Link practical classroom resources, engage in example teaching and learning activities, and focus on planning and preparation to implement brief #5 with the following outcomes: Identify the Big Six (phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, oral language) Understand different pedagogical approaches such as learning to read versus reading to learn Learn how to create a comprehensive literacy instructional program that goes beyond the Big Six to encompass linguistic and cultural assets for multilingual learners (I.e. english language development, metalinguistic awareness, cross-linguistic connections, oracy and social justice and culturally relevant pedagogy) Use screener data appropriately Gather instructional strategies for the Big Six that incorporate ELL and ML considerations

Program: School Library System

Audience: Librarians only / Grades K-12 (Invitation Only)

Dates: 7/10/2026 to 7/12/2026

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The OPALS Advisory Board provides guidance, evaluation, and strategic direction for the continued development of OPALS services, resources, and technologies. The 2026 meeting will focus on emerging AI technologies, resource discovery, district-level management systems, literacy initiatives, and future service enhancements. Our goal is to explore how those technologies can help libraries continue their enduring mission of supporting literacy, inquiry, discovery, and lifelong learning. A Threshold Moment for Libraries: Libraries have always adapted to new forms of knowledge creation, organization, and access. Today, we stand at another important threshold. Since the earliest card catalogs, librarians have worked to connect learners with information. The introduction of MARC records, integrated library systems, online catalogs, and digital resources transformed how that connection occurred, while preserving the library's enduring mission. Artificial Intelligence now presents a new opportunity-and a new responsibility. AI technologies are creating powerful new ways for learners to discover, explore, analyze, and communicate information. The challenge before us is not simply technological. As librarians and educators, our task is to ensure these tools support literacy, inquiry, critical thinking, intellectual freedom, and informed citizenship. The discussions during this Advisory Board meeting will explore how AI agents, resource discovery systems, literacy initiatives, and emerging technologies can help libraries continue their fundamental role: supporting learning and living through equitable access to trustworthy knowledge. For many of us, this moment recalls earlier transitions-from card catalogs to automation, from local collections to networked resources, and from print-only environments to digital discovery. Together, we will explore how AI can strengthen the library's role as a trusted guide in an increasingly complex information landscape.

15. Writing to Learn Across the Disciplines: Practical Strategies from The Writing Revolution 2.0

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 7/10/2026

The Writing Revolution 2.0, focuses on practical strategies to improve student writing and thinking across all content areas. In this 5 part series, teachers will learn how to build strong sentences, develop clear paragraphs, and embed writing into daily instruction-leaving each session with ready-to-use tools for immediate classroom impact. Pick which sessions to join or come for all 5.

Session 1: Writing Revolution Overview
Session 2: Sentence - Level Instruction - Sentence Variety and Complexity
Session 3: From Sentences to Paragraphs
Session 4: Writing Across Content Areas
Session 5: Grammar in Context

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers Only

Dates: 7/14/2026

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! All participants must bring a device to access materials and participate in activities.

25. Mentor Teacher Training - Refresher (3 hours)

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 7/14/2026

This 3 hour, in-person training is designed as a refresher for staff who have previously served as mentors for new educators. We will discuss strategies to support new teachers as they develop into instructional problem solvers and decision makers, including recognizing the different types of needs new teachers have, structures for effectively using your time together, effective communication, and relationship building.

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

26. School Librarians' Roundtable: Connecting Inquiry Based Learning and Portrait of a Graduate to Transform Libraries in NYS

Program: School Library System

Audience: All Levels of School Librarians

Dates: 7/14/2026 to 7/28/2026

New York State's A Portrait of a Graduate defines the essential skills - critical thinking, collaboration, and adaptability - that students need for future success. School Library Media Specialists are implementing these skills every day using the Empire State Information Fluency Curriculum (ESIFC), which uses Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) as the pedagogical engine for student-driven questions, research, and investigation. Together, these models transform education from content memorization to active, joyful, student-centered learning. Join your peers in a roundtable discussion of library practice, exploring how school libraries can implement these models and meet the learning outcomes outlined in New York State's Portrait of a Graduate.
In this roundtable, school librarians will gather to share resources, build community, and support each other in their professional learning. Come and share your ideas with a professional learning community in your field. Get the latest insight on how to make the greatest impact with your students, teachers, and school community.
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.

27. Grant Writing for School Librarians

Program: School Library System

Audience: Teachers only/Grades K-12/ All school library staff

Dates: 7/15/2026

This workshop will cover the basics of how to approach the grant writing process as a school librarian. New York State Library Materials Aid has been set at $6.25 per student since 2007. This workshop will review a wide range of grant opportunities available to support school library programs. The opportunities include additional funding for collection development, instructional programs, technology, library supplies, and other needs.

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. PBL: How do I know if they got it?

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 7/16/2026

When designing assessments for Project Based Learning, we need to not just address domain knowledge, but also structural knowledge where the students see relationships between concepts. Our goal is to see how the student was able to determine the cause and effect and the why behind it all. In this workshop, we will explore ways to design PBL assessments that both challenge and engage students in the learning process, while at the same time meeting the high expectations and rigor of academic work. By the end of this workshop, participants will come away with meaningful assessments that answer the question "Did they get it?” Bring your own PBL units & ideas and we will create assessments and rubrics together.

29. Unpacking the Numeracy Briefs: The Role of Leadership (Brief 8)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 7/16/2026

On May 13, 2025, the New York State Education Department released a new series of numeracy briefs, developed by Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball, that focus on evidence-based practices for teaching mathematics. This 3 hour workshop is geared toward administrators and instructional leaders. Participants will unpack Brief 8: The Role of Leadership, review the other seven briefs, and discuss how to apply Dr. Loewenberg Ball's research to the supervision of mathematics instruction.

30. Alternatives to Suspension Part 1 of 2 (Virtual)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Building level administrators, general education teachers, special education teachers, school psychologists and counselors.

Dates: 7/16/2026

Meeting Times: 9 am - 3 pm

Location: Large CR A3

The issue of in and out-of-school suspensions of all students, including students with disabilities, who demonstrate escalated classroom behavior, has become controversial and divisive leaving many staff members at odds. This two-day training package, designed for building level administrators and teachers, is intended to help participants understand that exclusionary practices have significant short and long-term negative effects on academic, social-emotional, health and wellness, and family outcomes of students and that there are alternative approaches to discipline that lead to improved student outcomes. Participants will ground themselves in a common understanding of suspension, removal, and discipline, as well as influences, impacts, policies, and procedures that contribute to the on-going suspension crisis in schools today. Throughout these two days, participants will learn and explore effective research-based strategies for responding to student behavior and appropriate alternatives to suspension, which have significantly fewer negative impacts on student or family outcomes.

31. Building AI Literacy for Students

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers Only

Dates: 7/16/2026

Students are already using AI-often without guidance. This workshop focuses on how teachers can intentionally build AI literacy while preserving critical thinking, creativity, and academic integrity. Participants will explore age-appropriate ways to teach students how AI works, how to use it responsibly, and how to reflect on its impact on learning. Educators will redesign a traditional assignment to include purposeful AI use and leave with strategies that support transparency, metacognition, and deeper learning.

32. Book Study: Leveled Reading, Leveled Lives by Timothy Shanahan

Program: School Library System

Audience: Teachers Only/Grades K-12/ Teachers: Specific Grades (Grades 11-12)

Dates: 7/16/2026 to 7/30/2026

Author Timothy Shanahan reflects honestly on his 50 years as a literacy educator. He provides a history of reading instruction strategies before critiquing instructional level theory and advocating for grade level reading instruction.

"This book contends that American children are being prevented from doing better in reading by a longstanding commitment to a pedagogical theory that insists students are best taught with books they can already read.” - Leveled Reading, Leveled Lives

The price of this book study includes a copy of the book.

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. Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Teachers

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special educators, school counselors, school psychologists, social workers, building administrators, and secondary level teachers involved in transition planning.

Dates: 7/27/2026

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

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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.

46. Science of Reading and the Role of Writing (VIRTUAL)

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 7/27/2026

As reinforced by the NYSED Literacy Briefs, writing plays an integral role in building a student's literacy skills. Participants will examine the writing workshop model, look at daily routines that are purposeful, engaging and teach writing explicitly, as well as look at how sentence expansion introduces students to note-taking. Some key takeaways from this session will include: assessment checkpoints, and tools for supporting the composition of simple and compound sentences.

47. Virtual Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)/Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chairperson Training - Summer 2026

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: School Psychologists, CPSE/CSE Chairpersons, Directors of PPS/Special Education, Special Education teachers, School Psychology interns

Dates: 7/28/2026 to 8/11/2026

Meeting Times: 7/28, 7/29, 8/4, 8/5 and 8/11, 9:00-3:00

This virtual training series of workshops will consist of five (5) live Zoom sessions. Modules 1 and 6 will be asynchronous work that you will complete independently. Other modules will include pre-work activities. Pre-work activities must be completed before the corresponding module. The Module 1 asynchronous work must be completed before Session 1. The Module 6 asynchronous work must be completed before Session 4.

Materials are accessible via Google folder. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aY9L2JQcmSNO7FZZbyS-R3_tNSAOkIDy?usp=sharing

Virtual live session dates: 7/28, 7/29, 8/4, 8/5 and 8/11 (if needed). Training sessions will be 9:00-3:00, with a lunch break.

Participants will be provided with the Zoom link prior to the start date.

In this series, Chairpersons will gain an in-depth understanding of effective practices in the following aspects of the Committee on Special Education and Preschool Special Education.

Topic schedule:

Session 1 - 7/28/2026 - Module 1. Regulatory Foundations review, Module 2. Referral, Module 3. Evaluation
Session 2 - 7/29/2026 - Module 4. Eligibility, Module 5. IEP Development
Session 3 - 8/4/2026 - Module 5. IEP Development
Session 4 - 8/5/2026 - Module 6. IEP Implementation review, Module 7. Annual Review, Module 8. Reevaluation
Session 5 - 8/11/2026 - Module 9. Effective Meetings

This training is designed for new Chairpersons. Veteran chairs would also benefit and are welcome to attend. Interns are also welcome.

Contact Brian Orzell (brian.orzell@dcboces.org) with any questions.

48. Mentor Teacher Training - First Time (12 hours)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 7/28/2026 to 7/29/2026

This 12 hour, in-person training is designed as a complete overview for staff who are interested in serving as mentors for new educators. We will unpack the multifaceted role of a mentor, as well as strategies to support new teachers as they develop into instructional problem-solvers and decision-makers, including recognizing the different types of needs new teachers have, structures for effectively using your time together, effective communication, and relationship building. Over our two days together, you will have the opportunity to collaborate other educators who are interested in mentoring, make plans for how you will approach your mentorship in the coming year, and practice applying the strategies discussed.

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

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Previously certified K-12 Administrators who are responsible for evaluating teachers

Dates: 8/3/2026

This half-day workshop for lead evaluators of teachers is designed to promote quality and consistency in teacher evaluation in accordance with Education Law 3012-d. Participants will view video(s) of instruction, collect objective, representative evidence, align evidence to the district approved rubric, and discuss conclusions about teaching and learning with colleagues. District administrative teams are encouraged to attend as a group. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2026-27 school year. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO: - Practice evidence collection and alignment. - Discuss evidence with colleagues to encourage consistent language and alignment using the district approved rubric. TOPICS INCLUDE: Evidence collection, alignment, and scoring

60. 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: 8/3/2026

Meeting Times: 10:00am - 11:00am

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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 one-hour virtual training, 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. Otherwise, if you have any questions and/or concerns, please contact me at Melinda.krafft@dcboces.org. Thank you!

61. AI in the Classroom: From Curiosity to Confident Practice

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers Only

Dates: 8/4/2026

AI is no longer a future trend-it's already shaping teaching and learning. This hands-on workshop helps educators move from uncertainty to confidence by exploring what AI can (and cannot) do in the classroom. Participants will learn practical ways to use AI to support lesson planning, differentiation, and feedback-without sacrificing professional judgment or instructional integrity. Walk away with classroom-ready strategies, ethical guardrails, and a clearer vision for using AI as a supportive teaching partner rather than a replacement.

62. rePET: Recertification of Lead Evaluators of Principals

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Previously certified Administrators who are responsible for evaluating principals

Dates: 8/4/2026

In this three-hour in-person learning experience, participants use case studies and view video(s) of principal practice to collect objective, representative evidence, and align evidence to the district-approved principal-practice rubric. District principal evaluators are encouraged to attend as a group. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2024-25 school year. ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:
• Practice evidence collection and alignment
• Discuss evidence with colleagues to encourage consistent language and alignment using the district approved rubric TOPICS INCLUDE:
• Evidence collection, alignment and scoring
• Professional Conversations

63. Grant Writing for Field Trips for School Librarians

Program: School Library System

Audience: Teachers only / grades K-12, All school library staff

Dates: 8/4/2026

This workshop explores a wide variety of field trip grant opportunities specifically designed to help you move your lessons beyond the four walls of the classroom. It will simplify the search for funding and provide actionable tips for winning those elusive grants, so you can stop stressing over budget cuts and start planning your itinerary. By connecting your curriculum to the local community, you can empower your students to see their education in action through engaging, hands-on experiences.

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. Book Study: The Digital Delusion: How Classroom Technology Harms our Kids' Learning - And How to Help Them Thrive Again by Jared Cooney Horvath

Program: School Library System

Audience: Teachers Only/Grades K-12

Dates: 8/4/2026 to 8/18/2026

Jared Cooney Horvath's provocatively titled book shines a skeptical (blue?) light on the current universality of screens in education. "Far from doubling learning in half the time, digital tools appear to be doing the opposite: halving learning in double the time,” Horvath writes in his introduction. In this book study, we will cover the main themes of The Digital Delusion, compare them with our own experiences in the classroom, and hopefully turn toward some potential solutions.

The price of this book study includes a copy of the book.

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.

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: CPSE Chairpersons, Special Education administrators, building principals

Dates: 8/12/2026

Meeting Times: Wednesday June 24 9:00 - 12:00

Goals of the Training: Participants will:

• Review the preschool special education process as delineated in education laws and regulations.

• Review the membership of the CPSE which may include the Chairperson, the preschool provider, the evaluator, the county, and the parent.

• Develop practices that encourage parental involvement and cultivate home-school partnerships.

83. NYSED Mental Health Briefs: Unpacking Guidance for the 2026-2027 School Year

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Administrators

Dates: 8/12/2026

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In this workshop, participants will investigate the immediate impacts of the NYSED Mental Health Briefs, develop effective ways to utilize existing staff in meeting the guidance outcomes, compile professional learning strategies to support mental health literacy of stakeholders, and think deeply about your current wellbeing practices alongside your colleagues. Teams are encouraged to attend!

84. Alternatives to Suspension Part 2 of 2 (Virtual)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Building level administrators, general education teachers, special education teachers, school psychologists and counselors.

Audience: Building and District Administrators, Clinicians, Mental Health Providers, Law Enforcement, school faculty and staff involved in the threat assessment process

Dates: 9/28/2026

This training is designed for school-based threat assessment teams to develop effective processes within their schools, districts, and communities. Participants will explore key principles of threat assessment - such as identifying concerning behaviors, communication, and follow-up - and receive hands-on training in the evidence-based Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) developed by Dr. Dewey Cornell. Teams will apply these concepts to real-world scenarios through collaborative exercises and case studies. Each school triage team should include at least an administrator, a mental health professional, and a school resource officer or law enforcement representative. We strongly encourage all team members to attend together.

101. Book Study: Library 2035, edited by Sandra Hirsh

Program: School Library System

Audience: Administrators-Teachers (Grades K-12) -All School Library Staff

Dates: 9/29/2026 to 10/27/2026

The follow up volume to Library 2020, this book attempts to accurately divine the future of libraries over the next decade. Twenty-five separate essays by leaders in the library and information field look to the future of the profession as we navigate new frontiers such as AI, community hub models, equity, and sustainability. This book study is geared for school librarians, but is open to all teachers.

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.

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