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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. Self-Paced Passport to Reading: Yearlong Professional Development

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Dates: 9/23/2026

Please register for this "session" to receive credit for your participation in the "Passport to Reading: Yearlong Professional Development" session. If all required components are completed, you will earn 16 CTLE credits in June.
  • Enrolled: 11/15
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3. 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: 7/20
  • Wait: 0/0

4. 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

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: 9/25
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5. Teaching Assistant Cohort- Online

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 9/29/2026 to 3/2/2027

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 expectations of the position and strategies for supporting students.

Sessions include:
- September 29: Exploring the Role of the TA
- October 20: Foundations of Classroom Management
- November 9: Intro to IEPs and 504's
- January 12: Use of Timeouts and Physical Restraint
- March 2: Social Emotional Learning Practices

All sessions will run online through Google meet. Participants are welcome to join the cohort at any time throughout the year, even if sessions have already begun.

This staff development offering is being provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add Service.

Note: In accordance with Capital Region BOCES Board of Education Policy 6254 a 6.5% administrative assessment will be charged for all services furnished to other BOCES and school districts belonging to other BOCES, and other organizations and municipalities. In addition, an administrative assessment of 8.1% will be charged to all independent school districts and non-public schools.
  • Enrolled: 34/40
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6. NY Inspires Transformation Coalition (NYSED Hybrid Event)

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: District Administrators

Dates: 10/2/2026

Starting Today
Designed as an opportunity to bring district leadership together around the current state of NY Inspires, the NY Inspires Transformation Coalition will provide leaders with a shared understanding of emerging components, timelines, and expectations for implementation. The October 2 meeting will focus on NYS updates related to assessment and developing local assessment strategies, as well as strategic planning and developing a communication strategy.
  • Enrolled: 79/80
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7. 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

Starting Soon
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: 3/30
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8. 2026-2027 Testing Coordinator Meetings

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: District and Building Testing Coordinators including NYSAA and ELL Coordinators.

Dates: 10/7/2026 to 6/2/2027

NewStarting Soon
Join the NERIC Testing Team as we explore the 2026-2027 NYS assessment year. Session 1 -we will review account requirements and access procedures, student data privacy, the annual testing schedule and responsibilities, assessment updates, and more. Session 2 - Focus will be January Regents and CBT Simulation. Session 3 - Spring administrations and June Regents preparations Session 4 - Post assessment data for instructional and accountability purposes All sessions will be recorded and posted to our YouTube Testing Services Playlist. CTLE credit will be awarded only to participants who attend the live session.
  • Enrolled: 159/500
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9. 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

Starting Soon
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
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10. NY Inspires & Numeracy Briefs: Debunking the "Science of Math"

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Mathematics teachers (K-12), coaches, and leaders.

Dates: 10/8/2026

Starting Soon
This webinar will be the first professional learning in a series that intends to re-ground us in the Numeracy Briefs while building a connection to what the Portrait of a Graduate Attributes look like in our mathematics lessons and classrooms. In this session, we will debunk claims describing a "Science of Math" in a sense similar to that of the "Science of Reading” and dig into questions such as:

How is Math different from Reading?
What do our struggling learners need? SWDs? ELLs? High-achievers? Why?
How do we ensure students are not just developing academic proficiency, but also the other Portrait of a Graduate attributes (Critical Thinking, Creative Innovation, etc.)?

This staff development offering is being provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add Service.

  • Enrolled: 1/50
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11. SchoolTool Discipline and Physical Interventions [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 10/8/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

Starting Soon
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: 3/50
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12. Bridging the Gaps: Using Social Care Networks to Support Students and Families (Virtual Session)

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Pupil Personnel Professionals

Dates: 10/8/2026

Starting Soon
Discover how New York's Social Care Network (SCN) and Health-Related Social Needs (HRSN) initiatives-specifically through the Healthy Alliance Social Care Network-can transform student support systems. This session outlines how to connect eligible Medicaid-enrolled students and families to vital resources addressing housing instability, food insecurity, and transportation challenges. Participants will examine real-world examples of cross-sector collaboration among schools, community-based organizations, and contracted SCN providers designed to enhance existing school-based supports. By the end of the session, attendees will gain a clear understanding of the SCN framework and leave with practical strategies to advance equitable service access, eliminate barriers to engagement, and drive student well-being and academic success.
  • Enrolled: 14/30
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13. NY Inspires & Numeracy Briefs: Debunking the "Science of Math"

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Mathematics teachers (K-12), coaches, and leaders.

Dates: 10/8/2026

Starting Soon
This webinar will be the first professional learning in a series that intends to re-ground us in the Numeracy Briefs while building a connection to what the Portrait of a Graduate Attributes look like in our mathematics lessons and classrooms. In this session, we will debunk claims describing a "Science of Math" in a sense similar to that of the "Science of Reading” and dig into questions such as:

How is Math different from Reading?
What do our struggling learners need? SWDs? ELLs? High-achievers? Why?
How do we ensure students are not just developing academic proficiency, but also the other Portrait of a Graduate attributes (Critical Thinking, Creative Innovation, etc.)?

This staff development offering is being provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add Service.

  • Enrolled: 2/50
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14. NYSAWA Kickoff & Connection

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: School Leaders

Dates: 10/14/2026

Begin the year in community with women leaders from across the region. Build new connections, exchange ideas, help shape our priorities for the year, and receive a first look at the inspiring programs ahead. The program will include a review of our goals, a discussion regarding women in leadership and a networking opportunity. SPECIAL INVITATION Bring a colleague who is new to NYSAWA or is not yet a member as your complimentary guest. You will both be entered into an exclusive prize drawing! If you are a guest, please let us know at check-in so that we can back out the registration fee. Please note: If you are attending from a BOCES outside of Capital Region BOCES, a cross-contract will be issued and there is an additional fee of 6.5% charged. For districts who do not belong to BOCES, there will be an administrative fee of 8.1%.
  • Enrolled: 41/100
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15. 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

Note: In accordance with Capital Region BOCES Board of Education Policy 6254 a 6.5% administrative assessment will be charged for all services furnished to other BOCES and school districts belonging to other BOCES, and other organizations and municipalities. In addition, an administrative assessment of 8.1% will be charged to all independent school districts and non-public schools.

  • Enrolled: 18/50
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16. 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.

Note: In accordance with Capital Region BOCES Board of Education Policy 6254 a 6.5% administrative assessment will be charged for all services furnished to other BOCES and school districts belonging to other BOCES, and other organizations and municipalities. In addition, an administrative assessment of 8.1% will be charged to all independent school districts and non-public schools.
  • Enrolled: 9/25
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17. Empowering Administrative Professionals Through Connection, Learning, and Growth

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Administrative Support Staff

Dates: 10/16/2026

Session 1: Tech & Digital Tools

Topics include:

Advanced spreadsheet tips and tricks

Calendar management strategies

Exploring AI tools that can automate repetitive tasks and streamline workflows

  • Enrolled: 16/80
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18. Engaging Families Digitally: Building Strong K-12 Home-School Partnerships

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 10/19/2026 to 11/30/2026

New
This 6-week, 15-hour professional learning course is designed to equip K-12 educators with the knowledge, research-based strategies, and technology-rich tools necessary to build and sustain transformative family partnerships. Beyond exploring relational foundations and cultural responsiveness, participants will master a specific suite of educational technology designed to dismantle communication barriers. Teachers will learn to evaluate and implement multilingual, mobile-friendly outreach platforms (TalkingPoints, Canva, Smore, Padlet, Miro), design centralized digital family hubs (Google Sites) to streamline resource access, and leverage interactive learning portfolios and asynchronous video tools (Seesaw, Flip, Google Slides) to foster two-way academic collaboration. Through self-reflection and hands-on tech application, participants will produce a customized, year-long family engagement action plan that integrates these digital routines to improve student well-being and academic outcomes across diverse school communities.

This course covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attributes of Academically Prepared, Effective Communicator, Reflective and Future-Focused.

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $285
Location: Online

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: 0/25
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19. MTSS - Think Tank

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: District MTSS Coordinators

Dates: 10/19/2026 to 5/24/2027

A robust MTSS framework ensures the vision of the NYS Portrait of a Graduate becomes a reality for every student in our classrooms. Join the regional MTSS Think Tank to collaborate on strengthening multi-tiered systems across our region. Sustainable systemic change doesn't happen in isolation-this cohort comes together to share evidence-based practices, troubleshoot implementation hurdles, and build equitable systems that ensure every learner develops the core capacities and lifelong skills outlined in New York State's graduate profile.

This staff development offering is being provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add Service.

  • Enrolled: 5/25
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20. 26-27 Coaching Academy: Leading Adult Learning for Student Success

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Instructional Coaches

Dates: 10/20/2026 to 5/14/2027

New
To help teachers cultivate the six capacities of the New York State Portrait of a Graduate in students (Critical Thinker, Effective Communicator, Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Learner, Innovative Problem Solver, Global Citizen, and Empowered Learner), instructional coaches must first recognize and support how teachers make meaning of their work.

This series equips Instructional Coaches with practical adult learning principles, adaptable coaching models, and operational strategies to support every teacher-including those hesitant to embrace new initiatives-in driving sustainable, student-centered growth across schools.

This staff development offering is being provided at a discounted rate to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add Service

  • Enrolled: 5/50
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21. 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 20 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

Note: In accordance with Capital Region BOCES Board of Education Policy 6254 a 6.5% administrative assessment will be charged for all services furnished to other BOCES and school districts belonging to other BOCES, and other organizations and municipalities. In addition, an administrative assessment of 8.1% will be charged to all independent school districts and non-public schools.
  • Enrolled: 17/40
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22. Leading Adult Learning for Student Success

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Building and/or District Leaders of Instructional Coaches

Dates: 10/20/2026 to 5/14/2027

New
This series runs in tandem with the 26-27 Coaching Academy and equips School/District Leaders with practical adult learning principles, adaptable coaching models, and operational strategies to support instructional coaches as they support teachers-including those hesitant to embrace new initiatives (such as NY Inspires)-in driving sustainable, student-centered growth across schools.

This staff development offering is being provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add Service.

  • Enrolled: 1/25
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23. 2026-27 SY Fall District Data Coordinator Meeting - Webinar

Program: NERIC: Data Warehouse

Dates: 10/20/2026

Fall District Data Coordinator Meetings have been planned for Tuesday, October 20 and Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Same material will be covered in both sessions including updates to SIRS data reporting requirements, Level 0 updates, reporting deadlines & reminders as well as other information for the DDC, Alternate DDC and others involved in SIRS data reporting. Webinar link will be emailed to all registered participants one day in advance.
  • Enrolled: 89/200
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24. 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: 7/20
  • Wait: 0/0

25. 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: 18/50
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26. 2026-27 SY Fall District Data Coordinator Meeting - Webinar

Program: NERIC: Data Warehouse

Dates: 10/21/2026

Fall District Data Coordinator Meetings have been planned for Tuesday, October 20 and Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Same material will be covered in both sessions including updates to SIRS data reporting requirements, Level 0 updates, reporting deadlines & reminders as well as other information for the DDC, Alternate DDC and others involved in SIRS data reporting. Webinar link will be emailed to all registered participants one day in advance.
  • Enrolled: 30/200
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27. 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.

Note: In accordance with Capital Region BOCES Board of Education Policy 6254 a 6.5% administrative assessment will be charged for all services furnished to other BOCES and school districts belonging to other BOCES, and other organizations and municipalities. In addition, an administrative assessment of 8.1% will be charged to all independent school districts and non-public schools.

  • Enrolled: 18/50
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28. 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

Note: In accordance with Capital Region BOCES Board of Education Policy 6254 a 6.5% administrative assessment will be charged for all services furnished to other BOCES and school districts belonging to other BOCES, and other organizations and municipalities. In addition, an administrative assessment of 8.1% will be charged to all independent school districts and non-public schools.

  • Enrolled: 20/60
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29. 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.

Note: In accordance with Capital Region BOCES Board of Education Policy 6254 a 6.5% administrative assessment will be charged for all services furnished to other BOCES and school districts belonging to other BOCES, and other organizations and municipalities. In addition, an administrative assessment of 8.1% will be charged to all independent school districts and non-public schools.
  • Enrolled: 16/35
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30. NYSED Numeracy Hybrid Event

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Building and District Leaders, K-12 Math Teachers, SPED Teachers, Math Coaches

Dates: 10/27/2026

Join colleagues for a NYSED Numeracy Initiative Hybrid Webinar focused on supporting mathematics teaching and learning across New York State. Participants will engage with NYSED presenters, explore current numeracy initiatives and resources, and participate in opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and networking with other educational leaders. This session is designed for administrators, superintendents, and teacher leaders who are supporting numeracy efforts within their schools and districts.
  • Enrolled: 0/65
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31. 2026-27 SY Staff Data Reporting - Webinar

Program: NERIC: Data Warehouse

Dates: 10/28/2026

2026-27 SY Staff Data Reporting webinar will include information about current staff data reporting requirements, template overviews and updates, SIRS Reports, Staff Certification process etc.
  • Enrolled: 54/200
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32. Designing A Local Assessment Strategy

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: District and building administrators, curriculum directors, department leads

Dates: 11/2/2026

New
As part of the transformations under NY Inspires, this professional learning day will support district teams in auditing their current assessment practices and beginning to design a local assessment strategy. Participants will review NYSED assessment tools, analyze how standards are currently assessed across content areas, identify gaps in assessment and scaffolding leading to Regents-level courses, and explore meaningful alternatives to Regents exams as demonstrations of proficiency.
  • Enrolled: 1/40
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33. SchoolTool User Group - Virtual 2026

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 11/4/2026

Location: Conference Rooms

New
SchoolTool

Please join us for the Fall 2026 NERIC Virtual Fall User Group Meeting! Join representatives from your Mindex and NERIC SchoolTool teams, as well as your fellow district users for a collaborative day of networking, learning, and discussion focused on best practices and features of SchoolTool.

Agenda:
-10:00am - 10:40am - Roadmap including OLR
-10:40am - 11:10am - Feedback Request Spending activity
-11:10am - 11:30am - Mobile App
-11:30am - 12:00pm - CCCR / NY Inspires

  • Enrolled: 36/200
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34. Capital Region Global Majority Educators Affinity Group - 2026-2027

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 11/5/2026 to 5/6/2027

New
Capital Region BOCES is proud to host the Capital Region Global Educators Majority Affinity Group as they lead a program for individuals in the field of education. As stated in the Capital Region BOCES Mission Statement, "It is our commitment that the diverse experiences and perspectives of each of our students, families, and staff will be recognized, reflected, and embraced in our schools, educational programs, and practices.” Participants will gather for four two-hour sessions to connect, engage, and support one another.
  • Enrolled: 5/25
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35. Capital Region Seal of Biliteracy Workgroup

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Building and district administrators

Dates: 11/6/2026 to 3/9/2027

Join Capital Region BOCES and Dr. Sarah Cioffi as we explore a regional model for the Seal of Biliteracy.

Focused on the NY Inspires transformations of competency-based assessment and the move to one diploma, the goal of the work group is to provide students from all Capital Region districts with the opportuntity to achieve the Seal of Biliteracy.
  • Enrolled: 3/40
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36. 2026-27 SY: How to Report PS Students, Pre-K Students, and Special Education BEDS Day Webinar

Program: NERIC: Data Warehouse

Dates: 11/10/2026

This webinar will provide an overview of how to report PS and Pre-K students to NYSED via Level 0, including enrollment, locations, program codes, Level 0, and Level 2 Reports, specifically related to PS and Pre-K students. In addition, there will be an overview of Special Education BEDS Day Reporting via Level 0, including reporting Students with Disabilities and the PD Data System.
  • Enrolled: 74/150
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37. BTC: Leading Thinking Buildings Cohort

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: K-12 instructional leaders-including School Principals, Assistant Principals, Math Department Chairs, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Directors, and Math Specialists-who are responsible for supporting teacher practice and driving instructional change in mathematics classrooms.

Dates: 11/10/2026 to 5/12/2027

Are you a school or district leader looking for practical ways to foster a culture of deep thinking, active engagement, and collaboration across your math classrooms? Join us for an informational session forming a professional learning cohort focused on leading and supporting Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics.

Rather than a generic leadership seminar, this cohort will be shaped directly by its participants. In our kickoff meeting, we will assess our schools' current implementation stages to map out collective goals and decide together on future focus areas-such as supporting teacher buy-in, aligning observation and feedback practices, or pacing schoolwide rollout. Whether you are brand new to the framework or already coaching teachers through vertical non-permanent surfaces (VNPS) and random grouping, come lend your voice to help design a high-value, collaborative space for instructional leaders.

This staff development offering is being provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add Service.

  • Enrolled: 3/25
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38. 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: 2/30
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39. 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: 3/50
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40. Grading for Opportunity: Measuring What Matters

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: District Teams

Dates: 11/13/2026 to 5/6/2027

As NYS transitions to the New York Inspires Framework, educators are being asked to rethink how student learning is assessed, documented, and communicated. Competency-based graduation pathways require educators to move beyond traditional grading systems that often reward compliance, completion, and behavior rather than actual learning.

This workshop explores how equitable grading practices create the foundation for competency-based education by ensuring grades accurately reflect student mastery of essential learning standards. Participants will examine current grading practices, analyze classroom scenarios, explore research, collaborate with colleagues, and develop an implementation plan for their classrooms.

Participants will:
- Understand the vision and goals of New York Inspires.
- Describe the relationship between competency-based education and equitable grading.
- Examine how traditional grading practices may unintentionally create barriers to accurately measure student learning.
- Analyze grading policies through an equity lens.
- Explore essential elements of standards-based grading practices.
- Develop strategies for implementing equitable grading practices.
- Study grading practices, report card samples, and communication to parents that we have changed to competency-based grading systems
- Create an action plan aligned to district and building goals by exploring the essential elements of effective system's change.

Note: In accordance with Capital Region BOCES Board of Education Policy 6254 a 6.5% administrative assessment will be charged for all services furnished to other BOCES and school districts belonging to other BOCES, and other organizations and municipalities. In addition, an administrative assessment of 8.1% will be charged to all independent school districts and non-public schools.

  • Enrolled: 10/50
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41. Grading for Opportunity: Cohort #2 (Returning)

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

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

Dates: 11/13/2026 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: 8/50
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42. Building Thinking Classrooms Cohort

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Educators across all grade levels (K–12), instructional coaches, and specialists interested in co-creating a practice-focused learning community.

Dates: 11/17/2026 to 5/18/2027

Are you looking for practical ways to get students actively engaged, thinking deeply, and collaborating in your math classroom? Join us for an informational session forming a professional learning cohort centered around Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics.

Rather than a one-size-fits-all study group, this cohort will be shaped directly by its participants. In the kickoff meeting consider everyone's current familiarity with the framework to map out goals and decide together on future focus areas and/or grade-band groups that best fit our needs. Whether you are brand new to the book or already experimenting with vertical non-permanent surfaces (VNPS) and random grouping, come lend your voice to help design a high-value, collaborative space.


This staff development offering is being provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add Service.

  • Enrolled: 1/25
  • Wait: 0/0

43. 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: 9/50
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44. 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: 6/20
  • Wait: 0/0

45. Comics, Manga, & Graphic Novel Bootcamp

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Dates: 11/19/2026

Are you able to keep Manga on your shelves? Are students ga-ga for graphic novels? Crazy for Comics? You are not alone! The goal of this full-day workshop will be to provide librarians and educators with resources, booklists, and basic knowledge of the formats of manga, comics, and graphic novels to use in their libraries and classrooms. The workshop will include breakout sessions, speakers, and individual work time.
  • Enrolled: 7/40
  • Wait: 0/0

46. Numeracy Book Study: Rethinking Disability in Mathematics

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Dates: 11/24/2026 to 6/9/2027

How can we design math environments where students with disabilities are recognized as brilliant, capable math thinkers rather than defined by deficits? Join us as we launch a collaborative book study around Rethinking Disability in Mathematics by Rachel Lambert.

In our kickoff meeting, we'll gather to map out a manageable reading schedule and tailor our focus areas to fit the specific grade bands, roles, and contexts of our group. Whether you work directly in special education, teach general education math, or support as a coach or interventionist, bring your perspective and help shape a shared space dedicated to building more inclusive, humanizing math classrooms.

This staff development offering is being provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add Service.

  • Enrolled: 1/25
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47. *NEW* Program Fact 101

Program: NERIC: Data Warehouse

Dates: 12/1/2026

Specifically designed for Public School Districts and Charter Schools, his webinar provides a practical introduction to Program Fact data reporting, covering the most commonly used student program fact and their impact on state SIRS data reporting, accountability, and funding. Participants will learn when and how to report key programs such as Free and Reduced Lunch, Poverty, Summer School, Special Education, Section 504, English Language Learners (ELL), CTE, Title I, Homeless, Foster Care, UPK, and other special population indicators. The session will focus on program service codes, entry and exit dates, reporting requirements, and common compliance issues to help ensure accurate and complete student data reporting. Program Facts 101 is ideal for data coordinators, registrars, student information system staff, and anyone responsible for maintaining student program data and supporting NYSED reporting requirements.
  • Enrolled: 48/200
  • Wait: 0/0

48. 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: 3/25
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49. Science of Reading in Grades 6-12

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: secondary content area teachers

Dates: 12/8/2026 to 3/24/2027

This professional learning cohort will support secondary educators in understanding the Science of Reading and applying evidence-based literacy practices within content-area classrooms. Participants will explore how adolescents develop reading skills, examine the role of vocabulary, background knowledge, fluency, comprehension, and writing to support comprehension, and consider how these elements intersect across secondary subject areas. Participants will leave with actionable approaches for explicitly teaching the literacy skills students need to access, analyze, and communicate about content, whether in English Language Arts, science, social studies, mathematics, or other secondary disciplines.
  • Enrolled: 1/30
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50. 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: 5/50
  • Wait: 0/0

51. NERIC Annual Awareness Day 2026

Program: NERIC Awareness Day Catalog

Audience: Educators, District Administrators and Technology Specialists

Dates: 12/11/2026

The 37th Annual Regional Technology Awareness Day< will be held on Friday, December 11, 2026 at the Albany Capital Center in Albany, NY.

The theme of Awareness Day 2026 is "Think. Design. Lead.". Our keynote speaker this year is Dr. Sabba Quidwai from Designing Schools. Sabba is an education and innovation leader, former Apple Education Executive and USC Director of Innovative Learning, who helps leaders use Design Thinking and AI to build human-centered, future-ready cultures where technology enhances, not replaces, people.

Please note: up to four CTLE professional development credits are offered for this event to those who register here through Frontline. This registration step is the ONLY way credits can be obtained.

In addition to registering here for CTLE credit, you must click here to register for the event on CVENT.

  • Enrolled: 26/1000
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52. 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: 6/20
  • Wait: 0/0

53. 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: 5/50
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54. 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: 6/25
  • Wait: 0/0

55. 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: 14/50
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56. Socializing the Portrait of a Graduate (AASA)

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: District and building administrators, curriculum directors, department leads

Dates: 1/14/2027

New
This collaborative session focuses on what the NYS Portrait of a Graduate means for each district and the educational experiences students encounter every day. Participants will examine broader societal and educational shifts, consider how current practices align with the Portrait, and surface areas of resonance, opportunity, and refinement. Attention will also be given to bringing the Portrait to key stakeholders and building a shared understanding of its purpose, relevance, and implications for local communities.

Through facilitated reflection and dialogue, districts will explore how to communicate the Portrait effectively, anticipate and address common questions or misconceptions, and engage educators, families, students, and community partners in the work. Participants will consider the student experiences that need to be strengthened, shifts in practice that may be needed, supports required, and the roles different stakeholders can play in bringing the vision to life. The session will help districts move from shared understanding toward meaningful local action while keeping their Graduate Profile clear, relevant, and connected to their community.

  • Enrolled: 0/40
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57. 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.

Note: In accordance with Capital Region BOCES Board of Education Policy 6254 a 6.5% administrative assessment will be charged for all services furnished to other BOCES and school districts belonging to other BOCES, and other organizations and municipalities. In addition, an administrative assessment of 8.1% will be charged to all independent school districts and non-public schools.
  • Enrolled: 1/25
  • Wait: 0/0

58. NYSAA Training - New Teachers

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Special Education Teachers

Dates: 1/21/2027

New
This will be an in person training for new teachers administering the NYSAA exam.
  • Enrolled: 0/24
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59. Empowering Administrative Professionals Through Connection, Learning, and Growth

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Administrative Support Staff

Dates: 1/21/2027

Calling all Administrative Support Staff ⭐ Join us for a dynamic, three-part professional learning series that combines networking, practical learning and interactive discussions to provide strategies and tools to enhance your daily work. Session 2: Systems & Workflow Strategies

Topics include:

Prioritizing competing demands

Organizing and managing digital files effectively

Managing interruptions and protecting your time

Creating workflows that increase productivity and reduce stress

  • Enrolled: 12/80
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60. NYSAA Training - Returning Teachers

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Special Education Teachers

Dates: 1/21/2027

New
This will be an in person training for returning teachers who have previously administered the NYSAA exam.
  • Enrolled: 0/24
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61. 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: 6/20
  • Wait: 0/0

62. Proficiency Scales for Every Learner

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: School Leaders, Members of School Leadership Teams, Teacher Leaders

Dates: 1/26/2027 to 7/15/2027

Join us for a sustained, research-based journey designed to help school leaders build and implement a robust, mastery-based system using proficiency scales-all while honoring the whole learner at every step.

This professional learning series consists of two-day, in-person sessions built around a progressive learning plan. Designed to bridge the gap between understanding and application, participants will deepen their grasp of research and practice, apply key concepts directly to their own school context, and actively lead implementation at their sites between sessions. You will learn to construct, utilize, and guide the use of proficiency scales across your school, supporting student growth, strengths, and the conditions learners need to thrive.

What You'll Learn:
- The why of proficiency scales - the research and case for mastery;
- The what of proficiency scales - anatomy, levels, quality indicators;
- The how of proficiency scales - from priority standards to usable scales;
- Building your own scales for the standards that matter most;
- Utilizing scales to lead instruction, assessment, and feedback across your school.

Note: Lunch is provided on all meeting days.
  • Enrolled: 0/50
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63. 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: 1/50
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64. 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

65. Numeracy Briefs + NY Inspires: High-Leverage Content and Practices (K-5)

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: K–5 educators, leaders, and coaches

Dates: 2/3/2027

This one-day intensive session equips K-5 educators, leaders, and coaches with actionable strategies to strengthen foundational mathematics instruction in the early and upper elementary grades. Grounded in the insights of Numeracy Briefs #3 and #4, participants will explore the grade-level progressions of fluency, place value, the number line, and fractions across grades K-5.

Throughout the day, attendees will examine how to integrate the Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMP) into daily elementary routines, moving beyond rote memorization to foster deep conceptual understanding and adaptive procedural fluency. This collaborative workshop provides practical tools for grade-level alignment and classroom practice that directly advance the NYS Portrait of a Graduate framework-building K-5 students who are Academically Prepared, Critical Thinkers, and Confident Problem Solvers.

This staff development offering is being provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add Service.

  • Enrolled: 4/25
  • Wait: 0/0

66. Numeracy Briefs + NY Inspires: High-Leverage Content and Practices (6-12)

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Dates: 2/4/2027

This one-day intensive session equips secondary math educators, leaders, and coaches with actionable strategies to strengthen foundational and algebraic mathematics instruction across middle and high school. Grounded in learning progressions, participants will explore how the visual power of the number line and fractional reasoning directly lay the groundwork for solving linear and complex equations.

Throughout the day, attendees will examine how to integrate the Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMP) into daily secondary routines-moving beyond symbolic manipulation and procedural steps toward deep conceptual reasoning and algebraic flexibility. This collaborative workshop provides practical tools for vertical alignment and classroom practice that directly advance the NYS Portrait of a Graduate framework-building secondary students who are Academically Prepared, Critical Thinkers, and Reflective Problem Solvers ready for post-secondary pathways.

This staff development offering is being provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add Service.

  • Enrolled: 3/25
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67. 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: 2/50
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68. 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: 6/20
  • Wait: 0/0

69. 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.

Note: In accordance with Capital Region BOCES Board of Education Policy 6254 a 6.5% administrative assessment will be charged for all services furnished to other BOCES and school districts belonging to other BOCES, and other organizations and municipalities. In addition, an administrative assessment of 8.1% will be charged to all independent school districts and non-public schools.
  • Enrolled: 1/35
  • Wait: 0/0

70. 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

71. Numeracy Briefs + NY Inspires: Assessing Student Learning (K-5)

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Dates: 3/3/2027

Moving beyond getting the "right answer," this half-day session guides educators in designing and utilizing classroom assessments that measure true mathematical proficiency versus procedural correctness. Grounded in the K-5 content progressions participants will examine how to evaluate student reasoning focusing on fluency, representation, and conceptual understanding.

Attendees will learn to build formative diagnostic tools, performance tasks, and observational rubrics that directly reflect the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attributes. By evaluating how students think rather than just what they calculate, educators will align daily K-5 assessment practices with the NYS competencies: developing students who are Critical Thinkers (evaluating strategies), Effective Communicators (justifying mathematical reasoning), and Reflective Learners (using feedback and self-assessment to grow from mistakes).

This staff development offering is being provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add Service.

  • Enrolled: 1/25
  • Wait: 0/0

72. Numeracy Briefs + NY Inspires: Assessing Student Learning (6-12)

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Dates: 3/3/2027

Moving beyond getting the "right answer," this half-day session guides educators in designing and utilizing classroom assessments that measure true mathematical proficiency versus procedural correctness. Grounded in 6-12 content progressions, participants will examine how to evaluate student reasoning-focusing on fluency, visual representation, and conceptual understanding across key secondary concepts.

Attendees will learn to build formative diagnostic tools, performance tasks, and observational rubrics that directly reflect the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attributes. By evaluating how students think rather than just what they calculate, educators will align daily 6-12 assessment practices with the NYS competencies: developing students who are Critical Thinkers (evaluating strategies and structural connections), Effective Communicators (justifying algebraic reasoning), and Reflective Learners (using feedback and self-assessment to grow from mistakes).

This staff development offering is being provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add Service.

  • Enrolled: 2/25
  • Wait: 0/0

73. 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: 2/20
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74. BTC: Building a Thinking Curriculum

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: K-12 instructional leaders-including School Principals, Assistant Principals, Math Department Chairs, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Directors, and Math Specialists-who are responsible for supporting teacher practice and driving instructional change in mathematics classrooms.

Dates: 3/16/2027

Adopting Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) framework doesn't mean tossing out your current math curriculum-it means leveraging it strategically to build the core competencies our students need. Furthermore, as district leaders align instructional goals with the NYS Portrait of a Graduate, shifting math instruction toward active thinking directly develops graduates who are Critical Thinkers, Creative Innovators, Effective Communicators, and Reflective Learners.

This interactive, half-day session equips school and district leaders with actionable frameworks to evaluate, adapt, and select curriculum materials through a "Thinking Classrooms" lens while directly supporting NYS Portrait of a Graduate priorities. Leaders will leave ready to help teachers transform daily textbook tasks into high-leverage thinking experiences and guide future curriculum adoptions that align with both BTC principles and state learning visions.

This staff development offering is being provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add Service.

  • Enrolled: 3/25
  • Wait: 0/0

75. 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: 12/50
  • Wait: 0/0

76. 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: 4/50
  • Wait: 0/0

77. 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

78. 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: 6/20
  • Wait: 0/0

79. 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: 1/20
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80. 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: 4/50
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81. Empowering Administrative Professionals Through Connection, Learning, and Growth Calling all Administrative Support Staff

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 4/15/2027

Join us for a dynamic, three-part professional learning series that combines networking, practical learning and interactive discussions to provide strategies and tools to enhance your daily work. Session 3: Customer Service and Working Better Together

Topics include:

Handling difficult conversations and challenging interactions

Remaining calm and solution-focused under pressure

Strategies for Working with your Administrator

Developing and Refining Systems for Sharing Documents and Information

Structuring your Daily Meeting

Identifying your Trusted System

  • Enrolled: 15/80
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82. 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.

Note: In accordance with Capital Region BOCES Board of Education Policy 6254 a 6.5% administrative assessment will be charged for all services furnished to other BOCES and school districts belonging to other BOCES, and other organizations and municipalities. In addition, an administrative assessment of 8.1% will be charged to all independent school districts and non-public schools.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
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83. 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: 6/20
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84. 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: 4/50
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85. 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
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86. 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: 12/50
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87. 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: 6/20
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88. 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: 6/50
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89. 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: 2/50
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90. 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
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91. 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: 7/20
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92. 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
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93. 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
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94. 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: 1/35
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95. 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
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96. 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
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97. 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
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98. 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
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99. 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
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100. 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: 1/50
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101. 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
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