Frontline Education

1. Data Privacy Officer (DPO) Cohort Trainings

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Monroe 1 and 2 Distrist DPOs

Dates: 9/12/2023 to 5/15/2024

Data Privacy Officer (DPO) training will take place each month at 11 Linden Park. Each month's training will be 2.5 hours scheduled over the course of each training date.

Topics covered include:

Creating a data inventory practice and data flow mapping

Creating an asset inventory practice

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

2. Westfall Academy ONLY Professional Learning Community (PLC)

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Westfall Academy All Staff

Dates: 9/26/2023 to 5/7/2024

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We will continue our work on restorative practices, instructional strategies, sharing of best practices and pedagogy.

3. Excellence Through the Math Practices Project

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 9/27/2023 to 5/15/2024

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Welcome back for year two 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.

4. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) 3rd Edition, Volume 2

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Teachers, Reading Specialists, Special Education Teachers, ENL Teachers, Building Administrators

Dates: 9/28/2023 to 11/14/2023

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LETRS stands for Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling. This comprehensive professional development empowers teachers to understand the science behind how students learn to read and why some students struggle. LETRS participants will deepen their knowledge of the what, why and how of scientifically based reading instruction - while sharpening their ability to diagnose why students are struggling and how to provide proven interventions. LETRS 3rd Edition professional development is delivered in a series of units that address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. The full LETRS course is two volumes (volume 1 focuses on word recognition; volume 2 focuses on language comprehension). This 4-day series will address volume 2. In addition, participants will receive a LETRS manual and 1-year access to an online learning platform with additional professional learning about the Science of Reading.

5. Understanding & Cultivating Well-Being through Positive Psychology

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: K-12 School Staff - Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Counselors, Administrators

Dates: 9/28/2023 to 10/13/2023

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"Positive Psychology is the scientific study of what makes life most worth living” ~ Peterson, 2008

At Peaceful Kids, we study happiness for a living, and we are passionate about sharing our knowledge with others. Research in the new field of positive psychology shows there are many ways to increase well-being. In this course, we cover some of the basic concepts of positive psychology including leveraging character strengths to cultivate well-being and exploring the PERMA model of well-being developed by Martin Seligman, the founder of positive psychology. Through independent reflections and group activities, participants will experience the efficacy of positive psychology concepts including strengths spotting, savoring, and flow. Participants will learn ways to build optimism and fortify resilience. A new language around flourishing and a fresh perspective on well-being will be introduced by working with these ideas during course activities. Participants will leave with tools to utilize personally and to help others.

Participants will cultivate wellness by working through 8 modules over the course of two full days.

September 28 modules include: Focus on Self-Awareness; Mindfulness & Personal Character Strengths; Build on Our Strengths & Strength Spotting in Others; Positive Emotions: Leverage Seligman's Scientific PERMA Model of Well-Being; Engagement & Flow: Leverage Seligman's Scientific PERMA Model of Well-Being

October 13 modules include: Relationships: Leverage Seligman's Scientific PERMA Model of Well-Being; Meaning: Leverage Seligman's Scientific PERMA Model of Well-Being; Achievement: Leverage Seligman's Scientific PERMA Model of Well-Being; Deepen Your Understanding of Resilience & Optimism

6. WEBSTER - INVITE ONLY - LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) 3rd Edition, Volume 2

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Teachers, Reading Specialists, Special Education Teachers, ENL Teachers, Building Administrators

Dates: 9/28/2023 to 11/14/2023

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LETRS stands for Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling. This comprehensive professional development empowers teachers to understand the science behind how students learn to read and why some students struggle. LETRS participants will deepen their knowledge of the what, why and how of scientifically based reading instruction - while sharpening their ability to diagnose why students are struggling and how to provide proven interventions. LETRS 3rd Edition professional development is delivered in a series of units that address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. The full LETRS course is two volumes (volume 1 focuses on word recognition; volume 2 focuses on language comprehension). This 4-day series will address volume 2. In addition, participants will receive a LETRS manual and 1-year access to an online learning platform with additional professional learning about the Science of Reading.

7. Westfall Academy ONLY-Full Day Professional Development #1

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Westfall Academy

Dates: 10/2/2023

We will continue our work on restorative practices, instructional strategies, best practices and pedagogy. A more detailed description forthcoming.

8. Building Your Skills as an Instructional Coach

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 10/4/2023 to 4/10/2024

Instructional coaches play a crucial role in supporting classroom teachers while moving district/building goals forward. It is one of the most effective ways to improve student achievement and promote teacher efficacy. This professional learning series is designed to support instructional coaches in the development of skills, strategies and dispositions necessary for success as an instructional leader.

Everyone benefits from having a coach...including the coach!

9. VIRTUAL BOOK STUDY- Belonging Through a Culture of Dignity

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: School leaders, teachers, social workers, counselors

Dates: 10/5/2023 to 11/28/2023

This book study focuses on how to create cultures of connection and belonging in order to implement equity strategies that actually make a difference. The authors argue that schools have primarily been focused on building cultures of achievement leaving behind the foundational elements upon which educational equity is based, belonging and dignity. Through their research and subsequent hands-on work with districts across the country, they are able to make their approach accessible and tangible in the implementation of educational equity initiatives. Please join us for this 5-part book study. YOU MUST PURCHASE THE BOOK ON YOUR OWN.

10. Monroe 1 & 2 Social Studies Leadership Cohort

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: K-12 Social Studies District Leaders

Dates: 10/11/2023 to 5/22/2024

Description: The Social Studies Leadership Cohort offers opportunities to review updates from NYSED, share best practices, connect with community resources, and collaborate with area colleagues regarding current topics and issues. Participants are encouraged to help shape the agenda to best fit their needs leading up to each session. This year there will be a session focused on K-5 Social Studies and one session focused on Regents exams.

11. PeaceFull Kids Presents: Teacher Wellness Series ~ Interactive Virtual Workshops Focused on Supporting YOUR Well-Being through Character Strengths

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 10/11/2023 to 10/18/2023

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Do you want to: increase happiness? strengthen relationships? reduce stress? build meaning & purpose?

Join us and have fun identifying and appreciating the unique qualities and capabilities that make you the best version of yourself! During this workshop, you will be introduced to some basic concepts from the new field of positive psychology and experience tools that you can use to enhance your personal well-being. Research shows that we can intentionally increase our opportunities for flourishing. Through engaging activities and assessments, identify your top strengths and learn how to leverage them for personal growth and well-being in all aspects of your life including relationships, work, and personal goals.

12. Restorative Practices for Administrators and Restorative Leaders: A Regional PLC for Restorative Practioners with PiRI - VIRTUAL

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: PreK-12 Administrators and Restorative Leaders

Dates: 10/11/2023 to 5/8/2024

If you are an administrator and/or restorative leader and you want to meet with other leaders in the region, this opportunity is for you! Join an online Professional Learning Community for Administrators and Restorative Leaders.

The PLC will meet each month virtually to discuss the following topics (and more):

Workshop 1, October 11, 2023: Addressing Chronic Truancy with Restorative Practice

Workshop 2, November 8, 2023: Using Restorative Practices in Team and Family Meetings

Workshop 3, December 13, 2023: Aligning a Trauma Informed Lense and SEL with Restorative Practices

Workshop 4: January 10, 2024: Grievances versus Gripes - A Restorative Approach to Staff Conflict

Workshop 5: February 14, 2024: Facilitating Circles about Race

Workshop 6: March 13, 2024: Evaluating School-wide Restorative Practices

Workshop 7: April 10, 2024: Using a Restorative Script for IEP Meetings

Workshop 8: May 8, 2024: Creating a 3-Year Plan for RP Implementation

13. APPR Lead Evaluator of TEACHERS Recertification

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Adminstrators

Dates: 10/17/2023

This training is designed for administrators who evaluate teachers and have already attended a 4 day initial APPR training. This APPR Lead Evaluator of Teachers Recertification Training is in accordance with the 9 assurance areas as outlined in 3012-D regulations.

14. Regional Science Leaders Meetings

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Regional Science Leaders or their representative

Dates: 10/18/2023 to 5/21/2024

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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.

15. Building Thinking Classrooms in Math K-12: A Virtual Book Study

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 10/18/2023 to 2/14/2024

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Please join us for a monthly virtual facilitated discussion about the book, Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12: 14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning, by Peter Liljedahl. Participants will read 3 chapters per month and meet virtually to discuss the practices through zoom. This book is generating a great deal of excitement in math education. It is based on years of research done by the author in hundreds of classrooms and partners beautifully with our regional work of leading with the NYS Standards for Mathematical Practice. PARIICIPANTS WILL NEED TO ORDER THE BOOK ON THEIR OWN and come prepared by reading chapters 1-3 PRIOR to the first zoom meeting.

16. GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance) Advisors Regional Meeting #1

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 10/18/2023

The GSA Advisors Regional Meetings will focus on all things related to leading such groups in schools. Additionally, each meeting will also focus on sharing ideas and resources for upcoming LGBTQIA+ specific celebration days and months. For this meeting we will share ideas and resources for events happening in the month of October including LGBTQ+ History Month, International Pronouns Day, and National Coming Out Day. Please email Jeanette_Adams-Price@boces.monroe.edu if you have any questions.

17. Building Resilience and Equity - NYSAWA Panel Discussion

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: School & District Leaders

Dates: 10/18/2023

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The New York State Association for Women in Administration and Monroe One BOCES Office of School Improvement proudly present - Building Resilience and Equity

You don't want to miss this panel discussion about the roles these leaders play in advancing equity for all students. The panel will discuss topics that include: identifying and removing barriers to access and opportunity; fostering equitable learning environments and increasing and pathways to an equitable workforce.

The panelist include:

Timothy Baker - Assistant Principal - East Irondequoit

Redia Bridges - Assistant Principal - East Irondequoit CSD

Chrissy Miga - Assistant Superintendent of Instruction - West Irondequoit

Alicia Shippy - MLA/HS Principal - East Rochester

Cedrick Simmons - Director of Equity - Greece

Julia Solan - Family and Community Program Coordinator - Newark

Svetlana Stowell - Director of Diversity and Equity Planning - Monroe One BOCES

Please note: The subscriber price is for NYSAWA members ($60) and the non-subscriber price is for non-members ($80).
We kindly request your registration by October 11. Any cancellations after October 16 will not be refunded.

Registration includes: Admission and Dinner
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18. Restorative Practices for Teachers: A Regional PLC for Restorative Champions with PiRI - VIRTUAL

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: PreK-12 Teachers

Dates: 10/19/2023 to 5/23/2024

If you are an educator trained in restorative practices and you want to meet with other restorative champions, this opportunity is for you! Join an online Professional Learning Community for Restorative Champions.

The PLC will meet each month virtually to discuss the following topics (and more):

Workshop 1, October 19, 2023: Community Building Booster Workshop

Workshop 2, November 16, 2023: Teaching Social Emotional Skills in Circle

Workshop 3, December 21, 2023: Facilitating Circles with Staff

Workshop 4: January 18, 2024: Restorative Conversations in the Classroom

Workshop 5: February 15, 2024: Academic Circles

Workshop 6: March 21, 2024: Using Circles to Engage Families and the Community

Workshop 7: April 18, 2024: Addressing Behaviors Through Community Building

Workshop 8: May 23, 2024: Celebrating Successes and Giving Gratitude

19. Safe Zone Training for Educators

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Classroom teachers, School leaders, GSA Advisors, School Counselors, Social Workers, School Psychologists, School Nurses

Dates: 10/24/2023

Have you ever wished you had a safe, non-judgmental space to ask questions about LGBTQ+ individuals and identity? Are you confused by the differences between gender, expression, identity and orientation? Have you ever wondered what the letters in the LGBTQ+ initialism mean? Would you like strategies for creating more welcoming and affirming learning spaces for LGBTQ+ students, colleagues, and families? This professional learning opportunity provides the tools you need! While progress is slowly being made to create more welcoming and affirming learning spaces there is still much to be done. For LGBTQ+ students, colleagues, and families the school environment can pose numerous threats and obstacles. Below are some eye-opening statistics from GLSEN's (Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network) 2021 New York State School Climate Report: 90% of LGBTQ+ students heard anti-LGBTQ+ remarks/slurs; only 25% of LGBTQ+ students were taught positive representations of LGBTQ+ people, history or events; 53% of LGBTQ+ students heard staff make homophobic remarks and 69% heard negative remarks about someone's gender expression from staff. Anti-LGBTQ discrimination means that LGBTQ+ students miss more school, have lower GPAs, and lower self-esteem. This dynamic, interactive professional learning session focuses on building your ally skills, developing welcoming and affirming learning spaces through the use of inclusive and respectful language, terminology, pronouns and discourse, assessing the physical environment for inclusivity, creating inclusive learning opportunities, and knowing where to go for resources and support. Attending this workshop is a proactive step towards creating welcoming and affirming learning spaces. Program participants will receive a Safe Zone sticker and course materials. Contact Jeanette_Adams-Price@boces.monroe.edu for more information.

20. SEL and Play in Elementary Learning Environments

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Elementary educators

Dates: 10/25/2023

Play is at the core of our creativity, innovation, and socialization. It's the vehicle for how we learn to cooperate and co-create. It provides opportunities to model and practice self-regulation and interpersonal sensitivity. Through play, kids are able to develop their social and emotional skills by building their sense of identity and self-esteem; learning helpful strategies for navigating peer conflict, solving problems, fostering relationships, and managing their own emotions; becoming more self-aware; developing fostering empathy and belonging (being seen, heard, and valued); and using self-control. Join me for a fun-filled day focused on incorporating play in meaningful ways that help students not only build those SEL skills but get to know one another better, while creating a positive climate in which to learn and grow. Dress comfortably!

21. Regional Literacy Leaders (for Teachers and Administrators in Monroe County Schools)

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Teacher leaders and administrators employed in school districts in Monroe County.

Dates: 10/26/2023 to 5/23/2024

The Regional Literacy Leaders group meets throughout the school year in order to provide ELA specific updates from NYSED; explore best curriculum, assessment, and instructional practices; and provide networking opportunities among group members.

22. VIRTUAL BOOK STUDY- SEL Every Day: Integrating Social and Emotional Learning with Instruction in Secondary Classrooms

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: School leaders, SEL leaders, secondary classroom teachers

Dates: 11/2/2023 to 12/21/2023

SEL Every Day is an accessible guide for teachers about how to integrate SEL into their instruction. Author, Meena Srinivasan, offers a holistic approach to SEL and academic instruction, rather than treating it as a stand-alone "add-on" or intervention. This book draws on the latest research and resources to offer individual teachers and teacher teams an accessible guide to incorporating SEL into everyday teaching in middle- and high- school classrooms. PARTICIPANTS WILL NEED TO PURCHASE THE BOOK ON THERI OWN.

23. Implementing a Restorative School Culture of Accountability: A System that Works

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 11/7/2023

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This introductory training designed for building administrators and district level leaders will tell the story of one school's journey from a culture in crisis, reeling from the post Covid fallout, to reestablishing and reinventing a culture of accountability for students and staff. Learn how to promote a culture predicated on a transparent and consistent approach to implementing restorative practices and social emotional learning. Throughout this training, participants will hear real life anecdotal experiences from the individuals who have and are currently doing the actual work. In addition, you will be provided with the principles of a pragmatic and systematic implementation of how to reestablish the culture of a building and promote true accountability from students and staff. Not only will you be provided with firsthand accounts and practical action steps, but with real and authentic data demonstrating the impact of this approach.

24. NYSED SEL Goals & Benchmarks in Your K-2 Classroom

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 11/8/2023

During these sessions we will develop our understanding of the NYSED SEL goals and benchmarks. Sessions are designed for educators working with K-2 students. We will also learn how high leverage SEL strategies can be meaningfully embedded into content areas and classroom routines, while planning for our next steps.

25. Disaster Recovery Workshop with Info-Tech Research

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Internal Monroe 1 BOCES staff

Dates: 11/13/2023 to 11/16/2023

The workshop is designed to teach attendees how to "take a practical but structured approach to creating a concise and effective disaster recovery plan.”

This is for internal M1B employees only

Topics include:

Defining a DRP scope and dependencies,

Assessing the maturity of a disaster recovery plan,

Identifying applications, systems, and dependencies,

Conducting a Business Impact Analysis to determine acceptable response times,

Estimating the impact of downtime,

Determining acceptable RTO/RPO targets,

Determining current state recovery workflows,

Identifying and prioritizing projects to close gaps,

Developing future state recovery workflows,

Case Study of a practical right-sized disaster recovery plan,

Utilizing the Info-Tech Disaster Recovery Plan roadmap tool

26. Tiny Humans Big Emotions Book Study

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Early Childhood Educators and Administrators

Dates: 11/14/2023 to 4/9/2024

Emotional development experts Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed. and Lauren Stauble, M.S. are at the forefront of a movement to foster little ones' emotional intelligence. Their revolutionary Collaborative Emotion Processing (CEP) method has been a game changer for parents and educators, and now they are sharing it with readers in this indispensable guide. Designed for all humans-tiny and big-this book shows caregivers how to handle their children's outbursts while empowering them to recognize and manage difficult feelings like anger, sadness, and shame, along with anxiety. Tiny Humans, Big Emotions also equips adults with tools for emotional intelligence so they can respond with intention. This innovative approach teaches children self-regulation and empathy, even as it strengthens the adult-child relationship, setting the groundwork for a lifetime of emotional resilience and wellbeing.

This book is an essential, empathetic guide that will teach educators to notice their own habits and hold space for their tiny human's big emotions. This virtual book study consists of six 1.5 hour virtual sessions starting in November. Participants are expected to purchase their own book and to read 2 chapters in preparation for each session.

Author, Alyssa Campbell, will join the book study at the start (November 14) and the end (April 9) of the book study experience to share her expertise, answer questions and engage with the group around supporting young children in the school setting.

27. SEL Regional Leaders Community Meeting #1

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: SEL Leaders

Dates: 11/15/2023

The SEL Regional Leaders Community meets 4 times throughout the course of the school year in order to provide SEL specific updates from the SEL statewide leaders group and NYSED; explore best curriculum, assessment, and instructional practices; and provide networking and sharing opportunities among group members. Meetings during the 2023-2024 school year will include a focus on the revised NYS SEL benchmarks, belonging through a culture of dignity, and developing our own SEL practices. Please email questions to Jeanette_Adams-Price@boces.monroe.edu.

28. Peacefull Kids Presents: Optimism

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 11/15/2023

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"...you can learn it, you can measure it, you can teach it, and you will be healthier and happier for it.” ~ Dr. Aaron T. Beck

Did you know that your optimism is not fixed? In this one-hour workshop, we will explore the principles of positive psychology to support optimism in your daily life. Optimistic thinking is not wishful thinking; it is a mindset that can lead to greater well-being and resilience. This course is designed to provide you with practical tools and insights to help you foster optimism in yourself and others.

29. Implementing a Restorative School Culture of Accountability: A System that Works for LEADERS

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: K-12 Administrators

Dates: 11/21/2023

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This introductory training designed for building administrators and district level leaders will tell the story of one school's journey from a culture in crisis, reeling from the post Covid fallout, to reestablishing and reinventing a culture of accountability for students and staff. Learn how to promote a culture predicated on a transparent and consistent approach to implementing restorative practices and social emotional learning. Throughout this training, participants will hear real life anecdotal experiences from the individuals who have and are currently doing the actual work. In addition, you will be provided with the principles of a pragmatic and systematic implementation of how to reestablish the culture of a building and promote true accountability from students and staff. Not only will you be provided with firsthand accounts and practical action steps, but with real and authentic data demonstrating the impact of this approach.

30. LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) 3rd Edition, Volume 2

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Teachers, Reading Specialists, Special Education Teachers, ENL Teachers, Building Administrators

Dates: 11/29/2023 to 12/12/2023

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LETRS stands for Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling. This comprehensive professional development empowers teachers to understand the science behind how students learn to read and why some students struggle. LETRS participants will deepen their knowledge of the what, why and how of scientifically based reading instruction - while sharpening their ability to diagnose why students are struggling and how to provide proven interventions. LETRS 3rd Edition professional development is delivered in a series of units that address each essential component of reading instruction and the foundational concepts that link each component. The full LETRS course is two volumes (volume 1 focuses on word recognition; volume 2 focuses on language comprehension). This 4-day series will address volume 2. In addition, participants will receive a LETRS manual and 1-year access to an online learning platform with additional professional learning about the Science of Reading.

31. NYSED SEL Goals & Benchmarks in Your 3-5 Classroom

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 11/29/2023

During these sessions we will develop our understanding of the NYSED SEL goals and benchmarks. Sessions are designed for educators working with 3-5 students. We will also learn how high leverage SEL strategies can be meaningfully embedded into content areas and classroom routines, while planning for our next steps.

32. VIRTUAL GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance) Advisors Regional Meeting #2

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 12/13/2023

The GSA Advisors Regional Meetings will focus on all things related to leading such groups in schools. Additionally, each meeting will also focus on sharing ideas and resources for upcoming LGBTQIA+ specific celebration days and months. For this meeting we will share ideas and resources for events happening in upcoming months including Transgender Awareness Week, Transgender Day of Remembrance, World Aids Day, Human Rights Day, and Black History Month. Please email Jeanette_Adams-Price@boces.monroe.edu if you have any questions.

33. NYSED SEL Goals & Benchmarks in Your 6-8 Classroom

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 12/19/2023

During these sessions we will develop our understanding of the NYSED SEL goals and benchmarks. Sessions are designed for educators working with 6-8 students. We will also learn how high leverage SEL strategies can be meaningfully embedded into content areas and classroom routines, while planning for our next steps.

34. SEL and Play in Secondary Learning Environments

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Elementary educators

Dates: 12/20/2023

Think play isn't for the older kids? Guess again, research has shown that we all need play as a part of our days, including adults. Play is at the core of our creativity, innovation, and socialization. It's the vehicle for how we learn to cooperate and co-create. It provides opportunities to model and practice self-regulation and interpersonal sensitivity. Through play, kids are able to develop their social and emotional skills by building their sense of identity and self-esteem; learning helpful strategies for navigating peer conflict, solving problems, fostering relationships, and managing their own emotions; becoming more self-aware; developing fostering empathy and belonging (being seen, heard, and valued); and using self-control. Join me for a fun-filled day focused on incorporating play in meaningful ways that help students not only build those SEL skills but get to know one another better, while creating a positive climate in which to learn and grow. Dress comfortably!

35. VIRTUAL BOOK STUDY: Assessing Students' Social and Emotional Learning: A Guide to Meaningful Measurement

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: classroom teachers, school and curriculum leaders

Dates: 1/4/2024 to 2/29/2024

This book synthesizes what we know about best practices in high-impact SEL assessment and offers step by step guidance for school leadership and educators. The author applies a strengths-based approach that considers SEL skills within the framework of a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS). This book helps educators understand what SEL skills are, and which skills matter most in school context, but will also provide a roadmap for deciding on assessment goals and choosing tools to help achieve them. The book also provides guidance on how to define skills in such a way that they can easily be assessed, and on how to interpret and use assessment data for continuous improvement. PARTICIPANTS MUST GET THE BOOK ON THEIR OWN.

36. VIRTUAL BOOK STUDY- What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Anyone working in a school setting.

Dates: 1/9/2024 to 2/6/2024

"Our earliest experiences shape our lives far down the road, and What Happened to You? provides powerful scientific and emotional insights into the behavioral patterns so many of us struggle to understand." What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing (2021) is a best-selling book written in collaboration between Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce D. Perry. It examines how individuals can understand themselves and others better through the lens of childhood adversity and trauma, offering scientific insights on the impact of traumatic experiences on human behavior. Through conversations between Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey, we begin to understand how positive relationships and a sense of belonging can help heal trauma and build resiliency. Participants will be able to develop their knowledge of trauma, resilience, and healing and be able to discuss its impact on their work, interactions, and relationships with others in the school setting. PARTICIPANTS MUST GET THE BOOK ON THEIR OWN.

37. NYSED SEL Goals & Benchmarks in Your 9-10 Classroom

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 1/11/2024

During these sessions we will develop our understanding of the NYSED SEL goals and benchmarks. Sessions are designed for educators working with 9-10 students. We will also learn how high leverage SEL strategies can be meaningfully embedded into content areas and classroom routines, while planning for our next steps.

38. SEL Regional Leaders Community Meeting #2 (VIRTUAL)

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: SEL Leaders

Dates: 1/17/2024

The SEL Regional Leaders Community meets 4 times throughout the course of the school year in order to provide SEL specific updates from the SEL statewide leaders group and NYSED; explore best curriculum, assessment, and instructional practices; and provide networking and sharing opportunities among group members. Meetings during the 2023-2024 school year will include a focus on the revised NYS SEL benchmarks, belonging through a culture of dignity, and developing our own SEL practices. Please email questions to Jeanette_Adams-Price@boces.monroe.edu.

39. NYSED SEL Goals & Benchmarks in Your 11-12 Classroom

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 1/25/2024

During these sessions we will develop our understanding of the NYSED SEL goals and benchmarks. Sessions are designed for educators working with 11-12 students. We will also learn how high leverage SEL strategies can be meaningfully embedded into content areas and classroom routines, while planning for our next steps.

40. NYSAA Training and Instruction - Full Day

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 1/31/2024

This full-day training is for teachers who need to administer the NYSAA for the 2023-2024 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 to bring their class list, current IEPs, and a laptop.

41. NYSAA Training and Instruction - Half-Day AM

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 2/1/2024

This half-day NYSAA training is for teachers who have previously administered NYSAA computer-based testing and need to administer the NYSAA for the 2023-2024 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.

42. NYSAA Training and Instruction - Half-Day PM

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 2/1/2024

This half-day NYSAA training is for teachers who have previously administered NYSAA computer-based testing and need to administer the NYSAA for the 2023-2024 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.

43. NYSAA Training and Instruction - Half-Day AM

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 2/12/2024

This half-day NYSAA training is for teachers who have previously administered NYSAA computer-based testing and need to administer the NYSAA for the 2023-2024 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.

44. NYSAA Training and Instruction - Half-Day PM

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 2/12/2024

This half-day NYSAA training is for teachers who have previously administered NYSAA computer-based testing and need to administer the NYSAA for the 2023-2024 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.

45. NYSAA Training and Instruction - Full Day

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 2/27/2024

This full-day training is for teachers who need to administer the NYSAA for the 2023-2024 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 to bring their class list, current IEPs, and a laptop.

46. NYSAA Training and Instruction - Half-Day AM

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 2/28/2024

This half-day NYSAA training is for teachers who have previously administered NYSAA computer-based testing and need to administer the NYSAA for the 2023-2024 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.

47. NYSAA Training and Instruction - Half-Day PM

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 2/28/2024

This half-day NYSAA training is for teachers who have previously administered NYSAA computer-based testing and need to administer the NYSAA for the 2023-2024 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.

48. GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance) Advisors Regional Meeting #3

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 3/5/2024

The GSA Advisors Regional Meetings will focus on all things related to leading such groups in schools. Additionally, each meeting will also focus on sharing ideas and resources for upcoming LGBTQIA+ specific celebration days and months. For this meeting we will work in small groups to check-in about the facilitation of our own GSAs thus far this school year, share and add resources to our shared drive, and hear about updates on regional happenings in the greater Rochester area for our LGBTQ+ young people. Please email Jeanette_Adams-Price@boces.monroe.edu if you have any questions.

49. Safe Zone Training for Educators

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Classroom teachers, School leaders, GSA Advisors, School Counselors, Social Workers, School Psychologists, School Nurses

Dates: 3/12/2024

Have you ever wished you had a safe, non-judgmental space to ask questions about LGBTQ+ individuals and identity? Are you confused by the differences between gender, expression, identity and orientation? Have you ever wondered what the letters in the LGBTQ+ initialism mean? Would you like strategies for creating more welcoming and affirming learning spaces for LGBTQ+ students, colleagues, and families? This professional learning opportunity provides the tools you need! While progress is slowly being made to create more welcoming and affirming learning spaces there is still much to be done. For LGBTQ+ students, colleagues, and families the school environment can pose numerous threats and obstacles. Below are some eye-opening statistics from GLSEN's (Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network) 2021 New York State School Climate Report: 90% of LGBTQ+ students heard anti-LGBTQ+ remarks/slurs; only 25% of LGBTQ+ students were taught positive representations of LGBTQ+ people, history or events; 53% of LGBTQ+ students heard staff make homophobic remarks and 69% heard negative remarks about someone's gender expression from staff. Anti-LGBTQ discrimination means that LGBTQ+ students miss more school, have lower GPAs, and lower self-esteem. This dynamic, interactive professional learning session focuses on building your ally skills, developing welcoming and affirming learning spaces through the use of inclusive and respectful language, terminology, pronouns and discourse, assessing the physical environment for inclusivity, creating inclusive learning opportunities, and knowing where to go for resources and support. Attending this workshop is a proactive step towards creating welcoming and affirming learning spaces. Program participants will receive a Safe Zone sticker and course materials. Contact Jeanette_Adams-Price@boces.monroe.edu for more information.

50. Westfall Academy ONLY Professional Development #2

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Westfall Academy ONLY

Dates: 3/20/2024

We will continue our work on restorative practices, instructional strategies, best practices and pedagogy. A more detailed description forthcoming.

51. SEL Regional Leaders Community Meeting #3

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: SEL Leaders

Dates: 3/27/2024

The SEL Regional Leaders Community meets 4 times throughout the course of the school year in order to provide SEL specific updates from the SEL statewide leaders group and NYSED; explore best curriculum, assessment, and instructional practices; and provide networking and sharing opportunities among group members. Meetings during the 2023-2024 school year will include a focus on the revised NYS SEL benchmarks, belonging through a culture of dignity, and developing our own SEL practices. Please email questions to Jeanette_Adams-Price@boces.monroe.edu.

52. The Savvy Ally (Second Edition) Virtual Book Study Series

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Classroom teachers, school leaders, counselors, social workers, teaching assistants, school nurses

Dates: 4/16/2024 to 5/28/2024

Please join us for this book study series focused on becoming knowledgeable and effective allies to our LGBTQ+ students families, colleagues, friends, and neighbors. Topics include: understanding LGBTQ+ identities and terms, LGBTQ+ etiquette, tips for having respectful conversations, dealing effectively with push back, answering common questions and concerns, allying responsibly, and sustaining our ally actions by caring for ourselves. Asynchronous reading will be assigned for each webinar session. REGISTRANTS MUST PURCHASE A COPY OF THE SAVVY ALLY SECOND EDITION BY JEANNIE GAINSBURG ON THEIR OWN and have completed reading of the Prologue and chapters 1-4 prior to the first session on April 16, 2024. A ZOOM LINK WILL BE EMAILED TO ALL REGISTRANTS THE MORNING OF April 16, 2024.

53. SEL Regional Leaders Community Meeting #4

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: SEL Leaders

Dates: 4/24/2024

The SEL Regional Leaders Community meets 4 times throughout the course of the school year in order to provide SEL specific updates from the SEL statewide leaders group and NYSED; explore best curriculum, assessment, and instructional practices; and provide networking and sharing opportunities among group members. Meetings during the 2023-2024 school year will include a focus on the revised NYS SEL benchmarks, belonging through a culture of dignity, and developing our own SEL practices. Please email questions to Jeanette_Adams-Price@boces.monroe.edu.

54. GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance) Advisors Regional Meeting #4

Program: Office of School Improvement - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 5/8/2024

The GSA Advisors Regional Meetings will focus on all things related to leading such groups in schools. Additionally, each meeting will also focus on sharing ideas and resources for upcoming LGBTQIA+ specific celebration days and months. For this meeting we will share ideas and resources for events happening in June including Pride, Pulse Night of Remembrance, Stonewall, and Juneteenth. Please email Jeanette_Adams-Price@boces.monroe.edu if you have any questions.

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