Participants will gain strategies for increasing transparency in teacher evaluations and improving individual teacher practice.

Please note: This training is offered multiple times during the 2026-2027 school year. Participants need only attend one session to meet the annual re-certification requirement and may select the date and time that best meets their needs.

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

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

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

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lynn Allen, Deputy Superintendent, PNW BOCES

Event Sponsor: Imagine Learning

Registration fee: $75 members / $85 non-members

Each Monday evening, participants will go deeper into the neuroscience, exploring how your mindset shapes everything that happens in your classroom. Topics include stress relief and self-regulation, shifting internal narratives, creating healthy boundaries, the art of change, and how to use your voice with confidence and clarity. This isn't about adding more strategies to your toolkit. It's about becoming the educator you've always envisioned and leading others there too.

**Prerequisite:Thrive 1 and Thrive 2

The program includes 20-hours of synchronous professional learning (Monday and Tuesday evenings), 3-month program access, an Empowered Educator workbook, private audio feed, and community coaching sessions.

This professional learning series, offered in collaboration between the PNW BOCES School Library System and the Hudson Valley Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (HV RBERN), is designed to strengthen collaboration between School Librarians and ENL educators from the same school or district. Participants should register and attend as a partnership or team.

Through a collaborative design process, teams will create and/or expand a literacy-rich event/initiative that supports multilingual learners and fosters meaningful family engagement. Participants will explore student and family needs, build successful partnerships, engage in feedback and revision, and develop plans for sustainable collaboration.

Session 1- Newcomers to the series - October 6, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm (5 hrs); Returning partnerships - October 6, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm (2 hrs):
Discover & Define
New partnerships/teams will build a shared understanding of each other's roles and review exemplary projects.
All participants will receive planning support, access to family engagement and funding resources, and dedicated collaborative work time to identify student and family needs and define a challenge or focus area to guide their work.

Session 2- January 26, full day, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm (5 hrs):
Feedback & Refine
Participants will actively develop project components through structured planning, peer feedback, and revision with support from SLS and HV RBERN staff.

Session 3- Session 3 - March 16, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm (5 hrs):
Showcase & Sustain
Participants will share their projects, reflect on their experiences, and develop sustainability plans to expand collaborative literacy opportunities for multilingual learners and families.

Participants should bring a device to access workshop materials and collaborative planning resources.

This workshop explores a culturally and linguistically responsive approach to examining student concerns before referral, with attention to language development, instructional access, learning environments, assessment practices, intervention efforts, and legal requirements.

Participants and members of MTSS teams will consider how concerns identified through classroom data and student performance may warrant targeted Tier 2 supports and additional problem-solving before referral. Through case studies and collaborative discussion, educators will learn how to examine language differences from a disability perspective and make more accurate, equitable, and defensible decisions for multilingual learners.

Participants should have a device to access workshop materials.

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

The session introduces the nine essential evaluation elements outlined by regulation and examines the purpose and impact of evaluation on teaching and learning. Participants will explore rubric domains, components, and priorities, including how they connect, how performance levels are determined, and how to align observable evidence to rubric criteria while understanding evaluator intent.

Through guided practice, attendees will analyze lesson observations, collect objective evidence, and apply ratings using the Danielson framework. The workshop also connects evaluation to student-centered instruction, clarifying what it looks and sounds like in classrooms and identifying instructional strategies that strengthen it. NYS growth measures and student learning objectives will also be reviewed.

A key focus is effective feedback: distinguishing it from praise and criticism, evaluating its quality, and understanding its role in accurately representing teacher practice. Participants will build skills in conducting "crucial conversations,” delivering meaningful, actionable feedback that promotes professional growth, collaboration, and reflective practice.

Finally, the workshop addresses inter-rater reliability, with opportunities to practice scoring using video and rubric tools to ensure consistency in evidence collection and performance-level determination across evaluators.

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

Discussions may include topics such as student well-being, executive functioning, 504/IEP processes, risk assessment, compliance updates, parent engagement, and schoolwide support systems.

Designed to inspire and strengthen practice, the forum equips counselors with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and actionable strategies they can immediately bring back to their schools. By connecting professionals across the region, the forum fosters a network of support that helps strengthen school communities and promote student success.

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.

All six sessions will take place virtually. District teams will attend all six required sessions as a group. Each session will have two possible dates. District teams choose which of the two dates to attend each session. Each team will receive a registration confirmation and follow-up email to identify preferred dates for each session. The first 4 sessions will be from 9:00am-12:00pm. Sessions 5 and 6 will be from 9:00am-10:30am.

Session 1: October 6th or October 14th
Session 2: October 19th or October 29th
Session 3: November 5th or November 10th
Session 4: November 18th or December 2nd
Session 5: February 2nd or February 5th
Session 6: April 6th or 13th

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

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

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

Registration Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:59pm

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

All PNW BOCES visitors must enter our 200 BOCES Drive campus through the main entrance off Veterans Road/Northmore Drive. Please prepare to arrive a few minutes early to pass through security. A valid ID (such as a driver's license) will be required to enter campus.

Through interactive discussions, reflection, mindfulness practices, and classroom-ready strategies, participants will explore how emotional intelligence impacts relationships, regulation, communication, and student success. Educators will leave with sustainable tools to navigate challenges with greater calm, clarity, and connection-both personally and professionally.

There will be 4, two-hour, synchronous sessions via Zoom. The rest of the coursework will be completed asynchronously.

Session 1 focuses on defining the mentor-mentee relationship, understanding the specific scope and expectations of the administrative position, and building a school culture of trust as a foundation for staff collaboration and student success.

Session 2 explores the distinctions between leading and managing, with an emphasis on how effective administrators plan, delegate, and execute work while communicating clearly and engaging in difficult conversations in a timely, professional manner. Participants will examine common pitfalls for administrators, reflect on their own leadership habits, and identify practical strategies to strengthen both day-to-day management and long-term leadership impact.

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

Participants develop the knowledge and skills necessary to implement the principal evaluation process using professional standards, multiple measures of effectiveness, observation protocols, and evidence-based feedback.

The workshop emphasizes inter-rater reliability, effective coaching conversations, continuous school improvement, and the use of evaluation data to support principal growth while ensuring accountability and compliance with state regulations.

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

Note: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC and Doctoral Level Psychologists. All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. 1.5 CEU Credit is available.

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

Participants will have opportunities to build professional networks, engage in meaningful dialogue, seek feedback on challenges, share ideas, and celebrate successes.

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

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

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

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

Participants will examine diverse perspectives on the American experience, discover literature that highlights key historical events and voices, and explore inquiry-based strategies. Participants will leave with practical resources and annotated book lists to help students reflect on America's past, understand its present, and imagine its future.

In this workshop, you will learn what SDI is and how it can be applied within instruction through the delivery of Explicit Instruction. Next steps in SDI will give participants an opportunity to determine specially designed instruction practices based on various case studies to then create lesson plans with evident SDI.

All PNW BOCES visitors must enter our 200 BOCES Drive campus through the main entrance off Veterans Road/Northmore Drive. Please prepare to arrive a few minutes early to pass through security. A valid ID (such as a driver's license) will be required to enter campus.

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, October 12, 2026, 11:59pm

This 2-hour in-person session is to help schools prepare for one of the science investigations that students must complete for the ELS assessment.

Participants will be given an opportunity to practice the "hands-on” portion of the assessment. The learning facilitator will review all Teacher Materials, Rubrics, Student Directions, Student Answer Packets, and supplemental Investigation resources. Facilitators will address questions about all aspects of the student task. Alignment to the Science 21 curriculum will be briefly reviewed.

Since the investigation tasks are considered secured items by the NYSED Office of State Assessment, we have been advised that we cannot distribute the investigations to workshop participants. PLEASE BRING A COPY OF THE INVESTIGATION WITH YOU.

If you have not yet gotten a copy of the investigation, copy and paste this link into your browser; it will bring you to the download instructions. These downloads must be done through the PRINCIPAL PORTAL through the NYSED website. https://www.nysed.gov/sites/default/files/programs/state-assessment/availability-els-ils-required-investigations-2022.pdf

Participants will explore the role of the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and how districts can ensure equitable access to 504 Plans for students who meet eligibility criteria.

The session also examines when a student may not qualify for a 504 Plan and when a health plan may be more appropriate, while reinforcing advocacy practices that uphold the dignity and worth of students with disabilities.

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.

This workshop will utilize and outline the most updated research to show participants the what and how of evidence-based practice in language. Participants will learn how to explicitly teach oral language comprehension, strategies for multilingual learners, and determine ways to integrate specific strategies and tools that seamlessly integrate across the content areas.

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

Note: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC and Doctoral Level Psychologists. All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. 1.25 CEU Credit is available.

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

This series assists building level administrators and supervisors by developing an in-depth understanding of human resources as it relates to their respective assignments as well as preparation for central office roles.

Sessions address critical topics such as certification, recruitment, interviewing skills, selection and appointment, induction and orientation, contract negotiations, conducting investigations, employee discipline, conflict management and problem solving.

The program also offers participants the opportunity to participate in an optional complimentary professional coaching session.

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

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

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

All meetings will take place at Southern Westchester BOCES.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 11:59pm
Training Dates: Thursday 10/15/26; Thursday 11/12/26; Thursday 12/10/26; Thursday 1/14/27; Thursday 2/11/27; Thursday 3/11/27; Thursday 4/15/27; Thursday 5/13/27; all from 9am to 2:00pm

Note: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC and Doctoral Level Psychologists. All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. 1.5 CEU Credit is available.

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

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

Become a continuing part of a network of LGBTQ+ educators/leaders with whom you can share ideas and experiences.

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR PARTICIPANTS WILL:

The Bridge to Success: Connection to Students, Staff, and Community

Assistant principals are critical school leaders who build bridges among students, staff, families, and the communities they serve. This year's institute will explore the impactful role of the Assistant Principal in fostering meaningful connections, strengthening school culture, developing collaborative partnerships, and supporting student success.

Through keynote presentations and breakout workshops, participants will gain practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and opportunities to connect with colleagues from throughout the region. Together, we will explore how effective leadership creates pathways to success for schools and communities while strengthening the professional network of assistant principals across our region.

Keynote Speakers:

Dr. Lizzette Ruiz-Giovinazzi, Superintendent of Schools, Nyack Public Schools

Dr. Stephen Hancock, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Brewster Central School District

Dr. Donald Marra, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Ossining Union Free School District.

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

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

By the end of this session, educators will be prepared to implement the COD Prevention Curriculum and empower students with the tools for resilience and well-being.

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.

*** THIS TRAINING WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30TH. ***

To request accommodations for a disability, please contact Geraldine Gilmore, ggilmore@pnwboces.org.

Weather-related delays/cancellations information: www.PNWBOCES.org. If BOCES closes, professional learning activities will be cancelled and possibly rescheduled. Delayed openings: 1-Hour Delay, 9:30am start; 2-Hour Delay, 10:30am start; 3-Hour Delay, 11:30am start. If an early dismissal - afternoon activities, meetings, etc. will be cancelled.

UPDATED Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 29th at 11:59pm.

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: Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 11:59pm
Training Date: Friday, October 16th, from 9:00am to 11:30am

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

Continuing Education: New York social workers and clinical-level psychologists(APA)

Pricing Information:

The workshop is $1,800 per registrant or $1,750 for each person with a team of 5 or more. 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.