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1. CPSE/CSE Chairperson Training

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: For a new or existing Chairperson of a CSE/CPSE, school psychologists, special education teachers/administrators

Dates: 4/12/2023 to 5/5/2023

This training is designed for the new CSE/CPSE and Subcommittee Chairpersons. The training will consist of nine modules that will require both asynchronous work and in-person sessions. This series will utilize D2L/Brightspace to access materials. Upon registration, participants will be provided with information on how to access materials. Asynchronous access begins on 4/11/23 and live session dates are: Wednesdays: 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, and Friday, 5/5 - all from 9:00am - 3:00pm - and at Rockland BOCES.

In this series, Chairpersons will gain an in-depth understanding of effective practices in the following aspects of Committee on Special Education:
- Understanding the special education process as delineated in education laws and regulations
- Knowing the role of the Chairperson and the Committee
- Developing practices which encourage parental involvement and cultivating home-school partnerships
- Identifying strategies for leading the Committee in making high-quality decisions that will result in an individualized education program (IEP) that meets State requirements and will result in educational benefit to the student.

This workshop will be a blend of synchronous (in person at Rockland BOCES) and asynchronous learning spread out over one month. There will be pre-work assigned each week that must be completed prior to each in-person meeting.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Course Begins: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Mandatory In-Person Sessions: Wednesday, April 12, 2023; Wednesday, April 19, 2023; Wednesday, April 26, 2023; and Friday, May 5, 2023 - all from 9:00am - 3:00pm
Course Ends: Friday, May 12, 2023 at 11:59pm

  • Enrolled: 16/30
  • Wait: 0/30

2. Specially Designed Instruction Overview - April 2023

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: This in person training is a beginner course for anyone delivering instruction that is interested in learning about specially designed instruction and how to apply it. This course will be followed by next steps in SDI.

Dates: 4/19/2023

Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) is a state and federal mandated practice for adapting instruction for individual students within content, methodology, and/or delivery of instruction for students with disabilities. In this workshop, you will learn what SDI is and how it can be applied within instruction. This training will be in person with an asynchronous component. It will be followed by Next Steps in SDI, you may consider registering for both courses. Each course is 6 CTLE credits.

This training will be in person with an asynchronous component using D2L. It will be followed by Next Steps in SDI. You may consider registering for both courses. Each course will award 6 CTLE credits.

*Registration Deadline:Wednesday, April 5, 2023
*Course Begins: Thursday, April 6, 2023
*Mandatory In-person Session: Wednesday, April 19, 2023; 8:30am to 11:30am
*Course Completion: Monday, April 24, 2023, at 11:59pm

  • Enrolled: 12/25
  • Wait: 1/25

3. Dimensions of Equity in Education - *IN-PERSON*

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Members of Educational Organizations (EOs) (Administrators, Pupil Personnel Staff and other staff members)

Dates: 4/19/2023

The contents of this package address Dimensions of Equity in Education. Participants will understand the importance of equity, culture, and socio-cultural awareness in terms of educator development and support. This Training Package is organized into 3 parts:

Section 1: Grounding in around Equity & Culture as well as the NYSED Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education Framework (CRSE) which informs our work as Culturally Responsive Practitioners.

Section 2: Participants will explore concepts of Equity in their organization's policies and procedures through unpacking Zaretta Hammond's Dimensions of Equity Tool

Section 3: Review a case study of Socio-Cultural Awareness which is an understanding of the role culture plays in educational processes & systems.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
In-Person Session: Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

  • Enrolled: 4/25
  • Wait: 0/25

4. Parent and Family Engagement within the FBA and BIP Process

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: District and school level teams who are responsible for the development and implementation of the FBA, BIP, and Progress Monitoring, including: Teachers, Clinical Staff, Administrators, Assistants.

Dates: 4/19/2023 to 5/10/2023

This half-day in-person training is intended to support district and school level personnel in effectively engaging parents and family members in the development, implementation, and progress monitoring of their student's FBA and BIP process. Workshop content will focus on the value of including family members on the FBA-BIP team, discuss specific ways to actively engage families in the work, and provide examples and recommendations of tools to help increase their knowledge about FBAs and BIPs. Based on the information and resources shared during the training, participants will have the opportunity to select, modify, or create materials for their school district/building to use. Participants will share their work (i.e., artifacts or change in practice) at the virtual Share Session on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 10 to 11:30am.

In order to receive full CTLE credit and to experience the greatest impact on current practices, participants are required to attend both the 3-hour in-person session on 4/19/2023 and the 1.5-hour Zoom session on 5/10/2023.

Trainer's Recommendation: Participants should consider also registering for the subsequent afternoon technical assistance (TA) session being offered as an optional extension of this regional learning. The work session includes no presentation or new content, but opportunities for individual guidance and consultation with the RPC Behavior Specialists in the participant's area of focus.

Registration Ends: Monday, April 17, 2023 at 11:59 pm
In-Person Session: Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 9:00am to 12:00pm
Online Zoom Session: Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 10:00am to 11:30am

  • Enrolled: 15/35
  • Wait: 0/35

5. Next Steps in Specially Designed Instruction - April 2023

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Anyone who has taken the Specially Designed Instruction Overview workshop and would like to dive deeper into how to create lesson plans and implement SDI practices within instruction.

Dates: 4/19/2023

This workshop is designed to follow the Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) Foundation workshop. Participants must have completed our Specially Designed Instruction workshop prior to attending this Next Steps workshop. In this course, participates will determine specially designed instruction practices based on various case studies to then create lesson plans with evident SDI.

This training will be in person with an asynchronous component. It will follow the SDI Overview training the same day in the morning, you may consider registering for both courses. Each course is 6 CTLE credits. (including the live session).

Registration Closes: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 11:59 pm
Access Instructions Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2023
Course Begins: Thursday, April 6, 2023
Mandatory Zoom Session: Wednesday, April 19, 2022 from 12:00pm-3:00pm
Course Ends: Monday, April 24, 2023 at 11:59 pm

  • Enrolled: 1/25
  • Wait: 1/25

6. Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) for Administrators *IN-PERSON*

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Administrators that are interested in learning more about Specially Designed Instruction and how it fits into how to lesson plans, IEPs, and implement SDI practices within instruction. This training will be in person with an asynchronous component.

Dates: 4/20/2023

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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.

There is an asynchronous component to this session that you will do at your own pace. It should take you no more than 3 hours to complete; beginning Monday April 10, 2023 and must be completed by Sunday, April 23, 2023 by 11:59 pm.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 5, 2023, 11:59 pm
Asynchronous Instructions sent: Thursday, April 6, 2023
In-Person Session: Thursday, April 20, 2023
Asynchronous Course Ends: Sunday, April 23, 2023, 11:59pm

Please contact facilitator directly for all questions pertaining to workshop content.

  • Enrolled: 2/25
  • Wait: 0/25

7. Navigating Work-Based Learning Experiences (WBLEs)

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Work-based learning Coordinators, Soecial Education and General Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Related Service Professionals, School Counselors, Agency/Community Service Providers or Case Managers, Job Coaches, Parents/Guardians and Students.

Dates: 4/21/2023

Join us for this online training as we explore tools and resources designed to help students discover career paths and unpack pathways to employment. You will learn about work-based learning (WBL) barriers and outcomes. We will view no-cost websites and mobile applications designed to equip educators, students and families with skills needed to begin a job-seeking journey and much more!

This workshop will be held online, via Zoom.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 11:59pm
Access Instructions sent: Thursday, April 20, 2023
Online Course Zoom Session: Friday, April 21, 2023, 9:00am-11:30am

  • Enrolled: 30/70
  • Wait: 0/70

8. Agency 101: Connecting Individuals with Disabilities to Adult Agencies

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: All educators and families who would like to learn about adult and community agency supports.

Dates: 4/27/2023

Identifying the agencies who will be working with students and their families post high school is a critical component of transition planning. Join us for this workshop as we explore self-determination and its impact on postsecondary success. We will discuss adult service agencies and the different types of programs they provide. Eligibility criteria will be explored including considerations for appropriate referrals.

This workshop includes a live Zoom session and asynchronous activities. Participants who would like to receive CTLE credit for the workshop must complete both portions which will take approximately 3 hours to complete.

The live Zoom session will take place on Thursday, April 27th at 2:00pm. The asynchronous course content on Brightspace will be available beginning April 17th until May 1st. Asynchronous content, including a short quiz, must be completed by May 1st. Information to access the Zoom and Brightspace content will be emailed to the participants via the email with which they register.

Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 16, 2023 at 11:59pm
Asynchronous Access Instructions Sent: Monday, April 17, 2023
Live Zoom Session: Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Course Ends: Monday, May 1, 2023

  • Enrolled: 5/40
  • Wait: 0/40

9. Foundations of Effective Reading Instruction: Understanding the Science of Reading for *K-5* ROCKLAND BOCES

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Grades K-5: Special education teachers, general education teachers, literacy/reading instructors, administrators, curriculum specialists, department heads.

Dates: 4/28/2023

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This is an in-person training geared specifically towards teachers and administrators of students in Grades K-5.

The Foundations of Effective Reading Instruction: Understanding the Science of Reading training was developed to help participants gain a greater understanding of what the science of reading has determined to be the foundational skills that are needed in order to become a proficient reader. Participants will explore current instructional practices in reading and the impact it has on reading proficiency scores. The training will also provide context for the importance of equity in reading instruction. It is impossible to ignore the disproportionate impact on black and brown children and it is our responsibility as educators to effectively address this through equitable, research-based practices. In order to overcome equity barriers, educators need to focus on systemic, explicit instruction to teach the skills supported by the science of reading. We will take a look at some ineffective current practices and why those may not be working, in order to realign our thinking and pedagogy to what is research-based and effective.

**Discussion and examples in this training will be geared towards educators of students in grades K - 5.**

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
In-Person Session at ROCKLAND BOCES: Friday, April 28, 2023, 9:00am - 3:00pm

  • Enrolled: 31/25
  • Wait: 8/25

10. Foundations of Effective Reading Instruction: Understanding the Science of Reading for 6-12 at ROCKLAND BOCES

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Grades 6-12: Special education teachers, general education teachers, literacy/reading instructors, administrators, curriculum specialists, department heads.

Dates: 4/28/2023

This is an in-person training geared specifically towards teachers and administrators of students in Grades 6-12. This training will be held at Rockland BOCES.

The Foundations of Effective Reading Instruction: Understanding the Science of Reading training was developed to help participants gain a greater understanding of what the science of reading has determined to be the foundational skills that are needed in order to become a proficient reader. Participants will explore current instructional practices in reading and the impact it has on reading proficiency scores. The training will also provide context for the importance of equity in reading instruction. It is impossible to ignore the disproportionate impact on black and brown children and it is our responsibility as educators to effectively address this through equitable, research-based practices. In order to overcome equity barriers, educators need to focus on systemic, explicit instruction to teach the skills supported by the science of reading. We will take a look at some ineffective current practices and why those may not be working, in order to realign our thinking and pedagogy to what is research-based and effective.

**Discussion and examples in this training will be geared towards educators of students in grades 6 - 12.**

Registration Deadline: Friday, April 21, 2023
In-Person Session: Friday, April 28, 2023, 9:00am - 3:00pm

  • Enrolled: 21/30
  • Wait: 0/30

11. Classroom Management: Strategies for Responding to Inappropriate Behaviors

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and Special Education Teachers, Assistants, Aids, Paraprofessionals, Clinicians, and Administrators working in School-Age Settings.

Dates: 5/3/2023

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Even with the most effective, data-driven, and proactive classroom management plan, teachers will still experience student behavior that does not meet expectations. During this 1-day workshop, a menu of strategies that aims to diminish the frequency, intensity, and duration of minor inappropriate behaviors in and out of the classroom will be taught through discussion, videos, and application activities.

This will be an in-person workshop taking place at Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES.

Registration Deadline: Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 11:59pm
Workshop Instructions sent: Monday, May 1, 2023

  • Enrolled: 46/40
  • Wait: 6/40

12. Diploma and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special Education Administrators, General Education and Special Education Teachers, School Counselors and Other Related Service Providers, CSE Chairpersons, Transition Specialists and Family Members

Dates: 5/3/2023

There are many opportunities to earn diplomas, credentials and in some cases - both! Join us as we explore the Multiple Pathway (4+1) options available to students seeking to earn Regent as well as local diplomas. We will also explore requirements to earn the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential and the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential.

Registration Deadline: Monday, May 1, 2023
Zoom Access Instructions Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Live Zoom Meeting: Wednesday, May 3, 2023, from 9:00am to 11:00am

  • Enrolled: 9/60
  • Wait: 0/50

13. CPSE Chairperson Training (Half Day) - IN-PERSON

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Only for those participants who attended the New CPSE/CSE Chairperson Training between January 2022 to May 2023.

Dates: 5/10/2023

This training will provide CPSE Chairpersons with an understanding of Part 200 regulations and effective practices for CPSE Chairs. This workshop is open only to those people who have attended the New CPSE/CSE Chairperson Training in the past year. Specific areas of focus will include CPSE responsibilities related to: State Performance Plan; Transition from EI to CPSE; Referral, Evaluations and Eligibility; and Transition from CPSE to CSE.

This 3-hour workshop will be held in-person.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Workshop Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - from 9:00am - 12:00pm

  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/30

14. Behavior Pathway Series

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Educators and Clinicians working in Prekindergarten-Grade 12 settings, including teachers, school psychologists, social workers, and administrators.

Dates: 5/11/2023

This hybrid workshop series combines two trainings: Introduction to the Competing Behavior Pathway and Using the Competing Behavior Pathway to Identify Interventions.

The Competing Behavior Pathway is a problem-solving tool that guides stakeholders in determining the function of a student's problem behavior and identifying interventions to address skill deficits and promote appropriate behavior in the classroom. After completing this training, participants will be able to accurately fill out the competing behavior pathway and select function-based interventions to reduce challenging behaviors and support students' social-emotional development.

This training series is broken up into three self-directed, asynchronous units offered online through D2L/Brightspace. All of the asynchronous activities must be completed prior to the course end date (5/21/23). It should take approximately 10 hours altogether to complete the asynchronous material. In addition, participants must attend an in-person session on 5/11/23 from 12:00pm-2:30pm at PNW BOCES to support their application of the content learned in the online modules. (You can attend an alternate date on 5/17 at 9:00am if you wish, but you must register for this separately. Please contact the instructor if you need to attend the alternate date.) An additional 3 CTLE credits will be provided for the in-person session. Participants who complete all of the asynchronous activities and in-person session will earn 13 CTLE credits in total.

Registration Closes: Thursday, March 30, 2023, 11:59pm
Access Instructions Sent: Friday, March 31, 2023
Course Begins: Saturday, April 1, 2023
Mandatory In-Person Session: Thursday, May 11, 2023, 12:00pm-2:30pm
Course Closes: Sunday, May 21, 2023, 11:59pm

  • Enrolled: 9/40
  • Wait: 0/40

15. Educational Benefit IEP Reflection

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: For special education teachers, administration, service providers

Dates: 5/24/2023

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).

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 11:59pm
In-Person Workshop: Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

  • Enrolled: 10/30
  • Wait: 0/30

16. Explicit Instruction: An Evidence-Based Practice for Effective and Long-Term Learning

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, coaches, instructional support staff, administrators.

Dates: 5/24/2023

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The Explicit Instruction: An Evidence-Based Strategy for Effective and Long-Term Learning training was developed to help participants gain a greater understanding of the instructional practice of explicit instruction and how to effectively implement with students. Explicit instruction is a high leverage practice for special education and considered to be the foundation of specially designed instruction (SDI).

Participants will:

• Learn the definition of the instructional practice of explicit instruction and why we should use explicit instruction.

• Understand the research supporting the use of explicit instruction and how it benefits students.

• Be able to define and describe the five essential practices & other common elements of explicit instruction.

• Explore resources designed to support effective explicit instruction implementation.

THIS IS AN IN-PERSON WORKSHOP BEING HELD at Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES.

Registration Deadline: Friday, May 19, 2023 at 11:59pm
In-Person Workshop: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 from 9:00am - 3:00pm

  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/25

17. Developing an Effective Student Exit Summary

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: General and special education teachers and administrators, school counselors, transition coordinators, agency staff, as well as students and families.

Dates: 5/31/2023

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Student Exit Summaries (SESs) are essential to the transition planning process. These documents link students' high school activities and accomplishments to the programs and services they will receive as adults.

During this workshop you will learn about the components of the SES as well as how to develop documents that are student-centered. SES forms and guidance addressing all students with IEPs will be explored. All are encouraged to bring one redacted SES, as time will be set aside to review these documents.

This session will be held in person at Putnam|Northern Westchester BOCES.

Registration Deadline: Friday, May 26, 2023, 11:59pm
In-Person Instructions Sent: Monday, May 29, 2023
In-Person Workshop: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 9:00am - 11:30am

  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/25

18. Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Program: Regional Partnership Center

Audience: For teachers, staff, administration and service providers

Dates: 6/7/2023

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

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

This in-person workshop will take place in the School Services Building.

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May30, 2023, 11:59 pm
Email Reminder Sent: Thursday, June 1, 2023
In-Person Workshop: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 8:30am to 12:00pm

  • Enrolled: 28/30
  • Wait: 0/30