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1. reLET: Recertification of Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

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

Dates: 9/16/2025

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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 2025-26 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

2. Tech Talks for Technology Integration Specialists

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 9/17/2025

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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!

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.

3. Teaching ELLs in the School Library: The Dynamic Duo Sequence for ENL Teachers & School Librarians

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers - ENL Teachers and School Librarians (grades K-12)

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 10/29/2025

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This professional learning workshop series is open to all school librarians in the Hudson Valley Region as well as Ulster, Sullivan BOCES School Library System, and the Hudson Valley Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (HV RBERN). School Librarians and ENL teachers will collaborate to provide learning opportunities and resources for ELLs and their communities. We invite all school librarians to attend together with ENL teachers as a team for all sessions. In this course, school librarians will expand their repertoire of resources and strategies for supporting English Language Learners (ELLs) in the school library. The course will explore topics such as library collections, translation tools, and the physical library environment. As a final assessment, participants will examine recent "Dynamic Duo” projects-collaborations between local school librarians and ENL teachers-and use them as a springboard to begin planning their own projects.

Session 1: Introduction Roles, strategies, funding, family engagement resources, prep time

Session 2: Working Session Develop plans, receive feedback and support for SLS and RBERN staff

Session 3: Review and Share Discuss ideas for continued collaboration with partners

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.

4. 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: 9/19/2025

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

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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!

5. Co-teaching: A Comprehensive Approach - hybrid training series

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Co-teaching teams consisting of general and special education teachers as well as other teachers and related services providers that will be working together. General and special education administrators are also encouraged to attend.

Dates: 9/22/2025 to 11/24/2025

Meeting Times: virtual session 1: 9:00-12:00, in-person sessions 2 and 3: 9:00-2:30

*This training will be a hybrid training series, consisting of one virtual and two in-person sessions. You are registering for all three sessions*

*a Zoom link will be provided for Module 1*

*Participants must attend the sessions as a co-teaching team for the greatest benefit and application to practice*

The purpose of this training is to help participants gain a foundational understanding of co-teaching as a service delivery model, develop a highly effective co-teaching team, and develop ways to plan. In New York State, the co-teaching model is most often associated with the special education service integrated co-teaching.

The training consists of three modules:

Module 1: Six Models of Co-teaching (virtual) September 22, 2025, 9:00-12:00.
Participants will be able to:

•learn the 6 models of co-teaching and how to effectively implement them.

•gain skills for matching the co-teaching models to elements of their lessons.

Module 2: Building your co-teaching team (in-person at Ulster BOCES) October 27, 2025, 9:00-2:30
Participants will be able to:

•utilize the unique contributions of co-teaching partners

•identify key components of an effective co-teaching partnership

Module 3: Planning for Instruction (in-person at Ulster BOCES) November 24, 2025, 9:00-2:30
Participants will be able to:

•gain knowledge of how to effectively and efficiently co-plan

•describe the various types of co-planning that co-teachers might use

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

6. Supporting Speaking & Listening Standards with Multilingual Learners: Science of Reading Edition

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: K-12 Teachers; K-12 Building Principals; K-12 District Leaders; Speech & Language Therapists; ENL Teacherss

Dates: 9/23/2025

Experiences related to a reader's cultural background or native language builds their cultural and linguistic knowledge that helps them comprehend text. For multilingual learners, when we prepare structured oral language opportunities with talk-equity considerations, we help them bring their natural strengths to a science of reading classroom. To support our multilingual students, when their teachers do not represent the same demographics, we need to look for voices beyond the horizon, as in the power of excellent storytelling and mentor texts.

In this workshop, we will:
Leverage speech as the dominant mode of communication
Use questions that help students wonder, affirm, extend and remind them of how to transfer their learning in oral language contexts
Supplement beginning reading texts with oral language experiences that set students up for later success with comprehension in complex texts
Identify the three processing systems involved in listening comprehension
Respond to multilingual learners authentically about their speaking and listening skills

7. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Series

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 11/12/2025

Join a community of professionals as we discuss the current thinking in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We will focus on giving students voice and agency in our school communities. Join us for a robust community discussion of research-based training on theory, culture, diversity, social status, policy, as well as funding for programs and services for marginalized families.

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. UPK Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 11/14/2025

This series will provide an ongoing support network for continued learning on best practices in Universal Prekindergarten programs. Join us as we focus on the topics of intentional instruction in play-based learning environments, early learning standards, developmentally appropriate behavior management, curriculum and assessment, striking a balance between "kindergarten" and "playgroup" transitioning to kindergarten, state regulations, resources, timelines, advertising, lottery, screening, etc.

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. Making Mathematical Meaning: Workshop and Coaching Series (Secondary)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 4/22/2026

This year-long workshop and coaching series focuses on building mathematical meaning in secondary classrooms by developing procedural fluency from conceptual understanding. Teachers will choose specific workshop topics to attend full-day in-person sessions that balance learning and practical classroom application. Teachers will also receive two coaching sessions in their classrooms to support the implementation of new strategies.

Workshop and Coaching Series Structure

Introduction Session [Virtual]

Choice of | Fall Coaching
3 - 6 Workshops | Spring Coaching

Reflection Session [Virtual]

Teachers are committing to attend at least three workshops but can attend more at no additional cost.

The dates listed on this Frontline post are the virtual Introduction and Reflection sessions. Workshops must be registered for separately. View the full menu of workshop options and register for your choices on Frontline by the evening of 9/25/25. Coaching will be scheduled individually once the series begins.

Note to District Admin: The coaching component will be charged as a half day against the District's allocation of School Improvement Days. Alternatively, the coaching component can be purchased separately for $500. Contact Derek Schuelein to discuss this option.

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. Secondary Social Studies Teacher Network (Grades 7-12)

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Secondary Social Studies Teacher (grades 7-12)

Dates: 9/24/2025

Calling all Secondary Social Studies Teachers! Feeling isolated? Craving fresh ideas? Join our dynamic Professional Learning Network (PLN) designed to ignite your passion for social studies education. We'll meet every other month for engaging discussions, collaborative activities, and resource sharing - all focused on empowering you to:

*Deepen your subject matter expertise: Explore innovative approaches to teaching history
*Incorporate cutting-edge pedagogy: Dive into best practices for active learning, technology integration, and fostering critical thinking skills.
*Collaborate with passionate colleagues: Connect with fellow secondary educators, share successes and challenges, and build a supportive network.

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. School Counselors Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: School Counselor

Dates: 9/24/2025

This roundtable for School Counselors will foster a space that offers community, shared resources, and feedback for school counselors in this and surrounding areas. During bimonthly sessions, school counselors can expect to use protocols to share and hear best practices, discuss common obstacles and solutions, and discuss/ receive feedback on issues. Participants should be prepared to connect with others, bring an open mind and a strength-based, solution-oriented attitude.

Participants will be able to:
Make connections and network with other school counselors to share skills and insight
Establish a shareable bank of resources
Learn impactful activities, protocols, and knowledge for their practice aligned with ASCA Mindsets & Beliefs

12. Family Engagement: Communication & Culture

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Dates: 9/25/2025

Meeting Times: Thursday 9/25/25 10 am-12 noon

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This is a virtual workshop via Zoom. The workshop is designed to introduce educators to concepts of communication and culture that impact the ways educators and educational organizations (EOs) interact with families. Participants will be introduced to The Culturally Responsive Sustaining-Education framework and include an opportunity for educators to review meaningful and equitable training resources/tools to support effective family engagement and communication. Workshop Learning Objectives: 1. Examine the impact of culture & communication in our practice as educators 2. Explore the concept of culture & connect with the idea of Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education 3. Explore strategies for effective collaboration between families, caregivers, and schools to support students *Participants will receive Zoom log-in information 24 hrs. prior to workshop commencement via registered Frontline email. For assistance once the workshop commences please contact the RPC program assistant Gail Beverly at gail.beverly@dcboces.org

13. Trauma-Informed Practices: Foundations

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 9/25/2025

Developed as part of the UPLIFT framework, this foundational workshop is intended to build awareness and support staff at any level in recognizing trauma and responding to individuals who have been exposed to adverse experiences and/or trauma. It is expected that participants will develop competency around defining and discussing trauma and common trauma symptoms, as well as implications that trauma and toxic stress can have on behaviors presented at home, in school, or in the 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.

14. Making Mathematical Meaning: Workshop and Coaching Series (Elementary)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 9/25/2025 to 4/21/2026

This year-long workshop and coaching series focuses on building mathematical meaning in elementary classrooms by using manipulatives and concrete / pictorial / abstract progressions. Teachers will choose specific workshop topics to attend full-day in-person sessions that balance learning and practical classroom application. Teachers will also receive two coaching sessions in their classrooms to support the implementation of new strategies.

Workshop and Coaching Series Structure

Introduction Session [Virtual]

Choice of | Fall Coaching
3 - 6 Workshops | Spring Coaching

Reflection Session [Virtual]

Teachers are committing to attend at least three workshops but can attend more at no additional cost.

The dates listed on this Frontline post are the virtual Introduction and Reflection sessions. Workshops must be registered for separately. View the full menu of workshop options and register for your choices on Frontline by the evening of 9/25/25. Coaching will be scheduled individually once the series begins.

Note to District Admin: The coaching component will be charged as a half day against the District's allocation of School Improvement Days. Alternatively, the coaching component can be purchased separately for $500. Contact Derek Schuelein to discuss this option.

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.

15. School Social Workers Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Social Workers

Dates: 9/25/2025

This roundtable for Social Workers will cultivate a space that offers community, shared resources, and feedback for school social workers in this and surrounding areas. During monthly sessions, social workers can expect to use protocols to share and hear best practices, discuss common obstacles and solutions, and discuss and receive feedback on cases. Participants should be prepared to connect with others, bring an open mind and a strength-based, solution-oriented attitude.

Participants will be able to:
Make connections and network with other social workers to share skills and insight
Utilize a shareable bank of resources
Learn impactful activities, protocols, and knowledge for their practice

16. AI Literacy For Leaders: Building a Framework for Responsible Innovation Cohort 1

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators Only - Building and District Level Administrators

Dates: 9/25/2025 to 11/6/2025

As AI tools rapidly enter the classroom, school leaders play a critical role in shaping how these technologies are implemented responsibly and effectively. This four-part leadership series will provide you with the knowledge, tools, and strategic guidance to lead AI integration with clarity and confidence.

Session 1: Understanding AI in Education: Trends, Tools & Impacts - What exactly is AI - and what does it mean for K-12 education? In this kickoff session, participants will unpack foundational AI concepts, examine the latest trends in edtech and automation, and explore real-world use cases of AI in schools.

Session 2: Policies and Ethics: Data Privacy, Equity, and Responsible Use - As AI becomes more integrated into teaching and learning, it raises new questions about student data, bias, access, and responsible use. This session focuses on crafting and adapting district policies that promote ethical AI implementation.

Session 3: AI in Teaching and Learning: Tools, Models, and Impact - Dive into classroom-level examples of how AI can be used to accelerate instruction, personalize learning, and support educators.

Session 4: Leading AI Adoption: From Vision to Action - Effective AI integration requires more than tool adoption - it demands strong leadership, strategic planning, and clear communication. In this final session, participants will develop an action plan for leading AI initiatives in their schools or districts.

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

17. Overview - Foundations of Effective Reading Instruction: Understanding the Science of Reading (VIRTUAL)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, literacy/reading instructors, administrators

Dates: 9/26/2025

Meeting Times: 10 am -1 pm

Location: VIRTUAL

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The purpose of this training is to help participants gain a greater understanding of what the Science of Reading has determined to be the foundational skills that are needed in order to become a proficient reader. Participants will explore current instructional practices in reading and the impact it has on reading proficiency. The training will also provide context for the importance of effective reading instruction and the impact that it has on equity for all students. In order to overcome equity barriers, educators need to focus on systemic, explicit instruction to teach the skills supported by the science of reading. We will take a look at some ineffective practices and why those may not be working, in order to realign our thinking and pedagogy to what is research‐based and effective.

18. Transition Assessment: Part 1 - The Essentials

Program: Regional Partnership Center

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

Dates: 9/26/2025

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

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 and how it connects to transition assessment
3. Identify New York State (NYS) regulations related to transition assessment
4. Identify assessments with ample validity and reliability evidence
5. Explore transition assessments for education and training, employment, independent living, and those that generalize across areas
6. Use assessment results to identify transition strengths and needs, to develop individualized goals and services

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. Otherwise, you may contact me at monica.baron@dcboces.org. Thank you.

19. High School Principals Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators - High School Building Leaders

Dates: 9/26/2025

Facilitated meetings to share challenges, ideas, successes, and best-practices. All agenda items TBD by the group. Join your peers for an opportunity to connect, collaborate, learn and grow together. Dates subject to change, based upon scheduling needs.

Open to all high school building principals.

20. The AI Infused Educator (Teacher Series) Cohort 1

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 9/26/2025 to 12/19/2025

Are you AI-curious but unsure where to start? This professional learning series will guide you from awareness to confident implementation of artificial intelligence in your classroom or school setting.

Session 1: Introduction to AI Tools for Teachers - Ready to explore how artificial intelligence can become your new teaching assistant? This engaging introductory session will demystify AI and showcase practical tools designed to streamline your workflow, enhance student learning, and free up valuable time.

Session 2: Creating an AI Infused Lesson/Unit - Building upon the foundational knowledge from Session 1, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of strategically integrating AI tools into your existing lesson plans and unit designs.

Session 3: Implementing an AI Infused Lesson/Unit and Preparing to Teach - Having begun designing your AI-infused lesson or unit in Session 2, this crucial workshop focuses on the practicalities of bringing it to life in your classroom.

Session 4: Evaluating and Refining Your AI Infused Lesson/Unit - Now that you've implemented your AI-infused lesson or unit, this reflective session provides a dedicated space to analyze its impact and identify opportunities for refinement. Share your experiences, discuss challenges and successes, and collaboratively brainstorm strategies for enhancing your AI-infused lesson or unit for future use.

Session 5: Building Your Own Classroom AI Toolkit - Having explored, created, implemented, and evaluated AI-infused lessons, this final session empowers you to curate your own personalized collection of AI tools and strategies for ongoing use. Leave this workshop with a tangible "toolkit" of AI resources and the confidence to continue exploring and innovating with AI to enhance teaching and learning in your classroom.

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

21. Using Picture Books to Teach Genres, Information Literacy, Math, Science, and History

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 9/26/2025

Picture books are a powerful tool for teaching Prek-6 grade children high level concepts, complex reading skills, tier two and tier three vocabulary words, as well as literary elements found in a variety of genres including personal narratives, informational text, primary source documents, poetry, fantasy, historical fiction, and adventure. In this session, you will learn how to write lessons around picture books based upon specific criteria, standards, curriculum, and assessment data. Join us for a robust workshop that will enhance your teaching and boost student engagement.

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.

22. Book Study: Building Thinking Classrooms

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 9/26/2025 to 10/24/2025

This 1 hour, virtual, weekly bookclub will cover Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics by Peter Liljedahl and support participants in the implementation of the framework. Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) focuses on increasing students' thinking and communication in math classrooms through 14 teaching practices. The practices are based in research and largely focus on taking elements of a traditional classroom (ex: students sit at desks to work) and changing them (ex: students stand and work on vertical surfaces like whiteboards).

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.

23. LETRS Volume I, Cohort 1

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 9/29/2025 to 4/13/2026

Lexia LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the foundational and fundamentals of reading and writing instruction, including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language. Teachers will be provided with research-based instructional practices to support literacy acquisition.

This series covers the following units: ,br>Unit 1: The Challenge of Learning to Read
Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English
Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition

24. Unpacking the Numeracy Briefs: The Role and Challenges of Using Representations (Brief 6)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 9/29/2025

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. During this 3 hour workshop, participants will unpack Brief 6: The Role and Challenges of Using Representations and make connections to their classroom practice.

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.

25. eSports Professional Learning Meeting for Coaches

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Middle School and High School eSports Coaches

Dates: 9/29/2025

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.

26. Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities - September 2025 - virtual

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Building Principals/Administrators, Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chairpersons, Parents/Families

Dates: 9/30/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00-1:00

This training was developed to promote the understanding and appropriate use of test accommodations for students with disabilities. The training is intended to provide information related to the decision-making process and types of test accommodations, as well as the documentation of appropriate accommodations on the individualized education program (IEP).

Computer-based testing and the implementation of "tests read" and scribing will also be covered.

Expected outcomes:
Students will be provided access to and participate in general education curriculum and in courses that will prepare them to take and pass the required examinations.

Participants will:

• know the purpose of test accommodations

• define test accommodations

• understand their role in supporting a student with their test accommodations

• recognize that instructional accommodations used in the classroom should be aligned with the testing accommodations provided during assessment

Materials

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10nnUMSW_7ljVK0EDYUBtm8beEec9cPi5?usp=sharing

27. Engaging Counting Routines with Unifix Cubes (Elementary)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (K-12)

Dates: 9/30/2025

In this full-day workshop, teachers will learn how to use counting routines and Unifix Cubes to develop students' understanding of quantity, greater than / less than, and subitizing. Teachers will learn how to use these routines to move students through a concrete -> pictorial -> abstract progression. In the morning we will dive deep to internalize the mathematics and the different representations. In the afternoon, participants will focus on applying the learning to their own classrooms with time to develop lessons and practice implementing them.

Note: If you are a participant of the Making Mathematical Meaning workshop and coaching series, please use this Frontline post instead.

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. 504 Committee Training

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 9/30/2025

Calling all 504 commitee chairpersons and members. Whether you are new to 504 and looking to gain a better understanding of the process, or you are an experienced committee member interested in updating best-practices, this workshop will provide concrete steps and examples that can be immediately put into practice. Participants will:

- Develop an understanding of the legal requirements surrounding 504 accommodations and how these have been interpreted by the courts

- Explore tools and protocols for gathering and using data to determine substantial limitation

- Review the role of each member of the committee and best-practices for conducting 504 meetings"

29. Demystifying the Science of Reading: Practical Knowledge and Strategies for Librarians

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 9/30/2025 to 11/20/2025

This three-day workshop series is designed for elementary teachers interested in the latest research in reading instruction. Over the course of three days we will study the Big Six Literacy Pillars: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, and oral language. By the end of the three days, you will leave with a toolkit of actionable strategies and a clear plan for implementing effective small group instruction in your classroom. You will be empowered with techniques that support differentiated learning, enhanced literacy development, and building capacity for student success.

Session 1: Science of Reading Overview The Big Six Pillars of Literacy Scarborough's Reading Rope The Simple and Active Views of Reading Phonemic Awareness

Session 2: Phonics and Vocabulary Basic and advanced phonics Screening Educational and diagnostic assessment Tiers 1, 2, and 3 Vocabulary Words

Session 3: Fluency, Comprehension, Oral Language Strategies and Techniques Executive Skills Neuroscience of Reading Comprehension

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. Virtual Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)/Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chairperson Training - Fall 2025

Program: Regional Partnership Center

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

Dates: 10/1/2025 to 10/23/2025

Meeting Times: 10/1, 10/7, 10/15, and 10/23 - 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

This virtual training series of workshops will consist of four (4) 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: 10/1, 10/7, 10/15, and 10/23 (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 - 10/1/2025 - Module 1. Regulatory Foundations review, Module 2. Referral, Module 3. Evaluation

Session 2 - 10/7/2025 - Module 4. Eligibility, Module 5. IEP Development

Session 3 - 10/15/2025 - Module 5. IEP Development

Session 4 - 10/23/2025 - Module 6. IEP Implementation review, Module 7. Annual Review, Module 8. Reevaluation, 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.

31. Oral Language Opportunities with the Science of Reading

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: PreK-3 Teachers; PreK-3 Building Principals; PreK-3 District Leaders; Teaching Assistants

Dates: 10/1/2025

Our New York State Speaking and Listening Anchor Standards provide the foundation for written language. Integrating oral language opportunities across the curriculum can greatly enhance reading proficiency. Language comprehension is crucial for reading comprehension.

In this workshop, we will: Use oral language to build a foundation for reading success Gather prompts for speaking in complete sentences Systematically build students' broader language skills Learn how spoken words sound, what words and sentences mean, and how to communicate ideas How to talk with young children to build early literacy skills

32. Inquiry Driven Social Studies: Designing Compelling Questions

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 10/1/2025

What makes a question spark curiosity, drive student thinking, and anchor meaningful learning? In this hands-on workshop, educators will explore how to design rich, inquiry-based questions aligned to the NYS Social Studies Framework and C3 Inquiry Arc. Participants will unpack the difference between compelling and supporting questions, examine high-quality examples, and collaboratively develop their own inquiry tasks and source sets. Walk away with classroom-ready questions and feedback tools to elevate engagement and deepen historical thinking. All participants must bring a device to access materials and participate in activities.

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. reLET: Recertification of Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

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

Dates: 10/1/2025

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 2025-26 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

34. Transition Assessment: Part 2 - Using Transition Assessment Results Throughout the Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

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

Dates: 10/3/2025

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

The focus of this training is to:
1. Learn to incorporate transition assessment results into the IEP
2. Review a case study
3. Analyze transition assessment results
4. Use assessment results to identify transition strengths and needs, and develop individualized goals and services

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

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. If you have any questions prior to the training, please contact me at monica.baron@dcboces.org. Thank you.

35. Elementary Principal Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators - Elementary School Building Leaders

Dates: 10/3/2025

Join the Dutchess BOCES county-wide Principal Network! These in-person facilitated meetings provide a vital forum for principals and assistant principals to discuss, share, learn, and support each other's important work. It's designed to strengthen communication and collaboration, offering valuable direction and professional growth through peer connection.

Price includes breakfast

36. inPET: Initial Certification of Lead Evaluators of Principals

Program: Educational Resources

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

Dates: 10/3/2025

State required initial training for lead evaluators of principals. This workshop covers the areas of training which are prerequisites for new evaluators to meet the requirements of initial lead evaluator status.

TOPICS INCLUDE:
• Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards
• Evidence-based observation techniques
• Application and use of the New York State approved principal practice rubrics
• APPR Regulations including HEDI scoring and SLOs

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO:
• Articulate all aspects of the Regents Reform Agenda
• Use the evidence cycle in the observation process
• Explain SLO and state growth scores
• Review locally selected measures

37. C.A.I.T Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Directors, Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 10/3/2025

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.

38. Literacy Across the Curriculum: Science, History, Math, and ELA

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 10/3/2025 to 12/5/2025

This series will focus on cross curricular connections through reading and writing in the classroom setting. Participants will create hands-on activities for children to analyze science literature, evaluate data, and create claim-evidence arguments, and foundations for reasonings. This session will focus on the depth of knowledge through higher order thinking and higher level questioning to expand students vocabulary, writing, and research skills for all grade levels. Teachers will focus on high impact instructional strategies by considering the convergence of fiction with nonfiction in order to draw comparisons, engage in deeper learning, and explore research interests of students. Teachers will align NYS Anchor Standard Reading 9, Writing 2 & 3 with Essential Questions. By using whole-group read alouds, essential questioning, comparing and contrasting, and peer assisted learning strategies (PALS).

Session 1 - Teachers will develop cross curricular, fiction/nonfiction units for Science (Animals, Plants, Astronomy, Cooking) History (biographies, transportation, inventions), Math (fractions, geometry), and Language (homonyms, synonyms, morphology, poetry, alliteration) S

Session 2 - Having read widely and deeply in science, history, math and ELA teachers will develop a personal inquiry-based path of learning for developing additional questions and resources for students to collect additional information on a chosen topic.

Session 3 - As teachers guide students toward developing their own content, they will guide students toward writing informational text using facts, evidence, and data to support their claims.

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.

39. SLS Advisory Council Meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: SLS Advisory Council

Dates: 10/3/2025

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.

40. LETRS Volume I, Cohort 2

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 10/6/2025 to 5/4/2026

Wait List

Lexia LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the foundational and fundamentals of reading and writing instruction, including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language. Teachers will be provided with research-based instructional practices to support literacy acquisition.

This series covers the following units:
Unit 1: The Challenge of Learning to Read
Unit 2: The Speech Sounds of English
Unit 3: Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
Unit 4: Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition

41. Unpacking the Numeracy Briefs: Assessments of and for Student Learning (Brief 5)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 10/6/2025

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. During this 3 hour workshop, participants will unpack Brief 5: Assessments of and for Student Learning and make connections to their classroom practice.

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

42. Math Teacher Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 10/6/2025 to 6/1/2026

"This 1 hour, virtual, monthly collegial meeting will provide opportunities to collaborate, brainstorm, share best practices, and network with math educators throughout Dutchess County. Topics for discussion will be determined by group members.

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."

43. Middle and High School Librarians Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers - Secondary School Librarians (grades 6-12)

Dates: 10/6/2025 to 12/4/2025

In this meeting, middle and high school librarians will gather to share resources, build community, and support each other in their professional learning. Do not miss this opportunity to share your ideas with like-minded professionals in your field. You will set the agenda for what needs to be discussed in the areas of young adult literature, reading motivation programs, teacher collaboration, information literacy, research, and writing.

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.

44. 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: 10/7/2025 to 11/13/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 a.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 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The dates are Tuesday, October 7, 2025 and Thursday, November 13, 2025.
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

45. Thinking and Talking Routines for Collaborative Problem Solving Within a Science of Reading Framework

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: 6-12 Teachers; 6-12 Building Principals; 6-12 District Leaders

Dates: 10/7/2025

Thinking and talking routines focus ideas and encourage collaborative problem solving, according to our NYSED Literacy Briefs on the science of reading research. Thinking routines can leverage how students build content knowledge across the disciplines, and there is so much teachers should know about how the science of reading research can support their collaborative classrooms. Let's find out what this research means for our secondary classrooms, and the basics we can use to increase students' problem solving skills.

In this workshop, we will: Combine evidence-based reading instruction with talking Develop verbal reasoning skills Go beyond turn-and-talk routines to allow students to delve into content Notice and name particular thinking moves Use critical thinking strategies to pull meaning from texts

46. Year 1: Developing High Functioning MTSS Teams

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 10/7/2025 to 5/12/2026

Dutchess BOCES is providing year long support to build New MTSS teams or expand existing ones for District or Building Teams. MTSS is a systemic, evidence-based, continuous improvement framework that utilizes a comprehensive continuum of evidence-based practices to support needs: academic behavioral, social- emotional, student physical and mental health. Data-based instructional decision-making is informed through regular observation such that all learners are supported and have equitable access to a rigorous, high quality education from P-12.

Teams will build a common knowledge and vocabulary around MTSS-i and its tiers, and have time to discuss and design an initial MTSS-i plan outlining the building/district expectations for implementation of each level.

Topics Covered include:
October 7, 2025: What is MTSS-i: General Overview
December 9, 2025: MTSS Tier 1 Overview: Core Instruction & Universal Supports
February 24, 2026: MTSS Tier 2 Overview: Access, Interventions, and Progress Monitoring
May 12, 2026: MTSS Tier 3 Overview: Programs and Interventions

**REGISTRATION IS BY TEAM**

47. Middle School Building Leaders Network

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators - Middle School Principals and Assistant Principals

Dates: 10/7/2025

These facilitated meetings provide a forum for building leaders to share challenges, successes, ideas, and best practices. These in person 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 Middle 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 Middle School Building Leader meetings are structured to provide a forum to discuss, share, learn, and support the important work of middle level building leaders.

48. Fake News vs. Misinformation and Disinformation: Teaching Information Literacy in the School Library

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers - All Librarians (grades K-12)

Dates: 10/7/2025

When students are given academic research assignments, it may be a challenge to identify source material that is credible, factual, and peer-reviewed. In today's polarized political landscape, public opinion has shifted considerably thereby creating a more pronounced challenge for even the most savvy students to ascertain the difference between fact, embedded opinion, yellow journalism, fake news, misinformation, and disinformation in nonfiction, informational texts. In this session both you and your students will learn various strategies and criteria for identifying and evaluating online information that is intentionally designed to misguide and/or misinform researchers.

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. DASA (Dignity for All Students Act)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers, administrators, coaches, and teaching assistants, aspiring educators

Dates: 10/8/2025

This six-hour course meets all of the requirements needed for NYSED certification and certification updates for teachers, administrators, coaches, and teaching assistants. The DASA law was passed by NYS in 2010. This law seeks to provide the State's public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function.

50. InLET: Initial Certification of Lead Evaluators of Teachers

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators-New Administrators to Teacher APPR Evaluation

Dates: 10/8/2025

This blended workshop for NEW lead evaluators of teachers is designed to promote quality and consistency in teacher evaluation in accordance with Education Law 3012-d. The first 6 hours will be conducted asynchronously on Google Classroom. The final 6 hours will be held in person at Dutchess BOCES Conference Center on your selected date.

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. The workshop content has been adjusted for the 2025-2026 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
-Evidence collection, alignment and scoring
-Engage in Professional Conversations

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

51. Unpacking the Numeracy Briefs: Research Base and Myths for Mathematics Teaching and Learning (Briefs 1 and 2)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 10/8/2025

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. During this 3 hour workshop, participants will unpack Brief 1: The Research Base for Mathematics Teaching and Learning and Brief 2: Debunking Myths about Mathematics Teaching and Learning and make connections to their classroom practice.

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.

52. Integrated ENL Co-Teaching - 3-Part Series

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: ENL and content area co-teaching partnerships, dually certified ENL and content area teachers

Dates: 10/9/2025 to 12/11/2025

This series will help co-teaching pairs to understand, plan for, and successfully implement Integrated ENL Co-Teaching in their content area classes. This series will discuss the NYS Co-Teaching Topic Briefs and reference the book Co-Teaching for English Learners: A Guide to Collaborative Planning, Instruction, Assessment, and Reflection by Maria Dove and Andrea Honigsfeld.

Session 1 will focus on building co-teaching relationships, culturally responsive sustaining education, and instructional strategies.
Session 2 will focus on co-planning practices and routines, assessment and writing language and content objectives.
Session 3 will focus on co-teaching models.

Opportunities for implementation of the practices and strategies will be embedded throughout the series. Classroom and state testing accommodations for ELLs will also be covered.

We strongly recommend that ENL teachers attend this series with one co-teacher to allow pairs to strengthen their relationship and dedicate time within each session to planning upcoming units and lessons that they will co-teach together. Dually certified ENL and content area teachers are also encouraged to register.

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

53. Developing Behavior Systems that Work: Creating Common Language (Virtual)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Dates: 10/10/2025

Meeting Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Location: Dutchess BOCES Conference Center, Large Conferenc

Participants 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. A similar session will be held in-person on 10/24 as well.

54. HV TOD ROUNDTABLE

Program: Special Education

Audience: Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Dates: 10/14/2025

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.

55. LETRS Volume II Cohort 1

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 10/14/2025 to 4/20/2026

Lexia LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the foundational and fundamentals of reading and writing instruction, including phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language. Teachers will be provided with research-based instructional practices to support literacy acquisition.

This series covers the following units:
Unit 5: The Mighty Word: Oral Language and Vocabulary
Unit 6: Digging for Meaning: Understanding Reading Comprehension
Unit 7: Text-Driven Comprehension Instruction
Unit 8: The Reading-Writing Connection

56. Year 2: Developing High Functioning MTSS Teams

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 10/14/2025 to 5/26/2026

Year 2: Developing High Functioning MTSS Teams During the second year of support, teams will convene twice during the year to share successes, ask questions of other teams, review implementation data, and revise their implementation as needed. Additional support which could include in district observation of team meetings, feedback, data review, or other supports can be requested for up to three half days during the year.

October 14, 2025: Team Review and Revision Session I
May 26, 2025: Team Review and Revision Session II

**REGISTRATION IS BY TEAM**

57. Elementary Librarians Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers -Elementary School Librarians (grades K-5)

Dates: 10/14/2025 to 12/2/2025

In this meeting, elementary 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 into children's literature, read alouds, library routines, procedures, transitions, and how to teach information literacy skills and processes.

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. New Visions Biology Unit 2

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Biology Teachers

Dates: 10/15/2025

During in-person unit-based PL, participants experience the second unit of the New Visions Biology curriculum materials as science learners. This "student hat” experience is drawn from actual lessons in the New Visions curriculum. Participants then have ample time to reflect on their experiences, to modify materials to serve the needs of their students, and to collaborate and troubleshoot with their peers. Each unit-based workshop foregrounds a high-leverage pedagogical goal, such as teaching phenomenon-driven units or navigating three-dimensional assessments.

59. Tech Talks for Technology Integration Specialists

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 10/15/2025

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!

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.

60. New Visions Earth and Space Sciences Unit 2

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Earth and Space Sciences Teachers

Dates: 10/16/2025

During in-person unit-based PL, participants experience the second unit of the Earth & Space Systems curriculum materials as science learners. This "student hat” experience is drawn from actual lessons in the New Visions curriculum. Participants then have ample time to reflect on their experiences, to modify materials to serve the needs of their students, and to collaborate and troubleshoot with their peers. Each unit-based workshop foregrounds a high-leverage pedagogical goal, such as teaching phenomenon-driven units or navigating three-dimensional assessments.

61. AI Powered Feedback & Assessment

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 10/16/2025

This dynamic 3-hour workshop dives into the exciting world of AI-powered feedback and assessment. Explore how AI can revolutionize your approach to learning, saving you time and providing valuable insights for both educators and learners. This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and resources to leverage AI as a powerful tool for enhancing learning and assessment in your field.
All participants must bring a device to access materials and participate in activities.

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. Assistant Principals Network

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Assistant Principals

Dates: 10/16/2025

Facilitated meetings to share challenges, ideas, successes, and best-practices. All agenda items TBD by the group. Join your peers for an opportunity to connect, collaborate, learn and grow together. Dates subject to change, based upon scheduling needs.

63. NY Inspires: A Plan to Transform Education in New York State

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators, Leaders, Principals

Dates: 10/16/2025

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) presented its robust timeline and implementation plan aimed at transforming education in New York, aligning with the recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures. This initiative, designed to promote greater equity within the education system, is informed by extensive stakeholder engagement, including parents, educators, administrators, school support staff, representatives of higher education, and the business community.

Join us to plan for and discuss the graduation measures that will be implemented in phases beginning with the Installation Phase Fall 2025 - Summer 2027.

64. Fall i-Ready User Group

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 10/20/2025

Dutchess BOCES is excited to announce a Fall i-Ready User Group session focused on maximizing your use of Diagnostic 1 data! This session is designed for educators and administrators who leverage i-Ready to inform instruction.

Key Activities: Collaborative Analysis: We'll work together to dissect i-Ready reports generated from the first Diagnostic window.

Best Practices Roundtable: Share and learn from colleagues! Participate in a roundtable discussion on best practices for utilizing i-Ready data to drive student success.

Feature Exploration: Get hands-on with the latest i-Ready features and discover how they can enhance your teaching strategies.

Don't miss this opportunity to:
Gain deeper insights into student strengths and weaknesses.
Develop actionable plans based on Diagnostic 1 data.
Network with fellow educators and share best practices.
Explore the newest features i-Ready has to offer.

65. Understanding by Design: Performance Based Assessments in Lieu of Regents Exams

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 10/21/2025 to 12/17/2025

With changes to graduation requirements on the horizon, teachers will need to look to alternative forms of assessment to traditional tests and quizzes. In this three day workshop series, educators will explore how to apply the principles of Understanding by Design by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe to create performance-based assessment tasks. Participants will learn to work backward from desired learning outcomes, align assessments with essential understandings, and design performance-based assessment tasks that authentically measure student mastery. Participants will apply the framework to a unit that they are going to teach later in the year.

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.

66. Understanding and Managing Diverse Learners in the Classroom

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: For Teacher Aides and Assistants; Related Service Providers; Special Education Teachers

Dates: 10/21/2025

This comprehensive 3-hour professional development session is designed to empower educators with insights into the complex relationship between disability classifications and student behavior in educational settings. Participants will:

- Explore the 13 IEP (Individualized Education Program) disability classifications

- Understand how specific disabilities impact classroom behavior and learning

- Develop targeted intervention strategies for diverse student needs

- Create supportive classroom environments that promote student success

67. Bridging Literacy and Content: Reading and Writing in the Secondary Social Studies Classroom

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades 7-12)

Dates: 10/21/2025

Feeling like reading and social studies exist in silos? This interactive workshop will equip you with engaging strategies to weave literacy skills directly into your social studies curriculum. Learn how to transform your classroom into a vibrant space where students become critical readers, thoughtful writers, and active participants in historical and contemporary issues. This workshop is perfect for secondary social studies teachers (grades 6-12) looking to create a dynamic and engaging learning environment where literacy and content mastery go hand-in-hand! All participants must bring a device to access materials and participate in activities.

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.

68. Purposeful Play & Expression: Speaking and Listening Standards in a Science of Reading Early Childhood Classroom

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: PreK-2 Teachers; PreK-2 Building Principals; PreK-2 District Leaders; Teaching Assistants

Dates: 10/22/2025

As reinforced by the NYSED Literacy Brief on the PreK Years, collaborative and culminating projects, performances, and celebrations are a high-impact practice within the science of reading research. PreK learners plan and work together, express themselves, and showcase their thoughts and ideas in a project, performance, or celebration. Let's prioritize play as a critical method for learning and growth in our youngest learners.

In this workshop, we will: Learn the structures and processes that are needed in a PreK literacy setting Leverage social interaction as a learning tool Bring joy and purpose together in lesson planning Pull inspiration from the world around us and translate it into clear objectives Use dramatic play to step into various roles and promote speaking and listening skills

69. Trauma-Informed Practices: Foundations

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 10/22/2025

Developed as part of the UPLIFT framework, this foundational workshop is intended to build awareness and support staff at any level in recognizing trauma and responding to individuals who have been exposed to adverse experiences and/or trauma. It is expected that participants will develop competency around defining and discussing trauma and common trauma symptoms, as well as implications that trauma and toxic stress can have on behaviors presented at home, in school, or in the 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.

70. Secondary Social Studies Teacher Network (Grades 7-12)

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Secondary Social Studies Teacher (grades 7-12)

Dates: 10/22/2025

Calling all Secondary Social Studies Teachers! Feeling isolated? Craving fresh ideas? Join our dynamic Professional Learning Network (PLN) designed to ignite your passion for social studies education. We'll meet every other month for engaging discussions, collaborative activities, and resource sharing - all focused on empowering you to:

*Deepen your subject matter expertise: Explore innovative approaches to teaching history
*Incorporate cutting-edge pedagogy: Dive into best practices for active learning, technology integration, and fostering critical thinking skills.
*Collaborate with passionate colleagues: Connect with fellow secondary educators, share successes and challenges, and build a supportive network.

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. Help Students Become Published Authors in One Day

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers (grades K-12)

Dates: 10/22/2025

What if you and your students could become published authors in one day? Join this exciting, hands-on session to experience how Book Creator makes writing, compiling, and publishing a book fast, fun, and accessible for all grade levels! Whether you are teaching early learners building foundational literacy skills or upper elementary, middle, and high school students developing advanced writing techniques, this session will show you how to integrate NYS P-3 Literacy Standards and beyond into engaging digital storytelling. Do not miss this opportunity to explore free, innovative digital publishing tools.

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. 2025 Fall Into Books Children's and Teen's Literature Conference

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-16 School Librarians and Public Librarians

Dates: 10/23/2025

The regional library systems will host their full-day annual Fall Into Books Children's and Teen's Literature Conference on Thursday, October 23, 2025. This year the event will take place at The Venue Uptown, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston, NY 12401.

Held annually, Fall Into Books brings together school and public librarians from eight counties within the Mid-Hudson Valley for a day of literacy, discussion, networking, and insight. This collaborative event features book discussion sessions ranging from picture books to young adults. Our morning keynote speaker will be Yaa Yaa Whaley-Williams, author of "My Trip To The Bookseum" and Supervisor of Instructional Services at Ulster BOCES. Our afternoon speaker will be bestselling children's author and illustrator David Ezra Stein. A continental breakfast and lunch is included with your registration.

This conference provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to engage in collaborative discussions on children's and teen literature. Library workers and educators of all types are welcome.

Fall Into Books is sponsored by the BOCES School Library Systems of Dutchess, Orange-Ulster, Rockland, Sullivan, and Ulster, Southeastern New York Library Resources Council, Ramapo Catskill Library System, and Mid-Hudson Library System.

Registration is mandatory for this full-day conference. In addition to Frontline approval to complete your registration, select breakout sessions, and payment sign up with Southeastern at https://fallintobooks.org.

Doors open at approximately 8:30 am for breakfast & networking. The conference will start promptly at 9:00am. There will be a 1-hour break for lunch.

Early bird registration ($100) closes on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Regular registration ($125) closes on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

73. P-3 Literacy Attestations: Literacy Instructional Best Practices Think Tank

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: PreK-3 District Teams

Dates: 10/23/2025 to 3/12/2026

Let's support our PreK-3 teams in reference to NYSED's Science of Reading attestation. Districts are invited to send a 3-4 person team in 3 in-person sessions on October 23rd, January 15th, and March 12th. We will use each district's NYSED attestation document to reflect on current literacy practices and identify areas of strength and growth.

This Think Tank will provide a collaborative support network for districts to reflect, research, and share strategies. Each session will focus on an aspect of the Prekindergarten-3rd Grade Literacy Instructional Best Practices Guide, including the newly added writing component, and form district-specific action plans. Let's come together to confidently and expertly implement engaging and research-based literacy instruction across Dutchess County.

74. Unpacking the Numeracy Briefs: The Role and Challenges of Using Representations (Brief 6)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 10/23/2025

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. During this 3 hour workshop, participants will unpack Brief 6: The Role and Challenges of Using Representations and make connections to their classroom practice.

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.

75. Book Study - Teaching Word Recognition: Effective Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teacher Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 10/23/2025 to 11/6/2025

Join your colleagues for a book study of Teaching Word Recognition: Effective Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities. Using the framework of this book, participants will discuss all aspects of teaching early word recognition. Chapters include: Oral Language, Phonemic Awareness, the Alphabetic Principle, Decoding, Word Patterns, Sight Words, Multisyllabic Words, Morphology, Fluency, English Language Learners, and Older Students. Get caught up to speed on the latest scientific research and best practices for classroom and intervention instruction in ELA. Receive a free book with your registration. Bring a friend from your grade level and make this a professional learning 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.

76. School Social Workers Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Social Workers

Dates: 10/23/2025

This roundtable for Social Workers will cultivate a space that offers community, shared resources, and feedback for school social workers in this and surrounding areas. During monthly sessions, social workers can expect to use protocols to share and hear best practices, discuss common obstacles and solutions, and discuss and receive feedback on cases. Participants should be prepared to connect with others, bring an open mind and a strength-based, solution-oriented attitude.

Participants will be able to:
Make connections and network with other social workers to share skills and insight
Utilize a shareable bank of resources
Learn impactful activities, protocols, and knowledge for their practice

77. Developing Behavior Systems that Work: Creating Common Language (In-person)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Dates: 10/24/2025

Meeting Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Location: Dutchess BOCES Conference Center, Large Conferenc

Participants will develop clear and consistent discipline policies that will be reflected in teachers' classrooms through their classroom management plans. Participants will review and make recommendations to update policies and practices. A similar session will be held virtually on 10/10 as well.

78. Transition Assessment: Part 3 - Transition Assessments for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Program: Regional Partnership Center

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

Dates: 10/24/2025

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

During this workshop, participants will:
1. Learn about research that supports transition assessments for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities
2. Identify and explore transition assessments for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities
3. Utilize transition assessment results for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to inform transition planning and Individualized Education Program (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. If you have any questions prior to the training, please contact me at monica.baron@dcboces.org. Thank you.

79. eSports Professional Learning Meeting for Coaches

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Middle School and High School eSports Coaches

Dates: 10/27/2025

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.

80. Unpacking the Numeracy Briefs: Understanding, Using, and Modifying Curriculum Materials (Brief 7)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 10/28/2025

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. During this 3 hour workshop, participants will unpack Brief 7: Understanding, Using, and Modifying Curriculum Materials and make connections to their classroom practice.

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.

81. Number Strings and Open Number Lines (Elementary)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (K-12)

Dates: 10/29/2025

In this hands-on, full-day workshop, elementary and middle school educators will explore the power of number strings and the open number line as essential tools for developing students' number sense and mental math strategies. We'll begin with dot talks, engaging in dynamic discussions to reveal how simple visual representations can spark deep mathematical thinking and enhance understanding. As we progress, you'll learn how to use the open number line to build fluency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division through mental math strategies. By linking each operation to the number line, students will see relationships between numbers and gain a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts beyond rote calculation, all the while building confidence and strong math identities. In the morning we will dive deep to internalize the mathematics and the different representations. In the afternoon, participants will focus on applying the learning to their own classrooms with time to develop lessons and practice implementing them.

Note: If you are a participant of the Making Mathematical Meaning workshop and coaching series, please use this Frontline post instead.

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.

82. Differentiation in the Digital Age

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 10/29/2025

Looking to take your differentiation practices to the next level? In this interactive workshop, participants will explore how to harness the power of digital tools to create flexible, accessible, and student-centered learning experiences for all learners - including students with IEPs, 504 plans, and multilingual learners. You'll leave with ready-to-use strategies and tech-enhanced templates that make personalization practical, not overwhelming. Whether you're new to edtech or looking to refine your approach, this session offers hands-on opportunities to reimagine how instruction can meet every student's needs. All participants must bring a device to access materials and participate in activities.

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. Unpacking the Numeracy Briefs: High Leverage Mathematical Content (Brief 3)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 10/30/2025

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. During this 3 hour workshop, participants will unpack Brief 3: High-Leverage Mathematical Content and make connections to their classroom practice.

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.

84. Winning the Battle for Student Engagement

Program: Educational Resources

Dates: 10/30/2025

Captivate & Educate: Mastering Student Attention and Engagement In today's dynamic learning environment, capturing and sustaining student attention is more crucial than ever. This interactive workshop provides educators with a toolkit of innovative strategies and practical edtech applications to transform their classrooms into hubs of genuine engagement and deep learning.

Futhermore we'll dive into specific lesson design techniques that maximize student involvement. Discover the power of "struggle stories" to build resilience, understand the critical difference between lesson "hooks" and "barbs," and learn how to apply TikTok's "3-Second Rule" to immediately grab attention. You'll explore how to craft "concept portals" that seamlessly bridge student motivation with core content and uncover effective methods for breaking down common learning barriers, including cognitive entrenchment.

We'll explore the strategic utilization of educational technology to amplify student achievement. Learn how to empower students to become creators rather than just consumers, effectively amplify their voices, and navigate the challenges of the "AI Infinite Loop." We'll also delve into gamification principles to help students achieve a state of "flow" in their learning and guide you in moving from mere "transactions" to transformative educational experiences.

85. Problem Strings to Develop Students' Conceptual Understanding (Secondary)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (K-12)

Dates: 10/31/2025

Join us for an in-depth, full-day workshop designed for secondary math teachers looking to strengthen their students' understanding of algebraic concepts through problem strings. Building on the number strings routine, this workshop will focus on using carefully crafted sequences of problems to guide students through increasingly complex algebraic ideas, promoting both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. Teachers will learn how to scaffold problems in a way that builds on prior knowledge and deepens students' understanding of algebraic reasoning, rather than relying solely on memorization or step-by-step procedures. Learners will engage in mathematical discourse to foster a student-centered classroom community and confident mathematical identities. In the morning we will dive deep to internalize the mathematics and the different representations. In the afternoon, participants will focus on applying the learning to their own classrooms with time to develop lessons and practice implementing them.

Note: If you are a participant of the Making Mathematical Meaning workshop and coaching series, please use this Frontline post instead.

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.

86. Science of Reading Fundamentals Microcredential through SUNY New Paltz

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: P-12 Literacy educators and administrators

Dates: 11/1/2025

The Science of Reading Fundamentals microcredential (SoRF MC) is a fully asynchronous online, non-credit microcredential delivered in the learn.newpaltz platform.
It is designed for practicing P-12 teachers and others interested in learning about the research-based building blocks of reading instruction. The SoRF MC covers the five pillars of the Science of Reading -- phonemic awareness, phonics (including alphabetic principle and orthography), fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The microcredential can be completed in as little as seven weeks or as long as six months. NYS teachers can receive 35 CTLE hours upon completion.

Participants will have up to 6 months from the start date to complete all work.

Additional information is available at https://catalog.newpaltz.edu/graduate/microcredentials/sorf/#text.

87. Book Study - Why Robust Vocabulary Instruction Matters

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 11/3/2025 to 11/24/2025

Join your colleagues for a book study of Bringing Words to Life: Creating Robust Vocabulary. In this book study we will look at specific examples of instruction using full sets of activities around sets of words. Each activity will provide a week's worth of instruction. Receive a free book with your registration. Topics include choosing words to teach, introducing word meanings, bringing vocabulary into the earliest grades,instructional sequences for later grades, assessing and maintaining new vocabulary, working with instructional and natural contexts, vocabulary and writing, differentiating vocabulary instruction, and energizing the verbal environment. Bring a friend from your grade level and make this a professional learning 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.

88. Book Study - The Guns of August: The Outbreak of World War I

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Teachers Only (grades K-12)

Dates: 11/3/2025 to 12/22/2025

Barbara Tuchman's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic The Guns of August offers a gripping account of the first month of World War I - a month that shaped the course of the 20th century. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, Tuchman reveals how miscommunication, alliances, and flawed assumptions ignited a global conflict that was anything but inevitable.

In this four-session book study, participants will unpack key themes such as the fragility of diplomacy, the tension between military tradition and modern warfare, and the human costs of political miscalculation. Each session will combine historical discussion with classroom application - including strategies for teaching complex historical texts, developing document-based questions (DBQs), and engaging students in historical inquiry and perspective-taking.

Whether you're teaching World War I directly or exploring broader themes like nationalism, imperialism, and leadership in crisis, this series will enrich your content knowledge and instructional approach.

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.

89. Secondary Social Studies Teacher Network (Grades 7-12)

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Secondary Social Studies Teacher (grades 7-12)

Dates: 11/5/2025

Calling all Secondary Social Studies Teachers! Feeling isolated? Craving fresh ideas? Join our dynamic Professional Learning Network (PLN) designed to ignite your passion for social studies education. We'll meet every other month for engaging discussions, collaborative activities, and resource sharing - all focused on empowering you to:

*Deepen your subject matter expertise: Explore innovative approaches to teaching history
*Incorporate cutting-edge pedagogy: Dive into best practices for active learning, technology integration, and fostering critical thinking skills.
*Collaborate with passionate colleagues: Connect with fellow secondary educators, share successes and challenges, and build a supportive network.

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.

90. Grant Writing Workshop

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: All

Dates: 11/6/2025

Join us for an exciting and informative Grant Writing Workshop designed specifically for school staff! This workshop will help you learn how to write successful grant proposals to secure funding for our school projects and programs. Topics Include:

- Understanding Grants: What are grants and how can they help our school?

- Finding Grant Opportunities: Where to look for grants that fit our needs.

- Writing a Strong Proposal: Tips and tricks for writing clear and persuasive grant proposals.

- Budgeting Basics: How to create a budget that supports your proposal.

91. 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: 11/7/2025

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

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 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!

92. C.A.I.T Meeting

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Technology Directors, Technology Integration Specialists

Dates: 11/7/2025

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.

93. ENL Teachers: Integrated Materials Development Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: ENL Teachers 6-12

Dates: 11/11/2025

This four-day series will equip ENL teachers working with grades 6-12 to develop integrated materials, scaffolds and assessments that effectively support students' reading, writing, listening and speaking skills across content areas, as well as develop language objectives. The series will emphasize collaboration, best practices, and the alignment of ENL instruction in an Integrated classroom. Participants should be prepared to bring instructional materials and assessments to modify for English language learners.

Participants will be able to:

Make connections and network with other ENL teachers to share skills and insight

Establish a shareable bank of resources

Learn impactful activities, protocols, and knowledge of their practice

Implement modified materials into the Integrated classroom

94. School Counselors Roundtable

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: School Counselor

Dates: 11/12/2025

This roundtable for School Counselors will foster a space that offers community, shared resources, and feedback for school counselors in this and surrounding areas. During bimonthly sessions, school counselors can expect to use protocols to share and hear best practices, discuss common obstacles and solutions, and discuss/ receive feedback on issues. Participants should be prepared to connect with others, bring an open mind and a strength-based, solution-oriented attitude.

Participants will be able to:
Make connections and network with other school counselors to share skills and insight
Establish a shareable bank of resources
Learn impactful activities, protocols, and knowledge for their practice aligned with ASCA Mindsets & Beliefs

95. Unpacking the Numeracy Briefs: High Leverage Instructional Practices (Brief 4)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 11/13/2025

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. During this 3 hour workshop, participants will unpack Brief 4: High-Leverage Instructional Practices and make connections to their classroom practice.

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.

96. NY Inspires: A Plan to Transform Education in New York State

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators, Leaders, Principals

Dates: 11/13/2025

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) presented its robust timeline and implementation plan aimed at transforming education in New York, aligning with the recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures. This initiative, designed to promote greater equity within the education system, is informed by extensive stakeholder engagement, including parents, educators, administrators, school support staff, representatives of higher education, and the business community.

Join us to plan for and discuss the graduation measures that will be implemented in phases beginning with the Installation Phase Fall 2025 - Summer 2027.

97. Developing Behavior Systems that Work: Creating a Behavior Flow Chart (Virtual)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Dates: 11/14/2025

Meeting Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Location: Zoom link wiill be sent

Participants will build off of the previous sessions in the series to develop a flow chart that identifies the steps a teacher should take when dealing with challenging behavior in the classroom setting. A similar session will be held in-person on 11/21 as well.

98. Developing Behavior Systems that Work: Creating a Behavior Flow Chart (Virtual)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Dates: 11/14/2025

Meeting Times: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Location: Zoom link wiill be sent

Participants will build off of the previous sessions in the series to develop a flow chart that identifies the steps a teacher should take when dealing with challenging behavior in the classroom setting. It is highly encouraged for participants to register for the in-person on 11/21 as well.

99. Transition in the IEP - Overview of Core Components

Program: Regional Partnership Center

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

Dates: 11/14/2025

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

Location: zoom

During this training, participants will gain valuable information, strategies, and materials to assist with writing quality transition-focused IEPs. In addition, participants will receive helpful resources to prepare them for the State Performance Plan Indicator 13 review. 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 monica.baron@dcboces.org with any questions. Thank you.

100. Trauma-Informed Practices: Staff and System Wellness

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Administrators and Teachers

Dates: 11/14/2025

This workshop is designed to assist participants in exploring how supporting adults in the current educational climate is a critical element of becoming a trauma-informed school. Participants will examine the impact that toxic stress and/or secondary traumatic stress have on school employees, and how this affects their motivation, sense of accomplishment, and effectiveness in their personal and professional lives. While some of the common barriers to self- and community care (co-care) are addressed, highlighted are the positive impacts made when schools and districts prioritize staff wellness and resilience.

Participants are encouraged to take the Trauma-Informed Practices: Foundations workshop prior to this session.

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.

101. Strategies for Problem-Based Pedagogy (Secondary)

Program: Educational Resources

Audience: Dutchess BOCES Conference Center

Dates: 11/17/2025

In this full-day workshop, teachers will learn how to implement problem-based pedagogy in their classrooms. In this framework, students engage in novel problem solving as a method of learning new material. Participants will learn how to use a Launch, Explore, Connect lesson format to guide students toward deliberate mathematical goals. In the morning participants will experience the instructional routines and learn about the research behind them. In the afternoon, participants will focus on applying the learning to their own classrooms with time to develop lessons and practice implementing them.

Note: If you are a participant of the Making Mathematical Meaning workshop and coaching series, please use this Frontline post instead.

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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