Frontline Education

1. Completed 23-24 OHM Mentoring Hours

Program: PPD

Dates: 6/30/2024

Mentoring hours

2. REGISTRATION CLOSED - Principals' Leadership Research Institute (LRI)

Program: PPD

Dates: 8/5/2024 to 8/6/2024

August 5-6 at Tailwater Conference Center Registration includes a room for the night of August 5th. If a room is not needed, please notify me.

3. Work Session to Realign the AP Physics Curriculum

Program: PPD

Audience: Science educators

Dates: 8/12/2024

Area science educators are getting together to realign their AP Physics 1 curriculum with the updates from College Board.

4. From Frustration to Focus: Cultivating Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports in Early Childhood [ADMIN ONLY]

Program: PPD

Audience: Elementary and District Administrators, CSE Chairs

Dates: 8/20/2024

This professional development is meant for administrators only. Join Upstate Caring Partners in learning about trauma-informed teaching and increase your knowledge on how to best support educators in addressing challenging behaviors. This session will also allow UCP to gain a better understanding of what you are seeing in the classroom to prepare for the teacher training on March 15th Superintendent's Day. Training Objectives: - Trauma-informed care - Essential Early Learning Skills - Addressing Challenging Behaviors within a Classroom Setting Training Outcomes: - To increase understanding of challenging behaviors - Identify skill deficits and how those can lead to challenging behavior - How to utilize effective classroom management strategies

5. New Teacher Assistant Workshop - part 1 and 2

Program: PPD

Dates: 8/26/2024

morning meetings For newly hired Teacher Assistants No cost Combined original 2 day session into 1 day

6. The ABCs of the Science of Reading

Program: PPD

Audience: Any Educator

Dates: 8/26/2024

This 3-hour workshop focuses on reading instruction and the science of reading. Participants will explore the Literacy Briefs, written by Dr. Nonie Lesaux and Katie Carr, and the research on learning to read which is a foundation for the science of reading. To support their learning, participants will apply research to practice with phonological awareness and phonics activities during the session.

7. OHM BOCES - CTE- Pathful Presentation

Program: PPD

Dates: 9/3/2024

Work Based Learning resources

8. Staff meeting - CTE, StC, P-Tech

Program: PPD

Dates: 9/3/2024

staff meeting for CTE, StC and P-Tech

9. Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measured - Educator Forum

Program: PPD

Audience: Educators

Dates: 9/17/2024

In November 223, the Blue Ribbon Commission (BRC) on Graduation Measures presented their recommendations for future diploma requirements to the Board of Regents. Since then, the Department created a vision to implement these recommendations. Meeting attendees will have the opportunity to break into smaller groups to discuss and provide feedback to the Department on their proposed vision for implementing the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures. Please attend and share your input!

10. Clinton and Oriskany Lead Evaluator Training

Program: PPD

Dates: 9/18/2024

Sessions 1,2,3

11. CSE Chairpersons

Program: PPD

Dates: 9/18/2024

Monthly meeting

12. English as Second Language- PLC

Program: PPD

Audience: English as Second Language Teachers

Dates: 9/23/2024

This 1 hour learning community is designed for ESL Teachers to meet and discuss instructional practices and strategies as well as share and collaborate around best practices for ESL students and their families.

13. Empowering Educators-Elevating Every Learner

Program: PPD

Audience: General Education Teachers, English as a Second Language Teachers

Dates: 9/24/2024 to 11/5/2024

This comprehensive 4 part series is designed to empower educators of English Language Learners and Multilingual Learners in NYS with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement standards based learning effectively for students with limited English proficiency. Each session will focus on key aspects including: Culture, Language Acquisition, Instructional Strategies and Resources, Culturally Responsive/Sustaining Environments, as well as a focus on the NYSED Blue Print English Language Learners/Multi-Lingual Learners Success.

14. Arc - Lecture Series - School Wellness- Movement, Nutrition and Farm to School

Program: PPD

Dates: 9/24/2024

Please also register with Amber.Yancey@thearcolc.org $10.00 per class

15. DEI Matters: A Foundational DEI Professional Learning Journey for Todays Educator

Program: PPD

Audience: Any K-12 Educator, Counselor, Assistant, or Administrator

Dates: 10/1/2024

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MAY REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT ANYTIME, EVEN PAST THE FIRST DATE AS ALL CONTENT IS ASYNCHRONOUS AND SELF-PACED. THIS COURSE WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE THROUGH DECEMBER 13TH. DEI MATTERS is an asynchronous online self-paced professional learning course for in-service educators in today's schools. New York State Board of Regents and the State University of New York have called to action the prioritization of DEI efforts in our schools. Educators often find themselves underprepared to meet this call to action because they may lack or have gaps in their foundational knowledge of DEI matters in education. Let's change that! This professional learning course gives educators access to ten recorded DEI modules. Each module builds off the other and intentionally carves out a sustainable DEI pathway for educators to talk the talk and begin walking the walk in ways that personally and pedagogically empower themselves and can equitably affirm, include, support, and uphold their students in PK-16 schools. Each module contains a critically reflexive learning checkpoint and includes accompanying resource documents. There is a guided notes action plan document that can be completed with each module. There is also a dialogue facilitation document for self-processing or group-processing. Educators who complete the professional learning course receive a DEI MATTERS certificate of completion. Module topics include: (1) Building a DEI community; (2) DEI Literacy: Key terms and concepts; (3) Social identities and education; (4) Microaggressions, bias and education; (5) A DEI educational framework: Culturally-responsive sustainable education; (6) Building an inclusive classroom; (7) Anti-racist education (8) Anti-classist education; (9) DEI dialogic pedagogy skills for dialogues across difference; (10) Allyship, coalition building, and solidarity in education.

16. "New Teacher Mindset” Book Study -CLOSED

Program: PPD

Audience: Any K-12 Educator

Dates: 10/2/2024 to 10/30/2024

Wait List

The "New Teacher Mindset” is a collaborative effort book by educator/authors Trevor Muir and John Spencer, on a mission to ensure that educators maintain their traditional wisdom, but ensure teaching methods evolve with the needs of their students. It provides practical and innovative strategies for any new teacher on day one and any veteran teacher on day 1,000 and beyond. Through meaningful discussion, collaborative "play” sessions, and expert advice, participants will be able to take away ideas to ensure students are college, career, and civic ready graduates. Some of the topics included in the reading, as well as in class activities, will include building relationships, proactive classroom management, climate, culture, organization, authenticity, differentiating instruction, and assessment. Muir and Spencer also remind teachers of the importance of self care and being a superhero. This course will include the book "New Teacher Mindset - Practical and Innovative Strategies to Be Different from Day One” by Trevor Muir and John Spencer. There will be five in-person meetings on Wednesdays for support, discussion, and collaboration. The book and participant stipend will be provided through the OHM BOCES Teacher Center. Books will be sent via BOCES courier to participating teachers prior to the first meeting. New K-12 teachers are encouraged to attend and veteran teachers looking for fresh ideas are welcome! Participants will have the opportunity to attend an in-person conference sponsored by the Teacher Center and Program Professional Learning with Trevor Muir and John Spencer on March 14, 2025!

17. P-Tech - Dr. Madden

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/4/2024

Session with Dr. Madden

18. Elevating Student Voices [for participating districts only]

Program: PPD

Audience: teacher advisors for participating districts

Dates: 10/8/2024 to 4/14/2025

By joining together in this multi-district program, students and adult advisors will: - learn about perspectives and life experiences different from their own as they continue to seek understanding, respect for, and appreciation for others. - have an opportunity to participate in discussion facilitation training and create action plans for elevating student voices and bringing about change in - their own schools. Expose students to community leaders at a culminating youth summit. - develop strategies for ensuring that all students feel a sense of belonging in school. - learn from community leaders and celebrate student leaders at a culminating Youth Summit. Participating districts are expected to provide an adult advisor to accompany students to all of the 2 hour discussion sessions and participate in the activities. Participants must plan to attend all activities throughout the year, and develop and carry out action plans in their home districts.

19. CSE Chairpersons

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/9/2024

Monthly meeting

20. Bridges: : Psychologist collaboration and department meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/11/2024

BOCES meeting

21. Co-Teaching with Toby Karten! (for TAs)

Program: PPD

Audience: Any TA

Dates: 10/11/2024

Co-teaching has been increasingly adopted to support students in the general education classroom. After 20 years of field testing, we know what works-and what doesn't. In this practical professional development, co-teaching and inclusion expert Toby J. Karten will detail the best practices for successful co-teaching and ways to troubleshoot common pitfalls. This PD addresses the do's, don'ts, and do betters of: The co-teaching relationship and collaborative roles. Co-planning instruction and assessment. Co-teaching in action. Academic and behavioral supports and interventions. Collaborative reflections, improvements, and celebrations. Attendees will gain valuable insights on what to start doing, what to stop doing, and how to improve their co-teaching practices to better reach all students. Meant for any regional TA.

22. From Canvas To Curriculum - Arts Integration and Arts in Education CoSer

Program: PPD

Audience: Any K-12 Educator

Dates: 10/11/2024

As we move into a shared understanding of the skills and knowledge that New York State public school graduates will have to master through Portrait of a Graduate, educators will find that arts integration will assist in that initiative. Art integration can be a means for differentiating instruction through expression, developing global skills like problem solving, decision making, collaboration and communication skills, and creating higher levels of student engagement in an innovative learning environment. We will explore resources to integrate the Arts into various curriculum, as well as learn about the Arts in Ed CoSer and how you can leverage this opportunity for your district.

23. MTSS-i "101"

Program: PPD

Audience: Any K-12 Educator

Dates: 10/11/2024

This session will provide educators with an overview of the MTSS-i framework and the tiered levels of support provided to all students in both academic and social/emotional areas, with a focus on Tier 1-the Universal Tier. Discussion topics to include instructional strategies and tools to utilize within each tier, universal screeners/assessments, and progress monitoring.

24. Team Building at The Root Farm

Program: PPD

Audience: PE Teachers

Dates: 10/11/2024

Wait List

Join us at The Root Farm for integration of SEL into the curriculum. Teachers enrolled will spend the day participating in team-building exercises such as low and high ropes courses, rock wall, and more. Participants will engage in activities that may be replicated in the classroom and learn of the extensive opportunities for their students at The Root Farm.

25. The ABCs of the Science of Reading

Program: PPD

Audience: Any P-12 Educator

Dates: 10/11/2024

This 3-hour workshop focuses on reading instruction and the science of reading. Participants will explore the Literacy Briefs, written by Dr. Nonie Lesaux and Katie Carr, and the research on learning to read which is a foundation for the science of reading. To support their learning, participants will apply research to practice with phonological awareness and phonics activities during the session.

26. Digital Photography

Program: PPD

Audience: K-12 Art Teachers

Dates: 10/11/2024

Participants will learn the fundamentals of digital photography and importing images into Adobe Lightroom. The session will include an overview of digital cameras, lenses, and other necessary gear to create compelling images. During the hands-on workshop, participants will have the opportunity to shoot images in the photography studio and natural light locations around campus. We encourage participants to bring their own camera, memory card, and storage device if possible.

27. Figure Drawing Session 1

Program: PPD

Audience: K-12 Art Teachers

Dates: 10/11/2024

Graphite Drawing session in which participants will review and explore sighting principles and triangulation strategies to accurately represent the Human figure. The 2-hour session will consist of multiple short poses exploring anterior, posterior, medial and lateral views. The session will close with one long pose. All supplies will be provided by MVCC School of Art.

28. FUN Design Workshop

Program: PPD

Audience: K-12 Art Teachers

Dates: 10/11/2024

This session will discuss and put into practice the use of Adobe Illustrator software to generate graphics for today's applications. Digital vector artwork will be generated to be utilized in both print and physical media.

29. Handprinted T-shirt Workshop

Program: PPD

Audience: K-12 Art Teachers

Dates: 10/11/2024

In this workshop, participants will make a small, personalized image then combine it with an MV theme and print on a t-shirt. The process from carving to printing will be demonstrated and explained. Shirts will be ready to take home at the end of the day. This workshop is designed to teach you the skills you need to create your own hand printed shirt design.

30. Video Basics Part 1: Camera Controls and Filming

Program: PPD

Audience: K-12 Art Teachers

Dates: 10/11/2024

In this introductory workshop participants will be taught essential video functions on a DSLR camera, how to achieve proper exposure, and learn essential camera handling techniques. After the instruction period, participants will have the opportunity for hands-on experience filming on our campus. Attendees are encouraged to bring an SD Card, USB Drive to save their work, and a DSLR/Mirrorless camera with video recording capability. DSLR cameras will be provided to participants who do not have their own camera.

31. Transformative Projects: Enhancing Learning and Assessment through PBLA

Program: PPD

Audience: Any K-12 Educator

Dates: 10/11/2024

Project based learning can sound intimidating. Studies have found that students that participate in project based learning do just as well as other students on standards based tests, but do better on assessments that include essential skills for the workforce. PBLA takes old school projects and transforms them for students to uncover deeper understandings and allow students to have multiple opportunities to demonstrate this knowledge. We will take a closer look at the steps to transition from a project to a project based learning experience, give participants time to collaborate on creating their own projects, and offer many project assessment tools and resources.

32. Bridges: : NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, Training on Eligibility and Transition Planning

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/11/2024

BOCES meeting

33. Cast Portrait Workshop

Program: PPD

Audience: K-12 Art Teachers

Dates: 10/11/2024

In this workshop, participants will have a brief refresher on drawing portraits then select a cast to work on your own cast drawing.

34. Digital Photo to Gelli Plate

Program: PPD

Audience: K-12 Art Teachers

Dates: 10/11/2024

In this workshop, we will take images from the Digital Photo class and create Gelli Plate prints from laser jet printouts. Instruction will consist of digitally preparing images for laser jet prints and then paint application for the creation of Gelli Plate prints. All paint supplies and paper will be provided by the MVCC School of Art.

35. Figure Drawing Session 2

Program: PPD

Audience: K-12 Art Teachers

Dates: 10/11/2024

Colored Pencil on Toned Paper Drawing session in which participants will execute 2 drawings. One study will explore a explore a warm palette and the second study will explore a cool palette. The 2 hour session will consist of 2- 45 minute poses. All supplies will be provided by MVCC School of Art.

36. FUNctional Design Workshop

Program: PPD

Audience: K-12 Art Teachers

Dates: 10/11/2024

Vinyl graphics can be made from the artwork created in the first session. Other physical uses such as t-shirt production will be demonstrated.

37. Video Basics Part 2: Video Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro

Program: PPD

Audience: K-12 Art Teachers

Dates: 10/11/2024

In this introductory workshop participants will be instructed on how to use the basics of Adobe Premiere Pro video editing software. Instruction will include importing footage, editing on the timeline, adding text, color correcting footage, and exporting a completed video. Attendees are encouraged to bring the SD Card containing the footage captured from Part 1's workshop and a USB drive to save their work.

38. Mastering De-Escalation: A comprehensive guide to crisis intervention

Program: PPD

Audience: Any P-12 Educator

Dates: 10/11/2024

Mastering De-Escalation provides participants with a framework of strategies for understanding how an emotional crisis situation occurs and how to best intervene depending on where the child is on that spectrum. Participants will learn about the importance of "Self-Awareness”, "Understanding What Motivates Behavior”, "How Various Components of the Environment Can Impact the Emotional Crisis” and "Simple Strategies for Intervention and De-Escalation”. In addition, we will discuss nonverbal communication and the messages we send to children that we do not often intend.

39. Tips, Tools, and Resources for ESL Students

Program: PPD

Audience: Any K-12 Educator

Dates: 10/11/2024

This 2 hour session will cover topics that include best practices to utilize during instruction within a diverse classroom. Topics will include: Scaffolding, Differentiation, Universal Design for Learning, and what materials and resources are available to best support our ESL students with learning content material during instruction. Discussion will also focus around creating a welcoming, supportive, and affirming classroom environment for all students.

40. Portrait of a Graduate

Program: PPD

Audience: Any P-12 Educator

Dates: 10/11/2024

A "Portrait of a Graduate” is a set of high-level skills, knowledge areas, and competencies that holistically reflect successful outcomes of P-12 education for a state, district, or school. In recent months, NYS has created a state-level Portrait of a Graduate to serve as both a foundation and vision for what students should know, be able to do, and embody upon graduation to be successful in a complex and rapidly changing world. Join us in discussing what this means for NYS graduation requirements and for our regional students.

41. Elementary principals meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/17/2024

Elem. principals from component districts

42. Teacher Assistant PLC Series Workshop Series #2: What's So "Special" about Special Education?

Program: PPD

Audience: TA's Only

Dates: 10/17/2024

Author Barbara Pierce stated in the In Good Health, MV's Healthcare Newspaper (August 2024) that "We Are A Nation Of "Special Needs” Kids.” Are we? How did we get to this point in education? This workshop will explore trends in regards to Special Education today.

43. NYS Teacher Ambassador Program - only those appointed by their district

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/21/2024

Details of the program

44. Center State Teacher Center Policy Board Fall Meeting

Program: PPD

Audience: Teacher Center Policy Board Members

Dates: 10/25/2024

The Center State Teacher Center Policy Board Fall Meeting will take place on Friday October 25th, at 1:00 at the OHM BOCES on Middle Settlement Road in New Hartford. This is a required meeting for all Policy Board representatives. At this time the Board will be introducing new members, reviewing program plans for the year, along with assessing needs within individual districts.

45. Literacy Network

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/29/2024

Meeting dates: 10/29/2024, 11/19/2024 , December 10, 2024 - Additional dates forthcoming. The Literacy Network will be an on-going series of meetings dedicated to exploring and implementing best practice instruction and learning in literacy for all grades and content areas. Possible areas of focus for the network meetings include literacy/reading across the content areas, a book study on a selected topic, bringing literacy into Project-based learning, or supporting all learners as literate citizens. Those in attendance during the September meeting will help to guide the direction for the network's focus of work.

46. Arc - Lecture Series - Behavior Mod in the Classroom

Program: PPD

Dates: 10/29/2024

Please also register with Amber.Yancey@thearcolc.org $10.00 per class

47. P-Tech - Dr. Madden

Program: PPD

Dates: 11/5/2024

Session with Dr. Madden

48. Battle of the Books Advisory meeting #2

Program: School Library System/Media Services

Audience: Battle of the Books current advisors or those interested in hosting a team at the MS or HS level

Dates: 11/5/2024

Advisor meeting for Battle of the Books planning for the 2024-2025 school year. Agenda will be to select titles for next year's book lists, plan organizational needs, assign organizational tasks, etc.

49. ESL Book Study-Advancing Academic Literacy for Multilingual Learners: Implementing "Combinations" to Elevate Content and Language Learning

Program: PPD

Audience: Classroom Teachers, ESL Teachers, Literacy Coaches, School Leaders and Administrators

Dates: 11/5/2024 to 1/28/2025

Join us in this professional development book study "Sentence Strategies for Multilingual Learners" by Nell Scharff Panero and Joanna Yip. This book will discuss high impact strategies designed to support academic literacy for multilingual learners and all students. These strategies promote a dual approach to content and language learning, enabling educators to foster students' writing, critical thinking, and comprehension across diverse content areas. This book study will cover how to integrate these methods to enhance writing and literacy, while also supporting strategic inquiry. A copy of the book will be provided to participants. *NOTE: December 16, 2024 and January 28, 2025 sessions will be ASYNCHROUS.

50. CSE Chairpersons

Program: PPD

Dates: 11/6/2024

Monthly meeting

51. Tech Ed Teacher Network

Program: PPD

Audience: K-12 Technology Educators

Dates: 11/13/2024

The purpose of this group will be to create a regional network of K-12 Technology Education teachers. Goals of the group will be to collaborate on content development, identify relevant professional development needs, and share best practices. Teachers who teach traditional elementary, middle school, and high school technology courses and/or Project Lead the Way courses are ideal candidates to join this community. Computer science will be its own certification beginning in September 2024; so this community would not be beneficial to those solely teaching computer science.

52. Chemistry - Network Meeting #1

Program: PPD

Audience: Chemistry Teachers

Dates: 11/19/2024

Session #1: Planning for the New Chemistry Standards The Chemistry PLC will meet to plan for the implementation of the NYSSLS for Chemistry. We ask that participants bring a device to facilitate the creation and sharing of teaching materials that are aligned to the NYSSLS and will prepare students for the types of assessment items that we expect to see. WE WILL ALSO PLAN MORE Sessions TO COME THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR.

53. "Youth Mental Health: What's Changed and What's Needed?

Program: PPD

Dates: 11/19/2024

"Youth Mental Health: What's Changed and What's Needed? Dr Joanne Joseph, Psychologist, will address the factors contributing to the decline in youth mental health during the past 15 years, and what can we do at school and at home to support increasingly anxious, depressed, lonely, and addicted students? Erika Kistowski will explain her role as a School Counselor at Remsen Central School and will share how her therapy dog, Easton, became certified as a therapy dog and how he helps throughout her day-to-day activities. Easton helps create a positive school environment and can provide a sense of security to students and faculty/staff. She will describe how she uses games and other activities to build relationships with students. All guests are invited to stay after the program for a pot-luck dinner compliments of Alpha Chi. Dr. Joanne Joseph - Psychologist Erika Kistowski and her therapy dog, Easton - School Counselor at Remsen Central School

54. Literacy Network

Program: PPD

Dates: 11/19/2024

Meeting dates: 10/22/2024, 11/19/2024 , December 10, 2024 - Additional dates forthcoming. The Literacy Network will be an on-going series of meetings dedicated to exploring and implementing best practice instruction and learning in literacy for all grades and content areas. Possible areas of focus for the network meetings include literacy/reading across the content areas, a book study on a selected topic, bringing literacy into Project-based learning, or supporting all learners as literate citizens. Those in attendance during the September meeting will help to guide the direction for the network's focus of work.

55. Arc - Lecture Series - Homelessness in the Mohawk VAlley

Program: PPD

Dates: 11/19/2024

Please also register with Amber.Yancey@thearcolc.org $10.00 per class

56. Placing Student Voice at the Front and Center with enVision Math

Program: PPD

Audience: Any K-8 Educator

Dates: 11/20/2024

This session will focus on building equitable mathematics classrooms by placing student voice at the heart of the learning experience. We'll engage in problem solving and three-act math tasks to explore how to create inclusive, student-centered environments where every child's thinking is valued. Come discover ways to use open-ended problems to support diverse learners, empower students to communicate with you and their classmates, and build equitable opportunities for all students to engage in deep, meaningful math exploration and problem-solving.

57. NEW Supporting Scientific Modeling and Argumentation with NYU's Dr. Benjamin R. Lowell Co-Author of The Instructional Leader's Guide to Implementing K-8 Science Practices (ASCD, 2021)

Program: PPD

Audience: teachers, instructional leaders, and principals

Dates: 11/20/2024 to 12/11/2024

This webinar will provide in-depth explanation, resources and activities to support the implementation of two key science practices that are often challenging for teachers and instructional leaders to support: scientific modeling and argumentation. Participants will learn about what these practices are, how they can be supported in the classroom, and what we can learn about student thinking by engaging students in these practices. Drawing from his ASCD book The Instructional Leader's Guide to Implementing K-8 Science Practices, Dr. Lowell's webinar will include opportunities to unpack these key science practices, observe classroom video of these practices in action, and analyze student work. Participants will also have opportunities to work with instructional tools and strategies, discuss what this may look like in their context, and try out the practices in their own classrooms. The two-session webinar is designed for teachers, teacher leaders, instructional coaches, and principals, and will provide opportunities to consider both what these practices can look like in the classroom and how instructional leadership can support teachers as they engage students in these practices.

58. English as a Second Language- PLC

Program: PPD

Audience: ESL Teachers

Dates: 11/21/2024

This 1 hour learning community is designed for ESL Teachers to meet and discuss instructional practices and strategies as well as share and collaborate around best practices for ESL students and their families.

59. Asynchronous Book Study: Unlocking Multilingual Learners' Potential-Bringing Classroom Content to Life for MLs

Program: PPD

Audience: Classroom Teachers, Teacher Assistants, ESL Teachers, School Administrators

Dates: 12/3/2024

This professional development book study is packed with research based, practical strategies and provides tools for making classroom content accessible and engaging for multilingual learners. This resource equips educators with approaches that bring content to life across grade levels and subject areas. Participants will delve into instructional methods designed to support newcomers, students with interrupted or limited formal education, and learners of all English proficiency levels. This book includes chapters on scaffolded instruction, updated visuals, a unit planning template all aligned with research based practices and strategies that support academic language development. This book study is designed for flexible participation, allowing educators to engage with the materials at their own pace. Book will be provided to participants. Link to Google Classroom will be sent prior to the start of the first session 12/3/24. Participants can begin the book study on December 3, 2024. Book Study ends March 25, 2025.

60. Literacy Network

Program: PPD

Dates: 12/10/2024

Meeting dates: 10/22/2024, 11/19/2024 , December 10, 2024 - Additional dates forthcoming. The Literacy Network will be an on-going series of meetings dedicated to exploring and implementing best practice instruction and learning in literacy for all grades and content areas. Possible areas of focus for the network meetings include literacy/reading across the content areas, a book study on a selected topic, bringing literacy into Project-based learning, or supporting all learners as literate citizens. Those in attendance during the September meeting will help to guide the direction for the network's focus of work.

61. CSE Chairpersons

Program: PPD

Dates: 12/11/2024

Monthly meeting

62. Psychology Department Meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 12/12/2024

Collaboration and updates

63. Teacher Center Policy Board Meeting-December

Program: PPD

Audience: Teacher Center Policy Board Members

Dates: 12/13/2024

Center State Teacher Center Policy Board Meeting second regular meeting of the 2024-2025 school year.

64. English as a Second Language-PLC

Program: PPD

Audience: ESL Teachers

Dates: 12/18/2024

This 1 hour learning community is designed for ESL Teachers to meet and discuss instructional practices and strategies as well as share and collaborate around best practices for ESL students and their families.

65. NYS Literacy Initiative - P-3 Literacy Instructional Best Practices

Program: PPD

Dates: 1/7/2025

Hybrid webinar with in-person discussion and presentations For administrators and literacy leaders Opportunity to learn about the P-3 Instructional Best Practices Tool

66. Elevate Your Teaching Series: Communication and Connection with Families with PLC Associates

Program: PPD

Audience: K-12

Dates: 1/9/2025

Elevate Your Teaching Series: Tools for Connection, Inclusion, and Teamwork. These 5 webinars are great for any teacher at any point in their career. Take 1 of the series or all of them - it's flexible. Communication and Connection with Families The development of a consistent structure and process for communication with families can lead to a strong partnership. This partnership with families will, in turn, lead to success and support for students.

67. Science of Reading Webinar Series: Three Anchors to Ground Your Decision Making - Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry, The Reading League

Program: PPD

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 1/14/2025

Science of Reading Series: Hosted by NYSASCD, Led by Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry, The Reading League Dates: January 14, January 28, and February 10, 2025 - Take 1 or all 3 Join Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry from The Reading League for a transformative three-part series that deepens educators' understanding of the Science of Reading. Explore actionable strategies, evidence-based insights, and effective responses to reading challenges that empower teachers to make a lasting impact on literacy. Session 1: Three Anchors to Ground Your Decision Making Kick off the series with a session designed to provide a clear, research-driven framework to support decision-making in reading instruction. Dr. Beverine-Curry will introduce three foundational anchors-key principles in the Science of Reading that educators can rely on to guide effective, sustainable reading practices. Gain insight into grounding literacy decisions in robust evidence, setting a strong foundation for the following sessions.

68. CSE Chairpersons

Program: PPD

Dates: 1/15/2025

Monthly meeting

69. "New Teacher Mindset” Book Study

Program: PPD

Audience: Any K-12 Educator

Dates: 1/15/2025 to 2/12/2025

Wait List

The "New Teacher Mindset” is a collaborative effort book by educator/authors Trevor Muir and John Spencer, on a mission to ensure that educators maintain their traditional wisdom, but ensure teaching methods evolve with the needs of their students. It provides practical and innovative strategies for any new teacher on day one and any veteran teacher on day 1,000 and beyond. Through meaningful discussion, collaborative "play” sessions, and expert advice, participants will be able to take away ideas to ensure students are college, career, and civic ready graduates. Some of the topics included in the reading, as well as in class activities, will include building relationships, proactive classroom management, climate, culture, organization, authenticity, differentiating instruction, and assessment. Muir and Spencer also remind teachers of the importance of self care and being a superhero. This course will include the book "New Teacher Mindset - Practical and Innovative Strategies to Be Different from Day One” by Trevor Muir and John Spencer. There will be five in-person meetings on Wednesdays for support, discussion, and collaboration. The book and participant stipend will be provided through the OHM BOCES Teacher Center. Books will be sent via BOCES courier to participating teachers prior to the first meeting. New K-12 teachers are encouraged to attend and veteran teachers looking for fresh ideas are welcome! Participants will have the opportunity to attend an in-person conference sponsored by the Teacher Center and Program Professional Learning with Trevor Muir and John Spencer on March 14, 2025!

70. Literacy Network

Program: PPD

Dates: 1/15/2025

Ongoing monthly meeting

71. Regional Scoring - Earth Science

Program: PPD

Audience: Certified Earth Science Educators

Dates: 1/22/2025

January Earth Science Regents Scoring -- PLEASE BRING ALL SCORING MATERIALS --

72. Regional Scoring - English Language Arts

Program: PPD

Audience: Certified ELA Educators

Dates: 1/22/2025

January ELA Regents Scoring -- PLEASE BRING ALL SCORING MATERIALS --

73. English as a Second Language (ESL) PLC

Program: PPD

Audience: ESL Teachers

Dates: 1/22/2025

This PLC is designed for ESL Teachers to meet and collaborate on best practices and strategies when working with ESL students.

74. Physics - PLC Meeting #1

Program: PPD

Audience: Physics Teachers

Dates: 1/22/2025

The purpose of the meeting will be to share effective physics lessons aligned with the appropriate standards. We intend to focus first on the AP Fluids unit, since that is a new unit for AP Physics 1. WE WILL ALSO PLAN MORE Sessions TO COME THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR.

75. Unpacking the ESSA Spreadsheet

Program: PPD

Dates: 1/23/2025

Review of the recently released draft of the ESSA spreadsheet. Audience: Superintendents, administrators

76. Elevate Your Teaching Series: Contribute as An Effective Team Member and Supporting Your School Culture with PLC Associates

Program: PPD

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 1/23/2025

Elevate Your Teaching Series: Tools for Connection, Inclusion, and Teamwork These 5 webinars are great for any teacher at any point in their career. Take 1 of the series or all of them - it's flexible. Module 2: Contribute as An Effective Team Member and Supporting Your School Culture What skills are needed to be an effective team member at your grade level/within your content area and in the building? Communication, time management, collaboration and problem solving are a few of the skills needed to be an effective team member. This module will help our teachers "get off to a great start” as a valued member of the school team.

77. Regional Scoring - Algebra I & II & Geometry

Program: PPD

Audience: Certified Math Educators

Dates: 1/24/2025

January Algebra I & II and Geometry Regents Scoring -- PLEASE BRING ALL SCORING MATERIALS --

78. Regional Scoring - Global & U.S. History

Program: PPD

Audience: Certified Social Studies Educators

Dates: 1/24/2025

January Global and U.S. History Regents Scoring -- PLEASE BRING ALL SCORING MATERIALS --

79. Lead Evaluator of Teachers training - 2025-26 - #1 of 3 - Morning session

Program: PPD

Dates: 1/27/2025

LET #1 / 3 Required for evaluation of teachers

80. Regional Scoring - Living Environment

Program: PPD

Audience: Certified Biology Educators

Dates: 1/27/2025

January Living Environment Regents Scoring -- PLEASE BRING ALL SCORING MATERIALS --

81. Lead Evaluator of Teachers training - 2025-26 - #1 of 3 - Afternoon session

Program: PPD

Dates: 1/27/2025

LET #1 / 3 Required for evaluation of teachers

82. Science of Reading Webinar Series: Assessment and Response to Intervention - Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry, The Reading League

Program: PPD

Audience: K-12

Dates: 1/28/2025

Science of Reading Series: Hosted by NYSASCD, Led by Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry, The Reading League Dates: January 14, January 28, and February 10, 2025 - Take 1 or all 3 Join Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry from The Reading League for a transformative three-part series that deepens educators' understanding of the Science of Reading. Explore actionable strategies, evidence-based insights, and effective responses to reading challenges that empower teachers to make a lasting impact on literacy. Session 2: Assessment and Response to Intervention In this second session, Dr. Beverine-Curry will explore the essentials of reading assessment and the Response to Intervention (RTI) approach. Attendees will learn how to assess students' reading development accurately, use data to tailor instruction, and provide timely interventions that address diverse literacy needs. This session emphasizes tools and approaches that support growth for every student, especially those facing reading challenges.

83. Arc - Lecture Series - Promoting Success for Learners with Autism

Program: PPD

Dates: 1/28/2025

Please also register with Amber.Yancey@thearcolc.org $10.00 per class

84. Clinton only - LET #1-3

Program: PPD

Dates: 1/29/2025

Closed

required

85. Chemistry - Network Meeting #2

Program: PPD

Audience: Science Teachers

Dates: 1/30/2025

Session #2: Planning for the New Chemistry Standards The Chemistry PLC will continue to plan for the implementation of the NYSSLS for Chemistry. We will focus on integrating modeling strategies in the areas of solutions, polarity and IMFs. Please bring a device and an activity to share that supports modeling in the above areas.

86. OHM BOCES School Psychologist Meeting

Program: PPD

Dates: 2/3/2025

purpose: review of evaluation options, caseload discussions, and working to find solutions to common issues in the department.

87. Elevate Your Teaching Series: Teacher Self Care with PLC Associates

Program: PPD

Audience: Educators

Dates: 2/6/2025

Elevate Your Teaching Series: Tools for Connection, Inclusion, and Teamwork. These 5 webinars are great for any teacher at any point in their career. Take 1 of the series or all of them - it's flexible. Module 3: Teacher Self Care Self-care can help a teacher interact effectively with students, families and colleagues, prevent burnout and create a classroom environment that is safe and welcoming for students. The balance between work and taking care of oneself also models a good balance for students and colleagues.

88. Lead Evaluator of Teachers training - 2025-26 - #2 of 3 - Morning session

Program: PPD

Dates: 2/10/2025

LET #2 / 3 Required for evaluation of teachers

89. Lead Evaluator of Teachers training - 2025-26 - #2 of 3 - Afternoon session

Program: PPD

Dates: 2/10/2025

LET #2 / 3 Required for evaluation of teachers

90. Science of Reading Webinar Series: Structures and Attitudes to Make the Big Changes - Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry, The Reading League

Program: PPD

Audience: K-12

Dates: 2/10/2025

Science of Reading Series: Hosted by NYSASCD, Led by Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry, The Reading League Dates: January 14, January 28, and February 10, 2025 - Take 1 or all 3 Join Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry from The Reading League for a transformative three-part series that deepens educators' understanding of the Science of Reading. Explore actionable strategies, evidence-based insights, and effective responses to reading challenges that empower teachers to make a lasting impact on literacy. Session 3: Structures and Attitudes to Make the Big Changes Conclude the series with a powerful discussion on the structural and cultural shifts needed to drive significant, lasting change in reading instruction. Dr. Beverine-Curry will guide participants in identifying necessary adjustments to school-wide practices and classroom mindsets that foster literacy success. This session focuses on building supportive environments where the Science of Reading principles can thrive and impact student outcomes on a broad scale.

91. CSE Chairpersons

Program: PPD

Dates: 2/12/2025

Monthly meeting

92. English as a Second Language (ESL)- PLC

Program: PPD

Audience: ESL Teachers

Dates: 2/24/2025

This 1 hour learning community is designed for ESL Teachers to meet and discuss instructional practices and strategies as well as share and collaborate around best practices for ESL students and their families.

93. The Leader's Guide to Conflict Management

Program: PPD

Audience: administrators, aspiring teacher leaders, instructional coaches, educators

Dates: 2/25/2025 to 3/25/2025

The Leader's Guide to Conflict Management by Jen Schwanke (ASCD 2024). 3 sessions supporting school leaders including teacher leaders and those who aspire to teacher leadership. Conflict is a part of life including schools. Learn how to anticipate, analyze, and act/respond (or not act) in a way that best helps the school and its community of learners. Specifically, through high-energy, high-impact virtual sessions, attendees will gain immediate practical tips to manage conflict in their schools. Session 1: Conflict: A Closer Look The first part of our learning will help attendees embrace conflict rather than running from, denying, or deflecting it. Attendees will be encouraged to study their current mindset, identify their current conflict management strategies, and consider one immediate and impactful change to improve their management of conflict. Session 2: Anticipate, Analyze, and Act Using some of the learning from Part 1, attendees will consider a practical problem-solving cycle to address conflict; anticipate- analyze-act Session 3: Specific Conflict… and You In the final part participants, we will study some of the typical conflicts present in school and apply the anticipate- analyze-act cycle to successfully manage them. Attendees will consider conflict management as an ongoing "get to” rather than "have to. ”Sessions will be recorded. Participants are expected to fully engage in the chat box and in break out rooms.

94. Arc - Lecture Series - SNUG - Utica

Program: PPD

Dates: 2/25/2025

Please also register with Amber.Yancey@thearcolc.org $10.00 per class

95. Tech Ed Teacher Network

Program: PPD

Audience: K-12 Technology Educators

Dates: 2/27/2025

The purpose of this group will be to create a regional network of K-12 Technology Education teachers. Goals of the group will be to collaborate on content development, identify relevant professional development needs, and share best practices. Teachers who teach traditional elementary, middle school, and high school technology courses and/or Project Lead the Way courses are ideal candidates to join this community.

96. Elevate Your Teaching Series: Working with Our Multiple Lingual Learners (MLLs)

Program: PPD

Audience: Educators K-12

Dates: 2/27/2025

Elevate Your Teaching Series: Tools for Connection, Inclusion, and Teamwork. These 5 webinars are great for any teacher at any point in their career. Take 1 of the series or all of them - it's flexible. Module 4: Working with Our Multiple Lingual Learners (MLLs) Strategies to make instruction accessible to multilingual learners. Multilingual students bring backgrounds and experiences to their classroom that can benefit everyone in the school community. Instruction in multilingual classrooms should include opportunities for all students to engage in rigorous and high-quality lessons but with the supports and structures in place so all students have access to the content being learned.

97. Thriving as an Educator-Skills for Success

Program: PPD

Audience: Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Any Staff new to the field of education

Dates: 3/3/2025 to 3/10/2025

This 2 session professional development is designed to equip new educators with the essential skills, mindset, and strategies to thrive in the dynamic world of education. Through a blend of engaging discussions and reflective activities, participants will learn how to cultivate professionalism in their work, the ethical and legal responsibilities of working in the field of education, the importance of effective communication, finding the joy and purpose of working in education and its impact on student's lives. Participants will also learn effective strategies to maintain a stronger work-life balance and the tools needed to support and manage those daily stressors. This series will enhance the professional skills and knowledge new educators need to build a fulfilling and successful career in education.

98. EdTech Essentials: Strategies for Every Classroom in the Age of AI Webinar Series

Program: PPD

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 3/6/2025 to 4/3/2025

Hosted by NYSASCD, led by Monica Burns Dates: March 6, March 20, & April 3, 2025 (All sessions are 4:00-5:30 pm online) This is a 3-session series lead by Dr. Monica Burns. Dr. Burns is an EdTech and curriculum consultant, author, and former New York City public school teacher. She founded ClassTechTips.com in 2012 to support educators in integrating technology effectively into their classrooms. Session 1: Generating Ideas & Resources with AI Session 2: Evaluating Digital Content with AI Session 3: Curating Resources to Support Every Student

99. Lead Evaluator of Teachers - 2025-26 - #3/3 - morning session

Program: PPD

Dates: 3/10/2025

#3/3 required for evaluation of teachers

100. Lead Evaluator of Teachers - 2025-26 - #3/3 - afternoon session

Program: PPD

Dates: 3/10/2025

#3/3 required for evaluation of teachers

101. CSE Chairpersons

Program: PPD

Dates: 3/12/2025

Monthly meeting

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