"Because fluency practice is not a worksheet. Fluency in mathematics is more than adeptly using basic facts or implementing algorithms. Real fluency involves reasoning and creativity, and it varies by the situation at hand." Join local K-8 educators explore what fluency looks like in their mathematics classrooms through a hybrid book study. We will explore moving beyond basic facts and memorization through asynchronous activities and a culminating zoom discussion at the end of our study. **The book will NOT be provided to participants. Please purchase it on your own.**

This training is for anyone in districts who plans to mentor in the 2026-2027 school year. This is for new and returning mentors. We will be learning about best practices in mentoring as well as strategies and tips for success in the coming school year.

In the demanding world of education, many teachers find themselves in a constant state of "just getting through the day.” This interactive and restorative workshop invites educators to move beyond survival mode and discover practical ways to thrive. Participants will explore how stress affects the nervous system and practice a variety of simple, research-based somatic strategies designed to release tension, regulate the body's stress response, and build resilience. Through breathwork, grounding techniques, movement, sensory practices, and mindfulness, teachers will identify the tools that work best for them and create their own personalized Stress-Busting Toolkit. Educators will leave feeling renewed, empowered, and equipped with sustainable practices they can use throughout the school year to support their well-being, as well as their students, while bringing their best selves to their students. Outcomes Participants will: Understand how stress impacts the nervous system and overall well-being. Practice a variety of somatic techniques to move and release stress from the body. Learn practical regulation strategies that can be used during the school day. Develop a personalized Stress-Busting Toolkit of go-to practices. Develop a Stress-Busting Toolkit for students Increase resilience and confidence in supporting their own well-being throughout the year.

In the demanding world of education, many teachers find themselves in a constant state of "just getting through the day.” This interactive and restorative workshop invites educators to move beyond survival mode and discover practical ways to thrive. Participants will explore how stress affects the nervous system and practice a variety of simple, research-based somatic strategies designed to release tension, regulate the body's stress response, and build resilience. Through breathwork, grounding techniques, movement, sensory practices, and mindfulness, teachers will identify the tools that work best for them and create their own personalized Stress-Busting Toolkit. Educators will leave feeling renewed, empowered, and equipped with sustainable practices they can use throughout the school year to support their well-being, as well as their students, while bringing their best selves to their students. Outcomes Participants will: Understand how stress impacts the nervous system and overall well-being. Practice a variety of somatic techniques to move and release stress from the body. Learn practical regulation strategies that can be used during the school day. Develop a personalized Stress-Busting Toolkit of go-to practices. Develop a Stress-Busting Toolkit for students Increase resilience and confidence in supporting their own well-being throughout the year.

Herkimer BOCES is offering the American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course. Participants will learn how to respond to emergencies across all age groups, including first aid for cuts, burns, and sudden illnesses, as well as CPR and AED use. The course is a blended course that includes a self-paced online component followed by a 2 1/2-hour in-person skills session on August 18, from 8:30 - 11 am. This will be held at the Gateway Center Progress Room at 420 E. German St., Herkimer, NY 13350. Completing the online portion is required before attending the in-person session. Upon completion, you will receive a certification valid for 2 years. Cost: $81 billed directly to your department or district. Any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org.

Herkimer BOCES is offering the American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course. Participants will learn how to respond to emergencies across all age groups, including first aid for cuts, burns, and sudden illnesses, as well as CPR and AED use. The course is a blended course that includes a self-paced online component followed by a 2 1/2-hour in-person skills session on August 18, 2026, from 8:30 am - to 11 am. This will be held at the Gateway Center Progress Room at 420 E. German St., Herkimer, NY 13350. Completing the online portion is required before attending the in-person session. Upon completion, you will receive a certification valid for 2 years. Cost: $110 billed directly to your district Any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org.

Welcome to Lesson Jamming. This isn't sit-and-get PD. It's a working session designed to help you build strong, thoughtful lessons with the support of practical tools, collaborative conversation, and dedicated planning time. Bring your ideas, your questions, and a song or two for our shared playlist. We'll keep the atmosphere light, the thinking rigorous, and the focus on creating lessons that actually work in your classroom. Plan, collaborate, reset, repeat.

Welcome to Lesson Jamming. This isn't sit-and-get PD. It's a working session designed to help you build strong, thoughtful lessons with the support of practical tools, collaborative conversation, and dedicated planning time. Bring your ideas, your questions, and a song or two for our shared playlist. We'll keep the atmosphere light, the thinking rigorous, and the focus on creating lessons that actually work in your classroom. Plan, collaborate, reset, repeat.

Herkimer BOCES is offering the American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course. Participants will learn how to respond to emergencies across all age groups, including first aid for cuts, burns, and sudden illnesses, as well as CPR and AED use. The course is a blended course that includes a self-paced online component followed by a 2 1/2-hour in-person skills session on August 18, from 12:30 - 3 pm. This will be held at the Gateway Center Progress Room at 420 E. German St., Herkimer, NY 13350. Completing the online portion is required before attending the in-person session. Upon completion, you will receive a certification valid for 2 years. Cost: $81 billed directly to your department or district. Any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org.

Herkimer BOCES is offering the American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course. Participants will learn how to respond to emergencies across all age groups, including first aid for cuts, burns, and sudden illnesses, as well as CPR and AED use. The course is a blended course that includes a self-paced online component followed by a 2 1/2-hour in-person skills session on August 18, 2026, from 12:30 - 3 pm. This will be held at the Gateway Center Progress Room at 420 E. German St., Herkimer, NY 13350. Completing the online portion is required before attending the in-person session. Upon completion, you will receive a certification valid for 2 years. Cost: $110 billed directly to your district Any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org.

Regional educators will be given the time to collaborate, plan, and create lessons in order to prep for the upcoming school year. Participants will have access to instructional coaches to support brainstorming and activity creation.

Regional educators will be given the time to collaborate, plan, and create lessons in order to prep for the upcoming school year. Participants will have access to instructional coaches to support brainstorming and activity creation.

LivingWorks safeTALK is a three-hour training that equips people to be more alert to someone thinking of suicide and better able to connect them with further help. Using a simple yet effective model, LivingWorks safeTALK empowers everyone to make a difference. With over 120,000 people attending each year, it's the world's fastest-growing suicide prevention skills training course. The cost is FREE!

LivingWorks safeTALK is a three-hour training that equips people to be more alert to someone thinking of suicide and better able to connect them with further help. Using a simple yet effective model, LivingWorks safeTALK empowers everyone to make a difference. With over 120,000 people attending each year, it's the world's fastest-growing suicide prevention skills training course. The cost is $30.

Join us to increase your awareness about suicide prevention in schools, to feel empowered to understand your role in identification and prevention, and to develop a plan to support your school's efforts in preventing suicidal behaviors among students. Following the training, participants will be able to: 1) Identify warning signs of suicide 2) Understand the critical and limited role of faculty 3) Become familiar with school procedures for referring students 4) Be more informed about suicide 5) Reinforce protective factors 6) Understand how suicide prevention can be applied in mental health education This FREE workshop is open to Herkimer BOCES Employees and the 10 Component School Districts.

This six-hour course is required for anyone pursuing a new certification, including educators applying for their professional certification. Upon completion, Herkimer BOCES will report your completion electronically. The class has two portions. The first portion is a 3-hour online piece completed via Google Classroom. Instructions for accessing the classroom will be emailed to you. THE GOOGLE CLASSROOM PORTION OF THIS COURSE MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE DUE DATE BEFORE THE SECOND IN-PERSON SESSION!!!! If the online component is not completed prior to the in-person session, you will not receive credit for the course. The second portion will be held in person at the Gateway Center, 420 E German St, Herkimer, in the Bridge Room, on August 26, 2026, from 8 - 11 a.m. When: August 26, 2026 Where: The Gateway Center, 420 E German St, Herkimer, in the Bridge Room Time: 8 - 11 a.m Cost: Free for Employees of Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES and any of the component districts who subscribe to DASA Services. Registration cut-off is August 23, NO EXCEPTIONS. *Please remember that the 3-hour Google Classroom session must be completed before the in-person session at the Gateway Center, or you won't be able to attend the in-person session. If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact the PBIS Coordinator, Kellie Maxwell, Safety Services, at kmaxwell@herkimer-boces.org or by phone at 315-867-2034.

This six-hour course is required for anyone pursuing a new certification, including educators applying for their professional certification. Upon completion, Herkimer BOCES will report your completion electronically. The class has two portions. The first portion is a 3-hour online piece completed via Google Classroom. Instructions for accessing the classroom will be emailed to you. THE GOOGLE CLASSROOM PORTION OF THIS COURSE MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE DUE DATE BEFORE THE SECOND IN-PERSON SESSION!!!! If the online component is not completed prior to the in-person session, you will not receive credit for the course. The second portion will be held in person at the Gateway Center, 420 E German St, Herkimer, in the Bridge Room, on August 26, 2026, from 8 - 11 a.m. When: August 26, 2026 Where: The Gateway Center, 420 E German St, Herkimer, in the Bridge Room Time: 8 - 11 a.m Cost: $90.00 for Non-Component districts of Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES or Component districts that do not subscribe to the DASA services. Please make the check payable to Herkimer BOCES and write "Dignity Act Certification Course” in the memo section. Please mail payment to Adam Hutchinson, Herkimer BOCES, Supervisor of Safety Services, 352 Gros Blvd, Herkimer, NY 13350. Registration cut-off is August 23, NO EXCEPTIONS. *Please remember that the 3-hour Google Classroom session must be completed before the in-person session at the Gateway Center, or you won't be able to attend the in-person session. If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact the PBIS Coordinator, Kellie Maxwell, Safety Services, at kmaxwell@herkimer-boces.org or by phone at 315-867-2034.

This training will go through the elements of 3012-d for lead evaluator recertification.

This Training aims to equip educators with the skills and knowledge to identify, prevent, and respond to violence in school settings. Lasting approximately two hours, the course covers essential topics such as recognizing warning signs, implementing de-escalation techniques, and understanding relevant legislation, including the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act. In New York State, training in School Violence Prevention and Intervention is mandatory, along with a 6-hour DASA Certification and Mandated Reporter training for anyone pursuing a new certification, including educators applying for their professional certification. Cost is free for any Herkimer BOCES staff members and safety service-subscribing districts. Date: August 26, 2026 Location: Herkimer BOCES Gateway Center in the Bridge Room Time: 12 - 2 pm Any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org

This Training aims to equip educators with the skills and knowledge to identify, prevent, and respond to violence in school settings. Lasting approximately two hours, the course covers essential topics such as recognizing warning signs, implementing de-escalation techniques, and understanding relevant legislation, including the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act. In New York State, training in School Violence Prevention and Intervention is mandatory, along with a 6-hour DASA Certification and Mandated Reporter training for anyone pursuing a new certification, including educators applying for their professional certification. Cost is $25 for Non-Component Districts or Districts that do not subscribe to the Herkimer BOCES Safety Services. This will be billed directly to your district. Date: August 26, 2026 Location: Herkimer BOCES Gateway Center in the Bridge Room Time: 12 - 2 pm

This workshop is designed for staff who need the INITIAL CPI: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, particularly new employees. It is meant for those directly involved in crisis situations and focuses on teaching de-escalation techniques and non-restrictive interventions. The INITIAL training is delivered through blended learning, consisting of an online component and a review/hands-on session. The online training covers the basic concepts of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, including definitions, concepts, and activities. This portion takes approximately 3 hours and is self-paced. The second portion involves a 3-hour review/hands-on session. During this session, we will discuss how to apply the models and techniques learned online, and participants will practice these skills in the classroom. Staff will learn and practice physical training for CPI interventions, including disengagement techniques and turning away skills. Both sessions will take place on August 27, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. In the morning, from 8 to 11 a.m., you will complete the online portion. Please note that completing the online component is a prerequisite for participating in the in-person session. The review and hands-on portion will occur from 12 to 3 p.m. Both the online and review/hands-on CPI trainings will be conducted on August 27, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Progress Room in the Gateway Center, Herkimer BOCES, located at 420 East German Street, Herkimer, NY. The course fee is $65.00, which will be billed directly to your district or department. If you have any questions, please contact Kellie Maxwell at kmaxwell@herkimer-boces.org.

This training will review components of 3012d needed for Lead Evaluator Certification. If attending for Recertification, join at 1 PM.

This training will go through the elements of 3012-d for lead evaluator recertification.

Join colleagues in a collaborative online book study of 7 Mighty Moves, a research-based guide focused on high-impact literacy practices for students in grades K-3. Through discussion, reflection, and practical application, participants will explore evidence-based strategies that strengthen foundational reading skills, improve instructional decision-making, and support student success in literacy. Educators will leave with actionable classroom practices, opportunities to collaborate with peers, and a deeper understanding of effective reading instruction grounded in the science of reading. Ideal for: K-3 classroom teachers, reading specialists, interventionists, instructional coaches, and administrators. **The book will NOT be provided to participants. Please purchase it on your own.**

Join colleagues in a collaborative online book study of 7 Mighty Moves, a research-based guide focused on high-impact literacy practices for students in grades K-3. Through discussion, reflection, and practical application, participants will explore evidence-based strategies that strengthen foundational reading skills, improve instructional decision-making, and support student success in literacy. Educators will leave with actionable classroom practices, opportunities to collaborate with peers, and a deeper understanding of effective reading instruction grounded in the science of reading. Ideal for: K-3 classroom teachers, reading specialists, interventionists, instructional coaches, and administrators. **The book will NOT be provided to participants. Please purchase it on your own.**

In this session, participants will build a deep understanding of New York State's Educational Assessment Strategy and what it means for their districts. Grounded in NYSED's framework, we will explore how each type of assessment - from formative checks to state assessments - carries a unique purpose and use, and why collecting information from multiple sources is essential for understanding student learning. With that foundation in place, teams will begin working through the NYSED Student Assessment Inventory, mapping out the assessments currently being used at each grade level across their district, and discussing how the data from those assessments is - or should be - used to inform decisions. Supporting resources will be shared to help participants continue this important work back in their buildings.

In this session, participants will take a closer look at the grade-level assessment data captured in their inventory to evaluate whether their district's assessment system is truly working as a coherent whole. An effective district assessment system must be intentionally designed so that tools and practices work together to provide a complete and coherent picture of student performance and progress, which means identifying both redundancies and gaps is a critical part of this work. Teams will have structured time to analyze their data, discuss how results are being used to drive instruction and support students, and develop a concrete plan for next steps. Resources for continued planning will be shared to support implementation back in the district.