Audience: Special Education Teachers and Related Service Providers

Dates: 8/24/2026

Writing an IEP shouldn't be a paperwork marathon. This session is about making the process work for you, not against you. We're focusing on the Real World of PLOPs, Goals, and Accommodations, and how they actually fit together to show the great work you're doing with your students. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of the document and the best practices you need to walk into any CSE meeting feeling like the expert you are.
  • Enrolled: 4/30
  • Wait: 0/0

28. Elementary Principals' meeting

Program: PPL

Audience: Elementary Principals

Dates: 9/14/2026

Navigate the complex, rewarding landscape of elementary school leadership alongside your regional peers in this monthly collaborative network. Designed specifically for elementary principals, these recurring sessions provide a dedicated space to step away from the daily demands of your building, sharpen your instructional leadership, and build lasting professional relationships across neighboring districts.
  • Enrolled: 9/30
  • Wait: 0/0

29. Lead Evaluator Training-Utica CSD

Program: PPL

Audience: Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors

Dates: 9/15/2026

Lead Evaluator training for district administrators.
  • Enrolled: 9/20
  • Wait: 0/0

30. CSE Chairpersons Meeting

Program: PPL

Audience: CSE/CPSE Chairpersons, Directors of Special Education

Dates: 9/16/2026

This monthly meeting brings together Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chairs, CPSE Chairs, and Directors of Special Education to review critical policy updates from the New York State Education Department (NYSED), align district practices with state regulations, and collaborate on regional special education initiatives. Participants will gain actionable insights on compliance, state reporting, student-centered IEP development, and effective leadership strategies.
  • Enrolled: 2/50
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31. Slavery and Abolition: A Family Legacy

Program: PPL

Dates: 9/16/2026

Presented by Alden Mack Smith, Interim President of the National Abolition Hall of Fame, Peterboro, NY Did you know that Utica played a pivotal role in the Abolitionist Movement? On October 21, 1835, about 600 abolitionists gathered in Utica to establish the NYS Anti-Slavery Society. An angry pro-slavery mob forced the rally to be moved about 25 miles away to Peterboro NY. Alden Mack's presentation will highlight the importance of local abolitionist Gerrit Smith and the role of Utica in the abolition of slavery. It also explores the lasting impact of the abolitionists' actions on freedom-seekers such as Smith's ancestors and how we can connect to that legacy today. Alden Smith is a direct descendant of 19-th century freedom-seekers, and a life-long Oneida resident. By exploring the work of abolitionist who called New York home, and their lasting impact on his family, he hopes to bring their work to life. He is dedicated to inspire a new sense of solidarity and action in our community. This program is being sponsored by Alpha Chi Chapter of NYSO-DKG. Light refreshments will be served.
  • Enrolled: 2/30
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32. Spotlight on Teaching Assistants: IEPs in the Classroom

Program: PPL

Dates: 9/22/2026

Unlock your potential as a Teaching Assistant. This training dives into the most important parts of an IEP and provides practical strategies for helping your classroom teacher. You'll leave with clear, actionable methods for implementing accommodations and tracking student data, making a direct impact on IEP goal achievement.
  • Enrolled: 6/50
  • Wait: 0/0

33. Every Child, Every Day: Improving Attendance in Schools

Program: PPL

Audience: School attendance teams (3–6 people)

Dates: 9/25/2026

Attendance is a critical pillar of student achievement. Missing just two days of school per month can significantly impact a student's academic success, but the right strategies can make a difference. NYSED Central/Western Community Schools TAC, facilitated by the National Center for Community Schools, is pleased to welcome you to this full-day, interactive workshop. Together with your school attendance team of 3-6 members, you will analyze attendance data, assess current practices, collaborate with neighboring districts, and develop a customized action plan to strengthen attendance outcomes in your school. Lunch will be provided. What Your Team Will Achieve During the Workshop: Root-Cause Analysis: Learn data practices to uncover attendance patterns Strategy Audit: Assess and improve your school's current attendance practices Action Planning: Build a clear plan tailored to your school's unique needs Collaboration: Exchange best practices and ideas with neighboring school teams **This registration is for CTLE credit only. Please register at https://www.nyscommunityschools.org/event/every-child-every-day-improving-attendance-in-schools/**
  • Enrolled: 23/200
  • Wait: 0/0

34. Community Mental Health Services

Program: PPL

Audience: Any P-12 Educator

Dates: 9/29/2026

An overview of the many community-based mental health programs and services available to support children, families and adults. $10.00 per class $5.00 Arc Member price Pay ahead of time by visiting the donation page on our website, thearcolc.org, and choosing "Lecture Series” at checkout. Please contact Amber Yancey at Amber.Yancey@thearcolc.org with questions.
  • Enrolled: 2/30
  • Wait: 0/0

35. Secondary Principals' meeting

Program: PPL

Audience: Secondary Principals

Dates: 9/30/2026

Navigate the complex, rewarding landscape of secondary school leadership alongside your regional peers in this monthly collaborative network. Designed specifically for secondary principals, these recurring sessions provide a dedicated space to step away from the daily demands of your building, sharpen your instructional leadership, and build lasting professional relationships across neighboring districts.
  • Enrolled: 7/30
  • Wait: 0/0

36. MVTEEA / Tech Ed Teacher Network

Program: PPL

Audience: K-12 Technology Educators

Dates: 9/30/2026

The purpose of this group will be to create a regional network of K-12 Technology Education teachers. Goals of the group will be to collaborate on content development, identify relevant professional development needs, and share best practices. Teachers who teach traditional elementary, middle school, and high school technology courses and/or Project Lead the Way courses are ideal candidates to join this community. Computer science will be its own certification beginning in September 2024; so this community would not be beneficial to those solely teaching computer science.
  • Enrolled: 4/30
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37. School Library System Communication Coordinator Committee Meeting and PD Day #1

Program: School Library System/Media Services

Audience: School Librarians,

Dates: 10/1/2026

State Mandated. School Library Communication Coordinator Meeting. One Librarian per district should attend, all are invited, to receive updates from the SLS, State Libraries, NYSED, etc. PD will be provided on the services offered via the SLS, training on databases, support for regional and statewide initiatives including Portrait of a Graduate and Inquiry Based Learning, and more. Four meetings throughout the year. 10/1/2026 1/11/2027 3/2/2027 5/26/2027
  • Enrolled: 23/35
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38. School Library System Advisory Council Meeting #1

Program: School Library System/Media Services

Dates: 10/1/2026

The Advisory Council Meetings are for members of the Advisory Council to the School Library System, as required by NYSED. Meetings will all begin at 2:45pm. Meeting dates will be: 10/1/2026 1/11/2027 3/2/2027 5/26/2027
  • Enrolled: 4/15
  • Wait: 0/0

39. Habits for Resilient Learners: Strengthening the "Resilience Muscle” with Amanda Brueggeman Session 1: Foundations of Resilience: Introduction and Building Beliefs

Program: Center State Teacher Center

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 10/1/2026

Session 1: Foundations of Resilience: Introduction and Building Beliefs October 1, 2026 This opening session establishes why resilience is a necessity in today's ever-changing education landscape. We begin by introducing the Habits of Resilient Learners framework, a system of 10 research-backed, interconnected practices designed to help students navigate the "emotional and academic fog” of disconnection and stress. Participants will explore the foundational "I” skills and how to promote internal mindset shifts that build self-efficacy with these habits: Nurturing Core Beliefs and Embracing Vulnerability.
  • Enrolled: 0/50
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40. Background Knowledge Training

Program: PPL

Audience: Any K-2 Teachers, Reading Specialist, TAs, and administration

Dates: 10/5/2026

Discover the "why" behind effective reading instruction in this foundational session deeply rooted in the Science of Reading. Participants will explore the cognitive science of reading acquisition, essential linguistic elements, and the evidence-based research that underpins the UFLI Foundations program. This workshop bridges theory and practice, helping educators understand how systematic, explicit phonics builds word recognition, automaticity, and long-term reading proficiency. Key Takeaways: Understanding the Simple View of Reading, word reading development research, and the linguistic structures necessary to prevent reading difficulties.
  • Enrolled: 9/15
  • Wait: 0/0

41. Elementary Principals' meeting

Program: PPL

Audience: Elementary Principals

Dates: 10/6/2026

Navigate the complex, rewarding landscape of elementary school leadership alongside your regional peers in this monthly collaborative network. Designed specifically for elementary principals, these recurring sessions provide a dedicated space to step away from the daily demands of your building, sharpen your instructional leadership, and build lasting professional relationships across neighboring districts.
  • Enrolled: 5/30
  • Wait: 0/0

42. Assistant Principals' meeting

Program: PPL

Audience: Assistant Principals

Dates: 10/6/2026

Navigate the complex, rewarding landscape of being an assistant principal alongside your regional peers in this monthly collaborative network. Designed specifically for assistant principals, these recurring sessions provide a dedicated space to step away from the daily demands of your building, sharpen your leadership, and build lasting professional relationships across neighboring districts.
  • Enrolled: 2/30
  • Wait: 0/0

43. UFLI Implementation Training

Program: PPL

Audience: Any UCSD K-2 Teachers, Reading Specialist, TAs, and administration

Dates: 10/6/2026

Turn theory into action with this practical, hands-on instructional training designed to launch UFLI Foundations in your classroom or intervention block. Educators will deep-dive into the program's signature 8-step daily lesson routine-from phonemic awareness and blending drills to word work and connected text. Participants will learn how to navigate the manual, effectively use the complimentary digital slide decks, integrate student-facing materials from the UFLI Toolbox, and utilize concept-based spelling assessments for progress monitoring and differentiation. Key Takeaways: Mastery of the 8-step explicit instructional routine, pacing strategies, and real-time application of multi-sensory tools for Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction.
  • Enrolled: 11/15
  • Wait: 0/0

44. Understanding Dyslexia: Identification, Instruction, and Support with Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry 4-5:30 PM ONLINE-October 6 Session 1

Program: Center State Teacher Center

Audience: All educators

Dates: 10/6/2026

Session 1: October 6 - In 2025, the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) updated their definition of dyslexia. How do these changes reflect the most current understandings of dyslexia? What do the changes mean for educators and school systems?
  • Enrolled: 11/50
  • Wait: 0/10

45. Transforming New York Through "Phenomenal Teaching"

Program: PPL

Audience: Any P-12 Educator, Coach, or Administrator

Dates: 10/7/2026 to 10/9/2026

In what ways might we provide tools that increase learners' agency and understanding? Thinking strategy instruction gives learners the power to fend off confusion and persevere. It takes them from helpless hand-raisers to agentic meaning-makers! The "Thinking Strategies” are rooted in the proficient reader research and are proven to be effective when explicitly taught. Thinking strategy instruction involves each strand of the PEBC Teaching Framework; planning for lifeworthy learning, cultivating thinking oriented classrooms, crafting student centered workshops, engaging students in meaningful discourse, and assessing along the way to adjust instruction to meet students' needs. In this institute, educators will experience how the thinking strategies support understanding across grade levels and content areas with an emphasis on how to explicitly teach, support, and plan for student agency and understanding. Participants will visit PEBC Lab Classrooms where teachers and students utilize thinking strategies on a regular basis and where the PEBC Teaching Framework from Phenomenal Teaching by Wendy Ward Hoffer comes to life. Thinking to learn, and learning to think! Includes - Lunch each day - Lab classroom visits - A copy of Phenomenal Teaching by Wendy Ward Hoffer
  • Enrolled: 44/60
  • Wait: 0/0

46. Building Your Classroom Community: Harnessing the Power of Musical Learning & Play to Support Transitions, Routines, & Learning Outcomes

Program: PPL

Audience: Teachers of 2s, 3s, 4s, PreK, TK, ECSE

Dates: 10/9/2026

High-quality, age-appropriate musical learning experiences can have a powerful impact on young children, supporting everything from their language development, early literacy skills, social-emotional development, and self-regulation skills. Using music in the preschool setting also helps create a truly inclusive environment where all children, regardless of their abilities, can engage, interact with their teacher and peers, and thrive. In this session, we will start with a quick review of early childhood brain research, understanding the multitude of ways music supports our students' development. Then we will experience music together, learning how to weave musical learning and play into almost every part of the school day, creating predictable, engaging routines that support a healthy classroom community of learners. Leave feeling empowered and confident with a toolbox full of specific musical activities, strategies, and expert tips to start using in your classroom right away to build a healthy, happy classroom community. Learning Objectives: 1) Understand the positive impact that high-quality, developmentally appropriate musical experiences can have on young children by reviewing current early childhood neuro-musical research. 2) Align specific musical learning and play activities with specific parts of the school day (i.e. Morning Circle, Transitions, Rest Time, Clean Up Time). 3) Sing, speak fingerplays, keep a steady beat, and move to music together to build your confidence and inspire you to integrate musical learning and play into almost every part of your school day.
  • Enrolled: 34/40
  • Wait: 0/0

47. School Nurses Day

Program: PPL

Audience: School Nurses

Dates: 10/9/2026

School Nurses, this one's for you! Join us for an empowering day dedicated to supporting the health, safety, and well-being of our students and schools. From essential immunization updates and trauma-informed care to navigating environmental health and school pests, this interactive workshop equips you with practical tools, expert insights, and fresh strategies for your daily practice. This event features multiple presenters from regional community partners and state organizations. Breakfast is included!
  • Enrolled: 5/50
  • Wait: 0/0

48. Supporting the Whole Student: Empowering educators with practical, actionable tools for student well-being and success

Program: PPL

Audience: K-12 classroom teachers, teacher assitants and school social workers

Dates: 10/9/2026

Join us for an engaging series of interactive sessions designed to help school staff support the whole student. You will explore how social-emotional learning transforms behavior management, learn to identify and respond to common mental health concerns like anxiety and depression, and gain strategies to address youth vaping and substance use. Through real-world case studies, hands-on scenarios, and role-plays, you will leave with practical tools for building connection and guiding healthy decision-making.
  • Enrolled: 10/30
  • Wait: 0/0

49. Teaching Assistant Level 1 Certification Prep

Program: PPL

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 10/9/2026

Required workshops (child abuse and school violence) for Initial teaching assistant certification. Child Abuse from 8am-11am. School Violence from 12:30-2:30pm.
  • Enrolled: 10/22
  • Wait: 0/0

50. New Librarian and Library Staff Orientation Day Part One

Program: School Library System/Media Services

Dates: 10/9/2026

New Librarian and Library Staff Orientation. Morning portion of the day is for librarians and library staff. PM portion of the day is just for librarians or those who are responsible for the full library duties. This registration is for the Morning Session. The morning will cover School Library System background; basic responsibilities handled in the library; library catalogs: basic use, basic cataloging; Inter Library Loan; Shelving; additional items and Q&A as needed. Lunch will be provided at the end of the session.
  • Enrolled: 12/25
  • Wait: 0/0

51. World Languages: Culture

Program: PPL

Audience: World Language Educators

Dates: 10/9/2026

Join colleagues for a hands-on session on meaningfully embedding culture into world language instruction. Participants will explore core cultural standards and the "3 P's" framework (Products, Practices, & Perspectives), examine practical strategies for aligning culture with vocabulary and grammar, and spend dedicated, collaborative time creating a tailored lesson plan to take straight to the classroom.
  • Enrolled: 28/50
  • Wait: 0/0

52. 3D Jack O' Lanterns

Program: PPL

Audience: K-12 Art Educators

Dates: 10/9/2026

In this hands-on workshop, participants will create their own stylized Jack-o'-lantern entirely in Autodesk Maya. Starting from basic geometry, participants will learn how to shape and sculpt a pumpkin, design and create a carved face, and prepare the model for presentation. Participants will then add materials, lighting, and a camera to create a final rendered image of their Jack-o'-lantern. No previous 3D modeling experience is required. Participants will leave the workshop with a completed 3D Jack-o'-lantern and a finished rendered image.
  • Enrolled: 13/15
  • Wait: 0/0

53. Basic Content Creation & Advertising

Program: PPL

Audience: K-12 Art Educators

Dates: 10/9/2026

In the first installment of this two-part course, learn some basic good practices for modern content creation & advertising. Learn some basics of photography & video with smart phones & how to format content for various applications. PLEASE BRING YOUR SMARTPHONE.
  • Enrolled: 8/15
  • Wait: 0/0

54. Fashion Design: Bookmarks

Program: PPL

Audience: K-12 Art Educators

Dates: 10/9/2026

Sew your own bookmarks! Perfect for total beginners as well as more experienced sewists- join us in making fun, fabric bookmarks that sit neatly on the corner of your page. We'll provide all the materials, walk you through setting up a sewing machine, and go through the process step-by-step. If you finish early, you're welcome to make more than one, or learn some basic embroidery to add whatever your heart desires.
  • Enrolled: 5/15
  • Wait: 0/0

55. Figure Drawing Session 1

Program: PPL

Audience: K-12 Art Educators

Dates: 10/9/2026

Graphite Drawing session in which participants will review and explore sighting principles and triangulation strategies to accurately represent the Human figure. The 2-hour session will consist of multiple short poses exploring anterior, posterior, medial and lateral views. The session will close with one long pose. All supplies will be provided by MVCC School of Art.
  • Enrolled: 8/15
  • Wait: 0/0

56. Follow the Story 1

Program: PPL

Audience: K-12 Art Educators

Dates: 10/9/2026

never expected? Step away from the usual professional development session and spend two hours creating, imagining, laughing, listening - and remembering what it feels like to simply follow an idea and see where it takes you. Follow the Story is a hands-on creative experience designed for educators in any subject area. Using familiar characters from literature, history, mythology, and childhood stories, participants will explore how curiosity and good questions can uncover entirely new stories. Through music, mindful creative exercises, character exploration, documentary-style interviewing, collaborative storytelling, and a little unexpected fun, you'll take a character you thought you knew and discover something completely new. Then, working with others, you'll bring that new story to life. Maybe you'll write it. Maybe you'll perform it. Maybe you'll grab a phone and film it. Where the story goes is up to you. We'll end by sharing our Flip-Side Stories and considering one simple question: What happens when we give ourselves, and our students, more room to wonder, play, create, and discover? You do not need to be an actor, filmmaker, writer, or artist. Come ready to participate, laugh, try something different, and enjoy two hours of creativity with other educators. Come curious. Leave with a story you didn't know you were going to tell.
  • Enrolled: 1/15
  • Wait: 0/0

57. Holga 120 Film Photography

Program: PPL

Audience: K-12 Art Educators

Dates: 10/9/2026

Discover the creative possibilities of medium-format film photography in this hands-on Holga camera workshop. Holga cameras are legendary toy cameras celebrated for their low-fidelity, dreamlike aesthetic. Their simple construction and plastic lenses produce distinctive visual characteristics, including heavy vignetting, soft focus, light leaks, and unpredictable image quality that have made them a favorite among experimental photographers. The session will also introduce creative techniques for producing double and multiple exposures. Participants will learn how to properly expose film for multiple images on a single frame, creating layered and expressive photographs that highlight the artistic potential of analog photography.
  • Enrolled: 5/15
  • Wait: 0/0

58. Planning for Thinking in the Mathematics Classroom: the task session

Program: PPL

Audience: 7-12 Math Teachers

Dates: 10/9/2026

How can we leverage Five Promises of Math Class when engaging students in rich tasks that have them doing the reading, writing, thinking, and problem solving? This session is for 6-12 teachers and supporters of mathematics. We will spend time analyzing and creating high quality, rich tasks for our math learners. We'll ground our work in planning with our students in mind and using Five Promises of Math Class to center student thinking and learning. We'll end the day in course alike groups so we can learn and get smarter together.
  • Enrolled: 10/30
  • Wait: 0/0

59. B&W Darkroom Printing

Program: PPL

Audience: K-12 Art Educators

Dates: 10/9/2026

In the afternoon session, participants will return to the darkroom to develop and print photographs created during the morning workshop. Instructions will focus on the fundamentals of black-and-white printing, including enlarger operation, exposure control, contrast management, and print finishing techniques. By the end of the workshop, participants will have gained experience working with both the camera and darkroom components of the traditional photographic process, producing handcrafted prints from their original Holga negatives.
  • Enrolled: 3/15
  • Wait: 0/0

60. Branding for Business

Program: PPL

Audience: K-12 Art Educators

Dates: 10/9/2026

business. Learn the fundamentals of digital visual development & application to create a cohesive look for your business. Please bring a removable USB or be able to otherwise back up your work.
  • Enrolled: 5/15
  • Wait: 0/0

61. Building Your Classroom Community: Harnessing the Power of Musical Learning & Play to Support Transitions, Routines, & Learning Outcomes

Program: PPL

Audience: Teachers of 2s, 3s, 4s, PreK, TK, ECSE

Dates: 10/9/2026

High-quality, age-appropriate musical learning experiences can have a powerful impact on young children, supporting everything from their language development, early literacy skills, social-emotional development, and self-regulation skills. Using music in the preschool setting also helps create a truly inclusive environment where all children, regardless of their abilities, can engage, interact with their teacher and peers, and thrive. In this session, we will start with a quick review of early childhood brain research, understanding the multitude of ways music supports our students' development. Then we will experience music together, learning how to weave musical learning and play into almost every part of the school day, creating predictable, engaging routines that support a healthy classroom community of learners. Leave feeling empowered and confident with a toolbox full of specific musical activities, strategies, and expert tips to start using in your classroom right away to build a healthy, happy classroom community. Learning Objectives: 1) Understand the positive impact that high-quality, developmentally appropriate musical experiences can have on young children by reviewing current early childhood neuro-musical research. 2) Align specific musical learning and play activities with specific parts of the school day (i.e. Morning Circle, Transitions, Rest Time, Clean Up Time). 3) Sing, speak fingerplays, keep a steady beat, and move to music together to build your confidence and inspire you to integrate musical learning and play into almost every part of your school day.
  • Enrolled: 4/30
  • Wait: 0/0

62. Fashion Design: Bookmarks

Program: PPL

Audience: K-12 Art Educators

Dates: 10/9/2026

Sew your own bookmarks! Perfect for total beginners as well as more experienced sewists- join us in making fun, fabric bookmarks that sit neatly on the corner of your page. We'll provide all the materials, walk you through setting up a sewing machine, and go through the process step-by-step. If you finish early, you're welcome to make more than one, or learn some basic embroidery to add whatever your heart desires.
  • Enrolled: 4/15
  • Wait: 0/0

63. Figure Drawing Session 2

Program: PPL

Audience: K-12 Art Educators

Dates: 10/9/2026

Colored Pencil on Toned Paper Drawing session in which participants will execute 2 drawings. One study will explore a explore a warm palette and the second study will explore a cool palette. The 2 hour session will consist of 2- 45 minute poses. All supplies will be provided by MVCC School of Art.
  • Enrolled: 8/15
  • Wait: 0/0

64. Follow the Story 2

Program: PPL

Audience: K-12 Art Educators

Dates: 10/9/2026

What happens when Juliet gets a second story? Or Abraham Lincoln finds himself in a world he never expected? Step away from the usual professional development session and spend two hours creating, imagining, laughing, listening - and remembering what it feels like to simply follow an idea and see where it takes you. Follow the Story is a hands-on creative experience designed for educators in any subject area. Using familiar characters from literature, history, mythology, and childhood stories, participants will explore how curiosity and good questions can uncover entirely new stories. Through music, mindful creative exercises, character exploration, documentary-style interviewing, collaborative storytelling, and a little unexpected fun, you'll take a character you thought you knew and discover something completely new. Then, working with others, you'll bring that new story to life. Maybe you'll write it. Maybe you'll perform it. Maybe you'll grab a phone and film it. Where the story goes is up to you. We'll end by sharing our Flip-Side Stories and considering one simple question: What happens when we give ourselves, and our students, more room to wonder, play, create, and discover? You do not need to be an actor, filmmaker, writer, or artist. Come ready to participate, laugh, try something different, and enjoy two hours of creativity with other educators. Come curious. Leave with a story you didn't know you were going to tell.
  • Enrolled: 0/15
  • Wait: 0/0

65. New Librarian and Library Staff Orientation Day Part Two

Program: School Library System/Media Services

Dates: 10/9/2026

New Librarian and Library Staff Orientation. Morning portion of the day is for librarians and library staff. PM portion of the day is just for librarians or those who are responsible for the full library duties. This registration is for the Afternoon Session. The afternoon will cover NYSED expectations for the library program, including SLS guidelines and State Regulations for School Libraries; Professional Development in the library; Systems and Digital Resources; Running the Library Program: Instructional Practices and guidance; Running the Library: Management Practices and Collection Development; additional items and Q&A as needed. Lunch will be provided at the start of the session.
  • Enrolled: 10/25
  • Wait: 0/0

66. Overcoming Anhedonia: Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Program: PPL

Audience: K-12 Art Educators

Dates: 10/9/2026

As AI-generated imagery becomes increasingly common, art educators face the challenge of helping students distinguish between creative tools and genuine creative practice. This session examines how AI, algorithmic feeds, and unhealthy digital habits can contribute to creative disengagement-and offers practical ways to help students reclaim their attention, strengthen foundational skills, and reconnect with the human side of artmaking.
  • Enrolled: 9/15
  • Wait: 0/0

67. CSE Chairpersons Meeting

Program: PPL

Audience: CSE/CPSE Chairpersons, Directors of Special Education

Dates: 10/14/2026

This monthly meeting brings together Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chairs, CPSE Chairs, and Directors of Special Education to review critical policy updates from the New York State Education Department (NYSED), align district practices with state regulations, and collaborate on regional special education initiatives. Participants will gain actionable insights on compliance, state reporting, student-centered IEP development, and effective leadership strategies.
  • Enrolled: 1/50
  • Wait: 0/0

68. DKG Nu Chapter October Meeting

Program: Center State Teacher Center

Audience: DKG Members & Their Guests Only

Dates: 10/14/2026

Nu Chapter will hold it's October Meeting at the Oneida Herkimer Madison BOCES. They will kick off their year with a full fall night hosted by P-Tech/BOCES Teachers & Staff. The night will include a BOCES tour, an overview of the DKG Directory & DKG site, along with some up-to-date information on SED Initiatives...PLUS more!
  • Enrolled: 3/30
  • Wait: 0/10

69. Spotlight on Teaching Assistants: Disability Awareness

Program: PPL

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 10/15/2026

Working in special education means meeting students exactly where they are every single day-far beyond what's written on an IEP or 504 plan. Tailored specifically for K-12 Teaching Assistants, this high-impact, interactive workshop moves past medical labels to focus on the child in front of you. We'll decode the common learning styles, sensory preferences, and behavioral communications associated with key disabilities, equipping you with practical, classroom-tested strategies. Whether you're supporting small groups, guiding one-on-one interventions, or managing transitions, you'll gain the tools and confidence to help every student thrive.
  • Enrolled: 13/50
  • Wait: 0/0

70. Habits for Resilient Learners: Strengthening the "Resilience Muscle” with Amanda Brueggeman Session 2: Strategic Persistence: Goal Setting and Scaffolding

Program: Center State Teacher Center

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 10/15/2026

Session 2: Strategic Persistence: Goal Setting and Scaffolding October 15, 2026 This session provides educators with a toolkit for managing the "productive struggle” of learning. Participants will examine how to empower students to take ownership of their academic paths through these habits: Empower Learners through Goal Setting and Persevere through Obstacles.
  • Enrolled: 1/50
  • Wait: 0/10

71. Regional Assessment Strategy Part 1: Understanding Assessment Types and the Assessment Inventory

Program: PPL

Audience: District Teams (i.e. - district decision-maker; school counselor; building-level administrator; elementary teacher; middle teacher; high school teacher)

Dates: 10/16/2026

In this session, participants will build a deep understanding of New York State's Educational Assessment Strategy and what it means for their districts. Grounded in NYSED's framework, we will explore how each type of assessment - from formative checks to state assessments - carries a unique purpose and use, and why collecting information from multiple sources is essential for understanding student learning. With that foundation in place, teams will begin working through the NYSED Student Assessment Inventory, mapping out the assessments currently being used at each grade level across their district, and discussing how the data from those assessments is - or should be - used to inform decisions. Supporting resources will be shared to help participants continue this important work back in their buildings.
  • Enrolled: 95/106
  • Wait: 0/0

72. Understanding Dyslexia: Identification, Instruction, and Support with Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry Tuesdays, - Session 2-October 20,

Program: Center State Teacher Center

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 10/20/2026

Session 2: Dyslexia & Tier 1/Core Instruction - Solid, evidence-aligned T1/core instruction benefits all students, especially those with dyslexia. What are the key features of early classroom instruction that give students with dyslexia the best chances of achieving literacy success?
  • Enrolled: 7/50
  • Wait: 0/10

73. NY Inspires - Exploring the NYS Portrait of a Graduate

Program: PPL

Audience: Principals, K-12 Teachers,K-12 Support Staff, K-12 Teacher Assistants

Dates: 10/21/2026

This session provides educators with a foundational orientation to the NYS Portrait of a Graduate competencies, fostering an initial awareness of how these skills apply across disciplines. Designed as an introductory exploration, participants will examine current curricula to discover where core skills naturally live within their subjects at foundational levels. Working through collaborative activities, attendees will evaluate sample developmental continuums to gain early insights into K-12 skill mapping. Educators will leave with a heightened awareness of the framework and a shared language to ground future implementation work
  • Enrolled: 6/15
  • Wait: 0/0

74. Leatherstocking Regional School Library Conference

Program: School Library System/Media Services

Dates: 10/22/2026

Starting Today
Keynote: Dashka Slater More details and schedule to follow Please select Professional Development Hours. "Facilitation" is only for session presenters. Oneida & Herkimer Schools- Select Adjustment to Service Other BOCES Schools- Select Cross Contract Please DO NOT select "Included in basic service"
  • Enrolled: 91/150
  • Wait: 0/0

75. Co- Mentors in Practice

Program: PPL

Audience: BOCES Mentors and Mentees

Dates: 10/22/2026

Starting Today
Co-Mentors in Practice brings together mentors and mentees as equal partners to share expertise, tackle daily classroom realities, and support each other's professional well-being. Through four quarterly sessions focused on real student work, practical classroom strategies, and honest dialogue, we move away from top-down evaluation and toward authentic, collegial support where every teacher acts as both mentor and learner.
  • Enrolled: 7/50
  • Wait: 0/0

76. Evening of Art for Educators

Program: PPL

Audience: K-12 educators and administrators

Dates: 10/22/2026

Starting Today
Join the Wellin Museum for an interdisciplinary, educational event for K-12 teachers and administrators. Highlighting the exhibition Storytelling: Photographers Making Meaning | Works from the Wellin Museum's Collection, the program will include a conversation with visiting artist Keisha Scarville, art-making activities, and information about organizing K-12 school visits to the Wellin. This event will provide a forum for educators to connect and learn more about the museum's programs. Please RSVP to the event here: https://forms.gle/7kSqQg42oH1TvxPY9
  • Enrolled: 24/30
  • Wait: 0/0

77. Center State Teacher Center Policy Board Meeting-October 23, 2026

Program: Center State Teacher Center

Audience: Teacher Center Policy Board Members

Dates: 10/23/2026

Starting Soon
First Teacher Center Policy Board meeting of the 2026-27 school year. Main topic will be Portrait of a Graduate with speaker-Sandy Halpin
  • Enrolled: 8/30
  • Wait: 0/10

78. NYSED Numeracy Initiative Hybrid Webinar

Program: PPL

Audience: K-5 Classroom Educators and Administrators

Dates: 10/27/2026

NewStarting Soon
This statewide hybrid webinar will provide New York State administrators, mathematics leaders, and educators with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of evidence-based mathematics practices and the resources available to support implementation. Participants will learn about the legislative requirement for districts to attest to the use of evidence-based mathematics practices, review key resources developed through the Numeracy Initiative, and explore strategies for strengthening mathematics instruction. Please note that participation in this event requires attendance at a designated BOCES, Big 5, or small city school district host site. During the event, the New York State Education Department will release the K-5 Mathematics Best Practices Guide, share additional implementation supports aligned to the previously released Numeracy Briefs, and highlight how these resources can support instructional improvement, professional learning, and local implementation efforts. Participants will engage in facilitated reflection and discussion with colleagues and hear from Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball, the Jessie Jean Storey-Fry Distinguished University Professor of Education at the University of Michigan and the Director of Teaching Works, alongside members of the NYSED team.
  • Enrolled: 55/80
  • Wait: 0/0

79. OHM Triops Spotlight Hour

Program: Science Center

Audience: Elementary Educators

Dates: 10/27/2026

Starting Soon
Join us for a quick session all about the Triops, our new companion to the science kit 4.4 Structures and Functions of Life! Meet any of them that we have in-house currently and bring any questions you have about the animal and how to care for it if you're considering having it in your classroom.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/10

80. Chemistry Network #1

Program: Center State Teacher Center

Audience: Science Educators

Dates: 10/27/2026

NewStarting Soon
Teacher Networks provide an opportunity for colleagues in similar roles to come together to learn, collaborate, and share ideas. Guided by a facilitator, each meeting will include a professional learning topic followed by time for open discussion and idea sharing. We plan to hold several after-school meetings throughout the year. Meeting dates and times will be determined during our first session. This is our first Agenda: 1. What changes have you made to your curriculum? 2. How are you integrating the required investigations?
• My approach has shifted significantly after my first experience with integration.
• Parallel experiences? 3. How is your District responding to the new graduation requirements? 4. Additions
  • Enrolled: 2/25
  • Wait: 0/10

81. The Power of Music

Program: PPL

Audience: Any P-12 Educator

Dates: 10/27/2026

Starting Soon
Interactive activities, interventions and resources you can use with students and for self-care as well. $10.00 per class $5.00 Arc Member price Pay ahead of time by visiting the donation page on our website, thearcolc.org, and choosing "Lecture Series” at checkout. Please contact Amber Yancey at Amber.Yancey@thearcolc.org with questions.
  • Enrolled: 4/30
  • Wait: 0/0

82. NY Inspires - Exploring the NYS Portrait of a Graduate

Program: PPL

Audience: Principals, K-12 Teachers,K-12 Support Staff, K-12 Teacher Assistants

Dates: 10/28/2026

Starting Soon
This session provides educators with a foundational orientation to the NYS Portrait of a Graduate competencies, fostering an initial awareness of how these skills apply across disciplines. Designed as an introductory exploration, participants will examine current curricula to discover where core skills naturally live within their subjects at foundational levels. Working through collaborative activities, attendees will evaluate sample developmental continuums to gain early insights into K-12 skill mapping. Educators will leave with a heightened awareness of the framework and a shared language to ground future implementation work
  • Enrolled: 7/15
  • Wait: 0/0

83. Secondary Principals' meeting

Program: PPL

Audience: Secondary Principals

Dates: 10/29/2026

Navigate the complex, rewarding landscape of secondary school leadership alongside your regional peers in this monthly collaborative network. Designed specifically for secondary principals, these recurring sessions provide a dedicated space to step away from the daily demands of your building, sharpen your instructional leadership, and build lasting professional relationships across neighboring districts.
  • Enrolled: 8/30
  • Wait: 0/0

84. Battle of the Books Advisor's meeting

Program: School Library System/Media Services

Dates: 10/29/2026

New
Planning meeting for regional Battle of the Books advisors. In person, zoom option available (link will be sent to registrants)
  • Enrolled: 4/20
  • Wait: 0/0

85. NY Inspires - Mapping the Portrait of a Graduate: Designing Discipline-Specific Competency Continuums

Program: PPL

Audience: Principals, K-12 Teachers, K-12 Support Staff, K-12 Teacher Assistants

Dates: 10/29/2026

Suggested Prerequisite: NY Inspires - Exploring the NYS Portrait of a Graduate Moving from awareness to application, participants will bring their own curriculum maps and collaborate to draft K-12 developmental continuums for specific Portrait competencies, creating explicit rubric criteria and learning targets for their content areas.
  • Enrolled: 7/15
  • Wait: 0/0

86. Authentic Learning Through "Portrait of a Graduate” (Book Study)

Program: PPL

Dates: 10/29/2026 to 2/11/2027

Closed
Authentic learning in K-12+ is essential for students to become ready for future careers and life. Join teachers across the region to collaborate and explore how to intentionally embed essential competencies-communication, critical thinking, collaboration, adaptability, and a global mindset-into the academic content you already teach. The workshop will feature Trevor Muir's new book Portrait of a Graduate and provide a supportive environment for brainstorming and collaboration while developing authentic lesson ideas! >>Kick off the study with a Zoom call with author Trevor Muir >>Learn how authentic learning enhances your current best practices-it doesn't replace them >>Design standards-aligned learning experiences that build Portrait of a Graduate competencies at every grade level >>Explore practical approaches to planning for and assessing competencies alongside academic content >>Leave with a ready-to-use lesson outline you can implement with students right away >>Have the opportunity to attend an in-person conference day with Trevor Muir in March 2027 This isn't just another book study-it's a chance to work with your colleagues and make learning more authentic, relevant, and purposeful for every student, from kindergarten through graduation. Whether you teach elementary or secondary, you'll gain concrete tools and strategies alongside a supportive community of similar minded educators.
  • Enrolled: 50/40
  • Wait: 10/10

87. Habits for Resilient Learners: Strengthening the "Resilience Muscle” with Amanda Brueggeman Session 3: The Connected Scholar: Teams and Feedback

Program: Center State Teacher Center

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 10/29/2026

Session 3: The Connected Scholar: Teams and Feedback October 29, 2026 The final session explores the social dimensions of resilience. Participants will learn to transform classrooms into high-functioning interconnected teams and establish a strengths-based feedback culture through these habits: Move From Groups to Team Collaboration and Navigate the Feedback Process.
  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/10

88. Assistant Superintendents' LRI

Program: PPL

Audience: Directors and Assistant Superintendents of Curriculum and Instruction only

Dates: 11/2/2026 to 11/3/2026

New
The Assistant Superintendents' Learning & Research Institute is an executive-level professional learning community designed specifically for Directors and Assistant Superintendents for Curriculum and Instruction across OHM component school districts. As New York State advances the NY Inspires framework, this Institute serves as the central hub for translating high-level state mandates into actionable, scalable district strategies. Through a blend of translational educational research, policy analysis, and cross-district collaboration, the Institute empowers chief academic and administrative officers to drive systemic regionalization-leveraging shared resources, aligning instructional pathways, and scaling innovative practices across component districts.
  • Enrolled: 0/10
  • Wait: 0/0

89. Advising for All-Advisor Training (OHM BOCES)

Program: PPL

Audience: BOCES Newly Selected Advisors

Dates: 11/2/2026

New
Designed specifically for newly selected advisors, this training workshop equips experienced staff members to effectively guide and advise new teaching assistants and therapists as they transition into the school environment. Participants will explore key program goals and advisor responsibilities, including modeling best practices, offering emotional support, navigating confidential growth-focused relationships, and understanding the stages of staff development. The workshop delivers targeted strategies for helping advisees with core onboarding topics such as IEP compliance, digital tools, and maintaining professional boundaries. Additionally, advisors will learn essential program logistics, including managing advisor-advisee assignments, following the recommended quarterly meeting cadence, and accurately documenting preparation and meeting hours.
  • Enrolled: 9/50
  • Wait: 0/0

90. ENL Educators PLC

Program: PPL

Audience: ENL Educators

Dates: 11/2/2026

New
The ENL Professional Learning Community is a monthly, practice-driven working group designed for ENL specialists, general education co-teachers, and instructional leaders navigating the intersection of CR Part 154 compliance and the state's transition to WIDA assessments (WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Screener). This PLC bridges regulatory mandates and classroom execution, giving teachers the space and protocols to optimize co-teaching models, calibrate student language samples, and ensure equitable access to rigorous, grade-level curriculum.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

91. Assistant Principals' meeting

Program: PPL

Audience: Assistant Principals

Dates: 11/3/2026

Navigate the complex, rewarding landscape of being an assistant principal alongside your regional peers in this monthly collaborative network. Designed specifically for assistant principals, these recurring sessions provide a dedicated space to step away from the daily demands of your building, sharpen your leadership, and build lasting professional relationships across neighboring districts.
  • Enrolled: 1/30
  • Wait: 0/0

92. NY Inspires - Exploring Personal Finance 6-8

Program: PPL

Audience: Family and Consumer Science Teachers

Dates: 11/3/2026

Designed specifically for Family and Consumer Science educators, this professional learning session guides middle-level teachers through NYSED's personal finance learning objectives for grades 5-8. Participants will unpack the standards framework and conduct a targeted crosswalk exercise against their current middle school FCS curriculum to identify existing alignments, overlap, and coverage gaps.
  • Enrolled: 0/15
  • Wait: 0/0

93. Understanding Dyslexia: Identification, Instruction, and Support with Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry 4-5:30 PM ONLINE- Session 3 November 3

Program: Center State Teacher Center

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 11/3/2026

Session 3: Intervention & Specially Designed Instruction for Students with Dyslexia - Even with the best core instruction, students with dyslexia usually need additional teaching, marked by increased intensity. How might we select approaches and/or design instruction to meet their needs?
  • Enrolled: 10/50
  • Wait: 0/10

94. NY Inspires - Exploring the NYS Portrait of a Graduate

Program: PPL

Audience: Principals, K-12 Teachers,K-12 Support Staff, K-12 Teacher Assistants

Dates: 11/4/2026

This session provides educators with a foundational orientation to the NYS Portrait of a Graduate competencies, fostering an initial awareness of how these skills apply across disciplines. Designed as an introductory exploration, participants will examine current curricula to discover where core skills naturally live within their subjects at foundational levels. Working through collaborative activities, attendees will evaluate sample developmental continuums to gain early insights into K-12 skill mapping. Educators will leave with a heightened awareness of the framework and a shared language to ground future implementation work
  • Enrolled: 3/15
  • Wait: 0/0

95. NY Inspires - Mapping the Portrait of a Graduate: Designing Discipline-Specific Competency Continuums

Program: PPL

Audience: Principals, K-12 Teachers, K-12 Support Staff, K-12 Teacher Assistants

Dates: 11/5/2026

Suggested Prerequisite: NY Inspires - Exploring the NYS Portrait of a Graduate Moving from awareness to application, participants will bring their own curriculum maps and collaborate to draft K-12 developmental continuums for specific Portrait competencies, creating explicit rubric criteria and learning targets for their content areas.
  • Enrolled: 2/15
  • Wait: 0/0

96. Elementary Principals' meeting

Program: PPL

Audience: Elementary Principals

Dates: 11/9/2026

Navigate the complex, rewarding landscape of elementary school leadership alongside your regional peers in this monthly collaborative network. Designed specifically for elementary principals, these recurring sessions provide a dedicated space to step away from the daily demands of your building, sharpen your instructional leadership, and build lasting professional relationships across neighboring districts.
  • Enrolled: 6/30
  • Wait: 0/0

97. Spotlight on Teaching Assistants: Behavior, Motivation, and Management

Program: PPL

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2026

Why do students misbehave, and how can we get them back on track? This training dives deep into the link between student motivation and classroom behavior. We will clarify the crucial distinction between discipline and classroom management, equipping you with positive intervention strategies to handle tough moments. Learn how to foster a classroom culture where students feel engaged, understood, and ready to learn.
  • Enrolled: 11/50
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98. NY Inspires - Exploring Personal Finance 6-8

Program: PPL

Audience: Family and Consumer Science Teachers

Dates: 11/10/2026

Designed specifically for Family and Consumer Science educators, this professional learning session guides middle-level teachers through NYSED's personal finance learning objectives for grades 5-8. Participants will unpack the standards framework and conduct a targeted crosswalk exercise against their current middle school FCS curriculum to identify existing alignments, overlap, and coverage gaps.
  • Enrolled: 2/15
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99. NY Inspires - Mapping the Portrait of a Graduate: Designing Discipline-Specific Competency Continuums

Program: PPL

Audience: Principals, K-12 Teachers, K-12 Support Staff, K-12 Teacher Assistants

Dates: 11/12/2026

Suggested Prerequisite: NY Inspires - Exploring the NYS Portrait of a Graduate Moving from awareness to application, participants will bring their own curriculum maps and collaborate to draft K-12 developmental continuums for specific Portrait competencies, creating explicit rubric criteria and learning targets for their content areas.
  • Enrolled: 1/15
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100. Better Boundaries Building Trusted Relationships with Students Without Blurring Lines or Burning Out with Dr. Brooklyn Raney, Founder of One Trusted Adult

Program: Center State Teacher Center

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 11/12/2026 to 12/10/2026

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Building meaningful, trusting relationships with students is essential for their growth and success This webinar series provides practical strategies Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of student needs, personal boundary-setting skills, and actionable strategies for maintaining healthy, professional connections. Session 1: The ABCs of Educator-Student Relationships - Synchronous Webinar -11/12 Understanding students is the first step to building relationships that foster trust and growth. In this session, we'll explore key concepts such as the ABC's of trust, universal youth needs, and the role of advisory programs. Educators will also learn how to gather and interpret student data to create environments where all students feel seen, heard, and supported-without compromising professional boundaries. Session 2: Assess and Aspire - Asynchronous assignment between live sessions Effective boundaries start with self-awareness. This session will provide educators with a tool for assessing their own wellness, stress levels, and personal boundary-setting tendencies. Following the completion of the assessment, participants will be invited to begin the creation of a Better Boundaries plan. By the 26th of November participants will receive: a 30-minute video, a 30-minute reading assignment, and a 30-minute personal assessment/reflection. Each participant will need to view the video, read the assignment, and complete the assessment/reflection at a time of their choosing before the final session on 12/10/26. Session 3: Strengths, Strategies, and Support - Synchronous Webinar (4:00-5:30) - 12/10 Maintaining boundaries isn't a solo effort-it requires practical strategies and a strong support system. In this final session, we'll focus on real-world techniques for upholding boundaries while fostering strong student connections. Participants will walk away with specific strategies, communication tools, and team-based approaches to ensure they can sustain their work without burning out.
  • Enrolled: 1/5
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101. Vision 101

Program: PPL

Audience: Any P-12 Educator

Dates: 11/17/2026

We will discuss what vision impairments are and modern ways to assist individuals. Session includes a mini lesson on Braille. $10.00 per class $5.00 Arc Member price Pay ahead of time by visiting the donation page on our website, thearcolc.org, and choosing "Lecture Series” at checkout. Please contact Amber Yancey at Amber.Yancey@thearcolc.org with questions.
  • Enrolled: 3/30
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