Frontline Education

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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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!

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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

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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. TIGERRS Unite! (Tech Integrators): Holiday-Share-A-Thon Dec4

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

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

Dates: 12/4/2025

Join us for our final TIGERRS gathering of 2025 as we reflect on our technology integration successes. We will share 'winter wonder-tech' tools to keep students engaged before the break and discuss strategies for closing out the year efficiently. Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite digital resource to the 'holiday share-a-thon' to celebrate our collective progress.

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.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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

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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.

21. Google Docs for Collaboration and Meaningful Feedback

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

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

Location: Online

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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.

22. Small Groups, Big Results

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

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

Location: Online

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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.

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

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

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

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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.

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

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

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

Location: Online

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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.

25. 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

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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.

26. 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.

27. Teaching Foundational Skills to Adolescent Readers

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

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

Location: Online

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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.

28. 2026 CBT _ Nextera Admin Training

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: All users of the Nextera Admin (CBT) system with responsibilities for preparation and administration of the exams.

Dates: 1/5/2026

Join the NERIC Testing Team as we help you prepare for the CBT Simulation and 2026 Operational Assessment administration. Users attending this session should have the following roles in Nextera: District Test Coordinator (DTC),District Level Users (DLU), Principal, School Test Coordinator (STC), Building Level User (BLU). Actions to be covered include: Understanding the data flow, Adding/Editing Students, Adding/Editing Users, Adding/Editing Classes, Printing Login Tickets and monitoring testing. This session will be recorded. CTLE Credit provided to those who attend the live webinar.

29. 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.

30. SchoolTool School Counselor Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 1/6/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

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.

31. January 2026 Regents Test Administration and Proctoring Information Session

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: School and Building Level Administrators

Dates: 1/7/2026

Join school and building level administrators for a one hour virtual presentation on Regents administration and proctoring guidelines for the 25-26 school year.

Topics covered will include:
- Storage of materials
- Timing for sharing materials
- Printables that you must provide
- Use of calculators
- Allowable testing accommodations
- Time regulations
- Supervision of students
- Mandatory proctor training, tracking and signature sheet
- Protocols for misadministration
- Collection and processing of exams

32. Creative Classroom Magic: Mastering Canva for Education

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

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

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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.

33. 2026 CBT _ Nextera Admin Training - Offering #2

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: All users of the Nextera Admin (CBT) system with responsibilities for preparation and administration of the exams.

Dates: 1/7/2026

Join the NERIC Testing Team as we help you prepare for the CBT Simulation and 2026 Operational Assessment administration. Users attending this session should have the following roles in Nextera: District Test Coordinator (DTC),District Level Users (DLU), Principal, School Test Coordinator (STC), Building Level User (BLU). Actions to be covered include: Understanding the data flow, Adding/Editing Students, Adding/Editing Users, Adding/Editing Classes, Printing Login Tickets and monitoring testing. This session will be recorded. CTLE Credit provided to those who attend the live webinar.

34. TIGERRS Unite! (Tech Integrators): Walking in a Winter Wonderland- Jan8

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

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

Dates: 1/8/2026

Welcome back! We are kicking off 2026 by exploring emerging educational technologies and setting intention-based tech goals for this winter season. This session will feature new software updates and how to implement them in your workflow. We will also brainstorm collaborative projects to revitalize student interest during the colder months.

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.

35. 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.

36. 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.

37. NYSAA Training- new teachers

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Special education teachers

Dates: 1/13/2026

This will be an in person training for new teachers administering the NYSAA exam.

38. SchoolTool Student History / Transcripts [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 1/13/2026

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.

39. DSP NERIC Cyber IQ Lunch & Learn w/Aspire (January 13, 2026)

Program: NERIC: Data Security and Privacy

Audience: Tech Directors, DPOs and District Leadership

Dates: 1/13/2026

Lunch & Learn In-Person Demo @ NERIC with Cyber IQ
Phishing and Awareness Training

Tuesday January 13, 2026 11:00AM-1:00PM

40. NYSAA Training- returning teachers

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Special education teachers

Dates: 1/13/2026

This will be an in person training for returning teachers who have previously administered the NYSAA exam.

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

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 1/14/2026

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

42. Introduction to School Age STAC Processing

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: New ERFT system users or current users who would like a refresh

Dates: 1/15/2026

This session, led by NYSED's STAC/Medicaid unit, will introduce the STAC online (EFRT) system. Participants will receive a walkthrough on how to identify a student's STAC ID and steps that should be taken to avoid creating duplicate STAC IDs. The session will also provide an introductory overview of the process for claiming school age reimbursement using the STAC online (EFRT) system., as well as a brief overview of the impacts of the EFRT system upgrade.

43. January Regents Answer Sheets- Part II -Scanning Answer Sheets and Reviewing Data

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: Distirct Testing Coordinators, Budling Test Coordinators, Principals and anyone responsible for ordering & disseminating Regents answer sheets

Dates: 1/15/2026

This session will work with districts to help understand the necessary steps needed prior to scanning their January Regents answer sheets, the scanning process itself, and the review of data. This is another great opportunity for Q & A prior to the January Regents Administration as well.

44. STAC Verification and Payments for School Business Officials

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: District business officials, Directors of Special Education/PPS, STAC Coordinators

Dates: 1/15/2026

This session, led by NYSED's STAC/Medicaid unit, will focus on verification claims within the STAC Online (EFRT) System in order to receive reimbursement, as well as more advanced payment topics. There will also be a brief overview of the impacts of the EFRT system upgrade.

45. NYSAA Training- new teachers

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Special education teachers

Dates: 1/22/2026

This will be an in person training for new teachers administering the NYSAA exam.

46. SchoolTool Elements of GPA Calculations [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Audience: New schooltool Users

Dates: 1/22/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

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.

47. NYSAA Training- returning teachers

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Special education teachers

Dates: 1/22/2026

This will be an in person training for returning teachers who have previously administered the NYSAA exam.

48. DASA Training January 2026

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Individuals seeking NYS Certification

Dates: 1/23/2026

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.

49. Distance Learning Practitioners Meeting (January 2026)

Program: NERIC: Special Events

Audience: Distance Learning Teachers, Classroom Facilitators and DL Coordinators

Dates: 1/23/2026

Location: Albany Rooms

New

As we prepare to step into 2026 with fresh energy and new opportunities, we invite you to gather with your fellow Distance Learning Teachers and Classroom Facilitators this January. We are truly grateful for the chance to work alongside each of you in creating meaningful learning experiences for students every day.

Join us for the Distance Learning Practitioners Meeting, a space for veteran DL Practitioners (teachers and classroom facilitators), those new to the DL environment, and anyone curious about the DL network to share experiences; celebrate successes, tackle challenges, and explore ways to grow the DL program across diverse learning environments.

The January Distance Learning Practitioners Meeting will be an in-person event on Friday, January 23rd from 12:30pm to 2:00pm at NERIC - 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road in Albany. We will kick things off with lunch at 12:00pm, so plan to arrive early! A virtual option will be made available upon request.

Please register soon to hold your place.

Email dl@neric.org by January 16th with any questions or topics you would like covered during the meeting. Your input will help shape the discussion, making this gathering as valuable as possible.

We look forward to seeing you on January 23rd. Until then, stay warm and inspired!

-Eileen Drescher, Melissa Boucher, Jen Bloomingdale, Julia Motler, Mike Sylofski, Dan LeClaire, & Mary Graham-Morris

NOTE: This meeting is open to DL Practitioners from districts participating in the Full Distance Learning Program.

50. 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!

51. CSE Secretary Training-Level I Beginners training

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: CSE Secretaries, users of Frontline IEP

Dates: 1/29/2026

New

Calling all New (and Not So New) users to Frontline IEP. This morning workshop will be an introductory session for users of Frontline IEP for those who are new to the system or would like a refresher on the fundamentals. The session will cover key areas of the system, walk through common daily tasks, and highlight tips to build confidence and efficiency. A brief overview of reports and listings will be covered.

52. CSE Secretary Training-Level II Advanced training

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: CSE Secretaries, users of Frontline IEP

Dates: 1/29/2026

New

This advanced training session of Frontline IEP will include a review of the Collaboration Portal, Document Repository, My Insights Dashboard, more discussion on listings and an opportunity to ask questions to try to stump the Frontline IEP Trainer!!!

53. LETRS Volume I- Rescheduled

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

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

Dates: 2/3/2026 to 6/10/2026

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 15 participants- pricing may be reduced if 20 or 30 participants register.

54. Introduction to SchoolTool [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Audience: New schooltool Users

Dates: 2/3/2026

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.

55. Phenomenal Women

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: School Administrators

Dates: 2/3/2026

This year's event will take place via Zoom on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. We will be celebrating and hearing from Phenomenal Women from across New York state. The cost to attend is $35 for NYSAWA members and $40 for non-members. When registering, the price will reflect non-member fee but will be adjusted if you are a member for billing. Checks must be made payable to Capital Region BOCES, ATTN: Kelly Masline, 900 Watervliet Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12205. Please use the memo line to indicate what event you are registering for. The deadline to register for this event is Monday, February 2, 2026 at noon. For questions, please contact: nysawa@nysawa.org.

56. Rising Trends in Education Conference

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: School building leaders, school district leaders, instructional leaders

Dates: 2/4/2026

Join Capital Region BOCES for a day of professional learning featuring sessions presented by Lexia Learning, UnBoundED, Throughline Learning, the ILO Group, and other educational partners. Topics will include science of reading/literacy implications for secondary students, using restorative practices to create a culture of care, social-emotional learning, and more!

57. Capital Region Women in Technology Kick-Off Event

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 2/6/2026

Location: Online

We're thrilled to announce the launch of the Capital Region Women in Technology group, a vibrant community dedicated to empowering, connecting, and celebrating women across all areas of the tech industry.

Whether you're already working in technology or exploring a career transition into this exciting field, this event is for you. Together, we'll build a supportive space where stories are shared, experiences are celebrated, and new opportunities are discovered.

*Personal stories from women thriving in technology
*A chance to share your own journey and aspirations
*Networking with peers who are passionate about shaping the future of tech

Let's come together to spark connections, inspire one another, and lay the foundation for a powerful community of women in technology!

COST - FREE
Virtual

58. 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.

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

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

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

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.

60. From Self-Care to Student Care: Building Emotional Resilience in the Classroom

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Elementary teachers, secondary humanities teachers, literacy specialists, instructional coaches

Dates: 2/10/2026

This webinar focuses on strategies for self-regulation that empower educators to model and support co-regulation with their students. Learn practical techniques to manage stress, maintain focus, and stay emotionally grounded, creating a classroom environment where students feel safe, supported, and able to manage their own feelings. Walk away with actionable tools to strengthen both personal wellness and your capacity to guide students in developing emotional resilience.

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.

61. DASA Training February 2026

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Individuals seeking NYS Certification

Dates: 2/11/2026

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 11, 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.

62. 2025-2026 Testing Coordinator Series Meeting #3

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: District and Building Level NYS Testing Coordinators - DTCs, Principals, Assistant Principals

Dates: 2/11/2026

This series is intended for District and Building Level Testing Coordinators to understand the expectations for administration of all NYS exams throughout the school year. There are 4 meetings annually. Meeting #3 will cover what to expect for the arrival of your CBT/PBT materials for Elementary/Intermediate exams, ordering for the June 2026 Regents, ordering of your NYSESLAT answer sheets and NYSAA. The final meeting of the year is scheduled for June 3. Please register accordingly for the session. All meetings will be recorded and made available, however only those in attendance during the Webinar will receive CTLE credit.

63. 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.

64. SEL Book Club: Big Kids, Bigger Feelings

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Educators, School Staff

Dates: 2/25/2026 to 4/14/2026

Our spring SEL book club is Big Kids, Bigger Feelings- a compassionate and practical guide to supporting students in developing emotional regulation and social-emotional skills. Together, we'll discuss how to help children navigate peer conflict, anxiety, school refusal, and the increasing demands of academics-all while fostering emotional awareness and resilience. Join us to deepen your understanding of students' emotional needs and gain practical tools to help every child thrive-socially, emotionally, and academically.

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.

65. Infusing Real-World Problem Solving and Responsible AI Use into Mathematics Classrooms

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: 8-12 Math Teachers

Dates: 3/3/2026

This hands-on, full-day workshop supports secondary math teachers in helping students connect mathematics to real-world issues while responsibly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI). Participants will explore practical ways to turn traditional problems into meaningful modeling experiences that invite students to ask questions, test ideas, and communicate results using mathematics as a tool. Teachers will experience mathematical modeling as learners and then reflect on strategies for fostering student reasoning, creativity, and collaboration. Educators will experiment with AI tools to adapt tasks, scaffold lessons, and design opportunities that promote equity and engagement-helping every student see themselves as capable problem solvers and decision-makers. By connecting math instruction to relevant, real-world contexts, teachers will gain tools to strengthen student motivation, deepen conceptual understanding, and cultivate responsible digital citizenship.

March 3, 2026 from 9am-3pm. Lunch will be provided

Participants will also be invited to participate in a 1.5 hour Zoom meeting in early May. Clarkson's Institute for STEM will pay participants a stipend for attending this additional Zoom session.

Presented by Clarkson's Institute for STEM Education in collaboration with the Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications (COMAP), supported by the National Science Foundation Noyce Grant #1852820.

66. 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.

67. Building Student Comprehension Through Top Down Topic Webs

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Elementary teachers, secondary humanities teachers, literacy specialists, instructional coaches

Dates: 3/10/2026

Enhance your students' reading comprehension and writing skills with the power of top-down topic webs! Designed for educators in grades 4-9, this session will explore how using topic webs helps students synthesize main ideas, identify key supporting details, and organize their thinking for clear, focused written responses. Participants will learn practical strategies for integrating this scaffold into daily instruction to strengthen both comprehension and constructed responses-empowering students to make deeper connections across texts.

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.

68. Elevate to Regulate: Building Emotionally Intelligent Schools

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Educators, school leadership, PPS staff

Dates: 3/11/2026

Capital Region BOCES is partnering with CASDA and the Greater Capital Region Teacher Center for a second annual social emotional learning conference. Join us for a day dedicated to fostering resilience, empathy, and emotional wellness in today's classrooms. Featuring a powerful keynote address by Dr. Ebony Green, this event also offers dynamic breakout sessions led by experts from the NYS Office of Mental Health, Greater Capital Region Teacher Center, Cartwheel Care, and more. Discover practical tools, evidence-based strategies, and inspiring insights to help every student-and educator-thrive.

69. SchoolTool Custom Exports [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 3/12/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

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.

70. SchoolTool Custom Exports - Using Column Formulas [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 3/17/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

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!

71. Engaging Classroom Discussions

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Classroom teachers, instructional coaches

Dates: 3/18/2026

Bring energy and depth to your classroom conversations! This interactive webinar will explore strategies for leading engaging discussions in a variety of formats-including whole-class conversations, small-group dialogues, and technology-enhanced discussions. Learn how to design purposeful prompts, structure participation to include every voice, and leverage digital tools to extend and enrich student dialogue. Perfect for educators looking to create dynamic, inclusive, and thoughtful discussion experiences that build critical thinking and communication skills.

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.

72. 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.

73. Grade 3-8 Test Administration and Proctoring Information Session

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: School and Building Level Administrators

Dates: 3/19/2026

Join school and building level administrators for a one hour virtual presentation on the Grades 3-8 Test administration and proctoring guidelines for the 25-26 school year.

Topics covered will include:
- Storage of materials
- Timing for sharing materials
- Printables that you must provide
- Use of calculators
- Allowable testing accommodations
- Time regulations
- Supervision of students
- Mandatory proctor training, tracking and signature sheet
- Protocols for misadministration
- Collection and processing of exams

74. DASA Coordinator Training

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: DASA Coordinators

Dates: 3/19/2026

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.

75. 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!

76. Improving Student Recall and Retention Through Processing Activities

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Classroom teachers

Dates: 3/24/2026

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.

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.

77. DASA Training March 2026

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Individuals seeking NYS Certification

Dates: 3/30/2026

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: March 30th
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.

78. SchoolTool Administrator Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 4/3/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

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.

79. SchoolTool Dashboards and Advanced Analytics Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 4/8/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

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.

80. 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.

81. 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.

82. Communities of Practice for School Librarians 4/20

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

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

Dates: 4/20/2026

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.

83. DASA Training April 2026

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Individuals seeking NYS Certification

Dates: 4/24/2026

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: April 24th
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.

84. SchoolTool Program Services Workshop [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 5/5/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

This webinar will provide a step-by-step review of ending last year's program services as required for Data Warehouse reporting -- as well as batch adding them for the current school year.

85. Communication Coordinators Meeting #4 (CC Meeting)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Dates: 5/12/2026

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!

86. Communities of Practice for School Librarians 5/18

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

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

Dates: 5/18/2026

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.

87. YA Book Group 5/18

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 5/18/2026

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.

88. June 2026 Regents Test Administration and Proctoring Information Session

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: School and Building Level Administrators

Dates: 5/20/2026

Join school and building level administrators for a one hour virtual presentation on Regents administration and proctoring guidelines for the 25-26 school year.

Topics covered will include:
- Storage of materials
- Timing for sharing materials
- Printables that you must provide
- Use of calculators
- Allowable testing accommodations
- Time regulations
- Supervision of students
- Mandatory proctor training, tracking and signature sheet
- Protocols for misadministration
- Collection and processing of exams

89. SchoolTool Work-Based Learning Hours [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Audience: Users of Work-Based Learning Hours

Dates: 5/28/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

This webinar will include an overview of Work-Based Learning hours, new security enhancements for users, new functionality for submitting Work-Based Learning Hours in the new grade book, and pulling Reports through Custom Exports. There will be time allotted for questions and answers specific to the overview of submitting Work-Based Learning Hours.

90. 2025-2026 Testing Coordinator Series Meeting #4

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: District and Building Level NYS Testing Coordinators - DTCs, Principals, Assistant Principals

Dates: 6/3/2026

This series is intended for District and Building Level Testing Coordinators to understand the expectations for administration of all NYS exams throughout the school year. There are 4 meetings annually. Meeting #4 will focus on the after assessment information such as checking your data at the local and State Levels, what to expect for reports, and how to report errors in time for Summer Cleanup. All meetings will be recorded and made available, however only those in attendance during the Webinar will receive CTLE credit.

91. SchoolTool Year End Tasks Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 6/4/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

This session provides an overview of SchoolTool "year end" routines, recommended to run prior to Auto Grade Advancement. Topics include but are not limited to verifying student grades, reports used in preparation for State reporting, managing Diploma Types - adding them to student records, Graduation Requirements and Post Graduate Plans. Determining retention (reports) and retaining students will also be discussed.

92. Communities of Practice for School Librarians 6/8

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

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

Dates: 6/8/2026

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.

93. SchoolTool Grade Advancement Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 6/16/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

This webinar will present an overview of auto grade advancement and other enrollment tasks in SchoolTool. Topics to be covered will include enrollment start, exiting transfer students, "class of" verification, assigning projected enrollment and projected enrollment checks. Graduating seniors, promoting all other grade levels and promoting out-of-district students will also be reviewed.

94. YA Book Group 6/16

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 6/16/2026

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.

95. SchoolTool Grade Advancement Workshop [SLLB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 7/1/2026

Location: TBD

This classroom work session will consist of in-depth coverage of auto grade advancement and other enrollment tasks in SchoolTool. Topics to be covered will include enrollment start, exiting transfer students, "class of" verification, assigning projected enrollment and projected enrollment checks. Graduating seniors, promoting all other grade levels and promoting out-of-district students will also be reviewed.

96. SchoolTool Grade Advancement Workshop [ALB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 7/1/2026

Location: TBD

This will be a review of auto grade advancement and other enrollment tasks in SchoolTool. Topics to be covered will include enrollment start, exiting transfer students, "class of" verification, assigning projected enrollment and projected enrollment checks. Graduating seniors, promoting all other grade levels and promoting out-of-district students will also be reviewed.

97. SchoolTool Grade Advancement Workshop Part I & II [PLT]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 7/2/2026 to 7/3/2026

Location: Marcy Room

This classroom work session will consist of in-depth coverage of auto grade advancement and other enrollment tasks in SchoolTool. Topics to be covered will include enrollment start, exiting transfer students, "class of" verification, assigning projected enrollment and projected enrollment checks. Graduating seniors, promoting all other grade levels and promoting out-of-district students will also be reviewed.

98. SchoolTool Grade Advancement Workshop [MAL]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 7/6/2026

Location: Malone CSD - Franklin Academy

This classroom work session will consist of in-depth coverage of auto grade advancement and other enrollment tasks in SchoolTool. Topics to be covered will include enrollment start, exiting transfer students, "class of" verification, assigning projected enrollment and projected enrollment checks. Graduating seniors, promoting all other grade levels and promoting out-of-district students will also be reviewed.

99. SchoolTool Elementary Scheduling Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/3/2026

Location: Webex link will be provided

This webex will provide an A-Z overview of creating an elementary schedule. Topics will include maintenance area setup as well as Course Catalog, planning and building a Master Schedule, assigning homerooms and teams. Recommended for users in their first years of elementary scheduling as well as veteran schedules.

100. SchoolTool Elementary Scheduling Workshop [ALB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/4/2026

Location: TBD

This session covers elementary scheduling as a brief overview. Thereafter schedulers will work individually at their own pace to create schedules. NERIC SchoolTool Team members will be on-hand to answer questions as needed.

101. SchoolTool Elementary Scheduling Workshop [PLT]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/5/2026

Location: Marcy Room

This session covers elementary scheduling instruction in a A-Z structured step-by-step fashion with hands-on work time provided. Recommended for users in their first years of elementary scheduling as well as veteran schedules.

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