Frontline Education

1. Mentored Experience Program CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 8/13/2025

The initial session will focus on fostering a positive mentoring relationship, an understanding of the expectations of the program, as well as professionalism. Participants will review certification requirements, explore the core competencies in SEL, identify the hallmarks of effective teaching, and develop the skills to give and receive feedback.

In addition to the Initial training, participants will engage in monthly asynchronous Google Classroom posts in September through May. Posts are designed to support professional growth and provide reflective opportunities in regard to professionalism, building rapport, developing resiliency, coachability, technology integration, effective communication, induction check-ins, and reflective practices.

NEW HIRES will participate in bi-monthly synchronous Zoom webinars in October, December, February, and April. These sessions are designed to provide support and targeted professional learning. Topics will include preparing for parent-teacher conferences, classroom management, technology integration, Google Classroom, CSE meeting procedures, and reorganizing instruction mid-year through curriculum mapping. Additional sessions will address certification requirements, retirement and financial planning, planning field trips, navigating state testing, participating in observations, implementing effective teaching strategies, and understanding priority standards. These webinars also allow time to share great or difficult teaching moments, ask questions, and connect with peers.

MENTORS will engage in a mid-year synchronous Zoom webinar in January. The focus will include reviewing progress, sharing district-specific insights, addressing challenges, and offering support and strategies. It will also provide an opportunity for mentors to collaborate and align efforts across districts as we move into the second half of the year.

CTLE credits and stipends will be based upon the actual time/sessions individuals attend.

2. Know Better, Do Better Comprehension: Fueling the Brain with Knowledge, Vocabulary, and Rich Language BOOK STUDY *CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 9/22/2025 to 11/3/2025

Proficient readers employ knowledge beyond the foundations of sounds and symbols. Educators Meredith and David Liben shed light on how vocabulary, knowledge, and language structure impact literacy and what you can do to promote & develop these crucial elements of Scarborough's Reading Rope. This self-paced book study takes a look at the abstract act of understanding, digs into why each text presents unique challenges, and identifies effective practices you can implement now and, in the future, to help readers help themselves.

THE BOOK IS NOT PROVIDED - PARTICIPANTS MUST PROCURE A COPY - ISBN: 978-1-5461-1387-4
PARTICIPANTS WILL ALSO NEED ACCESS TO SCHOOLOGY

3. NYSSLS Transition: Adoption of Illinois Storyline Series - Life Science Biology (VIRTUAL) CTLE Approved

Program: SLV Teachers' Learning Center CTLE #3124

Dates: 9/22/2025 to 6/29/2026

This PD series is designed to assist educators who have fully adopted The Illinois Storyline Series as an instructional tool for Life Science: Biology during the 2025-2026 school year.

Participants will discuss the implementation of the Illinois Storylines throughout the school year, supporting NYS Department of Education documents related to Life Science: Biology, and June 2025, August 2025 and January 2026 Life Science: Biology regents exams and scoring guides. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss and share best practices that support NYSSLS implantation in their classroom.

Meetings will start in August and take place twice a month from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. using the Zoom platform.

For more information about this PD series contact the PD coordinator Shane Pickering via email spickering@ccsdk12.org

This series will begin on October 14th.

4. By Invitation Only Targeted Skills Group Academic Performance for Ausable Valley CSD, Plattsburgh CSD, Saranac CSD

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: Members of the District Implementation Team of Ausable Valley CSD, Plattsburgh CSD, and Saranac CSD

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 5/5/2026

Virtual and in person trainings and work sessions to improve district academic performance with one session per month.

5. By Invitation onlyTargeted Skills Group Academic Performance for Gouverneur CSD, and Ogdensburg CSD

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: Members of the District Implementation Team of Ausable Valley CSD, Plattsburgh CSD, and Saranac CSD

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 5/20/2026

Virtual and in person trainings and work sessions to improve district academic performance with one session per month.

6. By Invitation OnlyTargeted Skills Group Academic Performance for Malone CSD, Saranac Lake CSD

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: Members of the District Implementation Team of Malone CSD and Saranac Lake CSD

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 5/27/2026

Virtual and in person trainings and work sessions to improve district academic performance with one session per month.

7. Mentored Experience Program CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 9/30/2025

The initial session will focus on fostering a positive mentoring relationship, an understanding of the expectations of the program, as well as professionalism. Participants will review certification requirements, explore the core competencies in SEL, identify the hallmarks of effective teaching, and develop the skills to give and receive feedback.

In addition to the Initial training, participants will engage in monthly asynchronous Google Classroom posts in September through May. Posts are designed to support professional growth and provide reflective opportunities in regard to professionalism, building rapport, developing resiliency, coachability, technology integration, effective communication, induction check-ins, and reflective practices.

NEW HIRES will participate in bi-monthly synchronous Zoom webinars in October, December, February, and April. These sessions are designed to provide support and targeted professional learning. Topics will include preparing for parent-teacher conferences, classroom management, technology integration, Google Classroom, CSE meeting procedures, and reorganizing instruction mid-year through curriculum mapping. Additional sessions will address certification requirements, retirement and financial planning, planning field trips, navigating state testing, participating in observations, implementing effective teaching strategies, and understanding priority standards. These webinars also allow time to share great or difficult teaching moments, ask questions, and connect with peers.

MENTORS will engage in a mid-year synchronous Zoom webinar in January. The focus will include reviewing progress, sharing district-specific insights, addressing challenges, and offering support and strategies. It will also provide an opportunity for mentors to collaborate and align efforts across districts as we move into the second half of the year.

CTLE credits and stipends will be based upon the actual time/sessions individuals attend.

8. Virtual World Language Instructional Support

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 10/1/2025 to 5/13/2026

Early in 2025, several of us met to establish a Personalized World Language Instruction network, with the goal of continuing to expand our instructional skills to support each other at all point in our career, from new teachers through more seasoned. We shared our unique perspectives and wisdom.

This is only the beginning of a powerful source of support and growth: our colleagues. My goal is to provide a convenient tool for continuing our learning through the year.

I envision this to be office hours, where teachers can meet for support, to share successful lessons and trouble shoot issues when they arise. Participation is as needed and voluntary. I will be available at those times, but I invite the insights of other participation. Once a month, we van meet for an hour, from our classrooms or homes, to check in and support each other.

Each quarterly meeting will have a timely theme, like starting off strong, surviving the week before the holidays, finding energy in March, and finishing strong.

9. McKinney-Vento Support Leader Webinar #1

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 10/1/2025

Welcome Support Leaders! Please join us for our 1st McKinney-Vento Support Leader Webinar of our brand new grant from 3:45-4:45 on ZOOM. We will welcome our new members followed by quick introductions, discuss the district trauma sensitive presentations, and highlight some important information regarding our upcoming events including book studies. There will be networking opportunities. Here is the ZOOM link: https://zoom.us/j/7869126888 A time sheet needs to be completed for a stipend of $25.00 after you have completed any needed tax documentation paperwork following January's Support Leader Webinar. *Participants in attendance will need to bring acceptable documentation for identification purposes as BOCES will be paying your stipend. Proper identification is required on the day of the workshop for payment. For example, U.S. Passport/Passport Card/Driver's license/School ID card with photograph/Voter's registration card AND Original Birth Certificate/Social Security Account Number card if you have not previously completed this process within the 24-25 school year.

10. An Introduction to the New York State Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 10/1/2025 to 11/30/2025

The 2025-2026 course will have an infusion of Artificial Intelligence professional learning embedded in the course. This should be a hidden listing, as I am only allowing certain people to enroll off of our list.

An Introduction to the New York State Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards" is a comprehensive online, asynchronous course designed to familiarize educators with the essential principles and applications of the NYS CS & DF Standards. No matter which age range or subject you teach, this course offers a structured exploration into the foundational elements of computer science and digital fluency as outlined by the New York State Standards.

Throughout this engaging and self-paced program developed and administered by SUNY Potsdam, participants will delve into key topics such as computational thinking, impacts of computing, networks and systems design, cybersecurity, and digital literacy. By examining real-world examples and practical classroom strategies, educators will gain the necessary tools to effectively implement these standards in diverse educational settings. Join us on this educational journey to not only understand the significance of these standards but also to empower yourself in preparing students for the digital world they will inherit. Enroll today and embark on a transformative learning experience that bridges theory with practical application in the realm of computer science and digital fluency.

Participants will receive a $250 stipend for completion of this course and will become eligible to write and submit three lesson plans for the integration of the NYS CS & DF Standards into your curriculum at a rate of $100 per lesson plan submitted. Individuals that complete this course and write three lesson plans will additionally receive $300 worth of technology of their choosing to implement the created lessons.

11. CSE Chairperson Meeting - SLLBOCES

Program: Special Education CTLE #755

Dates: 10/2/2025

Networking

12. Engage the Brain: How to Design for Learning That Taps into the Power of Emotion BOOK STUDY CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 10/6/2025 to 11/9/2025

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Research on the brain has shown that emotion plays a key role in learning, but how can educators apply that research in their day-to-day interactions with students? What are some teaching strategies that take advantage of what we know about the brain?
Engage the Brain answers these questions with easy-to-understand explanations of the brain's emotion networks and how they affect learning, paired with specific suggestions for classroom strategies that can make a real difference in how and what students learn. Readers will discover how to design an environment for learning that:

Makes material relevant, relatable, and engaging.

Accommodates tremendous variability in students' brains by giving them multiple options for how to approach their learning.

Incorporates Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and guidelines.

Uses process-oriented feedback and other techniques to spark students' intrinsic motivation.

Author Allison Posey explains how schools can use the same "emotional brain" concepts to create work environments that reduce professional stress and the all-too-common condition of teacher burnout.

Real-world classroom examples, along with reflection and discussion questions, add to the usefulness of Engage the Brain as a practical, informative guide for understanding how to capture the brain's incredible power and achieve better results at all grade levels, in all content areas.

Participants will be responsible for procuring their own copy of the book Engage the Brain: How to Design for Learning That Taps into the Power of Emotion (ISBN: 978-1-4166-2628-2).

13. McKinney-Vento Liaison & Mentor Consortium Meeting #1 - Welcome and Orientation

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 10/14/2025

Welcome back to a BRAND NEW year of the Competitive Grant Cycle Liaisons and Mentors! Please join us for our kick-off McKinney-Vento Liaison and Mentor Consortium Meeting #1 at the SLL BOCES Conference Rooms. The session will begin at 8:30 AM and end at 11:30AM (Registration takes place from 8:00-8:30). We will welcome our new members, become affiliated with each other through networking opportunities, data collection regulations and informational practices, as well as getting to know the new grant year expectations. *Participants in attendance will need to bring acceptable documentation for identification purposes as BOCES will be paying your stipend. Proper identification is required on the day of the workshop for payment. For example, U.S. Passport/Passport Card/Driver's license/School ID card with photograph/Voter's registration card AND Original Birth Certificate/Social Security Account Number card if you have not previously completed this process within the 24-25 school year.

14. Principal Network Meeting (Primary & Secondary)

Program: Principal Networks CTLE #755

Dates: 10/16/2025 to 6/11/2026

Join us for this Combined Primary and Secondary Principals Meeting, a gathering designed to connect, inform, and inspire school leaders across the region. Participants will hear key updates from varied agencies, gain insight through selected presentations on timely topics, and walk away with practical ideas to bring back to their schools.

Beyond the presentations, this meeting also offers valuable time for collegial dialogue. Principals will have the opportunity to share experiences, exchange strategies, and strengthen connections with fellow leaders. Don't miss this chance to stay informed and engaged while being part of a supportive leadership community.

8:00-8:30 a.m. Registration ~ 8:30-11:30 a.m. Meeting

15. Effective Teaching (Days 1-5) CTLE Approved*

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 10/21/2025 to 12/17/2025

Location: Conference Rooms A

If you are looking for a staff in-service experience that is going to result in an immediate and positive impact on both student and staff performance look no further. This baseline staff development workshop has enjoyed rave reviews from every organization that has offered it.

This five-day workshop is designed to provide participants with a top-notch professional growth experience focusing on instructional and classroom management skills.

Some outcomes that participants can expect are: increased student time on task, improved student behavior, improved student performance, insights into and options for classroom organization, motivation of students, and classroom management techniques that work.

Registration: 8:00-8:30 a.m. ~ Session: 8:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION FEE WILL BE BASED UPON THE NUMBER OF ENROLLMENTS - MAX PER PERSON FEE IS $1,500.00

16. Teachers and CSE Chairs New to administering NYSAA (New York Alternate Assessment) required training 2025-2026

Program: Special Education CTLE #755

Dates: 10/29/2025

Participants will complete the four training modules required prior to administering the New York State Alternate Assessment. Modules will include: Overview of the Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment; Understanding and Delivering Testlets; Test Administration and Scoring; Preparing to Administer the Assessment. Participants must be registered in the KITE Educator Portal prior to attending.
Please bring your own laptop and KITE log in information.

17. The Anxious Generation BOOK STUDY CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement & SLV Teachers' Learning Center CTLE #755 & #3124

Dates: 11/2/2025 to 1/25/2026

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Join us for a book study on "The Anxious Generation," a groundbreaking work that explores the rising anxiety levels among our students and offers practical strategies for educators to address this critical issue. This study group will not only enhance our understanding of student mental health but also equip us with tools to create a more supportive learning environment.

Here's why you should consider joining:
1. Gain insights into the factors contributing to student anxiety.
2. Learn evidence-based techniques to help students manage stress and worry.
3. Develop strategies to foster resilience and emotional well-being in your classroom.
4. Collaborate with fellow educators to share experiences and best practices.
5. Contribute to a school-wide approach in supporting our students' mental health.

The book study will take place over 10 weeks, each focusing on different chapters and themes from the book. It will be asynchronous and will include weekly discussions culminating with a final project.

This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth and to make a meaningful impact on our students' lives. Your participation would be invaluable to the group's discussions and our school's overall approach to student well-being.

Participants must procure their own copy of the book. ISBN 978-0593655030

18. Ed Tech Essentials by Dr. Monica Burns BOOK STUDY CLTE Approved

Program: Model Schools CTLE #755

Dates: 11/3/2025 to 12/6/2025

Do you want to prepare your students to be productive, responsible users of technology both in and outside the classroom? If you answered YES, then this book is for you.
What EdTech skills and strategies should educators focus on to ensure they are making the best use of online spaces for classroom learning? How can they navigate through the number of growing options in digital tools and spaces? How can educators guide students through learning best practices when using these tools?
In this book Monica Burns answers these and other questions. A book to use as a guide to incorporating EdTech across all grade levels and subject areas both in distance-learning and face-to-face environments. V=

By participating in this book study you'll add a number of tools to your toolbox.

This is a self-paced, asynchronous course with assignments due each week on Sunday. All assignments must be completed in order to be paid for the book study.

Books will be provided.

19. Handwriting and Dictation CTLE Approved

Program: SLV Teachers' Learning Center CTLE #3124

Dates: 11/3/2025

Fluency in handwriting supports fluency in reading. In this session, we will explore best practices for teaching print. Participants will engage in letter formation exercises, both independently and in small groups, learning strategies for improving letter formation and fluency. You'll leave with handwriting templates and creative activities for making handwriting practice fun and effective.

20. Teaching with AI: From Theory to Practice

Program: School Library System - CTLE #3234

Dates: 11/5/2025 to 11/6/2025

Participants will demystify AI technology by exploring its background and structure, learn to identify collaborative opportunities to design curricula incorporating AI literacy, and examine classroom and schoolwide tools and guidelines to ensure AI tools are used responsibly. Please note that this session includes both an in-person workshop component AND asynchronous work that must be completed by January 9th.

During the in-person session, participants will work through the first several learning modules from LibraryReady.AI as a group, revealing how AI utilizes human input and available datasets to give answers. They will then explore the AI Scope and Sequence document detailing specific skills and competencies by grade bands, and will reflect on the application of this guidance document in their classrooms. In the afternoon, participants will explore AI tools available to St. Lawrence-Lewis area educators to gain familiarity and confidence in their use.

The remaining AI learning modules MUST be completed asynchronously by January 9th to receive full credit.

21. Making Phonemic Awareness Fit: Aligning Phonological Awareness Instruction with Research CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 11/6/2025

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Struggling to fit phonemic awareness into your packed schedule? This workshop is here to save the day! We'll break down the essential research on phonological awareness, give you a no-fluff, streamlined approach to PA instruction, and spotlight best practices that work. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to teaching foundational literacy skills, this session will leave you feeling confident and energized to tackle phonemic awareness like a champ.

Each participant gets access to "Heggerty Remixed," a set of concise, ready-to-use resources you can implement the very next day. No more guesswork, no more wasted time-just effective, engaging PA instruction that fits seamlessly into your routine and fits into research findings.

REGISTRATION: 8-8:30 a.m. ~ SESSION: 8:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

22. Back to the Lab! - Regional Science PLC CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement & SLV Teachers' Learning Center CTLE #755 & #3124

Dates: 11/10/2025

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Check out the amazing resources available from SUNY Potsdam for Science Professional Learning Day! This session will fuel your passion and equip you with hands-on, classroom-ready activities, working with faculty from SUNY Potsdam.

Your day kicks off with a warm welcome before immediately diving into a session on "The Power of Water," running cutting-edge experiments using stream tables and exploring how these resources can be used to teach content across the new NY Science standards. Crucially, every session will include discussion on aligning the activities with these new standards. Next, sharpen your scientific reasoning skills with a fun "mystery" game demonstrating how scientists use historical data-an activity easily transferable to your own classroom.

Re-energize midway with a delicious pizza lunch, courtesy of SUNY Potsdam and the Arconic Foundation, where you can mingle, play some trivia, and even win SUNY Potsdam prizes!

The afternoon gets you moving in the new Exercise Science Lab for a session on "Using Motion to Teach Science," assessing movement and learning how to use performance data to teach key concepts like force, energy, and power. Finally, compete in a high-energy game of "Jellybean Evolution" to model concepts of natural selection and see how scientific modeling applies across all the sciences. The day wraps up with a valuable feedback session, ensuring you leave with a toolkit full of dynamic ideas!
Funds for this workshop are provided by SUNY Potsdam, the Arconic Foundation, and SLV Teachers Learning Center.

23. Regional Professional Learning Day with Brian Mendler CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement & SLV Teachers' Learning Center CTLE #755 & #3124

Dates: 11/10/2025

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Get ready for an energizing day of professional learning with Brian Mendler! Brian has spent his career working directly with the students who challenge us most-whether in general education, self-contained, or inclusion classrooms. He's not just another speaker; he's a trainer who connects with tens of thousands of educators every year, delivering strategies that actually work with today's youth. Teachers walk away from his sessions with tools they can use the very next morning. His dynamic style and real-world experience make his trainings engaging, practical, and unforgettable.

Brian's newest book, Watch Your Mouth: Non-Negotiables for Success with the Toughest Kids, dives into simple yet powerful approaches to preventing and responding to difficult, disruptive, and unmotivated behavior. He's also the author of That One Kid, 2nd Edition and co-author of several well-known resources, including Discipline With Dignity, 4th Edition. With over half a million social media followers and millions of video views, Brian's insights are reaching educators across the globe. Lunch is included in registration fees. Don't miss this chance to learn from one of the most inspiring voices in education today!

Event website: BRIAN MENDLER

Please note that the participant limit for this session is informed by the presenter's discretion, contractual participant limitations, and the venue's seating capacity.

24. Strategies for Supporting Students on the Spectrum CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 11/10/2025

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"If I had known 20 years ago what I learned at this session, it would have saved me a lot of time and paperwork and it would have spared some of my students unnecessary trauma." a retired local administrator

The frequency of tantrums, meltdowns, and behavioral issues among some students with autism can be substantially reduced with the information you will receive during the session. In addition to an expert on autism, you will interact with people on the spectrum and parents of children with autism.

You WILL NOT be sitting and listening. You will engage in discussions and hear report-outs from others.

Classroom strategies and tips on interacting with students on the spectrum will be shared. This session is appropriate for administrators, teachers, and support staff including anyone in a school who interacts with even one student on the spectrum.

The estimated number of people identified with autism has increased from one in two thousand in, 1980, to one in 31, currently, with an estimated one in six in the next few decades. Be prepared!

**Lunch will be on your own.**

25. Function Based Thinking (FBT): Applying a Proactive Process to Support Student Behavior in the Classroom (SLL)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: General Education Teachers and Special Education Teachers; Paraprofessionals; and anyone gathering behavioral data on students.

Dates: 11/10/2025

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This training package provides 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 applied to all students, requiring teachers to gather data on student behavior informally, analyze the behavioral data, and use the behavior pathway to determine the function of the behavior. This process enables teachers to match interventions to the function of the student's behavior.

26. Where Special Education Services are Provided: Understanding Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) LRE Module 8

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: Special education administrators, special education and general education teachers, paraprofessionals, related services professionals, guidance/school counselors, agency/community service providers, or case managers may attend.

Dates: 11/10/2025

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This presentation is foundational learning to understand LRE. Participants will be able to explain what LRE means, describe the goal of special education and learn skills for participating in LRE discussions at the Committe on Special Education (CSE) and Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) meeting.

27. What We Say and How We Say It Matter: Teacher Talk That Improves Learning Behavior BOOK STUDY CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 11/10/2025 to 12/14/2025

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We all want our students to feel safe, collaborate well with others, feel ownership for their learning, and be joyfully engaged in their work. Nevertheless, many teachers end up using language patterns that undermine these goals. Do any of these scenarios sound familiar?:

We want students to take responsibility for their learning, yet we use language that implies teacher ownership.

We want to build positive relationships with students, yet we use sarcasm when we get frustrated.

We want students to think learning is fun, yet we sometimes make comments that suggest the opposite.

We want students to exhibit good behavior because it's the right thing to do, yet we rely on threats and bribes, which implies students don't naturally want to be good.

What teachers say to students-when they praise or discipline, give directions or ask questions, and introduce concepts or share stories-affects student learning and behavior. A slight change in intonation can also dramatically change how language feels for students. In What We Say and How We Say It Matter, Mike Anderson digs into the nuances of language in the classroom. This book's many examples will help teachers examine their language habits and intentionally improve their classroom practice so their language matches and supports their goals.

Participants will be responsible for procuring their own copy of the book What We Say And How We Say It Matter: Teacher Talk That Improves Learning and Behavior, by Mike Anderson. ISBN: 978-1-4166-2704-3

28. AI for Beginners or Those Who Want More Time to Explore CTLE Approved

Program: Model Schools CTLE #755

Dates: 11/12/2025

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Artificial Intelligence is constantly changing, it's like whack a mole. As an educator, it is your responsibility to understand how AI works, know the basics of prompting, understand AI's benefits and limitations. AI is already in our everyday lives, and will be a big part of our student's lives. We owe it to the students to prepare them for life in the real world as it will not be waiting on us to keep marching with the sands of time. In this workshop we will explore many different AI tools and a few software platforms geared towards schools. We will also explore the AI Scope and Sequence from LibraryReadyAI.

29. By Invitation Only TSG: At Risk, Significant Disproportionality: Completing Pathway for Change (CVES Plattsburgh)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: Administrators, Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, School Psychologists

Dates: 11/12/2025

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Targeted Skills Group for districts identified to be at-risk for significant disproportionality (disciplinary action). In person session to complete root cause analysis and pathway for change.

30. Whole Body Handwriting CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 11/13/2025

Find out what might impede handwriting, why handwriting is IMPORTANT, and what you can leverage to make letter formation stick. This is not about a particular method, program, or learning styles-which are a myth. This is about neurological connections, and we are going to PLAY! Hands-on experience will provide you with a little background, and movement! Be ready to take photos, dress to move your whole body, and go back to class refreshed! In Spring of 2022, one participant touted it as "... the BEST workshop I've ever attended." This is meant to be useful and fun.

31. Grant Stipends available: SPECCIT for Teachers CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 11/17/2025 to 11/18/2025

An Introduction to the New York State Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards is an in-person training designed to familiarize educators with the essential principles of the NYS CS & DF Standards. This two-day workshop offers a structured exploration into these Standards and their application to instruction.

Throughout this engaging training developed and administered by Clarkson University, participants will delve into key topics such as computational thinking, impacts of computing, networks and systems design, cybersecurity, and digital literacy. By examining real-world examples and practical classroom strategies, educators will gain the necessary tools to effectively implement these standards in diverse educational settings.

This learning experience focuses on the integration and application of computer science and digital fluency into instruction. Participants are encouraged to bring lesson plans to enhance and align their curriculum with the Standards. The session will also include a focused discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI), not as a standalone topic, but as a digital tool with implications for instruction.

Participants will become eligible to write and submit three lesson plans for the integration of the NYS CS & DF Standards into their curriculum at a rate of $100 per lesson plan submitted. Individuals that complete this course and write three lesson plans will additionally receive $300 worth of technology of their choosing to implement the created lessons.

32. TCIS Comprehensive 4-day Training Program

Program: Special Education CTLE #755

Dates: 11/17/2025 to 11/20/2025

Description: This comprehensive 4-day training program provides participants with the essential knowledge and skills to implement the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention System (TCIS) effectively. TCIS is a crisis prevention and intervention model designed to help staff create safe and supportive environments for children and youth experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges. This intensive training will equip participants with the tools to understand the dynamics of crisis, prevent escalation, and safely intervene when necessary. Training Objectives: Participants will be able to: - Understand the theoretical foundations of TCIS. - Recognize the stages of a crisis and apply appropriate interventions. - Develop strategies for preventing and de-escalating potential crises. - Implement effective crisis co-regulation techniques. - Conduct Life Space Interviews (LSIs) to support children and youth in processing and learning from crisis situations. - Utilize physical intervention techniques safely and responsibly (where applicable and as per organizational policy). - Develop a trauma-informed approach to crisis intervention. - Understand and apply organizational policies and procedures related to TCIS. Important Information: - Lunch will be on your own.

33. Assessments That Inform Instruction CTLE Approved

Program: SLV Teachers' Learning Center CTLE #3124

Dates: 11/17/2025

Assessment is key to understanding where your students are and how to adjust instruction. In this session, we'll explore formative assessments that are quick, easy to use, and provide valuable feedback. You'll have the chance to create and practice a few assessment tools for measuring phonemic awareness, fluency, and comprehension, and leave with actionable strategies for using assessment data in the classroom.

34. Best Practices in Academic Progress Monitoring Introduction (CVES)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Chairperson for Special Education, Principal

Dates: 11/18/2025 to 12/2/2025

The purpose of this 2-day training is to provide participants with an overview of what progress monitoring for academics is and how to implement this practice with individual students. Content is 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. The training 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. Participants are given an opportunity for independent work with support from the presenters.

35. By Invitation Only TSG: At Risk, Significant Disproportionality: Completing Pathway for Change (SLL Canton)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: Administrators, Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, School Psychologists

Dates: 11/19/2025

Targeted Skills Group for districts identified to be at-risk for significant disproportionality (disciplinary action). In person session to complete root cause analysis and pathway for change.

36. Eyes Up Here: The Science of Capturing Attention Through Classroom Management and Presentation Strategies CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 11/20/2025

"Eyes Up Here: The Science of Capturing Attention Through Classroom Management and Presentation Strategies" dives into what really grabs and holds student attention. We will explore how small changes in classroom seating and decor can have a big impact on learning, and how to spot and address common attention derailers before they even happen. You'll learn how the physical environment can either support or sabotage your efforts and walk away with ideas that are both research-based and easy to implement.

We will also tap into the power of presentation with the help of Richard Mayer's key principles of multimedia design. Learn how to create slides and visuals that actually help students learn rather than distract them. This session will give you the tools to design with attention in mind. Expect practical strategies, fresh insights, and plenty of lightbulb moments to help you create a classroom environment that keeps eyes where they belong-on learning.

37. The Science of Reading for Multilingual Learners Presented by NYSED

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 11/24/2025

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We invite you to join us on Monday, November 24, 2025, for a day of learning and professional discussion on best literacy practices for linguistically diverse learners!

The New York State Education Department will release a new toolkit, developed in collaboration with Dr. Socorro Herrera, Dr. Kathy Escamilla, and Dr. Robin Cabral. The agenda includes an overview of the six briefs developed to help educators ensure that the teaching of reading is inclusive of ELLs and MLs.

This event will be held as a hybrid webinar with in-person discussion and online presentations.
New York State administrators and literacy leaders will be presented specific and useful information to understand and address the ontological differences between ELLs, MLs, and monolingual students. Please note that to participate in this event, you must attend in person.

Participants in the event will have the opportunity to learn about the briefs with Dr. Socorro Herrera, a professor at the College of Education and the director of the Center for Intercultural and Multilingual Advocacy at Kansas State University. Dr. Herrera's K-12 teaching experience includes an emphasis on literacy development, and her research focuses on literacy opportunities with culturally and linguistically diverse students, reading strategies, and teacher preparation for diversity in the classroom.

38. School Library System Professional Learning Day #2 CTLE Approved

Program: School Library System - CTLE #3234

Dates: 12/2/2025

The School Library System will hold a full day of professional learning activities at the Educational Services Center for librarians and library staff. Even if you cannot attend all activities, please register for the full day. CTLE credit will be assigned based on the number of hours of attendance. All school librarians and library staff are strongly encouraged to attend!

8:30-11:30am: Professional Development Activities (details will be sent via email)
12:30 - 2:30pm: CC/Liaison Meeting
2:30 - 3:30pm: SLS Council Meeting

39. Transition Assessment: The Essentials (Virtual)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Dates: 12/3/2025

Location: Zoom Link will be sent

This professional development (PD) package provides foundational information related to what quality transition assessment is and why it is important, transition assessments that can inform each of the measurable postsecondary goal areas of education/training, employment, and independent living, and an optional section on how to utilize the information gathered through transition assessment to develop quality transition-focused Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

40. Transition Assessment for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Virtual)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Dates: 12/3/2025

This professional development (PD) package provides foundational information related to what quality transition assessment is and why it is important for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, transition assessments for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities that can inform each of the measurable postsecondary goal areas of education/training, employment, and independent living, and how to utilize the information gathered through transition assessment to develop quality transition-focused Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

41. Creating the IEP (CVES)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Dates: 12/4/2025

Location: A and B

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

42. SLVTLC Policy Board Meeting CTLE Approved

Program: SLV Teachers' Learning Center CTLE #3124

Dates: 12/4/2025

This meeting will utilize local educators and administrators in the SLVTLC consortium to meet as a board and collectively ensure that Teacher Center grant money is being utilized with the following motto in mind: A source for teachers, a promise for students. SLVTLC board members will collaborate as a team, learn new skills (TBD), and share resources for the common good of the group.

43. Disciplinary Change in Placement (DCIP) in the Suspension Process of Students with Disabilities (Virtual)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: Directors of Special Education, Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chairpersons, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Building Principals, and Assistant Principals.

Dates: 12/8/2025

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This training is designed for district/building level administrators to gain a better understanding of the process related to discipline for students with disabilities, with a focus on DCIP as per part 201 of the Commissioner's Regulations. This professional development supports the administrator's understanding of the regulatory requirements, as they relate to DCIP. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of regulations which will result in increased compliance with Part 201 Regulations for Disciplining Students with Disabilities.

44. Strengthening our Core: School Library Values in Practice (5th Annual SLSA Statewide Learning Symposium)

Program: School Library System - CTLE #3234

Dates: 12/10/2025

The NY State School Library Systems Association presents the 5th Annual SLSA Statewide Learning Symposium, titled "Strengthening our Core: School Library Values in Practice". St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES will be a satellite location for this statewide professional learning event.
Librarians, library staff, and administrators are welcome to join in an exciting day of professional learning as we share best practices in programming and instruction based on the ALA Core Values of Librarianship. Opening remarks will be given by ALA President Sam Helmick, followed by Keynote Speaker K.C. Boyd, a school library activist and the 2022 School Library Journal School Librarian of the Year. The day will also include presentations highlighting the 5 core values of Access, Equity, Intellectual Freedom & Privacy, Public Good, and Sustainability, as well as time to discuss, reflect, and plan within groups at each in-person satellite location.

45. Mind the Gap: Overcoming the Pitfalls and Chokepoints of Memory with the Science of Learning CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 12/11/2025

Learning isn't just about effort. It's about knowing how to avoid the traps that make that effort less effective. "Mind the Gap: Overcoming the Pitfalls and Chokepoints of Memory with the Science of Learning" is a practical, eye-opening session inspired by the work of Dr. Steven Chew and Blake Harvard. We will take a closer look at the common missteps students make when studying and the hidden chokepoints in our memory that hold learning back. From rereading to cramming, we will break down the strategies that feel productive but don't actually lead to lasting understanding.

This session is all about turning that insight into action. You will leave with research-backed strategies for spotting learning pitfalls early and navigating around the memory chokepoints that get in the way of deep learning. Through real classroom examples and clear explanations, you will learn how to help students store and retrieve information more effectively. Whether you are looking to sharpen your own practice or guide others toward better learning habits, this session delivers tools you can use right away.

46. CSE Chairperson Meeting - SLLBOCES

Program: Special Education CTLE #755

Dates: 12/11/2025

Networking

47. Function Based Thinking (FBT): Applying a Proactive Process to Support Student Behavior in the Classroom (CVES)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: General Education Teachers and Special Education Teachers

Dates: 12/17/2025

This training package provides 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 applied to all students, requiring teachers to gather data on student behavior informally, analyze the behavioral data, and use the behavior pathway to determine the function of the behavior. This process enables teachers to match interventions to the function of the student's behavior.

48. McKinney-Vento Winter Book Study - Tiny Humans, Big Emotions by Alyssa Campbell

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 1/4/2026 to 3/1/2026

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Join us for a McKinney-Vento book study on Tiny Humans, Big Emotions by Alyssa Blask Campbell, where we'll explore practical, compassionate strategies to support children's emotional development while strengthening our own regulation skills. You must be a M-V Mentor, Liaison, Support Leader, or DTST member to join. Participants will learn how to use the Collaborative Emotion Processing (CEP) Method to guide interactions, respond to challenging behaviors with connection rather than control, and build emotionally supportive environments that promote empathy, resilience, and cooperation. This study is perfect for educators, caregivers, and anyone working with children who want to better understand and nurture emotional intelligence in their classrooms and homes. Books will be purchased for all participants and will be delivered to your district via van mail once your registration is approved in MLP. (If you decide not to participate, please return your book to Brooke Santamont at SLL BOCES.) The book study will be facilitated through Google Classroom. One week prior to the start date, you will receive an email with the access code and additional details. Jordan Helmer from Massena CSD will be facilitating this book study. Participants who complete the book study in full will receive a $250 stipend. Please note that partial completion will not be compensated. Important Payment Information: To receive your stipend, you must complete all required tax forms (I-9 and W-4) and present appropriate identification before the first session-if you have not done so recently. Accepted documentation includes: U.S. Passport or Passport Card Driver's license or School ID with a photo Voter registration card AND original Birth Certificate or Social Security card We're excited to learn and grow together-hope you'll join us!

49. Leveled Reading, Leveled Lives: How Students' Reading Achievement Has Been Held Back and What We Can Do About It BOOK STUDYCTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 1/5/2026 to 2/16/2026

Hot off Harvard Education Press in 2025 is Dr. Tim Shanahan's book outlining how ineffective, but popular reading instructional methods came to be misinterpreted, accepted, and promoted. Shanahan pulls from a body of evidence that has held up across decades, and draws upon his experience as a former first grade teacher, and a plethora of academic positions and accolades to create an accessible and impactful message that is imperative for our time. Most importantly, this Reading Hall of Famer offers practical solutions on how educators can turn the tide toward reading proficiency: including what to do and what NOT to do.

ISBN # 979-8895570043-Participants must procure their own book.

50. Explicit Instruction (Virtual)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Administrators

Dates: 1/8/2026

This professional development will support participants' knowledge of explicit instruction and teachers' abilities to effectively implement explicit instruction. Explicit instruction is a high leverage practice that has proven to be effective for special education students.

51. From the Page to the Podium - ELA is the Way CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 1/12/2026

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In today's dynamic, digital classrooms, the voices of teachers are still powerful tools. This engaging, hands-on workshop will help middle and high school educators offer more compelling classroom instruction and professional presentations1/4live on stage or recorded as a podcast. Through interactive activities, peer feedback, and expert coaching, participants will:
● Build confidence in vocal delivery, storytelling, and audience engagement
● Learn techniques to structure clear, compelling messages for students and other audiences
● Develop new ways to help students write substantive opinions and transform their writing into the spoken word
● Explore how podcasting can enhance student learning and support project-based learning
● Leave with a podcast plan or sample script that can be used in classroom or online instruction

This workshop is ideal for teachers who want to elevate their communication skills, explore creative expression, and bring new energy into their classrooms and communities.

52. Models Schools Site Administrator Meeting

Program: Model Schools CTLE #755

Dates: 1/12/2026

The AGENDA will include: A preview of upcoming professional learning, discussion regarding district issues with technology apps and needs, the current rollout of the NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards, and a view and discussion on emerging technology including AI for teachers/schools.

53. Phonemic Awareness vs. Phonics in Pre-K CTLE Approved

Program: SLV Teachers' Learning Center CTLE #3124

Dates: 1/12/2026

Discover the key differences between phonemic awareness and phonics, and how to integrate both into your teaching. This workshop will include interactive activities like rhyming games, sound segmentation, and blending exercises. You'll also collaborate with peers to create phonics games and songs that can be easily implemented in the Pre-K classroom.

54. NYS Portrait of a Graduate & Inquiry-Based Learning in Pre K - Grade 5 CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 1/14/2026

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This event, which will be a hybrid webinar with in-person discussion and
presentations, will provide New York State administrators and school leaders
with an opportunity to engage in regional discussions about what the NYS
Portrait of a Graduate means in PreK to Grade 5, as well as how this connects to inquiry-based learning. Please note that to attend this event, you must attend in person at a BOCES or Big 5 designated site.

55. FBA/BIP Tool Kit (Virtual)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: District and Building-level School Administrators, CSE Chairpersons

Dates: 1/14/2026

This FBA/BIP Toolkit training provides participants the opportunity to take a close look at the NYSED regulatory requirements for districts and schools to conduct FBAs and develop BIPs. Throughout the session, we will explore and discover the 7 steps needed of a team problem-solving model and discuss the necessary regulatory components of each step, including progress monitoring. Participants will have opportunities to reflect upon their current process. So, whether this is your starting place to learn about the foundations of NYSED regulatory requirements pertaining to FBAs and BIPs, or if you need to adjust your systems and identify gaps in your current processes or if you have strong systems but want to build in fidelity checks to sustain what you are doing well, this training will provide something for you.

56. McKinney-Vento Support Leader Webinar #2

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 1/14/2026

Calling all McKinney-Vento Support Leaders! Please join us for our 2nd McKinney-Vento Webinar from 3:45-4:45 on ZOOM. We will begin with introductions and have networking opportunities. We will discuss upcoming book studies and other PD events. District trauma sensitive strategies and presentations will be shared out by willing participants. The zoom link will be emailed to you prior to the event starting. A time sheet needs to be completed for a stipend of $25.00 for the January webinar. Pleaes ensure to put the Fall Support Leader Webinar date on your timesheet if you participated. *Participants in attendance will need to bring acceptable documentation for identification purposes as BOCES will be paying your stipend. Proper identification is required on the day of the workshop for payment. For example, U.S. Passport/Passport Card/Driver's license/School ID card with photograph/Voter's registration card AND Original Birth Certificate/Social Security Account Number card if you have not previously completed this process within the 24-25 school year.

57. Creating Digital Escape Rooms with Google CTLE Approved

Program: Model Schools CTLE #755

Dates: 1/16/2026

Do your students enjoy escape room activities, but you dread the work involved in setting them up? All the work in copying papers, separating materials, setting locks... Well, then digital escape rooms may be just what you're looking for! This workshop will be focusing on how to create digital escape rooms with Google Sites and Google Forms. (No more papers to copy and keep track of!)

Just in time for state test prep! What better way to practice and motivate students to review materials than with an escape room?!

No prior experience is necessary - we will start right from scratch and go through all the steps. I will show you a few examples and walk you through the process to create your very own escape room.

This workshop will be primarily work time for you to design your own escape room after learning the steps involved in setting them up. Help will be available and provided as needed.

Please bring an idea or content that you want to build your escape room around.

You will need a laptop or chromebook and a charger.

58. Best Practices in Academic Progress Monitoring Introduction

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Administration, Counselors

Dates: 1/20/2026 to 1/21/2026

The purpose of this 2-day training is to provide participants with an overview of what progress monitoring for academics is and how to implement this practice with individual students. Content is 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. The training 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.

59. Literacy in the Pre-K Classroom CTLE Approved

Program: SLV Teachers' Learning Center CTLE #3124

Dates: 1/26/2026

This session will focus on creating a literacy-rich Pre-K classroom environment that nurtures early reading and writing skills. Participants will tour example classroom setups and then engage in activities that integrate literacy into various centers, from dramatic play to sensory bins. You'll leave with practical ideas for setting up your own classroom to support early literacy development.

60. Testing Accommodations (Virtual)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Educational Staff and Service Providers, Building Principals/Administrators, Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chairpersons, Parents/Families

Dates: 1/28/2026

This training was developed to promote the understanding and appropriate use of testing accommodations for students with disabilities. The training is intended to provide information related to the decision-making process and types of testing accommodations, as well as the documentation of appropriate accommodations on the individualized education program (IEP).

61. School Library System Professional Learning Day #3 CTLE Approved

Program: School Library System - CTLE #3234

Dates: 1/29/2026

The School Library System will hold a full day of professional learning activities at the Educational Services Center for librarians and library staff. Even if you cannot attend all activities, please register for the full day. CTLE credit will be assigned based on the number of hours of attendance. All school librarians and library staff are strongly encouraged to attend!

8:30-11:30am: Professional Development Activities (details will be sent via email)
12:30 - 2:30pm: CC/Liaison Meeting
2:30 - 3:30pm: SLS Council Meeting

62. Programming with Students CTLE Approved

Program: Model Schools CTLE #755

Dates: 2/1/2026 to 2/23/2026

This four week completely asynchronous workshop will help teachers explore programming options for their students. We will look at three web based programming sites, all of which are EdLaw2d compliant: Scratch, Microsoft MakeCode and PencilCode. After having a chance to explore all three programs, participants will be asked to draft a plan to use at least one with students.

63. Bridging the ELA Regents Exam CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 2/5/2026

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This will be an interactive workshop focusing on sharing strategies to tackle regents tasks; specifically writing tasks, focusing on the Part 3 Literary Analysis response. Time will be taken to examine and discuss the changes to the directions and rubrics for Parts 2 and 3.

64. CSE Chairperson Meeting - SLLBOCES

Program: Special Education CTLE #755

Dates: 2/5/2026

Networking

65. Foundations of Effective Reading Instruction: Understanding the Science of Reading (VIrtual)

Program: North Country Regional Partnership-Roof Top

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Administrators, Literacy and Reading Instructors

Dates: 2/6/2026

Location: Zoom Link will be provided before the training

The purpose of this training is to help participants gain a greater understanding of what the Science of Reading has determined to be the foundational skills that are needed in order to become a proficient reader. Participants will explore current instructional practices in reading and the impact it has 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.

66. SLVTLC Policy Board Meeting CTLE Approved

Program: SLV Teachers' Learning Center CTLE #3124

Dates: 2/26/2026

This meeting will utilize local educators and administrators in the SLVTLC consortium to meet as a board and collectively ensure that Teacher Center grant money is being utilized with the following motto in mind: A source for teachers, a promise for students. SLVTLC board members will collaborate as a team, learn new skills (TBD), and share resources for the common good of the group.

67. Engaging Activities to Boost Literacy CTLE Approved

Program: SLV Teachers' Learning Center CTLE #3124

Dates: 3/9/2026

Fill your teaching toolbox with fun and effective literacy activities! This workshop will include hands-on practice with a variety of literacy games and activities that support phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. You'll leave with

68. McKinney-Vento sponsors author, Alyssa Campbell

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 3/12/2026

Join us for an engaging, in-person professional learning opportunity with Alyssa Campbell, educator, parent, and co-author of Tiny Humans, Big Emotions. Alyssa brings a wealth of experience in supporting both children and adults with emotional regulation and navigating challenging behaviors. Through humor, heartfelt personal stories, and practical strategies, Alyssa will keep you inspired and entertained throughout the day. You'll leave with tools to build stronger connections, foster resilience, and approach student behaviors with confidence and compassion.

69. McKinney-Vento Spring Book Study - Big Kids, Bigger Feelings by Alyssa Campbell

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 3/15/2026 to 5/3/2026

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Join us for a McKinney-Vento book study on Big Kids, Bigger Feelings by Alyssa Blask Campbell, a powerful follow-up to Tiny Humans, Big Emotions. You must be a M-V Mentor, Liaison, Support Leader, or DTST member to join. Together, we'll explore how to support children's growing emotional worlds as they develop independence, social awareness, and self-regulation. Participants will learn how to apply the Collaborative Emotion Processing (CEP) Method to help kids navigate frustration, friendship challenges, and big transitions with confidence and empathy. This study is ideal for educators, caregivers, and parents who want practical strategies to foster emotional intelligence, resilience, and healthy communication in the elementary years and beyond. Books will be purchased for all participants who attend her March 12th PD at SLL BOCES. If unable to attend and there are extra copies, your book will be delivered to your district via van mail once your registration is approved in MLP. (If you decide not to participate, please return your book to Brooke Santamont at SLL BOCES.) The book study will be facilitated through Google Classroom. One week prior to the start date, you will receive an email with the access code and additional details. Tonya Grimmke from PH CSD will be facilitating this book study. Participants who complete the book study in full will receive a $250 stipend. Please note that partial completion will not be compensated. Important Payment Information: To receive your stipend, you must complete all required tax forms (I-9 and W-4) and present appropriate identification before the first session-if you have not done so recently. Accepted documentation includes: U.S. Passport or Passport Card Driver's license or School ID with a photo Voter registration card AND original Birth Certificate or Social Security card We're excited to learn and grow together-hope you'll join us!

70. Oral Language and Vocabulary Development in Early Learners CTLE Approved

Program: SLV Teachers' Learning Center CTLE #3124

Dates: 3/16/2026

Oral language development is critical for literacy success. This workshop will focus on strategies to boost students' vocabulary and oral expression, including storytelling, interactive read-alouds, and classroom discussions. Participants will engage in role-play activities, working in groups to design vocabulary-building games and exercises that can be incorporated into everyday routines.

71. Bring a Coding Course to Your High School with Computer Science Academy CTLE Approved

Program: Model Schools CTLE #755

Dates: 3/18/2026

Learning to code can be hard and setting up a coding course even more so! Carnegie Mellon's Computer Science Academy makes learning to code and teaching coding easy! This curriculum is already being implemented in some of our area schools and students are having great success.

Get ready to meet the New York State Computer Science & Digital Fluency Standards for computational thinking through teaching your students Python. The basics of this course will teach you as an instructor how to draw images, create animations, and make simple games. You will be introduced to a self-paced, online curriculum that can be used on any device that leads to certification in Carnegie Mellon University's Computer Science Academy. With this certification, you will be given access to a complete curriculum to use with students including a defined scope and sequence, an online IDE (integrated development environment) for students to program in, and a portal to monitor student progress.

This workshop will introduce participants to the curriculum and start the professionals on their path towards CSO certification. To receive certification, teachers will need to complete 4 units in Computer Science Academy CSO by the end of the academic year. While one unit may be completed during this in-person day, participants will need to work on their own time to complete the rest of the units as supported by our helpdesk of certified trainers.

Participants will receive 20 hours of CTLE credit 6 in-person and 14 online, asynchronous hours.

72. McKinney-Vento DTST Winter Training Session Day with Sara Daniel

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 3/20/2026

We invite you to a full day of collaboration with Sara Daniel, focused on M-V DTST initiatives. Sara is eager to continue her trauma sensitivity scope of work with our DTST members on March 20th at SLL BOCES in our main conference rooms. Sara will be joining us virtually for this session. Registration is from 8:00-8:30. Our day will end by 3pm.

73. 7 Types of Comprehension Instruction CTLE Approved

Program: SLV Teachers' Learning Center CTLE #3124

Dates: 3/23/2026

Strong reading comprehension requires more than just decoding-it's about equipping students with strategies to think deeply about text. In this session, we'll explore seven research-backed comprehension practices, including predicting, questioning, clarifying, summarizing, visualization, making connections, and monitoring understanding. Together, we'll break down how each strategy supports students' reading growth and how to model them effectively during instruction.

74. Understanding and Dealing with Challenging Student Behavior CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 3/24/2026 to 3/25/2026

In this two-day workshop, participants are provided with information regarding the various types of emotional problems/behaviors symptomatic of particular disturbances. Many times children do not choose to act inappropriately, but rather, can't control or manage their behavior/emotions without outside intervention. Participants will learn how children and youth are affected by brain development and the trauma and stress that can be part of that growth.

Participants will also become familiar with the characteristic behaviors of Disruptive Behavior and Personality Disorders to begin to recognize the need for a "prescriptive" approach as the success of interventions is linked to their efficacy with a particular type of behavior. Participants are made aware of the range of alternative intervention strategies and behavior management programs through an exploration of the cyclical nature of conflict; demonstrating how the way the student perceives, thinks, and feels is manifested in behavior, evokes a response from an adult/peer, and begins a cycle of escalation.

Behavioral first aid strategies are also introduced as ways of labeling what positive interventions can look like when addressing student behavior. By developing a shared vocabulary of names/labels to the techniques and examining when they should be used and when they are contraindicated, start can begin to plan interventions thereby increasing their effectiveness.

Registration: 8:15-8:30 a.m. ~ Session: 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

MINIMUM ENROLLMENT-10

75. Keeping Everyone Safe CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 3/26/2026 to 3/27/2026

One of the primary concerns staff members have is how to work with a student who is, or has the potential to become physically aggressive.

The primary goal of this two-day program is to equip staff with the knowledge and skills that will enable them to avoid and de-escalate crisis situations without the need for physical intervention. However, since physical intervention can be deemed necessary for the safety and well-being of the students, staff and environment, participants will also be taught non-aggressive intervention techniques.

This program includes: sources of aggressive behavior, stages of crisis development, keeping others safe, supportive verbal and non-verbal de-escalation strategies, physical responses to attack, supportive physical intervention and transport techniques, crisis team development, roles, and communication, talking with students after a crisis, and development of policies and procedural safeguards.

Registration: 8:15-8:30 a.m. ~ Session: 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

MINIMUM ENROLLMENT-10

76. Syllable Types and Why They Matter CTLE Approved

Program: SLV Teachers' Learning Center CTLE #3124

Dates: 3/30/2026

Understanding syllable types is essential for teaching reading and spelling. In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore the six syllable types and how to implement them in your classroom. Participants will engage in interactive activities like sorting words into syllable categories and will learn how to incorporate this knowledge into daily instruction for both early learners and more advanced readers.

77. School Library System Professional Learning Day #4 CTLE Approved

Program: School Library System - CTLE #3234

Dates: 3/31/2026

The School Library System will hold a full day of professional learning activities at the Educational Services Center for librarians and library staff. Even if you cannot attend all activities, please register for the full day. CTLE credit will be assigned based on the number of hours of attendance. All school librarians and library staff are strongly encouraged to attend!

8:30-11:30am: Professional Development Activities (details will be sent via email)
12:30 - 2:30pm: CC/Liaison Meeting
2:30 - 3:30pm: SLS Council Meeting

78. Beyond the Science of Reading: Connecting Literacy Instruction to the Science of Learning *CTLE Approved)

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 4/6/2026 to 5/18/2026

In case you missed it, this popular book study is back! Wonder what's behind moving information from short term to long term memory? Author and journalist, Natalie Wexler can explain. In this self-paced course you will delve into why just teaching decoding isn't producing proficient learners, the impacts of explicit sequential content and writing instruction on reading, how a little cognitive science can go a long way across subjects, and how NOT to be misled in choosing curricular options. You'll formulate a 3-step implementation plan you can USE!

ISBN: 978-14-4166-3356-3-Participants must procure a copy of the book.

79. The Power of Nursery Rhymes and Classic Tales CTLE Approved

Program: SLV Teachers' Learning Center CTLE #3124

Dates: 4/13/2026

Nursery rhymes and classic tales aren't just for fun-they're foundational for developing early literacy skills. This workshop will provide you with engaging activities to support phonemic awareness, comprehension, and storytelling. Participants will practice creating their own nursery rhyme games and read-alouds, leaving with new ideas to bring classic literature to life in your classroom.

80. CSE Chairperson Meeting - SLLBOCES

Program: Special Education CTLE #755

Dates: 4/16/2026

Networking

81. Organization Hacks for Literacy Teachers CTLE Approved

Program: SLV Teachers' Learning Center CTLE #3124

Dates: 4/20/2026

Keeping materials organized is key to maintaining an efficient and productive classroom. In this session, we'll explore creative storage solutions for everything from classroom libraries to literacy games and activities. Participants will engage in a hands-on organization challenge, leaving with practical systems for keeping their teaching resources accessible and easy to use.

82. McKinney-Vento Liaison & Mentor Consortium Meeting #2 - Community Outreach Event

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 4/22/2026

Join us on April 22nd for our annual Community Outreach Event for ALL McKinney-Vento staff, district Social Workers and school Counselors. This event counts as the McKinney-Vento Liaisons & Mentors Consortium Meeting #2. We will work with local community agencies to offer our M-V population additional resources. This will be an in-person full day event at SLL BOCES in the conference rooms. Registration is from 8:00-8:30 with our day starting promptly at 8:30 with our welcome. A light breakfast and full lunch will be provided. Our day will conclude at 3:00 pm.

83. SLVTLC Policy Board Meeting CTLE Approved

Program: SLV Teachers' Learning Center CTLE #3124

Dates: 4/23/2026

This meeting will utilize local educators and administrators in the SLVTLC consortium to meet as a board and collectively ensure that Teacher Center grant money is being utilized with the following motto in mind: A source for teachers, a promise for students. SLVTLC board members will collaborate as a team, learn new skills (TBD), and share resources for the common good of the group.

84. Regional Science PLC CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 4/24/2026

Get ready to roll up your lab coat sleeves-our Regional Science PLC is back and better than ever! Led by none other than science Regional Teacher Leader Sean Ellison and science guru Kristen Remington-Donahue, this series is your go-to space for all things Next Gen Science Standards. Whether you're knee-deep in curriculum writing or just trying to decode the latest Regents assessments, this session will give you the clarity and tools you need to feel confident and connected.

From diving into the New York State Science Investigations to swapping your favorite classroom strategies with fellow science educators, this PLC is all about collaboration, implementation, and inspiration. It's not just professional learning, it's a community of passionate educators building the future of science instruction together. Come curious, leave empowered.

85. Professionalism in Education: Leading with Confidence CTLE Approved

Program: SLV Teachers' Learning Center CTLE #3124

Dates: 4/27/2026

In this session, we'll explore the behaviors and practices that exemplify professionalism in education. From building positive relationships to maintaining clear communication, we'll cover strategies for being a confident and effective educator. Participants will learn how to lead a book study using the Schoology platform.

86. Latin and English Suffixes: Beyond the Basics CTLE Approved

Program: SLV Teachers' Learning Center CTLE #3124

Dates: 5/4/2026

Building vocabulary through understanding suffixes can deepen students' word knowledge. This workshop will introduce you to Latin and English suffixes and show how they relate to word meanings. You'll participate in activities where you break down complex words into their root components and suffixes, and collaborate with peers to create vocabulary-building exercises for your classroom.

87. Unboxing a Program: Teacher Manual 101 CTLE Approved

Program: SLV Teachers' Learning Center CTLE #3124

Dates: 5/11/2026

Get overwhelmed when starting with a new program or want to take a peek at an explicit/systematic phonics program? This session will help you navigate literacy kits and teacher manuals, breaking down the materials and steps needed to implement them successfully. Participants will practice unpacking a curriculum kit and creating a week's worth of lesson plans. You'll leave with strategies for getting the most out of your resources and making planning easier and more efficient.

88. McKinney-Vento Liaison & Mentor Consortium Meeting #3 - End of Year Tasks and Duties

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 5/13/2026

Please join us for our McKinney-Vento Liaison & Mentor Consortium Meeting #3 at SLL BOCES. We will highlight our successes, continue to network and build connections, and discuss the end of year documentation tasks. We will meet in the main Conference Rooms beginning at 8:30AM. We will conclude our session by 11:30am

89. Models Schools Site Administrator Meeting

Program: Model Schools CTLE #755

Dates: 5/18/2026

The AGENDA will include: A preview of upcoming professional learning, discussion regarding district issues with technology apps and needs, the current rollout of the NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards, and a view and discussion on emerging technology including AI for teachers/schools.

90. CSE Chairperson Meeting - SLLBOCES

Program: Special Education CTLE #755

Dates: 6/4/2026

Networking

91. School Library System Professional Learning Day #5 CTLE Approved

Program: School Library System - CTLE #3234

Dates: 6/4/2026

The School Library System will hold a full day of professional learning activities at the Educational Services Center for librarians and library staff. Even if you cannot attend all activities, please register for the full day. CTLE credit will be assigned based on the number of hours of attendance. All school librarians and library staff are strongly encouraged to attend!

8:30-11:30am: Professional Development Activities (details will be sent via email)
12:30 - 2:30pm: CC/Liaison Meeting
2:30 - 3:30pm: SLS Council Meeting

92. McKinney-Vento Summer Book Study - The Fostering Resilience Workbook: Strategies and Steps to Support Our Learners, Elementary Edition by Kristin Souers

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 6/7/2026 to 7/19/2026

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Join us for a McKinney-Vento book study on The Fostering Resilience Workbook: Strategies and Steps to Support Our Learners, Elementary Edition, by Kristin Souers. You must be a M-V Mentor, Liaison, Support Leader, or DTST member and work with Elementary students to join. This book is a practical guide designed to help educators and caregivers nurture resilience, perseverance, and emotional well-being in children. Participants will explore actionable strategies to build strong connections, support self-regulation, and create classroom environments where students feel safe to take risks and learn from challenges. This study is perfect for teachers, counselors, and school leaders who want to strengthen students' coping skills and promote a culture of empathy, growth, and resilience in their schools. Books will be purchased for all participants and will be delivered to your district via van mail once your registration is approved in MLP. (If you decide not to participate, please return your book to Brooke Santamont at SLL BOCES.) The book study will be facilitated through Google Classroom. One week prior to the start date, you will receive an email with the access code and additional details. Megan Burke from Potsdam CSD will be facilitating this book study. Participants who complete the book study in full will receive a $250 stipend. Please note that partial completion will not be compensated. Important Payment Information: To receive your stipend, you must complete all required tax forms (I-9 and W-4) and present appropriate identification before the first session-if you have not done so recently. Accepted documentation includes: U.S. Passport or Passport Card Driver's license or School ID with a photo Voter registration card AND original Birth Certificate or Social Security card We're excited to learn and grow together-hope you'll join us!

93. SLVTLC Policy Board Meeting CTLE Approved

Program: SLV Teachers' Learning Center CTLE #3124

Dates: 6/18/2026

This meeting will utilize local educators and administrators in the SLVTLC consortium to meet as a board and collectively ensure that Teacher Center grant money is being utilized with the following motto in mind: A source for teachers, a promise for students. SLVTLC board members will collaborate as a team, learn new skills (TBD), and share resources for the common good of the group.

94. McKinney-Vento DTST Summer Work with Sara Daniel (in-person)

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 7/20/2026 to 7/22/2026

Please join us in person as we welcome Sara Daniel for a special 2-day event in-person building knowledge surrounding Trauma Sensitivity. The DTST will take their knowledge from Sara's previous sessions to add another tool on their toolbelt focusing on the effective elements embedded around Trauma Sensitivity. On day 3, the DTST will have time to create a district and school wide plan for using the model for the upcoming school year, look at climate survey data (a combination of content building with work session).
DTST members will receive a stipend up to 18 hours. Administrators will not receive a stipend, but are highly encouraged to attend.

*Participants in attendance will need to bring acceptable documentation for identification purposes as BOCES will be paying your stipend. Proper identification is required on the day of the workshop for payment. For example, U.S. Passport/Passport Card/Driver's license/School ID card with photograph/Voter's registration card AND Original Birth Certificate/Social Security Account Number card.

95. The Mentored Experience Program CTLE Approved

Program: School Improvement CTLE #755

Dates: 8/12/2026

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The initial session will focus on fostering a positive mentoring relationship, an understanding of the expectations of the program, as well as professionalism. Participants will review certification requirements, explore the core competencies in SEL, identify the hallmarks of effective teaching, and develop the skills to give and receive feedback.

In addition to the Initial training, participants will engage in monthly asynchronous Google Classroom posts in September through May. Posts are designed to support professional growth and provide reflective opportunities in regard to professionalism, building rapport, developing resiliency, coachability, technology integration, effective communication, induction check-ins, and reflective practices.

NEW HIRES will participate in bi-monthly synchronous Zoom webinars in October, December, February, and April. These sessions are designed to provide support and targeted professional learning. Topics will include preparing for parent-teacher conferences, classroom management, technology integration, Google Classroom, CSE meeting procedures, and reorganizing instruction mid-year through curriculum mapping. Additional sessions will address certification requirements, retirement and financial planning, planning field trips, navigating state testing, participating in observations, implementing effective teaching strategies, and understanding priority standards. These webinars also allow time to share great or difficult teaching moments, ask questions, and connect with peers.

MENTORS will engage in a mid-year synchronous Zoom webinar in January. The focus will include reviewing progress, sharing district-specific insights, addressing challenges, and offering support and strategies. It will also provide an opportunity for mentors to collaborate and align efforts across districts as we move into the second half of the year.

CTLE credits and stipends will be based upon the actual time/sessions individuals attend.

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