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This option gives participants an opportunity to hone their skills in assessment design, identification of practical learning goals, the design of rubrics, and providing professional development by supervising and evaluating the work of the incoming cohort. Participants will coach the next IPES cohort in developing their practical capacities as educational scientists by supporting them in meeting milestones and hosting reliability studies. Assessment Coaches will meet with Paul or Jason for work sessions beginning on the afternoon of Thursday July 13 and begin work with the 2023-2024 cohort on Friday, July 14. Coaches would supervise and evaluate a maximum of three new IPES teachers over the course of the school year.

Prerequisite Requirements:Completion of an exemplary assessment kit in year one. Progressing in attainment of a critical set of Institute Learning Goals

2. 2023-24 Virtual World Language Support Network and PLC

Program: World Languages

Dates: 8/15/2023 to 5/16/2024

The 2023-24 Virtual World Language PLC will continue its tradition of collaboration and innovation in the World Language Classroom. We are also excited to continue our collaboration with the North Country World Language PLC and Liz Daley, GCRTC's Teacher Leadership Coach for Special Education, to provide specialized SPED support. The 2023-24 PLC will focus on: - Collaborative work with the North Country World Language PLC - Implementation of the updated NYS World Language Standards - Assessment of student learning - what, why and how we assess - Comprehensible Input, Acquisition Driven Instruction and the updated standards - The Seal of Biliteracy The PLC will meet for 15 hours total from August 2023-May 2024, with 3 meetings being joint meetings with the North Country World Language PLC. All meetings will be fully virtual, via Google Meet.
Teachers will propose a project through a grant application. The proposal, based on the CAIE framework, will include a theme, needs statement, a description of the final product, a plan of action, milestones and associated stipends, and proposed CTLE credit. There will be a maximum level of funding per project. CTLE Hours will be determined based on the proposal. Accepted projects will be supervised and supported by ACASE associates.

Prerequisite Requirements: Completion of an Exemplary Assessment Kit. Progressing to attainment of a critical set of Institute Learning Goals.

Possible Topics (imagine practical applications in your teaching environment): Tracking attainment of learning goals over time Exploring creative work with grade books Implementing Accomplishment Based Grading (https://acase.org/files/standardsbased.pdf) Assessing as you instruct Implementing Guided Self Assessment (https://ngssrubrics.org/?p=79) Assessing and developing dispositions (e.g. habits, attitudes, learning skills) Developing a multi grade or cross disciplinary program for a set of learning goals

4. 2023-2024 North Country / Adirondack World Language Teachers PLC

Program: World Languages

Dates: 9/25/2023 to 5/20/2024

This PLC offers an opportunity for World Language teachers to come together to collaborate, support one another and dive into current topics in World Language teaching. Continuing this year will be the collaboration with the Virtual World Language PLC and Liz Daley, GCRTC Special Education Leadership Coach. We will focus on the following topics this year: *Collaborative work with the Virtual World Language PLC *Continued support for differentiation/accommodation needs in our classrooms *Implementation of NYS World Language Standards *Assessments & Grading practices *Comprehensible Input, Authentic Resources, Strategies & Tools aligned with the Standards *Continued support of Seal of Biliteracy and World Language program advocacy The PLC will have the option to meet virtually (monthly), with 3 of the monthly virtual meetings as collaborative meetings with the Virtual World Language PLC. All virtual meetings will be held through Google Meet. A monthly agenda/newsletter will be shared electronically as well. Teachers have the option to earn up to 15 hours for this PLC (Participants will receive credit for as many as they choose to attend.)
We need our colleagues to help solve the many problems that come to bear upon our libraries & classrooms. Many of the students we teach depend primarily upon educators & the school system for nourishment - physical, cognitive, emotional, intellectual, and literary. There is nothing more rewarding than to see a student become an avid reader. It is a daunting task to keep up with new books and to continue helping students find THE book - that one particular book that changes the student from reluctant to read to willing to read, and from willing to read to wanting to read. The difficulty of finding that "right” book is that the "right” is a moment in time - temporary and individual. Teachers must have a huge repertoire of book knowledge to be able to match readers with books that are potentially game changes for the reader. This program is open to all educators. 18 hours in person, 12 hours preparation required outside synchronous meeting times. Course fee: $100; Reading Council enrollment fee: $30 (paid online); The applicable course fee and Reading Council enrollment fee will be due at the first meeting date

6. NEXTGEN High School Math PLC

Program: Mathematics - Secondary

Audience: Regents math teachers

Dates: 10/1/2023 to 6/1/2024

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June 2024 is the first administration of the "new" NextGen Algebra 1 Regents Exam. What is NextGen at the HS level? What's different? What's in and what's out? What do teachers need to know? Join this monthly, asynchronous sharing community and stay connected with colleagues across the region. Don't work in isolation! Be part of a regional math department.
We need our colleagues to help solve the many problems that come to bear upon our libraries & classrooms. Many of the students we teach depend primarily upon educators & the school system for nourishment - physical, cognitive, emotional, intellectual, and literary. There is nothing more rewarding than to see a student become an avid reader. It is a daunting task to keep up with new books and to continue helping students find THE book - that one particular book that changes the student from reluctant to read to willing to read, and from willing to read to wanting to read. The difficulty of finding that "right” book is that the "right” is a moment in time - temporary and individual. Teachers must have a huge repertoire of book knowledge to be able to match readers with books that are potentially game changes for the reader. This program is open to all educators. 18 hours in person, 12 hours preparation required outside synchronous meeting times. Course fee: $100; Reading Council enrollment fee: $30 (paid online); The applicable course fee and Reading Council enrollment fee will be due at the first meeting date

8. CDAMS 2023 - 2024 (Capital District Area Mathematics Supervisors)

Program: Mathematics - Secondary

Audience: Math Leaders- You do not have to be a “supervisor” to come

Dates: 10/4/2023 to 4/11/2024

CDAMS is a professional learning community focused on all aspects of mathematics education, including the Next Generation Math Standards, diverse learners, technology integration and just about anything that makes math more accessible for all learners, teachers and students. You do not have to be a "supervisor” to come to the meetings. Join us for as many sessions as possible - Each one features a timely topic of interest to attendees.

9. MATH 6-8 NEXT GENERATION SUPPORT NETWORK (2023-2024)

Program: Mathematics - Secondary

Audience: Middle School Mathematics Teachers

Dates: 10/5/2023 to 5/2/2024

In this valuable support network, educators will share information and resources concerning NYS Next Generation Mathematics Standards. Come collaborate with educators who share your passion and drive for this profession. Collaborate, use research to strengthen our practice, and share resources for the NYS Next Generation Mathematics Standards. Support groups will break into grade level bands. Open enrollment - Join anytime!

10. Mindfulness for Educators

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 10/10/2023 to 12/12/2023

As educators, the wellness of our students is so critical and many of us put our students, and everyone else before ourselves. With this program, you will have an opportunity to explore tools and practices that nurture and restore YOUR wellness. Mindfulness for Educators is an immersion course focusing on cultivating attributes of mindfulness, such as; patience, flexibility, beginner's mind and acceptance. Each educator will have an opportunity to create a personalized and accessible mindful map that works for their unique life circumstances. Throughout this program we will gain even better self-awareness and knowledge and create more space (the magical pause) between stress and our response. As it turns out, while these practices benefit you first and foremost, it also radiates into your classroom and to all relationships in your life. The live virtual sessions (5 sessions, 1 hour each) will include mindful attribute talk, gentle movement and a guided stillness practice. There will also be 2.5 hours of asynchronous work. This program is available to everyone, there is no prior experience needed.

11. ACARC LITERACY TRIVIA EVENT (ACARC)

Program: Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC)

Audience: All educators

Dates: 10/12/2023

Come One! Come All! Food, Fun, Literacy Trivia and Prizes! Join ACARC for an afternoon of collegial collaboration, conversation, and friendly competition. Expand your literacy network and your professional development journey with ACARC's Literacy Trivia Event. Invite your colleagues to attend, earn CTLE credit and prizes. Don't miss an opportunity to work side-by-side with other colleagues through a game-based approach to professional learning and engage in an event that will spark your love of literature while walking away with titles and Literacy trivia you can introduce into your classroom the very next day. FORMAT: In person LOCATION: Westmere Elementary School Library DATE: Thursday, October 12, 2023 TIME: Registration: 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Event: 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. FACILITATORS: ACARC board (Pegeen Jensen, Mary Sandoval, Christina Taylor, Marlena Peduzzi, Jen Steil, Alice O'Neill, Linda Carr FEE: $10 for nonmembers; FREE for ACARC members (Annual membership: $30). Non-members fee, send to: ACARC/Jen Steil, Bethlehem Central Middle School, 332 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054 To become an ACARC member, go to www.nysreading.org; Click on Membership -- Regional Directors and Local Councils -- Albany City Area Reading Council Registration is required. For questions, CONTACT: acarcny@gmail.com

12. Book Study - The AI Infused Classroom

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 10/16/2023 to 12/12/2023

This 5 week book study on Artificial Intelligence, follows the book by Holly Clark, The AI Infused Classroom. Our focus will include background on the latest trends of AI and Education, getting into the right mindset on how to use AI in the classroom, and how teachers can use AI to create meaningful learning experiences for all students. All participants will need to secure their copy of The AI Infused Classroom, by Holly Clark. Expect to spend 3 hours per week for 5 weeks. 15 CTLE Hours.

13. Best Books of 2023 (ACARC)

Program: Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC)

Audience: Teachers of all ages, librarians, reading specialists, Special Ed teachers

Dates: 12/5/2023

Educators must compete with the powerful lure of technology and social media while staying up to date with engaging and quality literature. Find out what's new in Children's and YA literature as three local experts share their top recommendations for readers of all ages. Teachers will gain knowledge of new literature to engage and motivate readers. Don't miss ACARC's ever popular event! Format: Synchronous Online (Zoom) Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Time: Event - 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Facilitators: Sherry Guice, South Colonie Schools, Susan Kirby-LeMon, Shenendehowa Central Schools, Lucy Menard, South Colonie Schools Fee: $10 for nonmembers; FREE for ACARC members (Annual membership: $30). Non-members fee send to: ACARC / Jen Steil, Bethlehem Central Middle School, 332 Kenwood Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054 To become an ACARC member, go to www.nysreading.org; Click on Membership -- Regional Directors and Local Councils -- Albany City Area Reading Council Registration is required. For questions, CONTACT: acarcny@gmail.com

14. LEVEL UP WITH NYSSLS: AMBITIOUS SCIENCE TEACHING BOOK STUDY AND LESSON DEVELOPMENT

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 1/8/2024 to 3/4/2024

With the new science standards, comes a new way of looking at how we teach. "Show me what it looks like in the classroom” is a common statement by teachers. The book Ambitious Science Teaching offers a toolbox of strategies that are NYSSLS aligned and can be directly applied to your classes. Focusing on a core set of research based practices, the authors guide teachers through each method, explaining the reasoning and providing specific examples for implementation. This 15 hour course will be completely asynchronous and will include an online discussion of the book and time to apply strategies and work to develop lessons. Participants will need to purchase a copy of the book, Ambitious Science Teaching, by Mark Windschitl, Jessica Thompson, and Melissa Braaten. Visit the Ambitious Science Teaching website for more information on the book and the concepts/tools we will discuss and practice.

15. ENL 101 for All Teachers

Program: English as a New Language

Audience: All Teachers

Dates: 1/11/2024 to 4/11/2024

Join us for this exciting new opportunity for all teachers and staff to learn all about ENL from intake to testing-out. This 15-hour course will run in three-hour sessions over the course of four months. The instructor will provide participants with an overview of the topic(s), share relevant resources, and lead participants in discussions about best practices and implementation strategies. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions; however, credit will be awarded based on the sessions attended. January 11: Welcome to ENL- Introductions, Legalities of ENL, Acronyms/Definitions, Where Our Students Come From, and Who They Are February 1: Newcomer Strategies- Teaching Vocabulary Strategies, Beginning Literacy, and Toolkit/Favorite Things February 29: Long-Term ELLs- Co-Teaching and Academic Vocabulary March 14: What Happens When No Progress Is Made- ELLs with Learning Differences, Getting to an IEP, and RTI, MTSS, AIS April 11: The Summative Assessment: NYSESLAT *Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions; however, credit will be awarded based on the sessions attended.

16. BUILDING THINKING CLASSROOMS PLC

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 1/16/2024 to 5/7/2024

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Are you looking for a community to have open dialogue around Peter Liljedahl's evidence-based teaching practices? Are you wondering how to navigate classroom arrangements, note-taking, and assessment practices described in his Building Thinking Classrooms text? Join us for collaborative discourse around each of the practices described in both the Building Thinking Classrooms and Modifying Your Thinking Classrooms for Different Settings books. Participants will be encouraged to share potential pedagogies they grapple with or those of success. There will be participant-led discussions to collectively build knowledge in order to springboard individual practices and classroom context for teaching and learning. Participants will leave with supportive resources, a new-found energy to continue pressing on, and ways to reimagine their respective spaces for successful implementation.

17. ENL ROUND TABLE

Program: English as a New Language

Dates: 1/18/2024 to 4/25/2024

There has been a recent influx of new immigrants to the area. ENL Teachers are at the forefront of leading their buildings. However, as ENL teachers may be alone in a building, there are few opportunities for them to collaborate with other teachers. This recurring support group is a place where we can come together to share resources and ideas. If you have questions or classroom issues, we can talk through implementation of solutions as a group. This group will meet 3 times.

18. SPANISH FOR EDUCATORS: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE CONVERSATIONS

Program: World Languages

Dates: 1/22/2024 to 4/8/2024

This course is designed for anyone who participated in the Spanish for Educators: Beyond the Basics course and high beginners with a solid understanding of conjugating verbs in the present tense. The course will cover the following: a review of the most important present tense verbs for the classroom, an introduction to questions and answers in the past and future tenses of regular verbs, role plays with "parents" and "students", and additional school-related vocabulary.

19. K-5 SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS AND ASSESSMENT COLLABORATIVE PLC

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: K-5 teachers and administrators

Dates: 1/25/2024 to 2/29/2024

With the shift to the new science standards (NYSSLS) it's more important than ever to engage our youngest students in science. The challenge is how to effectively fit it all in. How can the science standards be meaningfully integrated with ELA and Math? What online resources can be used without eliminating hands-on experiences? In this completely online course (synchronous Zoom and asynchronous) K-5 teachers will collaborate to discuss implementation of the new science standards and how it might look in the classroom. Participants will evaluate and share teaching resources for best practice including schedules, lessons, online resources, and teaching strategies.

Teachers of all elementary levels will benefit, as there will be time devoted to K-2 science standards, 3-5 investigations, and 5th grade test preparation.

20. National Board Certification - Spring 24 Writing Institute

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 1/25/2024 to 4/25/2024

This Writing Institute for National Board Certification (NBC) is an opportunity for teachers from various certificate areas to engage in peer review, video analysis, and collaboration as they prepare to submit their application for NBCT or MOC. It provides teachers who are pursuing National Board Certification an opportunity for in-depth support with Candidate Support Providers who are National Board Certified Teachers. Each 3 hour session is dedicated to writing, revising and reflecting with 1:1 coaching in breakout rooms. Underwritten by NYSUT. Open to all teachers, with priority given to teacher candidates within the Eastern Upstate region of NYS. All other teachers pursuing National Board Certification are welcome on a space available basis.

21. Creating Lifelong Learners Through Career Readiness

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 1/27/2024 to 3/2/2024

"What do you want to be when you grow up?” This is a question our students are faced with from the start of their formal education, but how often do we take classroom time to address the skills they will need to be career-ready lifelong learners? As students approach their senior year they are often identified as college-bound or workforce-bound, but the reality is that today's high school graduates all need to be career-ready, and this education can start as early as middle school. Through career exploration, building occupational knowledge, and gathering information about the education and training needed for entry into the students' chosen industries, we'll learn how to incorporate the skills our students will need to be lifelong learners, also known as the "four Cs” of 21st century learning - critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. In this course, educators will learn how to weave work-based learning skills into their existing curriculum, and will exit with a career-readiness project to bring back to their classrooms. This course is appropriate for educators of any subject area in grades 5-12. This course will be asynchronous.
Join the Adirondack Literacy Council book study of Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Teaching and Learning, by Gholdy Muhammad. We will explore joy as it relates to education in a world that's tried to take it from us the past few years. We will reflect on our own experiences and identities in order to do the hard work of analyzing our values as educators and rediscovering what brings us joy in teaching. With an antiracist and inclusive lens, we will reflect on the current state of education and reclaim our instructional creativity. We will also apply Gholdy Muhammad's five pursuits of Identity, Skills, Intellect, Criticality, and Joy to our current curriculums in order to continue building actively inclusive school communities where all students, especially those who have been historically marginalized, can find joy and thrive. The participants would need to purchase Unearthing Joy: A Guide to Culturally and Historically Responsive Teaching and Learning book for $22.95 or $21.84 for a Kindle edition. The fee for the course is $25, or you can become a member of ALC for $25 and have access to our other events. https://www.nysreading.org/page-18072 *To receive CTLE credit participants would need to attend 3/4 meetings and engage in a weekly discussion.

23. HELP STUDENTS TO BECOME TRUTH DETECTORS (ACARC)

Program: Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC)

Audience: All educators

Dates: 1/30/2024

Navigating the world of 24/7 information is complex and often overwhelming. Give your students the skills to uncover their superpowers as Truth Detectors! We'll review the techniques for online and print media of reading laterally, checking sources, verifying information and images online, teaching the nuance of facts vs. opinions, and understanding point-of-view and bias. Mary Miller, our presenter, will highlight news media literacy and the importance of authentic news sources in navigating our digital world. Format: Synchronous Online (Zoom) Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Time: Event - 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Facilitator: Mary Miller, Education Services Director for New York Newspapers Foundation / New York Publishers Association (NYNPA) Fee: FREE for ALL ACARC members and nonmembers! (ACARC annual membership: $30). To become an ACARC member, go to www.nysreading.org; Click on Membership -- Regional Directors and Local Councils -- Albany City Area Reading Council Registration is required for Zoom link. For questions, CONTACT: acarcny@gmail.com

24. Quiet Wisdom: Exploring Contemplative Practices in Teaching.

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: All Teachers (K-12)

Dates: 1/30/2024 to 3/19/2024

While contemplative practices have been utilized in ancient cultures and civilizations since time immemorial, they have grown in popularity for the past decade- and not just in yoga classes. Meditation, reflection and contemplation is an effective practice that assists participants in emotional regulation, nervous-system balancing, stress-management, and creative thinking. Scientists from Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School suggest that meditation can alter brain structures, enhancing the density of the hippocampus and effectively strengthening the parts of the brain relevant to learning, memory, self-awareness, compassion and introspection. By participating in contemplative practices in a school setting, faculty and students alike may experience a great improvement to the level of presence, positive behavior, and general well-being throughout the entire school community. In this series, Emileigh Tanner, meditation specialist, will lead participants through various contemplative practices, focusing on one technique per week. A discussion will follow, led by teachers who will share the research behind the practice and how to apply it in different classroom settings and disciplines. Techniques that will be explored include, but are not limited to sound healing, the power of breath, EFT tapping/energy point stimulation, nature meditation, cultivating compassion through loving-kindness, minding the seasons, and affirmations and cognitive re-patterning. *This course will be both synchronous and asynchronous. Participants will have the option of completing a follow-up reflective assignment following each synchronous session to receive all 15 CTLE hours; however, participants who only wish to attend the synchronous sessions, may still do so for partial credit. Credit will be awarded based on attendance and assignment completion.

25. Financial Literacy is Growing!

Program: Mathematics - Secondary

Audience: HS Math or Business Teachers

Dates: 2/1/2024 to 6/1/2024

Attention Financial Literacy teachers! Attention Math and Business Departments! Many schools are already offering a personal finance course, and that number is growing! Let's come together to discuss our content, projects, and local connections, while exploring possible dual enrollment for college credit. Also, The Blue Ribbon Commission recommended to the Board of Regents a seal of financial literacy on future diplomas. The State's plan is just developing, so let's get out in front of this by sharing and building our work of teaching our students about saving, borrowing, investing, spending, and protecting! I'll also share takeaways from this fall's CEE National FInancial Literacy Conference in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Five asynchronous modules February to June.

26. New Mentor Training Early Spring 2024- Fully Asynchronous Online!

Program: Mentoring

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 2/5/2024 to 3/4/2024

"Mentor-mentee partnerships help beginning teachers to acclimate themselves to a new environment by shattering the walls of isolation that they often experience at the outset of their careers and, as a direct result, raise student outcomes by expanding pedagogical and interactive social skills.” - The State Education Department/ The University of the State of New York New York State Mentoring Standards This course guides veteran teachers through the analysis of the knowledge and attributes critical to teacher mentoring. Participants will practice primary mentor actions including listening, observing, monitoring and coaching while continually reflecting on their own growth as measured by the NYSED standards for mentoring. By the end of the 15 hour experience teachers will be equipped with tools and strategies to support the growth, development and retention of new teachers.

27. HOW TO HANDLE THE INFLUX OF NEW IMMIGRANT STUDENTS

Program: English as a New Language

Dates: 2/8/2024 to 5/2/2024

Our region has seen a recent influx in immigrant students. Where a teacher may have had one or two ELLs in their class, now they may have more than half of their students identified as ELLs. How do we make our classrooms culturally responsive? How do we welcome these students and give them what they need? How can we effectively educate these students? We will discuss strategies and implementation over this 3 session course.

28. RIGOROUS PBL BY DESIGN BOOK STUDY

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: All teachers

Dates: 2/24/2024 to 3/30/2024

In a rapidly evolving world, it is crucial to give our future adults the tools they need to think critically about, and work toward solving our world's messiest problems. Problem and Project-Based Learning (PBL) gives learners an opportunity to explore and examine a variety of real-world, cross-curricular topics while collaborating with and learning from one another in a student-driven, teacher-facilitated environment that is reflective of contemporary changes in the working world. In this five-week comprehensive book study, participants will explore Michael McDowell's philosophies outlined in his book, Rigorous PBL by Design, and consider how the three shifts in PBL instruction (clarity, challenge, and culture) improves its overall impact in the classroom. By engaging in a combination of reflective assignments and supportive discussion posts, participants will examine one chapter each week and consider ways to create and implement effective design projects that develop confident and competent learners in the classroom. "Be the key to help students discover, deepen, and apply their learning to a world beyond them.” Note: A copy of "Rigorous PBL by Design” by Michael McDowell will be mailed to participants prior to the start of the course.
This book delves into the successful strategies used by teachers to help students love reading. Research shows that students cannot love a book if they don't understand it. The book provides resources and ideas to bring into the classroom. This book study is asynchronous. Book study pacing guide: Weeks 1 and 2: Part 1 pages 21-104 Week 3: Part 2 pages 109-146 Week 4: Part 3 pages 147-208 Week 5: Part 4 pages 209-end NOTE: Participants need to obtain a copy of the book prior to the start of the course.

30. SPECIAL EDUCATION NYS CTLE CERTIFICATION EXTENSION COURSE: Middle Grades 5, 6, 7, 8

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: Special Education Teachers

Dates: 2/26/2024 to 5/20/2024

Special Educators who have an existing SWD 1-6 seeking to extend their certification to 7&8, or Special Educators who have an existing SWD 7-12 seeking to extend their certification to 5 & 6 are invited to enroll whether or not they have earned the required experience. These courses meet the NYSED criteria for extending an existing NYS Students with Disabilities Generalist certification. The course is composed of a combination of synchronous online sessions using the google meet platform and asynchronous assignments using google sites. The class format is structured to allow for participants to reflect on their current beliefs, practices and bias; analyze teaching standards; build skill in vetting resources; and strengthen collaborative practices.

31. SPECIAL EDUCATION NYS CTLE PRE K- K CERTIFICATION EXTENSION COURSE

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: Special Education Teachers

Dates: 2/26/2024 to 5/20/2024

Special Educators who have an existing SWD 1-6 seeking to extend their certification to preK-K are invited to enroll whether or not they have earned the required experience. These courses meet the NYSED criteria for extending an existing NYS Students with Disabilities Generalist certification. The course is composed of a combination of synchronous online sessions using the Zoom platform and asynchronous assignments using the Schoology LMS. Coursework includes: >Guidance in developing a child-centered CPSE IEP rooted in the context of family >Typical/atypical early childhood development including early indicators of autism >Observation and assessment strategies in the early childhood classroom >Special Education Process and Early Intervention >Instructional techniques that use guided play to support behavior and language development for all early learners including those from diverse cultural contexts >Building supportive home-school connections >Skills necessary for effective professional collaboration The class format is structured to allow for participants to reflect on their current beliefs, practices and bias; analyze teaching standards; build skill in vetting resources; and strengthen collaborative practices.

32. CREATING STORYLINES IN THE SCIENCE CLASSROOM USING HHMI INTERACTIVE TOOLS

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: Middle School and High School Science Teachers

Dates: 2/27/2024 to 3/26/2024

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Storylines are a great way to engage students and transition to the NYSSLS classroom. Explore what storylines are, their purpose in the science classroom, and dive into interactive tools, such as HHMI Biointeractive. Example storylines will be shared and time will be provided to create storylines for your classroom, linked to the new standards. There will be synchronous Zoom as well as asynchronous sessions to provide opportunities to work with other teachers and dive deeper at your own pace.

33. CONTROVERSY IN THE CLASSROOM II: A FORUM FOR EDUCATORS

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 2/28/2024 to 3/27/2024

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This five-session course is a follow up to Controversy in the Classroom: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Students and Colleagues. Participation in the previous course is not required, nor expected. Each week, educators will participate in a two-hour forum to openly discuss, in a safe place, challenges faced in and out of the classroom. Following each session will be an hour of asynchronous reflective follow-up and implementation work. Content will be generated by you, the participant, to ensure you get what you need from this course as well as a chance to explore what controversies you face that are tailored to your subject. The goal for this course is to create a supportive network and environment for each other. We will share skills and strategies we have utilized and have found effective. All participants will take away valuable information and resources that will give you strategies to make you better prepared and feel more confident meeting these new and ever changing controversies we encounter.

34. LEVEL UP WITH NYSSLS: ENGAGING LESSONS AND ASSESSMENTS

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 3/13/2024 to 5/8/2024

Collaborate with other teachers to develop skills to successfully implement NYSSLS in your classroom. The primary goal of the Level Up With NYSSLS program is to build a strong NYSSLS community with ongoing and sustained professional learning. The program will provide a deeper level of understanding, opportunities for application, and access to lessons developed and tested by colleagues.

The focus of this session is: Long term planning for engagement; Storylines and unit design; Feedback and assessments

35. Civic Seal of Readiness Capstone Project - Spring '24

Program: Social Studies

Audience: High School teachers, Social Studies or otherwise.

Dates: 3/15/2024 to 5/15/2024

Teachers are invited to plan for this year's Civic Seal of Readiness Capstone Project, facilitated by the GCRTC. This summer, teachers will collaborate on how to create school-wide project teams consisting of students interested in earning the Civic Seal. Students will ultimately be coached through researching and proposing a project. Each school will have a "council” (students, teachers, etc.) which will decide which project(s) will become the school entry(ies). Once each school has committed to one or more projects, and any student interested in contributing can do so. This participation can then be used toward NYSED's Civic Seal of Readiness. The GCRTC will work with each school to organize, design, possibly fundraise, then create a timeline for the project, with teachers and students from each school acting as facilitators and liaisons between any community organizations and the students. The teacher-leaders will receive PL / training from the GCRTC for CTLE credit prior to, and during, the year-long project. Timeline: Fall 2023: Teacher Training: GCRTC creates a year-long CTLE "course” to guide teachers through: creating criteria for, and organize a "competition” at their schools to determine which project(s) receive the focus organizing student groups, each led by a teacher, propose projects, plans, and budgets (if applicable), creating a "council” of students to decide on their school's chosen project adhering to NYSED deadlines for Civic Seal application and reporting Spring 2024 Project(s) are decided by the council and work begins. Students come together to support the chosen project(s) Projects are completed and unveiled

36. THIS IS DISCIPLINARY LITERACY BOOK STUDY

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 3/16/2024 to 5/4/2024

Join us for an online book study of the book This Is Disciplinary Literacy, by Releah Cossett Lent. This book study is designed to help you take disciplinary literacy from theory to game plan, while taking students from superficial understanding to deep-content expertise. According to Lent, the secret to success lies in highlighting each content area's differences and advancing a discipline-specific model. So what does that mean for you? Well, for starters, no more reading strategies used uniformly across the curriculum. Instead, this book study will help teachers of all content areas put into action the key literacies of their specialties. This book study will go content area by content area and focus on how to incorporate content-specific literacies into lessons, units, and project-based learning. No matter what subject you teach, this book provides practical and accessible strategies of how to practice literacy across the disciplines. Each week, we will explore reading, writing, thinking, and doing…content area by content area. We will engage in discourse and reflection on the ways in which we can utilize and implement these strategies in our content-specific classrooms. NOTE Participants will need to obtain a copy of the book, This Is Disciplinary Literacy, prior to the start of the course.

37. Navigating Artificial Intelligence in Education: Embracing Innovation & Mitigating Risks

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 4/1/2024 to 5/6/2024

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In the ever-evolving landscape of education, artificial intelligence (AI) is presenting new avenues for instructional innovation while simultaneously challenging cherished beliefs. During this course, educators will explore the transformative potential of AI for teaching and learning, and weigh its benefits and risks.

Participants will investigate strategies for using AI to enhance interdisciplinary understandings, foster creativity, and streamline routine tasks, as well as create mechanisms for identifying AI-generated "hallucinations" and "deep fakes." Through hands-on experiences with AI tools, participants will increase their capacity to integrate AI into instructional practices, establish boundaries for students, mitigate risks, and navigate ethical considerations. As a collaborative community of learners, we will study our findings, share concerns, and identify promising AI practices.

Join us on this exciting journey to unlock the transformative potential of artificial intelligence! Together, let's empower our students to become innovative and responsible scholars.

38. Theatre Habits of Mind: Fostering Creativity & Independence

Program: Arts

Dates: 4/1/2024 to 5/6/2024

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Participants in this course will explore the eight Theatre Habits of Mind: Engage & Persist, Express, Observe, Envision, Reflect, Develop Craft, Stretch & Explore, and Collaborate.

Teachers will learn how these habits can help their students understand the importance of inquiry, research, and creativity in actualizing their final artistic work, and ignite their desire to become independent and motivated learners. By the end of the course, participants will be able to create formative and summative assessments for the Habits of Mind and apply them to a variety of lessons in their theatre classrooms.

Join us on this journey to foster theatre students' creativity and independence!
April is National Poetry Month! Delve into the enchanting world of poetic expression as you embark on a captivating journey through the book "Poetry Pauses" by Brett Vogelsinger. In this immersive book study, you will unravel the secrets behind the artful and evocative use of pauses in poetry, deepening your understanding of the profound impact they have on the rhythm, meaning, and emotional resonance of verse. Through engaging discussions, creative exercises, and insightful analysis, you will explore the craft of pausing in poetry, using Vogelsinger's work as a guide to unlock the power of silence in your own poetic endeavors. By the end of this book study, you will not only have a deep appreciation for the art of poetic pauses but also possess the tools and inspiration to infuse your own poetry with newfound grace, rhythm, and emotional resonance. Join us on this captivating journey through the enchanting world of "Poetry Pauses" by Brett Vogelsinger, and discover the transformative power of silence within the realm of poetry. NOTE: Participants will need to obtain a copy of the book, Poetry Pauses, prior to the start of the course.

40. How We Remember: The Legacy of the Holocaust Today

Program: Social Studies

Dates: 4/9/2024

How did the world respond when the reality of the Holocaust came to light? During this program, educators examine the pursuit of justice at Nuremberg, the effect the trials had on how we understand the Holocaust, how survivors coped with the trauma to build new lives in the aftermath, and how we remember and memorialize the Holocaust today.

41. Pillars of Wholesome Living and Teaching

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 4/9/2024 to 5/17/2024

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**This course is full for this session, but we are planning to run it again in the summer! Email lindsay@teachers-center.org to express interest in the summer session of this course!**

Take a deep-dive into the ways you can become a better version of yourself! In this course we will explore the benefits of proper nutrition and sleep, stress management, and movement and how they can create a better life for both YOU and your students. This course engages professionals through synchronous and asynchronous means. Coaching calls will be scheduled to work with you on a one-on-one basis to support you in your wholesome journey. Finally, we will spend time focusing on how you can bring healthy habits, a nurturing environment, and so much more to your own classroom.

The course will start with a live Meet on April 9. Further meetings/coaching calls will be planned between participants and instructor. The course will end on May 17.

42. Springsanity: A Mental Health Survival Course for Educators

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 4/10/2024 to 4/24/2024

April is a busy time of the year for educators. We are scrambling to cover our content, state tests are on the horizon, and finishing all we need to do for the school year feels like an impossibility. Despite just returning from spring break, we are exhausted, stressed, overworked, and overwhelmed. The last thing many of us want is to have one more obligation, or one more thing on our plate. This course seeks to help us find a balance between our work lives and home life, and find ways to cope with the stressors of our occupation. Through three synchronous sessions we will explore topics related to mental health on the part of educators and students. The aim of this course is to create a learning community among educators based on shared experiences. Teachers need to have a support network, and together we can strategize ways to collectively handle challenges we face. Of particular note, an emphasis will be placed on teacher stress and anxiety, loneliness, connecting with our students and each other, and finding ways to decompress and minimize professional burnout. We will also brainstorm ideas to help our students who do not know how to manage their own mental health while learning the skills they need to be successful in school, while at the same time maintaining our own sanity just in time for the May madness.

43. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - April

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 4/11/2024

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online due to COVID-19 precautions.Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

44. New Mentor Training Spring 2024- Fully Asynchronous Online!

Program: Mentoring

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 4/16/2024 to 5/14/2024

IF THIS SESSION IS CLOSED - THERE IS A SECOND SESSION STARTING IN FEBRUARY 24 "Mentor-mentee partnerships help beginning teachers to acclimate themselves to a new environment by shattering the walls of isolation that they often experience at the outset of their careers and, as a direct result, raise student outcomes by expanding pedagogical and interactive social skills.” - The State Education Department/ The University of the State of New York New York State Mentoring Standards This course guides veteran teachers through the analysis of the knowledge and attributes critical to teacher mentoring. Participants will practice primary mentor actions including listening, observing, monitoring and coaching while continually reflecting on their own growth as measured by the NYSED standards for mentoring. By the end of the 15 hour experience teachers will be equipped with tools and strategies to support the growth, development and retention of new teachers.

45. Ending Relationship & Sexual Abuse in Our Community

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 4/16/2024 to 4/30/2024

These workshops are presented by prevention experts at Wellspring (www.wellspringcares.org) with a focus on partnering with educators to prevent abuse before it happens. All educators are welcome to build your own knowledge of abuse prevention to educate and support students in your school. High school educators should also participate to see if these workshops would be a good fit for your students.

April 16 - Relationships (In this interactive presentation, participants work together to identify warning signs of abusive behaviors and develop ways to support others who may be experiencing relationship abuse.)

April 23 - Understanding Consent (Participants discuss the concept of consent using examples from real-life experiences. Individuals will be able to identify harmful messages, and work together to create a list of necessary components of consent.)

April 30 - Bystander Intervention (After gaining a base understanding of the dynamics of relationship abuse and sexual abuse, participants will learn various ways to intervene, and steps needed for safe bystander intervention.

Even if you are not able to attend all three sessions, please still register as partial credit will be awarded.

46. Navigating Student Mental Health Trends: A Conversation between Teachers and Therapists

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: teachers, special educators, related service providers, school counselors, administrators

Dates: 4/17/2024 to 5/15/2024

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Join Carly Samach, Clinical Mental Health Counselor, specialized in the treatment of OCD and anxiety, and Jordan Weatherhead, middle school science teacher, in a discussion between educators and clinicians about today's crisis in student anxiety. We will examine the developmental and social contexts for anxious youth, understand educators' roles in supporting students struggling with anxiety in school, and develop resources to enhance inclusive classroom practices. Educators will leave this course equipped with the confidence to navigate the current trends in youth mental health.

47. Elemental Musical Adventures

Program: Berkshire-Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Orff Schulwerk Association

Audience: In-service and Pre-service General Music Educators

Dates: 4/20/2024

Let's go on an adventure! In this workshop, participants will explore the world of the Orff process and find new ways to sing, say, move, and play. By using simple speech patterns and easily created/obtainable manipulatives, teachers will learn how to process rhythms outside the world of 4/4 and how to allow their students (and themselves) to be their own composers.

Payment Information:
This workshop is free for BHVAOSA 2023-2024 members. The non-member educator fee is $45.00. The college student fee is $10.00. Payments will be accepted at the event, or in advance by mailing a check (payable to "BHVAOSA") to Heidi Levin, BHVAOSA Treasurer, 9 Mennen Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Online payments can be made through our website: bhvorff.net

Please feel free to bring a recorder and a ukulele if you have them.
Transitioning from home to school can be chaotic-but it doesn't have to be. When you make Morning Classroom Conversations (MCCs) a regular part of your homeroom or advisory period for 5-12th grade students, you give them a safe space to practice critical and creative thinking, build active listening skills, learn to respectfully disagree with others, and strengthen peer relationships… all while improving the overall classroom climate. Written by expert practitioners in the area of SEL, this book provides teachers, school counselors, and other conversation leaders with a wealth of tools to guide successful MCCs from start to finish-in just 10-15 minutes! Features include: Three calendar years' worth of thought-provoking prompts and themes An overview of the underlying structure and goals of MCCs Sample scripts Vignettes and student and teacher voices Adolescents need to feel heard and understood-by adults and by their peers. MCCs teach them to channel scattered thoughts and strong feelings into dynamic discussions while also strengthening social, emotional, and character development and building the skills they will need to achieve their goals as they transition to adult life. NOTE Participants will need to obtain a copy of the book, Morning Classroom Conversations by Elias, Murphy, and McClain

49. Art as Inspiration: Writing Marathon at the Tang

Program: Capital District Writing Project

Dates: 4/21/2024

Write your way into the 2024 spring season with the Capital District Writing Project! We will gather to kick off this event in artist Yvette Molina's installation community space "devoted to art, conversation, and contemplation" and reconvene in celebration. All are welcome! There is no charge to participate. Join us for a fun morning of writing, exploring, and discovering! A $5 donation to The Tang is recommended. This registration will provide you with a CTLE certificate upon completion. Please also register at this link: https://www.bit.ly/cdwpstore

50. Gender & Genocide

Program: Social Studies

Dates: 4/23/2024

Gender is a critical area of study in genocide scholarship. In this program, participants examine how gender dynamics influenced perpetrators, victims, and bystanders. Specifically as it relates to women, LGBTQ victims, and gender-based violence.

51. YOGA AND MINDFULNESS IN THE CLASSROOM: EXTENDING THE PRACTICE

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 4/30/2024 to 5/28/2024

In this course, we will dig deeper, and explore more in-depth, the foundational practices of yoga and mindfulness, as discussed in Yoga in the Elementary Classroom: Beyond the Buzz. We will focus more on developing sequencing, how to work with students in poses, teaching "correct" poses (and what that means), how to bring sensitivity and awareness to the practice, and how to work with students in various populations from PreK to Highschool. We will also focus on trauma informed yoga and using yoga and mindfulness with diverse populations. Taking Yoga in the Elementary Classroom: Beyond the Buzz or Yoga and Mindfulness in the Classroom: A Collaborative Book Study is not required; however, having previous knowledge and experience using mindfulness practices and yoga with children in a classroom, or similar setting, is strongly recommended.

52. Making it OK Not to be OK: Talking Frankly About Mental Illness and Wellness

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 5/7/2024 to 6/1/2024

This multi-day workshop is intended for any teacher and/or school professional engaging in or interested in engaging in the work of establishing a culture where mental illness and wellness are talked about openly, safely and without stigma. We will discuss topics such as safe and appropriate disclosure, the importance of peer work in education and beyond, and how to truly build sustaining cultures free from mental health stigma in schools.

This course is primarily synchronous with some outside work required.

53. ESSENTIAL METHODS FOR MANAGING DISRUPTIVE STUDENTS WITH COMPLEX TRAUMA

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 5/12/2024 to 6/15/2024

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This five week book study of Help for Billy by Heather T. Forbes will guide you in effectively incorporating proven strategies in your classroom for trauma-impacted students who struggle with self-regulation. You will learn what the research has shown us about the effects of trauma on the brain and gain valuable new understandings for shifts you can make as teachers to support, guide and intentionally scaffold practices to tap into a student's natural desire to learn. You will compare traditional approaches to classroom management, transitions and teacher-student relationships with a new view that supports all students to learn and achieve academically. Participants are required to secure a copy of the text, Help for Billy, by the start of the course.

54. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - May

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 5/15/2024

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online due to COVID-19 precautions.Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

55. Summer Reading for Teachers 2024 (ACARC)

Program: Albany City Area Reading Council (ACARC)

Audience: Classroom teachers, Reading/Literacy specialists, Special Educator, Curriculum coordinators and Administrators

Dates: 5/15/2024

SUMMER READING FOR TEACHERS Let's celebrate ACARC's year of exciting Professional Development with engaging professional book and article talks, and pizza as we prepare for summer!  Dr Cheryl Dozier, University at Albany, and Dr. Kelly Wissman, University at Albany, are returning as part of our expert panel. Dr. Dozier and Dr. Wissman will share recent favorite professional books and articles on Literacy in addition to children's literature. There will be opportunities for discussion and for teachers to share favorite articles or professional books as well.  Please join us for pizza, and for these lively discussions on professional books and articles you might want to put on your summer reading list! This event is co-sponsored by the Literacy Teaching and Learning Department, University at Albany and the Albany City Area Reading Council. Format: In Person Location: Alumni House, University at Albany Date: May 15, 2024 Time: Registration: 4:15-4:30 PM; Event: 4:30 - 6:30 PM Facilitators: Dr. Cheryl Dozier, University at Albany; Dr. Kelly Wissman, University at Albany Fee: $10 for nonmembers; Free for ACARC members and members of the Department of Literacy Teaching and Learning, U Albany. (ACARC annual membership: $30) Registration is required. Go to www.teachers-center.com and search for ACARC CTLE Hours: 2 hours
This summer, join a select and committed group of educators from across the Capital Region. In "Reclaiming Our Time in the Writing Classroom: The Capital District Writing Project's 2024 Invitational Summer Institute,” you will:

>Engage in collegial, collaborative inquiries into writing pedagogies
>Participate in lesson study
>Enjoy protected writing time
>Join a writing group
>Discuss the latest research

Join a national network that cultivates teachers as leaders. Earn up to 60 CTLE hours. Together, we will explore:

>How do we create humanizing writing pedagogies for ourselves and our students?
>How can writing inspire living inquiries into our complex world?
>How can we find and renew our purpose as educators?
>How do we reconnect with our own practice as writers to sustain and revitalize our teaching?

For the 2024 Invitational, we welcome educators from all content areas and across grade levels, from PreK-college. Early career and community-based educators are very welcome and encouraged to apply to this institute.

Participants will receive a copy of Reading, Writing, and Rising Up by Linda Christensen of the Oregon Writing Project and earn a digital badge credential to certify their completion of the Institute.

Apply by March 1!

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.bit.ly/cdwpstore

57. Empowering Students to Embrace Failure: The Gift of Failure Book Study (June Session)

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: All! Teachers, counselors, TAs, etc.

Dates: 6/1/2024 to 6/30/2024

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This course is a reflective journey for educators, centering around the concepts presented in Jessica Lahey's book, The Gift of Failure. Participants will explore how embracing failure can lead to more meaningful and effective teaching practices. By examining the psychology of motivation, fostering resilience, and promoting intrinsic learning, this course equips teachers to empower their students to become independent, motivated, and self-directed learners.

Please Note: The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey is required for this course. Be sure to have your own copy before the start of the course.

This course is applicable to all educators who work with all ages/levels.

58. BUILDING THINKING CLASSROOMS IN MATHEMATICS GRADES K-12

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: K-12

Dates: 6/4/2024 to 8/27/2024

A thinking student is an engaged student! Teachers often find it difficult to implement lessons that help students go beyond rote memorization and repetitive calculations. In fact, instructional norms and habits that permeate all classrooms can actually be enabling "non-thinking” student behavior. Sparked by observing teachers struggle to implement rich mathematics tasks to engage students in deep thinking, Peter Liljedahl has translated his 15 years of research into this practical guide on how to move toward a thinking classroom. Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12 helps teachers implement 14 optimal practices for thinking that create an ideal setting for deep mathematics learning to occur. This guide: Provides the what, why, and how of each practice and answers teachers most frequently asked questions; Includes firsthand accounts of how these practices foster thinking teacher and student interviews and student work samples; Offers a plethora of macro moves, micro moves, and rich tasks to get started; Organizes the 14 practices into four tool kits that can be implemented in order and built on throughout the year. When combined, these unique researched-based practices create the optimal conditions for learner-centered, student-owned deep mathematical thinking and learning, and have the power to transform mathematics classrooms like never before.

59. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - June

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 6/13/2024

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online due to COVID-19 precautions.Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

60. Every Connection Matters Book Study

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 6/20/2024 to 8/22/2024

A practical guide to the ins and outs of building, maintaining, and restoring positive and productive relationships in schools. Relationships are at the core of education. When teachers are intentional about all of their relationships, they can address burnout, increase their own effectiveness, and improve the learning environment for their students. In this thoughtful book, educators Michael Creekmore and Nita Creekmore introduce the build, maintain, and restore approach to relationships, focusing on six key types of relationships that K-12 teachers need to navigate in a school: Teacher-to-self, highlighting the importance of self-care to ensure mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Teacher-to-student, focusing on how strong student-teacher relationships can change the trajectory of a student's path. Teacher-to-family, showing how a teacher's relationship with a student's family is essential to the student's school experience. Teacher-to-teacher, addressing the critical and complex nature of relationships between teachers in teams. Teacher-to-administrator, emphasizing the need for authentic relationships with those who are charged with observing and guiding teachers' growth in the profession. Teacher-to-staff, discussing the value of relationships with support staff and ways these relationships can be built. Each chapter includes helpful guidance, tools, reflective questions, and ways you can build, maintain, and restore your relationships. Every Connection Matters will help you improve your daily connections and interactions at school-both in person and virtually-to build, maintain, and restore meaningful relationships that make a difference for you and your students.

61. Pillars of Wholesome Living and Teaching

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 6/24/2024 to 8/3/2024

Wait List
**Waitlist only**

Take a deep-dive into the ways you can become a better version of yourself! In this course we will explore the benefits of proper nutrition and sleep, stress management, and movement and how they can create a better life for both YOU and your students. This course engages professionals through synchronous and asynchronous means. Coaching calls will be scheduled to work with you on a one-on-one basis to support you in your wholesome journey. Finally, we will spend time focusing on how you can bring healthy habits, a nurturing environment, and so much more to your own classroom.

This course is applicable for all educators -- all grade levels, all subjects!

Meetings/coaching calls will be planned between participants and instructor. The course starts on June 24 and ends on August 3.

62. Addressing Addiction in the Classroom: The Addiction Inoculation Book Study

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: All educators!

Dates: 7/1/2024 to 7/31/2024

This book study course is centered around the concepts presented in "The Addiction Inoculation" by Jessica Lahey. Educators will explore essential insights and strategies to address the growing challenges of addiction prevention among students. We'll examine Lahey's work, reflecting on its implications for classroom practice and student well-being.

Please Note: The Addiction Inoculation by Jessica Lahey is required for this course.

63. Animating Education: Bringing Learning to Life!

Program: Arts

Dates: 7/1/2024 to 7/26/2024

Explore the dynamic world of animation through hands-on activities and demonstrations. Participants will learn various animation methods including frame-by-frame animation, stop motion, and digital animation using accessible free websites and apps such as Flipanim and Stop Motion Studio. We will delve into the creative process of storytelling through animation and discuss strategies for integrating animation projects into diverse curriculum areas. By the end of the course, educators will gain practical skills and innovative ideas to empower their students to express themselves creatively while enhancing their learning experiences. Join us as we bring imagination to life through the art of animation!
Unlock opportunities for K-12 art students to strengthen their capacity to compose meaningful, standards-based reflections on art works and processes. Participants will explore "reverse" rubrics, proposal writing frameworks, and artistic statement development processes that deepen students' understanding of standards-based project goals and foster student ownership of the art-planning process. Open to all K-12 art educators, this workshop is especially relevant for teachers in districts embracing the newly approved IAAP graduation pathway. Join us in elevating art education through reflective practice!

65. Empowering Educators: Navigating the Heart of Teaching

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 7/1/2024 to 7/26/2024

Join us for a transformative journey through The Courage to Teach by Parker Palmer. Delve into the essence of teaching, exploring profound insights at the intersection of identity, integrity, and the art of education. Engage in thoughtful discussions, reflective practices, and collaborative exploration as we empower ourselves to navigate the challenges of teaching with courage and authenticity.

Let this be a summer of self-discovery, resilience, and renewed passion for the noble craft of teaching. Register now and join us in cultivating the courage to teach with authenticity and purpose.

Participants will be responsible for ordering a copy of the book. The course will be fully asynchronous and will require weekly participation in discussion board posts.

66. EXPLORING AND APPLYING THE NYSSLS CROSSCUTTING CONCEPTS

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: Science educators and administrators of all levels

Dates: 7/1/2024 to 8/8/2024

In this completely online, asynchronous course, we will dive into the seven CrossCutting Concepts at the heart of an effective shift to NYSSLS teaching. Course content and science/engineering practices are critical to student learning, but the crosscutting concepts provide the connections for deeper learning. Science teachers have plenty of experience with their content and engaging students through various science practices. The crosscutting concepts are typically not explicitly taught and provide the greatest challenge in effectively shifting to a NYSSLS classroom. Course concepts include:
- Understanding the seven crosscutting concepts and strategies for embedding them in your teaching.
- Helping students to make connections across multiple science experiences, phenomena, and problems.
- Applying the crosscutting concepts to assessment design and preparing students for state assessments.

67. Harmonize Pedagogy: Compose a Dynamic Music Curriculum

Program: Arts

Dates: 7/1/2024 to 7/26/2024

Music educators' ever-expanding curricular "to do list” can be overwhelming. Join us this summer to align competing interests, revitalize outdated practices, and tailor your music curriculum to the needs of your students. Topics to be addressed include:

Curriculum Makeover: Dive deep into a comprehensive review and redesign of your existing curriculum. Learn how to map and align various components effectively, ensuring a cohesive and well-rounded learning experience for your students.
NYS Standards & IAAP Requirements: Explore strategies for seamlessly integrating all four artistic processes from the NYS Standards (creating, performing, responding, connecting) into instruction and ensure that IAAP requirements for HS students are not just met but are woven inextricably into the fabric of the curriculum.
Diversity & Inclusion: Address issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Explore practical approaches to help each student feel seen, heard, and valued.
Beyond European Music Constructs: Expand your curriculum to include culturally sustaining practices and your repertoire to include musical styles from around the globe,
NYSSMA Solo & Ensemble Festivals/Concerts Preparation: Equip your students to perform with understanding, expression, and confidence during NYSSMA events.
Artificial Intelligence in Music Education: Embrace the future by leveraging artificial intelligence to plan lessons, communicate with students and parents, and manage paperwork efficiently.

Be ready to rock the 2024-25 school year; enroll now!

68. True Student Creativity in Art and Music Education

Program: Arts

Dates: 7/1/2024 to 7/26/2024

Visual and performing arts are said to be some of the most creative disciplines in education. Fostering true student creativity, however, can be challenging. Time constraints, pullouts for services, and scheduling conflicts all make it difficult for arts educators to move past concert or art show "prep.” Join us to explore ways to embed student-centered creativity into your existing curriculum and scheduling constraints. You will not need to "reinvent the wheel,” just give your current practice an upgrade!

This course is appropriate for art and music educators at all levels. Topics will include:
• The importance of creativity in art and music education
• The development of creativity in children and adolescents
• The role of the teacher in fostering student creativity
• Strategies for teaching creative expression
• Assessing creativity

69. Designing Effective Skills-Based Assessments in Health Education (July Session)

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: health education teachers, coaches/administrators who support health education teachers

Dates: 7/1/2024 to 7/31/2024

This course will provide teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to create meaningful skills-based assessments in health education. By focusing on practical strategies and best practices, participants will learn how to develop assessments that not only evaluate students' knowledge but also encourage the application of health-related skills in real-life scenarios. The course will cover the fundamental principles of designing assessments, including the alignment of assessment objectives with educational standards, creating rubrics, and providing constructive feedback.

This course is fully online with synchronous and asynchronous components.

70. The Project Habit: Making Rigorous PBL Doable, by Michael McDowell

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: All teachers

Dates: 7/6/2024 to 7/27/2024

This course is designed for educators and instructional leaders interested in enhancing their understanding and implementation of Project- and Problem-Based Learning (PBL). Grounded in the principles outlined in Michael McDowell's book, The Project Habit: Making Rigorous PBL Doable, participants will explore strategies for designing, implementing, and assessing high-quality PBL experiences in their classrooms and schools. Participants will engage in a deep dive into the key concepts of PBL, including the essential elements of a successful project, the role of inquiry and authentic tasks, and strategies for managing and assessing PBL projects effectively. Through weekly readings, discussions, and assignments, participants will gain practical insights and tools to create engaging and rigorous PBL experiences that promote student learning and achievement. By the end of the course, participants will have developed a comprehensive understanding of PBL principles and best practices, along with a toolkit of resources and strategies to support their implementation of PBL in their own educational settings. Whether you are new to PBL or looking to refine your practice, this course will empower you to make PBL a sustainable and impactful part of your teaching repertoire. NOTE: Participants should obtain the book before the start of the course.

71. Conferring with Young Mathematicians at Work Making Moments Matter

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 7/7/2024 to 8/11/2024

In this course, you will learn how to confer with students during math workshop. The following questions are just some you'll get answers to: What questions do you ask? How do you ask the questions? What do you do when children get stuck? What is ‘The Landscape of Learning: Proof'? How do you document student learning? How do you use the ‘Lens of Stages'? Get ready to take your math workshop time and student conferring to a whole new level. Participants must purchase a copy of Conferring with Young Mathematicians at Work Making Moments Matter by Catherine Fosnot prior to the start of the course.

72. Number Talks, Grades K-5

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 7/7/2024 to 8/11/2024

Do you want to help your students become more flexible thinkers in mathematics? Do you want your students to become stronger with their mental math skills? Then this course is for you! You'll learn about what a classroom number talk is, why to do number talks and how a number talk flows. You'll gain insight into how to establish and set expectations for your number talks as well as how to use tools to support student strategies during this time. The course will allow teachers to focus on K-2 classrooms or 3-5 classrooms once we've covered the basics! Participants must purchase a copy of Number Talks Whole Number Computation by Sherry Parrish prior to the start of the course.

73. The 5 th New Cubed Mathematics Workshop, Offered by AMTNYS, AMTNJ, & ATMNE

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 7/7/2024 to 7/9/2024

Spend time at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY collaborating and learning with mathematics teachers throughout New York State, New Jersey, and the Northeast. This 2.5-day workshop features excellent speakers in small grade-band sessions (PK-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12). Breakfast and lunch will be in dining halls. An "afternoon pause” is scheduled for each full conference day so you can explore the beautiful campus and recharge for the afternoon sessions. A banquet is being planned for the last evening of the conference. There will be options to stay in the air-conditioned dorms or commute to campus each day.
This book delves into the successful strategies used by teachers to help students love reading. Kittle shows how the right book for the right student at the right time can lead to reading improvement and a love of reading. This book study is asynchronous. Book study pacing guide: Week 1: Chapters 1 and 2 pages 1-26 Week 2: Chapters 3 and 4 pages 27-58 Week 3: Chapters 5 and 6 pages 59-96 Week 4: Chapters 7 and 8 pages 97-136 Week 5: Chapter 9 to the end of book pages 137-end of book NOTE: Participants need to obtain a copy of the book prior to the start of the course.
Embark on a 5-week asynchronous professional development journey exploring the powerful strategies of "We Belong: 50 Strategies to Create Community and Revolutionize Classroom Management" by Laurie Barron and Patti Kinney. This course is tailored for educators committed to enhancing student belonging, engagement, and success in their classrooms. The correlation between student belonging and academic achievement is profound. Through the comprehensive framework of "We Belong," participants will unearth 50 actionable strategies designed to foster authentic relationships, establish safe learning spaces, and cultivate social-emotional competence among students. ** Please purchase the book prior to the course

76. New Mentor Training July 2024 - online and asynchronous

Program: Mentoring

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 8/5/2024

"Mentor-mentee partnerships help beginning teachers to acclimate themselves to a new environment by shattering the walls of isolation that they often experience at the outset of their careers and, as a direct result, raise student outcomes by expanding pedagogical and interactive social skills.” - The State Education Department/ The University of the State of New York New York State Mentoring Standards This course guides veteran teachers through the analysis of the knowledge and attributes critical to teacher mentoring. Participants will practice primary mentor actions including listening, observing, monitoring and coaching while continually reflecting on their own growth as measured by the NYSED standards for mentoring. This course begins is asynchronous, with feedback provided weekly by the facilitator. By the end of the hybrid 15 hour experience teachers will be equipped with tools and strategies to support the growth, development and retention of new teachers.

77. The Need to Read Award-Winning Books Series

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 8/30/2024

New
As educators, finding time to read can be difficult. But we need to, especially when it comes to the award-winning books. This self-paced course will expose participants to various awards winners and discuss how they can be shared with students. Choice of winning books published within the last five years; all books are readily available at public libraries. No other materials required. Participants choose at least two awards to study. Participants will need to read at least three picture books and one novel. This course is completely asynchronous through Schoology and will be in two week modules to allow time for thoughtful responses with text evidence.
Join us for a 5-week hybrid workshop designed for 6-12 Social Studies educators and leaders who are looking to regain an understanding of the instructional shifts of the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards in Literacy for Social Studies. Each week we will focus on activities that will lead to you unpacking the Next Gen standards, how to implement disciplinary literacy practices into your current lessons, revamping curriculum, and creating a cohesive scope and sequence. Resources from FOCUS by Mike Schmoker (2nd edition) will be used throughout the course (suggested, but not required to purchase).

79. Becoming That "One Trusted Adult "

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: all educators -- teachers, teaching assistants, counselors, coaches, etc.

Dates: 7/8/2024 to 8/19/2024

This course is a facilitated book study of Brooklyn Raney's "One Trusted Adult”. This book is more than a book-it is a philosophy, belief, movement-about the power and "profound influence” that "just one trusted adult can have on a child's life.” While reading the book, we will explore and discuss what it takes to become those trusted adults and how these practices can be applied in our everyday interactions with our students. According to Ms. Raney, the impact will influence your students "toward positive growth, greater engagement in school and community activities, and better overall health.”

This course is applicable to all educators -- all grade levels, all subject areas.

Books will be provided to registered participants.

This course has synchronous and asynchronous components. Dates listed here are live sessions; independent assignments will take place in between live sessions.

80. A TEACHER'S GUIDE TO SPECIAL EDUCATION: A BOOK STUDY

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: Teachers, Special Education Teachers

Dates: 7/9/2024 to 8/13/2024

Wondering why they do that in special education? All teachers are welcome to participate in this timely book study! Inclusion is the intent and spirit of education law in 2023, but many teachers report feeling unprepared to work with students who have learning disabilities, cognitive impairment or behavioral challenges. A Teacher's Guide to Special Education by David F. Bateman and Jenifer L. Cline, begins with an analysis of the laws that impact our practice. Then the authors walk us through the practical implications, offering support and research-based solutions to common issues including grading, graduation, classroom management and IEP implementation. This hybrid course meets twice on zoom synchronously, along with asynchronous online assignments. Participants are expected to obtain their own copy of the text.

81. Food For Thought

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: Educators who teach nutrition topics (health, PE, FACS, elementary)

Dates: 7/9/2024 to 7/23/2024

Worried your nutrition lessons are doing more harm than good? In this course, explore a tested set of nutrition lessons that cover the basics, engage students and avoid those activities that can be triggering. Participants in this course will explore ways to engage students in effective lessons through peer interviewing, creating a class cookbook and analyzing influences all while learning nutrition basics.

This course is synchronous and asynchronous.

82. Quiet Wisdom: Continuing our Exploration of Contemplative Practices in Teaching Summer 2024

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: All Teachers (K-12)

Dates: 7/9/2024 to 8/27/2024

New
Inspired by Quiet Wisdom: Exploring Contemplative Practices in Teaching, this all new session of Quiet Wisdom will delve into seven new contemplative practices for educators to explore. Both new and past participants are encouraged to attend.

Meditation, reflection and contemplation is an effective practice that assists participants in emotional regulation, nervous-system balancing, stress-management, and creative thinking. Scientists from Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School suggest that meditation can alter brain structures, enhancing the density of the hippocampus and effectively strengthening the parts of the brain relevant to learning, memory, self-awareness, compassion and introspection. By participating in contemplative practices in a school setting, faculty and students alike may experience a great improvement to the level of presence, positive behavior, and general well-being throughout the entire school community.

In this series, Emileigh Tanner, meditation specialist, will lead participants through various contemplative practices, focusing on one technique per week. An interactive discussion will follow, led by teachers who will share the research behind the practice and facilitate a conversation on how to apply it in different classroom settings and disciplines.

Meditation techniques explored in this session include, but are not limited to:
7/9: Repetition for quieting and centering the mind
7/16: Body Scan for tuning in to physical sensations and relieving tension
7/23: Art for fostering creativity
7/30: Seasonal Nature for stress relief and inner calm
8/6: Focused attention for sustaining concentration
8/13: Dynamic for channeling energy or restlessness
8/20: Visualization for building confidence and achieving success
8/28: Bonus experience based on participant interest!

8 hrs synchronous, Optional 7 hours asynchronous for full credit.

83. EVERYDAY TEACHING ACTIVITIES FOR SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 7/14/2024 to 8/18/2024

This 5 week asynchronous book study will guide you in understanding the components of social, emotional learning (SEL) and character development (SECD). You will discover innovative techniques to integrate the 5 social emotional learning competencies - self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management and responsible decision with strategies in the domains of: Self- and Social Awareness, Empathy and Perspective Taking, Self-regulation and Communication, Relationship Skills and Social Problem Solving for tapping into the newly revised NY SEL Learning Benchmarks. You will learn the basic steps for how to develop the relevant skills that form an SEL approach to learning while also strengthening your class climate for students to demonstrate empathy, respectful communication, self-control, improved relationships and reduce conflict. Participants will leave with a deepened awareness for shifting to a proactive stance for building behavioral reflection and self-monitoring opportunities into a problem-solving framework. Through this work you will discover how SEL can provide the foundation for sustaining a culturally responsive, safe and positive classroom environment that nurtures and affirms a strong sense of identity and purpose for learning. . Participants will need to obtain a copy of the book, Nurturing Students' Character- Everyday Teaching Activities for Social-Emotional Learning, Jeffrey S. Kress and Maurice J. Elias.
This book study is designed for 5th-12th grade teachers, school counselors and other conversation leaders to discover the process for incorporating focused Morning Classroom Conversations (MCCs) into a regular part of your homeroom or advisory period in just 10-15 minutes! You will learn the art of conversation that builds and reinforces social-emotional learning (SEL) skills with an instructional framework of thought-provoking prompts and themes. Preparations include establishing norms that nurture a productive classroom climate and strategies to foster meaningful conversations and active listening skills. Recommendations for individualizing differing cognitive levels, including adaptations for working with ELLs, gifted and culturally diverse students will also be covered. The nuanced meaning of "brave spaces” will be explored for advancing productive and meaningful conversations with ideals that embody "controversy with civility”, "owning intentions and impact”, "respect for one another's personhood” and agreeing not to intentionally inflict harm by leading and modeling through equitable and consistent example. Alternative options to work around common barriers for conversations to regularly occur are provided. Suggestions for conducting short-term, small group skill development for students with behavioral, emotional or social skill development needs or for use during extra-curricular activities are shared. MCCs follow a three-year developmental progression for widening students' cognitive and social awareness that includes an Appendix for each of the three years with daily prompts that factor in adolescent development through a Better Me - Better School - Better World - focus. Modifications to this three-year sequence are offered as well as implementation considerations for lead teachers and/or administrators.

85. NYSSLS INVESTIGATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS: EXPLORATION AND APPLICATION

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: Science educators and administrators of all levels

Dates: 7/15/2024 to 8/20/2024

In this completely online, asynchronous course, there will be multiple pathways, depending on teacher needs. High school teachers will dive into the new Biology and Earth Space Science Investigations. The focus will be on fitting them into your curriculum and content applications. We will also discuss and apply available resources (NYSED and others) related to the upcoming new HS state assessments. Middle School and elementary teachers will dissect the recent state assessments and investigations to reflect on how best to move forward. All teachers will also work on developing short assessments for the classroom to help students' sensemaking skills.

86. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - July

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 7/17/2024

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online due to COVID-19 precautions.Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)

87. ENL 101

Program: English as a New Language

Dates: 7/17/2024 to 8/14/2024

Join us for this exciting new opportunity for all teachers and staff to learn all about ENL from intake to testing-out. This 15-hour course will run in three-hour sessions over the course of four months. The instructor will provide participants with an overview of the topic(s), share relevant resources, and lead participants in discussions about best practices and implementation strategies. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions; however, credit will be awarded based on the sessions attended. July 17: Welcome to ENL- Introductions, Legalities of ENL, Acronyms/Definitions, Where Our Students Come From, and Who They Are July 24: Newcomer Strategies- Teaching Vocabulary Strategies, Beginning Literacy, and Toolkit/Favorite Things July 31: Long-Term ELLs- Co-Teaching and Academic Vocabulary August 7: What Happens When No Progress Is Made- ELLs with Learning Differences, Getting to an IEP, and RTI, MTSS, AIS August 14: The Summative Assessment: NYSESLAT *Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions; however, credit will be awarded based on the sessions attended.

88. DESIGNING QUESTIONS FOR EFFECTIVE LEARNING AND AI APPLICATIONS

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: Middle School and High School educators and administrators

Dates: 7/18/2024 to 8/22/2024

Formulating one's own questions is one of the most essential skills for learning and a skill that many students struggle with. This takes on new meaning with the use of AI tools such as Chat GTP. Instead of running from the inevitable use by our students, let's teach our students how to effectively embrace its power. Designing an effective prompt is key to getting the most out of Chat GTP. In this completely asynchronous course, participants will dive into the classroom applications of AI tools, such as Chat GTP, as well as a question design tool called the Question Formulation Technique. This is a concise and powerful protocol that enables learners to produce and improve their own questions, and strategize how to use them.

The following books are not required, but will be used as course resources: Make Just One Change: Teach Students to Ask Their Own Questions by Dan Rothstein and Luz Santana; The AI Infused Classroom by Holly Clark

89. CREATING GLOBAL CITIZENS USING THE 17 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

Program: English Language Arts

Dates: 7/22/2024 to 8/18/2024

As educators, we are firm believers in the statement "our children are our future.” While it is certainly important that each of our students receives the fundamentals of education, our ultimate goal is to create future citizens of the world who recognize that their contributions on the local, state, national, and global levels can and will impact the sustainability of our people and our planet. In this course, we will look for guidance on how to bring the idea of global citizenship into our classrooms, using the 17 Sustainable Development Goals created by the United Nations as our inspiration. For a brief explanation, please read below: "The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership. They recognize that ending poverty and other deprivations must go hand-in-hand with strategies that improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth - all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.” - United Nations, Division for Sustainable Development Goals, https://sdgs.un.org/ Educators will use their existing curriculum to create a SDGs-based project or unit of exploration. At the conclusion of the course, participants will leave with the framework needed to bring this project to life in their own classrooms or departments. This course is appropriate for educators of any subject area in grades 7-12. This course will be asynchronous.

90. Teaching Assistants and Aides Support Series 2023-2024: Atomic Habits

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: Teaching Assistant and Aides

Dates: 7/22/2024 to 8/26/2024

We all have habits we want to drop or start. For most people, having better habits makes them a better person. For school staff, maintaining healthy habits can change how we interact with our students and families! With four simple laws and very concrete strategies, author James Clear shows us how to make the types of tiny changes that will ultimately lead to those remarkable changes we hope to see. Teaching Assistants and Aides are invited to join us in this summer book study. We'll meet once online to start our study, complete asynchronous assignments based on the strategies in the book and then end our study with an in-person meeting at The Crossings Park of Colonie. Participants will be expected to obtain their own copy of the book.

91. Innovative Strategies for Math Instruction with Struggling Students in Mind

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Audience: math teachers, co-teaching teams, special educators

Dates: 7/23/2024 to 8/22/2024

How can I spend more time on addressing individual learning gaps without losing instructional time? How can my instructional design inspire curious, engaged learners? Join secondary co-teachers Lisa McLeod and Andrew Meunier in a study of instructional design for diverse math classrooms. Lisa's unique experiences as a special educator, National Board Certified Teacher and Master Teacher in mathematics shares how to select priority math standards for a diverse high school algebra classroom. Andrew, also a National Board Certified Teacher and a Modern Classroom Expert Mentor, shares how this team uses the elements of Modern Classroom and Building Thinking Classrooms techniques to support student growth. This hybrid course meets in person at Glens Falls High School, followed by asynchronous assignments focused on creating units and ends with an in person share session at a capital district school.
This book focuses on how teachers can utilize technology and social media to promote reading and literacy, instead of just trying to fight against it. The book is built on research and will provide educators with resources and methods for building a community of reading and literacy. Week 1: Introduction and Chapters 1 and 2 pages 1-80 Week 2: Chapters 3 and 4 pages 81-122 Week 3: Chapter 5 pages 123-142 Week 4: Chapter 6 pages 143-164 Week 5: Chapter 7 and epilogue page 165-end NOTE: Participants need to obtain a copy of the book prior to the start of the course.

93. New Mentor Training August 2024 - online and asynchronous

Program: Mentoring

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 7/29/2024 to 8/26/2024

"Mentor-mentee partnerships help beginning teachers to acclimate themselves to a new environment by shattering the walls of isolation that they often experience at the outset of their careers and, as a direct result, raise student outcomes by expanding pedagogical and interactive social skills.” - The State Education Department/ The University of the State of New York New York State Mentoring Standards This course guides veteran teachers through the analysis of the knowledge and attributes critical to teacher mentoring. Participants will practice primary mentor actions including listening, observing, monitoring and coaching while continually reflecting on their own growth as measured by the NYSED standards for mentoring. This course consists of asynchronous assignments with feedback provided by the facilitator weekly. By the end of the hybrid 15 hour experience teachers will be equipped with tools and strategies to support the growth, development and retention of new teachers.

94. History is Their Story Too: Incorporating Diverse and Minority Voices in All Classrooms

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 7/29/2024 to 7/31/2024

Too often classrooms and state curricula center around the male Anglo, Judeo-Christian perspective that permeates society. It is often the dominant history and voice whose story and history gets heard and told. We are told winners are the ones who write history. This leaves other cultures and groups whose story is not told feel marginalized and excluded. Without these other groups of people, the path to progress would not have been possible. This course is designed to strategize methods for incorporating diverse and minority history into all types of classrooms from elementary to secondary, English to art, or even to administration as they address a diverse faculty to create an inclusionary environment. An emphasis on normalizing and incorporating the teaching of other histories into the mainstream curriculum will also be explored. We will aim to develop strategies and share tools on how to fit curriculum about minorities into an already packed framework. Many of us want to create safe spaces and classrooms where students of all backgrounds feel seen and heard but do not know where to start and perhaps don't know who to include. This is a course for teachers of any subject or content area.

95. Exploring the Modern Classrooms Project

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: Teachers - all grades, subjects

Dates: 8/1/2024 to 9/6/2024

Have you ever wanted to learn more about self-paced learning for your class(es)? The Modern Classrooms Project takes blended instruction, self-paced learning, and mastery based grading to create a highly engaging learning environment. In this course we will explore how you can plan and then implement your own Modern Classroom. We will plan your Modern Classroom in a coaching style with calls throughout the course.

This course has synchronous and asynchronous portions. The synchronous meetings times and coaching calls will be determined between participants and the instructor throughout the course.

This course is applicable to teachers of all grade levels and subject areas.

96. Meaningful Methods for Health Educators

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: health educators

Dates: 8/5/2024 to 8/23/2024

This modern-day methods course will equip you with multiple teaching strategies to engage your students in learning health education content and practicing the skills. We'll begin by introducing the strategies. Then, you'll have time to imagine them in your classroom. Finally, you'll share your ideas with other participants, giving and getting feedback to create engaging and effective learning opportunities for your students. This is an asynchronous course that uses a variety of instructional techniques and tools throughout the three-week course.

97. ABCD ChatGPT: AI for the Modern Classroom

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 8/5/2024 to 8/9/2024

As teachers, we have all heard of ChatGPT and fear artificial intelligence use by our students. AI has become the elephant in the classroom, as we try to ban students using it, or scramble to find ways to create AI proof lessons. That being said: have you thought about using AI yourself as a time saver? There are multitudes of tools beyond ChatGPT that can make our lives easier and our lessons more engaging in a fraction of the time it would take us to create them. This course will provide you with a toolkit of various AI strategies that you can use to design your classes this fall. You will learn AI tools that create standards specific content as well as how to use them in a fraction of the time it would take to create your own unit or lesson plan. You will be given implementation time each three hour session to try out the generative AI tools I will introduce you to. In addition, you will become more knowledgeable of sites that can shorten your planning time, platforms that will write lesson plans for you, as well as tools that can make some of the administrative tasks of the day less time consuming. Taught by a busy Social Studies teacher, this class will share tried and tested methods that can make our jobs easier and help us embrace the future and create a modern classroom using the most cutting edge AI tools. You will leave this course with lessons and activities that are ready to implement, making this a valuable use of your summer time.

98. Cultivating Awareness and Resilience in Education (CARE) for Teachers Retreat CTLE Registration

Program: Professional Strategies

Audience: All school-based educators

Dates: 8/7/2024 to 8/10/2024

CARE for Teachers is a unique program designed to help teachers respond more pro-actively to school-based stressors by promoting awareness, presence, compassion, reflection, and inspiration - the inner resources they need to help students flourish, socially, emotionally, and academically. The program involves a blend of didactic instruction and experiential activities, including time for reflection and discussion. Based upon current research on the neuroscience of emotion, CARE introduces skills that understanding, recognition and self-regulation. CARE introduces basic mindfulness activities such as short periods of silent reflection, and progresses to more complex activities that demonstrate strategies for addressing many of the challenging situations teachers often encounter. Teachers learn to bring greater calm, mindfulness and awareness into the classroom to enhance their relationships with their students, improve classroom management, and facilitate curricular implementation.

This is a co-sponsred program. Enrolling in this course will provide you with documentation of up to 25.75 Continuing Teacher and Leader (CTLE) hours.Please note you must also register for the site fees via the Garrison institute as follows:

Fee Schedule (All rates inclusive of program, materials, meals and lodging option of your choice (with the exception of the commuter rate which does not include lodging):

Single Room (per person rate): $1,205.00

Double Room (per person rate): $1,130.00

Dorm Room (per person rate): $1,085.00

Commuter Option (staying offsite): $995.00 Register for Garrison Institute here: https://www.garrisoninstitute.org/events/

99. Empowering Educators: Integrating AI Tools in the Classroom (Summer 24 Edition)

Program: Math, Science & Technology

Dates: 8/11/2024 to 9/1/2024

When preparing students for the future, we have a duty to familiarize them with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, which are likely to be a part of their workplace landscape. Instead of labeling the use of AI as cheating, consider it as a tutor, peer review partner, and thought provoker for your students. The use of AI prompts critical thinking, understanding, and engagement in students, while moving away from the rote memorization and copying methods of traditional education. Many AI tools are emerging that can create educational content for teachers including assessments, presentations, video summaries, and more. By the end of this workshop, participants will not only have a solid understanding of AI in education but will also be equipped with practical skills to integrate AI tools effectively into their teaching practices. Join us on this exciting journey towards reshaping the future of education through the thoughtful and purposeful integration of AI in the classroom! (This course will be updated from the recent Spring 24 Session with new Tools)15 CTLE Hours

100. Tricks of the Trade: A Toolkit for Teachers

Program: Professional Strategies

Dates: 8/12/2024 to 8/14/2024

We can all agree that college taught us very little about how to be an effective teacher in the classroom. Everything we learned came from our host teacher and our student teaching experience. We build the plane as we fly it is a common expression in our profession. Just as we expect our students to do, we learn from each other. Many of my best practices came from ideas shared in a collective community of teachers. As we look forward to the fall and a new year, this course is designed to help us expand our knowledge and our toolkit for the classroom. Ideas will be shared and generated through discussions and tried and true practices. Classroom management, lesson design, SEL, and work life balance will be explored. Not only will we be adding to our repertoire of tactics, tricks, and tips we use to juggle all of the obligations our profession entails, but we will be creating a professional learning community to rely on and help one another in these trying times.

101. DASA Certification Training (Non-CTLE) - August

Program: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Regional Catalog

Dates: 8/15/2024

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District is a NYSED-approved provider. As of 3/30/20 all approved Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Providers have been approved by NYSED to offer the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Training Entirely Online due to COVID-19 precautions.Sign up anytime prior to the synchronous session date.

Objectives:

This training is in compliance with the requirements of the NYS Education Department. Participants will:
>Understand the intent components, and operational definitions present in the Dignity Act.
>Develop and enhance awareness and sensitivity to the range of experiences of the specific student populations as named in the Dignity Act.
>Understand how school climate and culture have an impact on student achievement and behavior.
>Understand bullying, harassment and discrimination, including indicators, early warning signs, prevention and intervention and how to interact with families of victims and aggressors.
>Enhance the understanding of diversity and multi-cultural environments and examine personal biases.
>Articulate the Reporting Requirements for Educators as specified in the Dignity Act.

Includes 3 hours of self-paced, online instruction (recorded PowerPoint with embedded questions) and a 3 hour live virtual meeting with the instructor. Self-paced work must be completed BEFORE the live virtual meeting.

Cost: $70. Please make checks payable to BH-BL Central School District. Please note, while you may register and participate in the course prior to payment, documentation of completion will not be submitted to NYSED until payment has been received by BH-BL.
Please print the registration confirmation off of Frontline and mail it with a check upon registration to:
Dottie Salvatore, BH-BL School District, PO Box 1389, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. (Include a copy of your registration confirmation with the check)