Frontline Education

1. Director's Support Targeted Skills Group DS - TSG) 2025-2026 For designated districts only

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Team members of designated districts only

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 5/6/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 12:00 noon

The Director's Support Targeted Skills Group is designed to provide content, time, and facilitation for designated school districts to work on items indicated by Corrective Action Plans and SEQA review results
TSG dates:
9/24/2025 - PWN, NYSAA eligibility, evaluation timelines
10/22/2025 - Suspension tracking practices
11/19/2025 - DCIP, IAES practices
12/18/2025 - Use of data at CPSE/CSE meetings
1/21/2026 - Action planning
5/6/2025 - end of year progress monitoring and wrap up

Please contact Brian Orzell (brian.orzell@dcboces.org) with questions

2. LETRS Volume I, Cohort 1

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 9/29/2025 to 4/13/2026

Lexia LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the foundational and fundamentals of reading and writing instruction, including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language. Teachers will be provided with research-based instructional practices to support literacy acquisition.

This series covers the following units: ,br>Unit 1: The Challenge of Learning to Read
Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English
Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition

3. LETRS Volume I, Cohort 2

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 10/6/2025 to 5/4/2026

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Lexia LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the foundational and fundamentals of reading and writing instruction, including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language. Teachers will be provided with research-based instructional practices to support literacy acquisition.

This series covers the following units:
Unit 1: The Challenge of Learning to Read
Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English
Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition

4. Year 1: Developing High Functioning MTSS Teams

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 10/7/2025 to 6/5/2026

Dutchess BOCES is providing year long support to build New MTSS teams or expand existing ones for District or Building Teams. MTSS is a systemic, evidence-based, continuous improvement framework that utilizes a comprehensive continuum of evidence-based practices to support needs: academic behavioral, social- emotional, student physical and mental health. Data-based instructional decision-making is informed through regular observation such that all learners are supported and have equitable access to a rigorous, high quality education from P-12.

Teams will build a common knowledge and vocabulary around MTSS-i and its tiers, and have time to discuss and design an initial MTSS-i plan outlining the building/district expectations for implementation of each level.

Topics Covered include:
October 7, 2025: What is MTSS-i: General Overview
December 9, 2025: MTSS Tier 1 Overview: Core Instruction & Universal Supports
February 24, 2026: MTSS Tier 2 Overview: Access, Interventions, and Progress Monitoring
May 12, 2026: MTSS Tier 3 Overview: Programs and Interventions

**REGISTRATION IS BY TEAM**

5. LETRS Volume II Cohort 1

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 10/14/2025 to 4/20/2026

Lexia LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the foundational and fundamentals of reading and writing instruction, including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language. Teachers will be provided with research-based instructional practices to support literacy acquisition.

This series covers the following units:
Unit 5: The Mighty Word: Oral Language and Vocabulary
Unit 6: Digging for Meaning: Understanding Reading Comprehension
Unit 7: Text-Driven Comprehension Instruction
Unit 8: The Reading-Writing Connection

6. Overview of Transition in the IEP Series (Special Invitation Only for Districts that Reported on SPP Indicator 13)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special Education Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers, School Counselors

Dates: 10/27/2025 to 12/8/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30am-11:00am

Location: zoom

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During this three-part series, participants will gain valuable information, strategies, and materials to assist with writing quality transition-focused IEPs. In addition, participants will receive helpful resources to prepare them for the State Performance Plan Indicator 13 review. Participants will have the opportunity to review their district's practices for writing the transition components in the IEP. These components include; transition assessments, present levels of performance, transition needs, course of study and coordinated set of activities.

The goals of this training are to:
*Identify key components of high-quality transition IEPs and understand the transition planning process
*Identify the components needed to develop and write measurable postsecondary goals
*Understand the relationship between transition needs and the development of annual goals to support the student toward achieving the postsecondary goals
*Identify key concepts of coordinated set of activities
*Ensure student participation in the development of a transition IEP and parent involvement in the transition planning process
*Directly apply and implement concepts into practice

Participants are asked to bring an IEP (of a student age 15+) to the training to reflect on their district's transition practices throughout the presentation.

You will receive a confirmation email for this training a few days in advance. If you do not receive an email, please check your SPAM folder. Otherwise, please contact me directly at monica.baron@dcboces.org with any questions. Thank you.

7. SLS: A Dynamic Duo: ENL Teachers & School Librarians

Program: School Library System

Dates: 10/29/2025 to 5/27/2026

This professional learning workshop series is a collaboration between Ulster BOCES, Sullivan BOCES, and Dutchess BOCES School Library Systems, and the Hudson Valley Regional Bilingual Education Network (HV RBERN). It is designed to promote teamwork between ENL Teachers and School Librarians from the same school or district. School Librarians and ENL Teachers should register to attend together as a team for all sessions.

Participants will collaborate to develop an event or initiative for ELLs that includes literacy components and recognition of student achievements. Participants will be provided with strategies and support to develop a strong foundation for a successful partnership.

Session 1

Newcomers to the series: (October 29th, Full Day, 9am-2pm, In Person)

The morning session will include introductory presentations and activities designed to give participants a better understanding of each other's roles, as well as strategies to develop a successful partnership. The afternoon session will include highlights of recent Dynamic Duo events, a discussion of funding and family engagement resources, and prep time to begin collaborative work.

Returning partnerships: (October 29th, Half-Day, 12pm-2pm, In Person)

An afternoon working session will include highlights of past participants' work, discussion of funding and family engagement resources, and prep time to begin collaborative work.

Session 2 (January 28th, Full Day, 9am-2pm, In Person)

Working session for all teams to continue developing their plans. Participants will engage in a feedback activity and receive support from SLS and RBERN staff.

Session 3 (May 27th, Full Day, 9am-2pm, In Person)

Participants will review and share their experiences and discuss ideas for continues collaboration with their partners.

Participants should bring a device to access workshop materials.

8. MHRPC Staff Meeting and Learning Activities - November 2025

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: MHRPC Staff members, FACE Team, TAP Team

Dates: 11/17/2025

Meeting Times: 08:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Conference Rooma B1/B2 - DC BOCES Conference Cente

In this RPC Staff meeting we will have presentations on the following professional development topic. 9:30-11:00 (including a 15 minute break) - Promoting Positive Interactions & Building Relationships - Amy Boyd and Dagmar Luciano

9. Student Innovation Fellowship 25-26

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Advisors participating in the Student Innovation Fellowship 25-26

Dates: 12/9/2025 to 4/24/2026

The Student Innovation Fellowship is a cohort experience in which student fellows select a problem of practice within their communities related to Civic Engagement, Equity, Social Justice, Innovation, Sustainability, or Climate Education. Students will work in teams impacted by a selected challenge and design, test, and present solutions to the challenge. This five-session learning experience takes students through the design thinking protocol providing them with a wonderful opportunity to create positive change in their communities, develop their leadership skills, and equip them with a valuable set of transferable skills.

Students will work in teams of up to six students with a cost per team of $2400.

Teachers who work as advisors for teams of student fellows will engage in professional learning around the design thinking process and have hands-on experience guiding students through the fellowship experience.

The first session is a virtual advisor on-boarding session only for advisors. The second session is a virtual student on-boarding session for all student groups. The following five sessions are all full day experiences at Dutchess BOCES.

In addition to the dates included below, please also note the date which will be utilized as make up snow day on an as needed basis:
Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

10. Creating the IEP - Virtual - late December 2025

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and special education teachers, psychologists, related service providers and CSE chairpersons. Administrators who may be in a dual administrative role as chairpersons or directors of special education.

Dates: 12/23/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 2:30pm

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Creating The IEP - Participants will develop their understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum. Participants will develop and begin implementation of a quality IEP with effective Specially Designed Instruction resulting in positive outcomes for students with disabilities and effective collaboration with the general education teachers. Materials folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tmdp42xg86Bb_5VKxAOt6jB9E1ruyht7?usp=sharing Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/93630158771?pwd=DXkJrNTr3rbfi0Z9uiiQjN4SfmeI9M.1 Meeting ID: 936 3015 8771

11. Math Teacher Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 1/5/2026 to 6/1/2026

"This 1 hour, virtual, monthly collegial meeting will provide opportunities to collaborate, brainstorm, share best practices, and network with math educators throughout Dutchess County. Topics for discussion will be determined by group members.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education."

12. Pre-Referral Considerations for ELLs

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: All District and Building Administrators, General, Content, and Special Education Classroom Teachers, Teaching Assistants/Aides, Counselors, and Related Service Providers who support ELLs in Grades Pre-K-12.

Dates: 1/8/2026

When an English Language Learner (ELL) struggles academically, educators must identify the factors affecting their learning. Behaviors that may resemble signs of a disability need careful examination to rule out factors unrelated to the student's inherent abilities. Distinguishing between stages of language acquisition, cultural and linguistic diversity, learning gaps, and disabilities is complex and challenging. A multidisciplinary approach is necessary to examine and address external or systemic influences before making a referral.

Key topics: Participants will delve into critical considerations for a student at risk of referral to special education and make equitable and informed decisions. The session will cover legal requirements, characteristics of second language acquisition, clinical markers of disabilities, cultural dynamics, social-emotional resilience, optimal learning environments, effective interventions, and comprehensive assessment practices.

13. A Tale of Two Regulations: Special Education and Part 154

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: All District and Building Administrators, General, Content, and Special Education Classroom Teachers, Teaching Assistants/Aides, Counselors, and Related Service Providers who support ELLs in Grades Pre-K-12.

Dates: 1/8/2026

This workshop provides educators with a foundational understanding of the intersection of special education and English Language Learner (ELL) services within the context of New York State's Commissioners' Regulations Part 154 and Part 200. Understand Legal Requirements: Gain insights into relevant laws and regulations, the ELL Identification: Policies, procedures, and best practices.

Explore considerations for providing effective delivery of services through general and special education programs. Leverage Student Strengths and Identify Student Needs: Accommodations to provide access and build on students' existing skills. Developing an IEP that captures the strengths, skills, and resources that students possess when they come into our district.

14. Developing Behavior Systems that Work: Working with Families Around Behavior & Tier 2 Preview (In-person)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Dates: 1/9/2026

Meeting Times: 9 am - 12 pm

Location: Large CR A1

Participants will be able to affirm the importance and impact of effective family and community engagement and incorporate family engagement within their school's discipline practices, policies and procedures. Another objective of this training is to integrate culturally responsive strategies to foster positive school -family- community partnerships. Participants will be able to develop a system for shared decision-making. Lastly, participants will create an action plan to meaningfully engage families and ways to measure it. A similar session will be held virtually on January 23, 2026

15. Elementary Principal Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators - Elementary School Building Leaders

Dates: 1/9/2026

Join the Dutchess BOCES county-wide Principal Network! These in-person facilitated meetings provide a vital forum for Elementary principals to discuss, share, learn, and support each other's important work. It's designed to strengthen communication and collaboration, offering valuable direction and professional growth through peer connection.

Price includes breakfast

16. C.A.I.T Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Directors, Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 1/9/2026

The Curriculum, Assessment, and Instructional Technology (C.A.I.T.) Council meets monthly to discuss district technology planning and implementation in order to support curriculum and instructional practices to improve student learning. C.A.I.T members, including Directors of Technology, Technology Integration Specialists, and/or participants designated to attend by district leadership, discuss staff development initiatives including best practices and uses of instructional technology. The council will explore successful initiatives from a variety of sources in order to work together to best assess the effectiveness of technology on teaching and learning within our county, districts and schools.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

17. SLS Advisory Council Meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: SLS Advisory Council

Dates: 1/9/2026

The Dutchess BOCES School Library System Advisory Council meets quarterly to recommend policy, review the annual budget, and perform long-range and short-range planning, including overseeing the development of the system's Plan of Service. Participants work to approve the annual system budget and report. School librarians, public librarians, and a Southeastern NY Library Resources Council representative serve on the advisory board.

18. State Performance Plan (SPP) Indicator 13: Secondary Transition - Key Concepts of the Compliance Review

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: The CSE Chairperson for secondary students is required to attend. Special education administrators, special education teachers, and related service providers are also welcome to complete this training

Dates: 1/12/2026

Meeting Times: 1:00pm-2:00pm

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The purpose of this training is to review key concepts of the SPP Indicator 13 compliance review to ensure districts are developing individualized education programs (IEPs) for students (aged 15 and over) that meet SPP Indicator 13 compliance requirements. Districts are required to complete this training the school year prior to undergoing this review.

During this one-hour virtual training, participants will:
Identify, understand, and apply key components of State Performance Plan (SPP) Indicator 13.

Registered participants will be emailed all relevant links several days prior to the training. If you do not receive an initial e-mail with Zoom link prior to the training, please check your spam/junk mail. Otherwise, if you have any questions and/or concerns, please contact me at Melinda.krafft@dcboces.org. Thank you!

19. HV TOD ROUNDTABLE

Program: Special Education

Audience: Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Dates: 1/13/2026

Meeting Times: 4 PM - 6 PM

Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will meet to discuss issues relevant to their field. Intended for TOD professionals. Please contact amie.fredericks@dcboces.org for a link to the meeting.

20. ENL Teachers: Integrated Materials Development Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: ENL Teachers 6-12

Dates: 1/13/2026

This four-day series will equip ENL teachers working with grades 6-12 to develop integrated materials, scaffolds and assessments that effectively support students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills across content areas, as well as develop language objectives. The series will emphasize collaboration, best practices, and the alignment of ENL instruction in an Integrated classroom. Participants should be prepared to bring instructional materials and assessments to modify for English language learners.

Participants will be able to:

Make connections and network with other ENL teachers to share skills and insight

Establish a shareable bank of resources

Learn impactful activities, protocols, and knowledge of their practice

Implement modified materials into the Integrated classroom

21. NYS Portrait of a Graduate & Inquiry-Based Learning in PreK- Grade 5

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: PreK-Grade 5 Administration

Dates: 1/14/2026

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This event, which will be a hybrid webinar with in-person discussion and presentations, will provide New York State administrators and school leaders with an opportunity to engage in regional discussions about what the NYS Portrait of a Graduate means in PreK to Grade 5, as well as how this connects to inquiry-based learning. Please note that to attend this event, you must attend in person at a BOCES or Big 5 designated site.

22. School Counselors Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: School Counselor

Dates: 1/14/2026

This roundtable for School Counselors will foster a space that offers community, shared resources, and feedback for school counselors in this and surrounding areas. During bimonthly sessions, school counselors can expect to use protocols to share and hear best practices, discuss common obstacles and solutions, and discuss/ receive feedback on issues. Participants should be prepared to connect with others, bring an open mind and a strength-based, solution-oriented attitude.

Participants will be able to:
Make connections and network with other school counselors to share skills and insight
Establish a shareable bank of resources
Learn impactful activities, protocols, and knowledge for their practice aligned with ASCA Mindsets & Beliefs

23. Incorporating Literacy & Play into PreK

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: PreK

Dates: 1/15/2026

Four-year-olds love puppets, dress-up, painting, climbing, colored chalk, music, rhythm, and repeating patterns. Let's invite them to play in our classrooms, while we develop their thinking and their beginning reading skills.

In this workshop, we will: Make-and-take tools, resources, and activities to teach beginning reading skills through play Repurpose recyclable materials to stimulate imagination and creative learning opportunities Use our imaginations to play with words, sounds, and the stories we read Implement interactive read aloud as a stimulus for playful art experiences. NYS Portrait of a Graduate: Creative Innovato

24. Reading Fluency: Establishing the Foundations for Reading Success (VIRTUAL)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, literacy/reading instructors, administrators

Dates: 1/16/2026

Meeting Times: 10 am -2

Location: VIRTUAL

Participants will learn what reading fluency is, what reading science can teach about this critical element, how it develops over time, and how to effectively prepare for it and assess it to support and foster reading development. This training will provide context for the importance of high-quality fluency instruction to issues of equity and the legal responsibilities for providing data-based instruction.

25. Year 2: Developing High Functioning MTSS TeamsUPDATED DATES

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 1/20/2026 to 5/26/2026

Year 2: Developing High Functioning MTSS Teams During the second year of support, teams will convene twice during the year to share successes, ask questions of other teams, review implementation data, and revise their implementation as needed. Additional support which could include in district observation of team meetings, feedback, data review, or other supports can be requested for up to three half days during the year.

October 14, 2025: Team Review and Revision Session I
May 26, 2025: Team Review and Revision Session II

**REGISTRATION IS BY TEAM**

26. NEW DATESpecially Designed Instruction (SDI) for Administrators (Synchronous) NEW DATE

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Building administrators and new special education administrators; other administrators welcome

Dates: 1/21/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

The Specially Designed Instruction for Administrators professional development training package is the fifth in a suite of trainings on the development and use of specially designed instruction (SDI) for students with disabilities. This training is intended to further develop an administrator's knowledge of SDI and how SDI should be designed and developed based on individual student need to address their learning obstacles. The content is most beneficial for building administrators and new special education administrators; however, all administrators are welcome.
This is a one session online course offered synchronously. The session will be 3 hours from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The date is: Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
A Zoom Meeting link will be emailed to registrants prior to the session.
Participants will:

• Define and describe specially designed instruction.

• Recognize how to differentiate SDI from general education.

• Identify what SDI looks like in the classroom setting.  

• Gain necessary skills for supervision of implementation of SDI.

27. Trauma-Informed Practices: Trust and Transparency

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 1/21/2026

Individuals who have experienced toxic stress and/or trauma often struggle to trust others, accept support, and/or take risks in learning. This may be true for our students, staff and/or families/caregivers. This workshop emphasizes how effective communication and a commitment to transparency and inclusion in decision-making are essential in establishing a school climate that supports all individuals in the system (e.g., students, staff and families).

Participants are encouraged to take the Trauma-Informed Practices: Foundations workshop prior to this session.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

28. Tech Talks for Technology Integration Specialists

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 1/21/2026

Are you a Technology Integration Specialist? Please join us for a monthly roundtable to discuss topics of interest.

Topics will include:
Classroom embedded coaching
Collaborating with leadership
Identifying and overcoming barriers
Sharing resources and supports
The importance of networking

Topic ideas will grow organically with needs from the group. Let us be a support for each other and establish this important PLN for your position!

BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

29. Developing Behavior Systems that Work: Working with Families Around Behavior (Virtual)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Dates: 1/23/2026

Meeting Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Location: Large CR A1

Participants will be able to affirm the importance and impact of effective family and community engagement and incorporate family engagement within their school's discipline practices, policies and procedures. Another objective of this training is to integrate culturally responsive strategies to foster positive school -family- community partnerships. Participants will be able to develop a system for shared decision-making. Lastly, participants will create an action plan to meaningfully engage families and ways to measure it. A similar session will be held in person on January 9.

30. Introducing Elementary Students to the World of Work: Career Development Across the Lifespan

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special educators, school counselors, school psychologists, social workers, building administrators, and general education teachers K-12

Dates: 1/23/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am-11:30am

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The goals of this training are to:
1. Review career development and its relation to elementary learning
2.Explore and expand elementary career development activities that support career awareness and career exploration.
3. Enhance understanding of collaboration among schools, families, and community connections in elementary career development experiences.
4. Review resources and strategies to ensure elementary experiences are impactful and encouraged throughout elementary school and beyond.

Registered participants will be emailed the Zoom link prior to the training. As a result, please check spam/junk mail if the link is not received two days in advance. Otherwise, you may contact me at monica.baron@dcboces.org. Thank you.

31. MTSS-i Classroom Management

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 1/23/2026

Join us to elevate your school district's Tier 1 practices and firmly establish effective Tier 2 structures. This session is designed for district and school leaders, teachers, counselors, and related service providers. We will focus on advancing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and UDL Equity for Design in Tier 1 while developing Tier 2 strategies.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

32. School Psychologists Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: School Psychologists

Dates: 1/26/2026

This roundtable for School Psychologist will cultivate a space that offers community, shared resources, and feedback for school psychologist in this and surrounding areas. During bimonthly sessions, school psychologists can expect to use protocols to share and hear best practices, discuss common obstacles and solutions, and discuss and receive feedback on cases. Participants should be prepared to connect with others, bring an open mind and a strength-based, solution-oriented attitude.

Participants will be able to:
Make connections and network with other school psychologist to share skills and insight
Establish a shareable bank of resources
Learn impactful activities, protocols, and knowledge for their practice

33. eSports Professional Learning Meeting for Coaches

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Middle School and High School eSports Coaches

Dates: 1/26/2026

This monthly session is for dedicated coaches for Middle and High School eSports teams working with BOCES and Contender eSports. eSports Coaches will have the chance to network, share tips, and learn new strategies related to eSports Teams with monthly focus topics prepared by Model Schools Specialists.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

34. Creating the IEP - Virtual - January 2026

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and special education teachers, psychologists, related service providers and CSE chairpersons. Administrators who may be in a dual administrative role as chairpersons or directors of special education.

Dates: 1/27/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 2:30pm

Creating The IEP - Participants will develop their understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum. Participants will develop and begin implementation of a quality IEP with effective Specially Designed Instruction resulting in positive outcomes for students with disabilities and effective collaboration with the general education teachers. Materials folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tmdp42xg86Bb_5VKxAOt6jB9E1ruyht7?usp=sharing Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/93630158771?pwd=DXkJrNTr3rbfi0Z9uiiQjN4SfmeI9M.1 Meeting ID: 936 3015 8771

35. Literacy In Math

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 1/27/2026

This 3-hour, in-person session will provide educators with explicit, research-based techniques to bolster literacy skills within the math classroom, ensuring that students not only excel in mathematical concepts but also develop strong reading and comprehension abilities.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

36. The Science of Reading for Multilingual Learners Toolkit Brief #1: Expanding the Scope of Reading to Include Multilingual Learners

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: K-12 classroom teachers, ENL Teachers, Reading Teachers, School librarians, Building Teachers, and District Leaders

Dates: 1/27/2026

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Particiapnts will work throughout this day long workshop to link practical classroom resources, engage in example teaching and learning activities, and focus on planning and preperation to implement this brief with the following outcomes:
-Understand the bilingual brain
-List the ontological differences between ELLs, MLs, and monolingual English learners, and how to address these differneces in the classroom
-How to build background knowledge, provide visuals, and leverage cognates
-Make connections to home languages
-Focus on helping students acquire vocabulary and background knowledge to make meaning when reading

37. Developing Measurable Annual Goals January 2026

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, Committee on Special Education (CSE) chairpersons, related service providers, special education administrators

Dates: 1/28/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 2:30

The purpose of this training is to help participants gain skills to develop measurable goals in the Individual Education Program (IEP). Participants will learn the regulations related to goal writing, how to develop observable language for the goal and how to determine the specific components that measure progress in the goal. The training will also focus on the importance of well written, data-based present levels of performance as the foundation of the goals.

38. Trauma-Informed Practices: Staff and System Wellness

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 1/28/2026

This workshop is designed to assist participants in exploring how supporting adults in the current educational climate is a critical element of becoming a trauma-informed school. Participants will examine the impact that toxic stress and/or secondary traumatic stress have on school employees, and how this affects their motivation, sense of accomplishment, and effectiveness in their personal and professional lives. While some of the common barriers to self- and community care (co-care) are addressed, highlighted are the positive impacts made when schools and districts prioritize staff wellness and resilience.

Participants are encouraged to take the Trauma-Informed Practices: Foundations workshop prior to this session.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

39. Secondary Social Studies Teacher Network (Grades 7-12)

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Secondary Social Studies Teacher (grades 7-12)

Dates: 1/28/2026

Calling all Secondary Social Studies Teachers! Feeling isolated? Craving fresh ideas? Join our dynamic Professional Learning Network (PLN) designed to ignite your passion for social studies education. We'll meet every other month for engaging discussions, collaborative activities, and resource sharing - all focused on empowering you to:

*Deepen your subject matter expertise: Explore innovative approaches to teaching history
*Incorporate cutting-edge pedagogy: Dive into best practices for active learning, technology integration, and fostering critical thinking skills.
*Collaborate with passionate colleagues: Connect with fellow secondary educators, share successes and challenges, and build a supportive network.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

40. School Social Workers Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Social Workers

Dates: 1/29/2026

This roundtable for Social Workers will cultivate a space that offers community, shared resources, and feedback for school social workers in this and surrounding areas. During monthly sessions, social workers can expect to use protocols to share and hear best practices, discuss common obstacles and solutions, and discuss and receive feedback on cases. Participants should be prepared to connect with others, bring an open mind and a strength-based, solution-oriented attitude.

Participants will be able to:
Make connections and network with other social workers to share skills and insight
Utilize a shareable bank of resources
Learn impactful activities, protocols, and knowledge for their practice

41. New Visions Biology Unit 4: Save the Mountain Lion

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: High School Science Teachers

Dates: 1/30/2026

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This workshop supports participants in implementing Unit 4 of the New Visions Biology curriculum. Educators will engage in immersive experiences with the unit materials, reflect on their learning, discuss adaptations to meet their students' needs, and collaborate with peers to problem-solve challenges. This unit-based PL also highlights a high-leverage pedagogical goal-supporting students' integration of DCIs (disciplinary core ideas), SEPs (science and engineering practices), and CCCs (crosscutting concepts) in discussion and/or writing.

42. Science of Reading Fundamentals Microcredential through SUNY New Paltz

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: P-12 Literacy educators and administrators

Dates: 2/1/2026

The Science of Reading Fundamentals microcredential (SoRF MC) is a fully asynchronous online, non-credit microcredential delivered in the learn.newpaltz platform.
It is designed for practicing P-12 teachers and others interested in learning about the research-based building blocks of reading instruction. The SoRF MC covers the five pillars of the Science of Reading -- phonemic awareness, phonics (including alphabetic principle and orthography), fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The microcredential can be completed in as little as seven weeks or as long as six months. NYS teachers can receive 35 CTLE hours upon completion.

Participants will have up to 6 months from the start date to complete all work.

Additional information is available at https://catalog.newpaltz.edu/graduate/microcredentials/sorf/#text.

43. Monitoring Progress Toward Achieving Measurable Annual Goals February 2, 2026 - afternoon session (Cornwall only)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, Committee on Special Education (CSE) chairpersons, related service providers, special education administrators

Dates: 2/2/2026

Meeting Times: 12:00 - 3:00

New

The Monitoring Progress Toward Achieving Annual Goals training was developed to help participants gain a greater understanding of how to graph the data collected related to their student's measurable annual goals to measure progress.

In this training, monitoring progress is defined as a research-based practice used to measure student's progress as well as the effectiveness of programs and services being provided. It is designed to be an understandable introduction for participants who need a very basic overview of collecting data, graphing data and then interpreting the data's implications.

Participants will explore what it means to collect data and how to use that data to help inform the benefit of the instruction and support provided within the IEP. The training will also provide some practice interpreting graphed data.

Participants will:

• learn definitions of terms related to monitoring progress toward measurable annual goals

• examine systematic procedures for the charting and analysis of student performance data related to IEP goals

44. Monitoring Progress Toward Achieving Measurable Annual Goals February 2, 2026 - morning session (Cornwall only)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, Committee on Special Education (CSE) chairpersons, related service providers, special education administrators

Dates: 2/2/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 - 11:00

New

The Monitoring Progress Toward Achieving Annual Goals training was developed to help participants gain a greater understanding of how to graph the data collected related to their student's measurable annual goals to measure progress.

In this training, monitoring progress is defined as a research-based practice used to measure student's progress as well as the effectiveness of programs and services being provided. It is designed to be an understandable introduction for participants who need a very basic overview of collecting data, graphing data and then interpreting the data's implications.

Participants will explore what it means to collect data and how to use that data to help inform the benefit of the instruction and support provided within the IEP. The training will also provide some practice interpreting graphed data.

Participants will:

• learn definitions of terms related to monitoring progress toward measurable annual goals

• examine systematic procedures for the charting and analysis of student performance data related to IEP goals

45. Using the FBA/BIP Process to Support Students Needing Intensive Intervention - 4 part series

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: District and School level teams who are responsible for the development and implementation of the FBA, BIP and Progress monitoring

Dates: 2/2/2026 to 5/11/2026

Meeting Times: 4 Mondays, 9 AM to 3 PM: February 2, 2026; March 2 2026; April 13, 2026; May 11, 2026

Location: DCBOCES Conference Center - Learning Commons (for

A four-part series on understanding the FBA, BIP and PM process as it relates to the NYS part 200 regulations. Part 1: Understanding the Behavior Pathway - Build fluency with the theoretical foundations on which FBAs and BIPs are based (i.e., the behavioral pathway). Part 2: Conducting the Functional Behavior Assessment - Understand and develop the skills necessary to complete the FBA; learn the components of the Competing Behavior Pathway (CBP) from which to develop the BIP. Part 3: Using the Competing Behavior Pathway to Develop the Behavior Intervention Plan - Identify interventions based upon the Competing Behavior Pathway. Part 4: Implementation and Progress Monitoring of the Behavior Intervention Plan - Develop the skills necessary to 1) ensure the BIP is implemented with fidelity and 2) progress monitor a student's response to the plan with regard to changes in both the problem and replacement/desired behaviors.

46. Elementary Principal Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators - Elementary School Building Leaders

Dates: 2/2/2026

Join the Dutchess BOCES county-wide Principal Network! These in-person facilitated meetings provide a vital forum for Elementary principals to discuss, share, learn, and support each other's important work. It's designed to strengthen communication and collaboration, offering valuable direction and professional growth through peer connection.

47. Virtual Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)/Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chairperson Training - February 2026

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: School Psychologists, CPSE/CSE Chairpersons, Directors of PPS/Special Education, Special Education teachers, School Psychology interns

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

Meeting Times: 2/3, 2/11, 2/25, 3/2, and 3/11 - 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

New

This virtual training series of workshops will consist of five (5) live Zoom sessions. Modules 1 and 6 will be asynchronous work that you will complete independently. Other modules will include pre-work activities. Pre-work activities must be completed before the corresponding module. The Module 1 asynchronous work must be completed before Session 1. The Module 6 asynchronous work must be completed before Session 4.

Materials are accessible via Google folder. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aY9L2JQcmSNO7FZZbyS-R3_tNSAOkIDy?usp=sharing

Virtual live session dates: 2/3, 2/11, 2/25, 3/2 and 3/11 (if needed). Training sessions will be 9:00-2:30, with a lunch break.

Participants will be provided with the Zoom link prior to the start date.

In this series, Chairpersons will gain an in-depth understanding of effective practices in the following aspects of the Committee on Special Education and Preschool Special Education.

Topic schedule:

Session 1 - 2/3/2026 - Module 1. Regulatory Foundations review, Module 2. Referral, Module 3. Evaluation
Session 2 - 2/11/2026 - Module 4. Eligibility, Module 5. IEP Development
Session 3 - 2/25/2026 - Module 5. IEP Development
Session 4 - 3/2/2026 - Module 6. IEP Implementation review, Module 7. Annual Review, Module 8. Reevaluation
Session 5 - 3/11/2026 - Module 9. Effective Meetings

This training is designed for new Chairpersons. Veteran chairs would also benefit and are welcome to attend. Interns are also welcome.

Contact Brian Orzell (brian.orzell@dcboces.org) with any questions.

48. Creating the IEP - Virtual - February 2026

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and special education teachers, psychologists, related service providers and CSE chairpersons. Administrators who may be in a dual administrative role as chairpersons or directors of special education.

Dates: 2/5/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 2:30pm

Creating The IEP - Participants will develop their understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum. Participants will develop and begin implementation of a quality IEP with effective Specially Designed Instruction resulting in positive outcomes for students with disabilities and effective collaboration with the general education teachers. Materials folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tmdp42xg86Bb_5VKxAOt6jB9E1ruyht7?usp=sharing Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/93630158771?pwd=DXkJrNTr3rbfi0Z9uiiQjN4SfmeI9M.1 Meeting ID: 936 3015 8771

49. C.A.I.T Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Directors, Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 2/6/2026

The Curriculum, Assessment, and Instructional Technology (C.A.I.T.) Council meets monthly to discuss district technology planning and implementation in order to support curriculum and instructional practices to improve student learning. C.A.I.T members, including Directors of Technology, Technology Integration Specialists, and/or participants designated to attend by district leadership, discuss staff development initiatives including best practices and uses of instructional technology. The council will explore successful initiatives from a variety of sources in order to work together to best assess the effectiveness of technology on teaching and learning within our county, districts and schools.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

50. Monitoring Progress Toward Achieving Measurable Annual Goals February 9, 2026 - afternoon session (Cornwall only)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, Committee on Special Education (CSE) chairpersons, related service providers, special education administrators

Dates: 2/9/2026

Meeting Times: 12:00 - 3:00

New

The Monitoring Progress Toward Achieving Annual Goals training was developed to help participants gain a greater understanding of how to graph the data collected related to their student's measurable annual goals to measure progress.

In this training, monitoring progress is defined as a research-based practice used to measure student's progress as well as the effectiveness of programs and services being provided. It is designed to be an understandable introduction for participants who need a very basic overview of collecting data, graphing data and then interpreting the data's implications.

Participants will explore what it means to collect data and how to use that data to help inform the benefit of the instruction and support provided within the IEP. The training will also provide some practice interpreting graphed data.

Participants will:

• learn definitions of terms related to monitoring progress toward measurable annual goals

• examine systematic procedures for the charting and analysis of student performance data related to IEP goals

51. Monitoring Progress Toward Achieving Measurable Annual Goals February 9, 2026 - morning session (Cornwall only)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, Committee on Special Education (CSE) chairpersons, related service providers, special education administrators

Dates: 2/9/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 - 11:00

New

The Monitoring Progress Toward Achieving Annual Goals training was developed to help participants gain a greater understanding of how to graph the data collected related to their student's measurable annual goals to measure progress.

In this training, monitoring progress is defined as a research-based practice used to measure student's progress as well as the effectiveness of programs and services being provided. It is designed to be an understandable introduction for participants who need a very basic overview of collecting data, graphing data and then interpreting the data's implications.

Participants will explore what it means to collect data and how to use that data to help inform the benefit of the instruction and support provided within the IEP. The training will also provide some practice interpreting graphed data.

Participants will:

• learn definitions of terms related to monitoring progress toward measurable annual goals

• examine systematic procedures for the charting and analysis of student performance data related to IEP goals

52. Transition Assessment: Part 1 - The Essentials

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special Education Teachers, CSE Chairperson, School Counselors, School Psychologists, Social Workers

Dates: 2/9/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30am-11:00am

New

The goals of this training are to ensure participants will:
1. Identify what transition is and why it's important
2. Learn basic career development theory and how it connects to transition assessment
3. Identify New York State (NYS) regulations related to transition assessment
4. Identify assessments with ample validity and reliability evidence
5. Explore transition assessments for education and training, employment, independent living, and those that generalize across areas
6. Use assessment results to identify transition strengths and needs, to develop individualized goals and services

Registered participants will be emailed the Zoom link prior to the training. As a result, please check spam/junk mail if the link is not received two days in advance. Otherwise, you may contact me at monica.baron@dcboces.org. Thank you.

53. What's New with TeachingBooks - Elementary School Librarians Session

Program: School Library System

Audience: Teachers, specific grades – Librarians (Grades K-6)

Dates: 2/9/2026 to 4/28/2026

New

This workshop has three sessions for elementary school librarians.

In session one, learn the latest features in TeachingBooks that include NYS Science of Reading teaching materials. Come and learn what resources are available to support the teaching of early literacy skills into the school library program.

In session two, enrich your learning space with quick and easy Book Hooks. Using QR codes shelf talkers, you can engage readers with author interviews, video book trailers, audio excerpts, and book-related games that bring books to life. Each activity covered in this session will be demonstrated in multiple ways, so that you are ready to implement them in your classroom and library.

In session three, get excited about summer reading! Join us for a look at summer reading lists, activity ideas, and ways to inspire independent reading with TeachingBooks resources that let the books and their authors speak for themselves.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

54. Developing Measurable Annual Goals February 2026

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, Committee on Special Education (CSE) chairpersons, related service providers, special education administrators

Dates: 2/10/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 2:30

The purpose of this training is to help participants gain skills to develop measurable goals in the Individual Education Program (IEP). Participants will learn the regulations related to goal writing, how to develop observable language for the goal and how to determine the specific components that measure progress in the goal. The training will also focus on the importance of well written, data-based present levels of performance as the foundation of the goals.

55. HV TOD ROUNDTABLE

Program: Special Education

Audience: Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Dates: 2/10/2026

Meeting Times: 4 PM - 6 PM

Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will meet to discuss issues relevant to their field. Intended for TOD professionals. Please contact amie.fredericks@dcboces.org for a link to the meeting.

56. Middle School Building Leaders Network

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators - Middle School Principals and Assistant Principals

Dates: 2/10/2026

These facilitated meetings provide a forum for building leaders to share challenges, successes, ideas, and best practices. These in person meetings provide participants opportunities to collaborate with colleagues around timely topics offering opportunity for professional growth and the development of a network of peers. All principals and assistant principals are invited to join our county-wide Middle School Building Leader Network. The purpose of this network is to strengthen communication and collaboration and can be a valuable avenue for providing direction and support. The Dutchess BOCES county-wide Middle School Building Leader meetings are structured to provide a forum to discuss, share, learn, and support the important work of middle level building leaders.

57. Actionable Engagement: Tools and Strategies for Teaching High School ELLs

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: High School teachers: District and High School administrators

Dates: 2/12/2026

New

This workshop will cover instruction, assessment, and grading practices for high school ELLs. We will explore inquiry-led, Project-Based Learning (PBL) and social, linguistic and cultural considerations for newly arrived ELLs. In addition, the workshop will highlight technology tools and strategies that can be used to support multilingual learners and enhance PBL instruction. Participants will explore translation applications, digital collaboration platforms, and interactive learning resources designed to increase accessibility and engagement for newcomers. Participants should have a device on hand to access workshop materials. Fee: Free For questions regarding this activity, please contact David Mumper.

58. Developing Behavior Systems that Work: Tier 2 Social Academic Instructional Groups (In-person)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: A building-level Tier 2 team comprised of school-level administrators, teachers, school psychologists, school counselors, social workers, related service providers, support staff and mental health agency members who are responsible for the development and implementation of a framework of targeted interventions.

Dates: 2/13/2026

Meeting Times: 9 am - 3 pm

Location: Large CR A1

This training provides an overview, along with the steps needed to build Social Academic Instructional Groups (SAIG) into a continuum of Tier 2 interventions within a multi-tiered system of support for behavior. The goal of this professional development is to build the infrastructure to support the implementation of the SAIG intervention.

59. DASA (Dignity for All Students Act)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers, administrators, coaches, and teaching assistants, aspiring educators

Dates: 2/17/2026

This six-hour course meets all of the requirements needed for NYSED certification and certification updates for teachers, administrators, coaches, and teaching assistants. The DASA law was passed by NYS in 2010. This law seeks to provide the State's public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function.

60. Elementary Librarians' Roundtable

Program: School Library System

Audience: Middle School Librarians

Dates: 2/17/2026 to 5/5/2026

New

In this meeting, elementary school librarians will gather to share resources, build community, and support each other in their professional learning. Come and share your ideas with a professional learning community in your field. Get the latest insight into children's literature, read alouds, library routines, procedures, transitions, and how to teach information literacy skills and processes.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

61. Tech Talks for Technology Integration Specialists

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 2/18/2026

Are you a Technology Integration Specialist? Please join us for a monthly roundtable to discuss topics of interest.

Topics will include:
Classroom embedded coaching
Collaborating with leadership
Identifying and overcoming barriers
Sharing resources and supports
The importance of networking

Topic ideas will grow organically with needs from the group. Let us be a support for each other and establish this important PLN for your position!

BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

62. The Science of Reading for Multilingual Learners Toolkit Brief #2: Teaching Reading in Multilingual Classrooms: Moving Beyond a Deficit Perspective

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: K-12 classroom teachers, ENL Teachers, Reading Teachers, School librarians, Building Teachers, and District Leaders

Dates: 2/19/2026

New

In this workshop, we will spend the first part of the day unpacking the full article of the brief to understand the data and research presented while absorbing the classroom examples, reviewing the conclusion and recommandations, as well as the references and resources so we can work together to reflect and apply the revised instructional practices during the second part of the day.

Particiapnts will work throughout this day long workshop to link practical classroom resources, engage in example teaching and learning activities, and focus on planning and preperation to implement this brief with the following outcomes:
- How to build upon early exposure to language, songs and stories in the home
- Understand the concept of dynamic assessments and how to use family input to better understand a student's true capabilities
- Build family partnerships by gathering insights about language use, literacy practices and daily life to affirm student identities and experiences
- Use home languages to promote equity engagement and academic achievement for all

63. Grant Writing Workshop

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: All

Dates: 2/19/2026

New

Join us for an exciting and informative Grant Writing Workshop designed specifically for school staff! This workshop will help you learn how to write successful grant proposals to secure funding for our school projects and programs. Topics Include:

- Understanding Grants: What are grants and how can they help our school?

- Finding Grant Opportunities: Where to look for grants that fit our needs.

- Writing a Strong Proposal: Tips and tricks for writing clear and persuasive grant proposals.

- Budgeting Basics: How to create a budget that supports your proposal.

64. High School Principals Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators - High School Building Leaders

Dates: 2/20/2026

Facilitated meetings to share challenges, ideas, successes, and best-practices. All agenda items TBD by the group. Join your peers for an opportunity to connect, collaborate, learn and grow together. Dates subject to change, based upon scheduling needs.

Open to all high school building principals.

65. eSports Professional Learning Meeting for Coaches

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Middle School and High School eSports Coaches

Dates: 2/23/2026

This monthly session is for dedicated coaches for Middle and High School eSports teams working with BOCES and Contender eSports. eSports Coaches will have the chance to network, share tips, and learn new strategies related to eSports Teams with monthly focus topics prepared by Model Schools Specialists.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

66. Differentiation as a Restorative Practice: Designing Tier 1 Instruction That Meets Students Where They Are

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 2/24/2026

New

When students shut down, avoid tasks, or disengage, it's rarely about capability - it's almost always about cognitive load, emotional safety, or unclear pathways to success. This session reframes differentiation through a restorative lens: as a way to protect student dignity, increase access, reduce behavioral friction, and strengthen classroom belonging. Participants will learn practical Tier 1 structures that function as early interventions: chunking routines, oral-rehearsal strategies, visible scaffolds, and predictable classroom protocols that help students regain a sense of competence and control. Attendees will walk away with ready-to-use tools that support both rigor and humanity.

67. Middle School Librarians' Roundtable: Fostering Support and Regional Mentorship for New Librarians

Program: School Library System

Audience: Middle School Librarians

Dates: 2/24/2026 to 5/12/2026

New

In this meeting, middle and high school librarians will gather to share resources, build community, and support each other in their professional learning. Do not miss this opportunity to share your ideas with like-minded professionals in your field. You will set the agenda for what needs to be discussed in the areas of young adult literature, reading motivation programs, teacher collaboration, information literacy, research, and writing.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

68. Secondary Social Studies Teacher Network (Grades 7-12)

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Secondary Social Studies Teacher (grades 7-12)

Dates: 2/25/2026

Calling all Secondary Social Studies Teachers! Feeling isolated? Craving fresh ideas? Join our dynamic Professional Learning Network (PLN) designed to ignite your passion for social studies education. We'll meet every other month for engaging discussions, collaborative activities, and resource sharing - all focused on empowering you to:

*Deepen your subject matter expertise: Explore innovative approaches to teaching history
*Incorporate cutting-edge pedagogy: Dive into best practices for active learning, technology integration, and fostering critical thinking skills.
*Collaborate with passionate colleagues: Connect with fellow secondary educators, share successes and challenges, and build a supportive network.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

69. School Social Workers Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Social Workers

Dates: 2/26/2026

This roundtable for Social Workers will cultivate a space that offers community, shared resources, and feedback for school social workers in this and surrounding areas. During monthly sessions, social workers can expect to use protocols to share and hear best practices, discuss common obstacles and solutions, and discuss and receive feedback on cases. Participants should be prepared to connect with others, bring an open mind and a strength-based, solution-oriented attitude.

Participants will be able to:
Make connections and network with other social workers to share skills and insight
Utilize a shareable bank of resources
Learn impactful activities, protocols, and knowledge for their practice

70. Assistant Principals Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Assistant Principals

Dates: 2/26/2026

Facilitated meetings to share challenges, ideas, successes, and best-practices. All agenda items TBD by the group. Join your peers for an opportunity to connect, collaborate, learn and grow together. Dates subject to change, based upon scheduling needs.

71. Transition in the IEP - Overview of Core Components

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special Education Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers, School Counselors

Dates: 3/2/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am-11:30am

Location: zoom

New

During this training, participants will gain valuable information, strategies, and materials to assist with writing quality transition-focused IEPs. In addition, participants will receive helpful resources to prepare them for the State Performance Plan Indicator 13 review. Participants will have the opportunity to review their district's practices for writing the transition components in the IEP. These components include; transition assessments, present levels of performance, transition needs, course of study and coordinated set of activities.

The goals of this training are to:
*Identify key components of high-quality transition IEPs and understand the transition planning process
*Identify the components needed to develop and write measurable postsecondary goals
*Understand the relationship between transition needs and the development of annual goals to support the student toward achieving the postsecondary goals
*Identify key concepts of coordinated set of activities
*Ensure student participation in the development of a transition IEP and parent involvement in the transition planning process
*Directly apply and implement concepts into practice

Participants are asked to bring an IEP (of a student age 15+) to the training to reflect on their district's transition practices throughout the presentation.

You will receive a confirmation email for this training a few days in advance. If you do not receive an email, please check your SPAM folder. Otherwise, please contact me directly at monica.baron@dcboces.org with any questions. Thank you.

72. Creating the IEP - Virtual - March 2026

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and special education teachers, psychologists, related service providers and CSE chairpersons. Administrators who may be in a dual administrative role as chairpersons or directors of special education.

Dates: 3/5/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 2:30pm

Creating The IEP - Participants will develop their understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum. Participants will develop and begin implementation of a quality IEP with effective Specially Designed Instruction resulting in positive outcomes for students with disabilities and effective collaboration with the general education teachers. Materials folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tmdp42xg86Bb_5VKxAOt6jB9E1ruyht7?usp=sharing Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/93630158771?pwd=DXkJrNTr3rbfi0Z9uiiQjN4SfmeI9M.1 Meeting ID: 936 3015 8771

73. Writing in Early Childhood: Multisensory Messages and Predictable Sentences

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: K-12 classroom teachers, ENL Teachers, Reading Teachers

Dates: 3/5/2026

New

In this workshop, we will come together to explore what the science of reading research says about writing in early childhood. Participants will investigate, plan and collaborate around print-rich environments, multisensory letter formation practice, name writing, morning message, journal writing, predictable sentences, and how to take a play-based approach to writing instruction.

74. Developing Behavior Systems that Work: Tier 2 Check In Check Out (In-person)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: A building-level Tier 2 team comprised of school-level administrators, teachers, school psychologists, school counselors, social workers, related service providers, support staff and mental health agency members who are responsible for the development and implementation of a framework of targeted interventions.

Dates: 3/6/2026

Meeting Times: 9 am - 3 pm

Location: Large CR A3

This professional learning package provides an overview, along with the steps needed to build the Check-In/Check-Out Tier 2 intervention within a multi-tiered system of support of behavior. The goal of this professional development is to build the capacity of the educational organization in the implementation of Check-In/Check-Out within a Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Multi-Tiered System of Support framework.

75. C.A.I.T Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Directors, Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 3/6/2026

The Curriculum, Assessment, and Instructional Technology (C.A.I.T.) Council meets monthly to discuss district technology planning and implementation in order to support curriculum and instructional practices to improve student learning. C.A.I.T members, including Directors of Technology, Technology Integration Specialists, and/or participants designated to attend by district leadership, discuss staff development initiatives including best practices and uses of instructional technology. The council will explore successful initiatives from a variety of sources in order to work together to best assess the effectiveness of technology on teaching and learning within our county, districts and schools.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

76. Engage with 3GNY's WEDU (We Educate) Free Educational Programs

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 3/9/2026

Whether you and your colleagues are new to teaching the lessons of the Holocaust or you want to expand your current offerings that align with NYS-mandated instruction in citizenship, civic education, and the Holocaust, this session will explain 3GNY's free WEDU (We Educate) program. 3GNY is an educational non-profit that brings together "3G”s - third-generation descendants of Holocaust survivors - to educate diverse communities about the perils of intolerance.

Eileen Angelini, Upstate Regional Coordinator, will present in person and a WEDU speaker, will present in person or via Zoom. Studies have repeatedly shown that Holocaust education not only increases students' historical knowledge, but also develops their empathy, acceptance of diverse viewpoints, and willingness to challenge intolerant behavior in others. Survivor testimony enhances the positive outcomes of Holocaust education. As the population of Holocaust survivors declines, 3GNY speakers take on the responsibility of keeping their stories and personal testimonies alive.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

77. HV TOD ROUNDTABLE

Program: Special Education

Audience: Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Dates: 3/10/2026

Meeting Times: 4 PM - 6 PM

Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will meet to discuss issues relevant to their field. Intended for TOD professionals. Please contact amie.fredericks@dcboces.org for a link to the meeting.

78. Understanding the Root Causes of Chronic Absenteeism: A Systems Approach for MTSS and School Culture

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 3/11/2026

New

Chronic absenteeism is never caused by one factor - and it cannot be solved by one strategy. This session introduces a clear, actionable framework for diagnosing root causes across four domains: Aversions, Barriers, Disengagement, and Misconceptions. Participants will examine real data patterns, practice mapping root causes to aligned interventions, and design Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 strategies that connect attendance improvement to MTSS, restorative practices, and family partnership structures. Schools will leave with templates, scripts, and decision rules they can immediately apply in their buildings.

79. School Counselors Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: School Counselor

Dates: 3/11/2026

This roundtable for School Counselors will foster a space that offers community, shared resources, and feedback for school counselors in this and surrounding areas. During bimonthly sessions, school counselors can expect to use protocols to share and hear best practices, discuss common obstacles and solutions, and discuss/ receive feedback on issues. Participants should be prepared to connect with others, bring an open mind and a strength-based, solution-oriented attitude.

Participants will be able to:
Make connections and network with other school counselors to share skills and insight
Establish a shareable bank of resources
Learn impactful activities, protocols, and knowledge for their practice aligned with ASCA Mindsets & Beliefs

80. Developing Measurable Annual Goals March 2026

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, Committee on Special Education (CSE) chairpersons, related service providers, special education administrators

Dates: 3/12/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 2:30

The purpose of this training is to help participants gain skills to develop measurable goals in the Individual Education Program (IEP). Participants will learn the regulations related to goal writing, how to develop observable language for the goal and how to determine the specific components that measure progress in the goal. The training will also focus on the importance of well written, data-based present levels of performance as the foundation of the goals.

81. NYSESLAT Administration Training

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Any teacher or administrator who administers the NYSESLAT

Dates: 3/13/2026

Participants will learn about the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) structure and administration, and will practice scoring sample speaking and writing responses. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the NYSESLAT exam. Participants should have a device on hand to access workshop materials. Fee: Free For questions regarding this activity, please contact Rachael Wasilewski-Alcantara.

82. SLS Advisory Council Meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: SLS Advisory Council

Dates: 3/13/2026

The Dutchess BOCES School Library System Advisory Council meets quarterly to recommend policy, review the annual budget, and perform long-range and short-range planning, including overseeing the development of the system's Plan of Service. Participants work to approve the annual system budget and report. School librarians, public librarians, and a Southeastern NY Library Resources Council representative serve on the advisory board.

83. Building Thinking Classrooms (Elementary)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (K-12)

Dates: 3/16/2026

This full-day workshop, geared toward elementary math teachers, will introduce participants to practices from Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms. These practices are research-based approaches to increase student thinking and collaboration. In the morning participants will experience the instructional routines and learn about the research behind them. In the afternoon, participants will focus on applying the learning to their own classrooms with time to develop lessons and practice implementing them.

Note: If you are a participant of the Making Mathematical Meaning workshop and coaching series, please use this Frontline post instead.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

84. Tech Talks for Technology Integration Specialists

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 3/18/2026

Are you a Technology Integration Specialist? Please join us for a monthly roundtable to discuss topics of interest.

Topics will include:
Classroom embedded coaching
Collaborating with leadership
Identifying and overcoming barriers
Sharing resources and supports
The importance of networking

Topic ideas will grow organically with needs from the group. Let us be a support for each other and establish this important PLN for your position!

BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

85. Transition Assessment: Part 3 - Transition Assessment for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Case Managers, CSE Chairperson, Guidance Counselors, School Psychologists

Dates: 3/20/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am-11:30am

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During this workshop, participants will:
1. Learn about research that supports transition assessment for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities
2. Identify and explore transition assessments for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities
3. Utilize transition assessment results for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to inform transition planning and Individualized Education Program (IEP) development

We ask that participants bring a district IEP of a student (15+) to connect learning to practice and assess the district's practices for IEP development.

Registered participants will be emailed the Zoom link prior to the training. As a result, please check spam/junk mail if the link is not received two days in advance.

86. New Visions Earth and Space Sciences Unit 5: More Hurricanes and Blizzards n NYC?

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Science Educators

Dates: 3/23/2026

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This workshop supports participants in implementing Unit 5 of the New Visions Earth & Space Science curriculum. Educators will engage in immersive experiences with the unit materials, reflect on their learning, discuss adaptations to meet their students' needs, and collaborate with peers to problem-solve challenges. This unit-based PL also highlights a high-leverage pedagogical goal-using student questions, prior knowledge or student ideas to provide multiple entry points to a complex text.

87. eSports Professional Learning Meeting for Coaches

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Middle School and High School eSports Coaches

Dates: 3/23/2026

This monthly session is for dedicated coaches for Middle and High School eSports teams working with BOCES and Contender eSports. eSports Coaches will have the chance to network, share tips, and learn new strategies related to eSports Teams with monthly focus topics prepared by Model Schools Specialists.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

88. ENL Teachers: Integrated Materials Development Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: ENL Teachers 6-12

Dates: 3/24/2026

This four-day series will equip ENL teachers working with grades 6-12 to develop integrated materials, scaffolds and assessments that effectively support students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills across content areas, as well as develop language objectives. The series will emphasize collaboration, best practices, and the alignment of ENL instruction in an Integrated classroom. Participants should be prepared to bring instructional materials and assessments to modify for English language learners.

Participants will be able to:

Make connections and network with other ENL teachers to share skills and insight

Establish a shareable bank of resources

Learn impactful activities, protocols, and knowledge of their practice

Implement modified materials into the Integrated classroom

89. Preventing Initiative Fatigue: Leading SEL, DEI, RP, Trauma-Informed, and MTSS Work Without Burning Out Your Staff

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 3/25/2026

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Many districts are working simultaneously on SEL, DEI, trauma-informed practices, restorative approaches, and MTSS - and the result can feel overwhelming for educators and leaders alike. This session explores the neuroscience of overload (SCARF, cognitive load, and attention fragmentation) and offers practical leadership moves for reducing initiative fatigue while increasing coherence. Participants will learn how to braid these efforts into one unified vision, communicate purpose with clarity, build psychologically safe teams, and create pacing plans that honor staff bandwidth. This session is ideal for leaders looking to strengthen culture, improve implementation, and protect adult well-being without losing momentum on critical work.

90. The Science of Reading for Multilingual Learners Toolkit Brief #3: Literacy Development of Emergent Multilingual Learners in the Early Childhood Classroom

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: K-12 classroom teachers, ENL Teachers, Reading Teachers, School librarians, Building Teachers, and District Leaders

Dates: 3/25/2026

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In this workshop, we will spend the first part of the day unpacking the full article of the brief to understand the data and research presented while absorbing the classroom examples, reviewing the conclusion and recommandations, as well as the references and resources so we can work together to reflect and apply the revised instructional practices during the second part of the day.

Particiapnts will work throughout this day long workshop to link practical classroom resources, engage in example teaching and learning activities, and focus on planning and preperation to implement this brief with the following outcomes:
- Understand research and theory in second language acquisition and biliteracy
- Identify pre-literacy practices that are developmentally appropriate
- Gather materials that reflect home languages and cultures of students, such as bilingual and native language books
- Utilize the EML (Emergent Multilingual Learner) Protocol

91. Secondary Social Studies Teacher Network (Grades 7-12)

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Secondary Social Studies Teacher (grades 7-12)

Dates: 3/25/2026

Calling all Secondary Social Studies Teachers! Feeling isolated? Craving fresh ideas? Join our dynamic Professional Learning Network (PLN) designed to ignite your passion for social studies education. We'll meet every other month for engaging discussions, collaborative activities, and resource sharing - all focused on empowering you to:

*Deepen your subject matter expertise: Explore innovative approaches to teaching history
*Incorporate cutting-edge pedagogy: Dive into best practices for active learning, technology integration, and fostering critical thinking skills.
*Collaborate with passionate colleagues: Connect with fellow secondary educators, share successes and challenges, and build a supportive network.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

92. School Social Workers Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Social Workers

Dates: 3/26/2026

This roundtable for Social Workers will cultivate a space that offers community, shared resources, and feedback for school social workers in this and surrounding areas. During monthly sessions, social workers can expect to use protocols to share and hear best practices, discuss common obstacles and solutions, and discuss and receive feedback on cases. Participants should be prepared to connect with others, bring an open mind and a strength-based, solution-oriented attitude.

Participants will be able to:
Make connections and network with other social workers to share skills and insight
Utilize a shareable bank of resources
Learn impactful activities, protocols, and knowledge for their practice

93. Understanding the IEP: Supporting Students in the Classroom

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teacher Aides and Teaching Assistants

Dates: 4/8/2026

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Join us for an important workshop designed for teacher aides and teaching assistants! During this 3-hour session, we will explore how to support students with disabilities in the classroom. You will learn about Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and how they help students succeed. Participants will:

- Understand what disabilities are and how they affect learning.

- Learn about the IEP and its purpose.

- Discover strategies to support students with disabilities.

94. C.A.I.T Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Directors, Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 4/10/2026

The Curriculum, Assessment, and Instructional Technology (C.A.I.T.) Council meets monthly to discuss district technology planning and implementation in order to support curriculum and instructional practices to improve student learning. C.A.I.T members, including Directors of Technology, Technology Integration Specialists, and/or participants designated to attend by district leadership, discuss staff development initiatives including best practices and uses of instructional technology. The council will explore successful initiatives from a variety of sources in order to work together to best assess the effectiveness of technology on teaching and learning within our county, districts and schools.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

95. HV TOD ROUNDTABLE

Program: Special Education

Audience: Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Dates: 4/14/2026

Meeting Times: 4 PM - 6 PM

Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will meet to discuss issues relevant to their field. Intended for TOD professionals. Please contact amie.fredericks@dcboces.org for a link to the meeting.

96. Middle School Building Leaders Network

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators - Middle School Principals and Assistant Principals

Dates: 4/14/2026

These facilitated meetings provide a forum for building leaders to share challenges, successes, ideas, and best practices. These in person meetings provide participants opportunities to collaborate with colleagues around timely topics offering opportunity for professional growth and the development of a network of peers. All principals and assistant principals are invited to join our county-wide Middle School Building Leader Network. The purpose of this network is to strengthen communication and collaboration and can be a valuable avenue for providing direction and support. The Dutchess BOCES county-wide Middle School Building Leader meetings are structured to provide a forum to discuss, share, learn, and support the important work of middle level building leaders.

97. Reading Comprehension in Early Childhood: Teaching with Text Sets and Themes

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: K-12 classroom teachers, ENL Teachers, Reading Teachers

Dates: 4/16/2026

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In this workshop, we will come together to explore what the science of reading research says about reading comprehension and content knowledge in early childhood. Participants will investigate, plan and collaborate around text sets, concept maps, shared experiences, explicit and incidental vocabulary word instruction, visual inferences, concepts of print, and how to take a play-based approach to reading comprehension instruction.

98. Assistant Principals Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Assistant Principals

Dates: 4/16/2026

Facilitated meetings to share challenges, ideas, successes, and best-practices. All agenda items TBD by the group. Join your peers for an opportunity to connect, collaborate, learn and grow together. Dates subject to change, based upon scheduling needs.

99. Increasing Instructional Time and Student Performance Using De-escalation Techniques

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Support Staff, Related Service Providers, Paraprofessionals, Administrators, School Psychologists and Counselors who work with and support students in preschool through 12th grade

Dates: 4/17/2026

Meeting Times: 9 am - 3 pm

Location: Large CR A3

This training package empowers educators to understand and effectively manage the conflict cycle of behavior. In this one-day training, participants will ground themselves in a common understanding of the phases of acting-out behavior and how to effectively manage unexpected social, emotional and behavioral situations in the classroom. Participants will learn to recognize and respond to acting-out behavior with de-escalation strategies tailored to each phase of the acting-out cycle. Equipped with this knowledge, educators will build their toolbox of techniques aimed at fostering a safer and more conducive learning environment that increases instructional time and improves student performance.

100. SLS Annual Joint Conference-Empire Educators: School Libraries & Instructional Excellence

Program: School Library System

Dates: 4/17/2026

The SLS Annual Joint Conference, Empire Educators: School Libraries & Instructional Excellence, is a dynamic professional learning conference dedicated to elevating librarianship and teaching practice. We are honored to feature renowned keynote speaker Olga Nesi, who will share innovative strategies for integrating digital literacy, curriculum alignment, and instructional partnerships in today's diverse school communities. Participants will engage in hands-on workshops, collaborative planning sessions, and expert-led discussions designed to strengthen library programming and foster student success. This invigorating event offers school librarians, instructional coaches, and curriculum leaders the opportunity to grow their practice, build professional networks, and champion instructional excellence across their schools. Early Bird Special: Before March 17, 2026: $125 After March 17, 2026 : $150 For questions regarding this activity, please contact Catherine Graybosch: (Cgraybosch@swboces.org).

101. Agency 101 - Connecting Individuals with Disabilities to Adult Services, Virtual Training

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special educators, school counselors, school psychologists, social workers, building administrators, and secondary level teachers involved in transition planning.

Dates: 4/20/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am-11:00am

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The goals of this training are to ensure that participants will:
*Recognize the eight different components which comprise self-determination
*Access and utilize materials and resources to aid in the promotion of self-determination throughout the transition planning process
*Recognize the various adult service agencies available in NYS and the different types of services they provide
*Understand the eligibility, referral and application process for each agency

You will receive a confirmation email and Zoom link for this training a few days in advance. If you do not receive an email, please check your SPAM folder. Otherwise, you may contact me directly at Melinda.krafft@dcboces.org with any questions.

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