Frontline Education

1. Curriculum and Instruction Community 2025-2026

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Central office staff charged with instructional leadership within component districts.

Dates: 9/5/2025 to 6/18/2026

These monthly sessions, designed for county Curriculum & Instruction Council members, will focus on building the knowledge and skills to support the latest initiatives from the New York State Department of Education. During our time together participants will engage in discussions and activities to ensure we are equipped to implement transformative educational strategies within our districts and community.

2. Secondary Principal Meetings 2025-2026 (Middle School & High School)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Principals

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 5/20/2026

These sessions, designed for building leaders, will focus on building knowledge and skills to support the latest initiatives from the New York State Department of Education. During our time together participants will engage in discussions and activities to ensure we are equipped to implement transformative educational strategies with our staff and community. This year's topics will include the Portrait of a Graduate, Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education, leading the work around the Numeracy & Literacy Briefs, Minds on, Hands on Learning, and more!

3. TCIS Community of Practice

Program: School Improvement

Audience: TCIS Cornell certified trainers from CiTi staff and component districts

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 5/21/2026

TCIS trainers from across the county will meet every other month to discuss best practices in implementation during training, refresher classes, and in real time. The team will collaborate to share ideas and network to connect and build supportive relationships to enhance practice.

4. Instructional Coaches Learning Community 2025-2026

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 9/19/2025 to 5/1/2026

This community of educators will engage in professional dialogue around topics and issues intended to support the craft of coaching. Such topics as intentional trust and relationship building, growth producing feedback, communication skills, and mindful presence will be explored. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to bring issues and challenges to the table for exploration and support with colleagues.

5. Assistant Principal Meetings 2025-2026

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 5/18/2026

These sessions, designed for building leaders, will focus on building knowledge and skills to support the latest initiatives from the New York State Department of Education. During our time together participants will engage in discussions and activities to ensure we are equipped to implement transformative educational strategies with our staff and community. This year's topics will include the Portrait of a Graduate, Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education, leading the work around the Numeracy & Literacy Briefs, Minds on, Hands on Learning, and more!

6. CiTi Guiding Coalition 2025-2026

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 6/2/2026

The Guiding Coalition is responsible for leading the PLC framework at CiTi and focuses on systems for continuous improvement across the organization. Members of the Guiding Coalition serve as representatives of their programs who actively seek input from and communicate information, decisions and action steps to the groups they represent.

7. OCDOT Meetings 2025-2026

Program: Instructional Technology

Audience: Directors of Technology

Dates: 9/26/2025 to 6/12/2026

OCDOT Meetings, 2025-2026

8. CiTi Community Practice Task Force 2025-2026

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 9/30/2025 to 6/16/2026

TBD

9. Elementary Principal Meetings 2025-2026

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Elementary Principals

Dates: 10/6/2025 to 5/19/2026

These sessions, designed for building leaders, will focus on building knowledge and skills to support the latest initiatives from the New York State Department of Education. During our time together participants will engage in discussions and activities to ensure we are equipped to implement transformative educational strategies with our staff and community. This year's topics will include the Portrait of a Graduate, Culturally Responsive and Sustaining Education, leading the work around the Numeracy & Literacy Briefs, Minds on, Hands on Learning, and more!

10. Special Education Learning Community

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Special Education Teachers

Dates: 10/9/2025 to 4/22/2026

This community is for special education teachers. The purpose is to offer networking opportunities to enhance student learning. Teachers will have opportunities to share strategies around topics such as: differentiation, behavior, progress monitoring, goals, IEP writing, and more. This learning community is designed to connect and empower special education teachers. In addition, this community will have an opportunity for cross-curricular collaboration with the secondary social studies and ELA learning communities.

11. Special Education Learning Community AM Only

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Special Education Teachers

Dates: 10/9/2025 to 4/22/2026

This community is for special education teachers. The purpose is to offer networking opportunities to enhance student learning. Teachers will have opportunities to share strategies around topics such as: differentiation, behavior, progress monitoring, goals, IEP writing, and more. This learning community is designed to connect and empower special education teachers. In addition, this community will have an opportunity for cross-curricular collaboration with the secondary social studies and ELA learning communities.

12. Special Education Learning Community PM Only

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Special Education Teachers

Dates: 10/9/2025 to 4/22/2026

This community is for special education teachers. The purpose is to offer networking opportunities to enhance student learning. Teachers will have opportunities to share strategies around topics such as: differentiation, behavior, progress monitoring, goals, IEP writing, and more. This learning community is designed to connect and empower special education teachers. In addition, this community will have an opportunity for cross-curricular collaboration with the secondary social studies and ELA learning communities.

13. Seal of Biliteracy Consortium 2025-2026

Program: School Improvement

Audience: District SoBL coordinators, WL teachers, ENL teachers, Administrators, etc.

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

Join us as we come together to learn more about the Seal of Biliteracy in Oswego County. We will explore how to increase student interest and support one another as we navigate through the New York State requirements. Our Teacher Workgroup will provide updates to the Handbook. Link to join: https://E2CCB-GST.zoom.us/j/3750412712?omn=91025247608 The final student Seal Presentations will be held at CiTi on April 29th

14. CiTI ELA PLT- Common Assessment Development

Program: School Improvement

Audience: CiTi ELA Teachers Grades 6-12

Dates: 10/20/2025 to 4/20/2026

This offering is for CiTi ELA teachers who are developing common assessments to align with priority standards.

15. World Language Community 2025 - 2026

Program: School Improvement

Audience: world language teachers

Dates: 10/22/2025 to 4/23/2026

This community of educators will focus on professional dialogue aligned to rigorous tasks, standards alignment in curriculum and instruction, best practices for engaging with all students, and more. Who should attend? Any World Language teacher that wants to collaborate, learn, and grow as an educator. Additionally, if you are a teacher leader, meeting materials and resources will be shared and can be used with your department and as turnkey opportunities.

16. Science Learning Community (K-12) (4 meetings + Snow Date)

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 10/23/2025 to 5/21/2026

This professional learning community is dedicated to deepening understanding and effective implementation of NYS Science Learning Standards across all grade levels. It fosters collaboration among teachers, administrators, special educators, and any interested stakeholders to ensure inclusive and high-quality science instruction. Through shared learning experiences, participants will explore best practices, align curriculum with standards, and support diverse student needs. The community emphasizes reflective dialogue, resource sharing, and continuous improvement in science education. All are welcome to join and contribute to a culture of collective growth and innovation. (1/29/26 is a snow date for 1/15/26. There will be a total of four meetings.)

17. K-5 Literacy Leaders Community 2025 - 2026

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Community Members: administrators, coaches, teacher leaders, grade level facilitators

Dates: 10/23/2025 to 4/10/2026

This community will focus on strategies to improve learning and teaching, utilizing knowledge of the science of reading and writing. We hope to build the capacity of those that attend this community to be a literacy resource in their districts and buildings.

18. Mastering 3D Instruction: Integrating SEPs and CCCs (4 meetings)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Science Teachers and Special Educators in Science Classrooms

Dates: 10/29/2025 to 4/14/2026

Dive into the integration of Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) and Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs) to create rich, three-dimensional learning opportunities for your students. Explore a variety of lesson models that support deeper engagement and understanding of science content. Through collaboration, discover practical strategies to meet grade band expectations and bring the vision of the NYSSLS to life in your classroom. Each day will systematically focus on two SEPs and two CCCs, providing practical tools and confidence to implement fully 3D lessons. Educators will first experience each lesson as a student, fostering a deeper, first-person understanding of the instructional shifts, followed by time to reflect and integrate learning into future lessons. Science teachers, special educators, and administrators are encouraged to attend.

19. CiTI SS PLT- Continue Unwrapping Priority Standards

Program: School Improvement

Audience: CiTi SS Teachers Grades 6-12

Dates: 10/30/2025 to 2/12/2026

This offering is for CiTi SS teachers to continue unwrapping priority standards so they can complete phase 2 of developing a guaranteed and viable curriculum.

20. Mathematics Learning Community

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/6/2025 to 5/5/2026

Whether you're a classroom teacher, coach, or curriculum leader, this K-12 math community is your space to connect, learn, and lead. We'll dive into the latest NYSED updates and explore best practices in math instruction that can be turned into turnkey resources for your teams or districts. Together, we'll keep the mathematical practices at the heart of every conversation as we work toward instructional coherence, equity, and impact across all grade levels. Be part of a dynamic network of educators passionate about math instruction-and ready to turn ideas into action!

21. November 10, 2025 County-wide - PE and Health Collaboration

Program: School Improvement

Audience: PE and Health teachers

Dates: 11/10/2025

Level Up your lessons through a PE Innovation Lab NO COST

22. November 10, 2025 Scientific Models in Instruction and Assessment

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Science Teachers, Supporting Special Educators, Administrators

Dates: 11/10/2025

Want a better way to teach tough science topics and improve test scores? This session dives into scientific modeling to help students see, understand, and master abstract ideas. We'll explore minds-on techniques that facilitate sensemaking and arguing from evidence, which directly prepares students for the complex model-based questions they see on state assessments. Leave with practical tools that make science learning clearer and boost student success on challenging test items that contain models.

23. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 1 & 2: Resilience Practices for Emotional Regulation (Double Session)

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/10/2025

We all can benefit from building our resilience toolbox. This session will be experiential in exploring different practices for regulating emotions and our nervous systems as daily emotional hygiene practices and in the moment interventions.

24. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 1 & 2: Signs and Symptoms of Adolescents Substance Use (Double Session)

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/10/2025

This training helps participants recognize early warning signs and behavioral indicators of substance use among adolescents. Through discussion, case examples, and current data trends, participants will learn how to distinguish typical teenage behavior from substance-related concerns, explore risk and protective factors, and identify strategies for early intervention and referral.

25. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 1 & 2: TCIS for Students with Developmental Disabilities and Communication Barriers (Double Session)

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/10/2025

Exploring trauma sensitive language and crisis de-escalation strategies adapted for students with communication and language barriers as well as developmental disabilities. We will discuss a language approach that focuses on clear expectations and positive praise instead of corrective verbiage.

26. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 1 Five Voices: How To Work Understand, Communicate and Work Better with Your Team

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

Guardian, Pioneer, Nurturer, Connector, Creative - which are you? Learn your dominate voice and how that shows up in team dynamics!

27. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 1: Better Conversations for Better Behavior

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

A restorative chat is a short, solution-focused conversation that uses restorative questions to repair harm, rebuild trust, and address conflicts by empowering participants to take responsibility for their actions and develop a plan to make things right. This private conversation is initiated by the adult to the student with whom they have concerns. The goal is to provide a structured conversation to explore the students' perspectives and improve both participants' understanding of each other and how they can work together, foster support and understanding rather than blame, and help each other learn from each other and strengthen the trust and rapport with each other.

28. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 1: Canva Quickstart: Tools & Techniques for Impactful Design

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the fundamental features and best practices of Canva, the popular, user-friendly graphic design platform. Participants will learn how to navigate the interface, utilize pre-made templates effectively, and apply design principles to create professional-quality visuals for various needs (e.g., presentations, social media graphics, educational materials, or reports). Key Takeaways: Master basic Canva navigation and tools, Efficiently search and customize templates to save time, Understand essential design elements: text, colors, images, and brand kits (if applicable), Learn to download and share finished designs in appropriate formats. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop and have a school district Canva account ready to follow along and practice during the session.

29. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 1: Dealing With Difficult People

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

Whether you know it or not,it's fully within your power to bring out the best in people who are at their worst! In this workshop we will: Learn how Difficult People think, what they fear,and why they act as they do. Identify the most common "difficult behavior” patterns (The 10 Most Unwanted). Learn specific strategies to deal with each problem behavior on the "10 Most Unwanted List”.

30. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 1: Keep Calm and TA On

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

This interactive session gives Teaching Assistants a voice and a space to connect. Participants will share challenges, successes, and strategies from their daily work with students. Through guided discussion, we'll explore common themes such as managing behavior and fostering student independence and identify practical takeaways to bring back to classrooms. Facilitated by Vincent Barry, this session is designed to celebrate the expertise of TAs while building a sense of community and shared purpose. A personal device is preferred for this session but not required.

31. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 1: Maximizing Your Impact: Effective Instructional Techniques for Teaching Assistants

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

Teaching assistants are essential partners in creating a dynamic and supportive learning environment. This session is designed to empower teaching assistants with practical, instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and academic success. We will focus on techniques that can be implemented immediately in one-on-one, small group, and whole-class settings. Participants will leave with a toolkit of strategies. Join us for a collaborative session that will build your confidence and maximize your impact on the students you serve every day.

32. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 1: Virtual Field Trip

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

In this interactive PD session, participants will experience a virtual field trip firsthand-just as students would. We'll take a guided tour through a selected virtual destination (e.g., a museum, historical site), exploring its features, educational value, and engagement potential. As we navigate the experience together, we'll reflect on how we can support students during virtual explorations. This hands-on approach will empower participants to confidently assist in planning and leading virtual field trips in their own classrooms.

33. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 1: What on Earth? Travel the World - No Passport Necessary!

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

What if your students could connect with a class across the world… without ever leaving school? In this interactive session, you'll experience Geography 20 Questions (or Mystery Skype), a dynamic way to bring global collaboration and digital citizenship to life. You will exchange yes/no questions with a partner class to uncover each other's locations, then engage in meaningful conversations that build empathy and global awareness. Discover how this activity aligns with NYS standards and transforms learning into a true global adventure.

34. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 1: Wellness & Nervous System Regulation for Everyday Resilience

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

Teaching Assistants carry a tremendous amount of emotional and logistical responsibility every day. This workshop invites participants to reconnect with their own well-being as essential part of how they show up for students and colleagues. Through gentle nervous system education, simple somatic practices, and group reflection, participants will learn accessible strategies they can use throughout the day to regulate stress and increase resilience. The goal is to create a shared culture of care where wellness isn't an afterthought - it's the foundation.

35. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 2: What on Earth? Travel the World - No Passport Necessary!

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

What if your students could connect with a class across the world… without ever leaving school? In this interactive session, you'll experience Geography 20 Questions (or Mystery Skype), a dynamic way to bring global collaboration and digital citizenship to life. You will exchange yes/no questions with a partner class to uncover each other's locations, then engage in meaningful conversations that build empathy and global awareness. Discover how this activity aligns with NYS standards and transforms learning into a true global adventure.

36. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 2: Better Conversations for Better Behavior

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

A restorative chat is a short, solution-focused conversation that uses restorative questions to repair harm, rebuild trust, and address conflicts by empowering participants to take responsibility for their actions and develop a plan to make things right. This private conversation is initiatiated by the adult to the student with whom they have concerns. The goal is to provide a structured conersation to explore the students' perspectives and improve both participants' understanding of each other and how they can work together, foster support and understanding rather than blame, and help each other learn from each other and strengthen the trust and rapport with each other.

37. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 2: Building Bridges to Independence- Scaffolding in CKLA (K-5)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

Want to help every student shine during CKLA lessons? Join this hands-on session to explore practical ways to scaffold oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and writing activities so all students can dive in with confidence and success.

38. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 2: Canva Quickstart: Tools & Techniques for Impactful Design

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the fundamental features and best practices of Canva, the popular, user-friendly graphic design platform. Participants will learn how to navigate the interface, utilize pre-made templates effectively, and apply design principles to create professional-quality visuals for various needs (e.g., presentations, social media graphics, educational materials, or reports). Key Takeaways: Master basic Canva navigation and tools, Efficiently search and customize templates to save time, Understand essential design elements: text, colors, images, and brand kits (if applicable), Learn to download and share finished designs in appropriate formats. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop and have a school district Canva account ready to follow along and practice during the session.

39. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 2: Communicating with Clarity, Care, and Confidence

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

Healthy, respectful communication between adults is the backbone of a strong school culture. When communication is clear and compassionate, collaboration flows more easily, misunderstandings decrease, and everyone can focus on supporting students more effectively. This workshop helps participants build awareness of their communication habits, practice emotionally intelligent strategies, and strengthen confidence in expressing needs and boundaries. Through real-life scenarios, reflection, and shared language, participants will leave with tools to navigate even challenging conversations with more ease and presence.

40. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 2: Five Voices - How To Work Understand, Communicate and Work Better with Your Team

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

Guardian, Pioneer, Nurturer, Connector, Creative - which are you? Learn your dominate voice and how that shows up in team dynamics!

41. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 2: Keep Calm and TA On

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

This interactive session gives Teaching Assistants a voice and a space to connect. Participants will share challenges, successes, and strategies from their daily work with students. Through guided discussion, we'll explore common themes such as managing behavior and fostering student independence and identify practical takeaways to bring back to classrooms. Facilitated by Vincent Barry, this session is designed to celebrate the expertise of TAs while building a sense of community and shared purpose. A personal device is preferred for this session but not required.

42. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 2: Kindness and Competence: Your Blueprint for Being a High-Impact TA

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

This professional development session is designed to equip you with the essential framework for becoming a truly high-impact TA: one who is both deeply empathetic and consistently effective. We will move beyond simply following directions and dive into proactive strategies for problem-solving, classroom management, and student support

43. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 2: The ABC's of Self Care

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/10/2025

" When we truly care for ourselves, it becomes possible to care far more profoundly about other people. The more alert and sensitive we are to our own needs, the more loving and generous we can be toward others.” Eda LeShan These powerful words are the guiding force for this program where we will explore the ABC's (Awareness, Balance and Connection) of self care. Remembering that if we are aware of and attend to our own needs, we are in a much better place to support our students.

44. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 2: Virtual Field Trip

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

In this interactive PD session, participants will experience a virtual field trip firsthand-just as students would. We'll take a guided tour through a selected virtual destination (e.g., a museum, historical site), exploring its features, educational value, and engagement potential. As we navigate the experience together, we'll reflect on how we can support students during virtual explorations. This hands-on approach will empower participants to confidently assist in planning and leading virtual field trips in their own classrooms.

45. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 3 & 4: Partnering for Progress: Enhancing Communication Between Schools and DSS (Double Session)

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/10/2025

School Quality Assurance Manage and facilitate communication between school and DSS staff Address concerns brought forth by schools Outreach and education to 9 school districts and CiTi BOCES DSS/School Collaboration Presentations Quality Assurance for Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

46. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 3 & 4: TCIS Refresher - Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom (Double Session)

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/10/2025

This refresher focuses on fostering a safe, supportive, and predictable learning environment grounded in the principles of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS). Educators will review how trauma impacts student behavior, regulation, and relationships, and how to respond with empathy rather than reactivity. The session emphasizes building strong connections, maintaining emotional safety, using proactive strategies and language to reduce stress triggers, and applying the TCIS model to prevent and de-escalate crises. The goal is to help every student feel seen, safe, and supported-allowing learning and growth to take place.

47. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 3 & 4: Harm Reduction 101 (Double Session)

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/10/2025

An introduction to harm reduction principles, this course explores practical, compassionate approaches to reducing risk and promoting safety for individuals who use substances. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of harm reduction philosophy, effective engagement strategies, and real-world applications within prevention, treatment, and recovery settings.

48. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 3 & 4: More Than Sad: Suicide Prevention Education for Teachers and Other School Personnel (Double Session)

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/10/2025

This program that teaches educators to recognize signs of mental health distress in students and refer them for help. This suicide prevention program complies with the requirements for teacher education training in many states. This program focuses on high school educators and other school personnel.

49. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 3: Adolescent Literacy Practices for Grades 4-12

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Support staff in Grades 4-12 any subject area

Dates: 11/10/2025

Literacy skills are like your spine; they hold everything together. This session will increase your instructional toolbox to more effectively support students with reading, writing, and thinking in any subject area. You will learn prompting and ways to break down skills into even more subskills to increase students' confidence and abilities.

50. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 3: Better Conversations for Better Behavior (CSQ Only)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

A restorative chat is a short, solution-focused conversation that uses restorative questions to repair harm, rebuild trust, and address conflicts by empowering participants to take responsibility for their actions and develop a plan to make things right. This private conversation is initiatiated by the adult to the student with whom they have concerns. The goal is to provide a structured conersation to explore the students' perspectives and improve both participants' understanding of each other and how they can work together, foster support and understanding rather than blame, and help each other learn from each other and strengthen the trust and rapport with each other.

51. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 3: Building Bridges to Independence- Scaffolding in CKLA (K-5)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

Want to help every student shine during CKLA lessons? Join this hands-on session to explore practical ways to scaffold oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and writing activities so all students can dive in with confidence and success.

52. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 3: Dealing With Difficult People

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/10/2025

Whether you know it or not,it's fully within your power to bring out the best in people who are at their worst! In this workshop we will: Learn how Difficult People think, what they fear,and why they act as they do. Identify the most common "difficult behavior” patterns (The 10 Most Unwanted). Learn specific strategies to deal with each problem behavior on the "10 Most Unwanted List”.

53. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 3: Five Voices: How To Work Understand, Communicate and Work Better with Your Team (CSQ Only)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

Guardian, Pioneer, Nurturer, Connector, Creative - which are you? Learn your dominate voice and how that shows up in team dynamics!

54. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 3: IXL Intel for TAs: Giving Sideline Support

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants and support staff

Dates: 11/10/2025

This session will demonstrate the IXL program from the student side to assist TAs in providing over-the-shoulder support to students actively working in IXL. Learn how use skill plans, interpret on-screen problems and feedback, use effective questioning to guide students through errors, and help them utilize the built-in learning tools. We will also cover interpreting teacher-provided data and assignment information to deliver targeted, in-the-moment assistance that reinforces instruction.

55. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 3: Maximizing Your Impact: Effective Instructional Techniques for Teaching Assistants (CSQ ONLY)

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/10/2025

Teaching assistants are essential partners in creating a dynamic and supportive learning environment. This session is designed to empower teaching assistants with practical, instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and academic success. We will focus on techniques that can be implemented immediately in one-on-one, small group, and whole-class settings. Participants will leave with a toolkit of strategies. Join us for a collaborative session that will build your confidence and maximize your impact on the students you serve every day.

56. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 3: Say It Better: Language Strategies for Building Trust and Motivation (CSQ Only)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

In this interactive session, educators will explore how everyday language choices-what we say and how we say it-can dramatically impact student learning, behavior, and classroom culture. Based on Mike Anderson's acclaimed book What We Say and How We Say It Matters, this workshop will help participants: Recognize common language habits that unintentionally undermine student autonomy and engagement. Learn practical strategies to shift from compliance-based language to language that fosters ownership, motivation, and emotional safety. Practice using intentional teacher talk to build trust, support positive behavior, and create joyful learning environments.

57. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 3: Supporting Mathematical Thinking: Understanding the Standards for Mathematical Practice

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants and support staff

Dates: 11/10/2025

The Standards for Mathematical Practice are at the heart of effective math instruction. They describe the habits of mind and problem-solving approaches that students need to develop. In this session, Teaching Assistants will explore each of the Standards for Mathematical Practice and learn how these practices show up in classrooms. We'll discuss practical ways TAs can support teachers and students by recognizing and reinforcing these practices during lessons, group work, and individual student interactions. Whether you're new to the SMPs or looking to deepen your understanding, this session will equip you with the tools to actively contribute to a rich mathematical learning environment.

58. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 3: Wellness & Nervous System Regulation for Everyday Resilence

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

Teaching Assistants carry a tremendous amount of emotional and logistical responsibility every day. This workshop invites participants to reconnect with their own well-being as essential part of how they show up for students and colleagues. Through gentle nervous system education, simple somatic practices, and group reflection, participants will learn accessible strategies they can use throughout the day to regulate stress and increase resilience. The goal is to create a shared culture of care where wellness isn't an afterthought - it's the foundation.

59. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 4: Adolescent Literacy Practices for Grades 4-12

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Support staff in Grades 4-12 any subject area

Dates: 11/10/2025

Literacy skills are like your spine; they hold everything together. This session will increase your instructional toolbox to more effectively support students with reading, writing, and thinking in any subject area. You will learn prompting and ways to break down skills into even more subskills to increase students' confidence and abilities.

60. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 4: Building Bridges to Independence- Scaffolding in CKLA (K-5)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

Want to help every student shine during CKLA lessons? Join this hands-on session to explore practical ways to scaffold oral language, phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and writing activities so all students can dive in with confidence and success.

61. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 4: Communicating with Clarity, Care, and Confidence

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

Healthy, respectful communication between adults is the backbone of a strong school culture. When communication is clear and compassionate, collaboration flows more easily, misunderstandings decrease, and everyone can focus on supporting students more effectively. This workshop helps participants build awareness of their communication habits, practice emotionally intelligent strategies, and strengthen confidence in expressing needs and boundaries. Through real-life scenarios, reflection, and shared language, participants will leave with tools to navigate even challenging conversations with more ease and presence.

62. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 4: Supporting Mathematical Thinking: Understanding the Standards for Mathematical Practice

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants and support staff

Dates: 11/10/2025

The Standards for Mathematical Practice are at the heart of effective math instruction. They describe the habits of mind and problem-solving approaches that students need to develop. In this session, Teaching Assistants will explore each of the Standards for Mathematical Practice and learn how these practices show up in classrooms. We'll discuss practical ways TAs can support teachers and students by recognizing and reinforcing these practices during lessons, group work, and individual student interactions. Whether you're new to the SMPs or looking to deepen your understanding, this session will equip you with the tools to actively contribute to a rich mathematical learning environment.

63. November 10, 2025 Teaching Assistant Conference Session # 4: The ABC's of Self Care

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 11/10/2025

" When we truly care for ourselves, it becomes possible to care far more profoundly about other people. The more alert and sensitive we are to our own needs, the more loving and generous we can be toward others.” Eda LeShan These powerful words are the guiding force for this program where we will explore the ABC's (Awareness, Balance and Connection) of self care. Remembering that if we are aware of and attend to our own needs, we are in a much better place to support our students.

64. OBEWL Statewide Conference: The Science of Reading for Multilingual Learners

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 11/24/2025

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.

65. Dignity for All Students Act: Required Training for Certification/Licensure (Teachers, Administrators, Teaching Assistants, Coaches, etc)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teachers, TA's, Coaches

Dates: 12/2/2025

Dignity for All Students Act (The Dignity Act or DASA) Workshop: Six hour training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention. New York State's Dignity Act seeks to provide the State's public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function. School professionals applying for certification or license on or after DECEMBER 31, 2013 are required to complete six clock hours of course work or training in this area. This training is designed to fulfill that requirement.

This is a two-part DASA workshop that must be completed in sequence, part one must be completed in order to attend part two.

Part One is a fully virtual, self-paced module consisting of approximately four hours of content, including videos, articles, reflection activities, and data analysis. Use the link below to get started with part 1.

Part Two is an in-person session designed to deepen participants' understanding through collaborative discussion and application. It also provides an opportunity to clarify and expand upon concepts introduced in Part One.

Tuition is $100.00 for employees of district which subscribe to the Oswego BOCES School Improvement Co-Ser. Tuition is $125.00 for all other attendees.

If you are self-paying, please mail a Money Order or Bank Check made out to CiTi Treasurer. NO CASH PLEASE. Send to CiTi BOCES, Attention: Roseann Bayne, 179 County Route 64, Mexico, NY 13114

CLICK HERE FOR PART 1

66. Collective Impact Virtual Book Study

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Leaders of schools/districts, BOCES, professional development, SEL, HR

Dates: 12/9/2025 to 4/23/2026

In education, collective efficacy is the belief that we have an impact on student achievement. In the book Collective Impact: overcoming the twelve enemies of teacher efficacy, authors Jenni Donohoo and Glen Forbes state, "When efficacy is lacking, teachers tend to give up more easily and lower expectations". This book provides clarity, strategy, and guidance to combat the enemies of efficacy and build conviction that WE have an impact on teaching and learning. This virtual book study will take place over five one-hour sessions from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The author, Jenni Donohoo, will join our final session to take questions from participants. Audience: Leaders of schools/districts, BOCES, professional development, SEL, HR There is no cost to participate in this book study. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own book. Once registered, participants will receive a book study guide with suggested reading and Zoom link. A calendar invite will also be sent.

67. NY Literacy Event, sponsored by Amplify, Featuring Natalie Wexler Keynote

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 1/14/2026

Join us for an incredible literacy event! Hear the author of Beyond the Science of Reading: Connecting Literacy Instruction to the Science of Learning, The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System-And How to Fix It, and co-author of The Writing Revolution: A Guide to , deliver a keynote about knowledge building and writing. Tentative Agenda: 8:00-8:45 Registration and Continental Breakfast, compliments of Amplify 8:45-9:00 Welcome Remarks 9:00-10:30. Natalie Wexler Keynote (Importance of Knowledge Building and Writing in Students' Literacy Journey) 10:30-10:45 Break 10:45-12:00 Jennifer Lamm (Writing Strategies and Extensions using CKLA with a focus on vocabulary and background knowledge, etc.) 12:00-1:00 Networking Lunch, compliments of Amplify

68. NYS Portrait of Graduate & Inquiry Based Learning in Grades K-5

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 1/14/2026

This event 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.

69. Dignity for All Students Act: Required Training for Certification/Licensure (Teachers, Administrators, Teaching Assistants, Coaches, etc)

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Teachers, TA's, Coaches

Dates: 2/3/2026

Dignity for All Students Act (The Dignity Act or DASA) Workshop: Six hour training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention. New York State's Dignity Act seeks to provide the State's public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function. School professionals applying for certification or license on or after DECEMBER 31, 2013 are required to complete six clock hours of course work or training in this area. This training is designed to fulfill that requirement.

This is a two-part DASA workshop that must be completed in sequence, part one must be completed in order to attend part two.

Part One is a fully virtual, self-paced module consisting of approximately four hours of content, including videos, articles, reflection activities, and data analysis. Use the link below to get started with part 1.

Part Two is an in-person session designed to deepen participants' understanding through collaborative discussion and application. It also provides an opportunity to clarify and expand upon concepts introduced in Part One.

Tuition is $100.00 for employees of district which subscribe to the Oswego BOCES School Improvement Co-Ser. Tuition is $125.00 for all other attendees.

If you are self-paying, please mail a Money Order or Bank Check made out to CiTi Treasurer. NO CASH PLEASE. Send to CiTi BOCES, Attention: Roseann Bayne, 179 County Route 64, Mexico, NY 13114

CLICK HERE FOR PART 1

70. The Art of Thriving: CiTi BOCES Spring Fine Arts PD Day

Program: Arts-In-Education

Dates: 3/9/2026

Join us on March 9th for our annual Fine Arts Professional Development Day, where we'll center our work on The Art of Thriving-fostering creative resilience, joyful expression, and meaningful connection through the arts. Through interactive breakout sessions, collaborative experiences, and district-based reflection time, you'll explore how the arts can empower students and educators alike to grow, adapt, and flourish. Expect a vibrant mix of hands-on learning, performing, and inspiring conversations designed to elevate both your practice and your impact. Full session details coming soon!

71. Time for Change: Four Essential Skills for Transformational School and District Leaders

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 6/29/2026 to 6/30/2026

During this workshop, participants will learn to become a catalyst for school improvement by developing the skills of a transformational leader. Teams of teachers, counselors, building administrators, and district administrators will study four distinctive leadership behaviors proven to promote positive change: (1) communication, (2) trust building, (3) professional capacity, and (4) universal accountability. As active participants, teams will examine the research that supports these behaviors, as well as engage in practice activities designed to build your capacity. Return to your school equipped with the skills and knowledge to lead effective change, address staff resistance, and create a student-centered culture committed to high levels of learning.
• Discover how to generate a culture of accountability.
• Learn how to recruit, develop, and retain professional talent.
• Strengthen staff commitment and enthusiasm for school improvement.
• Consider how to rebuild trust with distrustful staff members.
• Examine the origins of logical and illogical resistance in schools.
• Gain strategies for overcoming resistance to change initiatives.
• Identify ways to provide professional support to struggling team members.

72. Behavior Solutions Workshop - Hannigan

Program: School Improvement

Dates: 7/13/2026 to 7/14/2026

If we have learned anything through teaching during this pandemic, it is that the term "behavior” doesn't simply refer to a disruptive student. The term behavior refers to academic behaviors (skill-based) AND social behaviors (will-based) and both need to be taught and reinforced in every tier of systematic SEL supports at your school. Fostering positive behavior and SEL by utilizing the PLC at Work® and RTI at Work™ processes will boost your school's positive school culture, increase attendance, improve behavior, prepare students for life, and address inequities in school discipline.

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