Frontline Education

1. 6-Week Book Study: The Writing Revolution 2.0

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Teachers

Dates: 6/16/2026 to 7/21/2026

Starting Today

Join me for a 6-week, book study of The Writing Revolution 2.0 by Judith C. Hochman and Natalie Wexler, designed for teachers across content areas who want practical, research-backed ways to strengthen student thinking through writing. This will be a reading- and writing-intensive experience where you will step into the role of your students by actually trying the strategies yourself. **BOOK NOT PROVIDED**

2. 6-Week Book Study: The Writing Revolution 2.0 FOR NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Teachers

Dates: 6/16/2026 to 7/21/2026

Starting Today

Join me for a 6-week, book study of The Writing Revolution 2.0 by Judith C. Hochman and Natalie Wexler, designed for teachers across content areas who want practical, research-backed ways to strengthen student thinking through writing. This will be a reading- and writing-intensive experience where you will step into the role of your students by actually trying the strategies yourself. **BOOK NOT PROVIDED**

3. Educational Crosswalk: Real World STEM: Bringing Industry into the Classroom

Program: Professional Development

Audience: STEM Teachers

Dates: 6/17/2026

Starting Soon

Join our Educational CrossWalk for Educators. Philip Tangorra, Executive Director of the Mohawk Valley Water Authority, and his team have put together a program that includes a tour of the Water Treatment Plant at Hinckley Reservoir, followed by a laboratory demonstration and water quality discussion, which will be held back at the Kennedy Plaza location. We'll follow with a Lunch and Learn in their conference room, where the Engineering team will discuss design and capital program management. Mr. Tangorra will lead further discussions on Water Sector workforce issues and the OneWaterWorkforce initiative. Closing out the day with a Q&A session. The overarching theme is "Real World STEM: Bringing Industry into the Classroom.” The MVWA Team will help connect work readiness to specific STEM content, with the goal of educators leaving with strategies they can implement in their classrooms. Be it Engineering, Science, Technology, or Math, all content-area teachers play a vital role in preparing graduates for rewarding STEM careers.

4. CPI Refresher for BOCES SPED at CVA and Jarvis

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 6/24/2026

This CPI Refresher is for BOCES SPED staff at CVA and Jarvis only. It will take place in the Pathways Cafeteria from 12:30 to 2:30 PM. If you have any questions, please contact Kellie Maxwell at extension 2024 or email kmaxwell@herkimer-boces.org.

5. CPI Initial Training for Pathways Staff Only

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 6/25/2026

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This CPI Initial Training is for Pathways Staff only who are taking the CPI training for the first time. You will be required to complete an online portion prior to the in-person training. The in-person training will be held from 12:30 - 3 pm at the Pathways Cafeteria.

6. CPI Refresher Training for Pathways Staff Only

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 6/25/2026

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This CPI Refresher training is for Pathways staff only. Training will be held from 12:30 to at the Pathways Cafeteria.

7. Item Mapping ASYNCHRONOUS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Certified Teachers

Dates: 6/30/2026

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Help shape statewide education by participating in January 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.

8. Building Safe Spaces: Strength-Based Behavior Management

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 7/1/2026 to 8/21/2026

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Discover practical strategies to create classrooms where students feel safe, valued, and empowered to succeed. This 15-hour self-paced mixed-media course explores strength-based behavior management through engaging readings, videos, reflection, discussion, and hands-on activities. Participants will learn how to identify and leverage student strengths, foster belonging, shift from deficit-based thinking, and build positive, supportive learning communities that promote both academic and social-emotional growth. 15 CTLE Hours

• Self-Paced Online Course

9. Portrait of a Graduate for Educators

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 7/9/2026

You've all seen it: that beautifully designed, professionally printed poster in the front office or the hallway. It's got the icons for Critical Thinking, Global Citizenship, and Resilience. It looks great. But if we stopped a student in the middle of a Tuesday afternoon, would they see those traits reflected in their current assignment? More importantly, do you see them reflected in your daily lesson plans? This professional development session is designed to bridge the gap between the "North Star" vision of our district and the boots-on-the-ground reality of the classroom. We aren't just defining what a graduate should be; we are retooling how we get them there.

10. Portrait of a Graduate for Educators FOR NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 7/9/2026

You've all seen it: that beautifully designed, professionally printed poster in the front office or the hallway. It's got the icons for Critical Thinking, Global Citizenship, and Resilience. It looks great. But if we stopped a student in the middle of a Tuesday afternoon, would they see those traits reflected in their current assignment? More importantly, do you see them reflected in your daily lesson plans? This professional development session is designed to bridge the gap between the "North Star" vision of our district and the boots-on-the-ground reality of the classroom. We aren't just defining what a graduate should be; we are retooling how we get them there.

11. Ambitious Science Teaching - Book Study

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Science Educators

Dates: 7/13/2026 to 8/14/2026

In the midst of implementing Next Generation Science in our classrooms, this book study will explore concepts aligned with the instructional shifts with practical examples. We will use a hybrid model, completing asynchronous activities on Google Classroom, then meeting on zoom for a culminating discussion to bring our ideas to fruition. **The book will NOT be provided to participants. Please purchase the book on your own.**

12. Figuring Out Fluency in Mathematics - Book Study

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-8 Mathematics Educators

Dates: 7/13/2026 to 8/14/2026

"Because fluency practice is not a worksheet. Fluency in mathematics is more than adeptly using basic facts or implementing algorithms. Real fluency involves reasoning and creativity, and it varies by the situation at hand." Join local K-8 educators explore what fluency looks like in their mathematics classrooms through a hybrid book study. We will explore moving beyond basic facts and memorization through asynchronous activities and a culminating zoom discussion at the end of our study. **The book will NOT be provided to participants. Please purchase it on your own.**

13. Practical Scaffolds for ELLs

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 7/14/2026

Supporting Diverse Learners in Tier 1: Practical Scaffolds for Immediate Classroom Use This highly practical, beginner-friendly session supports educators in strengthening Tier 1 access to grade-level learning for multilingual learners (ELLs) across content areas. Educators will explore how language development intersects with academic success in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and how high-impact scaffolds can maintain rigor while removing unnecessary language barriers. Through real classroom examples and guided reflection, participants will examine common challenges ELLs experience and learn concrete, ready-to-use strategies that can be implemented immediately.

14. Practical Scaffolds for ELLs FOR NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 7/14/2026

Supporting Diverse Learners in Tier 1: Practical Scaffolds for Immediate Classroom Use This highly practical, beginner-friendly session supports educators in strengthening Tier 1 access to grade-level learning for multilingual learners (ELLs) across content areas. Educators will explore how language development intersects with academic success in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and how high-impact scaffolds can maintain rigor while removing unnecessary language barriers. Through real classroom examples and guided reflection, participants will examine common challenges ELLs experience and learn concrete, ready-to-use strategies that can be implemented immediately.

15. AI Tools for Supporting ELLs

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 7/14/2026

This 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.

16. AI Tools for Supporting ELLs FOR NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 7/14/2026

This 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.

17. Connections Over Compliance: Rewiring Our Perceptions of Discipline

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 7/20/2026 to 8/31/2026

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Join fellow educators for this 10-hour book study exploring how relationships, connection, and understanding can transform student behavior and classroom culture. Through readings, reflection, discussion, and practical application, participants will examine discipline through a connection-centered lens and develop strategies that foster belonging, trust, and positive outcomes for all students. Google Classroom + 2 Live Zoom Discussions Start date: July 20 End date: August 31 Zoom Dates: August 3rd and August 17 Zoom Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 10 CTLE Hours book provided You may receive; participation:$25 an hour, a total of $250

18. Performance-Based Learning

Program: Professional Development

Audience: 7-12 Teachers and Support Staff

Dates: 7/21/2026 to 7/22/2026

This interactive professional learning experience is designed to help school teams build a shared understanding of performance-based learning and develop practical strategies for implementation across classrooms and grade levels. Participants will explore how performance-based learning creates meaningful, student-centered experiences that promote deeper understanding, transferable skills, and authentic application of knowledge.

19. Your First 21 Days: Laying the Foundation for a Self-Aware Classroom (TM)

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 8/1/2026 to 8/31/2026

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The first 21 days set the tone for the entire school year. In this 15-hour self-paced mixed media course, educators will learn how to intentionally build a classroom culture rooted in belonging, student voice, reflection, relationships, and self-awareness. Through videos, readings, practical tools, and guided planning, participants will create a personalized 21-day roadmap that integrates the RISE & GROW Framework into their own classroom, grade level, and content area. 15 CTLE Hours

• Self-Paced Online Course

20. Regional Leaders Summer Retreat 2026

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Administrators

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

August 3-4 at Tailwater Conference Center. Registration includes a room for the night of August 3rd. If a room is not needed, please notify rleavitt@herkimer-boces.org. APPR recertification will take place August 4th.

21. Research to Practice: Exploring 7 Mighty Moves

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-3 Teachers

Dates: 8/4/2026 to 8/18/2026

Join colleagues in a collaborative online book study of 7 Mighty Moves, a research-based guide focused on high-impact literacy practices for students in grades K-3. Through discussion, reflection, and practical application, participants will explore evidence-based strategies that strengthen foundational reading skills, improve instructional decision-making, and support student success in literacy. Educators will leave with actionable classroom practices, opportunities to collaborate with peers, and a deeper understanding of effective reading instruction grounded in the science of reading. Ideal for: K-3 classroom teachers, reading specialists, interventionists, instructional coaches, and administrators. **The book will NOT be provided to participants. Please purchase it on your own.**

22. Research to Practice: Exploring 7 Mighty Moves FOR NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-3 Teachers

Dates: 8/4/2026 to 8/18/2026

Join colleagues in a collaborative online book study of 7 Mighty Moves, a research-based guide focused on high-impact literacy practices for students in grades K-3. Through discussion, reflection, and practical application, participants will explore evidence-based strategies that strengthen foundational reading skills, improve instructional decision-making, and support student success in literacy. Educators will leave with actionable classroom practices, opportunities to collaborate with peers, and a deeper understanding of effective reading instruction grounded in the science of reading. Ideal for: K-3 classroom teachers, reading specialists, interventionists, instructional coaches, and administrators. **The book will NOT be provided to participants. Please purchase it on your own.**

23. IEP Escape Room - Crack the Code to Student Success

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 8/4/2026

Step into an interactive escape room where teams race against the clock to "crack the code” of a student IEP. Through hands-on challenges, participants will break down present levels, goals, accommodations, and services to build confidence in reading and applying student plans. Expect collaboration, problem-solving, and a high-energy experience that turns compliance into clarity-and maybe even a little fun.

24. IEP Escape Room - Crack the Code to Student Success FOR NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 8/4/2026

Step into an interactive escape room where teams race against the clock to "crack the code” of a student IEP. Through hands-on challenges, participants will break down present levels, goals, accommodations, and services to build confidence in reading and applying student plans. Expect collaboration, problem-solving, and a high-energy experience that turns compliance into clarity-and maybe even a little fun.

25. TIM Academy

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Teachers working with students with autism

Dates: 8/10/2026 to 8/13/2026

TIM Academy is an intensive training providing practical hands-on experience for educators, therapists, and parents working with children on the autism spectrum. The Timothy School/TIM Academy advocates the use of evidence-based methods and encourages professionals to understand and assess the characteristics of autism for each student and then develop instructional strategies to support and promote learning. Additionally, participants will receive an overview of Structured Teaching strategies and the opportunity to experience these strategies in action by working directly with students of diﬀerent ages and developmental levels in a demonstration classroom. At the completion of this course, participants will be able to: - Describe and understand the characteristics of autism - Explain classroom assessment - Demonstrate the components of structured teaching - Understand how to work with families of students on the autism spectrum - Explain the generalization of skills and community-based instruction - Describe behavior management strategies related to autism - Learn how to match behavioral strategies to functions of behavior - Conceptualize challenging behaviors from ABA Framework Day 1: Characteristics and Assessments Day 2: Elements of Structured Teaching Including a Parent Panel Day 3: Functional Skills and Community Outings Day 4: (½ Day) Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis To read more about the TIM Academy, visit their website: https://timacademy.org/

26. TIM Academy for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Teachers working with students with autism

Dates: 8/10/2026 to 8/13/2026

TIM Academy is an intensive training providing practical hands-on experience for educators, therapists, and parents working with children on the autism spectrum. The Timothy School/TIM Academy advocates the use of evidence-based methods and encourages professionals to understand and assess the characteristics of autism for each student and then develop instructional strategies to support and promote learning. Additionally, participants will receive an overview of Structured Teaching strategies and the opportunity to experience these strategies in action by working directly with students of diﬀerent ages and developmental levels in a demonstration classroom. At the completion of this course, participants will be able to: - Describe and understand the characteristics of autism - Explain classroom assessment - Demonstrate the components of structured teaching - Understand how to work with families of students on the autism spectrum - Explain the generalization of skills and community-based instruction - Describe behavior management strategies related to autism - Learn how to match behavioral strategies to functions of behavior - Conceptualize challenging behaviors from ABA Framework Day 1: Characteristics and Assessments Day 2: Elements of Structured Teaching Including a Parent Panel Day 3: Functional Skills and Community Outings Day 4: (½ Day) Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis To read more about the TIM Academy, visit their website: https://timacademy.org/

27. Mentor Training

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Instructional staff interested in mentoring

Dates: 8/13/2026

This training is for anyone in districts who plans to mentor in the 2026-2027 school year. This is for new and returning mentors. We will be learning about best practices in mentoring as well as strategies and tips for success in the coming school year.

28. First Aid/CPR/AED Training Session for Herkimer BOCES & Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/18/2026

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Herkimer BOCES is offering the American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course. Participants will learn how to respond to emergencies across all age groups, including first aid for cuts, burns, and sudden illnesses, as well as CPR and AED use. The course is a blended course that includes a self-paced online component followed by a 2 1/2-hour in-person skills session on August 18, from 8:30 - 11 am. This will be held at the Gateway Center Progress Room at 420 E. German St., Herkimer, NY 13350. Completing the online portion is required before attending the in-person session. Upon completion, you will receive a certification valid for 2 years. Cost: $81 billed directly to your department or district. Any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org.

29. First Aid/CPR/AED Training Session for Non-Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/18/2026

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Herkimer BOCES is offering the American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course. Participants will learn how to respond to emergencies across all age groups, including first aid for cuts, burns, and sudden illnesses, as well as CPR and AED use. The course is a blended course that includes a self-paced online component followed by a 2 1/2-hour in-person skills session on August 18, 2026, from 8:30 am - to 11 am. This will be held at the Gateway Center Progress Room at 420 E. German St., Herkimer, NY 13350. Completing the online portion is required before attending the in-person session. Upon completion, you will receive a certification valid for 2 years. Cost: $110 billed directly to your district Any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org.

30. Lesson Jamming!

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Teaching Assistants

Dates: 8/18/2026

Welcome to Lesson Jamming. This isn't sit-and-get PD. It's a working session designed to help you build strong, thoughtful lessons with the support of practical tools, collaborative conversation, and dedicated planning time. Bring your ideas, your questions, and a song or two for our shared playlist. We'll keep the atmosphere light, the thinking rigorous, and the focus on creating lessons that actually work in your classroom. Plan, collaborate, reset, repeat.

31. Lesson Jamming! FOR NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Teaching Assistants

Dates: 8/18/2026

Welcome to Lesson Jamming. This isn't sit-and-get PD. It's a working session designed to help you build strong, thoughtful lessons with the support of practical tools, collaborative conversation, and dedicated planning time. Bring your ideas, your questions, and a song or two for our shared playlist. We'll keep the atmosphere light, the thinking rigorous, and the focus on creating lessons that actually work in your classroom. Plan, collaborate, reset, repeat.

32. First Aid/CPR/AED Training Session for Herkimer BOCES & Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/18/2026

New

Herkimer BOCES is offering the American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course. Participants will learn how to respond to emergencies across all age groups, including first aid for cuts, burns, and sudden illnesses, as well as CPR and AED use. The course is a blended course that includes a self-paced online component followed by a 2 1/2-hour in-person skills session on August 18, from 12:30 - 3 pm. This will be held at the Gateway Center Progress Room at 420 E. German St., Herkimer, NY 13350. Completing the online portion is required before attending the in-person session. Upon completion, you will receive a certification valid for 2 years. Cost: $81 billed directly to your department or district. Any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org.

33. First Aid/CPR/AED Training Session for Non-Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/18/2026

New

Herkimer BOCES is offering the American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course. Participants will learn how to respond to emergencies across all age groups, including first aid for cuts, burns, and sudden illnesses, as well as CPR and AED use. The course is a blended course that includes a self-paced online component followed by a 2 1/2-hour in-person skills session on August 18, 2026, from 12:30 - 3 pm. This will be held at the Gateway Center Progress Room at 420 E. German St., Herkimer, NY 13350. Completing the online portion is required before attending the in-person session. Upon completion, you will receive a certification valid for 2 years. Cost: $110 billed directly to your district Any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org.

34. Curriculum Writing Day 1

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/19/2026

Regional educators will be given the time to collaborate, plan, and create lessons in order to prep for the upcoming school year. Participants will have access to instructional coaches to support brainstorming and activity creation.

35. Curriculum Writing Day 2

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/20/2026

Regional educators will be given the time to collaborate, plan, and create lessons in order to prep for the upcoming school year. Participants will have access to instructional coaches to support brainstorming and activity creation.

36. SafeTALK for Herkimer BOCES and 10 Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/24/2026

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LivingWorks safeTALK is a three-hour training that equips people to be more alert to someone thinking of suicide and better able to connect them with further help. Using a simple yet effective model, LivingWorks safeTALK empowers everyone to make a difference. With over 120,000 people attending each year, it's the world's fastest-growing suicide prevention skills training course. The cost is FREE!

37. SafeTALK for Non-Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/24/2026

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LivingWorks safeTALK is a three-hour training that equips people to be more alert to someone thinking of suicide and better able to connect them with further help. Using a simple yet effective model, LivingWorks safeTALK empowers everyone to make a difference. With over 120,000 people attending each year, it's the world's fastest-growing suicide prevention skills training course. The cost is $30.

38. Suicide Safety for Teachers and School Staff for Herkimer BOCES and 10 Component School Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/24/2026

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Join us to increase your awareness about suicide prevention in schools, to feel empowered to understand your role in identification and prevention, and to develop a plan to support your school's efforts in preventing suicidal behaviors among students. Following the training, participants will be able to: 1) Identify warning signs of suicide 2) Understand the critical and limited role of faculty 3) Become familiar with school procedures for referring students 4) Be more informed about suicide 5) Reinforce protective factors 6) Understand how suicide prevention can be applied in mental health education This FREE workshop is open to Herkimer BOCES Employees and the 10 Component School Districts.

39. Suicide Safety for Teachers and School Staff Non-Component

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/24/2026

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Join us to increase your awareness about suicide prevention in schools, to feel empowered to understand your role in identification and prevention, and to develop a plan to support your school's efforts in preventing suicidal behaviors among students. Following the training, participants will be able to: 1) Identify warning signs of suicide 2) Understand the critical and limited role of faculty 3) Become familiar with school procedures for referring students 4) Be more informed about suicide 5) Reinforce protective factors 6) Understand how suicide prevention can be applied in mental health education This is a free workshop.

40. Youth Mental Health First Aid for Non-Component School Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/25/2026

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Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. The course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE): Assess for risk of suicide or harm, listen nonjudgmentally, give reassurance and information, encourage appropriate professional help, and encourage self-help and other support strategies. This registration is for Non-Component School District Staff, and the cost is $30. For any questions, please contact the PBIS Coordinator, Kellie Maxwell, at kmaxwell@herkimer-boces.org or by phone at 315-867-2034.

41. Youth Mental Health First Aid Herkimer BOCES and BOCES 10 Component School Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/25/2026

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Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. The course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE): Assess for risk of suicide or harm, listen nonjudgmentally, give reassurance and information, encourage appropriate professional help, and encourage self-help and other support strategies. This registration is for Herkimer BOCES Staff and BOCES 10 Component School Districts, and the cost is FREE. For any questions, please contact the PBIS Coordinator, Kellie Maxwell, at kmaxwell@herkimer-boces.org or by phone at 315-867-2034.

42. DASA 6 Hour Certification Course for Herkimer BOCES and DASA Service Subscribing Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/26/2026

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This six-hour course is required for anyone pursuing a new certification, including educators applying for their professional certification. Upon completion, Herkimer BOCES will report your completion electronically. The class has two portions. The first portion is a 3-hour online piece completed via Google Classroom. Instructions for accessing the classroom will be emailed to you. THE GOOGLE CLASSROOM PORTION OF THIS COURSE MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE DUE DATE BEFORE THE SECOND IN-PERSON SESSION!!!! If the online component is not completed prior to the in-person session, you will not receive credit for the course. The second portion will be held in person at the Gateway Center, 420 E German St, Herkimer, in the Bridge Room, on August 26, 2026, from 8 - 11 a.m. When: August 26, 2026 Where: The Gateway Center, 420 E German St, Herkimer, in the Bridge Room Time: 8 - 11 a.m Cost: Free for Employees of Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES and any of the component districts who subscribe to DASA Services. Registration cut-off is August 23, NO EXCEPTIONS. *Please remember that the 3-hour Google Classroom session must be completed before the in-person session at the Gateway Center, or you won't be able to attend the in-person session. If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact the PBIS Coordinator, Kellie Maxwell, Safety Services, at kmaxwell@herkimer-boces.org or by phone at 315-867-2034.

43. DASA 6 hour Certification Course for Non-components Districts & Non-Subscribing DASA Services component districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/26/2026

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This six-hour course is required for anyone pursuing a new certification, including educators applying for their professional certification. Upon completion, Herkimer BOCES will report your completion electronically. The class has two portions. The first portion is a 3-hour online piece completed via Google Classroom. Instructions for accessing the classroom will be emailed to you. THE GOOGLE CLASSROOM PORTION OF THIS COURSE MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE DUE DATE BEFORE THE SECOND IN-PERSON SESSION!!!! If the online component is not completed prior to the in-person session, you will not receive credit for the course. The second portion will be held in person at the Gateway Center, 420 E German St, Herkimer, in the Bridge Room, on August 26, 2026, from 8 - 11 a.m. When: August 26, 2026 Where: The Gateway Center, 420 E German St, Herkimer, in the Bridge Room Time: 8 - 11 a.m Cost: $90.00 for Non-Component districts of Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES or Component districts that do not subscribe to the DASA services. Please make the check payable to Herkimer BOCES and write "Dignity Act Certification Course” in the memo section. Please mail payment to Adam Hutchinson, Herkimer BOCES, Supervisor of Safety Services, 352 Gros Blvd, Herkimer, NY 13350. Registration cut-off is August 23, NO EXCEPTIONS. *Please remember that the 3-hour Google Classroom session must be completed before the in-person session at the Gateway Center, or you won't be able to attend the in-person session. If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact the PBIS Coordinator, Kellie Maxwell, Safety Services, at kmaxwell@herkimer-boces.org or by phone at 315-867-2034.

44. School Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop for Herkimer BOCES and Safety Subscribing Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/26/2026

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This Training aims to equip educators with the skills and knowledge to identify, prevent, and respond to violence in school settings. Lasting approximately two hours, the course covers essential topics such as recognizing warning signs, implementing de-escalation techniques, and understanding relevant legislation, including the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act. In New York State, training in School Violence Prevention and Intervention is mandatory, along with a 6-hour DASA Certification and Mandated Reporter training for anyone pursuing a new certification, including educators applying for their professional certification. Cost is free for any Herkimer BOCES staff members and safety service-subscribing districts. Date: August 26, 2026 Location: Herkimer BOCES Gateway Center in the Bridge Room Time: 12 - 2 pm Any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org

45. School Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop for Herkimer BOCES Non-Component Districts and Safety Service Non-Subscriber Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/26/2026

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This Training aims to equip educators with the skills and knowledge to identify, prevent, and respond to violence in school settings. Lasting approximately two hours, the course covers essential topics such as recognizing warning signs, implementing de-escalation techniques, and understanding relevant legislation, including the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act. In New York State, training in School Violence Prevention and Intervention is mandatory, along with a 6-hour DASA Certification and Mandated Reporter training for anyone pursuing a new certification, including educators applying for their professional certification. Cost is $25 for Non-Component Districts or Districts that do not subscribe to the Herkimer BOCES Safety Services. This will be billed directly to your district. Date: August 26, 2026 Location: Herkimer BOCES Gateway Center in the Bridge Room Time: 12 - 2 pm

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