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1. Micro-Credential AI Fundamentals

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 5/20/2025

Open Year Long
Self Paced
Technology

This micro-credential explores the foundations of AI in education. You'll learn about different AI applications, responsible AI use, and integrating AI tools into the classroom. Discover how AI can personalize learning, support educators, and revolutionize education!
1. Enroll in the course on Frontline
2. Click this link
3. Register for an account or sign in if already registered
4. Start learning!
5. Course must be finished by May 20, 2025
  • Enrolled: 9/50
  • Wait: 0/0

2. Student Board Member Training (July Cohort)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School/District Administators

Dates: 7/1/2025

Asynchronous
Closed
Beginning July 1, 2025, all New York State school districts with a high school are required to appoint at least one ex officio student board member. These students will sit at the Board of Education table during public meetings, offering valuable input and representing the voices of their peers. To help students prepare, Genesee Valley BOCES has created a 1-hour virtual training course designed specifically for student board members across the region/state.

CTLE credit is not awarded to students. However, a district leader must register on Frontline in order to access the course materials and support students locally. Once the materials have been received, there is no need to register again for future use.
  • Enrolled: 3/3
  • Wait: 0/0

3. Student Board Member Training (August Cohort)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School/District Administators

Dates: 8/1/2025

Asynchronous
Closed
Beginning July 1, 2025, all New York State school districts with a high school are required to appoint at least one ex officio student board member. These students will sit at the Board of Education table during public meetings, offering valuable input and representing the voices of their peers. To help students prepare, Genesee Valley BOCES has created a 1-hour virtual training course designed specifically for student board members across the region/state.

CTLE credit is not awarded to students. However, a district leader must register on Frontline in order to access the course materials and support students locally. Once the materials have been received, there is no need for district staff to register again for future use.
  • Enrolled: 4/4
  • Wait: 0/0

4. APPR Re-Certification for Lead Evaluators of Teachers (September 2025 Cohort)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Lead Evaluators of Teachers, Principals, and Superintendents

Dates: 9/1/2025

Asynchronous
Closed
The State Education Department requires all evaluators of teachers and principals to be certified through an appropriate training process. Lead evaluators are those who conduct summative annual professional performance reviews (APPR) of teachers. Each district must certify that these lead evaluators have been trained in the minimum requirements as outlined in the APPR regulations. The components of this APPR re-certification training are based on the four-day Lead Evaluator Certificate Training. This asynchronous session is meant to serve as an opportunity for lead evaluators to annually revisit the major components of that training and renew certification, which will allow continued evaluation of teachers. This session is meant to be viewed in collaboration with an administrative team within your building or district, but it may be viewed by independent administrators as well.

Participants will receive information to access the asynchronous materials prior to the session date. Participants must complete the webcast by the last date of the cohort month.
  • Enrolled: 6/6
  • Wait: 0/0

5. Student Board Member Training (September Cohort)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School/District Administators

Dates: 9/1/2025

Asynchronous
Closed
Beginning July 1, 2025, all New York State school districts with a high school are required to appoint at least one ex officio student board member. These students will sit at the Board of Education table during public meetings, offering valuable input and representing the voices of their peers. To help students prepare, Genesee Valley BOCES has created a 1-hour virtual training course designed specifically for student board members across the region/state.

CTLE credit is not awarded to students. However, a district leader must register on Frontline in order to access the course materials and support students locally. Once the materials have been received, there is no need for district staff to register again for future use.
  • Enrolled: 0/0
  • Wait: 0/0

6. School Social Work Peer Group 2025- 2026

Program: Trauma, Illness and Grief (TIG)

Audience: School Social Workers

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

Meet with other school social workers in the region for professional development, case reviews, peer support/mentorship and networking. Drop in format, come to as many sessions as you can.
  • Enrolled: 26/50
  • Wait: 0/0

7. The Civi Coalition

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Social Studies Educators K-12, Participation in Government Teachers, Civic Readiness Coordinators & Teachers

Dates: 9/23/2025 to 6/9/2026

Synchronous
As the 250th anniversary of the nation's Declaration of Independence approaches, the vision of the founders for an engaged and collaborative society is brought to mind. Today, the need for quality civic education is more important than ever due to the rising political polarization. The Civics Coalition aims to bridge these divides by uniting educators who are dedicated to building understanding, trust, and empathy within classrooms and communities. By joining the Civics Coalition, participants become part of a network of passionate educators committed to implementing bridging practices that encourage constructive conversations and collaborative problem-solving. The coalition offers monthly meetings where educators receive valuable resources, knowledge, and opportunities to engage in meaningful professional dialogues. These sessions are designed to reinvigorate teachers, preparing them to navigate the challenges of civic education and model informed, active citizenship for students. Partnering with esteemed organizations such as iCivics, DemocracyReady NY, and the Listen First Project, the Civics Coalition provides unparalleled support and expertise. Together, this coalition cultivates a culture of civic readiness and resilience, preparing the next generation to engage thoughtfully and effectively in a democratic society. Join this effort to make a tangible difference in the lives of students and the future of the nation.
  • Enrolled: 42/100
  • Wait: 0/0

8. TIG Primary Contact Meetings 2025-2026

Program: Trauma, Illness and Grief (TIG)

Audience: TIG Primary Contact from each district

Dates: 9/30/2025 to 4/2/2026

The "TIG Primary Contact" a person from your district that may be the point of contact in a critical incident. These meetings are designed to bring ongoing support and training, and learn from other districts. Meetings will include table top exercises, debriefing critical incidents and providing guidance on supporting your TIG team.
  • Enrolled: 22/50
  • Wait: 0/0

9. APPR Re-Certification for Lead Evaluators of Teachers (October 2025 Cohort)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Lead Evaluators of Teachers, Principals, and Superintendents

Dates: 10/1/2025

Asynchronous
Closed
The State Education Department requires all evaluators of teachers and principals to be certified through an appropriate training process. Lead evaluators are those who conduct summative annual professional performance reviews (APPR) of teachers. Each district must certify that these lead evaluators have been trained in the minimum requirements as outlined in the APPR regulations. The components of this APPR re-certification training are based on the four-day Lead Evaluator Certificate Training. This asynchronous session is meant to serve as an opportunity for lead evaluators to annually revisit the major components of that training and renew certification, which will allow continued evaluation of teachers. This session is meant to be viewed in collaboration with an administrative team within your building or district, but it may be viewed by independent administrators as well.

Participants will receive information to access the asynchronous materials prior to the session date. Participants must complete the webcast by the last date of the cohort month.
  • Enrolled: 1/1
  • Wait: 0/0

10. Student Board Member Training (October Cohort)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School/District Administators

Dates: 10/1/2025

Asynchronous
Beginning July 1, 2025, all New York State school districts with a high school are required to appoint at least one ex officio student board member. These students will sit at the Board of Education table during public meetings, offering valuable input and representing the voices of their peers. To help students prepare, Genesee Valley BOCES has created a 1-hour virtual training course designed specifically for student board members across the region/state.

CTLE credit is not awarded to students. However, a district leader must register on Frontline in order to access the course materials and support students locally. Once the materials have been received, there is no need for district staff to register again for future use.
  • Enrolled: 1/100
  • Wait: 0/0

11. Cohort: Mathematics 4-8

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades 4-8 Mathematics Teachers

Dates: 10/7/2025 to 3/10/2026

In Person
Lunch Provided
Closed
The Mathematics 5-8 Cohort provides mathematics teachers the opportunity to connect with other grades 4-8 math teachers. The cohort structure offers NYSED/regional updates and collaborative opportunities. The goal of the cohort is to learn best practices, understand why they work, and see how they apply in the classroom. Participants will collaborate with colleagues to implement these best practices and reflect on their implementation. The cohort also enables teachers to share personal implementation experiences and reflections with the larger group.
  • Enrolled: 19/19
  • Wait: 0/0

12. RESILIENT EDUCATORS, THRIVING SCHOOLS: A TEACHER WELLNESS WORKSHOP SERIES by Jen Schwytzer, LCSW (1 of 4)

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Teachers, Assistance, Aides, Administration

Dates: 10/7/2025

Teachers across New York State face mounting pressures that impact their performance, morale, and overall well-being. Chronic burnout, compassion fatigue, and difficulty maintaining work-life balance are widespread among educators. Join us for a month-long, four-part interactive workshop series designed to support educator mental health, build resilience, and promote practical strategies for work-life harmony. Led by Jen Schwytzer, LCSW, this series provides evidence-informed tools that empower educators to navigate stress, prevent burnout, and sustain their passion for teaching.
  • Enrolled: 8/25
  • Wait: 0/10

13. Music Network

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Music Teachers

Dates: 10/10/2025

Music Teacher In-Service. A more detailed agenda to follow.
  • Enrolled: 63/75
  • Wait: 0/10

14. Cohort: US History & Government

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades 7-8 Social Studies and Grade 11 U.S. History & Government Teachers

Dates: 10/14/2025 to 3/11/2026

In Person
Lunch Provided
Closed
The U.S. History & Government Cohort will provide a dynamic space for grades 7-8 and 11 social studies teachers to build a vibrant professional community. Educators will have the opportunity to engage with peers, exchange best practices, and stay informed about key developments in social studies education. This cohort offers updates from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and regional education authorities while creating opportunities for collaboration among educators. For the 2025-2026 academic year, our focus will be on the value of historical thinking, engaging with local resources to create performance/project-based learning experiences in the community, and exploring a variety of social studies topics. Through this work, participants will refine instructional strategies, strengthen content expertise, and integrate authentic, inquiry-based approaches that connect students to history in meaningful ways while helping prepare educators for the potential shifts in the NY Inspires Plan.
  • Enrolled: 20/20
  • Wait: 0/0

15. Featured Speaker: The Numeracy Project with Mike Wiernicki

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teachers (grades K-5), Instructional Coaches, and Administrators.

Dates: 10/15/2025 to 12/3/2025

Hybrid
Lunch Included
Biographical Sketch:

Mike Wiernicki is an experienced mathematics educator with over 30 years of teaching and coaching expertise. He has taught mathematics across elementary, middle, and high school levels, as well as at the collegiate level as an adjunct professor for pre-service teachers at Mercer University. Mike earned a Master's Degree from West Georgia College in 2002 and a Specialist Degree from the University of Georgia in 2019. Currently, he serves as a consultant, collaborating with schools and districts to enhance mathematics instruction. Mike is a seasoned presenter who has shared his expertise at local, state, regional, and national conventions.

Session Description:

This professional learning session offers participants an opportunity to deepen their understanding of numeracy and fluency through a research-based lens. Participants will engage in meaningful discussions to define fluency, explore instructional strategies, and pedagogical approaches that support numeracy development. The session will provide an in-depth examination of the strategy stages and their progression within the structure of the Georgia Numeracy Project. Attendees will also learn how to assess numeracy and fluency with fidelity using the Georgia Numeracy Project Assessments, including the GloSS and IKAN screeners, to evaluate student strategy stages and number knowledge. To enhance implementation, participants will receive access to a dedicated web page containing resources and handouts tailored to the professional learning content.

There will also be two virtual Question & Answer opportunities (11/5 & 12/3) following the in-person learning on October 15th.
  • Enrolled: 29/30
  • Wait: 0/0

16. Navigating Conversations with Families: Social Emotional Learning Tools for Effective Engagement

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades K-12 General/Special Education Teachers, Interventionists, Teacher Leaders, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Dates: 10/16/2025

In Person
Lunch Included
Strong, collaborative relationships with families are essential to student success, but conversations about academic progress, behavior, and social-emotional development can sometimes be challenging. This full-day professional learning session provides educators with practical strategies and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) tools to engage in effective conversations with confidence, empathy, and clarity. Participants will explore how SEL-based strategies enhance communication, build trust, and strengthen partnerships that support student growth and well-being. The session will also highlight culturally responsive communication techniques to ensure all families feel valued, heard, and included in their child's education. By the end of this session, educators will have the skills and confidence to establish open, respectful communication that promotes collaboration, problem-solving, and student engagement, creating a positive learning environment where students thrive.
  • Enrolled: 6/10
  • Wait: 0/0

17. Superintendent Hearing Training

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School District and Building Administrators

Dates: 10/20/2025

In Person
Lunch Provided
Starting Soon
The Labor Relations Department will host its annual Superintendent's Hearing Training for component districts on October 20, 2025. This professional learning event will address the legal requirements for both short- and long-term suspensions, strategies for successfully proving a case at a hearing, considerations for determining appropriate penalties, and updates on recent Commissioner's decisions.

The training will explore a range of topics, including the types of necessary evidence in cases involving drugs, threats, disruption, endangerment, and injury. Participants will also examine best practices for preparing witnesses, understand the risks associated with cases involving social media posts and artificial intelligence, and consider unique factors when student witnesses are involved. Additional discussions will address the nexus between off-campus conduct and school discipline, circumstances in which waiver agreements should be considered, and the six factors used to determine penalties. Attendees will learn what types of cases and penalties may be deemed to "shock the conscience,” as well as the importance of conducting an annual review of the district's Code of Conduct.

This training offers newer administrators valuable insights into best practices, while providing seasoned administrators with critical updates on changes in the field. Following the session, lunch will be provided for participants.
  • Enrolled: 26/70
  • Wait: 0/0

18. Advanced Placement Summit: US History

Program: School Improvement

Audience: US History Advance Placement Teachers

Dates: 10/21/2025

Lunch Provided
In Person
Starting Soon
Advanced Placement (AP) Summits are back for the 2025-2026 school year! Join AP teachers from the region to strengthen your instructional practice and pedagogy in an effort to increase the effectiveness of your AP classroom. This one-day summit is designed for AP teachers to share practices, collaborate, and review/refine lessons in their content area. Each session will be facilitated by the LeRoy AP instructor. The facilitator will email out the agenda, resources needed for the day, and other important details prior to each summit. Lunch will be included.
  • Enrolled: 3/25
  • Wait: 0/0

19. Cohort: Global History & Geography Cohort

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades 6, 9-10 Global History & Geography Teachers

Dates: 10/21/2025 to 3/24/2026

In Person
Lunch Provided
Starting Soon
The Global History & Geography Cohort for grades 6, 9 and 10 teachers creates a vibrant community where educators can engage with peers in their field. This cohort offers updates from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and regional education authorities while providing opportunities for collaboration among educators. For the 2025-2026 academic year, our focus will be on the value of historical thinking, engaging with local resources to create performance-/project-based learning experiences in the community, and exploring a variety of social studies topics. Through this work, participants will refine instructional strategies, strengthen content expertise, and integrate authentic, inquiry-based approaches that connect students to history in a meaningful way while helping prepare educators for the potential shifts in the NY Inspires Plan.
  • Enrolled: 20/23
  • Wait: 0/0

20. Tech Teachers Cohort

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Middle/High Tech and CTE instructors

Dates: 10/21/2025

Starting Soon
Connect and share with other Tech and CTE instructors in the region. The schedule for the day will include a roundtable discussion along with tours at Teacher Geek, Orleans Millworks, and tentatively another industry location TBD. Learn about local opportunities for our students and how to prepare them for future jobs/careers in our area. We'll also visit Kendall Jr/Sr High School for a tour of their technology spaces and project sharing. Lunch is included. Please bring a project to share at the round table.
  • Enrolled: 15/20
  • Wait: 0/10

21. RESILIENT EDUCATORS, THRIVING SCHOOLS: A TEACHER WELLNESS WORKSHOP SERIES by Jen Schwytzer, LCSW (2 of 4)

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Teachers, Assistance, Aides, Administration

Dates: 10/21/2025

Starting Soon
Teachers across New York State face mounting pressures that impact their performance, morale, and overall well-being. Chronic burnout, compassion fatigue, and difficulty maintaining work-life balance are widespread among educators. Join us for a month-long, four-part interactive workshop series designed to support educator mental health, build resilience, and promote practical strategies for work-life harmony. Led by Jen Schwytzer, LCSW, this series provides evidence-informed tools that empower educators to navigate stress, prevent burnout, and sustain their passion for teaching.
  • Enrolled: 4/25
  • Wait: 0/10

22. Advanced Placement Summit: World History

Program: School Improvement

Audience: World History Advance Placement Teachers

Dates: 10/22/2025

Lunch Provided
In Person
Starting Soon
Advanced Placements (AP) Summit's are back for the 2025-2026 school year! Join AP teachers from the region to strengthen your instructional practice and pedagogy in an effort to increase the effectiveness of your AP classroom. This one-day summit is designed for AP teachers to share practices, collaborate, and review/refine lessons in their content area. Each session will be facilitated by the LeRoy AP instructor. The facilitator will email out the agenda, resources needed for the day, and other important details prior to each summit. Lunch will be included.
  • Enrolled: 6/25
  • Wait: 0/0

23. Cohort: Science 5-8

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades 5-8 Science Teachers

Dates: 10/22/2025 to 3/11/2026

In Person
Lunch Provided
Starting Soon
The Science 5-8 Cohort provides intermediate-level science teachers the opportunity to connect with other 5-8 science teachers. The cohort structure offers NYSED/regional updates and collaborative opportunities. The goal of the cohort is to learn best practices, understand why they work, and see how these practices apply in the classroom. Participants will collaborate with colleagues to implement these best practices and reflect on their implementation. The cohort also enables teachers to share personal implementation experiences and reflections with the larger group. The focus will be on integrating the Crosscutting Concepts, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Science and Engineering Practices into instruction, ensuring a three-dimensional learning experience for students that aligns with the New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards.
  • Enrolled: 20/21
  • Wait: 0/0

24. Advanced Placement Summit: Calculus

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Calculus Advance Placement Teachers

Dates: 10/23/2025

Lunch Provided
In Person
Starting Soon
Advanced Placements (AP) Summit's are back for the 2025-2026 school year! Join AP teachers from the region to strengthen your instructional practice and pedagogy in an effort to increase the effectiveness of your AP classroom. This one-day summit is designed for AP teachers to share practices, collaborate, and review/refine lessons in their content area. Each session will be facilitated by the LeRoy AP instructor. The facilitator will email out the agenda, resources needed for the day, and other important details prior to each summit. Lunch will be included.
  • Enrolled: 6/25
  • Wait: 0/0

25. Cohort: Mathematics 9-12 Algebra I

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades 9-12 Mathematics Teachers

Dates: 10/23/2025

In Person
Lunch Provided
Starting Soon
The Algebra I Cohort provides mathematics teachers the opportunity to connect with other Algebra I educators. This cohort offers NYSED/regional updates and collaborative learning experiences focused on Algebra I instruction. Participants will explore best practices specific to Algebra I, understand the research behind them, and discuss how they can be effectively implemented in the classroom. Teachers will collaborate with colleagues to refine instructional strategies, reflect on their implementation, and share insights with the larger group.
  • Enrolled: 5/30
  • Wait: 0/0

26. Introduction To New York State Education Department's NY Inspires Plan

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teachers, Administrators and Counselors

Dates: 10/23/2025

Synchronous
Starting Soon
Join School Improvement for an engaging learning session designed for regional stakeholders to explore the New York State Education Department's NY Inspires Plan and the proposed changes to graduation measures. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the potential shifts outlined in the plan and their implications for schools and districts. This session is particularly valuable for educators and leaders who are beginning to build awareness of NYSED's vision for the future of graduation requirements.

A Zoom link will be sent to registered participants the day before the scheduled session.
  • Enrolled: 7/100
  • Wait: 0/0

27. Advanced Placement Summit: Language

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Language Advance Placement Teachers

Dates: 10/28/2025

Lunch Provided
In Person
Advanced Placements (AP) Summit's are back for the 2025-2026 school year! Join AP teachers from the region to strengthen your instructional practice and pedagogy in an effort to increase the effectiveness of your AP classroom. This one-day summit is designed for AP teachers to share practices, collaborate, and review/refine lessons in their content area. Each session will be facilitated by the LeRoy AP instructor. The facilitator will email out the agenda, resources needed for the day, and other important details prior to each summit. Lunch will be included.
  • Enrolled: 4/25
  • Wait: 0/0

28. Mentor Coordinator Network

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Mentors

Dates: 10/28/2025

AGENDA 1. Collegial Conversations: *Welcoming and Connecting, *TCTRC & GRTC Updates 2.Supporting the Improvement of Practice and New Learning: * Program Spotlight - anyone willing to share/present? * Having Crucial conversations * Sharing of an agenda, resource or activity from a Mentor or Mentee meeting * The role of listening when communicating * Questions and Queries - Your questions or additional topics will be discussed 3. Action Planning time and networking with your colleagues Agendas are set by you and based on your needs or questions. Please contact Beth if you have any questions or topics to be discussed. bpeck2060@gmail.com
  • Enrolled: 23/25
  • Wait: 0/10

29. ENL Educators Cohort

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades K-12 ENL Educators

Dates: 10/28/2025 to 3/10/2026

In Person
This cohort will focus on supporting K-12 English as New Language (ENL) teachers in the Genesee Valley region. The cohort will give teachers the opportunity to engage in learning and networking with other ENL professionals around best practices in ELL education. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in learning focused on topics that will be determined by the participants and the needs of the region. Lunch is on your own.
  • Enrolled: 21/25
  • Wait: 0/0

30. RESILIENT EDUCATORS, THRIVING SCHOOLS: A TEACHER WELLNESS WORKSHOP SERIES by Jen Schwytzer, LCSW (3 of 4)

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Teachers, Assistance, Aides, Administration

Dates: 10/28/2025

Teachers across New York State face mounting pressures that impact their performance, morale, and overall well-being. Chronic burnout, compassion fatigue, and difficulty maintaining work-life balance are widespread among educators. Join us for a month-long, four-part interactive workshop series designed to support educator mental health, build resilience, and promote practical strategies for work-life harmony. Led by Jen Schwytzer, LCSW, this series provides evidence-informed tools that empower educators to navigate stress, prevent burnout, and sustain their passion for teaching.
  • Enrolled: 5/25
  • Wait: 0/10

31. SLS Library Design Road Trip

Program: School Library System

Audience: GVBOCES region school librarians

Dates: 10/29/2025

Join the SLS team on a limo-bus tour of some local libraries to see how their spaces are designed and utilized and to get ideas on what might work for your school. We are planning visits to school libraries at all grade levels, a STEM space, and a university library. Plus, we'll engage in PD conversations on the bus as we drive. The day will start and end at GV BOCES in LeRoy with tentative visits planned at Avon CSD, SUNY Geneseo, and York CSD. We'll include a stop for lunch (on your own).
  • Enrolled: 25/30
  • Wait: 0/0

32. Cohort: Science 9-12

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades 9-12 Science Teachers

Dates: 10/29/2025 to 3/4/2026

In Person
Lunch Provided
The Science 9-12 Cohort provides secondary science teachers the opportunity to connect with other secondary science teachers. The cohort structure offers NYSED/regional updates and collaborative opportunities. The goal of the cohort is to learn best practices, understand why they work, and see how these practices apply in the classroom. Participants will collaborate with colleagues to implement these best practices and reflect on their implementation. The cohort also enables teachers to share personal implementation experiences and reflections with the larger group. The focus will be on integrating the Crosscutting Concepts, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Science and Engineering Practices into instruction, ensuring a three-dimensional learning experience for students that aligns with the New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards.
  • Enrolled: 23/30
  • Wait: 0/0

33. Cohort: Special Education - Consultant Teachers & Integrated Co-Teachers

Program: Special Education

Audience: Grades K-12 Special Education Teachers Who Teach ICT/CT

Dates: 10/29/2025 to 3/3/2026

In Person
Lunch Provided
The Special Education Consultant Teacher & Integrated Co-Teacher Cohort provides inclusion teachers the opportunity to connect with other special educators outside their home district. The cohort structure offers NYSED/regional updates and collaborative opportunities. The goal of the cohort is to learn evidence-based best practices, understand why they work, and explore the best ways to implement them in the classroom.

2025-2026 Theme: Supporting Students with Disabilities Instructionally in the Least Restrictive Environment

There is a separate cohort for Special Class Teachers.
  • Enrolled: 37/40
  • Wait: 0/0

34. Cohort: Instructional Coaching

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Instructional Coaches and Administrators

Dates: 10/30/2025 to 4/16/2026

In Person
Lunch Provided
Instructional coaching is an effective strategy for personal and teacher growth, increased student achievement, and individualized professional learning. In this cohort, participants will collaborate with other coaches in the region to focus on improving their practice, sharing effective coaching strategies, and engaging in collegial dialogue regarding the implementation of the cohort model. Participants can expect to collaborate and problem-solve, as well as explore the characteristics of highly effective coaches. Coaches will discuss high-impact teaching strategies and learn how to engage in cycles of improvement.
  • Enrolled: 11/19
  • Wait: 0/0

35. Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) Meeting: Genesee Valley BOCES Region Only

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Business Officials in the Genesee Valley BOCES Region

Dates: 10/31/2025

In Person
The Genesee Valley BOCES ASBO group supports the professional growth of members, provides resources, and creates a regional collaboration network for the Business Officials in the Genesee Valley BOCES region.

Topic of Focus: Data Privacy for Business Officials

Description: Rachelle Reid, Coordinator of Data Governance at EduTech, will present an overview of data privacy requirements under New York's Education Law 2(d) and their specific implications for School Business Officials.
  • Enrolled: 9/50
  • Wait: 0/0

36. Foundations of Teacher Leadership (Hornell CSD Only)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Hornell CSD Teacher Leaders

Dates: 11/1/2025

asynchronous
New
Step confidently into your new teacher leadership role with this engaging, self-paced professional learning experience. Designed specifically for classroom teachers transitioning into formal or informal leadership positions on their prospective grade level/department teams. In the three hours, participants will explore essential leadership competencies to help them guide professional learning communities, build collaborative cultures, and drive data-informed decisions that improve student outcomes.

This is a one-time training, and doesn't need to be completed each year.

The registration window is 10/14/25 - 10/31/25.

Materials will be sent to registered participants on 11/01/25.

Evidence of course completion is due no later than 11/30/25.
  • Enrolled: 0/100
  • Wait: 0/0

37. Student Board Member Training (November Cohort)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School/District Administators

Dates: 11/3/2025

Asynchronous
Beginning July 1, 2025, all New York State school districts with a high school are required to appoint at least one ex officio student board member. These students will sit at the Board of Education table during public meetings, offering valuable input and representing the voices of their peers. To help students prepare, Genesee Valley BOCES has created a 1-hour virtual training course designed specifically for student board members across the region/state.

CTLE credit is not awarded to students. However, a district leader must register on Frontline in order to access the course materials and support students locally. Once the materials have been received, there is no need for district staff to register again for future use.
  • Enrolled: 0/100
  • Wait: 0/0

38. Cultural Competence Matters Course

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: All teachers, administration, and asstistance

Dates: 11/3/2025

Portrait of A Graduate
Asynchronous and self-paced 8 module course to increase teachers' understanding of cultural competency and application of cultural competency strategies for the K12 classroom. The effective and ready-to-use classroom strategies position teachers to foster cultural competency among students by incorporating diverse perspectives, furthering inclusivity. *This course is aligned with the CRSE framework as well as many Portrait of a Graduate competencies and specifically competencies for Communication, Critical Thinker, Cultural Competency/ Cultural Awareness, Empathy, Empowered Citizen and Global Citizen *
  • Enrolled: 12/50
  • Wait: 0/10

39. From Phonemes to Fluency: Unlocking the Reading Brain

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades Pre-k-3rd General/Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Teacher Leaders, and Administrators

Dates: 11/4/2025

In Person
Lunch Included
"Every child has the right to read. The question is not whether they can learn, but whether they are given the instruction that allows them to do so." - Nonie Lesaux

Exciting new insights into the Science of Reading are transforming the way literacy is taught. This session will unpack key findings and their implications for classroom instruction. Explore the critical components of reading development, from phonemic awareness to fluency, and discover how evidence-based practices can accelerate student success. Engage in discussion and reflection while gaining practical strategies to align instruction with the latest research and support all learners in becoming skilled, confident readers.
  • Enrolled: 8/70
  • Wait: 0/0

40. Getting Acquainted with the Portrait of a Graduate (POG)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: District Teams

Dates: 11/4/2025

In Person
Lunch Provided
This session provides district teams with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Portrait of a Graduate (POG) within the context of the NY Inspires Plan. Participants will explore how the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE) Framework serves as the foundation for the POG, ensuring that equity, inclusivity, and student identity are central to graduate outcomes. They will also engage in a POG SWAT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Aspirations, Tensions) to identify alignment and growth opportunities within existing district systems. In addition, they will conduct a POG crosswalk with current master schedules, examining where graduate competencies are embedded, where gaps exist, and how structures can be adapted to support equitable access.
  • Enrolled: 26/30
  • Wait: 0/0

41. RESILIENT EDUCATORS, THRIVING SCHOOLS: A TEACHER WELLNESS WORKSHOP SERIES by Jen Schwytzer, LCSW (4 of 4)

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Teachers, Assistance, Aides, Administration

Dates: 11/4/2025

Teachers across New York State face mounting pressures that impact their performance, morale, and overall well-being. Chronic burnout, compassion fatigue, and difficulty maintaining work-life balance are widespread among educators. Join us for a month-long, four-part interactive workshop series designed to support educator mental health, build resilience, and promote practical strategies for work-life harmony. Led by Jen Schwytzer, LCSW, this series provides evidence-informed tools that empower educators to navigate stress, prevent burnout, and sustain their passion for teaching.
  • Enrolled: 4/25
  • Wait: 0/10

42. Cohort: Special Education - Special Class

Program: Special Education

Audience: Grades K-12 Special Education Teachers That Teach Special Class

Dates: 11/5/2025 to 3/31/2026

In Person
Lunch Provided
Closed
The Special Education Special Class Cohort provides special class teachers the opportunity to connect with other special educators outside their home district. The cohort structure offers NYSED/regional updates and collaborative opportunities. The goal of the cohort is to learn evidence-based best practices, understand why they work, and explore the best ways to implement them in the classroom.

2025-2026 Theme: Developing Local Special Class Curriculum

There is a separate cohort for Consultant Teachers/Integrated Co-Teachers.

Registration will close on 10/10.
  • Enrolled: 40/40
  • Wait: 0/0

43. Art Network

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Art teachers

Dates: 11/7/2025

New
Albright-Knox Art Gallery & Burchfield Penney Art Center Join fellow art educators for an adult field trip where we will focus on professional connection, inspiration, and collaboration at two of Buffalo's most dynamic cultural institutions. This workshop provides a unique opportunity to explore current exhibitions at the Albright-Knox and Burchfield Penney while engaging in conversations about teaching strategies, curriculum development, and creative practices that support the next generation of artists. We will spend the morning at the Albright where we will have a unique guided tour of current exhibitions, tailored to art educators. We will then head over to the Burchfield to spend the afternoon exploring the current exhibitions. We will then have a hands-on experience where we will have time to make an exemplar that fits your curriculum. Great for art educators Pk-12. Through guided gallery experiences, hands-on activities, and networking sessions, participants will: Connect with colleagues across districts and grade levels Share ideas and resources for integrating museum collections into classroom teaching Explore innovative approaches to art education inspired by contemporary and historical works Build community while gaining fresh perspectives to bring back to the classroom This professional gathering is designed to spark dialogue, strengthen networks, and celebrate the vital role of art education in our schools and communities.
  • Enrolled: 9/25
  • Wait: 0/10

44. Regional Curriculum Council Work Group (session 1 of 3)

Program: Curriculum Council

Audience: School Administrators

Dates: 11/7/2025

In Person
Lunch Provided
The Genesee Valley BOCES Administrative Curriculum Council Work Group convenes three times throughout the academic year. This regional work group sessions are designed as a collaborative, working session where instructional leaders can engage in focused time to design, build, and refine tools, materials, and resources aligned to their district goals. Unlike formal professional learning sessions, this format prioritizes application over presentation-allowing participants to work alongside colleagues in a supportive setting that encourages sharing, feedback, and iterative thinking.

Focus: Morning will be an EduTech presentation on their Regionalization Dashboard, and the afternoon will be a highlight of their Student Success Dashboard.
  • Enrolled: 13/35
  • Wait: 0/0

45. A Healthy Classroom Book Study

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: All, teachers, administration, assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025 to 2/11/2026

A Healthy Classroom is designed to help us understand the hardest management situations the teacher faces - when the teacher has to grapple with both the individual and the class at the same time. While teaching the entire class, the teacher often has to quickly assess what to do with an individual student who is inappropriate. Just as troublesome is the situation when the teacher is reprimanding an individual student and the whole class is watching. A Healthy Classroom tackles these group dynamic situations with insight and practical axioms (from Grinder Website). A Healthy Classroom provides educators with guidelines for recognizing patterns of classroom dynamics and knowing when to intervene to create an awareness of classroom culture. The course will focus on the larger picture of how teacher interactions with individual students impact the classroom as a whole. "A Healthy Classroom proposes that education needs classrooms that are managed by influence instead of power.” pg. 4 (summarized from Grinder Website) Members of GRTC or Tri-County TC who have registered by November 3rd will receive books after the November 6th Policy Board meeting. All others will need to acquire their own copies of the book.
  • Enrolled: 6/25
  • Wait: 0/10

46. Teaching That Changes Lives: 12 Mindset Tools for Igniting the Love of Learning

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: All, teachers, administration, assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025 to 1/7/2026

Expand your knowledge of mindsets! This book talk will allow you an opportunity to read the book Teaching That Changes Lives: 12 Mindset Tools for Igniting the Love of Learning by Dr. Marilee Adams. You'll then have an opportunity to interact with colleagues during 2 required online Zoom meetings (with participants & Teacher Center facilitators). In this easy to read allegory, Dr. Adams shares "thinking, skills and possibilities” through the eyes of a teacher. Readers have shared with Dr. Adams "how much they personally benefited from the mixture of story & practical application” provided in the book. During the Zoom Meetings, you will dialogue about your learning, share reactions to the 12 tools Dr. Adams outlines, and dialogue your thoughts about the Choice Map and how it might impact your teaching practice (There will be no discussions in Schoology for this Book Talk). Course Outcomes: Expand knowledge of mindset thinking by examining and considering Learner and Judger Mindsets Reflect on curiosity and inquiry thinking and listening with learner ears Apply Question Thinking Tools in personal and professional lives Books will be delivered to Genesee Region & Tri-County Teacher Center educators via Teacher Center Policy Board Members to all participants registered prior to November 3, 2025. Others are welcome to join, but will need to purchase their own books.
  • Enrolled: 3/25
  • Wait: 0/10

47. Beyond the Numbers: Using Data to Guide Effective Instruction

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades K-12 General/Special Education Teachers, Interventionists, Teacher Leaders, and Instructional Coaches

Dates: 11/12/2025

In Person
Lunch Included
Data is more than just numbers-it tells the story of student learning, progress, and areas in need of support. This full-day professional learning session empowers educators to go beyond raw data and use meaningful analysis to guide decision-making and improve instruction. Participants will explore key components of data-driven instruction, including best practices for leveraging formative and summative assessments to differentiate instruction, implement targeted interventions, and foster an inclusive learning environment. Through analysis and collaborative discussions, educators will learn how to translate raw data into actionable insights that enhance instructional responsiveness, promote equity, and meet students' diverse needs. By the end of the session, participants will have the tools and confidence to integrate data effectively into their teaching practices, refine instructional strategies, and create equitable learning opportunities that drive continuous student growth and achievement.
  • Enrolled: 6/25
  • Wait: 0/0

48. Cohort: ELA 9-12

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades 9-12 ELA Teachers

Dates: 11/12/2025 to 4/1/2026

In Person
Lunch Provided
The English Language Arts (ELA) Cohort provides teachers the opportunity to connect with other ELA teachers to learn instructional models and practices. The cohort structure offers NYSED/regional updates as well as collaborative opportunities to explore research-based approaches. The goal of the cohort is to first learn effective practices and why they work, practice their implementation, and reflect on the implementation trial. The cohort framework allows teachers to share personal insights throughout the implementation and supports reflection within the larger group.
  • Enrolled: 27/50
  • Wait: 0/0

49. Kendall ONLY: Cohort: ELA 9-12

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/12/2025 to 2/11/2026

The English Language Arts (ELA) Cohort provides teachers the opportunity to connect with other ELA teachers to learn instructional models and practices. The cohort structure offers NYSED/regional updates as well as collaborative opportunities to explore research-based approaches. The goal of the cohort is to first learn effective practices and why they work, practice their implementation, and reflect on the implementation trial. The cohort framework allows teachers to share personal insights throughout the implementation and supports reflection within the larger group.

This option is for two in-person meetings, followed by asynchronous support, due to scheduling issues.
  • Enrolled: 2/5
  • Wait: 0/5

50. Regional CSE Chairperson Meeting (Genesee Valley BOCES Districts Only)

Program: Special Education

Audience: Gensee Valley BOCES Regional Special Education Administrators

Dates: 11/13/2025

In Person
Regional CSE Chairperson Meetings are to provide special education leaders in the Genesee Valley BOCES area with updates from the Office of Special Education, NYSED, and regional networks. Time will also be given up to guest speakers, professional learning, and collaborative projects.
  • Enrolled: 22/50
  • Wait: 0/0

51. Reading Network

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Reading teachers

Dates: 11/14/2025

Save the Date! Agenda coming soon!
  • Enrolled: 8/25
  • Wait: 0/10

52. Media Literacy 101 with the News Literacy Project

Program: School Library System

Audience: Librarians, Educators (especially Journalism/SS/ELA and current event teachers), and Administrators

Dates: 11/15/2025

Fact-Check the Future: News Literacy in Every Classroom. Join the Rochester City School Library System and a News Literacy Project educator for a 3-hour Professional Learning Experience highlighting how schools can empower students to think critically and participate fully in democracy. Coffee and breakfast pastries will be provided. Please register by October 31st.
  • Enrolled: 8/40
  • Wait: 0/0

53. Math Interventionist Network

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Math Teachers & Math Interventionists

Dates: 11/17/2025

Dr. Paul Riccomini will be joining us for the Fall Math RTI Network. Dr. Riccomini specializes in high intensity instructional techniques for mathematics. His research focuses on innovative teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches, providing practical and research-based methods to enhance math instruction. He utilizes the most recent research on working memory to guide his work with math instruction. "The neuro folks are coming for math and we are going to see a big revolution like we are seeing for reading." Dr. Riccomini will focus this PD on the progression in numeracy fluency.
  • Enrolled: 26/40
  • Wait: 0/10

54. Cohort: ELA 4-8

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades 4-8 ELA Teachers

Dates: 11/20/2025 to 3/26/2026

In Person
Lunch Provided
The English Language Arts (ELA) Cohort provides teachers the opportunity to connect with other ELA teachers to learn instructional models and practices. The cohort structure offers NYSED/regional updates as well as collaborative opportunities to explore research-based approaches. The goal of the cohort is to first learn effective practices and why they work, practice their implementation, and reflect on the implementation trial. The cohort framework allows teachers to share personal insights throughout the implementation and supports reflection within the larger group.
  • Enrolled: 35/40
  • Wait: 0/0

55. TIG Tune Up Series: Is this a TIG event?

Program: Trauma, Illness and Grief (TIG)

Audience: Administrators, School Mental Health team, SROs, Nurses,Teachers and Coaches

Dates: 11/20/2025

Knowing when and how to activate a TIG response is one of the most common questions. Many situations are upsetting, but it is unclear what level of response is needed. Using a continuum of care model will help clarify difficult situations, and help your TIG team feel confident in your strategic planning. One hour Zoom discussion.
  • Enrolled: 18/200
  • Wait: 0/5

56. Cohort: Agricultural

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Agriculture Educators, Technology and Science Teachers

Dates: 11/21/2025

In Person
Lunch Included
The Ag Cohort is intended to provide professional learning for Ag educators. It is an opportunity to collaborate on important issues and topics affecting their practice. Participants will discuss best practices for advancing Ag education programs in districts through classroom instruction, Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), and Future Farmers of America (FFA). The cohort will collaborate with representative members from organizations such as Future Farmers of America (FFA), Career & Technical Education (CTE), and Agri-businesses in our GV BOCES region. Tours of local Agri-businesses will be scheduled as part of the professional learning day.

Registered participants will receive updates on locations and tours throughout the school year.

Lunch is included.
  • Enrolled: 1/60
  • Wait: 0/0

57. NYSAA Training for Test Administration

Program: Special Education

Audience: Teachers who are new to NYSAA Test Administration

Dates: 11/21/2025

Lunch Provided
Required CBT Training for New NYSAA Test Administrators. All teachers who administer NYSAA are required to participate in Test Administration Training. The facilitated training will walk participants through the required 4 module training, certification process as well as available DLM resources. Lunch is provided.

Teachers who attended this training last year, are not required to attend but will need to take the online training independently.

Contact Kathryn Zuroski at kzuroski@gvboces.org if you have questions.
  • Enrolled: 2/20
  • Wait: 0/0

58. Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) Meeting: Genesee Valley BOCES Region Only

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Business Officials in the Genesee Valley BOCES Region

Dates: 11/21/2025

In Person
The Genesee Valley BOCES ASBO group supports the professional growth of members, provides resources, and creates a regional collaboration network for the Business Officials in the Genesee Valley BOCES region.

Topic of Focus: Purchasing

Description: Representative(s) from Educational Data Services, Inc.(Ed-Data) will present on cooperative bidding and purchasing within New York State regulations.
  • Enrolled: 9/50
  • Wait: 0/0

59. Student Board Member Training (December Cohort)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School/District Administators

Dates: 12/1/2025

Asynchronous
Beginning July 1, 2025, all New York State school districts with a high school are required to appoint at least one ex officio student board member. These students will sit at the Board of Education table during public meetings, offering valuable input and representing the voices of their peers. To help students prepare, Genesee Valley BOCES has created a 1-hour virtual training course designed specifically for student board members across the region/state.

CTLE credit is not awarded to students. However, a district leader must register on Frontline in order to access the course materials and support students locally. Once the materials have been received, there is no need for district staff to register again for future use.
  • Enrolled: 0/100
  • Wait: 0/0

60. TCIS: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (Levels I & II)

Program: Special Education

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Support Staff and Administrators

Dates: 12/1/2025 to 12/10/2025

In Person
The Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) training program for child and youth care staff presents a framework for implementing a crisis and management system that reduces the need to rely on high-risk interventions. The TCIS framework complements the Response to Intervention (RTI) approach and also includes aspects of trauma-informed care. Staff who are trained in the TCIS program are provided a crisis prevention and intervention model designed to teach staff how to help children learn constructive ways to proactively diminish crisis and also support students and staff to react to a crisis. The skills, knowledge, and professional judgment of staff in responding to crises are critical factors in helping young people learn constructive and adaptive ways to deal with frustration, failure, anger, rejection, hurt, and depression. Program objectives include learning to proactively prevent and/or de-escalate a potential crisis situation with a child or young person, manage a crisis situation in a therapeutic manner, and if necessary, intervene physically in a manner that reduces the risk of harm to children and staff and process the crisis event with children and young people to help improve their coping strategies. Upon completion, this training will certify the attendee in Levels I & II certification.

Attendance is required for all four days to receive certification.
Lunch will be on your own on 12/1, 12/2, and 12/9.

Lunch will be provided on 12/10.
  • Enrolled: 7/15
  • Wait: 0/0

61. Rethinking the Worksheet: Engaging Math Minds with Manipulatives

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades K-12 General/Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Teacher Leaders, and Administrators

Dates: 12/2/2025

In Person
Lunch Included
Why do some students struggle to connect mathematical concepts across different contexts, even after repeated practice? Research shows that hands-on learning with manipulatives deepens understanding and strengthens problem-solving skills by making abstract concepts tangible. However, manipulatives are often underused or treated as surface-level tools, rather than drivers of deep mathematical thinking. This interactive session will explore how to effectively integrate manipulatives into math instruction to enhance conceptual learning across grade levels. Through hands-on activities and research-based strategies, participants will discover how to move beyond rote procedures to meaningful, inquiry-driven learning. Gain practical techniques for creating dynamic, student-centered math experiences that promote engagement, discourse, and deeper comprehension.

Registration includes lunch and a class set of math manipulatives.
  • Enrolled: 16/70
  • Wait: 0/0

62. Holocaust Educator Network

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Educators K-12, Counselors, Administrators, Social Studies Educators

Dates: 12/4/2025 to 4/21/2026

In Person
Lunch Included
The Holocaust Educator Network is a free professional learning opportunity made possible through a generous donation from Temple Emanu-El of Batavia, NY. The network is committed to building a collaborative community of educators in the Genesee region, dedicated to promoting accurate and impactful Holocaust scholarship in schools. Our mission is to honor the memory of the Holocaust, empower students with historical understanding, and inspire them to become engaged citizens who stand against hate and work toward a more just and compassionate world. To support this mission, the Holocaust Educator Network offers annual professional development opportunities for educators and administrators, focusing on the effective integration of Holocaust education into the classroom. In line with the 2022 New York State mandate, school districts are required to ensure Holocaust education is accurately represented in curricula. This initiative helps educators meet this requirement while also aligning with Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) principles, emphasizing the human and ethical dimensions of Holocaust education. To facilitate this work, the School Improvement Team, in partnership with various organizations, will organize three full-day sessions each year, each centered on a specific Holocaust-related theme. These sessions are designed to equip educators with the knowledge, resources, and instructional strategies necessary to bring these critical lessons back to their schools and classrooms.
  • Enrolled: 50/70
  • Wait: 0/0

63. TeachingAbout.AI Convening Workshop

Program: School Library System

Audience: Instructional leaders

Dates: 12/5/2025

As part of the TeachingAbout.AI convening, we we will be holding a regional workshop on Friday, December 5th. The goal is to have some panel presentations, but also to engage in conversations with the audience to share our initial work and thoughts. We want your active feedback and participation before we write reports and start working on the teacher professional development course that will be phase two of this project. Topic 1: Changes to how we assign work Topic 2: Changes to how we assess work Table talks around a variety of issues relating to AI in education Registration is limited to 2 participants per GVBOCES district and 1 participant for other districts.
  • Enrolled: 28/100
  • Wait: 0/10

64. Communication Coordinators: Professional Learning

Program: School Library System

Audience: GV BOCES region librarians

Dates: 12/9/2025

Join us to explore hands-on Makerspace activities for your library.
  • Enrolled: 14/30
  • Wait: 0/0

65. Communication Coordinators: Meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: GV BOCES region librarians

Dates: 12/9/2025

Program, service, & regional updates; questions and sharing.
  • Enrolled: 12/30
  • Wait: 0/0

66. Regional CSE Chairperson Meeting (Genesee Valley BOCES Districts Only)

Program: Special Education

Audience: Gensee Valley BOCES Regional Special Education Administrators

Dates: 12/11/2025

In Person
Regional CSE Chairperson Meetings are to provide special education leaders in the Genesee Valley BOCES area with updates from the Office of Special Education, NYSED, and regional networks. Time will also be given up to guest speakers, professional learning, and collaborative projects.
  • Enrolled: 23/50
  • Wait: 0/0

67. Regional Curriculum Council Meeting (session 2 of 4)

Program: Curriculum Council

Audience: School Administrators

Dates: 12/12/2025

In Person
Lunch Provided
The Genesee Valley BOCES Administrative Curriculum Council convenes regularly throughout the academic year to foster a collaborative network of instructional leaders across the region. These meetings serve as a vital forum for sharing timely updates from the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and various internal departments, while also supporting the ongoing professional growth of participants. The Council's work emphasizes alignment, informed decision-making, and the strategic implementation of best practices to support high-quality instruction across districts. The Council meetings also serve as an initiating activity for various CoSer 526 activities, and regular attendance is encouraged.
  • Enrolled: 30/35
  • Wait: 0/0

68. Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) Meeting: Genesee Valley BOCES Region Only

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Business Officials in the Genesee Valley BOCES Region

Dates: 12/12/2025

In Person
The Genesee Valley BOCES ASBO group supports the professional growth of members, provides resources, and creates a regional collaboration network for the Business Officials in the Genesee Valley BOCES region.

Topic of Focus: Classroom Temperatures

Description: Derek Ellingsworth from J.W.Danforth will present considerations districts need to be aware of as they contemplate the notion of capital projects related to the Classroom temperature mandate.
  • Enrolled: 9/50
  • Wait: 0/0

69. Webinar-Trauma-Informed Classrooms and Trauma-Specific Needs

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Assistants, Aides

Dates: 12/15/2025

Arlène Elizabeth Casimir, in her book Trauma-Responsive Pedagogy, says that "teaching is evolving into a practice with therapeutic accents.” And if you've spent time in a classroom these days, it couldn't feel more true. However, have you also found yourself saying, "I don't know what to do here. I'm not a therapist. I'm not trained for this.” You're right. And there is a difference between providing a trauma-responsive, nurturing, and healing environment and providing therapeutic interventions for students. This training will help participants determine the difference between an environment they, as teachers and staff, can reasonably expect to maintain, and how to know when to set a healthy boundary and leverage the support of others in different roles to meet student needs appropriately.
  • Enrolled: 5/25
  • Wait: 0/10

70. Transforming Learning Through Targeted and Timely Feedback

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades K-12 General/Special Education Teachers, Interventionists, Teacher Leaders, and Instructional Coaches

Dates: 12/16/2025

In Person
Lunch Included
Effective feedback goes beyond corrections and grades-it has the potential to transform student learning by fostering a growth mindset, deepening understanding, and empowering students to take ownership of their progress. This full-day professional learning session equips educators with research-based strategies for providing timely, specific, and actionable feedback that enhances student engagement and achievement. Participants will learn how to craft targeted feedback aligned with learning goals and tailored to the diverse needs of students. The session will also focus on building a classroom culture where students actively engage with feedback, reflect on their progress, and apply insights to their learning. Additionally, educators will explore the role of feedback in performance-based learning and assessment (PBLA) and its connection to initiatives such as NY Inspires. By the end of the session, participants will have practical techniques to transform feedback from a one-way evaluation into meaningful, goal-oriented conversations that inspire self-reflection, encourage academic growth, and support student success.
  • Enrolled: 3/70
  • Wait: 0/0

71. Centering Students in the Math Classroom

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades K-12 General/Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Teacher Leaders, and Administrators

Dates: 12/17/2025

Synchronous
Rethink what it means to support all learners in mathematics. This session confronts common myths about math learning, explores strategies for using formative assessment, and highlights the power of multiple representations in deepening conceptual understanding. Educators will walk away with tools to build student confidence, identity, and engagement while advancing math proficiency.

Focus Briefs: Brief 2, Brief 5, Brief 6
  • Enrolled: 3/100
  • Wait: 0/0

72. Student Board Member Training (January Cohort)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School/District Administators

Dates: 1/1/2026

Asynchronous
Beginning July 1, 2025, all New York State school districts with a high school are required to appoint at least one ex officio student board member. These students will sit at the Board of Education table during public meetings, offering valuable input and representing the voices of their peers. To help students prepare, Genesee Valley BOCES has created a 1-hour virtual training course designed specifically for student board members across the region/state.

CTLE credit is not awarded to students. However, a district leader must register on Frontline in order to access the course materials and support students locally. Once the materials have been received, there is no need for district staff to register again for future use.
  • Enrolled: 0/100
  • Wait: 0/0

73. Instructional Dialogue To Enhance Student Communication Skills

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: All teachers, administration, and assistance

Dates: 1/5/2026

The Equity Professor, Meredith Madden, will be facilitating this book study using the book "Culture, Class, and Race: Constructive Conersations That Unite and Energize Your School and Community" by Brenda Campbell Jones, Shannon Keeny, and Franklin Campbell Jones. Join Merredith on this thinking journey as you prepare and have critical conversations, ponder your own cultural identity and assumptions, reflect and deeply consider values and beliefs, and then understand how these factors affect your conversations and interactions with others. Advancing equity in our schools and society requires deep thought and honest conversations about tough topics. These conversations about emotionally charged subjects, including race, class, and culture, can be daunting.
  • Enrolled: 5/25
  • Wait: 0/10

74. "Back to the Performance Task”: Where We're Going We Don't Need Bubble Sheets

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Prek-12 Teachers & Administrators

Dates: 1/7/2026

In Person
New York State is piloting performance-based learning and assessment as part of the shift to the NY Inspires Plan. With the NY Inspires Plan, the Portrait of a Graduate, and the NYS Performance-Based Learning and Assessment guidance shaping expectations, educators are being called to rethink how student learning is measured.

This full-day professional learning will clarify the differences between projects, performance tasks, and authentic assessments using the latest state guidance. Participants will examine examples of performance-based learning that connect directly to NYSED guidance and explore frameworks that anchor instruction in transferable skills, equity, and meaningful assessment. They will also discuss rubrics and evidence of learning as tools for gauging student progress in ways that align with statewide shifts, while identifying practical next steps for districts navigating the transition away from traditional "bubble sheet” assessments.

By the end of the day, participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how these proposed statewide shifts affect local practice, along with resources and language to guide conversations back in their districts. This is not about adding more-it's about aligning with where New York is going and ensuring all students experience deep, authentic learning.
  • Enrolled: 6/70
  • Wait: 0/0

75. Regional CSE Chairperson Meeting (Genesee Valley BOCES Districts Only)

Program: Special Education

Audience: Gensee Valley BOCES Regional Special Education Administrators

Dates: 1/8/2026

In Person
Regional CSE Chairperson Meetings are to provide special education leaders in the Genesee Valley BOCES area with updates from the Office of Special Education, NYSED, and regional networks. Time will also be given up to guest speakers, professional learning, and collaborative projects.
  • Enrolled: 17/50
  • Wait: 0/0

76. Regional Curriculum Council Work Group (session 2 of 3)

Program: Curriculum Council

Audience: School Administrators

Dates: 1/9/2026

In Person
Lunch Provided
The Genesee Valley BOCES Administrative Curriculum Council Work Group convenes three times throughout the academic year. This regional work group sessions are designed as a collaborative, working session where instructional leaders can engage in focused time to design, build, and refine tools, materials, and resources aligned to their district goals. Unlike formal professional learning sessions, this format prioritizes application over presentation-allowing participants to work alongside colleagues in a supportive setting that encourages sharing, feedback, and iterative thinking.

Focus topic: District Mentoring Plans/Programs & NYS Teaching Standards
  • Enrolled: 12/35
  • Wait: 0/0

77. Webinar-Humanizing and Healing-Centered Classrooms: Elevating Student Voice

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Assistants, Aides

Dates: 1/13/2026

We know through research that trauma is inherently disempowering to those it impacts. And one of the best ways we can counteract that and promote healing in a universal way is by creating and leveraging opportunities to empower all of our students inside our learning spaces truly. And not just by asking if they want to use a red pen or a blue pen but by truly and deeply listening. By collaborating with them. By eliciting and acting on student feedback. It's their learning. Shouldn't they have a real say in what moves them? In this session, participants will learn strategies to elevate student voice in the classroom and to be able to wrestle with the discomfort that may come up when we actively choose to give up some of the control in favor of a more empowering and motivating learning experience for students.
  • Enrolled: 2/25
  • Wait: 0/10

78. Teachers Connecting around Happiness and a Book Study! IN-PERSON BOOK STUDY IN-PERSON BOOK STUDY

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: All teachers

Dates: 1/15/2026 to 3/19/2026

We all need that group that brings us happiness, so why not join other teachers looking for the same? Our group will meet monthly to discuss the chapters from Happiness Advantage How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life by Shawn Achor. We will have the opportunity to share the strategies and ideas resonating with us and how we are implementing them in our daily lives. During our time together we collaborate with other teachers focusing on the same areas and work to build a toolbox of ideas! Join us for a happiness journey. FREE BOOKS TO THE FIRST 25 Registered for the course PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 11, 2025. YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF OUR CONSORTIA TO RECEIVE THE FREE BOOK.
  • Enrolled: 2/25
  • Wait: 0/10

79. TIG Tune Up Series: Responder Skills

Program: Trauma, Illness and Grief (TIG)

Audience: Administrators, School Mental Health team, SROs, Nurses,Teachers and Coaches

Dates: 1/21/2026

Being a TIG responder at another school is an important role. Learn best practices, skills and tips for responding, including a brief review of defusing and debriefing steps, so you can feel confident when you get the call for support. One hour Zoom discussion.
  • Enrolled: 20/200
  • Wait: 0/5

80. STEAM Cohort

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Grades K-12 STEAM Teachers (or those pursuing a STEAM position)

Dates: 1/22/2026

This cohort is designed for educators that are working in a STEAM-related position, interested in moving into such a position, or interested in integrating EdTech and other STEAM activities and resources into their regular classroom/library. The Cohort will be introduced to a variety of EdTech and STEAM tools and resources. Options for integrating STEAM activities into a variety of curricular areas will be explored, with additional emphasis on building collaborative relationships with other teachers for planning STEAM activities including how to build a STEAM culture in your school building. Lunch will be provided.
  • Enrolled: 4/20
  • Wait: 0/0

81. FACS Network

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: FACS Teachers

Dates: 1/23/2026

Save the date, agenda coming soon!
  • Enrolled: 1/25
  • Wait: 0/10

82. Pre-K/Kdg Network

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Mentors

Dates: 1/23/2026

This collaborative session is designed to support continuous improvement, share best practices, and strengthen alignment across UPK and Kindergarten programs. Participants will engage in meaningful discussions around curriculum, family engagement, assessment, and strategies for supporting high-quality early childhood education. The meeting will also provide updates on local and state UPK policies, opportunities for professional development, and a platform for networking with peers. Whether you're a veteran teacher or new to UPK, your voice and experience are vital to building strong foundations for young learners.
  • Enrolled: 2/25
  • Wait: 0/10

83. Culture, Community and the Classroom: How Traditional Arts Can be Assets In Your Classroom

Program: School Improvement

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 1/23/2026 to 1/24/2026

In Person
Culture, Community, and the Classroom brings together educators and local traditional artists to discover how traditional arts can be assets in your classroom. In this 2-day workshop, participants will delve into the impact of cultural identity on teaching and learning, build inclusive learning plans with proven tools for student engagement, and develop ideas for lessons that foster inquiry and belonging. This is an active, fun, hands-on experience: one teacher from 2024 says, "I thought this would be an interesting workshop to help me connect some ideas in class. But now I know this is one of the best PDs I've been to and I cannot wait to use the materials in my classes.” Educators will earn 12 CTLE hours, and 8 teachers will be paired with a local teaching artist in a fully-funded classroom residency in Spring 2026. Presented by Local Learning, the National Network for Folk Arts in Education, and GLOW Traditions at the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts, funded in part by the Rochester Area Community Foundation.

Lunch options are bring your own, or purchase onsite (pre-register only) for $12 (sub, chips, cookie, water). A survey will be sent pertaining to lunch as we get closer to the events.
  • Enrolled: 3/35
  • Wait: 0/0

84. Cohort: Mathematics 9-12 Algebra II

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades 9-12 Mathematics Teachers

Dates: 1/28/2026

In Person
Lunch Provided
The Algebra II Cohort provides mathematics teachers the opportunity to connect with other Algebra II educators. This cohort offers NYSED/regional updates and collaborative learning experiences focused on Algebra II instruction. Participants will explore best practices specific to Algebra II, understand the research behind them, and discuss how they can be effectively implemented in the classroom. Teachers will collaborate with colleagues to refine instructional strategies, reflect on their implementation, and share insights with the larger group.
  • Enrolled: 5/30
  • Wait: 0/0

85. Group Crisis Intervention (CISM) Refresher

Program: Trauma, Illness and Grief (TIG)

Audience: TIG team Members, Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors

Dates: 1/28/2026

Group Crisis Intervention skills are the foundation of an effective crisis response. For people who have already completed the two day CISM training, take advantage of this opportunity to review the material with Deb Salamone, ICISF Faculty. Review will include Crisis Management Briefing, Defusing and Debriefing processes.
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/5

86. Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) Meeting: Genesee Valley BOCES Region Only

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Business Officials in the Genesee Valley BOCES Region

Dates: 1/30/2026

In Person
The Genesee Valley BOCES ASBO group supports the professional growth of members, provides resources, and creates a regional collaboration network for the Business Officials in the Genesee Valley BOCES region.

EduTech Updates

Description: Kelli Eckdahl, Director of Edutech, will provide an overview of the new SAA Portal and other services available to component districts.
  • Enrolled: 9/50
  • Wait: 0/0

87. Student Board Member Training (February Cohort)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School/District Administators

Dates: 2/2/2026

Asynchronous
Beginning July 1, 2025, all New York State school districts with a high school are required to appoint at least one ex officio student board member. These students will sit at the Board of Education table during public meetings, offering valuable input and representing the voices of their peers. To help students prepare, Genesee Valley BOCES has created a 1-hour virtual training course designed specifically for student board members across the region/state.

CTLE credit is not awarded to students. However, a district leader must register on Frontline in order to access the course materials and support students locally. Once the materials have been received, there is no need for district staff to register again for future use.
  • Enrolled: 0/100
  • Wait: 0/0

88. Leading for Equitable and Impactful Mathematics Teaching

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades K-12 General/Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Teacher Leaders, and Administrators

Dates: 2/4/2026

Synchronous
Designed for instructional leaders, coaches, and administrators, this session emphasizes how to lead and support high-quality mathematics instruction across a system. Participants will learn how to critically analyze curriculum materials, build structures for professional learning, and cultivate a shared vision of excellent, equitable math instruction. This session will support leadership moves that promote sustainable change in math outcomes.

Focus Briefs: Brief 5, Brief 7, Brief 8
  • Enrolled: 2/100
  • Wait: 0/0

89. Building a Supportive Teaching Community: Practical Approaches for Social Emotional Learning Among Educators

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades K-12 General/Special Education Teachers, Interventionists, Teacher Leaders, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Dates: 2/5/2026

In Person
Lunch Included
The well-being and professional growth of educators are vital to fostering enriching and supportive learning environments. This professional development session emphasizes the critical role of social-emotional learning (SEL) for educators, focusing on building emotional resilience, nurturing positive relationships, and strengthening a supportive teaching community. Participants will explore practical approaches to enhance self-awareness, manage stress, cultivate empathy, and improve communication skills. These skills will enable educators to create a collaborative culture that promotes both well-being and professional growth. By the end of the session, participants will have the tools and confidence to integrate SEL into their daily practices, fostering a supportive and effective educational environment for themselves and their students, ultimately leading to improved learning outcomes and school success.
  • Enrolled: 0/70
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90. Webinar-Supporting Students and Families in Times of Uncertainty and Collective Stress

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Assistants, Aides

Dates: 2/9/2026

In times of uncertainty and collective stress, educators play a vital role in supporting both students and families. This webinar will explore trauma-informed stress management strategies, emphasizing the importance of collective care in fostering resilience. Participants will gain practical tools to integrate healing-centered approaches into daily school experiences, creating safe, supportive environments that nurture emotional well-being. Through a lens of compassion and equity, we will discuss ways to strengthen connections, build community, and empower students with strategies that promote regulation, belonging, and hope.
  • Enrolled: 3/25
  • Wait: 0/10

91. Communication Coordinators: Professional Learning

Program: School Library System

Audience: GV BOCES region librarians

Dates: 2/10/2026

Join us to learn from a guest speaker about best practices for supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the library. Gain a deeper understanding of autism, including common characteristics and the diversity of student experiences, while debunking prevalent myths and stereotypes. Enhance your practice with practical strategies for creating inclusive, sensory-friendly library spaces and adapting programs so autistic students can fully participate and thrive. Build skills to critically assess and select books and media that feature autistic characters, ensuring accurate, respectful, and strengths-based representation in library collections.
  • Enrolled: 11/30
  • Wait: 0/0

92. Communication Coordinators: Meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: GV BOCES region librarians

Dates: 2/10/2026

Program, service, & regional updates; questions and sharing.
  • Enrolled: 10/30
  • Wait: 0/0

93. Regional CSE Chairperson Meeting (Genesee Valley BOCES Districts Only)

Program: Special Education

Audience: Gensee Valley BOCES Regional Special Education Administrators

Dates: 2/12/2026

In Person
Regional CSE Chairperson Meetings are to provide special education leaders in the Genesee Valley BOCES area with updates from the Office of Special Education, NYSED, and regional networks. Time will also be given up to guest speakers, professional learning, and collaborative projects.
  • Enrolled: 18/50
  • Wait: 0/0

94. Mentor Coordinator Network

Program: Teacher Center Catalog

Audience: Mentors

Dates: 2/24/2026

AGENDA 1. Collegial Conversations: *Welcoming and Connecting, *TCTRC & GRTC Updates 2.Supporting the Improvement of Practice and New Learning: * Program Spotlight - anyone willing to share/present? * Having Crucial conversations * Sharing of an agenda, resource or activity from a Mentor or Mentee meeting * The role of listening when communicating * Questions and Queries - Your questions or additional topics will be discussed 3. Action Planning time and networking with your colleagues Agendas are set by you and based on your needs or questions. Please contact Beth if you have any questions or topics to be discussed. bpeck2060@gmail.com
  • Enrolled: 11/25
  • Wait: 0/10

95. Manufacturing Tools for the Classroom

Program: Model Schools

Audience: K-12 Teachers, Tech Coaches

Dates: 2/26/2026

With manufacturing tools becoming more easily accessible, options for making custom high-quality products are endless. The day will focus on tabletop manufacturing tools including a Mayku vacuum form maker, Silhouette precision cutting machine, and Glowforge laser printer. Try them out, discuss alternative products on the market, and share ideas on how to incorporate these kinds of tools into your classroom while making connections to career possibilities for your students. See problem solving and innovation projects come to life!
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

96. Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) Meeting: Genesee Valley BOCES Region Only

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Business Officials in the Genesee Valley BOCES Region

Dates: 2/27/2026

In Person
The Genesee Valley BOCES ASBO group supports the professional growth of members, provides resources, and creates a regional collaboration network for the Business Officials in the Genesee Valley BOCES region.

GASB/Accounting Updates

Description: Certified Public Accountant(s) from Lumsden McCormick will present on new standards set by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and its implications on public school district financial reports.
  • Enrolled: 9/50
  • Wait: 0/0

97. Student Board Member Training (March Cohort)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School/District Administators

Dates: 3/2/2026

Asynchronous
Beginning July 1, 2025, all New York State school districts with a high school are required to appoint at least one ex officio student board member. These students will sit at the Board of Education table during public meetings, offering valuable input and representing the voices of their peers. To help students prepare, Genesee Valley BOCES has created a 1-hour virtual training course designed specifically for student board members across the region/state.

CTLE credit is not awarded to students. However, a district leader must register on Frontline in order to access the course materials and support students locally. Once the materials have been received, there is no need for district staff to register again for future use.
  • Enrolled: 0/100
  • Wait: 0/0

98. General Assistive Technology

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Administrators, and Technology Coordinators

Dates: 3/12/2026

Discover how the latest guidelines on Universal Design for Learning can help create more inclusive, equitable, and student-centered learning experiences. Learn practical strategies to personalize instruction, foster learner agency, and support diverse needs in your classroom. This session will highlight built-in assistive technology features on Chromebooks, equipping you with tools to enhance accessibility and engagement for all students.
  • Enrolled: 5/30
  • Wait: 0/0

99. Regional CSE Chairperson Meeting (Genesee Valley BOCES Districts Only)

Program: Special Education

Audience: Gensee Valley BOCES Regional Special Education Administrators

Dates: 3/12/2026

In Person
Regional CSE Chairperson Meetings are to provide special education leaders in the Genesee Valley BOCES area with updates from the Office of Special Education, NYSED, and regional networks. Time will also be given up to guest speakers, professional learning, and collaborative projects.
  • Enrolled: 15/50
  • Wait: 0/0

100. Cohort: Mathematics 9-12 Geometry

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Grades 9-12 Mathematics Teachers

Dates: 3/17/2026

In Person
Lunch Provided
The Geometry Cohort provides mathematics teachers the opportunity to connect with other Geometry educators. This cohort offers NYSED/regional updates and collaborative learning experiences focused on Geometry instruction. Participants will explore best practices specific to Geometry, understand the research behind them, and discuss how they can be effectively implemented in the classroom. Teachers will collaborate with colleagues to refine instructional strategies, reflect on their implementation, and share insights with the larger group.
  • Enrolled: 3/30
  • Wait: 0/0

101. Assisting Individuals In Crisis - ICISF Course

Program: Trauma, Illness and Grief (TIG)

Audience: TIG team Members, Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors

Dates: 3/18/2026 to 3/19/2026

Crisis Intervention is a specialized acute emergency mental health intervention which requires specialized training. As physical first aid is to surgery, crisis intervention is to psychotherapy. Thus, crisis intervention is sometimes called "emotional first aid”. This program is designed to teach participants the fundamentals of, and a specific protocol for, individual crisis intervention.This course is designed for anyone who desires to increase their knowledge of individual (one-on-one) crisis intervention techniques.
  • Enrolled: 5/50
  • Wait: 0/5