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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.

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.

3. Regional Collaboration for NY Inspire District Steering Committees - Session 4 - Development of Action Steps for the 2026 - 2027 school year

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: District-Level Steering Committee Members

Dates: 5/7/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 11:00

Location: A-14

This session, the final in a series on Regional Collaboration for NY Inspire District Steering Committees, is dedicated to developing concrete action steps for the 2026-2027 school year. We will synthesize the knowledge gained from our deep dive into the "Portrait of a Graduate" and the district-level goal-setting process to create a shared implementation plan. Participants will work collaboratively to define specific, measurable, and time-bound action steps, identify necessary resources, and assign responsibilities to ensure our regional vision becomes a reality. 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 $40.00

4. 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

5. 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.

6. Social Studies Network: Middle & High School Session

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: Virtual

Dates: 5/21/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30 - 11:30

Location: TBD

This group is designed for educators in the region who have an interest in promoting Social Studies education at the elementary level. This network will promote communication and collaboration between districts, inform instructional practices, and help educators stay current with NYSED initiatives including Civic Readiness and Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education. Come prepared to collaborate with colleagues from around the TST region! 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.

7. Day 2 of the IAAP Grading Process

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: Arts teachers currently implementing or planning to implement the IAAP for Visual Arts

Dates: 5/26/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30 - 3:00

Location: A-14

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During this time, we will look at real student portfolios, use updated rubrics, and starting to assess different student profiles from Module 2. This day is designed to allow for more conversation and experience around the grading process and how we look at student growth in artistic literacy. 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 $ 100.

8. 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

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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

9. 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.*

10. 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*

11. Regional School Mental Health Network

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: Educators supporting student and staff mental health

Dates: 6/3/2026

Meeting Times: 9:30 - 10:30 (with additional optional networking time, 10:30-11:00)

Location: Virtual

The Regional School Mental Health meeting is an opportunity for social workers, psychologists, and mental health professionals to collaborate and connect virtually. Together we will keep each other informed and up-to-date on community resources and efforts around mental health issues each month. Each meeting will include elements of professional learning, community connections, and time for round table discussion. Please note this event earns CTLE credits. In the event that we are able to offer CEU credits a separate registration link will be provided for you. The registration fee for all participants is $0.

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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.

15. "Lead Forward, Lift Others!" - New York State Association of Woman Administrators Annual Conference

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Dates: 7/7/2026 to 7/8/2026

Meeting Times: July 7: 12:00pm - 6:30pm & July 8: 8:30 - 3:00

Location: Statler Hotel, Ithaca NY

The New York State Association of Women in Administration (NYSAWA) offers opportunities for networking, professional development, and advocacy that support and elevate women in educational leadership. The annual conference provides sessions on a variety of topics to support leaders in all levels of leadership on the topics and issues impacting women in educational administration. Pre-conference: July 7th, 2026 from 12:00pm - 6:30pm Conference: July 8th, 2026 from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm This event will be hosted at the Statler Hotel, 130 Statler Dr, Ithaca, NY 14853 The registration fee: $305 (members) $355 (non-members) - registration must be completed by June 3, 2026

16. TCIS: Post Crisis Response for Administrators

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

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.

17. 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.

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

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