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1. Individualized Training Session - PLEASE USE THE LINK IN THE DESCRIPTION

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/1/2025 to 1/1/2026

Meeting Times: TBD

Closed
These sessions will be up to two hours of interactive one-on-one online instruction, tailored to your needs.

PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO SIGN UP FOR AN INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING SESSION: Google Form
  • Max Class Size: 0

2. Excel - Data Analysis & Using Tables (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 8/21/2025

Meeting Times: 10:30am - 11:30am

This class will be a one-hour demonstration.

- Grouping
- Filters
- Show only a specified data set
- Summary options
- Remove duplicates
- Multi level sorting
- Table management tools
--- Insert/Table
--- Table Ribbon
--- Automatic Filtering (Total row shows totals for the filtered data, not the whole table)
--- Add rows and columns
--- Table Style options, banded rows, Total row, etc
--- Working with basic functions & formulas (automatic fill, subtotal function)
--- Convert to Range (make sure to remove formatting first)

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 15

3. WinCap Basics Training

Program: Financial Services Department

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 9/10/2025

Meeting Times: 10:00 - 11:30am

The WinCap Basics Training session will cover the essential basic procedures for utilizing the WinCap application. We will address the standards and conventions that are employed throughout the WinCap application, regardless of the functional areas an individual will be using.

Please note that there are two sessions covering the same content, so you only need to register for one.
  • Hours: 1.5
  • Max Class Size: 40

4. Mail Merge Using Microsoft Office (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/7/2025

Meeting Times: 11:00am - 12:00pm

This class will be a one-hour demonstration.

- Explain the merge process
- Use the Mail Merge task pane and the MAILINGS tab on the ribbon
- Use a letter template as the main document for a mail merge
- Create and edit a data source
- Insert merge fields in a main document
- Use an IF field in a main document
- Merge form letters
- Select records to merge
- Sort data records
- Address and print mailing labels and envelopes
- Change page orientation
- Merge all data records to a directory

Prerequisite: Some experience with Word and Excel.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 15

5. Frontline Annual Review Workshop - Special Circumstances

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/10/2025

Meeting Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm

New
The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) Special Services team is offering specialized workshops reviewing frequently asked questions and best practices related to annual review meetings. These workshops are intended for special education office staff that are responsible for the maintenance and reporting of student Individualized Education Programs in Frontline IEP.

Topics to cover include: reevaluations, exiting seniors, end-of-year declassifications, parentally placed & homeschooled students, mass draft creation, and mass date changes.

Note: The instructor will email a Zoom link one business day before the workshop.

Please contact our Special Services team at specialservices@mhric.org with any questions.
  • Hours: 2
  • Max Class Size: 50

6. District Data Coordinator Meeting - October 2025

Program: Testing & Special Services

Dates: 10/14/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:00am

Our monthly District Data Coordinator meetings provide up-to-date information regarding NYSED reporting practices.

A Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you the Friday before the meeting.

Please contact the Data Warehouse Helpdesk at datawarehouse@mhric.org with any questions about this meeting.

Please contact OPT@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 200

7. Excel - Data Analysis & Using Tables (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/14/2025

Meeting Times: 11:00am - 12:00pm

This class will be a one-hour demonstration.

- Grouping
- Filters
- Show only a specified data set
- Summary options
- Remove duplicates
- Multi level sorting
- Table management tools
--- Insert/Table
--- Table Ribbon
--- Automatic Filtering (Total row shows totals for the filtered data, not the whole table)
--- Add rows and columns
--- Table Style options, banded rows, Total row, etc
--- Working with basic functions & formulas (automatic fill, subtotal function)
--- Convert to Range (make sure to remove formatting first)

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 15

8. Frontline IEP New Special Education Office Staff Training (Fall) - Virtual SESSION I (1 of 4)

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/14/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) is offering Frontline IEP training for new users. This training is intended for NEW special education office staff and all four sessions should be attended.

Topics to be covered in SESSION I include:
- Complete overview of Frontline IEP Navigation
- Understanding the "My Student" screen
- Review of On-line Help and Guidance Documents

Please note: You are eligible to attend this training if your district belongs to our Frontline IEP Support Service CO-SER 605

Note: The instructor will email a Zoom link the afternoon of the business day before each session.

Please contact our Special Services team at specialservices@mhric.org with any questions about these sessions.

The deadline for registration is October 13, 2025.

Please contact opt@mhric.org with any questions about registration.
  • Hours: 3
  • Max Class Size: 15

9. Adobe Acrobat Pro: Editing PDF Basics (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/15/2025

Meeting Times: 11:00am - 12:00 pm

Starting Today
This class will be a one-hour demonstration.

This class is an introduction to Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. We will cover:
- Introduction to Acrobat screens and tools
- Convert a PDF image to a PDF with text recognition
- Editing text and images
- Add pages from other files
- Using comments
- Adding signatures


This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 15

10. Excel - Lookup Functions (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/15/2025

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Starting Today
This class will be a one-hour demonstration.

- Using the VLOOKUP statements
- Using the HLOOKUP statements
- Use Data Validation
- IFERROR Function
- MATCH function
- INDEX

Prerequisite: Some experience with Excel.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 15

11. Ask Me Anything - Microsoft- USE THE ZOOM LINK IN THE DESCRIPTION TO JOIN

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/16/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:00 am

ClosedStarting Soon
Drop-in on Zoom with our instructor to ask any questions that you may have regarding Microsoft applications.

Use this time to start a conversation with our instructors about Microsoft products. If they don't know the answer, they will research and follow up with you.

Use this Zoom link to join at any time during this one-hour block. The meeting ID is 943 3976 3762 and the password is 270456.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at OPT@mhric.org.
  • Max Class Size: 0

12. Canva - Sheets (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/16/2025

Meeting Times: 1:30 - 2:30pm

Starting Soon
This class will be a one-hour demonstration.

This class is an introduction. We will cover:
Create a new sheet
Edit and Format
Use Formulas and Functions
Dropdowns
Create a chart to visualize and analyze data

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 15

13. Frontline IEP New Special Education Office Staff Training (Fall) - Virtual SESSION II (2 of 4)

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/16/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Starting Soon
The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) is offering Frontline IEP Training for new users. This training is intended for NEW special education office staff and all four sessions should be attended.

Hands-on training using Demo Database

Topics to be covered in SESSION II include:
- Understanding the Student Sub Navigation bar
- Starting the New Referral process - Adding new students, creating drafts, entering process tracking,
and generating PWN (Prior Written Notice)
- Understanding the "Document Details" screen and entering data
- Scheduling Meetings and processing Meeting Invitations

Please note: You are eligible to attend this training if your district belongs to our Frontline IEP Support Service CO-SER 605

Note: The instructor will email a Zoom link the afternoon of the business day before each session.

Please contact our Special Services team at specialservices@mhric.org with any questions about these sessions.

The deadline for registration is October 13, 2025.

Please contact opt@mhric.org with any questions about registration.
  • Hours: 3
  • Max Class Size: 15

14. PowerPoint - Shortcuts, Tips & Tricks (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/16/2025

Meeting Times: 11:00am - 12:00pm

Starting Soon
This class will be a one-hour demonstration.

Prerequisite: Some experience with PowerPoint.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 15

15. Ask Me Anything - Google - NEVER closes - USE THE ZOOM LINK IN THE DESCRIPTION TO JOIN

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/17/2025

Meeting Times: 10:00 - 11:00 am

ClosedStarting Soon
Drop-in on Zoom with our instructor to ask any questions that you may have regarding Google Workspace applications.

Use this time to start a conversation with our instructors about Google Workspace. If they don't know the answer, they will research and follow up with you.

Use this Zoom link to join at any time during this one-hour block. The meeting ID is 94756143378 and the password is mWh24ONV.

  • Max Class Size: 0

16. Frontline Annual Review Workshop - Special Circumstances

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/17/2025

Meeting Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm

NewStarting Soon
The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) Special Services team is offering specialized workshops reviewing frequently asked questions and best practices related to annual review meetings. These workshops are intended for special education office staff that are responsible for the maintenance and reporting of student Individualized Education Programs in Frontline IEP.

Topics to cover include: reevaluations, exiting seniors, end-of-year declassifications, parentally placed & homeschooled students, mass draft creation, and mass date changes.

Note: The instructor will email a Zoom link one business day before the workshop.

Please contact our Special Services team at specialservices@mhric.org with any questions.
  • Hours: 2
  • Max Class Size: 50

17. Ask Me Anything - Adobe - New Time - USE THE ZOOM LINK IN THE DESCRIPTION TO JOIN

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/20/2025

Meeting Times: 11:00am - 12:00 pm

ClosedStarting Soon
Drop-in on Zoom with our instructor to ask any questions that you may have regarding Adobe applications.

Use this time to start a conversation with our instructors about Adobe products. If they don't know the answer, they will research and follow up with you.

Use this Zoom link to join at any time during this one-hour block. The meeting ID is 997 1857 5538 and the password is 867017.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at OPT@mhric.org.
  • Max Class Size: 0

18. Google Docs and Sheets Templates (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/20/2025

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 1:30 pm

Starting Soon
This class will be a 30 minute demonstration.

- Introduce the concept of templates
- Show premade templates
- Start from an ordinary Google Doc that is a good candidate for a template: letterhead, memo, fax sheet, etc
- Show where to save templates
- Use a template
- Edit a template
- Delete a template

Prerequisite: Some experience with Docs and Sheets.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 0.5
  • Max Class Size: 15

19. Microsoft Office for New Support Staff

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/20/2025

Meeting Times: 1:30 - 2:30pm

Starting Soon
This class will be a one-hour demonstration.

- Understand files and folders
- Explore Excel, the spreadsheet software
- Explore Word, the word-processing software
- Explore PowerPoint, the presentation software
- Create, modify and save files
- Understand how office can support you in your daily routine
This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 15

20. SchoolMessenger - New UI - User Group Meeting

Program: Application Training Department

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/20/2025

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

Starting Soon
This small group meeting is dedicated to customers of the MHRIC SchoolMessenger Broadcast service and is recommended for anyone who regularly uses SchoolMessenger.

During the session, we will explore the new user interface that will be released in the upcoming year. You will learn how to navigate the updated interface, toggle between the old and new views, and have the opportunity to ask questions directly to a SchoolMessenger expert.

Event Details
Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Zoom Meeting Link: Click Here
Presenter: Joseph Carpenter

Please be sure to register by Friday, October 10th.

Registration questions: opt@mhric.org

All other inquiries: Charise Frost - cfrost@mhric.org

  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 50

21. Frontline IEP New Special Education Office Staff Training (Fall) - Virtual SESSION III (3 of 4)

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/21/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Starting Soon
The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) is offering Frontline IEP Training for new users. This training is intended for NEW special education office staff and all four sessions should be attended.

Continue with hands-on training using Demo Database

Topics to be covered in SESSION III include:
- Understanding the "Document Details" screen and entering data
- Completing the Process Tracking for a New Referral
- Validation, Finalizing a Document and processing an IEP
- Properly Exiting, Declassifying and Transitioning Students

Please note: You are eligible to attend this training if your district belongs to our Frontline IEP Support Service CO-SER 605

Note: The instructor will email a Zoom link the afternoon of the business day before each session.

Please contact our Special Services team at specialservices@mhric.org with any questions about these sessions.

The deadline for registration is October 13, 2025.

Please contact opt@mhric.org with any questions about registration.
  • Hours: 3
  • Max Class Size: 15

22. Google Drive - Tips & Tricks

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/21/2025

Meeting Times: 10:30 - 11:30 am

Starting Soon
This class will be forty-five minutes of interactive instruction. The instructor will be available for 15 minutes afterward for an optional Q&A.

Prerequisite: Some experience with Google Drive.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 0.75
  • Max Class Size: 6

23. Google Sheets - Conditional Formatting

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/21/2025

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 2:45 pm

Starting Soon
This class will be ninety minutes of interactive instruction. There will be exercises and feedback given through screen sharing. The instructor will be available for 15 minutes afterward for an optional Q&A.

- Create rules to change formatting of cells, rows, or columns based on values: Numbers, Text, Dates, Formulas
- Single colors or a color scale
- Highlight blank or non-blank cells
- Apply formatting to cells based on contents of other cells
- Highlight duplicate values
- Format an entire row based on the value of one of the cells in that row
- Absolute vs. relative cell references
- Delete a rule
- Multiple rules: Order of application, Re-ordering rules
- Use alternating row colors

Prerequisite: Some experience with Google Sheets.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 1.5
  • Max Class Size: 6

24. Photoshop - Getting Started (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/21/2025

Meeting Times: 11:00am - 12:00pm

Starting Soon
This class will be a one-hour demonstration.

- Open image files
- Select and use tools in the Tools panel
- Set options using the options bar
- Use various methods to Zoom in and out
- Select and use panels and context menus
- Layers panel
- Adjustments panel

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 15

25. Canva - Tips & Tricks (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/22/2025

Meeting Times: 12:30 - 1:30pm

This class will be a one-hour demonstration.

This class is an introduction. We will cover:
Working with Graphics
Creating a Gif
Working with Slide Shows
Working with Videos
This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 15

26. Excel - Pivot Tables (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/22/2025

Meeting Times: 2:00pm - 3:00pm

This class will be a one-hour demonstration.

- Creating Pivot Tables
- Modifying Pivot Tables
- Creating Pivot Charts
- Insert Slicers
- Insert Timelines

Prerequisite: Some experience with Excel.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 15

27. ParentSquare User Group Meeting

Program: Application Training Department

Location: The Conference Center at Ulster BOCES (New Paltz, NY)

Dates: 10/22/2025

Meeting Times: 10:00am - 2:00pm

This lunch and learn meeting is recommended for anyone who regularly uses ParentSquare and Smart Sites, as well as anyone interested in exploring additional ParentSquare functionality beyond the basics. Lunch will be provided.

Date: Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location: Jane Bullowa Conference Center at Ulster BOCES

Please be sure to register by Friday, October 10th.

For registration-related questions, please contact: opt@mhric.org

All other inquiries may be directed to: Charise Frost - cfrost@mhric.org

This meeting is for Broadcast Calling and Web Content Management Member Districts only.

  • Hours: 4
  • Max Class Size: 100

28. Word - Shortcuts, Tips & Tricks (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/22/2025

Meeting Times: 11:00am - 12:00pm

This class will be a one-hour demonstration.

Prerequisite: Some experience with Word.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 15

29. Frontline IEP New Special Education Office Staff Training (Fall) - Virtual SESSION IV (4 of 4)

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/23/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) is offering Frontline IEP Training for new users. This training is intended for NEW special education office staff and all four sessions should be attended.

Topics to be covered in SESSION IV include:
- Dashboards Review - Insights and Centris Sync
- Review Select feature on the My Student Screen
- Review helpful Reports
- Review helpful Maintenance Tools and Reports

Please note: You are eligible to attend this training if your district belongs to our Frontline IEP Support Service CO-SER 605

Note: The instructor will email a Zoom link the afternoon of the business day before each session.

Please contact our Special Services team at specialservices@mhric.org with any questions about these sessions.

The deadline for registration is October 13, 2025.

Please contact opt@mhric.org with any questions about registration.
  • Hours: 3
  • Max Class Size: 15

30. Google Sheets - Tips & Tricks

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/24/2025

Meeting Times: 10:00 - 11:00 am

This class will be forty-five minutes of interactive instruction. The instructor will be available for 15 minutes afterward for an optional Q&A.

Prerequisite: Some experience with Google Sheets.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 0.75
  • Max Class Size: 6

31. Google Calendar - Use Appointment Schedules

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/27/2025

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 2:15 pm

This class will be one hour of interactive instruction. There will be opportunities for individualized instruction. The instructor will be available for 15 minutes afterward for an optional Q&A.

- Appointment Schedules let anyone schedule an appointment with you
- You need a work or school Google account to create
- Create time blocks split into available appointments
- Updates to/from your Google Calendar
- Customize duration, repeats, description text/links
- (Optional) Verify email for non-Google accounts
- Get link to email or embed on webpage
- Individuals follow link to reserve
- See reserved appointments
- Delete reservation
- Print reservation list

Prerequisite: Some experience with Google Calendar.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 6

32. Ask Me Anything - Microsoft- USE THE ZOOM LINK IN THE DESCRIPTION TO JOIN

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/28/2025

Meeting Times: 2:30 - 3:30 pm

Closed
Drop-in on Zoom with our instructor to ask any questions that you may have regarding Microsoft applications.

Use this time to start a conversation with our instructors about Microsoft products. If they don't know the answer, they will research and follow up with you.

Use this Zoom link to join at any time during this one-hour block. The meeting ID is 976 1712 9018 and the password is 758188.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at OPT@mhric.org.
  • Max Class Size: 0

33. BEDs Day Snapshot Workshop

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/28/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:30am

BEDs Day Snapshot Zoom Meeting

The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) is offering data preparation Zoom Meetings for districts required to submit the October BEDs Day snapshot. We encourage your district to include members of the special education office staff responsible for entering data into Frontline IEP, as well as a special education administrator responsible for certifying the data in the PD System.

Topics to be covered at this session are as follows:

- Overview of Data Flow: Frontline IEP - Data Warehouse (Level 0) - PD System
- Timelines
- Data review for October BEDs Day Snapshot including changes
- Data review for October BEDs Day Snapshot (VR1 - 9) Frontline IEP Inclusion, exception & Exclusion Reports

You are eligible to attend these Zoom Meetings if your district belongs to our IEP Direct Support Service CO-SER 605.

Cut-off date for registration: October 27, 2025

The Zoom link to participate in the workshop will be sent the morning of the event.
  • Hours: 1.5
  • Max Class Size: 15

34. BEDs Day Snapshot Workshop

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/28/2025

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 2:30pm

BEDs Day Snapshot Zoom Meeting

The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) is offering data preparation Zoom Meetings for districts required to submit the October BEDs Day snapshot. We encourage your district to include members of the special education office staff responsible for entering data into Frontline IEP, as well as a special education administrator responsible for certifying the data in the PD System.

Topics to be covered at this session are as follows:

- Overview of Data Flow: Frontline IEP - Data Warehouse (Level 0) - PD System
- Timelines
- Data review for October BEDs Day Snapshot including changes
- Data review for October BEDs Day Snapshot (VR1 - 9) Frontline IEP Inclusion, exception & Exclusion Reports

You are eligible to attend these Zoom Meetings if your district belongs to our IEP Direct Support Service CO-SER 605.

Cut-off date for registration: October 27, 2025

The Zoom link to participate in the workshop will be sent the morning of the event.
  • Hours: 1.5
  • Max Class Size: 15

35. Excel - Shortcuts, Tips & Tricks (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/28/2025

Meeting Times: 11:00am - 12:00pm

This class will be a one-hour demonstration.

- Amazing Excel Facts
- Customizing Excel
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Worksheets
- Charts
- Headers/Footers
- Formatting
- Formulas

Prerequisite: Some Excel experience.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 15

36. Google Docs - Tips & Tricks

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/28/2025

Meeting Times: 10:00 - 11:00 am

This class will be forty-five minutes of interactive instruction. The instructor will be available for 15 minutes afterward for an optional Q&A.

Prerequisite: Some experience with Google Docs.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 0.75
  • Max Class Size: 6

37. Illustrator - Getting Started (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/29/2025

Meeting Times: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

This class will be a one-hour demonstration.

- Differentiate between the various selection tools
- Use different selection techniques
- Recognize smart guides
- Save selections for future use
- Hide and lock Items
- Use tools and commands to align shapes and points: To each other, To the artboard
- Group and Ungroup items
- Work in isolation mode

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 15

38. Microsoft Teams - Getting Started (D)

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/29/2025

Meeting Times: 11:00am - 12:00pm

This class will be sixty minutes of demo instruction.

Topics include:
- What is Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Teams Features
- Working with your team
- Creating chats and meetings
- File Sharing

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 15

39. BEDs Day Snapshot Workshop

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/30/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:30am

BEDs Day Snapshot Zoom Meeting

The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) is offering data preparation Zoom Meetings for districts required to submit the October BEDs Day snapshot. We encourage your district to include members of the special education office staff responsible for entering data into Frontline IEP, as well as a special education administrator responsible for certifying the data in the PD System.

Topics to be covered at this session are as follows:

- Overview of Data Flow: Frontline IEP - Data Warehouse (Level 0) - PD System
- Timelines
- Data review for October BEDs Day Snapshot including changes
- Data review for October BEDs Day Snapshot (VR1 - 9) Frontline IEP Inclusion, exception & Exclusion Reports

You are eligible to attend these Zoom Meetings if your district belongs to our IEP Direct Support Service CO-SER 605.

Cut-off date for registration: October 29, 2025

The Zoom link to participate in the workshop will be sent the morning of the event.
  • Hours: 1.5
  • Max Class Size: 15

40. BEDs Day Snapshot Workshop

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/30/2025

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 2:30pm

BEDs Day Snapshot Zoom Meeting

The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) is offering data preparation Zoom Meetings for districts required to submit the October BEDs Day snapshot. We encourage your district to include members of the special education office staff responsible for entering data into Frontline IEP, as well as a special education administrator responsible for certifying the data in the PD System.

Topics to be covered at this session are as follows:

- Overview of Data Flow: Frontline IEP - Data Warehouse (Level 0) - PD System
- Timelines
- Data review for October BEDs Day Snapshot including changes
- Data review for October BEDs Day Snapshot (VR1 - 9) Frontline IEP Inclusion, exception & Exclusion Reports

You are eligible to attend these Zoom Meetings if your district belongs to our IEP Direct Support Service CO-SER 605.

Cut-off date for registration: October 29, 2025

The Zoom link to participate in the workshop will be sent the morning of the event.
  • Hours: 1.5
  • Max Class Size: 15

41. Google Docs - Format Paragraphs and Lists

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 10/31/2025

Meeting Times: 10:00 - 11:45 am

This class will be ninety minutes of interactive instruction. There will be exercises and feedback given through screen sharing. The instructor will be available for 15 minutes afterward for an optional Q&A.

- Change line and paragraph spacing
- Align paragraphs
- Indent text: tab key, indent icon
- Use the ruler to set custom indents
- Use tabs
- Add tab stops
- Add bullets and numbering
- Add borders and shading

Prerequisite: Some experience with Google Docs.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 1.5
  • Max Class Size: 6

42. Gmail - Tips & Tricks

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 11/3/2025

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 2:00 pm

This class will be forty-five minutes of interactive instruction. The instructor will be available for 15 minutes afterward for an optional Q&A.

Prerequisite: Some experience with Gmail.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 0.75
  • Max Class Size: 6

43. BEDs Day Snapshot Workshop

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 11/4/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:30am

BEDs Day Snapshot Zoom Meeting

The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) is offering data preparation Zoom Meetings for districts required to submit the October BEDs Day snapshot. We encourage your district to include members of the special education office staff responsible for entering data into Frontline IEP, as well as a special education administrator responsible for certifying the data in the PD System.

Topics to be covered at this session are as follows:

- Overview of Data Flow: Frontline IEP - Data Warehouse (Level 0) - PD System
- Timelines
- Data review for October BEDs Day Snapshot including changes
- Data review for October BEDs Day Snapshot (VR1 - 9) Frontline IEP Inclusion, exception & Exclusion Reports

You are eligible to attend these Zoom Meetings if your district belongs to our IEP Direct Support Service CO-SER 605.

Cut-off date for registration: November 3, 2025

The Zoom link to participate in the workshop will be sent the morning of the event.
  • Hours: 1.5
  • Max Class Size: 15

44. BEDs Day Snapshot Workshop

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 11/4/2025

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 2:30pm

BEDs Day Snapshot Zoom Meeting

The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) is offering data preparation Zoom Meetings for districts required to submit the October BEDs Day snapshot. We encourage your district to include members of the special education office staff responsible for entering data into Frontline IEP, as well as a special education administrator responsible for certifying the data in the PD System.

Topics to be covered at this session are as follows:

- Overview of Data Flow: Frontline IEP - Data Warehouse (Level 0) - PD System
- Timelines
- Data review for October BEDs Day Snapshot including changes
- Data review for October BEDs Day Snapshot (VR1 - 9) Frontline IEP Inclusion, exception & Exclusion Reports

You are eligible to attend these Zoom Meetings if your district belongs to our IEP Direct Support Service CO-SER 605.

Cut-off date for registration: November 3, 2025

The Zoom link to participate in the workshop will be sent the morning of the event.
  • Hours: 1.5
  • Max Class Size: 15

45. Google Calendar - Tips & Tricks

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 11/4/2025

Meeting Times: 10:00 - 11:00 am

This class will be forty-five minutes of interactive instruction. The instructor will be available for 15 minutes afterward for an optional Q&A.

Prerequisite: Some experience with Google Calendar.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 0.75
  • Max Class Size: 6

46. District Data Coordinator Meeting - November 2025

Program: Testing & Special Services

Dates: 11/5/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:00am

Our monthly District Data Coordinator meetings provide up-to-date information regarding NYSED reporting practices.

A Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you the Friday before the meeting.

Please contact the Data Warehouse Helpdesk at datawarehouse@mhric.org with any questions about this meeting.

Please contact OPT@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 200

47. BEDs Day Snapshot Workshop

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 11/6/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:30am

BEDs Day Snapshot Zoom Meeting

The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) is offering data preparation Zoom Meetings for districts required to submit the October BEDs Day snapshot. We encourage your district to include members of the special education office staff responsible for entering data into Frontline IEP, as well as a special education administrator responsible for certifying the data in the PD System.

Topics to be covered at this session are as follows:

- Overview of Data Flow: Frontline IEP - Data Warehouse (Level 0) - PD System
- Timelines
- Data review for October BEDs Day Snapshot including changes
- Data review for October BEDs Day Snapshot (VR1 - 9) Frontline IEP Inclusion, exception & Exclusion Reports

You are eligible to attend these Zoom Meetings if your district belongs to our IEP Direct Support Service CO-SER 605.

Cut-off date for registration: November 5, 2025

The Zoom link to participate in the workshop will be sent the morning of the event.
  • Hours: 1.5
  • Max Class Size: 15

48. BEDs Day Snapshot Workshop

Program: Testing & Special Services

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 11/6/2025

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 2:30pm

BEDs Day Snapshot Zoom Meeting

The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center (MHRIC) is offering data preparation Zoom Meetings for districts required to submit the October BEDs Day snapshot. We encourage your district to include members of the special education office staff responsible for entering data into Frontline IEP, as well as a special education administrator responsible for certifying the data in the PD System.

Topics to be covered at this session are as follows:

- Overview of Data Flow: Frontline IEP - Data Warehouse (Level 0) - PD System
- Timelines
- Data review for October BEDs Day Snapshot including changes
- Data review for October BEDs Day Snapshot (VR1 - 9) Frontline IEP Inclusion, exception & Exclusion Reports

You are eligible to attend these Zoom Meetings if your district belongs to our IEP Direct Support Service CO-SER 605.

Cut-off date for registration: November 5, 2025

The Zoom link to participate in the workshop will be sent the morning of the event.
  • Hours: 1.5
  • Max Class Size: 15

49. Google Drive - Tips & Tricks

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 11/7/2025

Meeting Times: 10:00 - 11:00 am

This class will be forty-five minutes of interactive instruction. The instructor will be available for 15 minutes afterward for an optional Q&A.

Prerequisite: Some experience with Google Drive.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 0.75
  • Max Class Size: 6

50. Google Sheets - Tips & Tricks

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 11/14/2025

Meeting Times: 10:00 - 11:00 am

This class will be forty-five minutes of interactive instruction. The instructor will be available for 15 minutes afterward for an optional Q&A.

Prerequisite: Some experience with Google Sheets.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 0.75
  • Max Class Size: 6

51. Google Sheets - Sort & Filter

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 11/17/2025

Meeting Times: 1:30 - 2:30 pm

This class will be forty-five minutes of interactive instruction. There will be exercises and feedback given through screen sharing. The instructor will be available for 15 minutes afterward for an optional Q&A.

- Use different methods for sorting data
- Sort by color (this will touch on Conditional Formatting)
- Filter data using: data points, text filters, date filters, number filters, and formulas
- Use Filter Views: create, save, share, and delete Filter Views

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 0.75
  • Max Class Size: 6

52. Google Forms - Tips & Tricks

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 11/18/2025

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 2:00 pm

This class will be forty-five minutes of interactive instruction. The instructor will be available for 15 minutes afterward for an optional Q&A.

Prerequisite: Some experience with Google Forms.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 0.75
  • Max Class Size: 6

53. Google Sheets - Restrict Parts of a Sheet

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 11/18/2025

Meeting Times: 10:00 - 11:15 am

This class will be one hour of interactive instruction. There will be exercises and feedback given through screen sharing. The instructor will be available for 15 minutes afterward for an optional Q&A.

Hiding/Unhiding sheets in a Google Sheet
- Who can hide/unhide sheets
- Where to see that there are hidden sheets
Restrict editing (Protect) Sheets and Cells in a Google Sheet
- How to open the Protected Sheets & Ranges panel
- Protect an entire sheet, a sheet except for certain cells, or a set of cells or a range in a sheet
- Set separate permissions for protected cells for other editors
- Allow editing but set a warning message
- See which cells/ranges are restricted
Share only specific column(s) from one Google Sheet to another

Prerequisite: Some experience with Google Sheets.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 6

54. Google Docs And Sheets - Smart Chips, Building Blocks And Dropdowns

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 11/21/2025

Meeting Times: 10:00 - 11:00 am

This class will be forty-five minutes of interactive instruction. The instructor will be available for 15 minutes afterward for an optional Q&A.

Smart Chips
- Insert smart chips in your Google Doc to include information about: dates, people, files, Google Calendar events, places, and more
- Hover or click on a chip to get more information
- Insert placeholder chips (Docs only) for editors to add the information later

Building Blocks
- Email or Calendar drafts, table templates of different types with prebuilt placeholders and dropdown menus

Dropdowns
- Insert dropdowns to reduce time and errors
- Create your own or use preset choices
- If changing existing data in a Sheet to a table, Sheets will automatically create dropdowns (these can be edited)
- In Sheets, choose to reject entries that aren't on menu, or just give a warning
- Add, edit or rearrange the dropdown menus

Prerequisite: Some experience with Google Docs and Sheets.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 0.75
  • Max Class Size: 6

55. Google Drive - Tips & Tricks

Program: Office Professional Training

Location: Online (n/a, na)

Dates: 11/24/2025

Meeting Times: 1:00 - 2:00 pm

This class will be forty-five minutes of interactive instruction. The instructor will be available for 15 minutes afterward for an optional Q&A.

Prerequisite: Some experience with Google Drive.

This class is free to employees of district members of the Office Professional Training (OPT) CoSer. Check our website for current members (https://www.mhric.org/offerings/opt-districts). We encourage you to speak to your district regarding membership in this service.

If your district is not a current member or if you are a community resident, you may still participate. Register at least five business days before the class and choose the appropriate payment option. (District PO: a budget amendment form is emailed to your business office.) Checks or signed amendments must be received at least 24 hours prior to the start of the class.

Note: The instructor will email the link to join each class to all registrants who are employees of our OPT districts or paid registrants, regardless of Approval status, about 15 - 30 minutes before each class.

For questions, please contact our Office Professional Training (OPT) team at opt@mhric.org.
  • Hours: 0.75
  • Max Class Size: 6

56. District Data Coordinator Meeting - December 2025

Program: Testing & Special Services

Dates: 12/2/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:00am

Our monthly District Data Coordinator meetings provide up-to-date information regarding NYSED reporting practices.

A Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you the Friday before the meeting.

Please contact the Data Warehouse Helpdesk at datawarehouse@mhric.org with any questions about this meeting.

Please contact OPT@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 200

57. District Data Coordinator Meeting - January 2026

Program: Testing & Special Services

Dates: 1/6/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:00am

Our monthly District Data Coordinator meetings provide up-to-date information regarding NYSED reporting practices.

A Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you the Friday before the meeting.

Please contact the Data Warehouse Helpdesk at datawarehouse@mhric.org with any questions about this meeting.

Please contact OPT@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 200

58. District Data Coordinator Meeting - February 2026

Program: Testing & Special Services

Dates: 2/3/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:00am

Our monthly District Data Coordinator meetings provide up-to-date information regarding NYSED reporting practices.

A Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you the Friday before the meeting.

Please contact the Data Warehouse Helpdesk at datawarehouse@mhric.org with any questions about this meeting.

Please contact OPT@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 200

59. District Data Coordinator Meeting - March 2026

Program: Testing & Special Services

Dates: 3/10/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:00am

Our monthly District Data Coordinator meetings provide up-to-date information regarding NYSED reporting practices.

A Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you the Friday before the meeting.

Please contact the Data Warehouse Helpdesk at datawarehouse@mhric.org with any questions about this meeting.

Please contact OPT@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 200

60. District Data Coordinator Meeting - April 2026

Program: Testing & Special Services

Dates: 4/14/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:00am

Our monthly District Data Coordinator meetings provide up-to-date information regarding NYSED reporting practices.

A Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you the Friday before the meeting.

Please contact the Data Warehouse Helpdesk at datawarehouse@mhric.org with any questions about this meeting.

Please contact OPT@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 200

61. District Data Coordinator Meeting - May 2026

Program: Testing & Special Services

Dates: 5/6/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:00am

Our monthly District Data Coordinator meetings provide up-to-date information regarding NYSED reporting practices.

A Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you the Friday before the meeting.

Please contact the Data Warehouse Helpdesk at datawarehouse@mhric.org with any questions about this meeting.

Please contact OPT@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 200

62. District Data Coordinator Meeting - June 2026

Program: Testing & Special Services

Dates: 6/2/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00 - 10:00am

Our monthly District Data Coordinator meetings provide up-to-date information regarding NYSED reporting practices.

A Zoom link for the meeting will be sent to you the Friday before the meeting.

Please contact the Data Warehouse Helpdesk at datawarehouse@mhric.org with any questions about this meeting.

Please contact OPT@mhric.org with any questions about registration.

  • Hours: 1
  • Max Class Size: 200