Professional Development

Help Topics

Need an Account

Catalog: PNW BOCES and Hudson River Teacher Center

Search Options

Search Term:

Program:

Start Date *

End Date *

Search Results (1 - 100 of 302)

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Northwell School Mental Health Program: Project ECHO - Children of Divorced Parents and Complex Family Dynamics

Program: Community Schools

Dates: 2/11/2026

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.

4. CANCELLEDCulturally Responsive Transition Planning Guide

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and special education teachers and administrators, school counselors, transition coordinators, related service providers, agency staff, students, and families.

Dates: 3/10/2026

This training is designed to assist professionals in understanding the transition planning process from a culturally responsive lens.

When professionals think about the transition process through a culturally responsive lens, students with disabilities experience improved post-school outcomes in the areas of employment, postsecondary education, and independent living.

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.

Registration Deadline: Monday, March 9, 2026, 11:59pm

5. Northwell School Mental Health Program: Project ECHO - Students with Medical Comorbidities

Program: Community Schools

Dates: 3/11/2026

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.

6. Northwell School Mental Health Program: Building Resilience in Teens and Adolescents

Program: Community Schools

Dates: 3/17/2026

This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of building resilience in teens and adolescents, a critical life skill that affects a young person's ability to cope with stress, overcome adversity, and thrive amidst life's challenges. Learn practical strategies to equip teens with essential coping skills, promote positive self-perception, and cultivate a growth mindset, thereby facilitating their personal growth and long-term well-being.

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.

7. Opioid Overdose and Naloxone 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: 4/15/2026

Naloxone (Brand name Narcan) is an intranasal medication that can be used to reverse opioid overdose. Last year in the US, there were nearly 108,000 opioid overdose deaths, many of which were caused by powerful synthetic opioids like Fentanyl. These statistics represent a vast increase in overdose deaths from previous years. Using naloxone and other evidence-based prevention and harm reduction strategies, we as a community can help reduce overdose deaths. This FREE training will teach you how to recognize opioid overdose, and how to administer naloxone. All participants will receive a free opioid overdose rescue kit including naloxone.

8. Chemical Hygiene Officer/ Chemical Management Awareness Training

Program: Regional Safety Services

Audience: Administrators, Science Staff

Dates: 4/16/2026

The training session will cover chemical management in both science and art departments within the school setting. Primarily discussed will be the OSHA Laboratory Standard's relevance to schools and delineating the duties of the chemical hygiene officer, along with discussing the essential components of a chemical management plan. Regulatory compliance will be covered, exploring the OSHA and EPA regulations governing chemical use, storage, and disposal in schools, as well as safety requirements specific to laboratory settings. The training will also discuss OSHA's Hazard Communication Standards, GHS, Green Clean legislation, pesticide use, and ramifications for schools in cases of non-compliance.

9. Intermediate Threat Assessment Training (Interview and Assessment)

Program: Regional Safety Services

Audience: Administration, Clinicians

Dates: 4/21/2026

** 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.

10. Introduction to Implementation of DBT STEPS-E SEL Curriculum 3-Day Training

Program: Community Schools

Dates: 4/27/2026 to 4/29/2026

The Implementation of DBT STEPS-E Curriculum 3-Day Training is designed to establish four basic elements necessary in implementing the DBT STEPS-E SEL curriculum effectively:

Background and Development of the DBT STEPS-E curriculum

Structure and Implementation Considerations

Overview and demonstration of DBT STEPS-E lessons

Preparation and participant practice of teaching DBT STEPS-E lessons

Learning Objectives:

Understand DBT STEPS-E development, rationale, clinical vs. school-based delivery, sequence, and adaptations

Understand MTSS implementation and common barriers

Use the STEPS-E manual to prepare and deliver SEL lessons (classroom & small groups)

Use grades 3-5 diary cards for progress monitoring

Practice key skills: dialectical thinking, mindfulness exercises, Wise Mind SEA/SEAT, and one interpersonal effectiveness skill

This training is for teachers, administrators, social workers, counselors, psychologists, and other professionals serving elementary-aged students. Each registrant will receive the DBT STEPS-E manual.

Continuing Education: school counselors (NBCC), social workers (NYSED and NASW for 16.5 contact hours). Potentially for school psychologists.

Pricing Information:

The workshop is $1,250 per registrant or $3,000 for a team of 3. To receive the team discount, please email Audrey Taylor with the names of your team members. Each member must register individually. The discount will be applied to the final billing.

11. Verbal De-Escalation

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: 4/29/2026

School staff are often confronted by students who demonstrate escalating behavior for a variety of reasons and who are at risk for aggression. Participants in this workshop will learn a variety of communication techniques designed to diffuse, re-direct, and de-escalate a conflict situation. Participants can include all school staff, including teachers, administrators, mental health providers, School Safety Officers, and paraprofessionals.

12. Threat Assessment Expert Series Day 1

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: 5/5/2026

** Pre-Requisite- Initial Threat Assessment Team Workshop (Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines Training)** This keynote session will provide updates on current trends, research, and best practices in Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) and Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG). Participants will gain insights into how threat assessment continues to evolve as a proactive, multidisciplinary approach to identifying and managing concerning behaviors before they escalate. The session will highlight key developments and practical considerations for strengthening threat assessment practices. The keynote sessions will be followed by a panel discussion with Dr. Dewey Cornell, Dr. Melissa Reeves, and Jim Feger, all recognized experts in the field of threat assessment.

13. Threat Assessment Expert Series Day 2

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: 5/6/2026

** Pre-Requisite- Initial Threat Assessment Team Workshop (Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines Training)** Joined by Dr. Melissa Reeves, this full-day training will cover the intersection between Threat Assessment and Suicide Risk. This will include her ideas regarding suicide risk assessment when ideation can potentially be addressed in schools versus an outside referral. Melissa Reeves, Ph.D., NCSP, LPC, is a nationally certified school psychologist, licensed special education teacher, and licensed professional counselor with more than 20 years of experience in public and private schools and mental health treatment settings. She is a former district coordinator of social/emotional/behavioral services and past president of the National Association of School Psychologists (2016-2017).

14. Threat Assessment Expert Series Day 3

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: 5/7/2026

** Pre-Requisite- Initial Threat Assessment Team Workshop (Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines Training)** Joined by Dr. Melissa Reeves, a presentation will be given in the morning on legally defensible threat assessment (taking the fear out of school-based threat assessment) and the special education intersection with Threat Assessment. Following the presentation, a case study will be reviewed using the CSTAG Model to demonstrate how to make the process legally defensible by using a local threat assessment case. Melissa Reeves, Ph.D., NCSP, LPC, is a nationally certified school psychologist, licensed special education teacher, and licensed professional counselor with more than 20 years of experience in public and private schools and mental health treatment settings. She is a former district coordinator of social/emotional/behavioral services and past president of the National Association of School Psychologists (2016-2017).

15. Safety Planning Interview as Part of the CSTAG Process

Program: Regional Safety Services

Dates: 5/13/2026

The Safety Planning Interview can be a critical component of the CSTAG Process; however, there is often confusion about how it should be utilized. Participants in the workshop will gain an understanding of the Safety Planning Interview in the context of Threat Assessment and how to appropriately utilize the tool. Prerequisite: 7-hour Initial CSTAG Training

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

Program: NYS State Certification Courses

Audience: Candidates applying for New York State teacher certification

Dates: 5/20/2026

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).

17. Northwell School Mental Health Program: Autism and Executive Functioning

Program: Community Schools

Dates: 5/21/2026

This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of autism and executive functioning, a fundamental aspect of neurodevelopment that impacts an individual's ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and regulate their behavior and thoughts, affecting a student's academic performance, social engagement, and overall independence in the school environment. Learn practical strategies to support students with autism in developing and utilizing executive functioning skills in the classroom and facilitate their academic success, social participation, and independence.

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.

18. Advanced Threat Assessment Training (Module E)

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: 6/9/2026

** Pre-Requisite- Initial Threat Assessment Team Workshop (Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines Training)** This training, provided in partnership with the FBI, is meant for established Threat Assessment triage teams using an evidenced-based model, such as the CSTAG. This training will review current best practices, highlight concerning behaviors, and involvement of county Threat Assessment Management teams, culminating with tabletop exercises involving local and regional case studies along with lessons learned.

19. Virtual Information Sessions: SPECIAL EDUCATION LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (SELI)

Program: Center for Educational Leadership

Dates: 6/9/2026 to 8/18/2026

New Cohort September 2026! Interested in advancing your leadership in special education? Join us for a virtual information session to learn more about the Fordham University SELI offered in partnership with PNW BOCES. We will host 6 info sessions. Join us on any of the following dates to learn more: June 9 June 24 July 1 July 21 August 4 August 18 Program highlights include: Special Education Practices, Services, and Issues Management and Operations of Special Education Services Vision, Integration, and Systems for Special Education. Participants who complete the program receive a Fordham University Certificate. WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE INFO SESSION: CSE Chairs Assistant Principals & Principals District & Building Leaders overseeing Special Education Aspiring educational leaders Program Format: Consists of monthly virtual live synchronous sessions. Program Cost: $3,000, which includes books and materials for each session. Registration link: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13064&I=5379046 The Zoom link will be sent before the session

20. Harvard University - Leading Change

Program: Center for Educational Leadership

Audience: Business and Educational Leaders

Dates: 6/17/2026

Starting Soon

Offered as a course within the Certificate in School Management and Leadership (CSML), Leading Change is designed to equip school leaders with the skills they need to drive school change and help diverse stakeholders establish priorities and improve practice. This asynchronous online course runs from June 17, 2026, to July 15, 2026, on Harvard's HBS Online platform. Frontline registration must be completed by June 5, 2026. Leading Change, part of the Harvard Certificate in School Management and Leadership (CSML), is designed to equip school leaders with the skills they need to successfully drive school change and help diverse stakeholders establish priorities and improve practice. Participant learning will focus on three key pillars of successful school leadership: adaptive leadership, culture, and equity. Module 1: The Adaptive Leadership Framework - Apply a framework for building and distributing leadership, engaging and empowering others in solving your school's most challenging problems, including those that require shifts in beliefs and practices. Module 2: The Application of Adaptive Leadership - Operationalize the fundamental belief that the principal can and should set the culture of a school. Develop the knowledge and skills to lead a diverse school community that supports all students in reaching their potential. Module 3: Culture - Learn how to establish a sense of urgency, craft and communicate a strong vision, and actively shape your school's culture. Module 4: Equity - Explore, identify and address equity challenges by using data, and learn how to build an equitable school culture that promotes excellence for all. Participants will earn 15 CTLE Hours.

21. Harvard University - Leading Learning

Program: Center for Educational Leadership

Audience: District and Building Level Leaders

Dates: 6/17/2026

Starting Soon

This asynchronous online course runs from June 17, 2026 to July 15, 2026 on Harvard's HBS Online platform. Frontline registration must be completed by June 5, 2026. Leading Learning is designed to help PNW BOCES school leaders develop the school structures, systems, supports, and culture that lead to excellent teaching and learning in every classroom, for every student. Module 1: Systems-Wide Alignment for Excellent Teaching & Learning - Develop whole-school systems that align with your instructional vision to support all students. Module 2: Creating a Strong Instructional & Caring Culture - Create strong data- and action-driven systems and structures focused on students' academic and character development. Module 3: Developing Your Teachers - Design professional learning and leadership opportunities to develop teachers and improve teaching and learning. Module 4: Teaching & Learning Beyond the Classroom - Navigate change in and around your school and empower your teams to meet students' evolving needs. Participants will earn 15 CTLE Hours.

22. Harvard University - Leading People

Program: Center for Educational Leadership

Audience: School District Leaders

Dates: 6/17/2026

Starting Soon

This asynchronous online course runs from June 17, 2026 to July 15, 2026 on Harvard's HBS Online platform. Frontline registration must be completed by June 5, 2026. Leading People, part of the Harvard Certificate in School Management and Leadership (CSML), provides school leaders with the skills needed to manage and motivate staff, foster continuous improvement, and build leadership capabilities among individuals, groups, and teams throughout each school. Module 1: Schools Where People Thrive - Implement specific strategies to cultivate a skilled and motivated staff, ensure staff members are aligned with your school's vision and objectives, and build shared ownership around your goals. Module 2: Leaders As Architects - Learn how to distribute leadership among staff and across your school community to increase productivity, collaboration, and empowerment. Module 3: Schools As Learning Organizations - Establish a supportive school culture where systems and structures enable all adults to become engaged learners and gain expertise through collective learning and continuous improvement. Module 4: Communications That Nourish Your People - Understand the school leader's role in communicating institutional goals to community stakeholders and identify strategies that can help foster greater buy-in. Participants will earn 15 CTLE Hours.

23. Harvard University Leading School Strategy and Innovation

Program: Center for Educational Leadership

Audience: District and Building Level Leaders

Dates: 6/17/2026

Starting Soon

This asynchronous online course runs from June 17, 2026, to July 15, 2026, on Harvard's HBS Online platform. Frontline registration must be completed by June 5, 2026. Leading School Strategy and Innovation designed to equip PNWBOCES school leaders with the skills they need to take a strategic approach to identifying challenges, analyzing the causes, incorporating innovation, and driving whole school improvement. Module 1 - Foundational Steps of School Leadership - Define school goals, identify gaps between current and desired performance, and diagnose root causes of those gaps. Learn how to refine your school's vision and goals to engage teachers and staff and guide the implementation of changes to improve performance. Module 2 - Diagnosis for Alignment and Action - Explore the organizational building blocks of schools and understand how they work together as an inter-related system. Drive improvement by generating greater alignment between your school's strategy, your organizational building blocks, and your resources. Module 3 - Leading Innovation - Distinguish between continuous improvement and innovation, identify when innovation is needed and how to create a safe space for innovation to take place. Module 4 - Executing Improvement and Innovation - Develop, implement, and sustain a strategic school transformation process. Participants will earn 15 CTLE Hours.

24. Co-Teaching for Administrators

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Administrators, Chairpersons, Supervisors

Dates: 6/17/2026

Starting Soon

This workshop is designed to further develop administrator's knowledge of the essential components of co-teaching that an administrator should focus on to best support their staff.

Participants will be able to understand co-teaching as a service delivery model, as well as understand the 6 models of co-teaching and how to effectively implement them. In addition, participants will learn skills for observing and evaluating co-taught classes.

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.

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 11:59 pm

25. PRIDE is Every Month-Launch Sessions

Program: Leadership and Student Support Services

Dates: 6/22/2026 to 6/30/2026

NewStarting Soon

A year-long storytelling series for educators, school leaders, and the allies who support LGBT+ students through their schools. We're opening a year of conversation about what it means to teach, lead, and live as our whole selves - and how the stories we tell shape the students we serve. Our first hour together: a mini read-aloud of Tío & Tío: The Ring Bearers, a brief teaching point on storytelling as identity-affirming pedagogy, and a preview of the year ahead - twelve monthly Uplifting Inclusive Identities Collegial Circle sessions and two craft-intensive masterclasses to follow. Come with your story. Leave with a community. OPEN TO ALL EDUCATORS, SCHOOL LEADERS, SUPPORT STAFF, & ALLIES ACROSS THE Lower Hudson Valley & BEYOND.

26. New York Education Policy Leadership Program (NYEPLP) Virtual Information Session

Program: Leadership and Student Support Services

Audience: Business and District Leaders

Dates: 6/24/2026

Join us for a virtual informational session to learn more about the New York Education Policy Leadership Program (NY EPLP), a unique, yearlong professional development experience that focuses on strategic policy, leadership, and networking. NY EPLP attracts district and building level leaders, board of education members, leaders of education organizations, and graduate students with an interest in education policy and related issues. The statewide cohort of approximately 25 Fellows represents diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, school and work environments, and geographic areas. NY EPLP is co-sponsored by the Fordham University Graduate School of Education and Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES.

27. Living History: 250th Anniversary of American Independence

Program: The Hudson River Teacher Center

Audience: All educators, administrators and school staff

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

On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation's past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond.

This course will consist of a Zoom Meeting with multimedia presentation about the history of the American Revolution and a site visit to Smith's Tavern in Armonk, NY. Participants will be responsible for all travel costs and meals.

Participants will be able to:

Identify the reasons why American declared Independence on July 4th, 1776.

Discuss the impact of the Declaration of Independence

Summarize the key events leading to the Declaration of Independence

Analyze the arguments between Loyalists and Patriots during the American Revolution

Study the lives of American patriots such as Thomas Jefferson

28. Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy: Orton-Gillingham Learning Pathway - Classroom Educator

Program: Curriculum Center Literacy

Audience: General and special education teachers, administrators, curriculum, speech, and reading specialists

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

This course is offered through the Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy. Multisensory Structured Literacy Instruction 1 introduces participants to the fundamental elements of an Orton-Gillingham based approach characterized by explicit teaching of foundational literacy skills. The course includes an introduction to phonology and basic phonics, and focuses on instruction to promote fluency, vocabulary acquisition, and an understanding of the structure of the language. The content includes information on dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities, strategies for multisensory instruction, using assessment results for small/large group lessons, and planning an Orton-Gillingham lesson. The scientifically based methodology is explicit, interactive, diagnostic, multisensory, and integrated. The course is designed for general and special-education teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, and speech and reading specialists, and is recommended for instructional assistants and tutors.

This pathway is coursework and the first step towards being certified with the Orton-Gillingham Academy. A practicum, separate from this coursework, is required to be certified.

Materials for the course will be purchased separately, please inquire for details. For full details of the program, please email tracy.mccarthy@mville.edu to schedule an advisement conference.

29. Students with Disabilities Extension Series for Grades 7&8

Program: The Hudson River Teacher Center

Audience: Special Educators who have an existing NYS Students with Disabilities Generalist Grades 1 - 6 certification

Dates: 7/6/2026 to 7/24/2026

Wait List

In June of 2018, NYS approved a new pathway for special educators to extend their existing certification to address the growing shortage of certified special education teachers in NYS. Special Educators who have an existing NYS Students with Disabilities Generalist Grades 1-6 certification and are interested in obtaining an extension for Grades 7-8, are invited to engage in a pedagogical study that is focused on students with disabilities in these grade levels. These three courses meet NYSED Students with Disabilities CTLE Certification criteria for extending an existing NYS Students with Disabilities Generalist Grades 1-6 certification to include grades 7-8. This extension can be obtained by completing this three course series: Knowledge of Students (15 hours), Instructional Strategies (15 hours), and Professional Practice (15 hours).

The three courses will be facilitated through Google Classroom. Each course will begin with a Google Meet. Participants will then complete coursework for each course asynchronously.

Course 1 - 7/6/2026 (4:00 - 7:00 pm)

Course 2 - 7/13/2026 (4:00 - 7:00 pm)

Course 3 - 7/20/2026 (4:00 - 7:00 pm)

The series will begin on July 6, 2026 and run through July 31, 2026.

For detailed information about each course, please contact instructor Jim Desimone via jimnysut@gmail.com

Note: For those who wish to apply for SWD Certification extension through NYS, please know eligible special educators must be current holders of NYS Students with Disabilities Generalist Grades 1-6 and have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience at 5th and/or 6th grade levels. Upon successful completion of the series, the participant will receive a Students with Disabilities CTLE Certificate for the series. The certificate will include the 45 hours of coursework for the three course series. It is the responsibility of the participant to submit the certificate and all necessary documentation to NYSED for certification extension consideration.

30. Wilson Reading System® (WRS) Introductory Course (Virtual)

Program: Curriculum Center Literacy

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

Dates: 7/7/2026 to 7/9/2026

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®.

31. CPSE/CSE Chairperson Training - Summer 2026
Program: Regional Partnership Center
Audience: CPSE/CSE chairpersons, school psychologists, special education administrators, building principals
Dates: 7/7/2026 to 7/15/2026
Wait List

The goals of this training are to provide CPSE/CSE Chairpersons with information to enhance their knowledge and skills to:
- understand the special education process as delineated in New York State (NYS) Education Law and Regulations;
- perform specific responsibilities as Chairperson of the Committee;
- develop practices that encourage parental involvement and cultivate home-school partnerships; and
- identify strategies for the Committee to make high-quality decisions that will result in an individualized education program (IEP) that meets State requirements and will result in educational benefit to the student.
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.
Registration Deadline: Monday July 6, 2026, 11:59pm

Enrolled: 38/30
Wait: 10/30

32. New York Education Policy Leadership Program (NYEPLP) Virtual Information Session
Program: Leadership and Student Support Services
Audience: Business and District Leaders
Dates: 7/8/2026

Join us for a virtual informational session to learn more about the New York Education Policy Leadership Program (NY EPLP), a unique, yearlong professional development experience that focuses on strategic policy, leadership, and networking. NY EPLP attracts district and building level leaders, board of education members, leaders of education organizations, and graduate students with an interest in education policy and related issues. The statewide cohort of approximately 25 Fellows represents diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, school and work environments, and geographic areas. NY EPLP is co-sponsored by the Fordham University Graduate School of Education and Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES.

Enrolled: 0/20
Wait: 0/10

33. School Violence Prevention & Intervention Workshop (Facilitated via Zoom)
Program: NYS State Certification Courses
Audience: Candidates applying for New York State teacher certification
Dates: 7/8/2026

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).

Enrolled: 1/35
Wait: 0/4

34. Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy: Orton-Gillingham Learning Pathway - Associate Level
Program: Curriculum Center Literacy
Audience: General and special education teachers
Dates: 7/13/2026 to 7/31/2026

This course is offered through the Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy. Associate Level is intended for practitioners working with students with dyslexia, in a one-on-one setting. It includes the six types of syllables in the English language and the five ways to divide words into syllables. It also includes vocabulary, Latin prefixes, roots, and suffixes, writing sentences, paragraphs, and essays, as well as reading and interpreting a neuro-psychological report and how those scores impact the student. The course ends with a practice session of each trainee teaching a ten-minute lesson to be evaluated for its strengths and weaknesses. Videos are used to help see the flow of the lesson as well as a lesson plan from start to finish with a middle school student learning Latin. Trainees are also provided time to practice teaching one another to make a meaningful impact upon their learning.
Successful completion of the Associate Level training and one-on-one Associate Level practicum qualifies the teacher to apply for Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Certification from The Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (additional $200 fee per applicant). Associate practitioners are certified by the Orton-Gillingham Academy to provide Orton-Gillingham instruction in accordance with the Associate Level standards described in the Orton-Gillingham Academy Curriculum Handbook.

Enrolled: 10/24
Wait: 0/5

35. Special Education for General Education Administrators
Program: Regional Partnership Center
Audience: Administrators, Curriculum Specialists, Department Heads
Dates: 7/13/2026 to 7/20/2026
New

This NEW training was developed to promote the recommendation and implementation of quality special education services for all students with disabilities. This training is intended to provide general education administrators an overview of special education and their role in supporting its implementation. This training will be offered as a 2-Day training from 9AM-2PM on July 13, 2026 and July 20, 2026.
Topic & Focus Areas are:
Day 1:
(1)Federal and State laws, regulations, and policies establishing the special education process. (2) Intervention frameworks and instructional supports that impact the special education eligibility process.(3) Understanding responsibilities in the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)/Committee on Special Education (CSE). (4)The Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process, (5) Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), and (6) NYSAA.
Day2:
(1) Specially Designed Instruction (SDI), and Classroom Observations. (2) Diploma and credential options for students with disabilities. (3) Considerations for English language learners (ELLs) with or suspected of having disabilities, Placement & Scheduling. (4) Discipline considerations for students with disabilities and DCIP (Suspension or Removal from the Student's current placement).
Registration Deadline: Sunday, July 12, 2026, 11:59pm

Enrolled: 11/35
Wait: 0/25

36. Effective Early Literacy Instruction for Multilingual Learners
Program: Curriculum Center Literacy
Audience: Pre-K-2 Educators
Dates: 7/14/2026

This workshop supports educators in strengthening early literacy instruction for multilingual learners through a research-informed, asset-based approach. Participants will explore how language development and literacy acquisition are interconnected, focusing on leveraging students' home languages and cultural backgrounds as powerful tools for learning. The session highlights practical strategies for building oral language and foundational reading skills while making grade-level content accessible and engaging. Educators will leave with concrete approaches to support their youngest multilingual learners in becoming confident, capable readers and communicators.

*This workshop is offered in partnership with the Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy at Manhattanville University

Enrolled: 4/30
Wait: 0/5

37. 13th Annual Regional Leadership Institute (RLI)
Program: Center for Educational Leadership
Audience: District and Building Level Leaders
Dates: 7/16/2026

Join colleagues at the 13th Annual Regional Leadership Institute (RLI) for a day of professional learning and networking. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. Register four or more participants and receive an extra seat at no additional cost.

Enrolled: 43/150
Wait: 0/10

38. The Power of the Sentence: The Foundations of Writing
Program: Curriculum Center Literacy
Audience: K-5 Educators
Dates: 7/21/2026

In order to craft a paragraph and an essay, students need to understand how to write a variety of sentences. In this hands-on workshop, K-5 educators will learn sentence basics with specific application activities appropriate for their students. More advanced concepts including sentence expansion, sentence combining, use of conjunctions, grammar, and syntax will be incorporated. Lastly, planning, modeling, and writing a paragraph will conclude the workshop.

*This workshop is offered in partnership with the Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy at Manhattanville University

Enrolled: 0/30
Wait: 0/5

39. Disciplinary Change in Placement (DCIP) and Alternatives to Suspension for Students with Disabilities
Program: Regional Partnership Center
Audience: District and building leaders, Any staff involved in the suspension process
Dates: 7/22/2026

This training package is designed for district/building level administrators to gain a better understanding of the process related to discipline for students with disabilities, with a focus on disciplinary change in placement (DCIP) as per the part 201 of the Commissioner's Regulations.
This professional development supports the administrator's understanding of the regulatory requirements, as well as how they fit within the context of a multi-tiered system of behavior support (MTSS) and how proactive systems and practices as well as restorative responses can prevent the need for exclusionary discipline. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussion and action planning and consider how to apply the information within their school settings.
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.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 11:59pm

Enrolled: 40/50
Wait: 2/25

40. New York Education Policy Leadership Program (NYEPLP) Virtual Information Session
Program: Leadership and Student Support Services
Audience: Business and District Leaders
Dates: 7/22/2026

Join us for a virtual informational session to learn more about the New York Education Policy Leadership Program (NY EPLP), a unique, yearlong professional development experience that focuses on strategic policy, leadership, and networking. NY EPLP attracts district and building level leaders, board of education members, leaders of education organizations, and graduate students with an interest in education policy and related issues. The statewide cohort of approximately 25 Fellows represents diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, school and work environments, and geographic areas. NY EPLP is co-sponsored by the Fordham University Graduate School of Education and Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES.

Enrolled: 0/20
Wait: 0/10

41. School Safety Academy: 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: 7/27/2026

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.

Enrolled: 7/100
Wait: 0/0

42. School Safety Academy: Reunification Kit Building Workshop
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: 7/28/2026

This follow-up training helps districts put their reunification plan into action by building the kits and materials needed to run an organized, efficient reunification process. Participants will assemble role-specific binders, checklists, forms, and support materials for each member of the reunification team, with an emphasis on usability during time-sensitive and high-pressure situations. The session also covers kit organization and storage, labeling and distribution, and setting up "grab-and-go” resources that can be quickly deployed at a primary or alternate reunification site. By the end of the program, districts will have completed reunification kits aligned to their plan and be prepared to support a successful drill or real-world activation.

Enrolled: 6/100
Wait: 0/0

43. New York Education Policy Leadership Program (NYEPLP) Virtual Information Session
Program: Leadership and Student Support Services
Audience: Business and District Leaders
Dates: 7/28/2026

Join us for a virtual informational session to learn more about the New York Education Policy Leadership Program (NY EPLP), a unique, yearlong professional development experience that focuses on strategic policy, leadership, and networking. NY EPLP attracts district and building level leaders, board of education members, leaders of education organizations, and graduate students with an interest in education policy and related issues. The statewide cohort of approximately 25 Fellows represents diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, school and work environments, and geographic areas. NY EPLP is co-sponsored by the Fordham University Graduate School of Education and Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES.

Enrolled: 0/20
Wait: 0/10

44. School Safety Academy: Reunification Drill
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: 7/29/2026

This training supports districts in developing a comprehensive reunification plan for all reunification team members. Participants will gain an understanding of the reunification process, review defined team roles, and develop role-specific binders and checklists, along with site selection considerations. The training aligns with NYSED requirements and best practices. By the end of the program, districts will understand the reunification process from start to finish and be prepared to conduct a reunification drill.

Enrolled: 11/100
Wait: 0/0

45. School Safety Academy: INITIAL 7- HOUR CSTAG (COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL THREAT ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES) 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: 7/30/2026

This training is designed for school-based threat assessment teams to answer key questions on establishing threat assessment processes within your school, district and community. This training not only will explore questions related to the principles of threat assessment such as behaviors, communication, and follow up, it will also focus on training the teams in the use of the evidence based Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines Tool established by Dr. Dewey Cornell and apply it to real world scenarios. A school triage team contains, at the minimum, an administrator, a mental health professional, and school resource officer or other law enforcement representative. We STRONGLY encourage schools and districts to have ALL triage team members attend on the same date. There will be exercises and case studies that teams will work through together to help establish their own processes and protocols..

Enrolled: 3/100
Wait: 0/0

46. Leading With Intention: AI in K-12
Program: Model Schools
Audience: District and Building Leaders
Dates: 7/30/2026 to 7/31/2026

Center for Integrated Training & Education (CITE) and Amplify & Elevate Innovation in partnership with PNW BOCES will be hosting a two-day AI Summit bringing together K-12 district and school leaders committed to thoughtful, mission-driven AI adoption. The summit will focus on practical, equity-centered strategies for leading AI integration with purpose, featuring interactive workshops, expert panels, and hands-on sessions that translate AI innovation into real classroom and system-level impact. Designed to foster meaningful collaboration, the event connects education decision-makers with mission-aligned partners and solutions, offering structured networking opportunities and dedicated engagement spaces that encourage deep conversation, relationship-building, and shared problem-solving around the future of AI in K-12 education.

Enrolled: 9/75
Wait: 0/5

47. School Safety Academy: Intermediate Threat Assessment Training (Interview and Assessment)
Program: Regional Safety Services
Audience: Administration, Clinicians
Dates: 7/31/2026

** 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.

Enrolled: 5/40
Wait: 0/0

48. New Paltz: Science of Reading Fundamentals Microcredential
Program: Curriculum Center Literacy
Audience: P-12 Educators
Dates: 8/1/2026
New

PNW BOCES is partnering with SUNY New Paltz to offer the 35-hour Science of Reading Fundamentals microcredential. The microcredential is a fully asynchronous online, non-credit microcredential delivered in the D2L Brightspace platform. It is designed for educators interested in learning about the research-based building blocks of reading instruction. The microcredential covers the five pillars of reading - phonemic awareness, phonics (including alphabetic principle and orthography), fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Participants will:
Understand and implement the basic pillars of Science of Reading: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension;
Understand how students become fluent readers;
Understand instructional approaches to support vocabulary, comprehension, and writing;
Analyze and synthesize data from a variety of diagnostic literacy assessments;
Recognize and begin to apply tailored Science of Reading components; and
Employ professional judgement, fair-mindedness, empathy, ethical behavior, and practical knowledge for improving all students' reading development and achievement.

The microcredential will begin on August 1, 2026. Participants will have six months to complete the microcredential.

Registration will close on July 22, 2026; all approvals and necessary paperwork will need to be in place by this date.

Enrolled: 1/100
Wait: 0/20

49. School Safety Academy: Advanced Threat Assessment 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: 8/3/2026

** Pre-Requisite- Initial Threat Assessment Team Workshop (Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines Training)** This training, provided in partnership with the FBI, is meant for established Threat Assessment triage teams using an evidenced-based model, such as the CSTAG. This training will review current best practices, highlight concerning behaviors, and involvement of county Threat Assessment Management teams, culminating with tabletop exercises involving local and regional case studies along with lessons learned.

Enrolled: 5/50
Wait: 0/0

50. The Writing Revolution Micro-Credential - The Hochman Method®: 3-12
Program: Curriculum Center Literacy
Audience: Grade 3-12 Educators
Dates: 8/3/2026

This 12-hour, self-paced course introduces educators to the foundational principles of the Hochman Method®, a comprehensive approach to teaching expository writing across all content areas. The micro-credential course features instructional videos, modeling, interactive checks for understanding, and guided practice using the AI tool, Judy, to create classroom-ready activities. The course covers strategies for teaching students to:
Use a variety of sentence structures
Plan, organize, draft, and revise paragraphs and compositions
Take efficient and effective notes
Explore how writing can deepen content knowledge and enhance comprehension and critical thinking.

The course includes four modules:
Introduction & Sentences
Note-Taking, Single-Paragraph Outline, and Paragraph
Revision and Summaries
Compositions

Participants will have 12-month access to the course (8/3/26-8/3/27). Registration includes a copy the The Writing Revolution 2.0 text and 12-month access to My TWR Tools. Upon completion, participants can earn a micro-credential badge by passing a knowledge-based assessment.

Enrolled: 44/100
Wait: 0/25

51. Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy: Orton-Gillingham Learning Pathway - Classroom Educator PLUS
Program: Curriculum Center Literacy
Audience: Elementary Educators; Reading Specialists; Literacy Coaches
Dates: 8/3/2026 to 8/7/2026

Classroom Educator Plus is for individuals who have already attended thirty-hours of Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator coursework.
This course will include how to incorporate background information on building vocabulary as well as how to incorporate a variety of activities to expand vocabulary for students. It will also include how to teach 25 different Latin prefixes, roots, and suffixes within an Orton-Gillingham lesson for students who have moved beyond the basics and need advanced skills. A full day will also focus on writing simple, compound, and complex sentences as well as a variety of basic and expanded paragraphs and how to introduce a five-paragraph essay. An explanation of each section of the WISC V neurological testing as well as the WIAT-IV will be included as well as questions and answers about each section. If participants have WISC V results for their student or own personal child, those will be individually addressed and compared and contrasted to other scores by students within the class.
Pre-requisite: Classroom Educator training
*Please note that participants from this Classroom Educator Plus are only eligible to take the Classroom Educator Practicum and not the Associate Level Practicum. This pathway is coursework and the first step towards being certified with the Orton-Gillingham Academy. A practicum, separate from this coursework, is required to be certified.

Enrolled: 6/24
Wait: 0/0

52. Foundations of Effective Reading Instruction: Understanding the Science of Reading
Program: Regional Partnership Center
Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Literacy/Reading Instructors, Administrators, Curriculum Specialists, Department Heads
Dates: 8/4/2026 to 8/5/2026
New

The Foundations of Effective Reading Instruction: Understanding the Science of Reading training will help participants gain a greater understanding of what the Science of Reading has determined to be the foundational skills that are needed in order to become a proficient reader. Participants will explore current instructional practices in reading and the impact it has on reading proficiency scores. The training will also help educators effectively address equity barriers for historically marginalized students, especially black and brown children, through equitable, research-based practices, which focus on systemic, explicit instruction to teach the skills supported by the science of reading.
This training will take place at Rockland 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.
Registration Deadline: Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 11:59pm
Training Dates: Tuesday, August 4th and Wednesday, August 5th; both from 9:00am to 2:00pm

Enrolled: 5/20
Wait: 0/20

53. New York Education Policy Leadership Program (NYEPLP) Virtual Information Session
Program: Leadership and Student Support Services
Audience: Business and District Leaders
Dates: 8/5/2026

Join us for a virtual informational session to learn more about the New York Education Policy Leadership Program (NY EPLP), a unique, yearlong professional development experience that focuses on strategic policy, leadership, and networking. NY EPLP attracts district and building level leaders, board of education members, leaders of education organizations, and graduate students with an interest in education policy and related issues. The statewide cohort of approximately 25 Fellows represents diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, school and work environments, and geographic areas. NY EPLP is co-sponsored by the Fordham University Graduate School of Education and Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES.

Enrolled: 0/20
Wait: 0/10

54. Nurse's Training Day
Program: Regional Safety Services
Dates: 8/6/2026

This full-day training is designed to provide school nurses with the latest updates, skills, and resources to enhance student health and safety. This full-day event offers interactive workshops, expert-led discussions, and hands-on training focused on critical topics such as emergency response, chronic disease management, mental health support, and the latest regulatory updates. In addition to professional development, this event provides valuable networking opportunities, allowing nurses to collaborate, share best practices, and strengthen their role in the school community. Whether you're looking to refresh your knowledge, explore new strategies, or connect with fellow school health professionals, this event is an essential opportunity to prepare for the upcoming school year. **If you are a subscribed member of the "Regional School Nursing Committee" via Frontline Registration, the fee for this day will be waived.

Enrolled: 12/100
Wait: 0/0

55. NYS Certification for New Lead Evaluator of Teachers Training
Program: Leadership and Student Support Services
Audience: Building Leaders
Dates: 8/17/2026 to 8/19/2026
New

Join us for a focused workshop exploring the Danielson and/or NYSUT teacher evaluation rubrics, designed to support new administrators and evaluators. Centered on moving from compliance to commitment, participants will build knowledge and practical skills for conducting meaningful teacher evaluations.
The session introduces the nine essential evaluation elements outlined by regulation and examines the purpose and impact of evaluation on teaching and learning. Participants will explore rubric domains, components, and priorities, including how they connect, how performance levels are determined, and how to align observable evidence to rubric criteria while understanding evaluator intent.
Through guided practice, attendees will analyze lesson observations, collect objective evidence, and apply ratings using the Danielson framework. The workshop also connects evaluation to student-centered instruction, clarifying what it looks and sounds like in classrooms and identifying instructional strategies that strengthen it. NYS growth measures and student learning objectives will also be reviewed.
A key focus is effective feedback: distinguishing it from praise and criticism, evaluating its quality, and understanding its role in accurately representing teacher practice. Participants will build skills in conducting "crucial conversations,” delivering meaningful, actionable feedback that promotes professional growth, collaboration, and reflective practice.
Finally, the workshop addresses inter-rater reliability, with opportunities to practice scoring using video and rubric tools to ensure consistency in evidence collection and performance-level determination across evaluators.

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.

Enrolled: 2/35
Wait: 0/10

56. Wilson Reading System® (WRS) Introductory Course (Virtual)
Program: Curriculum Center Literacy
Audience: General and special education teachers, grades 2-12, reading teachers, adult educators, administrators, support staff, parents
Dates: 8/18/2026 to 8/20/2026

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®.

Enrolled: 10/30
Wait: 0/8

57. New York Education Policy Leadership Program (NYEPLP) Virtual Information Session
Program: Leadership and Student Support Services
Audience: Business and District Leaders
Dates: 8/18/2026

Join us for a virtual informational session to learn more about the New York Education Policy Leadership Program (NY EPLP), a unique, yearlong professional development experience that focuses on strategic policy, leadership, and networking. NY EPLP attracts district and building level leaders, board of education members, leaders of education organizations, and graduate students with an interest in education policy and related issues. The statewide cohort of approximately 25 Fellows represents diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, school and work environments, and geographic areas. NY EPLP is co-sponsored by the Fordham University Graduate School of Education and Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES.

Enrolled: 0/20
Wait: 0/10

58. Regional Science Regents Scoring - August Regents
Program: Curriculum Center
Dates: 8/21/2026

This is a training session for scoring the new Physical Science: Chemistry exam as well as an opportunity to distribute scoring Chemistry, Biology and ESS Regents exams among certified science teachers Participants will:

• learn the format of the new chemistry exam,

• review state requirements for administering the exam,

• have an opportunity to ask questions about any of the materials provided by NYSED, and

• practice scoring a new chemistry exam. Participants must be certified in chemistry, biology and/or earth science.

Enrolled: 0/30
Wait: 0/10

59. New York Education Policy Leadership Program (NYEPLP) Virtual Information Session
Program: Leadership and Student Support Services
Audience: Business and District Leaders
Dates: 9/1/2026

Join us for a virtual informational session to learn more about the New York Education Policy Leadership Program (NY EPLP), a unique, yearlong professional development experience that focuses on strategic policy, leadership, and networking. NY EPLP attracts district and building level leaders, board of education members, leaders of education organizations, and graduate students with an interest in education policy and related issues. The statewide cohort of approximately 25 Fellows represents diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, school and work environments, and geographic areas. NY EPLP is co-sponsored by the Fordham University Graduate School of Education and Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES.

Enrolled: 0/20
Wait: 0/10

60. 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: 9/2/2026

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.

Enrolled: 0/100
Wait: 0/0

61. Safety Planning Interview as Part of the CSTAG Process
Program: Regional Safety Services
Dates: 9/2/2026

The Safety Planning Interview can be a critical component of the CSTAG Process; however, there is often confusion about how it should be utilized. Participants in the workshop will gain an understanding of the Safety Planning Interview in the context of Threat Assessment and how to appropriately utilize the tool. Prerequisite: 7-hour Initial CSTAG Training

Enrolled: 0/100
Wait: 0/0

62. Verbal De-Escalation
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: 9/2/2026

School staff are often confronted by students who demonstrate escalating behavior for a variety of reasons and who are at risk for aggression. Participants in this workshop will learn a variety of communication techniques designed to diffuse, re-direct, and de-escalate a conflict situation. Participants can include all school staff, including teachers, administrators, mental health providers, School Safety Officers, and paraprofessionals.

Enrolled: 1/100
Wait: 0/0

63. Promoting Compassion and Acceptance During Crisis
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: 9/2/2026

Anger is a natural reaction to crisis events, particularly when the events are violent in nature. This workshop will provide participants with alternatives to anger and methods to channel feelings appropriately. Designed for all school staff, including teachers, administrators, mental health providers, School Safety Officers, and paraprofessionals, who will learn techniques to manage their own feelings, in addition to, assisting children to understand the importance of treating all people with dignity. Take-aways include the ability to model compassion and acceptance.

Enrolled: 1/100
Wait: 0/0

64. Resilience During Crisis
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: 9/2/2026

Almost everyone has heard the term "resilience” and has their own definition of what it is. This workshop is designed for school staff, including teachers, administrators, mental health providers, School Safety Officers, and paraprofessionals to learn how to define resilience and how to build resilience, particularly in times of crisis.

Enrolled: 1/100
Wait: 0/0

65. Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy: Orton Gillingham Virtually Mentored Practicum - Associate Level (2027)
Program: Curriculum Center Literacy
Dates: 9/9/2026 to 6/30/2027

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 November 1, 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.

Enrolled: 0/30
Wait: 0/10

66. Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy: Orton Gillingham Virtually Mentored Practicum - Classroom Educator (2027)
Program: Curriculum Center Literacy
Dates: 9/10/2026 to 6/30/2027

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 November 1, 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.

Enrolled: 2/125
Wait: 0/25

67. Regional School Nurses Committee Meetings
Program: Regional Safety Services
Dates: 9/10/2026 to 5/13/2027

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.

Enrolled: 33/100
Wait: 0/0

68. Fordham University - Special Education Leadership Institute
Program: Center for Educational Leadership
Dates: 9/10/2026 to 5/13/2027

The Fordham University Special Education Leadership Institute (SELI) develops highly qualified educational leaders for school and district special education leadership positions. This program is offered in partnership with the Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES Center for Educational Leadership.
The Fordham University Special Education Leadership Institute includes nine virtual synchronous learning sessions. SELI participants will gain a broad understanding of regulations, legislation, and compliance to better understand the dynamics of special education leadership in K-12 in New York State. Participants will walk away with a clear understanding of the role and responsibilities of being a district special education leader.
Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will receive a Certificate from Fordham University.
Format - Nine (9) monthly synchronous Zoom sessions, 90 minutes each
Schedule - Thursdays, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM (September through June)

Enrolled: 7/45
Wait: 0/0

69. Advanced Education Policy Leadership Program (AEPLP) - Invitation Only (2026/2027)
Program: Center for Educational Leadership
Audience: Participants who have been chosen to participate in the program
Dates: 9/11/2026
New

Program Mission To engage state education policy program alumni in collaborating with peers across state lines to further enhance the knowledge and skills that support the development, adoption and implementation of public policies to improve educational opportunity for all. Program Goals 1. To advance to the strategic level the knowledge and skills acquired previously in state- level education policy programs. 2. To nurture and expand networking relationships among senior fellows across the Consortium states. 3. To increase awareness of, and engagement with, education policy initiatives, and implementation practices in the Consortium member states. 4. To enhance strategic leadership skills and develop the political sophistication necessary to successfully influence policy development, adoption, and implementation at the local, state and national levels.

Enrolled: 1/8
Wait: 0/10

70. New York Education Policy Leadership Program ( NY EPLP)
Program: Center for Educational Leadership
Audience: Building and District Leaders
Dates: 9/11/2026 to 5/14/2027
New

The New York Education Policy Leadership Program (NY EPLP) is a unique, yearlong professional learning experience that focuses on policy, leadership, and networking. The program explores timely education policy and leadership issues at the macro, strategic level through immersive experiences and virtual, interactive sessions.
"Putting Students First in Polarized Times”
Schedule of 2026-27 Sessions
*Dates subject to change

Enrolled: 0/15
Wait: 0/10

71. Safer Schools Together: Digital Threat Assessment and Advanced Threat Assessment Training (2 Parts)
Program: Regional Safety Services
Audience: Administrators, Directors of Security
Dates: 9/14/2026 to 9/15/2026

This introductory training, given by Safer Schools Together, provides participants with the foundational principles of Digital Threat Assessment® (DTA) and its role in modern threat assessment practices. Participants will learn how to identify and document concerning online behavior, establish a digital behavioral baseline, and navigate commonly used social media platforms through a safety and threat assessment lens. Designed for professionals with foundational DTA knowledge, this intermediate-level training expands on digital investigative practices and multidisciplinary threat assessment strategies. Participants will strengthen their ability to assess online threat-related behavior, apply behavioral threat assessment principles, and utilize advanced digital research and documentation techniques to support proactive intervention efforts.

Enrolled: 0/40
Wait: 0/10

72. NY Inspires and Shifting Graduation Requirements Collaborative - Year 2
Program: Curriculum Center
Dates: 9/14/2026 to 6/2/2027

The focus of this workgroup is to continue to allow regional educators to build a strong network to explore and discuss the current and forthcoming changes within the New York Inspires plan, as well as explore opportunities and challenges associated with the accompanying 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.

Enrolled: 9/30
Wait: 0/5

73. SCI21 ***VIRTUAL*** Grade K Unit Workshop COHORT1 (6 meetings)
Program: Science 21
Audience: K
Dates: 9/14/2026 to 2/23/2027

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.

Enrolled: 1/25
Wait: 0/0

74. Wilson Fundations® (Virtual) Level K Launch Workshop
Program: Curriculum Center Literacy
Audience: Grade K classroom teachers, special education teachers, reading specialists, instructional coaches, and other interested educational professionals
Dates: 9/14/2026

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.

Enrolled: 2/35
Wait: 0/10

75. SCI21 ***VIRTUAL*** Grade 2 Unit Workshop COHORT1 (6 meetings)
Program: Science 21
Audience: 2
Dates: 9/14/2026 to 2/23/2027

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.

Enrolled: 5/25
Wait: 0/0

76. NYSSLS Chemistry Lesson Design Workshop
Program: Curriculum Center
Dates: 9/15/2026 to 9/16/2026

This workshop is designed for teachers of Regents Chemistry with familiarity of the three dimensions of the NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards. Teachers in this workshop are ready to design phenomenon-based, student-centered lessons and units in which students engage in sensemaking of phenomena, based on course-delineated science ideas. For each session, participants will spend a portion of the time learning about the pedagogical shifts of the standards and another portion of time engaged in facilitated/supervised lesson/unit design. The structure of this workshop is to reinforce the iterative nature of design thinking for individual teachers or teams of teachers as they construct lessons and units to achieve the goals of the new standards.

Enrolled: 1/30
Wait: 0/10

77. SCI21 ***VIRTUAL*** Grade 1 Unit Workshop COHORT1 (6 meetings)
Program: Science 21
Audience: 1
Dates: 9/15/2026 to 2/24/2027

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.

Enrolled: 0/25
Wait: 0/0

78. Wilson Fundations® (Virtual) Level 1 Launch Workshop
Program: Curriculum Center Literacy
Audience: Grade 1 classroom teachers, special education teachers, reading specialists, instructional coaches
Dates: 9/15/2026

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.

Enrolled: 1/35
Wait: 0/10

79. SCI21 ***VIRTUAL*** Grade 3 Unit Workshop COHORT1 (8 meetings)
Program: Science 21
Audience: 3
Dates: 9/15/2026 to 4/8/2027

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.

Enrolled: 0/25
Wait: 0/0

80. Safer Schools Together: Train the Trainer: Digital Threat Assessment
Program: Regional Safety Services
Audience: Administrators, Directors of Security
Dates: 9/16/2026

*PLEASE NOTE: Prior approval from PNW BOCES Regional Safety Services is needed while registering for this class* This advanced Train-the-Trainer program prepares participants to deliver Digital Threat Assessment® training within their own schools, districts, or organizations. The course focuses on building long-term internal capacity by equipping certified instructors with the tools, resources, and strategies needed to train staff in identifying, documenting, and responding to worrisome online behavior and emerging digital safety concerns.

Enrolled: 0/40
Wait: 0/10

81. SCI21 ***IN-PERSON*** Grade K REFRESHER Workshop COHORTKR (1 meeting)
Program: Science 21
Audience: K
Dates: 9/16/2026

NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

VIRTUAL Professional Learning Session
PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE ATTENDED A FULL GRADE K PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES

This professional learning session is intended for teachers who have been through a full Grade K professional learning series. The session reviews the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) at this grade level and how to operationalize them in classrooms. Teachers are reminded about how students are expected to use the three dimensions of the standards to make sense of core science ideas.

The session emphasizes the Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts of the standards outlined in every lesson.

Enrolled: 0/20
Wait: 0/0

82. SCI21 ***VIRTUAL*** Grade 5 Unit Workshop COHORT1 (8 meetings)
Program: Science 21
Audience: 5
Dates: 9/16/2026 to 4/14/2027

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.

Enrolled: 2/25
Wait: 0/0

83. Opioid Overdose and Naloxone 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: 9/16/2026

Naloxone (Brand name Narcan) is an intranasal medication that can be used to reverse opioid overdose. Last year in the US, there were nearly 108,000 opioid overdose deaths, many of which were caused by powerful synthetic opioids like Fentanyl. These statistics represent a vast increase in overdose deaths from previous years. Using naloxone and other evidence-based prevention and harm reduction strategies, we as a community can help reduce overdose deaths. This FREE training will teach you how to recognize opioid overdose, and how to administer naloxone. All participants will receive a free opioid overdose rescue kit including naloxone.

Enrolled: 1/100
Wait: 0/0

84. SCI21 ***VIRTUAL*** Grade 4 Unit Workshop COHORT1 (8 meetings)
Program: Science 21
Audience: 4
Dates: 9/16/2026 to 4/14/2027

!! 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.

Enrolled: 2/25
Wait: 0/0

85. Money Matters! - Purposeful Implementation of the Personal Finance Mandate
Program: Curriculum Center
Dates: 9/17/2026

This professional learning workshop is designed to support teachers in grades 5-12 in implementing NYSED's Personal Finance Education mandate with fidelity beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Participants will unpack the requirements of the mandate, including the major topic areas of budgeting and money management, credit and debt management, earning income, risk management, and saving and investing. Using a collaborative protocol, educators will conduct a self-audit of their current curriculum and instructional practices to identify existing alignment and gaps within the NYSED learning objectives. Participants will work in teams to embed meaningful, real-world financial literacy experiences into existing courses (including social studies) and instructional units while ensuring developmental alignment across grade bands. The workshop will provide educators with resources, planning structures, and implementation strategies that support authentic and engaging personal finance instruction. By the conclusion of the session, participants will leave with curriculum connections that strengthen student financial literacy and ensure district readiness for successful implementation of the mandate.

Enrolled: 5/25
Wait: 0/0

86. SCI21 *IN-PERSON* Grade K Unit Workshop COHORTA (3 meetings)
Program: Science 21
Audience: K
Dates: 9/17/2026 to 1/21/2027

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.

Enrolled: 1/25
Wait: 0/0

87. Emergency Response and Incident Commander Training for School Administrators (2 part training)
Program: Regional Safety Services
Audience: Administrators, Directors of Security
Dates: 9/17/2026 to 10/9/2026

If you are a school administrator or new to school safety, this two-part training is meant to give you tools, resources, plans, and an understanding of the statutory requirements in NYS (SAVE and RESCUE). This training will help you understand how to build and support the different teams required in a school setting, along with resources and training modules to help them deal with a variety of different situations. This will also provide an overview of the CSTAG threat assessment process, as well as developing a reunification plan for your building / district. This training will also encompass developing building zones for emergency response and instruction on conducting a threat and hazard identification risk assessment for your building / district.

Enrolled: 0/40
Wait: 0/10

88. Threat Assessment Thursday Networking Group
Program: Regional Safety Services
Dates: 9/17/2026 to 6/17/2027

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.

Enrolled: 7/500
Wait: 0/0

89. SCI21 *IN-PERSON* Grade 3 Unit Workshop COHORTA (4 meetings)
Program: Science 21
Audience: 3
Dates: 9/18/2026 to 4/2/2027

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.

Enrolled: 3/25
Wait: 0/0

90. Wilson Fundations® (Virtual) Level 2 Launch Workshop
Program: Curriculum Center Literacy
Audience: Grade 2 classroom teachers, special education teachers, reading specialists, instructional coaches, and other interested educational professionals
Dates: 9/18/2026

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.

Enrolled: 1/35
Wait: 0/10

91. Wilson Reading System® Level I Certification: Web Practicum
Program: Curriculum Center Literacy
Audience: Educators, literacy leaders, literacy specialists, reading teachers
Dates: 9/18/2026

The WRS Level I Certification program is designed to prepare teachers to effectively implement WRS Steps 1-6 with students who are reading and spelling below grade level, as well as those diagnosed with language-based disabilities. It consists of two components: the WRS Intensive Instruction for the Non-Responsive Reader (Steps 1-6) Online Course and the Web-Based WRS Steps 1-6 Practicum.

The WRS Intensive Instruction for the Non-Responsive Reader (Steps 1-6) Online Course entails 90 hours of coursework. The Web-Based WRS Steps 1-6 Practicum entails:
Working with an approved student 1:1 to complete a minimum of 65 lessons
Completing 5 observations with an assigned Wilson® Credentialed Trainer via Zoom. The trainer provides observations with written and verbal feedback. Participants must demonstrate mastery of the Wilson lesson plan, including multi-sensory techniques, and effective strategies in a 1:1 setting.
Attend the Start-Up Session on 9/18/2026 and 5 Implementation Meetings throughout the year

Prerequisite: Completion of WRS Introductory Course.

Credit: In-service credit based on district policy. Eligible for 9 graduate credits through Fitchburg State University for an additional fee.

Required materials: All participants need the WRS Introductory Set (Steps 1-6), 4th Edition. Sets must be purchased separately and are not included in the cost of the practicum. Sets can be purchased directly from Wilson Language Training® at https://store.wilsonlanguage.com/

This training is offered through a collaboration with Wilson Language Training® Corp and PNW BOCES.
NOTE: A Start-Up Session will be held for each cohort on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM. Participants will be introduced to their Wilson® Credentialed Trainer via email and notified of the date and time of the Start-Up Session

Enrolled: 12/20
Wait: 0/20

92. The Regional Forum for Secondary Principals
Program: Leadership and Student Support Services
Audience: High School Principals
Dates: 9/22/2026 to 5/6/2027
New

Join this network of regional secondary principals to learn and collaborate on topics specific to 5-12 leaders.
Professional development from respected educators and speakers in the region and beyond will be a part of each month's session on topics including school climate, secondary curriculum, and human resources.
Updates will be provided on frameworks and regulations coming from State Ed and there will be opportunities to share each school's progress, vision and potential challenges regarding the implementation of these evolving mandates.

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

Enrolled: 0/75
Wait: 0/10

93. Elementary Social Studies Through the Portrait of a Graduate and NY Inspires
Program: Curriculum Center
Dates: 9/22/2026

Join elementary teachers and social studies leaders for an engaging and enlightening workshop that explores innovative approaches to teaching social studies at the elementary level through the lens of NY Inspires and the New York State Portrait of a Graduate. This collaborative learning experience is designed to help educators examine effective practices in K-5 classrooms with a strong focus on interdisciplinary learning, student inquiry, authentic engagement, and the development of skills such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and civic responsibility. The workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the New York State Social Studies Framework and Social Studies Practices while highlighting how these instructional approaches support the broader instructional shifts connected to NY Inspires and the Portrait of a Graduate initiative. Through practical examples, model learning experiences, and case studies, participants will explore how social studies instruction can foster historical analysis, civic engagement, student voice, and meaningful real-world connections that prepare students to be thoughtful and engaged members of their communities.

Enrolled: 1/25
Wait: 0/0

94. SCI21 *IN-PERSON* Grade 1 Unit Workshop COHORTA (3 meetings)
Program: Science 21
Audience: 1
Dates: 9/22/2026 to 1/26/2027

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.

Enrolled: 2/25
Wait: 0/0

95. The Regional Forum for Elementary Principals
Program: Leadership and Student Support Services
Audience: Elementary Principals
Dates: 9/22/2026 to 5/5/2027
New

Join regional elementary principal colleagues in a forum to build your collegial network and collaborate on topics impacting K-5 building leaders, such as:
MTSS
Special Education Services
Portrait of a Graduate - Implications and Implementation for elementary schools
ENL Programs
Facilitating Difficult Conversations
NYSED Updates with Curriculum
Health and Safety
Technology/Screen Time
DBT
Master Schedule Building
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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

Enrolled: 0/75
Wait: 0/10

96. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Volume 1
Program: Curriculum Center Literacy
Audience: Educators of reading, spelling, and related language skills, general and education teachers, reading teachers, interventionists, literacy leaders
Dates: 9/23/2026 to 1/20/2027

LETRS is an empowering professional learning course for instructors of reading, spelling, and related language skills. LETRS provides educators with the background, depth of knowledge, and tools to teach language and literacy to every student. LETRS can be used regardless of the literacy program in use. Educators in this program will benefit from:
Understanding the content and methodology of research-based, explicit, structured literacy instruction
Deep knowledge of the cognitive and language factors that shape student learning and of pedagogical detail
Information about how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students

The focus of Volume 1 is word recognition. Topics addressed include:
The Challenge of Learning to Read
The Speech Sounds of English
Teaching Beginning Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling
Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition

**Participation in Volume 1 includes:
Four, full-day, workshops
37-48 hours of asynchronous online coursework and reading
10-15 hours of Bridge to Practice activities (application in a classroom)

Registration includes participation in the four workshops, a Volume 1 manual, and a one-year subscription to the LETRS Suite. The LETRS Suite is where online coursework and reading will be completed.

Enrolled: 0/40
Wait: 0/10

97. SCI21 *IN-PERSON* Grade 2 Unit Workshop COHORTA (3 meetings)
Program: Science 21
Audience: 2
Dates: 9/23/2026 to 1/27/2027

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.

Enrolled: 3/25
Wait: 0/0

98. Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Volume 2
Program: Curriculum Center Literacy
Audience: Educators of reading, spelling, and related language skills, general and education teachers, reading teachers, interventionists, literacy leaders
Dates: 9/24/2026 to 1/21/2027

LETRS is an empowering professional learning course for instructors of reading, spelling, and related language skills. LETRS provides educators with the background, depth of knowledge, and tools to teach language and literacy to every student. LETRS can be used regardless of the literacy program in use. Educators in this program will benefit from:
Understanding the content and methodology of research-based, explicit, structured literacy instruction
Deep knowledge of the cognitive and language factors that shape student learning and of pedagogical detail
Information about how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students

The focus of Volume 2 is language comprehension. Topics addressed include:
Oral Language and Vocabulary
Understanding Reading Comprehension
Text-Driven Comprehension Instruction
The Reading-Writing Connection

**Participation in Volume 2 includes:
Four, full-day, workshops
32-41 hours of asynchronous online coursework and reading
12-16 hours of Bridge to Practice activities (application in a classroom)

Registration includes participation in the four workshops, a Volume 2 manual, and a one-year subscription to the LETRS Suite. The LETRS Suite is where online coursework and reading will be completed.

Enrolled: 9/30
Wait: 0/10

99. SCI21 *IN-PERSON* Grade 4 Unit Workshop COHORTA (4 meetings)
Program: Science 21
Audience: 4
Dates: 9/24/2026 to 3/31/2027

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.

Enrolled: 2/25
Wait: 0/0

100. The Math Workshop Journey: Designing for Student Thinking and Understanding
Program: Curriculum Center
Dates: 9/24/2026 to 4/14/2027

This series supports educators in designing, implementing, and refining a Math Workshop model that promotes student thinking and understanding. Grounded in NYSED Numeracy Briefs on coherence, high-quality instructional materials, and student reasoning, participants will strengthen workshop structures, instruction, and differentiation. The series concludes with using data and reflection to refine practice and sustain meaningful mathematical sense-making over time. Session 1: This session will consist of an overview of what math workshop is and why it is a valuable structure for mathematics teaching and learning. Additionally, this session will focus on solidifying the opening and closing of every lesson.  Session 2: This session will focus on the middle of the math workshop: whole-group focus lessons, small-group instruction, and learning stations. During this session, discussion about differentiation and classroom management will take place.  Session 3: This session will focus on refining math workshop approaches. Refinement includes support for collecting data and progress monitoring. During this session, participants will reflect on progress made throughout the year and set goals for continued success. 

Enrolled: 13/40
Wait: 0/5

101. AI in 30 (+15) 26-27 (five-part series)
Program: Education Technology
Audience: Teachers, Technologists, Administrators
Dates: 9/24/2026 to 4/29/2027

Back for a third year: AI in 30 (+15) PNW BOCES is excited to continue "AI in 30," our engaging professional learning series designed for technology directors, teacher leaders, and administrators navigating the fast-paced world of AI in education. The 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. As AI continues to reshape education, AI in 30 provides a consistent space to learn, reflect, collaborate, and lead with confidence. Join us for another year of meaningful conversations, practical learning, and innovative thinking around the future of AI in schools.

Enrolled: 10/100
Wait: 0/5

Viewing 100 of 302 total results

About Frontline

Terms & Conditions

©2026 Frontline Education. All rights reserved.