First date would be Tuesday, January 13th from 4-5 p.m. Other Dates (Subject to change): 1/27/26 2/10/26 2/24/26 3/10/26 3/24/26 Some topics we would love to discuss are AI use in the school library, Intellectual freedom concerns, Collaboration and visibility The Changing Role Of The School Librarian, Artificial Intelligence In The School Library, Collection Development and Selection Policies, Makerspaces, Collaboration, Library Renovations, READesigns and Reorganizations.

Dates to be determined Educating gifted students requires a unique set of strategies that go beyond the standard curriculum. Teachers in this field often focus on balancing high-level academic needs with the specific social-emotional challenges these students face. Here are some of the possible topics that may be discussed: Differentiation and Tiered Assignments: Strategies for modifying lessons to provide greater depth, complexity, and pace. This often includes "compacting" the curriculum to skip material students have already mastered. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Addressing issues common in high-ability learners, such as perfectionism, asynchronous development (where cognitive skills outpace emotional maturity), and heightened sensitivity or "overexcitabilities." Underachievement and Motivation: Investigating why some highly capable students may disengage or perform poorly, and finding ways to reconnect them with their interests through autonomy and inquiry-based learning. Twice-Exceptional (2e) Students: Identifying and supporting students who are gifted but also have a learning disability, such as ADHD, dyslexia, or autism spectrum disorder.

Session 6: T - Tend to Teacher Wellness and Collective Care Sustain your teaching by sustaining yourself. Explore tools and practices for maintaining well-being, fostering peer support, and building a culture of collective care in your school community. BRIGHT Webinar Series A Professional Learning Journey to Culturally Responsive, Classroom-Ready Teaching by Dr. Meredith Madden The BRIGHT Webinar Series, created by Dr. Meredith Madden, transforms the vision of culturally responsive and sustaining education into practical strategies you can use right away. Grounded in the BRIGHT Instructional Framework and aligned with NYSED's CRSE Framework and Portrait of a Graduate, each live virtual session focuses on one of six core commitments: B - Build Empathy-Driven Relationships and Inclusive Classroom Community R - Reimagine Rigor Through Responsive, Relevant Instruction I - Instruct with Dialogue to Strengthen Student Voice and Connection G - Give Growth-Informed Feedback and Expand Growth Mindset H - Honor and Integrate Home, Culture, and Community in Curriculum and Pedagogy T - Tend to Teacher Wellness and Collective Care Each 60-minute webinar includes actionable strategies, downloadable tools, and ready-to-use classroom resources that help educators move from awareness to action and support learning environments where every student feels seen, supported, and capable of success. Participants can join for the whole BRIGHT series or pick the sessions that spark their learning interests, needs, and schedule.

The WaterFront Center offers a wide array of place-based, experiential learning opportunities for schools, scout groups, camps, and students of all ages. Programs facilitate learning through active engagement and self-discovery, utilizing the unique habitats that surround our facility. Dive deep into the Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge's ecology with activities and experiments catered to what the teacher needs. enjoy some classroom and on the water time with WaterFront Center staff learning about what activities you can do with your classes. We will cover Water Quality, Foodweb's, Costal Ecology, Marine Biodiversity and much more. The WaterFront Center Teacher workshop 1-12 Teachers, Science Teachers, Honors and AP 9:30-3:00pm Small Classroom - 30-45 minutes -What we can offer (topics and lesson plans) for teachers and students -Oyster Measurements -Tour of downstairs classroom On Ida May (boat ride) - 1.5 hours use of bottom dredge Plankton Observation Water Quality/ Touch Tank Small Classroom - 30-45 minutes -Hands on activities The WaterFront Center-1 West End Avenue, Oyster Bay NY Can take the LIRR -Oyster Bay Line 495 -> 106 north into Oyster Bay then Left on Audry Avenue, Left on West End Ave after train tracks 516-922-7245 Office number www.thewaterfrontcenter.org/education Dress for the weather/temperatures out on the water and bring shoes that have good traction. Pizza and sides will be served at the end of the first program and before the 2nd time starts

DESCRIPTION This workshop will highlight what districts and schools can do to create a culture of inclusion whereby Jewish students feel respected, safe and supported.

In the fast-paced world of education, your most valuable resource is time. Mastering Gemini in Google is a 6-week asynchronous journey designed specifically for K-12 teachers. This course dives deep into the Gemini AI tools now natively embedded within Google Classroom, showing you how to transform your digital workspace into a high-powered assistant. You will learn how to go from "blank page" to a fully fleshed-out lesson plan, interactive quiz, build a choiceboard, create an audio lesson (podcast style) or differentiated reading passage in seconds. By the end of this course, you'll have a customized "AI toolkit" that helps you meet every student's needs while reclaiming hours of your personal time. Why This Class?





•One-Stop Shop: No more toggling between tabs. Learn to use Gemini directly inside Google Classroom, Docs, and Slides to streamline your entire workflow.





•Safe & Compliant: For districts using Google for Education, Gemini tools are built with enterprise-grade data protections. Your data is not used to train AI models, and the environment is designed to be safe, secure, and compliant with school privacy standards.





•Effortless Differentiation: Discover how to "re-level" texts for different reading groups, generate IEP-aligned modifications, and create choice boards with a single click. ALL REGISTRANTS MUST LOG IN THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASS. Your $100 Registration must be mailed to the TRACT Westbury office by June 19th.

Course Description: (45 CTLE Hours) 3 in-service credits In an era where educational technology is reshaping teaching and learning, ensuring equitable access and meaningful learning opportunities for all students is more important than ever. This course supports K-12 educators in using EdTech tools to meet the diverse needs of learners by strengthening differentiation, accessibility, assessment, and feedback practices. Participants will explore a range of digital platforms and tools to design inclusive, student-centered learning environments. Through discussion, hands-on exploration, real-world classroom applications, and reflection, educators will develop practical strategies to support students with disabilities, English Language Learners, and students who benefit from personalized learning pathways. By the end of the course, participants will create a culminating EdTech equity action plan that applies technology-enhanced strategies to a lesson, project, or instructional practice that promotes educational equity. REGISTRATION FEE FOR THIS COURSE MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE19TH SENT TO OUR WESTBURY OFFICE