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1. Graduation Pathways TSG - (for districts by invitation only)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: by invitation only for districts invited to TSG

Dates: 9/27/2023 to 5/8/2024

Meeting Times: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

The goals of the TSG include:
*Raise awareness of available resources aimed at increasing school completion and decreasing dropout risk
*Improve understanding of transition planning and assessment
*Increase understanding of the connection between transition assessments and graduation pathways, while maximizing use of available safety net options for SWD
*Improve understanding of the requirements and benefits of the CDOS Commencement Credential
*Analyze district data to further explore the cause for not utilizing pathway options to help more students graduate with a diploma
*Develop action plan to identify one programming/systems change to address capacity for the offering of additional pathway options

2. Least Restrictive Environment Targeted Skills Group (LRE - TSG) For designated districts only

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Team members of designated districts only

Dates: 9/28/2023 to 5/9/2024

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 12:00 noon

The Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Targeted Skills Group (TSG), is designed to deepen the understanding and implementation of the principle of LRE. The team will leave this training with a better understanding of the issues around the LRE. Each module in the series will build toward an action plan to support the district in increasing the amount of time students with disabilities spend in general education environments.

Through this TSG, attendees will:
● Understand the foundations of regulations for LRE decisions and implementation.
● Learn the data used to measure compliance with federal and state benchmarks for LRE compliance.
● Be introduced to the four components to consider when creating an effective system for ensuring student placement in LRE.

Activities are included to help the team begin the root cause analysis process.

LRE targeted skills group training is made up of several professional development modules. Each training focuses on a specific component related to the least restrictive environment. The suite of trainings includes:

1. Foundational Content
2. Pre-referral/Referral
3. Parent and Family Involvement
4. IEP Development and Continuum of Services
5. High Quality Inclusive Services & Infrastructure Considerations
6. Action Planning

TSG dates:
9/28/2023 - Module 1: Foundational Content
10/19/2023 - Module 2: Prereferral and Referral Process
11/30/2023 - Module 3: Individualized Education Program IEP Development and the Continuum of Services
12/21/2023 - Module 4: High-Quality Inclusive Services & Infrastructure Considerations
1/25/2024 - Module 5: Engaging Parents and Families Around LRE
2/29/2023 - Completion of content and action plans
5/9/2024 - end of year progress monitoring and wrap up

Please contact Brian Orzell (brian.orzell@dcboces.org) with questions

3. Committee on Special Education Targeted Skills Group (CSE - TSG) * for designated districts only*

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: designated districts only

Dates: 10/5/2023 to 5/1/2024

Meeting Times: 9:00-12:00 noon

Targeted Skills Groups are groups of people who come together to build capacity by:

• gaining knowledge

• developing new skills

• learning from each other

• deepening and sustaining effective practices

In this TSG, district teams will reflect on current practices around a variety of topics related to recommendations made at CSE.

Topics include:

Prior Written Notice practices
Use of data at meetings/monitoring progress of measurable annual goals
Family engagement
Declassification practices

TSG dates: Dates will remain the same, topics may switch.
10/5/2023 - Prior Written Notice practices
11/9/2023 - Use of data at meetings/monitoring progress on measurable annual goals
12/7/2023 - Family engagement
1/11/2024 - Declassification practices
5/1/2024 - end of year progress monitoring and wrap up

Please contact Brian Orzell (brian.orzell@dcboces.org) with questions

4. Individualized Instruction: Meeting the Needs of Every Student

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Grades K-12

Dates: 11/9/2023

Individualizing instruction is an approach that adapts instruction to meet the needs of all students. When used effectively, differentiating instruction can support students in a manner that is best suitable for them. This half-day workshop will cover the essentials of differentiated instruction and explore ways for differentiating instruction to support diverse learners in your classroom.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

5. Collegial Circles for Building Principals and District Leaders

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 11/9/2023 to 6/6/2024

This is a professional learning community made up of principals and district leaders committed to enhancing or improving their professional practice. Each month there will be a short workshop on a specific topic followed by a sharing of current challenges with a focus on collaborative problem solving and exploring solutions. Topics include: Helping your school integrate NYSSLS by inspiring teachers to develop a culture of inquiry and exploration with their students, Leading Educational change and getting faculty on board, Creating and maintaining a work/home life balance, Facilitating effective faculty, staff and parent meetings, Giving and receiving authentic feedback, Effective methods in dealing with resistant and difficult people, Best practices in promoting in Diversity/Equity/Inclusivity, Using MTSS to address social/emotional learning with a school wide proactive approach. Note: An optional 2 day 2024 Summer Leadership Retreat will be offered to all participants.

6. eSports Coaches Professional Learning Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Middle School and High School eSports Coaches

Dates: 11/13/2023

This monthly session is for dedicated coaches for Middle and High School eSports teams working with BOCES and Contender eSports. eSports Coaches will have the chance to network, share tips, and learn new strategies related to eSports Teams with monthly focus topics prepared by Model Schools Specialists.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

7. Tech Talks for Technology Integration Specialists

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 11/15/2023

Are you a Technology Integration Specialist? Please join us for a monthly roundtable to discuss topics of interest.

Topics will include: Classroom embedded coaching Collaborating with leadership Identifying and overcoming barriers Sharing resources and supports The importance of networking

Topic ideas will grow organically with needs from the group. Let us be a support for each other and establish this important PLN for your position!

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

8. Supporting Teaching and Learning in Small Groups: Training for Teaching Assistants

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/16/2023

Teaching assistants play a vital role in developing an atmosphere for all learners to flourish. Working with students in small groups provides opportunities to observe, monitor, and attend to students' learning needs. During this virtual workshop participants will develop knowledge and skills for working with students in small groups.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

9. Book Study: Breaking the Blockbuster Model: Using Edtech and Accessibility to 'See What's Next' in Classrooms

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers Grades K-12

Dates: 11/28/2023 to 12/12/2023

Packed with practical advice and the pedagogy to back it up, Breaking the Blockbuster Model will empower you to harness the philosophies of UDL (Universal Design for Learning) and new innovations in edtech to re-envision the traditional classroom. In a time where many schools are seeking a "return to normal", this three week, virtual, book study helps you reflect on traditional teaching practices and take bold, innovative steps towards a "new normal."

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

10. Podcasting: Amplify your Classroom Voice

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers Grades K-12

Dates: 11/29/2023

This half-day professional development session will empower you to create engaging podcasts with your students using podcast software. You'll learn how to record, edit, and produce high-quality audio content that showcases your students' creativity and voice. Join us for a fun and interactive session that will leave you feeling confident and inspired to take your classroom to the next level!

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

11. Instructional Strategies for Math Teachers of ELLs

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Math content area teachers of ELLs

Dates: 11/30/2023

This session is for math teachers of ELLs. Participants will learn how to create language objectives, provide access to the content for language learners, and assess student learning and progress.

12. Instructional Strategies for Math Teachers of ELLs (WAPPINGERS CSD ONLY)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Math content area teachers of ELLs

Dates: 11/30/2023

This session is for math teachers of ELLs in Wappingers Central School District. Participants will learn how to create language objectives, provide access to the content for language learners, and assess student learning and progress.

13. Instructional Strategies for Science Teachers of ELLs

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Science content area teachers of ELLs

Dates: 11/30/2023

This session is for science teachers of ELLs. Participants will learn how to create language objectives, provide access to the content for language learners, and assess student learning and progress.

14. Instructional Strategies for Science Teachers of ELLs (WAPPINGERS CSD ONLY)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Science content area teachers of ELLs

Dates: 11/30/2023

This session is for science teachers of ELLs in Wappingers Central School District. Participants will learn how to create language objectives, provide access to the content for language learners, and assess student learning and progress.

15. C.A.I.T. Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Directors; Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 12/1/2023

The Curriculum Assessment and Instructional Technology (C.A.I.T.) Council meets monthly to discuss district technology planning and implementation in order to support curriculum and instructional practices to improve student learning. C.A.I.T members, including Directors of Technology, Technology Integration Specialists, and/or participants designated to attend by district leadership, discuss staff development initiatives including best practices and uses of instructional technology. The council will explore successful initiatives from a variety of sources in order to work together to best assess the effectiveness of technology on teaching and learning within our county, districts and schools.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

16. Developing Behavior Systems that Work: Module 1

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Administrators, teacher leaders, coaches, school behavior specialists, school psychologists, school social workers, school counselors, teacher assistants, family representatives, and BOCES administrators and support staff (Students in BOCES placements suspending more, reflects the districts data)

Dates: 12/4/2023

Meeting Times: 9 am - 11 am

Starting Today

Introduction to Equitable Behavioral Systems Intended Outcomes: Participants will develop clear and consistent discipline policies that will be reflected in teachers' classrooms through their classroom management plans. Districts will identify and develop behavior definitions for Major behaviors (those that should be handled by an administrator) and Minor behaviors (those that should be handled by the classroom teachers) to build consistent discipline practices and data collection.

17. HV TOD ROUNDTABLE

Program: Special Education

Audience: Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Dates: 12/5/2023

Meeting Times: 4 PM - 6 PM

Starting Soon

Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will meet to discuss issues relevant to their field. Intended for TOD professionals. Please contact amie.fredericks@dcboces.org for a link to the meeting.

18. New Features on TeachingBooks

Program: School Library System

Audience: Teachers Grades K-12, K-12 School Librarians

Dates: 12/5/2023

Starting Soon

Join us for a 1-hour discovery of the newest updates and features on TeachingBooks, including Digital Escape Rooms! Explore ways to deepen connections to books while discovering online materials to engage readers, support families, and facilitate collaboration. Dutchess School Library System funding helps provide TeachingBooks to Dutchess BOCES component districts. Contact your school librarian for the remote username and password.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

19. EdTech Spotlight: Kami

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers Grades K-12

Dates: 12/6/2023

Starting Soon

This one-hour session is designed to help educators enhance their teaching practices and engage students using Kami, a powerful EdTech tool. Participants will learn how to leverage Kami's features to create interactive and collaborative learning experiences both in and out of the classroom. The workshop will provide hands-on training and practical examples to empower educators with the knowledge and skills to effectively integrate Kami into their instructional strategies.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

20. Transition Assessment Series: Part 4 - Transition Assessments for Students with Significant Disabilities

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Case Managers, CSE Chairperson, School Counselors, School Psychologists

Dates: 12/7/2023

Meeting Times: 9:00am-11:30am

Starting Soon

The focus of this workshop is to identify and utilize assessment data to write a transition-focused IEP for students with significant disabilities.

Participants will:
1. Examine research that supports transition assessments for students with significant disabilities
2. Explore transition assessments for students with significant disabilities
3. Write transition assessment results for students with significant disabilities for transition planning

We ask that participants bring a district IEP of a student with significant disabilities (15+) to connect learning to practice and assess the district's practices for IEP development.
Registered participants will be emailed the Zoom link prior to the training. As a result, please check spam/junk mail if the link is not received two days in advance.

21. Explicit Instruction: An Evidence-Based Practice for Effective and Long-Term Learning

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, coaches, instructional support staff, administrators

Dates: 12/11/2023

Meeting Times: 9-12:30

This explicit instruction training package is intended to support participants' knowledge of explicit instruction and teachers' abilities to effectively implement explicit instruction. Explicit instruction is a high leverage practice that has proven to be effective for special education students. Research has shown higher achievement results for students with disabilities in both reading and math after receiving explicit instruction. Participants will be able to: Understand the definition, supporting research, and benefits of explicit instruction. Define and describe the five essential components and other common elements of explicit instruction. Explore resources designed to support effective explicit instruction implementation.

22. Creating the IEP - December 2023

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and special education teachers, psychologists, related service providers and CSE chairpersons. Administrators who may be in a dual administrative role as chairpersons or directors of special education.

Dates: 12/12/2023

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Creating The IEP - Participants will develop their understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum. Participants will develop and begin implementation of a quality IEP with effective Specially Designed Instruction resulting in positive outcomes for students with disabilities and effective collaboration with the general education teachers.

23. Effective Question Strategies for Math Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Math Teachers Grades K-12

Dates: 12/12/2023

Educators will learn effective questioning strategies to increase student "think time" during discussions and activities. Techniques for framing questions that encourage critical thinking and deeper understanding will be emphasized, helping teachers elicit thoughtful responses and promote meaningful class interactions.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

24. Tech Talks for Technology Integration Specialists

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 12/13/2023

25. Using the PLDs to Drive Regents Science Instruction 12-14-23

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: HS Regents Science Teachers

Dates: 12/14/2023

This 3 hour workshop will introduce participants to the newly released Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs) for Regents Life Science: Biology and Earth and Space Sciences (formerly known as Living Environment and Earth Science). As we move toward NYSSLS implementation at the high school level, the PLDs are a valuable resource. We will discuss how they can be used to evaluate and revise your curriculum, unit maps, and lesson plans, how they can be used to plan for scaffolding, and also how they support the use of projects and other summative assessments that emphasize higher order thinking skills and science and engineering practices.

Chemistry and Physics PLDs are not anticipated to be released until Fall 2024, but those teachers are welcome to join and think about applications to their own subject areas.

Topics include:

-NYSSLS Transition and Implementation

-Life Science: Biology PLDs

-Earth and Space Sciences: PLDs

-Science curriculum

All participants will be able to:

-Gain an understanding of the structure and composition of the science PLDs

-Compare and contrast different standards and different PLD levels

-Evaluate a sample lesson plan through the lens of the PLDs

-Plan, evaluate, and revise your own curriculum, unit maps, lessons, or students tasks through the lens of the PLDs

26. Culturally Responsive Workshop: Fostering High Expectations & Rigorous Instruction

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: District Leadership and Administration, Pupil Support Personnel, School Leadership, Directors of Special Education, Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers (anyone serving students with disabilities).

Dates: 12/15/2023

Meeting Times: December 15th, 2023 9 am-3 pm (lunch 12 pm-1 pm)

Location: CTI- Large conference Room A

Fostering High Expectations and Rigorous Instruction is one of four high leverage principles identified in the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE) Framework. Research shows that teachers' expectations of students can influence their academic achievement and behavior. Teachers are more likely to under-estimate students with disabilities, students from low-income families, English Language Learners, and Black, Latinx, and Native American students. By the end of this training, participants will:
• Understand how high expectations and rigorous instruction can improve student outcomes
• Reflect on cultural background and identities, and how those identities may influence teacher expectations
• Develop strategies for fostering high expectations and rigorous instruction
• Identify 2-3 next steps for ongoing professional learning * This is workshop will be in person.

27. Elementary School Building Leaders Network - DECEMBER SITE VISIT

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators - Elementary School Building Leaders

Dates: 12/15/2023

Five facilitated meetings provide a forum for building leaders to share challenges, successes, ideas, and best practices. Each meeting offers elementary school building leaders an opportunity to connect and engage in professional growth with their network of peers. Each meeting has a separate registration and a different focus. This year's meeting dates follow below:

- September 29, 2023 - Welcome Breakfast at Dutchess BOCES Conference Center
- ***DECEMBER 15, 2023 - SITE VISIT at Chancellor Livingston Elementary School, Rhinebeck***
- February 7, 2024 - Zoom Meeting from 9:30 - 10:30AM
- March/April 2024 - TBD (Possible site visit)
- May 10, 2024 - Celebratory Breakfast at Dutchess BOCES

All principals and assistant principals are invited to join our county-wide Elementary School Building Leader Network. The purpose of this network is to strengthen communication and collaboration and can be a valuable avenue for providing direction and support. Meetings are structured to provide a forum to discuss, share, learn, and support the important work of building leaders.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

28. Teach With a Partner to Best Serve All Students

Program: Center for Educational Equity and Social Justice

Audience: Classroom Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Special Education Teachers, TESOL

Dates: 12/15/2023

This experiential workshop will allow participants to learn about co-teaching by experiencing models of co-teaching. Participants will compare and contrast these models, identifying which will work best in specific situations in their classrooms and planning implementation together.

This workshop and its content were designed to work in tandem with the "Differentiating for All Students (in Non-Overwhelming Ways) To Deeply Engage ALL Learners" workshop being held in the afternoon of the same day.

It can be found here.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

29. Differentiating for All Students (in Non-Overwhelming Ways) To Deeply Engage ALL Learners

Program: Center for Educational Equity and Social Justice

Audience: Classroom Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Special Ed Teachers, TESOLs

Dates: 12/15/2023

In this experiential workshop, participants will experience the effects of differentiation using Carolyn Tomlinson's axes of differentiation. Participants will plan a differentiated unit of instruction as their next unit in English or Social Studies. Participants will find this workshop most helpful if they bring along a unit of instruction they have planned for the near future.

This workshop and its content were designed to work in tandem with the "Teach With a Partner to Best Serve All Students" workshop being held in the morning of the same day.

It can be found here.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

30. eSports Coaches Professional Learning Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Middle School and High School eSports Coaches

Dates: 12/18/2023

31. Supporting NYSSLS Implementation For Administrators 8:00AM - 9:00AM

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 12/19/2023

This one hour info session is designed for district and building level administrators who want to know more about the NY State Science Learning Standards, how they are being rolled out, and how to best support their schools and teachers with this transition and implementation. We will review the state's timeline for the NYSSLS implementation, including key resources that have already been released and those that are forthcoming. We will discuss what a science classroom should look, sound, and feel like, and how these things differ from a "traditional science classroom.” We will share a guide for conversations with teachers around science observations and discuss other ways to support science departments and teachers as they continue to work on making this significant shift in curriculum and pedagogy.

Topics include:

-NYSSLS Transition and Implementation

-Three Dimensional Science

-Phenomena Driven Science

-Inquiry and Sensemaking

-NYSSLS Investigations

-NYSSLS State Science Investigations

All participants will be able to:

-Identify key stages of the NYSSLS transition and implementation, including NYSED support guides and resources.

-Build comfort observing science classrooms and having conversations with teachers around NYSSLS-aligned teaching and learning.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

32. Digitizing Student Work: Creating Portfolios Using Wakelet and Seesaw

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers Grades K-12

Dates: 12/19/2023

In today's digital age, it's more important than ever to teach our students how to curate and showcase their work online. With Wakelet and SeeSaw, creating digital portfolios has never been easier. Join this half day professional development session to discover how Wakelet and SeeSaw are transforming assessment and empowering learning in the digital classroom. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your teaching skills and help your students build a better future!

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

33. Supporting NYSSLS Implementation For Administrators 1:00PM - 2:00PM

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 12/19/2023

34. Supporting NYSSLS Implementation For Administrators 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 12/19/2023

35. Overview of Transition in the IEP - Case Study Application

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Administrators, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers, and New Special Education Staff Hires

Dates: 12/20/2023

Meeting Times: 12:00pm-2:30pm

This training will utilize case studies to highlight transition components that are incorporated into a student's IEP the year he/she turns 15 years old. These components include; transition assessments, present levels of performance, transition needs, course of study and coordinated set of activities. Participants are asked to bring student IEPs (age 15+) to the training and have the opportunity to reflect on their district's transition practices.

Participants will:
*Identify and understand key components of high-quality Transition IEPs and understand the transition planning process
*Utilize available case studies to apply concepts
*Utilize optional IEP mapping templates to use in tandem with their own active student IEP
*Be able to directly apply and implement today's concepts into practice with an increased understanding of high-quality transition-focused IEP development

36. Engaging Ed Tech Tools

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers Grades K-12

Dates: 12/20/2023

In this half day session, we will introduce you to a variety of educational technology tools that can be integrated into your lessons to engage your students and enhance their learning experience. Join us and discover how you can take your teaching to the next level with these essential edtech tools. We will also discuss how to effectively incorporate these tools into your lessons and provide tips for successful implementation. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about the latest and greatest edtech tools for your classroom!

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

37. Instructional Strategies for Social Studies Teachers of ELLs

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 12/20/2023

This session is for social studies teachers of ELLs. Participants will learn how to create language objectives, provide access to the content for language learners, and assess student learning and progress.

38. Instructional Strategies for Social Studies Teachers of ELLs (WAPPINGERS CSD ONLY)

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 12/20/2023

39. Podcasting: Amplify your Classroom Voice

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers Grades K-12

Dates: 12/21/2023

40. Student Innovation Fellowship - Design Thinking

Program: Center for Educational Equity and Social Justice

Audience: Educators advising students participating in the Student Innovation Fellowship

Dates: 1/3/2024 to 4/26/2024

New

The Student Innovation Fellowship is a cohort experience in which student fellows select a problem of practice within their communities related to Civic Engagement, Equity, Social Justice, Innovation, Sustainability, or Climate Education. Students will work in teams impacted by a selected challenge and design, test, and present solutions to the challenge. This five-session learning experience takes students through the design thinking protocol providing them with a wonderful opportunity to create positive change in their communities, develop their leadership skills, and equip them with a valuable set of transferable skills. Teachers who work as advisors for teams of student fellows will engage in professional learning around the design thinking process and have hands-on experience guiding students through the fellowship experience.

41. Transition Assessment Series: Part 1 - Introduction

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special Education Teachers, CSE Chairperson, School Counselors, School Psychologists, Social Workers

Dates: 1/5/2024

Meeting Times: 9:00am-11:30am

New

The goals of this training are to ensure participants will:

1. Identify what transition is and why it's important
2. Learn basic career development theory
3. Identify New York State (NYS) regulations related to transition assessment
4. Identify assessments with ample validity and reliability evidence

Registered participants will be emailed the Zoom link prior to the training. As a result, please check spam/junk mail if the link is not received two days in advance.

42. Using the FBA & BIP Process to Support Students Needing Intensive Intervention (Day 1 of 2 Workshops)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, special education administrators, school social workers, school psychologists and parent liasons.

Dates: 1/5/2024

Meeting Times: 9 am - 3 pm

Location: Conference Room

New

Day 1: Friday 1/5 After reviewing the theoretical rationale for a Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and the importance of the teaming process, participants will develop their skills to use a hypothesis to effectively complete a FBA in order to create an effective behavior intervention plan (BIP). Please bring your current documents for student FBAs and BIPs you may be working on for us to workshop together. NOTE: This is a 2 part workshop, so please register for day 2 of the series on Friday 1/12. After discussing and practicing the skills to ensure the BIP is implemented with fidelity and progress monitor a student's response to the plan regarding changes in behavior, participants will also have the opportunity to plan how to best engage families in the process.

43. eSports Coaches Professional Learning Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Middle School and High School eSports Coaches

Dates: 1/8/2024

44. Creating the IEP - January 2024

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Dates: 1/9/2024

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 3:00pm

New

45. Using the PLDs to Drive Regents Science Instruction 1-9-24

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: HS Regents Science Teachers

Dates: 1/9/2024

46. Cultivating a Positive Culture Conducive to Learning

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers and Teaching Assistants Grades K-12

Dates: 1/9/2024

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your day-to-day professional duties? Do you notice a motivational slump in yourself and/or students? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, this is the workshop for you! Now is the perfect time for you to take a moment to reflect and reassess the prioritization of self-care and social-emotional well-being for yourself and students. During this virtual workshop participants will explore strategies for utilizing social-emotional learning to create a positive climate conducive for learning.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

47. EdTech Spotlight: Pear Deck

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers Grades K-12

Dates: 1/9/2024

This one-hour professional development session is designed to introduce educators to the features and benefits of Pear Deck, an interactive presentation and lesson delivery tool. Participants will learn how to create engaging slide show-style content for their classrooms and remote learning environments. The workshop will cover the basics of using Pear Deck, including how to integrate it with Google Slides and create interactive questions to promote inquiry-based learning. Participants will also explore the various types of questions and activities that can be incorporated into Pear Deck presentations to enhance student engagement and formative assessment. The workshop will provide hands-on practice and guidance on using Pear Deck effectively in the classroom.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

48. High School Building Leaders Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators - High School Building Leaders

Dates: 1/10/2024

Five facilitated meetings provide a forum for building leaders to share challenges, successes, ideas, and best practices. These virtual meetings provide participants opportunities to collaborate with colleagues around timely topics offering opportunity for professional growth and the development of a network of peers.

All principals and assistant principals are invited to join our county-wide School Building Leader Network. The purpose of this network is to strengthen communication and collaboration and can be a valuable avenue for providing direction and support. The Dutchess BOCES county-wide School Building Leader meetings are structured to provide a forum to discuss, share, learn, and support the important work of building leaders.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

49. Innovate, Integrate, Lead: School Librarians at the Forefront of the AI Revolution

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians, Instructional Coaches. Technology Coordinators, Administrators

Dates: 1/10/2024

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Join us in person for a virtual statewide workshop on Artificial Intelligence and School Librarians. ChatGPT and other forms of generative AI have burst into our lives as a disruptive new technology. It is critical that school libraries lead the way in educating students, parents, and our colleagues on how this technology works and how to best work with it. In this full day, statewide PD session, we will learn more about how it works and how we can use it to boost our existing work. The NYS Education Department will present on the Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards and connections to AI. We will also hear from school librarians who have used AI in the field. We will round off the day with a presentation from Common Sense Media on what parents need to know. Sponsored by the NYS School Library Systems Association. Snow Date: January 17, 2024. Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

50. School Building Leaders Network - ALL LEVELS

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators - ALL School Building Leaders

Dates: 1/10/2024

51. Middle School Building Leaders Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators - Middle School Building Leaders

Dates: 1/10/2024

52. Elementary School Building Leaders Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators - Elementary School Building Leaders

Dates: 1/10/2024

53. Directors Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 1/10/2024

In the ever-changing world of education, we need to collaborate more than ever. Connect with your colleagues in directorial leadership from around the county to discuss the challenges you face, the questions you're seeking to answer, and share the successes you've achieved. We will create a network of colleagues meeting regularly to discuss pertinent topics and exchange ideas.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

54. Supporting Differentiated Instruction with TeachingBooks Resources

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-12 School Librarians

Dates: 1/11/2024

Join this 1-hour hands-on session to discover TeachingBooks' resources to support responsive literacy instruction for all readers. Easily vary content, pacing, and outcomes to meet reading readiness. Access and share resources in a variety of formats to meet diverse learning needs and scaffold support. Dutchess School Library System funding helps provide TeachingBooks to Dutchess BOCES component districts. Contact your school librarian for the remote username and password.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

55. Using the FBA & BIP Process to Support Students Needing Intensive Intervention (Day 2 of 2 Workshops)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, special education administrators, school social workers, school psychologists and parent liasons.

Dates: 1/12/2024

Meeting Times: 9 am - 3 pm

Location: Conference Room

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Day 2: 1/12/24 After discussing and practicing the skills to ensure the BIP is implemented with fidelity and progress monitor a student's response to the plan regarding changes in behavior, participants will also have the opportunity to plan how to best engage families in the process. Please bring your current documents for student FBAs and BIPs you may be working on for us to workshop together. NOTE: This is Day 2 of a 2 part series following up from the previous Friday's workshop.

56. C.A.I.T. Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Directors; Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 1/12/2024

57. Engaging the Unmotivated and Disengaged Learner

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers and Teaching Assistants Grades K-12

Dates: 1/16/2024

There are many factors that may cause students to become unmotivated or disengaged in the classroom. While some factors are out of our control, there is correlation between teacher practices and change in students' engagement. When students are actively engaged in learning they are more likely to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. During this virtual workshop participants will explore strategies for increasing motivation and engaging students in learning.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

58. Tech Talks for Technology Integration Specialists

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 1/17/2024

59. Supporting Teaching and Learning in Small Groups: Training for Teaching Assistants

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 1/18/2024

60. Engaging Ed Tech Tools

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers Grades K-12

Dates: 1/19/2024

61. Have Fun: Experience Being a Language Learner, and Learn Research-Based Strategies Most Effective for ELLs/MLLs

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Classroom teachers, teacher assistants, TESOLs

Dates: 1/19/2024

In this morning workshop, participants will experience what it is like to be a language learner, and identify which strategies were most effective in helping them understand content presented in a language they do not yet know.

This workshop and its content were designed to work in tandem with the "Who Are Our ELLs/MLLs? How English Language Learners Interact with Our School Environment" workshop being held in the afternoon of the same day.

It can be found here.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

62. Who Are Our ELLs/MLLs? How English Language Learners Interact with Our School Environment

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: School Teachers, Teaching Assistants, ELL Teachers

Dates: 1/19/2024

In this workshop, participants will experience what it is like to be a language learner, and what strategies were most effective in helping them understand the content presented in a language they do not yet know.

This workshop and its content were designed to work in tandem with the "Have Fun: Experience Being a Language Learner, and Learn Research-Based Strategies Most Effective for ELLs/MLLs" workshop being held in the morning of the same day.

It can be found here.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

63. Orton-Gillingham Associate Training (District Pre-approval required)

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 1/22/2024 to 1/26/2024

The Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator training is a mandatory pre-requisite for attending this course.

The Associate level coursework builds upon the content in Classroom Educator and includes teaching vocabulary, Latin, and more advanced concepts. This class will enable the teacher to directly and explicitly teach students how to read and spell simultaneously using Latin prefixes, roots, and suffixes. It also will refine their writing skills of sentences, paragraphs, and essays. Trainees will also learn to read and interpret a neuropsychological profile. This course is designed for general and special education teachers and those seeking to add to their private practice. Specifically, this level of instruction is designed to allow a teacher/tutor to work one-on-one with a student who has Dyslexia.

Participants will be sent information on how to access the course the week before the event.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

64. Specially Designed Instruction (SDI): Next Steps (Synchronous)-Two Zoom Sessions of 3 hours each

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: special education teachers, CSE teams, general education teachers, and others interested in furthering their knowledge on specially designed instruction

Dates: 1/23/2024 to 2/6/2024

Meeting Times: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

The Next Steps with Specially Designed Instruction professional development training package is the second in a suite of trainings on the development and use of specially designed instruction (SDI) for students with disabilities. This advanced level training is intended to further develop participants' knowledge of specially designed instruction and how SDI should be designed and developed based on individual student need to address their learning barriers.  Participants will be trained on how specially designed instruction is used alongside other instructional strategies and the process of developing appropriate specially designed instruction based on individual student needs and characteristics. This is a two-session online course offered synchronously. Each session will be 3 hours from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The dates are January 23, 2024, and February 6, 2024.

Zoom Meeting link will be emailed to registrants prior to each session.
Participants will:

• Define and describe specially designed instruction.

• Identify what instructional strategies may work to close gaps based on different characteristics of each student.

• Examine what SDI looks like in the classroom.  

• Examine the elements of the IEP and recognize how and where SDI for the student should be included in the IEP.

• Apply their knowledge of SDI to complete student summary sheets and write comprehensive IEPs. 
The training is most applicable to those who will be engaging directly in designing, developing and delivering specially designed instruction to students with disabilities.   

65. State Performance Plan (SPP) Indicator 13: Secondary Transition - Key Concepts of the Compliance Review

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: The CSE Chairperson for secondary students is required to attend. Special education administrators, special education teachers, and related service providers are also welcome to complete this training

Dates: 1/26/2024

Meeting Times: 9:00am-10:00am

The purpose of this training is to review key concepts of the SPP Indicator 13 compliance review to ensure districts are developing individualized education programs (IEPs) for students aged 15 and over that meet SPP Indicator 13 compliance requirements. Districts are required to complete this training the school year prior to undergoing this review.

• During this virtual workshop, participants will: Identify, understand, and apply key components of State Performance Plan (SPP) Indicator 13.

• Registered participants will be emailed all relevant links several days prior to the training. If you do not receive an initial e-mail with Zoom link prior to the training, please check your spam/junk mail.

66. Engaging Ed Tech Tools

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers Grades K-12

Dates: 1/26/2024

67. C.A.I.T. Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Directors; Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 2/2/2024

68. Orton-Gillingham Associate Training (District Pre-approval required)

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 2/5/2024 to 2/9/2024

69. HV TOD ROUNDTABLE

Program: Special Education

Audience: Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Dates: 2/6/2024

Meeting Times: 4 PM - 6 PM

Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will meet to discuss issues relevant to their field. Intended for TOD professionals. Please contact amie.fredericks@dcboces.org for a link to the meeting.

70. Teach With a Partner to Best Serve All Students

Program: Center for Educational Equity and Social Justice

Audience: Classroom Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Special Education Teachers, TESOL

Dates: 2/7/2024

This experiential, morning workshop will allow participants to learn about co-teaching by experiencing models of co-teaching. Participants will compare and contrast these models, identifying which will work best in specific situations in their classrooms and planning implementation together.

This workshop and its content were designed to work in tandem with the "Differentiating for All Students (in Non-Overwhelming Ways) To Deeply Engage ALL Learners" workshop being held in the afternoon of the same day.

It can be found here.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

71. Elementary School Building Leaders Network - Winter Zoom Meeting

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators - Elementary School Building Leaders

Dates: 2/7/2024

Five facilitated meetings provide a forum for building leaders to share challenges, successes, ideas, and best practices. Each meeting offers elementary school building leaders an opportunity to connect and engage in professional growth with their network of peers. Each meeting has a separate registration and a different focus. This year's meeting dates follow below:

- September 29, 2023 - Welcome Breakfast at Dutchess BOCES Conference Center
- December 15, 2023 - Site Visit at Chancellor Livingston Elementary School, Rhinebeck
- ***FEBRUARY 7, 2024 - ZOOM MEETING from 9:30 - 10:30AM***
- March/April 2024 - TBD (Possible site visit)
- May 10, 2024 - Celebratory Breakfast at Dutchess BOCES

All principals and assistant principals are invited to join our county-wide Elementary School Building Leader Network. The purpose of this network is to strengthen communication and collaboration and can be a valuable avenue for providing direction and support. Meetings are structured to provide a forum to discuss, share, learn, and support the important work of building leaders.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

72. Differentiating for All Students (in Non-Overwhelming Ways) To Deeply Engage ALL Learners

Program: Center for Educational Equity and Social Justice

Audience: Classroom Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Special Ed Teachers, TESOLs

Dates: 2/7/2024

In this experiential afternoon workshop, participants will experience the effects of differentiation using Carolyn Tomlinson's axes of differentiation. Participants will plan a differentiated unit of instruction as their next unit in English or Social Studies. Participants will find this workshop most helpful if they bring along a unit of instruction they have planned for the near future.

This workshop and its content were designed to work in tandem with the "Teach With a Partner to Best Serve All Students" workshop being held in the morning of the same day.

It can be found here.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

73. Collection Analysis and Diversity Tools

Program: School Library System

Audience: Teachers Grade K-12, K-12 Librarians

Dates: 2/7/2024

During this 1-hour session, you will gain impactful insight into your collections, the titles you choose for displays, and even face-out books. Join us to learn how the TeachingBooks Collection Analysis Toolkit can assist when examining the genre, recency, and cultural classifications represented. Reflect together on your book promotion goals and the next steps to reach them. Attendees will leave this workshop ready to use these tools to examine titles in reading programs, curricular lists, and classroom or library collections.

Dutchess School Library System funding helps provide TeachingBooks to Dutchess BOCES component districts. Contact your school librarian for the remote username and password.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

74. State Performance Plan (SPP) Indicator 13: Secondary Transition - Key Concepts of the Compliance Review

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Dates: 2/12/2024

Meeting Times: 11:00am - 12:00pm

The purpose of this training is to review key concepts of the SPP Indicator 13 compliance review to ensure districts are developing individualized education programs (IEPs) for students aged 15 and over that meet SPP Indicator 13 compliance requirements. Districts are required to complete this training the school year prior to undergoing this review.

• During this virtual workshop, participants will: Identify, understand, and apply key components of State Performance Plan (SPP) Indicator

• Registered participants will be emailed all relevant links several days prior to the training. If you do not receive an initial e-mail with Zoom link prior to the training, please check your spam/junk mail.

75. eSports Coaches Professional Learning Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Middle School and High School eSports Coaches

Dates: 2/12/2024

76. Tech Talks for Technology Integration Specialists

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 2/14/2024

77. Overview of Transition in the IEP - Condensed Version

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special Education Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers, School Counselors

Dates: 2/23/2024

Meeting Times: 9:00am-11:30am

Location: Conference Room

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This training is highly encouraged for special education administrators and staff preparing for their district's State Performance Plan Indicator 13 Review. During the training, administrators (and their team if available) will gain valuable information, strategies, and resources to assist with writing quality transition-focused IEPs. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to review their district's practices for writing the transition components in the IEP. These components include; transition assessments, present levels of performance, transition needs, course of study and coordinated set of activities.

The goals of this training are to:
*Identify key components of high-quality transition IEPs and understand the transition planning process
*Identify the components needed to develop and write measurable postsecondary goals
*Understand the relationship between transition needs and the development of annual goals to support the student toward achieving the postsecondary goals
*Identify key concepts of coordinated set of activities
*Ensure student participation in the development of a transition IEP and parent involvement in the transition planning process
*Directly apply and implement concepts into practice

Participants are asked to bring an IEP (of a student age 15+) to the training to reflect on their district's transition practices throughout the presentation.

You will receive a confirmation email for this training a few days in advance. If you do not receive an email, please check your SPAM folder. Otherwise, please contact me directly at Melinda.krafft@dcboces.org with any questions.

78. C.A.I.T. Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Directors; Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 3/1/2024

79. School Library System Advisory Council Meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: SLS Advisory Council

Dates: 3/1/2024

The Dutchess BOCES School Library System Advisory Council meets quarterly to recommend policy, review the annual budget, and perform long-range and short-range planning, including overseeing the development of the system's Plan of Service. Participants work to approve the annual system budget and report. School librarians, public librarians, and a Southeastern NY Library Resources Council representative serve on the advisory board.
2023-24 Council Meeting Dates:

October 13, 2023

December 1, 2023

March 1, 2024

May 3, 2024

Sign up for each meeting separately on MLP.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

80. HV TOD ROUNDTABLE

Program: Special Education

Audience: Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Dates: 3/5/2024

Meeting Times: 4 PM - 6 PM

Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will meet to discuss issues relevant to their field. Intended for TOD professionals. Please contact amie.fredericks@dcboces.org for a link to the meeting.

81. Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) for Administrators (Synchronous)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Building administrators and new special education administrators; other administrators welcome

Dates: 3/6/2024

Meeting Times: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

The Specially Designed Instruction for Administrators professional development training package is the fifth in a suite of trainings on the development and use of specially designed instruction (SDI) for students with disabilities. This training is intended to further develop an administrator's knowledge of SDI and how SDI should be designed and developed based on individual student need to address their learning obstacles. The content is most beneficial for building administrators and new special education administrators; however, all administrators are welcome.
This is a one session online course offered synchronously. The session will be 3 hours from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The date is: March 6, 2024.
A Zoom Meeting link will be emailed to registrants prior to the session.
Participants will:

• Define and describe specially designed instruction.

• Recognize how to differentiate SDI from general education.

• Identify what SDI looks like in the classroom setting.  

• Gain necessary skills for supervision of implementation of SDI.

82. Attribution Theory and Growth Mindset: More Than Words or Labels!(PreK-5)

Program: Center for Educational Equity and Social Justice

Audience: PreK-5 Classroom Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Special Ed Teachers, TESOLs

Dates: 3/6/2024

In this game-based workshop, participants will examine and expand their own beliefs about why some students are more successful than others. Participants will identify language that they will use in the classroom to replace language they may currently use in order to hold the door open to hope and opportunity for all students. Participants will identify what classroom policies and practices they have in place that enhance the promise held by each student, and/or which policies and practices they want to adopt.

This workshop and its content were designed to work in tandem with the "Using NYS Next Generation ELA Standards for Rigor and Equality(PreK-5)" workshop being held in the afternoon of the same day.

It can be found here.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

83. Tech Talks for Technology Integration Specialists

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 3/6/2024

84. Using NYS Next Generation ELA Standards for Rigor and Equality(PreK-5)

Program: Center for Educational Equity and Social Justice

Audience: PreK-5 Classroom Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Special Ed Teachers, TESOLs

Dates: 3/6/2024

In this workshop, participants will play a game to learn more about how the standards are designed, and will examine the use of these standards to build rigor and equity. Participants will find this workshop most helpful if they bring along a unit of instruction they have planned for the near future.

Each participant must purchase a Next-Generation Standards book for $22, provided by the presenter.

This workshop and its content were designed to work in tandem with the "Attribution Theory and Growth Mindset: More Than Words or Labels!(PreK-5)" workshop being held in the morning of the same day.

It can be found here.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

85. Diploma & Credential Options for Students with Disabilities Online Training
Program: Regional Partnership Center
Audience: 6th - 12th grade
Dates: 3/8/2024
Meeting Times: 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: Online
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Learn about graduation and exiting credential options for students with disabilities including, 4+1 Pathways, the appeals process, local diploma options, safety net options, the Superintendent Determination, the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential and the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential.

Multiple graduation pathways allow for individual students' strengths, preferences and interests to be considered which is the basis of quality transition programming and planning. Identification of a Pathway is integral for developing a student's course of study and improving student outcomes.

You will receive a confirmation email and Zoom link for this training a few days in advance. If you do not receive an email, please check your SPAM folder. Otherwise, you may contact me directly at Melinda.krafft@dcboces.org with any questions.

Enrolled: 0/60
Wait: 0/0

86. Developing Strong and Effective Relationships with Students and Co-workers through Trauma Informed Communication - Elementary
Program: Educational Resources
Audience: Teaching Assistants
Dates: 3/8/2024

Many children have experienced significant trauma which can impact a child's ability to learn and function in a school setting. Come learn the different aspects of trauma and the brain compatible strategies and tools that staff can use to support children every day.

Enrolled: 1/25
Wait: 0/15

87. Developing Strong and Effective Relationships with Students and Co-workers through Trauma Informed Communication - Middle & High School
Program: Educational Resources
Audience: Teaching Assistants
Dates: 3/8/2024

Many children have experienced significant trauma which can impact a child's ability to learn and function in a school setting. Come learn the different aspects of trauma and the brain compatible strategies and tools that staff can use to support children every day.

Enrolled: 0/25
Wait: 0/15

88. eSports Coaches Professional Learning Meeting
Program: Model Schools
Audience: Middle School and High School eSports Coaches
Dates: 3/11/2024

This monthly session is for dedicated coaches for Middle and High School eSports teams working with BOCES and Contender eSports. eSports Coaches will have the chance to network, share tips, and learn new strategies related to eSports Teams with monthly focus topics prepared by Model Schools Specialists.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

Enrolled: 1/20
Wait: 0/0

89. High School Building Leaders Network
Program: Educational Resources
Audience: Administrators - High School Building Leaders
Dates: 3/13/2024

Five facilitated meetings provide a forum for building leaders to share challenges, successes, ideas, and best practices. These virtual meetings provide participants opportunities to collaborate with colleagues around timely topics offering opportunity for professional growth and the development of a network of peers.

All principals and assistant principals are invited to join our county-wide School Building Leader Network. The purpose of this network is to strengthen communication and collaboration and can be a valuable avenue for providing direction and support. The Dutchess BOCES county-wide School Building Leader meetings are structured to provide a forum to discuss, share, learn, and support the important work of building leaders.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

Enrolled: 0/50
Wait: 0/0

90. School Building Leaders Network - ALL LEVELS
Program: Educational Resources
Audience: Administrators - ALL School Building Leaders
Dates: 3/13/2024

Five facilitated meetings provide a forum for building leaders to share challenges, successes, ideas, and best practices. These virtual meetings provide participants opportunities to collaborate with colleagues around timely topics offering opportunity for professional growth and the development of a network of peers.

All principals and assistant principals are invited to join our county-wide School Building Leader Network. The purpose of this network is to strengthen communication and collaboration and can be a valuable avenue for providing direction and support. The Dutchess BOCES county-wide School Building Leader meetings are structured to provide a forum to discuss, share, learn, and support the important work of building leaders.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

Enrolled: 0/50
Wait: 0/50

91. Middle School Building Leaders Network
Program: Educational Resources
Audience: Administrators - Middle School Building Leaders
Dates: 3/13/2024

Five facilitated meetings provide a forum for building leaders to share challenges, successes, ideas, and best practices. These virtual meetings provide participants opportunities to collaborate with colleagues around timely topics offering opportunity for professional growth and the development of a network of peers.

All principals and assistant principals are invited to join our county-wide School Building Leader Network. The purpose of this network is to strengthen communication and collaboration and can be a valuable avenue for providing direction and support. The Dutchess BOCES county-wide School Building Leader meetings are structured to provide a forum to discuss, share, learn, and support the important work of building leaders.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

Enrolled: 0/50
Wait: 0/0

92. Elementary School Building Leaders Network
Program: Educational Resources
Audience: Administrators - Elementary School Building Leaders
Dates: 3/13/2024

Five facilitated meetings provide a forum for building leaders to share challenges, successes, ideas, and best practices. These virtual meetings provide participants opportunities to collaborate with colleagues around timely topics offering opportunity for professional growth and the development of a network of peers.

All principals and assistant principals are invited to join our county-wide School Building Leader Network. The purpose of this network is to strengthen communication and collaboration and can be a valuable avenue for providing direction and support. The Dutchess BOCES county-wide School Building Leader meetings are structured to provide a forum to discuss, share, learn, and support the important work of building leaders.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

Enrolled: 0/50
Wait: 0/0

93. Directors Network
Program: Educational Resources
Audience: Administrators
Dates: 3/13/2024

In the ever-changing world of education, we need to collaborate more than ever. Connect with your colleagues in directorial leadership from around the county to discuss the challenges you face, the questions you're seeking to answer, and share the successes you've achieved. We will create a network of colleagues meeting regularly to discuss pertinent topics and exchange ideas.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

Enrolled: 0/15
Wait: 0/5

94. Transition Assessment Series: Part 2 - Transition Assessments for Education and Training, Employment, and Independent Living
Program: Regional Partnership Center
Audience: Administrators, Special Education Teachers, CSE Chairperson, Guidance Counselors, School Psychologists
Dates: 3/15/2024
Meeting Times: 9:00am-11:30am
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Participants will explore assessments in the following areas to help inform the development of the IEP:

1. Education and Training
2. Employment
3. Independent Living
4. And other assessments that generalize across relevant areas that contribute towards IEP development

Participants will receive helpful resources and a variety of assessments that can be administered to students for quality, individualized IEP development.

Registered participants will be emailed the Zoom link prior to the training. As a result, please check spam/junk mail if the link is not received two days in advance.

Enrolled: 0/30
Wait: 0/0

95. Attribution Theory and Growth Mindset: More Than Words or Labels(Grades 6-12)
Program: Center for Educational Equity and Social Justice
Audience: Grades 6-12 Classroom Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Special Ed Teachers, TESOLs
Dates: 3/21/2024

In this game-based workshop, participants will examine and expand their own beliefs about why some students are more successful than others. Participants will identify language that they will use in the classroom to replace language they may currently use in order to hold the door open to hope and opportunity for all students. Participants will identify what classroom policies and practices they have in place that enhance the promise held by each student, and/or which policies and practices they want to adopt.

This workshop and its content were designed to work in tandem with the "Using NYS Next Generation ELA and Social Studies Standards for Rigor and Equity(Grades 6-12)" workshop being held in the afternoon of the same day.

It can be found here.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

Enrolled: 2/15
Wait: 0/5

96. Using NYS Next Generation ELA and Social Studies Standards for Rigor and Equity(Grades 6-12)
Program: Center for Educational Equity and Social Justice
Audience: Grade 6-12 Classroom Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Special Ed Teachers, TESOLs
Dates: 3/21/2024

In this afternoon workshop, participants will play a game to learn more about how the standards are designed, and will examine the use of these standards to build rigor and equity. Participants will find this workshop most helpful if they bring along a unit of instruction they have planned for the near future.
(Each participant must purchase a Next-Generation Standards book for $22, provided by the presenter.)

This workshop and its content were designed to work in tandem with the "Attribution Theory and Growth Mindset: More Than Words or Labels(Grades 6-12)" workshop being held in the morning of the same day.

It can be found here.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

Enrolled: 0/15
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97. HV TOD ROUNDTABLE
Program: Special Education
Audience: Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Dates: 4/2/2024
Meeting Times: 4 PM - 6 PM

Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will meet to discuss issues relevant to their field. Intended for TOD professionals. Please contact amie.fredericks@dcboces.org for a link to the meeting.

Enrolled: 7/20
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98. Overview of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) (Synchronous)-Two Zoom Sessions of 3 hours each
Program: Regional Partnership Center
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.
Dates: 4/2/2024 to 5/7/2024
Meeting Times: 9:00 p.m.-12:00 p.m.

The Overview of Specially Designed Instruction professional development training package is the first in a suite of trainings on the development and use of specially designed instruction (SDI) for students with disabilities. This introductory training is intended to develop participants' working knowledge of the components of SDI, the rationale for using SDI, using SDI alongside other instructional strategies, and selecting appropriate SDI based upon student needs and characteristics. This is a two-part online course offered synchronously. Each session will be 3 hours from 9:00 p.m.-12:00 p.m. The dates are April 2, 2024, and May 7, 2024.
A Zoom Meeting link will be emailed to registrants prior to each session.
Participants will:

• Develop introductory knowledge of specially designed instruction (SDI)

• Identify ethical & legal reasons for the use of SDI

• Be able to define SDI & its purpose

• Understand the relationships between SDI & other instructional strategies

• Be able to describe SDI & its core elements

• Differentiate between accommodations & modifications

• Practice selecting appropriate SDI based upon student needs & characteristics

Enrolled: 1/30
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99. C.A.I.T. Meeting
Program: Model Schools
Audience: Technology Directors; Technology Integration Specialists
Dates: 4/5/2024

The Curriculum Assessment and Instructional Technology (C.A.I.T.) Council meets monthly to discuss district technology planning and implementation in order to support curriculum and instructional practices to improve student learning. C.A.I.T members, including Directors of Technology, Technology Integration Specialists, and/or participants designated to attend by district leadership, discuss staff development initiatives including best practices and uses of instructional technology. The council will explore successful initiatives from a variety of sources in order to work together to best assess the effectiveness of technology on teaching and learning within our county, districts and schools.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

Enrolled: 2/30
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100. Agency 101 - Connecting Individuals with Disabilities to Adult Services, Virtual Training
Program: Regional Partnership Center
Audience: Special educators, school counselors, school psychologists, social workers, building administrators, and secondary level teachers involved in transition planning.
Dates: 4/8/2024
Meeting Times: 9:00am-11:30am
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The goals of this training are to ensure that participants will:
*Recognize the eight different components which comprise self-determination
*Access and utilize materials and resources to aid in the promotion of self-determination throughout the transition planning process
*Recognize the various adult service agencies available in NYS and the different types of services they provide
*Understand the eligibility, referral and application process for each agency

You will receive a confirmation email and Zoom link for this training a few days in advance. If you do not receive an email, please check your SPAM folder. Otherwise, you may contact me directly at Melinda.krafft@dcboces.org with any questions.

Enrolled: 0/40
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101. eSports Coaches Professional Learning Meeting
Program: Model Schools
Audience: Middle School and High School eSports Coaches
Dates: 4/8/2024

This monthly session is for dedicated coaches for Middle and High School eSports teams working with BOCES and Contender eSports. eSports Coaches will have the chance to network, share tips, and learn new strategies related to eSports Teams with monthly focus topics prepared by Model Schools Specialists.

Dutchess BOCES is an approved Sponsor of Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) pursuant to Section 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education.

Enrolled: 1/20
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