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1. Regional School Nurses Committee Meetings

Program: Regional Safety Services

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

The Regional School Nurses Committee is a professional development and learning community that provides nurses, medical directors, and other school healthcare professionals with the latest updates on health and safety topics. The committee also offers valuable networking opportunities with other school districts and fosters dialogue between members and county and state partners. Additionally, special consultant members from local and regional organizations participate to share insights on current trends and deliver up-to-date training. This committee provides access to a variety of professional development opportunities to its members specific to their role in school health. In addition to the meetings, each year, a Nurse's Training Day is held over the summer where a variety of experts in the field of school health and safety provide training on a variety of topics trending and upon request from committee members.
  • Enrolled: 67/100
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2. 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.

  • Enrolled: 13/50
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3. SCI21 Enhanced Science 21: STEM Sims GRADE 4

Program: Science 21

Audience: 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Enrolled: 22/50
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4. SCI21 Enhanced Science 21: STEM Sims GRADE 5

Program: Science 21

Audience: 5

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Enrolled: 64/75
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5. The Regional Forum for Secondary Principals

Program: Center for Educational Leadership

Audience: High School Principals

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

*** NOVEMBER 25th SESSION CANCELLED ***

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

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

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

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

  • Enrolled: 49/60
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6. NY Inspires and Shifting Graduation Requirements Collaborative

Program: Curriculum Center

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

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The focus of this workgroup is to allow regional educators to build a strong network to explore and discuss the forthcoming changes within the New York Inspires plan, as well as explore opportunities and challenges associated with the accompanying anticipated instructional, assessment, and logistical shifts. During these sessions, members will receive updates regarding New York Inspires, engage in collaborative discussions, synergistically develop resources to share with their districts, and examine examples and exemplars related to shifts in graduation measures requirements. This workgroup is intended for instructional and curriculum leaders and school administrators.
  • Enrolled: 34/31
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7. The Regional Forum for Assistant Principals

Program: Center for Educational Leadership

Audience: Assistant Principals

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Enrolled: 92/100
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8. AI in 30 (+15) 25-26 (five-part series)

Program: Education Technology

Audience: Teachers, Technologists, Administrators

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

Back for a Second Year: AI in 30 - Expanded and Energized! PNW BOCES is excited to bring back "AI in 30," our engaging professional learning series designed specifically for technology directors, teacher leaders, and administrators who are navigating the fast-paced world of AI in education. This year's series includes five monthly sessions, each running 45 minutes. The sessions include 30 minutes of expert insight from Jerry Crisci, a leading voice in AI and education, and 15 minutes for a participant discussion and sharing successful practices. Each session will focus on emerging AI technologies, instructional strategies, and evolving policies, all tailored to the needs of New York State educators. After each session, you'll receive a short document packed with highlights, links to free documents, and curated web resources. This professional learning series supports the recent Executive Order highlighting the need for AI professional development. Join us again to stay current, connected, and inspired by what AI can mean for your schools.
  • Enrolled: 80/100
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9. The Regional Forum for Elementary Principals

Program: Center for Educational Leadership

Audience: Elementary Principals

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

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

    Lunch will be provided for all sessions.

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

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

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

    • Enrolled: 72/72
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    10. Collegial Circle for Elementary Social Studies Leaders

    Program: Curriculum Center

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

    The focus of this collegial circle is for regional elementary social studies teachers and leaders to continue building a strong network to explore and discuss the changes in curriculum and assessment, as well as the challenges elementary educators face in and out of the classroom. As a larger group, the Elementary Social Studies Collegial Circle collaborates with their secondary counterparts on vertical articulation and building robust school and district programming. During these sessions, members will share ideas and opinions about the latest issues affecting the field and engage in collegial conversations driven by members.
    • Enrolled: 12/40
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    11. Collegial Circle for Secondary Social Studies Leaders

    Program: Curriculum Center

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

    The focus of this collegial circle is for regional secondary social studies teachers and leaders to continue building a strong network to explore and discuss the changes in curriculum and assessment, as well as the challenges social studies educators face in and out of the classroom. As a larger group, the Secondary Social Studies Collegial Circle collaborates with their elementary counterparts on vertical articulation and building robust school and district programming. During these sessions, members will share ideas and opinions about the latest issues affecting the field and engage in collegial conversations driven by members.
    • Enrolled: 39/50
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    12. SCI21 ***VIRTUAL*** Grade 3 Unit Workshop COHORT1 (8 meetings)

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 3

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

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    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: 34/34
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    13. Learning Collaborative for Co-Occurring Disorders Curriculum Implementation

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

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

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

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

    Participants will:

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

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

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

    • Enrolled: 26/50
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    14. SUICIDE SAFETY FOR TEACHERS & SCHOOL STAFF

    Program: Regional Safety Services

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

    Dates: 10/1/2025

    SST is a 60 to 90-minute basic suicide prevention awareness training for school staff. The training emphasizes the critical, but limited, role of teachers and ancillary staff at school. This offering is appropriate for school-based professionals who provide staff development, mental health consulting, and training to school personnel.
    • Enrolled: 7/100
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    15. Collegial Circle for Elementary Math Leaders

    Program: Curriculum Center

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

    The goal of this collegial circle of elementary math teachers/leaders is to address the challenges and issues inherent in teaching and learning mathematics. The collegial circle will provide a forum for members to be informed and stimulated around elementary mathematics, and agendas for the meetings will be participant driven.
    • Enrolled: 49/50
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    16. Collegial Circle for Science Leaders

    Program: Curriculum Center

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

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    Through this collegial circle, regional science leaders will continue to build a network as they delve into the P -12 New York State Science learning standards, have a forum for sharing ideas, resources, problems of practice, and pressing issues. The meeting agendas will be participant-driven and important to science education. This year, there will be a focus on unpacking, understanding, and planning for the adopted New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS). There will also be continued updates on the NYSSLS as we receive them from the New York State Education Department.
    • Enrolled: 53/52
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    17. Collegial Circle for Secondary Mathematics Leaders

    Program: Curriculum Center

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

    Through this collegial circle, members will have the opportunity to share issues, discuss concerns, hear how different schools and districts approach a variety of issues, and provide feedback to their peers on happenings in their districts. The agendas are member driven, shaped around elements of curriculum and instruction, current trends and issues, and enduring questions. Additionally, members seek advice and pose solutions with their colleagues from around the region.
    • Enrolled: 40/50
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    18. Collegial Circle for Elementary ELA Leaders

    Program: Curriculum Center

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

    Through this collegial circle, regional literacy leaders will have the opportunity to learn, share, and grow around topics of interest and importance. Participants will have a forum for sharing resources and ideas, a network for continuing conversation, and an opportunity for learning between sessions. Sessions will include talks around relevant topics selected by participants, learning around an article or text, and sharing of practices around the region. Past topics have included Tier 1 instruction, culturally relevant texts, assessment practices, the science of reading, curriculum adoption and implementation, and resources for teaching reading and writing.
    • Enrolled: 41/42
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    19. Collegial Circle for Health Educators

    Program: Curriculum Center

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

    This collegial circle will focus on how health educators are in a unique position to have a profound impact on their students, colleagues, school culture, and community. As more school districts are focusing on social emotional learning, health educators can and should be seen and utilized as experts in this field. Participants will collaborate on lessons, share ideas and opinions about the current health curriculum, and imagine and plan for how their role can be expanded within their school, district, and community. The group will select topics that are timely and relevant. Group members will share concerns and challenges and problem-solve together.
    • Enrolled: 18/30
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    20. Collegial Circle for Special Classroom Setting

    Program: Curriculum Center

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

    This collegial circle is designed for special educators/providers working in specialized programs such as life skills, social-emotional learning (SEL), and alternative instructional settings. It offers a collaborative space to explore relevant topics, share experiences, and strengthen practice. Focus areas can include examining updated instructional practices, behavioral supports, assistive technology, mental health, transition planning, and updates to NYS special education guidelines. Sessions will also address supporting ENL students with disabilities, collaborating with families, and integrating emerging tools like AI. The circle begins with goal setting and identifying group priorities. Discussions are responsive to participant needs and promote reflection, resource sharing, and professional growth-while also fostering meaningful connections among peers doing similar work.
    • Enrolled: 18/30
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    21. Collegial Circle for Secondary English Language Arts Leaders

    Program: Curriculum Center

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

    During meetings of the Secondary ELA Leaders Collegial Circle, participants explore topics of relevance and importance. The group addresses current trends and issues as well as enduring questions. The agendas are shaped around elements of curriculum and instruction, such as The Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Framework, writing assessment, departmental course offerings, elective programs, and promising new book titles. Group members seek advice and pose solutions with their colleagues, share ideas, improve programs, and hear how different schools approach a variety of issues. The text, Reader Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World, Maryann Wolf will be provided to all students.
    • Enrolled: 37/45
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    22. Collegial Circle for Music Educators (In-Person or Virtual)

    Program: Curriculum Center

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

    This collegial circle will focus on ways in which music educators can foster their instruction to have a deeper impact on their students, schools, districts, and communities. Through discussion, shared readings, and Learning Walks, members will review research and practices that optimize the impact of music education, explore ways to perfect and refine their craft, and identify ways to collaborate with local community partners to create authentic experiences for students.
    • Enrolled: 15/20
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    23. Think Tank: Education Technologists and Instructional Coaches

    Program: Model Schools

    Audience: Education Technologists and Instructional Coaches

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

    Join us for this five-part Think Tank series designed to keep you at the forefront of K-12 educational technology. Together, we'll explore the latest trends, swap resources, and dive into timely articles, all while building a network of support in an ever-evolving field. (Free for districts in the PNW BOCES Model Schools program.)
    • Enrolled: 16/40
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    24. Collegial Circle for World Language Leaders

    Program: Curriculum Center

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

    During meetings of the World Language Collegial Circle, members explore topics of relevance and importance, State Education Department updates and the latest news from the field. The group addresses current trends and issues and enduring questions. The agendas are shaped around elements of curriculum and instruction, Group members seek advice and pose solutions with their colleagues, share ideas, improve programs, and hear how different schools approach a variety of issues.
    • Enrolled: 31/35
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    25. Collegial Circle for STEAM Educators

    Program: Curriculum Center

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

    Join our dynamic STEAM collegial circle, where innovation meets collaboration! Whether you're a seasoned expert or a curious novice, our community provides a vibrant space to explore STEAM. Dive into stimulating discussions, share lessons, activities and ideas while igniting creativity through interdisciplinary connections. We continue to support one another with strategies for starting and growing partnerships. Participants also keep one another up to date on events occurring in our region. Together, we'll cultivate a culture of lifelong learning, inspiration, and mutual support. Join us as we embark on a journey of discovery and empowerment in the exciting world of STEAM!
    • Enrolled: 31/35
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    26. Regional School Social Workers Forum

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

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

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    Continuing Education Contact Hours are available for LMSWs and LCSWs

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

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

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

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

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

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

    • Enrolled: 65/60
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    27. Collegial Circle for Art Educators

    Program: Curriculum Center

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

    In a technically-focused world, we have a responsibility to educate the whole child. Art has always provided diverse opportunities for communication, expression, and motivating activities for all types of learners. As we move into a new era of art education, our programs should be able to further support this. The collegial circle for visual arts teachers will allow us to meet, share, and communicate approaches for this type of classroom and curriculum. This program will provide K-12 art teachers with ideas on how to motivate, engage, and create real-world experiences for their students.
    • Enrolled: 15/35
    • Wait: 0/5

    28. Collegial Circle for MTSS/RTI

    Program: Curriculum Center

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

    Teachers, Administrators, and leaders in Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) coordination roles (ex. MTSS coordinators, building and district administrators, curriculum leaders, data and assessment specialists, and anyone involved in the MTSS work for their building/district) are invited to join the group to build a cross-district network of MTSS leaders. Our conversations will center around how best to use Mutli-Tiered Systems of Support to create a culture of continuous learning that supports both the academic and social-emotional success of all students. While members will drive the agenda, some topics the group will explore will be universal screening, progress monitoring, data-based decision making, multi-level prevention systems, and infrastructure and support mechanisms.
    • Enrolled: 19/30
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    29. Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) Collegial Circle

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

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

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

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

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

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

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

    • Enrolled: 16/50
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    30. Committee on Special Education (CSE) Forum

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

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

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

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

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

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

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

    • Enrolled: 12/50
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    31. School Avoidance Collaborative Consultation Series

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

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

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

    Dr. Puliafico will cover the following topics:

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

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

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

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

    • Enrolled: 15/100
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    32. Collegial Circle for Reading Interventionists

    Program: Curriculum Center

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

    During this collegial circle, reading interventionists will meet for a closer look at topics about how we can best support struggling readers in grades K-6. Discussions will center around a variety of professional articles, as well as a shared central text. Participants will be encouraged to share topics of interest and support each others' growth through professional learning communities. Together we will explore teaching reading with a lens toward equity and cultural competence. The text, Beyond the Science of Reading by Natalie Wexler, will be provided to all participants.
    • Enrolled: 22/30
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    33. PNW BOCES Instructional Coaching Academy - Cognitive CoachingSM Foundations

    Program: Curriculum Center

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

    Join us for the Cognitive CoachingSM Foundations Seminar in partnership with Thinking Collaborative™. Research indicates that leading, coaching, and teaching are complex intellectual activities and that educators who think at higher levels produce individuals who are higher achieving, more cooperative, and better problem solvers. Cognitive CoachingSM is a research-based model that capitalizes upon and enhances cognitive processes to produce self-directed individuals with cognitive capacity for excellence both independently and as members of a community. In this eight-day seminar, participants learn to: - develop trust and rapport; - develop an identity as a mediator of thinking; - utilize conversation structures for planning, reflecting, and problem resolving; - develop teachers' autonomy and sense of community; - develop higher levels of efficacy, consciousness, craftsmanship, flexibility, and interdependence; -apply four support functions: coaching, evaluating, consulting, and collaborating; -utilize the coaching tools of pausing, paraphrasing, and posing questions; -distinguish among the five forms of feedback; and - use data to mediate thinking.
    • Enrolled: 13/36
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    34. Collegial Circle for Instructional Coaches

    Program: Curriculum Center

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

    Through this collegial circle, instructional coaches will have the opportunity to identify and establish a support network of coaches across the region. This unique forum may undergird any previous training or experience in coaching. Participants will guide the content roadmap-from immediate matters of evaluation to frameworks and practicalities of coaching-to promote the whole child and whole teacher. The following text will be provided to all members: Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching by Elena Aguilar.
    • Enrolled: 26/40
    • Wait: 0/5

    35. Collegial Circle for Media Literacy

    Program: Curriculum Center

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

    Media frame and shape what we know, think, feel, and even do. We must help learners develop essential competencies for our increasingly digital and mediated world. In this Collegial Circle, educators of all grade levels and subject areas will seek action by becoming leaders in media literacy education. We will share resources and best practices as we create curricula to empower students as informed and engaged citizens.
    • Enrolled: 28/35
    • Wait: 0/5

    36. Collegial Circle for Middle Level Mathematics Educators

    Program: Curriculum Center

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

    Description: The goal of this collegial circle is to provide a forum for middle level mathematics teachers and leaders to be informed and stimulated around middle level mathematics. The circle will provide opportunities for empowerment in navigating teaching and learning mathematics at the middle level, specifically grades 5 through 9. The agendas for the meetings will be participant driven.
    • Enrolled: 15/30
    • Wait: 0/5

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

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

    Dates: 11/17/2025 to 4/22/2026

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

    Participants will:

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

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

    Pricing Information:

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

    • Enrolled: 32/45
    • Wait: 0/5

    38. Seal of Biliteracy Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 11/20/2025 to 4/30/2026

    Join fellow educators in a dynamic collegial circle focused on the New York State Seal of Biliteracy, where we'll explore how to empower multilingual learners and elevate biliteracy across disciplines. This professional development session offers a collaborative space to unpack the Seal's criteria, share best practices for guiding students through the application process, and design meaningful learning experiences that promote language proficiency and cultural competence. Participants will engage in hands-on planning, reflect on equity and access, and leave with actionable strategies to support students in earning this prestigious recognition. Whether you're new to the Seal or looking to deepen your implementation, this collegial circle is your launchpad for impactful biliteracy work.
    • Enrolled: 9/25
    • Wait: 0/5

    39. 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.
    • Enrolled: 9/100
    • Wait: 0/0

    40. From Points to Purpose: Reimagining Grading in Mathematics

    Program: Curriculum Center

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

    This session engages middle and high school math teachers in rethinking grading and assessment to better support student learning. Participants will examine the purpose of grades, identify hidden inequities, and explore strategies like formative feedback, student ownership, and standards-based grading. Through interactive activities and planning, teachers will leave with practical tools to build equitable, meaningful grading systems that empower all learners.
    • Enrolled: 7/30
    • Wait: 0/5

    41. Strengthening Numeracy Foundations Through Number Sense Routines: Practical Strategies for K-8 Classrooms

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 1/20/2026 to 5/4/2026

    Generation Ready, in collaboration with Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES, will deliver a three-day professional learning series to support K-8 teachers in implementing the NYSED Numeracy Briefs. Grounded in Number Sense Routines, the full-day sessions will deepen mathematical understanding, build instructional coherence, and enhance educator capacity across grade levels. Participants will engage in research-based, hands-on learning aligned with the Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards and focused on equity and effective instruction. Teachers will leave with plans for actionable next steps strategies to promote number sense, support all learners, and sustain high-quality numeracy practices in their classrooms. Day 1 will focus on two Number Sense Routines, one Mathematical Language Routine, and instructional planning. Day 2 will focus on reflecting on practice, two new Number Sense Routines, and support teachers in analyzing student work. Day 3 will wrap up with reflecting on practice, two more Number senses routines, and planning next steps along with preparing students for end of year summative assessments.
    • Enrolled: 29/35
    • Wait: 0/5

    42. PNW BOCES Regional Numeracy Steering Committee

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 1/21/2026 to 5/21/2026

    Wait List
    The Regional Steering Committee for the New York State Numeracy Initiative will convene to guide regional planning and alignment efforts following the release of the state Numeracy Briefs in May 2025. The committee will include representatives from school districts, including both educators and leaders, who will collaborate to examine the current state of numeracy instruction, identify needs and priorities, and shape a shared three-year plan to improve numeracy outcomes across the region. Across five sessions from January-May 2026, the committee will review data, generate priorities, establish themes and strategic actions, and refine an implementation plan with clarity on Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3 objectives. The committee will support the development of a cohesive regional approach to numeracy grounded in shared vision, instructional alignment, and actionable planning.
    • Enrolled: 23/15
    • Wait: 1/10

    43. FLES Collegial Circle

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 2/6/2026 to 6/5/2026

    Join world language educators for a dynamic and collaborative Foreign Language in the Elementary School (FLES) Collegial Circle. This two‑day professional learning experience brings together passionate educators committed to strengthening early language learning. Participants will engage in a full day of interactive collaboration, sharing best practices, exploring innovative instructional strategies, and building resources that support high‑quality FLES programs. The collegial circle will continue with an immersive classroom‑visit to a local elementary school, offering participants the opportunity to observe authentic FLES instruction in action, reflect on effective pedagogy, and engage in rich professional dialogue. Designed to inspire, connect, and elevate practice, this collegial circle empowers educators to enhance language learning for young students.
    • Enrolled: 11/15
    • Wait: 0/10

    44. 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.

    • Enrolled: 1/100
    • Wait: 0/0

    45. Leadership Support Circle: Empowering Leaders for Future Success

    Program: Center for Educational Leadership

    Dates: 2/23/2026 to 5/22/2026

    The Leadership Support Circle is a pilot focus group designed to provide a supportive, confidential space for leaders to connect and grow together. Participants will engage in meaningful networking, share leadership experiences, ask questions, seek feedback on challenges, and celebrate successes.

    Sessions will use a variety of collaborative formats, including problem-solving protocols, critical friends models, and other structured discussion tools.

    As a pilot group, participants will also have the opportunity to provide feedback, insights, and recommendations to help shape a future regional Leadership Support Circle offering.

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

    • Enrolled: 28/34
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    46. Book Study: The AI Con - How to Fight Big Tech's Hype and Create the Future We Want

    Program: Professional Library

    Audience: School library media specialists and other P-12 educators

    Dates: 2/23/2026 to 4/27/2026

    The School Library System will be hosting an afterschool online book study for The AI Con - How to Fight Big Tech's Hype and Create the Future We Want (https://thecon.ai/). Registrants are responsible for getting their own copy of the book. Please read the preface through Chapter 4 for our February 23 session, Chapter 5 through the end of the book for our April 27 session, and be prepared to engage in discussion at both sessions. **NOTE** Due to inclement weather on 2/23/26, Session 1 will be rescheduled.
    • Enrolled: 12/13
    • Wait: 0/0

    47. *CANCELLED*Culturally 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

    • Enrolled: 0/25
    • Wait: 0/25

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

    Program: Community Schools

    Dates: 3/11/2026

    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.

    • Enrolled: 0/100
    • Wait: 0/0

    49. SUICIDE SAFETY FOR TEACHERS & SCHOOL STAFF

    Program: Regional Safety Services

    Audience: Teachers, TA's/ Monitors, Administrators, Support Staff, Clinicians

    Dates: 3/11/2026

    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: 23/100
    • Wait: 0/0

    50. Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM): Special Education Considerations

    Program: Regional Safety Services

    Audience: Administrators, Directors of Security, Clinicians

    Dates: 3/13/2026

    This workshop will discuss the special considerations necessary to ensure your threat assessment processes do not violate special education protocols and procedures. How IDEA, 504, and ADA Title II "Direct Threat Standard” intersect with threat assessment and the considerations needed to ensure districts are complying with federal law will be presented. Best practice guidance regarding parent permission vs notification, information sharing, discipline, and change in programming and/or placement decisions will be discussed. In addition, knowledge gained in serving as an expert witness in court cases involving threat assessment, targeted violence and suicidal ideation will be highlighted. Workshop participants will discuss special considerations to be considered when conducting threat assessments with students with disabilities or suspected of having a disability. They will also understand the clear distinction, yet complementary aspects, between threat assessment and special education policies and procedures. Participants learn how IDEA, 504 and ADA Title II "Direct Threat Standard” intersect with threat assessment and the considerations needed to ensure districts are complying with federal law. Participants will be provided best practice guidance regarding parent permission vs notification, information sharing, and discipline, identify the critical actions that need to be taken in the threat assessment process if a change of placement or programming is to be recommended and identify data points to be collected to identify and mitigate disproportionality
    • Enrolled: 28/200
    • Wait: 0/0

    51. Annual Literacy Conference: Literacy Rich Classrooms: Science of Reading in Action

    Program: Curriculum Center Literacy

    Audience: K-8 Educators

    Dates: 3/16/2026

    Join us for the annual literacy conference hosted by The Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy at Manhattanville University and Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES. The year's theme, Literacy Rich Classrooms: Science of Reading in Action, will explore innovative strategies to enhance literacy education through the latest research in the science of reading. The Conference will include:
  • Keynote Address, with Dr. Molly Ness - The What, How, and Why of Orthographic Mapping
  • Participants will choose to attend two workshops on topics including comprehension, bridging the spelling gap, writing across the content areas and more!
  • Closing Keynote, with Dawn Nieman, M.S. F/OGA - Birds of A Feather Flock Together!

    The Conference will be held at Manhattanville University. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of research-based literacy practices and connect with educators dedicated to fostering a love for reading and writing in all students! Registration Deadline: February 10, 2026

    • Enrolled: 188/200
    • Wait: 0/3

    52. Current Drug Trends in Schools

    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: 3/17/2026

    This training provides school staff and stakeholders with up-to-date information on emerging drug trends affecting youth, including the rise in vaping, counterfeit pills, THC concentrates, and the influence of social media on drug use. Participants will learn how to recognize signs of substance use, understand the risks associated with newer substances like fentanyl and synthetic cannabinoids, and explore effective prevention strategies.
    • Enrolled: 8/100
    • Wait: 0/0

    53. 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.

    • Enrolled: 3/100
    • Wait: 0/0

    54. Threat Assessment Refresher 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: 3/25/2026

    This training has been developed for Threat Assessment Team members who have received initial training on the CSTAG model and have implemented a functional behavioral Threat Assessment process. It is designed to review key principals of Threat Assessment, problem solve areas of improvement, and refine existing processes. This training is recommended annually.
    • Enrolled: 5/100
    • Wait: 0/0

    55. 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: 3/25/2026

    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: 4/100
    • Wait: 0/0

    56. Advanced Threat Assessment Training (Module C)

    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: 3/26/2026

    ** 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: 43/60
    • Wait: 0/0

    57. From Sketch to Spark! Creativity Meets Artificial Intelligence

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 4/13/2026

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    In this full-day workshop for art educators, explore how AI and drawing apps can inspire new forms of creative expression. Learn the basics of AI, its impact on art and originality, and ethical considerations. Then dive into an "AI Playground” to test tools, spark ideas, and design a ready-to-use lesson plan to bring back to your classroom. Please bring your own device.
    • Enrolled: 12/30
    • Wait: 0/5

    58. NEW DATE - Annual Spring Law Update

    Program: Center for Educational Leadership

    Audience: District and Building Level Leaders

    Dates: 4/13/2026

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    Participants will hear from school attorney James Girvin regarding guidance memoranda and participate in discussions on issues and scenarios on collective bargaining, student and staff personnel issues, and discipline matters (including PINS and family court matters). He will also address managing contentious Board of Education Meetings, de-escalation techniques, FERPA issues and politics around DEI. Participants will also discuss legal matter related to district elections and calendars among other topics.

    In this annual law update, Jay Girvin, Esq., will address current legal issues school districts are facing on a daily basis. Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Managing Contentious Board of Education Meetings
  • De-escalation Techniques
  • Parliamentary Procedure guidance
  • Board-Superintendent Relationship
  • School Attorney relationship
  • Negotiations Issues
  • Public messaging
  • Public Employee Speech in the COVID world
  • Bullying in the workplace
  • How to Investigate
  • Addressing Employee Leave Issues
  • FERPA Issues/FOIL
  • Politics Around DEI
  • Student Discipline
    • Enrolled: 23/35
    • Wait: 0/10

    59. Rethinking Elementary Social Studies

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 4/14/2026

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    Join elementary teachers and social studies leaders for an engaging and enlightening workshop that delves into the innovative realm of teaching social studies at the elementary level. This workshop is designed to foster a collaborative learning environment where educators can collectively examine and unpack the most effective practices in K-5 classrooms with a focus on interdisciplinary learning. The workshop will offer a comprehensive overview of the New York State Social Studies Framework and Social Studies Practices, and participants will glean insights on how to effectively incorporate the practices into their teaching methods. Through practical examples and case studies, educators will gain a deeper appreciation for the vital role these practices play in fostering critical thinking, historical analysis, and civic engagement among elementary students.
    • Enrolled: 6/25
    • Wait: 0/5

    60. Utilizing De-escalation Strategies to Increase Instructional Time for Students

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

    Audience: Pre-K through Grade 12 General and Special Education teachers, assistants, aides, paraprofessionals, clinicians, and administrators

    Dates: 4/14/2026

    Wait ListStarting Soon
    This training package empowers educators to understand and effectively manage the conflict cycle of behavior. Participants will learn about the phases of acting-out behavior and how to effectively prevent and respond to unexpected social, emotional, and behavioral situations in school settings. Participants will learn to recognize and respond to acting-out behavior with de-escalation strategies tailored to each phase of the acting-out cycle. Opportunities to engage with colleagues and apply strategies to various scenarios are embedded into the training.
    *Please note that this is NOT a crisis or emergency intervention training.*

    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, April 13, 2026, 11:59 pm

    • Enrolled: 56/55
    • Wait: 1/35

    61. Northwell School Mental Health Program: Adjustment Disorders for ENL Students

    Program: Community Schools

    Dates: 4/14/2026

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    This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of adjustment disorders in English as a New Language (ENL) students, a challenge that arises from the cultural, linguistic, and social transitions experienced by students newly arrived, affecting their emotional well-being, academic performance, and social integration. Learn strategies to identify the manifestations of adjustment difficulties in ENL students, implement culturally responsive interventions, and facilitate their successful integration into the school community.

    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.

    • Enrolled: 8/100
    • Wait: 0/0

    62. Northwell School Mental Health Program: Project ECHO - ADHD

    Program: Community Schools

    Dates: 4/15/2026

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    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.

    • Enrolled: 6/100
    • Wait: 0/0

    63. An Overview of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

    Audience: Special education and general education teachers, school counselors, school social workers and psychologists, transition specialists and CSE chairpersons.

    Dates: 4/15/2026

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    This training is designed to assist professionals to identify the importance of collaborative transition planning with ACCES-VR.

    The focus will be on reviewing Pre-ETS, integrating Pre-ETS into transition-focused Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and highlighting how strong community partnerships ensure successful outcomes.

    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, April 14, 2026, 11:59pm

    • Enrolled: 13/35
    • Wait: 0/25

    64. Science of Reading for Administrators: The First Steps - April 2026

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

    Audience: Building and District Leaders

    Dates: 4/15/2026

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    This training is intended to help administrators gain a greater understanding of what the Science of Reading has determined to be the foundational skills needed to become a proficient reader.
    Participants will explore current instructional practices in reading and the impact they have on reading proficiency.
    This training also highlights ineffective practices and why those may not be working. Participants will review tools to support analyzing classroom and building practices and have time to begin action planning for improvement.

    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, April 13, 2026, 11:59 pm

    • Enrolled: 4/20
    • Wait: 0/20

    65. Test Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

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

    Dates: 4/15/2026

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    This training was developed to promote the understanding and appropriate use of testing accommodations for students with disabilities.

    The training is intended to provide information related to the decision-making process and types of testing accommodations, as well as the documentation of appropriate accommodations on the individualized education program (IEP).

    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, April 14, 2026, 11:59 pm

    • Enrolled: 15/25
    • Wait: 0/25

    66. 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

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    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: 22/100
    • Wait: 0/0

    67. 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: 4/15/2026

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    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: 0/100
    • Wait: 0/0

    68. Chemical Hygiene Officer/ Chemical Management Awareness Training

    Program: Regional Safety Services

    Audience: Administrators, Science Staff

    Dates: 4/16/2026

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    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.
    • Enrolled: 11/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    69. Living History: Hudson Highlands and the American Revolution

    Program: The Hudson River Teacher Center

    Audience: All educators, administrators and school staff

    Dates: 4/17/2026 to 4/18/2026

    The Hudson Highlands played a central role in the American Revolution. Whoever controlled the river, controlled the outcome of the War. Redoubts were built throughout the Hudson Valley on the high ground overlooking the river to stop any British advance from New York City. Battles took place at Fort Montgomery, Peekskill and Stony Point from 1777 to 1779. George Washington ordered the construction of beacons throughout the Hudson Valley as a warning system against a British incursion from the south.

    This course will consist of a Zoom Meeting with multimedia presentation about the history of the American Revolution in the Hudson Highlands and historic site visits in the Hudson River Valley. Participants will be responsible for all travel costs and meals.

    Participants will be able to:

  • Identify the reasons why the Hudson Highlands were so important to the American war effort in the War of Independence.
  • Discuss the impact of the American Revolution on Hudson Valley communities
  • Summarize battles such as Fort Montgomery and Stony Point
  • Analyze the arguments between Loyalists and Patriots during the American Revolution
    • Enrolled: 28/30
    • Wait: 0/10

    70. 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.
    • Enrolled: 20/40
    • Wait: 0/0

    71. Growing Self-Regulation in Young Learners: Strategies for the Elementary Classroom (CEs Available)

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

    Dates: 4/21/2026

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

    This interactive workshop is designed specifically for elementary school educators who aim to cultivate self-regulation skills among young students. Participants will explore the developmental stages of self-regulation and its importance in early learning environments. This workshop will offer a variety of age-appropriate strategies, activities, and classroom management techniques that promote emotional control, attention, and perseverance. Educators will learn how to seamlessly integrate these practices into daily routines and academic instruction to foster a supportive and resilient classroom culture. Through hands-on activities, case studies, and collaborative discussions, teachers will leave equipped with practical tools to help students navigate their emotions, behaviors, and academic challenges more effectively.

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

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

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

    • Enrolled: 14/30
    • Wait: 0/10

    72. Educational Benefit IEP Reflection

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

    Audience: Special education administrators, chairpersons, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, related services professionals

    Dates: 4/21/2026

    The Educational Benefit IEP Reflection: Strategies for Improving Education Programs and Decision Making at the Committee on Special Education professional development training package is intended to build awareness that student growth should be reflected across multiple years of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Furthermore, it is intended to guide participants to the realization that throughout the IEP there should be indicators of how the student learns, what their needs are, and the specialized instruction that their disability requires.

    ● - Participants will learn the historical context around Educational Benefit.
    ● - Participants will understand what constitutes Educational Benefit.
    ● - Participants will perform a replicable process for reviewing IEPs.

    ***Please bring 3 consecutive years of a student's IEP with the corresponding progress notes for each year (paper copy only and DE-IDENTIFIED).

    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, April 20, 2026, 11:59pm

    • Enrolled: 9/25
    • Wait: 0/25

    73. Case Consultation with Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health

    Program: Community Schools

    Audience: Clinicians, Administrators

    Dates: 4/21/2026

    As the school year winds down, join the Westchester County Children's SPOA Team for a group consultation to support navigating and accessing services for students and families in need of behavioral health support. Please bring specific cases and questions for consultation.

    Learning Objectives:

  • Become familiar with the CSPOA consultation process and form
  • Be able to describe a CSPOA Roundtable and when and how to call one
  • Generalize recommendations and referrals for one student to other students who may need similar support.
    • Enrolled: 13/100
    • Wait: 0/0

    74. Northwell School Mental Health Program: Psychosis/Schizophrenia

    Program: Community Schools

    Dates: 4/21/2026

    This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of psychosis and schizophrenia, mental health conditions that impact an individual's perception of reality, thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Learn practical strategies to recognize early warning signs, provide compassionate support within the school environment, address stigma, and facilitate timely access to professional evaluation and specialized care for students experiencing or at risk of these conditions.

    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.

    • Enrolled: 6/100
    • Wait: 0/0

    75. Reunification Kit Building & 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: 4/22/2026

    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. Materials needed to assemble the reunification kits are available for purchase for an additional fee.
    • Enrolled: 11/100
    • Wait: 0/0

    76. Transition Assessment: The Essentials

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

    Audience: General and special education administrators, special education teachers, school counselors, school psychologists, and other related service providers.

    Dates: 4/22/2026

    This training introduces transition assessment, reviews transition assessments for education and training, employment, and independent living, and utilizes a case scenario activity to review using transition assessment results to develop the Individualized Education Program.

    Additional transition assessment trainings offered this year will include: Using Transition Assessment results Throughout the IEP (1.27.2026) and Transition Assessment for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (1.14.2026).

    This training will also be offered 11.18.25.

    This training will be held via Zoom.

    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 the PNW BOCES website. If a delayed opening is announced, this session will be cancelled and rescheduled for another date if possible.

    Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:59pm

    Training Date: Wednesday, April 22nd, from 9:00am to 11:30am

    • Enrolled: 11/50
    • Wait: 0/25

    77. Orton-Gillingham Learning Pathways Information Session

    Program: Curriculum Center Literacy

    Audience: K-4 classroom teachers, reading teachers, literacy coaches, school building leaders, school district leaders

    Dates: 4/22/2026

    New
    The Rose Institute for Learning and Literacy at Manhattanville University and PNW BOCES have partnered to offer Orton-Gillingham professional learning pathways. These pathways prepare educators to use a multisensory, structured approach to teaching literacy skills and include both coursework and supervised practicums.

    Pathways can lead to the:

  • Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator Certification
  • Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Certification

    Join this information session to learn about learning pathways, the scope and sequence of programs, pricing, and timelines. District and building leaders are encouraged to attend to learn about opportunities for Coser-aidable district cohorts.

    • Enrolled: 45/75
    • Wait: 0/20

    78. Cornell University - Facilitation Skills for Conflict Management

    Program: Center for Educational Leadership

    Audience: District and Building Level Leaders

    Dates: 4/23/2026

    This workshop explores the potential and limits of the facilitator role for managers and supervisors dealing with conflict between employees.  Participants will learn facilitator interventions for dealing with difficult behavior and practice coaching skills to support participants in facilitated discussions.
    • Enrolled: 13/25
    • Wait: 0/10

    79. 5th Annual Regional Institute for School Business Leaders

    Program: Center for Educational Leadership

    Dates: 4/24/2026

    Join fellow school business office leaders for a day of networking and professional learning. Learn practical strategies to effectively guide your work and support your leadership during times of change and uncertainty.

    • Enrolled: 23/60
    • Wait: 0/10

    80. New Teacher Implementation 3-5 Orientation to SS/ELA (VIRTUAL)

    Program: Curriculum Center

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

    Dates: 4/24/2026

    Join us for an opportunity to explore how best to utilize the SS/ELA Curriculum in your classroom. This offering is designed for 3-5 teachers who are new to the curriculum or their grade level. This virtual training is provided for free for participating districts. Attendees will gain a better understanding of SS/ELA's design, foundational principles, lesson plans, resources, and assessments, and how they can be utilized in diverse learning environments. Teachers will also have an opportunity to work with other teachers new to the program as they learn how to incorporate SS/ELA into their daily classroom instruction. The curriculum's designers will lead groups through best practices related to the SS/ELA curriculum and the New York State Social Studies Framework while providing ample time to explore.
    • Enrolled: 4/40
    • Wait: 0/10

    81. New Teacher Implementation 6-8 Orientation to SS/ELA (VIRTUAL)

    Program: Curriculum Center

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

    Dates: 4/24/2026

    Join us for an opportunity to explore how best to utilize the SS/ELA Curriculum in your classroom. This offering is designed for 6-8 teachers who are new to the curriculum or their grade level. This virtual training is provided for free for participating districts. Attendees will gain a better understanding of SS/ELA's design, foundational principles, lesson plans, resources, and assessments, and how they can be utilized in diverse learning environments. Teachers will also have an opportunity to work with other teachers new to the program as they learn how to incorporate SS/ELA into their daily classroom instruction. The curriculum's designers will lead groups through best practices related to the SS/ELA curriculum and the New York State Social Studies Framework while providing ample time to explore.
    • Enrolled: 1/40
    • Wait: 0/10

    82. 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.

    • Enrolled: 36/60
    • Wait: 0/15

    83. EduProtocols: Plugged & Unplugged

    Program: Model Schools

    Audience: Teachers and Leaders

    Dates: 4/27/2026

    Looking for a fun, practical way to boost student engagement and collaboration? In this interactive workshop, educators will explore EduProtocols-research-based, flexible lesson templates designed to increase participation, streamline instruction, and support diverse learning styles. Participants will experience both plugged and unplugged EduProtocols and learn how these structures can be applied across content areas to foster collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. You'll leave with ready-to-use strategies that improve instructional efficiency while keeping students actively involved in learning. Please bring a device and a topic you are currently teaching so you can design and walk away with an EduProtocol you can use immediately with your students.
    • Enrolled: 2/25
    • Wait: 0/5

    84. Rethinking Secondary Social Studies

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 4/27/2026

    Join high school teachers and social studies leaders for an engaging and enlightening workshop that delves into the innovative realm of teaching social studies at the high school level. This workshop is designed to foster a collaborative learning environment where educators can collectively examine and unpack the most effective practices in high social studies education to support student success on the Regents Exams and encourage vertical articulation. The workshop will offer a comprehensive overview of the New York State Social Studies Framework and Social Studies Practices, and participants will glean insights on how to effectively incorporate the practices into their teaching methods. Through practical examples and case studies, educators will gain a deeper appreciation for the vital role these practices play in fostering critical thinking, historical analysis, and civic engagement among high school students to support student success on the Seal of Civic Readiness, as well as the Global II and US History and Government Regents Exams and with the instructional shifts called for in NY Inspires.
    • Enrolled: 4/25
    • Wait: 0/5

    85. Special Education for General Education Administrators

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

    Audience: Administrators, Curriculum Specialists, Department Heads

    Dates: 4/28/2026 to 6/2/2026

    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 4-part series with 1.5 hour sessions all on Tuesday mornings, 9:30AM-11:00AM.

    Session 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).

    Session 2: The Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process, Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), Specially Designed Instruction (SDI), and Classroom Observations.

    Session 3: Diploma and credential options for students with disabilities, Considerations for English language learners (ELLs) with or suspected of having disabilities, Placement & Scheduling to meet student needs & IEPs.

    Session 4: Discipline considerations for students with disabilities and DCIP (Suspension or Removal from the Student's current placement).

    This training will be held via Zoom.

    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: Monday, April 27, 2026 at 11:59pm

    Training Dates: 4/28/26, 5/5/26, 5/19/26, 6/2/26, all from 9:30am to 11:30am

    • Enrolled: 31/40
    • Wait: 0/25

    86. 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.
    • Enrolled: 13/100
    • Wait: 0/0

    87. Best Practices in Progress Monitoring: An Introduction

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

    Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Literacy/Reading Instructors, Administrators, Curriculum Specialists, Department Heads.

    Dates: 4/30/2026

    This workshop will focus on progress monitoring for grades K-8. Participants will gain an overview of what progress monitoring for academics is and how to use Curriculum Based Measures (CBM) to implement this practice with individual students. Content is applicable to work with all general education students within a tiered model of academic support (e.g. MTSS, RtI) and students receiving special education services. Topics include legal considerations of progress monitoring, using reading Curriculum-Based Measures (CBM) for data-based decision-making, and a 7-step process for implementing progress monitoring at the individual student level.

    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: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:59pm
    Training Date: Thursday, April 30th; from 9:00am to 3:00pm

    • Enrolled: 11/40
    • Wait: 0/25

    88. Performance-Based Learning and Assessment in Middle and High School

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Audience: School and district leaders

    Dates: 4/30/2026

    This event, which will be a hybrid webinar with in-person discussions and presentations, will provide New York State administrators and school leaders with an opportunity to engage in regional discussions about approaches to performance-based learning and assessment (PBLA) experiences that support local implementation of NY Inspires and NY's Educational Assessment Strategy in middle and high school. Please note that to attend this event, you must attend in person at a BOCES or Big 5 designated site.
    • Enrolled: 5/25
    • Wait: 0/5

    89. Northwell School Mental Health Program: Children of Parents with Substance Use Disorder and Other Mental Health Conditions

    Program: Community Schools

    Dates: 4/30/2026

    This session will provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by children of parents with substance use disorder and other mental health conditions. Learn practical strategies to identify the signs of distress in these students, provide compassionate and trauma-informed support within the school setting, and connect them with appropriate resources to foster their resilience, academic success, and overall healthy development.

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

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

    • Enrolled: 7/100
    • Wait: 0/0

    90. AI as a Co-Planning Partner: Designing Multimodal Lessons & Resources

    Program: Model Schools

    Audience: Teachers and Leaders

    Dates: 5/4/2026

    This hands-on, collaborative session invites educators to engage with AI as a co-planner that supports (rather than replaces) professional expertise, with a strong focus on using AI to differentiate instruction and design lessons that offer multiple pathways for learning. Through guided exploration of tools such as ChatGPT, Google NotebookLM, and Gemini Gems, participants will use AI to reimagine lessons across visual, auditory, interactive, and narrative modalities, helping students access content in ways that align with their strengths and needs. The day emphasizes practical, task-oriented workflows for adapting existing lessons - such as visualizing abstract concepts, generating alternative explanations, designing scenario-based simulations, and creating parallel versions of tasks and materials. Balancing brief explorations of how these tools work with extended, structured design time, educators will leave with refined prompting strategies, concrete instructional artifacts, and flexible frameworks they can apply across subjects and grade levels to expand access, deepen understanding, and strengthen instructional planning. (PNW BOCES Model Schools districts receive a 15% discount.)
    • Enrolled: 15/28
    • Wait: 0/10

    91. Working With Immigrant Students and Families During Uncertain Times (CEs Available)

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

    Dates: 5/4/2026

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

    As the educational landscape shifts, educators need to be prepared to help meet the varied needs of youth who have immigration experiences and immigration traumas. This workshop will start with a review of the history of immigration in the USA and how stigmas towards immigration for specific groups were created and maintained. We will explore the current and correct terms to use, struggles immigrants and refugees face, and strategies and resources educators can use to work with students and families. We will discuss various types of school-based programming that could be created that is built with immigrants in mind, to reach true inclusivity.

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

    • Enrolled: 2/50
    • Wait: 0/5

    92. Reviewing Your Literacy Curriculum: Evaluating Alignment with the Science of Reading

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

    Audience: Building and District Leaders, Teachers, Teaching Assistants.

    Dates: 5/4/2026

    This training is designed to provide participants with essential information necessary for preparing for and conducting a review of their district's current K-5 literacy curriculum. Participants will examine the purpose of regularly evaluating their literacy curriculum, review the key elements of the Science of Reading, learn how to develop a curriculum review team, and gain knowledge in how to create a plan to address instructional gaps through implementing necessary initiatives and practices.

    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.

    Registration Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11:59pm
    Training Date: Monday, May 4th; from 9:00am to 3:00pm

    • Enrolled: 17/30
    • Wait: 0/25

    93. 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.
    • Enrolled: 47/70
    • Wait: 0/0

    94. How to Effectively Build and Manage Business Relationships for Work-Based Learning (WBL) Experiences

    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: 5/5/2026

    This training is designed to look at specific examples of how businesses can partner with schools to implement WBL experiences, utilize strategies and resources designed to effectively recruit and build rapport with local businesses, and identify methods and resources to positively maintain business relationships throughout WBL experiences.

    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, May 4, 2026, 11:59 pm

    • Enrolled: 17/35
    • Wait: 1/25

    95. Phonics & Word Recognition: Establishing the Foundations for Reading Success (2-Day)

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

    Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, Literacy/Reading Instructors, Administrators, Curriculum Specialists, Department Heads

    Dates: 5/5/2026 to 5/6/2026

    The purpose of this training is to help participants gain a greater understanding of the Science of Reading; specifically, what phonics and word recognition is and how crucial this skill set is to the foundation of reading success.

    Participants will explore what skills to teach when, and how to teach these skills for students to master phonics and word recognition. The training will also provide context for the importance of using assessments to improve the effectiveness of phonics instruction for students. To overcome equity barriers, educators need to focus on systemic, explicit instruction to teach the skills supported by the science of reading.

    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, May 4, 2026, 11:59pm

    • Enrolled: 14/20
    • Wait: 1/20

    96. 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).
    • Enrolled: 14/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    97. Consultant Teacher Services: Supporting Classroom & Curriculum Participation

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

    Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, administrators

    Dates: 5/6/2026

    This training will help participants understand how to use consultant teacher services to support the participation of students with disabilities in the general education classroom and curriculum.

    Participants will examine the purpose and goals of including consultant teacher services in a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). The training will define consultant teacher services according to New York State regulations as well as offer insight into what effective consultant teacher services look like in the classroom. Participants will learn how to determine if consultant teacher services are appropriate for meeting a student with a disability's unique educational needs, what information about consultant teacher services should be included in an IEP, and the roles and responsibilities of educators in providing these services. We will also explore how teachers can engage in effective collaboration and co-planning to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality consultant teacher services.

    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, May 5, 2026, 11:59 pm

    • Enrolled: 5/40
    • Wait: 1/25

    98. DASA Dignity for All Students Act - Mandated 6 hour certification workshop (Facilitated via Zoom)

    Program: NYS State Certification Courses

    Audience: All individuals pursuing SED certification/licensure

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

    In accordance with Article 2 Sections 10-18 of the Education Law, all applicants for Certification in NYS registered programs are required to complete six clock hours of Training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyber bullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention (DASA Training). This workshop will address the social patterns of harassment, bullying, and discrimination including, but not limited to those acts based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, or sex. It will also cover the identification and mitigation of harassment, bullying, and discrimination; and strategies for effectively addressing problems of exclusion, bias, and aggression in educational settings. Successful completion of this course will meet the certification requirements in Sec14 (5) of Chapter 102 of the Laws of 2012.

    This certification workshop will be conducted via Zoom. Participants will be emailed a Zoom link and all necessary materials.

    As this is a mandated, six-hour New York State Certification course, the following requirements are in place.

  • Cameras need to remain on for the entire training
  • Participation from one location for the duration of the training (movement is distracting to other participants)
  • Participation on a screen large enough for reading documents (phones not recommended)
  • Participation in whole-group conversations, breakout room discussions, and chat conversations
    • Enrolled: 1/25
    • Wait: 0/5

    99. 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).
    • Enrolled: 15/50
    • Wait: 0/0

    100. Building a Local Seal of Sustainability & Climate Science: Learn How to Create a Seal to Meet NYS Educational Requirements and Innovate Graduation Pathways for Students

    Program: Center for Environmental Education

    Dates: 5/7/2026

    As New York State advances new expectations for climate literacy in schools and explores expanded proficiency and graduation pathways, districts have a unique opportunity to design meaningful, locally developed credentials that demonstrate student readiness. This full-day workshop will support educators and leaders in building a Seal of Sustainability and Climate Science that aligns with emerging state guidance while serving as a district-developed assessment of student proficiency. Modeled in part on the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness, participants will explore how to design and administer a local seal that enables students to demonstrate proficiency through both knowledge and authentic applied experiences, and that may complement or serve as an alternative to traditional Regents exam measures. Facilitated by Greg Fredricks, Dan Novak, Cindy Binnie, and invited experts, the workshop will provide guidance on seal design, implementation, and alignment with district and state priorities, including the upcoming climate literacy requirement. Participants will examine models, resources, and best practices for creating interdisciplinary learning opportunities that engage students in real-world sustainability and climate challenges. Emphasis will be placed on structuring a seal that elevates student voice, promotes applied learning, and builds coherence across subject areas. Designed for district teams including curriculum leaders, administrators, and teachers across disciplines, this workshop prioritizes collaboration and dedicated planning time. Teams will assess their current programs, identify gaps and opportunities, and begin developing a customized seal framework tailored to their local context. By the end of the session, participants will leave with concrete next steps, a stronger cross-disciplinary team, and a clear vision for implementing a Seal of Sustainability and Climate Science that supports both compliance and innovation. Lunch will be provided.
    • Enrolled: 12/30
    • Wait: 0/15

    101. Northwell School Mental Health Program: Overview of Child Mental Health

    Program: Community Schools

    Dates: 5/7/2026

    This introductory session will provide school staff with a foundational understanding of common mental health challenges faced by students. Participants will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health concerns, explore practical strategies to support students' well-being, and gain resources to foster a positive and inclusive school environment.

    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.

    • Enrolled: 3/100
    • Wait: 0/0