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1. Distance Learning Practitioners Meeting (June 2026)

Program: NERIC: Special Events

Audience: Distance Learning Teachers, Classroom Facilitators and DL Coordinators

Dates: 6/17/2026

Location: CVES Rooms

It's hard to believe we are already approaching the close of another school year. Time truly flies, as it feels like we just connected back in January. As June fast approaches, we look forward to bringing you, the Distance Learning (DL) Teachers and Classroom Facilitators, together once again. We sincerely value the opportunity to collaborate with each of you as you continue to make a meaningful difference in students' learning every day.

We invite you to take part in the Distance Learning (DL) Practitioners Meeting; a collaborative forum for experienced DL practitioners, those just beginning their work in distance learning, and anyone interested in learning more about the DL network. This gathering offers an opportunity to exchange insights, recognize accomplishments, address challenges, and consider new ways to strengthen and expand the DL program across a variety of learning settings.

The June Distance Learning Practitioners Meeting will be an in-person event on Wednesday, June 17th from 12:30pm to 2:00pm at NERIC - 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road in Albany. We will kick things off with lunch at 12:00pm, so plan to arrive early! A virtual option will be made available upon request.

Please register soon to hold your place.

Email dl@neric.org by June 11th with any questions or topics you would like covered during the meeting. This is your meeting, so we need your input to shape the discussion, making this gathering as productive as possible.

We look forward to seeing you on June 17th. Until then, soak up the season and stay inspired!

-Eileen Drescher, Mike Sylofski, Dan LeClaire, & Mary Graham-Morris

NOTE: This meeting is open to DL Practitioners from districts participating in the Full Distance Learning Program.
  • Enrolled: 29/100
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2. NYS Teacher Ambassador Program

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: teachers, librarians, and counselors, grades 6-12, with more than two years of experience in a school setting, and an interest in career-readiness and workforce development. Applicants serving historically underserved communities were encouraged to apply.

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 7/31/2026

Today's students will be tomorrow's workforce. Educators already serve on the frontline and have the potential to shape that workforce. To support the design and implementation of career-readiness curricula statewide, the New York State Department of Labor in partnership with the New York State Education Department and Capital Region BOCES launched the Teacher Ambassador Program, a four-week summer training for teachers, librarians, and counselors in Grades 6 to 12 to develop, implement, and deliver 21st century career-readiness curricula or strategies to New York's students.
  • Enrolled: 45/70
  • Wait: 0/0

3. Google Glow-Up: Organization in Google (July 27)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 7/27/2026

Is your digital life a "junk drawer" of mystery files and 400 open browser tabs? It's time for a 90-minute Google Glow-Up! We're going to scrub your Gmail, tame your Drive, and turn your Chrome browser into a lean, mean, productivity machine. Come ready to declutter and leave feeling like a digital zen master!

This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduation attributes of Creative Innovator, Critical Thinker, Reflective and Future Focused and Academically Prepared.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $100.00
Location: Online via webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 15/100
  • Wait: 0/5

4. Google Updates (August 3)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 8/3/2026

Starting Today
Stay ahead of the curve by exploring the latest features and interface changes across the Google Workspace for Education suite. This session provides a clear, concise overview of recent updates in Docs, Slides, Drive, and AI-integrated tools. Participants will leave with a practical roadmap for implementing these new features to save time and enhance student engagement.

This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduation attributes of Critical Thinker, Reflective and Future Focused and Academically Prepared.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $100.00
Location: Online via webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 11/100
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5. SchoolTool Elementary Scheduling Workshop [ALB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/3/2026

Location: TBD

NewStarting Today
SchoolTool
This session covers elementary scheduling as a brief overview. Thereafter schedulers will work individually at their own pace to create schedules. NERIC SchoolTool Team members will be on-hand to answer questions as needed.
  • Enrolled: 4/25
  • Wait: 0/0

6. SchoolTool Elementary Scheduling Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/3/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

Starting Today
SchoolTool
This webex will provide an A-Z overview of creating an elementary schedule. Topics will include maintenance area setup as well as Course Catalog, planning and building a Master Schedule, assigning homerooms and teams. Recommended for users in their first years of elementary scheduling as well as veteran schedules.
  • Enrolled: 13/20
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7. Click, Chat, Create: Conquering Embedded Gemini in the Workspace (August 4)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 8/4/2026

Starting Soon
Ready to let AI do the heavy lifting? Join us for an action-packed hour where we turn Gemini into your personal "Workday Wizard" right inside Google Workspace! You'll learn how to conjure up email replies, summon data summaries in Sheets, and magic-up slide decks in seconds. It's time to stop the copy-paste struggle and start working smarter with your new favorite sidekick!

This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduation attributes of Creative Innovator, Critical Thinker, Reflective and Future Focused and Academically Prepared.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $100.00
Location: Online via webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 7/100
  • Wait: 0/5

8. SchoolTool Elementary Scheduling Workshop [ALB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/4/2026

Location: TBD

Starting Soon
SchoolTool
This session covers elementary scheduling as a brief overview. Thereafter schedulers will work individually at their own pace to create schedules. NERIC SchoolTool Team members will be on-hand to answer questions as needed.
  • Enrolled: 20/25
  • Wait: 0/0

9. SchoolTool Elementary Scheduling Workshop [PLT]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/5/2026

Location: Marcy Room

Starting Soon
SchoolTool
This session covers elementary scheduling instruction in a A-Z structured step-by-step fashion with hands-on work time provided. Recommended for users in their first years of elementary scheduling as well as veteran schedules.
  • Enrolled: 9/25
  • Wait: 0/0

10. Pear Deck: Discover the Power (Aug5)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 8/5/2026

Starting Soon
Discover the power of Pear Deck to transform passive classrooms into vibrant, inclusive learning communities. This course provides concrete strategies to hook non-participatory students, giving them a comfortable way to engage while creating equity between all types of learners and personalities within your classroom. Learn how to make active participation the norm for every student, every day.

This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduation attributes of Effective Communicator, Culturally Responsive, and Reflective and Future Focused and Academically Prepared.
Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $100.00
Location: Online via webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 3/100
  • Wait: 0/5

11. SchoolTool Elementary Scheduling Workshop [MAL]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/6/2026

Location: Malone CSD - Franklin Academy

Starting Soon
SchoolTool
This session covers elementary scheduling instruction in a A-Z structured step-by-step fashion with hands-on work time provided. Recommended for users in their first years of elementary scheduling as well as veteran schedules.
  • Enrolled: 7/25
  • Wait: 0/0

12. Cleanup in Aisle 3:Learn to use Gemini to Tackle the Problems (July 22) rescheduled to August 7th

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 8/7/2026

Starting Soon
Is your Google Workspace looking like a tangled mess of fishing line after a windy day on the lake? Don't let your productivity drift out to sea! Join us for "Cleanup in Aisle 3," where we'll teach you how to use Gemini as your ultimate sonar. We'll show you how to bait your prompts to catch exactly what you're looking for, untangle messy spreadsheets, and keep your workflow from getting snagged on tedious tasks. It's time to stop fishing for answers and start reeling in results!

This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduation attributes of Creative Innovator, Critical Thinker, Reflective and Future Focused and Academically Prepared.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $100.00
Location: Online via webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 12/100
  • Wait: 0/5

13. Navigating NotebookLM: Next-Level Nuance (August 10)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 8/10/2026

Ready to take the training wheels off your digital research? We're diving into the deep end of NotebookLM to see how it handles your toughest, messiest, and most complex data piles. Join us as we master the art of "teaching" the AI to find the needle in the haystack and turn your chaos into a masterpiece of organization!
Participants should be familiar with NotebookLM; this is for imtermediate and advanced users.

This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduation attributes of Creative Innovator, Critical Thinker, Reflective and Future Focused and Academically Prepared.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others:$100.00
Location: Online via webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 10/100
  • Wait: 0/5

14. Deep Dive into Gemini (August 11)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 8/11/2026

Descend past the surface level. If you're already comfortable with the basics, it's time to suit up for a high-pressure exploration of Gemini's most powerful depths. We're bypassing the shallow reefs of simple chat to navigate the complex underwater architecture of Deep Research and Custom Gems.

In this intensive session, you'll learn to act as a mission commander, orchestrating a fleet of specialized AI agents that handle your most taxing workloads-from data-heavy synthesis to cinematic video production. Stop wading in the shallows; it's time to plunge into the deep-context window and emerge with professional-grade treasures.
This session is designed for imtermediate and advanced Gemini users.

This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduation attributes of Creative Innovator, Critical Thinker, Reflective and Future Focused and Academically Prepared.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $100.00
Location: Online via webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 5/100
  • Wait: 0/5

15. SchoolTool Opening Readiness Part I [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/11/2026

Location: Webex link will provided

SchoolTool
This webinar will be a review of school opening readiness tasks as outlined in the Mindex Yearly Rollover checklist. Topics will include updates to custom and canned reports, homeroom assignment, adding assessments to student records, activities, faculty record updates, graduation requirements and maintenance settings for BOCES virtual locations.
  • Enrolled: 18/50
  • Wait: 0/0

16. Grading for Opportunity: Cohort #3 (New)

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: District Teams

Dates: 8/12/2026 to 5/6/2027

Research shows that grading practices often favor privileged students and disadvantage those with less privilege, including students of color, those from low-income families, students receiving special education services, and English learners (Feldman, 2019).

Capital Region BOCES is pleased to offer the opportunities to explore this issue in more depth. Throughout the year, you will:


• Gain an understanding of inequitable grading practices in the context of culturally responsive practices.


• Reflect upon current teacher grading and grade reporting practices to determine the degree to which students receive meaningful feedback and their knowledge and skills are accurately reported.


• Hear from teachers and leaders regarding their process toward systemic change, policy revision, professional learning and building.


• Develop a plan for effective and long-term change specific to the needs of your school.


Facilitator: Dr. Eva L. Jones is a leader in examining systems through the lens of cultural proficiency and providing culturally responsive professional development. Her research in developing culturally responsive systems in schools informs her work with teachers, administrators and district leaders as they come to understand the impact of bias and privilege on their daily work.

  • Enrolled: 4/50
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17. New Lead Evaluator Training

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 8/13/2026

The session is designed for NEW Lead Evaluators of Teachers in compliance with Education law 3012-d: Focus of the training:

- NYS Teaching Standards

- Professional Standards for Educational Evaluators (PSEL)

- Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education Framework (CRSE)

- State approved professional practice rubrics to anchor effective evidence collection and feedback

For more information, email: sharon.swain@neric.org

  • Enrolled: 10/50
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18. CVES Regional Tableau Data Exploration Day

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: CVES Regional Tableau Users and their instructional teams they wish to join the conversation.

Dates: 8/13/2026

New
Join CVES and the Tableau Data Reports Team as we explore the new preliminary embargoed data available for Grades 3-8 assessments and NYS Regents exams. The day will be divided into two sessions: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. During this session, we will review the data reports and their functionality. Participants will engage in collaborative discussions, identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement, and develop actionable next steps to support continued growth. 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. This session will provide flexible time for participants to ask independent data-related questions and receive support. A light lunch will be available onsite for those attending. If you have questions, please contact tableau@neric.org or Stephanie Sorgule at sorgule_stephanie@cves.org.
  • Enrolled: 9/50
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19. Recertification Training for Lead Evaluators of Principals

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 8/13/2026

This half day in person workshop is for those who have previously attended the Certification for Lead Evaluators of Principals Workshop and will focus on the evaluation process as it relates to principals. Participants will:
• Review the Standards for Educational Leadership and recommended NYS rubrics that are available.
• Qualities that make for a highly effective school principal.
• Review the process and best practices for site visits.
• Discuss how to support principals - best practices, rubric thoughts, and future considerations.
  • Enrolled: 14/50
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20. Spotlight on New Books with Alicia Abdul and Stacey Rattner

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians and Teachers in WSWHE, Capital Region, Questar III, or HFM BOCES

Dates: 8/18/2026

Join us for a full day highlighting the best new books for all grade levels. Presenters Alicia Abdul and Stacey Rattner will help prepare you for the year to come!
  • Enrolled: 14/40
  • Wait: 0/0

21. YA Book Group - 8/19

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians and teachers in Capital Region BOCES

Dates: 8/19/2026

We invite librarians and educators to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.
  • Enrolled: 5/20
  • Wait: 0/0

22. Lead Evaluator Refresher Training

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 8/20/2026

The session is designed as a REFRESHER for veteran Lead Evaluators of Teachers in compliance with Education law 3012-d: Focus of the training:

NYS Teaching Standards

Professional Standards for Educational Evaluators (PSEL)

Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education Framework (CRSE)

State approved professional practice rubrics to anchor effective evidence collection and feedback

For more information, email: Sharon Swain at sharon.swain@neric.org

  • Enrolled: 29/60
  • Wait: 0/0

23. SchoolTool Opening Readiness Part II [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/20/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This webinar will be a final review of school opening readiness tasks as outlined in the Mindex Yearly Rollover Checklist document. A brief review of topics covered in SchoolTool Opening Readiness Part I will be included. Additional topics will include attendance tasks, counseling tasks, grading tasks, final School Year setup adjustments and master scheduling tasks.
  • Enrolled: 18/50
  • Wait: 0/0

24. Sun, Fun & Tiny Bots: Classroom Ideas That Just Work (LOTS of Ideas and Resources!)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 8/20/2026

Join us for a dynamic, hands-on session where we reframe Ozobots from a simple coding tool into a powerful engine for complimenting all curriculum areas. Through the lens of tangible, screen-free, and interactive robotics, you will discover how to use Ozobots and walk away with templates and materials that can be used across all content areas to promote sequential thinking, problem solving, and logical reasoning.

WHY TAKE THIS COURSE - You will leave inspired with not just with ideas, but with ready-to-use, practical strategies to hook student engagement from day one. Discover how to turn anxiety about the future into actionable, high-impact classroom success. No prior coding experience required!

No Ozobots? No worries. They can be borrowed by NERIC MS Districts from our Lending Library, so you can plan for next year knowing the tech is supported.

Agenda:
Line Drawing and Coding
Vocabulary, Reading, Math Searches
Makerspace Content
Parades, Fun, Creativity and Other Ideas
Blockly Coding with Classroom Connections
Resources

This course covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attributes of Critical Thinker and Creative Innovator.

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $100
Course Type: Live In-Person at NERIC Albany

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 2/20
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25. Escape Education: Live and in Person! Literature, Science OR Math - You Choose!

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 8/24/2026

Nothing is more motivating to a student than a locked box! Students work together to solve problems and figure out combinations to break open a box. They won't have to ask you if their answer is correct ....if they're right, the lock opens. Encourage curiosity and productive struggle. Join us to try your hand at a themed breakout, then learn how to make your own using household items and your own grade level content! We will share tips, templates, and ideas.

First, experience breaking out yourself, as you work with a team to solve puzzles and unlock a box. You can choose from 3 different challenges (Literature, Science or Math) to try, then build a breakout to try with your own students using your own content material. Works for any grade level, any content area! LIVE, IN PERSON on August 24, 2026 @ 1-4pm at Capital Region BOCES.

This course covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attributes of Effective Communicator, Critical Thinker, and Creative Innovator.

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $100
Course Type: Live In-Person at NERIC Albany

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 1/40
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26. SLS Resource Overview

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES School Librarians

Dates: 8/25/2026

Join us to learn about all the resources available to you and your students as a member of the Capital Region BOCES School Library System. Learn about: NewsOMatic, Sooth.FYI, Sora, Lightbox/AV2 Books, Rosen ebooks, BoClips, Newsbank, Noodletools, and Teachingbooks.net.
  • Enrolled: 6/30
  • Wait: 0/0

27. Teaching Assistant Cohort

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 8/25/2026 to 3/16/2027

This multi-day professional development series is designed to equip teaching assistants with the foundational knowledge and practical strategies needed to effectively support students and collaborate within school teams. Participants will explore the role of the TA, including common responsibilities such as data collection, test accommodations, and the use of prompting and fading techniques.

Sessions include:
- August 25: Exploring the Role of the TA; De-escalation and Crisis Management
- September 29: Foundations of Classroom Management
- November 3: Intro to IEPs and 504's; Understanding Common Diagnosis
- January 12: Social Emotional Learning Strategies
- March 16: Prompting and Fading

The cohort will meet through a hybrid mix of in person and virtual sessions. Please see below for times and locations.
  • Enrolled: 4/50
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28. Canva Code is Your New Friend!

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 8/25/2026

Ready to upgrade your Canva skills? Learn how to use Canva's game-changing coding app to build interactive games, tools, and widgets for your students using pure natural language. We will go over a massive list of cross-curricular ideas for grades K-12, explore how to capture student data effortlessly, and show you how "Vibe Coding" can make lesson design faster, easier, and a whole lot more fun. Maximize your learning through a blend of real-time collaboration (webinar) and hands-on independent practice.

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $100
Course Type: Online Course

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 7/30
  • Wait: 0/0

29. Alexandria Training for new librarians

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES School Librarians

Dates: 8/25/2026

Join us for a half-day Alexandria training session designed for new CRB librarians learning the system for the first time, while also highlighting recent improvements and helpful workflow updates. We'll cover key functions such as circulation, patron management, reports, holds/ILL processes, and troubleshooting tips, with time for questions and hands-on practice throughout the session.
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/0

30. Alexandria Summer Training Day

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region School Librarians

Dates: 8/26/2026

Join us for a full-day Alexandria training session designed to highlight recent improvements, streamline daily workflows, and strengthen your overall experience with the system. We'll review updated features, best practices for circulation and reporting, holds/ILL processes, and helpful tips to make day-to-day tasks more efficient. The session will also include hands-on time, troubleshooting support, and opportunities to share questions and feedback with fellow librarians.
This session is ideal for librarians who already use Alexandria and are looking to refine their skills, explore advanced features, and get back into the system before the first day of the school year.
  • Enrolled: 12/75
  • Wait: 0/0

31. Culturally Responsive Practices: Portrait of a Graduate Moves

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, support staff, principals, curriculum leaders, and administrators.

Dates: 8/27/2026

Join national educational consultant Natalie McGee for an immersive, hands-on workshop designed to bring culturally responsive teaching into your daily instruction. Grounded in the New York State Portrait of a Graduate vision, this session moves past theory to help educators build inclusive, high-achieving classrooms where diverse student perspectives are valued as essential learning assets. Through collaborative discussions, real classroom analysis, and the "6 Moves That Matter," you will discover how to transition from a deficit mindset to an asset-based approach, unlocking new opportunities to spark student creativity, deep reflection, and global awareness across any subject area. This workshop is built around practical, measurable growth to ensure you leave ready to make an immediate impact. By the end of the session, you will be able to clearly define culturally responsive practice within daily lessons, analyze your current classroom routines through an inclusive lens, and practice high-impact instructional moves that keep academic expectations high. Ultimately, you will dedicate time to drafting a concrete, realistic action plan so you can head back to your school equipped to cultivate graduates who are truly prepared to innovate, lead, and thrive in an interconnected world.
  • Enrolled: 8/60
  • Wait: 0/0

32. SchoolTool Attendance Clerk A-Z [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/27/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This webinar will cover the daily tasks of an Attendance Clerk. Topics will include entering and updating attendance records, resolving/reconciling attendance conflicts, attendance reports, student check-in and attendance maintenance setup.
  • Enrolled: 16/50
  • Wait: 0/0

33. Requesting SLS Resources

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region School Librarians

Dates: 9/15/2026

We have recently streamlined how the School Library System's resources can be accessed and requested. In this training, we will cover how you can easily browse and request PD texts, text sets, jackdaws, literature review journals, maker kits, DVDs, equipment, and I'm Your Neighbor book sets with our new system in Alexandria. As time permits, we will also review how to access digital resources offered by the School Library System. This session will not be recorded. The Zoom link will be shared with participants the day before the event.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

34. Requesting SLS Resources

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region School Librarians

Dates: 9/16/2026

We have recently streamlined how the School Library System's resources can be accessed and requested. In this training, we will cover how you can easily browse and request PD texts, text sets, jackdaws, literature review journals, maker kits, DVDs, equipment, and I'm Your Neighbor book sets with our new system in Alexandria. As time permits, we will also review how to access digital resources offered by the School Library System. This session will not be recorded. The Zoom link will be shared with participants the day before the event.
  • Enrolled: 1/20
  • Wait: 0/0

35. Requesting SLS Resources

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region School Librarians

Dates: 9/17/2026

We have recently streamlined how the School Library System's resources can be accessed and requested. In this training, we will cover how you can easily browse and request PD texts, text sets, jackdaws, literature review journals, maker kits, DVDs, equipment, and I'm Your Neighbor book sets with our new system in Alexandria. As time permits, we will also review how to access digital resources offered by the School Library System. This session will not be recorded. The Zoom link will be shared with participants the day before the event.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

36. DASA Training September 2026

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Individuals seeking NYS Certification

Dates: 9/18/2026

This workshop will fulfill the training requirements for the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) as required by the New York State Education Department Board of Regents. The workshop is designed for those who are seeking a New York State Certification.

New York State's Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) 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.

Date: September 18
Time: 8:30-3:30
1 hour lunch break, lunch will be on your own
Participants paying by check can mail in advance payment or bring a check made out to Capital Region BOCES to the session.

This staff development offering is provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add service.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

37. SchoolTool Standards-Based Grade Book Teacher Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Audience: Admin and Teachers

Dates: 9/22/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This webinar highlights SchoolTool's Standards-Based grade book released during Summer 2024. District staff and classroom teachers are welcome to attend this high-level overview of Grade Book features; previous Grade Book experience is useful but not required. Topics will include: setting up a new grade book; adding color-coding for assignment categories and score ranges (such as green for 65-100 and red for 0-64), custom grade scales and assigning standards to assignments.
  • Enrolled: 2/50
  • Wait: 0/0

38. SchoolTool Traditional Grade Book Teacher Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Audience: Admin and Teachers

Dates: 9/24/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This webinar highlights the Traditional Grade Book first released in Summer 2023. District staff and classroom teachers are welcome to attend this high-level overview of NEW Grade Book features; previous Grade Book experience is highly recommended. Topics will include: setting up new and/or importing last year's grade book; adding color-coding for assignment categories and score ranges (such as green for 65-100 and red for 0-64), and custom grade scales.
  • Enrolled: 1/50
  • Wait: 0/0

39. YA Book Group - 9/28

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians and teachers in Capital Region BOCES

Dates: 9/28/2026

We invite librarians and educators to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

40. SLS New Librarians Orientation and Mentoring Kickoff

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region School Librarians and Questar III School Librarians

Dates: 9/29/2026

New
Please join the School Library System staff for a full day of learning about the resources, opportunities, and support available to you as a new (or "new-ish") school librarian! This session will combine new librarians from Capital Region BOCES and Questar III BOCES SLS.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

41. SchoolTool Census Clean-up [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 10/1/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This webinar will be a review of best practices for keeping your census records tidy in SchoolTool. We will discuss best practices for data entry consistency to avoid duplications when creating person records and addresses. Other topics will include finding potential duplicate person records or addresses using advanced searches and Custom Export. We will also look at the various tools available to maintain and verify Census data such as Maintenance > Census > Address Maintenance and Maintenance > Census > Delete Person.
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/0

42. Tips & Tricks for Using ClickView & Streamable

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians and teachers in Capital Region BOCES

Dates: 10/7/2026

Join us to learn the basics of ClickView and Streamable, and how these resources can support teaching and learning in your school. This session will not be recorded. The Zoom link will be shared the day before the event.
Access to ClickView & Streamable is provided to all Instructional Media Library members by the Capital Region BOCES School Library System.
  • Enrolled: 2/30
  • Wait: 0/0

43. Tips & Tricks for Using ClickView & Streamable

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians and teachers in Capital Region BOCES

Dates: 10/7/2026

Join us to learn the basics of ClickView and Streamable, and how these resources can support teaching and learning in your school. This session will not be recorded. The Zoom link will be shared the day before the event.
Access to ClickView & Streamable is provided to all Instructional Media Library members by the Capital Region BOCES School Library System.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

44. SchoolTool Discipline and Physical Interventions [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 10/8/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This webinar will cover creating and resolving discipline referrals, students to see, discipline reports, discipline maintenance setup which will include the student behavioral interventions fields.
  • Enrolled: 1/50
  • Wait: 0/0

45. Grading for Opportunity: Cohort #2 (Returning)

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Educators who participated in YEAR ONE (25-26)

Dates: 10/8/2026 to 3/25/2027

Research indicates that grading practices often disproportionately favor privileged students, while disadvantaging those from less privileged backgrounds. This includes students of color, those from low-income families, students receiving special education services, and English learners (Feldman, 2019). These inequities in grading systems can contribute to gaps in academic achievement and perpetuate systemic disadvantages for historically marginalized groups. As educators, it is essential to explore and address how grading policies and practices can either reinforce or reduce these disparities.

Capital Region BOCES is pleased to offer a continued opportunity for educators to engage in a second-year program focused on exploring these inequities in greater depth. This program provides an important chance for educators to build on the knowledge and skills developed during the 2024-2025 Grading for Opportunity sessions.

In this second-year cohort, participants will further develop their understanding of standards-based instruction and assessment. The program will focus on classroom and school practices and policies that ensure accurate communication of student progress, allowing for more equitable outcomes. Through guided action planning, participants will identify specific steps to implement in their classrooms and schools, taking into account the unique needs of their students. Together, they will work to foster a more inclusive and fair educational environment that supports all students in reaching their full potential.

Facilitator: Dr. Eva L. Jones is a leader in examining systems through the lens of cultural proficiency and providing culturally responsive professional development. Her research in developing culturally responsive systems in schools informs her work with teachers, administrators and district leaders as they come to understand the impact of bias and privilege on their daily work.
  • Enrolled: 6/50
  • Wait: 0/0

46. New Lead Evaluator Training

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 10/15/2026

The session is designed for NEW Lead Evaluators of Teachers in compliance with Education law 3012-d: Focus of the training:

- NYS Teaching Standards

- Professional Standards for Educational Evaluators (PSEL)

- Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education Framework (CRSE)

- State approved professional practice rubrics to anchor effective evidence collection and feedback

For more information, email: sharon.swain@neric.org

  • Enrolled: 5/50
  • Wait: 0/0

47. DASA Training October 2026

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Individuals seeking NYS Certification

Dates: 10/16/2026

This workshop will fulfill the training requirements for the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) as required by the New York State Education Department Board of Regents. The workshop is designed for those who are seeking a New York State Certification.

New York State's Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) 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.

Date: October 16
Time: 8:30-3:30
1 hour lunch break, lunch will be on your own
Participants paying by check can mail in advance payment or bring a check made out to Capital Region BOCES to the session.

This staff development offering is provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add service.
  • Enrolled: 1/25
  • Wait: 0/0

48. Critical Conversations for School Counselors 26-27

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Schools Counselors, Social Workers, Behavioral Specialists

Dates: 10/20/2026 to 5/11/2027

A series of virtual meetings for school counselors. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues, learn about state updates related to school counseling, and engage in ongoing professional development. Topics covered will include chronic absenteeism, supporting students in emotional regulation, critical care teams, and other areas of focus determined based on group feedback.

Session 1: October 12 from 8:30-9:45 am
Session 2: Jan 12 from 8:30-9:45 am
Session 3: May 11 from 8:30-9:30 am

All meetings will be held virtually
  • Enrolled: 3/40
  • Wait: 0/0

49. YA Book Group - 10/20

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians and teachers in Capital Region BOCES

Dates: 10/20/2026

We invite librarians and educators to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

50. Communication Coordinators Meeting #1 (CC Meeting)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region School Librarians

Dates: 10/21/2026

Quarterly meetings for SLS Communications Coordinators as mandated in NY State Education Law 90.18. Communications Coordinators are updated on topics such as NY State Education updates, technology, and Information Fluency Skills. Professional development is provided on current issues. Information is brought back to other librarians in their districts. ALL Librarians are welcome!
  • Enrolled: 5/50
  • Wait: 0/0

51. Thought Leadership Meetings for Principals & Assistant Principals Series

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

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

Capital Region BOCES is pleased to host a series of meetings to provide the opportunity for principals and assistant principals to collaborate and share ideas with peers.

Please note: Meetings will be held in person with an opportunity to participate virtually.

Relevant and Timely Topics:
Receive updates on important issues that impact your role as principal. Discuss topics of interest such as NY Inspires and the Portrait of a Graduate, curriculum and instruction, building a supportive school culture, and others as determined by the group. Don't miss the opportunity to share ideas and receive feedback in a collaborative environment. Meetings will be facilitated by Capital Region BOCES and your colleagues.

This staff development offering is provided at no additional cost for Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add service. $180 for all other participants.

  • Enrolled: 12/50
  • Wait: 0/0

52. Lead Evaluator Refresher Training

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 10/22/2026

The session is designed as a REFRESHER for veteran Lead Evaluators of Teachers in compliance with Education law 3012-d: Focus of the training:

NYS Teaching Standards

Professional Standards for Educational Evaluators (PSEL)

Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education Framework (CRSE)

State approved professional practice rubrics to anchor effective evidence collection and feedback

For more information, email: Sharon Swain at sharon.swain@neric.org

  • Enrolled: 8/60
  • Wait: 0/0

53. DASA Coordinator Training

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: DASA Coordinators

Dates: 10/23/2026

Join us at Capital Region BOCES for a targeted professional development workshop for District DASA Coordinators and Building Teams. This workshop will fulfill the training requirements for Dignity Act Coordinators (DAC) as required by the Dignity for All Students Act and the New York State Education Department Board of Regents. The workshop is designed for those who will be serving in the role of Dignity Act Coordinator in their school, as well as other school-based professionals interested in learning more about the Dignity Act.

Please note this training does NOT meet the 6 hour training certification requirement for teachers, teacher assistants, or coaches.
  • Enrolled: 5/35
  • Wait: 0/0

54. Tips for Using Jackdaws in the Classroom

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians and teachers in Capital Region BOCES

Dates: 11/10/2026

Jackdaws (curated collections of primary documents and historical artifacts) can greatly enhance student learning experiences and deepen student engagement. In this session, we will share strategies for utilizing Jackdaws in the classroom and explore the Jackdaw collection that is available through the Capital Region BOCES School Library System. This session will not be recorded. The Zoom link will be shared the day before the event.
Jackdaws are provided to all Instructional Media Library members by the Capital Region BOCES School Library System.
  • Enrolled: 1/30
  • Wait: 0/0

55. SchoolTool Labels, Lists and Keyword Letters Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 11/12/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
Participants in this training will learn to use SchoolTool reports to produce student directories, mailing labels, lists, and name tags. In addition, participants will be introduced to creating customized keyword letters and lists and learn about different types of keyword documents such as CSV lists, attendance, and discipline letters.
  • Enrolled: 1/50
  • Wait: 0/0

56. SchoolTool Census and Registrar [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 11/17/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This webinar will be an introductory review of best practices for entering families, contacts and students into SchoolTool. We will review various methods of enrolling students into buildings or placements and assigning applicable program services. We will also look at the various tools available to maintain and verify Census data.
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/0

57. YA Book Group - 11/18

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians and teachers in Capital Region BOCES

Dates: 11/18/2026

We invite librarians and educators to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

58. SchoolTool Program Services Workshop [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 12/2/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This webinar will provide a step-by-step review of ending last year's program services as required for Data Warehouse reporting -- as well as batch adding them for the current school year.
  • Enrolled: 1/25
  • Wait: 0/0

59. Alexandria Users Group # 1

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Dates: 12/8/2026

Join us for a full-day Alexandria training session designed to strengthen your overall experience with the system. We'll review updated features, best practices for circulation and reporting, holds/ILL processes. The session will also include hands-on time, troubleshooting support, and opportunities to share questions and feedback with fellow librarians.
  • Enrolled: 1/50
  • Wait: 0/0

60. YA Book Group - 12/17

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians and teachers in Capital Region BOCES

Dates: 12/17/2026

We invite librarians and educators to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

61. SchoolTool Student History / Transcripts [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 1/6/2027

SchoolTool
This webinar will cover keying-in transfer (summer school or other) student historical information for transcript purposes. Topics will include: Adding district or non-district courses and scores;; adding linked or stand-alone assessment scores; as well as reports (transcripts, completed course audit, etc.) for verifying transfer student data.
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/0

62. SchoolTool School Counselor Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 1/7/2027

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This webinar will cover common School Counselor tasks. A look at making scheduling changes that include understanding drop/withdraw/switch differences, contracting, finding available periods and classes, using drag and drop to schedule, using the audit report to view add/drops, grade search, reports, unlocking marking periods, and course history.
  • Enrolled: 1/25
  • Wait: 0/0

63. Communication Coordinators Meeting #2 (CC Meeting) - Showcase of Excellence!

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians in Capital Region & Neighboring Regions

Dates: 1/13/2027

Quarterly meetings for SLS Communications Coordinators as mandated in NY State Education Law 90.18. Communications Coordinators are updated on topics such as NY State Education updates, technology, and Information Fluency Skills. Professional development is provided on current issues. Information is brought back to other librarians in their districts. ALL Librarians are welcome!
This meeting will be our 2nd Annual Showcase of Excellence, where school librarians share programs, lessons, and projects from their libraries. It will be held at Capital Region BOCES SLS with librarians from HFM, Questar, and WSWHE BOCES SLS.
  • Enrolled: 6/50
  • Wait: 0/0

64. DASA Training January 2027

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Individuals seeking NYS Certification

Dates: 1/15/2027

This workshop will fulfill the training requirements for the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) as required by the New York State Education Department Board of Regents. The workshop is designed for those who are seeking a New York State Certification.

New York State's Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) 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.

Date: January 15
Time: 8:30-3:30
1 hour lunch break, lunch will be on your own
Participants paying by check can mail in advance payment or bring a check made out to Capital Region BOCES to the session.

This staff development offering is provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add service.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

65. YA Book Group - 1/25

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians and teachers in Capital Region BOCES

Dates: 1/25/2027

We invite librarians and educators to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

66. SchoolTool Elements of GPA Calculations [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Audience: New schooltool Users

Dates: 1/27/2027

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This webinar is for guidance staff responsible for ensuring student class averages, honor rolls, cumulative averages and ranks are correct. It covers how to perform manual calculations to be sure the results agree with your understanding.
  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0

67. Using Swank to Support Learning with Films

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians and teachers in Capital Region BOCES

Dates: 1/28/2027

Join us to learn how to access and request films with Swank, which is provided to all Instructional Media Library members by the Capital Region BOCES School Library System. We will also cover best practices and strategies for how films can be used to engage students and enhance learning experiences. This session will not be recorded. The Zoom link will be shared the day before the event.
  • Enrolled: 3/30
  • Wait: 0/0

68. SchoolTool MS/HS Scheduling PART I & II [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 2/4/2027 to 2/11/2027

SchoolTool

Part I: Will cover Course Catalog, Student Course Selections and related reports, building Master Schedule Sections and essential reports to analyze the Master Schedule structure (2.5 hrs)

Part II: Will cover options available for scheduling students using the Student Schedule Builder, Builder settings and constraints, reports to assess the Master Schedule, and how to finalize, lock and backup your schedule. This includes the Study Hall Overlay (2.5 hrs)

We recommend viewing/attending "Rollover and Next Year Preparation" webinar or ensuring Next Year Prep steps have been completed on your own beforehand.

  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0

69. YA Book Group - 2/23

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians and teachers in Capital Region BOCES

Dates: 2/23/2027

We invite librarians and educators to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

70. DASA Coordinator Training

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: DASA Coordinators

Dates: 2/26/2027

Join us at Capital Region BOCES for a targeted professional development workshop for District DASA Coordinators and Building Teams. This workshop will fulfill the training requirements for Dignity Act Coordinators (DAC) as required by the Dignity for All Students Act and the New York State Education Department Board of Regents. The workshop is designed for those who will be serving in the role of Dignity Act Coordinator in their school, as well as other school-based professionals interested in learning more about the Dignity Act.

Please note this training does NOT meet the 6 hour training certification requirement for teachers, teacher assistants, or coaches.
  • Enrolled: 1/35
  • Wait: 0/0

71. Taking Advantage of Your Advantage Account: Sora Purchasing 101

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region School Librarians

Dates: 3/2/2027

Join us to learn best practices for managing your Advantage collection in Sora. We will discuss how to use Marketplace to easily manage holds and expiring titles, choose the best lending model for your circumstance, create title assignments, set content access levels, set up cost per circ budgets, and other related topics. This session will not be recorded. The Zoom link will be shared the day before the event.
  • Enrolled: 1/25
  • Wait: 0/0

72. SchoolTool Custom Exports [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 3/11/2027

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This class will provide an introduction to the custom export functionality within SchoolTool. Custom exports are the only way to create 'reports' that export in Excel spreadsheet format. They can be a powerful tool to find the data needed by school districts.
  • Enrolled: 1/20
  • Wait: 0/0

73. Communication Coordinators Meeting #3 (CC Meeting)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region School Librarians

Dates: 3/18/2027

Quarterly meetings for SLS Communications Coordinators as mandated in NY State Education Law 90.18. Communications Coordinators are updated on topics such as NY State Education updates, technology, and Information Fluency Skills. Professional development is provided on current issues. Information is brought back to other librarians in their districts. ALL Librarians are welcome!
  • Enrolled: 6/50
  • Wait: 0/0

74. Alexandria Users Group # 2

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Dates: 3/18/2027

Join us for a half-day Alexandria training session after the morning CC meeting. We'll cover key functions such as circulation, patron management, reports, holds/ILL processes, and troubleshooting tips, with time for questions and hands-on practice throughout the session. Content overview subject to change.
  • Enrolled: 2/50
  • Wait: 0/0

75. Taking Advantage of Your Advantage Account: Sora Purchasing 101

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region School Librarians

Dates: 3/24/2027

Join us to learn best practices for managing your Advantage collection in Sora. We will discuss how to use Marketplace to easily manage holds and expiring titles, choose the best lending model for your circumstance, create title assignments, set content access levels, set up cost per circ budgets, and other related topics. This session will not be recorded. The Zoom link will be shared the day before the event.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

76. YA Book Group - 3/24

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians and teachers in Capital Region BOCES

Dates: 3/24/2027

We invite librarians and educators to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

77. SchoolTool Custom Exports - Using Column Formulas [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 3/31/2027

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This class will provide users with how to refine Custom Export reports (for example, concatenating fields, formatting information, and much more). It is a powerful feature and you will be given a handout with specific formulas!
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

78. SchoolTool Administrator Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 4/2/2027

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This webinar will provide an overview of SchoolTool features and utilities every school administrator should know. Explore the possibilities provided by messages, alerts, activity codes, user-defined screens and other under-utilized features. Get tips for staying informed regarding student attendance trends, students failing or in danger of failing, ideas for handling common challenges such as spanish comment codes, streamlining awards, collecting fees, graduation planning and managing staff security.
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/0

79. DASA Training April 2027

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Individuals seeking NYS Certification

Dates: 4/16/2027

This workshop will fulfill the training requirements for the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) as required by the New York State Education Department Board of Regents. The workshop is designed for those who are seeking a New York State Certification.

New York State's Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) 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.

Date: April 16
Time: 8:30-3:30
1 hour lunch break, lunch will be on your own
Participants paying by check can mail in advance payment or bring a check made out to Capital Region BOCES to the session.

This staff development offering is provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add service.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

80. YA Book Group - 4/22

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians and teachers in Capital Region BOCES

Dates: 4/22/2027

We invite librarians and educators to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

81. SchoolTool Dashboards and Advanced Analytics Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 4/29/2027

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This webinar provides an overview of data dashboards, which is a dynamic tool available in SchoolTool that display graphs of district- and building-wide information that can be refined to teacher and student specific information. We will demonstrate how to use line charts for comparing data and the ability to drill down on specific information presented in the dashboards.
  • Enrolled: 2/50
  • Wait: 0/0

82. SchoolTool Work-Based Learning Hours [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Audience: Users of Work-Based Learning Hours

Dates: 5/18/2027

Location: Webex link will be provided

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This webinar will include an overview of Work-Based Learning hours, new security enhancements for users, new functionality for submitting Work-Based Learning Hours in the new grade book, and pulling Reports through Custom Exports. There will be time allotted for questions and answers specific to the overview of submitting Work-Based Learning Hours.
  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0

83. Communication Coordinators Meeting #4 (CC Meeting)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region School Librarians

Dates: 5/19/2027

Quarterly meetings for SLS Communications Coordinators as mandated in NY State Education Law 90.18. Communications Coordinators are updated on topics such as NY State Education updates, technology, and Information Fluency Skills. Professional development is provided on current issues. Information is brought back to other librarians in their districts. ALL Librarians are welcome!
  • Enrolled: 6/50
  • Wait: 0/0

84. YA Book Group - 5/24

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians and teachers in Capital Region BOCES

Dates: 5/24/2027

We invite librarians and educators to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

85. SchoolTool Year End Tasks Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 6/9/2027

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This session provides an overview of SchoolTool "year end" routines, recommended to run prior to Auto Grade Advancement. Topics include but are not limited to verifying student grades, reports used in preparation for State reporting, managing Diploma Types - adding them to student records, Graduation Requirements and Post Graduate Plans. Determining retention (reports) and retaining students will also be discussed.
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/0

86. SchoolTool Grade Advancement Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 6/15/2027

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This webinar will present an overview of auto grade advancement and other enrollment tasks in SchoolTool. Topics to be covered will include enrollment start, exiting transfer students, "class of" verification, assigning projected enrollment and projected enrollment checks. Graduating seniors, promoting all other grade levels and promoting out-of-district students will also be reviewed.
  • Enrolled: 1/50
  • Wait: 0/0

87. SchoolTool BOCES Grade Advancement Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 6/18/2027 to 7/7/2027

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This webinar will present an overview of auto grade advancement and other enrollment tasks in SchoolTool with specific focus on BOCES workflows and enrollments. Topics to be covered will include "class of" verification, assigning projected enrollment and projected enrollment checks, as well as enrollment start. Ending all enrollments with 0066 Exit Reason and promoting all other grade levels will also be reviewed.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

88. YA Book Group - 6/22

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians and teachers in Capital Region BOCES

Dates: 6/22/2027

We invite librarians and educators to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

89. SchoolTool Grade Advancement Workshop [SLLB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 7/1/2027

Location: TBD

SchoolTool
This classroom work session will consist of in-depth coverage of auto grade advancement and other enrollment tasks in SchoolTool. Topics to be covered will include enrollment start, exiting transfer students, "class of" verification, assigning projected enrollment and projected enrollment checks. Graduating seniors, promoting all other grade levels and promoting out-of-district students will also be reviewed.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

90. SchoolTool Grade Advancement Workshop [ALB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 7/1/2027

Location: TBD

SchoolTool
This will be a review of auto grade advancement and other enrollment tasks in SchoolTool. Topics to be covered will include enrollment start, exiting transfer students, "class of" verification, assigning projected enrollment and projected enrollment checks. Graduating seniors, promoting all other grade levels and promoting out-of-district students will also be reviewed.
  • Enrolled: 2/25
  • Wait: 0/0

91. SchoolTool Grade Advancement Workshop [PLT]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 7/1/2027

Location: Marcy Room

SchoolTool
This classroom work session will consist of in-depth coverage of auto grade advancement and other enrollment tasks in SchoolTool. Topics to be covered will include enrollment start, exiting transfer students, "class of" verification, assigning projected enrollment and projected enrollment checks. Graduating seniors, promoting all other grade levels and promoting out-of-district students will also be reviewed.
  • Enrolled: 0/35
  • Wait: 0/0

92. SchoolTool Grade Advancement Workshop [MAL]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 7/6/2027

Location: Malone CSD - Franklin Academy

SchoolTool
This classroom work session will consist of in-depth coverage of auto grade advancement and other enrollment tasks in SchoolTool. Topics to be covered will include enrollment start, exiting transfer students, "class of" verification, assigning projected enrollment and projected enrollment checks. Graduating seniors, promoting all other grade levels and promoting out-of-district students will also be reviewed.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

93. SchoolTool Elementary Scheduling Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 7/21/2027

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This webex will provide an A-Z overview of creating an elementary schedule. Topics will include maintenance area setup as well as Course Catalog, planning and building a Master Schedule, assigning homerooms and teams. Recommended for users in their first years of elementary scheduling as well as veteran schedules.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

94. SchoolTool Elementary Scheduling Workshop [PLT]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/3/2027

Location: Marcy Room

SchoolTool
This session covers elementary scheduling instruction in a A-Z structured step-by-step fashion with hands-on work time provided. Recommended for users in their first years of elementary scheduling as well as veteran schedules.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

95. SchoolTool Elementary Scheduling Workshop [ALB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/4/2027

Location: TBD

SchoolTool
This session covers elementary scheduling as a brief overview. Thereafter schedulers will work individually at their own pace to create schedules. NERIC SchoolTool Team members will be on-hand to answer questions as needed.
  • Enrolled: 1/25
  • Wait: 0/0

96. SchoolTool Elementary Scheduling Workshop [MAL]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/5/2027

Location: Malone CSD - Franklin Academy

SchoolTool
This session covers elementary scheduling instruction in a A-Z structured step-by-step fashion with hands-on work time provided. Recommended for users in their first years of elementary scheduling as well as veteran schedules.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

97. SchoolTool Opening Readiness Part I [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/19/2027

Location: Webex link will provided

SchoolTool
This webinar will be a review of school opening readiness tasks as outlined in the Mindex Yearly Rollover checklist. Topics will include updates to custom and canned reports, homeroom assignment, adding assessments to student records, activities, faculty record updates, graduation requirements and maintenance settings for BOCES virtual locations.
  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0

98. SchoolTool Attendance Clerk A-Z [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/25/2027

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This webinar will cover the daily tasks of an Attendance Clerk. Topics will include entering and updating attendance records, resolving/reconciling attendance conflicts, attendance reports, student check-in and attendance maintenance setup.
  • Enrolled: 1/50
  • Wait: 0/0

99. SchoolTool Opening Readiness Part II [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/26/2027

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This webinar will be a final review of school opening readiness tasks as outlined in the Mindex Yearly Rollover Checklist document. A brief review of topics covered in SchoolTool Opening Readiness Part I will be included. Additional topics will include attendance tasks, counseling tasks, grading tasks, final School Year setup adjustments and master scheduling tasks.
  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0