Frontline Education

1. New Teacher Seminar

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teachers New to the Profession

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

New Teacher Seminar is a year-long program designed to support those new to the profession. This includes four in-person sessions, site visits, and embedded instructional coaching.

2. New Teacher Seminar for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teachers New to the Profession

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

New Teacher Seminar is a year-long program designed to support those new to the profession. This includes four in-person sessions, site visits, and embedded instructional coaching.

3. BRIGHT Webinar Series: Building Portrait-Ready Classrooms Through Culturally Responsive Instruction

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 10/14/2026 to 4/7/2027

Building Portrait-Ready Classrooms Through Culturally Responsive Instruction The BRIGHT Webinar Series, created by Dr. Meredith Madden, transforms the vision of culturally responsive and sustaining education into practical strategies you can use right away. Grounded in BRIGHT Instructional Model and aligned with NYSED's CRSE Framework, NY Inspires, and Portrait of a Graduate, each live virtual session focuses on one of six core commitments: B - Build Empathy-Driven Relationships and Inclusive Classroom Community R - Reimagine Rigor Through Responsive, Relevant Instruction I - Instruct with Dialogue to Strengthen Student Voice and Connection G - Give Growth-Informed Feedback and Expand Growth Mindset H - Honor and Integrate Home, Culture, and Community in Curriculum and Pedagogy T - Tend to Teacher Wellness and Collective Care Each 1-hour synchronous webinar includes actionable strategies, downloadable tools, and ready-to-use classroom resources that help educators move from awareness to action and support learning environments where every student feels seen, supported, and capable of success. The series is designed with flexibility in mind: educators can participate in one session, several sessions, or the full six-part series based on their professional learning interests, needs, and schedules. Each session stands on its own while also connecting to the larger BRIGHT Instructional Model. Zoom links will be provided.

4. NY Inspires Transformative Learning Council Part 1: Understanding Assessment Types and the Assessment Inventory

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/16/2026

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.

5. Research to Practice: Exploring 7 Mighty Moves

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-3 Teachers

Dates: 10/20/2026 to 11/17/2026

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.**

6. Elementary Regional Leaders Meeting (October 2026)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/21/2026

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Elementary Regional Leaders in the Herkimer BOCES Region will meet once a month to connect on best practices, get state updates, and collaborate with their colleagues.

7. Secondary Regional Leaders Meeting (October 2026)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/22/2026

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Secondary Regional Leaders in the Herkimer BOCES Region will meet once a month to connect on best practices, get state updates, and collaborate with their colleagues.

8. First Aid/CPR/AED Training Session for Herkimer BOCES & Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 10/26/2026

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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 ½ hour in-person skills session on October 26, 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. Space is limited to 24 people. Cost: $81, billed directly to your department or district. If you have any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org.

9. First Aid/CPR/AED Training Session for Non-Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 10/26/2026

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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 October 26, 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. Space is limited to 24 people. Cost: $110. Please bring a check to the training; make it payable to Herkimer BOCES and include First Aid/CPR/AED in the memo line. Any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org.

10. First Aid/CPR/AED Training Session for Herkimer BOCES & Component District

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 10/26/2026

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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 ½-hour in-person skills session on October 26, from 12-2:30 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. Space is limited to 24 people. Cost: $81, billed directly to your department or district. If you have any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org.

11. First Aid/CPR/AED Training Session for Non-Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 10/26/2026

Starting Soon

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 ½-hour in-person skills session on October 26, from 12-2:30 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. Space is limited to 24 people. Cost: $110, billed directly to your department or district. If you have any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org.

12. First Aid/CPR/AED Training Session for Herkimer BOCES & Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 10/26/2026

Starting Soon

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 ½ hour in-person skills session on October 26, from 3:30 - 6 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. Space is limited to 12 people. Cost: $81, billed directly to your department or district. If you have any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org.

13. First Aid/CPR/AED Training Session for Non-Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 10/26/2026

Starting Soon

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 ½ hour in-person skills session on October 26, from 3:30 - 6: 00 p.m. 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. Space is limited to 12 people. Cost: $110, billed directly to your department or district. If you have any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org.

14. NYSED Numeracy Initiative Hybrid Webinar

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Administrators and Math Teacher Leaders

Dates: 10/27/2026

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This statewide hybrid webinar will provide New York State administrators, mathematics leaders, and educators with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of evidence-based mathematics practices and the resources available to support implementation. Participants will learn about the legislative requirement for districts to attest to the use of evidence-based mathematics practices, review key resources developed through the Numeracy Initiative, and explore strategies for strengthening mathematics instruction. Please note that participation in this event requires attendance at a designated BOCES, Big 5, or small city school district host site. During the event, the New York State Education Department will release the K-5 Mathematics Best Practices Guide, share additional implementation supports aligned to the previously released Numeracy Briefs, and highlight how these resources can support instructional improvement, professional learning, and local implementation efforts. Participants will engage in facilitated reflection and discussion with colleagues and hear from Dr. Deborah Loewenberg Ball, the Jessie Jean Storey-Fry Distinguished University Professor of Education at the University of Michigan and the Director of TeachingWorks, alongside members of the NYSED team.

15. World Language Assessment- Vetting

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/28/2026

This session is to vet questions created for the Checkpoint A & B World Language Regional Assessments. Please note districts will need to send teachers to participate in the assessment process in order to be eligible to receive the checkpoint assessments in the spring.

16. HS Chemistry PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: High School Chemistry Teachers

Dates: 10/28/2026

Join regional high school chemistry teachers to discuss instructional strategies, the required investigations, and brainstorm concerns or ideas.

17. HS Chemistry PLC for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: High School Chemistry Teachers

Dates: 10/28/2026

Join regional high school chemistry teachers to discuss instructional strategies, the required investigations, and brainstorm concerns or ideas.

18. POSTPONED***Hands-On Manipulatives Workshop #1: Elementary

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 11/2/2026

Watch for the new date announcement. Get hands-on and explore practical ways to use manipulatives to make learning more engaging, meaningful, and accessible for students. In this interactive workshop, educators will explore strategies they can take directly back to the classroom and learn why hands-on learning matters. Discover how manipulatives can make abstract ideas more concrete, deepen understanding, encourage problem-solving and discussion, and give students different ways to explore and show their thinking. Participants will leave with practical ideas for using manipulatives with greater purpose-as tools for thinking, talking, creating, and learning. Dates: November 2 Time: 4:-5:30 PM Location: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center Facilitator: Jessica Lattimore

19. HS Earth & Space Science PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: HS Earth & Space Science Teachers

Dates: 11/4/2026

Join regional high school earth and space science teachers to discuss instructional strategies, the required investigations, and brainstorm concerns or ideas.

20. HS Earth & Space Science PLC for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: HS Earth & Space Science Teachers

Dates: 11/4/2026

Join regional high school earth and space science teachers to discuss instructional strategies, the required investigations, and brainstorm concerns or ideas.

21. School Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop for Herkimer BOCES and Safety Subscribing Component Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 11/4/2026

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This Training aims to equip educators with the skills and knowledge to identify, prevent, and respond to violence in school settings. This approximately two-hour 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: November 4, 2026 Location: Herkimer BOCES Gateway Center in the Bridge Room Time: 3 - 5 pm Any questions, please contact Briana Jackson at bjackson@herkimer-boces.org

22. IEP Escape Room - Crack the Code to Student Success

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 11/6/2026

Step into an interactive escape room where teams race against the clock to "crack the code” of a student IEP. Through hands-on challenges, participants will break down present levels, goals, accommodations, and services to build confidence in reading and applying student plans. Expect collaboration, problem-solving, and a high-energy experience that turns compliance into clarity-and maybe even a little fun.

23. IEP Escape Room - Crack the Code to Student Success for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 11/6/2026

Step into an interactive escape room where teams race against the clock to "crack the code” of a student IEP. Through hands-on challenges, participants will break down present levels, goals, accommodations, and services to build confidence in reading and applying student plans. Expect collaboration, problem-solving, and a high-energy experience that turns compliance into clarity-and maybe even a little fun.

24. SafeTALK

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 11/10/2026

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. Date: November 10, 2026 Time: 8- 11 a.m Location: Gateway Center Progress Room, 420 E. German St., Herkimer Space is limited to 25 participants We need at least 10 participants to hold the training The cost is FREE!

25. SafeTALK

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 11/10/2026

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. Date: November 10, 2026 Time: 12-3 pm Location: Gateway Center Progress Room, 420 E. German St., Herkimer Space is limited to 25 participants We need at least 10 participants to hold the training The cost is FREE!

26. Portrait of a Graduate Alignment Webinar

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

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

What do educators need to know and be able to do in order to cultivate the competencies named in New York State's Portrait of a Graduate? This interactive workshop introduces the Portrait of a Graduate-Aligned Educator, a developmental model for understanding the instructional readiness educators need to bring Portrait of a Graduate competencies to life in everyday classroom practice. Grounded in New York State's Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework, participants explore six interconnected areas of educator instructional competency. Through reflection, discussion, instructional analysis, and application activities, educators consider the relationship between the competencies we want students to develop and the instructional decisions that make those outcomes possible. Participants examine current practice, identify areas of instructional strength and growth, and apply the competencies to the design and refinement of classroom learning experiences that support students in developing the knowledge, skills, and capacities reflected in the Portrait of a Graduate. (Participants will receive an email with a Zoom link from the instructor, Dr. Meredith Madden)

27. Secondary Regional Leaders Meeting (November 2026)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/12/2026

Secondary Regional Leaders in the Herkimer BOCES Region will meet once a month to connect on best practices, get state updates, and collaborate with their colleagues.

28. HS Life Science: Biology PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: HS Life Science: Biology teachers

Dates: 11/12/2026

Join regional high school life science: biology teachers to discuss instructional strategies, the required investigations, and brainstorm concerns or ideas.

29. HS Life Science: Biology PLC for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: HS Life Science: Biology teachers

Dates: 11/12/2026

Join regional high school life science: biology teachers to discuss instructional strategies, the required investigations, and brainstorm concerns or ideas.

30. Better Boundaries: Building Trusted Relationships with Students Without Blurring Lines or Burning Out

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

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

NYSALL Professional Learning Series Building meaningful, trusting relationships with students is essential for their growth and success but how can educators do this while maintaining professional boundaries and personal well-being? This webinar series provides practical strategies, self-assessment tools, and collaborative approaches to ensure that student-educator relationships are both impactful and sustainable. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of student needs, personal boundary-setting skills, and actionable strategies for maintaining healthy, professional connections. **Flexible Participation Option: All participants must register in Frontline, whether attending live or viewing the recording. Participants who cannot attend live may watch the recording and complete the assigned MRTC Activity to receive CTLE credit. Dates: November 12 & December 10 Time: 4:-5:30 PM Location: Via Zoom Facilitator: Dr. Brooklyn Raney, Founder of One Trusted Adult CTLE Hours: 1.5 hours each

31. Reframed Literacy: Transforming Reading Instruction into Knowledge-Building: Blended Book Study

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 11/16/2026 to 12/23/2026

Blended (4 Interactive Zoom Workshops + Asynchronous Google Classroom Application) Rethink what it means to teach reading in today's classroom. Based on Literacy Reframed (Fogarty, Kerns, & Pete), this dynamic, hands-on professional learning study moves past isolated skill drills and generic comprehension worksheets. Instead, you will explore how to ground literacy instruction in content-rich, knowledge-building units that dramatically increase student vocabulary, engagement, and deep comprehension across all grade levels and subject areas. Designed specifically for busy educators, this blended study emphasizes action over passive listening. Each week, you will read core chapters, test bite-sized micro-strategies directly with your students, and collaborate with colleagues in high-energy, interactive required Zoom workshops. Stipend: $250 paid upon completion of all study requirements. Dates: November 16 - December 14 Live Zoom Sessions: November 23 & 30 and December 14 & 21 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Google Classroom & Via Zoom Facilitator: Jessica Lattimore

32. World Language Assessment- Vetting

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/17/2026

This session is to vet questions created for the Checkpoint A & B World Language Regional Assessments. Please note districts will need to send teachers to participate in the assessment process in order to be eligible to receive the checkpoint assessments in the spring.

33. Explicit Instruction Across the Curriculum: Clarity, Modeling, and Practice

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 11/17/2026 to 12/15/2026

NYSALL Professional Learning Series Colleen Congel is trained in the instructional practices of Anita Archer, Colleen Congel delivers a high-impact session on Explicit Instruction-a structured, research-based approach that emphasizes clear learning intentions, teacher modeling ("I do”), guided practice ("We do”), and independent application ("You do”). With experience across primary and secondary settings, Colleen will demonstrate how these strategies can elevate instruction in any content area. **Flexible Participation Option: All participants must register in Frontline, whether attending live or viewing the recording. Participants who cannot attend live may watch the recording and complete the assigned MRTC Activity to receive CTLE credit. Time: 4:-5:30 PM Location: Via Zoom Facilitator: Colleen Congel CTLE Hours: 1.5 hours each

34. Elementary Regional Leaders Meeting (November 2026)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/18/2026

Elementary Regional Leaders in the Herkimer BOCES Region will meet once a month to connect on best practices, get state updates, and collaborate with their colleagues.

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

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 11/18/2026

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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 November 18, 2026, from 3-6 pm. When: November 18, 2026 Where: The Gateway Center, 420 E German St, Herkimer, in the Bridge Room Time: 3 - 6 p.m. Cost: Free for Employees of Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES and any of the component districts that subscribe to DASA Services. Registration cut-off is November 15, 2026, 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.

36. HS Physics PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: HS Physics teachers

Dates: 11/18/2026

Join regional high school physics teachers to discuss instructional strategies, the required investigations, and brainstorm concerns or ideas.

37. HS Physics PLC for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: HS Physics teachers

Dates: 11/18/2026

Join regional high school physics teachers to discuss instructional strategies, the required investigations, and brainstorm concerns or ideas.

38. Science of Reading Bootcamp: Early Writing and Reading Fluency

Program: Professional Development

Audience: PK-3 teachers, Special Education Teachers, Reading Specialists, Curriculum Specialists, Administrators

Dates: 11/19/2026

Join our literacy team for Session Two of the Science of Reading Bootcamp, focusing on science-backed strategies to implement early writing and reading fluency in your classroom.

39. Science of Reading Bootcamp: Early Writing and Reading Fluency for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: PK-3 teachers, Special Education Teachers, Reading Specialists, Curriculum Specialists, Administrators

Dates: 11/19/2026

Join our literacy team for Session Two of the Science of Reading Bootcamp, focusing on science-backed strategies to implement early writing and reading fluency in your classroom.

40. The Future-Ready Formula: Blueprinting Math Instruction for the NYSED Graduate

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Grade 7 through 12 Math Educators

Dates: 11/19/2026

Math is commonly known for its rote practice, conceptual understanding, and developing procedural fluency. How do we take our traditional math instruction and align it to the new attributes being released with the Portrait of a Graduate and the new graduation requirements? Explore these connections in depth with area math teachers as we develop our Future-Ready Formula for Mohawk Valley math students.

41. The Future-Ready Formula: Blueprinting Math Instruction for the NYSED Graduate for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Grade 7 through 12 Math Educators

Dates: 11/19/2026

Math is commonly known for its rote practice, conceptual understanding, and developing procedural fluency. How do we take our traditional math instruction and align it to the new attributes being released with the Portrait of a Graduate and the new graduation requirements? Explore these connections in depth with area math teachers as we develop our Future-Ready Formula for Mohawk Valley math students.

42. Beyond Survival Mode: Practical Strategies for Stress, Regulation, and Resilience

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators & All School Staff

Dates: 11/20/2026

Educators spend much of the day responding to the needs of others, often without recognizing the toll stress takes on their own bodies and well-being. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore how stress affects the nervous system and practice simple, research-informed strategies for regulating, resetting, and releasing tension. Educators will leave with practical tools they can use throughout the school day for themselves and with their students.

43. Beyond Survival Mode: Practical Strategies for Stress, Regulation, and Resilience for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Educators & All School Staff

Dates: 11/20/2026

Educators spend much of the day responding to the needs of others, often without recognizing the toll stress takes on their own bodies and well-being. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore how stress affects the nervous system and practice simple, research-informed strategies for regulating, resetting, and releasing tension. Educators will leave with practical tools they can use throughout the school day for themselves and with their students.

44. Prioritizing Standards: NY Inspires

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teachers and Instructional Leadership

Dates: 11/23/2026

This interactive professional development workshop empowers NYS educators, instructional coaches, and curriculum teams to systematically prioritize their NYS Next Generation Learning Standards and crosswalk them with the six key attributes of the NYS Portrait of a Graduate.

45. World Language Assessment- Vetting

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 12/9/2026

This session is to vet questions created for the Checkpoint A & B World Language Regional Assessments. Please note districts will need to send teachers to participate in the assessment process in order to be eligible to receive the checkpoint assessments in the spring.

46. K-12 Regional Leaders Meeting (December 2026)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 12/10/2026

Regional Leaders in the Herkimer BOCES Region will meet once a month to connect on best practices, get state updates, and collaborate with their colleagues.

47. NY Inspires Transformative Learning Council Part 2: Analyzing Your Assessment Data and Planning Next Steps

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 12/11/2026

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.

48. Elementary Regional Leaders Meeting (January 2027)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 1/13/2027

Elementary Regional Leaders in the Herkimer BOCES Region will meet once a month to connect on best practices, get state updates, and collaborate with their colleagues.

49. Secondary Regional Leaders Meeting (January 2027)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 1/14/2027

Secondary Regional Leaders in the Herkimer BOCES Region will meet once a month to connect on best practices, get state updates, and collaborate with their colleagues.

50. World Language Assessment- Vetting

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 1/21/2027

This session is to vet questions created for the Checkpoint A & B World Language Regional Assessments. Please note districts will need to send teachers to participate in the assessment process in order to be eligible to receive the checkpoint assessments in the spring.

51. NY Inspires Transformative Learning Council Part 3: Furthering District Work

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 2/10/2027

In this session, participants will continue to analyze their district assessment strategy, identifying both redundancies and gaps. 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.

52. World Language Assessment- Vetting

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 3/10/2027

This session is to vet questions created for the Checkpoint A & B World Language Regional Assessments. Please note districts will need to send teachers to participate in the assessment process in order to be eligible to receive the checkpoint assessments in the spring.

53. K-12 Regional Leaders Meeting (April 2027)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 4/8/2027

Regional Leaders in the Herkimer BOCES Region will meet once a month to connect on best practices, get state updates, and collaborate with their colleagues.

54. NY Inspires Transformative Learning Council Part 4: Furthering District Work

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/10/2027

In collaboration with NYSED, in this session, participants will continue to develop a concrete plan for their district NY Inspires work. Resources for continued planning will be shared to support implementation back in the district.

55. Elementary Regional Leaders Meeting (May 2027)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/12/2027

Elementary Regional Leaders in the Herkimer BOCES Region will meet once a month to connect on best practices, get state updates, and collaborate with their colleagues.

56. Secondary Regional Leaders Meeting (May 2027)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/13/2027

Secondary Regional Leaders in the Herkimer BOCES Region will meet once a month to connect on best practices, get state updates, and collaborate with their colleagues.

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