- 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, September 8, 2025, 11:59pm

According to recent data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, agents encountered approximately 16,182 migrants per day in January 2023. Notably, during the same period, the number of children and families seeking to enter the U.S. more than doubled.

This workshop will help to build awareness of the various experiences of students and families, specifically undocumented immigrants.

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.

Participants should bring a device to access workshop materials

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Participants will learn about 9 evidence-based classroom management practices:
1) arranging the physical environment,
2) defining, teaching, and acknowledging expectations and rules,
3) defining and teaching classroom procedures and routines,
4) active supervision,
5) behavior-specific praise,
6) response strategies for inappropriate behavior,
7) class-wide behavior management systems,
8) promoting active student engagement and
9) building positive relationships with students.

The training includes interactive activities and opportunities for participants to consider how to apply the information to their settings.

This TWO-DAY 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.

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

If a delayed opening is announced, please see the start times below:

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

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

Registration Deadline: Friday, September 12, 2025 at 11:59pm
Training Dates: Monday, September 15th and Friday, October 17th; both from 9:00am to 3:00pm

This training will take place at Southern Westchester BOCES.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration Deadline: Friday, September 12, 2025 at 11:59pm
Training Dates: Monday, September 15th, from 9:00am to 11:30am

This training will take place at Southern Westchester BOCES.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration Deadline: Friday, September 12, 2025 at 11:59pm
Training Dates: Monday, September 15th, from 12:30pm to 3:00pm

Participants will develop interpersonal Spanish skills, enabling them to communicate with students and their families. Participants will enhance their interpretive skills, allowing them to understand and respond appropriately to basic verbal and written communication in Spanish. Sessions will include interactive drills and exercises aimed at practicing real-life scenarios, such as communicating during parent-teacher conferences, giving instructions, and seeking information.

This is a comprehensive, synchronous 24-hour course that will run from September 15, 2025 through January 5, 2026. Sessions will be held on Monday evenings from 4:30-6:30 PM via Zoom.

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

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

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

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.

Participants will learn about 8 evidence-based classroom management practices:
1) arranging the physical environment,
2) defining, teaching, and acknowledging expectations and rules,
3) defining and teaching classroom procedures and routines,
4) active supervision,
5) behavior-specific praise,
6) response strategies for inappropriate behavior,
7) class-wide behavior management systems and
8) promoting active student engagement.

The training includes interactive activities and opportunities for participants to consider how to apply the information to their settings.

This is now a ONE-DAY training at SW BOCES.

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

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

Registration Deadline: Monday, September 15, 2025 at 11:59pm
Training Date: Tuesday, September 16th, from 9:00am to 3:00pm **ONLY**

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***The Tuesday, October 14th date is no longer feasible.***

NYSAWA is the largest organization of women school and district administrators in New York State. We are a grassroots organization of women and men from all levels of leadership in the state and beyond, dedicated to gender balance in the workplace. We seek equity, inclusion, tolerance, diversity, and fair treatment for all.

Come celebrate the first month of school and network with administrator colleagues from around the region in a casual atmosphere.

Refreshments provided.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lauren Allan, Assistant Director, Tri-State Consortium

Sponsor: Imagine Learning

Registration fee: $70 members / $80 non-members

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.

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:

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:

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.

Adult agencies such as Office for People with Developmental Disabilities(OPWDD), Adult Career and Continuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) and the Office for Mental Health (OMH) will be discussed. You will explore ways to collaborate with community partners to help students as they move into the adult world. Learn about how students apply for services, eligibility requirements, types of programs available and how you can make referrals. We will be joined by representatives from community agencies who will share information about their services and how to access them.

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: Thursday, September 18, 2025, 11:59 pm

This training will take place at Southern Westchester BOCES.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 11:59pm
Training Date: Friday, September 19th; from 9:00am to 3:00pm

FBA = Functional Behavioral Assessment
BIP = Behavior Intervention Plan
CPSE = Committee on Preschool Special Education
CSE = Committee on Special Education

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: Thursday, September 18, 2025, 11:59 pm

This training provides participants with an overview of universal screening and how to adopt this practice in their schools to work with all general education students within a tiered model of academic support (e.g. MTSS and RtI) as well as students receiving special education services. The content of this training focuses on the essential knowledge and skills for identifying a universal screening measure to adopt, establishing a plan for implementing universal screening practices, and understanding the basics of how to interpret and apply information from a universal screening measure.

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: Thursday, September 18, 2025, 11:59pm

This course will explore the history, culture, ecology and geography of the Adirondacks and Lake George. Participants will tour local museums such as the Lake George Historical Association and historical sites such as Fort William Henry. Participants will attend the 170th anniversary of the Battle of Lake George. The course requires an overnight stay at any place in the Lake George region at the participant's expense. Participants will also be responsible for all site fees, tour fees, food and overnight accommodations.

Participants will be able to:

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:

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:

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

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

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

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

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

Participants will learn the definition of self-determination and its relation to determining individualized diploma and credential options, the credit requirements for graduation in NYS, the Multiple Pathways to Graduation 4 + 1 Option requirements, the appeal eligibility criteria, the safety net options for students with disabilities, the superintendent's determination option for a local diploma, and exiting credentials available in NYS.

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: Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 11:59pm

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.