Math should always be taught using the CPA approach (moving from concrete-pictorial-abstract). Manipulatives are important tools that help young mathematicians make sense of complex math ideas. But how do teachers support students with concrete materials in a distance-learning environment? Through free, online, virtual manipulatives that students can move around and see results of their moves on-screen. What changes or stays the same when students engage with virtual manipulatives alongside or in place of concrete ones? What are the opportunities and limitations? Explore these ideas using free virtual manipulatives.

Be sure to be on a desktop/laptop/tablet/ipad for this workshop, NOT A PHONE. To get the most out of this workshop, you need to be on a device with a screen large enough so that you can move around the free, online manipulatives and try them out just like your students would.

PLEASE NOTE- Log on information for the ZOOM virtual session will be emailed to everyone who has registered on MyLearningPlan on the morning of the scheduled session. When you get the ZOOM log on invitation, you must click the link in the invitation and register for that session on ZOOM. When registering in ZOOM, your name and email MUST be the same as your MyLearningPlan account information.

Math should always be taught using the CPA approach (moving from concrete-pictorial-abstract). Manipulatives are important tools that help young mathematicians make sense of complex math ideas. But how do teachers support students with concrete materials in a distance-learning environment? Through free, online, virtual manipulatives that students can move around and see results of their moves on-screen. What changes or stays the same when students engage with virtual manipulatives alongside or in place of concrete ones? What are the opportunities and limitations? Explore these ideas using free virtual manipulatives. This workshop will primarily focus on grades 7 through Algebra 1.

Be sure to be on a desktop/laptop/tablet/ipad for this workshop, NOT A PHONE. To get the most out of this workshop, you need to be on a device with a screen large enough so that you can move around the free, online manipulatives and try them out just like your students would.

PLEASE NOTE- Registrants will receive a ZOOM log on invitation on the morning of the workshop, they must click the link in the invitation and register for that session on ZOOM. When registering in ZOOM, the name and email MUST be the same as the MyLearningPlan account information

Please join Liz Oakes-Lani, your new Educational Consultant for IXL, to learn more about this flexible personalized learning platform, adaptable to fit remote, hybrid, and in-person teaching models using *any device. With content available for ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies, IXL differentiates for each student from Day 1, providing appropriate support or enrichment! No Teacher Prep required. IXL analytics data is available to view as soon as usage begins! Liz is an experienced educator, with focused expertise in the areas of literacy and early childhood. She has taught at the early childhood level, as well as teaching graduate level coursework, and supervising student teachers as full-time faculty at Adelphi's College of Education and Health Sciences. As part of her new role as Educational Consultant for IXL, Liz is able to support district leaders in selecting the best implementation approach for IXL to meet their unique needs.

Math should always be taught using the CPA approach (moving from concrete-pictorial-abstract). Manipulatives are important tools that help young mathematicians make sense of complex math ideas. But how do teachers support students with concrete materials in a distance-learning environment? Through free, online, virtual manipulatives that students can move around and see results of their moves on-screen. What changes or stays the same when students engage with virtual manipulatives alongside or in place of concrete ones? What are the opportunities and limitations? Explore these ideas using free virtual manipulatives. This workshop will primarily focus on grades 7 through Algebra 1.

Be sure to be on a desktop/laptop/tablet/ipad for this workshop, NOT A PHONE. To get the most out of this workshop, you need to be on a device with a screen large enough so that you can move around the free, online manipulatives and try them out just like your students would.

PLEASE NOTE- Registrants will receive a ZOOM log on invitation on the morning of the workshop, they must click the link in the invitation and register for that session on ZOOM. When registering in ZOOM, the name and email MUST be the same as the MyLearningPlan account information

During this workshop, participants will discover how assessment guides teaching and learning in their classroom. As educators in the 21st Century we need to offer our students opportunities to demonstrate their understanding of content and skills in new ways. During our discussion we will think outside the box about assessing students with activities that are aligned to the Framework and the Social Studies Practices and prepares them for the State Regent exams.

PLEASE NOTE- Log on information for the ZOOM virtual session will be emailed to everyone who has registered on MyLearningPlan on the morning of the scheduled session. When you get the ZOOM log on invitation, you must click the link in the invitation and register for that session on ZOOM. When registering in ZOOM, your name and email MUST be the same as your MyLearningPlan account information.

In this course, you will gain new understandings of families living in poverty and the concrete steps that high-poverty, high-performing (HP/HP) schools have taken to improve outcomes for all students. You will also have opportunities to read research, case studies, and anecdotal reports of how schools have welcomed students and families living in poverty to transition from wherever they are into high-performing schools. Course resources will guide you through activities to assess your school and create action plans.

One of the critical components of the course is building leadership capacity. Whether you are an administrator or teacher, you will feel empowered to take advantage of opportunities to improve outcomes for students in your school, especially if you have a high percentage of students living in poverty.
This course is based on William Parrett and Kathleen Budge's Framework for Action, which uses gear wheels to represent:
*Spheres of Influence
*Actions
*School Culture As you work through the course, you will see how improvements in any one of the three areas can influence the other two.
Material Needed:Text Resource: William Parrett and Kathleen Budge's Framework for Action

PLEASE NOTE- Registrants will receive a ZOOM log on invitation on the morning of the workshop, they must click the link in the invitation and register for that session on ZOOM. When registering in ZOOM, the name and email MUST be the same as the MyLearningPlan account information

This briefing will explore
• Challenges districts may face in their attempts to help students in grades 5-12 unlock the written word.
• How NoRedInk's comprehensive writing platform is helping districts surmount those challenges.
• NoRedInk's interest-based curriculum, adaptive practice, and instructional software approach to guiding students through the process of peer-review, self-review, and revision.

This workshop will help educators identify incidents of potential cyberbullying.

Relevant laws, policies, reporting responsibilities and supports to help school communities will all be discussed.

Additionally participants will be introduced to social media platforms and discuss the different types of social media platforms used by students. Attendees will be instructed on recognizing and identifying types and methods of cyberbullying and be able to differentiate between conflict and bullying.
Participants will explore available supports and interventions and the types of supports and interventions that should be in place in your districts and when to involve law enforcement.


PLEASE NOTE- Log on information for the ZOOM virtual session will be emailed to everyone who has registered on MyLearningPlan on the morning of the scheduled session. When you get the ZOOM log on invitation, you must click the link in the invitation and register for that session on ZOOM. When registering in ZOOM, your name and email MUST be the same as your MyLearningPlan account information.

Students feel valued when their identities and cultures are acknowledged within the classroom. Whether learning remotely or in person, student engagement soars when students can relate to the lessons presented in their science, social studies, math, or ELA classes. To accomplish this goal, teachers need new and innovative ways to make content meaningful to the diverse populations within their schools.

In this interactive workshop participants will share ideas and strategies to:

Build real world connections
Tap into culturally based learning styles
Use culturally relevant resources and materials
Compare and contrast different value systems
Promote rigor and high expectations for all
Collaborate on projects to help disadvantaged populations

PLEASE NOTE- Log on information for the ZOOM virtual session will be emailed to everyone who has registered on MyLearningPlan on the morning of the scheduled session. When you get the ZOOM log on invitation, you must click the link in the invitation and register for that session on ZOOM. When registering in ZOOM, your name and email MUST be the same as your MyLearningPlan account information.

Civic Education needs to be more robust and engaging in 21St Century Learning!
Civic education in the United States is in a state of crisis. Participations, by Americans, in civic life is essential to sustaining our democratic form of government. Without it, a government "of the people, by the people, and for the people" will not last. Civic education builds students' knowledge and understanding of the ways in which they can actively participate in our diverse society.

This workshop is designed to reimagine civic education in 21st century learning. Attendees will leave inspired and motivated to reexamine their approach to civic learning.

Discussion Topics:
-Brief historical overview of civic education in the United States.
-Understand the factors that led to the Civic Achievement Gap?
-Examine the goals NYSED Civic Readiness initiative.
-Explore ways in which teachers can deliver high quality Civic Learning to equip students with the skills and knowledge to engage in our culturally diverse democracy.
-Empowering Student Advocacy. Explore ways to encourage students to believe in the power of their own voices and actions.

PLEASE NOTE- Log on information for the ZOOM virtual session will be emailed to everyone who has registered on MyLearningPlan on the morning of the scheduled session. When you get the ZOOM log on invitation, you must click the link in the invitation and register for that session on ZOOM. When registering in ZOOM, your name and email MUST be the same as your MyLearningPlan account information.

Session 4 of 4 ... This half-day session is offered to LICEE district curriculum and instruction and building level administrators. It is suggested you register for all 4 sessions

Session 4: "Belonging and Dignity: The Hidden Keys to Equity Implementation in Your Schools and District”

Too often, equity implementation reinforces a vicious cycle of failure because the keys to success are missing and the purpose of the effort is muddled. This series will bring clarity to what equity is ultimately all about so we can more effectively bring equity alive through specific actions in our teaching, leading, or coaching practices.
To that end, participants will acquire an in-depth and pragmatic framework of dignity and belonging that they can use to guide successful equity implementation.

Participants will learn to use the Dignity Framework for Educational Equity as a solution to the common challenges all districts face when attempting to implement equity-diversity initiatives.

....Develop knowledge of dignity and belonging as concepts foundational to educational equity.
....Connect your own lived experiences to broader patterns of social inequity and exclusion.
....Identify four behavioral standards for dignity and the four indicators of belonging.
....Set goals for improving behaviors, practices, and policies to foster systemic change.

Presented by - John Krownapple, Trent Hall and Dr. Floyd Cobb

Attendees will receive a Zoom link on the morning of the workshop. Please use your district email and information when logging into Zoom.