Frontline Education

1. CTE Sup't. Conference Day

Program: PPD

Dates: 8/31/2022

Entire day meetings

2. Bridges staff only - Superintendents' Conference Day

Program: PPD

Dates: 8/31/2022

Day lon meetings

3. CTE Sup't. Conference Day

Program: PPD

Dates: 9/1/2022

Entire day meetings

4. Bridges staff only - Superintendents' Conference Day

Program: PPD

Dates: 9/1/2022

Day lon meetings

5. P-Tech Faculty meetings

Program: PPD

Dates: 9/13/2022 to 3/7/2023

Recurring meetings

6. Librarian Communication Coordinators Meeting

Program: School Library System/Media Services

Audience: School librarians

Dates: 9/22/2022 to 6/30/2023

There are five State required Communication Coordinators meetings. Each district in the O/H SLS should send at least one district representative, but all librarians are welcome to attend. Each meeting will have elements of communication from state regulations, regional changes,etc. as well as an element of professional development.

7. School Library System Council Meeting 1 of 4

Program: School Library System/Media Services

Audience: SLS Council members and any attendees

Dates: 9/22/2022 to 5/24/2023

This is an open meeting of the Oneida/Herkimer School Library System Council. The meeting will consist of updates to the five year plan of service, NYSED regulations for SLS Council meetings, and presentations from regional librarians.

8. MS/HS Principal meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 9/29/2022

monthly meeting

9. Itinerant Faculty Meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/6/2022

Faculty meeting

10. Superintendent's Work Session

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/6/2022

Work session

11. BOCES Psychologist Team Meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/6/2022

Meeting via Zoom

12. Itinerant Faculty Meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/6/2022

Faculty meeting

13. Bridges - Superintendents' Conference Day

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/7/2022

Day long workshops

14. Oneida BOCES/Central Association for the Blind training in working with students with visual impairments

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/7/2022

Oneida BOCES/Central Association for the Blind training in working with students with visual impairments This two hour conference is targeted for all staff working with students with visual impairments. Instruction will be given by a Teacher of the Visually Imparied, as well as an Orientation and Mobility instructor on etiquette, roles and responsibilities of various members of the team, as well as some hands-on experience.

15. Sup't. Conference Day - ESL

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/7/2022

The BOCES ENL team will work to create resources for classroom and content teachers. These resources will help to better prepare for instructing English language learners. The team will also discuss future CBT and plan for student and district needs.

16. TA workshop for P-Tech only Session #1

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/7/2022

TA workshop - zoom Session #1: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. - ELLs and SpEd - Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms - Heather Gaetano and Nate White

17. TA workshop for P-Tech only Session #2

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/7/2022

TA workshop - zoom Session #2 11:00 a.m. - noon - Dealing with Difficult Students - Kevin Healy Effectively Dealing with Disruptive Students It is no secret that today's classroom can be a challenging environment for learning, whether you are working at school or online. Many students come to school, exhibiting challenging behaviors that range from defiance to outright hostility. How can a teacher successfully deal with these behaviors? How can educators work successfully with even the most challenging students and help them find more success in school and life? This professional development is designed to offer K-12 teachers powerful tools and techniques to deal with the most challenging students.

18. TA workshop for P-Tech only Session #3

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/7/2022

TA workshop - zoom Session #3 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Motivating the Unmotivated Student - Ann Turner Each of us have students who simply go through the motions of being a student, without any serious engagement in academics or learning. If you are searching for ways to engage these struggling and unmotivated students, this session is for you! In this professional development, you will discover new, proven strategies to empower teachers / teacher assistants with tools that translate into student motivation, engagement, and academic success. This will be an interactive virtual seminar, introducing you to the most current, innovative instructional practices that will inspire intrinsic motivation in your reluctant students..

19. Teacher Assistant PLC

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/12/2022

This Professional Learning Community is for K-12 Teacher Assistants and Aides from any district. This PLC is for the purpose of creating a collaborative group of educators throughout the region to help improve student outcomes. This PLC's focus is: Quick and Easy Formative Assessments Formative assessments are a valuable way to measure your student's learning progress and to help you decide what direction your instruction should take. This workshop will present an overview of tech tools and hands-on formative assessments to use in your classroom.

20. Itinerant Faculty meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/13/2022

w/ Mr. HIll over Zoom

21. Itinerant Faculty meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/13/2022

w/ Mr. HIll over Zoom

22. MS/HS Principal meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/26/2022

monthly meeting

23. Sonday Training - Let's Play Learn - Early Learning - Holland Patent CSD and Oriskany CSD only

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/26/2022

Training as needed and approved by district

24. Sonday Training #1- Holland Patent CSD and Oriskany CSD only

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/27/2022

Training as needed by district Training #1 DATE CHANGE TO DECEMBER 15, 2022

25. Sonday Training #2- Holland Patent CSD and Oriskany CSD only

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/28/2022

Training as needed by district Training #2

26. Special Education PLC

Program: PPD

Audience: Any PK-12 Special Education teacher

Dates: 11/2/2022

This Professional Learning Community is for K-12 Special Education teachers from any district. This PLC is for the purpose of creating a collaborative group of educators throughout the region to help improve student outcomes. Come and share your thoughts with other Special Education teachers about topics such as transition planning, technology use, instructional strategies or community resources.

27. Employability Profiles Meeting - CTE

Program: PPD

Dates: 11/8/2022

s part of the ongoing discussion on grading in the CTE program, we would like to invite you to be part of a pilot group of teachers/staff to look at how Employability Profiles are structured and used within classrooms in CTE. We plan to meet with this pilot group once a month to complete the following objectives: Gather feedback from CTE stakeholders on how Employability Profiles can be used to enhance students' experience applying for jobs and gaining employment Create protocols for student self-reflection, teacher-student review, and communicating results and information to school districts and parents Begin using Employability Profiles according to developed protocols and share feedback with pilot group

28. Teacher Assistant PLC

Program: PPD

Dates: 11/9/2022

This Professional Learning Community is for K-12 Teacher Assistants and Aides from any district. This PLC is for the purpose of creating a collaborative group of educators throughout the region to help improve student outcomes. This PLC's focus is: Make Your Life Easier - Use A QR Code! QR or Quick Response codes can be found everywhere today so why not use them in your classroom? This workshop will demonstrate how to create QR codes and use them effectively for instruction, assessment or for fun. Please download a QR Reader to the phone or device you will be bringing to this workshop. There are several free versions on in the Apple App Store or on Google Play. (QR Generators will be demonstrated in class.)

29. Assistant Superintendents' LRI - OHM BOCES only

Program: PPD

Dates: 11/14/2022 to 11/15/2022

annual LRI

30. MASTER THE MEDIA: HELPING STUDENTS NAVIGATE THEIR DIGITAL WORLD

Program: School Library System/Media Services

Audience: Secondary Teachers and Librarians

Dates: 11/15/2022

Join media literacy author Julie Smith for this fast-paced, interactive day of learning. You will leave with a thorough understanding of media literacy, its importance, its teaching applications, and its potential! This workshop is perfect for any secondary teacher looking to incorporate more media literacy into their instruction. Lunch is provided.

31. Regional Science PLC

Program: PPD

Audience: Any P-12 Science Teacher

Dates: 11/17/2022

This Professional Learning Community is for P-12 Science educators from any district. This PLC is for the purpose of creating a collaborative group of educators throughout the region to help improve student outcomes. Join colleagues from all over the region to discuss instructional strategies, curriculum, NYSED initiatives, and many other topics pertinent to science educators.

32. Regional Social Studies PLC

Program: PPD

Audience: Any 6-12 Social Studies Teacher

Dates: 11/29/2022

This Professional Learning Community is for 6-12 Social Studies educators from any district. This PLC is for the purpose of creating a collaborative group of educators throughout the region to help improve student outcomes. Join colleagues from all over the region to discuss instructional strategies, curriculum, NYSED initiatives, and many other topics pertinent to Social Studies educators.

33. MS/HS Principal meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 11/30/2022

monthly meeting

34. Itinerant Faculty Meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 12/1/2022

Faculty meeting

35. Itinerant Faculty Meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 12/1/2022

Faculty meeting

36. Related Services School Psychologist Meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 12/1/2022

Meeting

37. Be A Class Act! A Workshop for New Teaching Assistants in the OHM BOCES Bridges program

Program: PPD

Audience: OHM BOCES Brides Teaching Assistants

Dates: 12/5/2022

Need some strategies and guidelines that will enable you to work effectively with classroom teachers and students? If so, then you are invited to attend this workshop designed to help you to become a more effective Teaching Assistant and a Class Act! Let's talk about: Roles and Responsibilities Communication skills Creating a positive learning environment Tips on managing behavior Save-the-day classroom resources And more …….

38. Elementary Principals meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 12/6/2022

monthly meeting - in person

39. Special Education PLC

Program: PPD

Audience: Any PK-12 Special Education teacher

Dates: 12/8/2022

This Professional Learning Community is for K-12 Special Education teachers from any district. This PLC is for the purpose of creating a collaborative group of educators throughout the region to help improve student outcomes. Come and share your thoughts with other Special Education teachers about topics such as transition planning, technology use, instructional strategies or community resources.

40. Employability Profile Pilot Group

Program: PPD

Dates: 12/13/2022

Goal: To develop a rubric model that can be applied to Employability Profiles in order to provide ongoing and meaningful feedback to students. Objectives: ● Present examples of existing rubrics ● Review language/criteria on sample rubrics ● Adopt portions of the rubric for CTE Employability Profiles ● Create additional criteria as needed

41. Teacher Assistant PLC

Program: PPD

Audience: Any PK-12 Teacher Assistants or Aides

Dates: 12/13/2022

This Professional Learning Community is for K-12 Teacher Assistants and Aides from any district. This PLC is for the purpose of creating a collaborative group of educators throughout the region to help improve student outcomes. This PLC's focus is: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are important for success in school or work. This workshop will present an overview of SEL along with helpful resources, web sites and materials to use with your students.

42. Media Literacy For Elementary-Aged Students: How can we engage elementary-aged students in thinking critically about the media that they like in age appropriate ways?

Program: School Library System/Media Services

Audience: Elementary teachers and librarians

Dates: 12/15/2022

See easy examples of how to integrate media making opportunities into students' days Have some fun with visual literacy. This workshop is intended for any elementary teacher or librarian who is interested in learning more about how to incorporate media literacy into elementary lessons. Thursday, December 15, 2022 OHM BOCES Main Campus REGISTER ON MLP +Lunch is included 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Sponsored by: Share some of your own questions and concerns about media and hopefully find some answers.

43. Teaching for Truth in the Library and the Classroom - Integrating Media Analysis in Curriculum & Instruction.

Program: School Library System/Media Services

Dates: 12/15/2022

This workshop will engage participants in learning and applying this practical model for media decoding, a question-based approach that uses rich media documents - from blogs to books and paintings to Pinterest - to motivate all students to learn core skills and content area standards. Facilitator: Chris Sperry, award-winning teacher, co-founder of Project Look Sharp, and co-author of Teaching Students to Decode the World Intended Audience: Secondary level school librarians and teachers Date: December 15, 2022 Location: OHM BOCES Cost: Free (sponsored by your School Library System). Lunch included.

44. Employability Profile Pilot Group

Program: PPD

Dates: 12/20/2022

Meeting

45. MS/HS Principal meeting - luncheon meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 12/21/2022

monthly meeting - principals only

46. Book Study - Differentiation: Strategies to Engage All Learners

Program: PPD

Audience: Any P-12 Teacher

Dates: 1/3/2023 to 1/31/2023

This book study group will read and discuss Jessica Hockett's two books on differentiation; Differentiation in the Middle and High School and Differentiation in the Elementary Grades. Both books will be discussed parallel to each other. Join us and learn practical strategies to engage and equip learners through differentiated instruction and help students be more successful learners, regardless of background, native language, learning preference, motivation, or school savvy. This group will meet virtually five times, once per week for an hour, with five additional hours of outside work to be completed at your own pace.

47. Standards-Based Instruction for ELLs in the Content Area Classroom

Program: PPD

Dates: 1/6/2023

In this full-day training, participants will use the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) theory and the NYS standards to plan lessons for students. UDL is a framework that supports teachers of MLs with different abilities to develop learning environments that are accessible and challenging to all. This session will introduce the UDL framework and the three Principles of UDL: engagement, representation, and action and expression. Standards-based instruction helps guide the planning, implementation, and assessment of student learning. Using standards to streamline instruction ensures that teaching practices focus on agreed-upon learning targets.

48. Employability Profile Meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 1/10/2023

Continued meeting

49. Meet and Greet: Mr. Joe Marro, Arts in Ed Coordinator

Program: PPD

Audience: Music, visual art, theater, dance, and media instructors

Dates: 1/10/2023

Stop by and meet Joe Marro, the new Arts in Education Coordinator. Join us in making connections, discuss current and new protocols, and future collaborative opportunities amongst school districts. This meet and greet is meant for any music, visual art, theater, and media arts teachers/staff.

50. Regional Science PLC

Program: PPD

Audience: Any P-12 Science Teacher

Dates: 1/17/2023

This Professional Learning Community is for P-12 Science educators from any district. This PLC is for the purpose of creating a collaborative group of educators throughout the region to help improve student outcomes. Join colleagues from all over the region to discuss instructional strategies, curriculum, NYSED initiatives, and many other topics pertinent to science educators.

51. Employability Profile meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 1/18/2023

additional meeting

52. Lead Evaluator of Teachers - #1/3 - for 23-24 school year

Program: PPD

Dates: 1/24/2023

This is a series of 3 workshops to become eligible to be appointed by your district as a lead evaluator of teachers. You will need to enroll and complete all 3 workshops in the series.

53. Employabilty Profile Pilot

Program: PPD

Dates: 1/24/2023

Meeting

54. MS/HS Principal meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 1/25/2023

monthly meeting

55. Employability Profile meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 1/31/2023

Meeting

56. Regional Scoring of Living Environment Regents Exams

Program: PPD

Dates: 1/31/2023

Regional Scoring of Living Environment Regents Exams -- BRING CALCULATORS IF NEEDED FOR SCORING. --- BRING ALL SCORING MATERIALS. -- Teachers may be able to apply this session of scoring toward their hours of PD requirement. Please verify with your District

57. SEL in the Classroom

Program: PPD

Audience: Any P-12 Educator

Dates: 1/31/2023 to 3/23/2023

Research suggests that student learning benchmarks may increase the likelihood that students will be fully and authentically engaged in their own social and emotional learning, be more connected to school, and become more empowered learners. This six course professional development series addresses social-emotional learning and the revisions made to the New York State benchmarks in November 2022. Session topics will include; establishing a welcoming culture, revisions to the SEL benchmarks, and implementation in the classroom.

58. RESCHEDULED - Lead Evaluator of Teachers - #1/3 - for 23-24 school year

Program: PPD

Dates: 2/2/2023

This is a series of 3 workshops to become eligible to be appointed by your district as a lead evaluator of teachers. You will need to enroll and complete all 3 workshops in the series.

59. Virtual Book Study - The EPIC Classroom

Program: PPD

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 2/2/2023 to 3/9/2023

Learning should be memorable, connected to the real world, and epic! "The EPIC Classroom” is an inspirational, practical, and enjoyable book by educator/author Trevor Muir. He uses a story-centered framework to transform classrooms into settings where students are engaged, challenged, and transformed through Project Based Learning. The course will include the book "The EPIC Classroom - How to Boost Engagement, Make Learning Memorable and Transform Lives” by Trevor Muir. There will be five in-person meetings for support and to discuss and apply knowledge, as well as, group collaboration for reflection/feedback, and resources to build your own PBL experience. The book and participant stipend will be provided through the OHM BOCES Teacher Center.

60. Arts in Education Informative Session

Program: PPD

Audience: All music, visual art, and performing arts educators

Dates: 2/6/2023

Come learn about what you can use the BOCES Arts-In-Education COSER to aid the arts programming and projects in your schools. We will go over the protocols to request funding from BOCES for arts related projects as well as answer any questions that you may have about the BOCES Arts-In-Education program. Joseph Marro is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: BOCES Arts-In-Education Time: Jan 26, 2023 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://oneida-boces-org.zoom.us/j/6604722543?pwd=UVlTOUlxZ2xySUxvcVRRbXNsNkNkdz09 Meeting ID: 660 472 2543 Passcode: 755458

61. CLOSED - Book Study - Uncover the Roots of Challenging Behavior

Program: PPD

Audience: Early Childhood Teachers

Dates: 2/6/2023 to 3/13/2023

This book expertly guides early childhood teachers in analyzing their classroom elements, routines, and responses to children with a goal of decreasing challenging behaviors. Participants will learn proactive strategies related to: space design, active learning, relationship building, social skills, emotional needs, and family partnerships. When teachers create supportive environments around these elements, rather than repeatedly react to children's individual actions, they lessen the problems and nurture the growth of all young readers.

62. Employability profile meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 2/8/2023

meeting

63. Workshops Just For Teaching Assistants Be a part of our TA Network - PLC Series OHM BOCES Bridges Program ONLY

Program: PPD

Audience: New Teaching Assistants In The OHM BOCES Bridges Program

Dates: 2/8/2023

Do you have questions about setting up your TEACH account, TA Certification or registering for staff development on my Learning Plan? This workshop will provide the basics of setting up and accessing these accounts. Please register by sending an email to Ann Martin in the Bridges Office or through My Learning Plan.

64. Teacher Assistant PLC

Program: PPD

Audience: Any PK-12 Teacher Assistants or Aides

Dates: 2/9/2023

This Professional Learning Community is for K-12 Teacher Assistants and Aides from any district. This PLC is for the purpose of creating a collaborative group of educators throughout the region to help improve student outcomes. TOPIC: Digital Citizenship The use of cellphones and the influence of social media has created quite a set of issues for students and staff in the school setting. This workshop will explore several resources that will assist staff in teaching their students to make safer decisions when utilizing social media or cellphones.

65. Evening of Art for Educators - Wellin Museum of Art - hamilton College

Program: PPD

Dates: 2/9/2023

Evening of Art for Educators Thursday, February 9, 2023, 4:00pm-6:00pm Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College 198 College Hill Road Clinton, NY 13323 Join us for an interdisciplinary, educational event for K-12 teachers and administrators featuring artmaking, docent-led tours, and information about School Programs at the Wellin. This year's program will feature a talk by visiting artist Jamea Richmond-Edwards, a contemporary interdisciplinary artist whose work is included in the Wellin Museum collection. This year, the Wellin Museum is celebrating our 10-year anniversary and we are excited to welcome local educators into our current exhibition, Dialogues Across Disciplines: Building a Teaching Collection at the Wellin Museum. Connect with each other and learn about the museum during this lively event. Refreshments will be served. In accordance with Hamilton College's policy, the Wellin Museum welcomes visitors who are fully vaccinated and boosted, if eligible, for COVID-19. Masks will be available for optional use at the Registration table. You need to also register with Wellin Museum.

66. PLAN Pilot and Seal of Civic Readiness Informational Session

Program: PPD

Dates: 2/10/2023

School administrators, counselors and teachers of any subject are welcome to join us to discuss the details of the new NYSED Performance-Based Learning and Assessment Networks (PLAN) Pilot as well as the Seal of Civic Readiness graduation pathway. We will discuss their potential impact and how we can prepare and support our region for future changes in graduation measures from the Blue-Ribbon Commission.

67. Lead Evaluator of Teachers - #2/3 - for 23-24 school year

Program: PPD

Dates: 2/13/2023

This is a series of 3 workshops to become eligible to be appointed by your district as a lead evaluator of teachers. You will need to enroll and complete all 3 workshops in the series.

68. Lead Evaluator of Teachers - #2/3 - for 23-24 school year

Program: PPD

Dates: 2/14/2023

This is a series of 3 workshops to become eligible to be appointed by your district as a lead evaluator of teachers. You will need to enroll and complete all 3 workshops in the series.

69. Employability Profile meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 2/14/2023

Meeting

70. Strategies Workshop for New Teaching Assistants In The OHM BOCES Bridges Program ONLY

Program: PPD

Audience: OHM BOCES Bridges TA's ONLY

Dates: 2/15/2023

This workshop will provide helpful strategies on topics such as behavior management, confidentiality, effective teaching strategies and on becoming a positive force in your classroom. Please register by sending an email to Ann Martin in the Bridges Office or through My Learning Plan.

71. Regional Science PLC

Program: PPD

Audience: Any P-12 Science Teacher

Dates: 2/15/2023

This Professional Learning Community is for P-12 Science educators from any district. This PLC is for the purpose of creating a collaborative group of educators throughout the region to help improve student outcomes. Join colleagues from all over the region to discuss instructional strategies, curriculum, NYSED initiatives, and many other topics pertinent to science educators.

72. Book Study - Core Six - Essential Strategies for Achieving Excellence - Virtual - Feb. 28 mtg. postponed.

Program: PPD

Dates: 2/28/2023 to 4/4/2023

Title: Six Essential Strategies for Direct Instruction Dates: Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00pm (virtual) February 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2023 This six-week virtual book study, using The Core Six: Essential Strategies for Achieving Excellence, will guide participants through an exploration of research-based strategies that promote student learning. Chapter topics address areas of reading, writing, and thinking that apply to all content areas and can be used with any grade level. Participants will be expected to read ahead of the virtual sessions and to try out the six strategies in their own classrooms, following each virtual meeting. Sessions will include opportunities to share successes and challenges of classroom implementation.

73. Itinerant Faculty Meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 3/2/2023

Faculty meeting

74. Itinerant Faculty Meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 3/2/2023

Faculty meeting

75. Writing Transition IEPs Workshop A Workshop For OHM BOCES Bridges Teachers ONLY

Program: PPD

Audience: OHM BOCES Bridges Teachers ONLY

Dates: 3/2/2023

Indicator 13 requires school districts to review IEPs for students age 15 and above in regards to transition planning and services. This Zoom workshop will provide the information you need to write an IEP that will meet Indicator 13 requirements.

76. Employability Profile meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 3/7/2023

Meeting

77. MS/HS Principal meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 3/8/2023

monthly meeting

78. Teacher Assistant PLC

Program: PPD

Audience: Any PK-12 Teacher Assistants or Aides

Dates: 3/8/2023

Closed

This Professional Learning Community is for K-12 Teacher Assistants and Aides from any district. This PLC is for the purpose of creating a collaborative group of educators throughout the region to help improve student outcomes. TOPIC: Classroom Time Savers Do you have an unexpected block of time free but know it's better to just keep your students busy? This workshop will explore some great web sites, resources and ideas to keep your students engaged and you stress free.

79. MVCC Regional Art Teacher Professional Development Day

Program: PPD

Audience: Visual Art Educators

Dates: 3/10/2023

Join Mohawk Valley Community College for a day of workshops focused on art education. A full day of various workshops around the Visual Arts by the faculty and staff at the School of Art.

80. OHM BOCES Itinerant Psychologists only - Team meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 3/13/2023

Meeting

81. P-Tech Faculty meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 3/14/2023 to 6/20/2023

Recurring meeting

82. Lead Evaluator of Teachers - #3/3 - for 23-24 school year

Program: PPD

Dates: 3/15/2023

This is a series of 3 workshops to become eligible to be appointed by your district as a lead evaluator of teachers. You will need to enroll and complete all 3 workshops in the series.

83. Amelia Simmons and America's First Cookbook (Zoom only presentation)

Program: PPD

Dates: 3/15/2023

March 15, 5:30 p.m. - Amelia Simmons and America's First Cookbook (Zoom only presentation) In 1796 Amelia Simmons wrote what is widely regarded as the first American cookbook, American Cookery, but very little is known about her. Pamela Cooley has sought to solve the mystery surrounding Simmons through historical and genealogical research. This talk reveals the results of this research, analyzes some often-cited theories, and shares Cooley's theory. Virtual only. Visit oneidacountyhistory.org/programs.html to register and watch. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqfu2tqTMvGtRjFCaidtSsaQntO2kVAUjs - link

84. CLOSED Administration and Scoring of the NYSESLAT

Program: PPD

Audience: Any staff involved in the administration or scoring of the NYSESLAT

Dates: 3/17/2023

In this full-day training session, participants will become familiar with the NYSESLAT administration and scoring process. Training will be focused on: - the structure, purpose, and design of the NYSESLAT. - the content and dimensions of the Speaking and Writing Rubrics at all grade bands. - review of scoring exemplars. - application of the Speaking and Writing Rubrics to selected audio and written responses. - introduction to and discussion of local scoring of NYSESLAT Writing.

85. CLOSED Consider the Source NY

Program: PPD

Audience: Social Studies, ELA, and LMS

Dates: 3/17/2023

Consider the Source NY is a FREE online community that connects educators across New York State to the valuable primary sources materials found in the churches, museums, historical organizations, libraries, and state and local governments with a series of highly-engaging learning activities designed to guide and encourage students at all grade levels to make discoveries using critical thinking skills. Join Elementary teachers, Social Studies, ELA teachers, and librarians from around the region in discovering the vast primary resources available to both teachers and students for research projects, civic initiatives, and creating a diverse curriculum. Listen to and engage with local historians and librarians to assist you in accessing and utilizing these resources in the classroom.

86. CLOSED DIBELS 8 Training

Program: PPD

Audience: District identified teachers, reading specialists, and special education teachers

Dates: 3/17/2023

This training, offered by licensed reading specialist Dr. Gail Lovette, will focus on the administering, scoring, and analyzing the DIBELS 8 screening and progress monitoring measures for teachers, reading specialists, and special education teachers. Location: Sauquoit Valley High School Auditorium Time: 8:15-3:15 Lunch will be on their own

87. CLOSED Arts in Education

Program: PPD

Audience: Dance, Music, Theater, Visual, and Media Arts Teachers

Dates: 3/17/2023

Come learn about BOCES Arts-In-Education protocols for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year and beyond. During this professional development session, we will be exploring future collaborative opportunities amongst various organizations and institutions in the communities we collaborate with. We will be providing and exploring the four principles to the NYSED Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education Framework and connections to the arts classrooms.

88. CLOSED The EPIC Classroom: Project-based Learning with Trevor Muir

Program: PPD

Audience: Any P-12 educator

Dates: 3/17/2023

Learning should be memorable, connected to the real world, and epic! "The EPIC Classroom” is an inspirational, practical, and enjoyable book by educator/author Trevor Muir. He uses a story-centered framework to transform classrooms into settings where students are engaged, challenged, and transformed through Project Based Learning. Join us for this all-day session with Trevor Muir himself and learn how to plan and implement high-quality project-based lessons for any classroom or grade-level. Lunch will be provided.

89. CLOSED CSE Referral Process

Program: PPD

Dates: 3/17/2023

The IEP is the cornerstone of the special education process for each individual student. It is the tool to document how one student's special needs will be met within the context of an educational curriculum and environment. The IEP development process and implementation need to be premised on the research and experience that have shown that to improve results for students with disabilities. Join this session to learn about the CSE referral process, timelines, regulations, and eligibility.

90. Counselor's Summit

Program: PPD

Audience: Regional Counselors

Dates: 3/17/2023

Join counselors from across the region at Mohawk Valley Community College to get a tour of current facilities in mechatronics and semiconductor classrooms. Talk with and discuss pathways for students with professors and current students. After lunch, the discussion will continue regarding new graduation guidelines, the Blue Ribbon Commission, and future initiatives from SED. Lunch will be served.

91. CTE - Superintendent's Conference Day

Program: PPD

Dates: 3/17/2023

8:00 - 8:30 Faculty meeting (virtual) Overview of the day's agenda. 8:30 - 10:00 Employability Profile pilot group work Staff will continue development of this new assessment document. 10:00 - 11:00 Program re-approval external review meetings Staff will prepare documentation and secure business and industry partners to attend the review meetings in April. 10:00 - 11:00 Supporting Students with Epilepsy - at Whitesboro MS auditorium This professional development will be led by the Epilepsy Support Foundation (EPINY) and will provide an overview for recognizing epilepsy, pointers for how this disability affects students' academics, as well as seizure first aid. 11:00 - 12:00 Lunch (on your own) 12:00 - 3:00 Student Mental Health - at Whitesboro MS auditorium (teaching assistants) Professionals from Integrated Community Alternative Networks (ICAN) will discuss signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation as well as what to do when identified. 12:00 - 1:00 Kaltura training/implementation (teachers) Kaltura is a video platform that works similar to YouTube. It allows administrators and/or teachers to create channels, playlists, video quizzes, and interactive videos and integrates with Buzz. 1:00 - 2:00 Tobey Gifford - guest speaker (teachers) Tobey is a dynamic motivational speaker who leads workshops on wellness, self-care, substance abuse, stress management, self-regulation and anxiety management. 2:00 - 2:30 Kaltura implementation

92. Librarian Discussion Group

Program: School Library System/Media Services

Audience: Librarians

Dates: 3/17/2023

Spend all (or 1/2 day) with other librarians around the region sharing curricular ideas, collection development policies, book challenge advice, great new titles, display ideas, database updates, and more! This session will be at the Clinton MS/HS library.

93. MSA - Superintendent's Conference Day

Program: PPD

Dates: 3/17/2023

Superintendent's Conference Day Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES Middle Settlement Academy - Agenda Friday, March 17, 2023 8:00 - 11:00 De-escalation and Coping Skills Techniques Presented by James Franco, Chief Operating Officer Safe Schools Mohawk Valley 11:00 - 11:45 Center for Family Life and Recovery - Presentation on Services and Opportunities available through this organization. Presented by Joseph Peters and Francesca Esposito 1:00 -2:00 Tobey Gifford - Wellness Education and Self Care (The Howard D. Mettelman Learning Center) Tobey Gifford is a dynamic international motivational speaker, CEO, and owner of two successful businesses. She leads workshops all over the world on wellness, self- care, substance abuse, stress management, self- regulation, and anxiety management 2:00 -2:30 Professional Exchange

94. OHM BOCES Itinerant Psychologists only - Collaborative work

Program: PPD

Dates: 3/17/2023

WorkMeeting

95. CLOSED Everything Computer-based Testing

Program: PPD

Audience: Any educator responsible for CBT

Dates: 3/17/2023

Computer-based testing for grades 5 and 8 ELA, Math, and Science will be mandatory for the 2024 assessments. All other tests will become mandatory in the following years. During this session we will discuss the technical aspects that teachers will need to understand, best-practices and tools for classroom practice, and supports that are available regionally to support teachers in implementation.

96. CLOSED Supporting Students with Epilepsy

Program: PPD

Audience: TA's, classroom teachers, any P-12 staff

Dates: 3/17/2023

This professional development will be led by the Epilepsy Support Foundation (EPINY) and will provide an overview for recognizing epilepsy, pointers for how this disability affects students academics, as well as seizure first aid.

97. CLOSED SEL Benchmark Updates (New Benchmarks released!)

Program: PPD

Audience: Any staff

Dates: 3/17/2023

The New York State Social-Emotional Learning benchmarks were revised in November 2022 This update aligns the social emotional learning benchmarks with the New York State Education Department's (NYSED's) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Framework and Policy Statement, NYSED's Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework, NYSED's Civic Readiness Initiative, and Learning for Justice's Social Justice Standards. We will be exploring these revisions during this professional development series and social emotional learning components in our schools.

98. CLOSED Student Mental Health

Program: PPD

Audience: Any P-12 staff

Dates: 3/17/2023

Join mental health specialist from Integrated Community Alternative Networks (ICAN) in better understanding the current state of student mental health. Professionals from ICAN will discuss signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation as well as what to do when identified.

99. CLOSED 504 Accommodation Plans - Determining Eligibility

Program: PPD

Audience: Special Education Teachers

Dates: 3/17/2023

Similar to an IEP, a Section 504 plan lists the accommodations an eligible student would receive. It is individualized and based on the specific needs of the student's disability. Join us in this session to learn which students are eligible and what services can be obtained through a 504 Plan.

100. Tobey Gifford - Wellness Education and Self Care OHM BOCES Only

Program: PPD

Dates: 3/17/2023

Tobey Gifford is a dynamic international motivational speaker, CEO, and owner of two successful businesses. She leads workshops all over the world on wellness, self-care, substance abuse, stress management, self-regulation, and anxiety management. ***This session is for OHM BOCES employees only.***

101. -Mr. Dickens Comes to Utica: Movie Screening - Oneida County Historical Society

Program: PPD

Dates: 3/18/2023

March 18, 2:00 p.m. March 18, 2:00 p.m. Mr. Dickens Comes to Utica: Movie Screening Famous 19th-century English author Charles Dickens made two trips to America. Noteworthy for Oneida County's history, Dickens made an unscheduled 18-hour layover in Utica March 17-18, 1868, en route to performances in Albany. His unexpected presence at Bagg's Hotel caused a stir among the locals. Why Utica? That is the topic of this Oneida County History Center documentary created by Dennis Dewey. Join us for the movie premier that shares this exciting story. -- --

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