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1. Book Study: Five Kinds of Nonfiction

Program: School Library System

Audience: Elementary and Middle School Librarians and Teachers

Dates: 7/7/2026 to 8/27/2026

Five Kinds of Nonfiction, by Marlene P. Correia and Melissa Stewart. When students understand the characteristics of the five categories, they can predict the type of information they're likely to find in a particular book and how that information will be presented. As a result, they can quickly and easily identify the best books for a particular purpose (early stages of research, later stages of research, mentor texts in writing workshop, etc.) as well as the kind of nonfiction books they enjoy reading most.

This virtual book study consists of five 1-hour Meetings throughout the summer.
Meeting dates: Tuesday, July 7, Tuesday July 21, Tuesday August 4, Tuesday August 18, Thursday August 27.
Time: 9:00-10:00am. Zoom link will be sent to registrants.
  • Enrolled: 4/25
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2. Special Education for General Education Administrators

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General Education Administrators

Dates: 7/27/2026

Participants will:
- Become familiar with Federal and State laws, regulations, and policies establishing the special education process.
- Identify intervention frameworks and instructional supports that impact the special education eligibility process.
- Understand their responsibilities in the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)/Committee on Special Education (CSE), and Individualized Education Program (IEP) processes.
- Learn about Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), specially designed instruction (SDI), classroom observations, and diploma and credential options for students with disabilities.
- Identify specific considerations for English language learners (ELLs) with or suspected of having disabilities.
- Describe discipline considerations for students with disabilities.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

3. Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics: Research-Based Practices for Increasing Student Engagement and Learning

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 7/27/2026


Join us for a full-day session exploring Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics. This session will immerse participants in the BTC methodology while also unpacking the research-based practices that will help shift classrooms from passive learning spaces to active thinking environments. Through both doing mathematics, and examining the pedagogical practices behind them, participants will discover how simple changes can dramatically increase the number of students thinking, as well as the amount of time they spend thinking.

Participants will be able to:

1. Explain the research foundation behind each of the 14 BTC teaching practices and how traditional classroom practices work against student thinking.

2. Analyze the interconnections among the 14 teaching practices and understand why implementation sequence matters for successfully building a thinking classroom culture.

3. Develop a plan for implementing the first three macro-moves of Building Thinking Classrooms with understanding of the research supporting each practice.

**Written in collaboration with Artificial Intelligence**

***ISSC Parking - Please use the back parking lot behind our building first. When at full capacity we may use the side and front lots. Please do not park in the spots directly against the backside of the building as these belong to the businesses. Thank you!***
  • Enrolled: 2/25
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4. Building Better Writers: An Introduction to SRSD and Explicit Writing Instruction

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 7/28/2026


This hands-on workshop cuts through the noise and brings together the most powerful, research-proven frameworks in writing instruction today. Grounded in the Science of Writing, this entry-level session weaves together the complementary approaches of thinkSRSD/Releasing Writers (Dr. Leslie Laud), The Writing Revolution (Dr. Judith Hochman), and other cornerstone evidence-based strategies to give you a clear, cohesive picture of what explicit writing instruction looks like - from kindergarten through 12th grade. We'll explore how skilled writers think, plan, draft, and revise - and more importantly, how to teach those invisible processes explicitly, systematically, and with joy.


***ISSC Parking - Please use the back parking lot behind our building first. When at full capacity we may use the side and front lots. Please do not park in the spots directly against the backside of the building as these belong to the businesses. Thank you!***
  • Enrolled: 8/25
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5. Edmentum Training: Tools, Tips, and Time-Saving Strategies 10AM

Program: Distance Learning

Audience: Educators, counselors, and support staff using or supporting Edmentum Courseware.

Dates: 7/28/2026

Gain a deeper understanding of Edmentum Courseware through hands-on guidance, practical tips, and time-saving strategies that help you manage courses more efficiently and keep students on track.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

6. Edmentum Training: Tools, Tips, and Time-Saving Strategies 1PM

Program: Distance Learning

Audience: Educators, counselors, and support staff using or supporting Edmentum Courseware.

Dates: 7/28/2026

Gain a deeper understanding of Edmentum Courseware through hands-on guidance, practical tips, and time-saving strategies that help you manage courses more efficiently and keep students on track.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

7. Lead Evaluator New Leader Training

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Principals

Dates: 7/30/2026

This in-person session is our APPR Lead Evaluator Training for leaders who are new and will be observing teachers.

This training is for administrators who have not attended Lead Evaluator training in the past. Lunch will be provided.
  • Enrolled: 2/30
  • Wait: 0/0

8. Science of Reading for Administrators: The First Steps

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 7/31/2026

Asynchronous Training
This training helps administrators gain a greater understanding of what the Science of Reading has determined to be the foundational skills needed to become a proficient reader.  Participants will explore current instructional practices in reading and the impact they have on reading proficiency.  The training will also provide context for the importance of effective reading instruction and the impact that it has on equity for all students. To overcome equity barriers, school leaders need to support educators in utilizing systemic, explicit instruction to teach the skills supported by the science of reading.  This training also highlights ineffective practices and why those may not be working; this is intended to inform leadership support of teachers implementing research-based and effective reading instruction. ***Asynchronous- Training provided over the course of the month. Work at your own pace. Feedback is provided throughout or via Office Hours if requested. *** ***Please ignore the date and time of activity. This is an asynchronous on-line course. ***
  • Enrolled: 1/20
  • Wait: 0/0

9. Lead Evaluator Refresher Training - AM Session

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Principals

Dates: 8/3/2026

This in-person session is our APPR Lead Evaluator Training for leaders who observe teachers. This training is for administrators who have attended Lead Evaluator training in the past.
  • Enrolled: 11/30
  • Wait: 0/0

10. Lead Evaluator Refresher Training - PM Session

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Principals

Dates: 8/3/2026

This in-person session is our APPR Lead Evaluator Training for leaders who observe teachers. This training is for administrators who have attended Lead Evaluator training in the past.
  • Enrolled: 8/30
  • Wait: 0/0

11. Zoom Training

Program: Distance Learning

Dates: 8/4/2026

Comprehensive training on Zoom and virtual meetings.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/10

12. Assessment Essentials Part 2

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General Education Teachers
Special Education Teachers
Related Service Providers
Administrator
School Psychologists

Dates: 8/4/2026

The Assessment Essentials Part 2: Curriculum-Based Measurement (CBM) training package is the second in a two-part series of trainings based on assessment and builds upon foundational assessment knowledge and skills learned in Assessment Essentials Part 1. This training focuses on one of the key assessment areas of reading and math skills: CBM. Participants will learn what CBM is, common skills CBM can evaluate, availability of CBM administration packages, the versatility of CBM, how to administer and score CBM, and how to interpret results.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
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13. Schoology Training: How to use Schoology for your district 10AM

Program: Distance Learning

Audience: Educators and school staff using or supporting Schoology within their district.

Dates: 8/4/2026

This session provides an overview of Schoology and how it is used within your district. Participants will learn key features, navigation, and best practices for managing courses, accessing materials, and supporting student learning.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
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14. Schoology Training: How to use Schoology for your district 1PM

Program: Distance Learning

Audience: Educators and school staff using or supporting Schoology within their district.

Dates: 8/4/2026

This session provides an overview of Schoology and how it is used within your district. Participants will learn key features, navigation, and best practices for managing courses, accessing materials, and supporting student learning.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
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15. Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Mandated 6 Hour Certification Workshop (ONLINE)

Program: DASA

Audience: Any candidates applying for certification through NYSED, including educators with initial certification applying for professional certification

Dates: On-Going (Ends Aug 26, 2026)


The New York State Education Department (NYSED) Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) requires that candidates applying for certification, including educators with initial certification applying for professional certification, complete 6 hours of coursework or training on harassment, bullying, cyber bullying, and discrimination in schools [Article 2 Sections 10-18 of the Education Law]. This training also addresses microaggressions and social patterns of harassment, bullying, and discrimination.

This fully ASYNCHRONOUS workshop runs from August 5-26, 2026. Participants work at their own pace during this window, to complete all tasks and assignments by the course end date (August 26, 2026). The course is composed of seven learning sessions, including a "getting started" introduction and 6 modules consisting of recorded lectures, videos, readings, and activities. Participants will need access to a computer or device with internet access that will allow them to watch videos, view and complete documents in PDF format and Google Docs, complete Google Forms, and engage in online activities.

Registration ends on Monday, July 27, 2026. Payment must be received no later than Friday, July 31, 2026. Please mail your CHECK, PURCHASE ORDER or MONEY ORDER ONLY to:

ONC BOCES, Attn: Audra DeSilva, 7352 State Hwy 23, Suite 3, Oneonta, NY 13820. (Payable to: ONC BOCES)

The cost of the course is $25 for subscribed districts: Charlotte Valley CSD, Cooperstown CSD, Laurens CSD, Schenevus CSD, South Kortright CSD, Stamford CSD, and Worcester CSD.

There is a $100 fee for all others.

On Wednesday, August 5, all registered participants will receive an email providing instructions for accessing the course. Upon confirmation that all coursework was completed, ONC BOCES will report your completion to TEACH electronically. If you fail to complete the course by Wednesday, August 26, 2026, you will need to register and pay to retake the course during the next offering.
  • Enrolled: 7/15
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16. Mini-Session: Navigating 4 Streaming Resources from School Library

Program: School Library System

Audience: Teachers and Librarians in ONC BOCES region

Dates: 8/11/2026

In this mini session we will be doing extended looks at our top streaming resources available to you through the Media Library Co-SER - Swank, PBS, Learn 360, and Clickview. Learn how to navigate, search, share to students, and set up individual profiles if needed. A great opportunity to take the time to learn the great streaming tools School Library has to offer you at this workshop!
  • Enrolled: 1/20
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17. Special Education for General Education Administrators

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General Education Administrators

Dates: 8/11/2026

Participants will:
- Become familiar with Federal and State laws, regulations, and policies establishing the special education process.
- Identify intervention frameworks and instructional supports that impact the special education eligibility process.
- Understand their responsibilities in the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)/Committee on Special Education (CSE), and Individualized Education Program (IEP) processes.
- Learn about Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), specially designed instruction (SDI), classroom observations, and diploma and credential options for students with disabilities.
- Identify specific considerations for English language learners (ELLs) with or suspected of having disabilities.
- Describe discipline considerations for students with disabilities.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

18. Mini-Session: Creating with Canva

Program: School Library System

Audience: School Librarians and Teachers

Dates: 8/11/2026

Enhance your design skills and create captivating educational materials with Canva. In this hands-on session, learn how to create posters, and interactive content for your library and classrooms as well as play with all of the AI features now in Canva. Whether you're designing engaging reading resources or promoting library events, this workshop will equip you with the skills you need to elevate your creativity. We will also look at Podcasting and Presentation options using Canva.
  • Enrolled: 1/15
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19. 3D Fabrication - Glowforge Laser Cutter

Program: School Library System

Audience: Librarians and Teachers in the ONC BOCES region

Dates: 8/14/2026

This workshop will train participants in the use of the Media Library Glowforge Laser Cutter.

The skills learned in this workshop can be easily applied to create a wide variety of fun and useful items.
  • Enrolled: 1/15
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20. TCIS Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools Initial Training - August 2026

Program: TCI

Audience: Teachers and Staff who support Students in Crisis Situations in need of De-escalation training

Dates: 8/17/2026 to 8/21/2026

The Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) system is an adaptation of the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention System (TCI). TCI and TCIS embody the same concepts, but TCIS uses language and scenarios specific to the needs of a school audience. TCIS is a trauma-informed system that provides school staff with safe, effective, and trauma sensitive skills to manage the emotional and behavioral challenges they encounter in their daily interactions with students.



TCIS recognizes the many challenges teachers and school staff face such as fluctuations in class size, staff shortages, ever-changing initiatives and regulations, children who live with complex trauma, and the diverse social economic conditions among school districts.

  • Enrolled: 15/20
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21. Edmentum Training: Tools, Tips, and Time-Saving Strategies 10AM

Program: Distance Learning

Audience: Educators, counselors, and support staff using or supporting Edmentum Courseware.

Dates: 8/18/2026

Gain a deeper understanding of Edmentum Courseware through hands-on guidance, practical tips, and time-saving strategies that help you manage courses more efficiently and keep students on track.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

22. Edmentum Training: Tools, Tips, and Time-Saving Strategies 1PM

Program: Distance Learning

Audience: Educators, counselors, and support staff using or supporting Edmentum Courseware.

Dates: 8/18/2026

Gain a deeper understanding of Edmentum Courseware through hands-on guidance, practical tips, and time-saving strategies that help you manage courses more efficiently and keep students on track.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

23. Elementary School Library Curriculum Re-visited

Program: School Library System

Audience: Elementary School Librarians

Dates: 8/19/2026

This collaborative workshop is designed to support elementary school librarians in reexamining and strengthening their instructional practices to meet evolving student needs. Participants will engage in an exchange of ideas focused on curriculum design, digital literacy, and meaningful integration of technology within the library setting. By the end of the session, attendees will leave with refreshed perspectives, practical resources, and actionable strategies to enhance their library curriculum and better support student learning in an increasingly digital world. School Library System will pay for attendance, please choose PO option.

What to Expect:
Peer Insights: Local librarians share proven lesson frameworks and library success stories.
Standards Integration: Learn to authentically embed ESIFC competencies, Computer Science (CS) and Digital Fluency (DF), and Media Literacy into your instruction.
Curated Resources: Explore high-quality external resources to bolster digital citizenship and media literacy.
Collaborative Format: A mix of expert presentations and facilitated group discussions ensures you learn from both speakers and peers.
Location: In Person - MVCC Campus, Utica NY
Time: 8:30-3pm
This workshop is in collaboration with OHM, MO & HFM BOCES
  • Enrolled: 4/25
  • Wait: 0/0

24. Diploma and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities (AM Session)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and Special Education Administrators, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, School Psychologists and other Related Service Providers.

Dates: 8/20/2026

This training is designed to ensure that students with disabilities and their families are aware of the multiple pathways to graduate school with a diploma and exiting credentials.
1. Define Self-Determination
2. Discuss credit requirements for graduation
3. Discuss the multiple pathways to Regents diploma
4. Discuss appeal eligibility criteria
5. Discuss safety nets for students with disabilities
6. Discuss exiting credentials
  • Enrolled: 0/15
  • Wait: 0/0

25. Lead Evaluator Refresher Training - AM Session

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Principals

Dates: 8/20/2026

This in-person session is our APPR Lead Evaluator Training for leaders who observe teachers. This training is for administrators who have attended Lead Evaluator training in the past.
  • Enrolled: 7/30
  • Wait: 0/0

26. What Does it Mean to be Culturally Responsive?

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Any educator or staff member that works with students

Dates: 8/20/2026

As a result of this training, participants will be able to use the following tools to promote more equitable outcomes for students with disabilities. This by way of building their own capacity related to Culturally Responsive Teaching and the New York State Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework:
"CRT is not a set of 'best practices' but a practice that recognizes the mind-body connection involved in learning"
The teacher keeps in mind the social-emotional impact of living in a racialized society
The teacher recognizes student's use of cultural capital and tools (soft-wired)
The teacher responds "positively" (non-verbally and verbally)
The teacher is constructive (helpful) in facilitating learning by building on cultural tools

  • Enrolled: 4/20
  • Wait: 0/0

27. Diploma and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities (PM Session)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and Special Education Administrators, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, School Psychologists and other Related Service Providers.

Dates: 8/20/2026

This training is designed to ensure that students with disabilities and their families are aware of the multiple pathways to graduate school with a diploma and exiting credentials.
1. Define Self-Determination
2. Discuss credit requirements for graduation
3. Discuss the multiple pathways to Regents diploma
4. Discuss appeal eligibility criteria
5. Discuss safety nets for students with disabilities
6. Discuss exiting credentials
  • Enrolled: 0/15
  • Wait: 0/0

28. Lead Evaluator Refresher Training - PM Session

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Principals

Dates: 8/20/2026

This in-person session is our APPR Lead Evaluator Training for leaders who observe teachers. This training is for administrators who have attended Lead Evaluator training in the past.
  • Enrolled: 2/30
  • Wait: 0/0

29. Lead Evaluator New Leader Training

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Principals

Dates: 8/21/2026

This in-person session is our APPR Lead Evaluator Training for leaders who are new and will be observing teachers.

This training is for administrators who have not attended Lead Evaluator training in the past. Lunch will be provided.
  • Enrolled: 1/30
  • Wait: 0/0

30. Distance Learning Faculty Training

Program: Distance Learning

Audience: Distance Learning Teachers

Dates: 8/24/2026 to 8/28/2026

For teachers that are teaching courses to other school districts. Policies, guidelines, best practices, and technology will be reviewed.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

31. Zoom Training

Program: Distance Learning

Dates: 8/25/2026

Comprehensive training on Zoom and virtual meetings.
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/10

32. Training for New Dignity Act Coordinators

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Principals, Guidance Counselors, Staff acting as Dignity Act Coordinators

Dates: 8/25/2026


*PLEASE BE AWARE THIS IS NOT THE 6 - HOUR REQUIRED TRAINING FOR CERTIFICATION*

This training is designed for NEW Dignity Act Coordinators, and addresses the following topics:

- Overview/requirements of the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
- Roles and Responsibilities of the Dignity Act Coordinator
- Definitions and differences - misconduct vs. bullying/harassment
- Prevention and intervention strategies
- Tips for conducting Investigations
- Impact and importance of school culture to create a welcoming and affirming environment

Coffee, tea and water will be available.

Registration ends Wednesday, August 19th.

**No fee for employees of: Charlotte Valley CSD, Cooperstown CSD, Laurens CSD, Schenevus CSD, Stamford CSD, South Kortright CSD, Worcester CSD.

There is a $150 fee for employees of all other component districts of the ONC BOCES region.

***ISSC Parking - Please use the back parking lot behind our building first. When at full capacity we may use the side and front lots. Please do not park in the spots directly against the backside of the building as these belong to the businesses. Thank you!***
  • Enrolled: 3/15
  • Wait: 0/0

33. Teacher Mentor Training

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 8/26/2026


This professional learning session prepares experienced teachers to serve as mentors to new colleagues. Grounded in the NYS Mentoring Standards and Commissioner's Regulation 100.2(dd), the session moves participants through a purposeful arc: understanding the philosophy and structure of the mentoring program, developing empathy for the first-year teacher experience, building a concrete Mentoring Plan, and reflecting on the skills, beliefs, and mindset that define effective mentoring. Through collaborative protocols, structured planning time, and self-assessment activities, participants leave with practical tools they can use at the start of their mentor-mentee relationship.

Coffee, tea, water and light snacks are provided at our workshops. Participants will have a one-hour lunch break (on their own).

***ISSC Parking - Please use the back parking lot behind our building first. When at full capacity we may use the side and front lots. Please do not park in the spots directly against the backside of the building as these belong to the businesses. Thank you!***
  • Enrolled: 4/20
  • Wait: 0/0

34. Foundations of Effective Reading Instruction: Understanding the Science of Reading

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Literacy Specialists; Special Education Teachers; General Education Teachers; School Psychologists; Principals

Dates: 8/31/2026

Asynchronous training through a shared Google Drive. Participants will be able to:
-describe the current status of reading achievement of students in the United States and New York State;
-describe the gap between what is known about effective reading instruction and the implementation of effective reading instruction;
-identify theories of reading that are supported by research; and
list the skills that are essential for proficient reading and how to best teach those skills

Credit will be given based on activities completed.



*** Asynchronous Training Provided over the course of the month. Work at your own pace. Feedback is provided throughout or via office hours if requested. *** Please ignore the date and time of activity. This is asynchronous on-line course.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

35. Project-Based Learning Teacher Cohort - Session 1 - Gilboa-Conesville CSD

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Teachers and Leaders

Dates: 9/17/2026

A Year-Long Professional Learning Experience
Are you ready to transform your classroom through authentic, student-driven learning?
We are seeking dedicated educators to join an exciting year-long professional learning cohort focused on Project-Based Learning (PBL). Grounded in the PBLWorks (Buck Institute for Education) Gold Standard framework, this cohort will guide participants through a structured progression - from exploring the research and design elements behind high-quality PBL, to developing problem-based learning tasks, and ultimately designing and implementing a full-scale PBL unit during the final marking period.
Cohort members will alternate between in-person and virtual sessions throughout the year, while also building a collaborative professional community along the way.


What You'll Gain
✓ Deep understanding of the PBLWorks Gold Standard design elements
✓ Hands-on experience designing and facilitating problem-based lessons
✓ A completed, classroom-tested PBL unit ready for future use
✓ A supportive network of colleagues committed to student-centered instruction

Topic(s)
- Agreements & Expectations
- Portrait of a Graduate Framework
- Gold Standard Design Framework
- Identify Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Opportunities/ Threats (SWOT)
- Letters to Stakeholders

In Preparation for this session, Please:
- Come with an interest survey completed by your students.
- Bring NYS content learning standards
- 26-27 Schedule
  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0

36. Project-Based Learning Teacher Cohort - Session 1 - Worcester CSD

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Teachers and Leaders

Dates: 9/17/2026

A Year-Long Professional Learning Experience
Are you ready to transform your classroom through authentic, student-driven learning?
We are seeking dedicated educators to join an exciting year-long professional learning cohort focused on Project-Based Learning (PBL). Grounded in the PBLWorks (Buck Institute for Education) Gold Standard framework, this cohort will guide participants through a structured progression - from exploring the research and design elements behind high-quality PBL, to developing problem-based learning tasks, and ultimately designing and implementing a full-scale PBL unit during the final marking period.
Cohort members will alternate between in-person and virtual sessions throughout the year, while also building a collaborative professional community along the way.


What You'll Gain
✓ Deep understanding of the PBLWorks Gold Standard design elements
✓ Hands-on experience designing and facilitating problem-based lessons
✓ A completed, classroom-tested PBL unit ready for future use
✓ A supportive network of colleagues committed to student-centered instruction

Topic(s)
- Agreements & Expectations
- Portrait of a Graduate Framework
- Gold Standard Design Framework
- Identify Strengths/ Weaknesses/ Opportunities/ Threats (SWOT)
- Letters to Stakeholders

In Preparation for this session, Please:
- Come with an interest survey completed by your students.
- Bring NYS content learning standards
- 26-27 Schedule
  • Enrolled: 5/50
  • Wait: 0/0

37. Lead Evaluator Refresher Training - AM Session

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Principals

Dates: 9/18/2026

New
This in-person session is our APPR Lead Evaluator Training for leaders who observe teachers. This training is for administrators who have attended Lead Evaluator training in the past.
  • Enrolled: 1/30
  • Wait: 0/0

38. Lead Evaluator Refresher Training - PM Session

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Principals

Dates: 9/18/2026

New
This in-person session is our APPR Lead Evaluator Training for leaders who observe teachers. This training is for administrators who have attended Lead Evaluator training in the past.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

39. Teacher Mentor Training

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 9/28/2026


This professional learning session prepares experienced teachers to serve as mentors to new colleagues. Grounded in the NYS Mentoring Standards and Commissioner's Regulation 100.2(dd), the session moves participants through a purposeful arc: understanding the philosophy and structure of the mentoring program, developing empathy for the first-year teacher experience, building a concrete Mentoring Plan, and reflecting on the skills, beliefs, and mindset that define effective mentoring. Through collaborative protocols, structured planning time, and self-assessment activities, participants leave with practical tools they can use at the start of their mentor-mentee relationship.

Coffee, tea, water and light snacks are provided at our workshops. Participants will have a one-hour lunch break (on their own).

***ISSC Parking - Please use the back parking lot behind our building first. When at full capacity we may use the side and front lots. Please do not park in the spots directly against the backside of the building as these belong to the businesses. Thank you!***
  • Enrolled: 2/20
  • Wait: 0/0

40. Universal Screening: Best Practices in Screening for Academic Deficits
(Asynchronous training from September 1st-30th)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Administrators, Literacy Specialists, School Psychologists, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, any others interested in implementing universal screening

Dates: 9/30/2026

Asynchronous Training
New
The purpose of this training is to provide participants with an overview of what universal screening is and how to
adopt this practice in their schools. At the conclusion of this training, participants should be able to:
1. Define universal screening
2. Describe the purpose of universal screening
3. Describe the features of a high-quality universal screening measure
4. Identify tools to guide them in selecting a universal screening measure
5. Describe ways in which data from a universal screening measure can be used

Credit will be given based on activities completed.

****THIS IS ON-LINE COURSE. PLEASE IGNORE THE TIME AND DATE BELOW. YOU CAN COMPLETE THE COURSE ANYTIME FROM SEPTEMBER 1ST TO SEPTEMBER 30TH.****
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

41. Transition Targeted Skills Group (TSG) @ ISSC

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Andes Central School District, Oxford Academy and Central School District, Stamford Central School Disrict, and Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District.

Dates: 9/30/2026 to 5/19/2027

New
The Transition Targeted Skills Group (TSG) is a result of the OSE Educational Partnership Designations for a Focused Intervention. This provides districts with the requirements of the State Performance Plan (SPP) 13: Secondary Transition. During this TSG we will review the requirements and provide professional development encompassing the best practices to meet the requirements of Secondary Transition Planning and the Documentation of this in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) of students that are 14 and older. Participants take a deep dive in best practices, reflect on current systems and practices, are provided numerous resources to build their own transition resource binder, collaborate with additional school district participants and provide facilitated work time with scaffolding.

Note: The first Training Session is Mandatory for all participants/district team representatives. This session includes training mandated for all districts that will be part of the SPP Indicator #13 Compliance Review in the 2026-2027 school year. All CSE Chairpersons for secondary students and any administrator that is responsible for the meetings that may include Directors of Special Education Programs and/or Principals or Superintendents.

Coaching sessions will be scheduled with the district for additional support and scaffolding. Registrations for each session will be created once the date and time has been scheduled. It is a requirement that a coaching session of at least 1 hour will be provided by a Regional Partnership Center (RPC) member and at least one district team member.
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42. An Overview of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education and general education teachers and administrators, paraprofessionals, related services professionals, guidance/school counselors, and work-based learning (WBL) coordinators.

Dates: 10/6/2026

New
Goals of the Training:
This training will focus on reviewing Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), integrating Pre-ETS into transition-focused Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and highlight how strong community partnerships ensure successful outcomes.
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43. Developing Measurable Annual Goals

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers; general education teachers; administrators


Dates: 10/6/2026

New
The purpose of this training is to help participants gain skills to develop measurable goals in the Individual Education Program (IEP). Participants will learn the regulations related to goal writing, how to develop observable language for the goal and how to determine the specific components that measure progress in the goal. The training will also focus on the importance of well written, data-based present levels of performance as the foundation of the goals.

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44. Transition Assessments: The Essentials

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, Committee on Special Education (CSE) chairpersons, guidance counselors, school psychologists, and families; anyone else involved with the development of the student's IEP.


Dates: 10/8/2026

New
Participants will
- Identify what transition is and why it's important.
- Learn how transition assessments support career planning.
- Explore transition assessments for education and training, employment, independent living, and those that generalize across areas.
- Use assessment results to identify transition strengths and needs, to develop individualized goals and services.
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45. *COPY OF Transition Assessments: The Essentials

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, Committee on Special Education (CSE) chairpersons, guidance counselors, school psychologists, and families; anyone else involved with the development of the student's IEP.


Dates: 10/15/2026

New
Participants will
- Identify what transition is and why it's important.
- Learn how transition assessments support career planning.
- Explore transition assessments for education and training, employment, independent living, and those that generalize across areas.
- Use assessment results to identify transition strengths and needs, to develop individualized goals and services.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

46. Project-Based Learning Teacher Cohort - Session 2 - Charlotte Valley CSD

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Teachers and Leaders

Dates: 10/15/2026

A Year-Long Professional Learning Experience
Are you ready to transform your classroom through authentic, student-driven learning?
We are seeking dedicated educators to join an exciting year-long professional learning cohort focused on Project-Based Learning (PBL). Grounded in the PBLWorks (Buck Institute for Education) Gold Standard framework, this cohort will guide participants through a structured progression - from exploring the research and design elements behind high-quality PBL, to developing problem-based learning tasks, and ultimately designing and implementing a full-scale PBL unit during the final marking period.
Cohort members will alternate between in-person and virtual sessions throughout the year, while also building a collaborative professional community along the way.


What You'll Gain
✓ Deep understanding of the PBLWorks Gold Standard design elements
✓ Hands-on experience designing and facilitating problem-based lessons
✓ A completed, classroom-tested PBL unit ready for future use
✓ A supportive network of colleagues committed to student-centered instruction

Topic(s)
- Designing and Planning Tasks
- Explore Sample Tasks
- PBL Routines & Practices
- Work Time

In Preparation for this session, Please:
- Bring unit/topic for 1st PBL task (to be completed by December 17 meeting)

  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0

47. Project-Based Learning Teacher Cohort - Session 2 - Gilboa-Conesville CSD

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Teachers and Leaders

Dates: 10/15/2026

A Year-Long Professional Learning Experience
Are you ready to transform your classroom through authentic, student-driven learning?
We are seeking dedicated educators to join an exciting year-long professional learning cohort focused on Project-Based Learning (PBL). Grounded in the PBLWorks (Buck Institute for Education) Gold Standard framework, this cohort will guide participants through a structured progression - from exploring the research and design elements behind high-quality PBL, to developing problem-based learning tasks, and ultimately designing and implementing a full-scale PBL unit during the final marking period.
Cohort members will alternate between in-person and virtual sessions throughout the year, while also building a collaborative professional community along the way.


What You'll Gain
✓ Deep understanding of the PBLWorks Gold Standard design elements
✓ Hands-on experience designing and facilitating problem-based lessons
✓ A completed, classroom-tested PBL unit ready for future use
✓ A supportive network of colleagues committed to student-centered instruction

Topic(s)
- Designing and Planning Tasks
- Explore Sample Tasks
- PBL Routines & Practices
- Work Time

In Preparation for this session, Please:
- Bring unit/topic for 1st PBL task (to be completed by December 17 meeting)

  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0

48. Transition Assessments: The Essentials

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, Committee on Special Education (CSE) chairpersons, guidance counselors, school psychologists, and families; anyone else involved with the development of the student's IEP.


Dates: 10/15/2026

New
Participants will
- Identify what transition is and why it's important.
- Learn how transition assessments support career planning.
- Explore transition assessments for education and training, employment, independent living, and those that generalize across areas.
- Use assessment results to identify transition strengths and needs, to develop individualized goals and services.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
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49. Understanding Intervention: Overview of Tiered Intervention in Schools

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Literacy Specialists; Special Education Teachers; General Education Teachers; School Psychologists; Principals

Dates: 10/20/2026

New
Introductory PD on instructional matching:
Participants will be able to identify and differentiate between skill-based, fluency-based, and performance-based interventions
Participants will learn when each of these approaches is appropriate, given the nature of the observed problem.
Participants will learn how to titrate the intensity of intervention to the learner as a response to instruction

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50. Fundamentals of Work-Based Learning (WBL)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special and general education teachers, special and general education administrators, WBL coordinators, paraprofessionals, related services professionals, school counselors, transition coordinators, agency/community service providers or case managers, and job coaches.

Dates: 11/2/2026

New
Fundamentals of WBL will provide the foundational knowledge of what high-quality WBL looks like in New York State (NYS) including but not limited to: exploring registered programs and unregistered experiences available to students with disabilities, reviewing the career development process and the NYS framework for WBL, infusing WBL into individual education programs (IEPs), and determining who the essential partners are in order to ensure students are receiving an individualized and collaborative experience.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
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51. Using the FBA/BIP Process to Support Students Needing Intense Intervention

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: District and School level teams who are responsible for the development and implementation of the FBA, BIP and Progress monitoring

Dates: 11/3/2026 to 12/15/2026

New
A four-part series on understanding the FBA, BIP and PM process as it relates to the NYS part 200 regulations. Part 1: Understanding the Behavior Pathway. Part 2: Conducting the Functional Behavior Assessment. Part 3: Using the Competing Behavior Pathway to Develop the Behavior Intervention Plan. Part 4: Implementation and Progress Monitoring of the Behavior Intervention Plan


  • Enrolled: 0/15
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52. Fundamentals of Work-Based Learning (WBL)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special and general education teachers, special and general education administrators, WBL coordinators, paraprofessionals, related services professionals, school counselors, transition coordinators, agency/community service providers or case managers, and job coaches.

Dates: 11/3/2026

New
Fundamentals of WBL will provide the foundational knowledge of what high-quality WBL looks like in New York State (NYS) including but not limited to: exploring registered programs and unregistered experiences available to students with disabilities, reviewing the career development process and the NYS framework for WBL, infusing WBL into individual education programs (IEPs), and determining who the essential partners are in order to ensure students are receiving an individualized and collaborative experience.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
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53. Least Restrictive Environment Module 1

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: building administrators, Director of Special Education, CSE Chairperson, school psychologist, special education teacher, general education teacher, etc.

Dates: 11/4/2026

New
The team will leave this training with a better understanding of the issues around the LRE. Participants will:

● Understand the foundations of regulations for LRE decisions and implementation.
● Learn the data used to measure compliance with federal and state benchmarks for LRE compliance.
● Be introduced to the four components to consider when creating an effective system for ensuring student placement in LRE.
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54. Creating the IEP

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and special education teachers, psychologists, related services, and chairpersons. Administrators who may be in a dual administrative role such as chairpersons or directors of special education.

Dates: 11/12/2026

New
Participants will develop their understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum.

  • Enrolled: 0/25
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55. An Introduction to Transition Planning

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Students, families, and professionals (e.g., special educators, school counselors, school psychologists and social workers, building level administrators, and elementary, middle school, and secondary teachers).

Dates: 11/12/2026

New
The purpose of the training is to provide participants with a high-level understanding of student-centered transition planning, including its purpose and significance in supporting students with disabilities as they prepare for life after high school. The training covers relevant New York State (NYS) regulations and federal requirements, highlights where transition is addressed within the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and explores the role and types of transition assessments. Participants will compare multiple graduation pathways, diploma, and credential options, and learn strategies to engage students and families meaningfully in the process. The training also introduces the range of agencies and services available to support successful post-school outcomes.

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56. Best Practices in Academic Progress Monitoring Introduction

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Administrators, Literacy Specialists, School Psychologists, any others interested in acquiring introductory knowledge to progress monitoring individual students. The training is most applicable to those who will be engaging directly in the progress monitoring process with students.

Dates: 11/17/2026

New
Overview of what progress monitoring for academics is and how to implement this practice with individual students.
Applicable to work with all general education students within a tiered model of academic support (e.g., MTSS, RTI) and students receiving special education services.
Covers the essential knowledge and skills needed to understand the importance and core features of progress monitoring, as well as modeling and practice with feedback on implementing progress monitoring.
Opportunity for independent work with support from the presenters.
Participants should be able to: 1. Describe the purpose of progress monitoring 2. Define progress monitoring 3. Identify the steps for implementing progress monitoring at the individual student level

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57. Project-Based Learning Teacher Cohort - Virtual (by appointment with ISS)

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Teachers and Leaders

Dates: 11/19/2026

A Year-Long Professional Learning Experience
Are you ready to transform your classroom through authentic, student-driven learning?
We are seeking dedicated educators to join an exciting year-long professional learning cohort focused on Project-Based Learning (PBL). Grounded in the PBLWorks (Buck Institute for Education) Gold Standard framework, this cohort will guide participants through a structured progression - from exploring the research and design elements behind high-quality PBL, to developing problem-based learning tasks, and ultimately designing and implementing a full-scale PBL unit during the final marking period.
Cohort members will alternate between in-person and virtual sessions throughout the year, while also building a collaborative professional community along the way.


What You'll Gain
✓ Deep understanding of the PBLWorks Gold Standard design elements
✓ Hands-on experience designing and facilitating problem-based lessons
✓ A completed, classroom-tested PBL unit ready for future use
✓ A supportive network of colleagues committed to student-centered instruction

Topic(s)
- Successes and problems of practice

In Preparation for this session, Please:
- Bring unit/topic for 1st PBL task (to be completed by December 17 meeting)

  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0

58. Creating the IEP

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and special education teachers, psychologists, related services, and chairpersons. Administrators who
may be in a dual administrative role such as chairpersons or directors of special education.

Dates: 12/8/2026

New
Participants will develop their understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to
provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
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59. DBI

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers

Dates: 12/15/2026

New
Understanding Intensive Intervention: Implementing Data-Based Individualization (DBI) in Schools is the second part of a package designed to support schools in (a) understanding the DBI process, (b) understanding why educators should use DBI for students who are not responding to intervention, (c) knowing the steps of DBI, and (d) how educators can implement DBI utilizing National Center on Intensive Intervention (NCII) resources. This is the second of two modules on the topic of interventions. The first, Understanding Intervention: Overview of Tiered Intervention in Schools, is specific to identifying how academic interventions are used in schools, understanding the elements of high-quality intervention, and matching intervention to student needs.
  • Enrolled: 0/12
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60. Project-Based Learning Teacher Cohort - Session 3 - Gilboa-Conesville CSD

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Teachers and Leaders

Dates: 12/17/2026

A Year-Long Professional Learning Experience
Are you ready to transform your classroom through authentic, student-driven learning?
We are seeking dedicated educators to join an exciting year-long professional learning cohort focused on Project-Based Learning (PBL). Grounded in the PBLWorks (Buck Institute for Education) Gold Standard framework, this cohort will guide participants through a structured progression - from exploring the research and design elements behind high-quality PBL, to developing problem-based learning tasks, and ultimately designing and implementing a full-scale PBL unit during the final marking period.
Cohort members will alternate between in-person and virtual sessions throughout the year, while also building a collaborative professional community along the way.


What You'll Gain
✓ Deep understanding of the PBLWorks Gold Standard design elements
✓ Hands-on experience designing and facilitating problem-based lessons
✓ A completed, classroom-tested PBL unit ready for future use
✓ A supportive network of colleagues committed to student-centered instruction

Topic(s)
- Managing Activities
- Scaffolding Learning
- Revisit SWOT
- Work Time

In Preparation for this session, Please:
- Complete implementation of 1st PBL task
- Bring unit/topic for 2nd PBL task (to be completed by February 25th meeting)

  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0

61. Project-Based Learning Teacher Cohort - Session 3 - Worcester CSD

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Teachers and Leaders

Dates: 12/17/2026

A Year-Long Professional Learning Experience
Are you ready to transform your classroom through authentic, student-driven learning?
We are seeking dedicated educators to join an exciting year-long professional learning cohort focused on Project-Based Learning (PBL). Grounded in the PBLWorks (Buck Institute for Education) Gold Standard framework, this cohort will guide participants through a structured progression - from exploring the research and design elements behind high-quality PBL, to developing problem-based learning tasks, and ultimately designing and implementing a full-scale PBL unit during the final marking period.
Cohort members will alternate between in-person and virtual sessions throughout the year, while also building a collaborative professional community along the way.


What You'll Gain
✓ Deep understanding of the PBLWorks Gold Standard design elements
✓ Hands-on experience designing and facilitating problem-based lessons
✓ A completed, classroom-tested PBL unit ready for future use
✓ A supportive network of colleagues committed to student-centered instruction

Topic(s)
- Managing Activities
- Scaffolding Learning
- Revisit SWOT
- Work Time

In Preparation for this session, Please:
- Complete implementation of 1st PBL task
- Bring unit/topic for 2nd PBL task (to be completed by February 25th meeting)

  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0

62. Discipline Procedures for Students with Disabilities

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: District/building level administration- may include superintendents, directors of special education, directors of pupil personnel services, CSE chairpersons, principals, dean of students, etc.

Dates: 1/12/2027

New
This full day training is designed for district/building level administrators to gain a better understanding of the process related to discipline for students with disabilities as per the Part 201 of the Commissioner's Regulations. This professional development supports the administrator's understanding of the regulatory requirements and the administrative responsibilities, as they relate to discipline, and are aligned to state law to ensure district compliance. Participants will increase their knowledge of policies, regulations, and best practices related to suspension, removal, and behavioral supports related to implementing discipline for students with disabilities.
  • Enrolled: 0/15
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63. Project-Based Learning Teacher Cohort - Virtual (by appointment with ISS)

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Teachers and Leaders

Dates: 1/21/2027

A Year-Long Professional Learning Experience
Are you ready to transform your classroom through authentic, student-driven learning?
We are seeking dedicated educators to join an exciting year-long professional learning cohort focused on Project-Based Learning (PBL). Grounded in the PBLWorks (Buck Institute for Education) Gold Standard framework, this cohort will guide participants through a structured progression - from exploring the research and design elements behind high-quality PBL, to developing problem-based learning tasks, and ultimately designing and implementing a full-scale PBL unit during the final marking period.
Cohort members will alternate between in-person and virtual sessions throughout the year, while also building a collaborative professional community along the way.


What You'll Gain
✓ Deep understanding of the PBLWorks Gold Standard design elements
✓ Hands-on experience designing and facilitating problem-based lessons
✓ A completed, classroom-tested PBL unit ready for future use
✓ A supportive network of colleagues committed to student-centered instruction

Topic(s)
- Successes and problems of practice

In Preparation for this session, Please:
- Come with successes and challenges gleaned during planning or implementing your 2nd PBL task focused on implementation

  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0

64. Creating the IEP

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and special education teachers, psychologists, related services, and chairpersons. Administrators who may be in a dual administrative role such as chairpersons or directors of special education.

Dates: 1/21/2027

New
Participants will develop their understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum.

  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

65. Using Transition Assessment Results to Develop the IEP

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, Committee on Special Education (CSE) chairpersons, guidance counselors, school psychologists, and families; anyone else involved with the development of the student's IEP.


Dates: 1/21/2027

New
Participants will
- Explain how to incorporate transition assessment results into the IEP through reviewing two case studies.
- Analyze and use assessment results to identify transition strengths and needs and develop individualized goals and services.

  • Enrolled: 0/30
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66. Using Transition Assessment Results to Develop the IEP

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, Committee on Special Education (CSE) chairpersons, guidance counselors, school psychologists, and families; anyone else involved with the development of the student's IEP.


Dates: 1/26/2027

New
Participants will
- Explain how to incorporate transition assessment results into the IEP through reviewing two case studies.
- Analyze and use assessment results to identify transition strengths and needs and develop individualized goals and services.

  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

67. Phonological Awareness: Establishing Foundations for Reading Success
(Asynchronus training starting January 1st to January 31st)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Literacy/Reading instructors; Special Education Teachers; General Education Teachers; Administrators

Dates: 1/31/2027

ASYNCHROUS
New
The purpose of this training is to help participants gain a greater understanding of the Science of Reading; specifically, what phonological awareness is and how crucial this skillset is to the foundation of reading success. Participants will explore what skills to teach when, and how to teach these skills for students to master phonological awareness. The training will also provide context for the importance of using assessments to improve the effectiveness of phonological instruction for students. To overcome equity barriers, educators need to focus on systemic, explicit instruction to teach the skills supported by the science of reading. ****PLEASE IGNORE THE TIME AND DATE FOR TRAINING. THIS IS A SELF-PACED ASYNCHRONOUS TRAINING STARTING JANUARY 1ST-31ST.****
  • Enrolled: 0/20
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68. Developing an Effective Student Exit Summary (AM Session)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and special education teachers and administrators, school counselors, transition coordinators, agency staff, as well as students and families

Dates: 2/2/2027

New
This training contains information on the development and provision of an effective exit summary for students. It will cover both the traditional exit summary, and the exit summary provided with the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential.

The goals of this training are to ensure participants will recognize and identify:
1. Analyze the importance of students' self-determination skills in making the SES a meaningful and relevant document
2. Learn the federal and state requirements for the SES
3. Recognize and identify the required components of the SES
Identify a process for the development and issuance of the SES that that is student-centered
  • Enrolled: 0/30
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69. Developing an Effective Student Exit Summary (PM Session)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and special education teachers and administrators, school counselors, transition coordinators, agency staff, as well as students and families

Dates: 2/2/2027

New
This training contains information on the development and provision of an effective exit summary for students. It will cover both the traditional exit summary, and the exit summary provided with the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential.

The goals of this training are to ensure participants will recognize and identify:
1. Analyze the importance of students' self-determination skills in making the SES a meaningful and relevant document
2. Learn the federal and state requirements for the SES
3. Recognize and identify the required components of the SES
Identify a process for the development and issuance of the SES that that is student-centered
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

70. Special Education for General Education Administrators

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General Education Administrators

Dates: 2/10/2027

New
Participants will:
Become familiar with Federal and State laws, regulations, and policies establishing the special education process.
Identify intervention frameworks and instructional supports that impact the special education eligibility process.
Understand their responsibilities in the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)/Committee on Special Education (CSE), and Individualized Education Program (IEP) processes.
Learn about Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), specially designed instruction (SDI), classroom observations, and diploma and credential options for students with disabilities.
Identify specific considerations for English language learners (ELLs) with or suspected of having disabilities.
Describe discipline considerations for students with disabilities.

  • Enrolled: 0/20
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71. Project-Based Learning Teacher Cohort - Session 4 - Gilboa-Conesville CSD

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Teachers and Leaders

Dates: 2/25/2027

A Year-Long Professional Learning Experience
Are you ready to transform your classroom through authentic, student-driven learning?
We are seeking dedicated educators to join an exciting year-long professional learning cohort focused on Project-Based Learning (PBL). Grounded in the PBLWorks (Buck Institute for Education) Gold Standard framework, this cohort will guide participants through a structured progression - from exploring the research and design elements behind high-quality PBL, to developing problem-based learning tasks, and ultimately designing and implementing a full-scale PBL unit during the final marking period.
Cohort members will alternate between in-person and virtual sessions throughout the year, while also building a collaborative professional community along the way.


What You'll Gain
✓ Deep understanding of the PBLWorks Gold Standard design elements
✓ Hands-on experience designing and facilitating problem-based lessons
✓ A completed, classroom-tested PBL unit ready for future use
✓ A supportive network of colleagues committed to student-centered instruction

Topic(s)
- Power Standards that Spark Driving Questions
- Formative Assessment
- Revisit SWOT
- Work Time

In Preparation for this session, Please:
- Complete implementation of 2nd PBL task
- Bring unit/topic for end-of-year PBL task (to be planned by April 15th meeting)

  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0

72. Project-Based Learning Teacher Cohort - Session 4 - Worcester CSD

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Teachers and Leaders

Dates: 2/25/2027

A Year-Long Professional Learning Experience
Are you ready to transform your classroom through authentic, student-driven learning?
We are seeking dedicated educators to join an exciting year-long professional learning cohort focused on Project-Based Learning (PBL). Grounded in the PBLWorks (Buck Institute for Education) Gold Standard framework, this cohort will guide participants through a structured progression - from exploring the research and design elements behind high-quality PBL, to developing problem-based learning tasks, and ultimately designing and implementing a full-scale PBL unit during the final marking period.
Cohort members will alternate between in-person and virtual sessions throughout the year, while also building a collaborative professional community along the way.


What You'll Gain
✓ Deep understanding of the PBLWorks Gold Standard design elements
✓ Hands-on experience designing and facilitating problem-based lessons
✓ A completed, classroom-tested PBL unit ready for future use
✓ A supportive network of colleagues committed to student-centered instruction

Topic(s)
- Power Standards that Spark Driving Questions
- Formative Assessment
- Revisit SWOT
- Work Time

In Preparation for this session, Please:
- Complete implementation of 2nd PBL task
- Bring unit/topic for end-of-year PBL task (to be planned by April 15th meeting)

  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0

73. Phonics and Word Recognition: Establishing the Foundations for Reading Success

(Asynchronus Training Starting February 1st-28th)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Literacy Specialists; Special Education Teachers; General Education Teachers; School Psychologists; Principals

Dates: 2/28/2027

ASYNCHRONOUS
New
1.Describe the legal and ethical importance of providing research-based instruction in phonics and word recognition.
2.Define phonics and word recognition and describe why they are important to overall reading development.
3.Explain when and how to teach phonics and word recognition according to our current knowledge of the science of reading.
4.Identify ways in which classroom assessments can be used to improve phonics and word recognition instruction and student outcomes.
5.Describe ways in which students with diverse backgrounds and learning needs can be provided with individualized phonics and word recognition support.


****PLEASE IGNORE THE TIME AND DATE BELOW. THIS IS A SELF PACED ASYCHRONUS TRAINING STARTING FEBRUARY 1ST-28TH****
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

74. Using the FBA/BIP Process to Support Students Needing Intense Intervention

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: District and School level teams who are responsible for the development and implementation of the FBA, BIP and Progress monitoring

Dates: 3/9/2027 to 4/13/2027

New
A four-part series on understanding the FBA, BIP and PM process as it relates to the NYS part 200 regulations. Part 1: Understanding the Behavior Pathway. Part 2: Conducting the Functional Behavior Assessment. Part 3: Using the Competing Behavior Pathway to Develop the Behavior Intervention Plan. Part 4: Implementation and Progress Monitoring of the Behavior Intervention Plan


  • Enrolled: 0/15
  • Wait: 0/0

75. Creating the IEP

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and special education teachers, psychologists, related services, and chairpersons. Administrators who may be in a dual administrative role such as chairpersons or directors of special education.

Dates: 3/10/2027

New
Participants will develop their understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum.

  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

76. Project-Based Learning Teacher Cohort - Virtual (by appointment with ISS)

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Teachers and Leaders

Dates: 3/18/2027

A Year-Long Professional Learning Experience
Are you ready to transform your classroom through authentic, student-driven learning?
We are seeking dedicated educators to join an exciting year-long professional learning cohort focused on Project-Based Learning (PBL). Grounded in the PBLWorks (Buck Institute for Education) Gold Standard framework, this cohort will guide participants through a structured progression - from exploring the research and design elements behind high-quality PBL, to developing problem-based learning tasks, and ultimately designing and implementing a full-scale PBL unit during the final marking period.
Cohort members will alternate between in-person and virtual sessions throughout the year, while also building a collaborative professional community along the way.


What You'll Gain
✓ Deep understanding of the PBLWorks Gold Standard design elements
✓ Hands-on experience designing and facilitating problem-based lessons
✓ A completed, classroom-tested PBL unit ready for future use
✓ A supportive network of colleagues committed to student-centered instruction

Topic(s)
- Successes and problems of practice

In Preparation for this session, Please:
- Come with successes and challenges gleaned during planning your end of year PBL task focused on assessment

  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0

77. Developing an Effective Student Exit Summary (AM Session)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and special education teachers and administrators, school counselors, transition coordinators, agency staff, as well as students and families

Dates: 4/13/2027

New
This training contains information on the development and provision of an effective exit summary for students. It will cover both the traditional exit summary, and the exit summary provided with the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential.

The goals of this training are to ensure participants will recognize and identify:
1. Analyze the importance of students' self-determination skills in making the SES a meaningful and relevant document
2. Learn the federal and state requirements for the SES
3. Recognize and identify the required components of the SES
Identify a process for the development and issuance of the SES that that is student-centered
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

78. Developing an Effective Student Exit Summary (PM Session)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and special education teachers and administrators, school counselors, transition coordinators, agency staff, as well as students and families

Dates: 4/13/2027

New
This training contains information on the development and provision of an effective exit summary for students. It will cover both the traditional exit summary, and the exit summary provided with the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential.

The goals of this training are to ensure participants will recognize and identify:
1. Analyze the importance of students' self-determination skills in making the SES a meaningful and relevant document
2. Learn the federal and state requirements for the SES
3. Recognize and identify the required components of the SES
Identify a process for the development and issuance of the SES that that is student-centered
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

79. Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Building Principals/Administrators, Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chairpersons, Parents/Families

Dates: 4/14/2027

New
Participants will:
- know the purpose of test accommodations.
- define test accommodations.
- understand their role in supporting a student with their test accommodations.
- recognize that instructional accommodations used in the classroom should be aligned with the testing accommodations provided during assessment.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

80. Project-Based Learning Teacher Cohort - Session 5 - Gilboa-Conesville CSD

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Teachers and Leaders

Dates: 4/15/2027

A Year-Long Professional Learning Experience
Are you ready to transform your classroom through authentic, student-driven learning?
We are seeking dedicated educators to join an exciting year-long professional learning cohort focused on Project-Based Learning (PBL). Grounded in the PBLWorks (Buck Institute for Education) Gold Standard framework, this cohort will guide participants through a structured progression - from exploring the research and design elements behind high-quality PBL, to developing problem-based learning tasks, and ultimately designing and implementing a full-scale PBL unit during the final marking period.
Cohort members will alternate between in-person and virtual sessions throughout the year, while also building a collaborative professional community along the way.


What You'll Gain
✓ Deep understanding of the PBLWorks Gold Standard design elements
✓ Hands-on experience designing and facilitating problem-based lessons
✓ A completed, classroom-tested PBL unit ready for future use
✓ A supportive network of colleagues committed to student-centered instruction

Topic(s)
- Review SWOT
- Actionable Feedback
- Share out PBL Units

In Preparation for this session, Please:
- Bring completed end-of-year PBL task

  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0

81. Project-Based Learning Teacher Cohort - Session 5 - Worcester CSD

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Teachers and Leaders

Dates: 4/15/2027

A Year-Long Professional Learning Experience
Are you ready to transform your classroom through authentic, student-driven learning?
We are seeking dedicated educators to join an exciting year-long professional learning cohort focused on Project-Based Learning (PBL). Grounded in the PBLWorks (Buck Institute for Education) Gold Standard framework, this cohort will guide participants through a structured progression - from exploring the research and design elements behind high-quality PBL, to developing problem-based learning tasks, and ultimately designing and implementing a full-scale PBL unit during the final marking period.
Cohort members will alternate between in-person and virtual sessions throughout the year, while also building a collaborative professional community along the way.


What You'll Gain
✓ Deep understanding of the PBLWorks Gold Standard design elements
✓ Hands-on experience designing and facilitating problem-based lessons
✓ A completed, classroom-tested PBL unit ready for future use
✓ A supportive network of colleagues committed to student-centered instruction

Topic(s)
- Review SWOT
- Actionable Feedback
- Share out PBL Units

In Preparation for this session, Please:
- Bring completed end-of-year PBL task

  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0

82. Early Steps to Future Careers: Embedding Career Development in Elementary School

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special and general education elementary and middle school teachers, special and general education elementary and middle school administrators, work-based learning (WBL) coordinators, paraprofessionals, related services professionals, school counselors, transition coordinators, agency/community service providers or case managers.

Dates: 5/3/2027

New
This training explores the importance of beginning career development in elementary school for students with disabilities. Participants will have the opportunity to examine and expand career development activities that support self-awareness, career awareness, identity development, and career exploration. The training also enhances understanding of collaboration among schools, families, and community partners in supporting elementary career development. In addition, participants will review resources and strategies designed to ensure that career development experiences are meaningful, impactful, and consistently encouraged throughout the elementary years for students with disabilities.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

83. Early Steps to Future Careers: Embedding Career Development in Elementary School

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special and general education elementary and middle school teachers, special and general education elementary and middle school administrators, work-based learning (WBL) coordinators, paraprofessionals, related services professionals, school counselors, transition coordinators, agency/community service providers or case managers.

Dates: 5/11/2027

New
This training explores the importance of beginning career development in elementary school for students with disabilities. Participants will have the opportunity to examine and expand career development activities that support self-awareness, career awareness, identity development, and career exploration. The training also enhances understanding of collaboration among schools, families, and community partners in supporting elementary career development. In addition, participants will review resources and strategies designed to ensure that career development experiences are meaningful, impactful, and consistently encouraged throughout the elementary years for students with disabilities.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

84. Function Based Thinking

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Preschool/ K-12 Educators

Dates: 5/11/2027

New
This training package offers an overview of challenging behaviors, the behavior pathway, and the function-based thinking process. Function-based thinking is a Tier 1 support that can be used for all students, which requires teachers to informally gather data on student behavior, analyze the behavioral data and use the behavior pathway to determine the function of behavior and to match interventions to the function of the student's behavior.
  • Enrolled: 0/15
  • Wait: 0/0

85. Creating the IEP

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and special education teachers, psychologists, related services, and chairpersons. Administrators who may be in a dual administrative role such as chairpersons or directors of special education.

Dates: 5/18/2027

New
Participants will develop their understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum.

  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

86. Project-Based Learning Teacher Cohort - Session 6 - Gilboa-Conesville CSD

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Teachers and Leaders

Dates: 5/20/2027

A Year-Long Professional Learning Experience
Are you ready to transform your classroom through authentic, student-driven learning?
We are seeking dedicated educators to join an exciting year-long professional learning cohort focused on Project-Based Learning (PBL). Grounded in the PBLWorks (Buck Institute for Education) Gold Standard framework, this cohort will guide participants through a structured progression - from exploring the research and design elements behind high-quality PBL, to developing problem-based learning tasks, and ultimately designing and implementing a full-scale PBL unit during the final marking period.
Cohort members will alternate between in-person and virtual sessions throughout the year, while also building a collaborative professional community along the way.


What You'll Gain
✓ Deep understanding of the PBLWorks Gold Standard design elements
✓ Hands-on experience designing and facilitating problem-based lessons
✓ A completed, classroom-tested PBL unit ready for future use
✓ A supportive network of colleagues committed to student-centered instruction

Topic(s)
- Reflection
- Turnkey Presentation Development

In Preparation for this session, Please:
- Come with successes and challenges encountered during your end-of-year PBL task (likely still in progress).

  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0

87. Project-Based Learning Teacher Cohort - Session 6 - Worcester CSD

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Teachers and Leaders

Dates: 5/20/2027

A Year-Long Professional Learning Experience
Are you ready to transform your classroom through authentic, student-driven learning?
We are seeking dedicated educators to join an exciting year-long professional learning cohort focused on Project-Based Learning (PBL). Grounded in the PBLWorks (Buck Institute for Education) Gold Standard framework, this cohort will guide participants through a structured progression - from exploring the research and design elements behind high-quality PBL, to developing problem-based learning tasks, and ultimately designing and implementing a full-scale PBL unit during the final marking period.
Cohort members will alternate between in-person and virtual sessions throughout the year, while also building a collaborative professional community along the way.


What You'll Gain
✓ Deep understanding of the PBLWorks Gold Standard design elements
✓ Hands-on experience designing and facilitating problem-based lessons
✓ A completed, classroom-tested PBL unit ready for future use
✓ A supportive network of colleagues committed to student-centered instruction

Topic(s)
- Reflection
- Turnkey Presentation Development

In Preparation for this session, Please:
- Come with successes and challenges encountered during your end-of-year PBL task (likely still in progress).

  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0

88. Diploma and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and Special Education Administrators, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, School Psychologists and other Related Service Providers.

Dates: 6/1/2027

New
This training is designed to ensure that students with disabilities and their families are aware of the multiple pathways to graduate school with a diploma and exiting credentials.
1. Define Self-Determination
2. Discuss credit requirements for graduation
3. Discuss the multiple pathways to Regents diploma
4. Discuss appeal eligibility criteria
5. Discuss safety nets for students with disabilities
6. Discuss exiting credentials
  • Enrolled: 0/15
  • Wait: 0/0

89. Increasing Instructional Time and Student Performance Utilizing De-escalation Strategies

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Support Staff, Related Service Providers, Paraprofessionals, Administrators, School Psychologists and Counselors who work with and support students in preschool through 12th grade.

Dates: 6/8/2027

New
This training empowers educators to understand and effectively manage the conflict cycle of behavior. In this one day training, participants will ground themselves in a common understanding of the phases of acting-out behavior and how to effectively manage unexpected social, emotional, and behavioral situations in the classroom. Participants will learn to recognize and respond to acting-out behavior with de-escalation strategies tailored to each phase of the acting-out cycle. Equipped with this knowledge, educators will build their toolbox of techniques aimed at fostering a safer and more conducive learning environment that increases instructional time and improves student performance.
  • Enrolled: 0/15
  • Wait: 0/0

90. Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Building Principals/Administrators, Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chairpersons, Parents/Families

Dates: 6/9/2027

New
Participants will:
- know the purpose of test accommodations.
- define test accommodations.
- understand their role in supporting a student with their test accommodations.
- recognize that instructional accommodations used in the classroom should be aligned with the testing accommodations provided during assessment.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

91. Project-Based Learning Teacher Cohort - Session 7 - Charlotte Valley CSD

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Teachers and Leaders

Dates: 6/10/2027

A Year-Long Professional Learning Experience
Are you ready to transform your classroom through authentic, student-driven learning?
We are seeking dedicated educators to join an exciting year-long professional learning cohort focused on Project-Based Learning (PBL). Grounded in the PBLWorks (Buck Institute for Education) Gold Standard framework, this cohort will guide participants through a structured progression - from exploring the research and design elements behind high-quality PBL, to developing problem-based learning tasks, and ultimately designing and implementing a full-scale PBL unit during the final marking period.
Cohort members will alternate between in-person and virtual sessions throughout the year, while also building a collaborative professional community along the way.


What You'll Gain
✓ Deep understanding of the PBLWorks Gold Standard design elements
✓ Hands-on experience designing and facilitating problem-based lessons
✓ A completed, classroom-tested PBL unit ready for future use
✓ A supportive network of colleagues committed to student-centered instruction

Topic(s)
- Wrap up/Share out
- Present Team Turnkey Presentation

In Preparation for this session, Please:
- Come with final turnkey presentation
- Complete implementation of end-of-year PBL task

  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0

92. Project-Based Learning Teacher Cohort - Session 7 - Gilboa-Conesville CSD

Program: Instructional Support/School Improvement

Audience: Teachers and Leaders

Dates: 6/10/2027

A Year-Long Professional Learning Experience
Are you ready to transform your classroom through authentic, student-driven learning?
We are seeking dedicated educators to join an exciting year-long professional learning cohort focused on Project-Based Learning (PBL). Grounded in the PBLWorks (Buck Institute for Education) Gold Standard framework, this cohort will guide participants through a structured progression - from exploring the research and design elements behind high-quality PBL, to developing problem-based learning tasks, and ultimately designing and implementing a full-scale PBL unit during the final marking period.
Cohort members will alternate between in-person and virtual sessions throughout the year, while also building a collaborative professional community along the way.


What You'll Gain
✓ Deep understanding of the PBLWorks Gold Standard design elements
✓ Hands-on experience designing and facilitating problem-based lessons
✓ A completed, classroom-tested PBL unit ready for future use
✓ A supportive network of colleagues committed to student-centered instruction

Topic(s)
- Wrap up/Share out
- Present Team Turnkey Presentation

In Preparation for this session, Please:
- Come with final turnkey presentation
- Complete implementation of end-of-year PBL task

  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0