Frontline Education

1. Curriculum Writing Day 1

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/19/2026

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.

2. Curriculum Writing Day 2

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 8/20/2026

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.

3. Lead Evaluator Recertification

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 8/26/2026

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

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

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/26/2026

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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. 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

5. School Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop for Herkimer BOCES Non-Component Districts and Safety Service Non-Subscriber Districts

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 8/26/2026

Starting Soon

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

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

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 9/1/2026

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.

7. CPI Refresher for Herkimer BOCES Staff

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 9/3/2026

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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 interventions. 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 September 3rd, 2026, at Gateway Center, Progress Room from 8 - 11 am. The cost is $45.00, and it will be billed directly to your department or district.

8. CPI Refresher for Herkimer BOCES Staff

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 9/3/2026

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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 interventions. 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 September 3rd, 2026, at Gateway Center, Progress Room from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm. The cost is $45.00, and it will be billed directly to your department or district.

9. Earth & Space Science PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: HS Earth & Space Science Teachers

Dates: 9/14/2026

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Join regional HS Earth & Space Science teachers to discuss exams, share instructional ideas, and bring concerns or ideas for brainstorming.

10. Elementary Level Science PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Grade 3 - 5 teachers who teach science

Dates: 9/16/2026

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Join regional elementary teachers, grades 3 through 5, to discuss exams, share instructional ideas, and bring concerns or ideas for brainstorming, with a focus on integrating science into your science and math instructional time.

11. Initial Teacher Lead Evaluator

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 9/17/2026

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

12. Lead Evaluator Recertification

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Administrators

Dates: 9/17/2026

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

13. How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators and Staff

Dates: 9/17/2026 to 10/22/2026

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Six-Week Online Book Study: During this six-week online book study, we'll meet weekly on Zoom to explore how these ideas connect to our work in schools. Together, we'll consider practical ways to strengthen relationships, build trust, navigate difficult conversations, and create spaces where students and colleagues feel genuinely known and valued.

14. How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators and Staff

Dates: 9/17/2026 to 10/22/2026

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Six-Week Online Book Study: During this six-week online book study, we'll meet weekly on Zoom to explore how these ideas connect to our work in schools. Together, we'll consider practical ways to strengthen relationships, build trust, navigate difficult conversations, and create spaces where students and colleagues feel genuinely known and valued.

15. Autism 101

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 9/21/2026

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This professional development session offers a foundational understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It's designed for anyone seeking to develop a basic knowledge of autism and learn practical strategies to interact with and support individuals on the spectrum in the classroom.

16. Autism 101 for NON-COMPONET DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 9/21/2026

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This professional development session offers a foundational understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It's designed for anyone seeking to develop a basic knowledge of autism and learn practical strategies to interact with and support individuals on the spectrum in the classroom.

17. Function Based Thinking - Unlocking the "Why" Behind the Behaviors

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Staff

Dates: 9/21/2026

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When challenging behaviors interrupt learning, focusing solely on the surface action often leads to repeated frustration and temporary fixes. This interactive professional development workshop introduces educators to Function-Based Thinking (FBT)-a proactive, efficient framework designed to identify why a behavior is occurring so you can address the root cause rather than just the symptom. Participants will shift their lens from asking "How do I stop this behavior?" to "What is this student communicating?" Through practical case studies and collaborative exercises, teachers will learn how to quickly analyze classroom disruptions, identify underlying functions, and implement targeted replacement strategies that maintain learning time and build positive student relationships.

18. Function Based Thinking - Unlocking the "Why" Behind the Behaviors for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Staff

Dates: 9/21/2026

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When challenging behaviors interrupt learning, focusing solely on the surface action often leads to repeated frustration and temporary fixes. This interactive professional development workshop introduces educators to Function-Based Thinking (FBT)-a proactive, efficient framework designed to identify why a behavior is occurring so you can address the root cause rather than just the symptom. Participants will shift their lens from asking "How do I stop this behavior?" to "What is this student communicating?" Through practical case studies and collaborative exercises, teachers will learn how to quickly analyze classroom disruptions, identify underlying functions, and implement targeted replacement strategies that maintain learning time and build positive student relationships.

19. Life Science: Biology PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: HS Life Science: Biology teachers

Dates: 9/21/2026

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Join regional HS Life Science: Biology teachers to discuss exams, share instructional ideas, and bring concerns or ideas for brainstorming.

20. Intermediate Level Science PLC

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 9/23/2026

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Join regional middle school science teachers, grade 6 - 8, to discuss exams, share instructional ideas, and bring concerns or ideas for brainstorming.

21. Figuring Out Fluency in Mathematics - Book Study

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K - 8 Math Teachers

Dates: 9/28/2026 to 10/19/2026

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"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.**

22. COMBINED Chem & Physics PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: HS Chemistry and Physics teachers

Dates: 9/28/2026

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Join regional HS Chemistry & Physics teachers to discuss exams, share instructional ideas, and bring concerns or ideas for brainstorming as we move to the new exam in June.

23. K-12 Regional Leaders Meeting (September 2026)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 9/30/2026

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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.

24. Sound Decisions: Science of Reading Bootcamp- First Step Phonemic Awareness and Phonics

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-3 Educators, Reading Specialists, Special Education Teachers, Administrators, Curriculum Specialists

Dates: 10/13/2026

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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 Steps Phonemic Awareness and Phonics! This PD 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.

25. Sound Decisions: Science of Reading Bootcamp- First Step Phonemic Awareness and Phonics NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-3 Educators, Reading Specialists, Special Education Teachers, Administrators, Curriculum Specialists

Dates: 10/13/2026

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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 Steps Phonemic Awareness and Phonics! This PD 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.

26. Elementary Level Science PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Grade 3 - 5 teachers who teach science

Dates: 10/14/2026

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Join regional elementary teachers, grades 3 through 5, to discuss exams, share instructional ideas, and bring concerns or ideas for brainstorming, with a focus on integrating science into your science and math instructional time.

27. NY Inspires Consortium 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.

28. 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.**

29. 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.

30. Intermediate Level Science PLC

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/21/2026

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Join regional middle school science educators, grades 6 - 8, to discuss instructional strategies, the required investigations, and brainstorm concerns or ideas.

31. 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.

32. HS Chemistry PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: High School Chemistry Teachers

Dates: 10/26/2026

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

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

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 11/6/2026

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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.

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

Program: Professional Development

Audience: All Educators

Dates: 11/6/2026

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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.

35. Secondary Regional Leaders Meeting (November 2026)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/12/2026

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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.

36. HS Earth & Space Science PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: HS Earth & Space Science Teachers

Dates: 11/16/2026

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

37. Elementary Regional Leaders Meeting (November 2026)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 11/18/2026

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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. HS Life Science: Biology PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: HS Life Science: Biology teachers

Dates: 11/23/2026

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

45. HS Physics PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: HS Physics teachers

Dates: 11/30/2026

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

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

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 12/10/2026

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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. 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

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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.

49. Secondary Regional Leaders Meeting (January 2027)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 1/14/2027

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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.

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

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 4/8/2027

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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.

51. Elementary Regional Leaders Meeting (May 2027)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/12/2027

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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.

52. Secondary Regional Leaders Meeting (May 2027)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 5/13/2027

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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.

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