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1. BCTC-NYSUT- ELT Science of Reading(SoR) Course for Educators

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: Educators and Teaching Assistants

Dates: 7/27/2026 to 8/24/2026

30 Hour Practical Approach that includes Synchronous Modules ( 1,3,5,7,9) and Asynchronous Modules (2,4,6,8,10) 5 Synchronous Sessions will be live via Zoom 5 Asynchronous Modules are completely independently through ELT Academy

2. BCTC-Chat GPT AI Training and Collaborative Worktime

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: Educators

Dates: 8/12/2026 to 8/19/2026

Nicole Sandell will facilitate with learning and collaborative workshop. This two day workshop will instruct in the use of Chat GPT for lesson planning and instruction enhancing. Teams of teachers are encouraged to attend this workshop together, time is built into the schedule to allow for group work and planning.

3. BCTC-Workshop with Rich Harrington and MaryPat Hyland, "Defining Characteristics"

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: Educators

Dates: 9/16/2026 to 10/21/2026

This workshop, "Defining Characteristics" will run for five consecutive sessions from September thru October. This workshop will have both a Creative Component and a Written Component. The Creative Component will present participants with the challenge of creating a three-dimensional 'self-portrait', while the Written Component will focus on how to write believable characters.
This workshop is facilitated by Artist Rich Harrington and Author Mary Pat Hyland

4. CRTC-LTA Network

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: LTA's

Dates: 9/17/2026 to 5/20/2027

Join the Catskill Regional Teacher Center LTA Network The Catskill Regional Teacher Center is pleased to invite Licensed Teacher Assistants from across the DCMO and ONC BOCES regions to participate in a new monthly LTA Professional Learning Network. CRTC has a strong tradition of supporting educator-led networks, where professionals connect with colleagues, share promising practices, raise questions, and identify the learning most needed in their schools and classrooms. This network will bring that same collaborative approach to Licensed Teacher Assistants. Meeting once each month, the LTA Network will provide a supportive regional forum for participants to discuss issues that matter in their professional lives-from LTA contracts, certification questions, and Education Law to classroom management, student support, collaboration, advocacy, and professional growth. Most importantly, the agenda will be shaped by the network itself. Participants will help determine the topics, resources, speakers, and conversations that will make each meeting timely, useful, and relevant.

5. BCTC- Book Study- "Building Thinking Classrooms"

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Dates: 9/21/2026 to 10/26/2026

Have you heard about Building Thinking Classrooms or BTC and wondered what it is? In this book study training you will experience ways to take your students from passive leaners to active leaners who work collaboratively to learn new information and make meaning of their learning.
This is a 5 session hybrid-style workshop series facilitated by educators Laura Coleman and Victoria Londner

6. CRTC- Music Teacher network and for teachers of music

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: Music Teachers and Teachers of Music

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

Join the Catskill Regional Teacher Center for an immersive professional learning experience designed specifically for music educators seeking to refresh, innovate, and deepen their instructional practice. This session blends research-based pedagogy with hands-on application, empowering teachers to create more engaging, equitable, and effective music classrooms.
Participants will explore culturally responsive teaching frameworks, project-based learning structures, and practical technology integration-all aligned with NY State Music Learning Standards and National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) for Music. Through collaborative protocols like Critical Friends, educators will share challenges, co-design solutions, and build a supportive regional network.
Design culturally responsive music lessons that integrate student voice and community contexts.
Apply project-based learning frameworks to ensemble, general music, and elective settings.
Leverage digital tools to enhance student creativity and meet diverse learning needs.
Create actionable takeaways aligned with NY State Music Learning Standards and NBPTS Music standards.

7. BCTC-Investing 101

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Dates: 9/29/2026

Ange Driscoll, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones will host a workshop to discuss such questions as: How do you want your retirement? Will our [pension be enough? Are you prepared for an emergency that may impact your income?

8. BCTC-Yoga with Tina

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: Educators

Dates: 10/1/2026 to 4/29/2027

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The Teacher Center of Broome County will be working with Tina Fetten again this school term. Tina will be providing yoga classes at the Teacher Center. We are thrilled to be able to once again offer these classes with Tina.

9. STTCN- The Empowered Educator: Thrive 1

Program: Southern Tier Teacher Center Network

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 10/1/2026 to 12/27/2026

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Just getting through each day isn't how you want to spend your career. Join the Empowered Educator community to learn about tools and strategies that help you put your needs first, change how you react in situations, and allow you to embrace each day with a renewed sense of EMPOWERMENT! You will gain 90 days of access to the self-paced online course and exclusive online coaching group sessions. Forward your completion certificate from Empowered Educator and complete the Teacher Center evaluation for 15 CTLE hours.

10. CCTC- Hugging Porcupines: Build Positive Relationships With Kids Who Have Challenging Behaviors

Program: Cortland County Teacher Center

Audience: K-12 educators

Dates: 10/1/2026 to 11/29/2026

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This independent book study will focus on students who often struggle with emotional regulation, academic engagement, and relationships. Follow along with author Mike Anderson as he explores why some kids struggle so much in school and offers strategies for what we can do about it. You will gain access to author Mike Anderson's online course, videos, and digital resources to support your implementation of these strategies during the school year. Book Study Dates: 10/1/2026 through 11/29/2026. We will begin Frontline attendance completion after 11/30/2026. Forward your certificate of completion from Leading Great Learning to teachercenter@cortlandschools.org and complete the course evaluation on Frontline to earn 5 CTLE hours. Part 2 will be offered in February 2027.

11. CRTC- Grant Writing For Teachers

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 10/5/2026

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Unlock Funding and Empower Your ClassroomAre you ready to transform your classroom vision into funded reality? Join us for an exclusive professional development session on Grant Writing for Teachers, facilitated by Diana Torta, retired educator and proven grant recipient
Why Grant Writing Matters for Teachers
Grant writing is more than a fundraising skill-it's a pathway to professional autonomy, classroom innovation, and student success. Here's why every educator should master it:
Classroom Enrichment: Grants enable teachers to fund projects and materials beyond standard budgets, directly enhancing the learning environment and student engagement. Professional Development: Competence in grant writing opens doors to funded opportunities for workshops, summer institutes, action research, and advanced training-empowering teachers to grow their expertise. Community Partnerships: Writing grants builds relationships with local businesses, foundations, and philanthropists, fostering a network of support for your school and students Resourcefulness and Leadership: Grant writers become instructional leaders, modeling initiative, creativity, and strategic thinking-key traits in the Portrait of a Graduate.
Session Highlights
Find the Right Grants: Learn to identify funding sources aligned with your instructional goals.
Craft a Winning Proposal: Master the structure, language, and evidence that funders look for.
Align with Portrait Goals: Connect your grant projects to district-wide competencies and student success frameworks.
Build a Sustainable Pipeline: Develop a plan for ongoing grant writing and resource development.

12. DTC- 7 Mighty Moves: Research-Backed, Classroom-Tested Strategies to Ensure K-to-3 Reading Success (The Science of Reading in Practice)

Program: Dryden Teachers' Center

Audience: K-3 Teachers

Dates: 10/5/2026 to 12/14/2026

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In this no-nonsense guide, primary reading expert and classroom teacher Lindsay Kemeny shares seven ways teachers can modify their current practices to transform reading instruction. Each chapter focuses on a critical area of foundational reading, from the most efficient ways to teach phonemic awareness and phonics to the most effective ways to boost comprehension in students. This is a hybrid course with an asynchronous class hosted on Schoology, and one online zoom meeting in December. Join the study group to practice and reflect on the strategies and concepts you are learning as we go through each chapter.

13. CRTC- Friends of the Upper Delaware River-A collaborative.

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers of Science specially elementary teachers

Dates: 10/6/2026

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Portrait of a Graduate in Action: This session supports the "Portrait of a Graduate" expectation that teachers partner with local organizations to strengthen communities. Join Friends of the Upper Delaware River (FUDR) to co-design place-based learning that brings the watershed into your classroom-and your students into the community.fudr+1
What you'll do:
Learn about FUDR's mission, programs, and local expertise in protecting and restoring the Upper Delaware River watershed.fudr
Brainstorm grade-level activities (K/12) that integrate river science, stewardship, literacy, math, and civics.
Identify concrete ways FUDR can support your practice (e.g., guest visits, data sets, field experiences, project ideas, materials).scenicwilddelawareriver
Leave with a short, actionable plan for one classroom1/4community partnership activity you can pilot this term.
Why attend:
Aligns with community-engaged learning goals and real-world problem solving.
Builds local partnerships that enrich instruction and student civic identity.
Earn 1 CTLE hour through a focused, collaborative design session.

14. BCTC-Tai Chi with Rick

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: Educators

Dates: 10/6/2026 to 12/1/2026

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Rick Gridley will be facilitating 5 Tai Chi session at the Teacher Center of Broome County. Learn how to implement these calming strategies into your own life and teaching practice.

15. CRTC- Classroom Management and Behavioral Support Network.

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: All k-12 teachers

Dates: 10/8/2026 to 5/6/2027

Great classroom management isn't about perfect rules-it's about creating predictable, supportive environments where every student can learn. The Classroom Management & Behavioral Support Network gives teachers a flexible, practice-focused space to strengthen routines, understand behavior, and respond with confidence to real challenges

Research shows that the most effective behavioral support PD combines direct instruction with active practice, modeling, feedback, and ongoing coaching-exactly what this network provides. Teachers leave not just with ideas, but with tried-and-tested moves they can use the next day.

Each session has a focusing topic-but the agenda flexes based on participants' emerging needs, questions, and classroom realities
This network is for teachers with skills to share and for teachers with skills to learn. This network is facilitated by Laurens Special Education Teacher Erica Rocklein

16. GSTTC: 3rd-5th Grade Network (October 2026)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all third, fourth, and fifth grade educators in the GST region

Dates: 10/8/2026

Join 3rd-5th grade teachers from all over the GST region to come together to share ideas, problem solve and support each other in the issues impacting us. This year we will meet in various classrooms around the region to see how our colleagues organize and manage their rooms. Within our time, we will discuss topics including standards based grading, using Thinking Groups, differentiation and extension, executive functioning, family responsibility, goal setting and inclusion. Come join us! Share your knowledge, learn from your colleagues and build community.

17. GSTTC: Kindergarten Network (October 2026)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all kindergarten educators in the GST region

Dates: 10/8/2026

Join your grade-level colleagues from around the region to share with and learn from! We will be meeting in various classrooms for hands on learning and we'll explore and discuss popular kindergarten podcasts.

18. GSTTC: Pre-K Network (October 2026)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all pre-k educators in the GST region

Dates: 10/8/2026

Come join in with a group of pre-k teachers for sharing and collaboration. We will share ideas on lesson planning, engaging activities, and classroom management. Throughout the year we will create make and takes in different academic areas to bring back and use in your classroom. We will also be listening to and discussing an early childhood podcast each month. This workshop offers a Zoom location in Addison.

19. BCTC- Book Study- "Reader Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World"

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Dates: 10/8/2026 to 11/12/2026

What is happening to the way we read-and, ultimately, the way we think-in our increasingly digital world?

Author Maryanne Wolf's exploration of deep reading, attention, empathy, and critical thinking raises important questions about how we teach students to become not simply capable readers, but thoughtful, reflective human beings.

Join us for a conversation about what we may be gaining through digital reading, what we may be losing, and how we can intentionally cultivate deep reading in our classrooms. How might the way we teach reading today shape the thinkers our students become tomorrow?

You may participate either remotely on Zoom or in-person at the BOCES Instructional Support Center, 435 Glenwood Road, Binghamton.

20. CRTC- 10th Annual Schoharie County ACES conference

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: All educators

Dates: 10/9/2026

Join us for a powerful professional learning opportunity focused on strengthening children, families, and the caring relationships that support healthy development. 9:00-10:30 a.m. | ACEs, Resilience, and Your Role in Strengthening Families Presented by Tamaé Memole, Co-Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse New York As awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) grows, so does the need for meaningful action that builds resilience. Tamaé Memole will introduce participants to the ACEs Study, explore the importance of intentionally strengthening resilience, and offer practical, everyday strategies grounded in the Protective Factors Framework. With more than 30 years of nonprofit and government experience, Tamaé is a nationally certified Protective Factors Framework trainer who has prepared more than 2,000 participants across New York State. Participants will deepen their understanding of resilience, engage in a strength-based perspective shift, and leave with concrete tools to help build resilience in children and families. 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | All You Have to Do Is Care: Influence of Parental and Teacher Acceptance-Rejection on Children's Developmental Outcomes Presented by Sumbleen Ali, PhD, Assistant Professor, SUNY Oneonta Department of Human Development and Social Work How do warmth, care, and emotional support from adults shape children's lives? Drawing on Interpersonal Acceptance-Rejection Theory (IPARTheory) and cross-cultural research, Dr. Ali will examine how parental and teacher acceptance-or rejection-can influence children's social, emotional, behavioral, and academic development. This engaging lecture will highlight the essential role educators and caregivers play in fostering positive developmental outcomes, strengthening emotional well-being, and supporting children's long-term success.

21. CRTC -Teacher Leader Cohort

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: Teachers interested in excellence, with less then 10 years experience

Dates: 10/13/2026 to 4/13/2027

Join National Board Certified Teacher and trained Cognitive Coach Regina Anderson for a professional learning experience designed for teachers who want to deepen their craft and move from managing the work to mastering the craft. This cohort is built for educators who are ready to reflect, refine, and grow into highly effective practitioners who make a lasting impact on students and school culture.
Participants will strengthen their skills in reflective dialogue, active listening, and instructional decision-making while partnering with a novice teacher with fewer than ten years of experience. Across five focused workshops, educators will engage in collaborative inquiry, refine their practice, and learn to support meaningful professional growth in others.
This work aligns with Portrait of a Graduate by emphasizing communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and self-reflection. It also reflects the National Board vision of teachers as members of learning communities and reflective professionals.
Participants who complete the program will receive a $150 stipend to develop a plan to collaborate with your school community.
This stipend is available to teachers in a cohort school

22. GSTTC: The Science of Reading--A Practical Approach for Educators

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: elementary teachers, literacy coaches, special education professionals, administrators

Dates: 10/13/2026 to 12/22/2026

The Science of Reading: A Practical Approach for Educators is a foundational professional learning course grounded in established and current reading research. It is designed to support the development and reinforcement of critical reading skills across grade levels and provides educators with research-based strategies to inform literacy instruction, and is approved and aligned with the NYS Education Department

23. BCTC-Book Study-The Banned Book Series

Program: Teacher Center of Broome County

Audience: Educators

Dates: 10/14/2026 to 12/16/2026

The book study series, "The Banned Book Series' will focus on three books, "Night' by Elie Wiesel, "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerold, and "Girl, Interrupted" by Susanna Kaysen. Educators will build and develop strategies for instruction while unpacking and making connections to the over-arching theme of Power and Powerlessness. Ten educators will have a copy of the books provided by the Teacher Center of Broome County. Facilitator: Becky Harding, MAT-Secondary Ed English, MA English, Binghamton University

24. CRTC- Rekindle Your Fire

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: All educator especially teachers with about 5 years of experience

Dates: 10/14/2026 to 11/18/2026

Join us for a transformative book study of Rekindle Your Fire by Mike Anderson. Together, we will explore practical, research-informed strategies to help you "recharge your battery, recover your swagger, and refresh your spirit." This experience is designed to support educators in building sustainable habits that promote both personal wellness and professional excellence. Learning Goals Develop sustainable habits that support educator well-being and longevity in the profession. Strengthen instructional presence through increased energy, clarity, and emotional balance. Cultivate reflective practices that align personal wellness with professional purpose. Build a supportive community focused on growth, resilience, and shared strategies. Portrait of a Graduate Alignment This professional learning experience supports educator capacity to foster the following student outcomes by modeling and embodying these competencies: Self-Management: Teachers develop and model strategies for managing stress, energy, and focus, directly supporting students' ability to regulate their own learning and well-being. Resilience: By rebuilding their own sense of purpose and perseverance, educators create classroom environments that normalize growth, setbacks, and persistence. Lifelong Learning: Engaging in reflective practice and professional growth reinforces the importance of continuous learning for both teachers and students. Social Awareness and Relationship Skills: Re-energized educators are better equipped to build positive, responsive classroom communities grounded in empathy and connection. Effective Communication and Collaboration: The book study structure promotes meaningful dialogue, shared problem-solving, and professional collaboration. Come find your balance again-and return to your classroom renewed, grounded, and inspired. 10 CTLE hours with an option for 15 with a project.

25. CCTC - Ceramic Bowl Making

Program: Cortland County Teacher Center

Audience: CECSD Community

Dates: 10/15/2026

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You are invited to learn how to hand build a ceramic bowl that will be donated to Loaves and Fishes for their annual 'Empty Bowls' fundraiser. A variety of techniques for bowl making will be shown and available for you to try. Bowls will then be dried, fired, and glazed for the event. A later date will be available for you to come and glaze your bowl if desired, otherwise it will be glazed on your behalf. Come enjoy good company of other educators, get your hands dirty, and support a good cause! In the Fall of 2005, Cortland Loaves and Fishes hosted its first Empty Bowls Dinner to raise awareness about hunger both locally and worldwide. Each year, event participants select and keep a handmade bowl crafted by local artists, teachers, and students. The funds raised support the School Backpack Food Program, which provides weekend meals for students across several school districts, including Cortland, Homer, Dryden, Moravia, McGraw, Marathon, Cincinnatus, and Tully. Cortland Loaves and Fishes distributes approximately 60,000 meals annually, supporting over 1,900 families in the community.

26. GSTTC: 1st and 2nd Grade Network (October 2026)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all first and second grade educators in the GST region

Dates: 10/15/2026

The primary goal of the 1st/2nd Grade Network is to foster collaboration. These monthly sessions allow teachers to pool expertise, align curriculum, and share effective instructional strategies. Together we will explore The Writing Thief, by Ruth Culham, and learn how to use children's literature as mentor texts, showing students how to "steal" structural styles and techniques to elevate their own writing. Learn more here: https://youtu.be/f5fvWh9viRs

27. Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Preparing future voters

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: All Classroom Teachers and Teachers of Civics.

Dates: 10/15/2026

Join the League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area for a focused, one-hour professional learning session designed to support educators in navigating today's complex electoral landscape. This interactive session will explore understanding the fundamentals of voting rights and election security, practical strategies for identifying misinformation and disinformation, and locating reliable and nonpartisan sources.
Participants will leave with classroom-ready insights and resources to help students become informed and engaged civic participants and critical consumers of political information. It will help educators be prepared for casual conversations about elections and voting as well as classroom presentations.
Topics include:
Understanding who can vote and how the voting process works
Exploring the safeguards that ensure election integrity
Recognizing and responding to misinformation and disinformation
Finding accurate, trustworthy information sources
Useful for all educators who have contact with voters and future voters - i.e., all educators, this session supports civic readiness and media literacy in meaningful, accessible ways.

28. TTOSA: From the Concrete to the Abstract

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all k-12 music teachers

Dates: 10/17/2026

With Maria Vanesa Utz

$60 full year TTOSA Membership, $35 One time workshop fee for non-members, payable directly to TTOSA at the event.

See more here: sites.google.com/view/ttosa/home

29. DTC- The Science of Reading: From Foundations to Phonics Instruction

Program: Dryden Teachers' Center

Audience: K-5 Teachers of Reading

Dates: 10/19/2026 to 11/9/2026

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This two-session professional learning course provides teachers with a practical foundation in the science of reading and evidence-based approaches to early literacy instruction. Session 1: Foundations of the Science of Reading Teachers will review key principles of the science of reading, including a brief look at why learning to read can be difficult for many students. Participants will explore the role of assessment in identifying students' instructional needs and examine phonological awareness as a critical foundation for reading development. The session will connect research to classroom practice and help teachers better understand the skills students need to become successful readers. Session 2: Phonics Instruction in Practice Building on the foundational knowledge from Session 1, teachers will take a deeper dive into effective phonics instruction. Participants will explore the components of explicit, systematic phonics instruction and learn about a six-step lesson plan designed to support consistent, structured, and effective instruction. Teachers will have opportunities to consider how these practices can be applied in their own classrooms to strengthen students' decoding skills and overall reading development. If you have questions about the workshops, please get in touch with Bridget: bcommis1@dryden.k12.ny.us

30. CRTC- Designing PBL With Friends of the Upper Delaware River

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: All Teachers of Science, especially elementary teachers

Dates: 10/20/2026

Creating a Project Based Learning lesson using the resources of Friends of the Upper Delaware River : This session advances the expectation that teachers partner with local organizations to strengthen communities. Work directly with Friends of the Upper Delaware River (FUDR) to design project-based learning (PBL) units that use real watershed challenges, data, and experts to drive student inquiry and civic action.
What you'll do:
Explore FUDR's mission, programs, and place-based resources (e.g., stream monitoring, stewardship activities, workforce connections, and local expertise) as anchors for authentic PBL.
Map PBL essentials to your curriculum: driving question, sustained inquiry, authenticity, student voice/choice, critique/revision, and public product-using the Upper Delaware as the real-world context.
Brainstorm grade-band project ideas (K1/412) such as:
Water quality investigations using field or open data and student-designed monitoring.
Stewardship campaigns (e.g., riparian health, invasive species, coldwater stream protection) co-designed with FUDR.magnifypbl
Community storytelling projects that connect science, literacy, and local history of the watershed.
Identify concrete FUDR supports for your PBL: guest experts, field experiences, data sets, mentorship pathways, and potential public audiences for student work.

31. CRTC- Project-Based Learning (PBL) Support Network

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 10/20/2026 to 5/11/2027

A collaborative space to design, refine, and sustain high-quality PBL-powered by collective efficacy. This support network brings teachers together to share ideas, solve problems, and co-create project-based learning experiences. Grounded in John Hattie's Visible Learning research, the network leverages collective teacher efficacy-the shared belief that educators' joint actions significantly improve student outcomes (effect size d = 1.57, the highest influence in Hattie's meta-analyses). Whether you're just getting started or deep into your second (or third) PBL unit, every session is designed to be stand-alone and immediately useful.

What you'll do each session:
Connect with colleagues across grade levels and subjects to exchange project ideas, entry events, and assessment strategies-building the collaborative habits that drive collective efficacy.
Work in facilitated protocols to troubleshoot design challenges (driving questions, authenticity, student voice/choice, public products) while focusing on evidence of impact on student learning.
Bring a current or planned project for rapid feedback, resource sharing, and next-step planning aligned to "one year's growth for one year's input."icsequity+1
Access practical tools: planning templates, rubrics, checklists, and examples aligned to high-quality PBL practices and visible learning goals.
Leave with one concrete improvement or action step to try in your classroom right away-and a plan to evaluate its impact with peers.
Why join:
PBL thrives on collaboration; this network provides structured time and expert facilitation to make that collaboration count.
Sessions are stand-alone and flexible-no multi-week commitment required.
Benefit from the experience of a PBL-focused leader: Michael McCarthy (Roxbury CSD), recognized for building school cultures that prioritize collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning.

32. CRTC- The 2026 Upper Delaware River Rendezvous

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: Science Educators

Dates: 10/21/2026 to 10/22/2026

The UDR Rendezvous is a two-day conference that brings together researchers, practitioners, community and municipal leaders, teachers, nonprofit organizations, funders, and other stakeholders working to improve the Upper Delaware River Watershed. Attendees can exchange knowledge, build partnerships, and learn about the challenges and opportunities affecting the watershed. All meals are included in the ticket price. General Admission is $195 and reflects the full cost charged by the venue for meals and event participation. Community Member Admission is $95 and includes the same conference programming and meals. Engaging Sessions: Hear from keynote speakers and experts about important issues facing the Upper Delaware River Watershed.Meaningful Connections: Meet and exchange ideas with conservation professionals, community members, and watershed advocates.Wednesday Evening Reception and Awards Banquet: Enjoy happy-hour food and two drink tickets, followed by dinner and the Awards Banquet.Optional Field Trips: Choose one optional field trip following the program on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Each trip costs $25 and includes a boxed lunch. Participants will carpool or provide their own transportation. Dorflinger Factory Museum: Explore the museum's collection of Dorflinger lead crystal, including pieces produced for U.S. presidents, governments, and prominent Gilded Age clients. Roebling's Aqueduct and Zane Grey Museum: Tour Roebling's Aqueduct with Professor Paul King and visit the Zane Grey Museum.Fly Tying or Casting: Choose a fly-tying lesson with Drew Jacobs or a casting lesson with Jeff Skelding. Fly-tying participants will receive a kit to take home. This option is limited to 12 participants. Register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-udr-rendezvous-registration Room rates and availability, visit https://villaroma.com/ or contact the resort directly. Sponsorship information: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/udr-2026-rendezvous-sponsorship-opportunities

33. CRTC- The Otsego Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect 39th Annual Conference Public and

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 10/23/2026

Cell Phone & Social Media Safety
Join the Otsego Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect, Otsego County Child Advocacy Center, Catskill Regional Teacher Center, and Oneonta World of Learning for the 39th Annual Conference, Public & Permanent: Cell Phone & Social Media Safety, on October 23, 2026.
This professional learning opportunity features Richard Guerry, , featured speaker at numerous national & International conferences, and expert on Radio Disney, CNN, FOX, CBS, and many local, regional and international publications.
Joe Tiemann, Retired Detective Sergeant and Safe Harbour Coordinator for the Otsego County Child Advocacy Center and Monique Burr Foundation facilitator.
Program focus
Educators will explore the realities of today's digital world and the concept of a "public and permanent" digital footprint, with practical strategies to support safe, responsible technology use among children and teens.
This conference is designed for classroom teachers, school counselors, administrators, and anyone working with children and youth who use digital devices and social media. Participants will leave with practical tools, resources, and language they can use immediately to strengthen digital safety education in Otsego County schools and beyond.

34. CRTC- National Board Cohort

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: All Educators looking to become National Board Certified or interested in improving craft

Dates: 10/24/2026 to 5/8/2027

Advance Your Practice. Amplify Your Impact.
Join a supportive National Board Certification Cohort led by Certified National Board educators Regina Anderson and Neil Snedeker. This collaborative learning experience is designed to guide teachers through the National Board process with clarity, structure, and encouragement every step of the way.
Participants will engage in focused sessions, receive actionable feedback, and build a professional community committed to reflective practice and instructional excellence. Whether you are just beginning to explore National Board Certification or ready to move forward with your components, this cohort offers the tools, accountability, and expertise to help you succeed.
Take the next step in your professional journey with guidance from leaders who understand the process and are committed to your growth.
This does not include the National Board Writing Retreat Please sign up for that separately.

35. GSTTC: Strong Ground Asynchronous Book Study

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all k-12 educators in the GST region

Dates: 11/2/2026

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Drawing on Brené Brown's research on vulnerability, courage, leadership, and belonging-alongside poetry, case studies, and contemporary voices-the course supports educators in developing the internal steadiness required to lead, teach, and relate with integrity. Participants will examine how clarity, presence, and emotional regulation shape decision-making, culture, and resilience in educational spaces.

36. GSTTC: The Courage to Be Disliked Asynchronous Book Study

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all k-12 educators in the GST region

Dates: 11/2/2026

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Through guided reading, reflective inquiry, and application-based activities, educators examine how concepts such as task separation, contribution over recognition, and living in the present intersect with emotional labor, burnout, and educator identity. The course supports participants in developing healthier boundaries, greater self-trust, and a more sustainable relationship to work-without disengagement, apathy, or isolation.

37. CRTC- Book Study The Many Lives of Mama Love

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 11/5/2026 to 12/17/2026

This 6-session professional development book study uses Lara Love Hardin's powerful memoir, The Many Lives of Mama Love, to equip educators with critical, trauma-informed, equity-centered perspectives that directly impact their daily practice. Through guided reflection and evidence-based frameworks, teachers will examine addiction as a disease, the hidden impacts of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), the long-term consequences of shame and criminalization, and the transformative power of narrative and redemption. Two Assignments will be provided for completion before the last session.
This is not a course about addiction treatment-it is a course about seeing students completely, understanding the invisible forces shaping their behavior, and creating classrooms where healing and learning can coexist.
Additional writing assignments are required to receive the full 10 CTLE hours, 6 hours are available for discussion Participants will need to find their own copies of the book

38. GSTTC: Winter Wonderland--Active Strategies for the Holiday Season

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all k-12 educators in the GST region

Dates: 11/9/2026

Bring the magic of the season to your classroom with winter-themed activities that spark joy, creativity, and active learning. Participants will engage in ready to use experiences that foster collaboration, imagination, and connection, making learning more dynamic and memorable. Whether used as energizers, transitions, or integrated lessons, these strategies fit seamlessly into any classroom and subject area.

39. GSTTC: Amplify Student Voices Asynchronous Book Study

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all k-12 educators in the GST region

Dates: 11/9/2026

Closed

K1/412 educators will explore practical strategies for elevating student perspectives, strengthening student engagement, and fostering meaningful partnerships in learning. Participants will reflect on their current practices and consider ways to create more inclusive, responsive classrooms and schools where students have authentic opportunities to influence their learning experiences. Through independent reading, reflection, and application activities, educators will develop actionable ideas they can bring directly into their professional practice.

40. GSTTC: 3rd-5th Grade Network (November 2026)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all third, fourth, and fifth grade educators in the GST region

Dates: 11/12/2026

Join 3rd-5th grade teachers from all over the GST region to come together to share ideas, problem solve and support each other in the issues impacting us. This year we will meet in various classrooms around the region to see how our colleagues organize and manage their rooms. Within our time, we will discuss topics including standards based grading, using Thinking Groups, differentiation and extension, executive functioning, family responsibility, goal setting and inclusion. Come join us! Share your knowledge, learn from your colleagues and build community.

41. GSTTC: Kindergarten Network (November 2026)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all kindergarten educators in the GST region

Dates: 11/12/2026

Join your grade-level colleagues from around the region to share with and learn from! We will be meeting in various classrooms for hands on learning and we'll explore and discuss popular kindergarten podcasts.

42. GSTTC: Pre-K Network (November 2026)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all pre-k educators in the GST region

Dates: 11/12/2026

Come join in with a group of pre-k teachers for sharing and collaboration. We will share ideas on lesson planning, engaging activities, and classroom management. Throughout the year we will create make and takes in different academic areas to bring back and use in your classroom. We will also be listening to and discussing an early childhood podcast each month. This workshop offers a Zoom location in Addison.

43. CRTC- LWPS Writer Inquiry Workshops

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: Writing Institute fellows.

Dates: 11/14/2026 to 12/6/2027

This program is for educators that participated in the Summer Institute and other Writing Project Fellows. Teachers interested in learning more about the program are welcome to join a session or email CRTCNY.org@gmail.com Building on this summer's Stories We Tell workshop with the Leatherstocking Writing Project, we invite educators to continue exploring the power of personal narrative, student voice, and writing as a tool for connection. Join us for ongoing workshops throughout the school year as we share strategies, write together, and bring meaningful storytelling into our classrooms.

44. GSTTC: 1st and 2nd Grade Network (November 2026)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all first and second grade educators in the GST region

Dates: 11/19/2026

The primary goal of the 1st/2nd Grade Network is to foster collaboration. These monthly sessions allow teachers to pool expertise, align curriculum, and share effective instructional strategies. Together we will explore The Writing Thief, by Ruth Culham, and learn how to use children's literature as mentor texts, showing students how to "steal" structural styles and techniques to elevate their own writing. Learn more here: https://youtu.be/f5fvWh9viRs

45. GSTTC: 3rd-5th Grade Network (December 2026)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all third, fourth, and fifth grade educators in the GST region

Dates: 12/10/2026

Join 3rd-5th grade teachers from all over the GST region to come together to share ideas, problem solve and support each other in the issues impacting us. This year we will meet in various classrooms around the region to see how our colleagues organize and manage their rooms. Within our time, we will discuss topics including standards based grading, using Thinking Groups, differentiation and extension, executive functioning, family responsibility, goal setting and inclusion. Come join us! Share your knowledge, learn from your colleagues and build community.

46. GSTTC: Kindergarten Network (December 2026)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all kindergarten educators in the GST region

Dates: 12/10/2026

Join your grade-level colleagues from around the region to share with and learn from! We will be meeting in various classrooms for hands on learning and we'll explore and discuss popular kindergarten podcasts.

47. GSTTC: Pre-K Network (December 2026)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all pre-k educators in the GST region

Dates: 12/10/2026

Come join in with a group of pre-k teachers for sharing and collaboration. We will share ideas on lesson planning, engaging activities, and classroom management. Throughout the year we will create make and takes in different academic areas to bring back and use in your classroom. We will also be listening to and discussing an early childhood podcast each month. This workshop offers a Zoom location in Addison.

48. GSTTC: 1st and 2nd Grade Network (December 2026)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all first and second grade educators in the GST region

Dates: 12/17/2026

The primary goal of the 1st/2nd Grade Network is to foster collaboration. These monthly sessions allow teachers to pool expertise, align curriculum, and share effective instructional strategies. Together we will explore The Writing Thief, by Ruth Culham, and learn how to use children's literature as mentor texts, showing students how to "steal" structural styles and techniques to elevate their own writing. Learn more here: https://youtu.be/f5fvWh9viRs

49. CRTC- Hugging Porcupines

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 1/13/2027 to 2/10/2027

What if the students who seem the "hardest to reach" are actually the ones inviting us to change the most? Hugging Porcupines offers a candid, compassionate look at working with challenging students-and what it means to stay human, hopeful, and professional in the process. In this book study, educators will explore: Why some students "prickle" with behavior and resistance-and what might be beneath the surface. Practical, relationship-centered strategies for de-escalation, boundaries, and genuine care. How to protect your own emotional wellbeing while showing up for students who test every limit. Across our sessions, participants will: Reflect on their own "porcupine students" in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. Connect the book's ideas to trauma-informed practice and culturally responsive, sustaining education. Walk away with concrete moves they can try the next day in classrooms, hallways, and family communication. This book study is ideal for teachers, counselors, paraprofessionals, and administrators who want to move beyond "What's wrong with this kid?" toward "What does this student need-and how can we respond without losing ourselves?" 10 CTLES with an optional project for 15 CTLEs

50. GSTTC: 3rd-5th Grade Network (January 2027)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all third, fourth, and fifth grade educators in the GST region

Dates: 1/14/2027

Join 3rd-5th grade teachers from all over the GST region to come together to share ideas, problem solve and support each other in the issues impacting us. This year we will meet in various classrooms around the region to see how our colleagues organize and manage their rooms. Within our time, we will discuss topics including standards based grading, using Thinking Groups, differentiation and extension, executive functioning, family responsibility, goal setting and inclusion. Come join us! Share your knowledge, learn from your colleagues and build community.

51. GSTTC: Kindergarten Network (January 2027)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all kindergarten educators in the GST region

Dates: 1/14/2027

Join your grade-level colleagues from around the region to share with and learn from! We will be meeting in various classrooms for hands on learning and we'll explore and discuss popular kindergarten podcasts.

52. GSTTC: Pre-K Network (January 2027)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all pre-k educators in the GST region

Dates: 1/14/2027

Come join in with a group of pre-k teachers for sharing and collaboration. We will share ideas on lesson planning, engaging activities, and classroom management. Throughout the year we will create make and takes in different academic areas to bring back and use in your classroom. We will also be listening to and discussing an early childhood podcast each month. This workshop offers a Zoom location in Addison.

53. GSTTC: 1st and 2nd Grade Network (January 2027)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all first and second grade educators in the GST region

Dates: 1/21/2027

The primary goal of the 1st/2nd Grade Network is to foster collaboration. These monthly sessions allow teachers to pool expertise, align curriculum, and share effective instructional strategies. Together we will explore The Writing Thief, by Ruth Culham, and learn how to use children's literature as mentor texts, showing students how to "steal" structural styles and techniques to elevate their own writing. Learn more here: https://youtu.be/f5fvWh9viRs

54. TTOSA: with Kris Gilbert

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all k-12 music teachers

Dates: 2/6/2027

Tech and Uke: So Happy Together

Orff the Hook: Pop, Play, and Perform

$60 full year TTOSA Membership, $35 One time workshop fee for non-members, payable directly to TTOSA at the event.

See more here: sites.google.com/view/ttosa/home

55. GSTTC: 1st and 2nd Grade Network (February 2027)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all first and second grade educators in the GST region

Dates: 2/11/2027

The primary goal of the 1st/2nd Grade Network is to foster collaboration. These monthly sessions allow teachers to pool expertise, align curriculum, and share effective instructional strategies. Together we will explore The Writing Thief, by Ruth Culham, and learn how to use children's literature as mentor texts, showing students how to "steal" structural styles and techniques to elevate their own writing. Learn more here: https://youtu.be/f5fvWh9viRs

56. GSTTC: 3rd-5th Grade Network (February 2027)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all third, fourth, and fifth grade educators in the GST region

Dates: 2/11/2027

Join 3rd-5th grade teachers from all over the GST region to come together to share ideas, problem solve and support each other in the issues impacting us. This year we will meet in various classrooms around the region to see how our colleagues organize and manage their rooms. Within our time, we will discuss topics including standards based grading, using Thinking Groups, differentiation and extension, executive functioning, family responsibility, goal setting and inclusion. Come join us! Share your knowledge, learn from your colleagues and build community.

57. GSTTC: Kindergarten Network (February 2027)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all kindergarten educators in the GST region

Dates: 2/11/2027

Join your grade-level colleagues from around the region to share with and learn from! We will be meeting in various classrooms for hands on learning and we'll explore and discuss popular kindergarten podcasts.

58. GSTTC: Pre-K Network (February 2027)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all pre-k educators in the GST region

Dates: 2/11/2027

Come join in with a group of pre-k teachers for sharing and collaboration. We will share ideas on lesson planning, engaging activities, and classroom management. Throughout the year we will create make and takes in different academic areas to bring back and use in your classroom. We will also be listening to and discussing an early childhood podcast each month. This workshop offers a Zoom location in Addison.

59. CRTC EDCamp Catskill 2027

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: All Educators, and community members

Dates: 3/6/2027

Join educators from across the region for EdCamp Catskills 2027-a high-energy, participant-driven professional learning experience built around the conversations that matter most to you. An EdCamp is an "unconference": instead of following a pre-set schedule of presentations, participants help create the agenda at the start of the day. Educators suggest topics, lead discussions, share strategies, ask questions, and move between sessions as their interests and needs evolve. Everyone has something valuable to contribute. Whether you want to explore AI in education, student engagement, instructional strategies, assessment, educator wellness, project-based learning, or another timely topic, EdCamp Catskills offers space for meaningful collaboration and practical idea-sharing. Why Attend? Shape the day's learning around your interests, questions, and classroom needs. Connect with educators across grade levels, subjects, roles, and districts. Share a successful practice-or bring a challenge and gather new perspectives. Leave with practical ideas, professional connections, and renewed energy. Experience professional learning that is collaborative, flexible, and immediately relevant. No formal presentation experience is required-just bring your curiosity, your expertise, and a willingness to learn with others. Door Prizes!

60. GSTTC: 3rd-5th Grade Network (March 2027)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all third, fourth, and fifth grade educators in the GST region

Dates: 3/11/2027

Join 3rd-5th grade teachers from all over the GST region to come together to share ideas, problem solve and support each other in the issues impacting us. This year we will meet in various classrooms around the region to see how our colleagues organize and manage their rooms. Within our time, we will discuss topics including standards based grading, using Thinking Groups, differentiation and extension, executive functioning, family responsibility, goal setting and inclusion. Come join us! Share your knowledge, learn from your colleagues and build community.

61. GSTTC: Kindergarten Network (March 2027)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all kindergarten educators in the GST region

Dates: 3/11/2027

Join your grade-level colleagues from around the region to share with and learn from! We will be meeting in various classrooms for hands on learning and we'll explore and discuss popular kindergarten podcasts.

62. GSTTC: Pre-K Network (March 2027)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all pre-k educators in the GST region

Dates: 3/11/2027

Come join in with a group of pre-k teachers for sharing and collaboration. We will share ideas on lesson planning, engaging activities, and classroom management. Throughout the year we will create make and takes in different academic areas to bring back and use in your classroom. We will also be listening to and discussing an early childhood podcast each month. This workshop offers a Zoom location in Addison.

63. GSTTC: 1st and 2nd Grade Network (March 2027)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all first and second grade educators in the GST region

Dates: 3/18/2027

The primary goal of the 1st/2nd Grade Network is to foster collaboration. These monthly sessions allow teachers to pool expertise, align curriculum, and share effective instructional strategies. Together we will explore The Writing Thief, by Ruth Culham, and learn how to use children's literature as mentor texts, showing students how to "steal" structural styles and techniques to elevate their own writing. Learn more here: https://youtu.be/f5fvWh9viRs

64. TTOSA: Orff in Elementary

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all k-12 music teachers

Dates: 3/20/2027

with Rob Amchin

$60 full year TTOSA Membership, $35 One time workshop fee for non-members, payable directly to TTOSA at the event.

See more here: sites.google.com/view/ttosa/home

65. CRTC- LWPS Teacher Inquiry Symposium

Program: Catskill Regional Teacher Center

Audience: All Educators,

Dates: 4/3/2027

Join LWPS Fellows as they share their Teacher Inquiry projects-real classroom-based investigations designed to strengthen instruction, support student learning, and deepen professional practice. This session offers an opportunity to hear directly from educators who identified a meaningful question in their practice, gathered evidence, tried new approaches, and reflected on the results. Come away with practical ideas, inspiration, and a clearer sense of how inquiry can turn everyday teaching challenges into opportunities for growth. This is a great opportunity to learn about the Fellowship process and learn how to join the following summer institute.

66. GSTTC: 1st and 2nd Grade Network (April 2027)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all first and second grade educators in the GST region

Dates: 4/15/2027

The primary goal of the 1st/2nd Grade Network is to foster collaboration. These monthly sessions allow teachers to pool expertise, align curriculum, and share effective instructional strategies. Together we will explore The Writing Thief, by Ruth Culham, and learn how to use children's literature as mentor texts, showing students how to "steal" structural styles and techniques to elevate their own writing. Learn more here: https://youtu.be/f5fvWh9viRs

67. GSTTC: 3rd-5th Grade Network (April 2027)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all third, fourth, and fifth grade educators in the GST region

Dates: 4/15/2027

Join 3rd-5th grade teachers from all over the GST region to come together to share ideas, problem solve and support each other in the issues impacting us. This year we will meet in various classrooms around the region to see how our colleagues organize and manage their rooms. Within our time, we will discuss topics including standards based grading, using Thinking Groups, differentiation and extension, executive functioning, family responsibility, goal setting and inclusion. Come join us! Share your knowledge, learn from your colleagues and build community.

68. GSTTC: Kindergarten Network (April 2027)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all kindergarten educators in the GST region

Dates: 4/15/2027

Join your grade-level colleagues from around the region to share with and learn from! We will be meeting in various classrooms for hands on learning and we'll explore and discuss popular kindergarten podcasts.

69. GSTTC: Pre-K Network (April 2027)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all pre-k educators in the GST region

Dates: 4/15/2027

Come join in with a group of pre-k teachers for sharing and collaboration. We will share ideas on lesson planning, engaging activities, and classroom management. Throughout the year we will create make and takes in different academic areas to bring back and use in your classroom. We will also be listening to and discussing an early childhood podcast each month. This workshop offers a Zoom location in Addison.

70. GSTTC: 3rd-5th Grade Network (May 2027)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all third, fourth, and fifth grade educators in the GST region

Dates: 5/13/2027

Join 3rd-5th grade teachers from all over the GST region to come together to share ideas, problem solve and support each other in the issues impacting us. This year we will meet in various classrooms around the region to see how our colleagues organize and manage their rooms. Within our time, we will discuss topics including standards based grading, using Thinking Groups, differentiation and extension, executive functioning, family responsibility, goal setting and inclusion. Come join us! Share your knowledge, learn from your colleagues and build community.

71. GSTTC: Kindergarten Network (May 2027)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all kindergarten educators in the GST region

Dates: 5/13/2027

Join your grade-level colleagues from around the region to share with and learn from! We will be meeting in various classrooms for hands on learning and we'll explore and discuss popular kindergarten podcasts.

72. GSTTC: Pre-K Network (May 2027)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all pre-k educators in the GST region

Dates: 5/13/2027

Come join in with a group of pre-k teachers for sharing and collaboration. We will share ideas on lesson planning, engaging activities, and classroom management. Throughout the year we will create make and takes in different academic areas to bring back and use in your classroom. We will also be listening to and discussing an early childhood podcast each month. This workshop offers a Zoom location in Addison.

73. GSTTC: 1st and 2nd Grade Network (May 2027)

Program: Greater Southern Tier Teacher Center

Audience: all first and second grade educators in the GST region

Dates: 5/20/2027

The primary goal of the 1st/2nd Grade Network is to foster collaboration. These monthly sessions allow teachers to pool expertise, align curriculum, and share effective instructional strategies. Together we will explore The Writing Thief, by Ruth Culham, and learn how to use children's literature as mentor texts, showing students how to "steal" structural styles and techniques to elevate their own writing. Learn more here: https://youtu.be/f5fvWh9viRs

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