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1. 5 Day Trauma, Illness & Grief Training (Dates: 3/24/26, 4/14/26, 4/29/26, 5/19/26, 5/20/26)

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: District/building level administrators and support staff

Dates: 3/24/2026 to 5/20/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30 - 4:00

Location: A-14

TIG Strengthens the capacity of school communities to address needs that arise from experiences of trauma, illness, and grief. Designed to fit your local context, the TIG Core Curriculum follows a spiraling structure that builds awareness, deepens understanding, and supports practical implementation. Participants will develop new approaches, help strengthen the skills and knowledge of colleagues, and contribute to improvements in procedures and policies. This course is not open for general enrollment; participants must be pre-approved by their superintendent or agency director. Lunch will be provided. Schedule is as follows: Day 1: 3/24/26 Day 2: 4/14/26 Day 3: 4/29/26 Day 4: 5/19/26 Day 5: 5/20/26 All trainings are from 8:00 - 4:00 The registration fee for employees of TST Region districts (Candor, Dryden, George Jr. Republic, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newfield, Trumansburg, and South Seneca) is $550. The registration fee for all other participants is $700.

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 35

2. One Trusted Adult Foundations for Educators - Cohort 7; May 4 - May 29

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 5/4/2026 to 5/29/2026

Meeting Times: 3:30 - 4:30

Location: Online

The One Trusted Adult Foundations for Educators online course teaches you how to be a supportive and effective trusted adult in a student's life. The 4-hour, self-paced course includes interactive exercises and a downloadable workbook. The course covers how to: - Be a trusted adult - Meet student needs - Build healthy relationships The registration fee for employees of TST Region districts (Candor, Dryden, George Jr. Republic, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newfield, Trumansburg, and South Seneca) is $50. The registration fee for all other participants is $100.

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 30

3. Writing Effective IEP Goals & Objectives for Social-Emotional & Behavioral Skills - Module 1: Learning to Write Effective Present Levels and Apply Goal & Objective Formulas

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

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

Dates: 5/7/2026

Meeting Times: 12:00 - 2:00

Location: Virtual

Module 1: Learning to Write Effective Present Levels and Apply Goal & Objective Formulas In this virtual session, you will learn to craft effective present level statements so that they serve as a blueprint for goal development, learn to create measurable IEP goals and objectives using a formulaic approach, and learn to avoid 6 common measurement pitfalls. You will leave the session armed with new knowledge to improve your IEP writing skills immediately. Provision of NY State Board for Social Work CEs for any Social Work participants who attend the full live sessions and pass an accompanying quiz. (2 credit hours per session) Provision of National Association of School Psychology CPDs for any School Psychology participants who attend the full live sessions and pass an accompanying quiz. (2 credit hours per session) The registration fee for employees of TST Region districts (Candor, Dryden, George Jr. Republic, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newfield, Trumansburg, and South Seneca) is $ 100 The registration fee for all other participants is $ 125

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 50

4. Trauma, Illness and Grief Consortium Refresh; CISM - Group Crisis Intervention Skills (2-day course)

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: District/building level adminstrators and support staff

Dates: 5/19/2026 to 5/20/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30 - 4:00

Location: A-14

CISM - Group Crisis Intervention Skills (2-day course) This opportunity is for educators that have completed TIG training in the past and would like to refresh their Group Crisis Intervention Skills. It is an opportunity to refresh skills fro your prior training. Please bring your CISM Group Crisis workbook to the training days. Partcipants must have already completed a prior 5-Day T.I.G. Training. The registration fee for employees of TST Region districts (Candor, Dryden, George Jr. Republic, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newfield, Trumansburg, and South Seneca) is $220. The registration fee for all other participants is $270.

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 5

5. Writing Effective IEP Goals & Objectives for Social-Emotional & Behavioral Skills - Module 2: Learning to Make Effective Measurement Choices

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

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

Dates: 5/27/2026

Meeting Times: 12:00 - 2:00

Location: Virtual

Module 2: Learning to Make Effective Measurement Choices In this virtual session, you will learn to make effective measurement choices, learn to chart and graph student progress data, expand your awareness of measurement pitfalls, and learn to write rubrics to measure complex behavioral skills. You will leave the session armed with new knowledge and skills to engage in effective progress monitoring. Learning to Make Effective Measurement Choices In this session, you will learn to make effective measurement choices, learn to chart and graph student progress data, expand your awareness of measurement pitfalls, and learn to write rubrics to measure complex behavioral skills. You will leave the session armed with new knowledge and skills to engage in effective progress monitoring. Provision of NY State Board for Social Work CEs for any Social Work participants who attend the full live sessions and pass an accompanying quiz. (2 credit hours per session) Provision of National Association of School Psychology CPDs for any School Psychology participants who attend the full live sessions and pass an accompanying quiz. (2 credit hours per session) The registration fee for employees of TST Region districts (Candor, Dryden, George Jr. Republic, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newfield, Trumansburg, and South Seneca) is $ 100 The registration fee for all other participants is $ 125

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 50

6. Empowered Educator: THRIVE 1

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: All K-12 Educators

Dates: 6/1/2026 to 8/1/2026

Meeting Times: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Virtual

Become the educator you've always wanted to be with this proven transformational program. This course will highlight the foundational Empowered Educator of mindset, emotional intelligence, and cognitive neuroscience. Here you will get the skills and strategies to integrate professional excellence and personal well-being into your classroom. This is a 3-month, self-paced virtual course for your convenience, with one monthly group coaching call for support and 15 total hours of professional development. The virtual synchronous group coaching session will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, beginning at 7 pm. The registration fee for employees of TST Region districts (Candor, Dryden, George Jr. Republic, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newfield, Trumansburg, and South Seneca) is $250. The registration fee for all other participants is $275. *The deadline for registering is June 15, 2026.*

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 100

7. Empowered Educator: THRIVE 2

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: K-12 Educators who have completed the THRIVE 1 self-paced course

Dates: 6/1/2026 to 8/1/2026

Meeting Times: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Virtual

This 3-month self-paced course expands on the concepts covered in THRIVE 1 to help you seamlessly integrate SEL into your daily routine, foster emotional intelligence, and build resilience. These sustainable practices will ensure long-term growth and satisfaction personally and professionally, to maintain a healthy longevity throughout your career as an educator. Includes 15 hours of professional development and one monthly group coaching call. The virtual synchronous group coaching session will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, beginning at 7 pm. The registration fee for employees of TST Region districts (Candor, Dryden, George Jr. Republic, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newfield, Trumansburg, and South Seneca) is $250. The registration fee for all other participants is $275. *Deadline to register is June 15, 2026*

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 100

8. One Trusted Adult Foundations for Educators - Cohort 8; June 1 - June 26

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 6/12/2026 to 7/15/2026

Meeting Times: 3:30 - 4:30

Location: Online

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The One Trusted Adult Foundations for Educators online course teaches you how to be a supportive and effective trusted adult in a student's life. The 4-hour, self-paced course includes interactive exercises and a downloadable workbook. The course covers how to: - Be a trusted adult - Meet student needs - Build healthy relationships The registration fee for employees of TST Region districts (Candor, Dryden, George Jr. Republic, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newfield, Trumansburg, and South Seneca) is $50. The registration fee for all other participants is $100.

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 30

9. Personal Finance Education - Planning for Embedded Implementation

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: Grades 5-8 and 9-12

Dates: 6/18/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 - 2:00

Location: Seneca Smart

This collaborative workshop supports secondary district teams implementing the embedded model of the New York State Personal Finance Education Objectives for grades 51/48 and 91/412. Districts are encouraged to include school counselors, building leaders, and district leadership to support course planning, student advising, and system-wide implementation. Teams may include, but are not limited to, representatives from mathematics, social studies, science, business, computer science, ELA, school counseling, and administration to strengthen cross-disciplinary collaboration. Participants will unpack the objectives, use a standards alignment crosswalk to identify existing and missing personal finance concepts, and develop a draft implementation plan aligned to NYSED expectations and state reporting requirements. The registration fee for employees of TST Region districts (Candor, Dryden, George Jr. Republic, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newfield, Trumansburg, and South Seneca) is $0. The registration fee for all other participants is $50

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 30

10. The Regional Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (CIA) Council

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment leaders in TST's component districts

Dates: 6/18/2026

Meeting Times: 2:00 - 4:00

Location: Seneca Smart

The Regional Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (CIA) Council has three main goals: - To guide how TST BOCES' Regional School Support (RSS) services are used, including overseeing and setting the agenda for all regional content networks and councils. - To support teachers and administrators by providing best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment to help all students achieve academically. - To provide guidance and support with updates on new initiatives from NYSED, such as NY Inspires, NY STEPS, and regionalization. Council meetings will include updates on upcoming local professional learning activities and provide a chance to network with other administrators from around the region. There is no registration fee for this activity.

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 30

11. The Empowered Educator Summer Shift

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: All educators

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 7/10/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 11:00

Location: Online Course

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The Empowered Educator Summer Shift is a 5-day virtual professional learning experience designed for educators who are done starting the year exhausted and want to show up clear, steady, and grounded in how they think, respond, and lead. Taking place July 61/410, 2026 from 9:001/411:00 AM EST (with lifetime access to all the replays), this live course with Dr. Jen Rafferty focuses on building the internal capacity that drives consistent, effective action in real school-day moments. Each day targets a key area of educator functioning, including interrupting stress patterns, increasing awareness to move out of autopilot, shifting internal and external language, aligning actions with values, and building sustainable well-being habits. Rather than adding more strategies, the Summer Shift strengthens how educators use the strategies they already know, resulting in more regulated responses under pressure, clearer communication with students and colleagues, stronger boundaries, and greater consistency across interactions. Participants leave with practical tools they can apply immediately and a more stable, intentional way of showing up that carries into the school year. Participants may pair this experience with The Empowered Educator book for continued application and long-term integration. The registration fee for employees of TST Region districts (Candor, Dryden, George Jr. Republic, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newfield, Trumansburg, and South Seneca) is $ 300. The registration fee for all other participants is $ 330.

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 100

12. TCIS: Post Crisis Response for Administrators

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: k-12 educators who have already completed initial TCIS training

Dates: 7/9/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30 - 4:00

Location: A-14

The Post Crisis Response is for administrators, mental health workers, and deans to help them develop a comprehensive plan to use with their staff after a crisis has happened in the building. Topics include, how to address the emotional needs staff may have when managing aggressive students; how the supervisor can effect change based on the incident , after crisis incident reflection, supportive needs of front line staff; and utilizing the Post-Crisis Multilevel Response Model (immediate debriefing, LSI, documentation, incident review with staff, and team review). The registration fee for employees of TST Region districts (Candor, Dryden, George Jr. Republic, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newfield, Trumansburg, and South Seneca) is $80. The registration fee for all other participants is $90.

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 20

13. TCIS: Refresher Training

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: k-12 educators who have already completed initial TCIS training

Dates: 7/14/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30 - 4:00

Location: A-14

Farr Carey and Stacie Kropp are excited to offer TCIS REFRESHER training this summer. This opportunity is open to employees that have already completed the full TCIS training. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention in Schools (TCIS) is a crisis prevention and intervention curriculum created by Cornell University's Residential Child Care Project, which is designed to teach staff how to help at-risk children learn constructive ways to handle crises. The TCI system assists organizations in preventing crises from occurring, de-escalating potential crises, managing acute physical behavior, reducing potential and actual injury to children and staff, teaching children adaptive coping strategies, and developing a learning organization. Participants must be pre-approved by their district administrators to participate in the restraint portion of this training. The registration fee for employees of TST Region districts (Candor, Dryden, George Jr. Republic, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newfield, Trumansburg, and South Seneca) is $80. The registration fee for all other participants is $90.

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 20

14. TCIS: Initial Training

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: k-12 educators

Dates: 7/20/2026

Meeting Times: 7/20/26 - 7/24/26: 8:30 - 4:00

Location: A-14

Lansing's Farr Carey and Stacie Kropp are excited to offer TCIS training again this summer. This opportunity is open to ALL employees. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention in Schools (TCIS) is a crisis prevention and intervention curriculum created by Cornell University's Residential Child Care Project, which is designed to teach staff how to help at-risk children learn constructive ways to handle crisis.The TCI system assists organizations in preventing crises from occurring, de-escalating potential crises, managing acute physical behavior, reducing potential and actual injury to children and staff, teaching children adaptive coping strategies, and developing a learning organization. The first goal of TCI is to support the student by reducing the stress and pain of the situation, and the second goal is to teach the student constructive coping skills that are used to replace the negative or unwanted behaviors and responses to stressful situations and negative emotions. This training involves a lot of hands-on activities and role playing so participants should wear comfortable clothing and shoes. It does have a time requirement, so we do ask that if you sign up for it, you make sure you are available for all 5 days. There will be a multiple choice test on the last day of the training. Participants must be pre-approved by their district administrators to participate in the restraint portion of this training. The registration fee for employees of TST Region districts (Candor, Dryden, George Jr. Republic, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newfield, Trumansburg, and South Seneca) is $400. The registration fee for all other participants is $430.

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 20

15. AI in Education: Shifting the Focus on Instruction to Prepare Students for Future Success with Dr. Bill Daggett

Program: Instructional Technology

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 7/30/2026

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 3:00

Location: Virtual

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The rapidly expanding power of AI and other advanced technologies has redefined what the average person will need to know and be able to do to succeed in the workplace and society of the future. These new skills and abilities no longer align with the focus of traditional instructional programs, which prioritized the skills and knowledge that state assessments measured. Many school systems are unaware of this misalignment, many more are aware but don't know how to shift their focus. Recent studies have uncovered increasing frustration among business leaders with a labor market that is highly deficient in workers who have the skills and aptitudes to do the jobs that the modern workplace requires. AI and other advanced technologies can do many tasks that humans traditionally have done. The role of humans in today's workplace is that of facilitator, collaborator, and developer, which, as these recent studies document, requires high school seniors to graduate with a blend of higher-level cognitive, interpersonal, self-leadership, and digital skills and abilities. Academic content is still important, but the gap between traditional skill development (the "basics") and the broader, new set of interpersonal, self-leadership, and digital skills is widening constantly. In this virtual session for educators, Dr. Daggett will provide specific examples of HOW the nation's most successful and innovative districts have created a culture that supports change while alleviating the stress felt by all. He will share specific examples of instructional designs and strategies (including how AI can help get back more personal time), student assessments, and student support services that lead to greater achievement in school and success in the workplace and the society they will be entering. There is no registration fee for this event.

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 150

16. Regional Summer Conference: AI for School Leaders

Program: Instructional Technology

Audience: Building and District Leaders

Dates: 7/30/2026 to 7/31/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30 - 3:30

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Ready or not... It's here! The AI Revolution has begun with implications for the way we all live, work, and learn. This two-day in-person conference will offer school and district administrators from around the TST region the opportunity to learn through doing, with hands-on workshops focused around leveraging AI to increase efficiency and effectiveness as leaders. Dr. Bill Daggett, founder of the Successful Practices Network and nationally-recognized speaker, will kick off the conference with the keynote session, "Using AI to Reduce Stress," while Dr. Angel Acosta will provide a virtual keynote on Day Two that challenges educational leaders to consider how advances in technology can either narrow or widen the opportunity gap in our schools. Throughout both days, learning pathways will be available for those just getting started with AI tools as well as for more experienced users, all facilitated by leaders from around the TST region. The breakout sessions will include plenty of time for exploration at your own pace, so bring your device and be prepared to dive in! A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Registration is open to all school and district leaders in the TST region, subject to administrator approval. There is no registration fee for this event.

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 150

17. Google Workspace, AI, and Canva for Administrative Professionals

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: Administrative Professionals

Dates: 8/5/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 - 11:00

Location: A-14

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Join us for an engaging professional learning session designed specifically for administrative professionals. Participants will explore practical strategies for maximizing productivity with Google Workspace, gain a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence and its workplace applications, and learn how to create professional communications and visual materials using Canva. Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, attendees will discover tools and techniques that can streamline daily tasks, enhance organization, and improve communication. Whether you are new to these platforms or looking to expand your skills, this session will provide valuable resources you can implement immediately. Leave with increased confidence, practical tools, and ideas to support your success in today's digital workplace.

PLEASE NOTE - If you have a device from your school district, such as a laptop/Chromebook please bring it; otherwise, a limited number of devices will be available for you to use during this session. You will need your school login credentials.

If you do not have access to Frontline, please use this Google Form to register. You will need to copy and paste the link into a new tab on your computer:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb6anrSMPoohczuhy5nFrVWqUoe-8VNHFO4Ghato4SBGqfKA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107400334547436990095

The registration fee for employees of TST Region districts (Candor, Dryden, George Jr. Republic, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newfield, Trumansburg, and South Seneca) is $ 0. The registration fee for all other participants is $ 50.

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 30

18. Eureka Math Squared; Power-up

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: Math Coaches, Math Educators

Dates: 8/20/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 - 3:00

Location: Seneca Smart

In this one-day session, teachers transitioning from Eureka Math® to Eureka Math2 will understand the similarities and differences between the structure, design, and components of both programs and engage with the curriculum's resources Teachers will understand the instructional role of all the curriculum resources, which will support them as they facilitate lessons with students focused on Grade Levels K1/45 Learning Goals - Explain the importance of teaching math as a story - Describe how the structure of Eureka Math2 modules, topics, and lessons facilitates teaching math as a story - Experience and give examples of how the components and design of Eureka Math2 lessons facilitate engagement, teachability, and accessibility, and meet the learning variability needs that naturally exist in every classroom - Review Eureka Math2 assessment resources and explain how the resources are used to support effective instruction The registration fee for employees of TST Region districts (Candor, Dryden, George Jr. Republic, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newfield, Trumansburg, and South Seneca) is $130. The registration fee for all other participants is $180

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 35

19. Eureka Math Squared: Curriculum Exploration

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: Math Educators, math Coaches

Dates: 8/21/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 - 3:00

Location: Seneca Smart

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Are you getting ready to teach the Eureka Math2 curriculum next year? Join teachers from around the region for an opportunity to delve into the Eureka Math2 curriculum. This one day professional development opportunity will be facilitated by Kathy Poole, Math Instructional Coach at Dryden Central Schools. Participants will be given the opportunity for a focused study of the Eureka Math2 curriculum. Time will be allotted for the continued exploration of the Great Minds digital platform within grade level groups. Participants will investigate assessment materials and work to collaboratively identify specific data points within the assessment materials that will be useful for data discussions and determining intervention student groupings. Participants are asked to bring their Module 1 Teach book to this training The registration fee for employees of TST Region districts (Candor, Dryden, George Jr. Republic, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newfield, Trumansburg, and South Seneca) is $60 The registration fee for all other participants is $100

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 35

20. Overview of Amplify CKLA, DIBELS, QPS and PAST

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: ELA Educators, Elementary Educators, ELA/Reading Coaches

Dates: 8/25/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00 - 3:00

Location: Seneca Smart

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This workshop provides an introduction to Amplify CKLA including use of digital resources and prioritizing Unit and Lesson objectives. The Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) benchmarking assessments: A general introduction to what the assessments cover, how they are administered, and interpretation of the results will be presented. The administration and interpretation of the Quick Phonics Screener (QPS) and Phonological Awareness Screening Test (PAST) are diagnostic assessments that will be reviewed briefly with participants. The registration fee for employees of TST Region districts (Candor, Dryden, George Jr. Republic, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newfield, Trumansburg, and South Seneca) is $60 The registration fee for all other participants is $100

This activity has a Team Room

  • Max Class Size: 35