Frontline Education

1. SPP Indicator 13 Required Regional Learning

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 11/13/2025

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

2. Disciplinary Change in Placement (DCIP) in the Suspension Process of Students with Disabilities @WFL BOCES Conference Center

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: 11/17/2025

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 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.

3. 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: 11/19/2025

This explicit instruction training package is intended to support participants' knowledge of explicit instruction and teachers' abilities to effectively implement explicit instruction. Explicit instruction is a high leverage practice that has proven to be effective for 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 November 19, 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

4. 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: 11/20/2025 to 12/3/2025

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Throughout this 2-day series, participants will build fluency with the theoretical foundations on which FBAs and BIPs are based (i.e., the behavioral pathway). They will understand and develop the skills necessary to complete the FBA; learn the components of the Competing Behavior Pathway (CBP) from which to develop the BIP and develop the skills necessary to monitor and evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the student's BIP. Participants must attend both days. 

5. CSE Chairperson Training

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 11/21/2025 to 12/4/2025

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

6. Understanding the Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 11/21/2025

The purpose of Understanding the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is to gain a foundational understanding of the entire IEP process, including but not limited to the Committee on Special Education (CSE), the roles and responsibilities of all parties, the various components of the IEP, and the transition planning process.

7. Transition Assessments to Inform the Development of the IEP

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 12/3/2025

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.

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

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 12/8/2025

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.

9. Transition in the IEP

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 12/8/2025

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.

10. Transition from EI to CPSE for Professionals 2-part series

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 12/11/2025 to 1/8/2026

This presentation will guide professionals through the process of transitioning children from Early Intervention to the Committee on Preschool Special Education by learning about the role of the Early Intervention Program and the Committee on Preschool Special Education as it relates to the transition process as well as how to encourage and facilitate participation of parents in the provision of preschool special education services for their child.

11. Disciplinary Change in Placement (DCIP) in the Suspension Process of Students with Disabilities @ WFL BOCES Conference Center

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: 12/15/2025

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.

12. 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: 12/17/2025

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

13. 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: 12/18/2025

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 December 18th 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 December 18th to receive CTLE credit.

14. 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.

15. 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

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. Transition from EI to CPSE for Professionals

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 1/20/2026

This presentation will guide professionals through the process of transitioning children from Early Intervention to the Committee on Preschool Special Education by learning about the role of the Early Intervention Program and the Committee on Preschool Special Education as it relates to the transition process as well as how to encourage and facilitate participation of parents in the provision of preschool special education services for their child.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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

22. PBIS Tier 1 Booster: Tier 1 Teaming

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Tier 1 teams

Dates: 2/3/2026

TEAM participation is REQUIRED for this. This half-day professional development workshop is designed to serve as a booster session for Tier 1 PBIS 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 TFI within the last 12 months.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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

28. 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.

29. 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

30. 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.

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. 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

34. 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.

35. 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.

36. 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.

37. 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.

38. 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.

39. 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.

40. 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.

41. 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

42. 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.

43. 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. 

44. 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.

45. 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

46. 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.

47. 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

48. 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.

49. 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.

50. CPSE Module

Program: Mid West Regional Partnership Center - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Dates: 6/3/2026

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.

51. 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.

52. 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.

53. 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

54. 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

55. 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

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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.

56. 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.

57. 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

58. 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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