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1. The Rochester Area Alternative Education Forum

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Educators: Specifically, those who are interested in or currently involved with alternative education methods and programs. This can include teachers, administrators, and support staff looking to share best practices, innovative strategies, and resources. 2. Educational Leaders and Administrators: Those who oversee alternative education programs or are considering implementing such programs in their schools or districts. They would benefit from collaborating on policy, administration, and progr

Dates: 9/25/2024 to 5/21/2025

The Rochester Area Alternative Education Forum is a dynamic professional community designed specifically for educators seeking to collaborate on innovative teaching strategies and alternative education practices. It provides a platform where educators can share resources, exchange ideas, and develop new approaches to meet the diverse needs of their students. Through regular meetings, and online discussions, participants can collaborate on curriculum development, discuss the implementation of alternative education models, and explore best practices for student engagement and success. The forum fosters a supportive network of professionals dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes through creativity, flexibility, and mutual support.
  • Enrolled: 16/60
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2. Fall into Learning: AI Tool Smashing - ASYNCHRONOUS

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 10/1/2024

There seems to be a new AI tool for education every day. Which tool is the most effective? Which tool is Ed Law 2d approved? Which tool will engage learners? Which tool will help educators create content? During this session, attendees will learn about the tried and true AI tools for educators, AI tools embedded into resources we already use, and upcoming AI tools that will rock your teacher world.

Join us in shaping the future of education and preparing students for success in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Date and time are for Frontline's purpose only. This is an asynchronous course. Click Here to Access the Course

  • Enrolled: 22/75
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3. Fall into Learning: Infuse AI into your classroom! - ASYNCHRONOUS

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 10/1/2024

In this thought-provoking program, educators will embark on a journey to explore the dynamic intersection of education and artificial intelligence (AI).

As technology continues to revolutionize the way we live and work, it's crucial for educators to be well-versed in leveraging AI tools to enhance the teaching and learning experience. This workshop is designed to empower teachers with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to navigate the evolving landscape of education in an AI-infused world.

The following topics will be explored:
  • AI Tools in the Classroom
  • Pedagogical Strategies
  • Ethical Considerations
  • Developing AI tool fluency

    By the end of this workshop, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to embrace AI as a valuable tool in their educational toolkit. Join us in shaping the future of education and preparing students for success in an increasingly AI-driven world. Enroll now and embark on a transformative learning experience at your own pace!

    Date and time are for Frontline purposes only! This is an asynchronous course.

    Click Here to Access Course

    • Enrolled: 17/75
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    4. Excellence Through the Math Practices Project-MONROE 1 COMPONENT DISTRICTS

    Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Dates: 10/9/2024 to 6/4/2025

    Welcome back for year three of the Excellence Through the Math Practices Project! All are welcome to join this team as we continue to explore how the implementation of the Next Generation Learning Standards is truly an opportunity to focus on equitable instruction for ALL students. This year we will be developing strategies and resources, through the lens of the 8 Mathematical Practices, to support student success. This is open to all math educators who want to help lead the way in this essential work.
    • Enrolled: 7/30
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    5. Building Thinking Classrooms Regional Collaboration

    Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: Math Teachers (K-12), Math Leaders, Administrators, Coaches

    Dates: 10/17/2024 to 5/27/2025

    Building Thinking Classrooms (Peter Liljedahl) is generating a great deal of excitement in K-12 math education. It is based on years of research in hundreds of classrooms. This partners beautifully with our regional work of leading with the NYS Standards for Mathematical Practice. Join us for this collaborative regional effort to progress together in Building Thinking Classrooms. Each session will consist of a mini professional development, collaboration, creation time, the sharing of best practices and an embedded book study. Participants are asked to purchase their own copy of the book, Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, by Peter Liljedahl prior to the first session.
    • Enrolled: 22/30
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    6. Regional Science Leaders Meetings

    Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: Regional Science Leaders or their representative

    Dates: 10/23/2024 to 5/20/2025

    Each meeting will focus on information passed down from NYSED Office of State Assessment during the Science Statewide Meetings as well as topics determined important by the group. These meetings are intended for Regional Science Leaders or their representatives.
    • Enrolled: 37/50
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    7. Coding a Digital Story - Asynchronous Offering

    Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: K-12 Educators, any subject area.

    Dates: 1/1/2025

    Learn how to get your students showing, telling, and sharing their knowledge using block coding and beyond! This session will start off with a debrief of free block coding tools (scratch, code.org, Microsoft Make Code) and how they address the NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards. Then, you will be set free to develop/revitalize a lesson series to incorporate one of the tools you learned and blend together your content area standard(s) with one (or more) of the NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency standards. Upon completion of this coursework, you will receive 4 hours of CTLE credit.

    Date and time are for Frontline purposes only. This is an asynchronous activity

    *This is a replica of the Summer Asynchronous Tech EdVenture: Coding a Digital Story. Please do not complete this course if you already completed it in the summer of 2024 Ignore the date and time of this session - it is asynchronous.
    This offering will remain open through June 15th. Here is the link to the course content: https://sites.google.com/g.monroe.edu/codingadigitalstory/coding-a-digital-story
    • Enrolled: 4/100
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    8. Book Creator for Beginners: Write your own adventure! (Asynchronous)

    Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: All Educators, All Levels of Education, All Subject Areas. (E for Everyone!)

    Dates: 1/9/2025

    Book Creator is a free tool that provides a fantastic way for students to take ownership of their learning by creating original publications! Use it with parents, students, or colleagues or share with them what you or your students have created! You can collaborate on templates; create your own templates; link information; record your voice or videos; add pictures, gifs, drawings! The possibilities are endless!

    **If you took the Book Creator Asynchronous Course in the summer of 2024, this is the same course repackaged. It is recommended that you do not repeat this course. In this asynchronous session you will learn:
  • How Book Creator meets the needs of diverse students.
  • How Book Creator can be used across subjects and grade levels.
  • How to access Book Creator's ready-to-remix templates and activities for the classroom.
  • How to use Book Creator to align to the NYS CS & DF Standards/SEL. AND...
  • How to create your own!

    You will receive 3 hours of CTLE credit once you've completed the training and submitted your original book to our library!

    Ignore all dates and times in this posting. This is an ASYNCHRONOUS Session.
    Here is the link to the session: https://sites.google.com/g.monroe.edu/professionalreading2024-25/book-creator-support
    • Enrolled: 28/100
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    9. The A.I. Roadmap Human Learning in the age of smart machines by Dr. John Spencer Book Study

    Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: K - 12 educators, Instructional and Instructional Technology Specialist, Librarians, Administrators

    Dates: 1/14/2025 to 3/25/2025

    Our book study will utilize Dr. John Spencer's The AI Roadmap: Human learning in the age of smart machines and Dr. Spencer's current blog post focused on AI. Throughout the book study, we will explore Dr. Spencer's insight, interact with current Ed Law 2d approved AI tools, and create collegial conversations focused on your classrooms, school culture, and experiences with AI.

    • Enrolled: 7/45
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    10. AI Integration Series: Shaping K-12 for Beyond

    Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: Administrators, librarians, instructional specialist, instructional technology specialist

    Dates: 1/16/2025 to 5/22/2025

    Monroe One BOCES Component Districts

    Join us for an engaging three-session professional learning series tailored for K-12 stakeholders eager to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into educational practices. This series will explore the transformative potential of AI, focusing on innovative teaching methods, differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs, and enhancing operational efficiency within schools. Participants will also collaborate to develop ethical guidelines for responsible AI usage, fostering an environment where both educators and students can thrive.

    In addition to practical applications, insights from Katie Sabourin of St. John Fisher University will enrich our discussions by providing a higher education perspective on AI's critical role in preparing students for future success. By understanding how AI can be effectively implemented in K-12 settings, educators will be better equipped to guide students in navigating the complexities of this technology, ultimately creating a responsible and impactful approach to AI in education that benefits all learners.

    Session 1: Leading AI in Education: Vision and Strategy

    • Leading with vision
    • Ethical considerations
    • Planning for the future
    • Stakeholder engagement

    Session 2: Building Capacity with AI

    • Creating a climate of comfort towards AI
    • Enhancing efficiency
    • Fostering college and career readiness

    Session 3: Implementing AI: From Strategy to Action

    • Addressing implementation challenges
    • Building infrastructure
    • Training staff
    • Ensuring ethical use
    • Monitoring effectiveness

    Link to Event Flyer

    • Enrolled: 42/75
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    11. 2025 Smart Start Essentials Asynchronous - Grades K - 8

    Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: K - 8 Educators, Instructional Specialist, Curriculum Leaders

    Dates: 4/1/2025

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    *Educators who have previously participated in a Smart Start Institute are not eligible*

    The NYS K-8 Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards were adopted December 2020. Through the collaborative efforts of educational constituencies across the state, the writers of the standards took related areas of computer science and digital fluency and combined them under one umbrella to create a comprehensive, cohesive set of learning standards representing the essential knowledge & skills in these areas. We know students need this knowledge and skill set upon graduation to be successful in college, careers, and citizenship. Through Monroe 1 BOCES Model Schools, a consortium of Monroe One & Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES districts have joined together to support teachers in the process of learning about and implementing the NYS CSDF standards into classrooms through the Smart Start Grant.

    This 20-hour asynchronous professional learning experience empowers K-8 educators to integrate the NYS CSDF standards into their classrooms. Participants will work through interactive modules featuring self-paced activities, instructional strategies, synchronous meetings and a lesson creation opportunity. By immersing themselves in the standards through the lens of content-based lessons, participants will gain an expertise of the standards themselves and their relationship to content areas. Attendees will be partnered to collaborate in the lesson creation process. Coursework will be open from April 1st-June 30th, 2025.

    Participants will work with a Smart Start coach for support with the coursework & lesson creation/adaptation.

    Teachers will receive up to a $500 stipend once they complete the work and an additional $70 stipend for a completed lesson.

    Full Details of PD

    Date is for Frontline purposes only

    • Enrolled: 33/33
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    12. Transition in the IEP

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Dates: 5/1/2025

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    This training will provide participants with information on gathering and incorporating transition information into the Individualized Education Program (IEP). Participants will learn about and understand transition services and the practice of implementation as delineated by NYS Education Law and Regulations; capture and implement these practices into a clearly articulated process; develop practices that support appropriately developed IEPs; and increase the successful transition of youth with disabilities in New York State. Participants will also learn how to document transition planning and services within the IEP.
    • Enrolled: 4/30
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    13. Using the FBA and BIP Process to Support Students Needing Intensive Intervention (2-day series):

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: Any district or school level team member responsible for the development and implementation of the FBA and BIP process

    Dates: 5/2/2025 to 5/28/2025

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    Throughout this 2-day series, participants will build fluency with the theoretical foundations on which FBAs and BIPs are based (i.e., the behavioral pathway). They will understand and develop the skills necessary to complete the FBA; learn the components of the Competing Behavior Pathway (CBP) from which to develop the BIP and develop the skills necessary to monitor and evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the student's BIP. Participants must attend both days. 
    • Enrolled: 41/40
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    14. Science of Reading for Administrators: The First Steps @ WFL BOCES

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: Administrators

    Dates: 5/14/2025

    This training helps administrators gain a greater understanding of what the Science of Reading has determined to be the foundational skills needed to become a proficient reader. Participants will explore current instructional practices in reading and the impact they have on reading proficiency. The training will also provide context for the importance of effective reading instruction and the impact that it has on equity for all students. To overcome equity barriers, school leaders need to support educators in utilizing systemic, explicit instruction to teach the skills supported by the science of reading. This training also highlights ineffective practices and why those may not be working; this is intended to inform leadership support of teachers implementing research-based and effective reading instruction. This training will be held in the McIntosh Room at Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES, 131 Drumlin Court, Newark, NY 14513. If you have any questions about this training, please reach out to one of the presenters.
    • Enrolled: 3/25
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    15. Creating the IEP & Testing Accommodations - asynchronous with in-person follow-up

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Dates: 5/15/2025

    This session blends two trainings into one! Participants will develop an understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum. Additionally, participants will develop an understanding of the types of testing accommodations, as well as how to determine appropriate testing accommodations that meet student needs and document accurately in an IEP. Please note: This training requires participants to independently view a total of 12 video modules (7 for IEP and 5 for Testing Accommodations) ahead of time, and then attend an in-person session on May 15th at Monroe 1 BOCES (15 Linden Park) to collaborate and ask questions about the content. The videos will be sent ONE WEEK prior to the in-person session, and participants must attend the follow-up in order to receive CTLE credit for the training. Participants are welcome to bring any IEPs to review/ask questions.
    • Enrolled: 5/25
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    16. Become a Canva Pro (Intermediate/Advanced)

    Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: K - 12 educators, librarians

    Dates: 5/19/2025

    Embark on a journey to unlock your inner graphic artist in this workshop! If you've dabbled in design and are eager to take your skills to the next level, this immersive session is your ticket to becoming a true digital artist. Dive deep into the creative possibilities of Canva as we explore advanced design techniques, graphic elements, and the art of visual storytelling. With hands-on practice and expert guidance, you'll gain the confidence and expertise to craft striking visuals that stand out in a crowded digital landscape. Join us and harness the power of Canva to create stunning graphics that leave a lasting impression, whether for personal projects, business endeavors, or creative expression. Elevate your design game and turn your visions into breathtaking realities - your artistic journey begins here!

    • Enrolled: 4/25
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    17. GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance) Advisors Regional Meeting #5

    Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: GSA Advisors, DEI Leaders

    Dates: 5/20/2025

    The purpose of this group is to develop a regional community of educators who facilitate LGBTQIA+ affinity groups in our schools whose focus is on the organization and facilitation of GSA meetings and events; communicating with our school communities; and developing community partnerships. Additionally, each meeting will also focus on sharing ideas and resources for upcoming LGBTQIA+ specific celebration days and months.
    • Enrolled: 13/30
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    18. Creating Graphic Artists with Canva - Newbies

    Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: K - 12 educators, librarians

    Dates: 5/22/2025

    Unlock your creativity and transform your teaching materials during this workshop! Whether you're new to Canva or looking to enhance your design skills, this hands-on session will empower you with the tools and knowledge to craft captivating educational content. Dive into the world of graphic design as we guide you through the basics of Canva, from creating eye-catching presentations to designing visually appealing worksheets. Join us to discover how to harness the power of this user-friendly platform and captivate your students with vibrant, interactive, and educational resources that will make learning a truly unforgettable experience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to level up your teaching game - let's make learning fun, engaging, and visually stunning together!
    • Enrolled: 5/25
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    19. CSE Optional Day 4 - Coaching Conversations

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Dates: 5/22/2025

    This additional, OPTIONAL day is for those who attended or plan to attend CSE and/or CPSE Chairperson during the 2024-25 school year. This is an in-person session that will provide additional support to those acting in the role of CSE/CPSE Chairperson, including an overview of graduation requirements for students with disabilities, additional resources for culturally responsive meetings, any updates from NYSED, and allow time for personalized coaching that will assist in the transfer of knowledge into practice.
    • Enrolled: 10/20
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    20. Artificial Intelligence (Asynchronous) - Winter/Spring 2025

    Program: Library Services - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: School Librarians and other K-12 Educators

    Dates: 5/23/2025

    As Artificial Intelligence becomes ever more pervasive in our schools and society, it's vital for educators to understand this impactful technology in order to prepare students for an AI-infused world. Explore the progression of AI, how it works and what it's capable of, and examine its capabilities and ethical implications. You'll look at the potential impact of AI in schools, how to use it as a professional tool, and how to address concerns about cheating. Reflect on different AI tools and consider the importance of teaching students about AI.

    The course will also include simple activities to spark classroom discussions about AI, along with some resources for more advanced lessons to implement. This asynchronous course uses a series of videos, articles, and activities where you'll be encouraged to try different AI tools to help you feel more comfortable with this rapidly evolving technology. Content is asynchronous online and must be completed by May 23, 2025.

    This course is geared toward school librarians but it is open to other educators in the Monroe One BOCES region.
    • Enrolled: 8/75
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    21. SAFARI Montage Basics (Asynchronous)

    Program: Multimedia Services - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: PreK-12 Educators in the districts that participate in Multimedia through Monroe One BOCES

    Dates: 5/23/2025

    Access over 70,000 educational videos from the Monroe One Multimedia Service through SAFARI Montage and Learn360. Our SAFARI Montage catalog provides access to both resources (and more) with a single search.

    In this approximately hour-long asynchronous course, you'll learn how to target your searches to find the media you're looking for, search by standards, and create and organize playlists to complement your lessons.

    This course is only for teachers in districts that participate in the Monroe One Multimedia service

    Register below to ensure you get CTLE credit.
    Access the course at: https://libguides.monroe.edu/SAFARIMontageBasics
    • Enrolled: 2/75
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    22. LiNC - Librarian Networking Collective 2025

    Program: Library Services - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Dates: 5/24/2025

    Have you ever wished you could have more conversations with other school librarians? Have you looked for a supportive community to share the challenges and joys of being a school librarian at your grade level? Do you want to talk to your colleagues that "get it”?

    This group is for you!

    In LiNC, you will be among friends. We will foster a supportive, collaborative, joyful community of school librarians in Monroe One, Genesee Valley, and Monroe 2 BOCES regions. Throughout this fifteen-week Schoology course, some discussions will be K-12 and others will be split by grade level.

    This work will be asynchronous, with weekly discussions and resources posted by the facilitators, as well as opportunities for you to set the topic. Each week should take only about a half hour, so you have the opportunity to earn a half credit of CTLE per week. You can participate as much or as little as you would like, and credits will be granted based upon how much you choose to participate. Since capacity varies throughout the year, we understand and expect that not everyone will be able to join in every discussion. We hope this will be a place to share advice and resources, to ask questions, to validate your experiences, and to learn from each other.

    This group is for PreK-12 School Librarians only. The first discussion will open on Friday, January 24 and refresh each week following (aside from breaks).
    • Enrolled: 8/66
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    23. ASYNCHRONOUS-Foundations of Effective Reading Instruction: Understanding the Science of Reading

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: Special Education teachers, general education teachers, literacy/reading instructors and administrators

    Dates: 5/28/2025

    The purpose of this training is to help participants gain a greater understanding of what the Science of Reading has determined to be the foundational skills that are needed in order to become a proficient reader. Participants will explore current instructional practices in reading and the impact it has on reading proficiency. The training will also provide context for the importance of effective reading instruction and the impact that it has on equity for all students. NOTE: This training requires participants to view, interact and submit written responds to online modules in order to receive CTLE credit hours. There will be a virtual follow up session via Zoom to connect and answer any questions participants have. MODULES WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL DIRECTLY TO PARTICPANTS AFTER REGISTERING. Please reach out if you have any questions: Kate Wroblewski catherine_wroblewski@boces.monroe.edu
    • Enrolled: 7/20
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    24. Book Creator Pizza Party PD!

    Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: K-12 educators/administrators

    Dates: 5/28/2025

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    Bring your appetite for learning (and pizza), and get ready to create, collaborate, and have fun with this teacher-friendly digital tool! We'll explore the power of Book Creator-a creative, student-friendly tool that brings digital publishing to life in your classroom.
    While you enjoy some delicious pizza, we'll dive into the essentials of Book Creator and uncover how it can support student voice, project-based learning, and curriculum-aligned creativity. Whether you're brand new or have dabbled before, you'll leave with fresh ideas and practical strategies you can use right away.

    📚 Participants will:

    • ✅ Learn how to create and share multimedia books
    • ✅ Discover accessibility features that support all learners
    • ✅ Explore real-world classroom examples across content areas
    • ✅ Try hands-on activities that model student use
    • ✅ Leave with templates, project ideas, and a full stomach

    🍕 Bonus:

    Yes, there will be pizza, snacks, and prizes-because PD should be fun and filling!

    👩‍🏫 Who Should Attend:

    All K-12 teachers looking to boost creativity, engagement, and student voice in their classrooms. No prior experience with Book Creator required.

    🔗 Reserve your spot and complete this short pre-session survey to help us personalize the learning experience!

    • Enrolled: 0/40
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    25. Explicit Instruction: An Evidence-Based Practice for Effective and Long-Term Learning

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, coaches, instructional support staff, administrators

    Dates: 5/29/2025

    This explicit instruction training package is intended to support participants' knowledge of explicit instruction and teachers' abilities to effectively implement explicit instruction. Explicit instruction is a high leverage practice that has proven to be effective for all students, including special education students. Research has shown higher achievement results for students with disabilities in both reading and math after receiving explicit instruction. If you have any questions, please reach out to allison_pryor@boces.monroe.edu
    • Enrolled: 7/25
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    26. Working with Families to Improve Student Outcomes (By Invitation Only)

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Dates: 5/29/2025

    Only for SPP 8 TSG Participants: This package provides a foundational overview of Family Engagement, its importance, and the Six Essential Features of Family-School Collaboration. Additionally, it integrates many activities that Educational Organizations (EO) can use to assess and further develop their current Family Engagement systems and practices to improve outcomes for students. This is an in-person training course located at Monroe 1 BOCES, 15 Linden Park, Rochester 14625.
    • Enrolled: 12/30
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    27. Become a Canva Pro (Intermediate/Advanced)

    Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: K - 12 educators, librarians

    Dates: 5/29/2025

    Embark on a journey to unlock your inner graphic artist in this workshop! If you've dabbled in design and are eager to take your skills to the next level, this immersive session is your ticket to becoming a true digital artist. Dive deep into the creative possibilities of Canva as we explore advanced design techniques, graphic elements, and the art of visual storytelling. With hands-on practice and expert guidance, you'll gain the confidence and expertise to craft striking visuals that stand out in a crowded digital landscape. Join us and harness the power of Canva to create stunning graphics that leave a lasting impression, whether for personal projects, business endeavors, or creative expression. Elevate your design game and turn your visions into breathtaking realities - your artistic journey begins here!

    • Enrolled: 2/25
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    28. Book Party! (2024-2025)

    Program: Library Services - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Dates: 5/30/2025

    We're librarians and we love books. Let's talk about them! This PD is an opportunity to bring librarians from across Monroe One and Monroe 2 regions together to share new books that should be read, celebrated, and added to our collections. Each participant will choose at least 1 recently published book to share and review.

    This will be asynchronous, self-paced, and open to books for kids of all ages. The book reviews will be posted on a LibGuide- details will be sent to those who register. At the end we will have an optional virtual meeting where we share out all the titles and celebrate your work.

    The Details:
    - You will earn credits based on the book reviews you submit over the course of the year. Details about how credit is assigned for each type of book will be shared with those who register.
    - You can earn up to 14 credits for this course.
    - You do not have to participate in the live meeting at the end. The meeting date will be determined by the participants- date listed below is a place holder.
    - We will accept submissions any time during the 24-25 school year, starting on 7/1/24.

    This session is a collaboration between the Monroe One and Monroe 2 BOCES School Library Systems and is only open to librarians in those regions.
    • Enrolled: 11/50
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    29. FBA/BIP Day 3 Work Session

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: Must have attended "Using the FBA and BIP Process to Support Students Needing Intensive Intervention" during the 2024-2025 School Year.

    Dates: 6/2/2025

    This half day work session is offered as an extension for all participants that have previously attended the 2-day FBA/BIP series within the 2024-2025 school year. During this supported work session, participants will be able to continue to build their fluency working with FBAs and BIPs by receiving technical assistance and guidance. Participants are encouraged to bring questions to guide technical assistance provided to their district/program. Prerequisite: Must have attended "Using the FBA and BIP Process to Support Students Needing Intensive Intervention" during the 2024-2025 School Year.
    • Enrolled: 8/30
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    30. Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) for Administrators

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Dates: 6/4/2025

    This training is intended to further develop administrator's knowledge of SDI, including how it should be designed and developed based on individual student need to address their learning barriers. Administrators will be able to define SDI, differentiate SDI from general education, identify what SDI looks like in the classroom, and gain necessary skills for supervision of implementation of SDI.
    • Enrolled: 13/25
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    31. Science of Reading for Administrators: The First Steps

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: Administrators

    Dates: 6/4/2025

    This training helps administrators gain a greater understanding of what the Science of Reading has determined to be the foundational skills needed to become a proficient reader. Participants will explore current instructional practices in reading and the impact they have on reading proficiency. The training will also provide context for the importance of effective reading instruction and the impact that it has on equity for all students. To overcome equity barriers, school leaders need to support educators in utilizing systemic, explicit instruction to teach the skills supported by the science of reading. This training also highlights ineffective practices and why those may not be working; this is intended to inform leadership support of teachers implementing research-based and effective reading instruction. If you have any questions about this training, please reach out to one of the presenters.
    • Enrolled: 16/25
    • Wait: 0/0

    32. Creating Welcoming and Affirming Learning Environments (Implementing the CRSE Framework)

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Support Service Providers

    Dates: 6/5/2025

    Creating Welcoming and Affirming Learning Environments is one of four high leverage principles identified in the Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education (CRSE) Framework. When students feel like they belong at school, they have fewer absences, fewer disciplinary infractions, higher graduation rates, as well as increased engagement, self-esteem, and attitudes. Students with disabilities and students of different cultural backgrounds are less likely to feel like they have a positive relationship with their teacher and that their identities and abilities are valued and affirmed in school. By the end of this training, participants will: ● Understand how a welcoming and affirming learning environment improves student outcomes ● Better understand their own identities and how those identities shape their relationships and experiences ● Develop strategies for creating a welcoming and affirming learning environment ● Identify 2-3 next steps for ongoing professional learning
    • Enrolled: 7/25
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    33. CPSE Chairperson Training

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Dates: 6/10/2025

    Participants will gain an understanding of NYSED Regulations to help ensure compliance with CPSE procedures and timelines. Roles of the different CPSE members will be discussed as well as how to encourage and facilitate participation of parents in the provision of preschool special education services for their child. Strategies for ensuring that everyone at the CPSE meeting understands the child's individual evaluation will be presented. Discussion regarding the referral process, transition from the Early Intervention system, and obtaining parent consent will be included. Also included will be the development of a preschool IEP, the preschool continuum of services and the State Performance Plan Accountability system, highlighting SPP # 7 for entry and exit information.
    • Enrolled: 9/25
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    34. Explicit Instruction: An Evidence-Based Practice for Effective and Long-Term Learning

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: Special education teachers, general education teachers, coaches, instructional support staff, administrators

    Dates: 6/11/2025

    This explicit instruction training package is intended to support participants' knowledge of explicit instruction and teachers' abilities to effectively implement explicit instruction. Explicit instruction is a high leverage practice that has proven to be effective for all students, including special education students. Research has shown higher achievement results for students with disabilities in both reading and math after receiving explicit instruction. If you have any questions, please reach out to allison_pryor@boces.monroe.edu
    • Enrolled: 0/25
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    35. Introducing Elementary Students to the World of Work

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: Special and general education elementary and middle school teachers, special and general education elementary and middle school administrators, work-based learning (WBL) coordinators, paraprofessionals, related services professionals, school counselors, transition coordinators, agency/community service providers or case managers.

    Dates: 6/11/2025

    This professional development package is a supplement to the Career Development Occupational Studies (CDOS) Learning Standards Across the Lifespan PD package. The purpose of Introducing Elementary Students to the World of Work is to understand the importance of beginning career development at the elementary age for students with disabilities, explore and expand elementary career development activities that support self and career awareness, identity and career exploration, enhance understanding of collaboration among schools, families, and community connections in elementary career development, and review resources and strategies to ensure elementary experiences are impactful and encouraged for elementary-aged students with disabilities and throughout elementary school. This is an asynchronous training with self-directed modules and a zoom follow up session.
    • Enrolled: 1/20
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    36. Disciplinary Change in Placement (DCIP) Required Regional Learning @ WFL BOCES

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: Target Audience Directors of Special Education, Committee on Special Education (CSE) Chairpersons, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Building Principals, and Assistant Principals.

    Dates: 6/16/2025

    Title: Disciplinary Change in Placement (DCIP) in the Suspension Process of Students with Disabilities @ WFL BOCES This half-day training package is designed for district/building level administrators to gain a better understanding of the process related to discipline for students with disabilities, with a focus on Disciplinary Change in Placement (DCIP) as per the part 201 of the Commissioner's Regulations. This professional development supports the administrator's understanding of the regulatory requirements, as they relate to DCIP. Participants will have a deeper understanding regarding the regulations and systems surrounding DCIP. Improving systems and practices within Educational Organizations will lead to improved outcomes for all students.
    • Enrolled: 4/25
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    37. NYS Diploma and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Dates: 6/18/2025

    The goals of this professional development are to ensure that participants understand the Multiple Pathways to Graduation as delineated in New York State laws and regulations. Safety Net options available to support graduation for students with disabilities will also be explored in addition to the requirements for the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential and the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential. Discussion of the importance and impact of supporting the self-determination of students to aid in the identification of Pathway options and throughout the transition planning process will also occur. This PD will be held virtually via zoom. Zoom link will be emailed to participants 24 hours prior.
    • Enrolled: 8/30
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    38. ASYNCHRONOUS-Foundations of Effective Reading Instruction: Understanding the Science of Reading

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: Special Education teachers, general education teachers, literacy/reading instructors and administrators

    Dates: 6/25/2025

    The purpose of this training is to help participants gain a greater understanding of what the Science of Reading has determined to be the foundational skills that are needed in order to become a proficient reader. Participants will explore current instructional practices in reading and the impact it has on reading proficiency. The training will also provide context for the importance of effective reading instruction and the impact that it has on equity for all students. NOTE: This training requires participants to view, interact and submit written responds to online modules in order to receive CTLE credit hours. There will be a virtual follow up session via Zoom to connect and answer any questions participants have. MODULES WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL DIRECTLY TO PARTICPANTS AFTER REGISTERING. Please reach out if you have any questions: Kate Wroblewski catherine_wroblewski@boces.monroe.edu
    • Enrolled: 4/20
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    39. A.I.opoly: The New Property on the K-12 Education Board - Summer Asynchronous Conference

    Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: K-12 educators, tech integrators, district leaders, curriculum designers, and librarians

    Dates: 7/7/2025

    Welcome to A.I.opoly, where artificial intelligence becomes the newest-and most disruptive-property on the K-12 education board. This asynchronous conference invites educators, leaders, technologists, and policy shapers to explore the transformative role of AI in our schools-on their own time and at their own pace.

    Through engaging session, participants will navigate how AI is reshaping teaching, learning, assessment, equity, and digital citizenship in the K-12 space.

    Whether you're just passing "Go” or deep in the game, this conference offers a space to:

  • Examine current and emerging AI tools in education
  • Discuss the ethical and practical implications of AI use with students
  • Reimagine curriculum and pedagogy in an AI-augmented world
  • Share success stories, resources, and roadblocks from the field

    Keynote Speaker: Katie Sabourin

    Assistant Vice President for Digital Learning at St. John Fisher University and Lead Consultant at InnovateEd Consulting

    Katie brings a visionary perspective to the intersection of digital learning, innovation, and leadership in education. Her keynote will spark conversation and reflection on how AI can be harnessed to promote meaningful, inclusive, and forward-thinking learning environments.

    Game Rules? There are none-just possibilities.

    Come roll the digital dice, collect ideas, and build your district's AI strategy one property at a time.


    Link to materials will be shared on July 7th

    • Enrolled: 1/100
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    40. 2025 NYS Computer Science & Digital Fluency Summer Institute - Grades K - 8 (Smart Start)

    Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: K - 8 Educators, Instructional Specialist, Curriculum Leaders

    Dates: 7/14/2025 to 7/18/2025

    Hosted by Monroe One BOCES - Facilitated by NYSCATE - Funded by NYSED Smart Start Grant

    4 Day Summer Institute (day 5 is optional) will immersed attendees in the NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards as well as the NYS Social Emotional Learning Benchmarks. Each session will include inclusion activities, engaging strategy, brain breaks and optimistic closings. Educators will experience the standards at work and facilitators will model the standards and instructional technology integration throughout the 4 days while using research artifacts such as articles, videos, and learning experience to increase the knowledge of the attendees. Overarching NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards will be embedded throughout the entire experience are Digital Literacy Standards and Impact of Computing Standards. Educators will adapt and/or create new lessons/units tied to the learning throughout the cohort to integrate the NYS CSDF Standards.

    The four-day Summer Institute includes:  

  • Day #1 - Overview of standards and the "Why", Scope of the Year Ahead, Introduction to Computational Thinking, and Explore & Experience Computational Thinking 
  • Day #2 - Explore and experience the Impacts of Computing and Networks & System Design Concept areas. TPACK Framework integration  
  • Day #3 - Explore and experience the Cybersecurity Concept & Digital Literacy Standards areas and interactive stations with plugged and unplugged learning experiences.  
  • Day #4 - Lesson Creation and presentation, Portfolio Overview 
  • Day #5 - Optional - facilitated work time on lesson adaptation and portfolio creation 

    Attendees: Please bring computer, lesson and or unit to adapt, and lunch

    For full details of the summer institute, please visit Smart Start Summer Institute Details
    • Enrolled: 3/50
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    41. SPP Indicator 13 Workday: Prepare for the Review

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Dates: 7/15/2025

    School districts reporting for NYSED State Performance Plan Indicator 13 during the 2024-2025 school year are invited to attend a workday to prepare. The session will review and highlight information from the SPP 13 Required Regional Learning all Directors/ CSE Chairs have already attended, discuss common errors found during the review, and allow time to review transition assessments and IEP documents. Districts are welcome to attend as a team and strongly encouraged to bring documents.
    • Enrolled: 0/20
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    42. Family Engagement, Communication and Culture

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Dates: 7/16/2025

    This professional development training is designed to introduce educators of students ages 3 - 21 to concepts of communication and culture that impact the ways educators and educational organizations (EOs) interact with families. Overall, the aim is to ensure that educators are mindful with how they communicate with parents, guardians, and families to ensure that educational sites are culturally responsive and welcoming. This is an in-person training course located at Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES Conference Center, 131 Drumlin Court, Newark, NY 14513
    • Enrolled: 0/30
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    43. 🎬 Stop Motion Magic: Creating Engaging Videos with Pizza Box Green Screens & Book Creator

    Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: K-12 educators

    Dates: 7/22/2025

    Transform pizza boxes into DIY green screens and discover the creative power of stop motion animation in this hands-on workshop designed for K-12 educators. You'll learn to plan, film, and edit captivating stop motion videos using simple materials like small objects, Lego, playdough, paper and more! Explore storytelling challenges that spark imagination while gaining practical ideas for integrating stop motion into subjects like ELA, Science, Math, and Social Studies. The session also includes a demonstration of Book Creator, where you'll see how to embed your stop motion videos into digital books, adding text, narration, and reflections for a polished multimedia project. By the end of this experience (complete with a pizza lunch!), you'll walk away with a ready-to-use green screen pizza box and resources to inspire creativity in your classroom.
    • Enrolled: 0/20
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    44. Discipline Procedures for Students with Disabilities

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: District/building level administrators – may include: superintendents, directors of special education, directors of pupil personnel services, CSE chairpersons, principals, deans of students, etc.

    Dates: 7/23/2025

    This training package is designed for district/building level administrators to gain a better understanding of the process related to discipline for students with disabilities as per the Part 201 of the Commissioner's Regulations. This professional development supports the administrator's understanding of the regulatory requirements and the administrative responsibilities, as they relate to discipline, and are aligned to state law to ensure district compliance. Participants will increase their knowledge of policies, regulations, and best practices related to suspension, removal, and behavioral supports related to implementing discipline for students with disabilities. Participants will receive a recorded portion of the PD one week prior to the live session to review.
    • Enrolled: 4/25
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    45. SPP Indicator 13 Required Regional Learning

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Dates: 7/23/2025

    Special Education Quality Assurance (SEQA) conducts the State Performance Plan (SPP) 13: Secondary Transition compliance review in the Fall of the school year a district is scheduled for monitoring of SPP Indicator 13 (in accordance with the six-year monitoring cycle). The purpose of this training is to review key concepts of this compliance review to ensure districts are developing individualized education programs (IEPs) for students aged 15 and over that meet SPP Indicator 13 compliance requirements. Districts are required to complete this training the school year prior to undergoing this review. This training is focused on meeting compliance for SPP Indicator 13.
    • Enrolled: 0/30
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    46. Student Involvement in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Professionals

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Dates: 7/24/2025

    The purpose of this training package is to promote and encourage student and family involvement in the IEP development process and CSE meetings. Tools, resources, and research-based content are embedded throughout the training to give grounding to the concepts that enhance student participation and parent involvement in student-directed IEPs. Participants will identify ways to meaningfully engage and promote student participation in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) development and Committee on Special Education (CSE) meeting and discuss how to build and encourage their child's self-determination skills.
    • Enrolled: 2/30
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    47. CSE Chairperson Training

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Dates: 7/29/2025 to 7/31/2025

    This training was developed by the NYS Education Department Office of Special Education to provide district staff acting in the chairperson role with a best practice approach to the CPSE/CSE process. This training will include the following modules: Regulatory Foundations, Referral, Evaluation, Eligibility, Recommendation/IEP Development, IEP Implementation, Annual Review, Reevaluation, Effective Meetings and the CPSE Process. This will be an in-person training for all dates. Any questions and comments can be directed to Alissa Mayer, alissa_mayer@boces.monroe.edu, 585-383-6677
    • Enrolled: 9/40
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    48. Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) for Administrators

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Dates: 8/5/2025

    New
    This training is intended to further develop administrator's knowledge of SDI, including how it should be designed and developed based on individual student need to address their learning barriers. Administrators will be able to define SDI, differentiate SDI from general education, identify what SDI looks like in the classroom, and gain necessary skills for supervision of implementation of SDI.
    • Enrolled: 0/25
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    49. SPP Indicator 13 Workday: Prepare for the Review

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Dates: 8/5/2025

    School districts reporting for NYSED State Performance Plan Indicator 13 during the 2024-2025 school year are invited to attend a workday to prepare. The session will review and highlight information from the SPP 13 Required Regional Learning all Directors/ CSE Chairs have already attended, discuss common errors found during the review, and allow time to review transition assessments and IEP documents. Districts are welcome to attend as a team and strongly encouraged to bring documents.
    • Enrolled: 0/20
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    50. Science of Reading for Administrators: The First Steps

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: Administrators

    Dates: 8/5/2025

    New
    This training helps administrators gain a greater understanding of what the Science of Reading has determined to be the foundational skills needed to become a proficient reader. Participants will explore current instructional practices in reading and the impact they have on reading proficiency. The training will also provide context for the importance of effective reading instruction and the impact that it has on equity for all students. To overcome equity barriers, school leaders need to support educators in utilizing systemic, explicit instruction to teach the skills supported by the science of reading. This training also highlights ineffective practices and why those may not be working; this is intended to inform leadership support of teachers implementing research-based and effective reading instruction. If you have any questions about this training, please reach out to one of the presenters.
    • Enrolled: 0/25
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    51. SPP Indicator 13 Required Regional Learning

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Dates: 8/6/2025

    Special Education Quality Assurance (SEQA) conducts the State Performance Plan (SPP) 13: Secondary Transition compliance review in the Fall of the school year a district is scheduled for monitoring of SPP Indicator 13 (in accordance with the six-year monitoring cycle). The purpose of this training is to review key concepts of this compliance review to ensure districts are developing individualized education programs (IEPs) for students aged 15 and over that meet SPP Indicator 13 compliance requirements. Districts are required to complete this training the school year prior to undergoing this review. This training is focused on meeting compliance for SPP Indicator 13.
    • Enrolled: 0/30
    • Wait: 0/0

    52. 2025 NYS Computer Science & Digital Fluency Summer Institute - Grades K - 8 (Smart Start)

    Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: K - 8 Educators, Instructional Specialist, Curriculum Leaders

    Dates: 8/11/2025 to 8/15/2025

    Hosted by Monroe One BOCES - Facilitated by NYSCATE - Funded by NYSED Smart Start Grant

    4 Day Summer Institute (day 5 is optional) will immersed attendees in the NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards as well as the NYS Social Emotional Learning Benchmarks. Each session will include inclusion activities, engaging strategy, brain breaks and optimistic closings. Educators will experience the standards at work and facilitators will model the standards and instructional technology integration throughout the 4 days while using research artifacts such as articles, videos, and learning experience to increase the knowledge of the attendees. Overarching NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards will be embedded throughout the entire experience are Digital Literacy Standards and Impact of Computing Standards. Educators will adapt and/or create new lessons/units tied to the learning throughout the cohort to integrate the NYS CSDF Standards.

    The four-day Summer Institute includes:  

  • Day #1 - Overview of standards and the "Why", Scope of the Year Ahead, Introduction to Computational Thinking, and Explore & Experience Computational Thinking 
  • Day #2 - Explore and experience the Impacts of Computing and Networks & System Design Concept areas. TPACK Framework integration  
  • Day #3 - Explore and experience the Cybersecurity Concept & Digital Literacy Standards areas and interactive stations with plugged and unplugged learning experiences.  
  • Day #4 - Lesson Creation and presentation, Portfolio Overview 
  • Day #5 - Optional - facilitated work time on lesson adaptation and portfolio creation 

    Attendees: Please bring computer, lesson and or unit to adapt, and lunch

    For full details of the summer institute, please visit Smart Start Summer Institute Details
    • Enrolled: 2/50
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    53. ASYNCHRONOUS. The Language of Classroom Management: Promoting Positive Teacher-Student Interactions and Relationships

    Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: Administrators, teachers, other service providers, other school staff

    Dates: 8/12/2025

    ASYNCHRONOUS This multiple module training package is designed for PreK-12th grade educators who would like more information on positive behavior support- classroom management strategies including: 1) arranging the physical environment, 2) defining, teaching, and acknowledging expectations and rules, 3) defining and teaching classroom procedures and routines, 4) active supervision, 5) behavior specific praise, 6) response strategies for inappropriate behavior, 7) class-wide group contingencies, and 8) multiple opportunities to respond. Participants must register in Frontline by July 22nd. At that time, participants will receive electronic materials for the training to engage with on their own time. A virtual hangout will be held August 12th from 7:30-8:30 to discuss the content and answer questions. A Zoom link will be sent one week in advance of the hangout for registered participants. Participants must attend the Zoom hangout on August 12th to receive CTLE credit.
    • Enrolled: 0/30
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    54. Manga Goes to School: A Book Study

    Program: Library Services - CTLE Approved Sponsor

    Audience: K-12 School Librarians

    Dates: 9/5/2025

    Curious about manga and unsure where to start? This book study is for you! We'll read and discuss the book Manga Goes to School, which explores everything from the basics of manga to how it fits into the curriculum. We'll also look at recommended sources and titles for K-12 to guide you in your collection development.

    If everything goes as planned, the first 20 librarians from schools within the Monroe One region will receive a book. All others will need to secure a copy of Manga Goes to School by Ashley Hawkins, Emily Ratica, Sara Smith, Julie Stivers, and Sybil "Mouna" Toure prior to the start of the book study.

    The book study will be asynchronous and hosted on Schoology, with weekly discussions starting on July 11th and continuing until August 29th.

    Registration closes June 20th. If you are in the Monroe 2 Region, please register here: Monroe 2 My Learning Plan
    • Enrolled: 0/20
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