Frontline Education

1. Empowered Educator: THRIVE 1

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Activity Owner/Manager: Emily Wemmer - ewemmer@tstboces.org

Audience: All k-12 Educators

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 9/30/2025

Meeting Times: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: Virtual Course

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 and classroom. This is a 3-month, self-paced virtual course for your convenience, with two monthly group coaching calls for support and 15 total hours of professional development. Virtual synchronous group coaching sessions will be held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month beginning at 7pm.

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 $300.

2. Empowered Educator: THRIVE 2

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Activity Owner/Manager: Emily Wemmer - ewemmer@tstboces.org

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

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 9/30/2025

Meeting Times: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: Virtual Course

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 $550. The registration fee for all other participants is $605.

3. Master Weaver Circle Training with Sweethearts & Heroes

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: Educators who have previously participated in Sweethearts and Heroes Circles Training

Dates: 7/21/2025 to 7/22/2025

Meeting Times: Registration 8:00-8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: South Seneca Middle/High School (7263 Main St., Ov

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For those who have completed Sweethearts and Heroes foundational Circle Training and have experience running circles, the Master Weaver Circle Training (our "Train-the-Trainer") is key to creating a sustainable Circle culture and providing in-house training for future staff and students. This 2-day intensive training prepares an elite Circle team to train new circle facilitators in your district. You'll learn to tailor and deliver the foundational training using your stories of how Circle has impacted your life. We'll explore the science of Circle and cover essential Master Weaver skills, including generational awareness, Self-Determination Theory, and the role of prestige and conformity in building support networks. It is recommended to send a team of at least two staff to the training. The registration fee for all participants is $730. A working lunch will be provided on both days of the training.

4. Lead Evaluator Session 3: Focusing on Instructional Leadership

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: Observers of principals and teachers who need an annual refresher

Dates: 7/23/2025

Meeting Times: 12:00-3:00

Location: Board Room

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According to the New York State Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSELs), effective leaders "develop and support intellectually rigorous, culturally relevant, and coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, and assessment to promote the academic success and well-being of all students." In this 3-hour in-person session, we will take a deep dive into PSEL 4, exploring how school and district leaders can leverage the staff evaluation process as part of a larger cycle of on-going professional development for instructional staff. This workshop will include a discussion around "look-fors" that indicate high-leverage practices for teachers of ENL and Special Education students. This workshop will meet the requirements for lead evaluator recertification under 3012-d. It is appropriate for evaluators of teachers and evaluators of principals. District leadership teams are encouraged to attend together if possible. 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.

5. Equitable and Standards-Based Grading: Prepare to Lead Grading Reform Initiatives

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: School and district leaders, teacher leaders

Dates: 7/28/2025 to 7/29/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30 - 3:30

Location: Seneca Smart and A14

Reforming traditional grading and reporting practices can be one of the most challenging initiatives a school system can undertake. Grades form the basis of a wide range of school policies, as well as decisions made about individual students on a daily basis. Grading practices can also be highly personal and even emotional for educators. It's not just about assigning a score -- what and how we grade shows what we value most as educators. However, adopting a new, performance-based mindset for assessment can also be a powerful lever for shifting instructional practices and school culture. Emily Wemmer, Director of Regional School Success, has had the privilege of working with districts across New York State, with an emphasis on shifting mindsets as well as adopting new practices.

In this two-day workshop, administrators and teacher leaders will explore strategies for leading grading reform efforts, from starting the conversation with stakeholders to establishing a timeline for change to considering the logistics of calculating and reporting grades. We will learn how to anticipate and address common pitfalls in leading change initiatives with Michelle Brantner, former Superintendent and Leadership Coach. Madeline Manheim, Coordinator of DEI, will explore considerations for implementing equitable and standards-based grading practices with students with IEPs. Participants will leave the workshop with practical turn-key activities to be implemented in faculty meetings and PD sessions. It is recommended that district teams attend together to make full use of planning time embedded throughout the sessions.

The registration fee for employees of TST Region districts (Candor, Dryden, George Jr. Republic, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newfield, Trumansburg, and South Seneca) is $200.

The registration fee for all other participants is $300.

6. Empowered Educator: THRIVE 1

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: All K-12 Educators

Dates: 8/1/2025 to 10/1/2025

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 August 15, 2025.*

7. Empowered Educator: THRIVE 2

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

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

Dates: 8/1/2025 to 10/1/2025

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 August 15, 2025*

8. Lead Evaluator Session 4: Cultivating Inclusive, Caring, and Supportive School Communities

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: Observers of principals and teachers who need an annual refresher

Dates: 8/7/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30 - 11:30

Location: Seneca Smart

According to the New York State Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSELs), effective leaders "build and maintain a safe, caring, and healthy school environment" where each student is "known, accepted and valued" and encouraged the engage positively in the school environment. This 3-hour in-person session will take a deep dive into PSEL 5, investigating the importance of developing a school environment that supports the holistic well-being of each and every student, as well as strategies for promoting positive relationships between adults, students, and the wider school community. The workshop will also consider how leaders can leverage the staff evaluation cycle to model and promote inclusivity and support. This workshop will meet the requirements for lead evaluator recertification under 3012-d. It is appropriate for evaluators of teachers and evaluators of principals. District leadership teams are encouraged to attend together if possible. 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.

9. Lead Evaluator: Initial Training

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: Observers who have not yet been trained to conduct APPR evaluations of teachers

Dates: 8/8/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30-3:30

Location: Seneca Smart

This full-day in-person training will prepare administrators to be new Lead Evaluators under the NYSED Commissioners Regulation 3012-d. The workshop will include all of the state-prescribed components with an emphasis on providing educators with feedback that leads to growth. 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. The registration fee for all other participants is $50.

10. Diversity and Inclusivity Symposium of Thought Leaders 2025

Program: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Audience: This program is designed for teams (administrators, teachers, staff, BOE members, parents and students), as well as individuals who are focused on equity in outcomes.

Dates: 8/11/2025 to 8/12/2025

Meeting Times: Day 1: 8:00-4:00; Day 2: 8:00-12:00

Location: Auditorium

Join us in Ithaca, NY for our annual Diversity Symposium of Thought Leaders: Cultivating Excellence and Equity to discuss diversity and inclusion and connect in thoughtful dialogue with school districts from across New York. The summer symposium will run August 11-12 featuring keynote sessions with high-caliber speakers, breakout workshops on topics of equity and inclusion, and field experiences around the beautiful Ithaca community throughout the two days. Networking time is built in through receptions and ample group time during the program.

Registration fee is $299 for districts participating in TST BOCES' DEI service and $399 for all other participants.

The deadline for registration is July 28, 2025. All self-pay participants must be paid in full by this date. Registration includes breakfast, breaks and lunch for two days, a networking reception and conference materials.

Questions on the program or local hotel room blocks? Contact Vren Banks, Director, LEAF, Inc. at 518.694.4875 or vren@nyscoss.org. A group rate of $229 per night is available at the Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons if you book by July 10.

Questions on registration or billing? Contact Emily Wemmer, Director of Regional School Success, TST BOCES, at 607.257.1551 ext 7202 or ewemmer@tstboces.org.

11. Lead Evaluator Session 5: Fostering Professional Growth and Community

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: Observers of principals and teachers who need an annual refresher

Dates: 8/14/2025

Meeting Times: 12:00 - 3:00

Location: Seneca Smart

According to the New York State Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSELs), effective leaders "develop the professional capacity, cultural competence, and practice of school personnel" and "foster a professional community of teachers and other professional staff to promote each student's academic success and well-being." This 3-hour in-person session will take a deep dive into PSELs 6 and 7, investigating the importance of developing the professional capital of school staff through attention to their interpersonal relationships, professional skills, and decision-making abilities. We will also consider strategies for instituting coaching cycles and professional learning communities that promote student success. The workshop will also consider the role of the staff evaluation cycle in developing and promoting professional capital in school systems. This workshop will meet the requirements for lead evaluator recertification under 3012-d. It is appropriate for evaluators of teachers and evaluators of principals. District leadership teams are encouraged to attend together if possible. 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.

12. Lead Evaluator Session 6: Managing Resources to Promote Student and Staff Success

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: Observers of principals and teachers who need an annual refresher

Dates: 8/15/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30 - 11:30

Location: Seneca Smart

According to the New York State Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSELs), effective leaders both "manage school operations and resources" and "engage families and the community in meaningful, reciprocal, and mutually beneficial ways to promote each student's academic success and well-being." This 3-hour in-person session will take a deep dive into PSELs 8 and 9, investigating the importance of equitable and effectively managing all available resources, including from caregivers and community organizations, to promote student success. The workshop will also consider the role of the staff evaluation cycle in promoting and supporting effective resource use. This workshop will meet the requirements for lead evaluator recertification under 3012-d. It is appropriate for evaluators of teachers and evaluators of principals. District leadership teams are encouraged to attend together if possible. 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.

13. Eureka Math2 Power Up. K-5

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: Math Educators, Math Coaches

Dates: 8/18/2025

Meeting Times: 8:00 - 3:00

Location: Seneca Smart

Are you getting ready to teach the Eureka Math2 curriculum for the first time next year? Join teachers from around the region and attend "Power Up: Transitioning to Eureka Math2". This one day professional development opportunity, focused on grade levels K-5, will be led by a Great Minds trainer. Teachers will explore the similarities and differences between Eureka Math and Eureka Math2. Time will be devoted to understanding the curriculum's print and digital resources as well as the supports available within the curriculum for teachers and students. Cost $120 for TST Component teachers. $135 for outside teachers.

14. Eureka Math2 Follow Up. K-5

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: Math Educators, Math Coaches

Dates: 8/19/2025

Meeting Times: 8:00 - 3:00

Location: Seneca Smart

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. Cost $60 for TST Component teachers. $70 for outside teachers.

15. The Science of Reading: Foundational Knowledge and Skills Boot Camp

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: All educators

Dates: 8/25/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30-3:30

Location: Seneca Smart Room

The Reading League's Summer Boot camp is designed to give educators the essential knowledge and tools needed to support strong foundational reading instruction. Whether you're new to your role, switching grade levels, or just looking for a refresher, this bootcamp is a great fit. In this one-day workshop, participants will dig into the research behind the science of reading and building knowledge and skills in phonemic awareness and phonics. Each session is packed with practical strategies, helpful resources, and classroom-ready routines that can be used immediately.

Session 1: An Introduction to the Science of Reading
In this session, we clarify what is meant by "the science of reading" and explore the gap between research and practice. Participants learn about three major anchors to help administrators and teachers make evidence-aligned decisions about assessment, data analysis, instructional materials, lesson planning, and evaluation processes. We look at data and success stories from our partner schools and discuss what it takes to transform a culture of practice. The discussion is focused on the teachers' roles in achieving this transformation.

Session 2 (2.5 hours): Essentials of Phonemic Awareness and Phonic Knowledge This session will help untangle the "ph" terms associated with the science of reading and clarify the role of phonology in skilled reading development. We will focus on building educator knowledge of phonological and phonemic awareness, emphasizing isolating, segmenting, and blending phonemes. .

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.

16. Adolescent Mental Health Training with the National Association for School Resource Officers

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Dates: 8/27/2025 to 8/28/2025

Meeting Times: 8"30 - 3:30

Location: Seneca Smart

The Adolescent Mental Health Training for School Resource Officers and Educators (AMHT) is a 12- hour training designed to help school resource officers and educators better identify and respond to students who are suspected of having a mental health need. The AMHT is intended to help school resource officers develop the critical skills and capacity for appropriately responding to the many predictable behavior issues that are typically observed among adolescents with mental health problems. The AMHT course is designed for school resource officers, school administrators, school security, teachers and other school personnel. A school safety team approach helps to ensure that all team members are receiving consistent information, as well as to have the opportunity to jointly discuss any issues related to school-based policies and procedures that may arise during the training. This course provides information that can serve as a framework for interactions with youth. It will help participants understand how using a school-community specific approach can have important benefits for all: students, SROs, teachers, and families. The registration fee for employees of TST Region districts (Candor, Dryden, George Jr. Republic, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newfield, Trumansburg, and South Seneca) is $260. The registration fee for all other participants is $290.

17. Support Staff Excellence Training: August

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: New teaching assistants, aides, monitors

Dates: 8/28/2025 to 10/24/2025

Meeting Times: 8/28/2025 - 8:30 - 3:30

Location: A-14

The Support Staff Excellence Training is intended to help all new teaching assistants, aides, and monitors get off to a strong start in the classroom. This training will provide consistent foundational training for staff around our region in the basic responsibilities of the job, including: supporting culturally responsive and inclusive approaches to education, using proactive behavior management strategies, providing appropriate academic support to students, and acting professionally as part of a classroom team. Registration for this trainng includes one full day of in-person learning (August 28) plus two 1-hour virtual follow up sessions in September and October, to be scheduled with the participant group at a later date. Lunch will be provided on August 28. 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.

18. Empowered Educator: THRIVE 1

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: All K-12 Educators

Dates: 9/1/2025 to 11/1/2025

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 September 15, 2025.*

19. Empowered Educator: THRIVE 2

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

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

Dates: 9/1/2025 to 11/1/2025

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 September 15, 2025*

20. In-Person: Helping All Students See Their Best: What You Can Do

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: Teachers and professionals who support students with visual impairments

Dates: 9/16/2025

Meeting Times: 4:00 - 5:00

Location: Seneca Smart

Join us to learn strategies for supporting students with Visual Impairments. This workshop offers an opportunity to learn from veteran TVI educator Trish Peterson of TST BOCES. Trish will share valuable information about setting up your physical space and planning meaningful accomodations for students with a range of visual needs. There is no registration fee for TST Region districts (Candor, Dryden, George Jr. Republic, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newfield, Trumansburg, and South Seneca). The fee for all other participants is $20

21. Science of Reading Session 1: What is the Science of Reading and how do you apply a multi-tiered system of support to promote increased student reading outcomes?

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: administrators, school psychologists, reading teachers, classroom teachers, speech and language pathologists, special education teachers, and other school professionals.

Dates: 9/22/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 3:00

Location: A-14

This session will provide an overview of the Science of Reading, including theories of learning to read and how to interpret and analyze research articles. We will discuss the key elements of effective interventions according to research. The session will also address how the Science of Reading is applied to a multi-tiered system of support with practical solutions for increasing student reading outcomes. Participants will have opportunities to apply the session content to their context and curriculum. We encourage school teams and/or individuals from multiple disciplines to attend including: administrators, school psychologists, reading teachers, classroom teachers, speech and language pathologists, special education teachers, and other school professionals. 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 $75.

22. School Library Network

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: School LibrariansK-12 Educators

Dates: 9/24/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 11:00

Location: Seneca Smart

Teaching Books Workshop. TeachingBooks is a dynamic, PreK-12 reading and library service that strives to deepen everyone's connections to the books they are reading. With hundreds of thousands of engaging video, audio, and online resources, TeachingBooks brings to life the books that are enjoyed in your community. No Registration fee for this event.

23. School Library Network

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: School Librarians, K-12 Educators

Dates: 9/25/2025

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 3:00

Location: Seneca Smart

Teaching Books Workshop. TeachingBooks is a dynamic, PreK1/412 reading and library service that strives to deepen everyone's connections to the books they are reading. With hundreds of thousands of engaging video, audio, and online resources, TeachingBooks brings to life the books that are enjoyed in your community. No Registration fee for this event.

24. Virtual: Helping All Students See Their Best: What You Can Do

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: Teachers and professionals who support students with visual impairments

Dates: 9/26/2025

Meeting Times: 11:30 - 12:30

Location: Virtual

Join us to learn strategies for supporting students with Visual Impairments. This workshop offers an opportunity to learn from veteran TVI educator Trish Peterson of TST BOCES. Trish will share valuable information about setting up your physical space and planning meaningful accomodations for students with a range of visual needs. There is no registration fee for TST Region districts (Candor, Dryden, George Jr. Republic, Groton, Ithaca, Lansing, Newfield, Trumansburg, and South Seneca). The fee for all other participants is $20.

25. Empowered Educator: THRIVE 1

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: All K-12 Educators

Dates: 10/1/2025 to 12/1/2025

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 October 15, 2025.*

26. Empowered Educator: THRIVE 2

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

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

Dates: 10/1/2025 to 12/1/2025

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 October 15, 2025*

27. School Librarians Council

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 10/6/2025

Meeting Times: 3:00 - 4:00

Location: Virtual

TST Regional School Library System Council Meeting. Councils work with the director to recommend policy and do long-range and short-range planning, including overseeing the development of the system's Plan of Service. This will be a virtual meeting. There is no registration fee for this activity. All Council members are encouraged to attend.

28. Regional Math Network: Elementary Session

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: Elementary Math Instructors

Dates: 10/9/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30 - 11:30

Location: A-14

This group is designed for educators in the region who have a strong interest in math in their buildings and/or districts. The purpose of the Regional Math Network is to promote communication and collaboration between districts, inform mathematical practices, stay current with NYSED information, and enhance math education in our region by engaging and participating in professional work groups. This network's framework will include areas regarding curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Days where elementary and secondary educators meet separately will feature learning opportunities for new practices and collaborative planning on implementation. Combined sessions will feature opportunities to reflect on implementation at all levels and refine practice. Elementary and Secondary educators will meet separately on October 9, and May 14. All educators will meet together for reflection and support on January 29 and March 19. There is no registration fee for this activity.

29. Regional Math Network: Secondary Session

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: Secondary Math Instructors

Dates: 10/9/2025

Meeting Times: 12:00 - 3:00

Location: A-14

This group is designed for educators in the region who have a strong interest in math in their buildings and/or districts. The purpose of the Regional Math Network is to promote communication and collaboration between districts, inform mathematical practices, stay current with NYSED information, and enhance math education in our region by engaging and participating in professional work groups. This network's framework will include areas regarding curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Days where elementary and secondary educators meet separately will feature learning opportunities for new practices and collaborative planning on implementation. Combined sessions will feature opportunities to reflect on implementation at all levels and refine practice. Elementary and Secondary educators will meet separately on October 9, and May 14. All educators will meet together for reflection and support on January 29 and March 19. There is no registration fee for this activity.

30. Science of Reading Session 2: Word Recognition: Phonological Awareness

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: administrators, school psychologists, reading teachers, classroom teachers, speech and language pathologists, special education teachers, and other school professionals.

Dates: 10/14/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 3:00

Location: A-14

This session will provide participants with the opportunity to understand the research around how phonological awareness impacts reading development. Session participants will learn about the different types of phonemes and how to conduct an error analysis to determine best practices for intervention. Participants will learn assessment practices around phonological awareness and instructional techniques for intervention. Key takeaways are activities that can be used for students to grow their phonological awareness skills. We encourage school teams and/or individuals from multiple disciplines to attend including: administrators, school psychologists, reading teachers, classroom teachers, speech and language pathologists, special education teachers, and other school professionals. 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 $75.

31. School Library Network

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: School Librarians' K-12 Educators

Dates: 10/20/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 3:00

Location: Harbor Hotel Watkins Glen, NY

School Year Kick of Collaboration event with GST BOCES SLS " A Bee in the Library" Lindsay Cesari workshop. Highlights of new and upcoming books for you K-12 Libraries

32. Empowered Educator: THRIVE 1

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: All K-12 Educators

Dates: 11/1/2025 to 1/1/2026

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 November 15, 2025.*

33. Empowered Educator: THRIVE 2

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

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

Dates: 11/1/2025 to 1/1/2026

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 November 15, 2025*

34. School Library Network

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: School Librarians, K-12 Educators

Dates: 11/4/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 11:00

Location: Seneca Smart

Teaching Books Workshop. TeachingBooks is a dynamic, PreK-12 reading and library service that strives to deepen everyone's connections to the books they are reading. With hundreds of thousands of engaging video, audio, and online resources, TeachingBooks brings to life the books that are enjoyed in your community. No Registration fee for this event.

35. School Library Network

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: School Librarians, K-12 Educators

Dates: 11/6/2025

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 3:00

Location: Seneca Smart

Teaching Books Workshop. TeachingBooks is a dynamic, PreK-12 reading and library service that strives to deepen everyone's connections to the books they are reading. With hundreds of thousands of engaging video, audio, and online resources, TeachingBooks brings to life the books that are enjoyed in your community. No Registration fee for this event.

36. Science of Reading Session 3: Word Recognition: Phonics Instruction

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: administrators, school psychologists, reading teachers, classroom teachers, speech and language pathologists, special education teachers, and other school professionals.

Dates: 11/10/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 3:00

Location: A-14

In this session participants will learn about the research around phonics instruction. The units of written language (graphemes, syllables) will be taught with opportunities to apply knowledge to single and multi-syllable words. Participants will learn about assessment procedures and how to group students based on phonics knowledge to accelerate reading intervention outcomes. Attendees will examine the key elements of an evidence-based phonics lesson and will engage in these procedures. We encourage school teams and/or individuals from multiple disciplines to attend including: administrators, school psychologists, reading teachers, classroom teachers, speech and language pathologists, special education teachers, and other school professionals. 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 $75.

37. School Library Network

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 11/13/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 2:30

Location: A-14

Future Ready Librarians Conference Day-- Standards Alignment with the Empire State Information Fluency Continium Continued work with Standard #2 No registration fee for this event.

38. Empowered Educator: THRIVE 1

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: All K-12 Educators

Dates: 12/1/2025 to 2/1/2026

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 December 15, 2025.*

39. Empowered Educator: THRIVE 2

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

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

Dates: 12/1/2025 to 2/1/2026

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 December 15, 2025*

40. School Library Network

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: School Librarians, K-12 Educators

Dates: 12/1/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 3:00

Location: A-14 and Seneca Smart

Best New Books for Middle Grades and YA Book Talks with Annarose Foley Need an elementary focused Book talk Followed with Ordering day workshop. Bring your current wish lists or come and create new ones. Collaborate with other regional librarians about what to purchase for your students to meet their learning needs as well as their "for fun reading" desires.

41. School Librarians Council

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 12/2/2025

Meeting Times: 3:00 - 4:00

Location: Virtual

TST Regional School Library System Council Meeting. Councils work with the director to recommend policy and do long-range and short-range planning, including overseeing the development of the system's Plan of Service. This will be a virtual meeting. There is no registration fee for this activity. All Council members are encouraged to attend.

42. Science of Reading Session 4: Sight Word Recognition and Orthographic Mapping

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: administrators, school psychologists, reading teachers, classroom teachers, speech and language pathologists, special education teachers, and other school professionals.

Dates: 12/9/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 3:00

Location: A-14

In this session participants will learn about the research around orthographic mapping and how to promote sight word learning with students. Specific strategies will be taught to use multi-sensory learning techniques to increase instant word recognition, including how to link spelling to facilitate automatic word retrieval. Participants will have opportunities to apply strategies and create activities to use with their students. Assessment practices in this area will also be examined. We encourage school teams and/or individuals from multiple disciplines to attend including: administrators, school psychologists, reading teachers, classroom teachers, speech and language pathologists, special education teachers, and other school professionals. 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 $75.

43. School Library Network

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: School LibrariansK-12 Educators

Dates: 12/10/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 3:00

Location: TBD

Statewide SLSA Event with KC Boyd on ALA Core Values

44. Empowered Educator: THRIVE 1

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: All K-12 Educators

Dates: 1/1/2026 to 3/1/2026

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 January 15, 2026.*

45. Empowered Educator: THRIVE 2

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

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

Dates: 1/1/2026 to 3/1/2026

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 January 15, 2026*

46. School Library Network

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 1/23/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 3:00

Location: A-14

Future Ready Librarians Conference Day-- Standards Alignment with the Empire State Information Fluency Continium Continued work with Standard #3 No registration fee for this event

47. Regional Math Network: Combined Elementary and Secondary Session

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: Elementary and Secondary Math Instructors

Dates: 1/29/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30 - 3:00

Location: A-14

This group is designed for educators in the region who have a strong interest in math in their buildings and/or districts. The purpose of the Regional Math Network is to promote communication and collaboration between districts, inform mathematical practices, stay current with NYSED information, and enhance math education in our region by engaging and participating in professional work groups. This network's framework will include areas regarding curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Days where elementary and secondary educators meet separately will feature learning opportunities for new practices and collaborative planning on implementation. Combined sessions will feature opportunities to reflect on implementation at all levels and refine practice. Elementary and Secondary educators will meet separately on October 9, and May 14. All educators will meet together for reflection and support on January 29 and March 19. There is no registration fee for this activity.

48. Empowered Educator: THRIVE 1

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: All K-12 Educators

Dates: 2/1/2026 to 4/1/2026

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 February 15, 2026.*

49. Empowered Educator: THRIVE 2

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

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

Dates: 2/1/2026 to 4/1/2026

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 February 15, 2026*

50. Science of Reading Session 6: Language Comprehension: The ABCs of Background Knowledge: Activating, Building, and Connecting

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: administrators, school psychologists, reading teachers, classroom teachers, speech and language pathologists, special education teachers, and other school professionals.

Dates: 2/10/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 3:00

Location: A-14

In this session participants will learn about the research around how background knowledge impacts reading comprehension. Specific strategies will be provided to activate, build, and connect background knowledge to maximize reading comprehension. Session participants will learn about assessment practices around background knowledge and impacts of deficit knowledge on inference making. We will also examine common reading comprehension tools and explore differences between measures. Participants will have opportunities to apply strategies to their context. We encourage school teams and/or individuals from multiple disciplines to attend including: administrators, school psychologists, reading teachers, classroom teachers, speech and language pathologists, special education teachers, and other school professionals. 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 $75.

51. School Library Network

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 2/24/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 3:00

Location: A-14

Future Ready Librarians Conference Day-- Standards Alignment with the Empire State Information Fluency Continium Continued work with Standard #4 No registration fee for this event

52. Empowered Educator: THRIVE 1

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: All K-12 Educators

Dates: 3/1/2026 to 5/1/2026

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 March 15, 2026.*

53. Empowered Educator: THRIVE 2

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

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

Dates: 3/1/2026 to 5/1/2026

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 March 15, 2026*

54. School Librarians Council

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 3/4/2026

Meeting Times: 3:00 - 4:00

Location: Virtual

TST Regional School Library System Council Meeting. Councils work with the director to recommend policy and do long-range and short-range planning, including overseeing the development of the system's Plan of Service. This will be a virtual meeting. There is no registration fee for this activity. All Council members are encouraged to attend.

55. Science of Reading Session 7: Vocabulary and Morphology: Building Networks of Words

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: administrators, school psychologists, reading teachers, classroom teachers, speech and language pathologists, special education teachers, and other school professionals.

Dates: 3/10/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 3:00

Location: A-14

In this session participants will learn about the research around vocabulary knowledge. Best practices for selecting words for explicit instruction by understanding three-tiers of vocabulary words will be applied. Participants will learn about how to use morphology as a tool to expand vocabulary and build networks of words through morphological instruction. Attendees are encouraged to bring student texts from their curriculum to apply procedures for word level instruction. Assessment practices for vocabulary knowledge will be presented with opportunities to learn how to examine data and draw conclusions for instructional purposes. We encourage school teams and/or individuals from multiple disciplines to attend including: administrators, school psychologists, reading teachers, classroom teachers, speech and language pathologists, special education teachers, and other school professionals. 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 $75.

56. School Library Network

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: School Librarians; School Administrators

Dates: 3/11/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 3:00

Location: Harbor Hotel Watkins Glen, NY

Librarians and Administration Breakfast: Collaboration Event with GST BOCES SLS Keynote and Workshop TST and GST Administrator of the Year Awards

57. Empowered Educator: THRIVE 1

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: All K-12 Educators

Dates: 4/1/2026 to 6/1/2026

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 April 15, 2026.*

58. Empowered Educator: THRIVE 2

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

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

Dates: 4/1/2026 to 6/1/2026

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 April 15, 2026*

59. Science of Reading Session 8: Language Comprehension: Syntax, Text Structure, and Genre

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: administrators, school psychologists, reading teachers, classroom teachers, speech and language pathologists, special education teachers, and other school professionals.

Dates: 4/7/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 3:00

Location: A-14

In this session participants will learn about the research around how syntax, text structure, and genre impact reading comprehension and written expression. The session will teach concepts of grammar that can be communicated to students in a structured "kid-friendly” manner. A template will be provided to help students write sentences and apply various parts of speech to expand sentences. Participants are encouraged to bring student created writing pieces for analysis and interpretation for instructional shifts. We encourage school teams and/or individuals from multiple disciplines to attend including: administrators, school psychologists, reading teachers, classroom teachers, speech and language pathologists, special education teachers, and other school professionals. 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 $75.

60. School Library Network

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 4/27/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 3:00

Location: A-14

Future Ready Librarians Conference Day-- Standards Alignment with the Empire State Information Fluency Continium Continued work with Standard #5 No registration fee for this event

61. Empowered Educator: THRIVE 1

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: All K-12 Educators

Dates: 5/1/2026 to 7/1/2026

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 May 15, 2026.*

62. Empowered Educator: THRIVE 2

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

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

Dates: 5/1/2026 to 7/1/2026

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 May 15, 2026*

63. Science of Reading Session 9: Putting It All Together: Choosing a Curriculum, Selecting Assessments, and Designing Effective Interventions to Meet All Students' Needs

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: administrators, school psychologists, reading teachers, classroom teachers, speech and language pathologists, special education teachers, and other school professionals.

Dates: 5/12/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 3:00

Location: A-14

This culminating session will provide participants with the opportunity to synthesize their knowledge of the Science of Reading. There will be an emphasis on application of concepts discussed throughout the series to design system level changes. For example, we will provide tools for districts to evaluate their language arts curriculum and assessments. An examination of district assessment and intervention practices will also occur. Participants will be encouraged to set goals for the following school year with regards to implementation of Science of Reading-aligned instruction and intervention. We encourage school teams and/or individuals from multiple disciplines to attend including: administrators, school psychologists, reading teachers, classroom teachers, speech and language pathologists, special education teachers, and other school professionals. 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 $75.

64. Regional Math Network: Elementary Session

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: Elementary Math Instructors

Dates: 5/14/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30 - 11:30

Location: A-14

This group is designed for educators in the region who have a strong interest in math in their buildings and/or districts. The purpose of the Regional Math Network is to promote communication and collaboration between districts, inform mathematical practices, stay current with NYSED information, and enhance math education in our region by engaging and participating in professional work groups. This network's framework will include areas regarding curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Days where elementary and secondary educators meet separately will feature learning opportunities for new practices and collaborative planning on implementation. Combined sessions will feature opportunities to reflect on implementation at all levels and refine practice. Elementary and Secondary educators will meet separately on October 9, and May 14. All educators will meet together for reflection and support on January 29 and March 19. There is no registration fee for this activity.

65. Regional Math Network: Secondary Session

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: Secondary Math Instructors

Dates: 5/14/2026

Meeting Times: 12:00 - 3:00

Location: A-14

This group is designed for educators in the region who have a strong interest in math in their buildings and/or districts. The purpose of the Regional Math Network is to promote communication and collaboration between districts, inform mathematical practices, stay current with NYSED information, and enhance math education in our region by engaging and participating in professional work groups. This network's framework will include areas regarding curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Days where elementary and secondary educators meet separately will feature learning opportunities for new practices and collaborative planning on implementation. Combined sessions will feature opportunities to reflect on implementation at all levels and refine practice. Elementary and Secondary educators will meet separately on October 9, and May 14. All educators will meet together for reflection and support on January 29 and March 19. There is no registration fee for this activity.

66. School Library Network

Program: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 5/14/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 3:00

Location: Seneca Smart

Future Ready Librarians Conference Day-- Standards Alignment with the Empire State Information Fluency Continium Continued work with Standard #6 No registration fee for this event

67. 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.*

68. 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*

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