The first half: Will cover issues impacting the measurement of chronic absenteeism, best practices in Schooltool, common problems to avoid and how to correct them.

The second half: Will deal with how to use the Schooltool CRDC & BEDS Report in order to answer CRDC questions regarding enrollment, student classes, discipline, attendance, and more.

Free to NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $75
Location: Online, Webex

**NOTE** - Inspector initial training is a prerequisite for this course

Course Date:  Thursday, March 28th thru Friday, March 29th (3 days)

Course Time:  8:00 am - 4:00 pm (continental breakfast & lunch provided)

Location:  Capital Region BOCES, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Schoharie Conference Room(s)

Cost:  $300 (participating)/$450 (non-participating)

The participating rate will be charged for school personnel that currently purchase the Capital Region BOCES Health-Safety-Risk Management service. All others (including non-participating districts, other BOCES, municipalities, private organizations, etc.) will be charged the non-participating rate.  Pricing does not include DOL processing fees.

“No Shows” that do not cancel at least 48 hours in advance will be charged the full rate. Call 518-464-5118 or email jennifer.bennett@neric.org to cancel.

To register for this course, you must click HERE on this link and complete the registration form:  https://goo.gl/forms/MaA0Wb80MaVXZd4X2

The first half: Will cover issues impacting the measurement of chronic absenteeism, best practices in Schooltool, common problems to avoid and how to correct them.

The second half: Will deal with how to use the Schooltool CRDC & BEDS Report in order to answer CRDC questions regarding enrollment, student classes, discipline, attendance, and more.

Project Work Session - (9am-12pm) Optional
Meeting (1pm -3pm)

   Agenda

Guest Speaker
CSLO Home Page Navigation
Highlight of Current and Past Projects
2018-2019 Project Options
New Technology and Apps of Interest
Sharing
Training Information

This workshop is only open to current participants of the NERIC's Common Set of Learning Objectives service.

Please bring sneakers and clothing appropriate for movement.

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $75
Location: Ravena-Coeymans-Selkrik

~ Increase knowledge of strategies to prevent challenging behavior

~ Improve ability to appropriately respond to challenging behavior

~ Identify the skill that the child needs to develop

****This is a two part training. The second part is on 5/6/19. Participation in Part 1 is mandatory in order to have a seat for Part 2.****

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $250
Location: Cobleskill-Richmondville and Online

Course Date:  Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Course Time:  8:00 am - 4:00 pm (continental breakfast and lunch provided)

Location:  Capital Region BOCES, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Schoharie Conference Room(s)

Cost:  $175 (participating)/$225 (non-participating)

The participating rate will be charged for school personnel that currently purchase the Capital Region BOCES Health-Safety-Risk Management service. All others (including non-participating districts, other BOCES, municipalities, private organizations, etc.) will be charged the non-participating rate.  Pricing does not include DOL processing fees.

“No Shows” that do not cancel at least 48 hours in advance will be charged the full rate. Call 518-464-5118 or email jennifer.bennett@neric.org to cancel.

To register for this course, you must click HERE on this link and complete the registration form: https://goo.gl/forms/vi82fvjdWyKnN4kF2

The program is designed for teams (administrators, teachers, staff, BOE members, parents, and students), as well as individuals who are focused on equity in outcomes. Workshop sessions will provide best practices and research on evolving our schools to meet the opportunities and challenges of diversity and cultural inclusivity.

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in thought provoking discussions and develop plans to advance the work in their respective districts. Specific topics will be:


• Diversity in school leadership o Capitalize on the enhanced outcomes achieved by diverse teams to improve student outcomes o Active recruitment of multiethnic and multicultural personnel and provision of training that develops cultural competence


• Culturally positive school and classroom environments o Intersectionality of special education and cultural inclusivity o Culturally responsive pedagogy- Mirrors and Window


• Policies and practices o Setting the tone and support the expectation for equity in experiences and outcomes o Addressing the reality of privilege and the perpetuation of social injustices Equity and Excellence are not opposing concepts. Excellence without equity is simply privilege. Equity without excellence is merely tokenism.

1. To share updates on the process of implementation

2. To share resources and ideas/approaches to implementation

3. To share District updates

4. To share updates in the field with Coaches and provide professional development as needed

5. To plan for long-term sustainability of PBIS/RtI-B in the district

Sign-In will begin at 8:30 a.m.; Meeting begins promptly at 9 a.m. Registration deadline is 3/28/19.

* The components of Self-Determination, skills students NEED to be successful

* Disability Disclosure - How do I help my students figure out WHAT to tell and how to tell it?

* The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and what that means for students in the college/work setting

Topics for this session: Agency Updates/Resource Sharing & NYSED Updates

Refreshments are not provided.

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013. Under this amended legislation, beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or license, must complete six (6) clock hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students.

PER SED REQUIREMENTS, LATE ARRIVALS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED.

Sign in begins at 8:00 a.m. Training starts promptly at 8:30 a.m. You may bring food to this training. Ends at 3:30 p.m..

Presenter: Jennifer Russo

Cost: $80 CLICK THE ENROLL BUTTON BELOW TO REGISTER AND THEN SEND IN YOUR PAYMENT. Pre-Payment REQUIRED to attend!

Additional Information:

Payment must be received prior to the day of the training.Please mail your personal check or money order (made payable to Capital Region BOCES) to Attn: Deb Allen, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Suite 102, Albany NY 12205-1016. You can also drop off your payment to the same address to secure your spot between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. We do not take debit or credit cards.

You must be present for the entire session to receive your certificate.

Your certificate will not be released until your payment or District signed enrollment form is received.

If you have any questions, please contact Deb Allen at 518-464-3940 or deb.allen@neric.org.

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $250
Location: Blended - Online

Note: All participants must login and/or contact the course instructor within one week of the start of this course.

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $250
Location: Online

Bridging the Information Gap Between Students and Community Agencies

Focus on Exiting Students (Panel)

Preparing for Summer Employment Opportunities

Planning for 2019-2020 School Year

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $75
Location: NERIC Plattsburgh

Calling Librarians and Teachers,

Join us as we share and discuss elementary books and resources that can be used in the library and the classroom. Each month we pick a different theme where librarians and teachers gather good examples, new reads, or old favorites to share with the group. We discuss the books and how they can be used when teaching various concepts, while getting students excited about reading.

Attending this session earns 2 hours of CTLE hours.

April's book: Born on a Blue Day by Daniel Tammet

Purpose in my Pocket is a monthly book club for special education teachers, service providers, and staff who work with individuals with differing needs. In this era of ever-changing expectation in education, it can be difficult to remember why you chose the profession you did, and also to make time for yourself. Through reading mass-market novels (memoirs, realistic fiction) from the perspective of those with special needs, and the people that assist in their care and education, Purpose in my Pocket seeks to help remind you of the passion that brought you into education, while encouraging you to take time to read, reflect, and expand your range of favorite "special needs based" literature!

Participants are asked to:

-attend the meetings they are interested in (some, or all, each meeting is independent of the others) and bring your copy of the book with you

-come to the meeting having read the book (you may attend if you have not finished it, however, we will be discussing the book in its entirety)

-be ready to answer the following 5 questions based on the text:

*Using the "thumbs scale" (thumbs up, thumb to the side, thumbs down), how would you rate this book overall?

*What feelings did this book evoke for you?

*What was your favorite quote/passage/chapter, and why?

*Did you find anything surprising, unsettling, shocking, or strange about this book, and what?

*What were your take-aways from the text/ how does this text influence your special education mindset?

Participants are also encouraged to bring journal articles, movie recommendations, and positive stories related to that month's book to share with the Club! We will also continually be collecting suggestions for titles for what we should read during the 2018-19 school year.

Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of every month and attendees will receive 2.0 CTLE credits for each meeting they attend.

Free to NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $75
Location: NERIC Albany, HFM Room

Some Chromebooks will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their own device.

Participation in this class will serve as the required orientation for Model Schools participants to borrow NERIC Breakout EDU kits.

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $75
Location: Schenectady

MS or HS teachers arrive at 9:30 and miss the Blue-Bot overview.

For NERIC Model Schools only.

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: N/A
Location: NERIC Albany, HFM Room

The first half: Will cover issues impacting the measurement of chronic absenteeism, best practices in Schooltool, common problems to avoid and how to correct them.

The second half: Will deal with how to use the Schooltool CRDC & BEDS Report in order to answer CRDC questions regarding enrollment, student classes, discipline, attendance, and more.

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $250
Location: Online

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $250
Location: Online

Please bring your own device and Google login credentials.

This workshop is free for Model Schools subscribers and $125 per person outside of the Model Schools network.

Please bring a laptop or iPad.

This course fulfills the orientation requirement for Model Schools participants to borrow Ozobots from NERIC Model Schools.

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $75
Location: Shenendehowa - Karigon Elementary

Please bring your own device and Google login credentials.

This workshop is free for Model Schools subscribers and $125 per person outside of the Model Schools network.

A NERIC eSchoolData team member will email you a link where you can join the webinar on the day of the training.

If you have any questions about signing up for this webinar please contact the NERIC eSchoolData team at (518)862-5454 opt. 1 or email us at eschooldata@neric.org

This workshop is free for Model Schools subscribers and $75 per person outside of the Model Schools network.

Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Workshop

Course Date:  Thursday, April 18, 2019

Course Time:  8:30 am - 10:30 am (continental breakfast provided)

Location:  Capital Region BOCES, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Liberty Conference Room

Cost:  FREE for Supervisors from districts participating in the BOCES Health-Safety-Risk Service
          $10 for Supervisors from non-participating districts and municipalities

No shows will be charged a fee of $10. Cancellations must be made in writing at least 48 hours prior to the workshop date, or you will be charged.

To register for this course, you must click on this link and complete the registration form: https://goo.gl/forms/b7ivRNDMTHL8Gf9z1

Please register by April 11, 2019.

This workshop is free for Model Schools subscribers and $75 per person outside of the Model Schools network.

• Jennifer Childress, State of the Arts, New York State Education Department
• Shannon Elliott, NEW Art and Media Arts Standards Crash Course
• Sandy Strock, Working with ENL Students in the Art Room

Hands-On:

• Tracy Everleth, Hawaiian Tiki Sculptures
• Kathryn Allain and Rebecca Plouff, Inspired by The Empire State Plaza Art Collection
• Shannon O'Mahony, Hand Lettering Inspired by The Dirty Bandits

Technology:

• DonnaLynn Shuster, Vessel (STEAM)
• Steve Honicki, Media Arts
• Kathleen Bushek, Light Painting for Middle School

Workshop fee is $10 for NYSATA members, $20 for non-NYSATA members.
Price will be adjusted in MLP for participants after confirming registration with NYSATA.

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013. Under this amended legislation, beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or license, must complete six (6) clock hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students.

PER SED REQUIREMENTS, LATE ARRIVALS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED.

Sign in begins at 4:00 p.m. Training starts promptly at 4:30 p.m. You may bring food to this training. Ends at 7:30 p.m.

Presenter: Cathy Welling

Cost: $80 CLICK THE ENROLL BUTTON BELOW TO REGISTER AND THEN SEND IN YOUR PAYMENT.

Additional Information:

Payment must be received prior to the training or call 518-464-3940. Please mail your personal check or money order (made payable to Capital Region BOCES) to Attn: Deb Allen, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Suite 102, Albany NY 12205-1016. You can also drop off your payment to the same address to secure your spot between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. We do not take debit or credit cards.

You must be present for the entire session on both dates to receive your certificate.

No refunds for no-shows or cancellations. Your certificate will not be released until your payment or District signed enrollment form is received.

If you have any questions, please contact Deb Allen at 518-464-3940 or deb.allen@neric.org.

Topics covered in this 15 hour online course may include: the layout, setting up your classroom, adding students and co-teachers, documents, calendar, posting announcements, assignments and questions, using classroom as a student, exporting grades, and integrating other Google tools and add-ons.

Requirements: Participants will need to submit their school's Google domain to steven.janover@neric.org to facilitate optimal access to the Google Classroom.

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

Note: All participants must login and/or contact the course instructor within one week of the start of this course.

Platform: PC
Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $250
Location: Online

Mold Identification and Remediation Panel Discussion

Course Date:  Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Course Time:  8:30 am - 11:00 pm (continental breakfast provided)

Location:  Capital Region BOCES, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Albany Conference Rooms

To register for this course, you must click on this link and complete the registration form:  https://goo.gl/forms/uikdnAhNsFSSEFS32

Please register for the workshop on or before April 23, 2019

Free to NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $75
Location: Online Webinar, Webex

Please bring sneakers and clothing appropriate for movement.

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $75
Location: Ravena-Coeymans-Selkrik

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013. Under this amended legislation, beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or license, must complete six (6) clock hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students.

PER SED REQUIREMENTS, LATE ARRIVALS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED.

Sign in begins at 8:00 a.m. Training starts promptly at 8:30 a.m. You may bring food to this training. Ends at 3:30 p.m..

Presenter: Cathy Welling

Cost: $80 CLICK THE ENROLL BUTTON BELOW TO REGISTER AND THEN SEND IN YOUR PAYMENT. Pre-Payment REQUIRED to attend!

Additional Information:

Payment must be received prior to the day of the training.Please mail your personal check or money order (made payable to Capital Region BOCES) to Attn: Deb Allen, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Suite 102, Albany NY 12205-1016. You can also drop off your payment to the same address to secure your spot between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. We do not take debit or credit cards.

You must be present for the entire session to receive your certificate.

Your certificate will not be released until your payment or District signed enrollment form is received.

If you have any questions, please contact Deb Allen at 518-464-3940 or deb.allen@neric.org.

1. To share updates on the process of implementation

2. To share resources and ideas/approaches to implementation

3. To share District updates

4. To share updates in the field with Coaches and provide professional development as needed

5. To plan for long-term sustainability of PBIS/RtI-B in the district

Sign-In will begin at 8:30 a.m.; Meeting begins promptly at 9 a.m. Registration deadline is 4/25/19.

Topics for this session:

~ Agency Updates/Resource Sharing

~ Graduation Options Updates

~ Assistive Technology Show & Tell

Refreshments are not provided.

~ How are we doing it all? Fitting WBL into a full academic day

~ How am I making connections with employers and finding sites?

~ Show and Tell - what are other districts doing/using?

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $250
Location: Online

The purpose of this book study is to create a culture of learning and sharing as we delve into the educational text UnCommon Learning: Creating Schools That Work for Kids by Eric C. Sheninger. 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 must have access to the book Uncommon Learning: Creating Schools That Work for Kids by Eric C. Sheninger.

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $250
Location: Online

~ Increase knowledge of strategies to prevent challenging behavior

~ Improve ability to appropriately respond to challenging behavior

~ Identify the skill that the child needs to develop

****This is a two part training. In order to be enrolled into Part 2, participation in Part 1 is mandatory. Part 1 is scheduled for 4/2/2019.****

Please bring a laptop or iPad.

This course fulfills the orientation requirement for Model Schools participants to borrow Ozobots from NERIC Model Schools.

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $75
Location: Shenendehowa - Shatekon Elementary

Calling Librarians and Teachers,

Join us as we share and discuss elementary books and resources that can be used in the library and the classroom. Each month we pick a different theme where librarians and teachers gather good examples, new reads, or old favorites to share with the group. We discuss the books and how they can be used when teaching various concepts, while getting students excited about reading.

Attending this session earns 2 hours of CTLE hours.

May's book: They Cage the Animals at Night by Jennings Michael Burch

Purpose in my Pocket is a monthly book club for special education teachers, service providers, and staff who work with individuals with differing needs. In this era of ever-changing expectation in education, it can be difficult to remember why you chose the profession you did, and also to make time for yourself. Through reading mass-market novels (memoirs, realistic fiction) from the perspective of those with special needs, and the people that assist in their care and education, Purpose in my Pocket seeks to help remind you of the passion that brought you into education, while encouraging you to take time to read, reflect, and expand your range of favorite "special needs based" literature!

Participants are asked to:

-attend the meetings they are interested in (some, or all, each meeting is independent of the others) and bring your copy of the book with you

-come to the meeting having read the book (you may attend if you have not finished it, however, we will be discussing the book in its entirety)

-be ready to answer the following 5 questions based on the text:

*Using the "thumbs scale" (thumbs up, thumb to the side, thumbs down), how would you rate this book overall?

*What feelings did this book evoke for you?

*What was your favorite quote/passage/chapter, and why?

*Did you find anything surprising, unsettling, shocking, or strange about this book, and what?

*What were your take-aways from the text/ how does this text influence your special education mindset?

Participants are also encouraged to bring journal articles, movie recommendations, and positive stories related to that month's book to share with the Club! We will also continually be collecting suggestions for titles for what we should read during the 2018-19 school year.

Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of every month and attendees will receive 2.0 CTLE credits for each meeting they attend.

There are videos available on this topic that can be accessed by copying and pasting the following URL address into the browser address bar:

End of Year Checklist:

https://https://youtu.be/h0OjvNZQg4M

Post Grad Plans (PGP), Career Paths & Credential Types:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzXE0dfnom0

Or click the link below:

Click HERE for End of Year Checklist video

Click HERE for video on Post Grad Plans (PGP), Career Paths and Credential Types

A NERIC eSchoolData team member will email you a link where you can join the webinar on the day of the training.

If you have any questions about signing up for this webinar please contact the NERIC eSchoolData team at (518)862-5454 opt. 1 or email us at eschooldata@neric.org

Sign-In will begin at 12:00

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $75
Location: Online

Tour SUNY Polytechnic Institute's Albany Nanotech Complex, the premier global resource for training in nanoscience to enable a new, ultra-qualified workforce capable of driving innovations in nanotechnology and focuses on teaching the principles, practices, and research paradigms of nanoscience. Participants will make connections to the NYSNGMLS and the interdisciplinary careers possible utilizing nanoscale science and engineering.

5/17 Each PLC will showcase their work and participants will engage in the last book study of the year, Becoming the Math Teacher You Wish You'd Had.

Course Date:  Thursday, May 23, 2019

Course Time:  8:00 am - 12:00 pm (continental breakfast & lunch provided)

Location:  Capital Region BOCES, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Schoharie Conference Room(s)

Cost:  $125 (participating)/$150 (non-participating); if taken with Management Planner, cost for BOTH courses is $200 (participating)/$250 non-participating.

The participating rate will be charged for school personnel that currently purchase the Capital Region BOCES Health-Safety-Risk Management service. All others (including non-participating districts, other BOCES, municipalities, private organizations, etc.) will be charged the non-participating rate.  Pricing does not include DOL processing fees.

“No Shows” that do not cancel at least 48 hours in advance will be charged the full rate. Call 518-464-5118 or email jennifer.bennett@neric.org to cancel.

To register for this course, you must click HERE on this link and complete the registration form: https://goo.gl/forms/M9R3PU1lE6NQprjf1

Course Date:  Thursday, May 23, 2019

Course Time:  12:30 pm - 4:30 pm (lunch provided)

Location:  Capital Region BOCES, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Schoharie Conference Room(s)

Cost:  $125 (participating)/$150 (non-participating); if taken with Inspector, cost for BOTH courses is $200 (participating)/$250 non-participating.

The participating rate will be charged for school personnel that currently purchase the Capital Region BOCES Health-Safety-Risk Management service. All others (including non-participating districts, other BOCES, municipalities, private organizations, etc.) will be charged the non-participating rate.  Pricing does not include DOL processing fees.

“No Shows” that do not cancel at least 48 hours in advance will be charged the full rate. Call 518-464-5118 or email jennifer.bennett@neric.org to cancel.

To register for this course, you must click HERE on this link and complete the registration form: https://goo.gl/forms/QfR8pSpS6WQfIa8H3

The purpose of this book study is to create a culture of learning and sharing as we delve into the educational text Illuminate: Technology Enhanced Learning by Bethany J. Petty. 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 must have access to the book Illuminate: Technology Enhanced Learning by Bethany J. Petty.

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $250
Location: Online

The amended Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) took effect on July 1, 2013. Under this amended legislation, beginning January 1, 2014, all persons applying to the NYS Education Department for an administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service or school service certificate or license, must complete six (6) clock hours of coursework or training in harassment, bullying and discrimination prevention and intervention. The training proactively addresses the social patterns of harassment, bullying and discrimination and is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to create an affirming school environment for all students.

PER SED REQUIREMENTS, LATE ARRIVALS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED.

Sign in begins at 8:00 a.m. Training starts promptly at 8:30 a.m. You may bring food to this training. Ends at 3:30 p.m..

Presenter: Cathy Welling

Cost: $80 CLICK THE ENROLL BUTTON BELOW TO REGISTER AND THEN SEND IN YOUR PAYMENT. Pre-Payment REQUIRED to attend!

Additional Information:

Payment must be received prior to the day of the training.Please mail your personal check or money order (made payable to Capital Region BOCES) to Attn: Deb Allen, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Suite 102, Albany NY 12205-1016. You can also drop off your payment to the same address to secure your spot between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. We do not take debit or credit cards.

You must be present for the entire session to receive your certificate.

Your certificate will not be released until your payment or District signed enrollment form is received.

If you have any questions, please contact Deb Allen at 518-464-3940 or deb.allen@neric.org.

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $75
Location: Online

A NERIC eSchoolData team member will email you a link where you can join the webinar on the day of the training.

If you have any questions about signing up for this webinar please contact the NERIC eSchoolData team at (518)862-5454 opt. 1 or email us at eschooldata@neric.org

Calling Librarians and Teachers,

Join us as we share and discuss elementary books and resources that can be used in the library and the classroom. Each month we pick a different theme where librarians and teachers gather good examples, new reads, or old favorites to share with the group. We discuss the books and how they can be used when teaching various concepts, while getting students excited about reading.

Attending this session earns 2 hours of CTLE hours.

All registrants should expect follow-up emails regarding selecting choices for workshops as well as other potential activities. Registration will take place 8:00-8:30, we will begin the forum at 8:30 a.m. We are planning on a potluck lunch.

Registration closes on May 14, 2019

June's book: Life Animated by Roger Ross Williams

Purpose in my Pocket is a monthly book club for special education teachers, service providers, and staff who work with individuals with differing needs. In this era of ever-changing expectation in education, it can be difficult to remember why you chose the profession you did, and also to make time for yourself. Through reading mass-market novels (memoirs, realistic fiction) from the perspective of those with special needs, and the people that assist in their care and education, Purpose in my Pocket seeks to help remind you of the passion that brought you into education, while encouraging you to take time to read, reflect, and expand your range of favorite "special needs based" literature!

Participants are asked to:

-attend the meetings they are interested in (some, or all, each meeting is independent of the others) and bring your copy of the book with you

-come to the meeting having read the book (you may attend if you have not finished it, however, we will be discussing the book in its entirety)

-be ready to answer the following 5 questions based on the text:

*Using the "thumbs scale" (thumbs up, thumb to the side, thumbs down), how would you rate this book overall?

*What feelings did this book evoke for you?

*What was your favorite quote/passage/chapter, and why?

*Did you find anything surprising, unsettling, shocking, or strange about this book, and what?

*What were your take-aways from the text/ how does this text influence your special education mindset?

Participants are also encouraged to bring journal articles, movie recommendations, and positive stories related to that month's book to share with the Club! We will also continually be collecting suggestions for titles for what we should read during the 2018-19 school year.

Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of every month and attendees will receive 2.0 CTLE credits for each meeting they attend.

1. To share updates on the process of implementation

2. To share resources and ideas/approaches to implementation

3. To share District updates

4. To share updates in the field with Coaches and provide professional development as needed

5. To plan for long-term sustainability of PBIS/RtI-B in the district

Sign-In will begin at 8:30 a.m.; Meeting begins promptly at 9 a.m. Registration deadline is 6/5/19.