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1. SUICIDE SAFETY FOR TEACHERS & SCHOOL STAFF

Program: Regional Safety Services

Dates: 8/26/2025

SST is a 60 to 90-minute basic suicide prevention awareness training for school staff. The training emphasizes the critical, but limited, role of teachers and ancillary staff at school. This offering is appropriate for school-based professionals who provide staff development, mental health consulting, and training to school personnel.

2. Regional School Nurses Committee Meetings

Program: Regional Safety Services

Dates: 9/4/2025 to 5/14/2026

The Regional School Nurses Committee is a professional development and learning community that provides nurses, medical directors, and other school healthcare professionals with the latest updates on health and safety topics. The committee also offers valuable networking opportunities with other school districts and fosters dialogue between members and county and state partners. Additionally, special consultant members from local and regional organizations participate to share insights on current trends and deliver up-to-date training. This committee provides access to a variety of professional development opportunities to its members specific to their role in school health. In addition to the meetings, each year, a Nurse's Training Day is held over the summer where a variety of experts in the field of school health and safety provide training on a variety of topics trending and upon request from committee members.

3. SCI21 Enhanced Science 21: STEM Sims GRADE 3

Program: Science 21

Audience: 3

Dates: 9/11/2025 to 6/11/2026

Enhanced Science 21 - Preparing Students for the Elementary Level Science (ELS) Assessment Using Online Tools (Grade 3 Teachers)

Science 21 continues its mission to actively engage students with authentic science and engineering practices through hands-on and minds-on investigations in the classroom. Knowing that the ELS assesses students using online tools including but not limited to text boxes for constructed response items and drawing tools for constructing models, we are promoting an Enhanced version.

Teachers receive ongoing technical support on: creating and/or importing classes from Google Classroom; adding students; creating and viewing assignments (switching between teacher and student view); helping students submit completed assignments; grading notifications; reassigning student work for resubmission; exporting grades; strategically incorporating SAQs; and other technology needs that arise.

Teachers will pilot the STEM Sims platform throughout the 25-26 school year and will earn 4 CTLE credits for completing four feedback sessions. All sessions will be held virtually on Zoom from 3:30-4:30pm.

Space is limited to the first 50 Science 21 GRADE 3 teachers who register.

4. SCI21 Enhanced Science 21: STEM Sims GRADE 4

Program: Science 21

Audience: 4

Dates: 9/11/2025 to 6/11/2026

Enhanced Science 21 - Preparing Students for the Elementary Level Science (ELS) Assessment Using Online Tools (Grade 4 Teachers)

Science 21 continues its mission to actively engage students with authentic science and engineering practices through hands-on and minds-on investigations in the classroom. Knowing that the ELS assesses students using online tools including but not limited to text boxes for constructed response items and drawing tools for constructing models, we are promoting an Enhanced version.

Teachers receive ongoing technical support on: creating and/or importing classes from Google Classroom; adding students; creating and viewing assignments (switching between teacher and student view); helping students submit completed assignments; grading notifications; reassigning student work for resubmission; exporting grades; strategically incorporating SAQs; and other technology needs that arise.

Teachers will pilot the STEM Sims platform throughout the 25-26 school year and will earn 4 CTLE credits for completing four feedback sessions. All sessions will be held virtually on Zoom from 3:30-4:30pm.

Space is limited to the first 50 Science 21 GRADE 4 teachers who register.

5. SCI21 Enhanced Science 21: STEM Sims GRADE 5

Program: Science 21

Audience: 5

Dates: 9/11/2025 to 6/11/2026

Enhanced Science 21 - Preparing Students for the Elementary Level Science (ELS) Assessment Using Online Tools (Grade 5 Teachers)

Science 21 continues its mission to actively engage students with authentic science and engineering practices through hands-on and minds-on investigations in the classroom. Knowing that the ELS assesses students using online tools including but not limited to text boxes for constructed response items and drawing tools for constructing models, we are promoting an Enhanced version.

Teachers receive ongoing technical support on: creating and/or importing classes from Google Classroom; adding students; creating and viewing assignments (switching between teacher and student view); helping students submit completed assignments; grading notifications; reassigning student work for resubmission; exporting grades; strategically incorporating SAQs; and other technology needs that arise.

Teachers will pilot the STEM Sims platform throughout the 25-26 school year and will earn 4 CTLE credits for completing four feedback sessions. All sessions will be held virtually on Zoom from 3:30-4:30pm.

Space is limited to the first 50 Science 21 GRADE 5 teachers who register.

6. SCI21 *IN-PERSON* Grade K Unit Workshop COHORTA (3 meetings)

Program: Science 21

Audience: K

Dates: 9/15/2025 to 1/12/2026

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New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

IN-PERSON Professional Learning Sessions

This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

This professional learning is a series of sessions, each one centered on a new unit. Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

Please note that teachers will be provided with a printed copy of the unit manual at their first learning session.

7. The Regional Forum for Secondary Principals

Program: Center for Educational Leadership

Audience: High School Principals

Dates: 9/16/2025 to 5/5/2026

*** NOVEMBER 25th SESSION CANCELLED ***

Join this network of regional secondary principals to learn and collaborate on topics specific to 6-12 leaders. Meetings will take place in-person monthly 8:00 am -10 am. Light Breakfast will be served for all in-person sessions.

This workshop is offered at no cost for Leadership and Student Support Services members.

The cost for this series is $350. If you are part of the Leadership and Student Support Services membership, the discounted rate will be reflected in your final billing. All participants should register at the standard rate.

To learn more about membership, please visit Leadership and Student Support Services.

8. SCI21 *IN-PERSON* Grade 3 Unit Workshop COHORTA (4 meetings)

Program: Science 21

Audience: 3

Dates: 9/16/2025 to 3/25/2026

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New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

IN-PERSON Professional Learning Sessions

Check your district's calendar to ensure that the Unit 4 session in April doesn't conflict with ELA/Math testing schedule.

This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

This professional learning is a series of sessions, each one centered on a new unit. Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

Please note that teachers will be provided with a printed copy of the unit manual at their first learning session.

9. SCI21 *IN-PERSON* Grade 1 Unit Workshop COHORTA (3 meetings)

Program: Science 21

Audience: 1

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 1/20/2026

Closed
New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

IN-PERSON Professional Learning Sessions

This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

This professional learning is a series of sessions, each one centered on a new unit. Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

Please note that teachers will be provided with a printed copy of the unit manual at their first learning session.

10. SCI21 ***VIRTUAL*** Grade K Unit Workshop COHORT1 (6 meetings)

Program: Science 21

Audience: K

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 2/12/2026

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New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

VIRTUAL Professional Learning Sessions

This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the six sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant's district and is included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 11. Threat Assessment Thursday Networking Group

    Program: Regional Safety Services

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

    Join us for a monthly, 1-hour Zoom session focused on the latest in Behavioral Threat Assessment. These sessions are designed to bring together professionals working in the field to share knowledge, insights, and best practices. Each month, we'll dive into key topics such as: Best Practices in threat assessment; Updates on Forms and Processes to stay current with evolving standards; Regional Updates to keep you informed about local, regional, and national trends; Current Trends in Behavioral Threat Assessment After-Action Reviews to learn from actual threats; triage teams - their cases and how they were handled. Q&A to address specific questions and challenges you may be facing. This is not just a training session- it's a collaborative opportunity to build a professional network with others in the field. Whether you're in education, mental health, law enforcement, or security, these monthly sessions will help you stay connected and up to date with the latest developments in threat assessment.

    12. SCI21 ***VIRTUAL*** Grade 2 Unit Workshop COHORT1 (6 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 2

    Dates: 9/18/2025 to 2/12/2026

    Wait List
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    VIRTUAL Professional Learning Sessions

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the six sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant's district and is included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 13. SCI21 *IN-PERSON* Grade 2 Unit Workshop COHORTA (3 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 2

    Dates: 9/19/2025 to 1/22/2026

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    IN-PERSON Professional Learning Sessions

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    This professional learning is a series of sessions, each one centered on a new unit. Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    Please note that teachers will be provided with a printed copy of the unit manual at their first learning session.

    14. NY Inspires and Shifting Graduation Requirements Collaborative

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 9/22/2025 to 6/4/2026

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    The focus of this workgroup is to allow regional educators to build a strong network to explore and discuss the forthcoming changes within the New York Inspires plan, as well as explore opportunities and challenges associated with the accompanying anticipated instructional, assessment, and logistical shifts. During these sessions, members will receive updates regarding New York Inspires, engage in collaborative discussions, synergistically develop resources to share with their districts, and examine examples and exemplars related to shifts in graduation measures requirements. This workgroup is intended for instructional and curriculum leaders and school administrators.

    15. SCI21 ***VIRTUAL*** Grade 5 Unit Workshop COHORT1 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 5

    Dates: 9/22/2025 to 3/25/2026

    Wait List
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    VIRTUAL Professional Learning Sessions

    Check your district's calendar to ensure that the Unit 4 session in April doesn't conflict with ELA/Math testing schedule.

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the six sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant's district and is included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 16. SCI21 ***VIRTUAL*** Grade 4 Unit Workshop COHORT1 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 4

    Dates: 9/22/2025 to 3/25/2026

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    !! DATES FOR THIS COHORT HAVE BEEN CHANGED FROM THE CATALOG. PLEASE CHECK DATES BEFORE REGISTERING !!

    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    VIRTUAL Professional Learning Sessions

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the six sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant's district and is included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 17. The Regional Forum for Assistant Principals

    Program: Center for Educational Leadership

    Audience: Assistant Principals

    Dates: 9/25/2025 to 5/14/2026

    This yearlong forum offers assistant principals across grades K-12 the opportunity to cultivate a trusting, collaborative network where they can discuss effective administrative practices and experiences and provide support to fellow leaders with the goal of helping their communities, staff, and students succeed.

    The forum schedule allows for collegial networking, professional development from respected educators and speakers in the region and beyond, as well as EdCamp Style professional learning.

    Time spent within your own school level cohort will be provided within each forum session to focus specifically on the unique work within your role.

    This workshop is offered at no cost for Leadership and Student Support Services members.

    The cost for this series is $350. If you are part of the Leadership and Student Support Services membership, the discounted rate will be reflected in your final billing. All participants should register at the standard rate.

    To learn more about membership, please visit Leadership and Student Support Services.

    18. AI in 30 (+15) 25-26 (five-part series)

    Program: Education Technology

    Audience: Teachers, Technologists, Administrators

    Dates: 9/25/2025 to 4/30/2026

    Back for a Second Year: AI in 30 - Expanded and Energized! PNW BOCES is excited to bring back "AI in 30," our engaging professional learning series designed specifically for technology directors, teacher leaders, and administrators who are navigating the fast-paced world of AI in education. This year's series includes five monthly sessions, each running 45 minutes. The sessions include 30 minutes of expert insight from Jerry Crisci, a leading voice in AI and education, and 15 minutes for a participant discussion and sharing successful practices. Each session will focus on emerging AI technologies, instructional strategies, and evolving policies, all tailored to the needs of New York State educators. After each session, you'll receive a short document packed with highlights, links to free documents, and curated web resources. This professional learning series supports the recent Executive Order highlighting the need for AI professional development. Join us again to stay current, connected, and inspired by what AI can mean for your schools.

    19. The Regional Forum for Elementary Principals

    Program: Center for Educational Leadership

    Audience: Elementary Principals

    Dates: 9/25/2025 to 5/14/2026

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    Join regional elementary principal colleagues in a forum to build your collegial network and collaborate on topics impacting K-5 building leaders, such as:
  • Services RTI/MTSS - Special Education
  • Classifications
  • ENL/ELL
  • Legal Q & A
  • Difficult Conversations
  • NYSED Updates with Curriculum
  • Health and Safety
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

    Lunch will be provided for all sessions.

    This workshop is offered at no cost for Leadership and Student Support Services members.

    The cost for this series is $350. If you are part of the Leadership and Student Support Services membership, the discounted rate will be reflected in your final billing. All participants should register at the standard rate.

    To learn more about membership, please visit Leadership and Student Support Services.

  • 20. Collegial Circle for Elementary Social Studies Leaders

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 9/26/2025 to 5/18/2026

    The focus of this collegial circle is for regional elementary social studies teachers and leaders to continue building a strong network to explore and discuss the changes in curriculum and assessment, as well as the challenges elementary educators face in and out of the classroom. As a larger group, the Elementary Social Studies Collegial Circle collaborates with their secondary counterparts on vertical articulation and building robust school and district programming. During these sessions, members will share ideas and opinions about the latest issues affecting the field and engage in collegial conversations driven by members.

    21. Collegial Circle for Secondary Social Studies Leaders

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 9/26/2025 to 5/18/2026

    The focus of this collegial circle is for regional secondary social studies teachers and leaders to continue building a strong network to explore and discuss the changes in curriculum and assessment, as well as the challenges social studies educators face in and out of the classroom. As a larger group, the Secondary Social Studies Collegial Circle collaborates with their elementary counterparts on vertical articulation and building robust school and district programming. During these sessions, members will share ideas and opinions about the latest issues affecting the field and engage in collegial conversations driven by members.

    22. SCI21 *IN-PERSON* Grade 4 Unit Workshop COHORTA (4 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 4

    Dates: 9/26/2025 to 3/26/2026

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    IN-PERSON Professional Learning Sessions

    Check your district's calendar to ensure that the Unit 4 session in April doesn't conflict with ELA/Math testing schedule.

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    This professional learning is a series of sessions, each one centered on a new unit. Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    Please note that teachers will be provided with a printed copy of the unit manual at their first learning session.

    23. SCI21 *IN-PERSON* Grade 5 Unit Workshop COHORTA (4 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 5

    Dates: 9/29/2025 to 3/16/2026

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    IN-PERSON Professional Learning Sessions

    Check your district's calendar to ensure that the Unit 4 session in April doesn't conflict with ELA/Math testing schedule.

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    This professional learning is a series of sessions, each one centered on a new unit. Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    Please note that teachers will be provided with a printed copy of the unit manual at their first learning session.

    24. SCI21 ***VIRTUAL*** Grade 1 Unit Workshop COHORT1 (6 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 1

    Dates: 9/30/2025 to 2/11/2026

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    VIRTUAL Professional Learning Sessions

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the six sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant's district and is included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 25. SCI21 ***VIRTUAL*** Grade 3 Unit Workshop COHORT1 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 3

    Dates: 9/30/2025 to 4/14/2026

    Wait List
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    VIRTUAL Professional Learning Sessions

    Check your district's calendar to ensure that the Unit 4 session in April doesn't conflict with ELA/Math testing schedule.

    This series of professional learning sessions introduces the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and focuses on how to operationalize them in classrooms. These sessions provide immersion tasks, so teachers experience how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

    The workshop format consists of asynchronous pre-session activities and a 2-hour synchronous meeting using Zoom. Two CTLE credits will be awarded for completion of the pre-session activities, and two more credits will be awarded for attendance of the synchronous meeting per session. Each of the six sessions addresses about one-half of each unit's lessons.

    The following asynchronous assignments are to be completed before each professional learning session:

  • Review the assigned lessons in the manual.
  • View the assigned videos.
  • Complete a pre-assessment of the session pre-assignments.

    Each session introduces and emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson. This experiential workshop provides time for teachers to unpack and perform the instructional techniques and explore student tasks before introducing the curriculum in classrooms!

    A printed copy of the manual will be shipped to each participant's district and is included in the training cost. For the initial online meeting, an electronic copy of the manual can be accessed through the training platform or the Science 21 website. Manual binders will be shipped once workshop registrations are approved and confirmed through mylearningplan.com.

  • 26. PPS and Special Education Leadership Surviving, Thriving and Reaping Professional and Personal Rewards

    Program: Center for Educational Leadership

    Audience: Directors of PPs, Directors of Special Education and CSE Chairpersons

    Dates: 9/30/2025 to 5/19/2026

    The series will provide a support network for new PPS & Special Education leaders to gain knowledge of general responsibilities, share strategies, and promote each other's success and longevity in these key leadership roles. Sessions will be designed around identified topics of interest and include time to network.

    All participants receive a complimentary coaching session as well as the option to take part in customized ongoing coaching sessions.

    27. Learning Collaborative for Co-Occurring Disorders Curriculum Implementation

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

    Dates: 10/1/2025 to 4/14/2026

    This three-part learning collaborative is designed for educators, mental health professionals, and school teams implementing the harris project's Co-Occurring Disorders (COD) Curriculum during the 2025-26 school year.

    Building on your initial training, these sessions will provide continued support to help ensure successful and meaningful implementation of this important prevention initiative. Each session offers opportunities to deepen your understanding, reflect on early experiences, and build confidence in delivering the curriculum.

    Participants will:

  • Review the structure and key components of the COD Curriculum
  • Explore practical strategies for classroom delivery and integration
  • Engage in peer-to-peer discussion to share lessons learned and troubleshoot challenges
  • Receive technical assistance and reflect on implementation progress
  • Examine emerging trends related to co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in youth

    This collaborative offers both foundational reinforcement and a reflective space for planning and growth.

    Our workshops are accessible to people with disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact Hallie Hirsch, hhirsch@pnwboces.org, at least three weeks prior to your event.

  • 28. SUICIDE SAFETY FOR TEACHERS & SCHOOL STAFF

    Program: Regional Safety Services

    Audience: Administrators, Nurses, Directors of Facilities, Directors of Security, Support Staff, TA’s/Monitors, Teachers, Science Staff, Clinicians, and Security Guards.

    Dates: 10/1/2025

    SST is a 60 to 90-minute basic suicide prevention awareness training for school staff. The training emphasizes the critical, but limited, role of teachers and ancillary staff at school. This offering is appropriate for school-based professionals who provide staff development, mental health consulting, and training to school personnel.

    29. Collegial Circle for Elementary Math Leaders

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/3/2025 to 5/8/2026

    The goal of this collegial circle of elementary math teachers/leaders is to address the challenges and issues inherent in teaching and learning mathematics. The collegial circle will provide a forum for members to be informed and stimulated around elementary mathematics, and agendas for the meetings will be participant driven.

    30. Collegial Circle for Science Leaders

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/3/2025 to 5/11/2026

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    Through this collegial circle, regional science leaders will continue to build a network as they delve into the P -12 New York State Science learning standards, have a forum for sharing ideas, resources, problems of practice, and pressing issues. The meeting agendas will be participant-driven and important to science education. This year, there will be a focus on unpacking, understanding, and planning for the adopted New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS). There will also be continued updates on the NYSSLS as we receive them from the New York State Education Department.

    31. Collegial Circle for Secondary Mathematics Leaders

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/3/2025 to 5/8/2026

    Through this collegial circle, members will have the opportunity to share issues, discuss concerns, hear how different schools and districts approach a variety of issues, and provide feedback to their peers on happenings in their districts. The agendas are member driven, shaped around elements of curriculum and instruction, current trends and issues, and enduring questions. Additionally, members seek advice and pose solutions with their colleagues from around the region.

    32. Collegial Circle for Elementary ELA Leaders

    Program: Curriculum Center

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

    Through this collegial circle, regional literacy leaders will have the opportunity to learn, share, and grow around topics of interest and importance. Participants will have a forum for sharing resources and ideas, a network for continuing conversation, and an opportunity for learning between sessions. Sessions will include talks around relevant topics selected by participants, learning around an article or text, and sharing of practices around the region. Past topics have included Tier 1 instruction, culturally relevant texts, assessment practices, the science of reading, curriculum adoption and implementation, and resources for teaching reading and writing.

    33. Collegial Circle for Health Educators

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/6/2025 to 5/7/2026

    This collegial circle will focus on how health educators are in a unique position to have a profound impact on their students, colleagues, school culture, and community. As more school districts are focusing on social emotional learning, health educators can and should be seen and utilized as experts in this field. Participants will collaborate on lessons, share ideas and opinions about the current health curriculum, and imagine and plan for how their role can be expanded within their school, district, and community. The group will select topics that are timely and relevant. Group members will share concerns and challenges and problem-solve together.

    34. Collegial Circle for Special Classroom Setting

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/6/2025 to 4/13/2026

    This collegial circle is designed for special educators/providers working in specialized programs such as life skills, social-emotional learning (SEL), and alternative instructional settings. It offers a collaborative space to explore relevant topics, share experiences, and strengthen practice. Focus areas can include examining updated instructional practices, behavioral supports, assistive technology, mental health, transition planning, and updates to NYS special education guidelines. Sessions will also address supporting ENL students with disabilities, collaborating with families, and integrating emerging tools like AI. The circle begins with goal setting and identifying group priorities. Discussions are responsive to participant needs and promote reflection, resource sharing, and professional growth-while also fostering meaningful connections among peers doing similar work.

    35. Collegial Circle for Secondary English Language Arts Leaders

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/6/2025 to 6/2/2026

    During meetings of the Secondary ELA Leaders Collegial Circle, participants explore topics of relevance and importance. The group addresses current trends and issues as well as enduring questions. The agendas are shaped around elements of curriculum and instruction, such as The Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Framework, writing assessment, departmental course offerings, elective programs, and promising new book titles. Group members seek advice and pose solutions with their colleagues, share ideas, improve programs, and hear how different schools approach a variety of issues. The text, Reader Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World, Maryann Wolf will be provided to all students.

    36. Collegial Circle for Music Educators (In-Person or Virtual)

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/7/2025 to 5/11/2026

    This collegial circle will focus on ways in which music educators can foster their instruction to have a deeper impact on their students, schools, districts, and communities. Through discussion, shared readings, and Learning Walks, members will review research and practices that optimize the impact of music education, explore ways to perfect and refine their craft, and identify ways to collaborate with local community partners to create authentic experiences for students.

    37. Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) Leadership Collegial Circle

    Program: Center for Educational Leadership

    Dates: 10/7/2025 to 5/5/2026

    Rethinking Inclusion: A Collegial Circle for Special Education Leaders If you think inclusion is about ICT-challenge that notion.

    True inclusion is about creating structures where all students, with and without disabilities, have access to rigorous instruction, supportive environments, and meaningful participation. That takes leadership, planning, and the right tools.

    This collegial circle is for special education administrators ready to go deeper. Together, we'll explore:

  • What high-quality inclusive instruction really looks like
  • How to support co-planning and collaboration between general and special educators
  • Tools to evaluate instructional quality and program impact
  • Professional learning models that actually move teacher practice

    Invest in yourself-and the students you serve.

    Join us for four 90-minute sessions (virtual and in-person), each designed to provide actionable strategies, c

    ollaborative problem-solving, and time to learn with and from colleagues. Sponsor: G&R Inclusive

  • 38. Think Tank: Education Technologists and Instructional Coaches

    Program: Model Schools

    Audience: Education Technologists and Instructional Coaches

    Dates: 10/8/2025 to 5/13/2026

    Join us for this five-part Think Tank series designed to keep you at the forefront of K-12 educational technology. Together, we'll explore the latest trends, swap resources, and dive into timely articles, all while building a network of support in an ever-evolving field. (Free for districts in the PNW BOCES Model Schools program.)

    39. Social Emotional Learning Collegial Circle

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

    Dates: 10/9/2025 to 3/5/2026

    This four-part professional learning series is designed for educators and school leaders working to strengthen and sustain high-quality, equitable SEL implementation. Grounded in the CASEL framework and enhanced with tools from the National Center for School Mental Health (NCSMH), this collegial circle blends structured learning with collaborative reflection. Each session focuses on key elements of systemwide SEL, providing participants with practical strategies, assessment tools, and implementation resources. Topics span foundational system reflection, Tier 1 classroom integration, data-driven screening practices, and adult SEL support. This series is intended for schools in the early to intermediate stages of SEL implementation.

    This workshop is offered at no cost for Leadership and Student Support Services members.

    The cost for this series is $150. If you are part of the Leadership and Student Support Services membership, the discounted rate will be reflected in your final billing. All participants should register at the standard rate.

    To learn more about membership, please visit Leadership and Student Support Services.

    Our workshops are accessible to people with disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact Hallie Hirsch, hhirsch@pnwboces.org, at least three weeks prior to your event.

    40. Science Education Book Club 25-26

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: Science Teachers K-12

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

    Goals of the Book Club

    This book club will unpack the language and the pedagogy outlined and described in this book. We will discuss: planning for student engagement, talk as a tool for learning, making thinking visible through models, supporting changes in thinking, justifying claims in the science community, and more.

    You will meet in small and large groups on zoom to make sense of the teaching and learning changes as part of the vision of the NYS P-12 SLS!

    A copy of "Ambitious Science Teaching" by Mark Windschitl, Jessica Thompson, & Melissa Braaten must be purchased to participate.

    41. Collegial Circle for World Language Leaders

    Program: Curriculum Center

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

    During meetings of the World Language Collegial Circle, members explore topics of relevance and importance, State Education Department updates and the latest news from the field. The group addresses current trends and issues and enduring questions. The agendas are shaped around elements of curriculum and instruction, Group members seek advice and pose solutions with their colleagues, share ideas, improve programs, and hear how different schools approach a variety of issues.

    42. Collegial Circle for STEAM Educators

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/15/2025 to 6/2/2026

    Join our dynamic STEAM collegial circle, where innovation meets collaboration! Whether you're a seasoned expert or a curious novice, our community provides a vibrant space to explore STEAM. Dive into stimulating discussions, share lessons, activities and ideas while igniting creativity through interdisciplinary connections. We continue to support one another with strategies for starting and growing partnerships. Participants also keep one another up to date on events occurring in our region. Together, we'll cultivate a culture of lifelong learning, inspiration, and mutual support. Join us as we embark on a journey of discovery and empowerment in the exciting world of STEAM!

    43. Regional School Social Workers Forum

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

    Dates: 10/15/2025 to 5/6/2026

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    Continuing Education Contact Hours are available for LMSWs and LCSWs

    This professional forum provides a dynamic space for school social workers to engage with experts, expand their practice, and connect with peers across the region. Participants will explore timely topics such as crisis assessment protocols, emerging mental health trends, and effective interventions to support student well-being. Each session is designed to strengthen clinical practice, foster meaningful collaboration, and provide tools for navigating the evolving needs of school communities.

    This workshop is offered at no cost for Leadership and Student Support Services members.

    The cost for this series is $120. If you are part of the Leadership and Student Support Services membership, the discounted rate will be reflected in your final billing. All participants should register at the standard rate.

    To learn more about membership, please visit Leadership and Student Support Services.

    Our workshops are accessible to people with disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact Hallie Hirsch, hhirsch@pnwboces.org, at least three weeks prior to your event.

    Please note: Choosing the CEU enrollment option will provide 1 Continuing Education contact hour per session

    44. A Dynamic Duo: ENL Teachers & School Librarians - Series of 3 Sessions - Thursday, October 16, 2025; Tuesday, December 9, 2025; Tuesday, March 24, 2026- In-person at PNW BOCES

    Program: Professional Library

    Audience: This workshop is intended for ENL teachers and school librarians to attend together as a partnership. Building and district leaders are welcome to attend along with an ENL teacher and school librarian.

    Dates: 10/16/2025 to 3/24/2026

    This professional learning workshop series is a collaboration between the PNWBOCES School Library System and the Hudson Valley Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (HV RBERN). It is designed to promote teamwork between ENL teachers and School Librarians from the same school or district. School Librarians and ENL teachers should register to attend together as a team for all sessions.


    Participants will collaborate to develop an event or initiative for ELLs that includes literacy components and recognition of student achievements. Participants will be provided with strategies and support to develop a strong foundation for a successful partnership.


    Session 1 Newcomers to the series - October 16, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm (5.5 hrs): The morning session will include introductory presentations and activities designed to give participants a better understanding of each other's roles, as well as strategies to develop a successful partnership. The afternoon session will include highlights of recent Dynamic Duo events, a discussion of funding and family engagement resources, and prep time to begin collaborative work.


    Returning partnerships - October 16th, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm (2 hrs): An afternoon working session will include highlights of past participants' work, discussion of funding and family engagement resources, and prep time to begin collaborative work.


    Session 2 - December 9th, full day, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm (5.5 hrs): Working session for all teams to continue developing their plans. Participants will engage in a feedback activity and receive support from SLS and RBERN staff.


    Session 3 - March 24th, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm (5.5 hrs): Participants will review and share their experiences and discuss ideas for continued collaboration with their partners.


    Participants should bring a device to access workshop materials.

    45. Collegial Circle for Art Educators

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/16/2025 to 5/8/2026

    In a technically-focused world, we have a responsibility to educate the whole child. Art has always provided diverse opportunities for communication, expression, and motivating activities for all types of learners. As we move into a new era of art education, our programs should be able to further support this. The collegial circle for visual arts teachers will allow us to meet, share, and communicate approaches for this type of classroom and curriculum. This program will provide K-12 art teachers with ideas on how to motivate, engage, and create real-world experiences for their students.

    46. Collegial Circle for MTSS/RTI

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/17/2025 to 5/21/2026

    Teachers, Administrators, and leaders in Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) coordination roles (ex. MTSS coordinators, building and district administrators, curriculum leaders, data and assessment specialists, and anyone involved in the MTSS work for their building/district) are invited to join the group to build a cross-district network of MTSS leaders. Our conversations will center around how best to use Mutli-Tiered Systems of Support to create a culture of continuous learning that supports both the academic and social-emotional success of all students. While members will drive the agenda, some topics the group will explore will be universal screening, progress monitoring, data-based decision making, multi-level prevention systems, and infrastructure and support mechanisms.

    47. School Counselors Forum

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

    Dates: 10/17/2025 to 3/24/2026

    This collaborative, participant-driven forum brings together school counselors across K-12 settings to share best practices, explore current trends, and address evolving professional challenges. Topics may include navigating parent relationships, supporting 504/IEP processes, risk assessment systems, executive functioning, compliance updates, and strategies that promote student well-being, leadership, and sustainable schoolwide impact.

    A dedicated post-session for Directors of School Counseling from 10:30-11:00am offers space for focused dialogue around leadership, strategic planning, and navigating compliance, programming, and systemic change.

    This workshop is offered at no cost for Leadership and Student Support Services members.

    The cost for this series is $180. If you are part of the Leadership and Student Support Services membership, the discounted rate will be reflected in your final billing. All participants should register at the standard rate.

    To learn more about membership, please visit Leadership and Student Support Services.

    Our workshops are accessible to people with disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact Hallie Hirsch, hhirsch@pnwboces.org, at least three weeks prior to your event.

    48. Equity Leaders Collegial Circle

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

    Dates: 10/17/2025 to 3/27/2026

    This group will foster collaborative learning, dialogue, and the exchange of best practices to create lasting, positive change. Participants will deepen their understanding of equity challenges, grow as leaders, and drive inclusive transformation within their communities.

    This workshop is offered at no cost for Leadership and Student Support Services members.

    The cost for this series is $550. If you are part of the Leadership and Student Support Services membership, the discounted rate will be reflected in your final billing. All participants should register at the standard rate.

    To learn more about membership, please visit Leadership and Student Support Services.

    Our workshops are accessible to people with disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact Hallie Hirsch, hhirsch@pnwboces.org, at least three weeks prior to your event.

    49. Unpacking Equity: A Scholarship Study Series

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

    Dates: 10/17/2025 to 3/27/2026

    Participants will use equity-based scholarship to develop strategies to support diverse student populations as well as foster a culture of belonging and inclusivity for students and staff. Through case studies and discussion, educators and leaders will work collaboratively to develop practical strategies to foster culturally responsive learning communities.

    This workshop is offered at no cost for Leadership and Student Support Services members.

    The cost for this series is $550. If you are part of the Leadership and Student Support Services membership, the discounted rate will be reflected in your final billing. All participants should register at the standard rate.

    To learn more about membership, please visit Leadership and Student Support Services.

    Our workshops are accessible to people with disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact Hallie Hirsch, hhirsch@pnwboces.org, at least three weeks prior to your event.

    50. Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) Collegial Circle

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

    Dates: 10/21/2025 to 5/27/2026

    Join fellow CPSE leaders to share ideas, troubleshoot challenges, and explore strategies that help our youngest learners thrive. Together, we'll exchange resources, discuss current trends, and build a trusted network to navigate the unique work of CPSE.

    This workshop is offered at no cost for Leadership and Student Support Services members.

    The cost for this series is $200. If you are part of the Leadership and Student Support Services membership, the discounted rate will be reflected in your final billing. All participants should register at the standard rate.

    To learn more about membership, please visit Leadership and Student Support Services.

    Our workshops are accessible to people with disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact Hallie Hirsch, hhirsch@pnwboces.org, at least three weeks prior to your event.

    51. Committee on Special Education (CSE) Forum

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

    Dates: 10/21/2025 to 5/27/2026

    Connect with CSE Chairs and special education leaders to share best practices, problem-solve, and strengthen services for students with disabilities. This is a space to learn from one another, support families, and collaborate on making the CSE process work better for everyone.

    This workshop is offered at no cost for Leadership and Student Support Services members.

    The cost for this series is $200. If you are part of the Leadership and Student Support Services membership, the discounted rate will be reflected in your final billing. All participants should register at the standard rate.

    To learn more about membership, please visit Leadership and Student Support Services.

    Our workshops are accessible to people with disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact Hallie Hirsch, hhirsch@pnwboces.org, at least three weeks prior to your event.

    52. Play Therapy in Schools: Engaging, Assessing, and Supporting Children Through Play

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

    Dates: 10/23/2025 to 3/12/2026

    This three-part workshop series is designed for school-based clinicians (social workers, psychologists, and guidance counselors) who currently support children through play-based counseling or those who are interested incorporating this practice into their work with student groups.

    Participants will explore foundational play therapy techniques including rituals, role play, and cognitive behavioral play, and learn how to use toys and games to build connections, address trauma, and support group and family work.

    The series will address clinical issues including: anxiety, ADHD, anger, depression, school avoidance, and suicidal ideation, with developmentally appropriate tools to assess and intervene. Session strategies will include directive and non-directive approaches, labeled praise, selective attention, mindfulness integration, and CBT-based interventions.

    Participants will leave with practical tools to enhance emotional regulation, resilience, friendship-building, and overall student wellbeing. Association for Play Therapy 6 CEs will be offered to clinical staff. For more information on credential see www.a4pt.org.

    Districts enrolled in the Leadership and Student Support Services membership are eligible for the subscriber price.

    To learn more about membership, please visit Leadership and Student Support Services.

    Our workshops are accessible to people with disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact hhirsch@pnwboces.org

    53. Collegial Circle of Aspiring and Advancing Women

    Program: Center for Educational Leadership

    Audience: Female Leaders

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

    The goal of this virtual collegial circle series is to support women aspiring to enter the ranks of leadership as well as pursue advanced leadership roles. Using a critical friend and case study model, the quarterly meetings will be used to unpack issues and challenges as well as celebrate successes! Opportunities for one-on-one sessions and coaching are also available.

    54. School Psychologist Forum

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

    Dates: 10/28/2025 to 3/10/2026

    Continuing Education Contact Hours are available for Licensed Psychologists

    This professional learning series, facilitated by Cognitive Behavioral Consultants, offers interactive sessions focused on supporting the evolving roles of school psychologists. Participants will engage in evidence-based practices, peer collaboration, and reflective dialogue to enhance their impact in school settings

    • Session 1: Understanding, Assessing, and Addressing Anxiety in Schools
    • Session 2: Treating Anticipatory Anxiety with DBT and CBT Strategies Such as Coping Ahead
    • Session 3: Supporting Emotional Dysregulation with Behavior-Based Interventions; Practical Strategies for Responding to Intense Emotions in Real Time
    • Session 4: Writing Meaningful IEP Goals and Objectives with a Case Conceptualization

    This workshop is offered at no cost for Leadership and Student Support Services members.

    The cost for this series is $450. If you are part of the Leadership and Student Support Services membership, the discounted rate will be reflected in your final billing. All participants should register at the standard rate.

    To learn more about membership, please visit Leadership and Student Support Services.

    Our workshops are accessible to people with disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact Hallie Hirsch, hhirsch@pnwboces.org, at least three weeks prior to your event.

    Please note: Choosing the CEU enrollment option will provide 2 Continuing Education contact hours per session

    55. Bilingual Clinicians Collaborative (CEs Available)

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

    Dates: 10/28/2025 to 3/10/2026

    Continuing Education Contact Hours are available for LMSWs, LCSWs, SLPs, Audiologists and Licensed Psychologists

    This collaborative offers a supportive space for bilingual clinicians to connect, share insights, and discuss the unique challenges of working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Participants will explore best practices in assessment, intervention, and report writing, with a focus on culturally responsive and equitable service delivery. Sessions will also highlight tools, strategies, and resources to support clinical decision-making and effective communication with families and teams.

    This workshop is offered at no cost for Leadership and Student Support Services members.

    The cost for this series is $225. If you are part of the Leadership and Student Support Services membership, the discounted rate will be reflected in your final billing. All participants should register at the standard rate.

    To learn more about membership, please visit Leadership and Student Support Services.

    Our workshops are accessible to people with disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact Hallie Hirsch, hhirsch@pnwboces.org, at least three weeks prior to your event.

    Please note: Choosing the CEU enrollment option will provide Continuing Education contact hours per session as follows:

    Psychologists and Social Workers - 1.5 contact hours; Speech-Language Pathologists - 1.8 contact hours.

    56. School Avoidance Collaborative Consultation Series

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

    Dates: 10/29/2025 to 5/27/2026

    During this series, Dr. Anthony Puliafico, the director of the Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders - Westchester, will meet regularly with a group of clinicians, administrators and educators from participating districts with focus on supporting students exhibiting school avoidance behavior. There will be time reserved during each session for case consultation and review.

    Dr. Puliafico will cover the following topics:

  • Understanding the functions of school avoidance
  • Implementing strategies to assess, identify and prevent school avoidance
  • Using exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy approaches to treat school-related anxiety
  • Supporting caregivers in responding effectively to school avoidance
  • Troubleshooting challenging family issues related to school avoidance
  • Working with school staff and administrators to support consistent school attendance and engagement
  • Addressing comorbid concerns contributing to school avoidance (depression, medical problems)

    Districts enrolled in the Leadership and Student Support Services membership are eligible for the subscriber price.

    To learn more about membership, please visit Leadership and Student Support Services.

    Our workshops are accessible to people with disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact hhirsch@pnwboces.org

  • 57. Collegial Circle for Reading Interventionists

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 10/30/2025 to 6/4/2026

    During this collegial circle, reading interventionists will meet for a closer look at topics about how we can best support struggling readers in grades K-6. Discussions will center around a variety of professional articles, as well as a shared central text. Participants will be encouraged to share topics of interest and support each others' growth through professional learning communities. Together we will explore teaching reading with a lens toward equity and cultural competence. The text, Beyond the Science of Reading by Natalie Wexler, will be provided to all participants.

    58. Uplifting Inclusive Identities Collegial Circle

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

    Dates: 11/3/2025 to 2/25/2026

    This collegial circle provides a reflective and collaborative space for school staff to explore identity-affirming practices that support LGBTQIA+ students and those at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities. Through a series of four virtual sessions, participants will examine current trends impacting students, share best practices for fostering belonging, and discuss practical strategies for creating inclusive, supportive school environments.

    Sessions will also feature insights from community organizations that support LGBTQIA+ and intersectional student populations, providing participants with up-to-date resources, perspectives, and actionable tools aligned with evolving student needs.

    This workshop is offered at no cost for Leadership and Student Support Services members.

    The cost for this series is $120.00. If you are part of the Leadership and Student Support Services membership, the discounted rate will be reflected in your final billing. All participants should register at the standard rate.

    To learn more about membership, please visit Leadership and Student Support Services.

    Our workshops are accessible to people with disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact hhirsch@pnwboces.org

    59. ENL Integrated Co-Teaching

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

    Dates: 11/5/2025 to 1/14/2026

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    This series will help co-teaching pairs to understand, plan for, and successfully implement Integrated ENL Co-Teaching in their content area classes. This series will discuss the NYS Co-Teaching Topic Briefs and reference the book Co-Teaching for English Learners: A Guide to Collaborative Planning, Instruction, Assessment, and Reflection by Maria Dove and Andrea Honigsfeld.

  • Session 1 will focus on building co-teaching relationships, culturally responsive sustaining education, and instructional strategies
  • Session 2 will focus on co-planning practices and routines, assessment and writing language and content objectives
  • Session 3 will focus on co-teaching models.

    Opportunities for implementation of the practices and strategies will be embedded throughout the series. Classroom and state testing accommodations for ELLs will also be covered.

    We strongly recommend that ENL teachers attend this series with one co-teacher to allow pairs to strengthen their relationship and dedicate time within each session to planning upcoming units and lessons that they will co-teach together. Dually certified ENL and content area teachers are also encouraged to register.

    All participants must bring a device to access materials and participate in activities.

    Our workshops are accessible to people with disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact Hallie Hirsch, hhirsch@pnwboces.org, at least three weeks prior to your event.

  • 60. PNW BOCES Instructional Coaching Academy - Cognitive CoachingSM Foundations

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 11/5/2025 to 2/11/2026

    Join us for the Cognitive CoachingSM Foundations Seminar in partnership with Thinking Collaborative™. Research indicates that leading, coaching, and teaching are complex intellectual activities and that educators who think at higher levels produce individuals who are higher achieving, more cooperative, and better problem solvers. Cognitive CoachingSM is a research-based model that capitalizes upon and enhances cognitive processes to produce self-directed individuals with cognitive capacity for excellence both independently and as members of a community. In this eight-day seminar, participants learn to: - develop trust and rapport; - develop an identity as a mediator of thinking; - utilize conversation structures for planning, reflecting, and problem resolving; - develop teachers' autonomy and sense of community; - develop higher levels of efficacy, consciousness, craftsmanship, flexibility, and interdependence; -apply four support functions: coaching, evaluating, consulting, and collaborating; -utilize the coaching tools of pausing, paraphrasing, and posing questions; -distinguish among the five forms of feedback; and - use data to mediate thinking.

    61. Collegial Circle for Instructional Coaches

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 11/5/2025 to 5/14/2026

    Through this collegial circle, instructional coaches will have the opportunity to identify and establish a support network of coaches across the region. This unique forum may undergird any previous training or experience in coaching. Participants will guide the content roadmap-from immediate matters of evaluation to frameworks and practicalities of coaching-to promote the whole child and whole teacher. The following text will be provided to all members: Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching by Elena Aguilar.

    62. Cultural & Linguistic Diversity Collegial Circle

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

    Dates: 11/6/2025 to 2/24/2026

    A collaborative space for educators and professionals to engage in meaningful discussions on cultural and linguistic diversity in schools. This collegial circle fosters the exchange of ideas, best practices, and strategies to create inclusive, equitable learning environments that honor diverse identities and experiences.

    This workshop is offered at no cost for Leadership and Student Support Services members.

    The cost for this series is $225. If you are part of the Leadership and Student Support Services membership, the discounted rate will be reflected in your final billing. All participants should register at the standard rate.

    To learn more about membership, please visit Leadership and Student Support Services.

    Our workshops are accessible to people with disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact Hallie Hirsch, hhirsch@pnwboces.org, at least three weeks prior to your event.

    63. Collegial Circle for Media Literacy

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 11/7/2025 to 5/18/2026

    Media frame and shape what we know, think, feel, and even do. We must help learners develop essential competencies for our increasingly digital and mediated world. In this Collegial Circle, educators of all grade levels and subject areas will seek action by becoming leaders in media literacy education. We will share resources and best practices as we create curricula to empower students as informed and engaged citizens.

    64. Collegial Circle for Computer Science Educators

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 11/7/2025 to 3/5/2026

    As an outreach program of the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Lower Hudson Valley Chapter, the goal of this collegial circle is to bring quality professional development and collaboration to all Computer Science teachers. In these sessions, computer science teachers will have an opportunity to collaborate and exchange ideas on focused topics, and focus their learning on computer science tools, curricula, and pedagogies, appropriate for all grade levels.

    65. New York State Social Studies S/CDN 2025-2026

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 11/10/2025 to 5/15/2026

    The New York State Social Studies S/CDN is dedicated to supporting social studies education, educators and students across New York. This group will meet three times virtually for the 2025-2026 school year to learn together. ***This group is for members of S/CDN including BOCES and the Big 5***

    66. Collegial Circle for Middle Level Mathematics Educators

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 11/14/2025 to 4/13/2026

    Description: The goal of this collegial circle is to provide a forum for middle level mathematics teachers and leaders to be informed and stimulated around middle level mathematics. The circle will provide opportunities for empowerment in navigating teaching and learning mathematics at the middle level, specifically grades 5 through 9. The agendas for the meetings will be participant driven.

    67. Building a Stronger MTSS Framework: Data-Driven Systems for Supporting the Whole Child

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

    Dates: 11/17/2025 to 5/29/2026

    This four-part series is designed for school and district teams who are building, refining, or relaunching their MTSS framework. Aligned with NYSED guidance, each session focuses on strengthening Tier 1 practices and interventions, enhancing Tier 2 and Tier 3 systems, and building sustainable structures to ensure lasting implementation.

    Participants will:

  • Learn how to create and lead an MTSS team
  • Use tools and assessments to guide MTSS planning and fidelity
  • Strengthen Tier 1 practices and identify high-quality interventions
  • Develop referral processes, data protocols, and progress monitoring systems
  • Leave each session with clear next steps, aligned resources, and time to plan with their teams

    This series offers structured learning, collaboration time, and tools to help teams take actionable steps to support all students more effectively.

    Pricing Information:

    The workshop is $245 per registrant or $625 for a team of 3. To receive the team discount, please email Hallie Hirsch with the names of your team members. Each member must register individually. The discount will be applied to the final billing.

  • 68. Reunification Team Training

    Program: Regional Safety Services

    Audience: Administrators, Nurses, Directors of Facilities, Directors of Security, Support Staff, TA’s/Monitors, Teachers, Science Staff, Clinicians, and Security Guards.

    Dates: 11/25/2025

    This training assists districts in developing robust reunification plans, for all reunification team members including an understanding of the process, binders and checklists for each role on the team, as well as site selection criteria. This plan meets the needs of all NYSED regulations. At the end of this program, districts will have developed an understanding of the reunification process from start to finish and be poised to run a drill.

    69. NEW DATE: 1/20/26: New Teacher Implementation K- 2 Orientation to SS/ELA (VIRTUAL)

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Audience: SS/ELA Teachers New to the Grade Level or Program

    Dates: 12/2/2025

    Join us for an opportunity to explore how best to utilize the SS/ELA Curriculum in your classroom. This offering is designed for K-2 teachers who are new to the curriculum or their grade level. This virtual training is provided for free for participating districts. Attendees will gain a better understanding of SS/ELA's design, foundational principles, lesson plans, resources, and assessments, and how they can be utilized in diverse learning environments. Teachers will also have an opportunity to work with other teachers new to the program as they learn how to incorporate SS/ELA into their daily classroom instruction. The curriculum's designers will lead groups through best practices related to the SS/ELA curriculum and the New York State Social Studies Framework while providing ample time to explore.

    70. NEW DATE 1/20/26: New Teacher Implementation 3-5 Orientation to SS/ELA (VIRTUAL)

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Audience: SS/ELA Teachers New to the Grade Level or Program

    Dates: 12/2/2025

    Join us for an opportunity to explore how best to utilize the SS/ELA Curriculum in your classroom. This offering is designed for 3-5 teachers who are new to the curriculum or their grade level. This virtual training is provided for free for participating districts. Attendees will gain a better understanding of SS/ELA's design, foundational principles, lesson plans, resources, and assessments, and how they can be utilized in diverse learning environments. Teachers will also have an opportunity to work with other teachers new to the program as they learn how to incorporate SS/ELA into their daily classroom instruction. The curriculum's designers will lead groups through best practices related to the SS/ELA curriculum and the New York State Social Studies Framework while providing ample time to explore.

    71. From Points to Purpose: Reimagining Grading in Mathematics

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 12/4/2025 to 4/15/2026

    This session engages middle and high school math teachers in rethinking grading and assessment to better support student learning. Participants will examine the purpose of grades, identify hidden inequities, and explore strategies like formative feedback, student ownership, and standards-based grading. Through interactive activities and planning, teachers will leave with practical tools to build equitable, meaningful grading systems that empower all learners.

    72. Speech-Language Pathologists Forum (CEs Available)

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

    Dates: 12/4/2025 to 3/5/2026

    Continuing Education Contact Hours are available for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists

    This forum provides a collaborative space for school-based SLPs to connect, exchange best practices, and enhance their impact on communication, language, and literacy development across diverse student populations. Participants will engage in shared learning and skill-building around current trends in the field, including dynamic assessment, culturally responsive interventions, and the intersection of language and literacy. Sessions will also support networking, case-based discussions, and practical strategies that can be applied in a range of school settings. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are anticipated to be available.

    Each session provides 1.8 Continuing Education contact hours.

    This workshop is offered at no cost for Leadership and Student Support Services members.

    The cost for this series is $225. If you are part of the Leadership and Student Support Services membership, the discounted rate will be reflected in your final billing. All participants should register at the standard rate.

    To learn more about membership, please visit Leadership and Student Support Services.

    Our workshops are accessible to people with disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact Hallie Hirsch, hhirsch@pnwboces.org, at least three weeks prior to your event.

    73. Harm Reduction in Relation to School-Based Substance Use Prevention

    Program: Regional Safety Services

    Audience: Nurses, Teachers, Support Staff, Clinicians, Administrators

    Dates: 12/10/2025

    Introducing harm reduction based strategies in school setting has been a recently debated topic. Outcome data shows us that students in secondary education who postpone initiation of substance use or who abstain from substance use have the best outcomes when measuring for academic success, mental health and general safety. However, despite primary prevention efforts, secondary education continues to be the most prevalent age for initiation of substance use in the United States. This presentation reviews how the integration of evidence-based Harm Reduction Strategies in a school setting in addition to primary prevention, can help increase capacity to service the community and reduce negative outcomes in a school setting. Participants will learn: * What harm reduction is in the context of substance use * The principles of harm reduction * Can harm reduction strategies can increase capacity to service your community * How to evaluate and quantify harm reduction strategies * Which harm reductions strategies are evidence-based * What resources are there to learn more about harm reduction
    The virtually mentored practicum will provide educators with direct support and supervision in implementing the Orton-Gillingham approach with their 1-1 student with dyslexia. The cost for the virtually mentored Associate practicum is $3,400 and includes 100 lessons and 10 observations. Important Information: -Full payment is required before the practicum begins. -Because this practicum will be completed over two school years, we encourage you to have the same student; if you begin with a new student part way through the practicum, you must complete a minimum of 60 lessons with the new student before applying to the academy. -This practicum is meant for a one-on-one student who either has a diagnosis of dyslexia, or you can provide several red flags as to why you think they have dyslexia. The student will need to be approved prior to you working with them in the practicum. -Observation/video 1 must be completed by March 2, 2026, is a minimum of 8 months. Participants will not be eligible to continue the practicum if this deadline is not met; a refund will not be issued. Pre-requisites: Associate Level training with Dawn Nieman or Maryann Chatfield. If you completed this training with a different Orton-Gillingham Fellow, please contact that Fellow to complete the practicum.
    The virtually mentored practicum will provide educators with direct support and supervision in implementing the Orton-Gillingham approach with their students. The cost for the virtually mentored practicum is $1,700 and includes 50 lessons and 5 observations. Important Information: Full payment is required before the practicum begins. Participants have one year to complete the practicum. This practicum is meant for small group or large group only. No one in the group needs to be diagnosed with dyslexia. Observation/video 1 must be completed by March 2, 2026, as the practicum is meant to span the rest of this school year and the first three or four months of the 26-27 school year, with a minimum of 8 months. Participants will not be eligible to continue the practicum if this deadline is not met; a refund will not be issued. Pre-requisites: Completion of Classroom Educator Training (also known as Multisensory Structured Literacy Instruction 1) with Dawn Nieman or Maryann Chatfield. If you completed this training with a different Orton-Gillingham Fellow, please contact that Fellow to complete the practicum.

    76. Intermediate Threat Assessment Training (Interview and Assessment)

    Program: Regional Safety Services

    Audience: Administrators, Nurses, Directors of Facilities, Directors of Security, Support Staff, TA’s/Monitors, Teachers, Science Staff, Clinicians, and Security Guards.

    Dates: 1/6/2026

    ** Pre-Requisite- Initial Threat Assessment Team Workshop (Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines Training)** This advanced training has been developed for administrators and clinicians who have previously completed the initial CSTAG training. This training provides attendees with a toolkit to be used in all phases of the interview process when administering a behavioral threat assessment. Additionally, this training will provide a hands-on experience and resources to help assist teams in developing an action plan for interviewing all potential subjects, witnesses and targets. Lastly, techniques and resources for triaging and logistics will be provided.

    77. LHV NYSAWA Virtual Book Club

    Program: Center for Educational Leadership

    Audience: District and School Leaders

    Dates: 1/7/2026 to 2/4/2026

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    Join LHV NYSAWA for our Third Annual Virtual Book Club!

    We will read the popular bestselling book The Let Them Theory by pioneer Mel Robbins. Join us in reading and discussing powerful insights and practical strategies to let go, protect your peace, and stand firmly in your power.

    Have fun with zero stress while reading an inspirational book with regional colleagues! Participate as much or as little as your time allows.

    Grab your copy of the book or audiobook by January 7, 2026. Further details will be provided after registration.

    This event will run from January 7 - February 4, 2026 and will include ongoing asynchronous discussion opportunities, all hosted on What's App! When the book club ends, join us for a virtual live coffee chat to share ideas for implementing what we learned.

  • January 7, 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Optional Virtual Meet and Greet
  • January 11 - February 3 - Book Club Discussions (via What's App)
  • February 4, 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Virtual Closing Session

    The cost is $25 members or $35 non-members. The rate will be reflected in your final billing. All participants should register at the standard rate.

  • 78. International Baccalaureate - (IB) Building Your IB Programme: Primary Years

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Audience: IB PYP Program Teachers/Leaders

    Dates: 1/12/2026 to 1/13/2026

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    IB schools/districts are invited to attend this Category 1 workshop. Details on the workshop are available in the IB catalogue, found here: https://catalogue.ibo.org/en/workshops-pyp/ Registrants will be provided with additional details closer to the workshop to complete requirements for the workshop with IBO.

    79. Rethinking High School Social Studies

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 1/12/2026

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    Join high school teachers and social studies leaders for an engaging and enlightening workshop that delves into the innovative realm of teaching social studies at the high school level. This workshop is designed to foster a collaborative learning environment where educators can collectively examine and unpack the most effective practices in high social studies education to support student success on the Regents Exams and encourage vertical articulation. The workshop will offer a comprehensive overview of the New York State Social Studies Framework and Social Studies Practices, and participants will glean insights on how to effectively incorporate the practices into their teaching methods. Through practical examples and case studies, educators will gain a deeper appreciation for the vital role these practices play in fostering critical thinking, historical analysis, and civic engagement among high school students to support student success on the Seal of Civic Readiness, as well as the Global II and US History and Government Regents Exams and with the instructional shifts called for in NY Inspires.

    80. Wilson Reading System® (WRS) Introductory Course (Virtual) (CHAPPAQUA ONLY)

    Program: Curriculum Center Literacy

    Audience: General and special education teachers, grades 2-12, reading teachers, adult educators, administrators, support staff,

    Dates: 1/13/2026 to 1/15/2026

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    This course provides participants with an overview of the Wilson Reading System (WRS) and serves as the prerequisite for WRS Level I Certification Training.

    This course examines the intensive intervention reading instruction necessary for students in grade two and above with persistent and significant phonological-coding deficits. Participants will learn about dyslexia (indicators, misconceptions, neurobiological aspects, and prevalence), typical versus atypical reading acquisition, appropriate student identification and placement, and key components and principles of instruction, including the factors necessary for high-quality program implementation.

    How to teach phonology (including phonemic awareness), morphology, and orthography in an integrated, explicit, systematic, and multisensory way is demonstrated and practiced during the course. Participants explore the standard ten-part WRS Lesson Plan and practice planning, delivering, and individualizing a WRS Lesson while receiving modeling and feedback from a Wilson® Credentialed Trainer.

    Participants should have access to a WRS Instructor Manual. WRS Introductory Sets and the WIST are not provided for participants and should be purchased through wilsonlanguage.com

    PNW BOCES is an Accredited Partner of Wilson Language Training®.

    81. Northwell School Mental Health Program: Attachment Disorders

    Program: Community Schools

    Dates: 1/13/2026

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    This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of Attachment Disorders, a range of emotional and behavioral disturbances that arise from early relational trauma or deprivation, impacting a child's social, emotional, and cognitive development. Learn practical strategies to recognize the signs and symptoms of various attachment disorders, implement effective interventions to promote secure attachment, and create supportive environments that foster healing and healthy relational development.

    Note: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC (Social Work) and Doctoral Level Psychologist. All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. 1.5 CEU Credits are available.

    This workshop is offered at no cost for districts that are Northwell members.

    Using the Project ECHO model these sessions will provide expert guidance and review of cases (deidentified) and focus on facilitating open discussions and fostering collaborative team learning, sharing expertise and a teach all learn all model.

    Note: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC (Social Work) and Doctoral Level Psychologist. All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. 1 CEU Credit is available.

    This workshop is offered at no cost for districts that are Northwell members.

    83. NYS Portrait of a Graduate & Inquiry-Based Learning in PreK-Grade 5

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Audience: School and district leaders

    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.

    84. Transition Assessment for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

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

    Dates: 1/14/2026

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    This workshop will provide participants with the knowledge and resources to complete transition assessments with their students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

    Topics will include an overview of transition assessment, transition assessments for students with ID/DD, and using transition assessment results. Participants will review over a dozen transition assessments to support transition planning and measurable postsecondary goals.

    Our trainings are accessible to people with disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact Felecia Morris, fmorris@pnwboces.org, at least three weeks prior to your event.

    Cancellations and delays due to inclement weather can be found on the PNW BOCES website. If a delayed opening is announced, morning learning sessions will be rescheduled for another date whenever possible.

    Registration Deadline: Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 11:59 pm

    85. Effective Instructional Strategies for Math Struggles and Dyscalculia

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 1/15/2026

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    Like with dyslexia, dyscalculia, which is a disability that affects the math-related centers of the brain, affects around 15% of the population. Join Dr. Sandra Elliott, author of Sum Things Up! A Practical Guide to Dyscalculia, and Susan Midlarsky, the author of The Art of Learning Math: A Manual for Success, for a practical and in-depth workshop. Topics will include: What does dyscalculia look like in the classroom? What areas of the brain and cognition are affected by dyscalculia? What free resources are available to screen for dyscalculia? Learn and practice the four main instructional strategies that successfully support students struggling with math. The latter part of the workshop will focus on integrating these approaches and strategies into the whole classroom of diverse learners. How can a teacher differentiate effectively to reach all students? Which strategies are the same and which are different for the students at grade level and those who are not? How can we use MTSS to address these learning needs? 

    86. Strategies to Engage Children and Teens in School-Based Therapy Interventions (CEs Available)

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

    Dates: 1/15/2026

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    Continuing Education Contact Hours are available for LMSWs, LCSWs, and Licensed Psychologists

    When trying to instill positive behavioral change in students, it's all about the delivery process. In this workshop, attendees will hear about strategies to teach therapeutic ideas such as frustration management, flexible thinking, and exposure to feared situations in fun and engaging ways for students at all developmental stages.

    Districts enrolled in the Leadership and Student Support Services membership are eligible for the subscriber price.

    To learn more about membership, please visit Leadership and Student Support Services.

    Our workshops are accessible to people with disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact hhirsch@pnwboces.org

    87. Living History: 250th Anniversary of the Noble Train of Artillery

    Program: The Hudson River Teacher Center

    Audience: All educators, administrators and school staff

    Dates: 1/15/2026 to 1/17/2026

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    The noble train of artillery, also known as the Knox Expedition, was an expedition led by Continental Army Colonel Henry Knox to transport heavy weaponry that had been captured at Fort Ticonderoga to the Continental Army camps outside Boston during the winter of 1775-76. Knox went to Ticonderoga in November 1775 and moved 60 tons of cannon and other armaments over the course of three winter months by boat, horse, ox-drawn sledges, and manpower along poor-quality roads, across two semi-frozen rivers, and through the forests and swamps of the lightly inhabited Berkshires to the Boston area, covering approximately 300 miles (500 km). Historian Victor Brooks has called Knox's exploit "one of the most stupendous feats of logistics" of the American Revolutionary War. The route he took is now known as the Henry Knox Trail.

    This course will consist of a Zoom Meeting with multimedia presentation about the "Noble Train of Artillery” and a tour of historic sites in Lake George, New York. Participants will be responsible for all travel costs and meals.

    Participants will be able to:

  • Identify the reasons why Henry Knox transported artillery from Ticonderoga to Boston
  • Discuss the impact of the noble train of artillery on the American Revolution
  • Summarize the events that consisted of the "Noble Train of Artillery”
  • Analyze the American strategic victory in Boston in 1776
  • Facilitated by the harris project, this session offers interactive training on a first-of-its-kind Co-Occurring Disorders (COD) curriculum designed for high school settings. The curriculum is intended to integrate seamlessly into existing health periods and enables a wide range of educators, including Health and Physical Education teachers, school social workers, student assistance counselors, and other professionals, to address the intersection of mental health challenges and substance use issues.

    Participants will explore how this innovative curriculum can be implemented, engage with practical teaching strategies, and learn how to build prevention and resilience in students. Through hands-on exercises, attendees will be equipped with strategies to integrate the curriculum into their existing programs, helping students navigate complex issues and make healthy, informed choices.

    By the end of this session, educators will be prepared to incorporate the COD curriculum into their classrooms and empower students with the tools for resilience and well-being.

    89. NYSAA Administration Training for ELA, Math and Science

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

    Dates: 1/16/2026

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    For all teachers who are administering the NYSAA program's Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) computer-based test. This is a full day facilitated training. Each participant will need a laptop and will be engaged in a training that includes final assessments of the teacher. Please make sure that your browsers are up to date and that you have the most recent version of one of the following browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.

    Attendees: Please make sure that you have been registered as a USER in the DLM Educator Portal by your district and that you have an active KITE (Student Portal) account. Additionally, Please test your accounts prior to the training to make sure you have access to the NYSAA Training Moodle Site (Click States and choose New York on the Dynamic Learning Maps Home Page). Your username is your DLM email and your password is your email up to but not including the @ symbol. Materials, once they are available, will be emailed to you directly.

    Please reach out to asantoli@pnwboces.org prior to the training with any technical issues.

    Please respond to the following email addresses with your intent to participate: asantoli@pnwboces.org & cmate@pnwboces.org

    90. Women in Technology: Refresh. Renew. Reimagine

    Program: Education Technology

    Audience: Women in operational and instructional technology roles

    Dates: 1/16/2026

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    Calling all women in operational and instructional technology roles, including help desk staff, classroom educators, building leaders, district office technical support professionals, and district administrators. Start the new year in community with women who are shaping, leading, and transforming the tech landscape in the Hudson Valley. This virtual meeting brings us together for an hour of inspiration, reflection, and connection. Together, we'll explore what it means to refresh our energy, renew our purpose, and reimagine what's possible in our careers, our organizations, and the broader tech ecosystem. Join us to share stories, set meaningful intentions, and kick off the year with clarity, confidence, and collective momentum.
    Generation Ready, in collaboration with Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES, will deliver a three-day professional learning series to support K-8 teachers in implementing the NYSED Numeracy Briefs. Grounded in Number Sense Routines, the full-day sessions will deepen mathematical understanding, build instructional coherence, and enhance educator capacity across grade levels. Participants will engage in research-based, hands-on learning aligned with the Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards and focused on equity and effective instruction. Teachers will leave with plans for actionable next steps strategies to promote number sense, support all learners, and sustain high-quality numeracy practices in their classrooms. Day 1 will focus on two Number Sense Routines, one Mathematical Language Routine, and instructional planning. Day 2 will focus on reflecting on practice, two new Number Sense Routines, and support teachers in analyzing student work. Day 3 will wrap up with reflecting on practice, two more Number senses routines, and planning next steps along with preparing students for end of year summative assessments.

    92. FOIL FAQ: Advanced Overview of NYS Freedom of Information Law

    Program: Center for Educational Leadership

    Audience: District and Building Level Leaders

    Dates: 1/21/2026

    New York State's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) allows members of the public to access certain records of governmental agencies, such as school districts. FOIL provides a process for requesting the review and copying of an agency's records. While many school officials have been part of FOIL requests or are expecting a FOIL request to cross their desks sometime soon, they may not all be proficient in the law, exactly what can be accessed through such requests and what may be withheld. Join Michael Lambert, Esq. as he provides an advanced overview of FOIL for school leaders and answers frequently asked questions. Mr. Lambert will cover the "must know'' aspects of the law, debunk some myths, and provide an opportunity to ask questions and share scenarios so that we all can lead our schools in a more informed and lawful fashion.

    93. SLS Council Meeting

    Program: Professional Library

    Audience: SLS Council Members

    Dates: 1/21/2026

    The School Library System Council is responsible for developing and approving the Plan of Service; is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Plan of Service; does long-range and short-range planning, and supports the Plan of Service by serving on a committee; evaluates the system's services; and approves the annual budget and the system's annual report.

    94. SLS Network Meeting: Midyear goal check-in

    Program: Professional Library

    Audience: Library Media Specialists and Library Teachers

    Dates: 1/21/2026

    School Library System Network Meetings are vital in LMS communication throughout the region. Network meeting participants: *Learn best practices from across the region *Connect work to the Empire State Information Fluency Continuum, AASL National School Library Standards, and advocacy *Serve as a spokesperson for your school's and/or district's needs *Secure additional resources for your school/district *Play a critical role in the overall effective operation of the School Library System

    Participants communicate information back to their schools and districts about: *New York State Standards, AASL National School Library Standards, and Empire State Information Fluency Continuum implementation *Research tools and tools to service special-needs and ELL students *Subscription databases and educational technology tools *Free resources to support classroom instruction

    95. School Violence Prevention & Intervention Workshop (Facilitated via Zoom)

    Program: NYS State Certification Courses

    Audience: Candidates applying for New York State teacher certification

    Dates: 1/21/2026

    Candidates applying for New York State teacher certification must complete two hours of coursework in school violence prevention and intervention. An electronic file will be sent to the state reporting completion of the course. Registration fee must be paid by credit card. For more information contact cbraden@pnwboces.org or call 914-248-3692. (Zoom invite will be forwarded, once credit cards are processed).

    96. International Baccalaureate - (IB) Approaches to Learning

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Audience: IB Program Teachers/Leaders

    Dates: 1/22/2026 to 1/23/2026

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    IB schools/districts are invited to attend this Category 3 workshop. Details on the workshop are available in the IB catalogue, found here: https://catalogue.ibo.org/en/workshops-ib-education/approaches-to-learning-category-3. Registrants will be provided with additional details closer to the workshop to complete requirements for the workshop with IBO.

    97. Northwell School Mental Health Program: OCD/OCPD

    Program: Community Schools

    Dates: 1/22/2026

    This session will provide educators and school mental health staff with a comprehensive understanding of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), including common presentations in youth. Learn practical strategies to support students with OCD in the classroom and facilitate their access to appropriate intervention.

    Note: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC (Social Work) and Doctoral Level Psychologist. All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. 1.5 CEU Credits are available.

    This workshop is offered at no cost for districts that are Northwell members.

    98. Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Teachers

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

    Audience: Building and District Leaders, Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, Teaching Assistants.

    Dates: 1/23/2026

    This workshop will equip teachers with easy to implement strategies for teaching vocabulary across content areas to improve student comprehension and close learning gaps. Participants will learn about the importance of vocabulary for reading success, the key features of explicit vocabulary instruction, and how to embed explicit vocabulary instruction into Tier I instruction. Intended Outcomes: Participants will be able to explain the importance of robust vocabulary instruction for students in the elementary grades. Participants will understand how explicit instruction can be applied to vocabulary instruction. Participants will be able to describe key features of vocabulary instruction and identify ways to incorporate vocabulary instruction into different parts of the school day.

    This training will take place at Southern Westchester BOCES.

    Our trainings are accessible to people with disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact Geraldine Gilmore, ggilmore@pnwboces.org, at least three weeks prior to your event.

    For information on weather related delays or cancellations, please go to PNW BOCES website. If BOCES closes, all professional learning activities will be cancelled and rescheduled for another date whenever possible.

    If a delayed opening is announced, morning learning sessions will be cancelled and rescheduled for another date whenever possible.

    For full day professional learning activities, please see the start times below:

    1-Hour Delay: Workshops start at 9:30am;
    2-Hour Delay: Workshops start at 10:30am;
    3-Hour Delay: Workshops start at 11:30am

    In the event of an early dismissal, afternoon professional learning activities, meetings, etc. will be cancelled.

    Registration Deadline: Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:59pm
    Training Date: Friday, January 23rd; from 9:00am to 1:00pm

    99. Navigating Children's Mental Health Services: What School's Need To Know

    Program: Community Schools

    Audience: Clinicians, Administrators, Support Staff

    Dates: 1/23/2026

    Join us for a series of updates and Q & As with the Westchester County Children's SPOA Team including Tori Shaw, Program Coordinator for Children's Mental Health Services with the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health.

    District representatives will learn about accessing services throughout Westchester's System of Care, including an overview of the Coordinated Children's Service Initiative (CCSI) and Children's Single Point of Access (C-SPOA). Participants will connect with colleagues from other districts, agencies, and organizations to enhance individual and community knowledge and capacity.

    100. Understanding Intervention: Overview of Tiered Intervention in Schools for Teaching Assistants

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

    Audience: Teaching Assistants

    Dates: 1/23/2026

    This training is intended for TEACHING ASSISTANTS. Identify and differentiate between skill-based, fluency-based, and performance-based interventions. Learn when each of these approaches is appropriate, given the nature of the observed problem and learn how to determine the intensity of intervention to the learner as a response to instruction.

    Our trainings are accessible to people with disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact Felecia Morris, fmorris@pnwboces.org, at least three weeks prior to your event.

    Cancellations and delays due to inclement weather can be found on the PNW BOCES website. If a delayed opening is announced, morning learning sessions will be rescheduled for another date whenever possible.

    Registration Deadline: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 11:59pm

    101. Wilson Fundations® (Virtual) Level 1 Launch Workshop

    Program: Curriculum Center Literacy

    Audience: Grade 1 classroom teachers, special education teachers, reading specialists, instructional coaches

    Dates: 1/23/2026

    Fundations® Virtual Launch Workshops provide the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Fundations curriculum. This highly interactive remote workshop was developed with extensive participant input and was designed to maintain participation and motivation for optimal learning, with strategically placed breaks and an extended lunch. Additionally, the workshop design allows for teacher input and active engagement via activities and discussion throughout each session.

    At the completion of the workshop, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify the skills taught in Fundations: print awareness, phonological awareness, phonemic awareness and the alphabetic principle, sound mastery, phonics, vocabulary, high frequency/trick words, fluency, comprehension strategies, handwriting, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Understand the principles of instruction: explicit, sequential, and cumulative instruction that engages multiple learning modalities with multisensory instruction, repetition, and immediate, specific feedback.
  • Identify and understand the use for all materials in the Fundations Teacher's Kit, and have a sense of how to find and use the many extended resources available on the Prevention/Early Intervention Learning Community for Fundations (membership included with participation in this workshop).
  • Use the Teacher's Manual to prepare a daily learning plan and practice lesson activity procedures.
  • Visualize the flow and pace of a full Fundations lesson completed with fidelity.

    This workshop is offered through a collaboration with Wilson Language Training® Corporation.