Professional Development

Help Topics

Need an Account

Catalog: Southern Tier Teacher Center Network

Search Options

Search Term:

Program:

New Activities

Start Date *

End Date *

Search Results (1 - 32 of 32)

1. CRTC National Board Cohort 2023-2024

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: Best for Tenured teachers, and those teachers seekting to be highly accomplished

Dates: 5/4/2023 to 4/20/2024

National Board Certification is considered the goal standard of professional teaching. Our cohort supports teachers through professional learning and collaborative work sessions. Teachers in our cohort will have access to our National Board Book Library and access to many past achievers.

2. CCTC- Empty Bowls Art Teacher Project

Program: Cortland County Teacher Center

Dates: 9/21/2023

Join workshop facilitators Lauren Nels and Brookley Abbate in the Homer Jr High Art Rooms. You'll create a ceramic bowl to donate to the Empty Bowls fundraiser at Cortland Loaves and Fishes. 2 CTLE hours will be provided to participants.

3. STTCN Regional Meetings

Program: Southern Tier Teacher Center Network

Audience: Directors and guests

Dates: 9/22/2023 to 5/31/2024

Regional meeting sign up for Southern Tier Teacher Center directors and guests. The Fall Focus meeting will be on October 17th, a separate registration link has been emailed to you. Spring Symposium will be held in March, also be a separate registration link.

4. STTCN- Project Based Learning Master Class with Trevor Muir

Program: Southern Tier Teacher Center Network

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 9/22/2023

Closed

This is a self-paced online course that will teach you how to plan and lead engaging, authentic, and unforgettable Project Based Learning. This course will walk you step-by-step in leading PBL at any grade-level. Participants can expect A Solid PBL foundation, 16 engaging video lessons, a digital copy of The Epic Classroom book, and an accompanying reading guide. Everything you need to begin drafting a standards-based PBL project is included.

5. CRTC- Science Teacher Network

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: Science Teachers including Elementary science.

Dates: 9/25/2023 to 12/18/2024

The Catskill Area Science network is for all science teachers including elementary teachers. This network seeks to support subject-specific teachers through shared problem solving, collaboration, and nurturing content-related curiosity. Our network has strong ties to the local STANY's chapter.

6. CCTC-The Writing Revolution Book Study

Program: Cortland County Teacher Center

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 11/2/2023 to 5/9/2024

Have you ever wished for a practical guide to teach writing? What if that guide took the mystery out of learning to write well? Authors Judith C.Hochman and Natalie Wexler write, "The Writing Revolution (TWR) is as much a method of teaching content as it is a method of teaching writing. There's no separate writing block and no separate writing curriculum. Instead, teachers of all subjects adapt TWR's strategies and activities to their preexisting curriculum and weave them into their content instruction." Build your writing toolbox as The Writing Revolution identifies six different principles that take the reader from sentence writing, to grammar, and finally to writing process, planning, and revising. The book is helpful for teachers of all grades and content areas. The self-paced online course will offer 10 CTLE hours upon completion. There are 5 one-hour instructor led online sessions. Up to 5 additional CTLE hours will be offered for participation in the online sessions.

7. STTCN - Evidence Into Action: The Learning Forward 2023 Conference

Program: Southern Tier Teacher Center Network

Dates: 12/4/2023 to 12/6/2023

The 2023 Annual Conference will shift your perspectives, power up your expertise, reimagine your practice, and ultimately improve the broader results of your work. Evidence into action speaks to the importance of evidence-based practices and how our conference bridges research and implementation to improve results for each student. In 2022, we explored what it would take to reimagine education after all that we learned from the pandemic. This year we look at how we apply what we have learned to best practices in classrooms, teams, buildings, systems, and regions.

8. CCTC: The Reading Comprehension Blueprint

Program: Cortland County Teacher Center

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 12/6/2023 to 5/22/2024

Comprehension is a primary ingredient of reading success-but most educators aren't taught how to deliver structured comprehension instruction in their classrooms. Meticulously researched and masterfully organized, this book offers a clear blueprint for understanding the complexities of reading comprehension and delivering high-quality, evidence-based instruction that helps students construct meaning from challenging texts. This is a self-paced online book study with four pre-scheduled instructor sessions throughout the school year. A code for the course platform will be emailed to you.

9. CCTC: Activate Learning

Program: Cortland County Teacher Center

Audience: K-12 Classroom Teachers

Dates: 2/5/2024

10. BCTC - 50 in 50 Challenge

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Dates: 2/22/2024

Challenge yourself; challenge yourself for 50 days to walk, run, bike, swim, Zumba 50 miles within 50 days. Select your start date and end date that totals 50 days and complete the miles. This does not have to be consecutive miles, just 50 miles in 50 days. The latest start date should be April 12, so you are done on June 1st. Join in the Challenge and Good Luck!

11. BCTC-K-5 Mathematics Workshop

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 2/29/2024 to 5/23/2024

Laura Coleman will facilitate a 4 session workshop on the Content, Models, and Strategies of Mathematics. Session 1: Experience and Explore the learning progression, strategies, and models for addition and subtraction across K-5. Session 2: Experience and explore the learning progression, strategies, and models for multiplication and division across K-5. Session 3: Experience and explore the learning progression, strategies and models for fractions across K-5. Session 4: Experience, practice facilitation, and create whiteboard exchanges, mini lessons, and fluency activities that can be used for individuals, small group, whole group instruction.

12. BCTC- Zumba with the Teachers Center (Mar-May)

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Dates: 3/4/2024 to 5/20/2024

Learn fundamental Zumba exercises. Learn what exercises teachers can bring into the classroom to engage the students. Bring a water bottle!

13. BCTC- Yoga with Tina Fetton (Mar-May)

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Dates: 3/7/2024 to 5/30/2024

Closed

Join Tina Fetton for Yoga classes twice every month at the Teachers Center. All you need is a yoga mat and water bottle.

14. BCTC- Mindfulness Workshop

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Dates: 3/19/2024 to 5/7/2024

The Mindful Schools approach starts with educators practicing mindfulness to cultivate awareness and agency to foster educator well-being.

Outcomes:

• Explore ways to be present here and now, paying attention to our thoughts, bodily sensations, emotions and external environment with kindness, non-judgement, and curiosity.

• Identify the difference between ‘Being mode vs Doing Mode'.

• Apply practices that promote embodiment including expanding awareness and solidity.

• Discuss ways that mindfulness practices support skillful and compassionate responses to cognitive biases and negativity biases.

15. SUNY Cortland: How Do We Make Our Literacy Content Relatable?: Connecting Critical Literacy Skills to Students' Lives

Program: Lansing Groton Teacher Center

Dates: 4/23/2024

NewStarting Today

How can we teach critical literacy skills in a way that reaches our students? Critical literacy is the students' ability to extract the meaning and reflect upon various texts. Through analyzing and evaluating texts, information can be comprehended with its implied meanings. In this workshop, attendees will consider how students in today's digital age with diverse backgrounds/interests can impact how teachers should be instructing critical literacy. Students can have more interest in practicing these skills when texts relate to their interests, align with the diverse populations of the community, and include technology that is a part of the 21st century digital age. Through this seminar, the goal is to educate elementary teachers to utilize critical literacy skills that are relatable to content. Presenters will discuss research and evidence-based approaches teachers can use to effectively instruct critical literacy in their classrooms that will make an impact on every student. Target Audience: Elementary teachers who are looking to further develop their teaching skills in Literacy in order for students to become proficient readers and writers.

16. SUNY Cortland: Culturally Responsive Curriculum & Instruction in the Classroom

Program: Lansing Groton Teacher Center

Dates: 4/23/2024

NewStarting Today

This synchronous webinar is designed to discuss culturally responsive curriculum and instruction. Culturally responsive pedagogies are critical because they create equitable and inclusive opportunities for learning. During this webinar, we will discuss how individual identities, community aspects, and social justice play a role in literacy instruction. We will cover how teachers can use various materials such as books, art, videos, and other modalities to relate curricular topics to student identities. Further in this webinar, we will provide suggestions and resources to support culturally responsive curriculum and instruction. This helps students to think critically about their own and others' cultural perspectives and experiences. The goal of this professional development opportunity is to help pre-service and classroom teachers utilize several tools to address the cultural needs of students. By attending this professional development workshop, you will learn about and investigate how to effectively collaborate, communicate, and integrate culturally responsive practices across the elementary grade levels.

17. SUNY Cortland: Supporting English Language Learners in Literacy

Program: Lansing Groton Teacher Center

Dates: 4/24/2024

NewStarting Soon

During our workshop, we will discuss different ways in which English Language Learners can be supported in literacy. I will touch on how to support them before reading (background knowledge), during reading and after reading (comprehension). I will also discuss the importance of connecting home literacy to school literacy. Next, I will talk about how ESL students self esteem can effect their performance in the classroom. Finally, I will touch on the writing piece of literacy for ESL students.

18. SUNY Cortland: Building a Basis with Early Literacy: The impact of Phonological and Phonemic Awareness

Program: Lansing Groton Teacher Center

Dates: 4/24/2024

NewStarting Soon

Research indicated a strong correlation between phonemic and phonological awareness skills and reading success. This virtual workshop is designed to create an understanding of effective instructional practices for phonemic and phonological awareness, as well as how these practices build a basis for students to learn how to read. There are a variety of skills that fall under the umbrella of phonological awareness, phonemic awareness being one of them. Participants will reflect on their current knowledge of phonological and phonemic awareness, identify the differences between the two, and build an understanding of how both are an essential part of a student's literacy development. Additionally, we will present critiques of this method with a focus on culturally sustaining practices and pedagogies that will meet the needs of all learners. Presenters will discuss research-based practices for supporting the development of phonological and phonemic awareness including its definition, developmental progression, assessment, and instructional strategies. By attending this professional development, attendees will have a stronger understanding of phonological and phonemic awareness. As well as knowledge of how to implement a variety of strategies and skill-building activities related to phonological and phonemic awareness within their classroom.

19. DTC - Active Learning Spring 2024

Program: Dryden Teachers' Center

Audience: K-5 educators

Dates: 4/25/2024 to 4/26/2024

Starting Soon

Get ready to learn fun and creative ways to infuse physical activity into your classroom setting. Providing students with opportunities to move is critical, now more than ever! This experience will have you embracing the importance of classroom integrated movement and will leave you with the confidence to infuse active learning regularly with your students.

This is a 45-minute immersive workshop for faculty and staff delivered in the classroom setting with students. Since you don't leave your classroom, you'll know immediately which activities are suitable for teaching your students in their regular learning environment, and you'll get on-the-spot help for problem-solving challenges and limitations. Nick will provide access to online resources for new ideas you can utilize after the session. All regular classroom staff should plan to participate- up to 8 classroom staff (principal, co-teachers, therapists, TAs, aides, etc.) in one session. Participants will receive CTLE credit from the Teacher Center. Faculty and staff will sign an attendance sheet for credit, student information will not be collected.

Outcomes: - Participants will embrace the importance of allowing students to move throughout the day. - Participants will learn physical activity strategies appropriate for their classroom.

April 25th Nick will be at Freeville Elementary School and April 26th he will be at Cassavant Elementary School.

20. SUNY Cortland: Providing Explicit Instruction in Strategies for Close Reading and Comprehension of Informational and Narrative Text.

Program: Lansing Groton Teacher Center

Dates: 4/29/2024

NewStarting Soon

How do teachers enhance students' learning? What skills can they teach to provide a better understanding? Comprehension is a term which involves the use of different skill sets working together to develop an understanding and meaningful interaction with a text. For most educators, comprehension is an all-encompassing term used within classrooms. In this workshop, attendees will reflect on what comprehension is as well as dive into evidence-based practices and skill sets within comprehension such as summarizing, metacognition, and making predictions. Participants will receive in depth instruction on how to develop their student's comprehension skills in a variety of ways. During this presentation the research behind utilizing close reading for the comprehension of both narrative and informational texts will be discussed. Are you ready to take your comprehension instruction to the next level?

21. SUNY Cortland: Determining Effective Instructional Strategies for Remedial Readers

Program: Lansing Groton Teacher Center

Dates: 4/30/2024

New

How do you support all of the students in your class? Most classrooms have a range of diverse learners with various needs and learning styles. When planning assessment, instruction, and classroom activities it is important to consider the diverse learners and their needs. We often think about our remedial readers and how to support their learning. In this webinar, participants will examine their present understandings of differentiation for remedial learners and go deeper into enhancing and improving them to better fit the dynamic world of today. Attendees will come out of this workshop with strategies in the 5 dimensions of differentiated instruction. These dimensions of differentiation include content/curriculum, instruction, product/student outcomes, and you as the teacher. Educators will be able to apply these strategies in their classrooms and school curriculum to promote student engagement and comprehension. Presenters will discuss research-based strategies in a remote webinar targeted for K-5 elementary teachers or special educators.

22. SUNY Cortland: Peer Collaboration with Texts in Virtual Environments

Program: Lansing Groton Teacher Center

Dates: 5/1/2024

New

Utilizing technology is a critical piece to being able to communicate in the 21st century. Viewing various texts online can be easier in a variety of formats leading to differences in accessibility and usability. Teachers and students benefit from the use of technology as a means of communication and idea sharing. Technology is a part of education at every level and can create a positive and fulfilling learning environment. Some methods of sharing information can lead to more thorough and meaningful conversations. Through the synchronous Teams meeting, teachers can expect to learn about various types of technology they can implement with their students such as Jamboards, Padlets, and Discussion Boards and the various benefits to student learning and collaboration. Teachers will learn about tools available to highlight, underline, annotate, and share ideas with their students as a method of providing feedback and support to their students. The teachers will be able to share different online technologies they use in their classroom and find beneficial to their students. Utilizing peer communication within texts can allow students to develop meaningful thoughts about the text and further develop by connecting with their peers.

23. SUNY Cortland: Approaches to Writing Instruction: How creative writing, Social-Emotional Writing (SEW), and student data can foster writing growth

Program: Lansing Groton Teacher Center

Dates: 5/1/2024

ClosedNew

How do you teach writing? What has worked in the past that informs your current writing instruction? Many teachers will agree that writing is a complex task that requires background knowledge and experience, explicit instruction, and patience. In this workshop, attendees will investigate the impact creative writing, Social-Emotional Writing, and writing data can have on writing instruction. Additionally, attendees will exit this professional development with ideas on how to make writing instruction more enjoyable for teachers and students, tips about implementing creative writing time, how to include Social-Emotional writing in your instruction, and how data can glean many insights into what work is yet to be done.

24. SUNY Cortland: Culturally Responsive Curriculum and Instruction

Program: Lansing Groton Teacher Center

Dates: 5/2/2024

New

This professional development abstract introduces an immersive exploration into the transformative power of culturally responsive curriculum and instruction. We will embark on a dynamic journey, exploring strategies to honor diverse cultural backgrounds while fostering inclusive learning environments. Through interactive workshops, reflective discussions, and case studies, we will gain practical tools to tailor instruction to the unique needs and experiences of our students. By embracing culturally responsive practices, we will unlock the full potential of every learner, fostering academic success and empowering our students to thrive in a globally connected world. As a group, we will be exploring the subtopics of culturally responsive particles for early childhood education, digital literacy across the curriculum, and incorporating multicultural literature. Throughout our workshop, teachers should expect to learn different techniques to engage students by connecting learning experiences to their cultural interests, identities, and lived experiences. This may involve incorporating culturally relevant examples, themes, and activities into lessons to increase student motivation and participation. Overall, teachers can expect to gain a deeper understanding of how culture influences teaching and learning and develop practical strategies to create inclusive and culturally responsive classrooms where all students can thrive.

25. CRTC -Boom Cards!!! How to make your classrooms interactive and adaptive using BOOM CARDS -Introduction

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: Fantastic for teachers of all grades and subjects. Especially good for SPED teachers.

Dates: 5/8/2024

New

Join Special Education Teacher Caitlin Smith from Morris as she explains what and how to utilze boom cards in your classroom. Introduction level. This is best for teachers with little or no knowledge of Boom Cards. BOOM Cards are interactive digital task cards designed for educational use. They offer an engaging learning experience with features like drag-and-drop, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank activities. Teachers can customize BOOM Cards to adapt to individual student needs and provide immediate feedback. Students can learn at their own pace, accessing activities from any device with an internet connection. BOOM Cards cover various subjects and feature engaging visuals and audio instructions, making them suitable for diverse learning environments. Adaptive Learning Interactive Experience Immediate Feedback Self-paced Easy to use Overall, BOOM Cards offer a dynamic tool for educators to create interactive and personalized learning experiences that promote student engagement, mastery of content, and academic success. Fantastic for teachers of all grades and subjects. Especially good for SPED teachers.

26. CRTC- Secrets Lurking Beneath Your Feet: Soil Monolith Workshop for Educators!

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: Science Teachers, Elementary teachers and all interested

Dates: 5/15/2024

Secrets Lurking Beneath Your Feet: Soil Monolith Workshop for Educators!
Attention, Passionate Educators!
Let's dig deep into the world beneath our feet? Join us for the exploration of Soil Monoliths. A workshop designed exclusively for teachers like you!
Why Soil Monoliths?
Hands-on Learning: Experience the thrill of hands-on learning as you explore the intricate layers of soil through captivating soil monoliths.
Global Perspectives: Gain insights into soil ecosystems from around the world, understanding the diversity of soils and their vital role in sustaining life.
Curriculum Integration: Collaborate innovative ways to seamlessly integrate soil science into your curriculum, making your lessons more engaging and impactful.
Uncover Teaching Treasures: Discover valuable resources, teaching materials, and methods to make soil science come alive in your classroom.
What's In Store for You:
Experience an Interactive workshop: Engage in an interactive workshop exploring the potential of using soil monoliths in the classroom.
Collaborative Networking: Connect with like-minded educators, fostering a community dedicated to enhancing environmental/agricscience education.
Exclusive Resources: Receive exclusive access to a toolkit of resources, lesson plans, and teaching aids to enrich your soil science curriculum.
Date: May 15th 4:30-5::30 Location: 1 State Street Room 312 Bugbee Hall.
Don't miss this opportunity to transform and enhance your teaching approach and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards!
Let's grow knowledge together - one soil monolith at a time!
In-person is best. However, ZOOM will be offered.

27. BCTC- The ABC's of Being an Effective Substitute Teacher

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: Substitute Teachers

Dates: 5/29/2024

The Teacher Center of Broome County is offering this workshop multiple times throughout the school term. Select a date that works well with your schedule. Topics to be covered: Classroom Management, Accessing Aesop, and Connecting and Encouraging Students.

28. CRTC- Unlocking Algebra: A Hands-on Approach with Michele Temming

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: Elementary teachers, Special Education Teachers and other math educators

Dates: 5/29/2024

New

Join Michele Temming, Fifth Grade Teacher at Great Plains, as she unveils the power of Hands-On Equations-a dynamic algebra program designed to empower students from grades 3 to 8, and even high schoolers struggling with algebraic concepts. In this one-hour session, Michele will guide you through the fundamentals of Hands-On Equations, crafted by Dr. Henry Borenson and Associates. Discover how the program seamlessly transitions from concrete manipulations of variables and constants to pictorial and abstract representations of linear algebra. Experience the magic firsthand as you delve into hands-on activities, exploring the student materials and witnessing the transformational impact of this innovative approach. Plus, gain insight into the wealth of additional resources available through Borenson Math. Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your approach to teaching algebra. Join Michele Temming and embark on a journey towards empowering your students with the confidence and skills to excel in algebraic problem-solving. (ChatGPT was utilized for this teaser)

29. STTCN- Project Based Learning Master Class with Trevor Muir Spring 2024

Program: Southern Tier Teacher Center Network

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 5/31/2024

30. CCTC: Discipline With Dignity

Program: Cortland County Teacher Center

Audience: K-12 Educators and SRPs

Dates: 6/8/2024

How to Build Responsibility, Relationships, and Respect in Your Classroom With dozens of specific examples of student-teacher interactions, Discipline With Dignity illustrates what you can do-and not do- to make the classroom a place where students learn and teachers maintain control in a non-confrontational way. You will learn: the difference between formal and informal discipline systems and when to use each; what teachers can do to prevent and diffuse classroom disruptions; why tradtional methods such as threats, punishments, and rewards are ineffective, and what to do instead; and how to reduce the stress that triggers power struggles. This is an independent online book study.

31. Boom Cards!!! How to make your classrooms interactive and adaptive using BOOM CARD- Intermediate

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: Fantastic for teachers of all grades and subjects. Especially good for SPED teachers.

Dates: 6/13/2024

New

Unlock your potential with our upcoming professional development series for BOOM Cards! Dive into dynamic sessions designed to enhance your skills in creating, customizing, and effectively utilizing BOOM Cards in your educational practice BOOM Cards are interactive digital task cards designed for educational use. They offer an engaging learning experience with features like drag-and-drop, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank activities. Teachers can customize BOOM Cards to adapt to individual student needs and provide immediate feedback. Students can learn at their own pace, accessing activities from any device with an internet connection. BOOM Cards cover various subjects and feature engaging visuals and audio instructions, making them suitable for diverse learning environments. Overall, BOOM Cards are a versatile tool for creating personalized and interactive learning experiences that promote student engagement and academic success. Overall, BOOM Cards offer a dynamic tool for educators to create interactive and personalized learning experiences that promote student engagement, mastery of content, and academic success. Fantastic for teachers of all grades and subjects. Especially good for SPED teachers.

32. National Board Awareness Sessions

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: Educators interested in the National Board Process

Dates: 6/20/2024 to 9/12/2024

The National Board is considered to be the apex of teacher accomplishment. Learn how to become an accomplished teacher in this workshop you will learn about how to apply to become a National Board Certified Teacher, expectations of the process, and how to get support throughout your journey. The same awareness program will be provided 3 different times. You are only expected to attend one

Viewing 32 of 32 total results