Beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an adminstrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service, or school service certificate or license, must complete six (6) hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying, and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students. This class must be paid for ahead of time. No credit card payments can be accepted. Checks may be sent to HFM BOCES 2755 StHwy 67, Johnstown, NY 12095 Att: Instructional Services. If your district is supplying payment they will be billed. This is an asynchronous workshop. Participants will receive a link with the required work and be given five business days to complete it. Please send questions to tcaraco@hfmboces.org

Participants will discuss and collaborate on timely topics as part of the Mentor Plan here at HFM BOCES.

This is a 4 session training which is part of the state-required regulation of the School Library System Council and provides an opportunity for members and library professionals from school, public, academic and regional libraries to engage in collaborative planning and system evaluation. Members will identify emerging needs and develop strategies for future program planning and improvement. The focus for 25-26 will be on analyzing and evaluating components of the Plan of Service. The council will also review and confirm compliance with NYSED requirements for School Library System governance.

This event, which will be a hybrid webinar with in-person discussion and presentations, will provide New York State administrators and school leaders with an opportunity to engage in regional discussions about what the NYS Portrait of a Graduate means in PreK to Grade 5, as well as how this connects to inquiry-based learning. Please note that to attend this event, you must attend in person at a BOCES or Big 5 designated site.

Suppose you have the opportunity during the day to provide Math Intervention or would love to have it. In that case, this session will explore the essential components that can make Math Intervention purposeful and effective. Participants will learn how to structure a Math Intervention block that provides support to all learners and ensures every student receives what they need.

This follow-up session checks in on how teachers are applying the strategies learned during the Math Intervention PD. Teachers will share what is working, discuss challenges, and look at student data to reflect on progress. The session provides additional guidance, short model demonstrations, and time to adjust intervention plans. The goal is to ensure consistent, effective use of intervention practices and give teachers support as they continue improving instruction.

New York State's Dignity for All Students Act seeks to provide the State's public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function. This three hour training will provide Dignity Act Coordinators with an overview of the requirements of the Dignity Act and provide multiple resources.

Back by Popular demand, it's Innovate the Arts 3.0 at Broadalbin-Perth Senior High School. Building off it's second year, you should expect the same relaxed environment but with more offerings. We are excited to announce that John Keal Music and Jupiter Instruments will be here again and are bringing instruments for demo throughout the day. There will be more details shared as the event approaches. Please sign-up in frontline as soon as possible to help us with session and food planning. We are still accepting session/workshop entries. Please reach out to gravesm@bpcsd.org Want to perform or conduct a piece in our instrumental/choral reading sessions? Please reach out to gravesm@bpcsd.org We look forward to another great day filled with content specific professional development for the Arts.

You are able to earn up to three hours of CTLE credit for the workshops attended on March 18, 2026. Please complete the conference request and sign in at each workshop. Unfortunately, Yoga and Chair Yoga cannot be applied. If you were enrolled in one of those workshops, your hours will indicate that.

If you are using iReady Math Classroom 2024 curriculum, this PD is for you! This professional development session is designed to help educators effectively implement i-Ready Math Centers as a tool for differentiation, engagement, and targeted skill development. Participants will explore how to connect center activities to i-Ready data, structure centers for smooth classroom management, and ensure all students receive meaningful math practice. Participants to collaborate with colleagues to exchange effective strategies and successes of delivery and use of math centers. They will have the opportunity to share feedback and insights on the effectiveness of the different math centers, as well as plan and pre for future math centers.

Participants will build a bell ringer system using Google Forms and Google Sheets that automatically collects and grades two multiple-choice bell ringer questions according to a provided answer key. Once this system is built and distributed, participants only have to update the answer key to keep it running year after year! This is designed for participants of all levels!

Student learning increases when every learner is actively engaged in thinking and responding. In this professional learning session, participants will explore practical strategies for eliciting responses from all students during instruction. Grounded in principles of explicit instruction, educators will examine techniques such as choral responding, partner responses, written responses, and response signals to increase participation and gather real-time feedback on student understanding. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to promote engagement and ensure that all students are actively involved in the learning process.

Interested in refining everyday instructional moves that make lessons clearer, increase student engagement, and support consistent expectations across classrooms? Join us for a focused book study using Teach Like a Champion 3.0. This series is intentionally designed to be manageable and practical. We will not read the book cover to cover; instead, we'll explore a small number of high-leverage techniques and discuss how they look across PK-12 classrooms. Readings are short, discussion-based, and centered on strategies you can try right away. Teachers who wish to read more of the book are absolutely welcome to do so, and additional techniques may be shared throughout the sessions. Whether you're newer to the text or already familiar with it, this study offers space for reflection, collaboration, and professional conversation without added pressure. Please register by 2/27 or you will need to purchase the book on your own!)

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 performances-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 at a BOCES or Big 5 designated site.

This will be a choice-board driven session, where participants can explore the features of Canva at their own pace and according to their needs and interests. Coaches will be available to answer questions, demonstrate features, and collaborate to help participants leave with finished Canva products, ready-to-go.

When students struggle to write, the issue often isn't ideas, it's sentences. If you want quality writing, then all grade level teachers should be practicing sentence work in the classroom. In this 1 CTLE hour-long recording, you'll learn about understanding the skill of writing sentences, activities for developing sentence writing skills, and how we can assess writing. Teachers will explore sentence combining, sentence expansion, and explicit sentence instruction that supports all learners, including multilingual students and striving writers. Walk away with ready-to-use tools that make writing instruction clearer, more effective, and immediately impactful. This is for K-12 teachers. This PD is Asynchronous, all work to be completed by May30th.

Suppose you have the opportunity during the day to provide Math Intervention or would love to have it. In that case, this session will explore the essential components that can make Math Intervention purposeful and effective. Participants will learn how to structure a Math Intervention block that provides support to all learners and ensures every student receives what they need.

This 2 day training will be designed to give participants an overview of TCIS skills and techniques. Participants will participate in discussions and skills practice to allow them to attend the train the trainer course in August. During this training, more information regarding the train the trainer week will be discussed. 

Career readiness isn't a senior-year sprint; it is a PK-12 marathon. This workshop empowers educators across all grade levels to intentionally build the competencies students need to become Creative Innovators and Effective Communicators in a rapidly evolving workforce. Drawing on the NYS Portrait of a Graduate, we will move beyond "Career Day" and toward Authentic Application. Participants will explore strategies to help students recognize their own strengths and interests-an essential part of being a Reflective and Future Focused learner. This is a strategy-heavy, "design-thinking" session. You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure that the skills taught in elementary school (collaboration and curiosity) are "turbocharged" through middle and high school into tangible career-ready skills.

This full-day session is grounded in the research-based principles of Building Thinking Classrooms and extends their application beyond mathematics to support instruction in ELA, science, social studies, world languages, the arts, CTE, and elective courses. Participants will develop a clear understanding of why these principles lead to deeper learning and stronger long-term retention. Rather than focusing on isolated strategies, the session centers on how classroom structures influence cognitive engagement and move students beyond passive compliance. Participants will explore how to design tasks that foster reasoning, discussion, and productive struggle across disciplines, while experiencing these structures firsthand as learners. Throughout the day, participants will analyze these practices through both a teacher and evaluator lens and apply thinking-classroom principles directly to their own content areas using guided planning tools. By the end of the session, participants will leave with ready-to-use strategies and practical planning templates they can implement immediately in their classrooms.

This workshop will prepare all who wish to become Mentors by introducing them to the key information and skills necessary to build effective mentoring relationships. Anyone who has completed this but would like a refresher is also welcome to attend.

Math is hard. At least that's what I thought when I was in school. It's what many students feel in your classroom everyday. We can help change that with an open-mindset and a full understanding of mathematics instruction and teaching. This full-day professional learning experience brings together the eight NYSED Numeracy Briefs into a cohesive exploration of effective mathematics teaching and learning. Participants will examine the research base behind math instruction, debunk common myths, and study high-leverage content and practices that support student understanding. The day will also highlight the role of assessment, the use of representations, and ways to adapt curriculum materials to meet diverse learner needs. Educators and leaders will leave with research-based strategies and practical tools to strengthen mathematics teaching across all grade levels.

This year's required evidence-based observation training will be in person at the HFM BOCES Conference Center. We will spend time with the NYS Teaching Standards as well as inter-rater reliability and agreement. This workshop will prepare attendees to evaluate teachers using the Danielson Rubric, or any four-point rubric, and support teachers with the NYS Teaching Standards.

This year's required evidence-based observation training will be in person at the HFM BOCES Conference Center. We will spend time with the NYS Teaching Standards as well as inter-rater reliability and agreement. This workshop will prepare attendees to evaluate teachers using the Danielson Rubric, or any four-point rubric, and support teachers with the NYS Teaching Standards.

This year's required evidence-based observation training will be in person at the HFM BOCES Conference Center. We will spend time with the NYS Teaching Standards as well as inter-rater reliability and agreement. This workshop will prepare attendees to evaluate teachers using the Danielson Rubric, or any four-point rubric, and support teachers with the NYS Teaching Standards.

This session will be an opportunity for participants to put Canva to use! Come prepared with some ideas for your classroom or ask us to help you brainstorm. This will be a collaborative time to use your skills to create something awesome for 2026-2027! Please be sure to bring a computer with access to your Canva for Education account.

This year's required evidence-based observation training will be in person at the HFM BOCES Conference Center. We will spend time with the NYS Teaching Standards as well as inter-rater reliability and agreement. This workshop will prepare attendees to evaluate teachers using the Danielson Rubric, or any four-point rubric, and support teachers with the NYS Teaching Standards.

Description:
Streamline how you monitor student performance. This hands-on workshop focuses on Google Sheets best practices-specifically data validation, easy data input, and user experience (UX)-to design efficient student trackers. Aligned with the NYSED Portrait of a Graduate, this session equips educators to easily manage data from varied assessment strategies (formative, interim, and summative) so they can spend less time entering numbers and more time evaluating student evidence critically.

Workshop Structure:

• Part 1: Guided Build - Learn to use dropdowns, checkboxes, and formatting rules to make data entry fast, accurate, and visually intuitive.
• Part 2: Application Lab - Dedicated sandbox time to build or customize your own tracker (e.g., skills gradebook, MTSS log) with on-site coaching.

What to Bring: Please bring a laptop and a sample roster or assessment layout you would like to digitize.

After an introduction to the New York State Portrait of a Graduate, participants will "choose their own adventure” as they use a Gemini Gem to navigate a simulated challenge in the day of the life of an educator, incorporating Portrait of a Graduate into various situations in order to achieve a successful outcome. The session will incorporate strategies for using A.I. as an educator while also providing instruction on the New York State Portrait of a Graduate. Participants will publish their stories using Gemini Storybook to share with the group. Please bring a computer with access to Google Gemini.

This year our retreat will be held at the HFM BOCES Conference Center. This year's retreat will focus on The Portrait of a Graduate and NY Inspires, what this looks like as a region, and developing a plan for implementation. There will be a fee for the retreat that will be broken out and billed per district.

Achieving Inbox Zero: Summer Email Strategies

*** RESCHEDULED TO 7/30/26 ***

Ready to clear the digital clutter? Take time this summer to recharge and become a more Reflective and Future-Focused professional by mastering your inbox. This session will help all staff members become Effective Communicators by streamlining digital workflows to reduce stress and boost well-being.

• Part 1: Tools & Best Practices (Discussion): Analyze your email habits like a Critical Thinker. We will cover essential Gmail and Outlook features, including labels, folders, rules, and triaging best practices.
• Part 2: Put it into Practice (Workshop): Act as a Creative Innovator. Use this dedicated, supported time to build and implement your new organizational system directly in your own account.

Note: This session does not bear CTLE credits. Please bring a charged laptop or device.

This year's required evidence-based observation training will be in person at the HFM BOCES Conference Center. We will spend time with the NYS Teaching Standards as well as inter-rater reliability and agreement. This workshop will prepare attendees to evaluate teachers using the Danielson Rubric, or any four-point rubric, and support teachers with the NYS Teaching Standards.

Unlock the potential of your district's data to drive intentional instructional change. Because supporting student success is a shared responsibility, this session is designed for any teacher, coach, or administrator with an active Tableau and COGNOS license.

Participants will engage in a hands-on exploration of:

• Navigation: Identify trends and patterns by moving smoothly from macro-level district data to micro-level student demographics.
• Advanced Filtering & Exporting: Customize datasets to answer specific questions and make reflective, data-driven decisions.
• Tips, Tricks, and Workarounds: Learn proven shortcuts and system workarounds discovered through extensive hands-on experience to maintain data integrity and save time.

Note: This is a hands-on lab. Please bring a laptop and verify your NERIC Tableau credentials prior to arrival.

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Train the Trainer The Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) system is an adaptation of the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention System (TCI). TCI and TCIS embody the same concepts, but TCIS uses language and scenarios specific to the needs of a school audience. Additionally, TCIS recognizes the many challenges teachers and school staff face such as fluctuations in class size, staff shortages, ever-changing initiatives and regulations, children who live with complex trauma, and the diverse social economic conditions among school districts. TCIS is a trauma-informed system that provides school staff with safe, effective, and trauma-sensitive skills to manage the emotional and behavioral challenges they encounter in their daily interactions with students. During this training, participants will dive deeper into the TCIS system as well as develop the necessary skills to deliver this training to their school staff.  There is a prerequisite to this course!

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Train the Trainer The Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) system is an adaptation of the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention System (TCI). TCI and TCIS embody the same concepts, but TCIS uses language and scenarios specific to the needs of a school audience. Additionally, TCIS recognizes the many challenges teachers and school staff face such as fluctuations in class size, staff shortages, ever-changing initiatives and regulations, children who live with complex trauma, and the diverse social economic conditions among school districts. TCIS is a trauma-informed system that provides school staff with safe, effective, and trauma-sensitive skills to manage the emotional and behavioral challenges they encounter in their daily interactions with students. During this training, participants will dive deeper into the TCIS system as well as develop the necessary skills to deliver this training to their school staff.  There is a prerequisite to this course

Empower students to become Effective Communicators and Reflective, Future-Focused learners by making their growth visible.

In this beginner-friendly workshop, discover how to use Google Sites to build culturally responsive teacher communication hubs or student-led digital portfolios aligned with the NYSED Portrait of a Graduate.

Format: 30-Min Vision / 1-Hour Learn / 1-Hour Build
Begin with a collaborative discussion unpacking the Portrait of a Graduate. Next, learn the basics of Google Sites creation, layout, and Drive integration. Finally, transition into guided studio time to build your own functional site or student template with an instructional coach.

Objectives:

• Connect the NYSED Portrait of a Graduate attributes to practical classroom applications.
• Master Google Sites creation and publishing basics.
• Design digital portfolios to track student growth toward Portrait attributes.
• Develop an inclusive, accessible classroom hub.

What to Bring: Please remember to bring a laptop or Chromebook to participate in the guided build time.

This session will begin with an introduction to New York State's Portrait of a Graduate, key points and timeline. The session will then discuss strategies for using A.I. tools such as Gemini and Canva to plan the upcoming school year with tasks such as curriculum mapping, unit planning, and instructional strategies. The final portion of the session will provide participants with the opportunity to use A.I. platforms to work on planning tasks for the school year, while incorporating specific elements from Portrait of a Graduate.

Join us for a dynamic two-day professional learning experience designed to deepen educators' understanding of how students learn and how to translate that knowledge into impactful classroom practice across content areas. This institute brings together research-based strategies and practical applications for teachers of ELA, social studies, math, science, and technology.

Day 1: Literacy & Learning (ELA and Social Studies Focus)

Day 1 centers on literacy-rich instruction through the lens of the science of learning. Educators will explore how cognitive science supports reading, writing, and knowledge-building in ELA and social studies classrooms. Sessions will highlight strategies for strengthening comprehension, building background knowledge, and fostering meaningful student discourse. Participants will also examine the role of relationships in creating inclusive, engaging literacy environments.

Day 2: STEM & Applied Learning (Math, Science, and Technology Focus)

Day 2 focuses on applying the science of learning within STEM classrooms, with an emphasis on student thinking and problem-solving. Educators will explore principles such as cognitive load, retrieval practice, and productive struggle in math and science contexts. Sessions will highlight Building Thinking Classrooms techniques, including task design, student collaboration, and structuring environments that promote active engagement and reasoning. Participants will also examine classroom management approaches that support discourse, persistence, and deep conceptual understanding.

Across both days, participants will:

~Apply cognitive science principles to discipline-specific instruction

~Strengthen classroom management through a learning-centered lens

~Explore AI integration to enhance student thinking and engagement

~Align teaching practices with Portrait of a Graduate outcomes

~Collaborate across content areas to deepen instructional impact

Sign up for the days separately.

Join us for a dynamic two-day professional learning experience designed to deepen educators' understanding of how students learn and how to translate that knowledge into impactful classroom practice across content areas. This institute brings together research-based strategies and practical applications for teachers of ELA, social studies, math, science, and technology. Day 1: Literacy & Learning (ELA and Social Studies Focus) Day 1 centers on literacy-rich instruction through the lens of the science of learning. Educators will explore how cognitive science supports reading, writing, and knowledge-building in ELA and social studies classrooms. Sessions will highlight strategies for strengthening comprehension, building background knowledge, and fostering meaningful student discourse. Participants will also examine the role of relationships in creating inclusive, engaging literacy environments. Day 2: STEM & Applied Learning (Math, Science, and Technology Focus) Day 2 focuses on applying the science of learning within STEM classrooms, with an emphasis on student thinking and problem-solving. Educators will explore principles such as cognitive load, retrieval practice, and productive struggle in math and science contexts. Sessions will highlight Building Thinking Classrooms techniques, including task design, student collaboration, and structuring environments that promote active engagement and reasoning. Participants will also examine classroom management approaches that support discourse, persistence, and deep conceptual understanding. Across both days, participants will: Apply cognitive science principles to discipline-specific instruction Strengthen classroom management through a learning-centered lens Explore AI integration to enhance student thinking and engagement Align teaching practices with Portrait of a Graduate outcomes Collaborate across content areas to deepen instructional impact Sign up for the days separately.

This year's required evidence-based observation training including inter-rater reliability and agreement for all new evaluators is a two day in-person workshop. This workshop will prepare attendees to evaluate teachers using the Danielson Rubric. (lunch is on your own) This is for leaders new to evaluation. For anyone previously trained, please find a refresher listed in the catalog.

This year's required evidence-based observation training will be in person at the HFM BOCES Conference Center. We will spend time with the NYS Teaching Standards as well as inter-rater reliability and agreement. This workshop will prepare attendees to evaluate teachers using the Danielson Rubric, or any four-point rubric, and support teachers with the NYS Teaching Standards.

This workshop will prepare all who wish to become Mentors by introducing them to the key information and skills necessary to build effective mentoring relationships. Anyone who has completed this but would like a refresher is also welcome to attend.