Catalog: Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES (Web Registration)

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1. TCIS Refresher

Program: Online Workshops: Professional Development Unit

Activity Owner/Manager: Laura Purdy  - lpurdy@cayboces.org

Audience: TA's and Aides

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 30, 2027)

Asynchronous BUZZ course for TAs and Aides who have taken the level 1 TCIS certification Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) is a trauma-informed crisis prevention and management system. The TCIS system helps staff create a learning environment that decreases risk factors while increasing protective factors so both students and staff can feel safe. TCIS provides staff an understanding of trauma sensitive practices and skills (co-regulation) to help students learn how to regulate and manage their own emotions. These newly learned skills encourage a greater willingness and capacity for our students to learn.TCIS helps participants and schools to:
◉ Create a trauma-sensitive environment where students and adults are safe and feel safe within their roles as a staff member
◉ Pro-actively prevent and/or deescalate potential crisis situations with the students they work with
◉ Manage a crisis situation in a therapeutic manner, and, if necessary, intervene physically in a manner that reduces the risk of harm to students and staff
◉ Process the crisis event with students and each other to help improve their coping strategies to reduce future risk

2. Child Abuse Identification & Reporting (Addendum Only)

Program: Online Workshops: Professional Development Unit

Activity Owner/Manager: Laura Purdy  - lpurdy@cayboces.org

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 30, 2027)

This Addendum is required for anyone who completed NY Child Abuse on our website between the dates of June 10, 2024 to August 31, 2025. If you did not take the NY Child Abuse course from our website during the dates indicated, we will not report the completion of this Addendum to NY State.

If you're not sure if you took the previous course from us, please email aryerson@cayboces.org.

Those who completed the previous update through HSLC would take this course: HSLC Course Addendum

3. Certification Course Bundle: DASA, Child Abuse Identification, and School Violence Prevention and Identification

Program: Online Workshops: Professional Development Unit

Audience: Individuals applying for their NYS Educator Certification

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 30, 2027)

We have bundled the 3 courses into one price for your convenience and savings.

To receive your NYS educator certification, individuals must complete the following 3 workshops:

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

The required training consists of a 3-hour asynchronous online training with accompanying assignments.

Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

The required training consists of a 6-hour asynchronous online training with accompanying assignments.

School Violence Prevention and Intervention

The required training consists of a 2-hour asynchronous online training with accompanying assignments.

****You will be emailed an invoice for $100.00, 2-3 business days after registration.

All registration fields must be filled out including address and phone number, or we will not be able to process your registration.

Course link will be emailed to you once payment has been received by our business office.****


Please contact Sara Herman with any questions at sherman@cayboces.org


4. Child Abuse Identification & Reporting (Certification Only)

Program: Online Workshops: Professional Development Unit

Activity Owner/Manager: Laura Purdy  - lpurdy@cayboces.org

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 30, 2027)

Child Abuse Identification & Reporting

Mandated reporters can participate in this web-based online training course at any time, 24/7. Users must complete the course within the course duration which is the current school calendar year (2025-2026). Users learn definitions, indicators, and how to make a report to the New York Statewide Central Register. This course meets the New York State Education Department mandatory requirements for Training in Child Abuse Identification and Reporting. In accordance with Chapter 363 of the Laws of 2018, the Board of Regents adopted amendments to certain sections of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education related to Reports of Child Abuse in an Educational Setting.

Included Updates:
Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2021 amended Social Services Law § 413 to require additional training to include protocols to reduce implicit bias in decision-making processes, strategies for identifying adverse childhood experiences, and guidelines to assist in recognizing signs of abuse or maltreatment while interacting virtually.
Chapter 25 of the Laws of 2024 amended Social Services Law § 413 to require additional training to include protocols and guidance on identifying abused or maltreated children with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

The required training consists of a 3-hour asynchronous online training with accompanying assignments.



****You will be emailed an invoice for $35.00, 2-3 business days after registration.

All registration fields must be filled out including address and phone number, or we will not be able to process your registration.

Course link will be emailed to you once payment has been received by our business office.****


Please contact Sara Herman with any questions at sherman@cayboces.org


5. DASA: Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention Certification Training

Program: Online Workshops: Professional Development Unit

Activity Owner/Manager: Laura Purdy  - lpurdy@cayboces.org

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 30, 2027)

DASA: New York State's Dignity for All Student's Act (Dignity Act) seeks to provide NYS public elementary and secondary school students with a safe, supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function. The Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES is a NYSED approved provider of the Dignity Act certification training.



The required training consists of a 6-hour asynchronous online training with accompanying assignments.



****You will be emailed an invoice for $50.00, 2-3 business days after registration.

All registration fields must be filled out including address and phone number, or we will not be able to process your registration.

Course link will be emailed to you once payment has been received by our business office.****


Please contact Sara Herman with any questions at sherman@cayboces.org


6. SAVE: School Violence Prevention & Intervention Certification Course

Program: Online Workshops: Professional Development Unit

Activity Owner/Manager: Laura Purdy  - lpurdy@cayboces.org

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 30, 2027)

Anyone applying for school certification after February 2, 2001 must complete 2 hours of training on school violence prevention and intervention. This workshop includes training in effective classroom management techniques, identifying the warning signs of violent and other troubling behavior, and intervention techniques for resolving violent incidents in the school. This training is intended for anyone working with children and in a school setting.

Topics Covered:

  1. The warning signs within a developmental and social context that relate to violence and other troubling behaviors in children;
  2. The statutes, regulations and policies relating to a safe nonviolent school climate.
  3. Effective classroom management techniques and other academic supports that promote a nonviolent school climate and enhance learning; character education, citizenship and civility.
  4. The integration of social and problem-solving skill development for students within the regular curriculum
  5. Intervention techniques designed to address a school violence situation;
  6. How to participate in an effective school/community referral process for students exhibiting violent behavior.
  7. Defining, identifying, intervening and ending bullying in all its forms, including cyberbullying.

The required training consists of a 2-hour asynchronous online training with accompanying assignments.



****You will be emailed an invoice for $25.00, 2-3 business days after registration.

All registration fields must be filled out including address and phone number, or we will not be able to process your registration.

Course link will be emailed to you once payment has been received by our business office.****


Please contact Sara Herman with any questions at sherman@cayboces.org


7. The Needs of Students with Autism Training

Program: Online Workshops: Professional Development Unit

Activity Owner/Manager: Laura Purdy  - lpurdy@cayboces.org

Dates: On-Going (Ends Jun 30, 2027)

The Needs of Students with Autism

In response to the growing number of children being diagnosed with autism, the Legislature amended Sections 3004(4) and (5) of the Education Law to require all persons applying for a teaching certificate or license on or after September 2, 2009, as a special education teacher or as a school administrator who works in special education, to complete coursework or training in the needs of children with autism. This workshop will fulfill the NYSED requirement for Classroom Teaching Certification in all areas of Education. Participants of this course will learn about the characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as behavior supports and best instructional practices for supporting individuals with ASD. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will complete a certification of completion application that they can submit to the NYS Education Department along with other relevant forms when they apply for certification.

The required training consists of a 3-hour asynchronous online training with accompanying assignments.



****You will be emailed an invoice for $35.00, 2-3 business days after registration.

All registration fields must be filled out including address and phone number, or we will not be able to process your registration.

Course link will be emailed to you once payment has been received by our business office.****


Please contact Sara Herman with any questions at sherman@cayboces.org


8. Sue Kowalski, Embedded Advocacy: Share Your Story with Purpose!

Program: School Library System

Dates: 9/22/2026

WORKSHOP for SCHOOL LIBRARIANS! TELL YOUR STORY with IMPACT & PURPOSE! It is SO FRUSTRATING WHEN: your admin isn't sure what you do friends think you just read all day others think you have extra free time you are killing it, and no one notices? you feel your worth is being questioned Sue Kowalski, Presenter Sue knows the power of advocacy and telling our own stories. Work with Sue to develop & embed some tried and true strategies that will get the word out and celebrate YOU and your program. Join Sue September 22, 2026 from 3-5 pm in the Makerspace

9. Individual Arts Assessment Pathway (IAAP) Consortium

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: Middle & High School Teachers of the Arts (art, music, dance, and theater)

Dates: 9/28/2026 to 5/12/2027

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The Individual Arts Assessment Pathway (IAAP) is a plus one pathway to graduation that highlights students with strengths in the arts. A major component to the IAAP is a portfolio of student work and reflection. This portfolio must contain all mandatory elements from the IAAP implementation guides. This consortium will use the implementation guides and student workbooks to develop a plan for implementing the IAAP requirements. Teachers will be given time to collaborate with other teachers from around the region, so they use their collective understanding and backgrounds to implement the IAAP within their district. This year teachers will score submitted portfolios of students who have completed them.

10. Habits for Resilient Learners: Strengthening the "Resilience Muscle" with Amanda Brueggeman in partnership with PA Edge

Program: Online Workshops: Teacher Center

Audience: All educators and Teaching Assistants

Dates: 10/1/2026 to 10/29/2026

Thursdays 1/4 October 1, 15, & 29 4-5 PM Online via Zoom This three-part webinar series is designed to equip educators with the research-backed habits and practical strategies needed to foster resilience in K-12 students. Drawing from the "Habits for Resilient Learners" framework, the series transitions from building internal mindsets to implementing collaborative systems and navigating the complexities of the digital age. Session 1: Foundations of Resilience: Introduction and Building Beliefs This opening session establishes why resilience is a necessity in today's ever-changing education landscape. We begin by introducing the Habits of Resilient Learners framework, a system of 10 research-backed, interconnected practices designed to help students navigate the "emotional and academic fog” of disconnection and stress. Participants will explore the foundational "I” skills and how to promote internal mindset shifts that build self-efficacy with these habits: Nurturing Core Beliefs and Embracing Vulnerability. Session 2: Strategic Persistence: Goal Setting and Scaffolding This session provides educators with a toolkit for managing the "productive struggle” of learning. Participants will examine how to empower students to take ownership of their academic paths through these habits: Empower Learners through Goal Setting and Persevere through Obstacles. Session 3: The Connected Scholar: Teams and Feedback The final session explores the social dimensions of resilience. Participants will learn to transform classrooms into high-functioning interconnected teams and establish a strengths-based feedback culture through these habits: Move From Groups to Team Collaboration and Navigate the Feedback Process. IF you sign up and can't attend you can still obtain CTLE if you let me know. You will get access to the material and can view asynchronously, and then fill out a quick reflection form for me.

11. Effective Numeracy for Leaders

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: K-12 Principals, Curriculum Coordinators, Teacher Leaders, and Instructional Coaches

Dates: 10/1/2026 to 5/20/2027

Join school and district leaders from across the region for a virtual professional learning series focused on advancing high-quality numeracy instruction and leadership. Together, we will explore current initiatives, emerging resources, and promising practices that support mathematics teaching and learning across New York State.

Through this collaborative community, participants will:
* Stay informed about updates, guidance, and resources from NYSED.
* Explore tools, strategies, and practices that support strong numeracy instruction for all learners.
* Use NYSED resources to strengthen decision-making around curriculum, instruction, intervention, assessment, and professional learning.
* Learn from the experiences of fellow leaders and examine examples of successful implementation from schools and districts across the region.
*Identify practical ideas and next steps to bring back to schools, districts, and leadership teams.

Each session will provide opportunities to engage in meaningful discussion, reflect on local priorities, and collaborate with colleagues who share a commitment to improving mathematics outcomes for all students. Participants will leave with new insights, actionable resources, and a growing network of leaders dedicated to strengthening numeracy education throughout the region.

12. NY Inspires Transformation Coalition at Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 10/2/2026

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Join colleagues from across New York for the first NY Transformation Coalition Statewide Day on Friday, October 2, 2026. This is the first of three statewide days designed to connect and support the work already underway in districts as they plan for and advance NY Inspires.

The day will focus on two key through lines: assessment planning and district planning. Participants will explore NYSED assessment tools and resources, consider local assessment strategies, and engage in planning connected to the four NY Inspires transformations.

District teams will have dedicated time to reflect on current work, identify next steps, and continue developing their local roadmap. Districts are encouraged to bring a team that can engage in both assessment and broader systems planning.

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. with a State Ed. presentation beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m.

Lunch will be provided.

Tuesdays, October 6, 20, and November 3 In this specially designed session, participants will deepen their understanding of dyslexia and its impact on student learning. Dr. Beverine-Curry will explore early identification, structured literacy approaches, and practical classroom strategies that support students with dyslexia. This session is ideal for educators seeking to strengthen inclusive practices grounded in the Science of Reading.

14. SLS Council Meetings

Program: School Library System

Dates: 10/15/2026

This Council meeting will focus on PLC/ PLG for all regional Librarians. Transform your library's reach and redefine community impact by joining an exclusive initiative led by the renowned Dr. Barb Phillips. This unique opportunity invites regional librarians to step beyond district borders and co-create innovative, cross-regional collaborations that bridge communities, elevate resource sharing, and spark transformative programs. By collaborating directly with Dr. Phillips, you will exchange groundbreaking ideas with a network of passionate peers and build scalable models that address the evolving needs of modern library patrons. Don't miss your chance to be at the forefront of collaborative librarianship, expand your professional legacy, and sign up today to help shape the future of interconnected knowledge!

15. Related Services Collaborative Community

Program: Instructional Support Services

Audience: Related Service Providers

Dates: 10/22/2026

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Our goal is to create a space that is useful, practical, and shaped by the people who participate.

During our time together, providers will have opportunities to:

- Connect with other OTs, PTs, and SLPs from across our region
- Share strategies, resources, tools, and ideas that are working well
- Talk through common challenges and learn how colleagues in other districts are approaching them
- Spend time with others in their specific discipline as well as learn across disciplines
- Learn from experts around topics identified as valuable by the group
- Build a regional network they can continue to reach out to throughout the year

Most importantly, we want this collaborative to support the work providers are already doing with students. Rather than determining all of the topics ahead of time, we will ask participants what they need, what they are wondering about, and where collaboration with colleagues would be most helpful. Those needs will help shape our time together and future learning opportunities.

16. Mental Health Literacy Briefs (CARE Network)

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: Student Support Teams (PK-12)

Dates: 10/27/2026 to 4/6/2027

The New York State Education Department envisions a future in which every student has access to the mental health resources and support needed for well-being and academic success. By building local capacity, districts can create inclusive, supportive school environments that prioritize the whole child and enable every student to thrive. These briefs are intended primarily for district and school teams responsible for planning, implementing, and continuously improving school-based mental health and well-being supports for students and staff, including: - District leadership (board of education members, superintendents, central office staff) - Building leaders (principals and assistant principals) - Student support staff (school counselors, school social workers, school psychologists, school nurses) - MTSS, school improvement, and/or school climate teams - Community-based mental health partners and school-community partnership teams

17. Overview of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 10/28/2026 to 11/3/2026

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This workshop gives the participants an overview of specially designed instruction for students with disabilities. Through this training attendees will develop a working knowledge about the core components of specially designed instruction, learn ethical and legal reasons behind the use of specially designed instruction, examine of the barriers for students with disabilities and how specially designed instruction addresses those barriers, understand how specially designed instruction is used alongside other instructional strategies, explore the process of developing appropriate specially designed instruction based on student needs and characteristics. Case studies and activities will be used throughout the workshop so that participants can apply this knowledge to their work with students with disabilities.

Note: In registering for this workshop, you are committing to attending 2 days of training. 

Intended Audience: special education teachers, general education teachers, and other educational professionals in need of training on the basic essentials of SDI for students with disabilities

18. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) 3-Day

Program: Professional Development Unit

Dates: 10/28/2026 to 10/30/2026

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Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) helps schools to: -Create a trauma-sensitive environment where students and adults are safe and feel safe -Pro-actively prevent and/or deescalate potential crisis situations with students -Manage a crisis situation in a therapeutic manner, and, if necessary, intervene physically in a manner that reduces the risk of harm to students and staff -Process the crisis event with students to help improve their coping strategies

19. Accellerate Math Learning by Building Math Fluency with Understanding (a.m. session)

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: K-7th Grade Educators

Dates: 11/10/2026

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This half-day session will be broken into two parts:

First: Four Factors that Accelerate Math Learning

What does current research tell us about what actually moves the needle for students? Join James Burnett as he details 4 factors from Visible Learning that truly accelerate student learning. He dives deep into activating prior knowledge, the Piagetian approach, spaced learning, and classroom discourse. You will walk away from this session with concrete best practices to support achievement.

Then: Building Mathematical Fluency with Understanding

This session demonstrates ORIGO's unique approach to developing fact fluency through five specific stages - prepare, introduce, reinforce, practice and extend. The stages feature powerful visual models and engaging activities which build connected strategies from basic facts to multi-digit whole numbers, decimals and fractions. Participants will play a variety of games and walk away with center activities for fluency. Attendees will be entered into a raffle for their very own Book and Box of Fact Strategies.

20. Accellerate Math Learning by Building Math Fluency with Understanding (p.m. session)

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: K-7th Grade Educators

Dates: 11/10/2026

New
This half-day session will be broken into two parts:

First: Four Factors that Accelerate Math Learning

What does current research tell us about what actually moves the needle for students? Join James Burnett as he details 4 factors from Visible Learning that truly accelerate student learning. He dives deep into activating prior knowledge, the Piagetian approach, spaced learning, and classroom discourse. You will walk away from this session with concrete best practices to support achievement.

Then: Building Mathematical Fluency with Understanding

This session demonstrates ORIGO's unique approach to developing fact fluency through five specific stages - prepare, introduce, reinforce, practice and extend. The stages feature powerful visual models and engaging activities which build connected strategies from basic facts to multi-digit whole numbers, decimals and fractions. Participants will play a variety of games and walk away with center activities for fluency. Attendees will be entered into a raffle for their very own Book and Box of Fact Strategies.

21. LETRS 3e by Lexia for Units 5-8 (Second Year)

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: K-5 Teachers

Dates: 11/12/2026 to 5/6/2027

Must have completed Volume I (Units1-4) training to register/attend this session.

Lexia LETRS professional learning for elementary educators is an investment in teachers' literacy knowledge and professional practice. Teachers gain essential knowledge to master the fundamentals of literacy instruction required to transform student learning. Developed by Dr. Louisa Moats and leaders in the field of literacy, LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the foundational and fundamentals of reading and writing instruction-phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language.

LETRS has 8 Units with 6-8 sessions per unit. What the educator "will learn” is identified at the start of each session and is listed below.

Learning Goals:

Second year: LETRS Volume II (Units 5-8)

Focuses on the Language Comprehension strands of Scarborough's Rope model through units centered on:

* Vocabulary

* Language and reading

* Comprehension

* Writing

**Cost includes second year, units 5-8, only. Cost is based on 20 participants. Price will be adjusted according to actual enrollment. District is responsible to pay for enrollment regardless of attendance.**

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 28, 2026

22. WIDA Access Certification Support Work Sessions (For Test Administrators)

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: Typically ENL Teachers

Dates: 11/12/2026

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New York State is transitioning from the NYSESLAT to WIDA Access for the annual assessment of English language proficiency for English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners.

This work session is designed to support staff as they complete required WIDA online training and certification. Participants will independently work through the applicable WIDA modules and certification requirements, with Mid-State RBERN providing dedicated time, space, guidance, and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues throughout the process.

Please note: This is not a WIDA-facilitated training session, and completion of all required certification requirements during this single work session is not guaranteed.

23. Seal of Biliteracy Consortium Meetings

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: World Lang Teachers, Counselors, ELL/ENL Teachers, Administrators

Dates: 11/12/2026 to 3/25/2027

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The THREE Seal of Biliteracy Consortium meetings have been planned to revolve around reporting deadlines and feedback from participants in CO BOCES World Languages Day. At the meetings, participants will review information and share practices. This year we will also work to deepen our understanding of the research projects and presentations in order to create consistency within our consortium.
Thurs, November 12, 2026 - Seal documentation, research, and project expectations
Thurs, January 14, 2027 - Monitoring SEAL students and expectations for visiting students
Thurs, March 18, 2027 - Panel calibration, CO BOCES official forms, and WLD logistics

24. SLS Council Meeting

Program: School Library System

Dates: 12/9/2026

This Council meeting will continue to focus on PLC/ PLG for all regional Librarians as well as council needs.

25. WIDA Access Certification Support Work Sessions (For District Coordinators or Test Coordinators)

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: District and Test Coordinators

Dates: 12/9/2026

New
New York State is transitioning from the NYSESLAT to WIDA Access for the annual assessment of English language proficiency for English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners.

This work session is designed to support staff as they complete required WIDA online training and certification. Participants will independently work through the applicable WIDA modules and certification requirements, with Mid-State RBERN providing dedicated time, space, guidance, and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues throughout the process.

Please note: This is not a WIDA-facilitated training session, and completion of all required certification requirements during this single work session is not guaranteed.

26. WIDA Access Certification Support Work Sessions (For Test Administrators)

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: Typically ENL Teachers

Dates: 12/9/2026

New
New York State is transitioning from the NYSESLAT to WIDA Access for the annual assessment of English language proficiency for English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners.

This work session is designed to support staff as they complete required WIDA online training and certification. Participants will independently work through the applicable WIDA modules and certification requirements, with Mid-State RBERN providing dedicated time, space, guidance, and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues throughout the process.

Please note: This is not a WIDA-facilitated training session, and completion of all required certification requirements during this single work session is not guaranteed.

27. WIDA Access Certification Support Work Sessions (For District Coordinators or Test Coordinators)

Program: Professional Development Unit

Audience: District and Test Coordinators

Dates: 12/9/2026

New
New York State is transitioning from the NYSESLAT to WIDA Access for the annual assessment of English language proficiency for English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners.

This work session is designed to support staff as they complete required WIDA online training and certification. Participants will independently work through the applicable WIDA modules and certification requirements, with Mid-State RBERN providing dedicated time, space, guidance, and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues throughout the process.

Please note: This is not a WIDA-facilitated training session, and completion of all required certification requirements during this single work session is not guaranteed.

28. SLS Council meeting

Program: School Library System

Dates: 3/10/2027

This Council meeting will focus on PLC/ PLG for all regional Librarians.

29. SLS Council Meeting

Program: School Library System

Dates: 5/12/2027

This Council Meeting will focus on PLC/ PLG for all regional Librarians.