Frontline Education

1. NY State Smart Start Grant Summer Professional Development with Mouse.Org Grades 3-5

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Grade K-2 Teachers

Dates: 8/20/2024 to 10/10/2024

As part of the NY State Smart Start Grant Summer Professional Development with Mouse.Org, teachers who participate, will be trained in effective coaching techniques and how to lead a professional learning community in the context of computer science education.

OBJECTIVES
Objective #1: Increase the number of teachers prepared to teach and deliver K-8 CS using research and evidence-based curriculum and instructional strategies.

Objective #2: Increase the number of schools offering computer science in grades K-8.

Objective #3: Increase the number of students enrolled in computer science-related courses for all students with attention to diversity -- racial, socioeconomic, gender, disabilities, ELL.

Objective #4: Demonstrate relevance of computer science education and computer science careers in local contexts (as defined by REDC).

Objective #5: Engage CS educators in a supportive professional learning community.

2. NY State Smart Start Grant Summer Professional Development with Mouse.Org Grades 6-8

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Grade K-2 Teachers

Dates: 8/20/2024 to 10/10/2024

As part of the NY State Smart Start Grant Summer Professional Development with Mouse.Org, teachers who participate, will be trained in effective coaching techniques and how to lead a professional learning community in the context of computer science education.

OBJECTIVES
Objective #1: Increase the number of teachers prepared to teach and deliver K-8 CS using research and evidence-based curriculum and instructional strategies.

Objective #2: Increase the number of schools offering computer science in grades K-8.

Objective #3: Increase the number of students enrolled in computer science-related courses for all students with attention to diversity -- racial, socioeconomic, gender, disabilities, ELL.

Objective #4: Demonstrate relevance of computer science education and computer science careers in local contexts (as defined by REDC).

Objective #5: Engage CS educators in a supportive professional learning community.

3. NY State Smart Start Grant Summer Professional Development with Mouse.Org Grades K-2

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Grade K-2 Teachers

Dates: 8/20/2024 to 10/10/2024

As part of the NY State Smart Start Grant Summer Professional Development with Mouse.Org, teachers who participate, will be trained in effective coaching techniques and how to lead a professional learning community in the context of computer science education.

OBJECTIVES
Objective #1: Increase the number of teachers prepared to teach and deliver K-8 CS using research and evidence-based curriculum and instructional strategies.

Objective #2: Increase the number of schools offering computer science in grades K-8.

Objective #3: Increase the number of students enrolled in computer science-related courses for all students with attention to diversity -- racial, socioeconomic, gender, disabilities, ELL.

Objective #4: Demonstrate relevance of computer science education and computer science careers in local contexts (as defined by REDC).

Objective #5: Engage CS educators in a supportive professional learning community.

4. Adult CPR/AED UPDATE Course for Coaches

Program: Coaching Courses

Dates: 8/26/2024

This course satisfies the state guidelines for elementary and secondary coaching certification. This certificate is valid for 2 years.

This class starts at 5:00PM

Location at Spring Valley High School in the upper gym.

Please use the entrance for athletics.

COVID-19 Procedures will be enforced.

5. Adult CPR/AED FULL Course for Coaches

Program: Coaching Courses

Dates: 8/26/2024

This course satisfies the state guidelines for elementary and secondary coaching certification. This certificate is valid for 2 years.

This class starts at 7:00PM

Location at Spring Valley High School in the upper gym.

Please use the entrance for athletics.

COVID-19 Procedures will be enforced.

6. Full First Aid Course for Coaches by Howard Arciniegas

Program: Coaching Courses

Audience: Coaches

Dates: 8/28/2024 to 8/30/2024

This course satisfies the state guidelines for elementary and secondary coaching certification. This certificate is valid for 3 years. After 3 years the First Aid Refresher Course is required to maintain certification.

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

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-12 School Librarians

Dates: 9/4/2024

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.

Registrants will be sent registration instructions for the LibraryReady.AI course and the SLS registration code on the start date of the course. Registration closes on August 29, 2024.

8. Secondary School Librarian Network

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-12 School Librarians

Dates: 9/19/2024 to 5/15/2025

The Secondary School Librarian Network is a forum to support school librarians as leaders in their educational community on program development, curricular development, educator collaboration, and advocacy. School librarians will share successes, ideas, and strategies for professional growth and to build a network of peers. All school librarians are invited to join.

9. Elementary School Librarian Network

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-12 School Librarians

Dates: 9/19/2024 to 5/15/2025

The Elementary School Librarian Network is a forum to support school librarians as leaders in their educational community on program development, curricular development, educator collaboration, and advocacy. School librarians will share successes, ideas, and strategies for professional growth and to build a network of peers. All school librarians are invited to join.

10. High School Science Curriculum Council 24-25

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Science Teacher Leaders, Science Department Chairs/Supervisors, Administrators

Dates: 9/24/2024 to 4/3/2025

The Science Curriculum Council is a Professional Learning Community (PLC) to keep informed of recent changes in Science curriculum, instruction, and assessment in New York State and provide direction for Science Education in Rockland County. Council members will have the opportunity to collaborate on Science teaching and learning in order to best prepare students for success. In addition, under advisement from Rockland Assistant Superintendents for Instruction, this collegial group will assess professional development needs for Rockland Science educators and will plan future workshops to provide secondary teachers with an informative and intellectually stimulating experience.

11. Empowering Secondary School Learners with Sora

Program: School Library System

Audience: 7-12 School Librarians, 7-12 Educators

Dates: 9/25/2024

In today's educational landscape, digital tools are essential for supporting the needs of all learners. Join this in-depth discussion to discover how Sora empowers educators to elevate library services and enrich the learning experience for every student. Discover practical strategies and innovative approaches to leverage Sora's capabilities for promoting literacy, accessibility, and engagement with your digital library.

12. Empowering Elementary School Learners with Sora

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-6 School Librarians, K-6 Educators

Dates: 9/25/2024

In today's educational landscape, digital tools are essential for supporting the needs of all learners. Join this in-depth discussion to discover how Sora empowers educators to elevate library services and enrich the learning experience for every student. Discover practical strategies and innovative approaches to leverage Sora's capabilities for promoting literacy, accessibility, and engagement with your digital library.

13. Communications Coordinators (Liaison) and Council Joint Meeting

Program: School Library System

Dates: 9/26/2024 to 6/3/2025

The School Library System Council meets regularly to recommend policy, perform long-range and short-range planning, including overseeing the development of the system's Plan of Service. Participants will also work to approve the annual system budget, the system's annual report, and to evaluate the system's services. The December 3rd meeting's snow date is December 10, 2024. The March 4th meeting's snow date is March 11, 2025.

14. Middle School (Grades 6-8) Science Curriculum Council 24-25

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Science Teacher Leaders, Science Department Chairs/Supervisors, Administrators

Dates: 10/1/2024 to 4/10/2025

The Science Curriculum Council is a Professional Learning Community (PLC) to keep informed of recent changes in Science curriculum, instruction, and assessment in New York State and provide direction for Science Education in Rockland County. Council members will have the opportunity to collaborate on Science teaching and learning in order to best prepare students for success. In addition, under advisement from Rockland Assistant Superintendents for Instruction, this collegial group will assess professional development needs for Rockland Science educators and will plan future workshops to provide secondary teachers with an informative and intellectually stimulating experience.

15. World Language Collegial Circle/Professional Learning Community

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Teachers of World Languages

Dates: 10/1/2024 to 5/13/2025

During World Language Collegial Circle/Professional Learning Community meetings, members will delve into pertinent topics in World Language teaching and learning. Discussions will revolve around updates from the State Education Department and the most recent developments in the field. The group will tackle present trends, issues, and persistent questions. Agendas will be structured around aspects of curriculum and instruction. Participants will seek guidance, propose solutions among their peers, exchange ideas, enhance programs, and learn about schools' diverse approaches to addressing various issues.

16. Supporting English Language Learners with TeachingBooks - Secondary

Program: School Library System

Audience: 6-12 School Librarians, 6-12 Educators

Dates: 10/8/2024

Discover resources to support responsive literacy instruction for all readers. Easily vary content, pacing, and outcomes to meet reading readiness. Access and share resources in a variety of formats to meet diverse learning needs and scaffold support. Learn how TeachingBooks can support school literacy efforts to support students' engagement in personal exploration and agency, social and emotional growth, and independent reading and learning.

17. Supporting English Language Learners with TeachingBooks - Elementary

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-6 School Librarians, K-6 Educators

Dates: 10/8/2024

Discover resources to support responsive literacy instruction for all readers. Easily vary content, pacing, and outcomes to meet reading readiness. Access and share resources in a variety of formats to meet diverse learning needs and scaffold support. Learn how TeachingBooks can support school literacy efforts to support students' engagement in personal exploration and agency, social and emotional growth, and independent reading and learning.

18. Elementary Science Curriculum Council 24-25

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Elementary Science Teachers, Elementary Technology Teachers, Science Department Chairs/Supervisors, Administrators

Dates: 10/15/2024 to 5/1/2025

The Science Curriculum Council is a Professional Learning Community (PLC) to keep informed of recent changes in Science curriculum, instruction, and assessment in New York State and provide direction for Science Education in Rockland County. Council members will have the opportunity to collaborate on Science teaching and learning in order to best prepare students for success. In addition, under advisement from Rockland Assistant Superintendents for Instruction, this collegial group will assess professional development needs for Rockland Science educators and will plan future workshops to provide secondary teachers with an informative and intellectually stimulating experience. This council will be using a hybrid, in-person/virtual meeting format.

19. Math Curriculum Council: Elementary (K-5) 2024-25

Program: Professional Development Center

Dates: 10/17/2024 to 6/5/2025

The Math Curriculum Council will meet for four half day sessions to keep informed of recent changes in mathematics curriculum, instruction, and assessment initiatives from the New York State Education Department.

Our Curriculum Council will explore items related to improving curriculum and instruction for all students. There will be a focus on transitioning to the Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards. The council will participate in discussions focused on research based strategies and current best practices in mathematics, develop awareness and knowledge of the progressions across grade levels, develop a global view of mathematics across all levels, share technology resources and promote a culture of collective knowledge and expertise.

Council members will have the opportunity to discuss and share ideas on how to best prepare students for success.

20. ELA Curriculum Council Grades K-5

Program: Professional Development Center

Dates: 10/22/2024 to 4/23/2025

Are you a Literacy Leader in your District? If you are, this council is an ideal opportunity for you to come share ideas, resources and strategies with your colleagues from across the county. The ELA council is a Professional Learning Community (PLC) who will meet four times throughout the school year during rotating half day sessions.

During the councils, participants will examine instructional strategies and best practices currently being implemented in classrooms across the county in ELA. Updates from the State Education Department will be shared along with how to navigate the Next Generation ELA Learning Standards.

The council provides an opportunity for collaboration with Literacy colleagues across the districts to discuss professional development needs, best practices, vertical alignment across grade levels and provide direction for ELA instruction in Rockland County.

Participants will be added to the list serv to raise questions and get answers from all members of the council!

21. The Science & Joy of Reading in the School Library

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-12 School Librarians

Dates: 10/22/2024

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Join us in person for a virtual statewide workshop as we explore how librarians and library services play a significant role in the literacy development of young people. Through their expertise and the use of library resources, librarians positively influence the implementation and success of evidence-based literacy instruction as defined by NYSED's Literacy Briefs and current research about literacy and libraries. In this workshop, participants will examine research findings and instructional resources, collaborate with peers, and develop plans for supporting and enhancing students' literacy and social development. Sponsored by the School Library Systems Association.

22. 2024 Fall Into Books Children's and Teen's Literature Conference

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-16 School Librarians, PK-16 Educators

Dates: 10/24/2024

The regional library systems will host their 25th annual Fall Into Books Children's and Teen's Literature Conference on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

Fall Into Books brings together school librarians, public librarians, and other educators from eight counties within the Mid-Hudson Valley for a day of literacy, discussion, networking, and insight. This collaborative event features book discussion sessions ranging from picture books to young adults. Our morning keynote speaker will be a representative from the Hudson Valley Writing Project. Our afternoon author speaker will be Brendan Kiely. A continental breakfast and lunch is included with registration.

Registration is mandatory for this full-day conference. Complete your registration, select breakout sessions, and submit your $100 registration fee by signing up with Southeastern at https://fallintobooks.org.

Doors open at approximately 8:30am for breakfast and networking. The conference will start promptly at 9:00am. There will be a 1-hour break for lunch.

Fall Into Books is sponsored by the BOCES School Library Systems of Dutchess, Orange-Ulster, Rockland, Sullivan, and Ulster, Southeastern New York Library Resources Council, Ramapo Catskill Library System, and Mid-Hudson Library System.

23. ELA Curriculum Council Grades 6-12

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Administrators, ELA Chairperson

Dates: 10/24/2024 to 4/22/2025

Are you a Literacy Leader in your District? If you are, this council is an ideal opportunity for you to come share ideas, resources and strategies with your colleagues from across the county. The council is a Professional Learning Community (PLC) who will meet four times throughout the school year during rotating half day sessions.

During the councils, participants will examine instructional strategies and best practices currently being implemented in classrooms across the county in ELA. Updates from the State Education Department will be shared along with how to navigate the Next Generation ELA Learning Standards.

The council provides an opportunity for collaboration with Literacy colleagues across the districts to discuss professional development needs, best practices, vertical alignment across grade levels and provide direction for ELA instruction in Rockland County.

Participants will be added to the list serv to raise questions and get answers from all members of the council!

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

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-12 School Librarians

Dates: 11/5/2024

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.

Registrants will be sent registration instructions for the LibraryReady.AI course and the SLS registration code on the start date of the course. Registration closes on October 31, 2024.

25. NY State Smart Start Grant Fall Check-In with Mouse.Org Grades 3-5

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Grade 3-5 Teachers

Dates: 11/13/2024

This training day is a check-in and next steps session for those educators who attended the training during the summer and Fall of 2024.

As part of the NY State Smart Start Grant Virtual Summer Professional Development with Mouse.Org, teachers who participate, will be trained in effective coaching techniques and how to lead a professional learning community in the context of computer science education.

OBJECTIVES
Objective #1: Increase the number of teachers prepared to teach and deliver K-8 CS using research and evidence-based curriculum and instructional strategies.

Objective #2: Increase the number of schools offering computer science in grades K-8.

Objective #3: Increase the number of students enrolled in computer science-related courses for all students with attention to diversity -- racial, socioeconomic, gender, disabilities, ELL.

Objective #4: Demonstrate relevance of computer science education and computer science careers in local contexts (as defined by REDC).

Objective #5: Engage CS educators in a supportive professional learning community.

26. NY State Smart Start Grant Fall Check-In with Mouse.Org Grades 6-8

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Grade 6-8 Teachers

Dates: 11/13/2024

This training day is a check-in and next steps session for those educators who attended the training during the summer and Fall of 2024.

As part of the NY State Smart Start Grant Virtual Summer Professional Development with Mouse.Org, teachers who participate, will be trained in effective coaching techniques and how to lead a professional learning community in the context of computer science education.

OBJECTIVES
Objective #1: Increase the number of teachers prepared to teach and deliver K-8 CS using research and evidence-based curriculum and instructional strategies.

Objective #2: Increase the number of schools offering computer science in grades K-8.

Objective #3: Increase the number of students enrolled in computer science-related courses for all students with attention to diversity -- racial, socioeconomic, gender, disabilities, ELL.

Objective #4: Demonstrate relevance of computer science education and computer science careers in local contexts (as defined by REDC).

Objective #5: Engage CS educators in a supportive professional learning community.

27. NY State Smart Start Grant Fall Check-In with Mouse.Org Grades K-2

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Grade K-2 Teachers

Dates: 11/13/2024

This training day is a check-in and next steps session for those educators who attended the training during the summer and Fall of 2024.

As part of the NY State Smart Start Grant Virtual Summer Professional Development with Mouse.Org, teachers who participate, will be trained in effective coaching techniques and how to lead a professional learning community in the context of computer science education.

OBJECTIVES
Objective #1: Increase the number of teachers prepared to teach and deliver K-8 CS using research and evidence-based curriculum and instructional strategies.

Objective #2: Increase the number of schools offering computer science in grades K-8.

Objective #3: Increase the number of students enrolled in computer science-related courses for all students with attention to diversity -- racial, socioeconomic, gender, disabilities, ELL.

Objective #4: Demonstrate relevance of computer science education and computer science careers in local contexts (as defined by REDC).

Objective #5: Engage CS educators in a supportive professional learning community.

28. Promoting Independent Reading with TeachingBooks - Secondary

Program: School Library System

Audience: 6-12 School Librarians, 6-12 Educators

Dates: 11/13/2024

Discover searching tips that will match titles to readers. Explore and share resources in a variety of formats that deepen connections to high-interest, diverse, and complex texts to engage readers. Learn how TeachingBooks can support school literacy efforts to support students' engagement in personal exploration and agency, social and emotional growth, and independent reading and learning.

29. Supporting Early Literacy with TeachingBooks and Sora

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-4 School Librarians, K-4 Educators

Dates: 11/13/2024

Discover exceptional texts to support and supplement early literacy instruction. Use TeachingBooks to identify popular picture books by more than a dozen phonics and phonemic awareness classifications. Additionally, you'll have other resources for each book to extend reading instruction in the library, home, or classroom. Learn how TeachingBooks can support school literacy efforts to support students' engagement in personal exploration and agency, social and emotional growth, and independent reading and learning.

30. ONLINEUPDATED IDENTIFICATION & REPORTING OF CHILD ABUSE & MALTREATMENT - THIS IS AN ON LINE COURSE AND FOR REGISTRATION PURPOSES

Program: SAVE and Child Abuse Awareness

Audience: Classroom teachers, teaching assts, educ in adm/supv service, coaches, persons NY State cert/license

Dates: On-Going (Ends Dec 30, 2024)

This is an ONLINE course. Candidates applying for New York State certification/license, or are have an active registration in TEACH, in New York State, must complete two hours of course work in the **UPDATED** Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment in accordance with Education Law. Rockland BOCES is providing a two-hour fully online certification course that fulfills this requirement. A certificate will be issued to participants at the completion of this course as well as an electronic upload of completion directly to TEACH.

Participants register thru Frontline. Upon receipt of payment, each registrant will receive an online account.

Usernames, enrollment password for the course, and link to the course are then emailed to the student. Students may begin the course when they receive their account information. Participants do not have to wait until the date posted on this registration.

31. ONLINE Dignity For All Students (DASA) - 6 Hour Certification Course

Program: Dignity for All Students Act

Audience: Anyone needing training for certification

Dates: On-Going (Ends Dec 30, 2024)

WORK AT YOUR OWN PACE IN THIS 100% ONLINE COURSE

Effective December 31, 2013 all applicants for Certification are required to complete six clock hours of coursework or training in accordance with Article 2 Sections 10-18 of the Education Law. Rockland BOCES is pleased to be a provider of DASA Training. Upon completion of the workshop, you will receive a Certification of Completion.

The coursework will address the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination, marginalization and microaggressions, including but not limited to those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex.

PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED TO RECEIVE LOGIN INFORMATION **NOTE - WE CURRENTLY DO NOT HAVE ONLINE PAYMENT**

A check may be mailed to:
Rockland BOCES
Attn: Stacy Muthig
Building 10 65 Parrott Rd,
West Nyack, NY 10994

If you have encryption software and can send credit card information through email - please email Stacy Muthig: smuthig@rboces.org. You may also contact Stacy to set up a time to provide credit card information over the phone.

Once payment is received you will receive your login credentials via email and you may begin the course right away!

No district approval and building required.

32. S.A.V.E. Online Class

Program: SAVE and Child Abuse Awareness

Audience: Classroom teachers, teaching assts, educ in adm/supv service, coaches, persons NY State cert/license

Dates: On-Going (Ends Dec 30, 2024)

Candidates applying for a New York State certification/license, must complete two hours of course work in school violence prevention (Schools Against Violence in Education) in accordance with Education Law. Rockland BOCES is providing a two-hour fully online certification course that fulfills this requirement. A certificate will be issued to participants at the completion of this course.

Participants register thru MyLearningPlan. Upon receipt of payment, each registrant will receive an online account. Once participants receive their account information, they may start the course. Participants do not have to wait until the date posted on the registration.

Usernames, enrollment password for the course, and link to the course are then emailed to the student.

33. NY State Smart Start Grant Winter Check-In with Mouse.Org Grades 3-5

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Grade 3-5 Teachers

Dates: 1/22/2025

This training day is a check-in and next steps session for those educators who attended the training during the Summer and Fall of 2024.

As part of the NY State Smart Start Grant Virtual Summer Professional Development with Mouse.Org, teachers who participate, will be trained in effective coaching techniques and how to lead a professional learning community in the context of computer science education.

OBJECTIVES
Objective #1: Increase the number of teachers prepared to teach and deliver K-8 CS using research and evidence-based curriculum and instructional strategies.

Objective #2: Increase the number of schools offering computer science in grades K-8.

Objective #3: Increase the number of students enrolled in computer science-related courses for all students with attention to diversity -- racial, socioeconomic, gender, disabilities, ELL.

Objective #4: Demonstrate relevance of computer science education and computer science careers in local contexts (as defined by REDC).

Objective #5: Engage CS educators in a supportive professional learning community.

34. NY State Smart Start Grant Winter Check-In with Mouse.Org Grades 6-8

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Grade 6-8 Teachers

Dates: 1/22/2025

This training day is a check-in and next steps session for those educators who attended the training during the Summer and Fall of 2024.

As part of the NY State Smart Start Grant Virtual Summer Professional Development with Mouse.Org, teachers who participate, will be trained in effective coaching techniques and how to lead a professional learning community in the context of computer science education.

OBJECTIVES
Objective #1: Increase the number of teachers prepared to teach and deliver K-8 CS using research and evidence-based curriculum and instructional strategies.

Objective #2: Increase the number of schools offering computer science in grades K-8.

Objective #3: Increase the number of students enrolled in computer science-related courses for all students with attention to diversity -- racial, socioeconomic, gender, disabilities, ELL.

Objective #4: Demonstrate relevance of computer science education and computer science careers in local contexts (as defined by REDC).

Objective #5: Engage CS educators in a supportive professional learning community.

35. NY State Smart Start Grant Winter Check-In with Mouse.Org Grades K-2

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Grade K-2 Teachers

Dates: 1/22/2025

This training day is a check-in and next steps session for those educators who attended the training during the Summer and Fall of 2024.

As part of the NY State Smart Start Grant Virtual Summer Professional Development with Mouse.Org, teachers who participate, will be trained in effective coaching techniques and how to lead a professional learning community in the context of computer science education.

OBJECTIVES
Objective #1: Increase the number of teachers prepared to teach and deliver K-8 CS using research and evidence-based curriculum and instructional strategies.

Objective #2: Increase the number of schools offering computer science in grades K-8.

Objective #3: Increase the number of students enrolled in computer science-related courses for all students with attention to diversity -- racial, socioeconomic, gender, disabilities, ELL.

Objective #4: Demonstrate relevance of computer science education and computer science careers in local contexts (as defined by REDC).

Objective #5: Engage CS educators in a supportive professional learning community.

36. Reach and Engage Every Secondary School Reader with Sora

Program: School Library System

Audience: 7-12 School Librarians, 7-12 Educators

Dates: 1/23/2025

Looking for ways to market your digital library and engage your readers? Join this session for inspiration, ideas, and strategies to promote your digital library on Sora. Discover how Sora can help you reach emerging readers in your school community, including success stories from Sora educators across the country and tips to market Sora to every reader at your school. If you're looking to increase readership and deepen engagement with your digital library, don't miss this opportunity to uncover best practices and resources that you can begin using right away.

37. Reach and Engage Every Elementary School Reader with Sora

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-6 School Librarians, K-6 Educators

Dates: 1/23/2025

Looking for ways to market your digital library and engage your readers? Join this session for inspiration, ideas, and strategies to promote your digital library on Sora. Discover how Sora can help you reach emerging readers in your school community, including success stories from Sora educators across the country and tips to market Sora to every reader at your school. If you're looking to increase readership and deepen engagement with your digital library, don't miss this opportunity to uncover best practices and resources that you can begin using right away.

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

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-12 School Librarians

Dates: 1/28/2025

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.

Registrants will be sent registration instructions for the LibraryReady.AI course and the SLS registration code on the start date of the course. Registration closes on January 23, 2025.

39. Navigating Book Selections with Book Resumes and Instant Collection Reports on TeachingBooks - Secondary

Program: School Library System

Audience: 6-12 School Librarians, 6-12 Educators

Dates: 2/4/2025

Receive insights, reports, and confidence around the titles you choose for displays, storytimes, book clubs, and more. Book resumes provide you with the book's bona fides: awards, reviews, genres, reading levels, and more. Collection analysis reports give you insights into diversity, recency, fiction/non-fiction, and more - while also helping you identify titles for possible acquisitions for your school. Learn how TeachingBooks can support school literacy efforts to support students' engagement in personal exploration and agency, social and emotional growth, and independent reading and learning.

40. Navigating Book Selections with Book Resumes and Instant Collection Reports on TeachingBooks - Elementary

Program: School Library System

Audience: K-6 School Librarians, K-6 Educators

Dates: 2/4/2025

Receive insights, reports, and confidence around the titles you choose for displays, storytimes, book clubs, and more. Book resumes provide you with the book's bona fides: awards, reviews, genres, reading levels, and more. Collection analysis reports give you insights into diversity, recency, fiction/non-fiction, and more - while also helping you identify titles for possible acquisitions for your school. Learn how TeachingBooks can support school literacy efforts to support students' engagement in personal exploration and agency, social and emotional growth, and independent reading and learning.

41. NY State Smart Start Grant Final Check-In with Mouse.Org Grades 3-5

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Grade 3-5 Teachers

Dates: 2/25/2025

This training day is a check-in and next steps session for those educators who attended the training during the Summer and Fall of 2024.

As part of the NY State Smart Start Grant Virtual Summer Professional Development with Mouse.Org, teachers who participate, will be trained in effective coaching techniques and how to lead a professional learning community in the context of computer science education.

OBJECTIVES
Objective #1: Increase the number of teachers prepared to teach and deliver K-8 CS using research and evidence-based curriculum and instructional strategies.

Objective #2: Increase the number of schools offering computer science in grades K-8.

Objective #3: Increase the number of students enrolled in computer science-related courses for all students with attention to diversity -- racial, socioeconomic, gender, disabilities, ELL.

Objective #4: Demonstrate relevance of computer science education and computer science careers in local contexts (as defined by REDC).

Objective #5: Engage CS educators in a supportive professional learning community.

42. NY State Smart Start Grant Final Check-In with Mouse.Org Grades 6-8

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Grade 6-8 Teachers

Dates: 2/25/2025

This training day is a check-in and next steps session for those educators who attended the training during the Summer and Fall of 2024.

As part of the NY State Smart Start Grant Virtual Summer Professional Development with Mouse.Org, teachers who participate, will be trained in effective coaching techniques and how to lead a professional learning community in the context of computer science education.

OBJECTIVES
Objective #1: Increase the number of teachers prepared to teach and deliver K-8 CS using research and evidence-based curriculum and instructional strategies.

Objective #2: Increase the number of schools offering computer science in grades K-8.

Objective #3: Increase the number of students enrolled in computer science-related courses for all students with attention to diversity -- racial, socioeconomic, gender, disabilities, ELL.

Objective #4: Demonstrate relevance of computer science education and computer science careers in local contexts (as defined by REDC).

Objective #5: Engage CS educators in a supportive professional learning community.

43. NY State Smart Start Grant Final Check-In with Mouse.Org Grades K-2

Program: Professional Development Center

Audience: Grade K-2 Teachers

Dates: 2/25/2025

This training day is a check-in and next steps session for those educators who attended the training during the Summer and Fall of 2024.

As part of the NY State Smart Start Grant Virtual Summer Professional Development with Mouse.Org, teachers who participate, will be trained in effective coaching techniques and how to lead a professional learning community in the context of computer science education.

OBJECTIVES
Objective #1: Increase the number of teachers prepared to teach and deliver K-8 CS using research and evidence-based curriculum and instructional strategies.

Objective #2: Increase the number of schools offering computer science in grades K-8.

Objective #3: Increase the number of students enrolled in computer science-related courses for all students with attention to diversity -- racial, socioeconomic, gender, disabilities, ELL.

Objective #4: Demonstrate relevance of computer science education and computer science careers in local contexts (as defined by REDC).

Objective #5: Engage CS educators in a supportive professional learning community.

44. Pathways to Progress: School Librarians Forge Ahead - SLS Annual Joint Conference

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians, K-12 Educators

Dates: 3/28/2025

The SLS Annual Joint Conference, "Pathways to Progress: School Librarians Forge Ahead," addresses the evolving landscape of education and the crucial role of school librarians. Pathways to Progress will equip school librarians as learning leaders with the tools and knowledge necessary to respond to contemporary factors influencing education and student learning. Through multidisciplinary engagement and upholding professional standards, school librarians can inspire students to develop a diverse skill set that prepares them for the complexities of the modern world.

Early Bird Special: February 28, 2025 - $125.00. February 28, 2025 - $150.00.

For questions regarding this activity, please contact jcannell@swboces.org.

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