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1. LibraryReady.AI: Understanding AI, AI at School, and Teaching Your Students about AI

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-12 School Librarians

Dates: 10/1/2024 to 12/31/2024

Meeting Times: Asynchronous

Location: Online

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various sectors, including education, and school librarians are uniquely positioned to harness its potential.

Participants in this fully online course will start with basic AI concepts and applications to demystify the technology. School librarians and classroom teachers will then learn to identify how they can collaborate to design curricula incorporating AI literacy ensuring students understand both the benefits and ethical considerations of AI technology while developing critical thinking and digital literacy skills.

Effective AI policies for schools are essential to address privacy concerns, data security, and the ethical use of technology. In the final modules, participants will explore classroom and schoolwide guidelines to ensure that AI tools are used responsibly.

As AI continues to evolve, it will undoubtedly reshape educational landscapes, making it imperative for school librarians and educators to stay ahead of the curve and prepare students to participate actively in a technology-driven world.

2. Digital Accessibility Tools Deep Dive for ELL & Diverse Learners

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Teachers, Data Coordinators, Building Administrators/Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Team Leaders/ Content Leads, Librarians, Psychologists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Special Education, AIS Educators, MTSS/RTI Educators, Educators K-2, Educators 3-5, Educators 6-8, Educators 9-12, Teacher Assistants

Dates: 3/14/2025 to 5/30/2025

Meeting Times: N/A - Asynchronous

Location: After registering, you will be provided with a lin

This asynchronous training allows you to explore, research, and apply accessibility features across multiple digital tools, including Kami, Nearpod, Lumio, BrainPOP, Book Creator, Edpuzzle, Sora, Quizizz, Padlet or other approved tool(s). You will gain hands-on experience with text-to-speech, translation, closed captioning, speech-to-text, and other essential features to support ELLs and diverse learners.

3. Introduction to Museum Education

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teachers, Administrators

Dates: 4/29/2025

Meeting Times: 2:00pm-4:00pm

Location: Time and the Valleys Museum 332 Main Street, Graha

Museum educators implement a variety of state learning standards for all content areas in grades K-12. Discovery learning instruction demonstrates how educators can utilize local museums for student-driven learning, all the while simultaneously meeting the needs of specific learning targets. Exploring the grounds, participating in tours, and completing hands-on learning activities give all learners an educational experience outside of classroom walls. Cost: Free, donations to the museum welcomed.

4. Designing Technology-Enhanced Lessons with the SAMR Model

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers, Teacher Assistants

Dates: 5/6/2025

Meeting Times: 5/6/25 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: Zoom - Link will be sent prior to start of course

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Unlock the power of technology integration with the SAMR framework. This course provides educators with the tools to design transformative lessons that move beyond basic technology use to create innovative, redefined learning experiences. Learn how to elevate your teaching with technology to meet the demands of modern education.

5. Beyond the Filing Cabinet: Modern Records Management Strategies

Program: Model Schools

Audience: Data Coordinators, Director of Technology, Records Retention Officer

Dates: 5/8/2025

Meeting Times: 5/8 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Location: Willowemoc Conference Room

Navigating electronic records doesn't have to be daunting. This workshop will demystify the management of digital information, highlighting its similarities and differences to traditional paper records. Participants will explore strategies for inventorying electronic systems, addressing challenges like file disorganization and system obsolescence, and ensuring long-term preservation and access. We'll discuss tools and techniques for managing electronic content, including electronic content management systems (ECMS), and provide guidance on planning digitization projects.

6. Designing Project-Based Learning for Graduation Pathways: Continuing PD Series **DATE AND TIME CHANGE

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers, Building Administrators/Leadership, Instructional Coaches, Team Leaders/ Content Leads, Special Education, Educators 6-8, Educators 9-12

Dates: 5/13/2025

Meeting Times: 5/13/25 9:30 - 3:00

Location: Neversink Conference Room

No matter what step you are in the process, join the Graduation Pathways PD to unpack the NYSED criteria for new graduation pathways like the Seal of Civic Readiness, Seal of Biliteracy, and the Individualized Arts Assessment Pathway. Local Civics and the Sullivan County Teacher Center are partnering for the second year to support strategic planning for piloting and scaling pathways. Local Civics will facilitate these in-person sessions, provide planning frameworks, and share case studies from partners across the state. We encourage you to participate with multiple teachers and leaders from your districts to maximize your strategic planning and collaboration with other teams. These sessions will help all participants bring new innovative learning experiences to your students. The Sullivan County Teacher Center is hosting this second year of Pathways PD to bring together educators across component districts and to support planning for project-based learning and student portfolios. This PD series has been updated to ONE in person sessions and one virtual follow-up session in June 2025 TBD. Meetings: In person- May 13, 2025 9:30-3:00 PM June virtual meeting date TBD

7. Numeracy Briefs

Program: Arts In Education / Instructional Support Services

Audience: Administrators, Curriculum Leads

Dates: 5/13/2025

Meeting Times: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

BOCES will host a meeting about a series of Numeracy Briefs. The briefs have been developed by national expert Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball from the University of Michigan. There is a limit of three (3) participants per district. Lunch will be provided for $25.00 per person.

8. AI in the Creative Process

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers, Teacher Assistants

Dates: 5/20/2025

Meeting Times: 5/20/25 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: Zoom - Link will be sent prior to start of course

Explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of creativity. This course is designed for artists, writers, and creative professionals who wish to incorporate AI into their work. Learn how AI tools can enhance and inspire new forms of creative expression across multiple disciplines, from visual arts to literature.

9. Passion-Based Learning: Cultivating Student-Driven Projects

Program: Sullivan County Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers, Teacher Assistants

Dates: 5/27/2025

Meeting Times: 5/27/25 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Location: Zoom - Link will be sent prior to start of course

Empower your students to take ownership of their learning with passion-based, project-driven experiences. This course focuses on integrating student interests into project-based learning, allowing educators to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and intrinsic motivation through hands-on, personalized projects.

10. The Focused Conversation & Approaches to Environmental Scanning (Held in Albany, NY)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Educators

Dates: 8/19/2025 to 8/20/2025

Meeting Times: 8/19/25 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, 8/20/25 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Capital Region BOCES - Albany, NY

Technology of Participation (TOP) presents a two-day program of practical tools that help make classrooms and community meetings engaging and inclusive. Day 1: The Focused Conversation - Learn facilitation skills to surface new ideas & innovation, Give space for all voices, Guide difficult conversations, Keep meetings on track, Equip participants with action steps, Invite participation, Create ownership and buy-in. Day 2: Approaches to Environmental Scanning - Learn tools to lead groups through change: Lift up underrepresented voices & experiences, Identify incoming & outgoing trends, Paint a historic picture, Understand the need for change & the impact of collaboration. **Please note: You must have taken Top Facilitation Methods (TFM) or The Focused Conversation course to be eligible to take Environmental Scanning.**

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