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1. Distance Learning Practitioners Meeting (June 2026)

Program: NERIC: Special Events

Audience: Distance Learning Teachers, Classroom Facilitators and DL Coordinators

Dates: 6/17/2026

Location: CVES Rooms

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.

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

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Dates: 9/23/2026

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.

3. YA Book Group - 9/28

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians and teachers in Capital Region BOCES

Dates: 9/28/2026

We invite librarians and educators 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.

4. Teaching Assistant Cohort- Online

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Teaching Assistants

Dates: 9/29/2026 to 3/2/2027

This multi-day professional development series is designed to equip teaching assistants with the foundational knowledge and practical strategies needed to effectively support students and collaborate within school teams. Participants will explore the role of the TA, including expectations of the position and strategies for supporting students.

Sessions include:
- September 29: Exploring the Role of the TA
- October 20: Foundations of Classroom Management
- November 9: Intro to IEPs and 504's
- January 12: Use of Timeouts and Physical Restraint
- March 2: Social Emotional Learning Practices

All sessions will run online through Google meet. Participants are welcome to join the cohort at any time throughout the year, even if sessions have already begun.

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

Note: In accordance with Capital Region BOCES Board of Education Policy 6254 a 6.5% administrative assessment will be charged for all services furnished to other BOCES and school districts belonging to other BOCES, and other organizations and municipalities. In addition, an administrative assessment of 8.1% will be charged to all independent school districts and non-public schools.

5. 2026-2027 Testing Coordinator Meetings

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: District and Building Testing Coordinators including NYSAA and ELL Coordinators.

Dates: 10/7/2026 to 6/2/2027

Join the NERIC Testing Team as we explore the 2026-2027 NYS assessment year. Session 1 -we will review account requirements and access procedures, student data privacy, the annual testing schedule and responsibilities, assessment updates, and more. Session 2 - Focus will be January Regents and CBT Simulation. Session 3 - Spring administrations and June Regents preparations Session 4 - Post assessment data for instructional and accountability purposes All sessions will be recorded and posted to our YouTube Testing Services Playlist. CTLE credit will be awarded only to participants who attend the live session.

6. Hugging Porcupines: A Book Study on Strategies to Support Our Most Challenging Students

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 10/13/2026 to 11/9/2026

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We've all known students who disrupt class, break the rules, and try our patience. Deep down, we know they're the ones who actually need extra love and support instead of time-outs or trips to the principal's office. In Hugging Porcupines, veteran educator Mike Anderson offers practical strategies for supporting these porcupines so they can be as successful as possible, both in school and beyond. Anderson walks readers month-by-month through the school year, sharing strategies for setting up routines at the start of school, getting back on track after holiday breaks, and finishing strong. Hugging Porcupines will deepen K-12 teachers' understanding of why porcupines struggle academically and behaviorally in school and equip them to provide more appropriate support. Participants will learn strategies for working with students and use Canva to create a list of go to strategies, use Google to make a plan for starting the school year strong, and incorporate Google Slides and Forms.

Participants need access to the book, Hugging Porcupines, by Mike Anderson

This course covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attribute of Reflective and Future-Focused.

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $285
Location: Online

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

7. MTSS - Think Tank

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: District MTSS Coordinators

Dates: 10/19/2026 to 5/24/2027

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A robust MTSS framework ensures the vision of the NYS Portrait of a Graduate becomes a reality for every student in our classrooms. Join the regional MTSS Think Tank to collaborate on strengthening multi-tiered systems across our region. Sustainable systemic change doesn't happen in isolation-this cohort comes together to share evidence-based practices, troubleshoot implementation hurdles, and build equitable systems that ensure every learner develops the core capacities and lifelong skills outlined in New York State's graduate profile.

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

8. 26-27 Coaching Academy: Leading Adult Learning for Student Success

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Instructional Coaches

Dates: 10/20/2026 to 5/14/2027

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To help teachers cultivate the six capacities of the New York State Portrait of a Graduate in students (Critical Thinker, Effective Communicator, Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Learner, Innovative Problem Solver, Global Citizen, and Empowered Learner), instructional coaches must first recognize and support how teachers make meaning of their work.

This series equips Instructional Coaches with practical adult learning principles, adaptable coaching models, and operational strategies to support every teacher-including those hesitant to embrace new initiatives-in driving sustainable, student-centered growth across schools.

This staff development offering is being provided at a discounted rate to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add Service

9. Critical Conversations for School Counselors 26-27

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Schools Counselors, Social Workers, Behavioral Specialists

Dates: 10/20/2026 to 5/11/2027

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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. Topics covered will include chronic absenteeism, supporting students in emotional regulation, critical care teams, and other areas of focus determined based on group feedback.

Session 1: October 20 from 8:30-9:45 am
Session 2: Jan 12 from 8:30-9:45 am
Session 3: May 11 from 8:30-9:30 am

All meetings will be held virtually

Note: In accordance with Capital Region BOCES Board of Education Policy 6254 a 6.5% administrative assessment will be charged for all services furnished to other BOCES and school districts belonging to other BOCES, and other organizations and municipalities. In addition, an administrative assessment of 8.1% will be charged to all independent school districts and non-public schools.

10. Leading Adult Learning for Student Success

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Building and/or District Leaders of Instructional Coaches

Dates: 10/20/2026 to 5/14/2027

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This series runs in tandem with the 26-27 Coaching Academy and equips School/District Leaders with practical adult learning principles, adaptable coaching models, and operational strategies to support instructional coaches as they support teachers-including those hesitant to embrace new initiatives (such as NY Inspires)-in driving sustainable, student-centered growth across schools.

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

11. 2026-27 SY Fall District Data Coordinator Meeting - Webinar

Program: NERIC: Data Warehouse

Dates: 10/20/2026

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Fall District Data Coordinator Meetings have been planned for Tuesday, October 20 and Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Same material will be covered in both sessions including updates to SIRS data reporting requirements, Level 0 updates, reporting deadlines & reminders as well as other information for the DDC, Alternate DDC and others involved in SIRS data reporting. Webinar link will be emailed to all registered participants one day in advance.

12. YA Book Group - 10/20

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians and teachers in Capital Region BOCES

Dates: 10/20/2026

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13. Communication Coordinators Meeting #1 (CC Meeting)

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: Capital Region School Librarians

Dates: 10/21/2026

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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!

14. 2026-27 SY Fall District Data Coordinator Meeting - Webinar

Program: NERIC: Data Warehouse

Dates: 10/21/2026

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15. Thought Leadership Meetings for Principals & Assistant Principals Series

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Dates: 10/22/2026 to 5/20/2027

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Capital Region BOCES is pleased to host a series of meetings to provide the opportunity for principals and assistant principals to collaborate and share ideas with peers.

Please note: Meetings will be held in person with an opportunity to participate virtually.

Relevant and Timely Topics:
Receive updates on important issues that impact your role as principal. Discuss topics of interest such as NY Inspires and the Portrait of a Graduate, curriculum and instruction, building a supportive school culture, and others as determined by the group. 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.

Note: In accordance with Capital Region BOCES Board of Education Policy 6254 a 6.5% administrative assessment will be charged for all services furnished to other BOCES and school districts belonging to other BOCES, and other organizations and municipalities. In addition, an administrative assessment of 8.1% will be charged to all independent school districts and non-public schools.

16. Lead Evaluator Refresher Training

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 10/22/2026

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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

Note: In accordance with Capital Region BOCES Board of Education Policy 6254 a 6.5% administrative assessment will be charged for all services furnished to other BOCES and school districts belonging to other BOCES, and other organizations and municipalities. In addition, an administrative assessment of 8.1% will be charged to all independent school districts and non-public schools.

17. TIGERRS:October Screentime

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Audience: Tech integrationists, instructional coaches, administrators, computer teachers

Dates: 10/22/2026

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The Vibe: Let's be real about the digital glass. This session is about tackling the attention economy head-on, balancing engagement without inducing screen fatigue, and teaching healthy digital habits that actually stick for students and staff.
TTR: Highlighting tools and techniques that promote offline-online blending or gamify active movement rather than passive scrolling.: Recommendations: Books, articles, people to follow.
Conversations: What do we all need to know?
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

18. DASA Coordinator Training

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: DASA Coordinators

Dates: 10/23/2026

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

Please note this training does NOT meet the 6 hour training certification requirement for teachers, teacher assistants, or coaches.

Note: In accordance with Capital Region BOCES Board of Education Policy 6254 a 6.5% administrative assessment will be charged for all services furnished to other BOCES and school districts belonging to other BOCES, and other organizations and municipalities. In addition, an administrative assessment of 8.1% will be charged to all independent school districts and non-public schools.

19. Assessing with Respect: A Book Study

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 10/26/2026 to 11/23/2026

In this thoughtful call to action, author and educator Starr Sackstein examines the intersection between assessment and social and emotional learning (SEL). The five SEL competencies, self awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making are addressed in this book study. Teachers will learn how to develop these abilities in their students, and how it can help students improve their learning and assessment experiences. Sackstein also raises important considerations for educators, urging them to examine implicit biases to improve their relationships with students, deepen their understanding of the impact of grades and assessments on students' self-image and their ability to reach their full potential as learners, and develop personalized assessment systems that ensure an accurate, fair, and equitable portrayal of what students know and can do. This book study will be an invaluable guide to ensure better outcomes, and better emotional health for all students.

Participants will:
*learn strategies for working with students, focusing on SEL and assessments to support learning.
*use Canva, Google Slides, and Google Forms to analyze student behaviors and management techniques.
* use Google Slides to create a plan for standards based assessments using success criteria to guide student learning.
*use Google Slides to create a list of possible PBL and research paper opportunities for students at their grade level.

Participants need access to the book, Assessing with Respect, by Starr Sackstein.

This course covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attribute of Effective Communicator, Creative Innovator, Global Citizen and Reflective and Future-Focused.

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $285
Location: Online

Data Privacy and Security Statement applies.

20. Canva Hacks for Teachers: Unleash Your Creativity!

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 10/26/2026 to 12/4/2026

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

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

Free for Model Schools Districts
Others: $285
Location: Online Course

21. Click, Sort, Teach: Streamlining Your Digital Life

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 10/26/2026 to 12/4/2026

This practical and hands-on course is designed to help educators take control of their digital spaces. Participants will conduct a thorough audit of their existing teaching materials, implement efficient naming and filing systems, and streamline email and communication tools for greater clarity. The course also guides teachers in curating essential resources and setting up sustainable organization systems to maintain throughout the school year. By the end, educators will have a personalized, functional digital workspace that supports efficiency and reduces stress.

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

22. Google Forms: In and Out of the Classroom - AI Infused!

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 10/26/2026 to 12/7/2026

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

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

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

This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduation attributes of Critical Thinker and Effective Communicator and Creative Innovator.

Course Type: Online Course
Fee: FREE for NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $285

23. Inquiry Mindset

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 10/26/2026 to 11/30/2026

Why do some of our students become disconnected from their learning in school? Where does this natural curiosity go? In this book study you will learn how to empower your learners, increase engagement, and accelerate achievement! You will work on how to harness the wonderings and curiosities of your students and leverage them into powerful learning opportunities. You will learn how to adopt an inquiry approach that results in the most authentic and inspiring learning you've ever experienced! Inquiry Mindset leaves behind the do whatever you want approach to inquiry and offers a concrete roadmap you can follow to success.

It is required that participants have the book, Inquiry Mindset: Nurturing the Dreams, Wonders, and Curiosities of Our Youngest Learners by Trevor MacKenzie and Rebecca Bathurst-Hunt .

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $285
Location: Online

24. Positive Classroom Communities: Activities to Support Student's Emotional and Social Growth

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 10/26/2026 to 11/30/2026

Create a classroom where students feel connected, supported, and ready to learn! Based on the book Positive Classroom Communities: Activities to Support Student's Emotional and Social Growth by Stacy Simonyi and Tania Campanelli, this engaging 15-hour online course helps K-12 educators strengthen classroom community through meaningful social and emotional learning (SEL) practices. Grounded in the trusted CASEL framework, participants will explore practical, easy-to-implement activities that foster self-awareness, emotional regulation, positive relationships, and responsible decision-making. Through reflection and classroom-ready strategies, teachers will learn how to create compassionate classroom environments where every student feels valued, included, and empowered to thrive. Join fellow educators in discovering simple, powerful ways to build a classroom where kindness, belonging, and learning grow together!

Participants will:
*learn how to use tools like Seesaw, Google Slides, or Padlet to document student learning journeys. This includes capturing photos, videos, and voice recordings to support reflective conversations and formative assessment.
*develop the ability to design interactive digital learning menus or choice boards using platforms like Google Docs, Canva, Classroomscreen or Flippity, allowing students to pursue personalized reflection questions through multimodal digital resources.
gain skills in curating digital content and organizing them in platforms like Google Docs, Canva, ClassroomScreen or Flippity.

Participants need access to the book, Positive Classroom Communities: Activities to Support Student's Emotional and Social Growth by Stacy Simonyi and Tania Campanelli

This course covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attribute of Effective Communicator, Critical Thinker, Global Citizen and Reflective and Future-Focused.

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $285
Location: Online

Data Privacy and Security Statement applies.

25. Read-Alouds with Heart for 3-5

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 10/26/2026 to 11/22/2026

Location: Online

This course is designed for elementary teachers to assist them in including stories that honor the identities of all students within the classroom, create diverse collections and support children's social and emotional learning within the context of stories. Teachers will analyze the way they see themselves and their students before reflecting on the way students see themselves.

Participants will:
Identify cultural diversity within their school and classrooms
Identify areas where teachers and students struggle with identity
Locate stories that students will relate to within their classroom and culture

After completing the course, teachers will have a document that they have added information to which will include a list of books they can use to address diversity and culture in their classroom.

Participants should have access to the book Read Alouds with Heart: Literacy lessons that build Community comprehension and Cultural Competency Grades 3-5 by by Dana Clark, Keisha Smith-Carrington, and Jigisha Vyas.

Location: Online Course

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE

Others: $285

26. Supporting Multilingual Learners: 50 Strategies That Make a Difference

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 10/26/2026 to 11/30/2026

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Ready to make your classroom more accessible, engaging, and empowering for multilingual learners? This 15-hour, fully online course, based on the work of Lyndsey Moses, gives you practical strategies you can use right away.

Discover how visuals, sentence frames, purposeful student talk, academic vocabulary, and home-language connections can help multilingual learners tackle rigorous content, build confidence, and find their voice. You'll explore ways to amplify learning-not simplify it, honor the languages and experiences students bring to your classroom, and create more opportunities for every student to participate and succeed. Learn it. Try it. Use it tomorrow!

Teachers will develop the ability to design interactive digital learning guides and picture aides using platforms like Google Slides/Docs, Canva, Text-to-speech/audio tools allowing students to pursue personalized activities through multimodal digital resources.

This course addresses the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attributes of Academically Prepared, Effective Communicator, Critical Thinker, Global Citizen and Reflective and Future Focused.

Participants need the book, Supporting Multilingual Learners, by Lyndsey Moses.

Fee: Model Schools Participants - FREE
Others: $285
Location: Online

27. Genially: Interactive Content Creation

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 10/26/2026 to 11/1/2026

Location: Online

This one-week online course, participants will learn about Genially, an interactive content creation tool that brings learning to life. Participants will learn how to make presentations come alive, interactive images, gamified activities like escape rooms, and multimedia materials to engage students more effectively with any topic or grade level.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $175
Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)

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

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 10/26/2026 to 11/30/2026

Location: Online

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

Note: A Google Classroom link will be sent on or before.

This course covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attributes of Academically Prepared, Effective Communicator, and Critical Thinker.

Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)
Free for NERIC Model Schools District
Others: $285

29. Reach All Readers 2.0 NEW Course

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 10/26/2026 to 11/23/2026

In this 15-hour asynchronous course, participants will explore Reach All Readers' digital resources with Anna Geiger, formerly The Measured Mom. Reach All Readers will help participants understand and apply the science of reading in practical ways so they can effectively support and reach their readers. We will explore Reach All Readers' videos, podcast episodes, blog posts, and high-quality, low-prep resources!

Participants will use digital tools, such as Canva, Padlet, and AI, to collaborate, share insights, and refine their practices for their own learning and teaching. This class will support teachers across primary grade levels, teachers working with students with disabilities, teachers working with English language learners, and all other interventionists and teaching professionals!

Registrants DO NOT need to have a copy of the book Reach All Readers.

We will send a Google Classroom link on or before October 26. This class will run from October 26, 2026- November 23, 2026.

NERIC Model Schools: FREE
Others: $285
Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)

Data Privacy and Security Statement applies.

30. Google AI Educator Series 1: AI Foundational Understanding

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

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

Dates: 10/26/2026

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Welcome to the Google AI Educator Series. This 4-part series is designed to build foundational AI knowledge, refine instructional customization, streamline administrative workflows, and implement advanced, interactive learning experiences using Google AI tools, and earn some cool badges as well.

Google AI Educator Series 1: AI Foundational Understanding
The focus for this session will be establishing core AI literacy, exploring Gemini's ecosystem, and setting up workspace knowledge hubs.
Session 1A: Introduction to Gemini for Education
Session 1B: Introduction to Gemini Notebook

This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduation attributes of Critical Thinker, Reflective and Future Focused and Academically Prepared.

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: $100.00
Location: Online via webex

31. NYSED Numeracy Hybrid Event

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: Building and District Leaders, K-12 Math Teachers, SPED Teachers, Math Coaches

Dates: 10/27/2026

This event will be a hybrid webinar with in-person discussion and presentations. It will feature a live one-hour Q&A session with Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball, who will answer implementation questions about the NYSED Numeracy Briefs, which were written in collaboration with Dr. Ball and TeachingWorks and launched in May 2025.

The event will also serve as the launch of the NYSED Kindergarten-Grade 5 Mathematics Instructional Best Practices guide. This guide, developed in accordance with NYS Education Law section 819, provides actionable, practical, evidence-based instructional best practices for numeracy and the teaching of mathematics to students in kindergarten through grade 5.

32. 2026-27 SY Staff Data Reporting - Webinar

Program: NERIC: Data Warehouse

Dates: 10/28/2026

2026-27 SY Staff Data Reporting webinar will include information about current staff data reporting requirements, template overviews and updates, SIRS Reports, Staff Certification process etc.

33. When Data Talks: Listen for Instructional Opportunities - a Tableau Regional Assessment Data Training

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: Account holders of our Tableau Data Reports

Dates: 10/29/2026

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Join the Tableau Training Team as we look at the suite of Assessment reports available in our Tableau environment. We will explore data together, identifying instructional opportunities, best practices for turnkey use of information with teachers, and provide you with insights to uses around the region. This session WILL NOT be recorded and attendees can receive CTLE.

34. Canva

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/2/2026 to 11/16/2026

Location: Online

If you want a simple and user-friendly way to create unique images, videos, websites, booklets, multimedia presentations, and much more, Canva is the course for you! This course will help you learn how to take advantage of Canva's many unique features to use in your classroom to better engage students! Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate for 10 hours of participation.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $225
Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)

35. Digital Citizenship in Action: A Book Study

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/2/2026 to 11/22/2026

Location: Online

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

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

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

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

36. Stop Working Harder Than Your Lessons: Smarter Design, Feedback, and Technology

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/2/2026 to 12/7/2026

Location: Online

Teachers spend enormous amounts of time creating materials, grading work, giving feedback, and fixing lessons that students still may not engage with. This course focuses on making that work smarter rather than simply adding more technology. Participants will bring existing lessons, worksheets, assessments, or feedback systems and examine what students actually need to learn, where unnecessary teacher labor is happening, and how instructional technology can improve both learning and efficiency. Using tools such as Google Docs, Slides, Forms, Canva, digital rubrics, audio/video feedback tools, and generative AI, participants will redesign everyday classroom tasks to improve clarity, accessibility, engagement, student choice, formative assessment, and feedback. The goal is not to make every lesson flashy. It is to build stronger learning experiences that are easier for students to navigate and more sustainable for teachers to manage.

Participants will:
Evaluate existing lessons, assignments, and feedback systems for clarity, engagement, accessibility, cognitive demand, and unnecessary teacher workload.
Redesign classroom activities to include purposeful inquiry, choice, collaboration, formative assessment, and authentic application.
Use digital tools and generative AI strategically to streamline instructional design and feedback while maintaining teacher judgment and instructional quality.

This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attributes of Academically Prepared, Effective Communicator, Critical Thinker, Creative Innovator, Reflective and Future Focused

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $285
Course Type: Online Course

Data Privacy and Security Statement applies.

37. The Creative Act for Teachers: Creative Lesson Design That Still Hits the Standards

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/2/2026 to 12/7/2026

Location: Online

This book study uses Rick Rubin's The Creative Act as a springboard for practical, standards-aligned lesson design. Participants will explore creativity not as decoration or "extra,” but as an instructional design process: noticing what students need, translating difficult concepts, building stronger entry points, using constraints productively, and creating classroom experiences students remember.

Throughout the course, teachers will connect selected chapters from The Creative Act to real classroom planning, curriculum design, student engagement, assessment, and technology integration. Participants will use digital tools such as Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Slides, Canva, AI-supported planning tools, and shared digital resource banks to redesign a flat or routine lesson into a more creative, rigorous, and student-centered learning experience.

By the end of the course, participants will create a Creative Lesson Design Portfolio that includes a redesigned lesson, a student-facing digital resource, an assessment or reflection tool, and a short rationale explaining how creativity, technology, and standards-based instruction work together.

Participants will:
*Use digital planning tools such as Google Docs, Google Slides, and Canva
*Use AI tools thoughtfully to brainstorm lesson ideas, generate analogies, revise directions, differentiate tasks, and strengthen classroom materials
Create digital feedback, reflection, or assessment tools using Google Forms, shared documents, digital portfolios, or learning management system-ready templates.

This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduation attributes of Academically Prepared, Effective Communicator, Critical Thinker, Creative Innovator and Reflective and Future-Focused.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $225
Course Type: Online Course

Data Privacy and Security Statement applies

38. Workshopping the Canon

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/2/2026 to 12/14/2026

Location: Online

This 15-hour asynchronous professional learning course invites educators to critically examine the role of the literary canon and reflect on how personal experience, tradition, and institutional expectations shape instructional practice. Through structured, self-paced learning activities, participants will analyze the texts they teach and consider whose voices are centered, marginalized, or absent in canonical instruction. The book is geared toward Secondary English teachers; however, teachers in elementary and other disciplines have taken this course and found it valuable.

Participants will use collaborative digital tools (e.g., Google Docs, Google Slides, Canva) to engage in shared close reading, pose critical questions, and respond to colleagues' annotations in order to simulate discussion-based analysis in an asynchronous environment.

It is required that participants have the book, Workshopping the Canon by Mary E. Styslinger.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $285
Course Type: Online Course

39. Writing Is Not Dead: Teaching, Writing, and Thinking in the Age of AI

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/2/2026 to 12/7/2026

Location: Online

AI did not kill writing, but it did change what good writing instruction needs to look like. This course helps teachers move beyond AI detection, bans, and "AI-proof” assignments and instead teach students how to write, think, revise, question, and verify in a world where generative AI is readily available. Participants will explore tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Google Docs, Google Forms, and digital research tools while examining hallucinations, bias, privacy, source verification, prompt design, authentic voice, revision, and responsible student AI use. Teachers will experience activities from the student perspective, analyze existing assignments, and redesign writing tasks to emphasize process, decision-making, reflection, and original thinking. Participants will leave with a classroom-ready writing assignment or mini-unit that intentionally incorporates AI literacy while protecting the thinking students still need to do themselves.

Participants will:
Redesign writing instruction to emphasize authentic thinking, voice, revision, reflection, and visible process in the age of generative AI.
Teach students to evaluate, question, verify, and use AI-generated information responsibly.
Use generative AI and digital tools strategically to support writing, research, revision, and reflection without replacing student thinking.

This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attributes of Academically Prepared, Effective Communicator, Critical Thinker, Creative Innovator, Reflective and Future Focused

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $285
Course Type: Online Course

Data Privacy and Security Statement applies

40. 50 Ways to Increase Student Engagement

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/2/2026 to 11/30/2026

Location: Online

Are you looking for fresh ideas that will energize your classroom, increase student participation and engagement, and make learning more meaningful? You're in the right place!

Throughout this course, you'll discover practical, easy-to-implement strategies that help students become active, motivated, and invested learners. Together, we'll explore how engagement goes beyond simply keeping students busy. We'll examine how meaningful relationships, student voice, purposeful instruction, and interactive learning experiences can transform classrooms into places where every student feels connected and motivated to learn.

Participants will integrate digital technology intentionally by using tools such as Padlet, Google Slides, Nearpod, and Canva, to increase student interaction, collaboration, communication, creativity, and opportunities to demonstrate learning.

So grab your favorite beverage, get comfortable, and let's explore how small changes in engagement can make a BIG difference for every learner. We can't wait to learn alongside you!

Participants need the book, The Big Book of Engagement by Amy Berry Lyons.

This course covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attributes of Academically Prepared, Effective Communicator, Critical Thinker, and Reflective and Future-Focused.

Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)
Free for NERIC Model Schools District
Others: $285

Data Privacy and Security Statement applies.

41. AI Song Creation with Suno

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/2/2026 to 11/15/2026

Location: Online

This course introduces teachers of all subjects and grade levels to Suno AI, an internet application that allows people to use AI for song creation. Participants will learn to use Suno AI to create instructional songs aligned with curricular goals, apply songwriting strategies to enhance content retention and engagement, and produce and share an original AI-generated instructional song. Suno AI is an excellent tool to engage auditory learners and a fun and easy way for all students to access course content.

Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)
Free for NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $225

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. Designing A Local Assessment Strategy

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Audience: District and building administrators, curriculum directors, department leads

Dates: 11/2/2026

As part of the transformations under NY Inspires, this professional learning day will support district teams in auditing their current assessment practices and beginning to design a local assessment strategy. Participants will review NYSED assessment tools, analyze how standards are currently assessed across content areas, identify gaps in assessment and scaffolding leading to Regents-level courses, and explore meaningful alternatives to Regents exams as demonstrations of proficiency.

43. Engagement by Design

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/2/2026 to 12/2/2026

Location: Online

Engagement by Design is a dynamic professional learning experience grounded in insights from School of Engagement by Jonathan Alshmeier that helps teachers move beyond compliance to create classrooms where students are active, invested, and excited to learn. Through collaborative book study, reflection, and hands-on application, participants will redesign lessons, build stronger relationships, and develop practical strategies that increase student ownership and participation. Using tools like Canva, Padlet, and MagicSchool AI, teachers will leave with ready-to-use engagement strategies and a personalized plan to transform student learning in their classrooms.

This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduation attributes of Creative Innovator, Effective Communicator and Critical Thinker.

Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $285
Course Type: Online Course

44. Google Groundwork: Guiding Growth Series 1: Browser Basics & Baseline Backup (11.2)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

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

Dates: 11/2/2026

New

Mastering everyday digital tools doesn't have to be overwhelming. This four-part series helps you build a solid foundation in Google Workspace by pairing essential apps for practical, hands-on learning. You will move from organizing files and web pages to creating documents, managing data, and streamlining your daily schedule. Walk away with practical shortcuts and the confidence to make these tools work seamlessly for you.

Google Groundwork: Guiding Growth Series 1: Browser Basics & Baseline Backup
Drive and Chrome Browser: The focus on this session setting up a smooth web environment with Chrome profiles, extensions, and bookmarks, while mastering file organization, sharing, and storage in Google Drive.

This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduation attributes of Critical Thinker, Reflective and Future Focused and Academically Prepared.

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: $100.00
Location: Online via webex

45. Google Groundwork: Guiding Growth Series 1: Browser Basics & Baseline Backup (11.2)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

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

Dates: 11/2/2026

New

46. SchoolTool User Group - Virtual 2026

Program: NERIC: SchoolTool

Dates: 11/4/2026

Location: Conference Rooms

Please join us for the Fall 2026 NERIC Virtual Fall User Group Meeting! Join representatives from your Mindex and NERIC SchoolTool teams, as well as your fellow district users for a collaborative day of networking, learning, and discussion focused on best practices and features of SchoolTool.

Agenda:
-10:00am - 10:40am - Roadmap including OLR
-10:40am - 11:10am - Feedback Request Spending activity
-11:10am - 11:30am - Mobile App
-11:30am - 12:00pm - CCCR / NY Inspires

47. Capital Region Global Majority Educators Affinity Group - 2026-2027

Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development

Dates: 11/5/2026 to 5/6/2027

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.

48. Capital Region Seal of Biliteracy Workgroup

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: Building and district administrators

Dates: 11/6/2026 to 3/19/2027

Join Capital Region BOCES and Dr. Sarah Cioffi as we explore a regional model for the Seal of Biliteracy.

Focused on the NY Inspires transformations of competency-based assessment and the move to one diploma, the goal of the work group is to provide students from all Capital Region districts with the opportuntity to achieve the Seal of Biliteracy.

49. How to Order Your January Regents Answer Sheets

Program: NERIC: Testing

Audience: Testing Coordinators who are responsible for ordering Regents Answer Sheets

Dates: 11/6/2026

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The NERIC Testing Team will walk through all necessary steps and best practices for accessing, requesting, and submitting information to order your January 2027 Regents Answer Sheets. This session will be recorded and made available on our Testing Services Youtube Playlist. Attendees will receive CTLE credit.

50. Unmasking AI by Joy Buolamwini: A Book Study About Gender and Racial Bias in AI

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/9/2026 to 12/7/2026

Location: Online

Have you ever considered that there may be bias in AI? How will you help students navigate and evaluate the sources they use for research?

About the book: "Dr. Joy Buolamwini is a combination of memoir and investigative research that exposes how artificial intelligence reproduces and amplifies social bias. The book highlights the concept of the "coded gaze"-the exclusion, discrimination, and prejudices embedded in AI systems by their creators."

Participants will also watch short excerpts of Joy speaking dynamically about her experiences and research. This is a self-paced course. Participants need access to the book Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines by Dr. Joy Buolamwini.

This course covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attributes of Academically Prepared, Effective Communicator, Critical Thinker, Global Citizen, Reflective and Future-Focused and Creative Innovator.

Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)
Free for NERIC Model Schools District
Others: $285

51. *COPY OF Google Groundwork: Guiding Growth Series 2: Drafting & Deck Design (11.9)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

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

Dates: 11/9/2026

New

Mastering everyday digital tools doesn't have to be overwhelming. This four-part series helps you build a solid foundation in Google Workspace by pairing essential apps for practical, hands-on learning. You will move from organizing files and web pages to creating documents, managing data, and streamlining your daily schedule. Walk away with practical shortcuts and the confidence to make these tools work seamlessly for you.

Google Groundwork: Guiding Growth Series 2: Drafting & Deck Design
Docs & Slides: The focus of this session is crafting clean, collaborative documents in Docs and building engaging, interactive presentations using Google Slides. Drive.

This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduation attributes of Critical Thinker, Reflective and Future Focused and Academically Prepared.

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: $100.00
Location: Online via webex

52. Google Groundwork: Guiding Growth Series 2: Drafting & Deck Design (11.9)

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

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

Dates: 11/9/2026

New

Mastering everyday digital tools doesn't have to be overwhelming. This four-part series helps you build a solid foundation in Google Workspace by pairing essential apps for practical, hands-on learning. You will move from organizing files and web pages to creating documents, managing data, and streamlining your daily schedule. Walk away with practical shortcuts and the confidence to make these tools work seamlessly for you.

Google Groundwork: Guiding Growth Series 2: Drafting & Deck Design
Docs & Slides: The focus of this session is crafting clean, collaborative documents in Docs and building engaging, interactive presentations using Google Slides. Drive.

This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduation attributes of Critical Thinker, Reflective and Future Focused and Academically Prepared.

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: $100.00
Location: Online via webex

53. 2026-27 SY: How to Report PS Students, Pre-K Students, and Special Education BEDS Day Webinar

Program: NERIC: Data Warehouse

Dates: 11/10/2026

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

54. BTC: Leading Thinking Buildings Cohort

Program: School Support Services: Value Add

Audience: K-12 instructional leaders-including School Principals, Assistant Principals, Math Department Chairs, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Directors, and Math Specialists-who are responsible for supporting teacher practice and driving instructional change in mathematics classrooms.

Dates: 11/10/2026 to 5/12/2027

Are you a school or district leader looking for practical ways to foster a culture of deep thinking, active engagement, and collaboration across your math classrooms? Join us for an informational session forming a professional learning cohort focused on leading and supporting Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics.

Rather than a generic leadership seminar, this cohort will be shaped directly by its participants. In our kickoff meeting, we will assess our schools' current implementation stages to map out collective goals and decide together on future focus areas-such as supporting teacher buy-in, aligning observation and feedback practices, or pacing schoolwide rollout. Whether you are brand new to the framework or already coaching teachers through vertical non-permanent surfaces (VNPS) and random grouping, come lend your voice to help design a high-value, collaborative space for instructional leaders.

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

55. Tips for Using Jackdaws in the Classroom

Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services

Audience: School Librarians and teachers in Capital Region BOCES

Dates: 11/10/2026

Jackdaws (curated collections of primary documents and historical artifacts) can greatly enhance student learning experiences and deepen student engagement. In this session, we will share strategies for utilizing Jackdaws in the classroom and explore the Jackdaw collection that is available through the Capital Region BOCES School Library System. This session will not be recorded. The Zoom link will be shared the day before the event.
Jackdaws are provided to all Instructional Media Library members by the Capital Region BOCES School Library System.

56. Math Fluency ~ Figuring It Out!

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/11/2026 to 1/5/2027

Location: Online

What does it truly mean for students to be fluent in mathematics? In this engaging online book study, participants will explore how to move beyond speed, memorization, and isolated practice toward a richer, more meaningful vision of mathematical fluency.

Grounded in "Figuring Out Fluency in Mathematics Teaching and Learning" by Jennifer M. Bay-Williams and John J. SanGiovanni, this professional learning experience challenges common misconceptions about fluency and provides practical, research-based strategies for developing flexible, efficient, and accurate mathematical thinking in all learners.

Participants will examine classroom practices, instructional tasks, and assessment approaches through the lens of fluency as strategic competence and understanding. Through reflection, discussion, and application, educators will learn how to design instruction that supports sense-making, encourages multiple strategies, and builds confidence-without sacrificing rigor or efficiency in our K-8 Mathematics classrooms.

Participants will develop the ability to use digital assessment and collaboration platforms (e.g., Seesaw, Google Classroom, Desmos) to collect evidence of student learning, provide feedback, and support mathematical discussions, learn to create and adapt learning activities that incorporate interactive digital tools to promote conceptual understanding and student engagement, especially in preparing students for the NYS Mathematics exams in grades 3-5, and 6-8.

Participants will need a copy of the book, Figuring Out Fluency in Mathematics Teaching and Learning; Moving Beyond Basic Facts and Memorization, to complete the book study.

This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduation attributes of Creative Innovator and Reflective and Future-Focused.

Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $285
Course Type: Online Course

Data Privacy and Security Statement applies.

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

Program: NERIC: Model Schools

Dates: 11/12/2026 to 12/10/2026

This course covers MagicSchool AI and how to use it in educational settings. The course is geared to users with MagicSchool Plus or Enterprise accounts, but you do not need a paid account to take this course.

The course covers:
-An overview of MagicSchool, including top platform features, access and tips on finding tools.
-Best practices for prompting AI and modifying and using output.
-Creating, configuring, and customizing MagicSchool for personal use.
-Using MagicSchool with students, including monitoring and managing usage.

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

Modules can be completed at your own pace, as long as all module quizzes are submitted by 12/8 and the performance task is turned in by 12/10.

Registrants will receive course access information by email on the start date of the course. You must register before the start date to receive this information. If you are registered and don't receive course info by the end of the start date, please check your SPAM folder.

This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attributes of Effective Communicator, Critical Thinker: Creative Innovator, and Reflective and Future-Focused.

Model Schools: Free
Others: $285.00
Course Type: Online Course

58. SchoolTool Labels, Lists and Keyword Letters Overview [WEB]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Dates: 11/12/2026
Location: Webex link will be provided

Participants in this training will learn to use SchoolTool reports to produce student directories, mailing labels, lists, and name tags. In addition, participants will be introduced to creating customized keyword letters and lists and learn about different types of keyword documents such as CSV lists, attendance, and discipline letters.

Enrolled: 3/50
Wait: 0/0

59. Grading for Opportunity: Measuring What Matters
Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development
Audience: District Teams
Dates: 11/13/2026 to 5/6/2027

As NYS transitions to the New York Inspires Framework, educators are being asked to rethink how student learning is assessed, documented, and communicated. Competency-based graduation pathways require educators to move beyond traditional grading systems that often reward compliance, completion, and behavior rather than actual learning.
This workshop explores how equitable grading practices create the foundation for competency-based education by ensuring grades accurately reflect student mastery of essential learning standards. Participants will examine current grading practices, analyze classroom scenarios, explore research, collaborate with colleagues, and develop an implementation plan for their classrooms.

Participants will:
- Understand the vision and goals of New York Inspires.
- Describe the relationship between competency-based education and equitable grading.
- Examine how traditional grading practices may unintentionally create barriers to accurately measure student learning.
- Analyze grading policies through an equity lens.
- Explore essential elements of standards-based grading practices.
- Develop strategies for implementing equitable grading practices.
- Study grading practices, report card samples, and communication to parents that we have changed to competency-based grading systems
- Create an action plan aligned to district and building goals by exploring the essential elements of effective system's change.

Note: There is a 7 day cancellation policy. If you do not cancel, you will be charged. In accordance with Capital Region BOCES Board of Education Policy 6254 a 6.5% administrative assessment will be charged for all services furnished to other BOCES and school districts belonging to other BOCES, and other organizations and municipalities. In addition, an administrative assessment of 8.1% will be charged to all independent school districts and non-public schools.

Enrolled: 16/50
Wait: 0/0

60. Grading for Opportunity: Cohort #2 (Returning)
Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development
Audience: Educators who participated in YEAR ONE (25-26)
Dates: 11/13/2026 to 3/25/2027

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

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

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

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

Enrolled: 7/50
Wait: 0/0

61. Book Study: Scaffolding Complex Texts: How to Plan and Teach for Deeper Comprehension in Grades 5-8 by Mitchell Brookins (The Science of Reading in Practice)
Program: NERIC: Model Schools
Dates: 11/16/2026 to 12/18/2026
Location: Online

This book study is based on Mitchell Brookins' Scaffolding Complex Texts: How to Plan and Teach for Deeper Comprehension in Grades 5-8. Participants will explore research-based, practical approaches to help students access increasingly complex texts while developing the skills needed to become independent, confident readers.
Throughout the course, educators will examine instructional practices that support comprehension of complex texts, with particular attention to fluency, vocabulary, text structure, syntax, and writing about reading. Participants will consider how thoughtful scaffolding can provide students with access to rigorous texts while maintaining high expectations for all learners.
The course will combine professional reading with opportunities for reflection, collaboration, discussion, and classroom application. Participants will interact with course content through videos, podcasts, collaborative discussions, Padlet activities, digital surveys, Google Slides, Canva, and other interactive technology tools.
Participants are responsible for obtaining a copy of Scaffolding Complex Texts: How to Plan and Teach for Deeper Comprehension in Grades 5-8 by Mitchell Brookins.
This course addresses the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attributes of Academically Prepared, Effective Communicator and Critical Thinker.
Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)
Fee: Free for NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $285

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

Enrolled: 9/25
Wait: 0/15

62. Building Classroom Libraries That Inspire Readers
Program: NERIC: Model Schools
Dates: 11/16/2026 to 12/14/2026
Location: Online

Every classroom library tells a story-but does yours reflect the readers you hope to inspire? Join us for a fun, reflective, and hands-on professional learning experience based on The Commonsense Guide to Your Classroom Library: Building a Collection That Inspires, Engages, and Challenges Readers by Donalyn Miller and Colby Sharp. Together, we'll take a fresh look at our classroom libraries through the eyes of our students, celebrating what's working while discovering new ways to create spaces where every reader feels welcomed, represented, and excited to explore books. Come ready to reflect, create, collaborate, and leave with ideas you'll be excited to use on Monday morning!
Participants need the book, The Commonsense Guide to Your Classroom Library- by Donalyn Miller and Coby Sharp.
This course covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attributes of Academically Prepared, Effective Communicator, Critical Thinker, Global Citizen, Reflective and Future-Focused and Creative Innovator.
Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)
Free for NERIC Model Schools District
Others: $285

Data Privacy and Security Statement applies.

Enrolled: 10/25
Wait: 0/15

63. The Playful Classroom - The Power of Play for All Ages
Program: NERIC: Model Schools
Dates: 11/16/2026 to 12/14/2026
Location: Online

Do you want your classroom to be meaningful, relevant and fun? This book study is for you! You will learn how to reconnect with students, parents, and your profession. You will read about real-life examples and research-based how to's that can be implemented immediately. Imagine your days filled with creativity, community, relationship building and growth. Come join us for this book study on adding play to your days! This course involves:
1) Creating Reflective and Independent Learning Spaces with Padlet
2) Designing Student-Centered Content Using Canva for Education
3) Utilizing Google Slides and Padlet to Support Student Self-Efficacy
Participants must have access to the book The Playful Classroom- The Power of Play for All Ages by Jed Dearybury and Julie P. Jones.
This course covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attributes of Effective Communicator, Critical Thinker and Creative Innovator.
Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)
Free for NERIC Model Schools District
Others: $285

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

Enrolled: 8/25
Wait: 0/15

64. Google AI Educator Series 2: Pedagogy & Personalization (11.16)
Program: NERIC: Model Schools
Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers
Dates: 11/16/2026
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Welcome to the Google AI Educator Series. This 4-part series is designed to build foundational AI knowledge, refine instructional customization, streamline administrative workflows, and implement advanced, interactive learning experiences using Google AI tools, and earn some cool badges as well.

Google AI Educator Series 2: Pedagogy & Personalization
The focus for this session will be tailoring instructional content to support diverse learning needs, reading levels, and scaffolding requirements.
Session 2A: Adapt (level) materials to meet student needs
Session 2B: Create scaffolds to support reading comprehension

This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduation attributes of Critical Thinker, Reflective and Future Focused and Academically Prepared.

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: $100.00
Location: Online via webex

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

Enrolled: 0/100
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65. Building Thinking Classrooms Cohort
Program: School Support Services: Value Add
Audience: Educators across all grade levels (K–12), instructional coaches, and specialists interested in co-creating a practice-focused learning community.
Dates: 11/17/2026 to 5/18/2027

Are you looking for practical ways to get students actively engaged, thinking deeply, and collaborating in your math classroom? Join us for an informational session forming a professional learning cohort centered around Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics.
Rather than a one-size-fits-all study group, this cohort will be shaped directly by its participants. In the kickoff meeting consider everyone's current familiarity with the framework to map out goals and decide together on future focus areas and/or grade-band groups that best fit our needs. Whether you are brand new to the book or already experimenting with vertical non-permanent surfaces (VNPS) and random grouping, come lend your voice to help design a high-value, collaborative space.

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

Enrolled: 1/25
Wait: 0/0

66. SchoolTool Census and Registrar [WEB]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Dates: 11/17/2026
Location: Webex link will be provided

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

Enrolled: 9/50
Wait: 0/0

67. YA Book Group - 11/18
Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services
Audience: School Librarians and teachers in Capital Region BOCES
Dates: 11/18/2026

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

Enrolled: 7/20
Wait: 0/0

68. POSTPONED! NEW DATE COMING SOON Comics, Manga, & Graphic Novel Bootcamp
Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services
Dates: 11/19/2026

Are you able to keep Manga on your shelves? Are students ga-ga for graphic novels? Crazy for Comics? You are not alone! The goal of this full-day workshop will be to provide librarians and educators with resources, booklists, and basic knowledge of the formats of manga, comics, and graphic novels to use in their libraries and classrooms. The workshop will include breakout sessions, speakers, and individual work time.

Enrolled: 11/40
Wait: 0/0

69. Numeracy Book Study: Rethinking Disability in Mathematics
Program: School Support Services: Value Add
Dates: 11/19/2026

How can we design math environments where students with disabilities are recognized as brilliant, capable math thinkers rather than defined by deficits? Join us as we launch a collaborative book study around Rethinking Disability in Mathematics by Rachel Lambert. Whether you work directly in special education, teach general education math, or support as a coach or interventionist, bring your perspective and help shape a shared space dedicated to building more inclusive, humanizing math classrooms.
The first session is scheduled for 12:30 to 1 on 11/19, but this is flexible. Those who sign up will be consulted to identify the best time prior to 11/19. Follow-up sessions are being planned for 1/19, 3/9, 5/11, and 6/9, exact times will be flexible and determined based on availability of those who sign-up.
This staff development offering is being provided at no additional cost to Capital Region BOCES districts participating in BOCES' Value Add Service.

Enrolled: 2/25
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70. TIGERRS:November Balance when using AI (11.19)
Program: NERIC: Model Schools
Audience: Tech integrationists, instructional coaches, administrators, computer teachers
Dates: 11/19/2026
New

The Vibe: We love a good AI prompt, but where is the line between tool and crutch? This month is all about cultivating critical thinking, authentic voice, and genuine cognitive friction alongside automated efficiency, all while keeping in mind the conversations that are currently ongoing in our school districts.
The Toolbox Show-Off Showcasing assignment redesigns that make student work AI-resistant by design while still embracing tech.
Recommendations: Tackling the heavy questions: How are you helping teachers find balance and prevent burnout? Are you using AI? How are you balancing this conversations within your district?
If you are interested in this session, but are unable to attend during the designated time, feel free to sign up and contact the instructor (virginia.bond@neric.org). An option to complete the session asynchronously will be provided after the LIVE session has occurred. All participants will be sent a video link to the session after the live session is complete. Information regarding accessing the webinar will be sent to all registrants for that session via email the day prior to the event.

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

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

Enrolled: 0/100
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71. On Solid Wayground: Building Gamified & Interactive Learning Experiences
Program: NERIC: Model Schools
Dates: 11/23/2026 to 12/21/2026

This introductory course covers Wayground in educational settings. The course is geared for educators who have a Wayground School account, but you are not required to have a paid account to take the course.
In the course you'll learn how to use Wayground (formerly Quizizz) to build engaging assignments and gamify learning.
The course consists of 5 self-paced modules:
Module 1: Overview of Wayground (Interface and Features)
Module 2: Assessment
Module 3: Wayground Resources: Presentation, Video, Passage, Flashcards
Module 4: Managing, Assigning, and Launching Activities
Module 5: Top Wayground Features
Modules include materials to review and a quiz to assess your understanding of the content. To complete the course, you will submit a final project.
Modules can be completed at your own pace as long as all module quizzes are submitted by 12/18 and the performance task is turned in by 12/21.
On the course start date, registered participants will receive an email with course access information. You must register on or before the start date to receive welcome information. Please add jennifersangiacomo@gmail.com to your contacts to ensure delivery. If you are registered and do not receive course info by the end of the start date, please check your SPAM folder.
This course covers NYS Portrait of a Graduate attributes of Critical Thinker, Creative Innovator and Reflective and Future-Focused.

Model Schools: Free
Others: $285.00
Course Type: Online Course
Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

Enrolled: 1/15
Wait: 0/20

72. Read-Alouds with Heart for K-2
Program: NERIC: Model Schools
Dates: 11/23/2026 to 12/20/2026
Location: Online

This course is designed for elementary teachers. The purpose is to assist classroom teachers in including stories that honor the identities of all students within the classroom, create diverse collections and support children's social and emotional learning within the context of stories. Teachers will analyze the way they see themselves and their students before reflecting on the way students see themselves.
Participants should have access to the book Read-Alouds with Heart: Literacy lessons that Build Community, Comprehension, and Cultural Competency - Grades K-2 by by Dana Clark, Keisha Smith-Carrington, and Jigisha Vyas.
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.

Enrolled: 5/20
Wait: 0/7

73. Fluent Readers, Confident Learners: Teaching Reading Fluency K-12
Program: NERIC: Model Schools
Dates: 11/24/2026 to 12/21/2026
Location: Online
New

Turn reading fluency practice into something students want to do! This 15-hour, fully online course is designed for K-12 teachers in all subject areas and explores how technology can make reading more active, engaging, and student-centered.
Discover creative ways for students to read, record, replay, reflect, and share their fluency while building confidence, expression, and independence. Explore tools such as Canva, Flip, Google Slides, Padlet, podcasts, video/audio recording, and other learning management systems to transform traditional fluency practice into opportunities for creativity and authentic audiences.
From recording a podcast or video to adding narration to a slide deck or creating a story for younger students, the possibilities are endless. Read it. Record it. Reflect on it. Own it!
Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)
Free for NERIC Model Schools District
Others: $285

Data Privacy and Security Statement applies.

Enrolled: 8/25
Wait: 0/15

74. *NEW* Program Fact 101
Program: NERIC: Data Warehouse
Dates: 12/1/2026

Specifically designed for Public School Districts and Charter Schools, his webinar provides a practical introduction to Program Fact data reporting, covering the most commonly used student program fact and their impact on state SIRS data reporting, accountability, and funding. Participants will learn when and how to report key programs such as Free and Reduced Lunch, Poverty, Summer School, Special Education, Section 504, English Language Learners (ELL), CTE, Title I, Homeless, Foster Care, UPK, and other special population indicators. The session will focus on program service codes, entry and exit dates, reporting requirements, and common compliance issues to help ensure accurate and complete student data reporting. Program Facts 101 is ideal for data coordinators, registrars, student information system staff, and anyone responsible for maintaining student program data and supporting NYSED reporting requirements.

Enrolled: 61/200
Wait: 0/0

75. SchoolTool Program Services Workshop [WEB]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Dates: 12/2/2026
Location: Webex link will be provided

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

Enrolled: 3/25
Wait: 0/0

76. Rock Your Read-Alouds: Turning Storytime into Powerful Instruction
Program: NERIC: Model Schools
Dates: 12/4/2026 to 1/11/2027
Location: Online

Rock Your Read-Aloud: Purposeful Practices for Curious, Confident Readers is a four-week, asynchronous professional learning course grounded in Matthew Hammersley's Rock Your Read Aloud. Participants will learn how to intentionally plan and facilitate engaging read-alouds that spark curiosity, increase student talk, and build comprehension and confidence in young readers. Teachers will apply research-based strategies while using instructional technology to support planning, engagement, and reflection. The course emphasizes practical, classroom-ready tools educators can implement immediately.
Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $275
Course Type: Online Course
Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

Enrolled: 4/25
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77. Introduction to Photopea
Program: NERIC: Model Schools
Dates: 12/7/2026 to 1/11/2027

Photopea is a free web-based photo editor that functions like Adobe Photoshop. It includes a comprehensive suite of tools and supports layers and masks, retouching tools and the ability to work with different image formats. The course will also highlight the following Artificial Intelligence tools: Magic Replace Tool, Extend Background, Content Aware, Spot Heling Brush Tool and Patch Tool.
Participants who complete all the assignments and projects will receive a certificate of completion for 15 hours of participation.
Prerequisites: Participants should also have access to a digital camera, smartphone or digital images for final project completion.
This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attributes of Creative Innovator, Critical Thinker and Effective Communicator.
Fee: - FREE for NERIC Model Schools Districts
Others: $285
Course Type: Online Course
Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

Enrolled: 2/20
Wait: 0/5

78. Google Groundwork: Guiding Growth Series 3: Spreadsheet Statistics & Survey Success (12.7)
Program: NERIC: Model Schools
Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers
Dates: 12/7/2026
New

Mastering everyday digital tools doesn't have to be overwhelming. This four-part series helps you build a solid foundation in Google Workspace by pairing essential apps for practical, hands-on learning. You will move from organizing files and web pages to creating documents, managing data, and streamlining your daily schedule. Walk away with practical shortcuts and the confidence to make these tools work seamlessly for you.

Google Groundwork: Guiding Growth Series 3:Spreadsheet Statistics & Survey Success
Sheets & Forms: The focus for this session is demystifying data organization, basic formulas, and conditional formatting in Sheets, paired with building quick, effective data-collection tools using Google Forms.

This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduation attributes of Critical Thinker, Reflective and Future Focused and Academically Prepared.

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: $100.00
Location: Online via webex

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

Enrolled: 0/100
Wait: 0/5

79. Google Groundwork: Guiding Growth Series 4 :Capture & Coordination (1.11)
Program: NERIC: Model Schools
Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers
Dates: 12/7/2026
New

Mastering everyday digital tools doesn't have to be overwhelming. This four-part series helps you build a solid foundation in Google Workspace by pairing essential apps for practical, hands-on learning. You will move from organizing files and web pages to creating documents, managing data, and streamlining your daily schedule. Walk away with practical shortcuts and the confidence to make these tools work seamlessly for you.

Google Groundwork: Guiding Growth Series 4:Capture & Coordination
Keep and Calendar: The focus for this session is keeping digital sticky notes, checklists, and ideas organized with Google Keep, and syncing everything seamlessly into a well-managed Google Calendar routine.

This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduation attributes of Critical Thinker, Reflective and Future Focused and Academically Prepared.

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: $100.00
Location: Online via webex

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

Enrolled: 0/100
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80. Science of Reading in Grades 6-12
Program: School Support Services: Value Add
Audience: secondary content area teachers
Dates: 12/8/2026 to 3/24/2027

This professional learning cohort will support secondary educators in understanding the Science of Reading and applying evidence-based literacy practices within content-area classrooms. Participants will explore how adolescents develop reading skills, examine the role of vocabulary, background knowledge, fluency, comprehension, and writing to support comprehension, and consider how these elements intersect across secondary subject areas. Participants will leave with actionable approaches for explicitly teaching the literacy skills students need to access, analyze, and communicate about content, whether in English Language Arts, science, social studies, mathematics, or other secondary disciplines.

Enrolled: 2/30
Wait: 0/0

81. Alexandria Users Group # 1
Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services
Dates: 12/8/2026

Join us for a full-day Alexandria training session designed to strengthen your overall experience with the system. We'll review updated features, best practices for circulation and reporting, holds/ILL processes. The session will also include hands-on time, troubleshooting support, and opportunities to share questions and feedback with fellow librarians.

Enrolled: 6/50
Wait: 0/0

82. What Can We Learn from Our Neighbors? Regional Insights from Public Data - A Tableau Reports Regional Training
Program: NERIC: Testing
Audience: NERIC Tableau Report Users
Dates: 12/9/2026
New

**Date subject to change based on availability of the data** The Tableau Support Team has recently enhanced our Public Data Reports suite. Learn how to review the data from across the state, find comparable districts/schools to your own, and glean insights about the exams at the State level. Note: This session WILL NOT be recorded. Data used in this presentation depends on the availability 2026 public release of data expected in November.

Enrolled: 0/500
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83. NERIC Annual Awareness Day 2026
Program: NERIC Awareness Day Catalog
Audience: Educators, District Administrators and Technology Specialists
Dates: 12/11/2026

The 37th Annual Regional Technology Awareness Day< will be held on Friday, December 11, 2026 at the Albany Capital Center in Albany, NY.

The theme of Awareness Day 2026 is "Think. Design. Lead.". Our keynote speaker this year is Dr. Sabba Quidwai from Designing Schools. Sabba is an education and innovation leader, former Apple Education Executive and USC Director of Innovative Learning, who helps leaders use Design Thinking and AI to build human-centered, future-ready cultures where technology enhances, not replaces, people.
Please note: up to four CTLE professional development credits are offered for this event to those who register here through Frontline. This registration step is the ONLY way credits can be obtained.
In addition to registering here for CTLE credit, you must click here to register for the event on CVENT.

Enrolled: 41/1000
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84. Google Sheets for Educators - AI Infused!
Program: NERIC: Model Schools
Dates: 12/14/2026 to 1/25/2027

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.
This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attributes of Effective Communicator, Critical Thinker, and Creative Innovator.
Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $285
Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)
Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

Enrolled: 9/25
Wait: 0/15

85. Google AI Educator Series 3: Daily Productivity & Workflow (12.14)
Program: NERIC: Model Schools
Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers
Dates: 12/14/2026
New

Welcome to the Google AI Educator Series. This 4-part series is designed to build foundational AI knowledge, refine instructional customization, streamline administrative workflows, and implement advanced, interactive learning experiences using Google AI tools, and earn some cool badges as well.

Google AI Educator Series 3: Daily Productivity & Workflow
The focus for this session will be reclaiming teacher time through rapid content creation and cohesive unit planning.
Session 3A: Create classroom-ready instructional materials
Session 3B:Create a lesson plan and supporting materials

This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduation attributes of Critical Thinker, Reflective and Future Focused and Academically Prepared.

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: $100.00
Location: Online via webex

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

Enrolled: 0/100
Wait: 0/5

86. YA Book Group - 12/17
Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services
Audience: School Librarians and teachers in Capital Region BOCES
Dates: 12/17/2026

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

Enrolled: 7/20
Wait: 0/0

87. MagicSchool for Writing Feedback
Program: NERIC: Model Schools
Dates: 1/3/2027 to 1/31/2027

Great writing feedback helps students grow, but providing meaningful feedback takes time. In this course, educators will explore how MagicSchool AI can support rubric creation, individualized and class-wide feedback, and student revision. Participants will explore, evaluate, and customize AI-generated feedback. They will then create a practical plan for using these tools in the classroom.
This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attributes of Effective Communicator, Critical Thinker, Creative Innovator, and Reflective and Future-Focused.
Location: Online Course
Free for NERIC Model Schools districts
Others: $285

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

Enrolled: 14/40
Wait: 0/0

88. Google Docs for Collaboration and Meaningful Feedback
Program: NERIC: Model Schools
Dates: 1/4/2027 to 1/22/2027
Location: Online

Google Docs is much more than just an online version of your favorite word processor. When you learn some of the different features, you'll discover that Google Docs can be invaluable in your classroom for collaborative work. While this course will be most useful to those who are relatively new to using Google Docs, experienced users may find some new tips and tricks to make this a tool for your students and for your other collaborative work. We will also look at what sort of feedback you can provide for students to help them engage in the revision process. Feedback for students should be a collaborative effort, too! This course is designed to help you use Google Docs to create collaborative documents and to encourage the use of collaboration-friendly feedback for students.
Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $285
Course Type: Online Course
Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

Enrolled: 6/15
Wait: 0/10

89. Know Better, Do Better: Comprehension: Fueling the Reading Brain with Knowledge, Vocabulary and Rich Language
Program: NERIC: Model Schools
Dates: 1/4/2027 to 1/29/2027
Location: Online

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

Participants should have access to the book Know Better, Do Better: Comprehension: Fueling the Reading Brain with Knowledge, Vocabulary, and Rich Language written by David and Meredith Liben.
Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $285
Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)
Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

Enrolled: 7/25
Wait: 0/15

90. Let's ALL Teach Computer Science!: A Book Study
Program: NERIC: Model Schools
Dates: 1/4/2027 to 1/24/2027
Location: Online

The new NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency standards are here, and they aren't just for "tech teachers.” Think computer science doesn't fit in your classroom? Think again! Whether you're teaching first graders or physics, this course will help you meet New York State's new standards without fear, frustration, or needing to speak fluent binary. In this practical and encouraging book study, you'll learn fun, flexible ways to weave computer science into any K-12 classroom using skills you already teach-like problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're tech-savvy or tech-scared, this course offers approachable strategies (and zero judgment) to help you confidently tackle the new standards-no coding experience, robot sidekick, or tech jargon required.
The purpose of this book study is to create a culture of learning and sharing as we delve into the recently published educational text Let's ALL Teach Computer Science! by Kiki Prottsman. This online collaborative environment will enable you to interact with other educators, discover additional resources, and inspire you to think differently.
Participants should have access to the book Let's ALL Teach Computer Science! by Kiki Prottsman.
Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $275
Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)
Data Privacy and Security Statement: Please follow your district's data privacy and security guidelines. We strongly encourage you to read the privacy policies of any non-district approved applications to ensure that your students' identities are properly protected. If you are unsure whether a resource is approved by the district, please contact your school. Please visit StaySafe Online for useful information. Links to sites do not imply endorsement by NERIC.

Enrolled: 0/20
Wait: 0/15

91. Foundational Skills for Writing: A Brain- Based Guide to Strengthen Executive Functions, Language, and Other Cornerstones for Writers
Program: NERIC: Model Schools
Dates: 1/4/2027 to 1/31/2027

In this 15-hour asynchronous course, participants will explore the book Foundational Skills for Writing: A Brain-Based Guide to Strengthen Executive Functions, Language, and Other Cornerstones for Writers. Participants will learn what it takes to turn little learners into confident writers. Teachers will explore strategies that support fine-motor development, letter formation, phonics, spelling, handwriting, sentence construction, and oral language-all while nurturing students' confidence and independence as writers.
Participants will utilize various digital tools such as 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 October 19, 2026.
This class will address the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attributes of Academically Prepared, Effective Communicator, and Creative Innovator.

NERIC Model Schools: FREE
Others: $285
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. Course Type: Online Course (Asynchronous)
Data Privacy and Security Statement applies.

Enrolled: 9/40
Wait: 0/10

92. SchoolTool Student History / Transcripts [WEB]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Dates: 1/6/2027

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

Enrolled: 6/50
Wait: 0/0

93. SchoolTool School Counselor Overview [WEB]
Program: NERIC: SchoolTool
Dates: 1/7/2027
Location: Webex link will be provided

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

Enrolled: 7/25
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94. Winter Tuesdays with Canva!
Program: NERIC: Model Schools
Dates: 1/11/2027 to 1/25/2027
Location: Online
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Spend the cold month of January honing and practicing your Canva skills! From basics to photo editing to design to the magic of Canva AI to build little widgets, you will end this month as a Canva pro! Sign up for all, come to as many as you like!
January 11 - Foundations
January 18 - Photo Editing and Design
January 25 - Canva AI Coding/Widgets
This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduate attributes of Effective Communicator and Creative Innovator.
Fee: NERIC Model Schools Districts - FREE
Others: $150
Course Type: Online Course
Data Privacy and Security Statement applies

Enrolled: 6/30
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95. Communication Coordinators Meeting #2 (CC Meeting) - Showcase of Excellence!
Program: School Support Services: Library Media Services
Audience: School Librarians in Capital Region & Neighboring Regions
Dates: 1/13/2027

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!
This meeting will be our 2nd Annual Showcase of Excellence, where school librarians share programs, lessons, and projects from their libraries. It will be held at Capital Region BOCES SLS with librarians from HFM, Questar, and WSWHE BOCES SLS.

Enrolled: 16/50
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96. Socializing the Portrait of a Graduate (AASA)
Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development
Audience: District and building administrators, curriculum directors, department leads
Dates: 1/14/2027

This collaborative session focuses on what the NYS Portrait of a Graduate means for each district and the educational experiences students encounter every day. Participants will examine broader societal and educational shifts, consider how current practices align with the Portrait, and surface areas of resonance, opportunity, and refinement. Attention will also be given to bringing the Portrait to key stakeholders and building a shared understanding of its purpose, relevance, and implications for local communities.

Through facilitated reflection and dialogue, districts will explore how to communicate the Portrait effectively, anticipate and address common questions or misconceptions, and engage educators, families, students, and community partners in the work. Participants will consider the student experiences that need to be strengthened, shifts in practice that may be needed, supports required, and the roles different stakeholders can play in bringing the vision to life. The session will help districts move from shared understanding toward meaningful local action while keeping their Graduate Profile clear, relevant, and connected to their community.

Enrolled: 1/40
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97. DASA Training January 2027
Program: School Support Services: Value Add
Audience: Individuals seeking NYS Certification
Dates: 1/15/2027

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 15
Time: 8:30-3:30
1 hour lunch break, lunch will be on your own
Participants paying by check can mail in advance payment or bring a check made out to Capital Region BOCES to the session.

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

Note: In accordance with Capital Region BOCES Board of Education Policy 6254 a 6.5% administrative assessment will be charged for all services furnished to other BOCES and school districts belonging to other BOCES, and other organizations and municipalities. In addition, an administrative assessment of 8.1% will be charged to all independent school districts and non-public schools.

Enrolled: 1/25
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98. Google AI Educator Series 4:Advanced AI Practice & Implementation (1.18.27)
Program: NERIC: Model Schools
Audience: Administrators, teachers, support staff, related service providers
Dates: 1/18/2027
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Welcome to the Google AI Educator Series. This 4-part series is designed to build foundational AI knowledge, refine instructional customization, streamline administrative workflows, and implement advanced, interactive learning experiences using Google AI tools, and earn some cool badges as well.

Google AI Educator Series 4: Advanced AI Practice & Implementation
The focus for this session will be elevating student engagement through authentic problem-solving and gamified learning simulations.
Session 4A: Design problem solving scenarios that encourage critical thinking
Session 4B: Facilitate interactive experiences with AI Quests: Dusky Dunes

This session covers the NYS Portrait of a Graduation attributes of Critical Thinker, Reflective and Future Focused and Academically Prepared.

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: $100.00
Location: Online via webex

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

Enrolled: 0/100
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99. NYSAA Training - New Teachers
Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development
Audience: Special Education Teachers
Dates: 1/21/2027

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

Enrolled: 0/24
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100. Empowering Administrative Professionals Through Connection, Learning, and Growth
Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development
Audience: Administrative Support Staff
Dates: 1/21/2027

Calling all Administrative Support Staff ⭐ Join us for a dynamic, three-part professional learning series that combines networking, practical learning and interactive discussions to provide strategies and tools to enhance your daily work. Session 2: Systems & Workflow Strategies
Topics include:
Prioritizing competing demands
Organizing and managing digital files effectively
Managing interruptions and protecting your time
Creating workflows that increase productivity and reduce stress

Enrolled: 23/80
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101. NYSAA Training - Returning Teachers
Program: School Support Services: General Professional Development
Audience: Special Education Teachers
Dates: 1/21/2027

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

Enrolled: 0/24
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