Frontline Education

1. School Library System Council meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: Members of the School Library System Council

Dates: 9/18/2025

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The State mandated School Library System Council meets to recommend policy; do long-range and short-range planning; and evaluate the System's services.

2. Social Studies Collegial Circle ONLINE facilitated by Jessica Gruttola and Corinne Suckle - 9-10am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 6/18/2026

Western Suffolk and Nassau BOCES are offering monthly Social Studies Collegial Circles for administrators/ coordinators to connect, share resources and discuss important issues. The group has proven to be an incredible support system for those who have participated. PLEASE NOTE- Log on information for the ZOOM virtual session will be emailed to everyone who has registered on MyLearningPlan on the morning of the scheduled session. When you get the ZOOM log on invitation, you must click the link in the invitation and register for that session on ZOOM. When registering in ZOOM, your name and email MUST be the same as your MyLearningPlan account information.
Proof of attendance can be provided per meeting. Frontline attendance will be completed after last session. Eligible for 9 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 consortium seats. One registration/fee includes all 9 sessions regardless how many you attend. Suffolk districts please register with Western Suffolk BOCES. Nassau districts please register with Nassau BOCES.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q59Psi9LqFzbBc6aPscg6KAElud2xyz2/view?usp=sharing

3. ELA Collegial Circles ONLINE facilitated by Jessica Gruttola and Corinne Suckle - 10-11am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/18/2025 to 6/18/2026

Western Suffolk and Nassau BOCES are offering monthly ELA Collegial Circles for administrators/ coordinators to connect, share resources and discuss important issues. The group has proven to be an incredible support system for those who have participated. PLEASE NOTE- Log on information for the ZOOM virtual session will be emailed to everyone who has registered on MyLearningPlan on the morning of the scheduled session. When you get the ZOOM log on invitation, you must click the link in the invitation and register for that session on ZOOM. When registering in ZOOM, your name and email MUST be the same as your MyLearningPlan account information.
Proof of attendance can be provided per meeting. Frontline attendance will be completed after last session. Eligible for 9 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 consortium seats. One registration/fee includes all 9 sessions regardless how many you attend. Suffolk districts please register with Western Suffolk BOCES. Nassau districts please register with Nassau BOCES.
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tWIqLpdv4a0kx7U5PI4lRPQ9pqZss-fS/view?usp=sharing

4. 5 Ways to Get Social with TeachingBooks! (Secondary)

Program: School Library System

Audience: secondary librarians and educators

Dates: 10/7/2025

Increase your social media presence with ready-to-go resources. Engage your students with book trailers and other videos on the platforms they use most. Create opportunities to involve students in the selection and promotion of books they most love. Keep your community informed about titles they'll want to discuss in their own homes. Presented by Crystal Ballard of TeachingBooks, and Kim Hooper of Rockland BOCES School Library System

5. "Ready for Reading: Before, During & After with TeachingBooks” (Elementary)

Program: School Library System

Audience: elementary librarians and educators

Dates: 10/7/2025

Join us to discover time saving ideas to use before, during, and after reading a book. TeachingBooks offers a collection of resources to incorporate into any read aloud, literature lesson, or book group. Presented by Crystal Ballard of TeachingBooks, and Kim Hooper of Rockland BOCES School Library System.

6. School Library System Council meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: Members of the School Library System Council

Dates: 11/19/2025

The State mandated School Library System Council meets to recommend policy; do long-range and short-range planning; and evaluate the System's services.

7. SETC: 15 Hrs. Engaging the Disengaged Learner - Hybrid Sessions

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 1/8/2026 to 2/5/2026

Learning should be dynamic, rewarding, and meaningful-yet many students never experience the excitement of discovery. Instead of engaging deeply, some disengage and fall behind. This course equips educators with strategies to reach those students, fostering ownership, participation, and motivation. Through reflection, collaboration, and practical applications, participants will learn to design lessons and classroom experiences that empower students to connect, contribute, and thrive.

8. School Library System Council meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: Members of the School Library System Council

Dates: 1/13/2026

The State mandated School Library System Council meets to recommend policy; do long-range and short-range planning; and evaluate the System's services.

9. "Quick and Easy Book Hooks from TeachingBooks” (Secondary)

Program: School Library System

Audience: secondary librarians and educators

Dates: 1/13/2026

Enrich your learning space with quick and easy Book Hooks from TeachingBooks. Using QR Code shelf talkers, you can engage readers with author interviews, video book trailers, audio excerpts, and book-related games that bring books to life. Each activity covered in this session will be demonstrated in multiple ways, so that you are ready to implement them in your classrooms and libraries. Presented by Crystal Ballard of TeachingBooks and Kim Hooper, Rockland BOCES School Library System.

10. "Quick and Easy Book Hooks from TeachingBooks” (Elementary)

Program: School Library System

Audience: elementary librarians and educators

Dates: 1/13/2026

Enrich your learning space with quick and easy Book Hooks from TeachingBooks. Using QR Code shelf talkers, you can engage readers with author interviews, video book trailers, audio excerpts, and book-related games that bring books to life. Each activity covered in this session will be demonstrated in multiple ways, so that you are ready to implement them in your classrooms and libraries. Presented by Crystal Ballard of TeachingBooks and Kim Hooper, Rockland BOCES School Library System.

11. SETC: 15 Hour- Live Virtual *15 Hour- The Resilient Educator- From Burnout to Breakthrough: Transformative Wellness Strategies For a Calm, Mindful End of the School Year'

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 3/5/2026 to 6/25/2026

Calling all educational heroes: K-12 teachers, school counselors, administrators, support staff, ENL specialists, paraprofessionals, lunch monitors, clerical workers, and everyone who makes their schools thrive! If you're reading this description, THIS is your SIGN to register for this course. Are you mentally crossing off calendar days until your next break? Carrying the weight of student needs while your well-being waits? Are you drowning in a sea of IEPs, assessments, conferences, and challenging behavioral situations? Finding yourself completely depleted by the time you reach home? Then this 15-hour journey to restoration is meant specifically for YOU. Take a moment right now... Inhale deeply... Exhale completely... Inhale again... And release... Envision yourself navigating the remaining weeks of the school year with a centered mind that remains calm amid chaos, practical strategies that make the final stretch of the school year manageable, and the ability to ride each wave of challenges with balance and purpose. This course offers the sanctuary and replenishment you've been craving. This course is dedicated to helping you reclaim your passion for education while honoring your need for self-care. Remember: You cannot pour from an empty cup. This course will meet 1 hour per week so that it is something that you look forward to and not another thing ‘to do'. Your future self is already thanking you for registering today!

12. SETC: Tips and Tricks for Teaches in their first 4 years of teaching

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 3/12/2026

While anyone may benefit, these tips and tricks are specifically designed for educators working with elementary age children and is facilitated by an elementary administrator with over 15 years of classroom experience. Join me to learn tips and tricks for instruction, management, communication, and survival! During our time together, strategies will be presented that will leave you thinking smarter, not harder AND that align to the Danielson rubric and the NYSUT rubric.

13. School Library System Council meeting

Program: School Library System

Audience: Members of the School Library System Council

Dates: 4/17/2026

The State mandated School Library System Council meets to recommend policy; do long-range and short-range planning; and evaluate the System's services.

14. "Plan for Summer Reading with TeachingBooks” (Secondary)

Program: School Library System

Audience: secondary librarians and educators

Dates: 4/21/2026

Get excited about summer reading! Join us for a look at summer reading lists, activity ideas, and ways to inspire independent reading with TeachingBooks resources that let the books and their authors speak for themselves. Presented by Crystal Ballard of TeachingBooks and Kim Hooper, Rockland BOCES School Library System.

15. "Plan for Summer Reading with TeachingBooks” (Elementary)

Program: School Library System

Audience: elementary librarians and educators

Dates: 4/21/2026

Get excited about summer reading! Join us for a look at summer reading lists, activity ideas, and ways to inspire independent reading with TeachingBooks resources that let the books and their authors speak for themselves. Presented by Crystal Ballard of TeachingBooks and Kim Hooper, Rockland BOCES School Library System.

16. SETC Co-Teaching on the Go: Effective Strategies for Time-Constrained Teams (15HR)

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 4/22/2026 to 5/20/2026

Learn how to best support your co-taught class with strategies for busy teachers who are often pulled in many directions. In this course we will focus on planning and pedagogical skills needed to facilitate a smoothly run and educationally sound co-taught class virtually. We will focus on how to create a functional working relationship with your co-teacher while not meeting in person and face to face.. In addition, this course will explore strategies for organization and planning on the part of both the general education and special education teachers. Co-teaching requires a delicate balance and planning time which is not always readily available and increasingly challenging with a virtual classroom or through distance learning. This course will explore ways to plan and teach in a virtual co-taught setting. In addition we will discuss best practices in co-teaching and strategies that are most effective for helping all students to succeed in a virtual or distance learning setting. Audience/Roster Information:

17. 11th Leadership and Information Symposium - Celebrate Our Successes! - VENDOR REGISTRATION ONLY

Program: School Library System

Audience: Vendor registration

Dates: 5/1/2026

This end-of-the-year celebration is supported by vendor attendance. Limit of 9 vendor tables. Please pay with a credit card. Select "other" as district option.

18. SETC: Supporting ADHD Through Mindfulness, Regulation, and Executive Function

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 5/5/2026 to 6/9/2026

In this 8-hour course, participants will learn how mindfulness, emotional regulation, and executive functioning work together to support student success. Educators will explore the eight core Executive Functions, how challenges often present in students with ADHD, and practical strategies to strengthen attention, planning, organization, task initiation, flexibility, and self-control. Grounded in the belief that regulation comes before higher-level learning, this course includes mindfulness practices, Collaborative Problem Solving, data collection tools, and classroom routines that reduce overwhelm and build student agency. Designed for General Education teachers, Special Education teachers, ENL teachers, TAs, aides, and support staff, this course offers practical tools educators can use right away.

19. SETC: An Introduction to AI for Education

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 5/11/2026

Monday, May 11, 2026 - Friday, June 12, 2026 Through this asynchronous, online course participants will explore a variety of AI tools which they may utilize to aid in their professional practice. The course will also include a discussion of the pros and cons of AI tools, how and when to incorporate these tools into the classroom, and other topics connected to AI in education By the end of the course, participants will have generated a variety of resources they can immediately use in their professional practice, both inside and outside the classroom. Optional live sessions will be offered for participants who would like to practice and discuss these tools.

20. Elementary NYS Science Standards for Beginners

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 5/28/2026

This workshop will provide teachers with the basics they should know about the NYS science standards for elementary school. Things that will be covered: -The standards documents -Strategies for addressing the standards -Lesson ideas -Strategies for inquiry driven instruction Questions are welcome during the workshop and will be addressed.

21. SETC: . Self-Care for Educators: Preventing Burnout and Restoring Balance

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 6/8/2026

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Teaching is deeply rewarding- but also demanding. This reflective workshop helps educators identify signs of stress, set healthy boundaries, and integrate realistic self-care practices that protect well-being and sustain passion for teaching.

22. SETC: How to Effective Utilize Google Gems

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 6/8/2026

During this webinar, participants will learn the power of creating custom Google Gems to help them efficiently and effectively generate resources to support their professional practice. By developing a framework prompt, participants will see how Gems can rapidly output similar types of content, such as communications, lesson plans, assessments, and more! Additionally, participants will learn how to utilize the education Gems built into Google Classroom.

23. SETC: Subitizing in the Elementary Classroom

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 6/10/2026

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Subitizing in the Elementary Classroom: The ability to subitize is an important part of developing a strong mathematical foundation. Subitizing is the ability to ‘see' a small amount of objects and know how many there are without counting. In this 2-hour PD session, we'll learn more about the benefits of subitizing, practice it ourselves, and walk away with actual tools to use the very next day with your students. Fun fact: carving out just three minutes, each day, can improve subitizing skills. Learn how during this PD session!

24. SETC: Cultivating a Growth Mindset in Students (and Ourselves)

Program: Suffolks Edge Teachers Center

Dates: 6/15/2026

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Learn how to encourage resilience, curiosity, and persistence by promoting a growth mindset in your classroom. Participants will gain strategies for shifting language, reframing mistakes, and modeling the power of "yet.”

25. NORTHWELL SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM - Project ECHO - Substance Use and Vaping - NORTHWELL MEMBERS ONLY - 8:30-9:45am (date revised from June 10th)

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Administration, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists

Dates: 6/17/2026

Using the Project ECHO model these sessions will provide expert guidance and review of cases (deidentified) and focus on facilitating open discussions and fostering collaborative team learning, sharing expertise and a teach all learn all model. Facilitated by: Sabrina Fink, MD and David Pflaum, MD
TARGET AUDIENCE: Teachers, Administration, Counselors, Paraprofessionals, Social Workers, Psychologists NOTE: CEU Credits currently offered only to LMSW/LCSW/LMHC (Social Work) and Doctoral Level Psychologist. All other disciplines are ineligible at this time. Each course is eligible for CTLE/CEU credits unless specified otherwise. NORTHWELL WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES MEMBERS: Commack, Copiague, Half Hollow Hills, Harborfields, Huntington, North Babylon, Northport-E. Northport, Smithtown, South Huntington, Wyandanch
Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10TCZdsbNvW6ZEMwrXrYvw7IStjzoWuQX/view?usp=sharing

26. Playful Assessments: How Do We Capture the Gift of Learning? VIRTUAL Workshop facilitated by Dana Brown - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/7/2026

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In this workshop, we will come together to explore the landscape of play-based teaching and how it can lead to the concept of playful assessments. Participants will investigate, plan and collaborate around moments to capture in a young learner's journey, pedagogical documentation, honoring young student voices in documentation, sharing a child's story productively, self-documentation, conferencing, and sharing and celebrating learning. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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27. Preventing the Meltdown - Understanding Environmental Factors Affecting Behavior IN PERSON facilitated by Michelle Levy - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 7/8/2026

Participants will develop an understanding of the complex nature of student behavior and its relationships to the classroom environment while learning instructional, relational and environmental strategies to set up a proactive, preventative learning environment. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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28. Restorative Circles: A Two-Day In-Person Summer Institute for Building Connection, Voice, and Community presented by Melanie Anderson / Slice of Mindfulness - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 7/14/2026 to 7/15/2026

Educators need practical ways to build respect, strengthen classroom community, and respond to student behavior without relying on gimmicks, rewards, or compliance-driven systems. This two-day in-person summer institute helps educators understand how restorative circles can be used to create more connected, respectful, and emotionally safe learning environments. Beginning with mindfulness and mindful communication as the foundation, participants learn how to facilitate circles with clarity and confidence using agreements, talking pieces, rounds, and low-, medium-, and high-risk questions that can be adapted across grade levels and settings. This is an in-depth, implementation-focused learning experience designed for real classrooms. Participants gain practical tools they can begin using right away to support authentic student voice, strengthen relationships, and build a classroom culture rooted in trust, authenticity, and mutual respect. The institute also supports educators in creating more equitable spaces that elevate voice, access, and participation for all learners, including English Language Learners, students with disabilities, and neurodivergent learners. Participants will learn not only how to lead restorative circles, but also what to do when a circle goes ‘sideways' and how to respond in ways that preserve safety, dignity, and connection. Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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29. Be Impeccable with Your Words VIRTUAL 1-1/2 hour Workshop facilitated by The Zen Den's Michelle Anglisano and Kristen McDermott-9-10:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/14/2026

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A workshop based off the book The Four Agreements Through original meditation practices, focused on personal growth, critical reflection, and the pursuit of happiness, these practices aim to deepen the understanding of how the suffering of others can contribute to negativity in the workplace-and how greater awareness can foster a more compassionate, positive environment. Eligible for 1-1/2 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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30. APPR Recertification For Teacher and Principal Evaluators - VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Anne Rullan, Ed.D. - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/15/2026

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As per the requirements of Education Law §3012-d, as well as Education Law §3012-e which introduces the Standards-based Educator Evaluation and Professional Support (STEPS) system, teacher and principal evaluators must be recertified each year. This workshop provides updated information on the law and a comprehensive review of the entire evaluation cycle. Participants will learn how to effectively use evidence in the observation process and ensure inter-rater reliability. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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31. Dive Into Differentiation: Foundations for Reaching Every Learner 3-Hour VIRTUAL Workshop Facilitated by Consulting that Makes a Difference-8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/15/2026

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Whether educators are new to differentiation or are seeking to refine their skills, this interactive workshop will leave attendees with strategies that they can readily incorporate into their classrooms the very next day! Participants will learn tools to meet the needs, capacities, and skills of diverse learners in the classroom. Attendees will learn what differentiated instruction is and is not, explore strategies to differentiate the four quadrants of differentiation, and plan lessons that incorporate the strategies and information presented. The workshop will emphasize the importance of ongoing reflection and adaptation to meet the needs of all students, from those who require extra support to those who are ready for enrichment. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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32. Deep-Dive into the Desmos Graphing Calculator & Geometry Tool 2-Hour VIRTUAL Session presented by Andy Malbouef - 9-11am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/20/2026

Deep-dive into Desmos graphing calculator functionality -Introducing the free Geometry Tool -- Best practices for Desmos use on the Regents Eligible for 2 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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33. Unlock the Power of AI in Your Google Classroom IN PERSON facilitated by Christine Joneleit - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 7/21/2026

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn to leverage Google's newest AI tools to save planning time, engage students, and personalize learning. By the end of the session, you will be able to: -Create dynamic, standards-aligned lessons quickly using Gemini, designed to capture student interest. -Generate engaging visuals, including infographics and comics, to support diverse learners. -Customize Gems and build a NotebookLM to help students deepen understanding, stay engaged, and retain knowledge. -Transform Google Slides into attention-grabbing videos (Google Vids) to enhance classroom instruction. -Access resources and prepare for Gemini certification, with guidance and materials to become a Gemini Certified Educator or support students in becoming Gemini Certified. You will leave the workshop with ready-to-use strategies, enhanced lesson plans, and practical tools to integrate AI into your classroom immediately. Bring a lesson plan and Google Slides to apply what you learn in real time, along with any other teaching ideas you'd like to explore. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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34. Specially Designed Instruction: Putting the "Special” Back in Special Education 3-Hour VIRTUAL Workshop Facilitated by Consulting that Makes a Difference - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/22/2026

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This engaging workshop explores the meaning of specially designed instruction and teaches participants how to provide the unique types of instructional services needed by students with disabilities. We will share effective strategies for implementing accommodations and altering, modifying, and/or adapting instructional methods materials, techniques, and learning environments for supporting students with diverse learning abilities and needs. Participants will learn a three-tiered approach for making modifications that help students accomplish IEP goals and objectives while supporting the achievement of the general curriculum standards. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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35. Awe-NSPIRE-ing Math: 5 Strategies to Transform Your Teaching IN PERSON facilitated by Jayson Kiang - 9-12pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 7/24/2026

Discover how to unlock the true educational potential of the TI-Nspire CX II CAS in your Algebra and Geometry classrooms. This focused session will walk you through five high-impact, easy-to-implement calculator skills designed to deepen student understanding and boost daily engagement. You will walk away with actionable, step-by-step strategies that you can immediately use to empower your students' mathematical problem-solving. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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36. Supporting Executive Function Through Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation Virtual 3-hour session presented by Melanie Anderson / Slice of Mindfulness-8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/29/2026

Many students struggle with attention, organization, flexibility, task initiation, and self-control, and those challenges are often intensified by stress, dysregulation, and overwhelm. This 3-hour summer live virtual institute helps educators understand how mindfulness, emotional regulation, and executive functioning work together to support student success and more effective classroom learning. Participants will gain a practical overview of the eight core executive functions, explore how executive functioning challenges often present in students with ADHD, and learn classroom strategies that support attention, planning, organization, flexibility, and self-regulation. Grounded in the belief that regulation comes before higher-level learning, the institute includes mindfulness practices, Collaborative Problem Solving, classroom routines, and simple data collection tools that help reduce overwhelm and build student agency. Designed for general education teachers, special education teachers, ENL teachers, teaching assistants, aides, and support staff, this live virtual institute provides practical, immediately usable tools for supporting a wide range of learners. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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37. The 7 Attitudes of Mindfulness VIRTUAL 1-1/2 hour Workshop facilitated by The Zen Den's Michelle Anglisano and Kristen McDermott-9-10:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 7/31/2026

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A meditation inspired by Jon Kabat Zinn. This can be adapted to a 7 week program. Join us for a guided meditation workshop designed to explore the essence of mindfulness through reflection and practice. Together, we'll answer questions such as: -What is mindfulness? -How can I bring it into my daily life? -Why is being mindful important Through meditation and thoughtful discussion, participants will explore the 7 attitudes of mindfulness-practical principles that help cultivate awareness, compassion, and presence. You'll leave with tools to incorporate mindfulness into everyday moments, creating a calmer, more balanced, and intentional way of living. Eligible for 1-1/2 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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38. BELIEVE - Positivity Changes Lives VIRTUAL 1-1/2 hour Workshop facilitated by The Zen Den's Michelle Anglisano and Kristen McDermott - 9-10:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/4/2026

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A workshop based off of the TV show Ted Lasso Life can challenge our ability to stay positive, whether through professional pressures or personal demands. Inspired by the uplifting philosophy of Ted Lasso, who champions optimism and focusing on what we can control, this workshop explores how a positive mindset can transform your daily life. Through a variety of meditation practices and breathwork techniques, participants will connect deeply with the motivational messages of Ted Lasso, cultivating a calmer, more focused mind. By the end of the session, you'll leave with practical tools to shift your outlook, enhance your interactions, and bring a renewed sense of positivity into every aspect of your day. Eligible for 1-1/2 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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39. Book Creator Basics: Creating Engaging eBooks (K-6) VIRTUAL Two-hour session facilitated by Michele Fisk - 9-11am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/4/2026

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Book Creator is a simple tool for creating engaging digital books. Design your own teaching resources or have students practice their writing skills by creating digital books that incorporate multiple forms of expression. During this session, participants will be guided through setting up a free account, navigating the platform, and creating digital eBooks. We will also explore features available with paid subscriptions. Perfect for K-6 teachers looking to boost student creativity and engagement in writing. Eligible for 2 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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40. FREE INTRODUCTORY VIRTUAL SESSION: Authentic and Competency-Driven PBL for G1-G12 Classrooms facilitated by Petteri Elo - 10-11am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/5/2026

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Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn from a renowned Finnish educator! Learn how Finnish schools are implementing PBL that helps students to connect their learning to their everyday lives and take action in their communities! Learn about the PD programs that the Western Suffolk BOCES is offering on the topic for teachers and administrators.
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41. Dive Deeper with TeachingBooks

Program: School Library System

Audience: School library media specialists

Dates: 8/5/2026

Join this 2-hour hands-on, interactive workshop to discover resources that deepen connections to books. Easily engage readers before, during, and after a read aloud, and empower colleagues with sharing tools designed for you. Independent work time will be given to explore ways to implement TeachingBooks lessons and graphic organizers, interactive spaces, early literacy, and list analysis. Attendees will leave with ideas that complement existing lesson plans and instructional guides.

42. Deeper Dive into Differentiation: Advancing Your Practice 3-Hour VIRTUAL Workshop Facilitated by Consulting that Makes a Difference - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/6/2026

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This workshop is tailored for experienced educators looking to refine and elevate their differentiation practices. Building on foundational strategies, this workshop dives deep into advanced techniques for addressing the diverse needs of learners in complex classrooms. Participants will explore how to integrate high-level differentiation strategies such as tiered instruction, flexible learning environments, and personalized learning paths. Focus will be placed on designing rigorous yet accessible tasks that challenge students at every level, from gifted to struggling learners, while maintaining high standards. Participants will also delve into data-driven decision-making, using formative and summative assessments to adapt instruction in real time. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and hands-on activities, educators will strengthen their ability to create dynamic, student-centered learning experiences that promote engagement and growth. By the end of this workshop, participants will have actionable strategies to foster an inclusive, high-performance classroom that meets the needs of every student. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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43. Tuck Test Prep into Your Best Literacy Practices Across the School Year VIRTUAL Workshop facilitated by Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: administrators, literacy coaches, reading teachers, grades 3-8 ENL, general and special education teachers

Dates: 8/6/2026

Audience: administrators, literacy coaches, reading teachers, grades 3-8 ENL, general and special education teachers Are you looking to seamlessly integrate test preparation into your daily curriculum without sacrificing authentic literacy instruction? Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help Grades 3-8 educators maximize the performance of their students in reading and on the NYS ELA exams. This seminar will provide you with for organizing and implementing ELA test preparation seamlessly into your narrative, argument, and informational reading and writing units. We will move beyond rote practice across the year, instead treating the state test as a "transfer genre" so you can reteach transferable strategies already embedded within your reading and writing programs. Join us for a hands-on day tailoring vocabulary study, close reading, multi-media activities and writing strategies designed to meet the NYS ELA expectations later in the school year. Tap the profuse resources yielded from brain-friendly strategies such as: -embedding academic language and analytical question stems across the year that help maximize the performance of your students on the NYS ELA. -incorporating multisensory activities to help your strugglers synthesize nonfiction text features with informational text passages that resemble test passages but match your existing units. -teaching from academic word lists taken from the NYS ELA. -using instructional charts that work well across a variety of units to bolster the academic language of the ELA. -scaffolding metacognitive strategies for tackling short texts. -teaching paragraph and essay structures that foster good writing while accessing the writing structures of the NYS ELA.
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44. Classroom Management 2-Day Workshop IN PERSON facilitated by Michelle Levy - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/12/2026 to 8/13/2026

Participants will learn eight research based strategies that create a positive classroom environment including: -Understanding Behavior, -Physical Space, -Quality Instruction, -Teaching classroom rules/expectations, -Routines and procedures, -PreCorrection/Active Supervision, -Positive Consequences, -Negative Consequences Eligible for 12 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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45. APPR Recertification For Teacher and Principal Evaluators - VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Anne Rullan, Ed.D. - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/13/2026

As per the requirements of Education Law §3012-d, as well as Education Law §3012-e which introduces the Standards-based Educator Evaluation and Professional Support (STEPS) system, teacher and principal evaluators must be recertified each year. This workshop provides updated information on the law and a comprehensive review of the entire evaluation cycle. Participants will learn how to effectively use evidence in the observation process and ensure inter-rater reliability. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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46. Awe-NSPIRE-ing Math: 5 Strategies to Transform Your Teaching IN PERSON facilitated by Jayson Kiang - 9-12pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/17/2026

Discover how to unlock the true educational potential of the TI-Nspire CX II CAS in your Algebra and Geometry classrooms. This focused session will walk you through five high-impact, easy-to-implement calculator skills designed to deepen student understanding and boost daily engagement. You will walk away with actionable, step-by-step strategies that you can immediately use to empower your students' mathematical problem-solving. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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47. Student Resilience in Schools: Dr. Michael Ungar's 9 Factors that Schools can Effectively Influence VIRTUAL 3-hour Workshop facilitated by Joan Fretz - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/18/2026

New

In educational settings, there has been an unfair emphasis on a student's individual responsibility to change, and a lack of attention to the many social and institutional factors that make a student's resilience possible. Come explore the 9 factors schools can successfully influence, based on the world-wide research of Dr. Michael Ungar, Director and Founder of the Resiliency Research Centre in Canada. Learn how resiliency research helps to shift our focus from psychopathology, disorder and trauma to the promotive and protective factors that positively influence academic and developmental outcomes. Extensive free resources will be provided. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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48. Wilson Reading System® Introductory 3-Day Virtual Course Presented by Aimee Gandee, Wilson Certified Trainer - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/18/2026 to 8/20/2026

Wilson Reading System® Introductory Course is a 3-day instructor-led professional learning experience that provides participants with an overview of the Wilson Reading System® (WRS) and serves as the prerequisite for WRS Level I Certification Training. Designed for educators supporting students in grade two and above with persistent reading and phonological-coding deficits, this course explores -dyslexia, -structured literacy instruction, -student identification and placement, and -the principles of effective intervention. Participants will engage in learning focused on phonemic awareness, phonology, morphology, and orthography through explicit, systematic, and multisensory instructional practices. The course also introduces the standard ten-part WRS Lesson Plan, with opportunities to practice lesson planning and delivery while receiving modeling and feedback from a Wilson® Credentialed Trainer. Eligible for CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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49. What is Student Behavior Really Trying to Tell Us? The Science of Behavior IN PERSON facilitated by Michelle Levy - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/19/2026

In this session, participants will develop an understanding of both external and internal factors as well as psychological theories that influence student as well as educator behavior. Participants will develop knowledge and self-awareness about how they have a direct impact upon student behavior and student's readiness and accessibility to learning Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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50. SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION IN A SCIENCE OF READING CLASSROOM VIRTUAL Workshop facilitated by Dana Brown - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 8/20/2026

New

Teachers will gather ways to implement small group instruction, which will include rereading read aloud books, using text sets to activate and build background knowledge, varying text difficulty according to the reading purpose, and forming practice groups around fluency, decoding, and pre-building background knowledge. We will learn how to use guided reading within a science of reading framework for the purpose of building a collection of "Read-All-the-Words” books, and how to use small group instruction to help students gather books for Self Selected Reading.. Key takeaways: -Teach readers to make decisions about interest and reading demands of a book with the following procedure of studying a book's cover, reading the blurb, previewing the table of contents, sampling the text for readability, and examining the text structure (as applicable); -Implement an orthographic mapping procedure to help students read challenging texts. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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51. Science of Reading Full Day Kickstart: Essential Literacy Foundations for a Strong Year IN PERSON facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-2 classroom teachers, ELL teachers, special educators, literacy coaches and administrators

Dates: 8/25/2026

This full day session gives primary educators the practical, research aligned tools needed to launch the school year with confidence in a Science of Reading classroom. Designed for new teachers, special educators, those transitioning into early grades, literacy coaches, and administrators, this crash course focuses on what matters most in the first weeks of school. Participants will build a clear understanding of how children learn to read, grounded in the Simple View of Reading and the essential components of effective instruction: phonemic awareness, systematic phonics, decodable text practice, vocabulary, knowledge building read alouds, and writing that supports foundational skills. Educators will learn actionable routines they can implement immediately, including: -Explicit phonics lessons with clear modeling -Daily blending, segmenting, and phoneme manipulation practice -Small group structures that target skill needs -Effective use of decodable texts aligned to taught skills -Building knowledge and language comprehension through rich read alouds, vocabulary routines, and content based discussions -Launching sound walls and oral language routines By the end of the session, participants will leave with high impact instructional routines and a clear understanding of the essential components needed to establish strong, evidence based literacy instruction from the very start of the school year. Audience: K-2 classroom teachers, ELL teachers, special educators, literacy coaches and administrators Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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52. Scaffolding Science Assessments with Literacy Strategies IN PERSON facilitated by Lynn DiAndrea - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/27/2026

New

This workshop explores how science teachers can use assessment data and literacy strategies to better support student thinking and written scientific explanations. Participants will examine how literacy strategies can support students in constructing written responses, analyzing data, and communicating scientific reasoning while addressing common misconceptions identified through state assessment data. Practical classroom examples and ready-to-use strategies will be shared to help students more clearly communicate their understanding of science concepts. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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53. Access for All: Scaffolding Mathematics Without Sacrificing Rigor IN PERSON facilitated by Alyson Falasco - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/28/2026

New

This professional development session supports educators in designing scaffolded instruction that maintains high expectations while ensuring access to rigorous mathematics for all students. Participants will explore the differences between scaffolding, differentiation, and accommodation, and how each can be used intentionally to support inclusive instruction. The session emphasizes aligning supports with standards and Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs) rather than reducing rigor. Through examples, collaboration, and curriculum resources, teachers will identify practical strategies to meet students at their readiness levels while preserving cognitive demand. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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54. ASYNCHRONOUS Mental Health Literacy for K-12 Educators and School Counselors- Flexible Online Professional Learning with Live Virtual Coaching- 15 Hours

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 9/1/2026

Educators are being asked to address growing student mental health needs, including rising anxiety, while also implementing the New York State Mental Health Education Standards in practical, manageable ways. This 15-hour professional learning experience helps educators understand those standards and translate them into practical strategies that respond to student anxiety, support emotional regulation, and strengthen connection and readiness to learn. Participants will explore the New York State Mental Health Education Standards, classroom-based approaches to mental health literacy, and practical tools that can be authentically woven into everyday school practice. Participants can move through the course on a timeline that works best for them, with one year of access from the date of purchase, making it easier for districts to offer meaningful professional learning without requiring substitute coverage. This is not a passive online PD. It is a structured learning experience that combines flexible online coursework with onboarding support and direct access to the instructor through live virtual coaching. In addition to the course content, participants have access to 10 live virtual coaching sessions offered throughout the year for questions, reflection, and implementation support. This makes the course especially valuable for educators seeking professional learning that is flexible, supported, and immediately relevant to classroom practice. Eligible for 15 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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55. ASYNCHRONOUS - APPR Recertification facilitated by Emma Klimek

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/1/2026

The content will review the required elements of the teacher evaluation regulations and any updates available at the time of the workshop. In addition, the participants will review videos and using his/her district rubrics, will evaluate the teachers. We will discuss evidence, feedback and elements of an effective discussion with a developing teacher. REGISTRATION IS FOR ATTENDANCE/BILLING PURPOSES ONLY! 6 HOURS OF TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED AT YOUR OWN PACE, WHEN AND WHERE YOU CHOOSE. ONCE REGISTERED AND DISTRICT APPROVED, EMMA KLIMEK WILL CONTACT YOU. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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56. ASYNCHRONOUS - Empowering At-Risk (ACE) Students Active Mindfulness for a Brighter Future and a Calmer Classroom 45-Hour Course-REGISTER-GET DISTRICT APPROVED-BEGIN RIGHT AWAY

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/1/2026

New

In a world where adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) cast long shadows over futures, our course stands as a beacon of hope for educators committed to making a difference. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights the stark reality that witnessing violence or enduring abuse can severely limit life opportunities in adulthood, increasing the risk of well-being, psychological, emotional, and mental health issues, and physical such as chronic conditions like diabetes and cancer. This course offers a powerful antidote through the practice of active mindfulness aimed at reversing these daunting trends. Adverse childhood experiences (ACE), such as seeing violence or being abused, can impact the person's "life opportunities” in adulthood and increase their likelihood of developing mental and physical conditions such as diabetes and cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Why This Course is Essential for Teachers: -Addressing the Root Causes: -This course will help you understand the profound impact of ACEs on a child's development and future health, equipping you with the knowledge to address these challenges head-on. -Practical Mindfulness Techniques: Learn to instill active mindfulness techniques in your students, providing them with the tools to manage their emotions, reduce stress, and foster a positive school environment. -Proven Impact: Embrace strategies that have shown promise in reducing detentions and promoting a calmer, more focused classroom dynamic, as highlighted by research and success stories from educational leaders like Little Flower Superintendent Harold Dean, Ed.D. Eligible for 45 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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57. ASYNCHRONOUS - Initial Training for Administrators who Evaluate Principals - facilitated by Emma Klimek

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/1/2026

This online training is designed for lead evaluators who are required to be trained in the nine elements outlined by the New York State regulations regarding principal evaluation. This course is conducted primarily online in a self-directed process, with opportunities to participate in live video chats. The training has eight modules which cover the required elements stipulated in the regulations. The modules will require participants to view videos, review articles, post to a bulletin board and/or wiki as well as submit assignments on a schedule determined by the participant. Completion of all of the required elements of this training will provide the participant evidence of training to submit to the appropriate authority in the participant's district for approval as a Lead Evaluator of Principals.
Eight (8) Modules 1. Introduction 2. ISLLC Standards and State Approved Principal Evaluation Rubrics 3. Review of the required nine elements for Principal Evaluators 4. Observing lessons and the Role of lesson observation in principal evaluation 5. Data Driven Culture and Data Analysis: The Principal's Role 6. APPR Requirements 7. SLOs and the Principal's Role 8. Evaluating a Principal
REGISTRATION IS FOR ATTENDANCE/BILLING PURPOSES ONLY! 12 HOURS OF TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED AT YOUR OWN PACE, WHEN AND WHERE YOU CHOOSE. Once registered, the presenter will contact you. You do not have to wait until the registration date to begin. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. 12 hours CTLE.
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58. ASYNCHRONOUS - Initial Training for Administrators who Evaluate Teachers - Online Training and Off-line Learning facilitated by Emma Klimek

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/1/2026

Anytime, Anyplace…Any Pace! This online training is designed for lead evaluators who are required to be trained in the nine elements outlined by the New York State regulations regarding teacher evaluation. This course is conducted online with opportunities to participate in live video chats as well as live presentations. The training has eight modules which covered the required elements stipulated in the regulations. The modules will ask participants to view videos, review articles, post to a bulletin board and/or wiki as well as submit assignments. Completion of all of the required elements of this training will provide the participant evidence of training to submit to the appropriate authority in the participant's district for approval as a Lead Evaluator. Eight (8) Modules 1. Introduction 2. Research on Teacher Effectiveness 3. Seven Teaching Standards 4. Cognitive Engagement 5. Evidence Based Observation and Teacher Observation Rubrics 6. APPR and Growth 7. SLOs 8. Inter-rater Reliability REGISTRATION IS FOR ATTENDANCE/BILLING PURPOSES ONLY! 12 HOURS OF TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED AT YOUR OWN PACE, WHEN AND WHERE YOU CHOOSE. Once registered, the presenter will contact you. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. 12 hours CTLE.
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59. ASYNCHRONOUS - Measures, Metrics and Scoring for STEPS facilitated by Emma Klimek

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/1/2026

This asynchronous course provides practical examples of measures, metrics, and scoring approaches aligned with the STEPS plans required by New York State. Its purpose is to support educators and administrators in developing thoughtful and effective teacher evaluation systems. The course is designed to inspire creative and flexible approaches to evaluation by presenting a variety of models and strategies. It also includes a suggested framework for determining final teacher scores once all standards have been assessed. All examples and systems presented in this course are adaptable by the district and can be modified to reflect the unique priorities, goals, and needs of individual districts. Ultimately, this course aims to foster meaningful discussion and encourage the development of innovative, fair, and effective solutions for teacher evaluation.
REGISTRATION IS FOR ATTENDANCE/BILLING PURPOSES ONLY! 6 HOURS OF TRAINING WILL BE COMPLETED AT YOUR OWN PACE, WHEN AND WHERE YOU CHOOSE. ONCE REGISTERED AND DISTRICT APPROVED, EMMA KLIMEK WILL CONTACT YOU. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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60. Leading from the Center: Mindful Leadership for School Leaders, Principals, and Administrators 45-Hour ASYNCHRONOUS Course facilitated by Dr. Dilcia Granville

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/1/2026

New

This course develops mindful leadership capacity through neuroscience-informed practices that enhance decision-making, emotional intelligence, and organizational trust. Participants learn to lead with clarity, regulate stress, and build resilient school cultures that support staff well-being and student success. Eligible for 45 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. Completion deadline June 1, 2027
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61. Mindful Co-Teaching Teams: Leading Together for Inclusive Learning 45-Hour ASYNCHRONOUS Course facilitated by Dr. Dilcia Granville

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/1/2026

New

This course equips co-teaching partners with mindfulness-based strategies to strengthen collaboration, communication, and shared instructional leadership. Participants learn to align planning, differentiate instruction, and create inclusive, equitable learning environments that support diverse learners. Emphasis is placed on co-regulation, conflict resolution, and building trust to enhance student outcomes. Eligible for 45 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. Completion deadline June 1, 2027
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62. Mindful Journeys: Nurturing Resilience and Potential in SIFE/ELLs and Teachers 45-Hour ASYNCHRONOUS Course - REGISTER-GET DISTRICT APPROVED- BEGIN RIGHT AWAY

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/1/2026

New

The objective of this course is to train educators in trauma-informed and mindfulness practices that support Students with Interrupted Formal Education (SIFE) and English Language Learners (ELLs). The course will address educational gaps and provide structured support for interrupted learning, enhance language acquisition and academic engagement through mindfulness-based learning strategies, and share ways to use mindfulness to reduce stress and anxiety, creating a safe and welcoming learning space. Eligible for 45 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. Posting in Frontline is for registration purposes only. Register, obtain district approval, your name is then enrolled and sent to facilitator to begin course.
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63. Mindful Teaching: Starting and Thriving with Calm, Clarity, and Confidence: 45-Hour ASYNCHRONOUS Course facilitated by Dr. Dilcia Granville

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/1/2026

New

Designed for new and early-career educators, this course provides practical mindfulness tools to build emotional regulation, instructional clarity, and sustainable teaching practices. Participants develop routines that reduce stress, improve classroom management, and foster positive learning environments while strengthening their professional confidence and resilience. Eligible for 45 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. Completion deadline June 1, 2027
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64. Mindfulness for Young Minds: Special Education 45-Hour ASYNCHRONOUS Course - REGISTER-GET DISTRICT APPROVED- BEGIN RIGHT AWAY

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/1/2026

New

The objective of this course is to provide educators with mindfulness-based interventions to support students with special needs, improving focus, self-regulation, and emotional resilience. Participants will learn evidence-based mindfulness techniques to improve attention and behavior, develop individualized strategies for reducing anxiety and emotional dysregulation and integrate mindfulness into IEP and 504 Plan accommodations to enhance student outcomes. Eligible for 45 hours CTLE credit. Can use 2-1/2 Consortium seats. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session. Posting in Frontline is for registration purposes only. Register, obtain district approval, your name is then enrolled and sent to facilitator to begin course.
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65. Wilson Reading System (WRS) for Level I Online Certification with Web-Based Practicum - Cohort 1 Presented by Aimee Gandee, Wilson Certified Trainer - 8:30-11am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 9/14/2026

Wilson Reading System® Level I Certification is designed for educators seeking to strengthen their ability to support students with dyslexia and other significant word-level reading deficits through research-based, multisensory structured language (MSL) instruction. This comprehensive certification program combines an intensive online course with a supervised practicum experience focused on explicit, systematic reading and spelling instruction. Participants will deepen their understanding of: -phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, spelling and diagnostic teaching while developing practical instructional strategies that can be immediately applied in the classroom. The online course is approximately 90 hours and is typically completed over the course of an academic year, while the practicum requires a minimum of 65 supervised instructional sessions completed within 12 months. Prerequisites include completion of the WRS Introductory Course within the last five years and a bachelor's degree in education or a related field. Successful completion of both components leads to Wilson Reading System® Level I Certification and eligibility for the Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner credential. Ineligible for CTLE credit since it leads to a certification. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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66. Day-Use Training K-6 - Western Suffolk BOCES Outdoor Environmental Education Program - 8-3:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 9/15/2026

This training is designed to prepare K-6 teachers who are interested in participating in Day-Use programs at the Western Suffolk BOCES Outdoor Learning Labs. Day-Use programs (field trips) are intended to extend the K-6 classroom experience, allowing teachers to co-plan and facilitate instruction in an outdoor environment that supports authentic, student-centered, inquiry-based science learning. The Outdoor Environmental Education Program operates three outdoor learning labs located at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, Connetquot River State Park Preserve, and Sunken Meadow State Park. Because each site has unique environmental features, we are able to offer a wide variety of programs. Topics include animal adaptations, human impacts on the environment, simple machines, topography, water testing, weathering and erosion, and many others. In order to participate in this program, teachers must attend this training. Therefore, we encourage all teachers interested in learning more about Day-Use programs to attend. Also, teachers who have not participated in training within the past five years are also encouraged to attend as a refresher, as new programs have been introduced and science standards have recently evolved. Teachers planning to visit Caleb Smith or Connetquot River will have the opportunity to visit these sites in the afternoon. What is included:

• An exclusive look at the Day-Use courses offered through the Western Suffolk BOCES Outdoor Environmental Education Program

• Western Suffolk BOCES Certified Day Use Teacher at all 3 sites

• CTLE Credit
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67. APPR Recertification For Teacher and Principal Evaluators - VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Anne Rullan, Ed.D. - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/16/2026

As per the requirements of Education Law §3012-d, as well as Education Law §3012-e which introduces the Standards-based Educator Evaluation and Professional Support (STEPS) system, teacher and principal evaluators must be recertified each year. This workshop provides updated information on the law and a comprehensive review of the entire evaluation cycle. Participants will learn how to effectively use evidence in the observation process and ensure inter-rater reliability. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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68. Earth and Space Sciences Investigations Reloaded: Fixes, Refreshers, and Strategies IN PERSON Presented by Brian Vorwald - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 9/23/2026

New

Are you and your students still working through the challenges of the required NYSED Earth and Space Science investigations? This workshop offers a practical refresher on the three mandated ESS investigations while focusing on strategies that make implementation more effective and student-centered. During the first-and often second-year of implementation, many teachers faced challenges with classroom management, three-dimensional learning, student agency (student centered learning), and building students' independent investigation and problem-solving skills. This workshop will explore strategies to increase student ownership, strengthen student-centered learning, and develop prompts that support students in designing, testing, and refining solutions. The investigations assess performance expectations that cannot be evaluated at proficiency on the Regents exam. When completing the three investigations students are expected to use mathematical or computational representations of phenomena to describe explanations. plan and conduct an investigation, examine scientific data and predict the effect of a change in one variable on another variable, communicate scientific ideas in multiple formats, use a model to explain a phenomenon, identify patterns at different scales at which a system is studied, and explain cause and effect relationships. ***PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING PAPER COPIES OF EACH ESS INVESTIGATION'S DOCUMENTS. THESE CANNOT BE PROVIDED. **B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) - Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, iPad, or tablet to download resources and access websites throughout the workshop.
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69. Social Studies Collegial Circle ONLINE facilitated by Jessica Gruttola, Diana Beltrani and Jennifer Wiener - 9-10am (SUFFOLK DISTRICTS)

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/24/2026 to 6/17/2027

Western Suffolk and Nassau BOCES are offering monthly Social Studies Collegial Circles for administrators/ coordinators to connect, share resources and discuss important issues. The group has proven to be an incredible support system for those who have participated. PLEASE NOTE- Log on information for the ZOOM virtual session will be emailed to everyone who has registered on MyLearningPlan on the morning of the scheduled session. When you get the ZOOM log on invitation, you must click the link in the invitation and register for that session on ZOOM. When registering in ZOOM, your name and email MUST be the same as your MyLearningPlan account information.
Proof of attendance can be provided per meeting. Frontline attendance will be completed after last session. Eligible for 9 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 consortium seats. One registration/fee includes all 9 sessions regardless how many you attend. Suffolk districts please register with Western Suffolk BOCES. Nassau districts please register with Nassau BOCES.
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70. ELA Collegial Circle ONLINE facilitated by Jessica Gruttola, Diana Beltrani and Jennifer Wiener - 10-11am (SUFFOLK DISTRICTS)

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/24/2026 to 6/17/2027

New

Western Suffolk and Nassau BOCES are offering monthly ELA Collegial Circles for administrators/ coordinators to connect, share resources and discuss important issues. The group has proven to be an incredible support system for those who have participated. PLEASE NOTE- Log on information for the ZOOM virtual session will be emailed to everyone who has registered on MyLearningPlan on the morning of the scheduled session. When you get the ZOOM log on invitation, you must click the link in the invitation and register for that session on ZOOM. When registering in ZOOM, your name and email MUST be the same as your MyLearningPlan account information.
Proof of attendance can be provided per meeting. Frontline attendance will be completed after last session. Eligible for 9 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1-1/2 consortium seats. One registration/fee includes all 9 sessions regardless how many you attend. Suffolk districts please register with Western Suffolk BOCES. Nassau districts please register with Nassau BOCES.
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71. Making Groupwork the Norm: Evolved Strategies for Deeper Collaboration - Collaborative Learning in STEM Classes IN PERSON facilitated by Philip Dituri, Ph.D.-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 9/29/2026

Having students to work collaboratively isn't just something you do with your students in isolated moments - it's a culture you cultivate over time. In this newly updated and expanded version of the popular Making Groupwork the Norm workshop, we'll dive deeper into the classroom structures, routines, and mindsets that help collaborative learning thrive in middle and high school classrooms. Whether you're new to collaborative learning or building on what you learned in the original workshop, this session offers fresh insights grounded in real classroom practice. You'll leave with: -A refined set of groupwork norms that boost student independence and peer-to-peer accountability -New strategies for designing tasks that foster true collaboration - not just cooperation -Tools for formative assessment that track individual understanding within group contexts -Clear guidance on managing equity, voice, and shared responsibility -Ways to use groupwork as a lever for differentiation and deeper learning We'll also address persistent myths about groupwork, explore common implementation challenges, and share field-tested solutions that work across content areas. Join us to transform groupwork from an occasional structure into a powerful, everyday practice - and reimagine what students can do when they learn together. BYOD-Bring your own device. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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72. Building Thinking Classroom with Magma Math: Tools for Student-Centered Learning (K-12) IN PERSON FREE EVENT - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 9/30/2026

New

This session explores how Magma complements a Building Thinking Classroom. Teachers will experience the flow of a BTC lesson- from collaborative, visible problem solving on vertical whiteboards to digital capture and consolidation using Magma. We'll examine how Magma tools can sustain student-centered learning after the boards come down: -by making thinking visible, -providing choice-driven feedback, and -supporting reflection, mastery, and transfer. Participants will design post-VNPS routines in Magma that extend classroom thinking while preserving the core principles of knowledge mobility, autonomy, and visibility that define BTC. Elementary, Middle, and High School Math Teachers are all welcome! Breakfast will be provided. **Please bring your charged devices** Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit.
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73. Deep-Dive into the Desmos Graphing Calculator & Geometry Tool VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Andy Malbouef - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/30/2026

Deep-dive into Desmos graphing calculator functionality: -Introducing the free Geometry Tool -Using and creating exploratory tasks in the classroom with the Graphing Calculator and -Geometry Tool -Best practices for Desmos use on the Regents -Best practices for Desmos use on the SAT/ACT -Best practices for Desmos use on AP exams.
Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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74. Reading Comprehension in Early Childhood: Teaching with Text Sets and Themes VIRTUAL Workshop facilitated by Dana Brown - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 9/30/2026

New

In this workshop, we will come together to explore what the science of reading research says about reading comprehension and content knowledge in early childhood. Participants will investigate, plan and collaborate around text sets, concept maps, shared experiences, explicit and incidental vocabulary word instruction, visual inferences, concepts of print, and how to take a play-based approach to reading comprehension instruction. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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75. Social Studies Coordinator Network Meeting facilitated by Lorraine Lupinskie - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 9/30/2026

Designed for coordinators, directors, and administrators responsible for Social Studies supervision within their schools or districts, this forum provides an opportunity to learn about and engage in discussions on the most current and relevant local and New York State Education Department (NYSED) updates involving PK-12 instruction. Topics include curriculum, instruction, resources, instructional materials, assessment, staffing, scheduling, professional events, conferences, and other areas of interest. This is an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas, collaborate, communicate, and network with fellow supervisors. At each meeting, a different local vendor will deliver a brief presentation and sponsor breakfast. An optional Lunch and Learn session, also sponsored by the vendor, will follow the meeting. Separate registration is required. $75 per meeting (separate registration for each meeting) *Included for SS Consortium Members* Eligible for 3 CTLE hours per meeting.
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76. Science Coordinator Network Meeting facilitated by Mary Loesing and Joyce Barry - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/1/2026

Designed for coordinators, directors, and administrators responsible for science and/or STEM supervision within their schools or districts, this forum provides an opportunity to learn about and engage in discussions on the most current and relevant local and New York State Education Department (NYSED) updates involving PK-12 science. Topics include curriculum, instruction, resources, instructional materials, assessment, staffing, scheduling, professional events, conferences, and other areas of interest. This is an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas, collaborate, communicate, and network with fellow supervisors. At each meeting, a different local vendor will deliver a brief presentation and sponsor breakfast. $75 per meeting (separate registration for each meeting) *Included for Science Consortium Members* Eligible for 3 CTLE hours per meeting.
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77. Supporting Struggling Readers in Upper Elementary: Science of Reading Strategies That Build Missing Foundational Skills IN PERSON facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc and Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Classroom teachers grades 3-6, reading teachers, literacy coaches, ELL teachers and administrators

Dates: 10/6/2026

Audience: Classroom teachers grades 3-6, reading teachers, literacy coaches, ELL teachers and administrators Upper elementary teachers are increasingly encountering students who still lack essential foundational skills-gaps in phonics, decoding, and word recognition that make grade‑level reading feel out of reach. This workshop offers practical, hands-on guidance grounded in the science of reading to help you support students who are struggling or who never fully mastered early literacy skills. What the workshop focuses on -Strengthening decoding and spelling through explicit, systematic phonics instruction that meets students where they are -Rebuilding foundational skills for readers who missed earlier instruction or need targeted intervention -Boosting vocabulary knowledge with routines that deepen word meaning, morphology, and usage -Integrating phonics, spelling, and word study so students can confidently tackle multisyllabic and unfamiliar words Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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78. THE SCIENCE OF READING FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS TOOLKIT BRIEF #1 Expanding The Scope of Reading To Include Multilingual Learners VIRTUAL Workshop facilitated by Dana Brown - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 10/6/2026

New

In this workshop, we will spend the first part of the day unpacking the full article of the brief to understand the data and research presented while absorbing the classroom examples, reviewing the conclusion and recommendations, as well as the references and resources so we can work together to reflect and apply the revised instructional practices during the second part of the day. Participants will work throughout this day long workshop to link practical classroom resources, engage in example teaching and learning activities, and focus on planning and preparation to implement this brief with the following outcomes: -Understand the bilingual brain -List the ontological differences between ELLs, MLs, and monolingual English learners, and how to address these differences in the classroom -How to build background knowledge, provide visuals, and leverage cognates -Make connections to home languages -Focus on helping students acquire vocabulary and background knowledge to make meaning when reading. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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79. Be Impeccable with Your Words VIRTUAL 1-1/2 hour Workshop facilitated by The Zen Den's Michelle Anglisano and Kristen McDermott-4:30-6pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 10/7/2026

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A workshop based off the book The Four Agreements Through original meditation practices, focused on personal growth, critical reflection, and the pursuit of happiness, these practices aim to deepen the understanding of how the suffering of others can contribute to negativity in the workplace-and how greater awareness can foster a more compassionate, positive environment. Eligible for 1-1/2 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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80. ELA Coordinator Network Meeting facilitated by Jessica Gruttola - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/14/2026

Designed for coordinators, directors, and administrators responsible for English Language Arts supervision within their schools or districts, this forum provides an opportunity to learn about and engage in discussions on the most current and relevant local and New York State Education Department (NYSED) updates involving PK-12 ELA and literacy instruction. Topics include curriculum, instruction, resources, instructional materials, assessment, staffing, scheduling, professional events, conferences, and other areas of interest. This is an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas, collaborate, communicate, and network with fellow supervisors. At each meeting, a different local vendor will deliver a brief presentation and sponsor breakfast. An optional Lunch and Learn session, also sponsored by the vendor, will follow the meeting. Separate registration is required. $75 per meeting (separate registration for each meeting) *Included for ELA Consortium Members* Eligible for 3 CTLE hours per meeting.
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81. Awe-NSPIRE-ing Math: 5 Strategies to Transform Your Teaching VIRTUAL Three 1-hour sessions facilitated by Jayson Kiang - 4-5pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 10/14/2026 to 10/28/2026

Discover how to unlock the true educational potential of the TI-Nspire CX II CAS in your Algebra and Geometry classrooms. This focused session will walk you through five high-impact, easy-to-implement calculator skills designed to deepen student understanding and boost daily engagement. You will walk away with actionable, step-by-step strategies that you can immediately use to empower your students' mathematical problem-solving. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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82. Desmos VIRTUAL User Group For NEW USERS 6-12 - 4 Sessions - 6 Hrs Total presented by Andy Malbouef - 3:00-4:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 10/15/2026 to 3/2/2027

These virtual meetings will allow newer users of Desmos the opportunity to collaborate with other teachers while being supported by Andy Malbouef for questions relating to "how do I do this". Questions surrounding Desmos use in the classroom (calculators, exploratory tasks, or activities) can be answered with a new user perspective in mind. Classroom strategies for engagement and student conceptualization can be explored. This group will meet four times during the school year: October 15, November 16, January 6, and March 2 (all from 3:00 - 4:30 PM). There is an option TO REGISTER for additional sessions in the spring if desired. Join us to increase your comfort level with Desmos. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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83. Desmos VIRTUAL User Group For ADVANCED USERS 6-12 - 4 Sessions - 6 Hrs Total presented by Andy Malbouef - 4:45-6:15pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 10/15/2026 to 3/2/2027

DESMOS ADVANCED USERS GRADES 6-12 4:45-6:15PM These virtual meetings will allow advanced users of Desmos the opportunity to collaborate with other teachers while being supported by Andy Malbouef for questions relating to "how do I do this". Questions surrounding Desmos use in the classroom (calculators, exploratory tasks, or activities) can be answered with an advanced user perspective in mind. Classroom strategies for engagement and student conceptualization can be explored. For those wishing to learn about computation layer (like student feedback and auto-correcting) for Desmos Activities, this is the place to do it. This group will meet four times during the school year: October 15, November 16, January 6, and March 2 (all from 4:45 - 6:15 PM). There is an option TO REGISTER for additional sessions in the spring if desired. Join us to level up your skills with Desmos.
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84. Engaging Students with Desmos Activities VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Andy Malbouef - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 10/16/2026

Getting started with free Desmos activities -Teacher facilitation and strategies running activities -Editing existing activities to meet your own needs -Building custom activities from scratch -Creating: card sorts, Polypads, and marbleslides -Introducing teachers to Computation Layer (Correct checks; student feedback; formatting and colors for notes and feedback) -Advanced Computation Layer (Hidden components; connecting tables/graphs; Match my Graph concepts; motion for graphs)
Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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85. Leading for Literacy: Strengthening K-6 Instruction Through the Science of Reading HYBRID Workshop facilitated by Lauren Kolbeck Szulc and Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: School administrators and literacy coaches

Dates: 10/16/2026

Attend in person or Virtually

Audience: School administrators and literacy coaches This workshop equips K-6 leaders and literacy coaches to champion science‑of‑reading-aligned instruction through a clear understanding of research, instructional shifts, and coherent systems that strengthen early literacy. -Revisit the research base behind the science of reading and the major instructional shifts for K-6 classrooms. -Use NYS Literacy Brief 7: Leading for Literacy to anchor leadership moves, systems thinking, and coherence across schools. -Connect strong K-6 literacy systems to the district's Portrait of a Graduate, emphasizing foundational reading skills that support long‑term competencies. -Analyze unit plans and lessons to identify high‑leverage practices, surface gaps, and practice giving clear, supportive, evidence‑aligned feedback. -Strengthen a shared vision of effective literacy instruction across administrators and coaches, aligning observation, coaching, and professional learning. -Engage in interactive discussion, video analysis, and use of practical observation tools to recognize strong literacy instruction and guide teachers in improving reading outcomes schoolwide. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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86. Reflect, Refine, Redesign: A Collaborative Workshop for Earth and Space Sciences Curriculum and Assessment (2-DAY workshop) IN PERSON facilitated by Brian Vorwald-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/19/2026 to 11/12/2026

New

One or two years into implementing your NYSSLS-based ESS curriculum is the perfect time to reflect, refine, and re-energize your instruction. This engaging two-day workshop is designed for Earth and Space Sciences teachers ready to strengthen student-centered, phenomenon-based, three-dimensional learning while improving student performance and engagement. Collaborate with fellow educators in a supportive, hands-on workspace focused on curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Together, we will examine what is working well, identify opportunities for growth, and explore practical strategies to make learning more meaningful for students. This two-day workshop provides a collaborative space for teachers to strengthen curriculum, instruction, and assessment within their NYSSLS-based Earth and Space Science program. Participants will bring units, lessons, and assessments from their own curriculum and use alignment screeners to evaluate how effectively these materials promote three-dimensional learning and meet NYSSLS expectations. Together, teachers will identify instructional and assessment gaps, explore strategies to increase student engagement through relevant local anchor phenomena, and examine how mini storylines can help connect concepts to authentic student experiences. The workshop will also focus on designing assessments that better prepare students for ESS Regents question clusters while authentically measuring all three dimensions of learning. Participants will analyze sample assessments, explore ways to strengthen students' scientific reasoning and written responses, and investigate how storyline-based assessments and novel scenarios can provide students with more consistent opportunities to apply their understanding throughout the year. Throughout the workshop, AI tools will be explored as resources for brainstorming and refining instructional materials, assessment ideas, student supports, and practice opportunities.
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87. I Got This: Developing Supports and Interventions for Problematic Classroom Behavior IN PERSON facilitated by Michelle Levy - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/20/2026

Function-based thinking (FBT) is a proactive, systematic approach for teachers to understand why a student misbehaves-typically to get or avoid something-and to select interventions that match that function, rather than just reacting to the behavior's appearance. It empowers educators to address minor, persistent behaviors before they require complex, intensive assessments such as FBA/BIP, focusing on changing the environment to teach better social-emotional skills. Participants will be able to describe challenging behaviors, understand the behavior pathway and use it to determine the function of behaviors, and understand and engage with the function-based thinking process to prevent or extinguish unwanted behaviors. They will be able to 1) Operationally define challenging behaviors 2) Understand the behavior pathway and use it to determine the function of behaviors 3) Understand and engage with the FBT process to prevent, redirect, reduce and/or extinguish challenging behaviors. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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88. Preparing for NYS Portrait of a Graduate Financial Literacy Component: Wealth, Risk, and Investing VIRTUAL Workshop facilitated by Philip Dituri, Ph.D.-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 10/20/2026

Get ready to meet New York State's new Portrait of a Graduate expectations for Personal Finance Education. When taught well, personal finance is relevant to students' lives and research shows that students find it interesting, recognize its importance, and are naturally motivated to engage with it. This workshop will help you harness that motivation while building your own confidence and capacity to teach these essential topics. Rather than skimming all five state-identified areas, we'll take a deep dive into two of the most foundational components of the new standards: -Saving and Investing: Examining how setting money aside and understanding long-term planning support financial well-being. -Risk Management: Understanding that risk is a part of life and exploring strategies to manage it, including the role of insurance. Together, we'll unpack the core concepts, essential understandings, and best instructional practices for each area. You'll experience student-ready activities that illuminate the financial theory and mathematics underlying these ideas, and you'll leave with materials and strategies you can implement immediately in your classroom or community setting. This workshop is designed for all educators-math teachers, non-math teachers, and anyone looking to strengthen financial literacy instruction. You'll walk away with ready-to-use activities, a clear understanding of related standards, and the tools to empower your students in their academic, personal, and future financial lives. No prior financial background required-just curiosity, commitment, and a desire to help students thrive. Come join us and discover what meaningful, engaging financial education can look like in your school! Must have reliable and stable internet connection. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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89. Elevating Middle-Grade Writers: Conquering the NYS ELA Writing Demands for Grades 5-8 IN PERSON facilitated by Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: administrators, literacy coaches, reading teachers, grades 5-8 ENL, general and special education teachers whose students are reading approximately on these levels.

Dates: 10/21/2026

Audience: administrators, literacy coaches, reading teachers, grades 5-8 ENL, general and special education teachers whose students are reading approximately on these levels. As students transition into the middle grades, the writing demands of the NYS ELA exam require a tremendous amount of executive function, organization, and reading stamina. Join us for an intensive seminar designed to help Grades 5-8 educators navigate the complex expectations of both the 2-credit short responses and the rigorous 4-credit extended-response essays. This workshop will provide a deep dive into the 4-credit constructed-response rubric, highlighting the distinct essay expectations for grades 6-8, which include the need for stylistically sophisticated language, varied transitions, and precise control of academic conventions. -Close reading of test passages will be modeled, and a variety of bookmarks for helping students scaffold texts in a style that is brain-friendly to them will be shared. -The short-response format will be highlighted using the Writing Revolution paragraph structure and the 'Prove It' argumentative structure to reinforce short-response mastery. Even at advanced grades, students must efficiently provide a clear inference and two pieces of text-based evidence without losing focus or rambling -We will focus heavily on writing from sources, specifically how to teach students to analyze and synthesize information to answer prompts across two paired texts. Appropriate transitions to set up quotes, introduce texts, begin paragraphs and provide additional evidence will be investigated. -You will learn how to coach students to critically read complex prompts, mark key details, and mentally rehearse their plans before they even begin drafting their essays.
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90. Math Coordinator Network Meeting facilitated by Stacey Mooney - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/21/2026

Attend in person or virtually

Designed for coordinators, directors, and administrators responsible for mathematics and/or STEM supervision within their schools or districts, this forum provides an opportunity to learn about and engage in discussions on the most current and relevant local and New York State Education Department (NYSED) updates involving PK-12 mathematics. Topics include curriculum, instruction, resources, instructional materials, assessment, staffing, scheduling, professional events, conferences, and other areas of interest. This is an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas, collaborate, communicate, and network with fellow supervisors. At each meeting, a different local vendor will deliver a brief presentation and sponsor breakfast. An optional Lunch and Learn session, also sponsored by the vendor, will follow the meeting. Separate registration is required. *Live-Streaming Option available. Eligible for 3 CTLE hours per meeting. $75 per meeting (separate registration for each meeting) *Included for Math Consortium Members*
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91. SELF-SELECTED READING IN A SCIENCE OF READING CLASSROOM VIRTUAL Workshop facilitated by Dana Brown - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 10/21/2026

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Students need real reasons to read, and reading more improves reading. We will learn more about "Read-All-the-Words” texts versus "Read-in-Other-Ways” texts and how to divide Self-Selected Reading time to provide opportunities for students to read in these different ways. Participants will learn how to use small group instruction during Self-Selected Reading time to teach readers how to use partner reading and audio books to read challenging texts ("Read-in-Other Ways” texts). Participants will also create collections of content-specific texts for their classroom libraries that extend social studies and science topics. Key takeaways: -How to reorganize the classroom library to display text sets; -Create an anchor chart for Self-Selected Reading that includes Reread Read Aloud; -Reread Small Group Book; -Reread Decodable Readers; -Read with a Partner; -Read from the Classroom Library; -Develop personalized text sets with students based on favorite authors, topics, etc. to support reading challenging text. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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92. Lunch and Learn Hosted by HMH- Speaker: ROBERT KAPLINKSY Four Steps To Fix Math Education - 11:30-12:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/21/2026

Math education is broken. Students often dread learning mathematics. Teachers have an impossible task of teaching everything in a year. Colleges and employers say students are missing needed skills. It's been this way for decades and it will continue to be that way unless we do something. This session equips administrators and education leaders with practical tools to lead the difficult but necessary conversations about curriculum, instruction, and priorities needed to improve mathematics learning for all students. * Lunch will be provided.*

93. APPR Recertification For Teacher and Principal Evaluators - VIRTUAL Workshop presented by Anne Rullan, Ed.D. - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 10/22/2026

As per the requirements of Education Law §3012-d, as well as Education Law §3012-e which introduces the Standards-based Educator Evaluation and Professional Support (STEPS) system, teacher and principal evaluators must be recertified each year. This workshop provides updated information on the law and a comprehensive review of the entire evaluation cycle. Participants will learn how to effectively use evidence in the observation process and ensure inter-rater reliability. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1/2 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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94. Stepping Back So Students Can Step Up: Designing Student-Centered Discovery-Driven STEM Lessons IN PERSON facilitated by Philip Dituri, Ph.D.-8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/22/2026

What if your students were doing more of the thinking than you are? In this hands-on workshop, we'll explore how to redesign your STEM classroom so that students are active participants in their own learning, not passive recipients of yours. Discovery-based, student-centered instruction is about doing the work before students walk through the door so the magic can happen once they do. The payoff: when students have the structures and agency to drive their own learning, you're not adding to your workload - you're reducing it. Less reteaching. More engagement. Less carrying the cognitive load for the entire room. We'll dig into how your warm-up and exit ticket can become engines for student discovery, why letting students wrestle with content before mastering it is a feature rather than a flaw, and how thin slicing and scaffolding let you guide students forward without giving the learning away. In this workshop, you will: -Explore classroom structures that support discovery-based learning -Learn how to use warm-ups and exit tickets to promote student inquiry -Develop your approach to scaffolding and thin slicing -Walk away with an enhanced or reimagined lesson of your own Come prepared: Bring a lesson or topic you want to make more student-centered. You'll leave with something better than you arrived with. BYOD-Bring your own device. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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95. 2026 Long Island Technology & Education Summit - WESTERN SUFFOLK BOCES DISTRICTS ONLY

Program: Model Schools

Dates: 10/23/2026

New

Western Suffolk BOCES, Nassau BOCES, and Eastern Suffolk BOCES invite all K-12 educators to participate in the Long Island Technology & Education Summit (LITES). The focus of this conference is to promote the use of technologies to enhance critical thinking, problem solving, creativity and imagination in the classroom. LITES is a platform for sharing new ideas, innovations and trends. This highly regarded annual conference has grown into a premier event for Long Island educators. Vendors will also be available to discuss technology integration options.

96. Writing with Linguistically Diverse Learners VIRTUAL Three-hour session facilitated by Dana Brown - 8:30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 10/26/2026

New

-Understand the key similarities and differences between a child's home language and English (e.g. phonology, grammar, vocabulary) and leverage the use of cognates to bridge language gaps and enhance language acquisition -Encourage home language discussions with same language peers to support building context knowledge -Allow students to write in their home language when appropriate and provide authentic writing (e.g. writing about personal experiences) and publishing opportunities Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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97. Mastering the NYS ELA Writing Demands: Strategies for Grades 3-5 IN PERSON facilitated by Deborah Linscott-Feinstein - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Audience: administrators, literacy coaches, reading teachers, grades 3-5 ENL, general and special education teachers whose students are reading approximately on these levels.

Dates: 10/28/2026

Audience: administrators, literacy coaches, reading teachers, grades 3-5 ENL, general and special education teachers whose students are reading approximately on these levels. Equip your 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students with the tools they need to confidently tackle the writing portions of the NYS ELA assessment! This dynamic seminar is specifically tailored to the foundational writing tasks young learners face, focusing on how to successfully navigate both 2-credit short responses and the 4-credit extended responses introduced in grades 4 and 5. The Writing Revolution paragraph scaffolding will be utilized, and several models for compare and contrast essays will be presented. -Participants will explore highly effective, brain-friendly strategies to simplify test writing. We will unpack exactly what the 2-credit constructed-response rubric demands: a valid inference-like making a claim from their head-supported by two concrete details directly from the text. You will learn how to teach students the "get in, and get out!" method: writing short and sweet complete sentences without wasting time restating the question, using transitions, or over-explaining evidence. -We will also share proven formulas for tackling tricky "how" and "why" questions, training students to purposefully use words like "by" and "because" to frame their thoughts, and sort details and inferences within a game format. -Furthermore, for upper elementary teachers, we will delve into the expectations of 4-credit extended-response questions, showing you how to guide students in communicating a clear, coherent analysis of the texts. Graphic organizers for the compare and contrast essay will be explored. -Simultaneously, third grade teachers will work on continued grade-appropriate practice activities with short response questions in a small group. Third grade teachers will also work on synthesizing how to elaborate on kernel sentences into short response format.
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98. Responding to Challenging Student Behaviors: A Learning Community Four 1-1/2 hour VIRTUAL sessions facilitated by Michelle Levy - 9-10:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Audience: teachers, administrators, support staff and clinicians

Dates: 10/29/2026 to 3/4/2027

Audience: teachers, administrators, support staff and clinicians Through collaborative discussion, this four-session series explores underlying factors of student behavior, applies function-based thinking to develop effective interventions, and examines instructional strategies that support diverse learners. Each session builds on the last, allowing for reflection, adjustment based on district needs, and practical application in classrooms. Session 1: Thursday, October 29, 2026 Understanding Factors influencing Challenging Student Behavior. Discussion will focus on developing awareness of environmental external factors as well as internal child factors that serve as triggers for challenging behavior Session 2: Tuesday, December 1, 2026 Function Based Thinking: Discussion will focus on the use of a systematic approach known as the Behavior Chain to analyze the triggers and the purposes behind the use of challenging behavior and subsequently develop responses and interventions. This approach will empower classroom staff to begin the process of developing interventions on their own in a timely manner while helping clinicians develop effective and compliant FBA/BIP documents Session 3: Wednesday, January 27, 2027 Adapting Instruction to Address Behavior: Discussion will focus on the relationship between instructional practices as a trigger for problematic student behavior. Instructional strategies will be shared to make learning more accessible for struggling students. Session 4: Thursday, March 4, 2027 Reflection: Discussion will focus on knowledge gained during previous sessions and classroom implementation successes and challenges. Eligible for 6 hours CTLE credit. Can use 1 Consortium seat. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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99. Twenty Second Annual School Nurse Election Day Conference

Program: Student Support Services

Dates: 11/3/2026

New

The annual school nursing conference will provide school nurses with current clinical information that affects the practice of school nursing and the delivery of school health services including current issues affecting our students. In its twenty second year, this popular event offers school nurses the opportunity to keep updated in their field, to network with other school nurses and to better plan, access and utilize current school nursing/school health models and delivery systems. SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS: *Updates from State* *Gastrointestinal Issues in the School Aged Child* *Heartbeats- Reclaiming Joy and Wonder* *Behavioral Issues in the School Aged Child* flyer:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-QBzwUEh370d0bP3Q-Ot46WsXStMMdix/view?usp=sharing

100. Earth and Space Sciences Investigations Reloaded: Fixes, Refreshers, and Strategies IN PERSON Presented by Brian Vorwald - 8:30-2:30pm

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/4/2026

New

Are you and your students still working through the challenges of the required NYSED Earth and Space Science investigations? This workshop offers a practical refresher on the three mandated ESS investigations while focusing on strategies that make implementation more effective and student-centered. During the first-and often second-year of implementation, many teachers faced challenges with classroom management, three-dimensional learning, student agency (student centered learning), and building students' independent investigation and problem-solving skills. This workshop will explore strategies to increase student ownership, strengthen student-centered learning, and develop prompts that support students in designing, testing, and refining solutions. The investigations assess performance expectations that cannot be evaluated at proficiency on the Regents exam. When completing the three investigations students are expected to use mathematical or computational representations of phenomena to describe explanations. plan and conduct an investigation, examine scientific data and predict the effect of a change in one variable on another variable, communicate scientific ideas in multiple formats, use a model to explain a phenomenon, identify patterns at different scales at which a system is studied, and explain cause and effect relationships. ***PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING PAPER COPIES OF EACH ESS INVESTIGATION'S DOCUMENTS. THESE CANNOT BE PROVIDED. **B.Y.O.D. (Bring Your Own Device) - Participants should bring a fully charged laptop, iPad, or tablet to download resources and access websites throughout the workshop.
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101. Demystifying Dyslexia: An Essential Guide for Educators 3-Hour VIRTUAL Workshop Facilitated by Consulting that Makes a Difference - 8;30-11:30am

Program: Online Professional Development

Dates: 11/5/2026

New

Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences in today's classrooms, yet it is also one of the most widely misunderstood. This interactive, practical workshop will provide educators with a deep understanding of what dyslexia is and is not. We will share common myths around dyslexia and provide information to debunk these misconceptions. Participants will gain a greater understanding of how dyslexia affects the brain and learn common characteristics associated with dyslexia. We will also share strategies for supporting students with dyslexia in the classroom. This comprehensive, evidence-based workshop is designed to build knowledge, confidence, and instructional capacity for any educator working with students who struggle with reading and language processing. Whether you are a general education teacher, a special educator, a reading specialist, or a school leader, this session will give you the foundational understanding and practical tools you need to better support students with dyslexia in your classroom. Eligible for 3 hours CTLE credit. If district pays, district approval must be confirmed prior to start of session.
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