Frontline Education

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.

Dates: 9/9/2025 to 5/14/2026

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.

2. Fall 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: 10/1/2025

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

Registration is open until October 30th

The NYS K-8 Computer Science & Digital Fluency Learning Standards were adopted December 2020. Through the collaborative efforts of stakeholders, the writers of the standards took related areas of computer science & 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. Students need this knowledge and skill set upon graduation to be successful in college, careers, and citizenship.A consortium of Monroe One & Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES districts have joined together to support teachers in the process of learning and implementing the NYS CSDF standards into classrooms through the grant.

This 20-hour asynchronous 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 lesson creation opportunity. By immersing themselves in the standards through the lens of content-based lessons, participants will gain an expertise of the standards and their relationship to content areas. Attendees may partner to collaborate for lesson creation. Coursework is open from Oct 1, 2025-Jan 25, 2026 and will include 2 optional 1.5 hr webinars for additional learning.

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. The stipend for the webinars is $35 per hour.

Full Details of PD

DATE & TIME FOR FRONTLINE PURPOSES ONLY

3. Excellence Through the Math Practices Project Year 4: MONROE 1 DISTRICTS ONLY

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 10/2/2025 to 6/4/2026

Welcome to year four of the Excellence Through the Math Practices Project! Join us again or for the first time! Building on our previous work exploring equitable instruction through the Next Generation Learning Standards, this year's focus will be on implementing the key concepts from the NYS Math Briefs through the 8 Mathematical Practices. Together, we will deepen our understanding of how these practices can actively promote numeracy skill development and support MTSS frameworks to create math classrooms that are truly equitable for ALL students. This collaborative team is open to all math educators eager to lead and refine strategies that foster reasoning, strategic thinking, and meaningful problem-solving. Join us as we translate research-based insights into powerful instructional actions that enhance student success across diverse learning needs.

4. Regional Math Leaders MONROE 1 DISTRICTS

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Math Leaders, Administrators, Teacher Leaders

Dates: 10/7/2025 to 6/9/2026

This year, the Regional Math Leaders Group will focus on leading the work of implementing the NYS Numeracy Briefs as we examine and strengthen K-12 math systems across our region. Building on our ongoing commitment to equitable instruction and deep numeracy skill development, this group will provide a platform to receive updates and guidance from NYSED, collaboratively analyze system-wide practices, and share strategies to support student success in math. Meetings will be held virtually via Zoom, with invitations sent the day before to all registered participants. Join us to stay informed, lead meaningful change, and advance the goals of the Numeracy Briefs throughout your schools and districts.

5. ASYNCHRONOUS Click, Code, Create: Interactive Learning with Canva (No Coding Knowledge Required!)

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: K - 12 Educators, Instructional Specialist, Librarians, Administrators

Dates: 10/14/2025

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate Canva Users
Step into the future of classroom creativity-no coding required! In this hands-on session, educators will explore Canva's new Code feature, which allows you to build interactive learning tools like quizzes, games, flashcards, and even simple calculators-all within Canva's user-friendly design environment.

Whether you're a math teacher looking to create a custom calculator, a science teacher designing a virtual lab quiz, or an ELA teacher building interactive vocabulary games, this session will show you how to bring your ideas to life with drag-and-drop logic and interactivity.

Participants will:
🧩 Explore Canva Code's interface and logic blocks to understand how interactivity works-no programming experience needed.
🎮 Design engaging, student-centered activities like digital games, branching quizzes, and interactive learning stations.
🧠 Build tools that support differentiation, formative assessment, and independent practice across grade levels and content areas.
🔁 Test and iterate your creations in real time, with tips for classroom deployment and student use.
📚 Walk away with templates, classroom examples, and inspiration to start building your own interactive Canva projects.

By the end of the session, you'll feel confident using Canva Code to create dynamic, student-driven learning experiences that blend creativity, logic, and engagement-without writing a single line of code.

ACCESS Asynchronous Resources Here

6. Data Privacy Officer (DPO) Cohort Trainings for Monroe 1 and Monroe 2 Districts 8 INVITE ONLY

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Monroe 1 and 2 District DPOs

Dates: 10/21/2025 to 5/13/2026

Data Privacy Officer (DPO) training will take place each month at 11 Linden Park. Each month's training will be 2.5 hours facilitated by Greg Reitz. Attendees sign up for the entire sequence of sessions for the year, attending one of three sessions each month. Topics covered include:

• Creating a data inventory practice and data flow mapping

• Utilizing Target Community Profiles to drive cybersecurity program maturity

• Prepping and presenting an IT budget aligned to organizational vision and cyber needs

• Leveraging CISA and MS-ISAC tools to fast forward your CISA strategy

• Operationalizing vendor management strategies and NIST controls

• Access control strategies to enhance your cyber program

• Maximizing BOCES partnerships

• Assessing your cyber program and refining strategy

• Establishing an employee education training strategy

These meetings are by invitation only, and are not open to non-public schools or districts outside of Monroe 1 and 2

7. AI User Group for Future-Ready Classrooms

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 10/22/2025 to 6/9/2026

The AI in Education User Group is a professional learning community designed to support educators in exploring and implementing artificial intelligence tools in meaningful, ethical, and instructionally sound ways. Through monthly, 60-minute collaborative sessions, participants will examine emerging AI tools, share classroom applications, and co-create strategies aligned with district goals and New York State Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards. Each session includes a brief spotlight on a tool or concept, real-use educator examples, collaborative planning, and optional challenges to try between meetings. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or a curious beginner, this space will help you build confidence, stay current, and thoughtfully apply AI to enhance student learning and educator productivity.

Sessions:

October 22nd Welcome to AI in Education

November 19th Prompt Engineering for Teachers

December 17th AI for Differentiation & Inclusion

January 19th AI and Formative Assessment

February 25th Mid-Year Check-In & Share-Out

March 25th Creative AI in Student Projects

April 22nd Ethics, Equity, and Digital Literacy

May 28th Student Showcases and AI Reflections

June 9th Looking Ahead - Planning and Scaling AI Use

Zoom link will be provided before each session.

8. A.I. University: A 6-Step Program to become a Master in AI - Asynchronous

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: K-12 Educators, Librarians, Administrators, Instructional Specialists

Dates: 10/30/2025

This course has rolling enrollment - you can register at any time as long as the work is completed by June 26, 2026

AI is reshaping education-and K-12 educators are at the forefront of preparing students for a future where artificial intelligence is everywhere. AI University: A 6-Step Program to Become a Master in AI is a comprehensive professional learning series designed to build educators' confidence, skills, and leadership in AI integration.

Through six scaffolded sessions, participants will progress from foundational knowledge to advanced applications, exploring how AI can support teaching, learning, and student empowerment. Each step includes hands-on exploration, classroom-ready strategies, and reflective practice. The program culminates with a capstone project where participants showcase their mastery by designing and sharing an AI-integrated lesson, resource, or system that addresses their unique school or classroom needs.

By the end of this asynchronous program, educators will not only understand AI theory and practice but also be equipped to responsibly implement AI to personalize learning, enhance engagement, and prepare students for success in a digital world.

AI 101: Theory and Practice

AI 102: Student Empowerment & Application

AI 103: Leveraging AI for Personalized Student Learning

AI 104: AI in Student Engagement and Assessment

AI 105: Advanced Applications of AI in Educational Systems

AI 106 Capstone: A project showcasing your use of AI!

After you enroll, please email Doreen Pietrantoni Doreen_pietrantoni@boces.monroe.edu and Kate Rice Katherine_rice@boces.monroe.edu to receive the link to our A.I. University site.

The University will be open until June 26th, 2026. We accept rolling enrollment.

9. Regional Literacy Leaders

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Literacy Specialist, Literacy Coaches, Teacher Leaders, Administrators

Dates: 11/12/2025 to 5/20/2026

This group meets throughout the year to share ELA updates from NYSED, explore best practices in curriculum, assessment, and instruction, and offer networking opportunities for members. Meetings will be held virtually via Zoom, with invitations sent the day before to all registered participants. Join us to stay informed, lead meaningful change, and advance the goals of your schools and districts.

10. Regional Science Leaders Meetings

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Regional Science Leaders or their representative

Dates: 11/20/2025 to 5/7/2026

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.

11. Recording - Smart Start Fall Essentials Webinar

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Fall Essentials participants

Dates: 11/27/2025

For Smart Start Fall Essentials participants only This recorded webinar allows attendees to dig deeper into the standards, share ideas and standard alignment, and ask questions. Attendees will receive a stipend.
Resource Link

12. RECORDING: Smart Start Webinar: Networks and Systems Design Focus

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Grant Participants

Dates: 12/2/2025

For Smart Start Grant participants only

During this 1.5 hour webinar, attendees will dig deeper into the Networks and Systems Design standards for classroom integration and continue to build portfolios. Make sure you have a lesson that can be aligned to the Networks and Systems Design Concept Area.

CLICK HERE to access form with recording

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

13. Smart Start Webinar: Cybersecurity

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Grant Participants

Dates: 12/8/2025

For Smart Start Grant participants only

During this 1.5 hour webinar, attendees will dig deeper into the Cybersecurity standards for classroom integration and to help build their portfolio.

Zoom Link

14. Smart Start Webinar: Cybersecurity

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Grant Participants

Dates: 12/16/2025

For Smart Start Grant participants only

During this 1.5 hour webinar, attendees will dig deeper into the Cybersecurity standards for classroom integration and to help build their portfolio.

Zoom Link

15. Overview of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 1/6/2026

Collaborative transition planning between students, families, schools, and community organizations such as Adult Career and Continuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) is essential for supporting students with disabilities in preparing for life after high school. This training will focus on reviewing Pre-ETS, integrating Pre-ETS into transition-focused Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and highlight how strong community partnerships ensure successful outcomes. This training will be held via Zoom. Link will be emailed to registered participants prior to the training.

16. FBA/BIP Day 3 Work Session

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Prerequisite Using the FBA and BIP Process to Support Students Needing Intensive Intervention

Dates: 1/7/2026

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 2025-2026 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 Using the FBA and BIP Process to Support Students Needing Intensive Intervention

17. Smart Start Fall Essentials Webinar

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Fall Essentials participants

Dates: 1/7/2026

For Smart Start Fall Essentials participants only This webinar is an open forum for attendees to dig deeper into the standards, share ideas and standard alignment, and ask questions. Attendees will receive a stipend.
Zoom Link

18. Smart Start Webinar: Digital Literacy

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Grant Participants

Dates: 1/8/2026

For Smart Start Grant participants only

During this 1.5 hour webinar, attendees will dig deeper into the Digital Fluency standards for classroom integration and continue to build portfolios. Bring a lesson that can be aligned to the Digital Literacy Concept Area.

19. Smart Start Webinar: Digital Literacy

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Grant Participants

Dates: 1/13/2026

For Smart Start Grant participants only

During this 1.5 hour webinar, attendees will dig deeper into the Digital Fluency standards for classroom integration and continue to build portfolios. Bring a lesson that can be aligned to the Digital Literacy Concept Area.

20. NYS Portrait of a Graduate & Inquiry-Based Learning in PreK-Grade 5

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: NYS Administrators and School Leaders

Dates: 1/14/2026

This event, which will be a hybrid webinar with in-person discussion and presentations, will provide New York State administrators and school leaders with an opportunity to engage in regional discussions about what the NYS Portrait of a Graduate means in PreK to Grade 5, as well as how this connects to inquiry-based learning. Please note that to attend this event, you must attend in person.

Lunch is Included

21. Powerful Teaching Moves: High Leverage Mathematics Instruction (NYS Numeracy Brief 4)

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: K-12 Math Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Instructional Leaders, Administrators

Dates: 1/14/2026

Dive into Numeracy Brief 4-High‑Leverage Instructional Practices-developed by Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball and TeachingWorks for NYSED. This session uncovers the core teaching practices that have the greatest impact on student learning, equity, and engagement in math across K-12 classrooms. **Please note: This session is part of a series covering all NYS Numeracy Briefs. Each session is independent, and attendees must register separately for each one based on their individual needs. **

22. Creating the IEP, Testing Accommodations, and Developing Measurable Annual Goals (@ WFL BOCES)

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 1/16/2026

Let's spend a day learning about IEP development! This session gives you material from 3 trainings in one full day. First, from Creating the IEP, participants will develop an understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum. Next, we will focus on Testing Accommodations, understanding of the types of testing accommodations, as well as how to determine appropriate testing accommodations that meet student needs and document them accurately in an IEP. After lunch, it's time for Measurable Annual Goals. We'll look at relationships between needs in the data-based present levels of performance and prioritized goals, dive deeper into the components of an annual goal, and use the Quality Indicators to evaluate and improve our own IEP goals. 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 January 16th at Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES (131 Drumlin Court, Newark) to review the information, ask questions, and use the Quality Indicators to review parts of IEPs. The videos will be sent TWO WEEKS prior to the in-person session, and participants must attend the follow-up to receive CTLE credit for the training. Participants are asked to bring an IEP to review throughout the day.

23. Fundamentals of Work-Based Learning (WBL)

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Educational and community agency professionals

Dates: 1/16/2026

The purpose of Fundamentals of WBL is to provide Educational Organizations (EOs) with the foundational knowledge of what high-quality WBL looks like in New York State (NYS) including but not limited to: exploring registered programs and unregistered experiences available to students with disabilities, reviewing the career development process and the NYS framework for WBL, infusing WBL into individual education programs (IEPs), and determining who the essential partners are in order to ensure students are receiving an individualized and collaborative experience. This is an in-person learning session.

24. NYSAA Training and Instruction - Full Day

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 1/27/2026

This full-day training is for teachers who need to administer the NYSAA for the 2025-2026 school year and are new to NYSAA computer-based testing. This session will outline the assessment process and provide an opportunity for teachers to begin planning the assessment. NYS requires all teachers completing student assessments to attend a training session each year.

Teachers need access to their class list, current IEPs, and a laptop.

25. NYS Diploma and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 1/27/2026

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.

26. Disciplinary Change in Placement (DCIP) in the Suspension Process of Students with Disabilities @ Monroe 1 BOCES

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

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

Dates: 1/28/2026

Required Regional Learning: 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 EOs will lead to improved outcomes for all students.

27. NYSAA Training and Instruction - Half-Day AM

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 1/28/2026

This half-day NYSAA training is for teachers who have previously administered NYSAA computer-based testing and need to administer the NYSAA for the 2025-2026 school year. This session will review the assessment process and provide an opportunity for teachers to begin planning the assessment. NYS requires all teachers completing student assessments to attend a training session each year.

Teachers need to bring their class list, current IEPs, and a laptop.

28. NYSAA Training and Instruction - Half-Day PM

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 1/28/2026

This half-day NYSAA training is for teachers who have previously administered NYSAA computer-based testing and need to administer the NYSAA for the 2025-2026 school year. This session will review the assessment process and provide an opportunity for teachers to begin planning the assessment. NYS requires all teachers completing student assessments to attend a training session each year.

Teachers need to bring their class list, current IEPs, and a laptop.

29. NYSAA Training and Instruction - Half-Day AM

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 1/29/2026

This half-day NYSAA training is for teachers who have previously administered NYSAA computer-based testing and need to administer the NYSAA for the 2025-2026 school year. This session will review the assessment process and provide an opportunity for teachers to begin planning the assessment. NYS requires all teachers completing student assessments to attend a training session each year.

Teachers need to bring their class list, current IEPs, and a laptop.

30. Science of Reading for Administrators: The First Steps

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Administrators, Instructional Coaches, MTSS Coordinators

Dates: 1/29/2026

This training helps administrators/literacy instructional leaders 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. We encourage district/ building level teams to come together. There will be time for collaboration and exploration of resources. If you have any questions about this training, please reach out to Kate Wroblewski catherine_wroblewski@boces.monroe.edu

31. NYSAA Training and Instruction - Half-Day PM

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 1/29/2026

This half-day NYSAA training is for teachers who have previously administered NYSAA computer-based testing and need to administer the NYSAA for the 2025-2026 school year. This session will review the assessment process and provide an opportunity for teachers to begin planning the assessment. NYS requires all teachers completing student assessments to attend a training session each year.

Teachers need to bring their class list, current IEPs, and a laptop.

32. Tier 1 Teaming

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Tier 1 teams

Dates: 2/3/2026

Tier 1 Booster: Team Training for data-based decision making; Team participation or MTSS coordinator/coach is REQUIRED for this. This half-day professional development workshop is designed to serve as a booster session for Tier 1 implementation teams. Team members will leave this professional development session with an improved understanding of the role of the Tier 1 team within the tiered intervention framework of their organization, roles within the Tier 1 team, and how to run effective, efficient, data-based Tier 1 meetings. The format of this workshop will include direct instruction related to Tier 1 teaming, as well as structured time for teams to work on action items related to their Tier 1 team needs. Teams should be able to provide evidence of completing the Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) within the last 12 months.

33. Student Involvement in the Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 2/5/2026

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.

34. Overview of Specially Designed Instruction (Secondary level focus)

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 2/10/2026

This session will have an emphasis on secondary level (Middle and High School) teachers and content. Participants will develop introductory knowledge of specially designed instruction (SDI) and will be able to identify ethical & legal reasons for the use of SDI; define SDI & its purpose; understand the relationships between SDI & other instructional strategies; describe SDI & its core elements; differentiate between accommodations & modifications; and discuss appropriate SDI based upon student needs & characteristics. Please note: This training requires participants to independently view 4 brief video modules (no longer than 15 minutes in length for each), and then attend an in-person follow-up session on February 10th to collaborate and ask questions about the content. Video modules will be sent one week prior to the training date. Participants must attend the in-person session in order to receive CTLE credit for the training.

35. Smart Start Webinar: Portfolio/Lesson Creation Overview

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Grant Participants

Dates: 2/10/2026

For Smart Start Grant participants only

During this 1.5 hour webinar, attendees will dig deeper into the requirements of the portfolio, lessons and student evidence.

36. Skill Struck Lunch and Learn

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: K-12 educators, Librarians, Administrators

Dates: 2/11/2026

TBD

37. Assessment in Action: Insightful Tools for Equity-Rich Math Classrooms (NYS Numeracy Brief 5)

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: K–12 Math Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Leaders, and Administrators

Dates: 2/11/2026

This session centers on Brief 5, which explores how formative and informal assessments-conducted of and for learning-can shape equitable instruction, support student mathematical development, and foster a strong mathematical identity. **Note: This session is part of a series covering all NYS Numeracy Briefs. Each session is independent, and attendees must register separately for each one based on their individual needs.**

38. Building Thinking Classrooms Regional Collaboration

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 2/12/2026

Join our regional initiative to implement Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics by Peter Liljedahl-a framework of 14 research-based strategies designed to foster deep mathematical thinking, collaboration, and engagement in K-12 students. Aligned with the New York State Standards for Mathematical Practice, BTC emphasizes student-centered problem-solving and reasoning. This collaborative professional learning series supports educators at all stages of the BTC journey-from those new to the framework to experienced practitioners refining their approach. The day will include: Experiencing and facilitating a BTC task; Collaborative planning and strategy design; Sharing of best practices, classroom experiences, and student outcomes. Note: Each participant is expected to have already read the book: Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl and to bring a copy for reference.

39. NYS Diploma and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 2/12/2026

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.

40. Smart Start Webinar: Portfolio/Lesson Creation Overview

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Grant Participants

Dates: 2/12/2026

For Smart Start Grant participants only

During this 1.5 hour webinar, attendees will dig deeper into the requirements of the portfolio, lessons and student evidence.

41. CSE Chairperson Training

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 2/24/2026 to 3/13/2026

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

42. The Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Learning Standards Across the Lifespan: Connecting Knowledge to Skills

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: This training should be offered to wide audiences including, but not limited to, general and special education teachers and administrators, related service personnel, school counselors, agency representatives, families, and students.

Dates: 2/24/2026

This is an asynchronous training with self-directed modules and a zoom follow up session. The goals of this training are to ensure that participants will: 1. Identify foundational New York State (NYS) Part 100 Regulations and field memos related to career exploration and development in the classroom 2. Identify effective instructional design practices to teach academic and transition skills simultaneously 3. Apply the CDOS learning standards to all academic instruction across all grade levels 4. Recognize how the CDOS learning standards support all of the Multiple Pathways to Graduation and Exiting Credentials Transition-focused education means that a fundamental purpose of the education students receive is to prepare them for life after high school. When we have transition-focused education, all aspects of the educational experience connect back to this goal; it is the fundamental basis of the education the student is receiving both in school and at home. Research indicates the development of self-determination skills can (should) begin early, and the development of career development skills should begin before high school. Part 100.1(l) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education defines Career and Technical Education (CTE) as a kindergarten through adult program area of study that includes rigorous academic content closely aligned with career and technical subject matter, using the State learning standards for career development and occupational studies as a framework. The purpose of this training is to provide resources and strategies that practitioners and families can use to achieve these goals.

43. Foundations of Effective Reading Instruction: Understanding the Science of Reading ASYNCHONOUS

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

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

Dates: 2/25/2026

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

44. Urban-Suburban Application User Training

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Any district personnel that interact with the Urban-Suburban application and admission process

Dates: 2/25/2026

We have made significant changes to the Urban-Suburban program application process. Join us to review these changes and become acclimated to the new system. We will cover: Logging in, viewing student applications, selecting students to interview, and selecting students for admission. Feel free to bring a laptop for some hands-on practice.

45. ASYNCHRONOUS. De-escalation Strategies for use in the Classroom

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Support Staff, Related Service Providers, Paraprofessionals, Administrators, School Psychologists and Counselors who work with and support students in preschool through 12th grade

Dates: 2/26/2026

Increasing Instructional Time and Student Performance Utilizing De-escalation Strategies: This training package empowers educators to understand and effectively manage the conflict cycle of behavior. Participants will ground themselves in a common understanding of the phases of acting-out behavior, and how to effectively manage unexpected social, emotional and behavioral situations in the classroom. Participants will learn to recognize and respond to acting-out behavior with de-escalation strategies tailored to each phase of the acting-out cycle. Equipped with this knowledge, educators will build their toolbox of techniques aimed at fostering a safer and more conducive learning environment. Participants will engage in the learning content at their own pace through materials sent electronically three weeks prior to the virtual hangout, scheduled February 26th. Participation in the virtual hangout will support generalization and application of de-escalation skills. In order to earn CTLE credits, participants must show evidence of engagement by submitting responses to reflective questions and content specific prompts during the asynchronous time period, as well as participate in the 90-minute virtual hangout on February 26th.

46. Reading Fluency: Establishing the Foundations for Reading Success

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 2/26/2026

The Reading Fluency: Establishing the Foundations for Reading Success training dives deeper into one of the key instructional areas of reading: fluency. Participants will learn what reading fluency is, what reading science can teach us about the critical elements of reading fluency, how it develops over time, and how best to teach this skill to support overall reading development. Additionally, information about how to use assessment to optimize student instruction in this area will be provided. The training will provide context for the importance of high-quality fluency instruction to issues of equity, legal responsibilities around providing instruction aligned with the science of reading, and how to support students with diverse learning needs.  If you have any questions, please contact Kate Wroblewski: catherine_wroblewski@boces.monroe.edu

47. RECORDING: Smart Start Webinar: Computational Thinking Focus

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Grant Participants

Dates: 2/28/2026

For Smart Start Grant participants only

During this 1.5 hour webinar, attendees will dig deeper into the Computational Thinking standards for classroom integration and continue to build portfolios. Make sure you have a lesson that can be aligned to the Impacts of Computing Concept Area.

CLICK HERE to access form with recording

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

48. Smart Start Webinar: Impacts of Computing Focus (Recorded)

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Grant Participants

Dates: 2/28/2026

For Smart Start Grant participants only

During this 1.5 hour webinar, attendees will dig deeper into the Impacts of Computer standards for classroom integration and continue to build portfolios. Make sure you have a lesson that can be aligned to the Impacts of Computing Concept Area.

CLICK HERE to access form with recording

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

49. RECORDING: Smart Start Webinar: Cybersecurity Focus

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Grant Participants

Dates: 3/1/2026

New

For Smart Start Grant participants only

During this 1.5 hour webinar, attendees will dig deeper into the Cybersecurity standards for classroom integration and continue to build portfolios. Make sure you have a lesson that can be aligned to the Networks and Systems Design Concept Area.

CLICK HERE to access form with recording

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

50. Smart Start: Portfolio Open Office Hours Webinar

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Participants

Dates: 3/4/2026

For Smart Start participants only

Open office hours. Bring your questions about portfolio, artifacts, lessons.

51. Smart Start: Portfolio Open Office Hours Webinar

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Participants

Dates: 3/10/2026

For Smart Start participants only

Open office hours. Bring your questions about portfolio, artifacts, lessons.

52. Reimagining Discipline: Exploring Suspension and Systems that Support Behavior Change

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Administration and building level teams supporting student behavior: District/building level administrators - may include: superintendents, directors of special education, directors of pupil personnel services, CSE chairpersons, principals, deans of students, etc.

Dates: 3/11/2026 to 3/26/2026

Alternatives to Suspension: 1 Day In Person + Asynchronous material & Zoom session: This training series is designed for district/building level teams to better understand that exclusionary practices have significant short and long-term negative effects on academic, social-emotional, health and wellness, and family outcomes for students. This series will also explore alternative approaches to discipline that lead to improved student outcomes. Day one of this series will allow participants to gain a better understanding of the procedures related to discipline for students with disabilities per the Part 201 of the Commissioner's Regulations. Asynchronous materials will be focused on effective strategies for responding to student behavior and appropriate alternatives to suspension, which have significantly fewer negative impacts on student or family outcomes. This is a two-session training is being divided into two parts. The first full day of material will be delivered in person on March 11th. On March 11th, participants will be provided with asynchronous materials for the second half of the training. Participants to review and engage with independently at their own pace prior to the next session. A one-hour virtual (zoom) hangout will occur on March 26th to discuss the information learned from the asynchronous materials. Participation in both the in-person event and at the virtual hangout are required to earn 12 CTLE hours.

53. Engaging Students Through Multiple Representations (NYS Numeracy Brief 6)

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: K–12 Math Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Leaders, and Administrators

Dates: 3/11/2026

Dive into Brief 6, produced by Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball and TeachingWorks for NYSED, which examines the power and complexity of using multiple representations-physical, visual, symbolic, verbal, and contextual-to enhance student mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, and communication. Note: This session is part of a series covering all NYS Numeracy Briefs. Each session is independent, and attendees must register separately for each one based on their individual needs. **

54. Transition in the IEP

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 3/12/2026

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.

55. Creating the IEP, Testing Accommodations, and Developing Measurable Annual Goals

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 3/17/2026

Let's spend a day learning about IEP development! This session gives you material from 3 trainings in one full day. First, from Creating the IEP, participants will develop an understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum. Next, we will focus on Testing Accommodations, understanding of the types of testing accommodations, as well as how to determine appropriate testing accommodations that meet student needs and document them accurately in an IEP. After lunch, it's time for Measurable Annual Goals. We'll look at relationships between needs in the data-based present levels of performance and prioritized goals, dive deeper into the components of an annual goal, and use the Quality Indicators to evaluate and improve our own IEP goals. 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 March 17th at Monroe 1 BOCES (15 Linden Park) to review the information, ask questions, and use the Quality Indicators to review parts of IEPs. The videos will be sent TWO WEEKS prior to the in-person session, and participants must attend the follow-up to receive CTLE credit for the training. Participants are asked to bring an IEP to review throughout the day.

56. ASYNCHRONOUS Explicit Instruction: An Evidence-Based Strategy 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: 3/19/2026

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 special education (and general education) students. Research has shown higher achievement results for students with disabilities in both reading and math after receiving explicit instruction. This training will be asynchronous with a 1-hour follow-up zoom on March 19, 2026, from 7:30am-8:30am. The content will be on a wakelet with activities submitted through a Microsoft form. Materials will be emailed directly participants after registering. If you have any questions, please reach out to Deena Fairchild at Deena_Fairchild@boces.monroe.edu

57. Developing an Effective Student Exit Summary

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 3/20/2026

This training contains information on the development and provision of an effective exit summary for students with disabilities exiting school. It will cover both the traditional exit summary and the exit summary provided with the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential. The expected outcomes for this training are to: Analyze the importance of students' self-determination skills in making the Student Exit Summary a meaningful and relevant document, learn the federal and state requirements for the Student Exit Summary, recognize and identify the required components of the Student Exit Summary, and identify a process for the development and issuance of the Student Exit Summary that that is student-centered.

58. Overview of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 3/26/2026

Collaborative transition planning between students, families, schools, and community organizations such as Adult Career and Continuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) is essential for supporting students with disabilities in preparing for life after high school. This training will focus on reviewing Pre-ETS, integrating Pre-ETS into transition-focused Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and highlight how strong community partnerships ensure successful outcomes.

59. Smart Start Grant: Showcase & Celebration

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Participants

Dates: 3/26/2026

Come and show off your amazing lessons and projects. We will highlight participants work and provide time to complete the end of the year survey

60. Disciplinary Change in Placement (DCIP) in the Suspension Process of Students with Disabilities @Monroe 1 BOCES

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

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

Dates: 4/7/2026

This half-day training package is designed for district/building level administrators gain a better understanding of the process related to discipline for students with disabilities, with a focus on 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.

61. Overview of Specially Designed Instruction and Classroom Management for Special Areas

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 4/8/2026

This training supports teachers in special subject areas-such as art, music, PE, library, Family & Consumer Science, and World Languages-by emphasizing practical approaches to specially designed instruction (SDI), including IEP implementation, and effective classroom management. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of SDI and practical classroom management strategies, with a focus on building student relationships and applying behavioral theory. Participants will examine evidence-based practices, learn how to implement IEP recommendations, and deepen insight on SDI's purpose, key elements, legal foundations, and distinctions from accommodations and modifications. Dedicated time will be provided for individual or collaborative planning to apply the learning directly to their own classroom practice.

62. Transition in the IEP

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 4/15/2026

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.

63. Analyzing and Adapting Materials for Equity and Depth (NYS Numeracy Brief 7)

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 4/15/2026

Explore Numeracy Brief 7, created by Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball and TeachingWorks for NYSED, which emphasizes the importance of thoughtfully analyzing, adapting, and implementing curriculum materials. Even high-quality programs can fall short without intentional teacher adjustments that support equity, cultural responsiveness, and deep mathematical engagement. **Note: This session is part of a series covering all NYS Numeracy Briefs. Each session is independent, and attendees must register separately for each one based on their individual needs.**

64. ASYNCHRONOUS Explicit Vocabulary Instruction

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Literacy Specialists; Special Education Teachers; General Education Teachers; School Psychologists; Principals

Dates: 4/16/2026

The purpose of this training is for participants to be able to explain the importance of robust vocabulary instruction for students in the elementary grades. The training will explain how explicit instruction can be applied to vocabulary instruction. Participants will learn how to describe key features of vocabulary instruction and identify ways to incorporate vocabulary instruction into different parts of the school day. If you have any questions, please reach out to Deena Fairchild deena_fairchild@boces.monroe.edu This training will be asynchronous with a 1-hour follow-up zoom on April 16, 2026 from 7:30am-8:30am. The content will be emailed to participants as they register on a wakelet with activities submitted through a Microsoft form. Participants must attend the Zoom hangout on to receive CTLE credit.

65. Westfall Academy Staff Development Day #2

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 4/17/2026

**This is for WESTFALL ACADEMY FACULTY/STAFF ONLY** Join us as we continue our year long series. The focus of this staff development day will be differentiation. You will walk away with resources and practical tools to enhance your differentiation instructional practices.

66. Developing an Effective Student Exit Summary

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 4/20/2026

This training contains information on the development and provision of an effective exit summary for students with disabilities exiting school. It will cover both the traditional exit summary and the exit summary provided with the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential. The expected outcomes for this training are to: Analyze the importance of students' self-determination skills in making the Student Exit Summary a meaningful and relevant document, learn the federal and state requirements for the Student Exit Summary, recognize and identify the required components of the Student Exit Summary, and identify a process for the development and issuance of the Student Exit Summary that that is student-centered.

67. 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: 4/23/2026

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. Please reach out if you have any questions: Kate Wroblewski catherine_wroblewski@boces.monroe.edu

68. Special Education for General Education Administrators

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 4/29/2026 to 5/1/2026

This 2 day training was developed to promote the recommendation and implementation of quality special education services for all students with disabilities. This training is intended to provide general education administrators an overview of special education and their role in supporting its implementation.

69. Foundations of Job Coaching for Work-Based Learning (WBL) Experiences

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Educational and community agency professionals

Dates: 4/30/2026

The purpose of Foundations of Job Coaching for WBL Experiences is to: describe the role and expectations of a job coach, recognize the importance of effective communication and problem-solving for successful WBL experiences aligned with the students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), create or utilize job and task analyses and training methods to support skill acquisition, review strategies to encourage successful inclusion into the workplace and identify and utilize methods for observing, collecting, and sharing student data.

70. Using the FBA and BIP Process to Support Students needing Intensive Intervention

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: District and School level teams who are responsible for the development and implementation of the FBA, BIP and Progress monitoring

Dates: 5/5/2026 to 5/27/2026

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. 

71. Fundamentals of Work-Based Learning (WBL)

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Educational and community agency professionals

Dates: 5/7/2026

The purpose of Fundamentals of WBL is to provide Educational Organizations (EOs) with the foundational knowledge of what high-quality WBL looks like in New York State (NYS) including but not limited to: exploring registered programs and unregistered experiences available to students with disabilities, reviewing the career development process and the NYS framework for WBL, infusing WBL into individual education programs (IEPs), and determining who the essential partners are in order to ensure students are receiving an individualized and collaborative experience. This is an in-person learning session.

72. Leadership That Drives Math Success (NYS Numeracy Brief 8)

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Principals, Math instructional leaders, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum directors, and District Leaders

Dates: 5/13/2026

Dive into Brief 8-The Role of Leadership. This essential brief lays the groundwork: without strong leadership vision, structures, and support systems, even the best instructional strategies can't take hold. Participants will learn how to shape environments where math teaching flourishes equitably and sustainably. **Note:Note: This session is part of a series covering all NYS Numeracy Briefs. Each session is independent, and attendees must register separately for each one based on their individual needs. **

73. Understanding Academic Intervention: Overview of Tiered Intervention in Schools

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

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

Dates: 5/14/2026

This training is designed to support schools in (a) identifying how academic interventions are used in schools, (b) understanding the elements of high-quality intervention, and (c) matching interventions to student need. After ensuring a school's tier 1 environment is sound, as this is where most students with disabilities receive their education, staff and teachers should be taught the "ingredients” of high-quality intervention and practice matching intervention to demonstrated student need. Participants will understand the elements and practices of each tier of instruction, become familiar with distinguishing features of intensive instruction and intervention, understand the use of the Instructional Hierarchy for planning intervention and learn about the Taxonomy of Intervention and its application to intervention. If you have any questions, please reach out to Deena Fairchild: Deena_Fairchild@boces.monroe.edu

74. NYS Diploma and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 5/15/2026

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.

75. Foundations of Effective Reading Instruction: Understanding the Science of Reading ASYNCHONOUS

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

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

Dates: 5/26/2026

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

76. Creating the IEP, Testing Accommodations, and Developing Measurable Annual Goals

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 5/28/2026

Let's spend a day learning about IEP development! This session gives you material from 3 trainings in one full day. First, from Creating the IEP, participants will develop an understanding of the components of a quality IEP designed to provide students with disabilities access to the general education curriculum. Next, we will focus on Testing Accommodations, understanding of the types of testing accommodations, as well as how to determine appropriate testing accommodations that meet student needs and document them accurately in an IEP. After lunch, it's time for Measurable Annual Goals. We'll look at relationships between needs in the data-based present levels of performance and prioritized goals, dive deeper into the components of an annual goal, and use the Quality Indicators to evaluate and improve our own IEP goals. 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 28th at Monroe 1 BOCES (15 Linden Park) to review the information, ask questions, and use the Quality Indicators to review parts of IEPs. The videos will be sent TWO WEEKS prior to the in-person session, and participants must attend the follow-up to receive CTLE credit for the training. Participants are asked to bring an IEP to review throughout the day.

77. Transition Assessments to Inform the Development of the IEP

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 5/29/2026

This training was developed to promote the use of age-appropriate transition assessment to help guide individualized education program (IEP) development. The goals of this training are to ensure participants can define transition assessment; identify transition assessments that are useful in developing post-secondary goals in the area of education/training, employment and independent living; and utilize transition assessment information to guide development of the IEP.

78. Book Party 2025: A Collaborative Book Review Experience for School Librarians

Program: Library Services - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: PreK-12 School Librarians in the Monroe One Region

Dates: 5/29/2026

Join fellow school librarians for Book Party, an engaging professional development opportunity designed to inspire conversation, collaboration, and informed collection development! In this interactive session, participants will read, write, and share book reviews, building a valuable resource for their libraries while discovering fresh titles to support student learning and engagement.

Throughout the event, librarians will:

-Select and review new books across various genres, formats, and reading levels.
-Share insights on literary merit, student appeal, and curriculum connections.
-Exchange reviews with colleagues to broaden perspectives and strengthen selection decisions.
-Build a communal database of trusted, peer-reviewed book recommendations for collection development.

Whether you're looking to diversify your collection, find hidden gems, or engage in meaningful discussions with fellow professionals, Book Party is the perfect space to celebrate reading, refine selection strategies, and strengthen your library's offerings.

You can earn up to 14 credits for your work in this asynchronous course. Each book you read and review will earn credits- the number of credits varies based on the type of book.

This session is only open to school librarians in the Monroe One and Monroe 2 regions.

79. 12 Days of Canva (Asynchronous)

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: K - 12 Educators, Instructional Specialist, Librarians, Administrators

Dates: 5/29/2026

Unlock the creative power of Canva this wintery season with our 12 Days of Canva asynchronous professional learning experience, designed for K-12 educators of all content areas. Beginning December 1st, participants will gain access to an interactive learning board featuring 12 frost-byte size PD opportunities, each spotlighting a new Canva tool, AI-enhanced feature, or design element to elevate classroom instruction, student engagement, and educator productivity. Educators may complete one or all of the frost-byte sessions at their own pace. Each activity includes guided practice, examples for classroom use, and a creation task you can apply immediately. Completion of all 12 modules earns 6 CTLE credits, making this a flexible, creative, and high-impact learning experience designed to inspire your instructional design all year long.
Activities are listed below. Each frost-byte will include a demonstration, tips on how to use in the classroom, and an opportunity to practice the new element.

Education Templates

Quizzes and Polls

Collaboratie Whiteboard

Coding (no coding experience necessary!)

Magic Studio

Sheets

Video 2.0

Docs & Email

Magic Write

Stickers

Interactive Student Activities

One File Projects

Link to 12 Days of Canva Website.

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

80. ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE: SAFARI Montage Basics

Program: Multimedia Services - CTLE Approved Sponsor

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

Dates: 5/29/2026

New

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.

Register below to ensure you get CTLE credit.
Access the course at: https://libguides.monroe.edu/SAFARIMontageBasics

This course is online only. The date and time is only a placeholder. You can complete this course anytime from now until May 29th. It should take about an hour from start to finish.

81. Specially Designed Instruction for Administrators

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 6/4/2026

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.

82. NYS Diploma and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 6/4/2026

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.

83. Science of Reading for Administrators: The First Steps Location: WFL BOCES Conference Center

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Administrators, Instructional Coaches, MTSS Coordinators

Dates: 6/8/2026

This training helps administrators/literacy instructional leaders 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. We encourage district/ building level teams to come together. There will be time for collaboration and exploration of resources. If you have any questions about this training, please reach out to Kate Wroblewski catherine_wroblewski@boces.monroe.edu

84. FBA/BIP Day 3 Work Session

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Prerequisite Using the FBA and BIP Process to Support Students Needing Intensive Intervention

Dates: 6/9/2026

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 2025-2026 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 Using the FBA and BIP Process to Support Students Needing Intensive Intervention

85. CPSE Module

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 6/9/2026

Participants will gain an understanding of NYSED Regulations to help ensure compliance with CPSE procedures and timelines. The 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.

86. FBA and BIP for Admins: An Overview of Regulatory Components of the FBA and BIP Process (also known as FBA/BIP Toolkit)

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 6/11/2026

This training, formerly, known as FBA/BIP ToolKit, provides participants the opportunity to take a close look at the NYSED regulatory requirements for districts and schools to conduct FBAs and develop BIPs. Throughout the session, we will explore and discover the 7 steps needed of a team problem-solving model and discuss the necessary regulatory components of each step, including progress monitoring. Participants will have opportunities to reflect upon their current process. So, whether this is your starting place to learn about the foundations of NYSED regulatory requirements pertaining to FBAs and BIPs, if you need to adjust your systems and identify gaps in your current processes, or if you have strong systems but want to build in fidelity checks to sustain what you are doing well, this training will provide something for you.

87. 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: 6/12/2026

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.

88. ASYNCHRONOUS Explicit Instruction: An Evidence-Based Strategy 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: 6/16/2026

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 special education (and general education) students. Research has shown higher achievement results for students with disabilities in both reading and math after receiving explicit instruction. This training will be asynchronous with a 1-hour follow-up zoom on June 16, 2026, from 7:30am-8:30am. The content will be on a wakelet with activities submitted through a Microsoft form. Materials will be emailed directly participants after registering. If you have any questions, please reach out to Deena Fairchild at Deena_Fairchild@boces.monroe.edu

89. The Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Learning Standards Across the Lifespan: Connecting Knowledge to Skills

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: This training should be offered to wide audiences including, but not limited to, general and special education teachers and administrators, related service personnel, school counselors, agency representatives, families, and students.

Dates: 6/16/2026

This is an asynchronous training with self-directed modules and a zoom follow up session. The goals of this training are to ensure that participants will: 1. Identify foundational New York State (NYS) Part 100 Regulations and field memos related to career exploration and development in the classroom 2. Identify effective instructional design practices to teach academic and transition skills simultaneously 3. Apply the CDOS learning standards to all academic instruction across all grade levels 4. Recognize how the CDOS learning standards support all of the Multiple Pathways to Graduation and Exiting Credentials Transition-focused education means that a fundamental purpose of the education students receive is to prepare them for life after high school. When we have transition-focused education, all aspects of the educational experience connect back to this goal; it is the fundamental basis of the education the student is receiving both in school and at home. Research indicates the development of self-determination skills can (should) begin early, and the development of career development skills should begin before high school. Part 100.1(l) of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education defines Career and Technical Education (CTE) as a kindergarten through adult program area of study that includes rigorous academic content closely aligned with career and technical subject matter, using the State learning standards for career development and occupational studies as a framework. The purpose of this training is to provide resources and strategies that practitioners and families can use to achieve these goals.

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