This series of training sessions will support PBIS teams in implementation and monitoring of proactive behavior practices across Tiers. It is designed for school teams who are already familiar with the essential elements of PBIS and have completed the Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) via PBIS Apps. Session content will be tailored to address the needs indicated by teams' TFI results. School PBIS teams comprised of administrators, teachers, clinicians, support staff, and family members who are responsible for the sustainability of an already existing PBIS system are encouraged to attend. Sessions will be structured so that teams have the opportunity to learn about specific PBIS systems and practices in detail and then have time to work with their teams to apply the information and complete items on their PBIS action plans. This workshop is not suitable for organizations with no prior PBIS implementation or early childhood programs implementing the pyramid model.

Presenters' Note: All sessions run from 9am-12pm with the September and June work sessions being held in person, while the remaining learning sessions will be via Zoom with topical breakout rooms. For teams interested in additional support achieving their 23-24 PBIS goals, please sign up for the Technical Assistance sessions accessible to participants of this training series.

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 11:59pm
Workshop Sessions: Friday, September 22, 2023 (in person); Monday, November 13, 2023; Tuesday, December 12, 2023; Tuesday, January 16, 2024; Friday, March 8, 2024; Tuesday, May 7, 2024 (all via Zoom); Wednesday, June 5, 2024 (in person).

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: Monday, September 25, 2023 at 11:59pm
Access Instructions sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Online Course Zoom Session: Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 9:00am-11:30am

These technical assistance (TA) sessions are follow ups to our regional, comprehensive Universal Screening: Best Practices in Screening Academic Deficits workshop. Only participants that have participated in one of the RPC's regional trainings are invited to attend.

This is a work session in which participants are expected to bring materials (questions, student data, texts, lesson plans, unit plans, curricular materials, etc.) that they would like to use to incorporate elements from trainings. Please note that there will be no presentation. The RPC Literacy Specialists will be available to provide guidance and consultation to help participants implement what was taught at the workshop.

Registration Deadline: Monday, September 25, 2023, at 11:59pm
In-Person TA Session: Friday, September 29, 2023, 9:00am-12:00pm

This workshop is designed to further develop an 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 3.5 hours to complete, beginning Monday, October 2, 2023 and must be completed by Sunday, October 15, 2023 by 11:59 pm. The mandatory in-person session will be held at Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES on Wednesday, October 11th. A total of 5 CTLE credits will be give for completing the asynchronous portion of the workshop and attending the in-person session.

Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 1, 2023, 11:59 pm
Instructions Sent: Monday, October 2, 2023
In-Person Session: Wednesday, October 11, 2023, from 9:00am to 11:00am
Asynchronous Course Ends: Sunday, October 15, 2023, 11:59pm

This training was developed to promote the recommendation and implementation of quality special education services for all students with disabilities. The modules contained within this training are intended to provide CPSE and CSE chairpersons with a best practices approach to the CPSE/CSE process and their role as a chairperson that is consistent with State law and regulation. This training is intended to be delivered in-person or synchronously to address questions as they arise.

The goals of this training are to provide CPSE/CSE Chairpersons with information to enhance their knowledge and skills to:
-understand the special education process as delineated in New York State (NYS) Education Law and Regulations;
-perform specific responsibilities as Chairperson of the Committee;
-develop practices that encourage parental involvement and cultivate home-school partnerships; and
-identify strategies for the Committee to make high-quality decisions that will result in an individualized education program (IEP) that meets State requirements and will result in educational benefit to the student.

This in-person workshop will take place over four weeks in October and November at Rockland BOCES.

Registration Deadline: Monday, October 9, 2023
In-Person Sessions: Monday, October 16, 2023; Monday, October 23, 2023; Monday, October 30, 2023; and Monday, November 6, 2023 - all from 9:00am - 3:00pm

This training will help participants gain a foundational understanding of co-teaching as a service delivery model and the six models used to implement it. In New York state the co-teaching model is most often associated with the special education service integrated co-teaching. This model will be covered as well as the use of the co-teaching model among other service providers (e.g. English as a New Language [ENL] teachers, speech language pathologists etc.). Variations for use of the models will also be discussed throughout the training.

In the afternoon: Planning for Instruction - Co-planning is critical to the success of this teaching structure.

The purpose of this training is to provide foundational knowledge for the effectiveness of purposeful co-planning. In addition, participants will gain knowledge about options for co-planning and apply the information to co-plan a lesson for current or future use. Co-teaching can be applied in any situation when two teachers provide instruction together. It is highly recommended that co-teaching teams attend together, although the information provided will benefit individual teacher practice as well.

Registration Deadline: Monday, October 9, 2023, 11:59pm
IN-PERSON SESSION AT SUFFERN CSD, 49 VIOLA ROAD, SUFFERN, NY 10901

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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.

Participants are asked to bring a sample of a rigorous, grade-level text to use to practice designing instruction that is aligned with the Science of Reading.

**This will be a 2-day training over two consecutive mornings.**

Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 12, 2023
In-Person Sessions: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 and Thursday, October 19, 2023, both from 9:00am - 1:00pm

This professional learning session is designed to help early childhood educators (preschool-Grade 2) set up learning environments that are developmentally appropriate and promote positive behaviors for young students with diverse needs and backgrounds.

Participants will learn about eight (8) evidence-based classroom management practices:
1) arranging the physical environment,
2) defining, teaching, and acknowledging expectations and rules,
3) defining and teaching classroom procedures and routines,
4) active supervision,
5) behavior-specific praise,
6) response strategies for inappropriate behavior,
7) class-wide group contingencies, and
8) multiple opportunities to respond.

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

This one-day, in-person session will take place at Southern Westchester BOCES.

Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 11:59pm
In-Person Session: Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Identify and differentiate between skill-based, fluency-based, and performance-based interventions in the content of mathematics. Learn when each of these approaches is appropriate, given the nature of the observed problem and learn how to determine the intensity of intervention to the learner as a response to instruction.

This training is the third offering in a sequence designed to provide an overview of data-driven literacy instruction to improve outcomes for all readers. Every training requires its own registration. You do not need to attend every session.

August - Best Practices in Screening Academic Deficits

September - Best Practices in Academic Progress Monitoring Introduction

October - Identifying and Intensifying Intervention: What to Do and How to Do It

November - Academic Screening & Class-Wide Intervention After Pandemic-Related Learning Loss

This interactive, hybrid course requires participants to complete a self-paced, asynchronous course online using our D2L/Brightspace platform AND attend an in-person session at Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES.

Registration Deadline: Monday, October 9, 2023 at 11:59pm
Asynchronous Course Begins/Access Instructions Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Mandatory In-Person Session: Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 9:00am-11:00am
Course Ends: Sunday, October 22, 2023

This full-day, in-person workshop is designed for preschool administrators to gain a better understanding of discipline for preschoolers with disabilities as per Part 201 of the Commissioner's Regulations. Administrators will improve their understanding of regulatory requirements and administrative responsibilities to support preschoolers with disabilities and ensure their discipline procedures are aligned to state law. Participants will have opportunities to engage in discussion, ask questions, and reflect on their program's discipline policies and practices, and how they ensure these are consistent with both NYS regulations and evidence-based practices that promote positive outcomes for preschoolers with special needs.

This in-person workshop will take place at Southern Westchester BOCES.

Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 15, 2023
In-Person Session: Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 9:00am - 3:00pm

The Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Graduation Rate and Decreasing Dropout package is designed to assist Educational Organizations (EOs) to develop systems and evidence-based practices that are known to enhance successful completion of school for students with disabilities.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of:

- available resources aimed at increasing school completion
- what data can be used to identify a student's dropout risk
- using data to make programmatic changes
- strategies to consider to increase school completion

This session will be held via Zoom on Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 9:00am to 11:30am.

Registration Closes: Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 11:59 pm
Zoom Access Instructions Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Zoom Session: Thursday, October 19, 2023, 9:00-11:30am

This regional 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.

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

Registration Ends: Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 11:59 pm
In-Person Session: Friday, October 20, 2023, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Creating Welcoming and Affirming Learning Environments is one of four high leverage principles identified in the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE) Framework. When students feel like they belong at school, they have fewer absences, fewer disciplinary infractions, higher graduation rates, as well as increased engagement, self-esteem, and attitudes.

Students with disabilities and students of different cultural backgrounds are less likely to feel like they have a positive relationship with their teacher and that their identities and abilities are valued and affirmed in school.

This workshop will take place at Southern Westchester BOCES.

Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 22, 2023, 11:59pm
In-Person Session: Thursday, October 26, 2023, 9:00am to 3:00pm

Join us for this morning workshop as we explore the transition planning process and related IEP components. You will deepen your understanding of best practices and evidence-based strategies related to quality transition services and planning. Hands-on activities will be included throughout the training.

A separate workshop will be offered in the afternoon focusing on the application process, Transition in the IEP: Case Study Application. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend both workshops. Please register for both separately on Frontline. This workshop will take place at PUTNAM|NORTHERN WESTCHESTER BOCES.

Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 22, 2023, 11:59pm
In-Person Workshop: Thursday, October 26, 2023, 9:00am to 11:30am

If you have inquiries regarding workshop content, please contact the facilitators directly.

This afternoon workshop is a follow-up to the morning session, Transition in the IEP: Condensed Overview. Join us as we unpack a student case study, focusing on Transition in the IEP document. You will identify and understand key transition components of high-quality IEPs, and understand the planning process. During this hands on session, you will utilize mapping templates to help guide you through your own IEP development process.

PLEASE NOTE: All participants are strongly encouraged to complete the Transition in the IEP: Condensed Overview workshop prior to attending this training. You may register separately for both workshops on Frontline.

This workshop will take place at PUTNAM|NORTHERN WESTCHESTER BOCES.

Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 22, 2023, 11:59pm
In-Person Workshop: Thursday, October 26, 2023, 12:30pm to 2:30pm

If you have inquiries regarding workshop content, please contact the facilitators directly.

This training is intended for TEACHING ASSISTANTS.

In this training, TAs will learn the key components of Explicit Instruction and Specially Designed Instruction. This course is a blend of a synchronous live, in-person session and asynchronous (self-guided) work using D2L/Brightspace. During the in-person session, TAs will have the opportunity to ask questions about the course materials and interact with other participants. Completion of the asynchronous work and attendance at the in-person workshop are required for full credit. This training will award 6 CTLE credits.

*Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 22, 2023
*Course Begins/Access Instructions Sent: Monday, October 23, 2023
*Mandatory In-Person Session: Monday, October 30, 2023; from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
*Course Completion: Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 11:59pm

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 (self-guided) component using D2L/Brightspace. It will be followed by Next Steps in SDI - you may consider registering for both courses. Each training will award 6 CTLE credits.

*Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 29, 2023
*Course Begins: Monday, October 30, 2023
*Mandatory In-Person Session: Tuesday, November 7, 2023; from 8:30am to 11:30am
*Course Completion: Sunday, November 12, 2023, at 11:59pm

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 using D2L/Brightspace. It will follow the in-person workshop for SDI Overview training which is taking place on the same day in the morning. You might consider registering for both courses. Each course will award 6 CTLE credits.

*Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 29, 2023
*Course Begins: Monday, October 30, 2023
*Mandatory In-Person Session: Tuesday, November 7, 2023; from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
*Course Completion: Sunday, November 12, 2023, at 11:59pm

This training will develop participants understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum.  

Participants will develop and begin implementation of a quality IEP with effective SDI resulting in positive outcomes for students with disabilities and effective collaboration with the general education teachers.

Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 5, 2023, 11:59pm
In-person workshop: Monday, November 13, 2023, 9:ooam - 3:00pm

Function-based thinking is an evidence-based strategy that can prevent mild to moderate problem behaviors from escalating to more severe or chronic issues. It has been shown to be effective with students of all ages and ability levels. By the end of this training, participants will be able to identify and define behavioral functions, determine the function of students' behaviors based on their antecedents and consequences, and develop function-based strategies for responding to challenging behaviors and encouraging the use of appropriate social and communication skills. In addition, participants will learn how to use this information to adjust the learning environment to prevent future occurrences of problem behaviors.

This training is designed for preschool - grade 12 educators in both general education and special education settings.

This is an in-person workshop taking place at SW BOCES.

Registration Deadline: Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 11:59pm.
In-Person Session: Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

Join us for this hands on-training where you will explore instructional design practices that support academics and transition skills simultaneously. Did you know that the CDOS Learning Standards and aligned activities are for all students - starting as early as kindergarten? Whether your students are in elementary, middle or high school - you will learn about goals, activities and skill development - all designed to help students gain a better understanding of who they are, where they are going and how they will get there.

This in-person workshop will be held at PUTNAM|NORTHERN WESTCHESTER BOCES.

Registration Deadline: Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 11:59pm
In-Person Session:: Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 9:00am-11:30am

This course is designed for Teaching Assistants who want to learn more how the process teachers take to determine interventions and intensity of those interventions. Teaching assistants will learn to differentiate between skill-based, fluency-based, and performance-based interventions. Learn how teachers determine which approach is appropriate, given the nature of the observed problem.

This interactive, hybrid course requires participants to complete a self-paced, asynchronous course online using our D2L/Brightspace platform AND attend an in-person session at Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES for a total of 6 CTLE credits.

Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 11:59pm
Asynchronous Course Begins/Access Instructions Sent: Monday, November 6, 2023
Mandatory In-Person Session: Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 12:00pm-3:00pm
Course Ends: Sunday, November 19, 2023

This 4-part series provides an overview of career development theory and the law and regulations requiring transition assessment. A variety of assessments related to each of the measurable postsecondary goal areas of Employment/Training, and Independent Living to assist students in developing increased self-awareness and career paths will be explored.

Part 1: Information on postsecondary transition planning and why it's important, career development theory, New York state (NYS) regulations related to transition assessment, and differentiating formal and informal assessments.

Part 2a will provide information on a variety of assessments in each of the transition assessment areas.

Part 2b: Transition Assessments for Education and Training, Employment, and Independent Living.

Part 3: Using Transition Assessment Results Throughout the Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Part 4: Transition Assessment for Students with Significant Disabilities

This series is for all educators and families who would like to learn about transition assessments. Individuals must register separately for each session. Attendance at all sessions is strongly encouraged.

All sessions will be held via Zoom from 8:30am to 11:00am.

Session 1: Parts 1 & 2a: November 28th, 2023

Session 2: Parts 2b: December 19th, 2023

Session 3: Part 3: January 16th, 2024

Session 4: Part 4: TBD

Registration Deadline for Session 1: Tuesday, November 21, 2023, 11:59pm
Zoom access sent: Monday, November 27, 2023

This training is intended to assist educators in remediating COVID-19 pandemic-related learning loss; provide strategies for distinguishing pandemic-related learning loss from students at-risk for academic difficulties and/or learning disabilities; and introduce educators to the use of class-wide progress monitoring and intervention as tools for identifying students for intensified intervention services.

This training is the fourth offering in a sequence designed to provide an overview of data-driven literacy instruction to improve outcomes for all readers.

Every training requires its own registration.

You do not need to attend every session.

August - Best Practices in Screening Academic Deficits

September - Best Practices in Academic Progress Monitoring Introduction

October - Identifying and Intensifying Intervention: What to Do and How to Do It

November - Academic Screening & Class-Wide Intervention After Pandemic-Related Learning Loss

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, November 21, 2023, 11:59pm
In-person Session: Wednesday, November 29, 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 at Rockland BOCES.

Registration Deadline: Monday, November 27, 2023, 11:59 pm
In-Person Workshop: Monday, December 4, 2023 from 9:00am to 1:00pm

This 2-day in-person workshop is intended to help participants understand that exclusionary practices have significant short and long-term negative effects on academic, social-emotional, health and family outcomes and that there are prevention strategies and alternative approaches to discipline that lead to improved student outcomes.
Participants will gain knowledge of the recent research on school suspensions and disproportionality, examine scenarios when alternatives to suspension may be used to change behavior, learn how a systemic change on the approach to discipline and problem behavior can affect school climate, and learn about several practical, research-based strategies to use as effective alternatives to suspension.

Registration deadline: Monday, November 27, 2023 at 11:59pm

Day 1 at Rockland BOCES: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 9am - 3pm

Join us for this in-person training where we explore strategies for supporting the development of student self-determination skills utilizing a collaborative school and family approach.

You will learn foundational concepts, resources, and actions to implement practices that promote the development of self-determination throughout a student's day and across the ages. You will discover, through discussion and activities, how self-determination intersects with culturally responsive education, family involvement, specially-designed instruction and secondary transition.

This workshop will take place at Southern Westchester BOCES, 450 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528.

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 11:59pm
In-Person Workshop: Tuesday, December 12, 2023, 8:30am to 2:30pm

This 4-part series provides an overview of career development theory and the law and regulations requiring transition assessment. A variety of assessments related to each of the measurable postsecondary goal areas of Employment/Training, and Independent Living to assist students in developing increased self-awareness and career paths will be explored.

Part 1: Information on postsecondary transition planning and why it's important, career development theory, New York state (NYS) regulations related to transition assessment, and differentiating formal and informal assessments.

Part 2a will provide information on a variety of assessments in each of the transition assessment areas.

Part 2b: Transition Assessments for Education and Training, Employment, and Independent Living.

Part 3: Using Transition Assessment Results Throughout the Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Part 4: Transition Assessment for Students with Significant Disabilities

This series is for all educators and families who would like to learn about transition assessments. Individuals must register separately for each session.

Attendance at all sessions is strongly encouraged.

All sessions will be held via Zoom from 8:30am to 11:00am.

Session 1: Parts 1 & 2a: November 28th, 2023

Session 2: Parts 2b: December 19th, 2023

Session 3: Part 3: January 16th, 2024

Session 4: Part 4: TBD

Registration deadline: Monday, December 11. 2023, at 11:59pm

Zoom access Sent: Monday, December 18, 2023

Identify and differentiate between skill-based, fluency-based, and performance-based interventions. Learn when each of these approaches is appropriate, given the nature of the observed problem and learn how to determine the intensity of intervention to the learner as a response to instruction.

This interactive, hybrid course requires participants to complete a self-paced, asynchronous course online using our D2L/Brightspace platform AND attend an in-person session at Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES.

Registration Deadline: Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 11:59pm
Asynchronous Course Begins/Access Instructions Sent: Monday, December 4, 2023
Course Ends: Monday, December 18, 2023
Mandatory In-Person Session: Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 9:00am-12:00pm

This training is intended for TEACHING ASSISTANTS. In this training, TAs will learn the key components of Explicit Instruction and Specially Designed Instruction. This course will be in person with an asynchronous (self-guided) component using D2L/Brightspace. During this session, TAs will have the opportunity to ask questions about the course materials and interact with other participants. The training will award 6 CTLE credits.

*Registration Deadline: Sunday, December 10, 2023
*Course Begins: Monday, December 11, 2023
*Mandatory In-Person Session: Thursday, December 21, 2023; from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
*Course Completion: Sunday, December 31, 2023, at 11:59pm

This 4-part series provides an overview of career development theory and the law and regulations requiring transition assessment. A variety of assessments related to each of the measurable postsecondary goal areas of Employment/Training, and Independent Living to assist students in developing increased self-awareness and career paths will be explored.

Part 1: Information on postsecondary transition planning and why it's important, career development theory, New York state (NYS) regulations related to transition assessment, and differentiating formal and informal assessments.

Part 2a will provide information on a variety of assessments in each of the transition assessment areas.

Part 2b: Transition Assessments for Education and Training, Employment, and Independent Living.

Part 3: Using Transition Assessment Results Throughout the Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Part 4: Transition Assessment for Students with Significant Disabilities

This series is for all educators and families who would like to learn about transition assessments. Individuals must register separately for each session.

Attendance at all sessions is strongly encouraged.

All sessions will be held via Zoom from 8:30am to 11:00am.

Session 1: Parts 1 & 2a: November 28th, 2023

Session 2: Parts 2b: December 19th, 2023

Session 3: Part 3: January 16th, 2024

Session 4: Part 4: TBD

Registration Deadline: Monday, January 8, 2024, at 11:59pm

Zoom Access Sent: Monday, January 15, 2024

This professional learning session is designed to help general and special education preschool teachers set up learning environments that are developmentally appropriate for preschool students with diverse needs and backgrounds. Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) requires that educators have a deep understanding of "typical” preschool development and what the research says about how children this age learn best, as well as an awareness of individual development and cultural context.

By the end of the training, participants will be able to: - Identify the three core considerations of DAP - Identify typical developmental milestones for three-, four-, and five-year-old children - Identify six key guidelines for setting up a developmentally appropriate preschool classroom - Identify practices/actions that they will introduce and modify in their settings to ensure their classrooms are developmentally appropriate

Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 31, 2024, 11:59pm

This session will be held at Rockland BOCES

After participating in this 4-day intensive training, participants will be able to successfully:

- conduct functional behavior assessments (FBAs) to determine why problem behaviors are occurring
- develop comprehensive, function-based behavior intervention plans (BIPs) to address challenging behaviors and teach new skills
- collect and analyze behavioral data to monitor the effectiveness of BIPs and engage in data-based decision making.

The workshop will provide detailed information about all components of the FBA-BIP and progress monitoring processes, as well as include application activities in which participants will apply their learning in their current educational settings. This workshop is best suited to individuals currently working in school settings so that they can apply the tools and strategies at their respective sites in between workshop days.

This 4-day workshop will take place at PUTNAM|NORTHERN WESTCHESTER BOCES.

Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 11:59 pm
Workshop Dates: Thursday, February 29th; Wednesday, March 27th; Tuesday, April 23rd; and Wednesday, May 15th, all from 9:00am to 3:00pm