Frontline Education

1. CSE Chair Meeting (June)

Program: Professional Development

Audience: CSE Chairs & Directors of Special Education

Dates: 6/5/2025

These meetings are reserved for Herkimer County component school district CSE Chairs and Directors of Special Education. Attendees will have an opportunity to remain up-to-date with current topics from the New York State Education Department and local partnerships.

2. Book Study: Building Thinking Classrooms

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 6/17/2025 to 7/28/2025

Starting Soon

Do you struggle to keep students engaged, excited to learn, and thinking deeply? Thinking is a precursor to learning in any content area! Learn the 14 teaching practices that research by Peter Liljedahl shows optimize conditions for students to think, which increases their engagement and learning. Get more students thinking, thinking more, and thinking longer! Teachers of all content areas welcome, Kindergarten through 12th Grade! **Please note that you need to purchase this book yourself for this PD opportunity.**

3. Book Study: Building Thinking Classrooms for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 6/17/2025 to 7/28/2025

Starting Soon

Do you struggle to keep students engaged, excited to learn, and thinking deeply? Thinking is a precursor to learning in any content area! Learn the 14 teaching practices that research by Peter Liljedahl shows optimize conditions for students to think, which increases their engagement and learning. Get more students thinking, thinking more, and thinking longer! Teachers of all content areas welcome, Kindergarten through 12th Grade! **Please note that you need to purchase this book yourself for this PD opportunity.**

4. CPI: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention REFRESHER training for Herkimer BOCES CVA SPED Staff Only!!!

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 6/25/2025

This workshop is for staff who have completed the initial training and require a REFRESHER. To continue being CPI-qualified, you must take a yearly refresher. This workshop will review the basic concepts of responding to various crisis levels and the corresponding intervention. To receive a CPI blue card, staff must demonstrate competency in CPI concepts and interventions. You must have completed the initial CPI training to attend this refresher course. This workshop will be offered on June 25, 2025 at the Gateway Center Progress Room from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The cost is $45.00, and it will be billed directly to your department or district. Please take note, Teacher Aides are required to attend the entire 3 hour portion of this training from 11-2. All other staff are only required to attend the last 2 hours of the course from 12-2. Please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org or call her directly at 315-867-2035 with any questions.

5. Healthy Teachers Happy Classrooms Book Study

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All educators in a classroom setting, Teachers, TAs, and Aides

Dates: 7/9/2025 to 7/30/2025

Participants will read Healthy Teachers, Happy Classrooms by Dr. Marcia L. Tate and engage in Google Classroom Discussions of the book. This is a 3 week asynchronous book study that will explore 12 brain based strategies to avoid teacher burnout and increase health and wellness for teachers. The book details research-backed strategies to help you thrive personally and professionally. Each chapter digs into the benefits of these self-care and stress management tips and offers suggestions for bringing the practice to life in your classroom, engaging students, and creating opportunities for learning in the classroom. Participants are responsible for obtaining their own copy of the book.

6. Healthy Teachers Happy Classrooms Book Study for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All educators in a classroom setting, Teachers, TAs, and Aides

Dates: 7/9/2025 to 7/30/2025

Participants will read Healthy Teachers, Happy Classrooms by Dr. Marcia L. Tate and engage in Google Classroom Discussions of the book. This is a 3 week asynchronous book study that will explore 12 brain based strategies to avoid teacher burnout and increase health and wellness for teachers. The book details research-backed strategies to help you thrive personally and professionally. Each chapter digs into the benefits of these self-care and stress management tips and offers suggestions for bringing the practice to life in your classroom, engaging students, and creating opportunities for learning in the classroom. Participants are responsible for obtaining their own copy of the book.

7. Elementary and Intermediate Science Collaborative Workshop

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Elementary and Intermediate Science Teachers, Special Educators, and Support Teachers

Dates: 7/15/2025

Participants will utilize the most recent NYS Science Exams to drive meaningful instructional decisions. Participants will explore trends and patterns in assessment results to identify learning gaps, strengths, and areas for targeted intervention.

8. Elementary and Intermediate Science Collaborative Workshop for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Elementary and Intermediate Science Teachers, Special Educators, and Support Teachers

Dates: 7/15/2025

Participants will utilize the most recent NYS Science Exams to drive meaningful instructional decisions. Participants will explore trends and patterns in assessment results to identify learning gaps, strengths, and areas for targeted intervention.

9. Earth Science & Biology Workshop

Program: Professional Development

Audience: High School Science Teachers, Special Educators, Support Teachers

Dates: 7/17/2025

Collaborative Workshop for Earth Science and Biology Teachers who want to deepen their understanding of Regents exam data and use it to drive meaningful instructional decisions.

10. Earth Science & Biology Workshop for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: High School Science Teachers, Special Educators, Support Teachers

Dates: 7/17/2025

Collaborative Workshop for Earth Science and Biology Teachers who want to deepen their understanding of Regents exam data and use it to drive meaningful instructional decisions.

11. Elementary-Building Thinking Classroom Immersive Experience

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Elementary Educators

Dates: 7/29/2025

You've read the book, you've studied the research, and you've learned about the 14 teaching practices. Now, take your professional learning to the next level by participating in a real thinking classroom! Become the student by immersing yourself in thinking tasks with other participants, review different assessment types, and discuss implementation in your own classrooms this fall, leaving with multiple resources and materials at your fingertips!

12. Elementary-Building Thinking Classroom Immersive Experience for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Elementary Educators

Dates: 7/29/2025

You've read the book, you've studied the research, and you've learned about the 14 teaching practices. Now, take your professional learning to the next level by participating in a real thinking classroom! Become the student by immersing yourself in thinking tasks with other participants, review different assessment types, and discuss implementation in your own classrooms this fall, leaving with multiple resources and materials at your fingertips!

13. Secondary-Building Thinking Classroom Immersive Experience

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Secondary Educators

Dates: 7/29/2025

You've read the book, you've studied the research, and you've learned about the 14 teaching practices. Now, take your professional learning to the next level by participating in a real thinking classroom! Become the student by immersing yourself in thinking tasks with other participants, review different assessment types, and discuss implementation in your own classrooms this fall, leaving with multiple resources and materials at your fingertips!

14. Secondary-Building Thinking Classroom Immersive Experience for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Secondary Educators

Dates: 7/29/2025

You've read the book, you've studied the research, and you've learned about the 14 teaching practices. Now, take your professional learning to the next level by participating in a real thinking classroom! Become the student by immersing yourself in thinking tasks with other participants, review different assessment types, and discuss implementation in your own classrooms this fall, leaving with multiple resources and materials at your fingertips!

15. Co-Regulation in Action: A Book Study on Tiny Humans, Big Emotions

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Teachers/TA's

Dates: 8/4/2025 to 8/18/2025

Participants will read Tiny Humans, Big Emotions by Alyssa Blask Campbell and Lauren Stauble and engage in Google Classroom discussions of the book. This is a 3-week asynchronous book study that will explore strategies for co-regulation, building emotional literacy, and supporting behavior through a compassionate, relationship-driven lens. Grounded in neuroscience and real classroom experiences, this book offers practical tools to help educators create emotionally supportive environments while managing their own stress. Each chapter includes reflections and actionable steps for fostering resilience and connection with students of all ages. Participants are responsible for obtaining their own copy of the book. There will be three online Zoom meetings, and the work will be done in Google Classroom.

16. Co-Regulation in Action: A Book Study on Tiny Humans, Big Emotions for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Teachers/TA's

Dates: 8/4/2025 to 8/18/2025

Participants will read Tiny Humans, Big Emotions by Alyssa Blask Campbell and Lauren Stauble and engage in Google Classroom discussions of the book. This is a 3-week asynchronous book study that will explore strategies for co-regulation, building emotional literacy, and supporting behavior through a compassionate, relationship-driven lens. Grounded in neuroscience and real classroom experiences, this book offers practical tools to help educators create emotionally supportive environments while managing their own stress. Each chapter includes reflections and actionable steps for fostering resilience and connection with students of all ages. Participants are responsible for obtaining their own copy of the book. There will be three online Zoom meetings, and the work will be done in Google Classroom.

17. Chemistry Investigations Workshop

Program: Professional Development

Audience: High School Science Teachers, Special Educations Teachers and Support Staff

Dates: 8/5/2025

NYS Chemistry Investigations Workshop

18. Chemistry Investigations Workshop for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: High School Science Teachers, Special Educations Teachers and Support Staff

Dates: 8/5/2025

NYS Chemistry Investigations Workshop

19. Physics Investigations Workshop

Program: Professional Development

Audience: High School Science Teachers, Special Educators and Support Teachers

Dates: 8/7/2025

NYS Physics Investigations Workshop

20. Physics Investigations Workshop for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: High School Science Teachers, Special Educators and Support Teachers

Dates: 8/7/2025

NYS Physics Investigations Workshop

21. New Mentor Training

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teacher Mentors

Dates: 8/14/2025

This training is for anyone in districts who plans to mentor in the 2025-2026 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. 8/14 8:30-11:30 AM.

22. New Mentor Training for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teacher Mentors

Dates: 8/14/2025

This training is for anyone in districts who plans to mentor in the 2025-2026 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. 8/14 8:30-11:30 AM.

23. SafeTALK for Herkimer BOCES, 10 Component Districts and Non-Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/18/2025

LivingWorks safeTALK is a four-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!

24. IEP Development

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Special Education TAs, Therapists

Dates: 8/19/2025

This training is designed to assist educators and other relevant stakeholders with the process of creating and implementing effective IEPs for students with disabilities. This training covers legal requirements, best practices, and practical skills needed to develop individualized plans that meet students' unique needs.

25. IEP Development for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Special Education TAs, Therapists

Dates: 8/19/2025

This training is designed to assist educators and other relevant stakeholders with the process of creating and implementing effective IEPs for students with disabilities. This training covers legal requirements, best practices, and practical skills needed to develop individualized plans that meet students' unique needs.

26. Youth Mental Health First Aid for Herkimer BOCES Staff & 10 Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/19/2025 to 8/26/2025

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. The course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE): Assess for risk of suicide or harm, listen nonjudgmentally, give reassurance and information, encourage appropriate professional help, and encourage self-help and other support strategies. This training will be divided into two 3-hour in-person sessions. The first session will be held on August 19, 2025 from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm, and the second session will be held on August 26, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm. A short online (approx. 1 hour or less) portion must be completed before the first in-person session. Access to the online portion will be provided to you once you enroll. Both sessions will be held at the Gateway Center, 420 E. German St, Herkimer, NY, 2nd floor, Progress Room. This registration is for Herkimer BOCES Staff and the 10 Component School Districts. The cost is $60, billed directly to your department or district. For any questions, please contact the PBIS Coordinator, Kellie Maxwell, at kmaxwell@herkimer-boces.org or by phone at 315-867-2034.

27. Youth Mental Health First Aid for Non-Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/19/2025 to 8/26/2025

Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. The course will teach you how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE): Assess for risk of suicide or harm, listen nonjudgmentally, give reassurance and information, encourage appropriate professional help, and encourage self-help and other support strategies. This training will be divided into two 3-hour in-person sessions. The first session will be held on August 19, 2025, from 8:30am to 12:00pm, and the second session will be held on August 26, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm. A short online (approx. 1 hour or less) portion must be completed before the first in-person session. Access to the online portion will be provided to you once you enroll. Both sessions will be held at the Gateway Center, 420 E. German St, Herkimer, NY, 2nd floor, Progress Room. The cost is $60. For any questions, please contact the PBIS Coordinator, Kellie Maxwell, at kmaxwell@herkimer-boces.org or by phone at 315-867-2034.

28. Suicide Safety for Teachers and School Staff of Herkimer BOCES, 10 Component Districts & Non-Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/19/2025

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, our 10 Component School Districts as well as Non-Component Districts.

29. Google Suite for Success: Exploring Google Workspace Apps Session 1A

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators, Support Staff, and Administrators

Dates: 8/20/2025

Whether you are looking to streamline your workflow or enhance student engagement, this interactive session will explore Google Apps essential to the daily life of an educator. Dive into the features of Calendar, Classroom, Docs, Drive, and Slides to harness their full power in the classroom. Bring your laptops and join us to discover the cool capabilities of these apps!

30. DASA 6 Hour Certification Course for Herkimer BOCES and DASA Service Subscribing Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/20/2025

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 on how to access 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 piece is not completed prior to the in-person session, you will not be granted credit for the course. The second portion will be held in person at the Gateway Center, 420 E German St, Herkimer, in the Progress Room, on August 20, 2025 from 9am to 12pm. When: August 20, 2025 Where: The Gateway Center, 420 E German St, Herkimer, in the Progress Room Time: 9am - 12pm 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 12, 2025, 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.

31. DASA 6 hour Certification Course for Non-components Districts & Non-Subscribing DASA Services component districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/20/2025

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 on how to access 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 piece is not completed prior to the in-person session, you will not be granted credit for the course. The second portion will be held in person at the Gateway Center, 420 E German St, Herkimer, in the Progress Room, on August 20, 2025 from 9am to 12pm. When: August 20, 2025 Where: The Gateway Center, 420 E German St, Herkimer, in the Progress Room. Time: 9am - 12pm Cost: $90.00 for Non-Component districts of Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES or Component districts who do not subscribe to the DASA services. Please make 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 12, 2025, 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.

32. Google Suite for Success: Exploring Google Workspace Apps Session 1B

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators, Support Staff, and Administrators

Dates: 8/20/2025

You know how to utilize the basic apps in your workspace; Docs, Drive, Slides, etc. Let's take your Google knowledge to the next level! This session will explore apps less commonly used in the classroom such as Forms, Keep, Sheets, and Sites. Step up your technology game and connect your learning to the old favorites in the Google Suite!

33. Helping Students At Risk for Suicide for Herkimer BOCES, Component & Non-Component District Staff

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/21/2025

The workshop was developed by collaborating with the NYSASP, SPCNY, and Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention. HSAR is designed to improve skills, processes, and protocol for helping students at risk for suicide through: This training will: 1. Equipping educators with tools, knowledge, and skills to assist students having thoughts of suicide or engaging in suicidal behavior. 2. It is understanding the value of pre-planning and standardized procedures for intervention. 3. Identifying the value of collaboration and shared decision-making between school mental health professionals, community providers, and students and their families. 4. Reviewing documentation of suicide intervention. 5. Preparing to implement standardized procedures that reflect best-practice intervention. Registration is opened to School professionals, including psychologists, school counselors, social workers, school administrators who are involved in the helping process when a student may be at risk for suicide, and community mental health providers who work with and in schools. Course Length: 6 hours Location: Gateway Center Bridge Room, 420 E. German St. Herkimer, NY Cost: FREE

34. Curriculum Writing Day 1

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Teachers

Dates: 8/21/2025

These days are dedicated to providing time for teachers to work on writing curriculum for the upcoming school year. Teachers are given time to work collaboratively with other teachers in similar disciplines to develop ideas, strategies and tasks.

35. Curriculum Writing Day 1 for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Teachers

Dates: 8/21/2025

These days are dedicated to providing time for teachers to work on writing curriculum for the upcoming school year. Teachers are given time to work collaboratively with other teachers in similar disciplines to develop ideas, strategies and tasks.

36. Curriculum Writing Day 2

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Teachers

Dates: 8/22/2025

These days are dedicated to providing time for teachers to work on writing curriculum for the upcoming school year. Teachers are given time to work collaboratively with other teachers in similar disciplines to develop ideas, strategies and tasks.

37. Curriculum Writing Day 2 for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Teachers

Dates: 8/22/2025

These days are dedicated to providing time for teachers to work on writing curriculum for the upcoming school year. Teachers are given time to work collaboratively with other teachers in similar disciplines to develop ideas, strategies and tasks.

38. CPI: Initial Nonviolent Crisis Intervention for Herkimer BOCES and 10 Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/27/2025

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 an in-person session. All staff who register for this workshop must first complete the online portion, for which a link will be provided. The online training covers the basic concepts of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, including definitions, concepts, and activities. The second portion involves a 3-hour in-person 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 intervention, which includes physical interventions, disengagement techniques, and holding skills. It is important to note that completing the online portion is a prerequisite for participation in the in-person session. The in-person workshop will take place on August 27, 2025, from 12 PM to 3:00 PM at the Progress Room in the Gateway Center, Herkimer BOCES, located at 420 East German Street, Herkimer, NY. The course fee is $60.00, billed directly to your district or department.

39. CPI: Initial Nonviolent Crisis Intervention for Non-Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/27/2025

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 an in-person session. All staff who register for this workshop must first complete the online portion, for which a link will be provided. The online training covers the basic concepts of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, including definitions, concepts, and activities. The second portion involves a 3-hour in-person 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 intervention, which includes physical interventions, disengagement techniques, and holding skills. It is important to note that completing the online portion is a prerequisite for participation in the in-person session. The in-person workshop will take place on August 27, 2025, from 12 PM to 3:00 PM at the Progress Room in the Gateway Center, Herkimer BOCES, located at 420 East German Street, Herkimer, NY. The course fee is $60.00, billed directly to your district.

40. CPI: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention REFRESHER training for Herkimer BOCES & 10 Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/28/2025

This workshop is for staff who have completed the initial training and require a REFRESHER. To continue being CPI-qualified, you must take a yearly refresher. This workshop will review the basic concepts of responding to various crisis levels and the corresponding intervention. To receive a CPI blue card, staff must demonstrate competency in CPI concepts and interventions. You must have completed the initial CPI training to attend this refresher course. This workshop will be offered on August 28, 2025 at the Gateway Center Progress Room from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The cost is $45.00, and it will be billed directly to your department or district.

41. CPI: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention REFRESHER training for Non-Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/28/2025

This workshop is for staff who have completed the initial training and require a REFRESHER. To continue being CPI-qualified, you must take a yearly refresher. This workshop will review the basic concepts of responding to various crisis levels and the corresponding intervention. To receive a CPI blue card, staff must demonstrate competency in CPI concepts and interventions. You must have completed the initial CPI training to attend this refresher course. This workshop will be offered on August 28, 2025 at the Gateway Center Progress Room from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The cost is $45.00, and it will be billed directly to your district.

42. IEP Mini Series Part 1 - Progress Monitoring (In person)

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Special Education TAs, Therapists

Dates: 9/24/2025

This training will provide educators with the knowledge and skills to effectively collect, analyze, and use data to track student progress towards their IEP goals. This training will cover topics like choosing appropriate progress monitoring measures, implementing data collection procedures, interpreting progress data, and making data-driven instructional decisions. The goal is to ensure that students are receiving the support they need to meet their individual needs and goals outlined in their IEP.

43. IEP Mini Series Part 1 - Progress Monitoring (In person) for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Special Education TAs, Therapists

Dates: 9/24/2025

This training will provide educators with the knowledge and skills to effectively collect, analyze, and use data to track student progress towards their IEP goals. This training will cover topics like choosing appropriate progress monitoring measures, implementing data collection procedures, interpreting progress data, and making data-driven instructional decisions. The goal is to ensure that students are receiving the support they need to meet their individual needs and goals outlined in their IEP.

44. Google Suite for Success: Exploring Google Workspace Apps Session 2

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators, Support Staff, and Administrators

Dates: 9/25/2025

Have you ever wondered how to make an Escape Room through Google Forms? What about a pixel art or self correcting assignment on Google Sheets? Do you know how to create a HyperDoc or use Google Slides to make worksheets? You may have the basics down, but let's take you to "pro status" as we explore the hidden features and capabilities of the Google Workspace Apps! Learn, collaborate, and have time to create your own Google Masterpieces.

45. IEP Mini Series Session 1 - Progress Monitoring (Zoom)

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Special Education TAs, Therapists

Dates: 9/25/2025

This training will provide educators with the knowledge and skills to effectively collect, analyze, and use data to track student progress towards their IEP goals. This training will cover topics like choosing appropriate progress monitoring measures, implementing data collection procedures, interpreting progress data, and making data-driven instructional decisions. The goal is to ensure that students are receiving the support they need to meet their individual needs and goals outlined in their IEP. Please be prepared to have your cameras on and be able to interact throughout the session.

46. IEP Mini Series Session 1 - Progress Monitoring (Zoom) for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Special Education TAs, Therapists

Dates: 9/25/2025

This training will provide educators with the knowledge and skills to effectively collect, analyze, and use data to track student progress towards their IEP goals. This training will cover topics like choosing appropriate progress monitoring measures, implementing data collection procedures, interpreting progress data, and making data-driven instructional decisions. The goal is to ensure that students are receiving the support they need to meet their individual needs and goals outlined in their IEP. Please be prepared to have your cameras on and be able to interact throughout the session.

47. Unlocking the Power of SEL: A VITAL Approach to Sustainable Well-Being in Schools

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Teachers & TA's

Dates: 9/30/2025

Join Corrie Clements, NYSED-certified VITAL Educator and Instructional Coach, for an engaging professional development session designed to reimagine Social-Emotional Learning through the lens of innovation, equity, and virtual implementation. Grounded in the VITAL model, this workshop blends evidence-based SEL practices with culturally responsive-sustaining education (CRSE), restorative approaches, and practical tools to support both student and educator well-being. Whether you're teaching in person or in hybrid environments, walk away with strategies that work-and a renewed sense of purpose.

48. Unlocking the Power of SEL: A VITAL Approach to Sustainable Well-Being in Schools for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Teachers & TA's

Dates: 9/30/2025

Join Corrie Clements, NYSED-certified VITAL Educator and Instructional Coach, for an engaging professional development session designed to reimagine Social-Emotional Learning through the lens of innovation, equity, and virtual implementation. Grounded in the VITAL model, this workshop blends evidence-based SEL practices with culturally responsive-sustaining education (CRSE), restorative approaches, and practical tools to support both student and educator well-being. Whether you're teaching in person or in hybrid environments, walk away with strategies that work-and a renewed sense of purpose.

49. Science of Reading Bootcamp: First Step Phonics

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Elementary Educators

Dates: 10/1/2025

Put context to the buzzwords that are coming into your curriculum by attending the Science of Reading Bootcamp! A four part series that will lead educators through a deep dive of the five pillars of the science of reading! First Step Phonics will explore all concepts under the Phonological Awareness Umbrella including word and syllable level work, onset & rime, and phonemic awareness. Explore the phoneme sound wall and the vowel valley, see instructional strategies demonstrated, and apply new information to your reading instruction.

50. Autism 101

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Paraprofessionals and Related Staff

Dates: 10/7/2025

A Journey Through Autism

51. Autism 101 for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Paraprofessionals and Related Staff

Dates: 10/7/2025

A Journey Through Autism

52. IEP Mini Series Session 2 - PLEPS (In person)

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Special Education TAs, Therapists

Dates: 10/22/2025

This training on PLEPs (Present Levels of Educational Performance) focuses on understanding and effectively writing this crucial IEP component. It equips participants with the knowledge and skills to accurately document a student's current abilities, strengths, and areas needing support, ultimately guiding the development of meaningful goals and services.

53. IEP Mini Series Session 2 - PLEPS (In person) for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Special Education TAs, Therapists

Dates: 10/22/2025

This training on PLEPs (Present Levels of Educational Performance) focuses on understanding and effectively writing this crucial IEP component. It equips participants with the knowledge and skills to accurately document a student's current abilities, strengths, and areas needing support, ultimately guiding the development of meaningful goals and services.

54. Restorative Practices Series (Tiers 1-3): Session 1: Tier 1 - Building Community Through Circles

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Teachers/TA's

Dates: 10/23/2025

Restorative Practices begin with strong relationships. In this first session, we will explore the philosophy and structure of Tier 1: proactive community-building circles. During the learning portion of the day, participants will dive into the mindset behind restorative practices, circle facilitation basics, and strategies for embedding these practices into daily routines to create emotionally safe classrooms that promote belonging, trust, and student voice. In the second portion of the day, participants will take a hands-on approach by creating and facilitating their own circle. This practical exercise will help solidify understanding of the circle process and give participants the opportunity to practice and receive feedback in a supportive environment. Whether you're new to restorative practices or looking to refine your skills, this session will equip you with the tools to foster a restorative climate in your school community.

55. Restorative Practices Series (Tiers 1-3): Session 1: Tier 1 - Building Community Through Circles for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Teachers/TA's

Dates: 10/23/2025

Restorative Practices begin with strong relationships. In this first session, we will explore the philosophy and structure of Tier 1: proactive community-building circles. During the learning portion of the day, participants will dive into the mindset behind restorative practices, circle facilitation basics, and strategies for embedding these practices into daily routines to create emotionally safe classrooms that promote belonging, trust, and student voice. In the second portion of the day, participants will take a hands-on approach by creating and facilitating their own circle. This practical exercise will help solidify understanding of the circle process and give participants the opportunity to practice and receive feedback in a supportive environment. Whether you're new to restorative practices or looking to refine your skills, this session will equip you with the tools to foster a restorative climate in your school community.

56. IEP Mini Series Session 2 - PLEPS (zoom)

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Special Education TAs, Therapists

Dates: 10/23/2025

This training on IEP PLEPs (Present Levels of Educational Performance) focuses on understanding and effectively writing this crucial IEP component. It equips participants with the knowledge and skills to accurately document a student's current abilities, strengths, and areas needing support, ultimately guiding the development of meaningful goals and services.

57. IEP Mini Series Session 2 - PLEPS (zoom) for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Special Education TAs, Therapists

Dates: 10/23/2025

This training on IEP PLEPs (Present Levels of Educational Performance) focuses on understanding and effectively writing this crucial IEP component. It equips participants with the knowledge and skills to accurately document a student's current abilities, strengths, and areas needing support, ultimately guiding the development of meaningful goals and services.

58. IEP Mini Series Session 3 - Annual Goals (In person)

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Special Education TAs, Therapists

Dates: 11/5/2025

This training will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively develop measurable and meaningful annual IEP goals. It will cover the purpose of IEP goals, the process of setting them based on a student's present levels of performance, and how to write goals that are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound). Participants will also learn about aligning goals with the student's needs and understanding the importance of progress monitoring. Training Content:

59. IEP Mini Series Session 3 - Annual Goals (In person) for ON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Special Education TAs, Therapists

Dates: 11/5/2025

This training will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively develop measurable and meaningful annual IEP goals. It will cover the purpose of IEP goals, the process of setting them based on a student's present levels of performance, and how to write goals that are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound). Participants will also learn about aligning goals with the student's needs and understanding the importance of progress monitoring. Training Content:

60. IEP Mini Series Session 3 - Annual Goals (zoom)

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Special Education TAs, Therapists

Dates: 11/6/2025

This training will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively develop measurable and meaningful annual IEP goals. It will cover the purpose of IEP goals, the process of setting them based on a student's present levels of performance, and how to write goals that are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound). Participants will also learn about aligning goals with the student's needs and understanding the importance of progress monitoring. Training Content:

61. IEP Mini Series Session 3 - Annual Goals (zoom) for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Special Education TAs, Therapists

Dates: 11/6/2025

This training will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively develop measurable and meaningful annual IEP goals. It will cover the purpose of IEP goals, the process of setting them based on a student's present levels of performance, and how to write goals that are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound). Participants will also learn about aligning goals with the student's needs and understanding the importance of progress monitoring. Training Content:

62. Autism 102

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and Related Staff

Dates: 11/18/2025

Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

63. Autism 102 for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and Related Staff

Dates: 11/18/2025

Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

64. IEP Mini Series Session 4 - Transitions (In person)

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Special Education TAs, Therapists

Dates: 12/3/2025

This training provides educators essential information on IEP transition plans, emphasizing best practices and the importance of post-high school goals. The training will cover how to develop a comprehensive plan that supports students with disabilities in achieving their post-school aspirations, including assessments, postsecondary goals and transition activities.

65. IEP Mini Series Session 4 - Transitions (In person) for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Special Education TAs, Therapists

Dates: 12/3/2025

This training provides educators essential information on IEP transition plans, emphasizing best practices and the importance of post-high school goals. The training will cover how to develop a comprehensive plan that supports students with disabilities in achieving their post-school aspirations, including assessments, postsecondary goals and transition activities.

66. IEP Mini Series Session 4 - Transitions (Zoom)

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Special Education TAs, Therapists

Dates: 12/4/2025

This training provides educators essential information on IEP transition plans, emphasizing best practices and the importance of post-high school goals. The training will cover how to develop a comprehensive plan that supports students with disabilities in achieving their post-school aspirations, including assessments, postsecondary goals and transition activities.

67. IEP Mini Series Session 4 - Transitions (Zoom) for NON-COMPONENT

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Special Education TAs, Therapists

Dates: 12/4/2025

This training provides educators essential information on IEP transition plans, emphasizing best practices and the importance of post-high school goals. The training will cover how to develop a comprehensive plan that supports students with disabilities in achieving their post-school aspirations, including assessments, postsecondary goals and transition activities.

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