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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Program: Science 21

Audience: 3

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

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New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

IN-PERSON Professional Learning Sessions

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

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

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

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

7. 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.

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

Program: Science 21

Audience: 5

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

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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.

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

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 4

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

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

    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    VIRTUAL Professional Learning Sessions

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 10. 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.

    11. 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.

    12. 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.

  • 13. 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.

    14. 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.

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

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 4

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

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    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    IN-PERSON Professional Learning Sessions

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

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

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

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

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

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 5

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

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    IN-PERSON Professional Learning Sessions

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

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

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

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

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

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: 1

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

    Closed
    New NYSSLS-Aligned Science 21 Curriculum Professional Learning Workshop

    VIRTUAL Professional Learning Sessions

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 18. 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.

  • 19. 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.

  • 20. 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.

    21. 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.

    22. 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.

    23. 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.

    24. 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.

    25. 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.

    26. 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.

    27. 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.

    28. 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.

    29. 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.)

    30. Science Education Book Club 25-26

    Program: Science 21

    Audience: Science Teachers K-12

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

    Goals of the Book Club

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

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

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

    31. 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.

    32. 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!

    33. 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

    34. 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.

    35. 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.

    36. Equity Leaders Collegial Circle

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

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

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

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

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

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

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

    37. Unpacking Equity: A Scholarship Study Series

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

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

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

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

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

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

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

    38. 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.

    39. 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.

    40. 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

  • 41. 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.

    42. 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.

    43. 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.

    44. 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.

    45. 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.

    46. 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.

  • 47. 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.

    48. 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.

    49. 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.
    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.

    51. 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.

    52. 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.
    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.

    54. 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

    55. 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.

    56. INITIAL 7- HOUR CSTAG (COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL THREAT ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES) TRAINING

    Program: Regional Safety Services

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

    Dates: 3/10/2026

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

    57. *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

    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.

    59. 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.

    60. 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
    Continuing Education Contact Hours are available for LMSWs, LCSWs, and Licensed Psychologists

    This workshop provides an overview of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and how it manifests in students. Educators will learn to differentiate ODD from other behavioral disorders and develop strategies to manage oppositional behaviors in the classroom.

    The session will explore the underlying factors contributing to ODD and emphasize trauma-informed, strengths-based approaches to foster an inclusive and respectful learning environment. Relationship-building techniques that prioritize trust, collaboration, and student dignity will be discussed, along with strategies for partnering with families and support teams to create individualized interventions that promote positive behavior and overall wellbeing.

    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.

    62. 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.
    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.

    64. DASA Dignity for All Students Act - Mandated 6 hour certification workshop **FOR MARIST STUDENTS ONLY**

    Program: NYS State Certification Courses

    Audience: All individuals pursuing SED certification/licensure

    Dates: 3/24/2026 to 3/31/2026

    Wait List
    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
  • The virtually mentored practicum will provide educators with direct support and supervision in implementing the Orton-Gillingham approach with their 1-1 student with dyslexia. The cost for the virtually mentored Associate practicum is $3,400 and includes 100 lessons and 10 observations. Important Information: -Full payment is required before the practicum begins. -Because this practicum will be completed over two school years, we encourage you to have the same student; if you begin with a new student part way through the practicum, you must complete a minimum of 60 lessons with the new student before applying to the academy. -This practicum is meant for a one-on-one student who either has a diagnosis of dyslexia, or you can provide several red flags as to why you think they have dyslexia. The student will need to be approved prior to you working with them in the practicum. -Observation/video 1 must be completed by November 1, 2026, is a minimum of 8 months. Participants will not be eligible to continue the practicum if this deadline is not met; a refund will not be issued. Pre-requisites: Associate Level training with Dawn Nieman or Maryann Chatfield. If you completed this training with a different Orton-Gillingham Fellow, please contact that Fellow to complete the practicum.

    66. 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.

    67. 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.

    68. 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.

    69. Achieving Authentic Communication with AAC and Power Up with WordPower (9:00-12:30)

    Program: Education Technology

    Audience: Teachers, Therapists, and Leaders

    Dates: 4/7/2026

    Closed
    9:00-11:30: Achieving Authentic Communication with AAC Discover how to effectively use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for authentic communication. This session will highlight the diverse functions of communication and provide practical strategies for achieving authentic interactions with clients. Participants will explore the purposes of communication beyond mere requests, learn how the environment and communication partners play crucial roles, and discover techniques for creating meaningful communication opportunities. The class includes hands-on exercises with AAC tools, ensuring participants leave with the skills needed to support their clients in achieving genuine communication. This seminar will equip attendees with actionable strategies to foster authentic communication in their practice. 11:30-12:30: Power Up with WordPower Every superhero needs a powerful tool, and for AAC users, that tool is WordPower. Designed to be logical, intuitive, and mighty, WordPower is more than a language system-it's a communication powerhouse that adapts to the needs of its users. At the core of WordPower lies its supercharged predictive abilities and strategic word organization, allowing users to access the right words at the right time with lightning speed. With over 100 essential core words forming the backbone of daily communication, WordPower ensures users have the power to express themselves efficiently and effectively. But the power doesn't stop there! WordPower is designed to meet the needs of every hero on their communication journey. Join us as we explore the powerful organization and guiding principles of WordPower. By the end of this session, you'll be fully equipped to wield its mighty features and become a WordPower superhero, ready to empower AAC users with the ultimate communication power! Please note: If you'd like to attend the 1:30-3:00 Motor Planning and AAC: An Introduction to the LAMP Approach, you need to register for that session separately.

    70. Behavior Management: Promoting Positive Behaviors in Non-Classroom Settings

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

    Audience: Administrators, teachers, monitors, aides and security staff responsible for supervising non-classroom settings such as cafeterias, hallways, playgrounds, and other common areas of the school environment.

    Dates: 4/7/2026

    This interactive workshop equips school staff and personnel with practical strategies to promote positive behavior in non-classroom settings such as hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, and other common areas. Participants will learn how to define, teach, and reinforce clear expectations and routines, implement active supervision techniques, and respond calmly and effectively to challenging behaviors.

    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 6, 2026, 11:59PM

    71. Explicit Vocabulary Instruction for Teachers

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

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

    Dates: 4/7/2026

    This workshop will equip teachers with easy to implement strategies for teaching vocabulary across content areas to improve student comprehension and close learning gaps.

    Participants will learn about the importance of vocabulary for reading success, the key features of explicit vocabulary instruction, and how to embed explicit vocabulary instruction into Tier I instruction.

    Intended Outcomes: Participants will be able to explain the importance of robust vocabulary instruction for students in the elementary grades. Participants will understand how explicit instruction can be applied to vocabulary instruction. Participants will be able to describe key features of vocabulary instruction and identify ways to incorporate vocabulary instruction into different parts of the school day.

    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 6, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

    72. Module 10: CPSE Chairperson Training

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

    Audience: Special education administrators, CPSE Chairpersons, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, related services professionals, agency/community service providers, administrators of 4410 and county representatives, transition specialists, school counselors, and general education teachers.

    Dates: 4/7/2026

    This training will assist Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) chairpersons, county representatives, program administrators, educators and other preschool service providers in understanding the preschool special education process delineated in education laws and regulations; knowing the roles and responsibilities of the various members of the Committee; developing practices which encourage communication, parental involvement and cultivate home-school partnerships; and having an understanding that the Committee is charged with making high quality decisions that will result in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that meets New York State (NYS) requirements and will result in educational benefit to the student.

    ***Successful completion of the CPSE/CSE Chairperson Training Modules 1-9 is a prerequisite for registering for this training.***

    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 6, 2026 at 11:59pm

    Training Date: Tuesday, April 7th, from 9:00am to 11:00am

    73. Motor Planning and AAC: An Introduction to the LAMP Approach (1:30-3:00pm)

    Program: Education Technology

    Audience: Teachers, Therapists, and Leaders

    Dates: 4/7/2026

    Closed
    This training provides an introduction to the Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP) therapy approach. The goal of the LAMP approach is to give individuals who are nonverbal or have limited verbal abilities a method of independently and spontaneously expressing themselves through the use of a speech-generating device that provides augmentative alternative communication (AAC). Participants will learn the difference between LAMP and LAMP Words for Life, discover how using words with single motor plans impact language and communication development, and explore the five different elements that make up the research-based LAMP therapeutic approach. Demonstration and video examples will be used throughout the class. Please note: If you'd like to attend the morning session, you need to register for that session separately.

    74. Engaging Learners Through the Power of Drumming & Movement

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 4/8/2026

    Educators will discover how to make interdisciplinary connections, plan and organize drumming experiences for students of all ages, and apply proven behavior‑management techniques to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment. Perfect for music, general education, dance, and physical education teachers or anyone looking to bring rhythm into their learning environment. Path to Rhythm, LLC. brings that energy to life. In partnership with PNW BOCES, this highly hands‑on and interactive workshop provides participants with an African Djembe drum, practical classroom strategies and introduces the fundamentals of rhythm, beat and movement that will foster connection, creativity, and classroom inspiration.

    75. Exploring AI Strategies for World Language Educators

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 4/8/2026

    In this hands-on workshop, world language educators will explore friendly, practical ways AI can support language teaching and learning. Together, we'll look at tools and strategies for planning lessons, differentiating for students, and giving meaningful feedback while keeping communication, culture, and student voice at the center. You'll leave with ready-to-use ideas and a clearer picture of how AI can be a helpful partner in your classroom.

    76. NYSESLAT Administration Training

    Program: Guidance & Child Study Center

    Dates: 4/8/2026

    Participants will learn about the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) structure and administration, and will practice scoring sample speaking and writing responses. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the NYSESLAT exam.

    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.

    77. Preparing for Your Annual Audit/Fiscal Year End Preparations

    Program: Center for Educational Leadership

    Audience: Business Office Staff

    Dates: 4/9/2026

    Preparing for Your Annual Audit/Fiscal Year End Preparations

    We will be reviewing all of the steps necessary to close books and prepare for audit:

  • Booking Receivables and Payables
  • TRS and ERS accruals
  • Carryforward process for purchase orders
  • Closing Grants
  • Calculating compensated absences
  • 78. Collegial Circle for PE Teachers

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 4/9/2026 to 5/19/2026

    This collegial circle will allow physical education teachers to come together from across the region to network with one another, collaborate on lessons, and share activities, units, and ideas. It is rare that physical education teachers get professional development opportunities within their district. This opportunity will allow educators to come together in hopes of broadening our horizons and helping each other to have the greatest positive impact on our students, colleagues, families and school community. Participants will be able to listen to fellow educators and their new and innovative ideas while also having a chance to sign up to present and share as well. There will also be a time to share concerns and challenges and come together to problem solve in order to make our gymnasiums/classrooms the best it can be for our students and for our profession. At our first PE Collegial Circle you will get to experience firsthand a unit that I do at my school called Drumming for Fitness, which is a cardiovascular endurance unit that combines drumming, rhythm, and music. This unit can be for all grades K-12. PLEASE BRING a yoga/exercise ball AND a bucket for this session! I will provide the other equipment that we will need. If you have any questions regarding the equipment you need to bring please just email me at suzanne.leslie@chufsd.org. Thank you all!

    79. Reading Fluency: Establishing the Foundations for Reading Success - Spring 2026

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

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

    Dates: 4/10/2026 to 5/28/2026

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    The Reading Fluency: Establishing the Foundations for Reading Success 2-day training dives deeper into one of the key instructional areas of reading: fluency.

    Participants will learn what reading fluency is, what the Science of Reading (SOR) can teach us about the critical elements of reading fluency, how it develops over time, and how best to teach this skill to support overall reading development. Additionally, information about how to use assessment to optimize student instruction in this area will be provided. The training will provide context for the importance of high-quality fluency instruction to issues of equity, legal responsibilities around providing instruction aligned with the SOR, and how to support students with diverse learning needs.

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

    Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 11:59pm

    80. Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) for Administrators - April 2026

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

    Audience: Administrators, Chairpersons, Supervisors

    Dates: 4/10/2026

    This workshop is designed to further develop administrator's knowledge of SDI and how SDI should be designed and developed based on individual student need to address their learning barriers.

    Administrators will be able to define SDI, recognize how to differentiate SDI from general education, identify what SDI looks like in the classroom setting, and gain necessary skills for supervision of implementation of SDI.

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

    Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 11:59 p.m.

    81. Technical Assistance for Implementation of Tiered Behavioral Interventions - April 2026

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

    Audience: Any school personnel involved implementation of tiered behavioral interventions, including administrators, clinicians, and teachers. Participants are encouraged to come with their school teams if possible, as this is a valuable opportunity for protected time to work together (e.g., your PBIS or MTSS team, your FBA-BIP team, etc.)

    Dates: 4/10/2026

    Join us for coaching and support to improve social and behavioral outcomes for all students! Whether you need guidance on your Tier 1 MTSS/PBIS implementation, implementing Check-in Check-out at Tier 2, or troubleshooting a current BIP that isn't yet having the desired impact, the RPC Behavior Specialists are here to help.

    Please note that this is NOT a training.

    This is a work session and therefore participants must bring their own materials and data so that we can effectively provide consultation and resources that will meet your unique needs (e.g., an FBA you are currently developing or your most recent Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) results).

    This session is recommended for educators who have previously attended or are currently attending our PBIS Tier 1 Booster sessions and/or our 4-day FBA-BIP Training Series.

    Please make sure personally identifying student information is redacted from any materials that you bring.

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

    Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 11:59pm

    82. From Sketch to Spark! Creativity Meets Artificial Intelligence

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 4/13/2026

    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.

    83. NEW DATE - Annual Spring Law Update

    Program: Center for Educational Leadership

    Audience: District and Building Level Leaders

    Dates: 4/13/2026

    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
  • 84. Wilson Reading System® (WRS) Introductory Course (Virtual)

    Program: Curriculum Center Literacy

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

    Dates: 4/13/2026 to 4/15/2026

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

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

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

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

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

    85. Rethinking Elementary Social Studies

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 4/14/2026

    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.

    86. 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

    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

    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.

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

    Program: Community Schools

    Dates: 4/15/2026

    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.

    89. 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

    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

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

    Program: Regional Partnership Center

    Audience: Building and District Leaders

    Dates: 4/15/2026

    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

    91. 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

    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

    92. Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Training

    Program: Regional Safety Services

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

    Dates: 4/15/2026

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

    93. 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

    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.

    94. Rethinking Middle School Social Studies

    Program: Curriculum Center

    Dates: 4/16/2026

    Join middle school teachers and social studies leaders for an engaging and enlightening workshop that delves into the innovative realm of teaching social studies at the middle school level. This workshop is designed to foster a collaborative learning environment where educators can collectively examine and unpack the most effective practices in middle school social studies education. 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 middle school students, and how the development of these skill sets supports both success on the Regents Exams and the upcoming shifts from NY Inspires.
    Continuing Education Contact Hours are available for LMSWs, LCSWs, and Licensed Psychologists

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, is a therapeutic approach that emphasizes responding more flexibly to unpleasant thoughts and feelings and making choices based on personal values. This workshop will provide an overview of ACT and will outline ways in which ACT-based interventions can be used in the school setting to support students struggling with anxiety or mood concerns.

    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

    96. Chemical Hygiene Officer/ Chemical Management Awareness Training

    Program: Regional Safety Services

    Audience: Administrators, Science Staff

    Dates: 4/16/2026

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

    97. SLS Annual Joint Conference - Empire Educators: School Libraries & Instructional Excellence

    Program: Professional Library

    Audience: School library media specialists and teachers on special assignment

    Dates: 4/17/2026

    The SLS Annual Joint Conference, Empire Educators: School Libraries & Instructional Excellence, is a dynamic professional learning conference dedicated to elevating librarianship and teaching practice. We are honored to feature renowned keynote speaker Olga Nesi, who will share innovative strategies for integrating digital literacy, curriculum alignment, and instructional partnerships in today's diverse school communities. Participants will engage in hands-on workshops, collaborative planning sessions, and expert-led discussions designed to strengthen library programming and foster student success. This invigorating event offers school librarians, instructional coaches, and curriculum leaders the opportunity to grow their practice, build professional networks, and champion instructional excellence across their schools.


    Early Bird Special:

    • Before March 17, 2026: $125
    • After March 17, 2026: $150

    For questions regarding this activity, please contact Joe Mannozzi at jmannozzi@pnwboces.org.

    98. 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
  • 99. 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.
    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.

    101. 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