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1. Grading for Opportunity: (25-26 New Cohort)

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: District Teams

Dates: 7/24/2025 to 5/12/2026

Research shows that grading practices often favor privileged students and disadvantage those with less privilege, including students of color, those from low-income families, students receiving special education services, and English learners (Feldman, 2019).

Capital Region BOCES is pleased to offer two opportunities to explore this issue in more depth. The first is a one-day overview session. For those interested in furthering their understanding, there is also an option to continue as part of a cohort for the remainder of the academic year.

One-Day Overview - July 24, 2025
During this one-day program, you will:

• Gain an understanding of inequitable grading practices in the context of culturally responsive practices.

• Reflect upon current teacher grading and grade reporting practices to determine the degree to which students receive meaningful feedback and their knowledge and skills are accurately reported.

• Hear from teachers and leaders regarding their process toward systemic change, policy revision, professional learning and building.

• Begin to develop a plan for effective and long-term change specific to the needs of the school.

Full Year Program
If you wish to continue your learning, you can join us for four 2.5 hour sessions to learn more about equitable grading practices, explore essential elements of a successful change process, and develop a plan specific to the needs of your district. Participants will engage in guided professional learning, round table discussions and sharing of their planning and implementation steps.
  • Enrolled: 28/50
  • Wait: 0/0

2. Passport to reading

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 9/17/2025

An opportunity for K-12 librarians to integrate self-paced, self-selected deeper learning into the school year around reading and reading engagement to benefit their libraries and own knowledge and habits while building community and resources.
Each month consists of A) reading one choice book related to the monthly theme, B) accessing additional resources via the provided learning pathfinder, C) completing a brief reflection on Padlet, and D) connecting with at least one other participant on Padlet.
  • Enrolled: 10/20
  • Wait: 0/0

3. Communities of Practice for School Librarians

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians in WSWHE, Capital Region, Questar III, or HFM BOCES

Dates: 9/22/2025

Join us as we establish a community of learning librarians who are committed to improving their teaching practices by providing a forum to share successful, standards-aligned lessons, projects, and units. Work will be grounded in the Empire State Information Fluency Continuum, as well as the NYS Portrait of a Graduate and other relevant standards as appropriate. Participants will share practical, real-world lessons, projects, and experiences in a safe, responsive, and collaborative environment. All materials will be organized and shared in a way that benefits the participants. A secondary purpose is to share strategies for advocacy for the school library program through effective and engaging teaching and communication. School Librarians at any stage of their career, and teachers assigned to the library are welcome. We encourage both new and experienced school librarians to participate in order to promote a depth of knowledge and build on experience. Elementary and secondary school librarians are welcome. We will adapt our meetings and material organization as necessary to meet the needs of participants.
  • Enrolled: 9/20
  • Wait: 0/0

4. ENL 201 ~ 25-26 Cohort

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: ENL Teachers

Dates: 10/2/2025

The ENL Cohort 201 is available for educators seeking additional, tailored support or those who participated in the 101 cohort in the 2024-25 school year. This support can be customized to meet various needs, including:


• Embedded coaching for secondary content teachers and elementary general education teachers of ELLs.

• Assistance in writing lesson or unit plans, incorporating content and language objectives.

• Training on creating a welcoming and affirming environment for ELLs.

• Training for co-teachers of ELLs, focusing on building relationships and utilizing the Seven Models of Co-Teaching.

• For administrators, guidance on classroom walk-throughs and "look-fors” in classrooms with ELLs.

• In-district review of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) plan, with a specific focus on ELLs.

Registration is limited to SIX school districts at a rate of $1,500 per district. Dates and specific topics for the ENL Cohort 201 will be determined by the participating districts after registration.
  • Enrolled: 1/6
  • Wait: 0/0

5. IML Webinar Series: Streamable Learning & Clickview

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: CRB Librarians subscribed to Instructional Media Service

Dates: 10/7/2025

Over the fall and winter we will host monthly webinars about Instructional Media resources. Each session will be one hour from 1-2pm. They will be recorded.
October's session will familiarize IML users with Streamable Learning (virtual field trips) and Clickview.
  • Enrolled: 8/30
  • Wait: 0/0

6. Thought Leadership Meetings for Principals & Assistant Principals Series

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Dates: 10/9/2025 to 5/28/2026

Capital Region BOCES is pleased to host a series of meetings to provide the opportunity for principals to collaborate and share ideas with peers. Assistant principals are also encouraged to attend. Please note: the October and May meetings will be held in person; the January and March meetings will be held via Zoom.

Relevant and Timely Topics:
Receive updates on important issues that impact your role as principal. Discuss topics of interest such as social emotional learning, curriculum and instruction, and others as determined by the group. To share a topic of interest, please complete this Google Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePNF3O-L7ogkl1HbZUIecWhQAe4TWTKkyUJp4AFRL9pk3uEQ/viewform

Don't miss the opportunity to share ideas and receive feedback in a collaborative environment. Meetings will be facilitated by Capital Region BOCES and your colleagues.

This staff development offering is provided at no additional cost for Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add service. $180 for all other participants.

  • Enrolled: 20/50
  • Wait: 0/0

7. Alexandria Users Group

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Dates: 10/9/2025

Join us for an in-person, full day Users Group exploring our new automation system, Alexandria. We will give special attention to the interlibrary loan (ILL) process.
  • Enrolled: 45/50
  • Wait: 0/0

8. PBLA Cohort 25-26

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 10/14/2025 to 5/26/2026

Empower your students to actively create, innovate, and own their learning through Project Based Learning and Assessment (PBLA). Join the 2025-26 Cohort for an immersive workshop-model experience designed to help you launch and refine PBL in your classroom.

Work alongside forward-thinking educators to learn, build, implement, and refine a captivating project tailored to your students and subject, regardless of grade or discipline. Gain practical strategies and unwavering support to bring PBL to life!
  • Enrolled: 6/30
  • Wait: 0/0

9. YA Book Group 10/14

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 10/14/2025

We invite librarians and educators at the middle school and high school levels to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.
  • Enrolled: 7/20
  • Wait: 0/0

10. Grading for Opportunity: Year Two (Returning)

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Educators who participated in YEAR ONE (24-25)

Dates: 10/15/2025 to 3/25/2026

Research indicates that grading practices often disproportionately favor privileged students, while disadvantaging those from less privileged backgrounds. This includes students of color, those from low-income families, students receiving special education services, and English learners (Feldman, 2019). These inequities in grading systems can contribute to gaps in academic achievement and perpetuate systemic disadvantages for historically marginalized groups. As educators, it is essential to explore and address how grading policies and practices can either reinforce or reduce these disparities.

Capital Region BOCES is pleased to offer a continued opportunity for educators to engage in a second-year program focused on exploring these inequities in greater depth. This program provides an important chance for educators to build on the knowledge and skills developed during the 2024-2025 Grading for Opportunity sessions.

In this second-year cohort, participants will further develop their understanding of standards-based instruction and assessment. The program will focus on classroom and school practices and policies that ensure accurate communication of student progress, allowing for more equitable outcomes. Through guided action planning, participants will identify specific steps to implement in their classrooms and schools, taking into account the unique needs of their students. Together, they will work to foster a more inclusive and fair educational environment that supports all students in reaching their full potential.

Facilitator: Dr. Eva L. Jones is a leader in examining systems through the lens of cultural proficiency and providing culturally responsive professional development. Her research in developing culturally responsive systems in schools informs her work with teachers, administrators and district leaders as they come to understand the impact of bias and privilege on their daily work.
  • Enrolled: 21/50
  • Wait: 0/0

11. TIGERRS Unite! (Tech Integrators) -Reorganizational October Meeting for the 25-26 school year (10.15)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 10/15/2025

Join us for the 25-26 reogranization meeting of TIGERRS (Tech Integrators Growing Excellent Relationships and Resources). This regional PLC enables tech integrators to network and meet with like-minded people. Register for the October meeting where we will set our schedule for the year and establish a time to meet and share. Agenda items include meeting schedule, vision and upcoming agendas.

Webinar details will be shared one day before each meeting.

After each live meeting, registered participants will receive a link to view the session recording. If you are interested in TIGERRS but unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). You will have an option to complete the session asynchronously.

Location: Online via Webex
Fee: Free for NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: Free

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 9/100
  • Wait: 0/5

12. Gemini Masterclass: Four Sessions to Gemini AI Fluency (Oct20-Nov27- 4 sessions)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 10/20/2025 to 11/17/2025

Gemini Masterclass is a focused, four-session professional development series designed to rapidly move you from novice user to AI-fluent professional in Gemini. You'll master essential prompting techniques, integrate Gemini into your Google Workspace workflows for greater efficiency, and unlock Gemini's most advanced features. Conclude your journey by establishing ethical best practices, learning critical fact-checking, and confidently leveraging Gemini for complex data analysis.

Session 1: October 20th Core Capabilities and First Prompts: Gemini Basics, Fundamentals and First Steps

Session 2: October 27th
Enhancing Google Apps with Gemini:Gemini in the Workspace

Session 3: November 3rd
Unlocking Hidden Potential: Advanced AI Features: Power Prompting & Advanced Techniques (Gems)

Session 4: November 17th
Responsible Innovation: Ethics, Bias, and Verification: AI, Data and Future Applications

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend live, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Location: Online
Fee: Free for NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $145

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 11/100
  • Wait: 0/5

13. 2025-26 SY Fall District Data Coordinator Meeting - Webinar

Program: NERIC: Data Warehouse

Dates: 10/22/2025

Starting Soon
2025-26 SY District Data Coordinator Meetings have been planned for Wednesday, October 22 and Thursday, October 23, 2025. Same material will be covered in both sessions including updates to SIRS data reporting requirements, Level 0 updates, reporting deadlines & reminders as well as other pertinent information for the DDC, Alternate DDC and others involved in SIRS data reporting at your LEA. Webinar link will be emailed to all registered participants one day in advance.
  • Enrolled: 95/200
  • Wait: 0/0

14. BriskTeaching: Turbocharge Your Teacher Toolkit with AI (10.22)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 10/22/2025

Starting Soon
This 60-minute professional development will introduce educators to BriskTeaching, a powerful, AI-powered Chrome extension designed to save teachers significant time on routine tasks. Participants will learn how to leverage Brisk for instant differentiation, streamlined feedback, and rapid instructional material creation, walking away with practical strategies to enhance efficiency and focus more on student connection.

If you are interested in this session but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Location: Online via WebEx
Fee: Free for NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $90

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 5/100
  • Wait: 0/5

15. Cannabis Education Roundtable for School Health Leader

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: School Health Leaders

Dates: 10/23/2025

Starting Soon
On behalf of the Office of the Governor, please consider attending the Cannabis Education Roundtable for School Health Leaders on Thursday October 23, 2025. This important convening will focus on the development of cannabis education materials in schools, aligned with New York State Health Standards. Your voice is essential to shaping resources for schools and families.
Hosted by the New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and supported by the Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), this in-person event will bring together school leaders and state partners to explore how we can collectively support students, families, and communities through effective cannabis education initiatives.

Meeting Objectives:

• Introduce OCM's Youth and Parents/Trusted Adults Cannabis Education Initiative

• Engage school leaders to identify needs and priorities in cannabis-related educational resources

• Discuss practical resources for schools and families
  • Enrolled: 21/100
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16. 2025-26 SY Fall District Data Coordinator Meeting - Webinar

Program: NERIC: Data Warehouse

Dates: 10/23/2025

Starting Soon
2025-26 SY District Data Coordinator Meetings have been planned for Wednesday, October 22 and Thursday, October 23, 2025. Same material will be covered in both sessions including updates to SIRS data reporting requirements, Level 0 updates, reporting deadlines & reminders as well as other pertinent information for the DDC, Alternate DDC and others involved in SIRS data reporting at your LEA. Webinar link will be emailed to all registered participants one day in advance.
  • Enrolled: 44/200
  • Wait: 0/0

17. NYS P-3 Literacy Attestation: Planning to Action Workshop

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Administrators and their Teams

Dates: 10/23/2025 to 3/17/2026

Starting Soon
Capital Region BOCES and WSWHE BOCES are pleased to host a two-part series for administrators and their teams to workshop action items coming out of the P-3 Literacy Attestation process.

Participants will:

- Collaborate in district teams to review needed actions related to the P-3 Attestation process.

- Workshop and ensure layered support for the implementation of needed actions to support literacy instruction at the P-3 levels.

- Network and share best practice approaches with other districts across the region.

  • Enrolled: 13/40
  • Wait: 0/0

18. Empower Every Learner: AI and Assistive Tech Solutions (Upstate)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 10/24/2025

Wait ListStarting Soon
Join us for a dynamic conference focused on leveraging AI and assistive technology to support all learners. Through interactive sessions, participants will explore how education technology tools can promote equity, accessibility, and personalized learning. NERIC is excited to partner with NYSCATE and PNW BOCES for this regional event, which promises to boost your knowledge.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Participants - FREE
Location: NERIC, 900 Watervliet Shaker Road, Albany

  • Enrolled: 103/100
  • Wait: 0/10

19. Canva Hacks for Teachers: Unleash Your Creativity! New Session!

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 10/27/2025 to 12/5/2025

NewStarting Soon
Ready to take your Canva skills to the next level? In this 5-week course, you'll explore a series of videos from Canva expert Teresa Kwant packed with handy hacks and creative tricks designed just for teachers. You'll get to choose which videos resonate with you, diving into topics like creating eye-catching classroom materials, interactive assignments, and engaging presentations that will make your lessons pop! Each week, you'll have the chance to create your own personalized resources using the hacks you've learned, giving you practical tools you can start using right away.

This course is perfect for educators who already have a basic understanding of Canva (or who are willing to watch a few quick tutorials to catch up). Whether you're looking to spice up your lessons, design student-friendly worksheets, or create engaging presentations and games, Canva Hacks for Teachers will give you the confidence and creativity to bring your ideas to life. Let's have fun, get inspired, and transform your teaching resources with Canva!

Location: Online Course
Free for NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $275

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 19/20
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20. Google Forms: In and Out of the Classroom - AI Infused!

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 10/27/2025 to 12/1/2025

Wait ListStarting Soon
This 15-hour online course introduces educators to Google Forms for classroom and personal use. A Google Workspace tool, Google Forms allows users to create easy-to-use web forms that are automatically linked to a Google Sheet. The course focus is on standards-based exercises that can be easily integrated and adapted for use across the curriculum. Topics covered may include form creation and formatting, using templates, creating surveys, quizzes, exit tickets, sharing and collaborating, incorporating AI and using add-ons.

Participants who complete all the assignments will receive a 15-hour completion certificate. Registrants will be notified by email with course access information.

Prerequisites: Must have a Google Drive/Gmail account. Prior knowledge of Google Drive is strongly recommended.

Course Type: Online Course
Fee: FREE for NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $275

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 23/20
  • Wait: 3/5

21. Unlocking the Language Code: Language Acquisition and Building the Language Foundation in the Classroom

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 10/28/2025 to 12/9/2025

Location: Online

Prepare to reframe how you think about second language acquisition (SLA)! In this book study on how students naturally acquire a second language in the classroom, students will read and collaborate on ideas presented in Common Ground: Second Language Acquisition Theory Goes to the Classroom by Florencia G. Henshaw and Maris D Hawkins. You'll learn from language teachers themselves the best tips and tricks on how to teach a second language. Using research backed theories, the authors provide concrete examples of what SLA actually looks like in the classroom. You will walk away with ways to apply SLA principles to your classroom and understand how learners develop the ability to communicate in a second language. The goal of this book, and this course, is to help educators teaching a second language understand how they can create materials and start using different classroom strategies that are informed by core principles of SLA.

We will jump right into the recently published (2022) book Common Ground: Second Language Acquisition Theory Goes to the Classroom by Florencia G. Henshaw and Maris D Hawkins. This online collaborative environment will give you the opportunity to interact with other educators and encourage you to think outside the box.

Participants should have access to the book Common Ground: Second Language Acquisition Theory Goes to the Classroom by Florencia G. Henshaw and Maris D Hawkins

Course Type: Online Course

Fee: Free for NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $275
Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 4/25
  • Wait: 0/15

22. Critical Conversations for School Counselors 25-26

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Schools Counselors, Social Workers, Behavioral Specialists

Dates: 10/28/2025 to 3/31/2026

A series of virtual meetings for school counselors. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with colleagues, learn about state updates related to school counseling, and engage in ongoing professional development.

Session 1: October 28 from 8:30-9:30 am
Session 2: January 27 from 8:30-9:45 am
Session 3: March 31 from 8:30-9:45 am

All meetings will be held virtually
  • Enrolled: 7/40
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23. MLLs and the MTSS-i: Moving to Action

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: District and Building Leaders and their Teams

Dates: 10/28/2025 to 2/12/2026

Following the 24-25 ELLs and the MTSS-i series, district and building administrators and their teams will gather again for a workshop style mini-series with a focus on implementation efforts.
Together, we will:

-Review key concepts from 24-25 sessions.

-Discuss current progress with MLLs in the MTSS-i.

-Workshop next steps on supporting MLLs in the MTSS-i using the CEEP as a guide.

  • Enrolled: 17/35
  • Wait: 0/0

24. SchoolTool User Group - Albany 2025

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 10/28/2025

Location: Conference Rooms

SchoolTool

Please join representatives from your Mindex and NERIC SchoolTool teams, as well as your fellow district users for a collaborative day of networking, learning, and discussion focused on best practices and features of SchoolTool.
  • Enrolled: 53/100
  • Wait: 0/0

25. Making Learning Last: Classroom Activities for Deep Learning and Retention

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Classroom teachers

Dates: 10/28/2025

Looking for quick, engaging activities you can easily weave into direct instruction to help students make sense of new learning? Join us as we explore powerful, evidence-based processing activities that deepen understanding and support students' long-term retention of new information. Participants will also receive access to an online portfolio of Google templates and activities that they can easily turnkey to use in their classrooms.
  • Enrolled: 3/40
  • Wait: 0/0

26. SchoolTool User Group - Lake Placid 2025

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 10/29/2025

Location: Conference Rooms

SchoolTool

Please join representatives from your Mindex and NERIC SchoolTool teams, as well as your fellow district users for a collaborative day of networking, learning, and discussion focused on best practices and features of SchoolTool.
  • Enrolled: 60/100
  • Wait: 0/0

27. The Power of Immersion Learning: A Workshop for Leaders

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Central Office & Building level leaders

Dates: 10/30/2025

The Power of Immersion Learning: A Workshop for Leaders Hosted by EF Educational Tours & Capital Region BOCES In this interactive workshop, led by Finnish educator Petteri Elo, discover the power of immersion and phenomenon-based learning and the impacts they make on students. Walk away with an understanding of how Finland has led the way in educational innovation and how to implement similar pedagogy in your schools.
  • Enrolled: 17/80
  • Wait: 0/0

28. DASA Coordinator Training

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: DASA Coordinators

Dates: 10/30/2025

Join us at Capital Region BOCES for a targeted professional development workshop for District DASA Coordinators and Building Teams. This workshop will fulfill the training requirements for Dignity Act Coordinators (DAC) as required by the Dignity for All Students Act and the New York State Education Department Board of Regents. The workshop is designed for those who will be serving in the role of Dignity Act Coordinator in their school, as well as other school-based professionals interested in learning more about the Dignity Act.

Please note this training does NOT meet the 6 hour training certification requirement for teachers, teacher assistants, or coaches.
  • Enrolled: 3/35
  • Wait: 0/0

29. Communication Coordinators Meeting #1 (CC Meeting)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Dates: 10/30/2025

Quarterly meetings for SLS Communications Coordinators as mandated in NY State Education Law 90.18. Communications Coordinators are updated on topics such as NY State Education updates, technology, and Information Fluency Skills. Professional development is provided on current issues. Information is brought back to other librarians in their districts. ALL Librarians are welcome!
  • Enrolled: 28/50
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30. Digital Citizenship in Action: A Book Study

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/3/2025 to 11/23/2025

Location: Online

Get ready to ditch the doom and gloom and inspire your students to thrive in the digital world! In this book study of Digital Citizenship in Action: Empowering Students to Engage in Online Communities (2nd edition) by Kristen Mattson, you'll explore how to shift the conversation from online dangers to digital possibilities. Forget outdated lessons that paint the internet as a scary place-this course is all about showing students the opportunities for online collaboration, creativity, and community-building. You'll get real-life classroom examples, engaging activities for all grade levels, and tips for creating a safe space where students can experiment, grow, and learn from their mistakes. If you're ready to guide your students in developing the skills to be thoughtful, engaged digital citizens, this course is for you!

We will delve into the recently published educational text Digital Citizenship in Action: Empowering Students to Engage in Online Communities (2nd edition) by Kristen Mattson. This online collaborative environment will enable you to interact with other educators, discover additional resources, and inspire you to think differently.

Participants should have access to the book Digital Citizenship in Action: Empowering Students to Engage in Online Communities (2nd edition) by Kristen Mattson.

Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)
Free for NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $275

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 4/15
  • Wait: 0/15

31. Not Light, But Fire Book Study

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/3/2025 to 1/16/2026

Do you know how to initiate and facilitate productive dialogues about race in your classroom? Are you prepared to handle complex topics while keeping your students engaged?

In our study of Matthew Kay's book Not Light, But Fire, Kay will offer advice, examples, and practical strategies for the following:
How to recognize the difference between meaningful and inconsequential race conversations.
How to build conversational "safe spaces,” not merely declare them.
How to infuse race conversations with urgency and purpose.
How to thrive in the face of unexpected challenges.
How administrators might equip teachers to thoughtfully engage in these conversations.

Tech Skills Covered:
*Digital Collaboration and communication
*Digital content creation for classroom use
*Digital literacy and research

Participants must have access to the book Not Light, But Fire: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Classroom by Matthew R. Kay. The instructor has some books available to borrow if needed.

Location: Online
Free for NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $275

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 4/20
  • Wait: 0/15

32. Communities of Practice for School Librarians 11/3

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians in WSWHE, Capital Region, Questar III, or HFM BOCES

Dates: 11/3/2025

Join us as we establish a community of learning librarians who are committed to improving their teaching practices by providing a forum to share successful, standards-aligned lessons, projects, and units. Work will be grounded in the Empire State Information Fluency Continuum, as well as the NYS Portrait of a Graduate and other relevant standards as appropriate. Participants will share practical, real-world lessons, projects, and experiences in a safe, responsive, and collaborative environment. All materials will be organized and shared in a way that benefits the participants. A secondary purpose is to share strategies for advocacy for the school library program through effective and engaging teaching and communication. School Librarians at any stage of their career, and teachers assigned to the library are welcome. We encourage both new and experienced school librarians to participate in order to promote a depth of knowledge and build on experience. Elementary and secondary school librarians are welcome. We will adapt our meetings and material organization as necessary to meet the needs of participants.
  • Enrolled: 5/20
  • Wait: 0/0

33. Google Forms for Teachers

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/5/2025 to 12/3/2025

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During this 5 module online course you will learn fundamental and advanced skills for creating and managing Google Forms. Topics covered:
-Create a basic Google Form
-Add various question types and multimedia
-Change the appearance of a Form
-Share a Google Form with collaborators and respondents
-Establish Form Settings
-Make a self-grading quiz
-View and manage responses from within your Form
-Utilize advanced features that add to the functionality and appearance of your Form such as custom banners, response validation, and sections.
-Link response data to a spreadsheet
-Customize response data within a Google Sheet

At the end of each module, you will have the opportunity to apply what you learned by completing a performance task. The modules can be completed at whatever pace you feel comfortable with as long as the Task Workbook is completed satisfactorily and submitted by the course end date.

Registrants will be notified by email on the start date of the course with course access information. If you don't receive course info by the end of the day on the course start date, please check your SPAM folder. Note that only those who register before or on the course start date will receive welcome information.

Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous) Fee free for NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $275

The Data Privacy and Security Statement applies.

  • Enrolled: 16/15
  • Wait: 1/15

34. Capital Region Global Majority Educators Affinity Group

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 11/5/2025 to 5/14/2026

Capital Region BOCES is proud to host the Capital Region Global Educators Majority Affinity Group as they lead a program for individuals in the field of education. As stated in the Capital Region BOCES Mission Statement, "It is our commitment that the diverse experiences and perspectives of each of our students, families, and staff will be recognized, reflected, and embraced in our schools, educational programs, and practices.” Participants will gather for four two-hour sessions to connect, engage, and support one another.
  • Enrolled: 5/25
  • Wait: 0/0

35. Science of Reading Microcredential Cohort

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Elementary teachers, literacy teachers

Dates: 11/5/2025 to 3/11/2026

Discover the Science of Reading: A Professional Learning Opportunity

Capital Region BOCES is proud to partner with SUNY New Paltz to offer a Science of Reading microcredential cohort. By joining the cohort, you will have the opportunity to learn about the Science of Reading through New Paltz's self-paced, online course. You'll dive into key topics such as phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension-grounded in the latest reading research.

In addition to the self-paced, asynchronous learning, the cohort will engage in a series of in-person and online facilitated sessions led by the expert faculty at SUNY New Paltz's Science of Reading Center. These will provide an opportunity to apply what you've learned, collaborate with fellow educators, and strengthen your instructional practice. Join us to help to build your knowledge, connect with peers, and transform the way you support student literacy-at every grade level.

The cost of this cohort includes a license for SUNY's online microcredential, participation in an online kick off event, and two in person professional learning sessions.
  • Enrolled: 14/20
  • Wait: 0/0

36. Getting Started with NotebookLM: The 60-Minute Quickstart (11.5)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 11/5/2025

This professional development session will introduce educators to the core functionalities of NotebookLM, Google's AI-powered research and thinking partner. Participants will learn how to upload various source materials (PDFs, Google Docs, web links, etc.), use the AI chat to interact with their content, generate quick study guides and summaries, and discover practical classroom applications for this powerful tool. The goal is to equip attendees to start using NotebookLM immediately to streamline their content preparation and support student research.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $90.00
Location: In person with an online option

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 12/100
  • Wait: 0/5

37. MagicSchool Mastery: Foundations and Next Steps

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/7/2025 to 11/14/2025

Join us for a hands-on live session designed to help you get the most out of MagicSchool. We'll start with the basics to build confidence, then explore advanced features and strategies to take your practice further. Whether you're brand new or ready to level up, you'll leave with practical tips and ideas you can use right away.

Location: Synchronous Webinar

Free for NERIC Model Schools Districts
$90 for Others

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 8/25
  • Wait: 0/10

38. Words Matter: A Book Study with Effective Teacher Talk

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/10/2025 to 12/15/2025

This course explores the role of language and communication in educational settings. Through research-based frameworks and practical strategies, participants will examine how the words educators use-and the way they use them-shape student identity, motivation, and learning outcomes. Participants will reflect on their own communication practices and use digital tools including Classroom Screen, Padlet and Google Applications.

Participants need access to What We Say and How We Say It Matter by Mike Anderson.

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $275
Location: Online

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 14/25
  • Wait: 0/3

39. Teaching Smarter with AI: A Book Study on The Artificial Intelligence Playbook

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/10/2025 to 12/12/2025

Curious about how AI can actually help you in the classroom, not just sound futuristic? Join us for a book study of The Artificial Intelligence Playbook by Meghan Hargrave, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey. This updated edition walks you through concrete ways to use AI to save time AND up the engagement with students.

Over the study, we'll dig into chapters like:
*Foundations: what generative AI really is, how to write effective prompts, and how to avoid pitfalls like plagiarism and bias.
*Educator functions: managing content, fostering student engagement, meeting instructional needs, assessing student learning, giving meaningful feedback, and lifelong learning in an AI-powered world.

You'll get to:
*Try out "Task Takeovers,” using the "Try It Out!” sections, and self-assessments so AI doesn't stay abstract but becomes something you use practically in planning, teaching, and giving feedback.
*Collaborate and share with fellow educators about what's resonating, what feels risky, and how this could work in your classroom.
*Leave with new tools and ideas for saving time and making learning more personalized, engaged, and effective.

Experiment with AI without feeling overwhelmed while gaining ideas, confidence, and practical applications.

Participants will need access to the book The Artificial Intelligence Playbook by Meghan Hargrave, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey.

Location: Online Course
Free for NERIC Model Schools districts
Others: $275

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 9/20
  • Wait: 0/20

40. Customization: The Secret Ingredient to Meeting Your Students Where They Are!

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/10/2025 to 12/1/2025

We live in a world of customization. Customized playlists, feeds, social media, and more allow us to define our lives and "live our preferences". Students growing up in this world might find our school environments jarring; they don't get to "like" their favorites, "dislike" what they want us to stop doing, and find themselves lumped into an "WE/US" that they didn't choose for themselves.

This Blended Learning course will focus on the ways that AI and other digital tools allow us new opportunities to customize the learning process for our students, allowing them some agency and preference in their learning while still delivering standards and academic content.

Model Schools Districts: FREE
Others: $150.00
Course Type: Blended

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/3

41. Wave The Wand: Bring AI Magic To Your Classroom with MagicSchool

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/12/2025 to 12/10/2025

Wait List
This is an introductory course for educators looking to learn more about MagicSchool AI and how to use it in an educational setting.

The course will cover:
*A description of how modern AI systems and an overview of MagicSchool, best practices for using MagicSchool and how to access it.
*Tips on finding the right tools to use and a look at some top MagicSchool platform features.
*Best practices for prompting AI, modifying and using generated outputs.
*Creating, configuring, and customizing MagicSchool tools for your personal usage.
*How to use MagicSchool tools with students and monitor and manage your student's usage.

This course has 5 learning modules. During each, you will watch video tutorials and complete a quiz to assess your understanding. At the end of the course, you will submit a performance task where you will have the opportunity to apply what you have learned by using MagicSchool to complete a series of tasks.

The modules can be completed at whatever pace you feel comfortable with as long as all module quizzes are submitted by 12/8 and the performance task is turned in by 12/10.

Registrants will be notified by email on the start date of the course with course access information. If you don't receive course info by the end of the day on the course start date, please check your SPAM folder. Note that only those who register before or on the course start date will receive welcome information.

Model Schools: Free
Others: $275.00
Course Type: Online Course

NERIC Data Privacy and Security Statement applies.

  • Enrolled: 21/15
  • Wait: 6/20

42. SchoolTool Census and Registrar [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 11/12/2025

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This webinar will be an introductory review of best practices for entering families, contacts and students into SchoolTool. We will review various methods of enrolling students into buildings or placements and assigning applicable program services. We will also look at the various tools available to maintain and verify Census data.
  • Enrolled: 6/50
  • Wait: 0/0

43. Beyond the Basics: Advanced Strategies with NotebookLM (11.12)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 11/12/2025

This one-hour session will move beyond the basic features of Google's NotebookLM to explore advanced use cases for research, content creation, and project management. Participants will learn to leverage NotebookLM's source-citation, idea-generation, and summarization capabilities to drastically improve efficiency and deepen understanding when working with complex documents. This session will also focus on the audio & video overviews, mindmap, reports, flashcards and quiz.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $90.00
Location: In person with an online option

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 3/100
  • Wait: 0/5

44. SchoolTool Labels, Lists and Keyword Letters Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 11/13/2025

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
Participants in this training will learn to use SchoolTool reports to produce student directories, mailing labels, lists, and name tags. In addition, participants will be introduced to creating customized keyword letters and lists and learn about different types of keyword documents such as CSV lists, attendance, and discipline letters. (Recommended prior to Keyword Troubleshooting for Experienced Users).
  • Enrolled: 4/50
  • Wait: 0/0

45. Alexandria Users Group

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Dates: 11/13/2025

Join us virtually (Zoom) for a two-hour Users Group on our new automation system, Alexandria.
  • Enrolled: 14/100
  • Wait: 0/0

46. Let Them Theory Book Study

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/17/2025 to 12/19/2025

Wait List
If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words-Let Them-will set you free. Come join us to put the power back in your hands through Padlet and a digital journal.

Participants will create reflective and independent learning spaces with Padlet and digital journals, design student-centered content using Canva for Education, and utilize Google and Padlet to support healthy communication boundaries.

It is required that participants have the book, The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins and Sawyer Robbins.

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $275
Location: Online

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 31/25
  • Wait: 7/10

47. Book Study: 7 Mighty Moves: Research-Backed, Classroom-Tested Strategies to Ensure K-to-3 Reading Success (The Science of Reading in Practice)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/17/2025 to 12/12/2025

Location: Online

Teachers will come away with ideas on how they can modify what they are currently doing to transform their reading instruction. Each chapter focuses on a critical area of foundational reading - from the most efficient ways to teach phonemic awareness and phonics to the most effective ways to boost comprehension. We will use various technology tools including videos, Google Slides, Padlet, and Canva.

Participants should have access to the book 7 Mighty Moves: Research-Backed, Classroom-Tested Strategies to Ensure K-3 Reading Success by Lindsay Kemeny.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $275
Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 8/25
  • Wait: 0/15

48. 2025-26 SY: How to Report PS Students, Pre-K Students, and Special Education BEDS Day Webinar

Program: NERIC: Data Warehouse

Dates: 11/19/2025

This webinar will provide an overview of how to report PS and Pre-K students to NYSED via Level 0, including enrollment, locations, program codes, Level 0, and Level 2 Reports, specifically related to PS and Pre-K students. In addition, there will be an overview of Special Education BEDS Day Reporting via Level 0, including reporting Students with Disabilities and the PD Data System.
  • Enrolled: 43/150
  • Wait: 0/0

49. Introduction to Kami: Interactive Documents for the Modern Classroom (11.19)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 11/19/2025

Kami is an all-in-one digital learning platform that transforms any document-like a PDF, image, or worksheet-into an interactive and collaborative workspace. This one-hour professional development session will equip you with the foundational skills to use Kami's annotation, feedback, and accessibility tools to increase student engagement, streamline your grading workflow, and create a truly paperless classroom. You'll leave with practical strategies for implementing Kami immediately.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $90.00
Location: Online via webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 8/100
  • Wait: 0/5

50. YA Book Group 11/19

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 11/19/2025

We invite librarians and educators at the middle school and high school levels to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.
  • Enrolled: 5/20
  • Wait: 0/0

51. Sparking Student Learning Through Inquiry

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Teachers, librarians, other school staff

Dates: 11/20/2025

This online professional development session invites educators to embrace inquiry as the engine of deeper learning. You'll explore how fostering student-generated questions, guided investigation, and reflective thinking transforms classrooms into dynamic spaces where students construct their own knowledge and deepen their understanding of new concepts.
  • Enrolled: 1/40
  • Wait: 0/0

52. How to Love Teaching Again (A Book Study & Reflection)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/21/2025 to 12/19/2025

Location: Online

This course is a book study of "How to Love Teaching Again" by Jamie Sears, designed to help teachers reflect, recharge, and rediscover joy in their profession. Participants will engage with the text through a guided reflection journal, share insights and strategies on Padlet, and use AI to spark fresh ideas for simplifying and strengthening classroom practices. Together, these tools will support meaningful reflection and practical application, while fostering a community of encouragement and growth.

Participants must have a copy of the book How to Love Teaching Again by Jamie Sears.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $275
Course Type: Online Course

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 12/25
  • Wait: 0/15

53. Let's ALL Teach Computer Science!: A Book Study

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/24/2025 to 12/14/2025

Location: Online

The new NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency standards are here, and they aren't just for "tech teachers.” Think computer science doesn't fit in your classroom? Think again! Whether you're teaching first graders or physics, this course will help you meet New York State's new standards without fear, frustration, or needing to speak fluent binary. In this practical and encouraging book study, you'll learn fun, flexible ways to weave computer science into any K-12 classroom using skills you already teach-like problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're tech-savvy or tech-scared, this course offers approachable strategies (and zero judgment) to help you confidently tackle the new standards-no coding experience, robot sidekick, or tech jargon required.

The purpose of this book study is to create a culture of learning and sharing as we delve into the recently published educational text Let's ALL Teach Computer Science! by Kiki Prottsman. This online collaborative environment will enable you to interact with other educators, discover additional resources, and inspire you to think differently.

Participants should have access to the book Let's ALL Teach Computer Science! by Kiki Prottsman.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $275
Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 5/20
  • Wait: 0/15

54. Play is Serious Business! Purposeful Play: A Teacher's Guide to Igniting Deep and Joyful Learning Across the Day.... A Book Study

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/24/2025 to 12/29/2025

Play is serious business!

Play helps students reach standards and goals in ways that in their- seat instruction alone can't do, and not just during playtime.

In this book study, the authors Alison Porcelli, Kristine Mraz and Cheryl Tyler share ways to:
* Optimize and balance different types of play to deepen regular classroom learning
* Teach into play to foster social- emotional skills and growth mindset
* Bring the impact of play into all your lessons across the day.

**Play doesn't only happen when work is over, play is the way they work.
Join us to find research driven methods for making play an engine for rigorous learning!

Participants should have access to the book Purposeful Play: A Teacher's Guide to Igniting Deep and Joyful Learning Across the Day.

This class is best for teachers Pre-K through 3rd.

Model Schools: Free
Others: $275.00
Course Type: Online Course

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 9/30
  • Wait: 0/20

55. Introduction to Photopea

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 12/1/2025 to 1/5/2026

Photopea is a free web-based photo editor that functions like Adobe Photoshop. It includes a comprehensive suite of tools and supports layers and masks, retouching tools and the ability to work with different image formats. The course will also highlight the following Artificial Intelligence tools: Magic Replace Tool, Extend Background, Content Aware, Spot Heling Brush Tool and Patch Tool.

Participants who complete all the assignments and projects will receive a certificate of completion for 15 hours of participation.

Fee: - FREE for NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $275
Course Type: Online Course

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 16/20
  • Wait: 0/5

56. Kids Thinking in Math, Say What?!?!

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 12/1/2025 to 1/20/2026

Location: Online

This course will engage educators in a collaborative study of Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12: 14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning, a book by Peter Lijedahl. Participants will explore research-based strategies to foster deep mathematical thinking, problem-solving, and reasoning in K-12 classrooms. Through guided discussions, reflective practice, and hands-on application, educators will examine ways to design learning experiences that encourage student engagement, collaboration, and ownership of mathematical ideas.

Special emphasis will be placed on leveraging digital tools and technology to enhance teaching and learning, including interactive visualizations, collaborative platforms, and data-driven feedback. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to create inclusive, student-centered classrooms that promote critical thinking, support diverse learning needs, and integrate technology effectively to enrich the mathematical experience.

Participants will need a copy of the book Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12: 14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning by Peter Lijedahl.

Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $275
Course Type: Online Course

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 20/25
  • Wait: 0/7

57. Communities of Practice for School Librarians 12/1

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians in WSWHE, Capital Region, Questar III, or HFM BOCES

Dates: 12/1/2025

Join us as we establish a community of learning librarians who are committed to improving their teaching practices by providing a forum to share successful, standards-aligned lessons, projects, and units. Work will be grounded in the Empire State Information Fluency Continuum, as well as the NYS Portrait of a Graduate and other relevant standards as appropriate. Participants will share practical, real-world lessons, projects, and experiences in a safe, responsive, and collaborative environment. All materials will be organized and shared in a way that benefits the participants. A secondary purpose is to share strategies for advocacy for the school library program through effective and engaging teaching and communication. School Librarians at any stage of their career, and teachers assigned to the library are welcome. We encourage both new and experienced school librarians to participate in order to promote a depth of knowledge and build on experience. Elementary and secondary school librarians are welcome. We will adapt our meetings and material organization as necessary to meet the needs of participants.
  • Enrolled: 2/20
  • Wait: 0/0

58. Google Sheets: Basics & Core Formulas (12.1)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 12/1/2025

Unlock the power of Google Sheets in this foundational 60-minute session. We'll explore the essential cloud-based spreadsheet interface, master fundamental data entry and formatting techniques, and dive into core formulas like SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MIN, and MAX. Participants will leave with the skills to effectively navigate, organize, and perform basic calculations on data, enhancing efficiency and collaboration.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $90.00
Location: Online via webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 7/100
  • Wait: 0/5

59. Book Study: The Anxious Generation, by Jonathan Haidt

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians in Capital Region, Questar III, WSWHE, or HFM BOCES

Dates: 12/2/2025 to 1/22/2026

Join school librarian colleagues in a discussion of The Anxious Generation. This book explores the impact of cell phones, social media, and changes in our environment on the mental health and well-being of children and teens. Our book study will focus on how this information impacts teaching and learning in our schools and libraries. This book study will be virtual. Each participant will received a copy of the book. If you already own the book, please let the instructor know. Please register by November 14 to receive the book on time.
  • Enrolled: 12/20
  • Wait: 0/0

60. Google Sheets: Advanced Formulas, Visualization & Gemini AI (12.8)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 12/8/2025

Dive into the next level of data mastery! This 60-minute session goes beyond the spreadsheet basics, teaching you how to build powerful, dynamic calculations using functions like IF and VLOOKUP. You'll also learn the principles of effective data storytelling by selecting and customizing the right chart types for clear visualization. Finally, we'll introduce the game-changing potential of Gemini AI to generate formulas and summarize data using simple, natural language prompts, radically streamlining your workflow.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $90.00
Location: In person with an online option

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 8/100
  • Wait: 0/5

61. LETRS Volume I

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Elementary teachers, reading specialists, literacy teachers, instructional coaches

Dates: 12/9/2025 to 5/15/2026

Learning to read is complex, and teaching reading requires a deep understanding of the cognitive processes (the Science of Reading). Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Professional Learning is an in-depth, sequenced course of study that provides educators with the replicated research on how students learn to read and the implications for assessment, diagnoses, instruction, and remediation.

LETRS hones teachers' expertise so that they can make informed decisions rooted in evidence-based best practice to address students' literacy gaps. LETRS participants will engage in 4 days of face-to-face training (in-person) plus interactive, online coursework with classroom application and professional learning communities tied to the four comprehensive units in LETRS Volume 1.

Participants will need to attend all 4 in person trainings hosted at Capital Region BOCES' 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road location. Each day will run from 8:30-3:30 and participants will have a one hour lunch break on their own. Pricing is based on 30 participants- pricing may be reduced if 35 or 40 participants register.
  • Enrolled: 13/40
  • Wait: 0/5

62. Aspiring School Leader Academy

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: teacher leaders, assistant principals, aspiring school leaders

Dates: 12/9/2025 to 5/27/2026

New
The Capital Region BOCES Aspiring School Leader Academy will provide aspiring school leaders-teacher leaders, assistant principals, or those who are pursuing school leader certification-with an opportunity to learn from visionary superintendents and district leaders from across the country and New York State. Leaders will share real-world strategies on instructional leadership, school operations, and community engagement. Through a series of in-person and online learning opportunities, participants will refine their leadership vision and develop strategic, operational, and instructional leadership skills needed to excel as a school building leader and drive lasting impact.

The Aspiring School Leader Academy is developed and delivered in partnership with the ILO Group. All participants will also receive two 60-minute, individual coaching sessions focusing on career pathways and goal development.

The academy will meet on the following dates:

December 9, in person at Capital Region BOCES. (Lunch will be provided)
February 3, online
March 31, online
May 27, in person at Capital Region BOCES. (Lunch will be provided)

2 additional 1 hour coaching sessions will be scheduled individually after the program begins
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

63. SLSA Learning Symposium: ALA Core Values

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region School Librarians

Dates: 12/10/2025

Join your school librarian colleagues across New York State in a full-day, hybrid PD session focused on the Core Values of the American Library Association (Access, Equity, Intellectual Freedom and Privacy, Public Good, and Sustainability). In addition to our keynote speaker KC Boyd, you'll learn how practicing school librarians bring ALA's Core Values to life.
  • Enrolled: 5/30
  • Wait: 0/0

64. Google Certified Educator Level 1 Bootcamp and Test Time LIVE and In-Person (12.10)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: anyone seeking to get the Google Certified Educator Level 1 certification

Dates: 12/10/2025

Are you interested in taking (or retaking) the Google Educator Level 1 exam? The format for this certification has recently so this is a great time to come and prep for the new test taking experience. There will also be time designated in the afternoon if you wish to take the exam that day. Materials will be provided before the session for review and hours will be rewarded for the review prep within the Google ecostructure. This face-to-face session will be used to discuss the test format, review any possible trouble spots and to prepare for taking, even retaking, the Google Level 1 exam. Please bring a device that is able to be in Incognito Mode..

All participants will be sent links and resources the week before this in-person session. Prepping by going through that material will results in 6 hours of CTLE credit.In person attendance will result in 6 hours of CTLE credit for a total of 12 CTLE credits. Partial credit will be rewarded.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $145.00
Location: NERIC, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road Albany: Active Learning Space

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/5

65. NERIC Annual Awareness Day 2025

Program: NERIC Awareness Day Catalog

Audience: Educators, District Administrators and Technology Specialists

Dates: 12/12/2025

The 36nd Annual Regional Technology Awareness Day will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the Albany Capital Center in Albany, NY.

The theme of Awareness Day 2024 is "Engage * Educate * Empower * Employ". Our keynote speaker this year is Matt Miller - from Ditch That Textbook L.L.C. Matt is a World Languages and Ed Tech teacher specializing in AI and Pedagogy as well as a renown speaker, author, trainer, & podcaster.

Use #TechADay on X to share and follow Tech A-Day experiences!

Please note: up to four *CTLE professional development credits are offered for this event to those who register here through MyLearningPlan. This registration step is the ONLY way credits can be obtained.

*In addition to registering here for CTLE credit, you must click here to register for the event on CVENT.

  • Enrolled: 51/1000
  • Wait: 0/0

66. Google Sheets for Educators - AI Infused!

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 12/15/2025 to 1/27/2026

This 15-hour online course introduces educators to Google Sheets. The focus is on standards-based exercises that can be easily integrated and adapted for educator use across the curriculum. Topics covered may include: making the transition from Excel, using spreadsheets in the classroom and school environment, gradebooks, conditional formatting and filters, graphing data, working with live Web-based data, and using add-ons. Participants who complete all the assignments will receive a 15 hour completion certificate. Registrants will be notified by email with course access information.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $275
Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 18/25
  • Wait: 0/5

67. Google Keep: Your Brain's Best Friend for Organization (12.15)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers

Dates: 12/15/2025

This engaging 60-minute session will introduce educators to Google Keep, a versatile and free digital note-taking and list-making tool. Participants will learn how to efficiently capture ideas, organize tasks using labels and color-coding, and leverage collaboration features to streamline their professional workflow and stay organized across all devices.

If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $90.00
Location: Online via webex

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 10/100
  • Wait: 0/5

68. Teacher Assistant AI

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 12/15/2025 to 1/12/2026

Yes, Artificial Intelligence is everywhere now…even in education. But, the discussion around AI should focus on so much more than writing essays. Have you ever wanted help with planning within a new curriculum? Drafting and proofreading emails, updates and newsletters? Creating materials to meet differentiated student needs? Well…AI can help with all of those things…and more! Join me for an interactive exploration of how you can make AI your go-to assistant!

We will look into how you can leverage SchoolAI, Brisk, GoblinTools, NotebookLM, and more to maximize your time and efficiency as you plan and create for your classes.

Model Schools Districts: FREE
Others: $90.00
Course Type: Webinar

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 1/40
  • Wait: 0/3

69. Alexandria Users Group

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Dates: 12/16/2025

Join us for this two-hour virtual (Zoom) Users Group focused on our new automation system, Alexandria.
  • Enrolled: 12/100
  • Wait: 0/0

70. YA Book Group 12/18

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 12/18/2025

We invite librarians and educators at the middle school and high school levels to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

71. Big Words for Young Readers: Teaching Kids in Grades K to 5 to Decode

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 12/29/2025 to 1/26/2026

Location: Online

In this 15-hour asynchronous course, participants will explore another book from The Science of Reading in Practice series, Big Words for Young Readers. This book will provide participants with the foundational knowledge of language acquisition, a structured scope and sequence for teaching, and numerous research-backed strategies that can be implemented right away.

Participants will utilize various digital tools, including Canva, Padlet, and AI, to collaborate, share insights, and refine their pedagogical practices for their own learning and teaching.

Registrants should secure a copy of the book before the start date. A Google Classroom link will be sent on or before December 29, 2025.

This class will run from December 29, 2025- January 26. 2026.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $275
Course Type: Online Course

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 22/40
  • Wait: 0/15

72. Google Docs for Collaboration and Meaningful Feedback

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 12/29/2025 to 1/16/2026

Location: Online

Google Docs is much more than just an online version of your favorite word processor. When you learn some of the different features, you'll discover that Google Docs can be invaluable in your classroom for collaborative work. While this course will be most useful to those who are relatively new to using Google Docs, experienced users may find some new tips and tricks to make this a tool for your students and for your other collaborative work. We will also look at what sort of feedback you can provide for students to help them engage in the revision process. Feedback for students should be a collaborative effort, too! This course is designed to help you use Google Docs to create collaborative documents and to encourage the use of collaboration-friendly feedback for students.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $275
Course Type: Online Course

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 3/15
  • Wait: 0/10

73. Small Groups, Big Results

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 12/29/2025 to 1/26/2026

Location: Online

In this 15-hour asynchronous course, participants will explore a NEW book from The Science of Reading in Practice series, Small Groups, Big Results: Evidence-Based Routines to Get Every Child Reading. Julia Lindsey's book, Small Groups, Big Results, offers teachers a practical, science-backed approach to small-group reading instruction. After reading it, teachers will learn how to identify student needs, implement targeted routines, and build confident readers!

Participants will utilize various digital tools, including Canva, Padlet, and AI, to collaborate, share insights, and refine their pedagogical practices for their own learning and teaching.

Registrants should secure a copy of the book before the start date. A Google Classroom link will be sent on or before December 29. NOTE: The book release date is November 18, 2025.

This class will run from December 29, 2025 through January 26, 2026.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $275
Course Type: Online Course

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 8/40
  • Wait: 0/15

74. Google Slides 101 - Engage, Create, Collaborate!

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 1/2/2026 to 1/31/2026

In this 15-hour asynchronous course, participants will explore how to utilize Google Slides in the classroom to enhance teaching and student engagement. Participants will learn the basics of creating presentations, collaborative projects and worksheets/assessments using Google Slides. Join this class to elevate your classroom presentations and student interaction through the power of Google Slides!

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $275
Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 14/25
  • Wait: 0/5

75. Being the Change: Lessons and Strategies to Teach Social Comprehension

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 1/5/2026 to 1/30/2026

Location: Online

Being the Change is based on the idea that people can develop skills and habits to serve them in the comprehension of social issues. Sara K. Ahmed identifies and unpacks the skills of social comprehension, providing teachers with tools, lessons and activities that help students make sense of themselves and the world as they navigate relevant topics in today's society. "I am convinced that every class of kids I work with is filled with change agents who will make this world the one we teach toward." Sara K. Ahmed.

It is suggested participants have the book Being the Change by Sara K. Ahmed.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $275
Course Type: Online Course

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 14/20
  • Wait: 0/20

76. Book Study: Know Better, Do Better: Comprehension: Fueling the Reading Brain with Knowledge, Vocabulary and Rich Language

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 1/5/2026 to 1/30/2026

Location: Online

Teachers will explore what students need to comprehend and acquire ready-to-use instructional tools to implement immediately. Through the Google Classroom platform, we will use a variety of digital tools, like Padlet, Google Slides and Canva to take a deeper dive into learning about vocabulary, knowledge building, and language structures.

Participants should have access to the book Know Better, Do Better: Comprehension: Fueling the Reading Brain with Knowledge, Vocabulary, and Rich Language written by David and Meredith Liben.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $275
Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 8/25
  • Wait: 0/15

77. STEAM Power: A Book Study

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 1/5/2026 to 1/25/2026

Location: Online

Supercharge your teaching with the power of creativity and a spark of STEAM Power. In this course, you'll explore hands-on projects that fuse art with science, technology, engineering, and math to ignite student engagement. From construction challenges and collaborative design projects to video production, digital media, gamified animation, robotics, virtual and augmented reality, and other emerging technologies, you'll discover practical, fun ideas for any grade level or STEAM experience. Along the way, you'll tap into the power of global collaboration, social-emotional learning, and real-world connections to take your lessons beyond the textbook. Flip the switch, get inspired, and watch your classroom light up with the power of STEAM.

The purpose of this book study is to create a culture of learning and sharing as we delve into the recently published educational text STEAM Power: Infusing Art Into Your STEM Curriculum (2nd edition) by Tim Needles. This online collaborative environment will enable you to interact with other educators, discover additional resources, and inspire you to think differently.

Participants should have access to the book STEAM Power: Infusing Art Into Your STEM Curriculum (2nd edition).

Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)
Free for NERIC Model Schools District
Others: $275

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 6/20
  • Wait: 0/15

78. Teaching Foundational Skills to Adolescent Readers

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 1/5/2026 to 1/31/2026

Location: Online

There are many adolescent readers who, for a variety of reasons, find it difficult to connect with text and have fallen behind with their foundational skills. Thankfully, it's never too late to give these reading skills a boost and help students be successful in reading and in learning. Armed with equity, empathy, evidence-based research and practical application, Teaching Foundational Skills to Adolescent Readers provides educators with classroom practices they can use with the whole class or in small groups to incorporate reading support for adolescent readers with grade-level content learning.

Participants must have access to the book Teaching Foundational Skills to Adolescent Readers: A Book Study. This course is best for teachers grades 4-12.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $275
Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 15/25
  • Wait: 0/15

79. ESSA Reimagine Phase

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 1/6/2026

Join this session to learn about the changes to the NYS accountability system as we enter the reimagine phase of ESSA.

Session topics include:
● ESSA basics
● Reimagine phase overview
● SIRS reports overview
● Using data to drive continuous improvement
● Optional extension: Tableau ESSA Reports Overview


Please note the following timing for this opportunity:
● Main Session ~ 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
● Optional Tableau ESSA Reports extension session ~ 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

  • Enrolled: 9/30
  • Wait: 0/0

80. SchoolTool School Counselor Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 1/6/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This webinar will cover common School Counselor tasks. A look at making scheduling changes that include understanding drop/withdraw/switch differences, contracting, finding available periods and classes, using drag and drop to schedule, using the audit report to view add/drops, grade search, reports, unlocking marking periods, and course history.
  • Enrolled: 5/25
  • Wait: 0/0

81. Creative Classroom Magic: Mastering Canva for Education

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 1/7/2026 to 2/4/2026

Closed
Thie 15-hour course will help you discover the full potential of Canva for Education! Whether you're new to Canva or looking to sharpen your skills, this course will guide you from the basics of creating visually appealing content to exploring Magic Studio's AI-powered tools. You'll learn to design engaging presentations, worksheets, posters and more while streamlining your creative process using cutting-edge AI features. By the end of the course, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of how to use Canva to enhance teaching, student engagement, and classroom creativity.

Free to NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $275.00
Course Type: Online Course

Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

  • Enrolled: 50/50
  • Wait: 0/0

82. Communities of Practice for School Librarians 1/12

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians in WSWHE, Capital Region, Questar III, or HFM BOCES

Dates: 1/12/2026

Join us as we establish a community of learning librarians who are committed to improving their teaching practices by providing a forum to share successful, standards-aligned lessons, projects, and units. Work will be grounded in the Empire State Information Fluency Continuum, as well as the NYS Portrait of a Graduate and other relevant standards as appropriate. Participants will share practical, real-world lessons, projects, and experiences in a safe, responsive, and collaborative environment. All materials will be organized and shared in a way that benefits the participants. A secondary purpose is to share strategies for advocacy for the school library program through effective and engaging teaching and communication. School Librarians at any stage of their career, and teachers assigned to the library are welcome. We encourage both new and experienced school librarians to participate in order to promote a depth of knowledge and build on experience. Elementary and secondary school librarians are welcome. We will adapt our meetings and material organization as necessary to meet the needs of participants.
  • Enrolled: 2/20
  • Wait: 0/0

83. YA Book Group 1/12

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 1/12/2026

We invite librarians and educators at the middle school and high school levels to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

84. SchoolTool Student History / Transcripts [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 1/13/2026

SchoolTool
This webinar will cover keying-in transfer (summer school or other) student historical information for transcript purposes. Topics will include: Adding district or non-district courses and scores;; adding linked or stand-alone assessment scores; as well as reports (transcripts, completed course audit, etc.) for verifying transfer student data.
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/0

85. SchoolTool Elements of GPA Calculations [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Audience: New schooltool Users

Dates: 1/22/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This webinar is for guidance staff responsible for ensuring student class averages, honor rolls, cumulative averages and ranks are correct. It covers how to perform manual calculations to be sure the results agree with your understanding.
  • Enrolled: 2/50
  • Wait: 0/0

86. DASA Training January 2026

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Individuals seeking NYS Certification

Dates: 1/23/2026

New
This workshop will fulfill the training requirements for the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) as required by the New York State Education Department Board of Regents. The workshop is designed for those who are seeking a New York State Certification.

New York State's Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) seeks to provide the State's public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function.

Date: January 23, 2026
Time: 8:30-3:30
1 hour lunch break, lunch will be on your own
Participants paying by check can mail in advance payment or bring a check made out to Capital Region BOCES to the session.

This staff development offering is provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add service.

In accordance with Capital Region BOCES Board of Education Policy 6254 a 6.25% administrative assessment will be charged for all services furnished to other BOCES, school districts belonging to other BOCES, and other organizations and municipalities. In addition, an administrative assessment of 8.28% will be charged to all independent school districts and non-public schools.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

87. Communication Coordinators Meeting #2 (CC Meeting)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Dates: 1/29/2026

Quarterly meetings for SLS Communications Coordinators as mandated in NY State Education Law 90.18. Communications Coordinators are updated on topics such as NY State Education updates, technology, and Information Fluency Skills. Professional development is provided on current issues. Information is brought back to other librarians in their districts. ALL Librarians are welcome!
  • Enrolled: 8/50
  • Wait: 0/0

88. Introduction to SchoolTool [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Audience: New schooltool Users

Dates: 2/3/2026

SchoolTool
This webinar will cover essential concepts and skills needed to get started in SchoolTool. Specific topics will include SchoolTool terminology and navigation, and using the basic and advanced search options to view student information.
  • Enrolled: 0/50
  • Wait: 0/0

89. Communities of Practice for School Librarians 2/9

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians in WSWHE, Capital Region, Questar III, or HFM BOCES

Dates: 2/9/2026

Join us as we establish a community of learning librarians who are committed to improving their teaching practices by providing a forum to share successful, standards-aligned lessons, projects, and units. Work will be grounded in the Empire State Information Fluency Continuum, as well as the NYS Portrait of a Graduate and other relevant standards as appropriate. Participants will share practical, real-world lessons, projects, and experiences in a safe, responsive, and collaborative environment. All materials will be organized and shared in a way that benefits the participants. A secondary purpose is to share strategies for advocacy for the school library program through effective and engaging teaching and communication. School Librarians at any stage of their career, and teachers assigned to the library are welcome. We encourage both new and experienced school librarians to participate in order to promote a depth of knowledge and build on experience. Elementary and secondary school librarians are welcome. We will adapt our meetings and material organization as necessary to meet the needs of participants.
  • Enrolled: 2/20
  • Wait: 0/0

90. SchoolTool MS/HS Scheduling PART I & II [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 2/10/2026 to 2/17/2026

SchoolTool

Part I: This webinar session will cover Course Catalog, schedule-related settings, Student Course Selections and related reports, building Master Schedule Sections and essential reports to analyze the Master Schedule build (2.5 hrs)

Part II of the will cover options available for building schedules using the Student Schedule Builder, Builder settings and constraints, reports to assess the master schedule, and how to finalize, lock and backup your schedule. This includes the Study Hall Overlay (2.5 hrs)

A prerequisite for this course is NERIC SchoolTool Rollover and Next Year Preparation offered in December, January, and February.

  • Enrolled: 5/20
  • Wait: 0/0

91. DASA Training February 2026

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Individuals seeking NYS Certification

Dates: 2/13/2026

New
This workshop will fulfill the training requirements for the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) as required by the New York State Education Department Board of Regents. The workshop is designed for those who are seeking a New York State Certification.

New York State's Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) seeks to provide the State's public elementary and secondary school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function.

Date: February 13, 2026
Time: 8:30-3:30
1 hour lunch break, lunch will be on your own
Participants paying by check can mail in advance payment or bring a check made out to Capital Region BOCES to the session.

This staff development offering is provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add service.

In accordance with Capital Region BOCES Board of Education Policy 6254 a 6.25% administrative assessment will be charged for all services furnished to other BOCES, school districts belonging to other BOCES, and other organizations and municipalities. In addition, an administrative assessment of 8.28% will be charged to all independent school districts and non-public schools.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

92. YA Book Group 2/24

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 2/24/2026

We invite librarians and educators at the middle school and high school levels to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0

93. Communities of Practice for School Librarians 3/9

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians in WSWHE, Capital Region, Questar III, or HFM BOCES

Dates: 3/9/2026

Join us as we establish a community of learning librarians who are committed to improving their teaching practices by providing a forum to share successful, standards-aligned lessons, projects, and units. Work will be grounded in the Empire State Information Fluency Continuum, as well as the NYS Portrait of a Graduate and other relevant standards as appropriate. Participants will share practical, real-world lessons, projects, and experiences in a safe, responsive, and collaborative environment. All materials will be organized and shared in a way that benefits the participants. A secondary purpose is to share strategies for advocacy for the school library program through effective and engaging teaching and communication. School Librarians at any stage of their career, and teachers assigned to the library are welcome. We encourage both new and experienced school librarians to participate in order to promote a depth of knowledge and build on experience. Elementary and secondary school librarians are welcome. We will adapt our meetings and material organization as necessary to meet the needs of participants.
  • Enrolled: 2/20
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94. SchoolTool Custom Exports [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 3/12/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This class will provide an introduction to the custom export functionality within SchoolTool. Custom exports are the only way to create 'reports' that export in Excel spreadsheet format. They can be a powerful tool to find the data needed by school districts.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
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95. SchoolTool Custom Exports - Using Column Formulas [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 3/17/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This class will provide users with how to refine Custom Export reports (for example, concatenating fields, formatting information, and much more). It is a powerful feature and you will be given a handout with specific formulas!
  • Enrolled: 2/20
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96. YA Book Group 3/18

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 3/18/2026

We invite librarians and educators at the middle school and high school levels to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
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97. Communication Coordinators Meeting #3 (CC Meeting)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Dates: 3/24/2026

Quarterly meetings for SLS Communications Coordinators as mandated in NY State Education Law 90.18. Communications Coordinators are updated on topics such as NY State Education updates, technology, and Information Fluency Skills. Professional development is provided on current issues. Information is brought back to other librarians in their districts. ALL Librarians are welcome!
  • Enrolled: 8/50
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98. SchoolTool Administrator Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 4/3/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This webinar will provide an overview of SchoolTool features and utilities every school administrator should know. Explore the possibilities provided by messages, alerts, activity codes, user-defined screens and other under-utilized features. Get tips for staying informed regarding student attendance trends, students failing or in danger of failing, ideas for handling common challenges such as spanish comment codes, streamlining awards, collecting fees, graduation planning and managing staff security.
  • Enrolled: 2/50
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99. SchoolTool Dashboards and Advanced Analytics Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 4/8/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This webinar provides an overview of data dashboards, which is a dynamic tool available in SchoolTool that display graphs of district- and building-wide information that can be refined to teacher and student specific information. We will demonstrate how to use line charts for comparing data and the ability to drill down on specific information presented in the dashboards.
  • Enrolled: 1/50
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100. Alexandria Users Group

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Dates: 4/16/2026

Join us for a virtual Users Group on our new automation system, Alexandria.
  • Enrolled: 8/100
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101. YA Book Group 4/16

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 4/16/2026

We invite librarians and educators at the middle school and high school levels to this monthly two-hour book group. There are no prescribed titles to read ahead of time, rather this group focuses on sharing out 1-3 titles read recently by participants that others should know about for curriculum, booklists, and additions to their libraries and classrooms. All discussed titles can be viewed at the Capital Region BOCES YA Book Group on Goodreads.
  • Enrolled: 3/20
  • Wait: 0/0