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1. The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness By Jonathan Haidt Exploring Smartphones and Social Media's Effect on Today's Kids (ALC Book Study)

Program: Adirondack Literacy Council

Audience: Any elementary, MS, and HS teachers, staff, or admin who are interested and able to participate in open, honest conversations.

Dates: 1/27/2026 to 4/28/2026

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In our annual book study, we will explore what Johnathan Haidt has coined "The Great Rewiring of Childhood.” Haidt, a social psychologist and professor at NYU, argues that the years 2010-2015 saw a societal shift from a play-based childhood to a phone-based childhood, with dramatic plunges in youth mental health globally. He integrates tons of data to prove this point and offers several simple solutions governments, schools and parents can take to improve the well being of our children. We will discuss how the data and solutions relate to our school communities to continue prioritizing and supporting student mental health district wide. Participants must purchase the book on their own.

2. Movement & Sound Meditation Circles: 2026-27 Series

Program: NYS Learning Standards

Dates: 9/23/2026 to 5/12/2027

In this year-long course, participants are invited to join a vibrant community of educators in a weekly synchronous virtual Circle. Each Circle will explore: - a theme that is designed around participant's weekly feedback and needs - a guided gentle movement sequence & flow with modifications for accessibility - a live curated sound bath - group -share-outs for integration and self-reflection. A sound bath is a meditation practice that offers many benefits for our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The practice invites the listener to rest, tune into their senses, and experience the frequencies and soothing tones of the instruments playing in the soundscape. (Headphones or earbuds are highly recommended for a truly immersive listening experience.) When we take time to replenish ourselves and fill our own cup, we are able to serve others from the overflow. This allows us to show up to our classrooms feeling regulated, sustainable, and impactful for the students we work with everyday. *This course will also meet on 5/19/27 and 5/26/27.

3. Loving the Littles; Imagination at Play

Program: Berkshire-Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Orff Schulwerk Association

Audience: In-Service and Pre-Service Elementary and Middle School Music Educators

Dates: 9/26/2026

Explore, create and experience how to engage the music classroom's littlest learners through games, manipulatives, literature, non-traditional instruments and rhythmic building blocks.

Jody Petter teaches K-5 music in Apple Valley, Minnesota. She holds a Master's Degree from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. She has served on the MN Orff board, written for the Echo and is the author of Random Acts of Orff. She has presented for numerous local AOSA chapters and presented at the 2025 national AOSA conference in Lexington, Kentucky.

Payment Information:

This workshop is free for BHVAOSA 2026-2027 members. The non-member educator fee is $45.00. The college student fee is $10.00. Payments will be accepted at the event or in advance by mailing a check (payable to "BHVAOSA") to Heidi Levin, BHVAOSA Treasurer, 9 Mennen Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Online payments can be made through our website: bhvorff.net

4. CONTINUING OUR SEARCH FOR TEXTS THAT CHANGE READERS: A YEAR-LONG STUDY GROUP OF NEW AND NOTEWORTHY FICTION (2026-2027) Cairo-Durham (ACARC)

Program: Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC)

Dates: 9/28/2026 to 6/14/2027

We need our colleagues to help solve the many problems that come to bear upon our libraries & classrooms. Many of the students we teach depend primarily upon educators & the school system for nourishment - physical, cognitive, emotional, intellectual, and literary. There is nothing more rewarding than to see a student become an avid reader. It is a daunting task to keep up with new books and to continue helping students find THE book - that one particular book that changes the student from reluctant to read to willing to read, and from willing to read to wanting to read. The difficulty of finding that "right” book is that the "right” is a moment in time - temporary and individual. Teachers must have a huge repertoire of book knowledge to be able to match readers with books that are potentially game changes for the reader. * A booklist will be provided on our first meeting, books are available at school and public libraries. **This program is open to all educators. 18 hours in person, 12 hours preparation required outside synchronous meeting times. A virtual option will be available each meeting. ***Course fee: $100; Reading Council enrollment fee: $40/$20 for students (paid online); The applicable course fee and Reading Council enrollment fee will be due at the first meeting date *Membership fee: Annual membership: $40;$20 for students* This includes: *Attendance at other Virtual & Hybrid ACARC PD events throughout the year *A yearly membership to ACARC and the New York State Reading Association (NYSRA). *A discounted rate at the annual NYSRA Conference in November.

5. High School Personal Finance Instructional Planning

Program: NYS Learning Standards

Dates: 10/1/2026 to 6/1/2027

It's here... The era of dedicated personal finance instruction begins now! NYS is allowing for embedded lessons, stand-alone courses, or CTE programming to suffice personal finance education. This group is designed to help you with any of these methods of implementation. Join our year-long, asynchronous professional sharing community. Hear and discuss news from NYSED on standards and compliance. Be part of sharing resources, lessons, activities, and opportunities. Add to the existing resource-hub, and work with Broadview Federal Credit Union's Financial Wellness education team to learn about implementing prepared activities, receive assistance from their staff, and create or work toward implementation plans for personal Finance. Bi-Monthly Modules: 1) Discuss NYSED news and expectations 2) share resources and ideas, 3) explore and add to resource hub 4) create an implementation plan moving forward. SEPT-OCT contribute to all 4 modules, within the Sept-Oct time period 1.5 hours x 4 modules = (6 hours) NOV-DEC contribute to all 4 modules, within the Nov-Dec time period 1.5 x 4 = (6) JAN-FEB` contribute to all 4 modules, within with Jan-Feb time period 1.5 x 4= (6) MAR-APR contribute to all 4 modules, within the Mar-Apr time period 1.5 x 4 = (6) MAY-JUNE contribute to all 4 modules, within the May-June time period 1.5 x 4 = (6) Total of 30 CTLE Hours Level: Planning for Continuous Improvement

6. K-4 Personal Finance Instructional Planning

Program: NYS Learning Standards

Dates: 10/1/2026 to 6/1/2027

7. Middle Grades Personal Finance Instructional Planning

Program: NYS Learning Standards

Dates: 10/1/2026 to 6/1/2027

8. World Language Proficiency-Based Instruction: Teaching Grammar for Proficiency (Book Study)

Program: World Languages

Audience: World Language Educators

Dates: 10/1/2026 to 12/10/2026

This asynchronous book study explores how World Language teachers can embed grammar into instruction through proficiency-based techniques in the classroom. The authors of this book argue that understanding grammar is an essential part of language learning, but should be approached in a way that helps students continue to develop and strengthen meaningful communication skills in the target language. This book is aligned with the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines and the World Language Readiness Standards for Learning Languages. Participants will reflect on the practices presented in the book by creating their own proficiency-based grammar exercises that can be used with students in the classroom. This book study is asynchronous and will run 6 weeks with the following pacing guide: Week 1: Chapter 1-2 Week 2: Chapter 3 Week 3: Chapter 4 Week 4: Chapter 5 Week 5: Chapter 6 Week 6: Chapter 7 & Closing Thoughts NOTE: Participants will need to obtain a copy of the book, Proficiency-Based Instruction: Teaching Grammar for Proficiency by Catherine Ritz and Mike Travers, prior to the start of the course. Level: Planning for Continuous Improvement

9. High School Mathematics PLC (Personal Finance High School Link below)

Program: Mathematics - Secondary

Audience: HS Math Teachers

Dates: 10/1/2026 to 6/3/2027

If you're looking for the Personal Finance Link: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13206&I=5448726 If you're here for The HS Math PLC, read on :) Join this popular, monthly, asynchronous sharing community and stay connected with colleagues across the region. Don't work in isolation! Be part of a regional math department. Each month throughout the school year, we'll share lessons, discuss asynchronously, and meet for a short Zoom meeting. Level: Planning for Continuous Improvement

10. CONTINUING OUR SEARCH FOR TEXTS THAT CHANGE READERS: A YEAR-LONG STUDY GROUP OF NEW AND NOTEWORTHY FICTION (2026-2027) Albany (ACARC)

Program: Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC)

Dates: 10/7/2026 to 6/9/2027

We need our colleagues to help solve the many problems that come to bear upon our libraries & classrooms. Many of the students we teach depend primarily upon educators & the school system for nourishment - physical, cognitive, emotional, intellectual, and literary. There is nothing more rewarding than to see a student become an avid reader. It is a daunting task to keep up with new books and to continue helping students find THE book - that one particular book that changes the student from reluctant to read to willing to read, and from willing to read to wanting to read. The difficulty of finding that "right” book is that the "right” is a moment in time - temporary and individual. Teachers must have a huge repertoire of book knowledge to be able to match readers with books that are potentially game changes for the reader. *A booklist will be provided on our first meeting, books are available at school and public libraries. **This program is open to all educators. 18 hours in person, 12 hours preparation required outside synchronous meeting times. A virtual option will be available each meeting. ***Course fee: $100; Reading Council enrollment fee: $40/$20 for students (paid online); The applicable course fee and Reading Council enrollment fee will be due at the first meeting date *Membership fee: Annual membership: $40;$20 for students* This includes: *Attendance at other Virtual & Hybrid ACARC PD events throughout the year *A yearly membership to ACARC and the New York State Reading Association (NYSRA). *A discounted rate at the annual NYSRA Conference in November.

11. Your Technology Tool Box 101

Program: Delta Kappa Gamma NYS Organization

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 10/16/2026

Participants will learn about different technology tools and how they can benefit their classroom along with their chapters. We will touch briefly on all things Goggle, followed by Canva, Padlet, and more. Participants will leave with ideas on implementing the tools in their everyday lives.

12. Bringing the Portrait of a Graduate to Life

Program: Delta Kappa Gamma NYS Organization

Audience: Current and retired educators

Dates: 10/16/2026

As New York moves forward with its Portrait of a Graduate and a new vision for graduation, educators have an important opportunity to consider what this vision can mean for teaching and learning.This session will explore the Portaait's focus o the knowledge, skills, and dispositions we hope students develop, while inviting educators to reflect on how we can bring that vision to life in classrooms and schools. Drawing on the experience of both practicing and retired educators, we will consider the opportunities, questions, and possibilities that come with this next chapter in New York State Education.

13. Mixed Up Meter and Fall Fun

Program: Berkshire-Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Orff Schulwerk Association

Audience: In-service and Pre-service Music Educators

Dates: 10/17/2026

Katie Traxler has been teaching PK-5th grade music, orff and recorder ensembles, chorus, piano, ukulele, and guitar classes in public schools for over 20 years. She has taught in New York City, Nashville, TN, and is now building a brand new program in Plaquemines Parish Schools in Louisiana. She teaches Basic Pedagogy Levels I and II for AOSA Education courses, serves on The Orff Echo Editorial Board, and leads PD for Orff chapters, school districts, and conferences across the country.

This workshop will be a Live Online Event

Everyone registered for this event will be sent a link for the workshop 3 to 5 days before the event.

Payment Information:

This workshop is free for BHVAOSA 2026-2027 members. The non-member educator fee is $45.00. The college student fee is $10.00. Payments will be accepted at the event or in advance by mailing a check (payable to "BHVAOSA") to Heidi Levin, BHVAOSA Treasurer, 9 Mennen Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Online payments can be made through our website: bhvorff.net

14. The Science of Reading and the Pendulum Swings Again

Program: Delta Kappa Gamma NYS Organization

Audience: All educators in all grade levels.

Dates: 10/17/2026

This presentation takes a look at the history of Reading Instruction in the United States from the 1700s to present day. Then, we look at the Science of Reading and what there is to understand about how children learn words that transfer to reading skills. We wrap up with a look at best practices for helping students in reading.

15. Using AI in the Classroom

Program: Delta Kappa Gamma NYS Organization

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 10/17/2026

Educators will discover practical, cutting-edge ways teachers are leveraging AI to personalize learning and streamline daily lesson planning. Participants will explore real-world classroom examples and wall away with actionable strategies to safely and effectively integrate AI tools into their own teaching practice.

16. Using AI personally and professionally as an educator

Program: Delta Kappa Gamma NYS Organization

Dates: 10/17/2026

Streamline your daily workflow and boost productivity using cutting-edge AI tools. Discover practical techniques for personalized lesson design, efficient administrative task management, and lifelong professional learning tailored specifically for modern educators.

17. 2026-2027 Virtual World Language Support Network and PLC

Program: World Languages

Dates: 10/22/2026 to 5/20/2027

For the 2026-27 school year, the Albany/Saratoga Virtual World Language PLC will merge with the North Country PLC, to continue the tradition of collaboration and innovation in the World Language Classroom. The 2026-27 PLC will focus on: - The continued implementation of the updated standards, particularly at the Checkpoint B level - The implementation of the updated Checkpoint B Exams - Advocacy and strategies to continue programs and increase enrollment - Community outreach, field trips and real-world experiences for World Language students - Seal of Biliteracy support and mentoring - New AP Exam format - Planning, teaching and assessing in the age of AI. The PLC will meet for 15 hours total from October 2026-May 2027, with a total of 3 hours of asynchronous time. All live meetings will be virtual via Google Meet.

18. AI Thought Leaders: Centering Our Creative Voices

Program: Arts

Dates: 10/26/2026 to 11/23/2026

Closed

Generative artificial intelligence is changing what is possible in arts classrooms, raising difficult questions about what it means for students to "create." We know that AI can generate an image, song, essay, or graphic in seconds, but when students use AI to produce their creative work, a polished product may no longer reflect their own thinking, judgment, or creative voice.

This course takes a different approach from AI courses focused primarily on saving time, generating materials, or mastering a collection of tools. Instead, you will explore how AI can serve as a thinking partner while protecting the creative decisions that make students' work genuinely their own. You will experience this approach yourself, examine difficult questions about AI and creativity, and learn a practical diagnostic tool, the Decision Point Framework, for analyzing and redesigning classroom tasks. Most importantly, you will apply the framework to a task from your own practice. By the end of the course, you will have a classroom-ready assignment redesigned to allow AI use while making students' creative thinking and decision-making visible.

This is not a course about using AI to write lesson plans or generate rubrics or classroom materials with a click; instead, this course asks you to consider:

• Where does meaningful creative decision-making happen in an arts assignment?

• What happens when AI begins making those decisions for students?

• How can an assignment allow AI while still requiring students to exercise meaningful artistic judgment?

• How can we make that judgment visible in students' work?

The goal is not to decide whether AI is "good" or "bad" for arts education. The goal is to develop a way of designing learning experiences in which AI does not quietly replace the creative thinking we most want students to develop.

Level: Planning for Continuous Improvement

19. Digital Art in Motion with Scratch
Program: Arts
Dates: 10/26/2026 to 11/23/2026
Closed

Unleash creativity in the classroom by bringing digital art, animation, and interactive storytelling to life using Scratch. Participants will combine bold artistic ideas with intuitive block-based coding to build animated worlds, interactive artworks, and dynamic visual stories that respond, move, and engage. Through playful, project-based learning, teachers will develop skills in digital illustration, motion, and introductory programming while discovering powerful ways to spark student imagination through technology. By the end of the course, teachers will leave with a vibrant collection of Scratch creations and practical, ready-to-use strategies for weaving creative coding into the classroom.

Course Structure
Module 1: Getting Comfortable with Scratch ● Navigate the Scratch platform, website layout, and core workspace zones. ● Locate and save inspiring digital art projects created by other educators and artists. ● Build personal confidence with new technology in a low-stakes environment.

Module 2: Bringing Art to Life with Code ● Select, place, and organize Sprites and Backdrops from the Scratch library. ● Snap together basic Motion and Look blocks to control movement and speech. ● Use the Green Flag trigger to launch automated visual animations.

Module 3: Designing Interactive Art & Sound ● Code interactive Event triggers ● Incorporate audio effects and music using the Scratch Sound Library. ● Apply visual changes (color shifts, size adjustments) based on user interaction.

Module 4: Digital Storytelling & Classroom Integration ● Code scene changes by switching Backdrops over time. ● Sequence dialogue bubbles and character movements across multiple scenes. ● Create an implementation strategy for bringing Scratch projects into the art classroom.

Level: Planning for Continuous Improvement

Max Class Size: 30

20. Thinking Outside the Box
Program: Arts
Dates: 10/26/2026 to 11/23/2026
Closed

Based on the popular Inspiration Dice concept, this course invites you to design your own set of instructional dice while exploring the classroom management strategies and creative thinking practices behind them. This project doubles as both a hands-on making experience and a practical teaching tool, helping you promote resourcefulness, critical thinking, and creativity among your students. Building on the dice you create, you will develop three additional classroom resources, a project planning guide, a mid-project critique guide, and a project reflection tool, all designed to support open-ended, student-driven projects throughout the school year. Although the instructor's exemplars are geared toward secondary three-dimensional art projects, the techniques in this course apply readily to any subject and grade level.

Course Goals
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Design and construct an original set of inspiration dice suited to your classroom context.
• Explain how open-ended, chance-based tools support resourcefulness, critical thinking, and creative decision making in student work.
• Develop a project planning guide that helps students structure independent or open-ended projects.
• Create a mid-project critique guide that supports meaningful peer and self-assessment during the design process.
• Construct a project reflection tool that helps students articulate their creative choices and growth.
• Adapt each resource for use across varied projects, subjects, and grade levels throughout the school year.

Max Class Size: 20

21. Understanding Racism: Foundations for School Staff
Program: Professional Strategies
Audience: all school staff practicing in the Greater Capital Region Service Area
Dates: 10/27/2026 to 12/22/2026
New

This course is offered exclusively to staff serving schools in the Greater Capital Region. Enrollment is rolling, so registration access remains open after the start date. Facilitator will contact participants within three days of enrollment with course materials.

This fifteen-hour, asynchronous, facilitator-paced course invites school staff to consider racism and how "this complex system of biases and structural inequities is at play” in our current context (New York State Education Department). Over ten sessions, you will explore topics including personal and racial identity; allyship; and microaggressions. Each week offers a choice of resources; reflection or action activities, so you can tailor your learning to your own context and interests.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

>Define key equity concepts aligned with the NYS Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework

>Examine your own identities and assumptions

> Analyze how privilege and systemic racism can shape opportunities and outcomes for students

>Practice strategies for responding to microaggressions, engaging in courageous conversations about race, and acting as an ally.

Max Class Size: 45

22. Quiet Wisdom: Continuing our Exploration of Contemplative Practices in Teaching- Fall 2026 Series
Program: Professional Strategies
Audience: All Teachers (K-12)
Dates: 10/27/2026 to 12/15/2026

Inspired by Quiet Wisdom: Exploring Contemplative Practices in Teaching, this all new session of Quiet Wisdom will dive deeper into some previously explored contemplative practices for educators, as well as expand our repertoire of self-care and mindfulness. Both new and past participants are encouraged to attend.

Meditation, reflection and contemplation is an effective practice that assists participants in emotional regulation, nervous-system balancing, stress-management, and creative thinking. Scientists from Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School suggest that meditation can alter brain structures, enhancing the density of the hippocampus and effectively strengthening the parts of the brain relevant to learning, memory, self-awareness, compassion and introspection. By participating in contemplative practices in a school setting, faculty and students alike may experience a great improvement to the level of presence, positive behavior, and general well-being throughout the entire school community.

In this series, Emileigh Tanner, meditation specialist, will lead participants through various contemplative practices, focusing on one technique per week. An interactive discussion will follow, led by teachers who will share the research behind the practice and facilitate a conversation on how to apply it in different classroom settings and disciplines.

This course will have 7 hours of synchronous instruction, with a one-hour synchronous make-up session. There will be a total of 8 hours of asynchronous work, which is optional, but required to receive the full 15-hours.

Level: Awareness / Foundational Knowledge Building / Collegial Support

Max Class Size: 200

23. Ashokan Banjo Weekend
Program: Arts
Dates: 11/6/2026 to 11/8/2026
Starting Soon

Join us for a weekend of banjo learning and playing. Whether you are picking up the instrument for the first time or refining advanced techniques, you will find classes suited to your level in both clawhammer and three-finger styles, taught by a staff of experienced professional musicians including Gretchen Bowder, Greg Cahill, Melissa Bragdon Caron, Peter Davis, Scott Hopkins, Brad Kolodner, Ken Perlman, Janie Rothfield, Maggie Shar and Jeff Wasbed.

The weekend begins Friday evening with a staff concert and jamming workshops. Saturday offers four rounds of instructional classes ranging from foundational guidance for new players to topics such as jamming strategies, playing up the neck, and creating solos on the fly. The day ends with an open mic concert, a barn dance, and organized jam sessions in bluegrass and old-time styles, at both slow and fast tempos. Sunday brings two more class sessions, followed by an Ashokan Farewell closing circle where players of all levels and instruments gather for informal jamming.

We are holding five deeply discounted music and dance needs-based "Pay it Forward" scholarship spots (includes tuition, meals & bunk) to provide a learning opportunity to gigging musicians and music, vocal, and dance teachers who plan to share their newly learned skills with a wider community. We prioritize new applicants each year and notify all applicants within 1 month before camp begins if they were selected. Here is the link to apply for a "Pay It Forward Scholarship": https://ashokancenter.org/pay-it-forward/?type=Scholarship%20Application

To view the workshop schedule and register for the event, please visit: https://ashokancenter.org/event-reg/?id=71580&

Workshop Location: Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge, NY 12461

Educators may earn up to 15 CTLE hours for participation in the workshops. To be eligible for a CTLE certificate, please click the ENROLL button below.

Max Class Size: 20

24. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) -November
Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog
Dates: 11/12/2026

BH-BL SD is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

Level: Awareness / Foundational Knowledge Building / Collegial Support

Max Class Size: 30

25. EVERYDAY TEACHING ACTIVITIES FOR SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
Program: Professional Strategies
Audience: All Educators
Dates: 11/15/2026 to 12/19/2026
Wait List

This 5 week asynchronous book study will guide you in understanding the components of social, emotional learning (SEL) and character development (SECD). You will discover innovative techniques to integrate the 5 social emotional learning competencies - self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management and responsible decision with strategies in the domains of: Self- and Social Awareness, Empathy and Perspective Taking, Self-regulation and Communication, Relationship Skills and Social Problem Solving for tapping into the NYS SEL Learning Benchmarks.

You will learn the basic steps for how to develop the relevant skills that form an SEL approach to learning while also strengthening your class climate for students to demonstrate empathy, respectful communication, self-control, improved relationships and reduce conflict. Participants will leave with a deepened awareness for shifting to a proactive stance for building behavioral reflection and self-monitoring opportunities into a problem-solving framework. Through this work you will discover how SEL can provide the foundation for sustaining a culturally responsive, safe and positive classroom environment that nurtures and affirms a strong sense of identity and purpose for learning.

Participants will need to obtain a copy of the book, Nurturing Students' Character- Everyday Teaching Activities for Social-Emotional Learning, Jeffrey S. Kress and Maurice J. Elias. Active engagement is expected of participants each week.

Level: Awareness / Foundational Knowledge Building / Collegial Support

Max Class Size: 45

26. Best Books of 2026: Spark Joy, Inspire Readers (ACARC)
Program: Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC)
Dates: 12/3/2026

Discover your next classroom favorite at ACARC's Best Books of 2026 event! We invite you to join us for an afternoon of book talks, where three dedicated literacy experts will unveil their premier Children's and Young Adult selections. This curated session is designed to help educators across all grade levels find high-quality titles that reflect student experiences and spark genuine curiosity. Whether you are looking to refresh your library or inspire a reluctant reader, this joyful celebration will provide the tools and titles you need to foster a lifelong love of reading. Registration is required to secure your spot in this professional learning community! EVENT FEE: $20 for nonmembers; FREE for ACARC members. Payment due at the event (cash, check, credit card). Frontline registration is required. *Membership fee: Annual membership: $40;$20 for students* This includes: *Attendance at other Virtual & Hybrid ACARC PD events throughout the year *A yearly membership to ACARC and the New York State Reading Association (NYSRA). *A discounted rate at the annual NYSRA Conference in November. *** Additional fee for Dr. Guice's full year book study group. For questions, CONTACT: acarcny@gmail.com

Max Class Size: 60

27. NBCT MOC and Initial Candidate Support Group 26 - 27
Program: Professional Strategies
Dates: 12/8/2026 to 5/11/2027

This virtual support group is a hybrid for both initial Candidates and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Candidates. This program will consist of 6 2.5 hr meetings through Zoom. Candidates will be working with a Candidate Support Provider. Our online format includes resources for Candidates as well as 1:1 meetings.

Max Class Size: 15

28. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - December
Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog
Dates: 12/16/2026

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

Max Class Size: 30

29. Portrait of a Graduate Series: Bringing the Vision to Life in Your Classroom
Program: Professional Strategies
Audience: K-12 Educators
Dates: 12/21/2026 to 3/2/2027

New York State's Portrait of a Graduate initiative asks a compelling question: what should every student carry with them into their future, and how might educators support their journeys? This asynchronous, 15 CTLE hour course invites K-12 educators to build a solid understanding of the Portrait of a Graduate components, then translate that vision into classroom practice. Teachers will engage with community-based resources, such as the Hyde Collection, the New York State Museum, or miSci Museum of Innovation and Science, as a means of readying students to think critically, connect globally, communicate effectively, and engage meaningfully in their communities.

Participants will design an original lesson introducing students to the Portrait of a Graduate, implement it in their own classroom, and capture the resulting student work as evidence of learning. The course culminates in a Virtual Gallery Walk, where educators share lesson plans and student artifacts, creating a collective portrait of this work across classrooms.

Important Course Dates
Module 1 Materials Available: December 21, 2026
Module 1 Due: January 12, 2027
Module 2 Due: January 19, 2027
Module 3 Due: February 2, 2027
Module 4 Due: February 16, 2027
Module 5 Due: March 2, 2027

Level: Implementation / Reflection / Revision

Max Class Size: 50

30. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - January
Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog
Dates: 1/7/2027

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

Max Class Size: 30

31. Art Labs in Action: Four Studio Experiments for K-12 Art Classrooms
Program: Arts
Dates: 1/18/2027 to 3/1/2027

This professional development course will equip K-12 art educators with fresh, studio driven strategies that move beyond step-by-step projects and into more engaging, student-centered experiences. Teachers will design four flexible "Art Labs” that emphasize student voice, creative risk taking, and contemporary artmaking approaches. Through experiences like "Constraint = Creativity,” where limitations spark inventive problem solving, and "Push the Medium,” which encourages experimental use of materials, participants will develop activities that feel dynamic and relevant to today's learners. The "Concept Lab” will guide students to prioritize idea development and personal meaning, while the "Critique Lab” introduces accessible, structured ways for students to reflect, discuss, and think critically about their work. By implementing these short, studio style investigations, teachers will create classrooms that feel more like active creative spaces where students are empowered to explore, take risks, and develop their artistic voice.

Assignment 1: Studio Starter Lab: "Constraint = Creativity”
Assignment 2: Material Investigation Lab: "Push the Medium”
Assignment 3: Concept Lab: "Idea First, Product Second”
Assignment 4: Critique & Reflection Lab "Talk Like an Artist”

Max Class Size: 50

32. Center Stage: The NYS Portrait of a Graduate & Arts Education
Program: Arts
Audience: Arts Educators
Dates: 1/18/2027 to 3/1/2027

For generations, graduation from a NYS high school has required earning course credits and passing Board of Regents exams. Beginning with the 2029-30 school year, this system will be replaced by Portrait of a Graduate (POG) requirements, a system that reflects a broader vision of what high school graduates should know and be able to do. This means that Regents exams will no longer be required for a diploma, and students will be asked to demonstrate proficiency in multiple ways. While the POG requirements will not be fully implemented until the 2029-30 school year, it is important to begin thinking about the potential impact the POG will have on arts education in NYS.

This fifteen-hour, asynchronous online course invites arts educators to explore what the POG asks of students and to imagine the role their instructional practices might play in supporting students as they work to achieve and demonstrate POG goals. Participants will become familiar with the framework and its requirements, and they will celebrate the distinctive ways in which dance, music, theater, and visual arts nurture the POG attributes. Through reflection and practical planning, participants will identify what they already do well and will consider thoughtful adjustments they might make to curriculum, instruction and assessment.

A central task of the course is building a bridge between classroom practice and the POG portfolio. Participants will be asked to select anonymous samples of current student work, post it to the course community, and reflect on how it aligns with POG requirements. Samples may come from any grade level, ranging from kindergarten artwork exploring shape and color to high school music performances or artwork reflecting sophisticated interpretive insights. Each participant will leave with a personalized action plan to align their instruction with POG goals.

This course is open to K-12 certified art and music teachers and administrators only.

Max Class Size: 40

33. Current Trends and Contemporary Issues in Arts Education
Program: Arts
Dates: 1/18/2027 to 3/1/2027

This professional development course is designed for arts educators seeking to deepen their understanding of evolving trends, challenges, and innovations within their respective disciplines. Through guided discussion, collaborative inquiry, and critical reflection, participants will explore current topics shaping arts education today, including culturally responsive teaching, interdisciplinary integration, technology in the arts, equity and access, assessment practices, and advocacy.

Educators from diverse arts areas-such as music, visual art, theater, and dance-will engage in meaningful dialogue to compare perspectives, share best practices, and examine how broader educational and societal shifts impact their classrooms. Emphasis is placed on connecting theory to practice, encouraging participants to reflect on their own teaching contexts while considering new approaches that support student engagement, creativity, and inclusivity.

By the end of the course, participants will have developed a stronger awareness of contemporary issues in arts education, contributed to a professional learning community, and identified actionable strategies to adapt and enhance their instructional practice in alignment with current trends.

Max Class Size: 50

34. Photopea Classroom Studio
Program: Arts
Dates: 1/18/2027 to 3/1/2027

Transform your classroom into a professional creative studio using Photopea, the powerful and free browser-based alternative to Photoshop. This hands-on course teaches you how to master essential digital skills, like photo editing, compositing, and Graphic Design, without the need for expensive software. You will bridge the gap between traditional art and 21st-century skills. By the end of this course, you'll walk away with a ready-to-implement digital portfolio template and the technical confidence to turn your classroom into a high-end creative studio at zero cost to your district.

Max Class Size: 50

35. Smart Teaching, Stronger Learning: A Book Study on the Science of Learning
Program: Professional Strategies
Audience: K–12 educators of all subject areas and experience levels
Dates: 1/25/2027 to 3/8/2027
New

Why do students seem to understand a lesson today and forget it by next week? Why can they explain a concept but struggle to apply it? And how can you tell a research-backed strategy from the latest teaching fad? In this online book study, you'll explore these questions through Smart Teaching Stronger Learning: Practical Tips From 10 Cognitive Scientists, edited by Dr. Pooja K. Agarwal, lead author of Powerful Teaching.

Short, readable chapters, written by cognitive scientists who are also classroom teachers, translate decades of learning research into practical strategies you can use right away, without adding hours of prep or grading. Along the way, you'll likely discover that many strategies you already use are supported by research, and gain new ones to strengthen what's working.

While this course is completely asynchronous, it is not self-paced. You will reflect on key ideas, connect them to your own students and content area, and design small, practical adjustments for your classroom. You'll try at least one strategy with your students, observe what happens, and reflect on the results. Discussion with colleagues across grade levels and disciplines will offer fresh perspectives on how these principles look in different settings.

Open to K-12 educators of all subject areas and experience levels. Participants are responsible for obtaining their own copy of the book.

Max Class Size: 40

36. Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction: Connecting Assessments to Effective Interventions (Second Edition)
Program: English Language Arts
Dates: 2/8/2027 to 3/15/2027
Wait List

In this 15-hour asynchronous course, participants will explore Smartt and Glaser's updated book Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction: Connecting Assessments to Effective Interventions.

In this book study, participants will explore practical, evidence-based strategies for translating universal screening and diagnostic assessment results into effective Tier 1 instruction and targeted Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.

Through reading, collaborative discussions, and reflective activities, educators will deepen their understanding of how to align assessment data with instructional practices that address students' specific literacy needs. Participants will leave with practical tools and actionable strategies to improve literacy outcomes across diverse classroom settings.

Registrants should secure a copy of the book before the start date. A Google Classroom link will be sent before the start of the course.

This class will run from 2/8/26-3/15/26.

Level: Awareness / Foundational Knowledge Building / Collegial Support

Max Class Size: 50

37. The Teaching Strategy Handbook: 200+ Solutions for Common Classroom Challenges
Program: English Language Arts
Dates: 2/8/2027 to 3/15/2027
Closed

In this 15-hour asynchronous course, participants will explore the book The Teaching Strategy Handbook: 200+ Solutions for Common Classroom Challenges.

In this book study, participants will examine more than 200 research-backed, classroom-tested strategies designed to address the everyday realities of teaching. Through reading, reflection, and collaborative discussion, you will discover practical approaches for increasing student engagement, addressing learning gaps, supporting diverse learners, strengthening family partnerships, rethinking assessment practices, and preventing teacher burnout.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a personalized toolkit of practices you can implement immediately across all settings.

Participants should secure a copy of the book before the start date. A Google Classroom link will be sent before the start of the course.

This class will run from 2/8/26-3/15/26

Max Class Size: 50

38. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - February
Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog
Dates: 2/10/2027

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

Max Class Size: 30

39. Teaching Outside the Box: Sparking Curiosity and Sense-Making in Elementary Classrooms
Program: Math, Science & Technology
Audience: K-5 Educators and Administrators
Dates: 2/22/2027 to 5/3/2027
New

Ever wish you could breathe new life into your science lessons or turn routine kit activities into moments of genuine discovery for young learners? In this online course, K-5 educators will learn practical ways to develop engaging, standards-based lessons driven by children's natural curiosity, using local everyday phenomena. Participants will learn how to transform student observations into high-leverage questions, facilitate sense-making that sticks, and integrate the three dimensions of NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards. Because science offers an authentic context for reading, writing, and mathematical reasoning, we'll explore how to make meaningful literacy and math connections without adding more to your plate.

The course blends live Zoom sessions for collaboration and discussion with flexible asynchronous work, giving you time to try strategies in your own classroom between meetings. Whether you teach with science kits or digital platforms, you'll leave ready to unbox, adapt, and elevate any science curriculum.

Max Class Size: 30

40. Special Educator Support: Achieving the Limited Subject Extension Certification for Biology
Program: Math, Science & Technology
Audience: Only for Special Educators with certification to teach at the secondary level; Or any teacher preparing for the CST in Biology
Dates: 3/2/2027 to 4/27/2027

This comprehensive 45-hour study is designed specifically for Special Educators in New York State who are seeking to enhance their qualifications and expertise in Biology instruction. The course fulfills one requirement for obtaining the Limited Subject Extension (LSE) in Biology for Special Educators certified to teach at the secondary level. Special Class Teachers,Special Education Co-Teachers, Secondary Resource Room teachers, and any teachers preparing for the Content Specialty Test (CST) in Biology are welcome to this study. This asynchronous course is a total of 45 CTLE hours. Participants work through 15 modules in 8 weeks, support and feedback is provided by a NYS certified Biology teacher for feedback and evaluation. It's an excellent opportunity for content coaching to strengthen knowledge and skills, for networking with regional teachers, for collaborating on curricular resources, or for making a tailored plan to master the CST. For more information about the Limited Subject Extension and its requirements, please consult the NYSED Limited Subject Extension webpage. Facilitator will contact participants one week in advance of the course start.

Max Class Size: 6

41. Special Educator Support: Achieving the Limited Subject Extension Certification for Secondary ELA
Program: English Language Arts
Audience: Only for Special Educators with certification to teach at the secondary level; Or any teacher preparing for the CST in English
Dates: 3/2/2027 to 4/27/2027

This comprehensive 45-hour study is designed specifically for Special Educators in New York State who are seeking to enhance their qualifications and expertise in Secondary ELA instruction. The course fulfills one requirement for obtaining the Limited Subject Extension (LSE) in ELA for Special Educators certified to teach at the secondary level. Special Class Teachers,Special Education Co-Teachers, Secondary Resource Room teachers, and any teachers preparing for the Content Specialty Test (CST) in ELA are welcome to this study. This asynchronous course is a total of 45 CTLE hours. Participants work through 15 modules in 8 weeks, support and feedback is provided by a NYS certified ELA teacher for feedback and evaluation. It's an excellent opportunity for content coaching to strengthen knowledge and skills, for networking with regional teachers, for collaborating on curricular resources, or for making a tailored plan to master the CST. For more information about the Limited Subject Extension and its requirements, please consult the NYSED Limited Subject Extension webpage. Facilitator will contact participants one week in advance of the course start.

Max Class Size: 6

42. Special Educator Support: Achieving the Limited Subject Extension Certification in Math
Program: Math, Science & Technology
Audience: Only for Special Educators with certification to teach at the secondary level; Or any teacher preparing for the CST in Math
Dates: 3/2/2027 to 4/27/2027
Wait List

This comprehensive 45-hour study is designed specifically for Special Educators in New York State who are seeking to enhance their qualifications and expertise in math instruction. The course fulfills one requirement for obtaining the Limited Subject Extension (LSE) in Math for Special Educators who are certified to teach at the secondary level. Special Class Teachers,Special Education Co-Teachers, Secondary Resource Room teachers, and any teachers preparing for the Content Specialty Test (CST) in Math are welcome to this study. This asynchronous course is a total of 45 CTLE hours. Participants work through 15 modules in 8 weeks, support and feedback is provided by a NYS certified Math teacher for feedback and evaluation. It's an excellent opportunity for content coaching to strengthen knowledge and skills, for networking with regional teachers, for collaborating on curricular resources, or for making a tailored plan to master the CST. For more information about the Limited Subject Extension and its requirements, please consult the NYSED Limited Subject Extension webpage. Facilitator will contact participants one week in advance of the course start.

Max Class Size: 6

43. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - March
Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog
Dates: 3/4/2027

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

Max Class Size: 30

44. Portrait in Practice: Building Critical Thinkers and Reflective, Future-Focused Learners
Program: Professional Strategies
Audience: All educators and administrators
Dates: 3/10/2027 to 5/12/2027

Teachers across every discipline are being asked to prepare students to demonstrate proficiency in the New York State Portrait of a Graduate (POG). The framework is clear about what graduates should be able to do - but far less clear about how to apply the framework to individual disciplines that build those capacities inside ordinary instruction.

This course offers a concrete, transferable answer: Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS), a facilitated inquiry routine built on three questions and three facilitation moves. VTS is small enough to learn in a few hours, flexible enough to run in any classroom, and connects three POG components for your students- Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Reflective and Future Focused Learners. Through four online sessions, participants will collaborate to learn the POG and VTS frameworks, experience an example using The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls, and translate the routine into their own discipline.

Max Class Size: 50

45. Using Literature to Build Literacy and Social-Emotional Learning (ACARC)
Program: Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC)
Dates: 4/1/2027

Discover how ELA teachers and school counselors can collaborate to use novels to address both English Language Arts standards and school counseling competencies. This event with Carla Young will highlight specific texts and practical strategies for drawing out social-emotional learning themes. Leave ready-to-use strategies that help students make meaningful connections between literature and their own lives. With more than two decades of experience as a school counselor, Carla Young enjoys helping educators find practical ways to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth. She was honored as the 2019 Beautiful Me Teacher of the Year and the 2023 New York State School Counselor of the Year. In addition to her work in schools, Carla shares her experience as an Adjunct Professor at Russell Sage College, a presenter at state and national conferences, and a consultant for school districts across New York. She appreciates opportunities to collaborate with educators and share practical strategies that can be applied immediately in schools. EVENT FEE: $20 for nonmembers; FREE for ACARC members. Payment due at the event (cash, check, credit card). Frontline registration is required. *Membership fee: Annual membership: $40;$20 for students* This includes: *Attendance at other Virtual & Hybrid ACARC PD events throughout the year *A yearly membership to ACARC and the New York State Reading Association (NYSRA). *A discounted rate at the annual NYSRA Conference in November. *** Additional fee for Dr. Guice's full year book study group. For questions, CONTACT: acarcny@gmail.com

Max Class Size: 60

46. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - April
Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog
Dates: 4/7/2027

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

Max Class Size: 30

47. Orff "Test Kitchen"
Program: Berkshire-Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Orff Schulwerk Association
Audience: In-service and pre-service music educators.
Dates: 4/17/2027

Come on out and join us for a jam session of some of our favorite arrangements from the Orff and Keetman volumes, as well as other favorites.

Think of this as a musical potluck: no prep required, no fancy plating, just good ingredients and lots of tasting along the way. We're gathering to try out some of our favorite recipes from the Orff-Keetman volumes of "Music For Children" and other publications. We will experiment together and make music in a low-pressure, collaborative space. This is a relaxed, hands-on playthrough -- come as you are and be ready to play!

What's on the menu: - A playthrough style session where we will explore and try some of our favorite arrangements from the Orff-Keetman volumes as well as other favorites.
- All instruments will be provided for you!
- CTLE credit is available for participants.
- Got a favorite arrangement (recipe) of your own? Bring it along and let us sample it. Feel free to bring any resources you love -- spices, sauces, or secret ingredients are welcome!

Whether you come with materials or just yourself, we'd love to have you play and learn alongside us!

This event will be facilitated by board members of the Berkshire-Hudson Valley chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association.

Payment Information:

This workshop is free for BHVAOSA 2026-2027 members. The non-member educator fee is $45.00. The college student fee is $10.00. Payments will be accepted at the event or in advance by mailing a check (payable to "BHVAOSA") to Heidi Levin, BHVAOSA Treasurer, 9 Mennen Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Online payments can be made through our website: bhvorff.net

Max Class Size: 50

48. Summer Reading May 2027 Sponsored in collaboration with ACARC and UAlbany's Literacy Teaching and Learning Department (ACARC)
Program: Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC)
Dates: 5/1/2027

Get ready for an inspiring and engaging professional development experience! Dr. Cheryl Dozier and another guest from the University at Albany serve as our expert panel as they share their latest favorite children's literature, offering fresh ideas you can immediately connect to your students. Plus, they'll highlight impactful professional books and articles on literacy that will spark your creativity for the upcoming year. This is the event to help you build your summer reading stack while connecting with fellow educators. You'll leave not only with new resources but also with valuable opportunities to network, share ideas, and gain insights to elevate your teaching. Don't miss out on an evening full of inspiration and professional growth! EVENT FEE: $20 for nonmembers; FREE for ACARC members. Payment due at the event (cash, check, credit card). Frontline registration is required. *Membership fee: Annual membership: $40;$20 for students* This includes: *Attendance at other Virtual & Hybrid ACARC PD events throughout the year *A yearly membership to ACARC and the New York State Reading Association (NYSRA). *A discounted rate at the annual NYSRA Conference in November. *** Additional fee for Dr. Guice's full year book study group. For questions, CONTACT: acarcny@gmail.com

Max Class Size: 60

49. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - May
Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog
Dates: 5/13/2027

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

Max Class Size: 30

50. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - June
Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog
Dates: 6/9/2027

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

Max Class Size: 30

51. Skidmore Jazz Institute Teacher Summit
Program: Arts
Dates: 7/8/2027
New

On Thursday, July 8th, The Skidmore Jazz Institute will present a day-long program of master classes with the Institute's faculty including Todd Coolman, Dennis Mackrel, Bill Cunliffe, Russell Haight, James Burton III, Tatum Greenblatt, Brian Carucci, and Drew Lammly. Topics will include rhythm section, brass section, and saxophone section fundamentals.

Participants will attend the Institute classes as well as the concluding concert featuring the Skidmore Jazz Faculty All-Stars. All activities will be held in the Arthur Zankel Music Center on the Skidmore College campus in Saratoga Springs, NY; dinner is included. Participants who attend the Institute will receive ten CTLE hours.

The Institute is limited to fifteen K-12 music teacher participants who teach or are preparing to teach jazz ensembles; therefore, it is important to register early.

AGENDA
11:30 -12:30 p.m.: Welcome/Registration
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.: Brass Section Fundamentals with Tatum Greenblatt and James Burton, III - Room 215
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.: Tour of student combos - Arthur Zankel Music Center Lobby
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.: Rhythm Section Fundamentals class with Todd Coolman and Dennis Mackrel - Room 215
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.: Improving your sax section's sound with Russell Haight - Room 215
5:15 - 7:00 p.m.: Q&A with Drew Lammly, Brian Carucci, and Bob Halek; Working Dinner (Provided) - Beckerman Hall
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.: SJI Faculty Concert - Ladd Hall, Arthur Zankel Music Center

The program is offered at no cost to participants. We understand that your schedule may change, but if you register and later learn you cannot attend, you MUST notify the Teacher Center so that a teacher on the waitlist may take your place. Thank you for your consideration of others.

Max Class Size: 15

52. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - July
Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog
Dates: 7/15/2027

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

Max Class Size: 30

53. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - August
Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog
Dates: 8/12/2027

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

Max Class Size: 30

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