Frontline Education

1. Elementary Level Science PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Grade 3 - 5 teachers who teach science

Dates: 9/16/2026

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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Earth & Space Science PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: HS Earth & Space Science Teachers

Dates: 9/17/2026

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

5. 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.

6. 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.**

7. 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.

8. Portrait of a Graduate Alignment Webinar

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 9/28/2026

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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)

9. New Teacher Seminar

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teachers New to the Profession

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

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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.

10. New Teacher Seminar for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teachers New to the Profession

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

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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.

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

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 9/30/2026

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.

12. Life Science: Biology PLC

Program: Professional Development

Audience: HS Life Science: Biology teachers

Dates: 9/30/2026

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

13. BRIGHT Book Study: Rebuilding Students' Learning Power | Zaretta Hammond

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 10/1/2026

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How can we ensure that all students are developing the capacity to think deeply, engage with rigorous learning, and grow as increasingly independent learners? This book study uses Zaretta Hammond's Rebuilding Students' Learning Power as a lens for examining the instructional conditions that support students in developing and demonstrating the competencies named in New York State's Portrait of a Graduate. Guided by the question, Are we creating the instructional opportunities ALL students need to develop and demonstrate these competencies?, participants will reflect on Hammond's ideas about learning power, cognitive engagement, productive struggle, culturally responsive instruction, and student independence while making direct connections to everyday classroom practice. Through reading, online discussion, reflection, and application, educators will identify instructional shifts that strengthen student agency, rigor, communication, critical thinking, and readiness for future learning. (Participants will receive an email with onboarding information from the instructor, Dr. Meredith Madden) Dates: October 1 - November 1 Location: Asynchronous Online Facilitator: Dr. Meredith Madden CTLE Hours: 10

14. Habits for Resilient Learners: Strengthening the Resilience Muscle

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 10/1/2026 to 10/29/2026

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NYSALL Professional Learning Series This three-part webinar series is designed to equip educators with the research-backed habits and practical strategies needed to foster resilience in K-12 students. Drawing from the "Habits for Resilient Learners” framework, the series transitions from building internal mindsets to implementing collaborative systems and navigating the complexities of the digital age. CTLE Hours: 1.5 each **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. Facilitator: Amanda Brueggeman in partnership with PA Edge

15. Understanding Dyslexia: Identification, Instruction, and Support

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 10/6/2026 to 11/3/2026

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NYSALL Professional Learning Series In this specially designed session, participants will deepen their understanding of dyslexia and its impact on student learning. Dr. Beverine-Curry will explore early identification, structured literacy approaches, and practical classroom strategies that support students with dyslexia. This session is ideal for educators seeking to strengthen inclusive practices grounded in the Science of Reading. Facilitator: Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry **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.

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

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 10/7/2026

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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 October 7, 2026, from 3 - 6 pm. When: October 7, 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 who subscribe to DASA Services. Registration cut-off is October 4, 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.

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

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 10/7/2026

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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 October 7, 2026, from 3 - 6 p.m. When: October 7, 2026 Where: The Gateway Center, 420 E German St, Herkimer, in the Bridge Room Time: 3 - 6 p.m. Cost: $90.00 for Non-Component districts of Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES or Component districts that do not subscribe to the DASA services. Please make the check payable to Herkimer BOCES and write "Dignity Act Certification Course” in the memo section. Please mail payment to Adam Hutchinson, Herkimer BOCES, Supervisor of Safety Services, 352 Gros Blvd, Herkimer, NY 13350. Registration cut-off is October 4, 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.

18. Integrating TAB into the classroom

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 10/7/2026

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Overview: In this interactive workshop, we will explore the integration of Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB) into the classroom, walking through the lifecycle of a typical project in a choice-based art space. Participants will also gain hands-on experience exploring studio equipment, including the pottery wheel, slab roller, and extruder. This session offers the perfect blend of pedagogy and practical practice to help you transform your classroom environment. Instructor: Cheryl La Venture. mailto:claventure@frankfort-schuyler.org

19. MathCON - AM Session

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Math Educators

Dates: 10/9/2026

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Come join regional math educators for a day tailored just for you! In this AM session, we will hear from Mike Wiernicki, a Mohawk Central School alumni who has made a powerful impact in math education in Georgia and wants to bring it back to his home town and the valley at large. Learn about the Portrait of a Graduate and how this will impact our math classrooms. To finish off the morning, you will have the choice of three breakout sessions to grow your instructional strategy tool box. Experience the fun of a statewide math conference here in our own backyard!

20. MathCON - AM Session for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Math Educators

Dates: 10/9/2026

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Come join regional math educators for a day tailored just for you! In this AM session, we will hear from Mike Wiernicki, a Mohawk Central School alumni who has made a powerful impact in math education in Georgia and wants to bring it back to his home town and the valley at large. Learn about the Portrait of a Graduate and how this will impact our math classrooms. To finish off the morning, you will have the choice of three breakout sessions to grow your instructional strategy tool box. Experience the fun of a statewide math conference here in our own backyard!

21. CPI Refresher for Herkimer BOCES Staff

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 10/9/2026

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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 October 9, 2026, at Gateway Center, Progress Room from 12: 00 p.m. to 3: 00 p.m. The cost is $45.00, and it will be billed directly to your department or district.

22. MathCON - PM Session

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Math Educators

Dates: 10/9/2026

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Every classroom, student, and teacher needs something different to succeed in math. Explore a full afternoon of breakout sessions to give you fresh ideas to bring back to your classrooms ASAP! From instructional strategies, to resources, to fun technology and games to incorporate into your lessons, there will be a session for everyone from Kindergarten to Seniors! Enjoy the fun, resources, and community of a statewide level math conference here in our own backyard.

23. MathCON - PM Session for NON-COMPONENT DISTRICTS

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Math Educators

Dates: 10/9/2026

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Every classroom, student, and teacher needs something different to succeed in math. Explore a full afternoon of breakout sessions to give you fresh ideas to bring back to your classrooms ASAP! From instructional strategies, to resources, to fun technology and games to incorporate into your lessons, there will be a session for everyone from Kindergarten to Seniors! Enjoy the fun, resources, and community of a statewide level math conference here in our own backyard.

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

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

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

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

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 10/14/2026

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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: October 14,, 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

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

Program: Safety Office

Dates: 10/14/2026

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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 $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: October 14, 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

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

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

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

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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.

30. Math-ish Action-Research Cohort: Reimagine Your Math Classroom

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 10/15/2026 to 12/11/2026

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This isn't your traditional "read-a-chapter and chat" book study. Join us for an immersive, hands-on action study designed for educators who want to transform how students feel, think, and perform in mathematics. Grounded in Jo Boaler's groundbreaking book Math-ish: Finding Creativity, Diversity, and Meaning in Mathematics, this 8-week professional learning cohort bridges theory and daily practice through an interactive "Try & Debrief" cycle. Rather than just discussing ideas, you'll put your learning into practice by trying new routines and strategies with your students, noticing what happens, gathering authentic student work, and bringing your experiences and insights back to a community of educators learning alongside you. What Makes This Study Different? Hands-On Classroom Experiments: Every two weeks, you'll test a low-stakes, high-impact routine directly with your students, from visual estimation and "favorite mistakes" to real-world data analysis. Artifact-Based Reflection: Instead of reading quizzes, you'll upload photos of student work, quotes, and strategies to a shared digital showcase deck before each live meeting. Collaborative Debriefs: Connect with fellow educators across grade levels to analyze what worked, share surprises, and refine your approach in real time. Cohort Expectations & Commitment To maintain momentum and build a cohesive community of practice, you must attend all 4 live Zoom sessions. Each session builds directly on the classroom experiences conducted in the preceding weeks. Format: 8-Week Hybrid Cohort (4 Live Zoom Sessions + Asynchronous Classroom Testing) Live Zoom: Bi-weekly, 45 to 60 minutes per session Weekly Time Investment: ~25 pages of reading + 1 interactive classroom task per 2-week cycle Dates: October 15 - December 11 Zoom Times: 4:30 - 5:30 PM Live Zoom Dates: October 22, November 5, November 19, and December 3 Book is provided Stipend: $250 paid upon completion of all study requirements.

31. 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.

32. Hands-On Manipulatives Workshop #1: Middle/High School

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 10/19/2026

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Manipulatives aren't just for elementary math. In this hands-on workshop, middle and high school educators will explore how manipulatives can help students see, model, and make sense of increasingly complex mathematical ideas. Experience practical ways to use hands-on tools to make abstract concepts more visible, strengthen conceptual understanding, encourage mathematical thinking and discussion, and help students explain the why behind their solutions. Participants will leave with strategies and ideas they can use right away to help students move beyond procedures toward deeper mathematical understanding. Dates: October 19 Time: 4:00-5:30 PM Location: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center Facilitator: Jessica Lattimore CTLE Hours: 1.5 hours

33. Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics (Core principles apply across all content areas)

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 10/20/2026 to 1/12/2027

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This professional development series pairs short workshop sessions with hands-on classroom experiments. Across four sessions, you will test proven strategies from Building Thinking Classrooms, track what works in your room, and build a high-engagement learning environment. What Is Expected of You Attend All 4 Sessions: Each session builds directly on the tools from the previous one. Run 2-Week Experiments: Between sessions, you will test specific classroom tools for two weeks and observe how your students respond. Share Feedback: Bring real observations and student data to discuss with peers at the start of each meeting. Session Overview & What You Will Gain Session 1: Getting Students Thinking Right Away Your Outcome: Faster start times on tasks, higher student engagement, and immediate collaboration across social boundaries. Session 2: De-Centering the Teacher Your Outcome: Students stop relying on you for quick answers and start looking to their peers and their own reasoning to solve problems. Session 3: Student Autonomy & Synthesis Your Outcome: Deeper student retention, active note-taking rather than passive copying, and greater ownership of their own learning. Session 4: Aligning Assessment & Grading Your Outcome: A fair grading system that reflects true student understanding and keeps students motivated throughout the unit. Dates: October 20, November 17, December 15, January 12, 2027 Time: 4:30 - 6:00 PM Location: MRTC in-person Facilitator: Jessica Lattimore

34. 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.**

35. Elementary Regional Leaders Meeting (October 2026)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/21/2026

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.

36. Intermediate Level Science PLC

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/21/2026

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

37. Secondary Regional Leaders Meeting (October 2026)

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/22/2026

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.

38. 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.

39. Hands-On Manipulatives Workshop #1: Elementary

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 11/2/2026

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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 experience strategies they can take directly back to the classroom while exploring 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

40. 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.

41. 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.

42. 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.

43. 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.

44. 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.

45. 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

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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

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

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

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

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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

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

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

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

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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

48. 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.

49. 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.

50. 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.

51. 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.

52. 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.

53. 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.

54. 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.

55. 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.

56. 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.

57. 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.

58. Q1: Professional Learning Community (PLC) From Learning to Practice

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 12/17/2026

New

Application & PLC Focus: While each fall session stands as its own learning opportunity, we encourage educators to consistently consider: What connections do I see between this work, the PoG, and my classroom practice? Teachers are invited to bring an existing lesson, unit, routine, activity, or learning experience-no need to create something new. Together, we will: Reflect → Apply → Connect → Align Reflect: What is one idea or strategy from the professional learning that stood out to you? Apply: Where could you use it in something you already teach or do? Connect: How does it connect to the NYS Portrait of a Graduate (PoG)? What skills will students have an opportunity to practice? Align: What small change could you make to strengthen the learning experience for students? The goal is simple: take what you learned, connect it to what you already do, and become more intentional about the experiences you create for students. Date: December 17 or January 11 Time: 4:30 - 6:30 PM Location: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center Facilitator: Jessica Lattimoe

59. Q1: Professional Learning Community (PLC) From Learning to Practice: Session 2

Program: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center

Dates: 1/11/2027

New

Application & PLC Focus: While each fall session stands as its own learning opportunity, we encourage educators to consistently consider: What connections do I see between this work, the PoG, and my classroom practice? Teachers are invited to bring an existing lesson, unit, routine, activity, or learning experience-no need to create something new. Together, we will: Reflect → Apply → Connect → Align Reflect: What is one idea or strategy from the professional learning that stood out to you? Apply: Where could you use it in something you already teach or do? Connect: How does it connect to the NYS Portrait of a Graduate (PoG)? What skills will students have an opportunity to practice? Align: What small change could you make to strengthen the learning experience for students? The goal is simple: take what you learned, connect it to what you already do, and become more intentional about the experiences you create for students. Date: December 17 or January 11 Time: 4:30 - 6:30 PM Location: Mohawk Regional Teacher Center Facilitator: Jessica Lattimoe

60. 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.

61. 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.

62. 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.

63. 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.

64. 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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