Frontline Education

1. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 7/23/2025

CTLE

CPE

Preparing for the State Aid Claim Forms: A Closer Look at Form A and How Information Affects Aid Ratios

2. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 8/13/2025

CTLE

CPE

Preparing for the State Aid Claim Forms: A Closer Look at Form FT and Transportation Aid

3. TeaTime with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 8/26/2025

CPE

CTLE

Topics: TBA Webinar series that focuses on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

4. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/10/2025

CTLE

CPE

Review of Excess Cost Aid Submissions and Tips to Maximize Aid

5. Fall Workshop - Syracuse

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/17/2025

CTLE

CPE

Our presentation will provide a recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims

6. Fall Workshop - Mid-Hudson

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/18/2025

CTLE

CPE

Our presentation will provide a recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims

7. Fall Workshop - Putnam-Westchester

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 9/29/2025

CTLE

CPE

Our presentation will provide a recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims

8. Book Buzz Middle Grade 2025-26 Edition

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians, classroom teachers, reading specialists

Dates: 10/1/2025 to 3/25/2026

Book Buzz - If you love books, but don't have time to read them all, then please join us for some rigorous discussion about great new books. All that's required is your latest read and your thoughts. Books should be appropriate for students in grades 5-8 and published within the last 2 years. It's an awesome way to find out what books are out there and if they might work in your library or classroom.
We meet once a month, three times in the fall and three times in the spring. That's it! Hope to see you there.
Participants must attend all meetings to receive full credit, participants who miss more than 3 meetings will not receive credit. All meetings will be held online. Access information will be sent out the day before the event.

9. Fall Workshop - Saratoga

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/3/2025

CTLE

CPE

Our presentation will provide a recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims

10. Fall Workshop - Questar III BOCES

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/6/2025

CTLE

CPE

Our presentation will provide a recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims

11. Fall Workshop - Rochester

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/7/2025

CTLE

CPE

Our presentation will provide a recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims

12. Communication Coordinator Meeting #1 - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians in the Questar III Region

Dates: 10/8/2025

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 school librarians are welcome.

13. Fall Workshop - Buffalo

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/8/2025

CTLE

CPE

Our presentation will provide a recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims

14. Book Study: Stolen Focus by Johann Hari

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians, classroom teachers, technology coaches

Dates: 10/9/2025 to 10/30/2025

Wait List

Stolen Focus by Johann Hari
Join school librarian colleagues in a discussion of Johann Hari's thought-provoking book. This book explores human attention, and the crisis of diminishing attention spans in today's society.
From the book's cover: "We think our inability to focus is a personal failure to summon enough willpower to ignore our devices. The truth is even more disturbing: Our focus has been stolen by powerful external foces that have left us uniquely vulnerable to corporations determined to raid our attention for profit." Our book study will focus on how that affects student learning in our schools.

This book study will be virtual, with a blend of both synchronous & asynchronous discussion and activities. More details will follow.
Each participant will receive a copy of the book. Please register by September 25 so you can receive your book by the start date.

Meeting #1 10/9/25
Meeting #2 10/23/25
Meeting #3 10/30/25

15. Book Buzz High School 2025-26 Edition

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians and other educators

Dates: 10/9/2025 to 4/2/2026

Book Buzz - If you love books, but don't have time to read them all, then please join us for some rigorous discussion about great new books. All that's required is your latest read and your thoughts. Books should be appropriate for secondary students and published within the last 2 years. It's an awesome way to find out what books are out there and if they might work in your library or classroom.
We meet once a month, three times in the fall and three times in the spring. That's it! Hope to see you there.

Participants will receive credit at the end of the course, credit will not be given to participants who miss 3 or more sessions. All meetings will be held online.

Access information will be sent out the day before the event.

16. Fall Workshop - Utica

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/10/2025

CTLE

CPE

Our presentation will provide a recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims

17. Fall Workshop - Oneonta

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/14/2025

CTLE

CPE

Our presentation will provide a recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims

18. STAC Workshop - Hamilton Fulton Montgomery BOCES

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 10/15/2025

CTLE

CPE

2025-26 STAC Workshop

19. Book Buzz Elementary 2025-26 Edition

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians, classroom teachers, reading specialists

Dates: 10/15/2025 to 3/11/2026

Book Buzz - If you love books, but don't have time to read them all, then please join us for some rigorous discussion about great new books. All that's required is your latest read and your thoughts. Books should be appropriate for students in grades PK-5 and published within the last 2 years. It's an awesome way to find out what books are out there and if they might work in your library or classroom.
We meet once a month, three times in the fall and three times in the spring. That's it! Hope to see you there.
Participants must attend all meetings to receive full credit, participants who miss more than 3 meetings will not receive credit. All meetings will be held online. Access information will be sent out the day before the event.

Facilitated by Peggy O'Connor

20. Fall Workshop - Watertown

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/17/2025

CTLE

CPE

Our presentation will provide a recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims

21. Fall Workshop - Long Island

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/17/2025

CTLE

CPE

Our presentation will provide a recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims

22. Fall Workshop - Webinar

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 10/22/2025

CTLE

CPE

Our presentation will provide a recap of the 2025-26 Enacted Budget, Notable Changes to Aid in 2025-26, NYS Financial Outlook and How to conduct a Self-Assessment of Your State Aid Claims

23. Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA) - Asynchronous

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 11/1/2025

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Claire Carangelo at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

24. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 11/5/2025

CTLE

CPE

How to Calculate Building Aid - When Will It Start and How Much Will District Receive

25. Library Automation Review

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians from Questar III SLS member districts

Dates: 11/10/2025

QUESTAR III School Library System is conducting a library automation review. During this workshop we will have discussion as to priorities in a library automation solution. Two vendors will present potential library automation solutions. We will see presentations by Alexandria and TLC. After the presentations we will review the pros and cons of each system. Then, we will develop next step plans.

26. STAC Workshop - Nassau BOCES

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 11/12/2025

CTLE

CPE

2025-26 STAC Workshop

27. STAC Workshop - Eastern Suffolk BOCES

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 11/13/2025

CTLE

CPE

2025-26 STAC Workshop

28. Teacher Lead Evaluator - Initial Certification *IN PERSON

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 11/19/2025

This workshop will be designed with collaboration in mind. For initial training, we will dive into the details of the current APPR Law and your individual district plans. In the afternoon for recertification participants, we will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring examples using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the certification and / or re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan. LUNCH will be provided for Full-day INITIAL Certification Training Attendees.

29. Teacher Lead Evaluator - RE-Certification *IN PERSON

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 11/19/2025

This workshop will be designed with collaboration in mind. For initial training, we will dive into the details of the current APPR Law and your individual district plans. In the afternoon for recertification participants, we will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring examples using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the certification and / or re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.

30. Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA) - Asynchronous

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 12/1/2025

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Claire Carangelo at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

31. TeaTime with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 12/2/2025

CPE

CTLE

Topics: TBA Webinar series that focuses on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

32. SAP Non-Resident Billing Training

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 12/3/2025

CTLE

CPE

General overview of Non-Resident Tuition Billing with some additional focus on billing procedures/methodologies, especially between districts.

33. STAC Workshop - Questar III BOCES

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 12/9/2025

CTLE

CPE

2025-26 STAC Workshop

34. Strengthening Our Core: School Library Values in Practice

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians

Dates: 12/10/2025

Closed

Join school librarians across the state to see the ALA Core Values in action in school libraries. Keynote speaker K.C. Boyd will kick off the day, and school librarians from across the state will present on how their work is rooted in the core values of Access, Equity, Intellectual Freedom & Privacy, Public Good, and Sustainability.

35. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 12/10/2025

CTLE

CPE

Review of Foundation Aid and Key Data Points to Monitor

36. Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA) - Asynchronous

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 1/1/2026

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Claire Carangelo at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

37. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 1/7/2026

CTLE

CPE

Taking a Closer Look at Your BOCES Aid and Instructional Materials Aid and Maximizing Each

38. School Library System Council Meeting #2

Program: School Library System

Audience: Questar III SLS Council Members

Dates: 1/13/2026

One of four required meetings of the SLS Council. Council assists the SLS in its mission as outlined in Commissioner's Regulations 90.18 including creating and monitoring the Plan of Service, and recommending approval of the annual budget and the annual report. Updates are also provided to Council members at each meeting.

39. Teacher Lead Evaluator - Initial Certification *IN PERSON

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 1/20/2026

This workshop will be designed with collaboration in mind. For initial training, we will dive into the details of the current APPR Law and your individual district plans. In the afternoon for recertification participants, we will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring examples using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the certification and / or re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan. LUNCH will be provided for Full-day INITIAL Certification Training Attendees.

40. Teacher Lead Evaluator - RE-Certification *IN PERSON

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 1/20/2026

This workshop will be designed with collaboration in mind. For initial training, we will dive into the details of the current APPR Law and your individual district plans. In the afternoon for recertification participants, we will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring examples using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the certification and / or re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.

41. Communication Coordinator Meeting #2 - SHOWCASE OF EXCELLENCE

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians in the Questar III Region

Dates: 1/29/2026

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 school librarians are welcome. This meeting will be our 4th Annual Showcase of Excellence, and the first year we will be holding this event with Capital Region BOCES SLS.

42. Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA) - Asynchronous

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 2/1/2026

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Claire Carangelo at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

43. BOOK STUDY - Speak With No Fear by Mike Acker, Facilitated by Kathy Beardsley (Questar III BOCES)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: All individuals interested in the topic are invited to join.

Dates: 2/2/2026 to 3/16/2026

Public speaking is famously cited as the top fear in America, often ranking higher than death, yet it remains an unavoidable requirement for professional and personal success. In the second edition of Speak with No Fear, communications coach Mike Acker offers a transformative guide to moving past the sweaty palms and racing heart of performance anxiety. This book isn't about complex theory; it is a practical manual designed to get you "in the game" through seven actionable strategies. By shifting your perspective and focusing on preparation rather than perfection, Acker helps you dismantle the costly comparison trap that occurs when we measure ourselves against TED Talk stars. Written with relatable anecdotes and a dose of humor, the book encourages readers to trade skepticism for self-belief. Whether you are prepping for a boardroom presentation or a wedding toast, these strategies provide the tools to calm your nerves and speak with genuine confidence.

44. BOOK STUDY - Stolen Focus by Johann Hari, Facilitated by Maureen Squier (Questar III BOCES)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: All individuals interested in the topic are invited to join.

Dates: 2/4/2026 to 3/18/2026

Our ability to focus is collapsing, with teenagers now averaging only sixty-five seconds on a single task. In the New York Times bestseller Stolen Focus, Johann Hari investigates why our attention spans are disappearing and reveals a disturbing truth: this isn't a personal failure of willpower. Instead, our focus has been systematically stolen by powerful external forces and corporations designed to raid our minds for profit. Through a global journey, Hari identifies twelve deep-seated causes behind this crisis, ranging from the predatory nature of social media to environmental factors like rising pollution and the decline of mind-wandering. He interviews Silicon Valley dissidents and world-leading experts to uncover how we have been hacked and, more importantly, how we can fight back. This groundbreaking book moves beyond simple self-help to offer a collective roadmap for reclaiming our minds, transforming the way we understand attention in a world addicted to distraction.

45. Knowledge Café

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 2/11/2026

CPE

CTLE

Review of the School Business Official (SBO) Calendar for the following month and other related topics

46. BOOK STUDY - I Said This, Your Heard That by Kathleen Edelman, Facilitated by Brian Radewitz (Questar III BOCES)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: All individuals interested in the topic are invited to join.

Dates: 2/11/2026 to 3/4/2026

Communication is more than just the words we choose; it is filtered through the unique internal "wiring" that colors every interaction we have. In the second edition of I Said This, You Heard That, Kathleen Edelman provides a transformative framework for understanding why certain conversations inspire us while others leave us feeling overwhelmed or misunderstood. This book explores the fundamental temperaments that dictate how we process information and respond to those around us, offering a roadmap to more harmonious relationships with spouses, colleagues, and even strangers. To ensure the insights are personally applicable, each copy includes a unique scratch-off code for a forty-question digital assessment to help you identify your specific communication profile. Complemented by quick-reference guides and practical conversation starters, Edelman's approach moves beyond theory into daily practice. By learning to recognize both your wiring and that of others, you can bridge the gap between what is said and what is actually heard.

47. BOOK STUDY - The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, Facilitated by Helena Maguffin

Program: School Improvement

Audience: All individuals interested in the topic are invited to join.

Dates: 2/11/2026 to 3/18/2026

In The Anxious Generation, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt explores the "Great Rewiring of Childhood," tracing the historic surge in adolescent anxiety, depression, and self-harm to the early 2010s. He argues that society has fundamentally traded a play-based childhood for a phone-based childhood, creating a digital environment that captures young attention while starving them of essential real-world experiences. By examining the collapse of unsupervised play and the rise of addictive social media, Haidt identifies a profound irony: we have overprotected children in the physical world while leaving them dangerously underprotected online. This book study will examine Haidt's urgent call to action, focusing on his core pillars for reform. We will discuss the benefits of delaying smartphone and social media use, the necessity of phone-free schools, and the vital importance of restoring independence and free play. Together, we will explore how to reclaim a healthy developmental path and foster a sense of genuine agency and mental well-being for the next generation.

48. BOOK STUDY - Brave New Words by Salman Khan, Facilitated by Andrew Jensen (Questar III BOCES)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: All individuals interested in the topic are invited to join.

Dates: 2/12/2026 to 3/5/2026

The AI revolution is no longer a distant prospect-it is reshaping the classroom in real time. In Brave New Words, Khan Academy founder Salman Khan delivers a definitive roadmap for navigating the intersection of artificial intelligence and education. Endorsed by Bill Gates and Walter Isaacson, this masterclass explores how GPT technology can move beyond a mere tool to become a personalized tutor for every student. Khan dismantles the fear that AI will replace human connection, arguing instead that it will enhance it. By adapting to individual learning paces and styles, AI empowers parents and teachers to bridge educational gaps and foster creative problem-solving. Beyond the classroom, Khan examines the ethical implications and societal shifts this technology demands from administrators and hiring managers. This is an essential guide for anyone looking to harness the power of the AI revolution to build a more accessible, equitable, and effective future for learners everywhere.

49. State Aid Planning Winter Workshop - Webinar

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 2/24/2026

CTLE

CPE

Topics: Governor's Budget Analysis: Understanding Projections, including the Universal Prekindergarten Expansion and Other Changes proposed that may affect your district. In addition, we will discuss Tips for Claiming, Budgeting, and Paying for Charter School children.

50. Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA) - Asynchronous

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 3/1/2026

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Claire Carangelo at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

51. Instruction for ALL Learners: Strategies that Work- Session 1: Different, Not Double: Differentiation that Works for Everyone

Program: School Improvement

Audience: K-8 general education and special education teachers

Dates: 3/2/2026

The goal of this workshop series is to equip educators with high-impact, inclusive instructional practices that meet the needs of diverse learners while fostering collaboration between general and special education staff. This session will focus on tiered assignments, flexible grouping, choice boards, and differentiating content, process, and product without doubling the workload. We will also discuss strategies like modeling, think-alouds, sentence frames, and guided practice, as well as how scaffolds can support students with IEPs and extend learning for other students. Teachers should bring devices with them so they can access lessons or curricular materials to adapt to include differentiation for readiness, interest, or learning profiles.

52. TeaTime with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 3/3/2026

CPE

CTLE

Topics include: Linking account codes to the ST-3 codes to Maximize State Aid Accounting for grants for EV buses and infrastructure Accounting for Section 4201 placements and Accounting for Refunds/Reimbursements Properly

53. STAC Workshop - Broome-Tioga BOCES

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 3/10/2026

CTLE

CPE

2025-26 STAC Workshop

54. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 3/11/2026

CTLE

CPE

Budget Vote Process, Disclosure Requirements, Contingent Budget, Property Tax Report Card, and Budget Notice

55. STAC Workshop - Erie 1 BOCES

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 3/12/2026

CTLE

CPE

2025-26 STAC Workshop

56. Knowledge Café

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 3/18/2026

CPE

CTLE

Review of the School Business Official (SBO) Calendar for the following month and other related topics

57. Communication Coordinator Meeting #3

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians in the Questar III Region

Dates: 3/24/2026

This workshop will take place at Capital Region BOCES, 900 Watervliet Shaker Road, Albany NY 12205.

This in person regional workshop for school librarians will focus on intellectual freedom, advocacy, and SEL for school librarians and their program. The afternoon session will be facilitated by Building Better Futures.

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 school librarians are welcome.

58. STAC Workshop - Monroe 2 BOCES

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 3/25/2026

CTLE

CPE

2025-26 STAC Workshop

59. School Library System Council Meeting #3

Program: School Library System

Audience: Questar III SLS Council Members

Dates: 3/26/2026

One of four required meetings of the SLS Council. Council assists the SLS in its mission as outlined in Commissioner's Regulations 90.18 including creating and monitoring the Plan of Service, and recommending approval of the annual budget and the annual report. Updates are also provided to Council members at each meeting.

60. STAC Workshop - Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES

Program: Special Education Aid Assistance Service

Dates: 3/26/2026

CTLE

CPE

2025-26 STAC Workshop

61. Teacher Lead Evaluator - Initial Certification *VIRTUAL

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 3/30/2026

This workshop will be designed with collaboration in mind. For initial training, we will dive into the details of the current APPR Law and your individual district plans. In the afternoon for recertification participants, we will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring examples using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the certification and / or re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan. LUNCH will be provided for Full-day INITIAL Certification Training Attendees.

62. Teacher Lead Evaluator - RE-Certification *VIRTUAL

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 3/30/2026

This workshop will be designed with collaboration in mind. For initial training, we will dive into the details of the current APPR Law and your individual district plans. In the afternoon for recertification participants, we will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact on your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring examples using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the certification and / or re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.

63. Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA) - Asynchronous

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 4/1/2026

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Claire Carangelo at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

64. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 4/8/2026

CTLE

CPE

UPK, Grants, Aid for Charter School Children and Other Special Placement Aids

65. Supporting Multilingual Learners: An Open Forum for All Educators Who Work with ELLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators of MLs, ENL teachers, administrators

Dates: 4/13/2026

This virtual professional development session provides an open forum for teachers and administrators to ask questions and discuss challenges related to supporting multilingual learners. Participants are invited to drop in with specific questions, scenarios, or concerns from their classrooms or schools. Dr. Cioffi will provide guidance, resources, and practical strategies in response. The session is designed to be flexible and responsive to participants' needs, creating a space for collaborative problem-solving and professional learning.

66. The Purpose and Role of the Language Proficiency Team in the ELL Identification Process for Students with Disabilities

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: School and District Administrators responsible for meeting NYS Regulations1/4 CR-154-2 & 154-3, ALL Language Proficiency Team (LPT) members (e.g., school/district administrators, bilingual and ESOL certified teachers, directors of special education, or their designee), ENL coordinators, guidance counselors, and admissions administrators

Dates: 4/14/2026

This session provides a comprehensive overview of the CR Part 154-3 process for determining English Language Learner (ELL) status for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This session is particularly timely as districts conduct CSE and CPSE transition meetings, a critical window for identifying preschool students with disabilities entering Kindergarten and other newly enrolling or re-entering students who may have second language acquisition needs. Participants will examine the specialized role of the Language Proficiency Team (LPT) in identifying newly enrolled or re-entering students who may have second language acquisition needs. We will explore the evidentiary standards used to decide if a student's disability is the primary factor affecting their English proficiency and detail the regulatory timelines for administrative review and parental notification. Learning Objectives 1. Identify which newly enrolling or re-entering students with disabilities are eligible for the LPT screening process. 2. Define the mandated membership of the LPT and the specific scope of their recommendation authority. 3. Analyze categories of evidence, including language history, speech-language evaluations, and psychological reports, to determine if a student should be referred for the NYSITELL. 4. Apply regulatory timelines for LPT recommendations, Principal/Superintendent reviews, and parental notifications. 5. Differentiate between the identification process and subsequent program placement, testing accommodations, and exit criteria for ELLs with disabilities.

67. Knowledge Café

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 4/15/2026

CPE

CTLE

Starting Today

Review of the School Business Official (SBO) Calendar for the following month and other related topics

68. Instruction for ALL Learners: Strategies that Work- Session 2: Clear Roles, Shared Goals: Using Data in Co-Taught Classrooms

Program: School Improvement

Audience: K-8 general education and special education teachers

Dates: 4/20/2026

Starting Soon

The goal of this workshop series is to equip educators with high-impact, inclusive instructional practices that meet the needs of diverse learners while fostering collaboration between general and special education staff. In this session, we will explore different co-teaching models, identify when and how to use each one effectively, and discuss role clarity and communication tools for co-teaching pairs. We will also focus on how to use formative assessment and progress data to adjust instruction, simple, teacher-friendly tools for monitoring both general and special education student progress, and how to build a feedback loop between teachers and specialists. Participants will leave with explicit instruction checklists, sample data trackers, and intervention planning templates. Teachers should bring devices.

69. NY Inspires Narrative & Storytelling Workshop

Program: School Improvement

Audience: District Leaders, Board Members, Teachers

Dates: 4/21/2026

Starting Soon

This Narrative and Storytelling Workshop equips districts to confidently introduce, communicate, and sustain new initiatives and change management with clarity, credibility, and community connection. This full-day, interactive workshop experience meets the needs of any team structure that can include district leaders, staff, teachers, students, families, board members, or community partners. Pricing: NY Redefining Ready Cohort $299/p person ($249 p person Team of 3 or more) Non- Cohort Member $349 p person ($299 p person team of 3 or more)

70. Supporting Migrant Students: Building Equity, Access, and Success

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators, Admin, School based

Dates: 4/23/2026

Session Description: This one-hour professional development session is designed to equip educators with a deeper understanding of migrant education and the unique challenges faced by migrant students and their families. Participants will explore the social, academic, and emotional barriers that may impact migrant learners, including mobility, interrupted schooling, language acquisition, and access to resources. Through guided discussion and practical strategies, educators will learn how to create inclusive, culturally responsive classrooms that support continuity of learning and student engagement. The session will also highlight effective instructional practices, family engagement approaches, and available support services that can help migrant students thrive. By the end of the session, participants will be able to identify key characteristics of migrant student populations, apply strategies to address their needs, and foster a more equitable learning environment for all students. Learning Objectives: Understand the definition and scope of migrant education Recognize common challenges experienced by migrant students Apply culturally responsive and trauma-informed teaching practices Identify resources and supports available for migrant students and families

71. Part II: Deepening Learning on Dually Identified / Twice-Exceptional ELLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: ENL teachers, content area teachers, all grade levels

Dates: 4/29/2026

This full day, in-person workshop, builds on and is a follow-up to the December 16th workshop, offering educators an opportunity to take a deeper dive into understanding and supporting dually identified / twice-exceptional ELLs. Participants will: Explore complex intersections between language acquisition and special education needs. Examine advanced instructional strategies, interventions, and supports for Special Education ELLs. Engage in interactive discussions and problem-solving to address real classroom challenges. Reflect on implementation experiences and clarify lingering questions from prior sessions. This session is designed to help educators solidify knowledge, refine practices, and build confidence in supporting ELLs with diverse and overlapping learning profiles.

72. AI Tools for Supporting ELLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Teachers and Staff Who Work with ELLs

Dates: 4/29/2026

This one-hour professional development introduces educators to practical ways artificial intelligence can enhance instruction for English language learners. Participants will explore AI tools and strategies that support language development, scaffold academic content, personalize learning, and provide actionable feedback to accelerate student growth.

73. NYSED Performance-Based Learning and Assessment in Middle & High School Hybrid Webinar

Program: School Improvement

Audience: School and District Leaders from Questar III Regional Component Districts, and other relevant stakeholders are welcome to register and attend.

Dates: 4/30/2026

Questar III BOCES hosts this in-person NYSED session on Performance-Based Learning and Assessment in Middle & High School. This event, which will be a hybrid webinar with in-person discussions and presentations, will provide New York State administrators and school leaders with an opportunity to engage in regional discussions about approaches to performance-based learning and assessment (PBLA) that support local implementation of NY Inspires and NY's Educational Assessment Strategy in middle and high school. Please note that to attend this event, you must attend in person.

74. Support Ed: Supporting Reading and Writing in the Content Areas

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Content-Area Teachers, ENL teachers, Special Ed teachers and staff

Dates: 4/30/2026

In this interactive one-hour virtual professional learning session, participants will dive into the latest research on supporting multilingual learners (MLs) in reading and writing across the content areas. Educators will explore practical strategies to actively engage MLs in meaningful reading and writing tasks and leave with concrete goals for integrating these strategies into their own practice to support students at all levels of English proficiency.

75. Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA) - Asynchronous

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 5/1/2026

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Claire Carangelo at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

76. Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) Training Workshop

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 5/4/2026

Questar III BOCES will be hosting a one-day workshop for school threat assessment teams in utilizing the CSTAG model for conducting threat assessments in schools. Members of the CSTAG team will present on the Guidelines for Responding to Student Threats of Violence. These guidelines allow school-based teams to evaluate student threats of violence, quickly resolve less serious transient threats and take appropriate action in response to more serious, substantive threats. School teams ordinarily consist of school administrators, mental health professionals (counselors, psychologists, social workers) and law enforcement officers. The one day training will include: 1. Rationale for threat assessment 2. How to conduct a threat assessment 3. Cases studies illustrating the three pathways to violence C 4. Legal and practical issues 5. Research support for threat assessment - what happens when schools use CSTAG? 6. Team exercises to resolve transient and substantive threats of violence 7. Next steps in implementing threat assessment at your school Each attending district will be provided the latest Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines manual.

77. Teaching Content, Building Language: Writing Effective Lesson Objectives

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: K-12 Classroom & Content-Area Teachers, ENL Teachers

Dates: 5/6/2026

This interactive extension session is designed to support educators in building students' language development through crafting content-aligned language objectives. Building upon the "Function + Feature + Purpose" framework, participants will learn to use specialized tools-including the NYSED Academic Language Demands for ELA and the WIDA Language Functions & Features for Math, Science, and Social Studies-to uncover the unique disciplinary linguistic demands required in every content area. Through a hands-on modeling exercise, teachers will practice deconstructing exemplar exit ticket responses to identify the specific academic language structures students need for success. The session culminates in a collaborative workshop and station rotation where elementary and content-area teachers will design ready-to-use language objectives tailored to their specific curricula, ensuring that all students can successfully navigate the academic language of every lesson. Holding this session in May provides educators with time to apply what they learn to summer curriculum work and lesson planning, ensuring they begin the new school year with strong, intentional objectives already in place.

78. High School Science Required Investigations Workshop

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Science Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Administrators, Science Instructional Coaches

Dates: 5/7/2026

Join us for an in-depth look at the NYS required investigations for Life Science/Biology, Earth and Space Science, Chemistry, and Physics. Participants will work through the investigations through the vantage point of a student, providing the opportunity to identify any questions or misconceptions that might arise during administration. Registrants will have the option to explore investigations in the content of their choosing.

79. Instruction for ALL Learners: Strategies that Work- Session 3: Making Thinking Visible: Designing Lessons Every Brain Can Access

Program: School Improvement

Audience: K-8 general education and special education teachers

Dates: 5/8/2026

The goal of this workshop series is to equip educators with high-impact, inclusive instructional practices that meet the needs of diverse learners while fostering collaboration between general and special education staff. This session will focus on the Universal Design for Learning (UDL), multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression, how UDL bridges general education and special education needs, explicit instruction, cognitive strategy instruction, teaching metacognitive strategies and self-regulation, and how to reach struggling learners. Participants will take part in guided practice, lesson design or revision, and walk away with lesson templates along with several strategies they can use the next day! Teachers should bring devices.

80. Supporting Multilingual Learners: An Open Forum for All Educators Who Work with ELLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Educators of MLs, ENL teachers, Administrators

Dates: 5/11/2026

This virtual professional development session provides an open forum for teachers and administrators to ask questions and discuss challenges related to supporting multilingual learners. Participants are invited to drop in with specific questions, scenarios, or concerns from their classrooms or schools. Dr. Cioffi will provide guidance, resources, and practical strategies in response. The session is designed to be flexible and responsive to participants' needs, creating a space for collaborative problem-solving and professional learning.

81. Communication Coordinator Meeting #4

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians in the Questar III Region

Dates: 5/12/2026

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 school librarians are welcome.

82. AI for All: Universal Design in Action at Tier 1 PLC Series

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Dates: 5/12/2026 to 6/9/2026

Participants are requested to attend all 3 sessions. The AI PLC is a collaborative, monthly professional learning community (PLC) designed to support educators collaborating and researching artificial intelligence (AI) tools to strengthen Tier 1 instruction through the lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). During each session, participants will engage in discussion on and exploration of AI strategies that reduce barriers, increase access, and enhance engagement for all learners, particularly multilingual learners and students with diverse needs. Educators will have opportunities to learn new tools, share classroom applications, reflect on practice, and co-develop resources that align with high-quality, inclusive instructional practices. Grounded in the belief that all teachers are teachers of all learners, this PLC fosters a supportive space for innovation, problem-solving, and collective capacity building. Participants will leave each session with practical strategies, ready-to-use resources, and a growing toolkit of AI-enhanced approaches to support equitable, accessible Tier 1 instruction.

83. Instructional strategies for ELLs in CTE (Career & Technical Education) programs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Teachers and Staff Who Work with ELLs

Dates: 5/13/2026

This one-hour professional development explores strategies for supporting English language learners in career and technical education (CTE) programs. Participants will learn how to scaffold language, adapt instructional materials, and implement culturally responsive practices that promote both technical skill development and academic success for multilingual students.

84. Support Ed: SEL (Social emotional learning) for Newcomers

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Newcomer and ENL teachers, Core Content Teachers, School counselors & social workers, Administrators

Dates: 5/14/2026

In this one-hour virtual professional learning session, participants will explore the unique strengths and needs of multilingual newcomer (ML) students. Educators will dive into an SEL framework tailored for MLs and discover practical strategies to support students' growth across five key social-emotional learning competencies. Participants will leave with actionable goals to foster inclusive SEL practices that empower ML newcomer students in their own classrooms and learning contexts.

85. Knowledge Café

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 5/20/2026

CPE

CTLE

Review of the School Business Official (SBO) Calendar for the following month and other related topics

86. Tech/AI Turbocharge: The Best of FETC 2026

Program: School Library System

Audience: School librarians, classroom teachers

Dates: 5/20/2026

For over 40 years, the National Future of Education Technology® Conference has gathered the most dynamic and innovative education leaders and professionals from around the world for an intensive, highly collaborative exploration of new technologies, best practices and pressing issues. Join Averill Park CSD librarians Rebecca Ekstrom (Algonquin MS) and Morgan Park (Averill Park HS) as they share the most impactful tools, strategies and AI innovations they discovered at FETC. This session is designed to spark ideas, save you time, and give you immediately usable resources for your classroom and workflow.

Grab your device, your curiosity, and get ready to level up your tech game!

87. Modifications and Accommodations for Assessing and Grading ELLs

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Teachers and Staff Who Work with ELLs

Dates: 5/27/2026

This one-hour professional development provides educators with strategies for fairly assessing and grading English language learners. Participants will explore effective modifications, accommodations, and assessment practices that ensure students' language development is supported while accurately measuring academic growth and achievement.

88. Dignity for All Students Act Training (DASA) - Asynchronous

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Individuals seeking educator certification in New York State

Dates: 6/1/2026

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013, under this amended legislation beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or coaching license must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. Participants must complete all of the required coursework at a satisfactory level in order to receive credit for course completion. Payment of $80.00 must be received before a participant is marked as COMPLETED. Please make the check payable to Questar III BOCES and send to Claire Carangelo at 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton, NY 12033. The web link to the training materials will be sent out to registrants once registration is complete and paid in full.

89. Coffee Talk

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 6/3/2026

CTLE

CPE

Non-Resident Tuition Billings and June 30th Reminders

90. School Library System Council Meeting #4

Program: School Library System

Audience: Questar III SLS Council Members

Dates: 6/3/2026

One of four required meetings of the SLS Council. Council assists the SLS in its mission as outlined in Commissioner's Regulations 90.18 including creating and monitoring the Plan of Service, and recommending approval of the annual budget and the annual report. Updates are also provided to Council members at each meeting.

91. Improving ELL Graduation Rates Via Supports in Assessments

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Teachers and Staff Who Work with ELLs

Dates: 6/10/2026

This one-hour professional development explores strategies to help English language learners successfully meet high school graduation requirements. Participants will learn how to use assessments, accommodations, and targeted interventions to monitor progress, address learning gaps, and provide the supports necessary to promote academic success and timely graduation for multilingual students.

92. TeaTime with State Aid Planning

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 6/16/2026

CPE

CTLE

Topics: TBA Webinar series that focuses on assisting school district treasurers with accounting issues that affect maximizing state aid.

93. Book Study: Integrated Literacy for Experienced Multilinguals (LTELLs) - ELA/ENL/Bilingual Educators

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: ELA, ENL & Bilingual Educators (Grades 4-12), ENL Administrators, Instructional Coaches & Teacher Leaders

Dates: 6/23/2026 to 8/25/2026

New

How do we support students who have been in English Language Development programs for years but haven't yet reached English proficiency (Long-Term English Language Learners)? Many English Language Learners reach a "plateau" in their language development, often characterized by strong social language but persistent challenges with academic literacy. In this interactive summer book study, participants will dive into Integrated Literacy for Experienced Multilinguals by Tan Huynh and Beth Skelton (2026, Corwin). Intended for ELA, ENL, and bilingual teachers and leaders, this hybrid professional learning experience combines three synchronous sessions with flexible asynchronous work. Participants will explore a framework that moves away from isolated intervention and toward an integrated approach that honors the unique strengths of experienced multilinguals (LTELLs). Participants will learn how to design instruction that simultaneously develops high-level literacy skills and disciplinary knowledge. By the end of this study, you will have practical, research-based tools to foster student agency and academic excellence. The first 15 NYS-registered participants will receive a complimentary copy of the book courtesy of the CD RBERN. Early registration is encouraged!

94. Knowledge Café

Program: State Aid Planning

Dates: 6/24/2026

CPE

CTLE

Review of the School Business Official (SBO) Calendar for the following month and other related topics

95. Book Study: Long-Term Success for Experienced Multilinguals (LTELLs) - Classroom/Content/SPED Educators

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: Classroom, Content-Area & Special Education Teachers (all subjects, Grades 4-12), Teacher Assistants, Building Administrators, Instructional Coaches & Teacher Leaders

Dates: 6/24/2026 to 8/26/2026

New

How do we support students who have been in English Language Development programs for years but haven't yet reached English proficiency (Long-Term English Language Learners)? Join us this summer for a collaborative book study of "Long-Term Success for Experienced Multilinguals" by Tan Huynh and Beth Skelton (2023, Corwin). This hybrid professional learning experience combines three synchronous sessions with flexible asynchronous work. Intended for classroom, content-area, and special education teachers & teams, participants will move beyond deficit-based labels and explore a high-challenge, high-support framework designed to spark academic growth in long-term ELLs. We will dive into practice strategies for scaffolding complex texts, fostering oral academic language, and designing inclusive assessments. By the end of this study, you will have a toolkit of actionable instructional shifts to ensure your experienced multilinguals don't just 'get by,' but thrive! The first 15 NYS-registered participants will receive a complimentary copy of the book courtesy of the CD RBERN. Early registration is encouraged!

96. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Initial Certification

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Building and district leaders

Dates: 7/15/2026

New

This workshop is designed with collaboration in mind. For initial training, we will dive into the details of the current APPR Law and your individual district plans. In the afternoon for recertification participants, we will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact of your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring examples using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the certification and / or re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan. Lunch will be provided for full-day INITIAL certification training attendees.

97. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Re-Certification

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Building and district leaders

Dates: 7/15/2026

New

This workshop is designed with collaboration in mind. For initial training, we will dive into the details of the current APPR Law and your individual district plans. In the afternoon for recertification participants, we will dive deeper into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact of your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring examples using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill the certification and / or re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan. Lunch will be provided for full-day INITIAL certification training attendees.

98. Engaging and Empowering World Language Teachers

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: World Language Teachers

Dates: 7/23/2026

New

This interactive 3 hour workshop is designed for world language educators seeking to enhance student engagement and proficiency through meaningful, communicative practices. Participants will explore research-based strategies that promote authentic language use, cultural competence, and student-centered learning. Through hands-on activities, collaborative discussions, and practical examples, teachers will gain tools to create dynamic lessons that support all learners, including strategies for differentiation and real-world application. Whether you teach novice or advanced learners, this session will provide adaptable techniques to increase student confidence, participation, and language retention. Educators will leave with ready-to-use resources and fresh ideas to bring immediately into their classrooms. Review of the revised NYSED OBEWL World Language standards and the modes of communication will take place.

99. Co-Teaching Institute: Collaborative Practices for Multilingual and Diverse Learner Success

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: General education teachers, ESL/ENL teachers, dual language teachers, special education teachers, instructional coaches, and school leaders-especially those currently engaged in or planning for co-teaching partnerships. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend as co-teaching pairs or teams.

Dates: 7/28/2026

The Co-Teaching Institute is an interactive, in-person professional learning experience designed to strengthen collaborative instructional practices that support multilingual learners (MLs/ELLs) and other diverse student populations. Participants will explore research-based co-teaching models-including One Teach/One Assist, Station Teaching, Parallel Teaching, Alternative Teaching, and Team Teaching-and examine how each model can be intentionally selected and implemented to increase access to grade-level content, language development, and student engagement. A central focus of the institute is co-planning. Participants will engage in structured planning protocols that promote shared ownership of instruction, clarify roles and responsibilities, and align instructional decisions with student data. Dedicated planning time is embedded throughout the session, allowing co-teaching teams to apply learning directly to the upcoming academic year's units or lessons. As such, participants should bring curricular materials they would like to develop through coteaching/coplanning. Through collaborative discussions, modeling, and hands-on planning, participants will: Analyze the strengths and challenges of different co-teaching approaches Develop strategies to maximize both teachers' expertise in the classroom Create lesson plans that incorporate co-teaching structures and language supports Reflect on practices that foster equitable, inclusive, and academically rigorous learning environments By the end of the institute, participants will leave with practical tools, co-developed instructional plans, and a stronger foundation for effective co-teaching partnerships that promote success for multilingual learners and all students.

100. Supporting Multilingual Learners with Special Needs: Inclusive Strategies for Success

Program: Capital District RBE-RN

Audience: all teachers

Dates: 8/4/2026

New

This workshop is designed for educators who support English Language Learners (ELLs) with special needs in diverse classroom settings. Participants will explore the intersection of language acquisition and disability, gaining a deeper understanding of how to effectively differentiate instruction while honoring students' linguistic and cultural assets. Through practical strategies, case studies, and collaborative discussions, educators will learn how to design inclusive lessons, scaffold instruction, and implement accommodations that support both language development and individualized learning needs. The session will also address common challenges such as distinguishing between language differences and learning disabilities, as well as fostering collaboration among general educators, ESL specialists, and special education teams. Participants will leave with actionable tools, resources, and frameworks to create equitable, accessible learning environments where multilingual learners with special needs can thrive.

101. Teacher Lead Evaluator Training - Re-Certification

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Building and district leaders

Dates: 8/10/2026

New

This workshop is designed with collaboration in mind. We will deep dive into performance levels and hands on practice, with emphasis on: inter-rater reliability, impact of your role as an administrator, and how the APPR process can be used to strengthen your school's goals. We will practice scoring examples using video clips and your district rubric. Participants will hone their evaluation skills and fulfill re-certification requirements and use the rubrics determined in their own district APPR plan.

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