This is a time for Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Coaches/Coordinators/Leaders to come together to touch base with other professionals in a similar role. This virtual time will be used to share best practices, to ask questions, and to share resources. *Note - these sessions are intentionally planned on months opposite of the MTSS & Community Schools Roundtable events to maximize support for professionals in this role.

The W-FL BOCES School Library System (SLS) is pleased to welcome so many new and returning faces to school libraries this year in the W-FL region! Join the SLS team for an in-person day of learning, information sharing & connecting with peers to develop a deeper knowledge of SLS services, resources and supports. Specific topics will include SLS CoSers (library automation, media library & online resources), the NYS School Library Program (SLP) Rubric, interlibrary loan (ILL) protocols, SLS provided resources (Teachingbooks, National Geographic, Smore) and much more! Participants should bring a device, lunch will be provided.

SLS Council/Communications Coordinator Meeting

SLS Council/Communications Coordinator Meeting

SLS Council/Communications Coordinator Meeting

Explore at your own pace with our asynchronous workshop designed to help educators understand the recent changes in Google services compliance with New York State Education Law 2d. This session provides a comprehensive overview of the compliant Google Core Services that remain accessible for classroom use and the non-compliant Additional Services that are now restricted. Participants will have access to a choice board, allowing them to leisurely explore practical strategies to navigate these changes and discover alternative methods to integrate restricted services within the classroom setting while ensuring student data privacy.

Key Topics:


• Overview of NYS Ed Law 2-d and its impact on Google services


• List of compliant Google Core Services (e.g., Google Classroom, Google Drive, Google Docs, etc.)


• Identification of non-compliant Google Additional Services (e.g., YouTube, Google Earth, Google Translate, etc.)


• Strategies for integrating restricted services through alternative methods


• Q&A session to address specific concerns

Join Follett and School Library System in this one-hour session that will introduce the Unified Navigation experience in Follett Destiny, designed to streamline access in Back Office. We'll explore the AI-powered Data Assistant that can enhance your catalog with data driven insights. Whether you're a seasoned librarian or new to Destiny, this webinar will provide valuable insights and tips to help you make the most of these powerful features.

Monthly data coordinator meeting focusing on upcoming deadlines for data reporting and NYSED reporting updates.

SLS Council/Communications Coordinator Meeting

Join fellow regional Data Protection Officers in a quarterly meeting to learn about current data privacy topics, hear from relevant EduTech staff, share and collaborate with colleagues.

Explore at your own pace with our asynchronous workshop designed to help educators understand the recent changes in Google services compliance with New York State Education Law 2d. This session provides a comprehensive overview of the compliant Google Core Services that remain accessible for classroom use and the non-compliant Additional Services that are now restricted. Participants will have access to a choice board, allowing them to leisurely explore practical strategies to navigate these changes and discover alternative methods to integrate restricted services within the classroom setting while ensuring student data privacy.

Key Topics:

• Overview of NYS Ed Law 2-d and its impact on Google services

• List of compliant Google Core Services (e.g., Google Classroom, Google Drive, Google Docs, etc.)

• Identification of non-compliant Google Additional Services (e.g., YouTube, Google Earth, Google Translate, etc.)

• Strategies for integrating restricted services through alternative methods

• Q&A session to address specific concerns

Monthly data coordinator meeting focusing on upcoming deadlines for data reporting and NYSED reporting updates.

Review of VR13 and VR14 certification, special education data checks, amd Level 0 errors.

Join fellow regional Data Protection Officers in a quarterly meeting to learn about current data privacy topics, hear from relevant EduTech staff, share and collaborate with colleagues.

This session explores the steps that need to be completed in SchoolTool each school year before July 1. In addition, you'll see how students get "grade advanced", which is part of the steps that must be taken before the new school year starts in September.

This culminating session will provide participants with the opportunity to synthesize their knowledge of the Science of Reading. There will be an emphasis on application of concepts discussed throughout the series to design system level changes. For example, we will provide tools for districts to evaluate their language arts curriculum and assessments. An examination of district assessment and intervention practices will also occur. Participants will be encouraged to set goals for the following school year with regards to implementation of Science of Reading-aligned instruction and intervention. We encourage school teams and/or individuals from multiple disciplines to attend including: administrators, school psychologists, reading teachers, classroom teachers, speech and language pathologists, special education teachers, and other school professionals.

In this session you will gain information , and resources that will prepare you to Understand the regulatory requirements of the Dignity Act, Learn more about your role as a Dignity Act Coordinator, and Identify key resources to guide effective implementation of the Dignity Act.

Many of our students are struggling to learn their math facts. The goal of Math & Movement is to make math fact mastery possible for every child regardless of their gender, race, or socio-economic class. Math & Movement transforms the future math ability for your students! Included in this hands on training, participants will receive the Math and Movement Training Manual e-Book and a Math and Movement floor mat.

This session explores the steps that need to be completed in SchoolTool each school year before July 1. In addition, you'll see how students get "grade advanced", which is part of the steps that must be taken before the new school year starts in September.

Join Jim Treloar, Director of Technology and Innovation (& DPO) of Brewster CSD, as he presents on File Sensitivity Labels - Leveraging Google DLP Rules. You can't manage PII if you don't know what files in your staff drives contain PII.  Learn with us as we navigate the use of File Sensitivity Labels and DLP (Data Loss Prevention) rules within the Google ecosystem to better manage the sensitive data in your district.

Mental Health First Aid is an internationally recognized mental health awareness program that has been in use since 2001. Mental Health First Aid is listed in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Registry of Evidenced-based programs and practices. The training is eight hours in length and includes a three year national certification. Training is designed to:

• Increase participants' awareness of the signs and symptoms of mental illness.

• Decrease the negative stigma associated with mental illness.

• Empower participants to assist youth who may be struggling with mental illness or challenges.

• Allow participants to better understand the warning signs and risk factors of depression, anxiety, psychotic disorders, trauma, eating disorders, substance use disorders and suicide.

• Teach participants a five-step action plan to help an individual in or out of crisis connect to professional care.

Please visit the MHFA national website at https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/.

Please contact Peter Doell at 585-554-6492 or Peter.Doell@wflboces.org with questions and/or registration information.

The MTSS & Community Schools Roundtable events, offered in partnership with Finger Lakes Community Schools, are designed to bring local MTSS Teams together to learn, share, and to continue to build capacity in our region (and beyond) to ultimately ensure success for our students. The collaborative time is set up with connection and content in the morning, and then dedicated team work time, and support, in the afternoon. Our June Roundtable will focus on reviewing the outcomes of the Tiered Fidelity Inventory and action planning, as well as preparing for summer work.

June Meeting which includes a tour of the Cybersecurity Institute

Join instructional technology integrators from across our region to talk about best practices, learn from each other, and get updates. This session will take place on the RIT campus and include a tour of the SHED!

What defines excellence in elementary math instruction? This professional learning opportunity is designed to empower educators by deepening their understanding of essential elementary math concepts and equipping them with proven strategies to enhance student learning. Participants will explore best practices in three critical areas:

Differentiating Instruction: Learn how to meet the diverse needs of learners through targeted strategies and flexible approaches.
Engaging, Hands-On Math Activities: Discover practical tools and techniques to foster curiosity and active learning in math.
Assessing and Responding to Student Progress: Strengthen your ability to use assessment data effectively to inform instruction and support student growth.

Join us for a dynamic and collaborative session designed to inspire confidence, creativity, and excellence in teaching elementary math.

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

• Asynchronous Coursework: July 1-July 28, 2025

• In-Person Session: Half-day morning session on August 7, 2025

This hybrid professional development offering supports special education teachers and service providers in planning specially designed instruction that aligns with NYSED's evolving expectations for Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and service documentation. Participants will complete asynchronous coursework in July focused on IDEA, LRE legal foundations, and interdisciplinary service planning to ensure equitable access to the general education curriculum across settings. The in-person session will provide time to unpack compliance scenarios, examine accommodations and modifications, and explore how related services and instructional teams can support inclusive practice. Participants will also identify ways to align LRE efforts with district-level MTSS frameworks and will leave with a personalized LRE toolkit and access to a curated digital resource library.

Through a partnership with Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES, the Center for Professional Development and Education Reform, provides leadership coaches to school leaders across Central and Western New York. Participants range from those new to their position to those with more than a decade of experience; those struggling to find their way and award-winning leaders. Coaches are available to anyone wishing to be better tomorrow than they are today. Our leadership coaches enter into confidential relationships with those they coach and help them to better serve their school community.

This registration is specifically meant for current School Superintendents. Coaching for other School Administrators is available through a separate registration link.

Format: Superintendents will attend 12 Coaching Sessions throughout the course of the school year.

Registration Deadline is January 31, 2026

• Asynchronous Coursework: July 1-July 28, 2025

• In-Person Session: Half-day morning session on July 31, 2025

As school systems respond to NYSED's evolving mandates on Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and service documentation, this hybrid session supports educational leaders in building clarity and shared understanding across roles. Participants will complete a self-paced, asynchronous module from July 1-28 focused on the legal foundations of LRE, documentation requirements, and current NYSED guidance. A half-day in-person session on July 31 will provide time for collaborative discussion, planning, and reflection on inclusive service delivery models and alignment with MTSS frameworks. Districts are encouraged to register leadership teams to support strategic, sustainable implementation.

Explore at your own pace with our asynchronous workshop designed to help educators understand the recent changes in Google services compliance with New York State Education Law 2d. This session provides a comprehensive overview of the compliant Google Core Services that remain accessible for classroom use and the non-compliant Additional Services that are now restricted. Participants will have access to a choice board, allowing them to leisurely explore practical strategies to navigate these changes and discover alternative methods to integrate restricted services within the classroom setting while ensuring student data privacy.

Key Topics:


• Overview of NYS Ed Law 2-d and its impact on Google services


• List of compliant Google Core Services (e.g., Google Classroom, Google Drive, Google Docs, etc.)


• Identification of non-compliant Google Additional Services (e.g., YouTube, Google Earth, Google Translate, etc.)


• Strategies for integrating restricted services through alternative methods


• Q&A session to address specific concerns

Overview of the Series - Join Staff Development Trainers Erica, Kristin & Melissa for an engaging series on strengthening communication skills with families and guardians. Let's face it - it's easier to text or email but to build sustainable relationships, we need to make the call! Here's a breakdown for each virtual, 45 minute session

"Call Me, Maybe” with Erica - In this session participants will learn self-management strategies to regulate the nervous system and prepare to make the call as well as what to do when emotions (yours or theirs) get heightened. We'll also dive into the science behind the nervousness and have some fun while developing these necessary skills.

"Say This” with Kristin - In this session participants will be introduced to a few different possible scripts to use when calling guardians. We will review this proactive step to solidifying relationships with guardians, and will talk through various scenarios to prepare for. Participants will conclude with the opportunity to practice, and ask questions.

"SOS” with Melissa - In this session, participants will learn strategies that can be used when a conversation doesn't go the way you hoped. Join Melissa to explore restorative language that can be used when repairing harm is your next step.

In the research article "Feeling Safe at Work: Development and Validation of he Psychological Safety Inventory,” the authors write, "Psychological safety, defined as perceptions that an individual within a team is supported and feels safe to take interpersonal risks, voice opinions, and share ideas, is vital for organizational effectiveness.” Understanding this concept is a key to cultivating Brave Spaces and it is from these Brave Spaces that our culture can be strengthened. Join staff development trainer, Erica Ebert for an engaging and interactive online PD where we will explore: The four stages of safety and their impact on collaboration, compassion and culture throughout your District.

A Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) is a framework that if implemented effectively will ensure student (and staff) success. This two day virtual session is for new teams and is a broad overview of the work. Session #1 will focus on "The What and Why of MTSS" AND "Tier 1," and session #2 will focus on "Tier 2 and Small Group Interventions," AND "Tier 3 Targeted Supports and Next Steps. " Each session includes specific work time for each team.

MBSR is an 8-week evidence-based, experiential program designed to provide participants with intensive and systematic training in mindfulness meditation and movement practices, and integrating into one's daily life what is discovered and learned through the process of participating in the program. Mindfulness Based-Stress Reduction (MBSR) is based on ancient contemplative practices integrated with western medical approaches by Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979. MBSR is an 8-week program of systematic training in mindfulness meditation employing both formal and informal practices. The experiential program harnesses inner resources and cultivates resilience. MBSR has been researched over 40 years and consistently delivers positive outcomes associated with increased self-awareness and emotional and attentional regulation. In addition, outcomes have included reductions in symptoms for various physical and behavioral health conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress, chronic pain, and hypertension.

In addition to registering for this course, we are also asking all participants to complete this form: WFL MBSR Application

This full-day workshop supports teachers in building strong, collaborative partnerships with paraprofessionals to improve instructional flow and student support. Through interactive learning, participants will explore team-building strategies, clarify roles and responsibilities, and develop systems for communication, task delegation, and ongoing feedback. The session will also address managing difficult conversations and fostering a positive, respectful classroom environment for both students and adults. Participants will leave with editable tools, planning templates, and strategies to strengthen collaboration and shared accountability with paraprofessionals.

In this workshop we will take a deeper look at the threshold concepts of TCIS 2. Trainer support with connecting concepts and Enhancing training skills will be the focus of the one day update. Trainers also will complete necessary steps for recertification.

THERE IS A 30 DAY CANCELLATION POLICY FOR THIS CONSULTANT FACILITATED TRAINING.

This is an update that emphasizes core TCIS skills and concepts with neuro divergent students.

THERE IS A 30 DAY CANCELLATION POLICY FOR THIS CONSULTANT FACILITATED TRAINING.

Explore at your own pace with our asynchronous workshop designed to help educators understand the recent changes in Google services compliance with New York State Education Law 2d. This session provides a comprehensive overview of the compliant Google Core Services that remain accessible for classroom use and the non-compliant Additional Services that are now restricted. Participants will have access to a choice board, allowing them to leisurely explore practical strategies to navigate these changes and discover alternative methods to integrate restricted services within the classroom setting while ensuring student data privacy.

Key Topics:

• Overview of NYS Ed Law 2-d and its impact on Google services

• List of compliant Google Core Services (e.g., Google Classroom, Google Drive, Google Docs, etc.)

• Identification of non-compliant Google Additional Services (e.g., YouTube, Google Earth, Google Translate, etc.)

• Strategies for integrating restricted services through alternative methods

• Q&A session to address specific concerns

Navigating challenging conversations within a psychologically safe environment requires emotional intelligence, active listening, and a commitment to growth-oriented dialogue. Difficult discussions often involve sensitive topics, differing perspectives, or high-stakes outcomes, making it essential to approach them with empathy, curiosity, and a solutions-focused mindset. Join Staff Development Trainers Erica Ebert and Hilary Chaya for an experiential workshop where we will dive into the intersection of communication and psychological safety.

Review of the PD8 Certification process.

In this session you will gain information , and resources that will prepare you to Understand the regulatory requirements of the Dignity Act, Learn more about your role as a Dignity Act Coordinator, and Identify key resources to guide effective implementation of the Dignity Act.

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

Join us for a workshop series designed for school administrators, focusing on the latest initiatives from the New York State Department of Education. These sessions will provide leaders with a high-level overview of our state initiatives, ensuring you are equipped to navigate and implement these transformative educational strategies in the year ahead.

This session's focus is on:

The NYS Department of Education took the recommendations outlined in the Blue Ribbon Commission and created the NY Inspires Plan. This session will focus on the goals of the plan, including timelines for implementation.

In the research article "Feeling Safe at Work: Development and Validation of he Psychological Safety Inventory,” the authors write, "Psychological safety, defined as perceptions that an individual within a team is supported and feels safe to take interpersonal risks, voice opinions, and share ideas, is vital for organizational effectiveness.” Understanding this concept is a key to cultivating Brave Spaces and it is from these Brave Spaces that our culture can be strengthened. Join staff development trainer, Erica Ebert for an engaging and interactive online PD where we will explore: The four stages of safety and their impact on collaboration, compassion and culture throughout your District.

Join us for a workshop series designed for school administrators, focusing on the latest initiatives from the New York State Department of Education. These sessions will provide leaders with a high-level overview of our state initiatives, ensuring you are equipped to navigate and implement these transformative educational strategies in the year ahead.

This session's focus is on:

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) and the Board of Regents are committed to ensuring that every student has access to high-quality instruction and to fostering a culture of reading and writing excellence across the state. This session will review resources that are available from the state to support literacy, as well as expectations the state has for school administrators to lead this work.

Join us for a workshop series designed for school administrators, focusing on the latest initiatives from the New York State Department of Education. These sessions will provide leaders with a high-level overview of our state initiatives, ensuring you are equipped to navigate and implement these transformative educational strategies in the year ahead.

This session's focus is on:

In May, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) released its first ever set of Numeracy Briefs. This session will give an overview of what those Briefs are, as well as the expectations the state has for school administrators to lead this work.

Join us for a workshop series designed for school administrators, focusing on the latest initiatives from the New York State Department of Education. These sessions will provide leaders with a high-level overview of our state initiatives, ensuring you are equipped to navigate and implement these transformative educational strategies in the year ahead.

This session's focus is on:

Hopefully, by this point in the Summer, NYSED will have adopted the Portrait of a Graduate and released the descriptors for each element. This session will focus on those updates and how this may impact the work of our schools in the year ahead.

Through a partnership with Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES, the Center for Professional Development and Education Reform, provides leadership coaches to school leaders across Central and Western New York. Participants range from those new to their position to those with more than a decade of experience; those struggling to find their way and award-winning leaders. Coaches are available to anyone wishing to be better tomorrow than they are today. Our leadership coaches enter into confidential relationships with those they coach and help them to better serve their school community.

This registration is specifically meant for current School Administrators, that are not Superintendents. Coaching for Superintendents is available through a separate registration link.

Format: Administrators will attend 10 Coaching Sessions throughout the course of the school year.

Registration Deadline is January 31, 2026

MBSR is an 8-week evidence-based, experiential program designed to provide participants with intensive and systematic training in mindfulness meditation and movement practices, and integrating into one's daily life what is discovered and learned through the process of participating in the program. Mindfulness Based-Stress Reduction (MBSR) is based on ancient contemplative practices integrated with western medical approaches by Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979. MBSR is an 8-week program of systematic training in mindfulness meditation employing both formal and informal practices. The experiential program harnesses inner resources and cultivates resilience. MBSR has been researched over 40 years and consistently delivers positive outcomes associated with increased self-awareness and emotional and attentional regulation. In addition, outcomes have included reductions in symptoms for various physical and behavioral health conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress, chronic pain, and hypertension.

In addition to registering for this course, we are also asking all participants to complete this form: WFL MBSR Application

This full-day interactive workshop empowers teaching partners to strengthen their co-teaching practices in inclusive, self-contained, and resource room settings. Participants will explore the six co-teaching models, clarify roles and responsibilities, and identify effective structures for co-planning, instruction, and classroom management. Through hands-on activities, video analysis, and collaborative lesson design, educators will deepen their understanding of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), IEP-aligned instruction, and equitable teaching practices. The session also addresses real-world challenges such as time management, enhancing communication dynamics, and ensuring instructional service delivery minutes are met with fidelity. Participants will leave with editable planning templates, coaching tools, and actionable strategies to build and sustain high-impact co-teaching partnerships that center the needs of all learners.

Designed specifically for paraprofessionals on the Superintendent Conference Day, this half-day session builds foundational knowledge and confidence in their essential role as partners in supporting students with disabilities. Participants will explore IEP basics, disability classifications, and their responsibilities within the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) across education settings. The training also introduces key special education terminology, the role of related service providers, distinctions between accommodations and modifications, and proactive strategies to support behavior management and foster student independence. Emphasis will be placed on how paraprofessionals support instruction and interventions within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Through scenario-based learning and discussion, participants will leave with a clearer understanding of their role and practical tools they can use immediately to enhance student support.

Participants will explore how shifts in student development, learning environments, and lived experiences have reshaped the way learners plan, organize, regulate emotions, and solve problems. Through an interdisciplinary lens-including insights from OT, PT, and SLP-education professionals will examine strategies rooted in neuroscience, child development, and backward design. The session will also revisit traditional developmental benchmarks and introduce updated frameworks that reflect the diverse needs of learners today. Participants will leave with actionable tools, developmentally aligned instructional strategies, and a renewed lens for designing supports that reflect students' current readiness. The session emphasizes practical ways to promote independence, engagement, and growth across all tiers of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).