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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please register soon to hold your place.

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

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

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

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

This meeting is for the Office of Child and Family services staff for the purpose curriculum mapping.

This meeting is for the Office of Child and Family services staff for the purpose curriculum mapping.

This Lightning Learning session provides a rapid-fire exploration of Code Monkey, designed to help educators integrate powerful digital tools into their daily workflow without the fluff. Participants will move from a foundational understanding of the interface to grade-specific applications, leaving with concrete ideas they can implement immediately.

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

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

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

This hands-on workshop explores how generative AI tools can enhance inquiry-based learning and primary source analysis in the Social Studies classroom. Educators will learn to leverage platforms like NotebookLM, Gemini, MagicSchool, Brisk and SchoolAI to create immersive historical experiences.

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

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

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

Take your custom AI assistants to the next level by transforming them into collaborative team assets and specialized knowledge experts. This session focuses on the "Power Duo" of advanced Gem creation: integrating your own documents as a knowledge base and using Google Drive-style sharing to scale your expertise across your team or organization.

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

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

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

This Lightning Learning session provides a rapid-fire exploration of EdPuzzle, designed to help educators integrate powerful digital tools into their daily workflow without the fluff. Participants will move from a foundational understanding of the interface to grade-specific applications, leaving with concrete ideas they can implement immediately.

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

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

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

This interactive session guides participants through the essential and advanced features of Google Calendar to streamline time management and team collaboration. Educators and professionals will learn to master scheduling, integrate digital tools, and customize their workflows to reclaim their workday.

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

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

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

This Lightning Learning session provides a rapid-fire exploration of Kami, designed to help educators integrate powerful digital tools into their daily workflow without the fluff. Participants will move from a foundational understanding of the interface to grade-specific applications, leaving with concrete ideas they can implement immediately.

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

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

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

This Lightning Learning session provides a rapid-fire exploration of MagicSchool, designed to help educators integrate powerful digital tools into their daily workflow without the fluff. Participants will move from a foundational understanding of the interface to grade-specific applications, leaving with concrete ideas they can implement immediately.

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

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

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

Explore the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and scientific inquiry through hands-on demonstrations of AI-driven data analysis and lesson planning. This session empowers educators to integrate AI tools that enhance student engagement while maintaining academic integrity and scientific rigor.

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

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

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

This professional development session explores how AI can be tailored specifically for the unique needs of PE, Music, and Art educators. Participants will move beyond basic chatbots to discover how to automate lesson planning, generate custom audio/visual content, and provide real-time feedback in performance-based environments. Tools feature will include Magic School, Suno, SchoolAI, Gemini and Brisk.

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

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

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

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.

This professional development (PD) session is designed to demystify Artificial Intelligence for school counselors, moving from "tech anxiety" to "practical utility." By the end of this hour, participants will explore ways to reclaim their time for direct student services and ways to assist students.

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

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

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

When construction projects affect library spaces, it can be challenging to maintain services, circulation, programs, and more. Join us to learn how to navigate the construction process and ensure the best outcomes for your library space and the students it serves. This meeting is intended to allow librarians a space to share and discuss challenges and advice. Discussion will be guided by participants' interests and needs. Sessions will not be recorded. The Zoom link will be shared with participants the day before the event.

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

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

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

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

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

This training will cover the basics about how to register students for summer school if you are not a Schooltool district. This will be held virtually and the link to join as well as supporting materials will be emailed to participants the day before.

This training will cover the basics about how to register students for summer school if you are a Schooltool district. Participants will also learn how to run reports. This will be held virtually and the link to join as well as supporting materials will be emailed to participants the day before.

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

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.

The EOY DDC meeting will provide a review of end of year SIRS data reporting requirements, dataflow & level 0 updates, reporting reminders, timeline, upcoming deadlines and other pertinent information for the DDC and others involved in SIRS data reporting at your LEA

The EOY DDC meeting will provide a review of end of year SIRS data reporting requirements, dataflow & level 0 updates, reporting reminders, timeline, upcoming deadlines and other pertinent information for the DDC and others involved in SIRS data reporting at your LEA

The Vibe: Maximum creativity. No bells, no schedules, just pure "what if?" energy. We're looking at the horizon for the next academic year.
TTR: The "Summer Watchlist"-tools currently in Beta that will be huge by September.
Quick Wins: Setting up your "Out of Office" automation and what's on your summer to -do list?
Toolbox Show-Off: The "Dream Integration"-presenting a vision for a tech-infused learning space without budget or software constraints.
Recommendations: Summer reading, podcasts, and the ultimate "unplugged" tech tips.
If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

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

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

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.

Kinems is a PreK-5 learning platform that helps students practice math, literacy, and foundational skills through movement-based and collaborative learning games.

Instead of students just sitting in front of a screen, Kinems gets them moving, working together, and practicing targeted skills in a more active way. Teachers can use it for centers, small groups, intervention, special education, or whole-class activities.

As students play, Kinems also captures progress and mastery data, so teachers can see what each student is practicing, where they are improving, and where they may need additional support. If your schools already have iPads, Kinems can turn them into active learning stations using the iPad camera for movement activities and shared-device collaboration.

And if you don't have iPads, Kinems can still work with interactive boards, touch panels, student devices, and printable activities.So the goal is to help schools use the technology they already have to create active, collaborative, curriculum-aligned learning experiences with progress reports that make learning visible.

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.

It's hard to believe we are already approaching the close of another school year. Time truly flies, as it feels like we just connected back in January. As June fast approaches, we look forward to bringing you, the Distance Learning (DL) Teachers and Classroom Facilitators, together once again. We sincerely value the opportunity to collaborate with each of you as you continue to make a meaningful difference in students' learning every day.

We invite you to take part in the Distance Learning (DL) Practitioners Meeting; a collaborative forum for experienced DL practitioners, those just beginning their work in distance learning, and anyone interested in learning more about the DL network. This gathering offers an opportunity to exchange insights, recognize accomplishments, address challenges, and consider new ways to strengthen and expand the DL program across a variety of learning settings.

The June Distance Learning Practitioners Meeting will be an in-person event on Wednesday, June 17th from 12:30pm to 2:00pm at NERIC - 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road in Albany. We will kick things off with lunch at 12:00pm, so plan to arrive early! A virtual option will be made available upon request.

Please register soon to hold your place.

Email dl@neric.org by June 11th with any questions or topics you would like covered during the meeting. This is your meeting, so we need your input to shape the discussion, making this gathering as productive as possible.

We look forward to seeing you on June 17th. Until then, soak up the season and stay inspired!

-Eileen Drescher, Mike Sylofski, Dan LeClaire, & Mary Graham-Morris

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

This webinar will present an overview of auto grade advancement and other enrollment tasks in SchoolTool with specific focus on BOCES workflows and enrollments. Topics to be covered will include "class of" verification, assigning projected enrollment and projected enrollment checks, as well as enrollment start. Ending all enrollments with 0066 Exit Reason and promoting all other grade levels will also be reviewed.

Please join us for an overview of the End Of Year Special Education Reporting that is designed for new and experienced users, District Data Coordinators and Special Education Office staff. Information regarding the PD Data System reports data will be discussed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This half day in person workshop is for those who have previously attended the Certification for Lead Evaluators of Principals Workshop and will focus on the evaluation process as it relates to principals. Participants will:
• Review the Standards for Educational Leadership and recommended NYS rubric.
• Qualities that make for a highly effective school principal.
• Review the process and best practices for site visits.
• Discuss how to support principals - best practices, rubric thoughts, and future considerations.

This session focuses on strategies for district administrators to lead the rollout of the New York State Portrait of a Graduate. Participants will discuss how to clearly communicate the purpose and value of the framework, build awareness across stakeholder groups, and strengthen internal alignment to increase buy-in. The session will also guide leaders in identifying concrete next steps for implementation, including planning, messaging, and integration into existing district priorities.

The session is designed for NEW Lead Evaluators of Teachers in compliance with Education law 3012-d: Focus of the training:

- NYS Teaching Standards

- Professional Standards for Educational Evaluators (PSEL)

- Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education Framework (CRSE)

- State approved professional practice rubrics to anchor effective evidence collection and feedback

For more information, email: sharon.swain@neric.org

Providing meaningful feedback is one of the most powerful ways to improve student learning-but it can also become one of the most time-consuming parts of teaching. In this webinar, educators will explore practical, sustainable feedback systems that support student growth while staying realistic within the constraints of a busy school day. Participants will learn strategies for streamlining feedback, building student ownership, leveraging routines and technology, and prioritizing high-impact responses over time-consuming grading practices. Walk away with ready-to-use approaches that improve learning outcomes without increasing teacher burnout.

Join Capital Region BOCES for a day of professional learning and planning related to New York State's new instructional requirement in personal finance education.

During this training, participants will:
Review the new grade-band objectives for personal finance
Crosswalk personal finance objectives with existing NYS Learning Standards
Pinpoint objectives that require curriculum planning and lesson design
Explore instructional resources to support personal finance education
Collaborate to design instructional materials

By the end of the session, participants will leave with a fuller understanding of the new requirement along with practical strategies to support student learning in personal finance.

Secondary students are expected to navigate increasingly complex academic language across every subject area-but many need explicit support to do so successfully. This webinar highlights practical, research-based approaches for teaching academic vocabulary in content-area classrooms using Science of Reading-aligned practices. Discover strategies that help students move beyond memorization to deeper understanding and authentic application of academic language. Participants will leave with ready-to-use tools that improve comprehension, classroom discourse, and student confidence across disciplines.

The session is designed as a REFRESHER for veteran Lead Evaluators of Teachers in compliance with Education law 3012-d: Focus of the training:

NYS Teaching Standards

Professional Standards for Educational Evaluators (PSEL)

Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education Framework (CRSE)

State approved professional practice rubrics to anchor effective evidence collection and feedback

For more information, email: Sharon Swain at sharon.swain@neric.org

This one day in-person training will focus on the lead evaluation process as it relates to principals. Participants will review and discuss:


• NYS's required components of APPR 3012-d.


• Professional Standards for Educational Leadership.


• Recommended NYS rubrics that are available to lead evaluators.


• Best practices for conducting site visits and supporting principals.


• Principal's role as lead evaluator of teachers.

Presented by STANYS, CASSA, Capital Region BOCES and NYS Master Teachers Unconferences throw away the rule book and allow for empowered conversations, voice, choice, and autonomy in learning. An unconference is a bottom-up approach where participants drive the agenda and propose and lead sessions, dictating the schedule and content to be shared based on their interests and expertise. Join science teachers from across the region in another great opportunity to grow our practice as we shift toward full NYSSLS implementation! Gain insights from each other in ways to integrate the cross-cutting concepts, science and engineering practices, and disciplinary core ideas seamlessly to your practice, evaluate and develop 3-dimensional assessments, and more! Together we will work to answer questions related to curriculum and instruction, assessment item writing, NYS science investigations, Climate Education, and Portrait of a Graduate.

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.

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.

This professional development session invites teachers to explore instructional planning through the lens of the New York State Portrait of a Graduate. Participants will reflect on their current curriculum to identify where key portrait attributes-such as critical thinking, communication, and global citizenship-are already embedded. Through guided discussion and collaborative planning, teachers will consider opportunities to strengthen and intentionally align these attributes within their lessons.

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.

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.

This intensive five-day TCIS train-the-trainer certification course provides organizations with the opportunity to develop an in-house training capacity in the TCIS curriculum. Participants will develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the TCIS curriculum necessary to deliver the training to staff in their organizations. Participants will have the chance to participate, practice, and receive feedback in conducting activities to gain immediate training experience. Training techniques such as role playing, leading small group discussions, using guided fantasies, conducting practice sessions, and using audiovisual aids will be demonstrated. Participants will receive all the necessary materials to conduct the TCIS training program in their agency.

Participants will be able to:

• Proactively prevent and/or de-escalate a potential crisis situation with a child or young person

• Manage a crisis situation in a therapeutic manner, and, if necessary, intervene physically in a manner that reduces the risk of harm to children and staff

• Process the crisis event with children and young people to help improve their coping strategies

• Effectively deliver TCIS training in their agencies

Lunch is NOT provided.

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.

A strong start can make all the difference. This webinar provides educators with proactive classroom management techniques that support consistency, student accountability, and a positive classroom culture. Learn effective strategies for routines, transitions, expectations, and relationship-building that help classrooms run smoothly all year long.

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

Capital Region BOCES is pleased to offer the opportunities to explore this issue in more depth. Throughout the year, you will:

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

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

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

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

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.