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1. Distance Learning Practitioners Meeting (January 2024)

Program: NERIC: Special Events

Audience: Distance Learning Teachers, Classroom Facilitators and DL Coordinators

Dates: 1/26/2024

Location: CVES/FEH/SLL Rooms

It is that time of year again to plan on gathering with your fellow Distance Learning Teachers and Classroom Facilitators in January. We are, as always, truly thankful to work with each of you in providing students opportunities otherwise unavailable to them.

We encourage you to join us at the Distance Learning Practitioners Meeting, to allow veteran DL Practitioners (teachers and classroom facilitators), those new to the DL environment, and even those simply curious about the DL network, to continue sharing experiences; your successes, common pain points, and how you are helping to grow the DL program in all of the various learning environments.

The January Distance Learning Practitioners Meeting will be an in-person event held on Friday, January 26th from 12:30pm to 2:00pm at NERIC - 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road in Albany. We will be providing lunch at 12:00pm, so be sure to arrive by noon at NERIC in Albany! A virtual option will be made available upon request.

Please register soon to hold your place.

Please email dl@neric.org by January 19th with your questions and topics of discussion you would like covered during the meeting. We will facilitate the forum discussions using the feedback received from you.

We hope to see you on January 26th. Until then, stay well.

-Eileen Drescher, Melissa Boucher, Sharon Matthews, Jen Bloomingdale, Mike Sylofski, & Mary Graham-Morris

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

2. Grading for Opportunity

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 7/24/2024 to 5/13/2025

Research indicates that there are many instances where "the ways we grade disproportionately favor students with privilege and harm students with less privilege: students of color, from low-income families, who receive special education services and English learners." (Feldman, 2019).

This professional development opportunity includes a full-day workshop in the summer, followed by four half day sessions to deepen the learning.

The purpose of this work is for participants to:
* Develop a greater understanding of inequitable grading practices.
* Reflect on grading practices and consider whether students are receiving feedback that describes what students know and are able to do.
* Analyze current grade reporting practices, and the degree to which they report students' knowledge and sills accurately and encourage intrinsic motivation among students.
* Learn from teachers and school administrators who are currently engaged in changing their grading practices and policies as they move toward achieving grading for equity.
* Create a long-term plan for changes in grading practices by exploring the essential elements of effective system's change.

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.

3. Future Superintendents Academy 2024-2025

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 8/8/2024 to 5/3/2025

The Future Superintendents Academy is a comprehensive program to prepare high level administrators aspiring to become superintendents in the next 3-5 years. The Academy requires a year-long commitment, beginning in August 2024 and concluding in May 2025. The program will include discussions of critical topics relevant to the superintendency, simulations and case studies, journals, reading assignments, projects and coaching.

4. Self-Paced Passport to Reading: Yearlong Professional Development

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Dates: 9/11/2024

An opportunity for librarians to integrate self-paced, self-selected deeper learning into the school year around reading and reading engagement to benefit their librarians and own knowledge and habits while building community and resources.
Please register for this "session" to receive credit for your participation in the "Passport to Reading: Yearlong Professional Development" session. If all required components are completed, you will earn 16 CTLE credits in June.

5. School Business Official Meetings - Capital Region BOCES

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: School Business Officials

Dates: 9/20/2024 to 6/13/2025

Monthly gathering of School Business Officials from local school districts to learn about topics of importance for leading school business functions.

6. Capital Region ENL Roundtable

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: ENL Educators

Dates: 9/24/2024 to 6/20/2025

Join fellow ENL teachers and administrators from the Capital Region for our bimonthly gathering focused on enhancing English as a New Language (ENL) education in the Capital Region and beyond. This collaborative forum provides an opportunity to:
*Review recent updates from the New York State Education Department (NYSED)
*Explore trends and opportunities in ENL professional development
*Share best practices and troubleshoot challenges in ENL instruction and administration

Together, we'll work to improve ENL education and support our diverse student population.

7. 24-25 Testing Coordinator Meeting - Session 1 of 4

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: District Test Coordinators (DTCs) - Building Principals - School Test Coordinators

Dates: 10/9/2024

Join the NERIC Testing Team as they go over Testing Coordinator responsibilities and expectations for the 2024-2025 school year. Exams include all Elementary/Intermediate ELA, Math and Science, NYSITELL/NYSESLAT, and Regents Exams. Session 1 will cover topics such as New 2025 assessments, how to order answer sheets, account management, ordering exams with NYSED, upcoming trainings and more.

8. ESS- Supporting All ELLs: 2024-2025 Cohort

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 10/10/2024 to 5/15/2025

Join regional educators in an inaugural cohort centered on supporting ENL students across grades and content areas. Together we will hear from experts, discuss strategies for overcoming barriers, and build a strong network of professionals to ensure the support of our English Language Learners.

Network with Professionals

Problem Solve Together

Strengthen Best Practices

*Three additional hour-long virtual sessions will be scheduled with cohort members at the first in-person session*

For more information, please contact Laura McDaniel at laura.mcdaniel@neric.org

9. Academy for the Advancement of Teaching Assistants

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Underemployed or Unemployed Individuals, Current Teaching Assistants, and Teaching Aides

Dates: 10/10/2024

Academy for the Advancement of Teaching Assistants - Informational Session

10. NYS Regional Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Fall Training

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: New and Veteran CBT Coordinators: District Test Coordinators, Building Principals, School Test Coordinators and District Informational Tech Coordinators

Dates: 10/16/2024

The New York State Regional Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Fall Training Sessions are intended for school/district-level administrators and will focus on administrative and software preparation for computer-based testing. The training will provide information on fall milestones for preparation for CBT, the simulation and operational testing, as well as lessons learned from 2024 testing. Attendees will learn where to find valuable resources available on CBT Support as well as learn how to troubleshoot common issues during their CBT administration and hear about best practices and CBT technology tips.

11. Fall Lending Library Webinars

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 10/16/2024 to 12/17/2024

Join us for our Lending Library Webinars, where you can explore the wide range of resources we offer. Discover tried-and-true tools (some with new features), and/or get introduced to our latest offerings. When you register, you'll receive the webinar link and earn CTLE credit for each session you attend-there's no obligation to attend them all. Feel free to join us for the sessions that interest you most! You can register at any point in the series up until 12/17.

Please note: CTLE credit is for attendees that join live - there is no credit-bearing asynchronous option for this series. Recordings will be available for on-demand learning about our tools after the fact with no registration. Look for links to appear on the Lending Library page after sessions are completed.

Free to NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $145.00
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.

12. School AI Classroom Collaborative

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

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

Dates: 10/16/2024 to 1/8/2025

School AI Classroom Collaborative is a monthly webinar series bringing educators together to collaborate, create, and learn how to use AI to enhance their classrooms. Share experiences, celebrate achievements, and exchange ideas with fellow educators. Participate in monthly challenges, earn CTLE hours, and enter giveaways. Teachers, join us every third Wednesday of the month. Register now and become part of our collaborative learning community!
Dates: October 16th, 2024 3:00 - 4:00 PM November 20th, 2024 3:00 - 4:00 PM December 18th, 2024 3:00 - 4:00 PM January 8th, 2024 3:00 - 4:00 PM

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. Thought Leadership Meetings for Principals & Assistant Principals Series

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 10/17/2024 to 5/22/2025

Capital Region BOCES is please 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.

14. Capital Connect Grant: DBT Steps A Planning Series

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 11/1/2024 to 5/2/2025

A series of planning meetings for district cohorts engaged in the DBT STEPS program. This series is by invitation only- only districts currently participating in the Capital Connect Grant with the Office of Mental Health are eligible for participation.

15. Schenectady Librarians Professional Development Day

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Librarians from Schenectady City School District ONLY

Dates: 11/5/2024

Full day of PD for all K-12 Schenectady CSD Librarians, on-site at Mont Pleasant Middle School.

16. Critical Conversations for School Counselors 24-25

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: School counselors

Dates: 11/6/2024 to 3/27/2025

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: November 6 from 9:00-10:30 am
Session 2: March 27 from 8:15-9:30 am
All meetings will be held virtually

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.

17. Capital Region Global Majority Educators Affinity Group: A Space for BIPOC Folx in Education

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Educators, Administrators

Dates: 11/14/2024 to 5/15/2025

Capital Region BOCES is proud to host the Capital Region Global Majority Affinity Group, as they lead a program for individuals in the field of education.

As stated in their DEI 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.

This group will:

• Provide a space for educators in the global majority to build relationships with each other as they connect with their larger school communities.


• Provide the opportunity for individuals to discuss and process their own varied experiences in education.

• Contribute learning opportunities and share resources, ideas, and support across districts and education communities.

18. Academy for the Advancement of Teaching Assistants

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Underemployed or Unemployed Individuals, Current Teaching Assistants, and Teaching Aides

Dates: 11/14/2024

Academy for the Advancement of Teaching Assistants - Informational Session The Capital Region BOCES and the State University at Albany School of Education are continuing their collaboration in The Academy for the Advancement of Teaching Assistants (AATA) initiative. The AATA program is designed to meet the needs of current teacher aides and/or teaching assistants who are interested in advancing their careers. The program is also ideal for individuals looking to return to the workforce or interested in a career change. The AATA program provides a unique opportunity to earn the educational and professional credentials required for the teacher assistant certification through a variety of resources and supports delivered in a flexible format that combines online learning, seminars, and mentoring. The program is offered at no cost to those who apply and are accepted into this program.

19. DASA Training December 2024

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Public school employees, individuals seeking NYS certification

Dates: 12/3/2024

Starting Today
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: December 3
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 to the session.

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.

20. 50 Ways to Engage Students with Google Apps

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 12/3/2024 to 1/3/2025

Location: Online

Wait ListStarting Today
How do you create tasks that students want to do? Keeler and Lyon's "50 Ways to Engage Students with Google Apps," "-is full of templates, tips, tricks, and hacks for shifting engagement levels from disengaged to engaged using tools everyone can try."

This book study will help you learn to use:
* Google Docs and Slides as collaboration tools
* Google Sheets in ways that are fun and creative
* Google Classroom to recognize students as individuals
* Google Forms to quickly see where students are struggling

Participants will need access to the book, "50 Ways to Engage Students with Google Apps by Keeler and Lyon.

Fee: Model Schools Participants - 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. 24-25 Testing Coordinator Meeting - Session 2 of 4

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: District Test Coordinators (DTCs) - Building Principals - School Test Coordinators

Dates: 12/4/2024

Starting Soon
Join the NERIC Testing Team as they go over Testing Coordinator responsibilities and expectations for the 2024-2025 school year. Exams include all Elementary/Intermediate ELA, Math and Science, NYSITELL/NYSESLAT, and Regents Exams. Session 2 will cover expectations for CBT Simulation, Preparations for January Regents, and expected data pulls for answer sheet pre-print and more.

22. Collaborative Literacy Network - An Ongoing Conversation: The Critical Role of Writing in the SOR Framework

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Educational Staff

Dates: 12/4/2024

Starting Soon
Spelling Matters! Explicit, Systematic Spelling Instruction:
Spelling is one of the most important but most forgotten aspects of literacy development. In many classrooms, it is an afterthought, and instruction is limited to rote spelling drills and memorization. Explicit, systematic instruction in phonology, morphology, and orthography makes spelling more accessible to all! This structured, sequential approach can help students not only improve their spelling, but also their reading, writing, and vocabulary skills. Explore how the art and science of teaching unite to enhance student literacy!

Virtual Meeting Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/92916976213

23. SchoolTool Rollover - Next Year Scheduling Prep Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 12/5/2024

Location: Webex link will be provided

Starting Soon
SchoolTool
This webinar will be a review of mid-year school rollover tasks required to begin scheduling. Specific topics will include preparatory steps for the scheduling season and beginning new school year setup. A review of the SchoolTool rollover screen will be included, as will period maintenance and other maintenance setup tasks performed during the annual rollover.

24. 2024-25 SY: Staff Data Reporting Webinar

Program: NERIC: Data Warehouse

Dates: 12/5/2024

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This webinar will provide an overview of Staff Data Reporting including the Teacher Certification process.

25. Engaging Ed Tech to Enhance Classroom Units

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 12/6/2024 to 1/24/2025

Wait ListStarting Soon
In this course, participants will use a variety of EdTech tools including Magic School, Ed Puzzle, Vooks, Epic, Canva, Blooket, and others to develop and/or enhance a current unit of study that they teach.

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. Medicaid Claiming in Schools

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 12/9/2024

NewStarting Soon
What is the benefit to the district and how does it work. This workshop will include an overview of Medicaid Claiming in Schools and how to maximize your return as a School District. A review of the Frontline Medicaid Product will be part of the session, including the Toolkit. There will be time for questions and answers.

Cost will be reduced if we get 15 participants.

27. Introduction to Pixlr

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 12/9/2024 to 1/13/2025

Wait ListStarting Soon
Pixlr is a free online cloud-based image editing tool that runs on both the PC and Mac platforms. It's an HTML5-based app that closely resembles Photoshop. Images may be opened from your workstation or URL, as well as from Facebook, Instagram, and Google Photos. The course, focusing on Web image creation for the classroom, will include: interface navigation, selection tools and layers, manipulating your images, transforming and retouching photos, and filters. Participants who complete all the assignments, assessments and projects will receive a certificate of completion for 15 hours of participation. Registrants will be notified by email with course access information.

Prerequisites: Participants should also have access to a digital camera, smartphone or digital images for final project completion.

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. NYSAA training- new teachers

Program: School Support Services: Turn Key Training

Dates: 12/10/2024

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Training for new teachers administrating the NYSAA.

29. Naviance Fall User Group Meeting

Program: NERIC: Special Events

Audience: School Counselors and Adminstrators

Dates: 12/10/2024

You are invited to a ​NERIC sponsored user group for NAVIANCE​

Join us on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH for a fun filled learning event with breakfast, lunch, raffles and more, including:

*Naviance best practices
*Naviance roadmaps
*College resource tools
*Career exploration tools
*Ways to get support



Date: Tuesday, December 10th
Time: 8:30am-3:00PM
Location: Capital Region BOCES, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12205
Albany Room

Breakfast will begin at 8:30.

30. Empowering ENL Teachers with Digital Tools session 2 of 3 (12.11)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: ENL teachers and support staff

Dates: 12/11/2024

These professional development 3 trainings equips ELL teachers with a comprehensive toolkit of digital resources to enhance their teaching practices and support the academic and linguistic growth of their students. Through hands-on activities and collaborative projects, teachers will learn how to effectively use various tools Kami, Padlet, Quizziz, Google Tools, and others to create engaging and personalized learning experiences for their ELL students. The training will also provide guidance on best practices for using digital tools in the classroom, ensuring that all students have access to the resources and support they need to be successful. Session 2 will focus on Google Tools and Diffit as well as some extensions.

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: $85.00
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.

31. NYSAA training- returning teachers

Program: School Support Services: Turn Key Training

Dates: 12/12/2024

Training for returning teachers for administrating the NYSAA.

32. YA Book Group 12/12

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Dates: 12/12/2024

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.

33. NERIC Annual Awareness Day 2024

Program: NERIC Awareness Day Catalog

Audience: Educators, District Administrators and Technology Specialists

Dates: 12/13/2024

The 34nd Annual Regional Technology Awareness Day will be held on Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Albany Capital Center in Albany, NY.

The theme of Awareness Day 2024 is "Inclusive innovation: Technology for Every Learner" and the keynote speaker is Trevor Muir - founder of EpicPBL!

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

Please note:

*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.

34. Google Sheets for Educators

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 12/16/2024 to 1/27/2025

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.

Prerequisites: Must have Internet access and a personal Google Drive account. Prior knowledge of Excel is recommended.

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.

35. Storytelling With Purpose: Digital Projects to Ignite Student Curiosity - A Book Study

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 12/16/2024 to 1/5/2025

Location: Online

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Get ready to ignite a passion for learning in your students like never before! Transform your teaching and inspire your students with the dynamic power of digital storytelling. Join us in a book study of Michael Hernandez's Storytelling with Purpose: Digital Projects to Ignite Student Curiosity. Storytelling enables us to make sense of the world and organize our thinking. Discover how to use the power of storytelling to create authentic learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom. Through classroom-tested practical advice and real-world examples, this book study will equip you with the tools and strategies needed to foster a mindset of curiosity, agency, and purpose in your students, empowering them to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

The purpose of this book study is to create a culture of learning and sharing as we delve into the recently published educational text Storytelling with Purpose: Digital Projects to Ignite Student Curiosity by Michael Hernandez. This online collaborative environment will enable you to interact with other educators, discover additional resources, and inspire you to think differently.

The format of this book study allows you to participate at times that are most convenient for you and your schedule. Participants should have access to the book Storytelling with Purpose: Digital Projects to Ignite Student Curiosity by Michael Hernandez.

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.

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

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 12/17/2024

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!

37. ESSA 101 Overview

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Educational Staff

Dates: 12/19/2024

Join this session to learn and/or review the basic components of NYSED's ESSA accountability system including but not limited to:
- ESSA basics (identifications, situation tables, calculations, and more!)
- 2-year rebuild changes and implications
- SIRS reports overview
- Conversation with colleagues on best practices

38. Nextera Admin Training - Simulation Preparation Session 12-19-24

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: CBT Testing Coordinators at the District/Building Level including DTCs, STC, DLU, and BLUs

Dates: 12/19/2024

NERIC is offering several repeat sessions for CBT Testing Coordinators to join and learn about the administrative functions necessary to prepare the computer based testing system for Simulation and Operational Testing. Sessions will be offered 12/19, 12/20, 12/23, 1/7, 1/8 and 1/9

39. Nextera Admin Training - Simulation Preparation Session 12-20-24

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: CBT Testing Coordinators at the District/Building Level including DTCs, STC, DLU, and BLUs

Dates: 12/20/2024

NERIC is offering several repeat sessions for CBT Testing Coordinators to join and learn about the administrative functions necessary to prepare the computer based testing system for Simulation and Operational Testing. Sessions will be offered 12/19, 12/20, 12/23, 1/7, 1/8 and 1/9

40. Nextera Admin Training - Simulation Preparation Session 12-23-24

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: CBT Testing Coordinators at the District/Building Level including DTCs, STC, DLU, and BLUs

Dates: 12/23/2024

NERIC is offering several repeat sessions for CBT Testing Coordinators to join and learn about the administrative functions necessary to prepare the computer based testing system for Simulation and Operational Testing. Sessions will be offered 12/19, 12/20, 12/23, 1/7, 1/8 and 1/9

41. Lead with Literacy

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 1/6/2025 to 1/27/2025

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"Readers are leaders. Leaders are readers. Literacy impacts every aspect of life-” Mandy Ellis

But learning to read-and teaching students to read-isn't always easy, which is why it is important to develop and nurture and foster a love of reading within your school and classroom. You will take away practical, actionable, fun ideas and strategies that will deeply embed books, reading, and literacy into your school culture the next day.

Others: $275
Location: 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.

42. Teaching for Justice

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 1/6/2025 to 1/24/2025

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The K-12 classroom is the perfect place to introduce students to concepts of social justice and civic engagement while combating issues of bias, racism, discrimination, and bullying. This course will introduce you to the Southern Poverty Law Center's (SPLC) online educational resources: Learning for Justice. This course is designed to familiarize you with those digital resources by directing you to different areas of the site in order to use the content to brainstorm implementation tools. We will work in tandem to strengthen those tools by participating in discussions and working together to design lessons/materials for effective use via Google Classroom.

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.

43. Digital Citizenship in Action: A Book Study

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 1/6/2025 to 1/26/2025

Location: Online

Wait List
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.

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.

44. Getting to the Heart of Words with Orthographic Mapping

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 1/6/2025 to 2/3/2025

Location: Online

Closed
This class will introduce teachers to orthographic mapping and its significant benefits in enhancing reading and spelling skills! This approach helps students connect sounds to letters, promoting better word recognition and fluency. Participants will also learn and practice ways to get to the heart of tricky words with permanently irregular spellings! We will explore articles, podcasts, technology tools, and additional resources. No book is required for this course, but recommended texts will be suggested.

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.

45. NYS Literacy Initiative: The P-3 Literacy Instructional Best Practices

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Administrators, Literacy Teachers, Teachers

Dates: 1/7/2025

This event, which will be a hybrid webinar with in-person discussion and presentations, will provide New York State administrators and literacy leaders with an opportunity to learn about the P-3 Instructional Best Practices Tool to be utilized when reviewing instruction and making the required attestation per Education Law §818.

As per Education Law §818, districts must reflect on the instructional best practices and literacy curriculum for students in prekindergarten through third grade, ensuring literacy instruction and interventions align with the Commissioner's requirement of literacy instruction to be based on the body of research known as the Science of Reading.

At this event, New York State Education Department (NYSED) staff, along with partners from BOCES and the Big 5, will present an overview of the P-3 Literacy Instructional Best Practices. Participants will have time to walk through the resource, reflect on the implementation of the best practices, and consider the steps to complete the attestation process.

Please send no more than two administrators and/or literacy leaders per school district.

46. Accountability 102: Tableau ESSA Reports Overview

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Educational Staff

Dates: 1/8/2025

This session will review the ESSA reports available in Tableau and share best practices on their usage for school and continuous improvement.
- Review major changes to ESSA and accountability.
- Review ESSA reports in Tableau.
- Discuss the best-practice ways participants have utilized the reports for continuous and school improvement.

47. SchoolTool Course Selections Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 1/8/2025

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This webinar will cover entering student course selections (individual and batch), removing and editing course selections, as well as using the advanced search to find students with a specific course selection. Also to be covered will be useful reports for working with student course selections.

48. Nextera Admin Training - Simulation Preparation Session 1-8-2025

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: CBT Testing Coordinators at the District/Building Level including DTCs, STC, DLU, and BLUs

Dates: 1/8/2025

NERIC is offering several repeat sessions for CBT Testing Coordinators to join and learn about the administrative functions necessary to prepare the computer based testing system for Simulation and Operational Testing. Sessions will be offered 12/19, 12/20, 12/23, 1/7, 1/8 and 1/9

49. SchoolTool Rollover - Next Year Scheduling Prep Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 1/9/2025

Location: Webex link will be provided

SchoolTool
This webinar will be a review of mid-year school rollover tasks required to begin scheduling. Specific topics will include preparatory steps for the scheduling season and beginning new school year setup. A review of the SchoolTool rollover screen will be included, as will period maintenance and other maintenance setup tasks performed during the annual rollover.

50. Nextera Admin Training - Simulation Preparation Session 1-9-2025

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: CBT Testing Coordinators at the District/Building Level including DTCs, STC, DLU, and BLUs

Dates: 1/9/2025

NERIC is offering several repeat sessions for CBT Testing Coordinators to join and learn about the administrative functions necessary to prepare the computer based testing system for Simulation and Operational Testing. Sessions will be offered 12/19, 12/20, 12/23, 1/7, 1/8 and 1/9

51. Nextera Admin Training - Simulation Preparation Session 1-10-2025

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: CBT Testing Coordinators at the District/Building Level including DTCs, STC, DLU, and BLUs

Dates: 1/10/2025

NERIC is offering several repeat sessions for CBT Testing Coordinators to join and learn about the administrative functions necessary to prepare the computer based testing system for Simulation and Operational Testing. Sessions will be offered 12/19, 12/20, 12/23, 1/7, 1/8 and 1/9

52. 24-25 Regents Administration and Proctoring Information Session (January)

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: School and Building Level Administrators

Dates: 1/13/2025

Join school and building level administrators for a one hour virtual presentation on Regents administration and proctoring guidelines for the January 2025 Regents Exam.

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

53. YA Book Group 1/13

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Dates: 1/13/2025

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.

54. Midyear Meeting Passport to Reading: Yearlong Professional Development

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Dates: 1/15/2025

The purpose of this PD is for librarians to engage in self-paced professional reading to benefit their libraries and increase their own knowledge while also building community and finding new resources. Participants will read on professional title of their choosing each month and will engage with learning pathfinders and complete video reflections. Kickoff meeting is mandatory. There will be optional midyear and end-of-year meetings, listed separately for registration.

55. January Regents Answer Sheets - Part II After Administration

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: Regents Testing Coordinators and District Test Coordinators

Dates: 1/16/2025

Join the NERIC Testing Team as we review the processes that follow the exam administration including: - Scanning of the Answer Sheets - Data Processing - Scoring Notifications - Accessing scores/reports in ASAP Scoring Program - Data Reporting for January Regents to the Data Warehouse by NERIC

56. DASA Coordinator Training

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: DASA Coordinators

Dates: 1/22/2025

Dignity Act Coordinators play a vital role in setting the school-wide climate in relation to the prevention of bullying, harassment, and discrimination.

This workshop will review the Dignity for All Students Act as it relates to the responsibilities of coordinators, share strategies for creating a positive school climate, and provide an opportunity to share best practices with other regional Dignity Act coordinators.

Please note that this workshop does NOT meet the 6 hour DASA requirement for NYS Certification.
Date: January 22, 2025
Time: 8:30-11:30 am
Location: virtual

57. DASA Training January 2025

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Individuals seeking NYS Certification

Dates: 1/23/2025

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 17
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 to the session.

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.

58. Schoharie County Administrator and Teacher Leaders Literacy Conversation: Part 2

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: School Administrators

Dates: 1/30/2025

Back by request, please join us for a second round of conversation and planning around the Science of Reading for Schoharie County administrators. During this session we will split Elementary and Secondary and will leverage the expertise of the group to work through grade-band specific questions using the Literacy Briefs as a guide. This session will be workshop-based, and administrators will leave having shared and gleaned important next steps from an administrative perspective, as well as having brainstormed what supports teachers will need to move forward with this work. 

59. SchoolTool Elements of GPA Calculations [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Audience: New schooltool Users

Dates: 1/30/2025

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.

60. SchoolTool Student History / Transcripts [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 2/4/2025

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.

61. SchoolTool HS/MS Scheduling PART I & II [ALB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 2/5/2025 to 2/12/2025

SchoolTool

Part I: This classroom session will cover creating schedules for secondary level students. Steps to get ready for the scheduling season will be discussed as well as tips and tricks for building a successful master schedule. Specific topics will include school year rollover tasks, scheduling/course catalog rollover, period maintenance, teaming, importing the master schedule or creating a new master schedule and an overview of analysis reports with special attention to the Section View and Section Load reports.

Part II: Participants attending this working session should have prior SchoolTool scheduling experience or have attended HS/MS Scheduling I class. Bring your documents for the next school year and a NERIC Coordinator will be there to provide assistance as needed.

SchoolTool
This webinar will be a review of mid-year school rollover tasks required to begin scheduling. Specific topics will include preparatory steps for the scheduling season and beginning new school year setup. A review of the SchoolTool rollover screen will be included, as will period maintenance and other maintenance setup tasks performed during the annual rollover.

63. SchoolTool MS/HS Master Scheduling "Basics A to Z" PART I & II [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 2/6/2025 to 2/13/2025

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 "A-Z" series 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.

64. Communication Coordinators Meeting #2 (CC Meeting)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region School Librarians

Dates: 2/11/2025

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. Format determined by level of transmission. ALL Librarians are welcome!

65. SchoolTool Discipline Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 2/13/2025

SchoolTool
This webinar will cover creating and resolving discipline referrals, students to see, discipline reports and discipline maintenance setup.

66. SchoolTool Foundations [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Audience: New schooltool Users

Dates: 2/25/2025

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.

67. YA Book Group 2/25

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Dates: 2/25/2025

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.

68. DASA Training February 2025

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Individuals seeking NYS certification

Dates: 2/26/2025

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 26
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 to the session.

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.

69. Book Study: The Joy of Reading by Donalyn Miller and Teri Lesesne

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians

Dates: 2/27/2025 to 3/27/2025

Location: Virtual

Wait List
"Here's the truth; it is possible to teach children how to read without killing their love for reading in the process.” Join us as we discuss how to create joyful reading communities while navigating the challenges of the current school environment. This book study is a regional study for school librarians to discuss the contents from a library perspective. Note: Participants are expected to complete assigned readings prior to each meeting. Please register no later than February 6th to ensure your copy of the book arrives on time the tentative reading schedule is below Tentative Schedule Thu 2/27/2025 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Thu 3/06/2025 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Thu 3/13/2025 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Thu 3/20/2025 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Thu 3/27/2025 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Meeting are virtual Limited to 20 participants

70. 24-25 Testing Coordinator Meeting - Session 3 of 4

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: District Test Coordinators (DTCs) - Building Principals - School Test Coordinators

Dates: 3/5/2025

Join the NERIC Testing Team as they go over Testing Coordinator responsibilities and expectations for the 2024-2025 school year. Exams include all Elementary/Intermediate ELA, Math and Science, NYSAA, NYSITELL/NYSESLAT, and Regents Exams. Session 3 will cover expectations for 2025 Spring ELA, Math, & Science assessments. June Regents preparations, NYSESLAT administration, and NYSAA administration.

71. SchoolTool MS/HS Master Scheduling "Basics A to Z" PART I & II [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 3/6/2025 to 3/13/2025

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 "A-Z" series 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.

72. SchoolTool Foundations [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Audience: New schooltool Users

Dates: 3/7/2025

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.

73. March DASA Training

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Individuals seeking NYS certification

Dates: 3/14/2025

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 14 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 to the session.

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.

74. YA Book Group 3/19

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Dates: 3/19/2025

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.

75. 24-25 3-8 Exam Administration and Proctoring Information Session

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: School and Building Administrators

Dates: 3/24/2025

Join school and building level administrators for a one hour virtual presentation on 3-8 exam administration and proctoring guidelines for the 2024-2025 school year.

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

76. SchoolTool Course Selections Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 3/27/2025

SchoolTool
This webinar will cover entering student course selections (individual and batch), removing and editing course selections, as well as using the advanced search to find students with a specific course selection. Also to be covered will be useful reports for working with student course selections.

77. Communication Coordinators Meeting #3 (CC Meeting)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region School Librarians

Dates: 4/2/2025

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. Format determined by level of transmission. ALL Librarians are welcome!

78. SchoolTool Foundations [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Audience: New schooltool Users

Dates: 4/9/2025

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.

79. YA Book Group 4/24

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Dates: 4/24/2025

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.

80. SchoolTool Program Services Workshop [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 4/30/2025

SchoolTool
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.

81. SchoolTool School Counselor Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 5/1/2025

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.

82. SchoolTool Dashboards and Advanced Analytics Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 5/6/2025

SchoolTool
This hour-long webinar provides an overview of Dashboards, which is a dynamic tool available in SchoolTool that displays graphs of district- and building-wide information that can be refined to teacher and student specific information. We will demonstrate how to use these charts for comparing data and the ability to drill down on information presented in the dashboards.

83. Communication Coordinators Meeting #4 (CC Meeting)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region School Librarians

Dates: 5/14/2025

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!

84. YA Book Group 5/19

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Dates: 5/19/2025

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.

85. 24-25 Regents Administration and Proctoring Information Session (June) 

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: School and Building Level Administrators

Dates: 5/28/2025

Join school and building level administrators for a one hour virtual presentation on Regents administration and proctoring guidelines for the June 2025 Regents Exam.

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

86. 24-25 Testing Coordinator Meeting - Session 4 of 4

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: District Test Coordinators (DTCs) - Building Principals - School Test Coordinators

Dates: 5/28/2025

Join the NERIC Testing Team as they go over Testing Coordinator responsibilities and expectations for the 2024-2025 school year. Exams include all Elementary/Intermediate ELA, Math and Science, NYSAA, NYSITELL/NYSESLAT, and Regents Exams. Session 4 will cover expectations for finalizing 2025 Spring ELA, Math, & Science assessments. Final June Regents preparations/expectations, data reports review and Summer Cleanup process.

87. SchoolTool Grade Advancement Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 6/5/2025

SchoolTool
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.

88. SchoolTool Program Services Workshop [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 6/10/2025

SchoolTool
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.

89. YA Book Group 6/10

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Dates: 6/10/2025

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.

90. SchoolTool Year End Tasks Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 6/12/2025

SchoolTool
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.

91. End-of-Year Passport to Reading: Yearlong Professional Development

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region BOCES School Librarians

Dates: 6/18/2025

The purpose of this PD is for librarians to engage in self-paced professional reading to benefit their libraries and increase their own knowledge while also building community and finding new resources. Participants will read on professional title of their choosing each month and will engage with learning pathfinders and complete video reflections. Kickoff meeting is mandatory. There will be optional midyear and end-of-year meetings, listed separately for registration.

92. SchoolTool Grade Advancement Overview [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 6/26/2025

SchoolTool
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.

93. SchoolTool Grade Advancement [ALB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 7/1/2025

SchoolTool
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.

94. SchoolTool Grade Advancement Part I & II [PLT]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 7/2/2025

SchoolTool
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.

95. SchoolTool Grade Advancement [SLLB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 7/3/2025

SchoolTool
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 [MAL]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 7/7/2025

SchoolTool
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.

97. SchoolTool Elementary School Scheduling [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 7/24/2025

SchoolTool
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.

98. SchoolTool Elementary School Scheduling [ALB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/4/2025

SchoolTool
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.

99. SchoolTool Elementary School Scheduling [MAL]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/6/2025

SchoolTool
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.

100. SchoolTool Elementary School Scheduling [PLT]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/7/2025

SchoolTool
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.

101. SchoolTool Opening Readiness Part I [WEB]

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 8/12/2025

SchoolTool
This webinar will be a review of school opening readiness tasks as outlined in the Mindex Yearly Rollover checklist. Topics will include updates to custom and canned reports, homeroom assignment, adding assessments to student records, activities, faculty record updates, graduation requirements and maintenance settings for BOCES virtual locations.