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1. Fall 2025 Smart Start Essentials Asynchronous - Grades K - 8

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

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

Dates: 10/1/2025

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

Registration is open until October 30th

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

This 20-hour asynchronous learning experience empowers K-8 educators to integrate the NYS CSDF standards into their classrooms. Participants will work through interactive modules featuring self-paced activities, instructional strategies, synchronous meetings and lesson creation opportunity. By immersing themselves in the standards through the lens of content-based lessons, participants will gain an expertise of the standards and their relationship to content areas. Attendees may partner to collaborate for lesson creation. Coursework is open from Oct 1, 2025-Jan 25, 2026 and will include 2 optional 1.5 hr webinars for additional learning.

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

Teachers will receive up to a $500 stipend once they complete the work and an additional $70 stipend for a completed lesson. The stipend for the webinars is $35 per hour.

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

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

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

Dates: 10/14/2025

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

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

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

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

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3. AI User Group for Future-Ready Classrooms

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

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

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

Sessions:

October 22nd Welcome to AI in Education

November 19th Prompt Engineering for Teachers

December 17th AI for Differentiation & Inclusion

January 19th AI and Formative Assessment

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

March 25th Creative AI in Student Projects

April 22nd Ethics, Equity, and Digital Literacy

May 28th Student Showcases and AI Reflections

June 9th Looking Ahead - Planning and Scaling AI Use

Zoom link will be provided before each session.

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

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

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

Dates: 10/30/2025

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

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

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

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

AI 101: Theory and Practice

AI 102: Student Empowerment & Application

AI 103: Leveraging AI for Personalized Student Learning

AI 104: AI in Student Engagement and Assessment

AI 105: Advanced Applications of AI in Educational Systems

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

Click Enroll to register and on November 1st you will be emailed the link to the A.I. University. If you enroll after November 1st, please email Doreen Pietrantoni Doreen_pietrantoni@boces.monroe.edu and Kate Rice Katherine_rice@boces.monroe.edu to receive the link to our A.I. University site.

The University will be open until June 26th, 2025. We accept rolling enrollment.

5. Smart Start Fall Essentials Webinar

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Fall Essentials participants

Dates: 11/12/2025

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

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Grant Participants

Dates: 11/13/2025

For Smart Start Grant participants only

During this 1.5 hour webinar, attendees will dig deeper into the Networks and System Design standards for classroom integration and continue to build portfolios. Bring a lesson that can be aligned to the Networks and System Design Standards.

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7. Smart Start Webinar: Networks and System Design

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Grant Participants

Dates: 11/17/2025

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8. Threads of Time: Designing Stories & History with Canva

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

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

Dates: 11/18/2025

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In this hands-on session, K-12 educators will explore how Canva can bring the humanities to life through powerful visual storytelling. Learn how to guide students in crafting timelines, infographics, and digital narratives that connect literature, history, and culture. Whether students are analyzing a novel, exploring a historical era, or synthesizing primary sources, Canva offers creative tools to help them visualize and communicate their understanding. Walk away with ready-to-use templates, project ideas, and strategies to deepen engagement in both ELA and Social Studies classrooms.

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9. Recording - Smart Start Fall Essentials Webinar

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Fall Essentials participants

Dates: 11/27/2025

New

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

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Grant Participants

Dates: 12/8/2025

For Smart Start Grant participants only

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

11. Smart Start Webinar: Networks and System Design

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Grant Participants

Dates: 12/8/2025

12. Design & Discover: Canva for Math & Science

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

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

Dates: 12/11/2025

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate Canva Users

Unlock the power of visual learning in your math and science classrooms with Canva! In this interactive, hands-on session, educators will explore how to use Canva's intuitive design tools to help students visualize data, model scientific processes, and communicate mathematical thinking with clarity and creativity.

Participants will:

🧠 Discover how to create engaging visuals like graphs, charts, diagrams, and data displays that support conceptual understanding.

🧪 Design science-focused resources such as lab report templates, life cycle diagrams, process posters, and interactive science journals.

➗ Build math visuals including number lines, fraction models, geometric shapes, and problem-solving templates.

📈 Explore Canva's charting tools and how to integrate real-world data into student projects.

🧩 Customize templates for exit tickets, vocabulary cards, and formative assessments aligned to math and science standards.

💡 Collaborate on ideas for student-created projects like infographics, science fair posters, and math explainer videos.

By the end of the session, teachers will walk away with a toolkit of ready-to-use templates, classroom examples, and ideas for integrating Canva into both digital and print-based instruction. Whether you're teaching equations or ecosystems, this session will help you design with purpose and discover new ways to engage learners.

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13. Craft and Create - A Hands-On Approach to Social-Emotional Learning in the Library

Program: Library Services - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: School Librarians in the Monroe One and Monroe 2 Regions

Dates: 12/12/2025

Join fellow school librarians for Craft and Create, a full-day professional development dedicated to exploring the intersection of crafting and social-emotional learning (SEL). This immersive experience will equip librarians with creative, hands-on activities that foster emotional growth, self-expression, and mindfulness in students-all within the welcoming space of the library.

Throughout the day, participants will:

-Learn new craft-based techniques designed to support SEL skills such as self-awareness, resilience, empathy, and emotional regulation.

-Engage in hands-on workshops covering art therapy-inspired projects, sensory activities, and collaborative creations that encourage reflection and community building.

-Discover ways to integrate crafting into library programming to support diverse learners in processing emotions and building interpersonal skills.

-Connect with peers to share ideas, strategies, and success stories in implementing SEL through creative expression.

By the end of Craft and Create, librarians will leave with a toolkit of ready-to-use activities, a renewed appreciation for the power of creativity, and the confidence to make their libraries a sanctuary for both artistic exploration and emotional growth.

This day will be a collaboration between Monroe One and Monroe 2 BOCES and is open only to school librarians in those regions.

14. Developing Digital Detectives - A Book Study for School Librarians

Program: Library Services - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 12/12/2025

In today's AI-infused digital world, teaching students to critically evaluate information is more important than ever. This book study will guide school librarians through Developing Digital Detectives by Jennifer LaGarde and Darren Hudgins, a practical and insightful resource that empowers educators to foster media literacy skills in students.

Throughout the study, participants will explore key strategies from the book, including how to help students analyze sources, recognize misinformation, and build habits of inquiry. Each session will include discussions on core concepts, real-world applications, and collaborative activities to integrate these skills into library instruction.

Librarians will leave with:

-A deeper understanding of the book's framework for developing "digital detectives." -Practical strategies for teaching media literacy in engaging and meaningful ways. -Tools for evaluating sources and guiding students through critical thinking exercises. -A network of peers to share ideas and experiences in media literacy instruction.

By the end of this book study, librarians will be equipped with actionable approaches to help students navigate the digital landscape with confidence and curiosity.

This 10-week, asynchronous course will run from October 3-December 12th. This book is really geared for grades 3-8, but activities may be modified for lower or higher grade levels.

Monroe One SLS has a very limited number of books available to librarians in the Monroe One region who may not have a copy already.

15. Putting the AI Scope & Sequence into Action

Program: Library Services - CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: K-12 School Librarians

Dates: 12/12/2025

Join us for this asynchronous professional development course as we explore the AI Scope and Sequence developed by the School Library Systems Association of New York. Designed specifically for school librarians, this course focuses on how to teach about artificial intelligence, not just with it, across all K-12 grade bands. Each week, participants will engage with curated resources aligned to the document's four major strands: Why AI (its role in our lives and world), How AI Works (technical foundations), AI in Society (ethics, privacy, workforce, and global impact), and AI in Practice (responsible, inclusive, and creative use).

Deepen your own understanding of AI through readings and media, then collaborate in discussion forums to share reflections, resources, and implementation strategies. The culminating goal of the course is to co-create and share fully developed, classroom-ready lesson plans that align with one or more strands of the scope and sequence and can be used by other librarians.

This course will take place asynchronously on Schoology, with weekly modules and collaborative discussion prompts. Whether you're new to AI or already experimenting with AI instruction, this course will support you in bringing this important topic to life in your school community.

Course will begin October 3rd and close on December 12th.

16. Smart Start Webinar: Cybersecurity

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Grant Participants

Dates: 12/16/2025

For Smart Start Grant participants only

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

17. Smart Start Fall Essentials Webinar

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Fall Essentials participants

Dates: 1/7/2026

18. Smart Start Webinar: Digital Literacy

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Grant Participants

Dates: 1/8/2026

For Smart Start Grant participants only

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

19. Smart Start Webinar: Digital Literacy

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Grant Participants

Dates: 1/13/2026

20. Smart Start Webinar: Portfolio/Lesson Creation Overview

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Grant Participants

Dates: 2/10/2026

For Smart Start Grant participants only

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

21. Smart Start Webinar: Portfolio/Lesson Creation Overview

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Grant Participants

Dates: 2/12/2026

For Smart Start Grant participants only

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

22. Winter 2026 Smart Start Essentials Asynchronous - Grades K - 8

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

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

Dates: 2/15/2026

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

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

This 20-hour asynchronous professional learning experience empowers K-8 educators to integrate the NYS CSDF standards into their classrooms. Participants will work through interactive modules featuring self-paced activities, instructional strategies, synchronous meetings and a lesson creation opportunity. By immersing themselves in the standards through the lens of content-based lessons, participants will gain an expertise of the standards themselves and their relationship to content areas. Attendees will be partnered to collaborate in the lesson creation process. Coursework will be open from February 1st-May 10th, 2026.

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

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

Full Details of PD

Date is for Frontline purposes only

23. RECORDING: Smart Start Webinar: Computational Thinking Focus

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Grant Participants

Dates: 2/28/2026

New

For Smart Start Grant participants only

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

CLICK HERE to access form with recording

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

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

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Grant Participants

Dates: 2/28/2026

For Smart Start Grant participants only

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

CLICK HERE to access form with recording

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

25. Smart Start: Portfolio Open Office Hours Webinar

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Participants

Dates: 3/4/2026

For Smart Start participants only

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

26. Smart Start: Portfolio Open Office Hours Webinar

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Participants

Dates: 3/10/2026

For Smart Start participants only

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

27. Smart Start Grant: Showcase & Celebration

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

Audience: Smart Start Participants

Dates: 3/26/2026

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

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

Program: Library Services - CTLE Approved Sponsor

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

Dates: 5/29/2026

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

Throughout the event, librarians will:

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

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

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

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

29. 12 Days of Canva (Asynchronous)

Program: Model Schools - Instructional Specialist- CTLE Approved Sponsor

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

Dates: 5/29/2026

New

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

Education Templates

Quizzes and Polls

Collaboratie Whiteboard

Coding (no coding experience necessary!)

Magic Studio

Sheets

Video 2.0

Docs & Email

Magic Write

Stickers

Interactive Student Activities

One File Projects

Link to resources will be sent on December 1, 2025.

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

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